Quince, a fruit My week was one of those that is semi-busy. My weekend with my daughters here was wonderful, we got a lot done, including defrosting my chest type freezer, hanging curtains, vacuuming, etc., etc. My house was pretty spotless when they left, and there wasn’t a dish in the sink, nor a bed that had not been changed and made over, and all towels were clean and in the linen closet! Girls, your work was truly appreciated. I worked two days in the gift shop, as someone was out Not too busy and I always enjoy working a different day, and seeing different people. Since we had a shipment of merchandise in, I was able to help price and get it displayed, and everything is nice and neat with new fall merchandise and lots of things for October, Breast Cancer Awareness month. When I left Devine and headed home, I had to stop for gas in Pleasanton, and since I knew company was coming, a trip to the HEB grocery store was pretty close to the top of my list. When I got to the fruits and vegetables, one of the first things I noticed was a display of what I thought was Golden Delicious apples, instead, I was looking at a fruit by the name of “Quince”. I had heard of these in the past by never seen them, also, since I read quite a bit, I’ve seen them mentioned in different books, but knew nothing about them. Time for an article! People often ask me where I get my ideas…this was one of those times.
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Last week, Lytle P.D. officers managed 56 calls for service and conducted 82 traffic stops. Of those 82 stops, 33 resulted in citations and 49 were warnings. A lot more warnings than citations, there must be a “nicest officer” poll on social media somewhere and our staff is competing.
Only one arrest was made last week. Officers were called to the Outlaw Seafood and Bar & Grill for a report of an intoxicated male. A 68-year-old male was cited for public intoxication and released to a responsible adult.
Officers took reports of three property crimes last week. #1 – H.E.B. Plus reported that someone made off with a hanging basket and a tree with a total value of $55. I have learned through the years that for every item, no matter how big or small, there is someone out there who will steal it. #2 – A complainant reported that their wallet was stolen from their shopping basket. #3 – A complainant reported that $1,000 worth of tools was stolen. He had taken them out of the bed of his truck so he could drive his truck through the new car wash. When he came out somebody had taken off with them, imagine that! Lt. Dear and Ofc. Mendez had a vehicle description; would you believe while on patrol they saw the suspect vehicle at a house? They made contact and recovered the tools; the owner didn’t want to file charges.
I have included three messages from Mayor Ruben Gonzalez, this is some “good stuff to know,” so please pay attention:
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In the last 68 days, Black Creek has been kinda dry, specially around the CasaVerde location. Only been able to catch 1.2 inches of rain during that period and that come on September 3rd.
Did some checking and found out that (as of last Monday) Medina County has 38,293 registered voters. Would be great to see a 50% showing in the final numbers of the November Election but, my guess is that it will be closer to 12-15 percent.
There will be an ESD #4 meeting on Wednesday evening at the EMS barn on Dixon St. If you are able, show up and learn about where your taxes are being spent. There is also a meeting of the Republican Party of Medina County on September 14th at the Medina County Annex across from Tractor Supply and I believe that they both start at 6:30 PM.
Gonna be a long road for the victims of hurricane Helene to recover. Sheriff Brown and a host of others are gonna travel to Yancey County in North Carolina and drag several enclosed trailers loaded with necessities to aid in the recovery effort and provide law enforcement support in the area. I don’t beleive that the $750 provided to the folks up there by the government will be worth anything,,,,but, don;t fret. Billions are being sent overseas to help in protecting the borders of a foreign country and assist the citizens there in their recovery.
READY OR NOT, HERE IT FINALLY COMES
Not that anybody at Casa Rosenauer has been counting, but as I sit down and write this Tale the 2024-2025 White Tail Deer Season is exactly one month away from starting.
While we had “pretty much okay” rainfall amounts in the Spring and Early Summer, things have sure turned off dry of late. Of course, it is nowhere near the first- and only-time things have not been ideal from a body weight and antler development year in La Brasada. And somehow the deer herd manages to keep on going.
On my own locations, I have put out cameras to begin general evaluations of the wildlife overall, and especially the body conditions and antler development for the deer. I don’t have a firm viewpoint yet. Except for the following key points.
- I have spent plenty of $ this year on feed to support the wildlife.
- I need to do some more tractor work and blind cleaning to get things in top notch order.
- I better hurry up and check my deer rifles one more time to make sure they are properly sighted in.
