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Sec. A, Page 2 THE CUERO RECORD Wed., February 16, 2005
From
Goldfish
Bowl
by Pastor
Steve Byrne
My Lovely Bride and I knew each other by reputation for a
long time before we actually met and talked to each other. We
were both pastors in the ELCA, but were serving in different
synods. I was in North Texas and later in the Gulf Coast Synod;
Lovely Bride served in the Southwestern Texas Synod most of
her pastoral career. As a rule, we didn’t attend the same church
meetings.
Her reputation as one of the best pastors in Texas was pret-
ty well understood among clergy. Unfortunately this was a rare
reputation for excellence among women pastors, as women in
the clergy ranks was still a fairly, new thing. And back then
there was a lot of narrow-mindedness about such things among
male clergy. But even the most prejudiced men were forced to
concede her excellence.
She says she heard the same things about me. I am grateful
for that. It got us an introduction 10 years after her ordination.
At a Synod Assembly (Church Convention). We talked over a
cup of coffee, as I recollect. Then we both got busy doing other
things.
At some point I found myself in my first meeting with her.
The Chair was leading the discussion and the pastors present
were doing what they do best. Talking. On and on and on and
on! Not long into the meeting, my future Lovely Bride reached
beside her chair and pulled her knitting out of a bag and began
to knit. While the meeting was going on, no less!!!
My first thought was, “How rude!! If you want to knit, just
leave the meeting and go somewhere and knit.” It seemed to me
to be a visible sign that she was bored and disapproving of the
way the meeting was going. My blood pressure started to rise. I
thought that meant she had already mentally checked out of the
meeting.
But it wasn’t long until the chair asked her a question. She
gave an absolutely brilliant, well-thought-out response. I am
not sure whether or not what she said actually saved the meet-
ing, but I do remember that it gave us all some food for thought
and made the meeting almost bearable.
You see, my Lovely Bride can knit and think at the same
time. In fact, her knitting seems to shift her brain into a higher
gear. Today we go to quite a few meetings like that together.
When she pulls out the knitting needles and thread, I just keep
quiet because I know I am going to learn something or get treat-
ed to a different way to think about something.
I don’t know why that surprised me the first time. I am
enough of a theologian to know that giving the hands some sort
of repetitive action to perform makes concentrating easier. It
has to do with the hands. Have you ever noticed that when you
take a group picture, the photographer always tells you where
to put your hands, usually at your side? I don't know about you,
hut my hands never feel comfortable there. Then I get self con-
scious about them. We never know quite what to do with them.
The Early Church Fathers (and Mothers) figured that one
out. They suggested using the rosary for a way to get the hands
out of the way during prayer. For true contemplation, they even
recommended the rosary be said to simple prayers to occupy the
hands and the conscious mind, so that the one who prayed could
do so on a subconscious level. Which is how many practitioners
define contemplation.
At first I was simply amazed at what I had experienced in
observing this woman who could bring such clarity to a meeting
without dropping a stitch or leaving her knitting. It must have
made an impression on me because I did reflect on it long
enough to remember my Church History and the reasoning
behind the practice of rosary prayer, as taught to me by a
Roman Catholic contemplative.
That wasn’t the last time I would be amazed at this woman,
but it was the first. I continue to be amazed, not only at her, but
at my good fortune to have her as my Lovely Bride. Arid I still
enjoy going to meetings with her. Especially when she pulls out
the knitting needles. Things are going to get interesting. I
smile. Amazing!
ChamberNotes
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Post’s Notes by Executive Director Sara Post Meyer
We are often asked “What
does the Chamber do?” (A young
third grader into the office this
last week being the latest to
inquire). This query gives us the
PERFECT opportunity to tell -
the Chamber's first responsibili-
ty is to represent the business
community of Cuero, which can
be quite daunting as we have as
members retailers, service busi-
nesses, professionals,
hotel/motel/B& Bs, restaurants,
manufacturers, and farmers and
ranchers, in addition to the
many individuals who are mem-
bers.
Second, we work to promote
the community of Cuero and to
enhance the quality of life here
in Cuero and to enhance the eco-
nomic viability of Cuero and the
surrounding area.
