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Matagorda County ’s Leading In format ion Sour ce Since 1845

Playoff RunVan Vleck Leopards move on to Regional playoffs

Sports, 1B

Tenaris adds more jobs

Sato the steer wins world titles

Christmas Around the Square

Report to county shows 117 employees, 79 permanent jobs

Matagorda County Longhorn steer has championship winning horn spread

TenarisBayCity continues to grow toward the promised 600 or more jobs according to the quarterly employee certification report delivered to the Matagorda County Commissioners on

Monday.The Texas Capital Fund requires

the certification report as part of its contractual job requirement with Tenaris. According to the report, the company currently has 117 employees, but is only being credited with the creation of 79

permanent jobs. County Auditor Cathy Ezell said the difference between the two numbers is because some of the current hires are not permanent.“They have some employees

who aren’t going to stay,” she said. “There are some positions

they have filled that might be here for up to five years making sure the start up of the plant goes according to plan, but then they will move on to the next project.”The commissioners questioned

one aspect of the report, which

Already a world champion, it seems that it will be just a matter of time before Texas Longhorn Steer Sato is the all-time champion when it comes to horn spread measurement.A Matagorda County

“resident,” Sato, owned by Scott and Pam Evans, calls the Red Bluff Ranch in Bay City home. Sato won all three of the

2014 Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America’s World Titles as well as three of the coveted

b r o n z e steer statue trophies for his TLBAA division.T h o s e

t i t l e s include the Tip to Tip Championship, with a measurement of 110.875 inches; the Total Horn Championship, where the measurement follows the curves of the horns with a measurement of 127.625 inches; and the Composite Championship (which is a combination of the

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See SATO, Page 8A

Early voting to fill the soon to be vacant Texas State Senate District 18 seat begins today and will continue this coming Monday and Tuesday. The Special Election is

set for Saturday, Dec. 6. Early voting in the special

e l e c t i o n will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and again on M o n d a y a n d T u e s d a y , Dec. 1 and 2. With c o u n t y o f f i c e s c l o s e d , there will be no early voting on Thursday or Friday.E l e c t i o n

Day voting hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Early voting by personal

appearance will be held at the Bay City Service Center in Bay City and the Palacios Annex Building in Palacios. During a special-called meeting held on Nov. 20, the Matagorda County Commissioners approved consolidating the county’s voting precincts for the special election. Election Day polling places will have all Bay City voting precincts, 1A-1F, voting at the Bay City Service Center; Precincts 3A, 3B and 7 at the Palacios Annex; Precincts 2 and 10 at the Matagorda Fireman’s Hall, Precincts 4, 8 and 12 at the Blessing Community Center, Precinct 5 and 9 at the Van Vleck Community Center and Precincts 6 and 13 at the Sargent Fire Station.Texas Comptroller of

Public Accounts-Elect Glenn Hegar is the current holder of the senate seat. He was elected to the statewide office during the Nov. 4 General Election. Following the General Election sent a letter to Gov. Rick Perry earlier this month announcing his resignation from the state

Early voting begins today

Five file forState Senate

District 18 seat

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Entertainment . . 6B

Lifestyle . . . . . . . . 4B

Memos . . . . . . . . 2A

Obituaries . . . . . . 2A

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WHAT’SINSIDE 3DAYOUTLOOK DEATHS/2AWednesday Thursday Friday

47/70 51/72 59/72TidesHigh: 1:30 a.m.Low: 2:06 p.m.

TidesHigh: 1:35 a.m.Low: 2:55 p.m.

TidesHigh: 1:33 a.m.Low: 3:44 p.m.

• Margaret Meador• Charlotte Merchant• Sidney Schwartz

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Sato the Longhorn steer, owned by Scott and Pam Evans of Bay City, won three world titles and three bronze steer statue trophies for his 110.875 tip-to-tip horn spread.

Contributed photo

Barry [email protected]



Shoppers in Bay City took advantage of deals offered for the second day of Christmas Around the Square on Sunday. Those who stayed away from Thursday night’s events because of the rain were able to soak in the sunshine as they shopped this time around.

Early VotingNov. 26, Dec. 1-28 a.m.

to 5 p.m.Bay City Service Center

Palacios Annex

Building

Election Day

Dec. 67 a.m.

to 7 p.m.

Did you know?110.875 inches is more

than 9 feet long.

November 27FUMC Cookers For Christ

Thanksgiving MealThe First United

Methodist Church Cooker’s for Christ 11th Annual Thanksgiving meal will be hosted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27. The meal is free and will be served in Wesley Hall, 2304 Avenue H (originally served at the Service Center). Everyone is invited.

December 2MCRTA MeetingMatagorda County

Retired Teachers’ Association will meet at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 2

at the Blessing Community Center. The Blessing Hotel Restaurant will cater the meal. Turkey and dressing will be the entrée. The program will be a Christmas concert given by the group One Voice. For more information call 979-245-5109.

Chamber Christmas Lighted ParadeBay City Chamber

of Commerce and Agriculture’s Christmas Parade will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2 on Seventh Street downtown. This year’s theme: Christmas Past, Present and Future. Stop by the Chamber office for

application, 201 Seventh Street or call 979-245-8333. December 6Parks and Recreation

Christmas in the ParkThe City of Bay City

needs food vendors to sell refreshments at the Annual Christmas in the Park from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Riverside Park in Bay City. For more information call 979-245-0340 or 979-323-1660.

December 8E4E2 3rd Annual Open

HouseE4E2 staff and students

invite the community to their upcoming 3rd Annual Holiday Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 8. Empowerment For Exceeding Together will open its doors to welcome everyone to stop by and enjoy refreshments while learning more about the educational services they provide to individuals

seeking to obtain their GED or ESL classes. There will be a silent auction and refreshments will be provided. For more information about E4E2 contact Priscilla Robinson at 979-244-4556 or via email at [email protected]. To donate items for the silent auction contact Jonnie Montalbo at the Bay City Tribune 979-245-5555 ext. 117. Visit the website: www.empowertexasstudent.org or on Facebook: E4E2 (Empowerment for Exceeding Together).

December 13CLBC Drive Through

NativityCedar Lane Baptist

Church invites the community to Follow The Star! A living drive-through Nativity scene held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Cedar Lane Baptist Church located on FM 457 in Cedar Lane.

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Margaret Helen Meador

April 19, 1931 - November 23, 2014

Margaret Helen Meador, 83, of Bay City, Texas, passed away November 23, 2014. She was born April 19,

1931, in El Maton, TX

to the late Frank Phillip Ledwig and Julia Hahn Ledwig.Our beautiful mom

taught us to not only love, but to live a life that we could be proud of, and to work hard, smile often, and share our life with our friends and family.Her favorite words to say

were “BINGO” and “I Love You.” Her favorite color was red and if you needed her between 11:30 and 1:30 you could find her at Dairy Queen.There was never a baby

she didn’t hold, a waltz she didn’t dance to, and a card game she didn’t try to win.Her family was big and

there was always room at the table for another. She lived large, and if you were

blessed to meet her, she loved you.Mom, you were the best

of the best and we love you!Her husband, Chester

Meador, preceded her in death. Survivors include

daughters, Mary Ann Roberts (Wayne) of Austin, Patricia Birdwell (Johnny) of Bay City, Brenda Toellner (Jack) of Spring and Shannon Watts (Robert) of Richmond; son, Sonny Meador (Lori) of Van Vleck; sisters, Bernice Davis of Bay City and Elizabeth Mariner of Van Vleck; brothers, Joe Ledwig of Erath, LA, Milton Ledwig of Bay City and Henry Ledwig of Palacios; grandchildren,

Chris Roberts, Erika Newman, John Birdwell Jr., Brandy Stai, Zachary Toellner, Jared Toellner, Crystal Harris, Bubba Meador, Tiffany Ross, Cole Keese, Charles Watts and Nick Watts; and 16 great-grandchildren.Please make memorials

in her name to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004.Online condolences

may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613.

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1Let’s go back to the

beginning and give credit to Suzanne C o l l i n s who wrote the highly s u c c e s s f u l three books that are affectionately known as The Hunger Games. The primary story revolves around the annually televised contest of teenagers fighting to the death for the entertainment of the privileged citizens of the Capitol.The Twelve Districts

throughout the country of Panem must each supply a boy and girl for this sadly barbaric event. The residents of the districts are downtrodden and “fighting for crumbs” while the folks who live in the opulent Capitol are mostly worried about their hair color and body tattoos. This sci-fi adventure is

set at an unknown time

• MOVIEREVIEW

LARRYHARRISONMovie ReviewCharlotte

MerchantJuly 20, 1943 - November

22, 2014

Funeral services for Charlotte Merchant, 71, formerly of Bay City, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Mother Zion Baptist Church, Bay City, with the Rev. Murray Martin, Pastor and the Rev. Ben Hadden, Eulogist officiating.Burial will follow at

Eastview Cemetery.Visitation and guest book

register will be held from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2014, at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel, Bay City, Texas.She was born in Bay

City, Texas, July 20, 1943, to Randolph Baugh and Birdie Lee Luddington Baugh, and passed away November 22, 2014, in Houston, Texas.Survivors include

her husband, Marseen Merchant; three children, Michael, Lavender (Eric), and Vivian; four grandchildren, Erica, Amber, Calvin and Treyondle; aunt, Dorothy Walton; and a host of other relatives and friends.Condolences may be

shared with the family by fax at 979-245-1537 or online at [email protected] with

Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas, 979-245-5197.

Sidney SchwartzFebruary 1, 1918 - November 23, 2014

Sidney Schwartz, 96, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014, at home, surrounded by his immediate family.He was born February 1,

1918, in New York, New York, to the late Morris and Sarah Schwartz. Sidney moved to Bay City

in 1944. He met his wife of 65 years, on Matagorda Beach in 1944, and they were married in Galveston, Texas, on May 13, 1945.He worked as a Financial

Advisor and Tax Preparer until his death. His work ethic and longevity was admired by all. He was honorably

discharged from The United States Air Force after three years, nine months and seven days. He was stationed at Camp Hulen in Palacios, TX during World War II. Some of his accomplishments include being awarded his Chartered Life Underwriter in 1975. He was a life member of the Texas Leaders Roundtable, National Association of Life Underwriters, National Society of Accountants and was a Registered Representative of The National Association of Security Dealers. Sidney had served as

the Matagorda County Democratic Chairman for over 20 years. He was also the County Chairman of

Ducks Unlimited, as well as The United Fund. He was also very active with The Boy Scouts and the Bay City Little League. He was selected “Man of the Year” by the Chamber of Commerce. He was an active member of Lions Club, joining in 1961. He had served in all leadership positions. He was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellow award from the Lions Club in 1976. His proudest

accomplishment would have been his family.He was preceded in death

by his parents; and by his siblings, Ronnie, Norman, and Stanley; his wife, Sarah Kogutt Schwartz; his granddaughter, Autumn Paige Sansom; and by his son-in-law, Mickey Sansom. He is survived by his

daughter, Fredell Sansom of Tuscola, TX; his sons, Harvey Schwartz and wife Lynn of Atlanta, GA; and Stacy Schwartz and wife Tonya of Bay City, TX; twelve grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services were

held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at Sherith Israel Cemetery, Wharton, TX, with Rabbi Giddeon Estes of Congregation Or Ami, Houston, TX officiating.Honorary pallbearers

were his grandchildren. In lieu of flowers,

memorial contributions may be made to Bastyr University, Autumn Paige Sansom Memorial Scholarship Fund, Development Office, 14500 Juanita Dr., Kenmore, WA 98028, or Congregation Or Ami, 3443 Wilcrest Dr., Houston, TX 77042.Words of comfort may be

shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements handled

by Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, 979-245-4613.

