Serving Live Oak & McMullen Counties Vol. 40, No. 9, Two Sections, 24 pages Wednesday, May 22, 2013 www.mysoutex.com 75¢ Human trafficking in George West By Matt Naber “When people are smuggling humans, it leads to The incident was part of an ongoing investigation Progress Editor bigger stuff like drug and gang activity and illegal for GWPD. Members of Department of Public Safety GEORGE WEST – Eleven illegal aliens were appre- activity,” GWPD Chief Ray Garcia said. “People have and Live Oak County Sheriff’s Office responded to the hended from a trailer in George West’s Menchaca got to look at that; we got people out of this trailer, incident along with GWPD. Park at the 300 block of Salinas Street on May 14 at and hopefully we don’t get the gangs associated with Garcia also said that they were surprised to find about 3 p.m. by George West Police Department and the smuggling of humans and the drugs that go with other regional law enforcement personnel. the proceeds of human smuggling.” (See Illegals, 5A) Live Oak Record alligator caught at Choke Canyon leads in Go Texan scholarships By Matt Naber Progress Editor LIVE OAK COUnTY – Twenty-eight of Live Oak County’s graduating seniors received $2,000 scholarships and George West senior Caysi Holt won this year’s big scholarship of $18,000 through Go Texan on May 16. Live Oak County students have received $438,500 through the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo since 2007 and the local chapter of Go Texan has award- ed $301,500 to Live Oak gradu- ates over the last 15 years. Live Oak students have been awarded twice as much as the other nine counties in this dis- trict, according to Live Oak Go Texan lifetime member Rip Wallace. “It’s heartwarming,” Wallace said. “It’s been a goal to give every kid a scholarship and we work our tails off.” (See Go Texan, 3A) TPWD photo Braxton Bielski’s record breaking alligator was caught at Choke Canyon last week, weighing in at 800 pounds and measuring 14 feet, 3 inches. Three Rivers Progress Staff during a recent public hunt on the James program leader Amos Cooper. to buy new THREE RIVERS – The largest alliga- E. Daughtrey Wildlife Management Area. “Choke Canyon has a larger size class tor ever certified in Texas was caught Choke Canyon has a reputation for than other areas because they have just in Choke Canyon last week, weighing in fire engine holding some big alligators. Unlike the began to hunt the area,” Cooper said. “A at 800 pounds and measuring 14 feet, 3 alligator populations along their core large alligator in Choke Canyon is not inches. range in southeast Texas, these creatures unusual but expected. You won’t see a lot Houston’s Braxton Bielski, an 18-year- are left alone to live to a ripe old age. A of alligators on Choke Canyon, but the By Matt Naber old high school senior on his first alliga- 14-footer is estimated to be between 30-50 alligators that you do see are relatively Progress Editor tor hunt, bagged the behemoth alligator years old, according to TPWD alligator (See Choke Canyon, 18A) THREE RIVERS – It’s in with the new and out with the First time at state leads to second place victory old for the Three Rivers Fire Department and the 100 old- est residential water meters in By Matt Naber my coach was telling me Three Rivers. Progress Editor to stay warm,” Garcia The Three Rivers City Council THREE RIVERS said. “I stretched a lot approved the purchase of a new – High school junior because I had hurt my leg fire truck to replace the cur- Haleigh Garcia placed on Thursday before we rent 1990 model on May 13. second in the triple jump came. Then I ran faster The council also approved the at the UIL State Track down the runway and implementation of an automated Meet by clearing nearly remembered to cycle my water meter reading replace- 37 feet, approximately leg and get my knees up ment program, starting with the the length of a house, in and fix the little things as oldest water meters in town then just three leaps on May we went.” transitioning over the entire city. 10-11 in Austin. Shifting gears and The current 23-year-old pump- But, it wasn’t all making changes are sec- er fire truck is due for replace- smooth sailing for this ond nature for Garcia as ment, according to Three Rivers up-and-coming athlete she spent the majority Fire Chief Bobby Joe Stewart. who was competing at of the season balancing the state level for the track with softball. Forehand said the council put first time. approval of the new fire truck “It’s hard to go from into the hands of the mayor and “My first jump was track to softball and miss- city attorney once Stewart finds terrible, a low 34, and ing track for softball or a model that meets the city’s it gradually got better,” vice versa,” Garcia said. needs. Garcia said. She credited being more Stewart’s plan for the new fire As she adjusted her consistent with her prac- truck is to get a new regular approach, she was able tices for how she was able pumper truck and then add foam to place second in pre- to go farther this year. spraying capabilities to it. liminaries and her jumps As state approached, grew to 36 feet, 8 inches; Garcia’s daily practices “You can also fight structure sealing Garcia’s position consisted of about 30-40 fires with foam and it puts it for second place at state. practice jumps per week. out quicker,” Stewart said. “Plus foam is also used on hydrocarbon “Competition was She also watched vid- and oil fires in case someone was tough,” Lady Bulldog eos online for ways to to have a spill or an incident coach Doris Johanson improve her form and where we need to foam some- said. “We just adjusted technique. thing down right away.” and went for the next “She’s an athlete,” one.” In order to spray foam with Johanson said. “She’s their current truck, the Three The girl who placed matured and had a taste Rivers firefighters have to add first at state was the of state because we were an attachment to the hose; which returning champion, who successful in volley- adds to their response time, jumped 38 feet, 3 inches. ball and basketball and Coy Slavik photo Three Rivers High School’s Haleigh Garcia leaps into the sand pit during the triple jump at (See Fire truck, 3A) “I stayed loose because (See Garcia, 18A) state on May 10-11. To subscribe THU FFRRII SAT SUN Index contact circulation at: MORE xxmm 361-358-2550 oant:lineoo uu TT ee oocc.. Obituaries 2A Entertainment 9A m y SS Viewpoints 4A Church 10-11A George West 5A Oil and Gas 12-13A 94 92 93 94 Comm. News 6A School 15A 74 73 71 70 Three Rivers 7A Sports 16-17A Partly Partly Partly Partly cloudy cloudy cloudy cloudy Farm & Country 8A Page 2A Wednesday, May 22, 2013 the Progress Trooper helps prepare kids for a safe summer Melissa K. Lovett The Progress Staff Kinder through fifth With summer break just grade had another visit around the corner, the from their friend Trooper time has come to prepare Charlie Ramirez from Corpus Christi, he paid a children for a safe sum- visit by to speak with the mer. students of Three Rivers Trooper Ramirez from Elementary on the impor- the Corpus Christi Texas tance Stranger Danger Department of Public and Bicycle Safety. There Safety recently paid were many rules taught a visit to Three Rivers about safety signals as Elementary to speak with summer approaches and the children about sum- it was important to teach mer safety. them since the increased Trooper Ramirez cov- population in our com- ered bicycle safety and munity. Trooper Charlie stanger danger, just two Ramirez wanted to teach the students from Three of the many programs Rivers Elementary about offered by TDPS to edu- being safe in our com- cate the public. munity and to always be During the bicycle aware of your surround- safety segment, Trooper ings. The students enjoyed Ramirez covered the fol- listening and learning lowing tips: from Trooper Charlie to height and angle. bars are secure and at the or skateboarding. on preparing kids for a