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Booming-N-Blooming
Photos by Brianna Lester | Citizen
A male prairie chicken hopes to attract a female with his performance.
Feathers flying at Attwater festival BY BRIANNA LESTER reporter@coloradocountycitizen.com
The female prairie chicken watches males perform at the booming ground before choosing a mate. Indian paintbrushes are among the wildflowers visitors can see at the refuge.
Patches of bluebonnets are readily blossoming over the prairie lands.
The male prairie chickens perform around a windmill situated in the center of their booming ground.
A prairie chicken perches on a shelter roof while performing his courtship ritual.
Over 50 species of wildlife live on the refuge including deer, bison, coyotes, and bobcats.
A variety of wildflowers grow in the fertile soils.
The male Attwater’s prairie chicken performs a courtship ritual in which they inflate their yellow-orange air sacs, emit a “booming” sound, and rapidly stomp their feet.
The Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge is eagerly preparing for the 21st Annual Booming-N-Blooming Attwater’s Prairie Chicken Festival, April 11 and 12. This year birders, photographers and curious visitors will once again be treated to the exotic and comical courtship rituals of the endangered Attwater’s prairie chickens, which are found only in Texas. Refuge Manager Terry Rossignol estimates that the 2015 population is just over 100 of these unique birds. “As a birder, this famous festival is definitely on my list to attend soon. Seeing these endangered birds can be very challenging on your own, so the opportunity to view them in their breeding grounds is certainly worth a trip,” says Rachel Smith, Rio Brazos Audubon Society member. The title Booming-NBlooming highlights two of the attractions offered by the refuge. The leks, or booming grounds, are short grass areas used for courtship activities every year by the prairie chickens. Equally appealing is the sea of wildflowers that overtake the habitat area each spring, blooming by the thousands and captivating nature lovers and photographers. The Friends of Attwater Prairie Chicken Refuge, which formed in the spring of 2012, will lend aide to the refuge as they welcome 300-400 guests. The two-day event will be filled with a variety of activities. “This event reliably provides the public the opportunity to view, in the wild, North America’s most endangered bird,” stated Friends of APC NWR President Ron Jones. “It gives us and the refuge staff the chance to tell the prairie chickens story and for them to learn about an almost heroic effort by their very dedicated neighbors to save this iconic Texas species.” Inside, the visitor’s center will feature prairie chicken artwork created by children from local grade schools and the winners will be named at the festival. The Friends of APC NWR will also provide free food for all visitors. Outside, four different types of tours are offered during the festival to suit
What: 21st Annual Attwater Prairie Chicken Festival When: April 11 and 12 Tours begin at 7 a.m. Where: At the Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge, Attwater just Southwest of Columbus Admission: Free More information: (979) 234-3021 www.fws.gov/refuge/ Attwater_Prairie_Chicken
every type of visitor. Prairie chicken viewing tours have been a popular staple of the festival since its inception. They start each morning at 7 a.m. as the courtship dances begin around sunrise and last for one to two hours. Attendees of this early morning tour will see the prairie chickens in their natural booming grounds. Knowledgeable refuge guides allowing visitors to simultaneously experience and learn about the natural habitat and wildlife lead refuge Van Tours. These two-hour excursions begin at 10:30 a.m., noon, and 1:30 p.m. Bird Walking Tours are a bird enthusiasts dream come true. It provides an opportunity to see some of the over 250 species of prairie, riparian, and migratory birds at Attwater. Tours occurs once each day of the festival from 8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. While on this tour in 2013, Dr. Mark McDermott, originally from England, stated that he “saw my first White-tailed Hawk as well as Le Conte’s Sparrow, Sedge Wren and Bobwhite Quail. I am delighted that this habitat is being preserved.” “My hope is that the festival encourages people to visit the area, and that they enjoy the experience as much as I did.” Lastly, Native Plants Walking Tours are designed to give visitors a greater appreciation of this delicate ecosystem by getting close to the native vegetation that varies from grasses to flowering plants. It is offered once each day from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. “Everyone is welcome to this year’s festival,” says Rossignol, “although folks will have to get up early to see these flashy birds, it will be worth it.” Admission to the festival is free to all. Attwater is located just southwest of Columbus. For more information, call Attwater at (979) 234-3021.