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The Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s 23rd Annual Parade of Lights is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2.This year’s theme, “Songs

of the Season,” reflects the many different ways people celebrate the holidays with music and song. “We wanted to have a

broad spectrum and a theme that would encompass all the joyous and traditional celebrations of the season,” said Chamber President Mitch Thames.“The theme is one that can

accommodate a religious organization, a church, school or even a neutral business that can celebrate each one in their own way,” said Thames.“Right now we have about

55 entries, but we usually have at least a dozen or so last minute entries before the parade,” said Thames.“Our message to the

community is that everyone is welcome to participate and even though the deadline to be judged is passed, the opportunity to be a part of the parade is still available to all,” said Thames.“I am very thankful for

our local Boy Scouts who

put out the luminaries every year that line out the parade route, our downtown merchants and of course our local law enforcement.“A special thanks to every

single law enforcement officer on duty as they are in charge of closing two major state highways to accommodate our parade. That is a huge task and we are so grateful to them for that,” said Thames. Floats will be decked

out with as many lights as possible for a chance to win one of the top three trophies in commercial and non-commercial categories.As in the past, there is no

entry fee and this year there will be a trophy given for best band in the parade.The parade will culminate

with Santa in his sleigh and a tree lighting ceremony on the courthouse square. For more information

about the Christmas Lighted Parade call the Chamber of Commerce at 979-245-8333.

Training for Matagorda County’s K-9 officer and his handler Sgt. Phillip Hester was approved by the Matagorda County Commissioners Court during Monday’s regular meeting.The commissioners

approved both the training and per diem for Hester for five days of training from Nov. 21-25. According to Matagorda County Sheriff Skipper Osborne, Ciro and his handler are required to annually take a refresher course in dual patrol narcotics detection K9 handler training. In another decision

involving the MCSO, the commissioners approved an interlocal cooperation agreement for emergency jail services

between Matagorda and Fort Bend counties. Osborne reminded the commissioners there is already a jail services agreement in place, but that was for emergency situations such as a hurricane. He said this agreement would be for the housing of Matagorda County jail inmates due to overcrowding. He said he didn’t anticipate any problems based on the $55 per day per inmate fee the county would be charged. In other actions, the

commissioners approved:Allowing the district and

county clerks to charge a $2 E-filling fee as allowed for in the Texas Government Code. District Clerk Jamie Bludau explained more court documents are being filed electronically and the fee is being collected to fund the equipment

needed to refer to those documents in the courtroom.The commissioners also

approved the purchase of a Canon Scanner for the District Clerk’s Office. Bludau said it would be used to scan documents as part of the county’s management and preservation effort.Other actions taken

during commissioners court included: Accepting an official

performance bond in the county of $88,000 for County Clerk Janet Hickl. Accepting donations of

$1,000 from Celanese and $5,000 from LyondellBasell to help offset the county’s expenses toward the Matagorda County Household Hazardous Waste Collection event held on Oct. 25. Accepting the County

Attorney’s Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report. According to County Attorney Denise Fortenberry, her office does not handle forfeitures, but is still required by the state to fill out the report on an annual basis. Approving a re-plat of

Waterfront Subdivision. Precinct 2 Commissioner Kent Pollard said it was a routine matter consolidating three lots into two bigger lots. And approving a

payment to Eagles Hall for the rental of the hall for the Matagorda County Christmas Party on Dec. 5. Staff reported that while the hall has gone up in price in recent years, it continues to rent the hall to the county at its previous cost.

For more than half-a-century, Bay City resident Sidney Schwartz served as a willing volunteer to help this community.A member of the Bay

City Lions Club, Schwartz passed away on Sunday Nov. 23. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at the Shearith Israel Cemetery in Wharton.Lions Club International

District Governor Mitch Thames said Schwartz was one of the men who helped guide the growth and development of not only of the Lions Club in Bay City but also of his own growth and advancement in the service organization.“Sidney is one of those

individuals who made the club what it has become today,” Thames said. “Sidney joined Lions 53 years ago and since then the club has seen significant growth. He is one of the reasons Lions has been so successful.“As the treasurer of

the group for 22 years, he was always frugal but giving, with a compulsion to help others. It is that

kind of leadership that this community has benefitted from over the years. He gave of himself both financially and physically to the community and helped make Bay City the community it has become.”Putting Schwartz’s

years of service into perspective, Thames said Lions International has been in existence for 97 years and the Bay City Club will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2017.“He has been part of

the groups for more than half of their years of existence,” Thames said. “And during that time, the Lions have grown to a group that is 120 members strong and raises and gives back between $60 and $70,000 a year in the form

of scholarships so that young people can have the opportunity at success. “I learned at an early age

to learn from those who are most active in giving to others. I learned much from Sidney over the years.” According to the

Internet genealogy website Rootsweb, Schwartz was born in Bronx, New York City, son of Morris Schwartz and Sarah Mayersohn, of Rumanian descent. Schwartz served as a Staff

Sergeant in the United States Air Corps (the forerunner of the U.S. Air Force) during World War II. One of the bases where

he served was located at Palacios. At that time, Richard and Florence Gusman were directors for the local USO and while on an outing at Matagorda Beach, they introduced Sidney to Sarah Kogutt. Rabbi Henry Cohen married Sidney and Sarah on May 13, 1945, at Galveston. After spending a short time in New York City, Sidney and Sarah returned to Bay City to make their home. Sidney and Sarah’s

children were Fredell Schwartz Sansom, and Stacy. They also had 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Sidney Schwartz was a

certified life underwriter, a public accountant, a stockbroker, and a financial planner. He was a Chairman of

the Democratic Party of Matagorda Country. In addition, he was treasurer for the Bay City Lions Club for 22 years, and also served as secretary-treasurer of the Rice Festival for 22 years. He was a recipient of the Lions Club’s Melvin Jones Award for outstanding citizenship. In addition to his service

as a Lion, he was secretary of the Little League Association for nine years; served on the United Way in various offices; was treasurer of Ducks Unlimited, a member of the American Legion, the Masonic Lodge, and the Shrine Club.Sidney was a Past

President of Shearith Israel Congregation, served on the board of directors, and was a past president of B’nai B’rith. He was also a Hadassah “Associate.”

The Matagorda County Commissioners approved a pair of recommendations making the Matagorda County Regional Medical Center’s Urgent Care a primary health care provider for county employees.The commissioners

approved authorizing all employment physicals and drug screenings, with the exception of the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office, to be

done by Urgent Care. The commissioners also

approved authorizing all workers’ compensation employees to be seen first by Urgent Care. That policy also has an exception in that employees involved in a “life-threatening incident” be transported to the most appropriate emergency facility.In making the

r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s , County Treasurer Tammy McDonald explained the county receives a discounted rate from the hospital for the physicals

and drug screenings. She said during that past year, only one employment candidate took advantage of the service. “They (job applicants)

have been going to any provider they wanted,” McDonald said. “And the amount of that testing can range from $100 to $450. This will help the county in terms of controlling our costs.”McDonald said the

program will only apply to new employees.

Long-time Lion member mournedBarry [email protected]

Sidney Schwartz

Sheriff K-9 officer, handler get trainingBarry [email protected]

County names Urgent Care as providerBarry [email protected]

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Christmas parade planned for Dec. 3Jonnie [email protected] If You Go

Lighted Christmas Parade

7 p.m., Dec. 2Downtown Bay City

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Take time to vote

Special election fills Hegar’s seat in State Senate

Kolkhorst supports water issuesDear Editor,Governor Perry has

announced a Special Election for Saturday, Dec. 6. This election is especially important, and indeed critical, for our counties since the Senatorial candidate will replace our Senator Glenn Hegar who has been elected as our State Comptroller. While other candidates

may have acceptable platforms, Lois Kolkhorst has proven that she will vigorously defend us on water issues of the Lower Colorado River Basin and

of the Guadalupe Blanco River Basin. This certainly sets her apart from other candidates in that we can be assured that she will represent our interests in the Texas Senate. In the Senate District 18 race, she alone has demonstrated, on several occasions, that she understands our issues and will stand up for us during the legislative session. It

is imperative that we have strong representation in the Senate to be able to respond to the continuing assaults by urban areas that covet our future water supplies.Senator Hegar has been

an outspokenly staunch supporter of our interests in the Texas Senate and I am confident that Senator Lois Kolkhorst

will likewise be “Our” Senator. Senator Hegar just announced his total support for Representative Lois Kolkhorst as his replacement in the Senate. He is confident that she will continue to represent the district in the most effective way possible. Representative Kolkhorst

has served seven consecutive terms as the Representative from House District 13. All but one of the reelections were unopposed. She will have the experience to be effective in that political atmosphere at the Texas Legislature so we can anticipate that she will be

effective from day one and not have to be an On-Job-Training Senator to learn the political intricacies necessary to get things done. In summary, as was

indicated in a recent headline, “She’s on Our Side!” So, my appeal to voters is please vote, starting with early voting on Wednesday, Nov. 26, or following on Monday, Dec. 1 or Tuesday, Dec. 2. But if you cannot early vote, then vote on Saturday, Dec. 6, and vote for Lois Kolkhorst. Haskell L. SimonBobby WilkinsonBay City

WANTED:YOUR OPINION• The Tribune welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be 250 words or less and must be signed by the author. Email letters to [email protected]. Mail or deliver letters to Bay City Tribune, 2901 Carey Smith Blvd., Bay City, TX 77414.The Tribune reserves the right to edit letters for grammar, length and style. All letters are verified prior to publication.

“The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies.”P r e s i d e n t

Abraham Lincoln began his Thanksgiving declaration with this simple statement on October 3, 1863. In what is considered the first in an unbroken string of autumn proclamations by United States Presidents, Lincoln begins with humble gratitude.While other

proclamations of a similar note had been given in earlier years by previous Presidents and the Continental Congress before them, none came at a more critical time than the one President Lincoln had encountered.At this time the nation

was deeply entrenched in the nation’s highest casualty conflict to date, with itself. The American Civil War claimed nearly as many lives as all of the nation’s other conflicts combined. To put it into perspective, the nation lost over 625,000 Union and Confederate lives in those four years of battle. At a time when the nation’s total population was just over 31 million, nearly 2 percent of the population was killed in a fight against their own.I don’t claim to be a

historian, but I present all of the previous information to say the following. If those who came before us could find it within themselves to stop and express thanks while embattled with that kind of controversy and unrest, surely we can make the same expression in our prosperity today.I am not a rich man. I

never have been, and likely never will be, but I do recognize that I am blessed beyond measure. Yes, each day we are presented with troubling news and headlines from around the world raise concern for each and every one of us. However, this is the time of year set aside for finding the good in all things.The poorest in our nation,

while not discounting their hardships, are still in a better position to overcome their adversity than those in other countries across the globe. Our healthcare system

is indeed a point of much contention, and I am not one to say one way or the other whether it is correctly designed or not. That said, I do know that if I have an ailment that needs to be treated I am able to find

that service. Our education system

and the policies that govern it are always able to be improved, but the opportunities presented to a person with an American education are still top-tier and continually improve.In recent weeks several

national and international headlines have rocked the world. While these issues are all of legitimate concern I would encourage us all to step back, take a breath, and really take inventory in our individual lives. Things are certainly not perfect in our world, and they likely never will be, but in all things there is reason to be thankful. In the toughest of times there are victories to celebrate. Never forget that, as those celebrations and small victories are the driving momentum behind even greater success.I hope that you’ll take

time tomorrow, and over the coming weekend, to reflect and remember. Express your thanks for your family and friends out loud, enjoy their company, and by all means feast. From all of us here at The Tribune, Happy Thanksgiving.