Ramirez. • Have adequate reflec- • Have proper air pres- proper height. • Never ride bike at safe summer see future tors sure in tires. • Always wear a hel- night. editions of The Progress. • Make sure the bike seat is adjusted properly • Make sure handle met, even if rollerblading, For more information Diabetes program coming O bituaries Do you have diabe- testing, food boxes with tes or do you want to healthier choices, educa- be screened? Live Oak tional materials, resourc- Outreach will join The es and much more Dobie Survivors include a 2013, following a sudden 1958, in George West and Food Bank of Corpus Call Outreach 361-449- Florence Ellen Dobie, son, Richard A. (Roberta) illness at his home. taught second grade at Christi to sponsor a diabe- 86, died Friday, May 17, Dobie of Suniland – Three Mr. Ray was born to George West Independent tes program for Live Oak 1860 or come by Outreach 2013, at a local nursing Rivers; two daughters, Bob Ben School District from 1968- and McMullen Counties. Monday, Wednesday or home following an extend- Pauline (Clifford) Word and Cecilia 78. There will be free diabe- Friday 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. of George West and Sue tes screening, free AIC for more information. ed illness. (Song Ja She was Ellen Dobie of Suniland Kim) Ray Mrs. Dobie was born to – Three Rivers; five grand- a member on Feb. 17, Laurence G. and Allie Faye children, Melissa Nance, of First PPiillggrriimm MMaacckkeennzziiee PPiillggrriimm,, (Dickens) Justin Word, Daniel 1973, at U n i t e d PPrreessttoonn PPiillggrriimm,, Fort Sam PPiieerrssoonn PPiillggrriimm,, EEllllaa Robinson Dobie, Rachel Dobie and Methodist Houston PPiillggrriimm,, EEmmiillyy PPiillggrriimm,, on Sept. Renee Dobie; and three Military Ray C h u r c h SSllooaann PPiillggrriimm,, hhoonnoorraarryy 24, 1926, great-grandchildren. Base. of George Warren ggrraannddcchhiillddrreenn,, GGaarrrreetttt in McAllen. W e s t , BBeennnniinnkk,, aanndd ZZooeeyy A memorial service will She was be held today (Wednesday) He was preceded in Texas State Teachers BBeennnniinnkk,, ggrreeaatt-- death by his brother, ggrraannddcchhiillddrreenn,, RRyylleeee a rancher at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Association, Methodist Clovis Ray. PPiillggrriimm KKiittcchheenn and owned Church in George West. Women, Texas Archeology aanndd hhoonnoorraarryy ggrreeaatt-- a place in Survivors include his Society, Biblical Dobie Roberson Funeral ggrraannddcchhiillddrreenn,, KKyylleeee Suniland. Home, Three Rivers. parents, Bob Ben and Archeology, Brush BBeennnniinnkk,, bbrrootthheerr,, Cecilia Ray of Three Country Cattleman, RRiicchhaarrdd PPiillggrriimm aanndd She was preceded in Ray Rivers; brother, Edward American National wwiiffee MMaarrtthhaa ooff OOrraannggee death by her parents and Kim Ray of Singapore, GGrroovvee,, ssiisstteerr,, DDoonnnnaa Cattlewomen and Texas her husband, Richard Bob Ben Ray Jr., 40, Japan; and sister, Jennifer JJiimm PPiillggrriimm,, aaggee CCaammppbbeellll ooff TThhrreeee Dobie. died Thursday, May 16, A. Ray, MD of Denver, State Cattlewomen. 7788,, ooff WWhhiittsseetttt,, TTeexxaass,, RRiivveerrss,, bbrrootthheerr aanndd Colo. She was preceded in ppaasssseedd aawwaayy TTuueessddaayy,, ssiisstteerr--iinn--llaawwss,, HHaarrvveeyy death by her parents. MMaayy 1144,, 22001133 iinn SSaann aanndd EEddwwiinnaa HHaarrkkiinnss,, GeorGe West bAsebAll A private memorial ser- AAnnttoonniioo,, TTeexxaass.. RRoonnnniiee aanndd CClleeoo NNeeww,, vice will be held at a later Survivors include her JJiimm PPiillggrriimm LLeesslliiee aanndd AAnnnnaabbeellllee date. husband, James Warren; wwaass bboorrnn iinn DDuubblliinn,, CChheeaatthhaamm.. Roberson Funeral and sons ,Walter (Tammi) TTeexxaass oonn MMaarrcchh 22,, HHee iiss pprreecceeddeedd iinn Home, Three Rivers. Warren and Travis 11993355,, hhee ggrraadduuaatteedd ddeeaatthh bbyy hhiiss ppaarreennttss,, Warren of George West; ffrroomm SSoommeerrsseett HHiigghh WWiillssoonn aanndd AAllmmaa Payne sisters, Gayle (Leon Jr.) SScchhooooll.. MMrr.. 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JJeeaann iiss ssuurrvviivveedd bbyy We will miss and love you forever, till we meet again. “We Love AAnnttoonniioo,, ggrraannddcchhiillddrreenn,, hhuurrlleeyyffuunneerraallhhoommee..ccoomm PPoorrtteerr LLoorriinngg MMoorrttuuaarryy TTyy MMyyllnnaarr,, JJaakkee hheerr bbeelloovveedd hhuussbbaanndd ooff fifi ffttyy--ssiixx yyeeaarrss,, TToomm 11110011 MMccCCuulllloouugghh AAvvee.. you little Angel.” MMyyllnnaarr,, KKaahhlliiee PPiillggrriimm HHuurrlleeyy JJ.. MMaarrttiinn,, JJrr..;; tthheeiirr SSaann AAnnttoonniioo,, TTXX Love, KKiittcchheenn aanndd hhuussbbaanndd CCooddyy,, SShhaannnnoonn cchhiillddrreenn:: AAnnggeellaa MMaarrttiinn,, ((880000)) 446600--22770044 Mom, Yvonne, Leroy, Yvette, Charlotte and Johnny FFUUNNEERRAALL HHOOMMEE PPiillggrriimm,, LLuukkee PPiillggrriimm,, the Progress Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Page 3A Go Texan dishes out 28 scholarships Matt Naber photo The winners of this year’s Go Texan scholarships gather for a group photo on May 16. (Continued from 1A) ship winners were select- Every year the Houston ing counties with an addi- were worth $18,000 each. Holt’s story, see our spe- ed by a committee from Livestock Show and tional 10 scholarships cial section next week The bulk of the local Holt was selected as the another county based on Rodeo also presents 72 awarded at large within featuring the Live Oak fundraising comes from Live Oak County $18,000 their grades, leadership scholarships to students the counties. This year’s and McMullen counties three events, the Bucky scholarship winner. For roles, extracurricular from the 62 participat- Go Texan scholarships graduates. Houdman Memorial activities and community Invitational Fishing involvement. The $18,000 Tournament in June, a scholarship winner was gumbo cook-off in October, selected by the Houston and from participating in Livestock Show and the barbecue cook-off at Rodeo. the Houston rodeo in the spring. The following Live Oak students won $2,000 “Everyone has fun and scholarships: we make money,” Wallace said. Rachel Arvizu, Lukas Barcak, Zeliene Wallace has been a Brown, Derek Cantu, member for 32 years and Joseph Feist, Ephraim helped bring Live Oak Gonzalez, Kelcee Hillis, into Go Texan by setting Kathrn Jimerson, the gears into motion for Charles Johnston, Brad Bee County to have one Jones, Andrew Katzfey, just so Live Oak could Katelyn Keach, Ashley participate. Wallace said Keadle, Bailey Keith, this is because counties Lacey McNeill, Quest can only participate in Go Newberry, Luis Riojas, Texan if they border a Haley Rodriquez, participating county. Angelica Sauceda, Brooke Live Oak’s first Go Schroeder, Caitlin Silvie, Texan scholarship was Marley Snider, Victoria for $500 and, according Wasicek, and Sarah to Wallace, things really Whitley. took off about 17 years The local Go Texan ago. group awarded four addi- “I just like to help tional $2,000 scholarships kids,” Wallace said as he to David Brandenburg explained the satisfaction Jr., Alejandro Flores, he gets from helping local Leslie Hatch and Ryan students for more than 30 Kaase to attend technical years. “When they come school. back 10 years later and Brandenburg plans on shake my hand and say, welding oil rigs, Flores ‘Thank you for caring wants to repair air condi- about me,’” it makes it all tioners, Hatch will study worth the effort. radiology and Kaase will The $2,000 scholar- go into welding. Fire truck price capped at $350k (Continued from 1A) according to Stewart. “I raised issue about a ladder truck because we have hotels looking to build a four-story (building),” said council member Murrell Foster, who also serves as executive director of the chamber of commerce. Stewart said he didn’t know of any four-story build- ings coming to Three Rivers at this time, but there are ways of fighting fires without a ladder truck. He said a ladder truck