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Sec. A, Page 2 • Yorktown News-View • Wednesday, August 7, 2013
NEWS-VIEWBRIEFS
NEWS-VIEWOPINIO
YISD accepting
transfers
Yorktown Independent
School District is accepting
and approving new student
transfers from other school
districts in all grade levels
(PK- 12) for the 2013-2014
school year.
Transfer enrollment
forms can be picked up at
the YISD Administration
Building
Please return the com-
pleted form to the campus
office and note that there
will be no tuition fees for
non-resident transfer stu-
dents.
For more information,
please contact Teresa
Borgfeld at 361-564-2252,
ext. 102 or email her at
tborgfeld@yisd.org.
Applications for
NISD pre-k
Nordheim ISD is accept-
ing applications for pre-
kindergarten for the 2013-
2014 school year.
The following documents
are required: student’s birth
certificate, immunization
record and original social
security card.
Applications are available
at the front office.
Lions Club used
eyeglass drive
The Yorktown Lions Club
asks members of the com-
munity to donate any eye-
glasses no longer in use for
the Used Eyeglass Drive.
Citizens may drop off old
glasses at Citizen’s Bank,
DeWitt Dental Professionals,
PLLC (Dr. John Frels
office), or any Lions Club
member would be happy to
take them off your hands.
Area homebound
meal deliveries
The Community Action
Committee is accepting
applications for DeWitt
County residents in need of
a home delivered meal
Monday through Friday.
Those who are homebound,
60 years of age or disabled
may qualify. Inquiries may
be made at the City of Cuero
Utility Customer Service
offices at 201 E. Main or by
calling 361-275-6114, ask
for Joann or Lisa.
More information is also
available from the
Community Action
Committee at 361-578-2989
or 1-800-695-0314, ask for
Brenda. CAC will be happy
to provide applications.
Westhoff ISD accept-
ing transfers
The Westhoff Independent
School District is accepting
approved new student trans-
fers from outside the district
in all grade levels from Pre-
Kindergarten through eighth
grade for the 2013-2014
school year.
Westhoff ISD offers a
small classroom setting and
supplies every student with
their needed school supplies
and an iPad to learn technol-
ogy. Call the school office at
830-236-5519 to obtain a
packet of transfer enrollment
forms to be completed and
returned by par-
ents/guardians to the school.
Westhoff ISD will not charge
tuition for non-resident
transfer students for the
2013-2014 school year.
Transportation may be pro-
vided from the Cuero area.
For more information call
Sharon Hardin at 830-236-
5519 or email
shardin@westhoffisd.org.
Holy Land trip
drawing
The Catholic community
of Cuero, Meyersville, and
Westhoff is having a draw-
ing to win a trip to the Holy
Land. Fr. David Berger is
leading a pilgrimage to the
Holy land and is inviting
anyone interested.
Drawings are $25 dona-
tion each. There are only
500 tickets. The drawing
will be August 15. The prize
includes airfare, hotel
accommodations, breakfast
and dinner, as well as trans-
portation to and from the
places to be visited. The trip
will be June 2 through June
12, 2014. Anyone interested
to take a trip of a lifetime to
visit the places where Jesus
lived, taught, died, and rose
can call the office at 361 275
3554.
Yoakum Republic
Women meet
The Republican Women of
Yorktown News-View
USPS #696-320
GLENN REA
Publisher
ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ
News Director
PAM CULPEPPER
Reporter/Photographer
TIM O’MALLEY
Reporter/Photographer
SONYA TIMP0NE
Advertising Director
MARI G0HLKE
Office Manager/Advertising Associate
Established in 1895, the Yorktown News-View is published
every Wednesday at 126 E. Main, Yorktown, Texas, 78164.
Each edition is entered as periodical mail with the
Yorktown branch of the United States Postal Service (#696-
320). By Postal Service regulations, all subscriptions must
be paid for in advance of the first delivery date.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Yorktown
News-View, P.O. Box 398, Yorktown, Texas 78164-0398.