- I plan to be having a grand old time out in La Brasada, along with Family and Friends over the next several months.
I can confidently make the statements above because of one VERY Important Key Fact. That these things have been true for many decades when this special time of the year finally arrives! And Lord Willing, it will continue for a good while longer.
Natalia ISD calls Special Meeting Oct. 10 to discuss personnel
The Agenda states: Notice of Special Meeting BOARD OF TRUSTEES Natalia ISD Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, October 10, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Natalia ISD will hold a Special Meeting beginning at 7:30 PM at Natalia Junior High School, Cafeteria, 401 8th Street, Natalia, TX 78059.
Agenda Items 3. CLOSED SESSION A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.074 and 551.071 discussion and consultation with attorney regarding possible proposed termination of administrator term contract employee, Marshall Lee Myers. 4. OPEN SESSION A. Discuss and take possible action regarding possible proposed termination of administrator term contract employee, Marshall Lee Myers. 5. ADJOURN Dr. Lana Collavo Dr. Lana Collavo, Superintendent Eric Smith, Board President
Dr. Lana Collavo’s statement on behalf of the District: “Natalia ISD (“District”) is able to confirm that an administrator has been placed on administrative leave in accordance with established District procedure. While the District is unable to discuss specific personnel matters in public, the District can confirm that serious issues have been brought to the attention of District Administration that have been examined by a third-party, independent investigator, and there is an ongoing law enforcement investigation resulting from the same alleged actions of the administrator. The third-party, independent investigator’s report will be considered by the School Board in closed session, and based upon the findings and recommendation of the District Administration, the Board may take action in open session. The District is committed to handling this matter with integrity and will take any necessary, appropriate action to ensure that the District’s workplace remains a safe and comfortable working environment for all employees”.
Answering Bible Questions withBible Answers
Question: Can God forgive all my Sins?
Answer: According to the Bible, yes, God can forgive all your sins, no matter how many nor how severe they are.
The Bible says in 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” This verse says that if we confess our sins, but confess our sins to whom? To Jesus Christ our Saviour. Jesus died on the cross and took all of mankind’s sin upon Himself so that all people could have their sins forgiven. John 3:16-17. The Bible says about Jesus in Ephesians 1:7, “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.” Jesus was perfect, He never sinned, and it took one who was righteous and sinless to atone for everyone who was unrighteous and sinful. 2 Corinthians 5:21.
Jesus shed or poured out His perfect blood to cover our sinful blood.
In the Bible blood represents life (Leviticus 17:11) so Jesus laid down His life so that we, as people, could have life. John 15:13. The Bible teaches that before we ask Jesus to save and forgive us, we’re dead spiritually in our sins, and when we do ask Jesus to save us, He brings us to life spiritually. Colossians 2:13. Many people think that they’ve done too many bad things and sinned too much for God to forgive them, but that’s simply not true. Jesus died so that everyone could be saved, and the Bible says that whoever comes to Jesus will not be sent away. John 6:37. God says that once we accept Jesus as our Saviour, then He blots out our sins and won’t remember them anymore. Isaiah 43:25. All you have to do is call upon Jesus and ask Him to save you and forgive your sins, then He will do exactly that. Read Romans 6:23, and Romans 10:9-13 in the Bible.
Devine Lion’s ClubStudents of the Month
Lions District 2-A2 Governor Rose Ann Barajas, Devine Lion’s Club President Lewis Stroud and DHS Principal Juan Gonzalez with students of the month Kourtni Geyer and Jacob Sollock. The Devine Lion’s Club meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at Triple C. Contact Lewis Stroud if you would like to join.
Devine High School students Kourtni Geyer and Jacob Sollock were honored as Students of the Month at a recent Devine Lions Club meeting. Both are seniors at DHS.
Kourtni Geyer
Kourtni is number three in her class of 119 students. She is president of the student council, president of her Class of 2025, president of the National Honor Society and a member of Youth Alive. She attends church at FBC Devine and is involved in the youth group. She holds a leadership position in the youth group and is the high school representative for multiple committees including children’s, youth, preschool, Lord’s Supper and baptism.
“After high school I will be attending college at Texas A&M in College Station. I will be majoring in Kinesiology and Motor Behavior. After taking 1 ½ to 2 years of pre-requisites, I will apply to the Texas A&M School of Nursing and attend for two years. This will allow me to become a registered nurse in just 4 years or less. While working as a nurse, I plan on eventually becoming a nurse practitioner,” said Geyer.