would double or even triple the cost of the truck and would require more training for the local firefighters. The price cap for the new truck is $350,000 and fire department currently has $90,000 in a CD, according to Stewart. He is also applying for grants and hopes for local donations so the city doesn’t have to foot the rest of the bill. Stewart plans on contacting vendors soon and hopes to have a new fire truck selected within the next few weeks. Just like with the fire truck’s foam sprayer, the upgraded water meters are also intended to save time. The meters can be read simply by driving down the street while a computer scans them. Once the infor- mation is taken in, it will be placed onto the city hall’s computer, according to Three Rivers Public Works Director Rocky Mendez. “It would cut the reading time. It takes the guys four to five days to read all of them,” Mendez said. “They should be able to read them all in half a day (once all the meters are switched), which would free them up to do other work.” Foster said the meters will look for leaks within homes and the city’s water line as well. The meters will be supplied by H.D. Supply from Corpus Christi and will be similar to the system in George West. “I think that it’s going to be helpful. It’s going to be faster and more accurate and definitely an upgrade for the city,” city clerk Rosie Forehand said. Page 4A Wednesday, May 22, 2013 The Progress Safety improvements, new addition to come to McMullen ISD By Matt Naber new addition will move emergencies while coordi- emergencies. Underwood safety. Casey Soward as the Progress Editor the parent drop-off zone nating with the county on said it essentially brings new high school English In other McMullen ISD TILDEN – The to the back of the building how to help students and all of the public entities teacher, and graduation news, the district hired McMullen Independent and away from highway residents stay safe during together to promote local is set for June 1 at 7 p.m. School District board of traffic. trustees approved the McMullen ISD design for a new addition Superintendent Dave to the elementary and Underwood said the high school on May 16. funding for this project The addition will con- is from the bond that was nect the high school and passed in May 2012, and elementary school with he anticipates taking the an arts and administra- project to bid this July. tion facility for art and Traffic safety isn’t the music classes as well as only improvement coming a counselor and nursing to McMullen schools. office. The board also Once completed, the approved a new district emergency plan dur- ing last week’s meet- The Progress ing. The district spent the last year working USPS 628-400 with McMullen County Published Every Wednesday Sheriff’s Department Office: and the Safe Schools and 109 W. Alexander Healthy Students grant Three Rivers, TX to bring the plan into frui- (361) 786-3022 tion. FAX (361) 786-3671 “It’s been a long pro- Mail correspondence to: cess, and we’re excited to P.O. Drawer 848 have it done,” Underwood Three Rivers, Texas 78071 said. Jeff Latcham & The plan covers trans- portation and on-campus Chip Latcham, Co-Publishers L e etters to the ditor Matt Naber, Editor LASG dedication to 1955, Live Oak County added from the Club have helped fund Three Rivers. the Three Rivers Branch to its Story Time for extra books, community will be Thank You, system and the LASC has helped snacks, and supplies. 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Guitar riffs, drum solos in different towns primar- Brush Country Cowboy and booming vocals rever- ily in South Texas about Church’s Pat Traxler berated throughout the eight to 10 times per year. and Isaias Villareal from neighborhoods of George Saturday’s concert was Life Reach Fellowship West and drew a crowd of the first one for George in Mathis spoke at curious listeners to City West. Saturday’s concert. Park on Saturday after- “We try to do it on Ridenour’s biggest noon. neutral grounds like city turnout had about 2,500 The Brush Country parks. My experience is listeners during the 2000 in smaller towns people Cowboy Band, Life Reach Godstock in Laredo. won’t want to go because Fellowship’s band from Every show is free of it’s at the ‘other’ church,” Mathis, rap duo DOC charge and includes free Ridenour said. (Disciples of Christ) and refreshments throughout Sonny Escamilla took Ridenour uses these the day courtesy of local turns on the gazebo stage free concerts as a means sponsors. The George performing original and of bringing communities West concert was funded contemporary pieces from together to worship, some by JPS Completion, JNH 1 p.m. through the after- for their first time, with- Trucking, UP Petroleum, noon and into the eve- out coming to a church. and Ridenour’s company, ning. “Church was the most Anaqua Management The show was put boring place growing up,” Inc., according to Matt Naber photo together by Pastor Steve Ridenour said. “But I dis- Ridenour. Isaias Villareal sings and strums along with the Life Reach Fellowship’s band from Mathis during the concerts in the park in George West on Saturday. Ridenour with Church covered different genres He said they aim for Without Walls from of music; and after I got young bands at the con- Mathis and is part of an saved, I found out you certs as a way of reaching “We’re here to share the church,” Ridenour said. For more information, ongoing series through- could worship and have a out to young people; at word of Jesus, have fun go to steveridenourmin- out Texas since 1999. good time.” one time they had Modern and encourage people to The next concert will be istries.org or srmnowalls. Since then Ridenour has But it’s not all music Day John perform. become a member of a in Jourdanton on July 6. org. Illegals harbored in George West (Continued from 1A) left George West,” Garcia said. “(They) could have Garcia said residents who suspect a residence is so many in one location this far from the border. been used for slave labor or some other activity.” harboring illegals should contact the GWPD and that harboring illegal aliens is a felony. Garcia attributed the find to getting calls with the After receiving calls about the residence, GWPD right information at the right time. He said there set up surveillance in an unmarked vehicle, according “Here in George West, everyone knows every- one,” Garcia said as he explained how having large were 13 men inside the trailer – all between the ages to Garcia. He said a lot of what goes into identifying amounts of unfamiliar people frequent the trailer on of 15 and 30 – and three of them escaped by running an illegal alien involves details such as mismatched different occasions was cause for suspicion. into the brush. clothing. 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Inc. Transacts Business on All Principal Exchanges and Member SIPC Page 6A Wednesday, May 22, 2013 the Progress Fire dePArtMent donAtions 10 facts about Memorial Day Melissa K. Lovett these duties after World War I. The Progress Staff • Over 32 million people • Memorial Day, originally will travel by car during the called Decoration Day, is a day Memorial Day weekend. of remembrance for those who • Memorial Day etiquette is have died in our nation’s ser- to fly the flag at half staff until vice. noon, then fully raise it until • The holiday would not legal- sunset. ly become Memorial Day until • The inspiration to wear red 1967. poppies to honor the dead on • In 2000, Congress passed Memorial Day originates from a law requiring Americans to the 1915 poem “In Flanders pause at 3 p.m. local time on Fields” by John McCrae. Memorial Day to remember and • Dinner on the Ground: A honor the fallen. picnic meal eaten in a cemetery • During the Civil War, some while sitting on the ground. 