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Landowner educational series continues
COLORADO COUNTY - The Multi-County New Landowner Education program is a series of nine informational meetings, seminars, and field days designed to make new landowners in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington Counties aware of what types of agricultural enterprises are best for their property. The program is the third Friday, January through May and August through November. Each month’s meeting takes place at different locations in one of the four counties. The meetings begin at 1:30 p.m. and will last until 4:30 or 5 p.m. depending on topic and possible tour stops. The program series costs $125 per person or $200 per couple for all nine meetings, or $20 per per-
son per meeting. CEU’s for pesticide applicators will be offered as they are applicable, and refreshments will be served at each program session. Participants will receive handouts of timely and useful information. Program participants will hear from experts in certain fields of agriculture about the best management practices to implement on their property. This innovative program assists new landowners in understanding the concepts of rural living. Attendees are given exposure to ideas on raising livestock and horses, plant identification, fence building, applying pesticides, soil testing, stock pond management, pond construction, fruit and
nut production, and much more. The program also serves as a way for new county residents to network and meet people in their communities, find out what can be done on their land, what operations may be profitable, and possibly what opportunities they have to serve the community.
April Program Stock pond management is the focus Friday, April 17. Discussion will include pond construction, aquatic weed control, stocking recommendations, management of shoreline and tank dam vegetation, and fertilization. Anyone wishing to have pond weeds identified is asked to bring freshly pulled weeds in a Mason jar or Ziploc bag. The April
session is at the SPJST Education and Nature Center, located at 2001 Waldeck Rd in Ledbetter. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. with the program to follow at 1:30 p.m.; we should conclude around 5 p.m. Three CEU hours for pesticide applicators will be offered. Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate are asked to contact the Fayette County Extension Office at (979) 968-5831 seven work days prior to the meeting.
Annual pecan field day scheduled for April 16 LA GRANGE - The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Fayette and Colorado counties will again host our Annual Pecan Field Day, Thursday April 16 at the Hajovsky Pecan Bottom. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Holman Parish Hall, which is located at 9937 FM 155, La Grange. From the hall we will depart for Hajovsky Pecan Orchard for the program. Presentations will begin at 9 a.m., featuring Dr. Larry Stein, Extension Horticulturalist, and Mr. Bill Ree, Extension Program Specialist for Pecans. This program is being offered free of charge thanks to generous support of local agri-businesses.
Please remember to bring a lawn chair for use during the programs. A minimum of 2 CEU’s (1 IPM and 1 General) will be offered to all licensed pesticide applicators. For more information, directions, or to RSVP please
contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Fayette County at (979) 968-5831 or Colorado County at (979) 7322082. Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are
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St. John’s Episcopal Church Pastor Elizabeth R. Dowell 732-2590 stjohncolumbus@sbcglobal.net 915 Travis, Columbus, Texas Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Bible Study: 9 a.m. Christ Church - Episcopal 304 E. Stockbridge Eagle Lake Fr. Ralph Morgan, Priest/Pastor 979-234-3437 Holy Eucharist Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday School for Children at 10:10 a.m. Bible Study – Wednesday at 6 pm
CATHOLIC St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 1602 Bowie St. - Columbus Rev. Augustine Asante 732-2562 Sat. Conf.: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mass: Saturday 6 p.m., Sundays: 8 & 10 a.m. Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Frelsburg (979) 732-3430 Rev. Wayne N. Flagg Mass: Saturday: 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Confessions: Sun. 7:30-8 a.m. Tuesday: 6 p.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Church Joe Vrana - Nada (979) 758-3218 Saturday Mass: 6 p.m. Sunday Mass: 10 a.m. Confession: 1/2 hour before Mass St. Roch’s Church Rev. Wayne N. Flagg Mentz, (979) 732-3460 Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m. Thursday: 6 p.m. Confessions: Before Thursday Mass, Saturday: 4:45 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m.