BRANDON COX

Publisher

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Reflect, remember and give thanks for blessings

PresidentBarack ObamaThe White House,1600 Pennsylvania Ave.Washington, D.C. 20500whitehouse.gov/contact

Vice presidentJoe BidenExecutive Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20501whitehouse.gov/contact

Texas governorRick PerryP.O. Box 12428Austin, TX. 78711www.governor.state.tx.us

U.S. senatorJohn Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510www.cornyn.senate.gov

Ted CruzDirksen Senate Office Building,Ste SDB-40BWashington, D.C. 20510www.cruz.senate.gov

State senatorGlenn HegarP.O. Box 12068, Capitol Station Austin, TX 78711District Address: P.O. Box 1008 Katy, TX 77492 Phone:(281) 391-8883hegar.senate.state.tx.us

U.S. representativeBlake Farenthold117 Cannon HOBWashington, D.C. 20515 farenthold.house.gov

State representativeDennis BonnenP.O. Box 2910, Austin, TX 78768District Address: 122 East Myrtle Angleton, TX 77515 Phone: (979) 848-1770

Matagorda County judgeNate McDonald1700 7th StreetRoom 301Bay City, Texas 77414979-244-7605

Bay City mayorMark Bricker1901 5th Street Bay City, Texas 77414 979-245-2137

Palacios mayorJohn C. Sardelich311 HendersonPalacios [email protected]


Opinion

Beginning today, Matagorda County residents are being asked to go to the polls and cast their ballots.This time to elect another leader to represent the local

area in the halls of the Capitol Building in Austin. A special election is being held to fill the unexpired

term of Sen. Glenn Hegar, who was the voters’ choice to be the state’s new Comptroller of Public Accounts. During his tenure in the Senate, Hegar was a strong advocate for Matagorda County on a number of fronts, including the on-going discussions concerning surface water distribution. A Katy resident, Hegar never allowed that city’s close association to the Houston Metro area to interfere with his concerns or representation of the predominantly rural area that makes up the vast bulk of his Senate district. Prior to serving three Senate terms, Hegar spent two

terms in the Texas House of Representatives. As a member of the House, Hegar followed in the footsteps of another strong advocate of rural Texans, Robby Cook. Victoria’s Ken Armbrister preceded Hegar in the State Senate. Hegar’s Senate committee assignments included

serving as the chairman on the Senate Committee on Nominations and on the Finance, Natural Resources and Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Homeland Security committees. He also served as the vice chairman of the Sunset Advisory Commission.As a senator, Hegar brought with him insight into the

legislative process garnered during his service in the Texas House. And now, with what is expected to be one of the most

contentious and potentially direction setting legislative sessions in the history of Texas starting in 2015, we have to come up with new Senate Representation. A new voice that will be charged with bringing our concerns to Austin. This election, it is important that you vote. A strong

turnout in Matagorda County will send a clear message to whoever is elected that we will be watching.This election it is even more important that you educate

yourself before voting. Unfortunately, it is probably the shortest time any of

us have been offered to look at the candidates and the issues in any of our voting lifetimes. But take the time, do your research into the issues and

into the backgrounds and experience each candidate brings to the table and ignore party lines this once to pick the best candidate, regardless of their affiliation.After all in this special election, they aren’t representing

a party but they will be representing you.

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Today is Wednesday, Nov. 26. It is the 330th day of 2014 and the 66th day of autumn.Today’s History:

In 1789, the United States observed a day of Thanksgiving declared by George Washington in celebration of the new Constitution.In 1922, Egyptologist

Howard Carter became the first person to enter Tutankhamun’s tomb in 3,000 years.

MCSO Jail Log

November 17:Elizabeth Nicole

Vaclavik, 25, theftJarelle Walton, 29,

delivery of MarijuanaDarren Wayne Garza, 21,

disorderly conductNovember 18:Rosetta Clark, 51, public

intoxication, criminal trespassDianna Violetta Batres,

27, manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance x2, abandoning and endangering a child x3, criminal negligence x3Jeremy Casares

Constancio, 27, manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substanceLee Roy Ortega, 26,

delivery of MarijuanaGary Orozco, 43,

Manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance x 2Christopher Rodriguez,

33, manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substanceGeorge Bertly Mullins, 54,

driving while intoxicated 3rd or more, driving with license invalid November 19:Lorenzo Ali Hisquierdo,

38, assaultShawn Michael Cervantes,

21, probation violationSpencer Leslie Thomas,

44, probation violationWilliam Lawrence

Delgado, 25, probation violationCody Alexander Swenson,

19, probation violationBobby Lopez Trevino,

55, displaying suspended driver’s license, driving with license invalid x2, failure to appear x2Weldon Ray Thompson,

50, assault, family violenceHollis Dale Kirkland, Jr.,

47, probation violationChristopher Austin,

31, unauthorized us of a vehicle, harassment of a public servant, evading arrest/detentionNicholas Allen Williams,

25, public intoxicationNovember 20:Michael Roshone Bell, 38,

driving with license invalidJose Manuel Villegas, 25,

probation violationLuis Chavez Lopez,

29, manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substanceNovember 21:Ramon Marcelino

Paniagua, 23, public intoxication, driving with license invalid, failure to appearAlexis Ann Trevino, 25,

aggravated assault with a weaponNovember 22:Anthony Russell Woods,

35, failure to appearAndres Dale Cardenas,

30, driving with license invalid, duty on striking fixture/highway landscape

Romeo Ramos, 32, public intoxicationPeggy Lee Roque, 30,

public intoxicationTabatha Lashell

Davidson, 34, public intoxication, assault on a public servantNovember 23:Michael Rutherford, 37,

public intoxication, assaultSavanna Ann Thomas,

25, driving with license invalid, failure to appearEmmanuel Avila Valdes,

24, assault causing bodily injury, family violenceMelissa Ann Jarmillo, 26,

public intoxicationJose Ruiz, Jr., 20,

intoxication assault with a vehicle x3Kerry Lee Earls, 28,

probation violationChrista Arlene Johnson,

48, failure to appear x2Farrah Lynn Nance, 37,

failure to appear, failure to stop at stop signJose Luis Arrendondo-

Gonzalez, 43, US Immigration holdGary Will Nixon, 52,

public intoxication


THE BLOTTERAbout police and sheriff’s reports• The Blotter is a compilation of reports from the Bay City Police Department and the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office. Persons ar-rested have been charged with crimes but may not be found guilty. Under the law they are innocent until proven guilty.

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• MARRIAGES/DIVORCESMarriages:November 18:Cesar A. Lopez, 23 and Angela M.

Rodriguez, 18Donald Lee Evans, 63 and Patsy M.

Rankin, 66J. Reyes Cardenas, 59 and Luz Maria

Estrada, 50November 19:Christopher D. Lattie, 23 and Crystal L.

Howath, 24November 20:Tommy J. Smith, 27 and Kimberly R.

Danielski, 41November 21:Joseph Lowe, 43 and Karen Munsinger,

41Dylan J. Hurst, 23 and Melinda R. Frazier,

21Michael J. Steffek, 41 and Bethany A.

Schilling, 46November 24:Alfredo Paniagua-Zamora, 34 and Cecilia

Sustaita Rubio, 33

Divorces:November 17:Maryjane Pinky Garza vs. Noah GarzaNovember 18:Kevin Scott Rickaway vs. Cathy Lee

RickawayDonovan Hahn vs. Kristen HahnNovember 19:Maribel Mendoza vs. Roberto HernandezNovember 20:Angela Michelle Arriaga vs. Demencio

Jesus ArriagaNovember 21:Alex McCaskill vs. Elyce McCaskillMarriages and divorces listed have been filed but

may not be final.

Texas A&M Forest Service awarded the Bay City Volunteer Fire Department a $100,000 grant to help them purchase a new brush truck to add to their aging fleet.“We were previously operating

with two 1-ton pickups with skid units on the back, but they were both getting old and worn out,” Fire Chief James Svetlik said. “This grant came at a really good time for us.”With limited funds coming in and

high demand for fire protection, the cost-share grant was the only way to get this much needed truck, according to Svetlik.“Before, if we had two situations

to cover we had the manpower but not the equipment,” Svetlik said. “Now we have the equipment to cover our district and provide mutual aid to other areas.”TFS passes approximately $12.8

million along to volunteer fire departments across the state every year, helping them purchase equipment to better protect lives and property.“This VFD is a great group of

hardworking people,” Regional Fire Coordinator Kelly King said. “They are very active in their community. This new truck will help them with the wildland and urban interface issues in Matagorda County.”To learn more about this

program visit texasfd.com.

Texas A&M Forest Service awarded a $100,000 grant to Bay City Volunteer Fire Department to help them purchase a new brush truck.

TAMU Forest Service

Grant helps BCVFD update truck


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720 12th Street • Bay City, Tx979.245.7891 Phone

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Bay City, Texas 77414

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A&AAutomotive & TireBobby Adams

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CAMPBELL-HUITTINSURANCE

Manna's Pre-cast Concrete, Inc.• Culvert Pipe • Water Troughs

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Penny BankerTax & Financial

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APOSTOLICAPOSTOLIC710 8th St.Palacios, 361-972-2419BAPTISTBAPTIST ENTERPRISE2420 Ave. BBay City, 979-244-1145BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP3005 Golden Ave.Bay City, 979-244-1358BAYCITYBAPTISTCHRISTIAN1818 Marguerite St.Bay City, 979-245-8158BAY CITY BAPTIST HARVEST2904 1st St.Bay City, 979-244-4285BETHELMISSIONARYBAPTIST1208 Ave. CBay City, 979-245-3774BIBLE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP451 Commerce St.Palacios, 361-972-6171CALVARY BAPTIST3321 6th St.Bay City, 979-245-2476CEDAR LANE BAPTIST12586 Fm 457Cedar Lane, 979-245-4504COLLEGEPORTFIRSTBAPTISTCollegeport, 361-972-2804EBENEZER BAPTIST700 Whitson St.Bay City, 979-244-3979EMANUEL BAPTIST1521 Ave. GBay City, 979-245-3888ENTERPRISE BAPTIST2420 Ave. BBay City, 979-244-3442FIRST BAPTIST2321 Ave. FBay City, 979-245-5518FIRST BAPTIST1309 Baywood Dr.Bay City, 979-318-5304FIRST BAPTIST910 Live Oak St.Blessing, 361-588-7325FIRST BAPTIST202 Main St.Palacios, 361-972-5486FIRST BAPTIST621 Ave. LMarkham, 979-843-5090FIRST BAPTISTMatagorda, 979-863-7869FIRST BAPTIST9210 Hwy. 35 N.Van Vleck, 979-245-8611FIRST BEREAN BAPTIST2733 C.R. 174Cedar Lane, 979-245-6308FREE ZION MISSIONARYBAPTIST502 Cedar St.Blessing, 361-588-7036GOLDEN AVE. BAPTIST1901 Golden Ave.Bay City, 979-245-1688GROVE HILL MISSIONARYBAPTIST115 1st St.Pledger, 979-657-2461MATAGORDA FIRST BAPTISTCedar & Lewis St.Matagorda, 979-863-7869MOTHER ZION BAPTIST2705 Ave. BBay City, 979-245-8407NEW PLEASANT GREEN BAP-TISTRR 3, Box 151 FBay City, 979-323-0600

PILGRIM REST BAPTIST394 Ave. BMarkham, 979-843-5913

PILGRIM ROSE BAPTIST610 9th St.Palacios, 361-972-6482

PLEDGER FIRST BAPTISTFm 1301Pledger, 979-793-3137

SARGENT FIRST BAPTISTHwy. 457Bay City, 979-245-0839SHILOHMISSIONARYBAPTIST244 C.R. 160Cedar Lane, 979-245-4770ST. JOHN BAPTIST434 F St.VanVleck, 979-245-7877ST. MARK MISSIONARYBAPTISTCedar Lane, 979-244-1933TEXAS BAPTISTENCAMPMENT100 1ST St.Palacios, 361-972-2717TRINITY BAPTIST1207 2nd St.Palacios, 361-972-3139UNION BAPTISTPledger, 979-657-2515

CATHOLICHOLY CROSS CATHOLIC2001 Katy Ave.Bay City, 979-245-6379

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPECATHOLIC1412 12th St.Bay City, 979-245-2010