620,000 soldiers on both sides Rural areas of the American died. The loss of life lead to com- South still practice this tradi- memorations but exactly where tion on Memorial Day it began is highly debated. This weekend, remember our • Some states observe a Gray great country and the freedom Memorial Day, commemorat- we enjoy. Honor the all men ing the fallen soldier from the and women in the uniform that Matt naber photo Confederate Army during the Mike Coquat, Lee Wallick of George West Fire Department, Lonnie Mersey and Richard Pointer of Swinney make the sacrifices to provide us Civil War. Switch Volunteer Fire Department, and David Pullin of Whitsett Fire Department gather at the Live Oak County with all things possible because Courthouse to accept $450 to each fire station in the county on behalf of Hockheim Praire Insurance. Not • The Union Army honored we live in the United States. At pictured are Bobby Jo Stewart of the Three Rivers Fire Department and David Robinson of the Largarto Fire their fallen soldiers by creating 3 p.m., take a moment of silence Department, who also received $450 donations. the Grand Army of the Republic to show the respect all fallen the American Legion took over soldiers deserve. C S ommunity hortS Diabetes program the Mansion main dining year wrap up West Theater in the Live to the Lonesome Dove Farmer’s Market. This table, and more. Oak County’s Got Talent Ranch in Tilden on June event will be hosted by Live Oak Outreach will Unify to Beautify will Show on June 21 at 7 22. They will depart from the Three Rivers Garden be joining The Food Bank Tickets are $40 per be wrapping up the cur- p.m. TR City Hall 8:30 a.m. for club and will feature of Corpus Christi in spon- person or $75 per couple rent plan year with its soring a diabetes program and are available online final meeting on Tuesday, Tryouts are June 2 at a day of activities. flowers, plants, fruits and for LOC and McMullen at berclairmansion.tick- May 28, 11 a.m. at the 2 p.m. for performers The agenda for the day vegetables grown in the County. Call Outreach etleap.com or at Hogue’s Buck West House. If you still in school and 3:30 will cost of a ranch tour Three Rivers or surround- 361-449-1860 or come Jewelry, Wicker Basket, wish to learn more about for college-age performers along with water conser- ing areas. by Outreach Monday, Pantry North and the UTB’s plans for the com- and older. Acts are lim- vation and brush country The event will be held Wednesday or Friday, 1 office of Florette Spires, ing year, join the group. ited to five minutes long presentation, Lonesome at the Gurwitz Center in p.m. until 4 p.m. for more CPA, in Beeville. For more information, and may include singing, Dove Village Tour, lunch Three Rivers on Friday, information. contact Grace Wilson at playing an instrument, in the Village Hall and June 7, from 7:30 a.m. to Proceeds will go to the 361-449-3084 or 361-449- solo or duet acting scenes, swimming at the pool 2 p.m. and on Saturday, maintenance and reno- Berclair Mansion 7168. standup comedy, magic, house. Cost of the trip is June 8, from 8 a.m. to 2 vation of the Berclair dance, gymnastics and $20 per person for non benefit p.m.. Mansion. 32nd Annual any other entertaining members. Three Rivers The Beeville Art form of talent. Language 4-H Club members will be The TR Garden Club All School Memorial Service Association invites every- must be appropriate for a paid for with club funds. is seeking vendors to one to a fun-filled evening Reunion Ray Point Lutheran mixed-age audience. participate in this sale. If you want to attend, on June 6, at the Berclair Cemetery will on Sunday, Whether you be a farmer, Turn in addresses you Dress rehearsals will call or message Tracy Mansion from 6:30 p.m. May 26, at 6 p.m. vegetable gardener, arts have but continue to col- be June 20 at 6 p.m. Garner by June 1, at 361- until 8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be and crafts dealer, we wel- lect new ones. The first 436-1943 served at the Ray Point For more information, come you to come and There will be barbe- letter/schedule of events Community Center after call Kirstin Gerth at 361- Vendors needed participate. cue kabobs, beverages, will be mailed out by the the service. Everyone is 319-2475 or Glynis Holm tours of the Mansion, end of May. Volunteers for Centennial For vendor information cordially invited to attend Strause at 361-436-1098. silent and live auctions are needed from the class- and registration, contact Farmers Market/ and live music by Mark es of 91, 92, 2002-2007. Dobie West seeks Judy Weber at 361-786- Plant Sale Mack of the Taylor Bros. Ruby Weiding, P.O. Box 2525 ext. 239 or email TR 4-H summer local talent Auction items include; a 296 Three Rivers, Texas The next big Three [email protected]. trip dove hunt and steak din- 78071. Locals with talent will Rivers Centennial event Vendor booth cost is $15 ner for four, Bay fishing have a chance to enter- The Three Rivers 4-H is the Centennial Flower per space. Sign up dead- Unify to Beautify trip for four, dinner at tain a crowd at the Dobie Club has planned a trip and Plant Sale and line is May 30. Swimming Lessons Please join us for a REWARD With Coach Peters Dian Malouf Ages 1 yr. - Adult Trunk Show on for information leading to the Classes Start June 4th Thursday, recovery of a 2010 Bobcat 225 Free for all TR Elementary Kids k-3rd May 23, 2013 Welding Machine Sponsored by TRISD & City of TR. from Please Call 936-329-2609 512-228-7334 10:30am - 5:30pm Bring a friend Happy 2nd Anniversary Register to win Kourtney Standlee and Pedro & Diana Rodriguez Cody Semlinger a piece of Dian to wed June 8th Malouf Jewelry Kelley Barker and Hector Mcbee to wed May 18th Chelsea Dubose and Jeremiah Guerrero to wed May 25th 202 N. Washington are registered at 358-3859 Finders Keepers Love, Family & Friends Three Rivers, TX • 786-4106 Car Shopping Made EASY Your W heels are a Click Away! MyTexasAutos.com The Progress Three Rivers Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Page 7A Fr. Richard celebrated PiAno students AWArds for 30 years of ordination Buenos dias! is always open for any of us for a cup of tea. For the thousands of Fr. Richard was ordained into Tres Rios the priesthood on May 22, 1983. On hours of prayers, the thousands of Sunday, May 19, he was honored rosaries, the many tears you have Nuevas with a reception after Holy Mass at shed for us, … we graciously thank Sacred Heart. you and praise God for bringing us a Holy Priest. You could have heard a pin drop By Celia Ruiz as Mike Pierson spoke on his behalf The Church states: “The priest of what Fr. Richard has accom- is obliged to treat us not according plished in his 30 years of service to what may please us, but accord- Blessed Mother, the Sacred Heart ing to the demands of Christian of Jesus, and hours of Eucharist Doctrine.” You have been faithful to Adoration, you have continued to the Church’s instruction. serve the Church and bring honor to Christ revealed to Saint Faustina your Priesthood. Despite rejection, of Divine Mercy: “The Priest acts in murmuring, misunderstanding, My place; he does not act of him- and lack of support by some, you self, but I act through him.”Saint have continued to love and serve us John Vianney who became Priest of knowing that Christ will prevail and Priests… who was turned away as a the Holy Spirit will be active in your seminarian and rejected initially by and our hearts. the people of his first church… stat- In spite of varied stumbling ed: “Without the Priest, the Passion blocks, God has placed before you; and Death of our Lord would be of you have grown in faith, trust, and no avail.” It is the Priest who contin- total commitment to your calling to ues the work of redemption here on serve Christ’s Brothers and Sisters. earth…. What use would be a house You have been faithful to go where God wanted you to go without count- filled with gold, were there no one ing the cost. You have been faithful to open its door? The Priest holds to speak Christ’s message forcefully the key to the treasures of Heaven. Contributed photo The Music Studio directed by Macie Gold held its annual recital when it wasn’t popular or easy. It It is he who opens the door. He is Sunday, May 5, at the First United Methodist Church in Mathis. hasn’t been easy this past 30 years the Steward of the Good Lord; the Area piano students filled the room with music and were rec- ….