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Wednesday, April 13, 2016
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Agriculture symposium set for April 19 at courthouse By Isaac Cavazos
McMullen County Extension Agent
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office of McMullen County will host a regional web-based agriculture symposium on Tuesday, April 19, at the McMullen County Courthouse beginning with registration at 8:30 a.m. A registration fee of $10 will be collected at the program. Pesticide applicators will be able to obtain two CEUs (one general, one IPM). Persons needing additional information can contact me at 361-274-3323. A summary of program topics and speakers is listed below: 9-9:30 a.m. — Genetic Testing for Qualitative Traits and EPDs: Dr. Joe Paschal. The completed map of the cattle genome has made the search for genes that can cause genetic diseases through “loss of function” much easier and it has
also enhanced the ability to more accurately predict the performance of animals, especially very young calves, through Genome Enhanced Expected Progeny Differences. 9:30-10 a.m. — Economics of Herd Rebuilding in South Texas: Dr. Levi Russell. As we turn the corner in the cattle cycle and calf prices decline, financial considerations of herd rebuilding are particularly important. The spreadsheet tool introduced in this presentation can be used by producers to determine the maximum bid price for replacement females and to examine the keep vs. sell decision. 10-10:30 a.m. — Economics of Bull Selection: Mac Young. This will be a review of factors affecting ranch economics based on bull selection and use criteria including breed, age, breeding ratios, calving
12:30-1 p.m. — Cotton percentages and EPD levTechnologies Update: Dr. els 10:45-11:15 a.m. — Josh McGinty. An update Preparation for Brush will be given on the latest cotton variety perforControl Applications this mance results from the Spring and Summer: Lower Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Megan Clayton. It Coastal Bend and Upper is almost time to start Gulf Coast regions, along applying herbicide to with an update on new most brush species – are weed control technologies you ready? We will dis- available for cotton. cuss some do-it-yourself 1-1:30 p.m. — brush control equipment Sugarcane Aphid Update: options, calibrating your spray equipment, how Changes from Section
18: Dr. Robert Bowling. Sugarcane aphid management for 2016 will be dynamic as options are uncertain at the current time. This presentation will provide management updates as well as an update on tools available for managing sugarcane aphid in sorghum including status of section 18 requests for Transform and other products as well as a reduced phi for
1:30-2 p.m. — Pesticide Apps for Your Smartphone or Tablet: Dr. Megan Clayton. Although there are an endless number of smartphone applications available, we will cover some of the apps related to pesticide application that you may find useful for managing your rangeland, pasture or crops this year.
to select the right (and cheapest!) herbicide for the job, and how to prepare the spray mix so that you’re ready when the plants are in the best condition.
11:15-11:45 a.m. — Cattle Market Update: Dr. Levi Russell. As we move into the next phase of the cattle cycle, it’s important to discuss market trends and to look at where prices will be going in the coming year. 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Lunch.
Ross Harris and Leslie Walker unveil a state historical marker April 9 during a centennial celebration of the First United Methodist Church in George West.
Tilden FFA speaker places 5th in Houston Contributed information
Tilden FFA member Charlsie Harris participated recently in the Agricultural Public Speaking Contest at the Houston Livestock Show. Harris came home with a plaque and a $500 check for placing fifth out of 16 finalists, who had previously placed in the top two from eight preliminary flights. There were 220 participants who spoke that day. This is Harris’ third top 10 finish in the last nine months. She had previously won sixth in the Texas FFA Junior Prepared Public Speaking in July and was one of three members on the State Champion FFA Broadcasting team from Tilden in December. Tilden FFA advisor Jim Harris said, “Charlsie has worked so hard to get where she is today in the arena of public speak-
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Church members gather for centennial celebration (Continued from 1A)
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Charlsie Harris came home with a plaque and a $500 check for placing fifth in the Agricultural Public Speaking Contest held recently at the Houston Livestock Show. Pictured, from left, are Walt Roberts, Texas Department of Agriculture; Stacy Bradley, Capital Farm Credit; Charlsie Harris; and Bo Griffin, HLSR contest chairman.
ing. Mr. Randolph and I admire her work ethic and willingness to put in the effort needed to be successful at the highest levels.”