ST. ANTHONYʼS CATHOLIC1004 Magnusson Ave.Palacios, 361-972-2446ST. PETERʼS CATHOLIC315 Live Oak St.Blessings, 361-588-6241CHRISTIANBETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN979 FM 2611Cedar Lane, 979-245-5054FIRST CHRISTIAN3920 Doris St.Bay City, 979-245-2185VINE GROVE CHRISTIAN6041 FM 2540 S.Bay City, 979-245-9861CHURCH OF CHRISTCHURCH OF CHRIST516 Rorem Ave.Palacios, 361-972-2132CHURCH OF CHRIST1915 Matthews St.Bay City, 979-245-8782MOORE AVENUE CHURCH OFCHRIST1107 Whitson St.Bay City, 979-245-1443NICHOLS STREET CHURCHOF CHRIST1200 Nichols Ave.Bay City, 979-245-1611CHURCH OF GODBAY CITY CHURCH OF GOD2112 8th St.Bay City, 979-323-8579CHURCH OF GOD OFPROPHECY808 9th St.Palacios, 361-672-6262CHURCH OF GOD OFPROPHECY2721 16th St.Bay City, 979-245-2659CHURCH OF GOD OFPROPHECY66 Church St.Van Vleck, 979-245-0524EVANGELIST TEMPLECHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST721 Austin St.Bay City, 979-245-3553IGLESIA DE DIOS1820 Ave. CBay City, 979-557-9271MT. ZION CHURCH OF GOD INCHRISTAve. BMarkham, 979-843-5087NEW JERUSALEM CHURCHOF GOD3109 Ave. CBay City, 979-245-5472EPISCOPALCHRIST EPISCOPAL206 CypressBay City, 979-863-7239ST. JOHNʼS EPISCOPAL300 3rd St.Palacios, 361-972-2744ST. MARKʼS EPISCOPAL2200 Avenue EBay City, 972-245-2557JEHOVAHʼS WITNESSJEHOVAHʼS WITNESSES1320 Andrea Dr.Bay City, 979-245-8643KINGDOM HALL JEHOVAHʼSWITNESS917 Nichols Ave.Bay City, 979-244-1653KINGDOM HALL JEHOVAHʼSWITNESS2110 Henderson Ave.Palacios, 361-972-2017LUTHERANOUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN1208 4th St.Palacios, 361-972-3852ST. PETER LUTHERAN3000 9th St.Bay City, 979-245-3778METHODISTFIRST UNITED METHODIST209 Lucas Ave.Palacios, 361-972-3013FIRST UNITED METHODIST2300 Ave. HBay City, 979-245-4627FIRST UNITED METHODIST8888 Hwy. 35 N.Van Vleck, 979-245-5108MARTIN CHAPEL CME212 RedriverBay City, 903-671-2677MATAGORDA UNITEDMETHODIST813 Fisher St.Matagorda, 979-863-7546NAZARETH UNITEDMETHODIST1618 Grace St.Bay City, 979-244-1530ST. PAULʼS UNITEDMETHODIST3102 5th St.Bay City, 979-245-2390TYRE CHAPELAME2517 Ave. BBay City, 979-245-2800UNITED METHODISTBroadway at 7th St.MarkhamMORMONCHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER-DAY SAINTS2813 Carey Smith Blvd.Bay City, 979-245-3152NAZARENECHURCH OF THE NAZARENE1313 Ave. GBay City, 979-245-5842

PENTECOSTALAPOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL5701 7th St.Bay City, 979-244-3633EL SALVADOR PENTECOSTALBay City, 979-245-0219

FIRST PENTECOSTAL700 Ave. IBay City, 979-245-3584FIRSTUNITEDPENTECOSTALCorner of 6th and MortonPalacios, 830-719-1992IGLESIA PENTECOSTALUNIDA1420 4th St.Bay City, 979-323-0405ROSE OF SHARON7715 HWY 35Bay City, Tx, 979-479-3393UNITED PENTECOSTAL525 Morton Ave.Palacios, 361-972-2665PRESBYTERIANFIRST PRESBYTERIAN501 3rd St.Palacios, 361-972-2124FIRST PRESBYTERIAN2216 Ave. HBay City, 979-245-8327HOUSEOFGODPRESBYTERIAN9th & Morton St.Palacios, 361-972-5254

OTHERABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP1900 Hamman Rd.Bay City, 979-244-4615AGAPE FAMILY OUTREACH1811 Newsome Blvd.Palacios, 361-972-0800AGAPE HOUSE MINISTRIES2211 8th St.Bay City, 979-244-8998CANEY CREEK CHAPEL2477 C.R. 297Sargent, 979-245-2235CARANCAHUA CHAPEL2517 CR 476PalaciosDISCOVER LIFEFm 1468 Rd.Markham, 979-843-5318CORNERSTONE WORSHIPCENTER3001 Golden Ave.Bay City, 979-429-1195CROSSROADS FELLOWSHIP5815 Carancahua St.Bay City, 979-244-5683EVANGELIST TEMPLE721 Austin St.Bay City, 979-244-3553FAITH TEMPLE1713 Ave. FBay City, 979-245-1759FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER2717 9th St.Bay City, 979-245-4065FAMILY WAY FULL GOSPELCHURCH163 Ave D - Van Vleck979-244-4050FIRST SACRED MEMORIAL1210 2nd St.Bay City, 979-245-2695HARVEST TIMEFm 457 Rd. & C.R.Bay City, 979-245-5653IGLESIA CENTROCRISTIANO2138 Ave. FBay City, 979-244-2882JESUS FREEWILLHOLY TEMPLE2420 Ave. CBay City, 979-245-0568MIDFIELD COMMUNITYMidfieldNEWFELLOWSHIPTABERNACLE600 Matthews St.Bay City, 979-245-3034

NEW HORIZONS1317 5th St.Bay City, 979-245-1941

REAL LIFE2227Ave. FBay City, 979-244-2053

RIVERS OF LIVINGWATEROUTREACHMINISTRIES4220 7th St.Bay City, 979-245-3928

SHILOH MISSIONARYC.R. 124Cedar Lane, 979-245-4770

SOLID ROCK FELLOWSHIP1800 1st St.Palacios, 361-972-3675

TEMPLO “EL REY JESUS”1201 2nd St.Bay City, 979-245-2695

THE GOOD SHEPARD1621 Ave. IBay City, 979-318-0958

THE REMNANT108 First St.Sweeny, 979-549-4250

TURNING POINT1800 Marguerite St.Bay City, 979-244-4535

VINEYARD900 Nichols Ave.Bay City, 979-245-7117

WORD OF LIFE6th & Park Ave.Wadsworth, 979-244-8126

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to Tip measurement, Total Horn measurement and the base of the horns measurements) with a composite measurement of 222.875 inches. According to the Evans, this was the first time they have entered a steer in the TLBAA competition.“The Guinness Book of

World Records lists the all time tip to tip measurement at 117 inches,” Scott said. “Sato is almost six years old and steers can live up to 20 years. A longhorn’s horns can group up to an inch to an inch-and-a-half each year so we figure Sato will pass the old record in around three to four years.”Scott said while he and

Pam didn’t grow up around cattle, they both had grandparents who owned and raised steers. He said the decision to purchase Red Bluff Ranch, which is located on the west side of the city on this side of the Colorado River bridge, was based more on the beauty of the steers than the profitability.“We started raising

longhorns because we wanted something pretty to look at to be honest,” he said. “Unlike most cattle that have a uniform appearance, longhorns have all kinds of different colorations. Besides, we’re both from Texas and

raising longhorns is part of our Texas heritage.”“We have raised longhorn

cattle exclusively for 20 years here in Matagorda County because of the uniqueness of the Longhorn breed with graceful horns and the beautiful colors; and we even call our cattle pasture art,” Pam said.In addition to the

entertainment value of just looking at their herd, Scott said they also enjoy the

attention Sato brings when he’s being transported. “Sato can’t fit into the

trailer just walking straight on,” Scott said. “He has to turn his head sideways and then once he settles in, the horns stick out of both sides of the trailer. “He gets a lot of looks

from people, particularly when my wife is driving. I think a lot of people find it unusual for a woman to be driving around a steer with those kinds of horns. She does get more interesting

looks than when I’m driving.” “Over the years we

have had some pretty funny looks at our trailer when hauling cattle with horns sticking out of both sides of the trailer,” Pam said. “And when we stop for fuel, we always get questions about our Texas Longhorn cattle.” According to Scott, Sato

is a product of the right genetics. He said they still own the cow he was bred from with his “brother”

serving as their junior herd sire.Both Evans are adamant

they have no intensions of selling Sato; they have had to turn down some very attractive offers for the steer. “We’ve gotten a lot of

calls to buy him, including one from North Carolina,” Scott said. “In fact, the owner of the current Guinness record holder is the one most interested in buying Sato.” In addition to operating

the ranch, the Evans operate the Rancho Encino Tree Farm. In discussing the TLBAA

competition, Scott said Sato had his official horn measurement at the TLBAA satellite measuring station in Brenham on Oct. 4. An international North American competition, other 2014 TLBAA official measurement sites included Alberta, Canada, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Michigan, Montana, South Dakota, Utah, and at various sites

across Texas. Scott and Pam say they

are proud of Sato; and dedicate the world titles to Sato’s namesake Michael Martinez, a local Bay City young man that passed away at an early age. “Michael was always such

a gentleman with a bright smile who loved to talk longhorns and cowboy work with us when we would see him,” Pam said. The couple credit part

of their success to their cattle-raising mentor Mack McLeod. “Raising cattle of any

breed is not easy, the countless work hours that go into operating a ranch is hard for people to understand and we could not do it without the advise and help of Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Cattleman, Mack McLeod,” Pam said. Scott added, “When we started we knew nothing about cattle, and Mack (McLeod) and his son Jake (McLeod) were kind enough to take us in and help us learn what it takes to operate a ranch correctly.”

a post-apocalyptic fiction-al world commonly referred to as a dystopian society. My definition of “Dystopia” is “a futuristic, imagined universe in which oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through a central power.” That’s pretty much

what Ms. Collins had in mind when she created the country of Panem led by the wonderfully, evil President Snow magnificently played by Donald “M.A.S.H -1970” Sutherland, 79. His beautiful white hair is as cool as ever. Those Sutherland boys, including son Kiefer Sutherland, have significant head hair. This Part 1 is the third

movie installment and Part 2 of Mockingjay, movie number four, will be out in 2015. “Hey, wait a minute, Larry H., I thought you said that Suzanne Collins

wrote a trilogy; this does not add up.” Ok, here’s how it breaks down: the first two movies made so much dat gum money that the masterminds figured they could chop the third book into two pieces and make double their money. Can they do that? Yes,

they can and they did. And “they” probably will get away with it even though Ms. Collins certainly did not write the third book with a convenient chopping point. But not to worry too much about the integrity of the trilogy as Ms. Collins has been an executive producer for all four of The Hunger Games films. The total sales for this franchise easily surpass a billion dollars.I read all three books and

thoroughly enjoyed them and have looked forward to each of the movies. I’ll see The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 the day it comes out. Here

comes the “but.” But this movie was only average at best. Mid-movie hit a dull wall and then the crescendo of the last twenty minutes was exciting and made me sit on the edge of my seat at the conclusion with a strong desire to see how the whole story ends. What happens to the Rebellion?And then the end of Part

1 happens and I was left on the precipice of the cliffhanger. Have I been tricked into wanting to buy a ticket to Part 2 next year? Yes! Congratulations, Lionsgate and Suzanne Collins, you got me. I have to mention

the cast because they were awesome: Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, Josh Hutcherson – Peeta Mellark, Liam Hemsworth – Gale, Woody Harrelson – Haymitch, Philip Seymour Hoffman (died February 2, 2014, at age 46) – Plutarch, and Julianne

Moore as President Alma Coin. Check out those deliciously creative character names and one can only imagine the genius of the written word of Suzanne Collins. Keep your expectations in check, too. Rock ‘n Roll.Grade 85. Larry H.


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calls for the creation of 300 total jobs. Ezell explained that is the minimum required by the Texas Capital Fund for the various grants for the project, but the company is also obligated to the creation of 600 jobs through its economic development commitment to the local area. In another decision, this

one involving Tenaris and Texas Capital Fund Contract No. 713082, the commissioners approved moving some of the money designated for road construction to wastewater projects. According to Ezell, the

preliminary engineering estimates for the work needed on State Highway 35 have been completed and there is approximately $90,000 remaining that is not directly appropriated. She said the commissioners have the option to move those funds to sewer projects being done by the City of Bay City. She added the commissioners are required to vote on the change because the actual contract is between the county and the state. When questioned, Ezell

and City Attorney Denise Fortenberry both said while those funds would be used for sewer work, the county would have no responsibility regarding the future maintenance of those lines.