(where has the time gone!)... but Administrator of His goods…. Leave ognized with many awards. Throughout the year, students unless we take up the Cross God has a Parish for twenty years without a have the opportunity to earn points for the Studio Participation given us, none of us can stand before priest and they will end by worship- Trophy. This year, three students from Three Rivers were awarded Christ on Judgment Day and plead ing the Beasts there. … The Priest trophies. They were Anthony Garcia, Jace Ruiz and Ella Ruiz. for mercy. You have accepted your Contributed photo is not a Priest for himself; he is a On Sunday, May 19, a reception was held crosses gracefully. priest for you,” after Holy Mass at Sacred Heart in honor “In the past six years at Sacred of Fr. Richard for his 30 years of service. In closing these brief remarks on Heart Parish, in spite of its chal- Vendors needed for behalf of Sacred Heart Parish, we lenges and obstacles, you have to our Lord and I want to share it thank you for staying the course; stayed the course. Your prayers for with you….. “Fr. Richard: We come fighting the good fight. We thank TR Centennial event our Holiness; your hours of fast- together today as people of Sacred ing; your frequent confessions have you for being patient with us. Most Heart Parish to celebrate with you made us better Christians. You have of all, we are all eternally grateful for on the 30th year of your Ordination. taken us to new levels of devotions, your Holiness and your insistence THREE RIVERS – Vendors needed for Centennial Thank you for saying yes to Christ and understanding of our callings. that each of us attempt to be Holy. Farmers Market/Plant Sale. and becoming His voice and Spirit Rarely have you taken a day off in 6 And may we all remember your The next big Three Rivers Centennial event is for us. ……. During the past 30 years without allowing us the oppor- continuous request that we pray, the Centennial Flower and Plant Sale and Farmer’s years as a Priest, Missionary, and tunity to come and celebrate Holy pray, pray. Know we will be praying Market. Pastor, you served God’s people. Mass with you each day. Normally, for you and we ask your continuous Thank you for the sacrifices you you are here in the Church so every- This event will be hosted by the Three Rivers prayers for us. God bless you!”.... have made for the church and its one wishing to take advantage of Garden club and will feature flowers, plants, fruits Indeed, Fr. Richard is humble in his people. You have served in a num- the Sacrament of Confession can do and vegetables grown in the Three Rivers or sur- service to our Lord. Congratulations ber of different cultures, languages; so an hour before Holy Mass. Never rounding areas. to your 30 years of devotion to the yet despite the political, economic, have you refused to discuss with any The event will be held at the Gurwitz Center in and cultural challenges you have of us matters of spiritual or earthly Priesthood! Three Rivers on Friday, June 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 always kept the focus on Christ and matters. Your door at the rectory Adios! p.m. and on Saturday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.. His call to be holy. The TR Garden Club is seeking vendors to partici- The threats of commu- pate in this sale. Whether you be a farmer, vegetable nism and its many evils gardener, arts and crafts dealer, they welcome you to made you more commit- come and participate. ted to your mission of serv- For vendor information and registration, contact ing Christ during your Judy Weber at 361-786-2525 ext 239 or emailtrgar- Priesthood in your native [email protected]. Sign up deadline is May 30. land of Poland. The pov- erty, economic hardships and physical challenges ochf ilsderrevnin ign PGeordu’s wshuefrfeer tinhge RRiioo 66 Live Oak Livestock Auction average family lives on less Monday, May 20, 2013 than $2 a day took its toll Cattle 1461 physically on you, but you never doubted your com- Cinemas COWS & CALF PAIRS Choice ......................................1175-1350 mitment to Christ and His Good ........................................1025-1175 church... 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Becke Special to The Progress The junior team in The Junior Livestock This year, Live Oak County the Share the Fun Judging Team traveled to Fredericksburg on was host to the District 12 4-H Choreograph Routine April 20 to compete at Roundup. won 1st place in their the District Livestock division at the District We would like to thank the Judging competition. 12 4-H Roundup held George West Independent in George West on May The judging team won first place. Pictured are School District, Ty Sparks, 4, the winning team of the team with their Pat James, and Margaret Megan Redding, Erynn coach: Bryce Favor, Studlar and Makaylah Yarborough, for allowing us Erynn Studlar, Isabella Davis performed a the use of the George West Garza and Morgan tap dance to, Dolly Elementary Campus and the Kegebein with Coach Parton’s “9 to 5”. Cafeteria. Mitchell Williams. The event was a huge success district. Grass and Plant ID competi- and was attended by all of the District. The variety of contests tion was Myca Reed, placing included as part of this event 4th. Live Oak County was very successful in all of the events features public speaking, com- We are extremely grateful to they competed in. munication, expressive arts, the Grass and Plant ID coach judging and evaluation, con- Kason Haby, he has taken Prior to the Educational sumer buying, and a number of countless afternoons to work Presentations held on May 4, other events. in George West, the youth trav- with these kids, and all of their el to Fredericksburg on April On May 4, we had several hard work paid off. 20, to compete at the District teams and individuals compet- Also competing in the Junior Livestock Judging competition. ing at the District Roundup Share the Fun, Choreographed competition. The Junior Livestock judging Routine, performing a tap team won first place and were Junior Grass and Plant dance to, Dolly Parton’s “9 to coached by Mitchell Williams. ID Team won first place, the 5” was Megan Redding, Erynn Contributed photos The Junior Grass & Plant ID Team won first place at District on May 4, and also The District 12 4-H Roundup team consisting of Isabella Studlar, and Makaylah Davis. earned a 4th place finish in the Senior division. Junior team pictured: Isabella is a collection of opportunities Garza, Erynn Studlar, Morgan These girls won 1st place in Garza, Erynn Studlar, Morgan Kegebein, Bryce Favor and senior competitor for 4-H members to compete Kegebein and Bryce Favor. their division, and we are Myca Reed and coach Kason Haby. with others from across the Competing in the Senior extremely proud of them! Three youth join Lutheran Church on Pentecost Sunday Psalm 3:3-8 But you tismal sponsors were dren drove to Houston on their sons Travis and away at 77 last week. His are a shield around me, Damian and Karen News from Friday evening to visit Matthew on Tuesday. wife, Cleo, survives him O Lord; you bestow glory Sue Webber, Rhonda Joshua Cranfill and fam- Travis had just returned as well as Rhonda, Jess, on me and lift up my Culpepper, Theresa Ray Point ily. Joshua has been in with his group from George, Charlies, Mike, head. To the Lord I cry Culpepper, and Elvin Jr. the Children’s Hospital in Virginia where they had and Ronnie and their aloud, and he answers me and Donna Kolb. His con- Houston for three weeks, competed with their families. By Mrs. Hilbert from his holy hill, I lie firmation