LUTHERAN St. Paul Lutheran Church 201 Veterans Dr., Columbus (979) 732-2423 Asso. Pastor: Alan Kethan Saturday Worship: 7 p.m. Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Contemporary Svc. 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10:05 a.m. St. John Lutheran 480 Ross St., Cat Spring (979) 865-5444 Pastor Kevin Haug Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 8 &10 a.m. Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday Trinity Lutheran Church (979) 732-3987 Frelsburg Pastor Glenn Hohlt Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Grace Lutheran Church 408 Stevenson Eagle Lake (979) 234-3381 Pastor Rev. Bill Mosley Sunday Worship 11 a.m. St. John Lutheran Church New Ulm Pastor Glenn Hohlt Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 2nd & 4th Sundays
Faith Lutheran Church 615 S Eagle St. - Weimar Pastors: Herb Beyer & Pastor John Hunsicker tccm@cvctx.com (979) 725-6186 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Communion Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 10 a.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST Milam Street Church of Christ 815 Milam St., Columbus Wesley Cogburn (979) 732-2441 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Services: 11 a.m & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. West Oaks Church of Christ 214 FM 806, Columbus Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. Wed. Bible Class: 7 p.m. (979) 732-3001 Weimar United Church of Christ 403 W. Main - Weimar (979) 725-8315 Rev. Dr. Jerry Carpentar Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Church of Christ Camp Street - Alleyton Bro. Sherman Alexander Wednesday: 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 p.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sheridan Church of Christ 1328 Hwy 90A (979) 234-2085 Dan & Elmer Hitt Sunday school-10 AM Worship 11 AM & 6 PM
NON DENOMINATIONAL Rock Island Full Gospel Church (979) 234-5840 Rev. Calvin Harris Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Reese Lane Bible Church Columbus Pastor Vernon Griffin (979) 732-2852 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Booker Memorial Temple Independent Holiness Church 815 Bonham St. Rev. Ervin Mayberry Sr. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday Evening: 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. Ministry of the Word 1025 Milam - Columbus (979) 732-0586 Robert & Erma Jones Sunday Morning: 11 a.m. Tuesday : 6:30 p.m. The Shepherds Way Sealy Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Youth Service, Bible Study: Wednesday, 7 p.m New Life Fellowship Church Pastor Del Sanford - Sheridan (979) 234-7771 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Service: 11 a.m. Prayer Meeting Tuesday: 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study: 6 p.m. Living Hope Church 305 Burns Ave. - Eagle Lake Joe & Mercy Fling (979) 234-5536 Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Iglesia Bautista Nueva Jerusalem 1122 Spring St., Columbus Iglesia: (979) 942-4795 Domingo: 11:00 a.m. Alabanza Y Predicasion Miercoles: 7:30 p.m.
Estudio Biblico Yoracion Christian Gospel Church 100 Camp Avenue Alleyton Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Columbus Bible Church 1081 Shirley Oaks (979) 732-9032 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Biblical Education: 11 a.m. Equippers Outreach Fellowship 200 North College, Weimar Pastor Jerry L. Adkins Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. (979) 725-8233 Columbus Christian Center 1503 Bowie St., Columbus Rev. Wes Jacobson (979) 732-2433 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Believers World Outreach Church Tommy & Rachel Burchfield 1423 CR 101 (979) 732-9200 Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Columbus Church of God (979) 732-3030 3231 Columbus LP Melvin and Sheila Harris Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wed. Worship: 6:30 p.m. Youth: 6 p.m. Fayetteville Brethren Church at Ross Prairie Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Trinity Evangelical Church (979) 263-5694 Dale Koehn Sunday School & Worship: 8 a.m. Ministerio de Poder Intl Principe de Paz Pastores: Jose y Carolina Reynoso 1131 Fannin - Columbus Miercoles: 7:15 p.m. Oracion y Milagros Domingos: 10:15 a.m. Seventh Day Adventist Church Jerry Lee Hoover Sat. Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Saturday Worship: 11 a.m. Church Service: 11 a.m. The Fruit of the Spirit Pastor David L. Adams Every Sunday @ 8 a.m. At Weimar Elementary School Non-denominational Church (979) 732-8229 Thousand Trails 1062 Thousand Trails Ln. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. @ activity center Zoe Christian Freedom Church Daniel L. Poré Sr. 816 Wallace St. Columbus (979) 732-2202 Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.
PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church Troy Jarvis (979) 234-3368 106 E. State St., Eagle Lake Sunday Worship: 10:30
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The second grade students at St. Michael Catholic School in Weimar presented a re-enactment of The Last Supper on Holy Thursday for the community. Second grade students are Jonathan Shupak, Hannah Hillje, Logan Kainer, and Claire Pavlu; seventh grade student, portraying Jesus, Zane Wanjura.
Police Continued from 3B was dispatched to the 1100 block of Spring Street in reference to threats. Information was received. At 5:43 p.m., Officer Lara was dispatched to the 1400 block of Fannin Street in regard to reckless drivers. The described activity was not located. March 29 At 2:05 p.m., Lt. Skip Edman was dispatched to a
of Sheridan, vol. 777. Page 782. Filed March 26. Grace E. Clark and Grace E. Nastri to Capital Farm Credit FLCA, Arturo Corpus, Mary Jane Corpus and Trustee Ben R. Novosad, warranty deed with vendors lien, 30.240 acres I & G N RR Co Survey, vol. 777. Page 870. Filed March 26. Bruno B. Burris to Victor Gabriel Galvan Hernandez and Trustee Pradera Investments LLC, warranty deed with vendors lien, 0.723 acres block 114 Elizabeth Tumlinson Survey City of Columbus, vol. 778. Page 128. Filed March 27. Aimie E. Jones, Jason K. Jones and Aimie E. Uresti to Trustee Ruth W. Garner,
disturbance in the 900 block of Martin Luther King Drive. Trespass warnings were issued. At 4:50 p.m., Sgt. Lee Phillips was dispatched to the 800 block of Milam Street in reference to an activated alarm. All was found to be in order. At 7:17 p.m., Officer Lara met with a complainant at the police department in reference to a theft. Information was received. At 7:47 p.m., Officer Lara initiated a traffic stop at the inter-
Thomas, James R. Thomas Estate, Maude Thomas and Robert H. Thomas Jr. to Mary L. Fuller and Ralph S. Fuller, warranty deed, 0.952 acres block 40 City of Eagle Lake, vol. 777. Page 886. Filed March 26. Dr. Robert J. Lowe and Yvonne S. Lowe to Linda F. Ballard and Victor Ballard Jr., general warranty deed, 0.267 acres James Burleson Survey, vol. 778. Page 1. Filed March 27. David Fuller to Nancy Walker, general warranty deed, lot 1 block 18 Town of Sheridan, vol. 778. Page 136. Filed March 27. Keila Mendiola and Miguel Mendiola to Luis Roberto Cervantes and Maria Argelia Cervantes, general warranty deed, tract 5 Oakridge Ranch Section 1-Revised, vol. 778. Page 302. Filed March 31.
Network Funding LP, Kevin Rodgers and Laurie Rodgers, warranty deed with vendors lien, 8.344 acres Patrick Reels Survey, vol. 778. Page 213. Filed March 30. Edward L. Schneider and Ernestine Schneider to Karen Marie Schneider, warranty deed with vendors lien, 93.3 acres C. Gurgens Survey, vol. 778. Page 269. Filed March 31. Elizabeth Raley Dow and Ramona Raley Smith to Columbus State Bank, Donna Cranek, Gary Cranek, Larry Cranek, Marla Cranek and Trustee Dwight W. Mazac, warranty deed with vendors lien, vol. 778. Page 318. Filed March 31. Co-Trustee Steve K. Balas, Jimmy Braunholz, Patricia Ann Braunholz, Judith Fay Konzen, Walter Ray Konzen, Evelyn Thomas, Co-Trustee Evelyn
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section of Milam and Walnut Streets. Esau Escobar, 48, was arrested for an outstanding child support warrant. Escobar was transported to the Colorado County Detention Center for confinement. March 30 At 11:12 a.m., Officer Lara spoke via phone with a caller in regard to harassment. Information was received. At 2:04 p.m., Officer Lara met with a complainant at the police department in regard to a civil matter. Information was received.