Letters, news items welcome
Letters, opinion articles, and news items from readers are
welcome. Letters must be signed and include the writer's
home address and telephone number for verification, but
only the name and home town will be published.
Unsigned letters will be rejected. News items should con-
tain tne name and telephone number of a person to con-
tact if questions arise. All items submitted to The Yorktown
News- View are subject to editing for style, space, good
taste, and legal requirements. Publication will be in the
earliest available issue. No publication date is guaran-
teed. Reasonable care will be taken concerning submitted
photographs, but The Yorktown News-View assumes no
liability for loss or damage.
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reputation of any person, firm or corporation which may
appear in the columns of this newspaper will be corrected
when brought to the attention of the publisher.
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trademarks of DeWitt County Publishing, LP and use of
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issue will not be permitted without the express permission
of DeWitt County Publishing, LP.
Yoakum will meet on
Thursday, Aug. 7, from
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m at the
Yoakum Community Center,
located at 105 Huck Street.
Mario Loyola, director of
the 10th Amendment Center
at the Texas Public Policy
Foundation, will speak and
take questions on State's
rights and nullification.
Visitors are welcome.
Lunch will be served and
free will donations are wel-
comed.
For more information call
361-594-4258.
4, and At-Large are set to
expire.
Qualified candidates for
the At-Large position must
be at least 18 years of age, a
resident of the district
(DeWitt County), and a reg-
istered voter in the district
Vietnam Vets
membership drive
The Annual membership
meeting of the DeWitt
County Vietnam Veterans of
America will be held on
Saturday, Aug. 10 at the
Yorktown VFW Hall from 6
(DeWitt County).
Qualified candidates for a
county commissioner’s
precinct position must be at
least 18 years of age, a resi-
dent of that precinct, and a
registered voter in that
precinct.
Filing deadline is 4 p.m.,
Aug. 29 at the District’s
office, 107 N. Gonzales,
Cuero. For more informa-
tion call 361-275-8188.
Sen. Cruz to speak
at RW0Y dinner
Senator Ted Cruz will be
to 10 p.m.
Barbecue, beans, potato
salad, all the trimmings will
be served.
the keynote speaker at the
Republican of Yoakum annu-
al Patriot Dinner, Saturday,
Oct. 12 at the Yoakum
Membership is open to US
armed forces veterans on
Community Center, 105
Huck Street.
active duty in Vietnam
between Feb. 28, 1961, to
May 7, 1975, or any duty
location between Aug. 5,
1964 to May 7, 1975. A
copy of a prospective mem-
ber’s DD-214 must be sub-
mitted with membership
application.
For any questions or addi-
tional information, contact
one of the following mem-
bers: President Judge Bill
Robinson, 361-564-8003;
Vice President Clark
A social hour 6 to 7 p.m.
with feature Texas wine,
Shiner Beer, and some good
political conversation. The
meal will be catered by
Werner's Restaurant. The
program is scheduled for 7
to 9 p.m. Tickets are limit-
ed.
Contact any RWOY for
tickets or call Brenda Cash
at 361-594-4258; Judy
Chandler at 361-275-8910;
Helen Appelt at 361-798-
3900; or Debbie Hopper at
979-966-3263.
Kerlick, 361-491-1317;
Secretary Bill Menn, 361-
564-3446; Publicity
Chairman Ken Buenger,
361-550-1860; and, Property
Chairman Laveme Buesing,
361-649-9026.
Membership committee
members that can also be
contacted are: Bill Bertholf,
361-564-2382; Lloyd Kimes,
361-277-9553; Dick Weitzel,
210-825-2040; and, Frank
Ybarra, 361-275-9881.
Pecan Valley election
set for November
Pecan Valley Groundwater
Conservation District
announces three (3) places
on the Board of Directors up
for election in November,
2013. Positions representing
commissioner’s Pet. 2, Pet.