verse was read he is very ill. The fam- rocket. The Retzloffs Kopplin Our sympathies are down and sleep; I wake by Arlon Retzloff. ily appreciates all prayers visited Alan and Opal offered to the Joyce again because the Lord The third youth con- and supporters of Team Zamzow on Thursday. Lauderbeck Warren fam- sustains me. I will not firmed in his faith was moving on to kindergar- Super Josh. Opal is recovering from ily. Joyce passed away on fear the tens of thousands Matthew Smith, son of ten in August. They are Welcome home, Joshua hip replacement surgery Thursday. Her husband, drawn up against me on Robert and Ginnie Smith. all well prepared for the Braune, recent retiree and is beginning to walk Jim, and her sons Wade, every side. Arise, O Lord! He was born on Sept. 18, new school year. from the United States again without the aid of T.E., and their fami- Deliver me, O my God! 1998 in Beeville. He was Air Force. His wife, a walker. lies, and her sisters Ann Strike all my enemies on baptized on June 13, 1999 Congratulations to the Courtney, is expected to Taten Kopplin and Rudolph, Gayle Hollan the jaw; break the teeth at Our Savior Lutheran newly married couple, retire from the service in Jenna Lee had t-ball and Frances Davis sur- of the wicked. From the Church. Matthew’s bap- Kelley Rochelle Barker August and they plan to games on Monday and vived her. Lord comes deliverance. tismal sponsors were Ray and Hector Samuel build a home near Roger Thursday evening. Kolter May your blessing be on Smith, David Smith, and McBee. The couple was and Carla Braune. Hughes made in-field Our sympathies also your people. Guadalupe “Pedie” Ponce. married at the Regan go to the late Evelyn homeruns on both nights. Ranch on May 18. A Virginia Hales is recu- Weirding Gurth of Three young people His confirmation verse Sadie Desselle played reception was held at the perating in a rehabilita- Marion. Evelyn passed were confirmed in Our was read by Travis Smith, softball on Wednesday Ray Point Community tion center near Spohn away last week. Her sons, Savior Lutheran Church Matthew’s older brother. and Friday night and her Center following the wed- hospital. She had exten- Rodney Gurth, Ronnie on Pentecost Sunday There was a benefit team won nine of of nine ding. Kelley recently cel- sive knee surgery three Gurth, and their families morning. Kooper Hughes given for Nick Rhodes on games. Regan Kopplin ebrated her 21st birth- weeks ago. survive her along with is the son of Deanna May 18 at the Live Oak recently made two out-of- day and is the daughter granddaughter Candy Hughes. He was born on County Fairgrounds. He Billy and Betty Otto the-park home-runs, and of Tommy and Lee Ann Gurth. Candy is married Aug. 30, 1999 in Beeville was burned in an acci- were picked up by an pitched a winning game Barker. to James Mills, neph- and baptized on Feb. dent and is still recover- ambulance on Monday on Friday night. 27, 2000 at Our Savior ing. Lauren Lee was a Audrey Kopplin cel- morning and were taken ew of Glen and Donna Lutheran Church in volunteer at the benefit, ebrated her birthday on to a hospital in Corpus Elorine Franke is in Mills. Evelyn was related Three Rivers. Kooper’s which was considered May 16, we wish he more Christi for what they the Las Hacienda nurs- to the Weiding, Goebel, baptismal sponsors were successful. blessed and happy birth- believed to be a medical ing home in Beeville for Zamzow, and Koplin fam- Brandon Mills, Lloyd and days. emergency. Betty was three weeks is doing well. ilies. The Bullfrogs and Elsie Schrank had heart Sheila Weintjes, and the Keller Highes, Holly found to have a bladder Our prayers are given Butterflies pre-kinder problems tis week and late David Hughes. His Kopplin, Jordan Kasper- infection and bronchitis. to Brady and Jamie graduation was held spent two nights in the confirmation verse was Hines, and Mary Johnson Bill’s kidney condition Schubert, cousins to on May 18 in the Dobie Jourdanton hospital. read by his uncle and accompanied their agri- was also checked. Her Lauren Lee, over the loss Theatre. Jenna Lee, sponsor, Brandon Mills. cultural teacher, Jackie niece, May Lou, and her We offer our sym- of their newborn daugh- daughter of Brady and Greenwood, at the husband, Eddie Ables, pathies to the Florence ter. The second young Lauren Lee; Regan man to be confirmed in Brown, son of Kyle and Area X Conference at brought them home in Dobie family, 87, who The annual memorial his faith was Michael Christy Brown; Cadence Texas A&M, Kingsville. the afternoon. Bill drove passed away on Friday service at the Ray Point Retzloff, the son of Otto Beckett, daughter of Students were divided Betty to Corpus Christi morning. Those surviving Cemetery will be held on into committees to vote for a doctor’s appointment are Pauline Word, Sue and Rhonda Retzloff. He Jesse and Tasha Beckett; Sunday, May 26 at 6 .m. for State and Area offi- on Thursday. They are and Richard Dobie and was born on Oct. 18, 1998 Emily Council, daughter Everyone is invited to join cers, create and assess both doing much better. their families. in Bandera. He was bap- of Bub Council and the us and refreshments will new bylaws and compete tized on Nov. 24, 2002 late Christina Council Jerry and Geraldine We also offer our sym- be served at the commu- in various competitions. at Our Savior Lutheran were four of the 21 young Retzloff visited Robbie pathies to the family of nity center following the Church. Michael’s bap- graduates who will be Haley Kopplin and chil- and Ginnie Smith and Jim Pilgrim who passed service. Congratulations P E T T U S COMMUNITY CENTE R Mayor Sam Garcia! BBQ COOK-OFF BBCreaisCatkenhegsicto •kr• ieSRenasibl:ssa JCPuoeotntku-soe ffC o wm2ilml9 buen, hi t2eyl dC0 eant1 ttehr3e. Js&uuR nfbeeDemge e1 iiams,t ttd2erula0disnt1 tib3e oby:ne Entry forms and a copy of the rules and regulations can be obtained by calling Judy at 361-375-2804 or [email protected]. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, People’s Choice, Best Presentation and Judges Best Overall. The public is invited to come and sample some great food, listen to music by DJ Ramon Reyna and take a ride on the fi re truck. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Children 3 and under are free. Thank you to our special sponsors: Dave Moore Ford, Foley Group Inc., Derral Russell’s Used Cars, Aztec Chevrolet, Beck Brothers Inc., & Superior Auto Sales, Inc. Hosed by the Pettus Community Center Board of Directors. This is a fundraising event. All proceeds will go the upkeep of the Pettus Comunity Center. “I am honored to call you my Godfather!” the Progress Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Page 9A Got Talent Show needs performers Locals with talent will have a chance solo or duet acting scenes, standup Theater in the Live Oak County’s Got and any other entertaining form of tal- to entertain a crowd at the Dobie West comedy, magic, dance, gymnastics and Talent Show on June 21 at 7 p.m. ent. Language must be appropriate for Theater in the Live Oak County’s Got any other entertaining form of talent. Tryouts are June 2 at 2 p.m. for a mixed-age audience. Talent Show on June 21 at 7 p.m. Language must be appropriate for a perform,ers still in school and 3:30 for mixed-age audience. Dress rehearsals will be June 20 at Tryouts are June 2 at 2 p.m. for per- college-age performers and older. Acts 6 p.m. formers still in school and 3:30 for col- Dress rehearsals will be June 20 at are limited to five minutes long and lege-age performers and older. Acts are 6 p.m. may include singing, playing an instru- For more information, call Kirstin limited to five minutes long and may Locals with talent will have a chance ment, solo or duet acting scenes, stand- Gerth at 361-319-2475 or Glynis Holm include singing, playing an instrument, to entertain a crowd at the Dobie West up comedy, magic, dance, gymnastics Strause at 361-436-1098. USDA announces Conservation Book FAir