At 5:40 p.m., Lt. Edman was dispatched to the 900 block of Travis Street in regard to an open door. All was found to be in order. March 31 At 9 a.m., Sgt. Alley received a report of alleged physical abuse of a child from the TDFPS. Case opened for investigation. At 2:32 p.m., Officer Lara met with a complainant at the police department in regard to a past assault. Information was received. At 3:10 p.m., Officer Chris
Paul Taylor to Robert W. Walter, general warranty deed, 6.791 acres F. A. Zimmerscheidt Survey, vol. 778. Page 348. Filed March 31. Kimberly Wagner Neuendorff and Thomas L. Neuendorff to Charles Donald Neuendorff, Emma Jane Neuendorff and Jessie Kate Neuendorff, gift deed, 81.5941 acres Alex Thompson League Colorado & Fayette Counties, vol. 778. Page 11. Filed March 27. HB Equity LLC to Trustee Ryan Coggin, David Juarez and Cindy Osornio, special warranty deed vendors lien, lots 13-15 block 9 Town of Garword, vol. 778. Page 15. Filed March 27. Thomas Waligura to Mark Waligura, special warranty deed, 14.33 acres Samuel Kennelly Survey, vol. 777. Page 898. Filed March 26.
Mayfield arrested Sina Reza Athari, 24, in the 2100 block of Milam Street on an outstanding warrant for possession of a controlled substance. Athari was transported to the Colorado County Detention Center for confinement. At 5:40 p.m., Officer Wilson was dispatched to the 1300 block of Montezuma Street in reference to a disturbance. The matter was settled at the scene. At 5:48 p.m., Sgt. Wiese was dispatched to the 2200 block of Highway 71S in reference
to an unwanted person. The person left the property. At 7:40 p.m., Officer Blair assisted a Colorado County Sheriff’s Office Deputy in the 2500 block of Highway 71S. At 8:53 p.m., Officer Blair was dispatched to the 600 block of Charter Street in reference to loud noises. No loud noises were located. At 9:52 p.m., Officer Blair was dispatched to the 1600 block of Austin Street in reference to damaged property. Information was received.
that can develop when a person spends ample time staring at a computer screen. Adults and kids alike are susceptible to CVS, which can cause symptoms such as blurred vision, double vision, eye irritation, and headaches. One way to reduce risk of developing CVS
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Early spring is often marked by wind and rain that precedes the more welcoming warmth synonymous with late spring and summer. Rainy, damp conditions may be great for homeowners looking to revitalize their lawns and gardens, but such conditions can wreak havoc on achy joints, especially for those who experience arthritis. Although there is no concrete proof to link aching joints and muscles with damp weather, rheumatologists are often asked why achy joints and muscles tend to ache that much more in damp weather. Dropping barometric pressure, which occurs when rain is on the horizon, may cause tissues to swell. Swelling tissues in already inflamed joints can add to pain, especially if these tissues push into nerves and muscles in the area. According to a survey published in the journal Pain, two-thirds of people living with chronic joint pain believe there is a link between their pain and weather changes. Changes in humidity and temperature also may play a role, affecting pressure all over the body. Joint pain may not be the only effect, as some people get headaches as well. While spring may be a painful time of year for sufferers of joint pain, there are steps such men and women can take to alleviate some of those aches. When rainy or cooler temperatures loom, try these ideas. · See your doctor. If your pain is growing more severe, consult with your doctor, who may be able to develop a plan that helps you deal with the changing seasons more comfortably. Doctors may suggest chiropractic manipulation, or physical therapy or prescribe pain medications. · Keep the body warm. Cold limbs and joints may be more prone to stiffness and pain. Dress in layers and use heating pads to combat chilly temperatures.
· Exercise painful joints. Rely on low-impact exercises, such as walking or swimming, to loosen up stiffness in the body. Loosening up and stretching before any intense workouts is recommended. Rainy weather may be in the forecast, and that can mean increased pain for those with achy joints. Working with a medical professional can help take the “ouch” out of seasonal changes.