The TenarisBayCity project represents a $1.3 to $1.8 billion investment in Matagorda County, with a projected employment of 600 direct manufacturing jobs and an average salary of $66,000 representing an annual projected payroll of approximately $40 million. The new facility is expected to begin operations in 2016. The minimum employment requirement of 600 goes into effect on Dec. 31 2017.Tenaris is a leading

supplier of tubes and related services for the world’s energy industry and certain other industrial applications. In an item that will

address future grant applications, the commissioners approved a limited English proficiency plan as is required by the Texas Department of Agriculture. Ezell said this is a new

policy required by the TDA to be eligible to participate in the agency’s Community Development Block Grant program. She said Matagorda County is required to adopt the plan since approximately 12 percent of the county’s population is not English proficient.“We have to do this to

apply for grants in the future,” she said. “In addition, we’ll have to post our notices in both English and Spanish. It does not require us to provide English proficiency instruction.”

senate effective Friday, Dec. 5.A total of five candidates,

two Democrats and three Republicans, have filed for a place on the special election ballot. Because this is not a primary election, the Texas Secretary of State’s office confirmed all registered voters are eligible to participate in the voting.Those candidates, in the

order they will appear on the Matagorda County ballot, along with party

affiliation, city of residence and current profession are: Charles Gregory, 59, Republican, Richmond, businessman; Christian E. Hawkins, 33, Democrat, Rosenberg, attorney; Cindy Drabek, 52, Democrat, Richmond, business owner; Gary Gates, 55, Republican, Richmond, cattle ranch/real estate; and Lois W. Kolkhorst, 50, Republican, Brenham, business owner.Under Texas Election

guidelines, a candidate must receive 50 percent of the vote plus one, to be

elected. Texas Senate District

18 consists of Aransas, Austin, Burleson, Calhoun, Colorado, DeWitt, Fayette, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson,

Lavaca, Lee, Matagorda, Refugio, Victoria, Waller, Washington, and Wharton counties, and parts of Fort Bend, Harris, and Nueces counties.


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Argos Ready Mix (South Central) Corp., hasapplied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an Air Quality Standard Permit,Registration No. 125389L001, which wouldauthorize construction of a Concrete Batch Plant located at 7960 State Highway 35, Bay City, Matagorda County,Texas 77414. This application is being processed in an expedited manner, as allowed by the commission’s rules in 30 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 101,Subchapter J. Additional information concerning this application is contained in the public notice section of thisnewspaper.

JOBS, from 1AIn discussing the

workman’s compensation r e c o m m e n d a t i o n , McDonald said one of the advantages is the hospital’s Urgent Care program does a good job “of letting the county know” what is going on with the employee.“This is just for the initial

care,” she said. “They can go to their preferred provider after that based on their insurance. But we’ve had an issue with other providers getting us the information as well as requiring a co-pay from the employee. With the hospital, there is no co-pay; all of the workman’s

comp costs come directly to the county.” The commissioners also

received the annual update on the Texana Center from Texana CEO George Patterson. According to Patterson, Texana provides Matagorda County with behavioral healthcare services, operates the Texana Learning Center at the Edith Armstrong Building, operates the Fourth and Sixth Street Group Homes and provides other IDD services including coordination, nursing, supported home living and others.During the past year,

according to Texana’s numbers, they met with

186 clients with intellectual and development disabilities for a total of 46,511 client hours and with 848 clients at their behavioral healthcare clinic for a total of 10,746 contacts.Complimenting the

commissioners court for their support, Patterson said the county’s contribution ($38,949) during the fiscal year running from Sept. 1 2013 to Aug. 31, 2014, returned $95 dollars to the county for each dollar contributed. Patterson said Texana is

also providing the county with a cost savings with the opening of their new Crisis Center in Rosenberg. A

22-bed facility – eight for mandatory and 14 for voluntary patients – a total of 28 patients from Matagorda County were admitted to the facility.“The State Hospital

System is broken and its always full,” Patterson said. “So you can’t always transport a commitment to the State Hospital in Austin. You might have to (have a deputy) take them to El Paso or Big Spring. This allows you to keep them closer to home.” Sheriff Skipper Osborne

said that during the last year Texana has “really” improved their level of service in regards to those kinds of commitments.

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English Lab classes from 5-7 p.m. on Mondays at Cherry Elementary and from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesdays at Holmes. English to Spanish Lab classes will be held from 5-7 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at BCHS.


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The Bay City Lady Blackcats kept things close for a half before being worn down by the Calhoun Lady Sandcrabs Monday afternoon. Playing with a depleted

roster of only 7 players, the Ladycats dropped a 53-31 decision to their 5A opponent as Bay City’s season mark dropped to 0-5 on the season. Trailing 14-8 after a

quarter against Calhoun, the Ladycats best quarter

was the second. The opened the frame with Woods dropping in a trey to cut the lead to 14-11. They would cut the lead going into the half on a give and go between Mitchell and Heaven Dandridge that produced a layup that allowed Ladycats to cut the lead to only 4, 21-17.Bay City would keep it

close through the third quarter and trailed by only 9, 32-23, going into the fourth quarter before Calhoun took control and closed out the win. Woods led the Ladycats

with 9 points in the contest as she dropped in a pair of treys as well as collecting a tradition three-point play. Mitchell finished the game with 8.

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Leps ready for ‘Huge’ challenge

Bringing a dimension of speed rarely seen in high school sports, Van Vleck’s Montrell Brown turns the corner against Hebbronville. Brown had 328 all-purpose yards and scored 5 times in the game.

Barry Halvorson / Bay City Tribune

The Van Vleck Leopards, or at least their lines, could be facing their biggest challenge of the season this coming Friday afternoon as the take on the Odem Owls.“They are huge up front

on both lines,” Van Vleck Head Coach Robert Blackmon said. “Our lines are going to have to continue to play the way they have all season. They have a good ball club.” The two schools will face

off in a 3AD2 regional playoff game starting at 2 p.m. on Friday at Victoria’s Memorial Stadium. Advanced tickets will be on sale today at the Van Vleck Administration Building and are priced $7 for adults and $4 for students. All tickets will be $7 at the gate.The District 13-2A

runner-up, the Leopards come into the game with a 9-3 record and a four-game win streak. Odem

was the District 15-3AD2 Champion and are 11-1 on the season having not lost since week 2 when Goliad blew them out 47-7. The only common

opponent between the two this season are the Edna Cowboys with Odem edging the boys 30-26 in their season opener while the Leopards dropped a 38-31 decision to Edna in game three. Both clubs have been on

a role since the playoffs started. The Leopards downed

Nixon-Smiley in the bi-district round 46-7 and followed that up with a 42-7 regional win over Hebbronville. Odem opened the

playoffs with a 66-6 win

over Freer. They advanced to this Friday’s game with a 20-0 win over Karnes City. Both teams are very

slimier statistically with Van Vleck averaging 34.2 ppg during the regular season while allowing 20.1 ppg. Odem scores at a 39.92 ppg clip while allowing 16.75 ppg. After gaining 1,295 yards

in nine games during the regular season, RB Montrell Brown has picked up the pace for the Leopards in the postseason. He has gain 372 yards in two games, including 286 against Hebbronville last week. He has found the end zone 6 times in those two games. Giving the Leps a second lethal option has been QB Casey Calk with 218 yards and 2 TDs in those two games. Calk has also completed 8 of 18 passes during that stretch for 110 yards and 1 TD against no interceptions. Teran Casey has emerged in the playoffs as change

of pace for the Leopards with 103 yards on 7 carries and a score in two games. But it will be up front

where the difference between the two clubs will be determined according to Blackmon. “There is no question

our success is based on the play of our offensive and defensive lines,” the coach said. “We stumbled early up front against Hebbronville but got it going after a couple of possessions. The lines have been the key to our success all season long.”Blackmon added that

being part of an explosive attack keeps those players in the trenches geared up.“In the kids’ minds, any

given play for us can turn into a touchdown,” he said. “If you stick with that block just a second longer, it can mean six points. And that’s a good problem to have. “With Montrell, we have

a player with the speed


VAN VLECK PLAYOFF BOXVan Vleck Leopards vs.

Odem Owls

Van Vleck 9-3 (4-1 in 13-3AD2)Odem 11-1 (5-0 in 15-3AD2)

Memorial Stadium in VictoriaiFriday, Nov. 28, 2 p.m.

Stadium tickets are priced at $7 for both adults and students.

See PLAYOFFS, Page 3B

Bay City’s MaKayla Woods (00)fires up a three against Calhoun Monday while teammate Shaniya Mitchell gets into position for a possible rebound.


Blackcat hoops start fast

The Bay City Blackcats got off to a quick start this season winning their 2014-15 opener Tuesday night on their home floor. The Cats downed the Columbia

Roughnecks 52-41 in part because of the quick shift of posts Ge’Rod Allen and Zavien Gartica from the gridiron to the hardwood.“We played good team defense and got

solid offensive post play from Allen,” Head Coach David Shepherd said.Guards J’Qualyn Thomas and Treyson

Wilson along with Gartica each contributed 7 points in the win while Wilson led the team with 4 assists.The Blackcats followed that up with a

solid win against Port Lavaca Calhoun on Friday as they boiled the Sandcrabs 58-43. It was part of a tripleheader sweep for the Cats as the JV team won 48-42 and the freshmen won 36-22. Wilson led the way with 17 points and

4 assists while Allen had 10 points and 5 rebounds and Gartica had 8 points and 4 defensive deflections. Monday, the Blackcats were on the road

for the first time as they took on the West Columbia Roughnecks and dropped their first decision of the season, 61-41. Thomas and Kieko Gaskins led Bay City with 9 each. The Blackcats closed out their pre-

Thanksgiving schedule at home Tuesday with a game against Houston Reagan, results not available. After coming back from the holiday

break, Bay City will host Tidehaven on Tuesday, Dec. 2 with the varsity game set for a 7 p.m. start. That will be followed by the varsity heading to the Needville Tournament on Dec. 4 while the JV will be playing at the Sweeny Tournament. In other games scheduled for the

coming week, El Campo will be at Palacios on Dec. 2 followed with a trip to the Bloomington tourney starting on Dec. 4. After visiting Bay City, Tidehaven will also be at the Needville Tournament.


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wet weather day, the Bay City Lil’ Cats overcame the elements to win the Mid-Coast Pee Wee Division Championship Game 7-6 over Wharton Lil’ Wolves on Saturday in Danbury.With the win, the Lil’ Cats

capped off an undefeated season

with an 11-0 record. With the field conditions less

than perfect, Bay City and Wharton played a scoreless game until there was 20 seconds left in regulation. At that point, the Lil’ Cats scored on Wharton and then added the one-point conversion on a run.

Wharton bounced back immediately. Starting at their own 30, the Wolves needed one play to score their lone touchdown of the game. Rising up, the Lil’ Cats were able to deny the Wolves their extra point try. Two Lil’ Cat kneel downs later

and the championship trophy was coming home to Bay City. “It was a perfect season

completed,” Lil’ Cats spokesperson Ronnie Reeves said. “Our thanks to the players, coaches, executive board and the parents for a great season.”In other results from

championship weekend, Freeport defeated Wharton 6-0 for the Junior Division title while Wharton defeated Lake Jackson Blue 13-7 for the Bantam Division title.

- Reported by Ronnie Reeves

Easy limits of trout have been found in the Colorado River this week.

