When taken on a Personal Level the answer to the above question for me undoubtedly would be, for a whole lot of things, …..NOT MUCH, IF ANYTHING!
But in a few areas, I like to believe the answer is quite a bit. I was reminded of that perspective twice in the span of about three hours recently. Two separate conversations centered on a couple of topics that I kinda/sorta believe to possess some insight and understanding.
One happened to be on Test Taking Strategies for Adults. Texas A&M saw fit to award me a Doctorate after a multiple year study into that topic. Decades of writing and speaking on the subject has made me even more “Confident in my Confusion and Enthusiastic in my Error” in the area.
Another conversation dealt with Selective Harvest Strategies for Whitetail Deer in La Brasada. Again, nowhere near to a “new topic” for me after half a century of developing and implementing successful (most of the time) programs to accomplish that objective.
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Your Lytle P.D. Week in review … Officers handled 41 calls for service and conducted 94 traffic stops. Of those 94 stops, 52 of the stops resulted in citations, and 42 were warnings. 25 citations were for “speeding,” and 11 were for “no insurance”.
There were no arrests this past week, and only two property crimes were reported! Stripes C-Store reported the theft of 952 gallons of diesel fuel, and a Main St. business reported giving a contractor $2,800 for an AC replacement, but they never did any work.
In other news … I was a busy fellow last week. It started on Tuesday with my attendance as a witness in Federal Court. It was an insurance fraud case we were involved with over 8 years ago! They say, “The wheels of justice turn slow”. I guess that statement has some truth to it.
Apple Pie and Gingerbread
Apple Pie and Gingerbread
Parts of this past week were pretty busy, as my meetings that happen on the first Monday of the month were this week. This coming week is proving to be a busy one for me as various appointments are creeping up on me! We have still had no rain and it’s nearly as dry here as it is in Devine, and that’s pretty dry. I really have to water some of my plants every day. One thing that I did discover, was that my bougainvillea really kicked into action sprouting “blooms” when I put it out in full sunshine, that partial stuff just wasn’t doing the trick. It’s a beautiful color that looks like a combination of yellow and something, it’s not bronze, but it’s a really different color!
One of the most delicious smells to have in your kitchen is the fragrance of cinnamon as it bakes into something luscious and tasty. Some of the things to bake that come to mind are such as an Apple Crisp, Apple Pie, baked apples and of course let’s not forget good, old-fashioned Gingerbread. During the holidays last year, my daughter had stopped at a Brookshire Brothers store and came to the house with some really delicious oatmeal cookie. It was called Orange, cranberry, oatmeal cookies. There are dried cranberries rather than raisins in them and you can taste a faint flavor of orange, and maybe a hint of cinnamon. Yummy to the last bite. Any type of oatmeal cookie usually has a teaspoon or so of cinnamon amongst the ingredients, snickerdoodles are rolled in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before baking and molasses cookies are full of wonderful smelling spices.
Devine Food Pantry parking lot sale coming up
By Mickie Schulze
Have you had the opportunity to shop at the Devine Food Pantry Thrift Shoppe yet?
We are located at 309 North Teel, in the same building as the food pantry. Our Door is behind the loading dock area.
This Saturday, October 19th, during the city wide yard sale, we will be having a parking lot sale. Make sure you stop by and check out the good deals.
All clothes will fill up a bag for a dollar. That is an HEB size bag for $1.
They will also have some tools, new baskets, wreaths & mugs, along with Christmas items set out.
While these things are offered in the parking lot – wonderful new costume jewelry rings will be on sale inside the Thrift Shoppe.
These rings are still in their store package and would make nice gifts. Or just buy a few to wear yourself. The prices will be low – $2 each or 3 for $5. A nice ring at a great value.
So, as you make your city wide garage sale day plans, please include a stop by the Devine Food Pantry Thrift Shoppe.
If you are not able to make the Saturday sale we are open every day except Wednesday & Sunday from 9 to 2. We hope to see you soon.
WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS to be honored
Nov. 11 in Natalia
American Legion Post 443, will honor all Vietnam Veterans with a Special Ceremony on November 11, 2024, at 10:00 am in Natalia Texas in front of the Veterans Memorial Monument. ALL Vietnam Veterans (those who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15th, 1975 regardless of duty location), widows of Vietnam Veterans and orphans of Vietnam Veterans will be honored at this ceremony. Please join us as we say Thank You for your Service.
Veterans Day Ceremony – Natalia Texas
The annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Natalia Texas will be held on Monday, November 11th, 2024 at 11:00 am in front of Veterans Memorial Monument. A full ceremony will be presented to give tribute to Veterans of all United States of America Services. Four (4) new names will be added to the monument this year. We hope everyone will come and join us in our Annual Event.
Additionally, we will be hosting representatives from the Devine Current Events Club who are involved with the Wreaths Across America. Ms Martha Wall will be available to provide information and sell wreaths that will be laid on the graves at the Evergreen and St. Joseph’s Cemeteries before Christmas.