How to protect your vision over the long haul According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, eye diseases related to aging are the primary cause of vision impairment in the United States. Many people consider vision loss a natural side effect of aging, but there are ways men and women can protect their vision and reduce their risk of vision loss as they age. · Quit smoking. According to the National Eye Institute, smoking doubles a person’s risk for agerelated macular degeneration, or AMD. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in men and women over the age of 50. It causes damage to the macula, which is the part of
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Tyler’s Lyme Luau An ounce of prevention.... Because diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease is still evolving, prevention is critical. When engaging in outdoor activities, wear light-colored clothing so that crawling ticks can be seen. Tuck pant legs into boots or socks so that ticks do not have access to skin and may more easily be seen. Use insect repellents with DEET or Permethrin (cream 5%) in high risk areas. Use tick and flea preventatives on your pets. Inspect yourself, your children and your pets frequently for ticks, and remove any attached ticks promptly using proper removal procedures. Avoid areas with high grass. When hiking, stay on the trails. Do not sit on stone walls. Wear shoes, not sandals. According to the Lyme Disease Association, “Ticks are most likely to be in woods, where woods meet lawn, where lawn meets fields, tall
brush/grass, under leaves, under ground cover (low growing vegetation), near stone walls or wood piles, shady areas, around bird feeders, and in outside per areas.” A tick removal kit with instructions is available from the American Red Cross. For instructions to collect and submit or testing live ticks that were attached to a human host, call the Texas Department of State Health Services at (512) 458-7111 or follow the instructions on our Test a Tick page. The following instructions on how to remove a tick safely come from the Texas Department of State Health Services: When handling or removing ticks, use forceps or tweezers. If you use your hands, wear disposable gloves or shield your fingers with a paper towel or other suitable material. When removing ticks
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A fundraising benefit for Tyler Ochoa, 17, will take place Saturday, April 25 at Sengelmann Hall in Schulenburg. The Monroe Brothers Band, a local teen band, will perform. Dinner will include Aloha Chicken Wings, Hawaiian Pulled Pork and all the trimmings. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost for this event is $30 for one, $50 for two or $90 for four. For more information call (979) 820-6933.
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Fawn’s Chicken Spaghetti 1 chicken 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped Margarine 12 oz. spaghetti 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated Black olives (optional) Pimientos (Optional) 1 soup can of broth Mushrooms (optional) Boil chicken in salty water. Cool and debone. Melt margarine, sauté onion and bell pepper. Cook spaghetti in chicken stock. Mix chicken, vegetables, spaghetti, soups, broth and cheese together. Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly, about 20 – 30 minutes. Great made ahead. Also good frozen (do not bake before freezing). When in a hurry, cook bell pepper and onion with spaghetti in chicken broth.
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Columbus Police Report March 25 At 12:30 a.m., Sgt. David Wiese assisted Colorado County Deputies at the Colorado County Detention Center. At 2:20 a.m., Officer Denver Weiser was dispatched to the 2200 block of Highway 71S in regard to a reckless driver. The described vehicle was not located. At 10 a.m., Officer Brandon Wilson was dispatched to the 500 block of Washington Street in reference to a suspicious person. The described person was located and identified. All was found to be in order. At 2:30 p.m., Chief W. E. Lattimore met with a complainant in the City Hall Lobby in regard to a civil matter. Information was received. At 4:18 p.m., Officer Wilson was dispatched to the 2100 block of Milam Street in reference to a theft. Case cleared by the issuance of a trespass warning. At 8:51 p.m., Sgt. Wiese was dispatched to the 2200 block of Highway 71S in reference to credit/debit card abuse. Pamela Murray, 36, was arrested and charged with debit card abuse.