Courtesy Photo

Cold November hasn’t stalled catchesIt’s a good time to be

alive when you can shoot a limit of ducks, catch a limit of trout and eat a dozen fresh-shucked oysters before the sun goes down. Though November

is turning in to one of the coldest I can remember , fishing has been on fire.S p e c k l e d

trout and r e d f i s h r e m a i n

solid over mud and shell and best on soft plastics and MirrOlures. North winds dropped tides significantly, congregating fish in deep holes and channels.West Matagorda Bay

waders work the guts around Cotton’s and Green’s bayous. Actually it’s not only a Matagorda thing, it is about 10 miles closer by boat from Port O’Connor. You might

have to park your boat on the outer sand bar and walk, but the hard sand bottom is an easy trek. Once you get to the deeper water, toss a Gulp, Bass Assassin, MirrOlure Litl’ John, Hackberry Hustler or Tidal Surge. If the past quarter-century is any indication, the redfish should be there.Speckled trout in West

Bay seek deeper refuge, and few anglers target them. Again, light wind days are a must. Halfmoon Reef and the wells on the upper end of the bay near Palacios are the best bet. Live shrimp, Gulps and soft plastics worked gingerly along the bottom is the pattern.Deeper refuges exist in

the Colorado River and Diversion Channel, while the Victoria Barge Canal is a good choice in Port O’Connor.Taking a page from the

bass playbook, anglers

tossed the bank and allowed soft plastics to work along the ledges. Typically, the ledge in the Colorado goes from 2 to 5 to 9 to 20 feet or more. Often specks are hanging on the first drop, but when the weather is chilly, slow your presentation and remain in the 9-20 depths. This past week the Colorado was as good as it gets, especially when you can catch a two-man limit of trout on 12 casts.Redfish love the edges

as well, especially when the adjacent flats show acres of exposed mud from lower than low tides. Soft plastics tipped with shrimp, Gulps or fresh shrimp on the bottom gets the job done.That same pattern works

in the deep bayous and marshes in Trinity Bay. Bayous like Red’s and High Tree are over 10-15 feet deep and chilly trout love to use the deep

water for insulation. It is a methodical drifting pattern, but such is winter fishing.Waders seek the heaviest

trout of the year on the mud. Brown Cedar Flats in East Matagorda is not deep, but the mud is. Serious, physically fit pluggers toss Corkies, MirrOlure Catch 5s, Catch 2000s and soft plastics. The afternoon bite is often better on frigid days, allowing the sunlight to warm the mud. That same pattern holds in West Galveston Bay.Drifters work the west

end of East Matagorda over mud and shell with plastics and live shrimp. Likewise, San Antonio Bay’s reefs are prime winter haunts.The good thing about

winter is the water clears quickly after a hard-blowing front. One day you might be huddled close to a fire, the next you could be bundled in waders fighting a fish.Keep these tips in your

back pocket. There’s a lot of winter left.

Bink Grimes is a freelance writer, photographer, author and licensed captain ([email protected]).

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Sharkette All-StarPalacios Sharkette senior outside hitter

Jennifer Fort has been selected to participate in the 6th Annual Victoria College/Chick-Fil-A Area All-Star Volleyball Game. The all-star game will be held beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the Victoria College Sports Center. Fort is coached by Barbara Buckley-Peeples.

VVYBL RegistrationThe Van Vleck Youth Basketball League is

currently holding registration through Nov. 28. The registration fee is $40 for the first child and $15 for a second and third sibling. Registration forms are available at any of the Van Vleck ISD school offices. The league is open to players in grades K through 6. For more information, contact Teresa Ford at 979-244-3530.

VVYBL RegistrationTuesday, Dec. 2Boys BasketballTidehaven at Bay City, F/JV/V, 4:30-5:45-7 p.m.El Campo at Palacios, F/JV/V, 5-6:30 p.m.

Girls BaskeballBay City at Willowridge, F/JV/V, 5-5-6:30 p.m.East Bernard at Palacios, F/JV/V, 5-6:30-8

p.m.

Ganado at Van Vleck, JV/V, 5-6:15 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 4Boys BasketballBay City at Needville Tournament, V, TBABay City at Sweeny Tournament, JV, TBAPalacios, Van Vleck at Bloomington

Tournament, V, TBATidehaven at Needville Tournament, V,

TBAGirls BasketballBay City at Bryan Tournament, V, TBAPalacios at Hallettsville Tournament, F/JV,

TBAVan Vleck at Industrial Tournament, V, TBA

SwimmingBay City, Lamar, Terry double dual meet,

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and ability to change the game on a single play. And he’s deceiving because he doesn’t look as fast has he actually is when he has the ball. He’s kind of laid back and I think that lulls opponents into thinking he’s not intense as he actually is on the field.” While coaches tend to be

creatures of habit with this week’s game falling during the Thanksgiving holiday the Leopards regular preparation schedule has been thrown off as has their normal start time. After having a 7:30 p.m. kick off for 12 weeks, Friday’s game has an afternoon start. But Blackmon is making

the adjustments.“We’re keeping mentally

focused he said. “We’ve talked to the player about that. We’re back to August and two-a-days in terms of getting our workouts done in the morning. But today, we’re going to practice at 2 p.m. to simulate Friday’s start time. We’ll get in a quick workout Thursday morning and be ready to go on Friday.”In addition to being big

up front, Blackmon said the Owls have a number of dangerous skill players of their own as well as a balanced offense that generated 2,271 yards

on the ground and 2,817 yards passing this season.Leading the way for the

Owls is dual-threat QB Michael Everett. The sophomore signal caller has hit on 155 of 222 passing attempts with 29 touchdown throws against only 6 interceptions for 2,784 yards. He has also rushed the ball 103 times for 603 yards and additional 7 scores. The team’s leading rusher

on the season is senior RB Derek Candela, who has had 144 carries for 1,152 yards through 12 games and is averaging on scoring

run per contest. No other backs have more than 150 yards rushing this season. When tossing the ball

around the field, Everett has a slew of target with five players having double digits catches. The team’s deep threat is junior WR C.J. Romero who is averaging 26.8 yards per catch with 10 scores. Candela is averaging 20.9 ypc on 16 grabs. Helping produce first downs are the team’s leading receivers Hunter Rodriguez, 35 catches for 509 yards, and Dylan Ceballos, 30 for 470.

Van Vleck defenders Teran Casey (22), Malik Mitchell (20) and An-drew Weight (25) swarm a Hebbronville runner during last week’s Leopard playoff win.


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Pulling out of the grasp of a Hebbronville defender, Van Vleck QB Colbey Calk adds extra yards to the end of a run. The Leopards knocked off the Longhorns 42-7 in last week’s area round playoff win. This Friday, the Leopards will be taking on the Odem Owls in a regional playoff game. The two teams will meet beginning at 2 p.m. at Memorial Stadium in Victoria.


Palais Royal wrapped up its bi-annual Community Counts program called “30 Days of Giving” on Oct. 12 in support of local organizations that make a positive impact. The program raised over $1.4 million for 700 local organizations across the country in 2014. Store associates in the Bay City Palais Royal store offered customers an opportunity to donate to the Matagorda County Crisis Center. The total amount collected was $1,445.70. The funds will go directly towards helping victims of domestic violence. Pictured from left: Palais Royal Store Manager Amy Guardiola and Crisis Center Program Director Rachel Stone.

The First Methodist Church of Bay City is offering its recently renovated historic chapel to organizations which promote the arts and cultural events. “We decided that part

of our ministry to the community is to reach outside our church walls and make some of our spaces available for the groups that promote the arts”, said Pastor Russ Munch. “We were pleased that the Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) used the chapel for their recent production of Arsenic and Old Lace, and we have already been asked by another organization to use the

Chapel for another production,”The chapel and the

chapel building were completely renovated

by church volunteers and professionals earlier this year, and the facility is ideal for play productions, musical

events, one-act plays, and other such events. “The chapel was

completely re-wired for electrical instruments and a sound booth built for our Sunday contemporary service. So, it can be used by a single musician, small orchestra, or a band. In fact, our Praise Team which has five musicians and 3-4 singers really like the changes which give them the room and the tech equipment they need,” said Munch. The chapel can

accommodate over 100. In addition, there are three large rooms in the building, two with big-screen TVs and a small catering kitchen. Those interested can

contact the church office at 979-245-4627.

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Located on the square at 1720 6th Street, Bay City Antique Mall opened its doors in October 1998 under the ownership of David Holubec. Since April of 2001, when they purchased the business from Mr. Holubec, James and Lori Ann Collins have owned and operated the staple establishment in downtown Bay City.The store opened with a

vision of selling antiques, collectibles, vintage furniture, glassware, and jewelry. That same vision continues today as the mall’s inventory is full of unique and one-off items, much like the store itself.The items within the

store bring back memories of past times, and every shopper can find something to bring them joy. With items from all different places, times, and price points there is certainly something for everyone.The Collins’ operate

the business with a philosophy that they want their patrons to come in, relax and reminisce.“The only difference

between our business and a museum, is that here you can take a piece of history home with you,” says James Collins.The whole idea is for

people to feel better when they leave than when they came in, with a product that brings them joy and takes them back in time in their hand.This business, like many others in Bay City, is a testament to the commu-nity and it’s individuality. Bay City Antique Mall is a store you can spend hours on end in, and you’d like-ly want to buy every-thing. They truly do have something for everyone, whether you are look-ing for a mounted deer, Coca-Cola memorabilia, antique sitting chairs, or beautiful crystal.This Bay City icon is a one-stop shop for every person on your holiday gift list.

Bay City Antique Mall has something for every one on your list

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We’ve all heard of Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, but do you know about “Black Wednesday?” Also known as Blackout Wednesday, it is the day before Thanksgiving and one of the biggest partying nights of the year, especially for underage drinkers. Underage youth are

able to get their hands on alcohol from older friends, siblings or other family members. The fridge and liquor cabinets are stocked for holiday celebrations and parents are more distracted. Other parents relax their rules around the holidays and allow their kids and friends to drink at home, believing it to be a “safe” environment. According to the National Health

Institute, an estimated 10.8 million underage drinkers binge drink on Black Wednesday. It’s important for parents and

all adults to know that providing alcohol to a minor is illegal. In Texas, furnishing alcohol to a minor is a Class A Misdemeanor. This can lead to penalties including up to one year in jail, a $4,000 fine, and a six-month suspension of your driver’s license. Additionally, under the Texas Social

Hosting Law, you may be held liable for any damages that occur as a result of providing alcohol to minors or allowing them to drink in your home. Not only is it illegal to provide

alcohol to minors, it is dangerous. The combination of alcohol and young people can lead to many problems. Adding alcohol to celebrations

increases the risk of other drug use, unprotected sex, alcohol poisoning, injury, impaired driving, and an increased chance of being a victim of theft, violence or sexual assault. Underage drinking costs the state of

Texas more than six billion dollars a year in health care costs, property damage and loss of life and potential. Here are some ways you can have

a safe, healthy Thanksgiving holiday: Talk to your teens about the

seriousness of underage drinking and set clear rules about no alcohol use. Plan family activities over the

holiday weekend or plan to host a safe, alcohol-free party at your house. Make sure your kids know the law

and stay in the know about where your kids are. For more information on how to

talk to your kids about underage drinking or to get involved in preventing underage drinking in your community, contact Tri-County Community Coalition at [email protected] or visit www.bacoda.org.

The Fields Family Singers of Cedar Lane will commemorate 34 years in the music ministry at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Cedar Lane.

The service will also consist of a benefit to family member Cozet Sidney of Houston, the daughter of Buster Sidney and Gloria Griggs Sidney.The Fields Singers were

organized in March or 1980 and are the generations of the late

Tommie Fields, Jr. and Annie Williams Fields of Cedar Lane.The Fields Singers president Ida

Fields Emanuel and choir and Shiloh Baptist Church pastor Michael Riddick, II encourages the public to come share the blessing of the Lord.

Historic Chapel hosts the artsFirst United Methodist Church

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Tri-County Community

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Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) performed Arsenic and Old Lace in the historic First United Methodist Chapel.

Fields Family singers celebrate 34 yearsTribune Staff Reports

Playing it safe for the holidays

It’s that time of year again. Time for letters to Santa! Parents and teachers, submit you children’s and student’s letters to The Bay City Tribune by 4 p.m. Dec. 12 for inclusion in the Christmas Eve edition.