Much of our day is spent
answering questions, hopefully
correctly, and solving concerns of
people who come through the
doors here at the Chamber. We
spend much of our energies pro-
moting the activities of this com-
munity to the tourist or to the
person doing historical research;
in addition for new businesses
we provide networking opportu-
nities through ribbon cuttings,
workshops, and activities of the
Chamber. In addition, the
Chamber sends the float to 15
surrounding communities for
parades in which the Miss Cuero
Court and Jr. Miss Cuero Court
promote the activities of Cuero
whether it be activities during
April and the wildflowers or
Turkeyfest in October or the
Christmas in the Park November
through December. We greatly
appreciate everything that the
people of Cuero do because you
give us much to talk about as we
go to our several meetings in the
area! That's just a few of the
things that we do! /
This last week wri had visitors
into the Chamber and the
Museum from England;
Worthington, Minnesota; North
Carolina; Colorado; Canada; and
Wisconsin, in addition to many
from points in Texas - Dallas,
Boerne, New Braunfels, San
Antonio - and the list goes on. It
is always a pleasure to hear their
comments about this community
of ours -- from its beautiful
Victorian homes to the wide
streets to the well-kept down-
town historic district. One of the
comments heard most often
though is that the people in this
community are soooo friendly
and hospitable! So keep up the
good work!
Deanna Wolf into the office
this week with mailouts for the
Anchor Club's Scenic Cycling
Tour scheduled for Saturday,
April 9. This is a wonderful event
which brings in 200+ to our com-
munity! Registration forms are
available here at the Chamber if
you need one!
Some reasons to shop first in
Cuero — you're helping to
decrease your local tax bill, your
purchasing power helps to deter-
mine which services are avail-
able for this community of 6,500,
your purchase helps to create
jobs, you know the retailer and
his/her reputation and thus if
ever any dissatisfaction with the
purchase will be handled person-
ally; and that wonderful person-
al service offered by so many of
the shops and restaurants. Last
but not least your purchase helps
with ecpnomic development --
every dollar you spend does the
work of $7 as that $1 circulates
seven times through the commu-
nity whereas that dollar spent
out of town is gone forever! It's;
important for each of us to SHOP!
CUERO FIRST!
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m.
Ribbon cutting for Terry's Carpet j
Care under new ownership of;
Michael and Diane Chavez. The I
ribbon cutting will be here at the j
Chamber so plan to stop by and;
meet the Chavezes and welcome!
them to our business community. >
Saturday, Feb. 19 -- Boy;
Scouts will be helping to plant!
many of the trees that have been
distributed; if you need to pick,
up your tree still, go by the!
County Pet. Barn 4 on
Ameckeville Highway Saturday;
about 9 a.m. Chamber Director
Sulsar will be there!
Saturday, Feb. 26 - 10 a.m. -;
Ribbon cutting for the Cuero;
Livestock Show at the Friar Ag
Center. Come out and say hi to;
this great group of people who do ]
so much for our students and for '<
our community! Hope to see you j
there.
We need listings for our calen-1
dars and for rental properties
available (that's another of our
services to Cuero - free rental
listings!)
CapitolHighlights
by Mike Cox, Texas Press Association
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Senate bill would crack
down on identity theft
AUSTIN - One month you notice that your
bank statement has not arrived when it nor-
mally does. Or maybe your bank or credit
union unexpectedly turns down your loan
application.
Maybe you aren't your complete self any-
more: Someone has assumed your identity, at
least your Social Security or driver's license
numbers, and is illegally making use of your
once-good credit. Generically, it's called iden-
tity theft and state officials say the problem
is growing increasingly worse.
With that in mind, Sen. Juan Hinojosa (D-
McAllen) has filed Senate Bill 122, a bill that
would enable the attorney general's office to
pursue legal action against anyone who
swipes credit card information or personal
checks. The bill also would allow the AG's
office to seek restitution and even to impose
penalties on firms that allow a security lapse
in regard to someone's personal information.
For more information on identity theft,
check the AG's Web site at
Whether by 33 votes, as the final count
last November had it, or by 16 votes, as a leg-
islative review has determined, Hubert Vo
(D-Houston) will keep his newly acquired
House seat.
Shortly after Rep. Will Hartnett (R-
Dallas) released a 60-page report last week
that longtime House member Talmadge
Heflin had not provided the Legislature
"clear and convincing evidence" of election
irregularities, Heflin withdrew his challenge.
state police officers authority to set up sobri-
ety checkpoints and stop motorists at ran-
dom to check for drunken drivers. Previous
attempts to pass a similar bill have failed,
but the buzz is that it has a better chance
this session.
Texas is one of only 10 states without such
a law. Mothers Against Drunk Driving says
states with similar laws have experienced
reductions in fatal DWI crashes.
Legislature considers
fountain of youth...
Rep. Rob Eissler (R-The Woodlands) has
filed a bill that would accomplish what vari-
ous hopefuls have tried for centuries - the
restoration of youth.
As it is now, when someone turns 21, they
can legally buy an alcoholic beverage at any
hour on their birthday, even at 12:01 a.m.
But if it passes, House Bill 36 would give a
minor seven more hours of youth, postponing
the dawn of a person's legal drinking age to 7
a.m. on their 21st birthday.