Murray was transported to the Colorado County Detention Center for confinement. March 26 At 7:40 a.m., Officer Anthony Axel was dispatched to an activated alarm in the 100 block of Shult Drive. All was found to be in order. At 10:40 a.m., Officer Axel was dispatched to the 1500 block of Fannin Street in reference to loose dogs. Information was received. At 11:35 a.m., Officer Axel was dispatched to the 800 block of Back Street in reference to suspicious activity. Information was received. At 12:45 p.m., Officer Axel was dispatched to a private property vehicle crash in the 2000 block of Milam Street. A blue form was issued to report the crash. At 3 p.m., Chief Lattimore spoke via phone with a caller in regard to a parking problem. Information was received. At 8:22 p.m., Sgt. Wiese was dispatched to a third party call of a robbery that took place in the 900 block of Martin Luther King. The victim was eventually located and identified but
refused to cooperate with an investigation. At 9:10 p.m., Officer Robert Blair was dispatched to the 100 block of Street Paul Drive in reference to missing property. Information was received. At 9:50 p.m., Officer Blair was dispatched to an activated alarm in the 1600 block of Montezuma Street All was found to be in order. March 27 At 7:55 a.m., Officer Axel met with a complainant at the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office in reference to credit card abuse. Information was received. At 9:55 a.m., Officer Axel arrested Jason Christie, 40, in the 1000 block of Milam Street on an outstanding district court warrant for unlawful possession of firearm by a felon. Christie was transported to the Colorado County Detention Center for confinement. At 11 a.m., Officer Axel was dispatched to the 100 block of Burford Street in reference to a theft. Information was received. At 1:10 p.m., Chief Lattimore
received an email in regard to a missing juvenile. Case opened for investigation. At 2 p.m., Sgt. Wendy Alley received a report of alleged physical abuse of a child from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. An investigation was conducted and it was learned that the child received corporal discipline due to bad behavior. No charges will be filed. At 6:55 p.m., Officer Wilson met with a complainant at the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office in regard to a civil matter. Information was received. At 9:18 p.m., Officer Blair spoke via phone with a caller in regard to a burglary of a motor vehicle. Case opened for investigation. At 10:05 p.m., Sgt. Wiese initiated a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Dewees. Kevin Lee Long, 21, was arrested for possession of marijuana. Long was transported to the Colorado County Detention Center for confinement. At 10:25 p.m., Officer Wilson was dispatched to the 2400 block of Highway 71S in regard to a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle left as
Wilson was arriving. At 11:24 p.m., Officer Blair assisted DPS with a vehicle crash in Alleyton.
Cases Filed: Dennie Michael Ward, 42, of Eagle Lake, unauthorized installer disposal waste system enhancer. Allegedly occurred Sept. 24, 2014, investigated Colorado County Sheriff’s Office. The defendant was previously convicted of an offense relating to the Texas Water Code on Oct. 4, 2012. Dominique Delaire Blanco, 19, of Eagle Lake, possession of marijuana less than two ounces. Allegedly occurred March 9, investigated by CCSO. Jason Nicholas Reip Jr., 17, of New Ulm, possession of marijuana less than two ounces. Allegedly occurred March 8, investigated by CCSO. District Court Divorces Filed: Keith Willis Austin and Haylee Nicole Austin.
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Filed March 27. Luddie Haynes and Arrianne D. Hubenak. Filed March 26. Dispositions: Monica January Aguilar, count I- aggravated assault with deadly weapon and count II- assault family/household member with previous conviction. The defendant was sentenced to four years Institutional Division- Texas Department of Criminal Justice for both counts. Monica January Aguilar, assault public servant. The defendant was sentenced to four years Institutional Division- Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Gary Wayne Henry, driving while intoxicated 3rd or more. The defendant was sentenced to 10 years probated 10 years, 400 hours community service, 10 days jail, $6,720 restitution and TOCTTC. Jo Ann Herrera, theft of property more than or equal to $1,500 less than $20,000. The defendant was sentenced to five years deferred adjudication, 400 hours community service, 15 days jail and restitution. Agustin Ibarra, Jr., possession of a controlled substance penalty group 1 less than one gram. The defendant was