For questions call, Cris Vieyra Jr. who is with the American Legion Post 443 in Somerset Texas. His number is: 210-827-3803
Lytle Police Report
Monday, October 07
12:13 AM – 15400 Blk. Houston St. – Officer discovered a parked vehicle in front of a residence where a vehicle had previously been stolen. The occupants were the residents of the home.
6:40 AM – 19500 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to a homeless male sleeping on the sidewalk. The male agreed to leave.
9:00 AM – IH 35 N. Frontage Rd. @ Fm 3175 – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
1:15 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer spoke to a complainant regarding the theft of 952 gallons of diesel valued at $2,846.48.
3:38 PM – Lytle PD – Officer released found property to the owner.
4:25 PM – FM 3175 @ Short St. – Officers responded to a female who had left Camino Real Crisis Center. Everything was okay.
5:20 PM – 19900 Blk. FM 3175 – Officers responded and transported two males to the San Antonio Behavioral Hospital on Mental Health Detention Warrants.
11:58 PM – Railroad St. @ Main St. – Officer observed a vehicle flashing its lights. Everything was okay.
Tuesday, October 08
8:24 AM – IH 35 S. Exit Ramp – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
Holy Ghost Boo Bash at Methodist Church Saturday, Oct. 26
The Devine First United Methodist Church welcomes everyone to join them for their Holy Ghost Boo Bash on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 4-7 p.m. in the church parking lot at 212 W. Benton Avenue, Devine.
This safe, family-friendly event will have a host of fun events, from Trunk-or-Treating to entering the costume contest. There will be a bouncy castle, a cakewalk, games and a showing of “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.”
Both the Fire Department and Medina County Sheriff’s office will be in attendance. This event is free and open to all ages.
SANDY TEGELER BOWYER used her graduation money to stay in the jungles of Ecuador
In our days, only the rich could go to kindergarten. With me being the third of six kids, I didn’t really know what kids today know when they enter first grade. To learn to count, the teacher had us go around and count each desk! I believe there were 32 desks in our first grade room!
We took packed lunches because back then my elementary school had no cafeteria. We had three recesses a day – half an hour mid morning and mid afternoon and an hour after lunch. We enjoyed jump rope, hop scotch, hoola-hoop, while the boys enjoyed playing marbles, etc.
Each morning we said the pledge to the flag and sang My Country Tis of Thee. And we prayed. Before eating lunch, we all said a prayer together. “God is Great, God is Good, and we thank Him for our food, Amen”
In the third grade, I was chosen to be the queen of my class. My mom borrowed a fancy pink dress for me to wear. The boy who was my escort… lol the king… kicked me real hard.. lol. So I was kicked by a king. Also while I was in the third grade God kept impressing on my heart that He wanted me to commit my life to becoming a missionary and to go to a country where the Gospel had never been taught. I struggled with that decision because I was so young. After three days of not being able to concentrate on my math, I finally said yes to God. This decision helped me so much during my life because it gave me focus, and I knew that I had to only marry someone who was also committed to be a missionary, or I would stay single.
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Meet John…
Meet John…
At 12 years old John has really begun to let his personality shine, as he likes to laugh and joke around. Being a fan of the outdoors, John loves sports, especially football and basketball. Also, when outdoors, he has fun riding his bike, indoors, like others his age, he enjoys playing video games.
John enjoys school, and one of favorite activities to enhance his learning, is using the computer to explore the various math educational web sites, as it’s the subject he excels in.
John knows an education is very important, as he has a goal of becoming a police officer when he gets older, as he would like to have a career where he can help other people.
For his forever family, John would like them to know; he has fun taking silly pictures, would like a pet dog or cat, but most importantly, he would like a mom and dad who can spend time with him, taking part in his various activities and loving him.
If you think you could be John’s forever family, or for another Texas child, call 1-800-233-3405. For more information visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.
Arabian XC 3rd place team at District Meet
2024 Arabian and Warhorse Cross Country Runners pose for a photo earlier this season.
Montes 4th overall, Jones, Rangel, Carr, Sierra, A. Garcia, & D. Garcia Regional Qualifiers
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Hailey Montes was one of only four five runners in a field of 40 competitors as she placed fourth individually to lead her Arabian Cross Country team to a third place finish at last Wednesday’s District 27-4A Meet in Floresville.
Devine scored 82 points, finishing behind the host Jaguars who claimed the championship with 30 points and Pleasanton who scored 61 points.
Joining Montes on that two-hour-plus trip is Claire Jones, Charlee Rangel, Aimee Carr, Camila Sierra, Angelina Garcia, and Darilynn Garcia.
Montes ran her two miles in 12:53.8, less than four-seconds behind the third place runner from Floresville.
Jones barely missed top15 distinction as she came in 16th with a time of 13:53.1.
Rangel was a top 20 runner as she came in 19th with a time of 14:11.8.
Carr placed 23rd with a time of 14:31.3
Sierra placed 24th with a time of 14:37.6.
A. Garcia placed 26th with a time of 14:56.3.
D. Garcia placed 32nd with a time of 15:32.6.
Congratulations to Head Coach Hannah Thompson, assistant coach Mark Mangold, and all Arabian runners on their regional qualifying season!
Who else?
According to the UIL…
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