Harris confesses that Charlsie’s achievements are doubly sweet to him as she is the oldest child of he and his wife, Karen.
history, which began around the turn of the 20th century when Protestants in George West held nondenominational meetings while area Catholics met in Gussettville. The church began meeting as a separate group in 1916. Five years later, the women of the congregation formed the Pastor’s Aid Society, operating a tea room to feed the tent-dwelling workers of the fledgling community. The proceeds of their labor were used to build a parsonage, Strause said. Meanwhile, the church’s youth picked cotton on a 13-acre plot donated to the congregation, she said. Their earnings financed construction of the current sanctuary, which was completed in 1928.
As the congregation has grown, so has the structure. And each time, Strause said, God has provided the necessary finances. She recalled a $100,000 renovation project in 2002, which was completely paid off in just 30 days. “[The congregation] has always had this attitude that if the Lord wants us to do this, it will be provided,” Strause said. First United Methodist, she said, is proud of its continued involvement in the community. But for Strause, it has been a place of love and support. She recalled how congregants helped with hospital visits and meal preparation when her husband, Tommy, passed away in 2010. “It’s really a place to belong; it’s my church family,” she said.
McMillan accused of threatening woman to recant kidnapping story (Continued from 1A)
$5,000 bond.
store, who requested deputies to respond. McMillan later was arrested. While being held in the Live Oak County Jail, McMillan allegedly called the victim via telephone and threatened her and her family if she did not recant her story.
•Jonathan Barraza, 22, of Mission, charged with possession of 4 ounces to 5 pounds of marijuana; $12,000 bond.
McMillan remains held in the jail, in lieu of $150,000 bond. Other defendants indicted include: •Travis Garick Almeida, 25, of Beeville, charged with theft of property worth $20,000 to $100,000 and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; $10,000 bond.
•Angel David Perales, 20, of Mission, charged with possession of 4 ounces to 5 pounds of marijuana with intent to distribute; $12,000 bond.
•Rogelio Heberto Gutierrez, 21, of McAllen, charged with possession of 4 ounces to 5 pounds of marijuana; $12,000 bond.
•Joshua Brown, 25, of Corpus Christi, charged with possession of 1-4 grams of a controlled substance in penalty group 1; $10,000 bond.
•Roberta Jo Ellyn Cauley, •Jason David Avery, 37, of Mathis, charged with posses- 46, of Three Rivers, charged in sion of 1-4 grams of a controlled two separate indictments with substance in penalty group 1; 1 gram of a controlled sub-
stance in penalty group 1 and manufacture and delivery of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance in penalty group 1; total bond $13,000. •Jennifer Chambers, 38, of Three Rivers, charged with possession of 1-4 grams of a controlled substance in penalty group 1; $15,000 bond. •Joshua Eastwood, 21, of Three Rivers, charged with possession of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance in penalty group 1; $15,000 bond. •Ashley Adam Flores, 35, of Three Rivers, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and assault family violence; $20,000 bond. •Blanca Garcia, 38, of Three Rivers, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a family member; $12,000 bond.
•Alfredo Gonzalez, 48, charged with theft in the amount of $1,500-$20,000; $20,000 bond. •Annabel Gonzalez, 46, charged with theft in the amount of $1,500-$20,000; $20,000 bond. •James Gunter, 39, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and assault family violence; $15,000 bond. •Amber Nicole Hendrix, 30, of Mount Calm, charged with possession of 1-4 grams of a controlled substance in penalty group 1; $50,000 bond. •William Scott Kendall Jr., 52, of George West, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a family member and unlawful possession of a firearm; $50,000 bond. •Dymeka Lackey, 27, of San
Antonio, charged with possession of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance in penalty group 1; $5,000 bond. •John Morgan, 38, of Three Rivers, charged in two separate indictments with burglary of a building and theft of a firearm; total bond $24,000. •Javier Orive Lopez, 30, of Pflugerville, charged with evading arrest or detention with a motor vehicle; $10,000 bond. •Chad Allen Tischler, 41, of George West, charged with assault family violence with bodily injury and retaliation; total bond $45,000. •Jose Ramiro Vega-Almarez, 43, of Kenedy, charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and burglary of a habitation; total bond $5,000.