sentenced to four years deferred adjudication, 10 days jail, $500 fine and $180 restitution to Department of Public Safety. Joshua Adam McElhaney, manufacture deliver of a controlled substance penalty group 1 less than one gram in a drug free zone. The defendant sentenced to seven years deferred adjudication and $1,000 fine. Ronald Luis McMillian Jr., prohibited substance in a correctional facility- alcohol/drug/ phone/tobacco. The defendant was sentence to seven years Institutional DivisionTexas Department of Criminal Justice, probated five years, $1,200 fine and 30 days jail. Britni Nicole Payne, credit card or debit card abuse. The defendant was sentenced to nine months state jail. Ronald Allen Porter, accident-involving SBI/death. The defendant was sentenced to five years deferred adjudication, 45 days jail and restitution is to be determined. Francisco J. Sandoval, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance penalty group 1 more than or equal to 400 grams. The defendant was sentenced to eighteen yeas Institutional Division-
Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Deeds: Debbie Moss, S. A. “Art” Moss and Shirley A. Moss to Epik Construction, Epik GC LLC, Normangee State Bank and Trustee Joel Shaw, warranty deed with vendors lien, 8.772 acres John Dunlavy ET AL Surveys, vol. 777. Page 722. Filed March 25. Alvin J. Wick Betty A. Wick Revocable Living Trust to Maria R. Rodriguez, CoTrustee Alvin J. Wick and Co-Trustee Betty A. Wick, warranty deed with vendors lien, lots 7-10 block 18 Town of Weimar, vol. 777. Page 734. Filed March 25. Norman Clark Peterson to Brett Barten, Rachel Barten and Trustee Donald N. Bendy, warranty deed with vendors lien, lots 3 & 4 block 52 Town
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Grand Jury Leroy Edward Janecka, Jr., 34, of Weimar, count I- manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, count II- unlawful possession of a firearm by felon, count III- unlawful possession of metal or body armor by felon and count IVevading arrest detention with previous conviction. All counts allegedly occurred Feb. 26, investigated by WPD. The defendant was previously convicted bribery on Feb. 16, 2001, possession of a controlled substance on Aug. 20, 2007 and driving while intoxicated 3rd on Jan. 24, 2013. Kirk Daniel Lovelace, 47, of Alleyton, count I- possession of marijuana more than five pounds less than or equal to 50 pounds. Allegedly occurred Feb. 22, investigated by CCSO. Rolando Reyes-Martinez, 21, of Eagle Lake, count Ifraudulent use/possession of identifying information #items
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The Colorado County Grand Jury met March 26 and issued indictments on the following individuals. Martin Altamirano-Angel, 21, of Del Valle, possession of a controlled substance penalty group 1 less than one gram. Allegedly occurred Dec. 3, 2014, investigated by Department of Public Safety. Caleb Wade Brock, 23, of Schulenburg, theft of property. Allegedly occurred Oct. 9, 2014, investigated by Weimar Police Department. David Castillo, 39, of Eagle Lake, possession of a controlled substance. Allegedly occurred Dec. 24, 2014, investigated by Eagle Lake Police Department. Michael David Gonzales, 44, of Alleyton, prohibited substance correctional facility- alcohol/drug/phone/tobacco. Allegedly occurred April 25, 2014, investigated by Colorado County Sheriff’s Office.
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Columbus eighth grade theatre students performed an Easter skit for the Columbus Elementary School kindergarten class Thursday. Students who participated were Colton Jones, Kade Braden, Rachel Pharr, Erica Chua, Mason Neisner, Brittany Koehl, Meagan Osseweyer, Baily Wisdom, Nick Kulhanek, Keegan Grissom, Ridge Hale, Matti Sprague, Maimi Neundorff, Yarell Mejia, Eyan McClain, Fanny Ramirez, Hagen Potter, Jack Dudensing, Nolan Laake and Alley Hamman.
Gadabouts March meeting BY CATHERINE BERGER
The Nada/Garwood Gadabouts business meeting was March 19, at 2 p.m. at the home of Minnie Lee Conner. President Anita Meismer opened the meeting and extended thanks to Minnie Lee for having us in her home. Minnie lead the club prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Ten members answered the roll call. Helen Noteboom gave the treasurer’s report. Members attending were Minnie Lee Conner, Ethelyn Popp, Katie Jo Kunz, Anita Meismer, Helen Noteboom, Karol Kallina, Betty Leopold, Marlene Jensen, Janie
Kristynik and Catherine Berger. Sympathy was extended to the Mary Hoffmann family. Clara Gold is home with a hurt leg. Baby Annie Meismer is in the Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Katie Jo said she has her garden all planted. The price of the memorial flags and stands will be $20 each. It is hoped they will be displayed from the churches to the cemeteries. Katie Jo announced that the 4-H Clover kids open house has been postponed until August due to a conflict on the previous date. For new business Katie Jo reported that she and Mike, Jodie, Pat, Bradon,
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Hurst Supply Co. 2407 Hwy 71 N. | 979-732-3034 We repair: ATVs, Motorcycles, Bicycles, Boats, Outboard Motors, Chain Saws, Lawn Equipment
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