rAises $1,900 Reserve Program sign-up During the Three Rivers PTA family night, students and teachers raised more than WASHINGTON – Vilsack encouraged pro- to assess the environmen- $1,900 to purchase books for Secretary of Agriculture ducers to look into CRP’s tal benefits for the land students and teachers’ class- Tom Vilsack reminded other enrollment oppor- offered: room libraries. farmers and ranch- tunities offered on a con- Special guest Clifford the Wildlife habitat bene- ers last week that the tinuous, non-competitive, Big Red Dog also made an fits resulting from covers U.S. Department of sign-up basis. appearance. on contract acreage; Agriculture (USDA) will The elementary students CRP has a 27-year lega- Water quality benefits also participated in a Coin conduct a four-week cy of successfully protect- from reduced erosion, Challenge. Each class had Conservation Reserve ing the nation’s natural runoff and leaching; a competition to see who Program (CRP) general resources through volun- could collect the most sign-up beginning May 20 tary participation, while On-farm benefits from money. The top three class- and ending on June 14. providing significant reduced erosion; es were treated to a party. Vilsack also announced economic and environ- Benefits that will likely The top class was Mrs. the restart of sign-up for mental benefits to rural endure beyond the con- Peters fourth-grade class, continuous CRP, includ- communities across the tract period; followed by Mrs. Hennigs ing the Conservation United States. Producers third-grade class and then Air quality benefits Reserve Enhancement enrolled in CRP plant Mrs. Meadows kindergarten from reduced wind ero- Program, State Acres for long-term, resource-con- class. sion; and cost. Wildlife Enhancement serving covers to improve Initiative, the Highly the quality of water, CRP soil rental rates Erodible Land Initiative, control soil erosion and for non-irrigated crop- WHIP accepting applications the Grassland Restoration develop wildlife habitat. land were updated this Initiative, the Pollinator In return, USDA provides year to better reflect loca- Habitat Initiative and participants with rental tion and market condi- other related initiatives. payments and cost-share tions. A nationwide cap GEORGE WEST – Financial agement and range planting are a Sign-up for continuous assistance. Contract was placed on the maxi- Assistance Applications for Wildlife couple of practices that are eligible for CRP began on May 13 duration is between 10 mum amount that may Habitat Improvement Projects Being funding. WHIP agreements between and will continue through and 15 years. Currently, be paid per acre for the Sept. 30. 27 million acres are general sign-up. Taken Accepted at Live Oak County NRCS NRCS and the participant generally enrolled in CRP through together these steps help Office. last from 3 to 10 years from the date “As always, we expect 700,000 contracts on ensure that taxpayer dol- USDA Natural Resources the agreement is signed. strong competition to enroll acres into CRP, and 390,000 farms through- lars are spent in a fiscally Conservation Service (NRCS) announc- Applications are accepted continu- we urge interested pro- out the U.S., with enroll- responsible manner while es applications for funding opportuni- ously and the ranking criteria are ment in 49 states and producing the maximum ties with the Wildlife Habitat Incentives ducers to maximize their established by the state conservation- Puerto Rico. Contracts on environmental benefits Program (WHIP) are currently being environmental benefits ist, based upon input from the state an estimated 3.3 million for each dollar spent. accepted at the NRCS office located at and to make cost-effec- technical committee. However, land- tive offers,” said Vilsack. acres will expire on Sept. CRP is the largest 200 E. Bowie St. in George West. owners interested in participating in 30, 2013. Enrollment “CRP is an important USDA conservation pro- NRCS in Texas has received $5.5 the program are encouraged to contact authority for all types of program for protecting gram and continues to million for WHIP funding in 2013. their local USDA-NRCS field office as CRP, which had expired environmentally sensi- make major contribu- This funding has been established to soon as possible. Funding will start Sept. 30, 2012, was tive lands from erosion tions to national efforts improve Bobwhite quail and Pronghorn extended through 2013 by soon and will continue until all funds and sedimentation, and to improve water and air antelope habitat, as well as for land- the American Taxpayer are obligated. for ensuring the sustain- quality, prevent soil ero- owners that have lost wildlife habitat ability of our groundwa- Relief Act of 2012. sion, and protect the most through the drought and wildfires of WHIP applications must address ter, lakes, rivers, ponds Offers for general sign- sensitive areas includ- recent years. natural resource issues such as water and streams. Through up CRP contracts are ing those prone to flash quantity, water quality, range health, WHIP helps Texas landowners the voluntary participa- ranked according to an flooding and runoff. At soil health, emerging natural resource restore and improve fish and wildlife tion of our farmers and Environmental Benefits the same time, CRP has issues and climate change. habitats, and benefits at-risk species. ranchers, CRP helps us Index (EBI). USDA’s helped increase popula- This funding will give landowners in For more information, including eli- to protect our natural Farm Service Agency tions of pheasants, quail Live Oak County the opportunity to gibility requirements, call the USDA resources, preserve wild- (FSA) collects data for and ducks and is recog- address wildlife concerns on their land. Service Center office in George West at life habitat and bring each of the EBI factors nized as benefiting cer- good paying jobs to rural based on the relative tain rare species like the Through WHIP, the NRCS provides 361-449-2241. 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Those Cowboy Church on Friday, May 17. Roman col- men could and did make The next roping will be held on July 13, and the ony? Yes. Three Rivers errors. Some 5000 of last roping of the series will be on September 14th. Lystra was them, mostly typographi- MADE a Roman colony cal and in spelling were A saddle goes to the high point roper of each Church of Christ in 6 A.D., having already corrected within the first roping. A trailer will be awarded to the high point been in existence. It had 30 years of the 1611 edi- roper of the series. Ropers must attend the Arena a Greek name that it tion, as commonly point- Church Service to rope. By Kevin Mackey retained after the des- ed out by KJV ONLY sup- Three hundred and twenty-eight teams com- ignation was made, and porters. In my article on peted in this first roping of the series. the entire area was April 10th, I stated the Roman counterpart is I was not in error in deal- The high point roper of the night and saddle under Greek rule from KJV uses a word, “Hell,” Jupiter) would think that ing with the history of the winner was Brady Campos. the time of Alexander in Acts 2:27 where the it was Jupiter standing city and the area. Nor did the Great’s conquest word should be translated BCCC holds Church Service each Sunday morn- before them instead of I selectively exclude the to the time of it being “Hades.” Because of that ing at 10 a.m. Bring your family and friends. Come Zeus. weight of material that ceded to Rome. They I was asked in a letter, as you are. Everyone is welcome. shows it to be Greek, and Not all Roman colo- worshiped Greek deities, “What Greek version do specifically so in religion, nies were ALL Roman not Roman, with some and notably so at least you use?” It matters little Property owners can by birth or heritage. The historians pointing out in this issue, as I know for another 200 years Apostle Paul