Human trafficking in George West

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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.
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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
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on Feb. 17,
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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.
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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-
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the last year working
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George West
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Page 5A
Christian bands jam at city park
By Matt Naber gathered local Christian and dancing; local pas-
Progress Editor bands and musicians to tors shared a message
GEORGE WEST – perform at public parks between sets as well.
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.
Although it is rare to find so many illegal aliens in
Garcia also said the trailer, owned by Robert According to Garcia, the trailer was in “deplorable”
one place at one time in this area, it’s not the only case
Ybanez and rented out to Billie Luna, was functioning condition with roaches inside the fridge and a collaps-
that’s under investigation, according to Garcia.
as a “stash house” where illegals would stay before ing ceiling, he also said the trailer could be seized.
“We have other information on other places and
continuing to Houston, Dallas and other parts of the
“In my opinion, I don’t believe he (Ybanez) had other people that may be in the business of harboring
county.
knowledge of what was going on in the trailer,” Garcia illegal immigrants,” Garcia said. “It’s going to catch
“No telling what they would have encountered once said. up to them.”
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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
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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
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HEIFERS 300-400 LBS.
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4 Horses, 28 Sheep & Goats Sunliner Good ..........................................1.34-1.62
STEERS: Steady/Soft
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300-400 lbs. ..........$129-149-157 Good ..........................................1.30-1.58
400-500 lbs. ..........$121-141-152 HEIFERS 400-500 LBS.
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200-300 lbs. ..........$155-175-180 HEIFERS 500-600 LBS.
300-400 lbs. ..........$112-132-165 Magnifi cos Choice ........................................1.22-1.38
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500-600 lbs. ..........$100-120-134 7 STEERS 600-700 LBS.
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HEIFERS 600-700 LBS.
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Page 8A Wednesday, May 22, 2013 the Progress
District 12 4-H Roundup hosted by LOC
Andrea K. 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
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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. Service center locations
America related to hunt- environmental benefits sage grouse, the lesser both technical assistance and financial and program information can be found
ing, fishing and outdoor for the land offered. FSA prairie chicken and other assistance to establish and improve on the Texas NRCS website at www.
recreation. uses the following factors grassland birds. fish and wildlife habitat. Brush man- tx.nrcs.usda.gov.
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The Progress
Church
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Page 10A
About historical accuracy
BCCC summer trailer
roping series planned
and selective reading
GEORGE WEST – The first of a series of three
team ropings was held at the Brush Country
Was Lystra a were inspired. 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
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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.