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T h e approaching h o l i d a y s used to bring a sense of dread over my spirit and weigh heavy on my heart when I was in active addiction. It was a time of

immeasurable guilt and shame, facing my loved ones with a deep sense that they all resented me.The tension would be

high when I arrived, as pleasant family gatherings would quickly turn into silent rooms of hostility and animosity.I would leave feeling the

sting of all the rejection, of all the unspoken words of endearment that I wanted

but did not get because of my choice to be an addict. My family was not being

cruel to me by withholding affection.They had done their part

for many years, being used and overburdened by my incessant need to finance my habit and they were tired.I don’t blame them for

their behavior towards me, especially because it was, after all, my problem and if I was ever going to get better I had to see that for myself. In fact, they may have

done the most important thing in my recovery. They did not accept, nor did they enable my addiction in any capacity.Instead, they simply began

to refuse to acknowledge my “emergencies” and

quickly learned my games.The tough love they

began to show me in the latter years of my addiction was a vital part of my road to recovery, as I quickly realized that I ran out of places to “cry wolf” and “feed a line.”Although they started to

do the right thing, it didn’t stop the pain from coming to the surface during family gatherings like Thanksgiving or Christmas. Those gatherings, as

painful as they were, taught me a hard lesson; one that I will never forget.The pain of being the one

in the family no one wants anything to do with leaves a lasting impact and addicts can quickly turn it into an excuse, but it can also be used as an incentive.What I once used as an

excuse became my driving force and my inner dialogue would reflect that change.I would tell myself that

I wanted my family to be proud of me, just for today; that I didn’t want to disappoint them, just for today; and that I wanted to do my part to be closer to them, just for today.I didn’t want to worry

about tomorrow or the next day.As an addict, being clean

just for today is a miracle and one that we must hold onto for dear life, even through the holidays and beyond. If we use the tools we

have already in place, number one being how we choose to see things, then our recovery can be as successful as we want it to be.

When I first thought about writing a weekly column and they agreed to actually print it, my first thought was, “now I’m really accountable for completing this 9 week transformation and beyond.”I shared my concerns

with my fiancé and she said I could share my struggles, difficulties and setbacks and that it did not mean I would have to be perfect, just human. Thank God for that,

because I’m anything but perfect. Two weeks down the

road and someone please tell me, why did I start this again? Am I sore? Well of course I am. I continue to keep track of

my stats and as I remember to pull out my pen, paper and scale, I also remind myself that measurements don’t lie and neither do our clothes.Although I must report

that some of my stats were disappointing, my body fat and weight both increased although I stayed true to my anaerobic weight lifting workouts, I know my aerobic cardio suffered with less than stellar performances and for that I am guilty.Also, last weekend was

a challenge that I lost, I must confess I gave in and ate some very unhealthy things, I gave in to the House of Pies, then on Sunday with family dinner I once again veered away from my true diet.So now that I have seen

the result of my inability to control myself from eating the wrong things, now I know that I will need to increase my cardio this week, and do a better job with my diet. This is not a time to give

in; this is a time to make adjustment based on the numbers that I am tracking and this is exactly why I write everything down, so I can see it, on paper, glaring at me and motivating me to push forward.Over the years in my past

and present profession, I have had plenty of people come to my office both men and women, asking about weight loss and fitness. One of the things I

always tell them is to look around the office they

work at or when they are out shopping and take a look at the older men and women (don’t stare) and see if that is how they want to look when they get older. Next time you’re out

and about whether its at the local grocery store or the mall, do some people watching and see what you want to look like and what you don’t want to look like. Odds are, there are more

of the people you don’t want to look like than there are people that you want to look like. In most workforces,

they celebrate just about anything, and food, mainly pastries is a daily event. I rarely would partake

of the donuts, chips and sweets and always was given a hard time about it. Does that mean I never

ate sweets? Of course not, Blue Bell, and me from time to time have had an on again off again relationship. But what I always tell

people is look, if you’re going to enjoy your weekends and eat some trash, maybe go out to dinner with friends and family, then you can’t eat junk all day everyday during the week and expect to lose weight and look good. Working out is a good

idea if you want to get healthy and lose some weight, plain and simple.Although I workout

alone, it a great idea to have a workout partner which will keep you both motivated and accountable to each other. So this is the simple

formula:Decide why you’re doing

this.Decide where you’re

going to do this.Decide when you’re going

to do this.Then do it and track it.People tell me things like,

“I’m so fat, I’m so out of shape, I need to lose weight, I’ve been working out,” but they are still eating the same unhealthy foods day in and day out.I would suggest you take

a deep breath, make a decision, implement it and let your body, as a result of your effort, do the talking for you. God bless and be safe. Lank Simmons is a

Nutritional Consultant - NCSF and Certified Personal Trainer.

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LANKSIMMONS

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Matagorda and Wharton County is excited to introduce their new Executive Director, Dolores Kimball.Dolores and her husband,

Chuck, moved to El Campo in 2010 from Kerrville. Chuck is currently the Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in El Campo. They have two grown children and three grandchildren. Dolores previously spent 10 years working for a non-profit. Her background includes accounting, finance, and fundraising.Dolores has a strong

interest in working with children in need. “It has been my dream for many years,” she said. “This position opened up, and it was a gift from God.”CASA feels that they

have received a gift also by finding Dolores. “To find someone like Dolores with her passion for children and professional experience is just amazing,” said Judy Peter, CASA of Matagorda and Wharton County Board President. “We are blessed to have her as our new Executive Director. Dolores in replacing Beryl Southall who did an outstanding job serving

as the CASA Executive Director for several years. We will miss her, and wish her well as she pursues other interests.”Dolores wants the

community to know that CASA is the only organization in our area advocating for the most at-risk children. These children have been removed from their homes and are currently in CPS (Child Protective Services) custody. The CASA Advocate is assigned one case (one child or group of siblings). They are the constant in the child’s life as they deal with being removed from their home, and in many cases, changing schools. The CASA Advocate visits the child at least monthly, follows up on any concerns with people like the CPS Caseworker, school counselors, teachers, doctors, friends, and family. They also make recommendations to the Court for the future of the

child. The goal for each case is to be closed within 12 months.There are currently 20

active CASA Advocates and 8 more in training. Training will be offered quarterly in 2015. CASA Advocates have served 95 children so far in 2014. All of these children are from Wharton and Matagorda Counties.“Everyone in the

community can do something to help these children,” Dolores said. “You can become a volunteer or volunteer your time or donate to our Children’s Resale Store in Bay City.” There are also Christmas

trees decorated with gift card requests and the children’s Christmas Wish Lists at Prosperity and First State Banks in Wharton and Matagorda County. Dolores is looking forward

to many great things happening with CASA in the coming year. “A goal for us is to find a way to help children after they turn 18 and ‘age-out’ of the state system. They need life skills training and extra support as they transition out of foster care in many cases,” she said. “Another huge need we

are working on is helping to find more foster homes in Wharton and Matagorda County. There is currently only one licensed foster

home between the two counties.”The lack of foster homes

means that if the child does not have the option of staying with extended family, they have to move out of their school district. This usually means they are moved to a foster home in the Houston area. As Dolores gets started,

she has a very capable staff and Board of Directors to help her out. Lisa Slaughter is the Volunteer Supervisor and Rozlyn Pointer serves as the Program Director. CASA of Matagorda

and Wharton County Board of Directors: Judy Peter, President; LouAnne Kellman, Vice President; Lillian Bartek, Treasurer/Secretary; Jody Erwin; Travis Glass; Rita Hancock; Bill Jenkins, Nancy Koliba, Essie Leslie, Nancy Pfardrescher, Johnny VeselkaCASA of Matagorda

and Wharton County is a 501 C-3, non-profit organization that advocates for children in CPS custody. If you would like more information about becoming a volunteer in Matagorda or Wharton County contact Rozlyn Pointer at 979-709-2215 or Dolores Kimball at 979-616-7866. You can visit the website

to learn more: www.casa-mw.org

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DEAR ABBY: I recently found out my daughter has been having an affair with her sister’s husband. This will tear our family apart. It will also have a huge impact on my grandchildren. I have not yet told my wife, who will be devastated, but I’m having trouble carrying this burden alone. I feel they should be held accountable. Should I look the other way, or make them responsible for their actions, knowing the hell it will create? -- STRESSING IN THE USADEAR STRESSING: What an unfortunate mess. Please do not assume that you are responsible for any damage that may result from this affair. Because you know about it, it’s logical to assume that it’s only a matter of time until others find out what has been going on. That’s why you should talk to your daughter. Tell her you know about the affair and will now have to inform her sister, who deserves to know that her marriage is in serious trouble and why. If you do, it may save the marriage.

DEAR ABBY: In the past few months I have gone to different parties for friends from my church group. I always go to the celebrations eager to meet and chat with people I haven’t seen in years. However, one thing bothers me about these get-togethers. Toward the middle of the event, I often get approached by the host who will ask me to assist with a certain task such as setting up the table, clearing or even doing the dishes. No one else is ever asked to help. I was raised in a family that emphasized good manners and to always be willing to help a friend. But in these situations I feel uncomfortable because I don’t want to refuse my host and I was invited as a “guest.” Isn’t it rude for a host to ask a guest to help clean? If so, what would be the appropriate response? -- INFRINGED UPON IN CONNECTICUTDEAR INFRINGED UPON: Whether it’s presumptuous to ask depends upon how close the host is to the guest being

asked to lend a hand. Some people would consider it a compliment; however, if you’re not close, it IS presumptuous. And if you prefer not to be recruited, all you have to say is, “I’d rather not.”DEAR READERS: Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and no Thanksgiving would be complete without my sharing the traditional prayer penned by my dear mother: Oh, Heavenly Father, We thank Thee for food and remember the hungry. We thank Thee for health and remember the sick. We thank Thee for friends and remember the friendless. We thank Thee for freedom and remember the enslaved. May these remembrances stir us to service, That Thy gifts to us may be used for others. Amen. Have a safe and happy celebration, everyone! --

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you pay close attention, you will learn valuable information from one of your peers. Consider the motives of someone who is after your personal information. Only offer what’s necessary. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Love looks promising. If you are honest about your expectations, you will build a solid relationship. Make a point to protect your valuables, whether at home or away. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Greater stability will be yours if you are ready to make a commitment. Rumors will spread if you try to keep matters hidden. Tell the truth and silence your opponents. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It’s time to put your plans into action. You will waste precious time if you wait for someone else to make the first move. If you take the initiative, you will stand out.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Start saving for your future. Curb unnecessary spending and look into various ways to market your services. You have more to offer than you realize, so don’t sell yourself short. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Go after your dreams. Once you learn the fundamentals, you can begin training for the career that appeals to you the most. It’s never too late to start something new. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will gain plenty of inspiration if you are around optimistic and enthusiastic individuals. Arguing will be a waste of time and could end in emotional, physical or financial loss. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Make your home your sanctuary. Redecorating or making minor renovations can add value to your property and impart a sense of well-being to you and your loved ones.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Finish off odd jobs you have been postponing. You will have more time to spend with friends and family once your to-do list is complete. Take charge in order to make a lasting impression.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don’t confine yourself to the same old routine. Make travel arrangements that will give you a chance to explore new cultures, different points of view or a unique lifestyle. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Find a way to keep busy away from home. Being in too close contact with certain people will lead to tension that you can do without. Focus on self-improvement, not what others do. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Stand up for your rights. If someone tries to take credit for your work, make sure to set the record straight and get the acclaim you deserve.

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Each_week_there_will_be_17_games_ranging_from_local_high_schools,_college_and_NFL.__Each_game_will_be_located_above_an_ad_sponsored_by_an_area_business.__To_play,_simply_select_a_winner_of_each_game_and_write_the_pick_in_the_entry_form_provided_on_this_page.__Each_week_the_first,_second_and_third_place_winners_will_receive_a_prize_for_the_most_correct_selections.__Ties_will_be_broken_by_the_score_of_the_tie-breaker_game.__Bring_or_mail_the_entry_form_to_The_Bay_City_Tribune_at_2901_Carey_Smith_Blvd.,_Bay_City,_TX_77414.__Entries_must_be_received_by_4:30_p.m._each_Friday.__Original_newspaper_forms_only,_no_copies.__All_decisions_are_final.__Tribune_employees,_contractors,_and_their_families_are_ineligible.__Social_Security_numbers_are_required_before_checks_are_issued.__No_purchase_necessary_to_play.__Entry_forms_are_available_at_the_Tribune_office.__Grand_Prize_Winner_will_be_drawn_at_random_from_weekly_winners_at_the_end_of_the_contest/football_season.