She is the daughter of Sue Geyer.
Jones BBQ and Foot Massage
“A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It’s jolted by every pebble on the road.”Henry Ward Beecher
If you like to laugh, you need to meet Toby Jones, urban entrepreneur. WARNING -those without a sense of humor should stop reading now.
Toby is an interesting guy. Involved with many creative business interests, here is his personal bio - copied word for word from one of his many enterprising websites.
“Tobias R. Jones, ‘Toby’, grew up idolizing his favorite hood rapper Pokey Da Hot Spitta. He followed his idol’s life and gained employment as a Street Pharmaceutical Sales Rep in 2003. Toby held that job for a year before he saw his Distribution Manager get shot. Toby realized that the street life was not for him and wanted to become an MC. He entered a contest to try to get his lyrics heard on 88.5 WHKP. Toby won the contest but never got his lyrics published. He became a roadie for a rap group The Famous Boys, all the while trying to make a name for himself with other artists. While on the road, Toby learned about real estate auctions and decided to return home to try out yet another line of work. He found a large warehouse on the south side that was going up for auction the next week. Toby was able to buy that warehouse for $1.00.” And thus, Toby’s entrepreneurial pursuits began.
Toby’s first business was Jones Big Ass Truck Rental and Storage. He is also responsible for Jones Cheap Ass Prepaid Legal and Daycare Academy. He is most famous however for Jones Good Ass BBQ and Foot Massage.
Jones Good Ass BBQ and Foot Massage is obviously a fictitious business, but the video ad starring Toby Jones is arguably one of the greatest low-budget commercials ever created. To date it has garnered over 15 million views on YouTube. The video is an intentional parody of a hard-sell low-budget commercial that you might find on a local cable TV station. Toby Jones is portrayed by comedian and actor Robert L. Hines, and is the creation of Pedro and Romero Castro, core members of the Big Dog Eat Child sketch comedy group.
The Castro brothers had previously created a parody cereal commercial for YouTube, but another idea was percolating in their heads. They just needed Did you know that the US has more than 200,000 troops deployed overseas?
By Kayleen Holder and Catherine Richard
Did you know that the US has more than 200,000 air, ground, and naval personnel deployed overseas? Key areas of deployment include approximately 5,000 in Africa, approximately 100,000 in Europe, approximately 10-15,000 in Southwest Asia, and more than 80,000 in East Asia (2024), according to the CIA’s World Fact Book which can be accessed online.
The World Factbook defines “deployed” as a permanently stationed force or a temporary deployment of greater than six months. Paramilitaries, police, contractors, mercenaries, proxy forces, and deployments smaller than 100 personnel are not included in these figures. The numbers provided are estimates.
With the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 and the beginning of the War on Terror having just passed and with the approach of Veteran’s Day, Americans can take this time of remembrance and support the service members that are currently serving their country.
There are a few programs in place designed to bring encouragement to deployed service members. Some organizations offer letter-writing programs, where personal letters can be sent in care packages to service members. Other organizations take donations and send out packages to either specific individuals or to an unspecified unit that requests them. Listed below are a few of these organizations.
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ALL FORMER DEVINE BAND MEMBERS TO BE HONORED@ Devine 2024 HOMECOMINGon Nov. 8 & 9!
DHS Band Blast from the Past Pictures! Bill Bain was the John Phillip Sousa Award winner in 1963. Bass Drum with new Warhorse logo from the mid-1970s. DHS Band picture from the 1974-75 school year.
*All former Devine Band members will be honored at Homecoming this year! You will be recognized in the stands at the HC football game on Friday night, Nov. 8th then again on Saturday, Nov. 9th at the VFW, you will be honored at the DExSTA HC Social, starting at 1:00pm. Come join us and bring pictures or old uniforms, music, etc, for our Band Memory table. If you were ever in the band, no matter how recently, or how long ago – this is for you!! Should be fun to catch up with others and see how the band has changed over the years! Pass this info on to your former band classmates too! See you on Nov. 8-9!
*For more information about this, contact Nancy Ehlinger Saathoff ’75 at 210-289-6205 or gnsaathoff@aol.com or on the FB page for the Devine Ex-Students Teachers Association.