Methodist Women
Salad Lunch
The Women of the
Yorktown United Methodist
Church will serve their
annual salad luncheon on
Friday, Aug. 23 starting at
11 a.m. in the Fellowship
Hall. A donation of $7 per
plate is appreciated.
Door prizes will be award-
ed and there is no need to be
present to win.
Proceeds will be used for
mission projects both locally
and world-wide. Please
come and enjoy the food and
fellowship.
For more information call
Joanna Suggs at 361-564-
2501 or Ruby Warren at
361-564-3602.
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August 6th
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Starting August 2013,
Edgar & Gladys’ Cafe
will be closed on Saturday evenings,
from 5-9 p.w.
This closure is due to lack of personnel.
We sincerely hope it will not
be necessary to close at other times.
Mini Camp great success
Dear Editor,
The 2013-14 Yorktown High School Varsity Mini Camp
Cheer Luau of 2013 was a great success. Thanks to every-
one who contributed.
We had a big turn out and a great time with all the girls.
The 2013 Yorktown Varsity Cheerleaders would like to
thank their parents for their help running the camp, Larry
Gohmert for setting up the music, and State Farm and
Citizens Bank for sponsoring us.
We couldn't have done it without their help and we are
very appreciative for it.
Sincerely,
Cheerleader Mini Camp Organizers
Thanks to Jamaica helpers
Dear Editor,
The Guiterrez and Sertuche Family would like to
thank everyone that brought baked goods to the 2013
San Luis Catholic Church Jamaica for the cake wheel.
Because of you we were able to exceed previous
years and had a highly successful return for the church.
God bless you.
San Luis Catholic Church
Jamaica Organizers
Let’s fight for our kids
Dear Editor,
Yorktown, Texas. For five years I called this place
home. It brought a smile to my face going to work each
day. While there, I met some good people and learned
from some great teachers. I was proud of how we treat-
ed our kids.
Teachers cared about their success, in school and in
life. They were able to connect with students, both
young and old. Parents saw the positive impact these
individuals had on the community. Whether in the
classroom or on the field, Yorktown was a good place
to be. Kids were successful. This meant teachers were
successful.
Often we look at results in the simplest of terms. Did
you pass or fail? Did you win or come up short? Look
at the results. Those same students are still in
Yorktown. The good teachers still care. However, sev-
eral good teachers are moving on. Why? Let’s figure
this out. Let’s fight for what’s right. Let’s fight for our
kids.
Tim Scherwin
Smithville
COUNTY
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growth for general fund
budget.
Another reason the
county wants to dedicate
so much to road repairs
relates to a new legislation
that is providing about
$225 million in matching
state grants to counties
that are dealing with dete-
riorating roads due to oil
and gas discovery.
Fowler said his prelim-
inary calculations indicate
DeWitt County may quali-
fy for about 2.5% of that
total amount or about $6
million over the next two
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Monday’s discussions
about the tax rate and cer-
tified appraisal values
were held to make plans
for public hearings on the
budget and tax rate.
The court set public
hearings to be held on
Monday, Aug. 20, and
Monday, Aug. 26, at 9
a.m. in the county court-
room each time.
The proposed tax rate
to be considered will be
46.9370 per $100 valua-
tion. That rate includes
44.9190 for maintenance
and operation and 2.0180
for debt retirement.
Because the debt retire-
ment tax is lower than the
current year’s tax, the
county’s overall tax rate
will be lower in the com-
ing year.
Fowler said the lower
rate would reduce taxes on
a house valued at
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$100,000 by about $32.
However, because the
county will be looking at
adopting a tax rate higher
than the roll back rate of
35.0630 per $100 valua-
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tion, the county may be
petitioned by property
owners to hold an election.
The election would be
decided by voters to either
force the county to adopt
the effective tax rate or
allow it to adopt the pro-
posed tax rate.
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