came from that they believe they AFTER Paul’s visit. of none that do not use protest appraisal values the Roman city of Tarsus, were local based “gods” the Greek word for Hades also in Asia Minor, and It has been stated that had been “made instead using one for Hell. was as such a Roman that I attack the Word over” into Greek gods. The Thompson Chain Property owners who following issues to the citizen. Paul was clear- of God. NEVER is that (See the next paragraph Reference Bible’s (B.B. disagree with the Live ARB: ly not Roman by ances- so. Because one holds a for one of those.) Lystra Kirkbride Bible Company Oak County Appraisal try but instead was a view, in contradiction to • The appraised or was under Greek influ- publisher) in both copies I District’s appraisal of Hebrew, and had first the scriptures, history, market value of the prop- ences even in the day own make that correction their property for local Jewish beliefs, and then and common sense, and erty; of Paul, which was less in the margin reference. taxes or for any other Christian. The Greek pop- finds me in opposition to • Unequal appraisal than 60 years from it’s The Author of the Bible action that adversely ulation of Lystra is seen their view, does not mean of the taxpayer’s prop- designation as a Roman (God) is without error and affects them may protest in one scripture reference I attack the word of God. erty compared to similar Colony. It is in a region will always be without their property value to mentioning Timothy, I attack their view. Do property in the district; named “Asia Minor” or error. The men, through the appraisal district’s Paul’s co-worker, who I challenge men’s beliefs, “Lesser Asia” named so which He delivered His Appraisal Review Board • Inclusion of the prop- came from Lystra and clearly. I would rather by the Greeks. Many word, were without error (ARB). A property owner erty on the appraisal who had a Greek father be in agreement with the major reference works in their delivery. But not must file a written notice records; and a Jewish mother, word of God than man. refer to it as being a all, who would “translate” of protest within 30 days • Denial of a partial Acts 16:1. See Galatians 1:10 and Greek area and to it’s the word of God there- after the appraisal dis- exemption, such as a you will find I am in good Greek history. Note the The issue of which after, are without error. trict mails the taxpayer homestead exemption; stead. following points out that names should appear The author of a letter I a notice of appraised • Denial of special the GREEK religion was in Acts 14 is answered Do I attack the King recently received, it would value. The ARB hearing appraisals, such as agri- in existence for at least in the original language James Version? No. Nor seem, agrees with that as will begin hearing tax- cultural or timber pro- another two hundred of the writing of the do I find the translators in the second paragraph payer protests on June ductivity appraisal; years AFTER Paul’s book of Acts, which was to be without error. I do of his letter addressed to 25 for mineral protests visit. Greek. Both the Textus not find implication from me on 5/9/13 stating “… and July 3 for Industrial, • Determination that Part of a paragraph on Receptus (Greek prima- scripture that the trans- the scholars violate all real and personal prop- agricultural or timber Lystra from the I.S.B.E. ry text for the KJV) and lators from the late 1500s, Hebrew texts and trans- erty. land has had a change Nestle Aland Greek texts up to the 1611 publish- of use and is subject to a (see credit below) reads late the word ‘them’…” After the ARB com- have the Greek name for ing date of the KJV were rollback tax: … “Lystra had a temple dealing with Psalm 12:7. pletes its hearings and of Zeus just before the Hermes, not the Roman inspired. The scriptures The paragraph in which approves final property • Identification of the gates of the city, although named “god” Mercury. I (the word of God) says it appears is quoted from tax appraisals, local gov- taxing unit or units in know of no other depend- that the writers were which the property is the religion represent- a footnote in his Bible, ernments will use these able Greek text that inspired, 2 Tim. 3:16. To located; ed was probably a local and is used by him to appraisals to set 2013 uses the Roman (Latin) hold the concept that all Lycaonian type with imply the inerrancy of the property tax rates. • Determination that names. The Thompson who would attempt to only a Greek veneer. KJV. the taxpayer is the owner Chain Reference Bible’s translate and typeset it, The ARB is a group Inscriptions from the of the property; or (B.B. Kirkbride Bible are inspired is an extreme My encouragement is of citizens who live in middle of the 3rd cent. Company publisher) ref- and ludicrous stretch. It, not to throw out the word the appraisal district • Any other action of A.D. discovered by W. M. erence material, in both in fact, would contradict of God, my encourage- and are appointed by the appraisal office that Calder in the vicinity of editions of it that I own, Gal. 1:6&7, where the ment is to STUDY the the appraisal district’s adversely affects the Lystra refer to “priests in the “Archaeological Apostle Paul says people word of God. “Study to board of directors, except owner. of Zeus” and a statue Supplement” state for were already distorting or shew thyself approved in Harris and Fort Bend The ARB schedules of Hermes dedicated to number “4391” “Lystra” perverting the gospel in unto God, a workman Counties where a local a hearing and sends Zeus, thus confirming the that “… the people regard- the first century. that needeth not to be administrative judge the protesting property historical probability of ed Paul and Barnabas as ashamed, rightly divid- makes the appoint- owner written notice of the Acts account. An altar The KJV translators gods - called “Zeus” and ing the word of truth.” 2 ments. Property owners the date, time and place dedicated to the “Hearer nor the KJV typesetters “Hermes.” Now I remind Timothy 2:15 KJV. may protest any of the of the hearing. of Prayer” (Zeus) and you these are the Greek Hermes has also been names, not the Roman found. (International ones used in the KJV Standard Bible Encyclopedia, revised edi- text. Ones that would House in need of repairs? think the notes of that tion, Copyright © 1979 particular Study Bible to by Wm. B. Eerdmans be accurate, would have Publishing Co.). to agree with the New It would be truly odd King James and many that a town that had a other versions that use temple to Zeus (Greek CChheecckk oouutt oouurr the Greek names. “god”), and the priest In my article previous, of that temple (whose SSEERRVVIICCEE DDIIRREECCTTOORRYY C S hurCh hortS NNeeaarr tthhee CCllaassssiiffiieedd SSeeccttiioonn LOC Food Bank The Pastor’s Fellowship Food Bank will hold food distribution on Saturday, May 25, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Three Rivers. Registration to receive food can be done at the pre- viously mentioned times and location. For more information call, Pastor David Darling at 361-786-4673. Comedy For the FUN-d Of It Tilden Baptist youth group is partnering with a San Antonio-based group of clean stand-up comedi- ans to help raise funds for their youth group. Comedy For the FUN-d Of It will take place at the McMullen County Community Center Saturday, June 8, at 6 p.m., Junction of Highways 16 and 72 north of Tilden. Proceeds benefitting Tilden Baptist Youth Group. Tickets available online only: ComedyForTheFund. com $15 online, $20 at the door. St. George Spanish Mass Spanish Mass at St. George Catholic Church in George West will be held June 2nd at 9 a.m. Steve Ridenour Ministries concert in the park Steve Ridenour Ministries of Mathis is holding a free concert at August E. Caron Jr. Pavillion Park in George West on Saturday, May 18, from 1-7 p.m. For more information, call Ridenour at 830-570-3983.