LAST WEEK’S WINNERS

WEEKLY CASH PRIZES

1. Van Vleck2. East Bernard3. Hallettsville4. El Campo5. Mississippi St. 6. Wisconsin7. Alabama8. Rice9. UTSA10. USC11. Louisville12. Green Bay13. Tennessee14. Kansas City15. Buffalo16. N.Y. Giants17. Pittsburgh

1. Van Vleck2. East Bernard3. Mathis4. El Campo5. Mississippi St. 6. Wisconsin7. Alabama8. Louisana Tech9. UTSA10. Notre Dame11. Louisville12. New England13. Houston14. Denver15. Cleveland16. N.Y. Giants17. Pittsburgh

1. Van Vleck2. Blanco3. Hallettsville4. El Campo5. Ole Miss 6. Wisconsin7. Alabama8. Rice9. North Texas10. Notre Dame11. Louisville12. Green Bay13. Houston14. Denver15. Cleveland16. N.Y. Giants17. New Orleans

1. Van Vleck2. East Bernard3. Hallettsville4. Navasota5. Mississippi St. 6. Wisconsin7. Alabama8. Louisana Tech9. North Texas10. USC11. Louisville12. New England13. Houston14. Denver15. Cleveland16. N.Y. Giants17. Pittsburgh

1. Van Vleck2. Blanco3. Hallettsville4. Navasota5. Mississippi St. 6. Wisconsin7. Alabama8. Rice9. UTSA10. USC11. Louisville12. Green Bay13. Houston14. Denver15. Cleveland16. N.Y. Giants17. Pittsburgh

Barry_HalvorsonSports_Editor

Bay City Tribune

Mark_BrickerMayor

City of Bay City

Brooke_SaucierOn-Air_Personality92.5 Happy Radio

Roger_BarkerPolice_Chief

Bay City Police Department

Christie_DementDCFP

Van Vleck ISD

LOCAL PANEL

PANEL STANDINGS:Name Last Week Record Win Pct.Barry_Halvorson_ 14-3_ 156-65_ 70.6%

Brooke_Saucier_ 13-4_ 161-60_ 72.9%Mark_Bricker_ 10-7_ 145-76_ 65.6%

Roger_Barker_ 13-4_ 154-67_ 69.7%Christie_Dement_ 13-4_ 155-66_ 70.1%

TIE BREAKER: NEW ORLEANS @ PITTSBURGH

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Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm • Fri-Sat 11am-10pmFollow us on Facebook or

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Gourmet Coffee & Tea Blends, Organic Smoothies, Import & Domestic Beer, Bistro Menu & Wine Bar with extended hours

“Happy Hour” Tues-Sat 4-6 PM $1 off beer • 1/2 off 20 oz. latteesGourmet Deli Style Lunches • Daily Lunch & Lattee Specials

Monday 7am-5:30pm • Tuesday & Wednesday 7am-6:30pmThursday & Friday 7am-9pm • Saturday 8am-9pm

1822 7th Street • Bay City, Texas 77414

1st Place: Larry Spalek (13)2nd Place: Tanya Hood (13)3rd Place: Karen Ryman (13)

1st Place: $20 Check from The Tribune + $15 Pizza Hut Dine-In Credit2nd Place: $15 Check from The Tribune3rd Place: $10 Check from The Tribune

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Garage Sales

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Contact Sonia Brinkley, DON979-245-6327 or Apply Below

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Locally owned beautiful hotel like 91 bed skilled nursing facility is looking for a

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Requirements:· Valid RN license in State of Texas.· Experience administration and

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Registered Nurses, LVN’s, and Physical TherapistsFee for Service opportunities available

MaintenanceTech

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Fax resumes to:409-721-9776

ATTN: Bay City, TX.Apply online at:www.itexgrp.comor email resumes to:[email protected]

Matagorda ISDis seeking a highly

qualified long-term substituteSocial Studies Teacher

for 6th - 8th Grade.Assignment starts December 2ndand will last for 8 - 12 weeks. Idealcandidate would be skilled in under-standing TEKS and know how to pre-pare students for the 8th grade so-cial studies STAAR.If interested, send resume to:

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Matagorda, TX 77457or email to:

[email protected] is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply in personat

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• Floor TechFULL TIME

ROTATING SHIFTE.O.E.

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Need Extra Cash?Apply For A Carrier Position:

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Contact: Sonia Brinkley, DON979-245-6327 or Apply Below

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“All real estate advertising in this newspaper issubject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes itillegal to advertise “any preference limitation ordiscrimination based on race, color, religion, sex,handicap, familial status or national origin, or anintention, to make any such preference limitationor discrimination.” Familial status includes childrenunder the age of 18 living with parents or legalcustodians pregnant women and people securingcustody of children under 18. This newspaper willnot knowingly accept any advertising for realestate that is in violation of the law. Our readersare hereby informed that all dwellings advertisedin this newspaper are available on an equalopportunity basis. To complain of discriminationcall HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-freetelephone number for the hearing impaired is1-800-927-9275.

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

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FEATURING:ERRORS & GENERAL POLICIESThe Bay City Tribune advertising policies are intended to create reader confidence in ethicaladvertising. We reserve the right to edit, alteror decline any advertisement. Position cannotbe guaranteed. The Tribune assumes no finan-cial responsibility for typographical errors oromission of copy. Liability for errors or omis-sions shall not exceed the cost of that attribut-able portion of space. Advertisers, advertisingagencies or agents will assume all liability for advertisements published andagree to assume any and all responsibility forclaims occurring there from against credit is allowed for the first insertion only. If your adcontains an error, Please notify The TribuneClassified Dept. before 10 a.m. on the firstday of insertion.

DEADLINES:• Garage Sale Deadline For Wednesday’s

Paper Is Before Noon On Monday.• Classified Box Deadlines

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HOUSEKEEPERSNow hiring at Motel6. Apply in persononly, 920 Avenue F,Bay City.

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NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAINAIR QUALITY STANDARD PERMIT REGISTRATION

PROPOSED AIR QUALITY REGISTRATION NO. 125389L001

APPLICATION Argos Ready Mix (South Central) Corp., has applied to the Tex-as Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an Air Quality Standard Permit, Registration No. 125389L001, which would authorize construction of a Concrete Batch Plant located at 7960 State Highway 35, Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas 77414. This application is being processed in an expedited manner, as allowed by the commis-sion’s rules in 30 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 101, Subchapter J. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application.h t tp : / /www. tceq . texas .gov /asse t s /pub l ic /hb610/ index .h tml? la t=29 .0053&lng=-95.8975&zoom=13&type=r . The proposed facility will emit the following air contaminants: particulate matter including (but not limited to) aggregate, cement, road dust, and particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less. This application was submitted to the TCEQ on November 14, 2014. The appli-cation will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, the TCEQ Hous-ton regional office, and the Bay City Public Library, 1100 7th Street, Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas, beginning the first day of publication of this notice. The facility’s compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review in the Houston regional office of the TCEQ. The executive director has determined the application isadministratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC MEETING You may submit public comments, a request for a public meeting, or request a contested case hearing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. The TCEQ will consider all public comments in developing a final decision on the application. The deadline to submit public comments is 15 days after newspaper notice is published. After the deadline for public comments, the executive director will prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the TCEQ’s jurisdiction to consider in the permit process. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or ask questions about the application. A public meeting about the application will be held if the executive director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. If only comments are received on the application, the response to comments, along with notice of the executive director’s action on the application, will bemailed to everyone who submitted comments or is on the mailing list for this application. The executive director will complete the technical review, issue a preliminary decision on the application, and a Notice of the Application and Preliminary Decision will be published and mailed to those who are on the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain the final deadline for submitting public comments. If a hearing request is timely filed in Response to this Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Air Permit, the time period for requesting a contested case hearing will be extended to thirty days after the mailing of the executive director’s response to comments. After the final deadline for public comments following the Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision, the executive director will consider the comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. If any comments are received, the response to comments, along with the executive director’s decision on the application, will then be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments or who is on a mailing list for this application, unless the application is directly referred to a contested casehearing. OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING You may request a contested case hearing. The applicant or the executive director may also request that the application be directly referred to a contested case hearing after technical review of the application. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. Unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 15 days from this notice, the executive director may approve the application. If no hearing request is received within this 15 day period, no further opportunity for hearing will be provided. A contested case hearing will only be granted based on disputed issues of fact that are relevant and material to the Commission’s decision on the application. Further, the Commission will only grant a hearing on those issues raised during the public comment period and not withdrawn. A person who may be affected by emissions of air contaminants from the facility is entitled to request a hearing. To request a hearing, a person must actuallyreside in a permanent residence within 440 yards of the proposed plant. If requesting a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) applicant’s name and Registration Number; (3) the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing;” (4) a specific description of how you would be ad-versely affected by the application and air emissions from the facility in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the facili-ty; and (6) a description of how you use the property which may be impacted by the facil-ity. If the request is made by a group or association, the one or more members who have standing to request a hearing, and the interests which the group or association seek to protect, must also be identified. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writingwithin 15 days following this notice to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address below. Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the executive director will forward the application and any requests for contested case hearing to the Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact relating to relevant and material air quality concerns raised during the comment period. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the Commission’s jurisdiction to address in this proceeding. MAILING LIST In addition to submitting public comments, you may ask to be placed on a mailing list to receive future public notices for this specific application mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk by sending a written request to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION Public comments andrequests must be submitted either electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/about/comments.html, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. If you communicate with the TCEQ electronically, please be aware that your email address, like your physical mailing address, will become part of the agency’s public record. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the Public Education Program tollfree at 1-800-687-4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. Further information may also be obtained from Argos Ready Mix (South Central) Corp., 8500 Freeport Parkway Suite 200, Irving, Texas 75063-1932 orby calling Mr. Josh Butler, Westward Environmental, Inc., at (830) 249-8284. Notice Issuance Date: November 17, 2014

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Mobile Homes for Sale

Used 3 BedroomSinglewide, 2006Model. Call for de-tails!A-1 Homes Victoria

(361) 573-1200RBI35822

Farm Equip. & Machinery

John Deere 750tractor with 3,000hours. 1987, 20HP.,3-cyl, Yanmar dies-el. Includes shred-der . Runs good.$4200.

(979) 245-2091

Jeeps & SUVs

1978 Jeep CJ-7.Runs good, $2800firm. Hunting/projectvehicle, 979-324-8992.

Apartments Unfurnished

ROLANDHILLIARDMEMORIALAPARTMENTS1408WHITSON979-245-6582

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Rents are based onincome and subsi-

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Office Space for Rent

Office/Retail SpaceIn Center @ 7th St.& Avenue D, (2401Avenue D), BayCity, 979-429-6125or 979-245-3330.

Houses for Rent Furnished

1700 Elm, All utili-ties paid. 1BR, Attn:Contractors or short-term lease. $250/wk.

979-245-5818Houses for Rent Unfurnished

Brick. Waterfront,S a r g e n t , 3 - 2 - 2 ,screened -in porch &hot tub. $2600/mth.979-943-8744.

GARCIA RENTALSCounty living on 80ac. w/gated 500'driveway. 3/2/2, car-port, CA/H, 1680sq.ft. All tile or hard-wood floors, hugeliving w/gorgeoushardwood f loors,fenced backyard,screened porch. Sol-ar screens on allwindows. $1175/mo.+ $1000 sec. dep.

979-244-6372 or979-241-1955

Houses for Sale

3 bedroom , 1 .5bath, 2 car garage,brick home, 560' wa-ter well, upgradedseptic. All in excel-lent condition. Ap-prox. 15 min. fromVan Vleck & BayCity. 979-482-6303or 979-429-6410.

MARKHAM10 Houses

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Legal Notices

BAY CITYCOMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENTPROJECT

FUNDING NOTICE

Pursuant of Article5190.6, Section 4B(a-1), V.A.T.S., no-tice is hereby giventhat the Bay CityCommunity Devel-opment Corporationhas approved thefollowing project forfunding:

TenarisTraining Center

$350,000

Funding for saidproject shall be un-dertaken after sixty(60) days from thepublication hereof.

Karen HitzfeldSecretary to theBCCDC

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