By the numbers..
More sober news for imbibers...
House Bill 50 would give city, county or
Call of the wild...
For those who feel the call of the wild, but
still want to keep in touch, the Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department now offers free
wireless Internet service at five state parks.
Should pleasure take you to Choke
Canyon State Park, Blanco State Park,
Balmorhea State Park, Goose Island State
Park or Ray Roberts Lake State Park, be
sure and take your laptop if you want to mix,
in a little business by checking your e-mail
from your tent or trailer or wherever.
After a free trial period, park visitors will;
have to pay a fee for the wireless service. If!
the service proves popular, TPWD says it will
look into expanding it.
FromthePast
Previous Editions of The Cuero Record
100 Years Ago
Feb. 19, 1905 -- DeWitt County will
have a new jail because it needs one. In the
present structure there is no way to prop-
erly separate men and women; there is no
provision for the temporary care of
lunatics, and the building is both unsani-
tary and unsafe.
Feb. 24,1905 -- Miss Ella White left this
afternoon for Lockhart where she goes in
the interest of Mrs. S. T. Owens of
Louisville, KY. She having accepted a posi-
tion as saleslady.
Paul Fischer was in today and called by
to make the Record smile. He has been
working the Nordheim section and left this
afternoon for Yorktown to get in a few licks
there.
Jack VanHoogenhuyze was working the
town today and we worked him for a dollar.
He will read the Weekly Record another
year.
Miss Fannie Heaton, accompanied by
her brother, Hubert, left this morning for
Houston to hear Mme Melba, who sings in
that city tonight.
Miss Mamie Heard was shopping in
Cuero this morning. She says that people
out her way are delighted with the bright
sunshine.
75 Years Ago
Feb. 16,1930 — The early evening hours
of Thursday have been chosen for a silver
tea to be given by the University Club as a
library benefit and to mark the formal
opening of the public library which the club
sponsors in its new quarters in the city
band stand. The affair promises to be a
most enjoyable one, and will give the public
an opportunity to inspect the attractive
reading room as well as the very desirable
collection of books which have been gath-
ered together. Proceeds from the tea will go
into the fund for purchasing new books. On
the reception committee are: Mesdames
Buttery, Reuse, Bourke, Bohne, Ley,
Tarkington, and Schorre. Hostesses are
mrs. Jack Howerton, Miss Dorothy Cook,
Miss Kathleen McMahon, and Miss Mary
Barthlome. Mrs. Addie Sauer, librarian,
will also assist in entertaining the guests.
Feb. 19, 1930 -- Many Cuero women
have taken advantage this week of the vi
here of Madame Barcus, representative of
the Marie Tomlin Beauty Aids, to receive
expert aid and advice on the care of the
skin, hair, and the fine art of make up. The
beauty expert is giving a week to this work
in Cuero and is making a headquarters at
the L. L. Buttery store, where appoint-
ments for complimentary facials may be
made.
Madame Barcus is an expert in her line
of work and the Marie Tomlin Beauty Aids
are recognized the world over as being one
of the leading brands of beauty aids. There
are provided in this splendid line of toi-
letries, types of creams, lotions and cosmet-
ics for every kind of skin; and Madam
Barcus gives a complete diagnosis of what
is needed by each of her clients.
Appointments may be made over the
phone or in person by calling at Buttery’s
store. Where one has not sufficient time for
a complete facial, Madame Barcus is glad to
consult with one and advise on the kind of
treatment for each particular skin.
50 Years Ago
Feb. 20, 1955 — Mrs. Harry Moore and
Mrs. L. N. Smith, honoring their daugh-
ters, Judy Moore and Ann Smith, on their
14th birthdays, entertained with a costume
dance at Proctor Hall Friday evening,
February 18th.
The spacious hall was gay with Mardi
Gras decorations. Pink stock and black lace
masks were featured in the decor. The
refreshment table also carried out the col-
ors of pink and black. Bottled drinks, indi-
vidual cakes with pink icing, salted nuts
and potato chips were served.
There tvere ninety present to enjoy the
fun.
Feb. 27, 1955 - The Pythian Sisters, V.
Weldon Temple No. 12, were hostesses here
Friday afternoon and evening to approxi-
mately 30 Sisters from three Temples in
District 3 which are Cuero, Corpus Christi,
and Ingleside, Mrs. Henry Henneke, dis-
trict deputy, presiding.
Zula Champion from Nacogdoches,
Grand Chief, Ola McElroy, Nacogdoches,
Past Grand Chief, Jane Murphy,
Nacogdoches, Special Deputy, and Mrs.
Florine Newsom of Lufkin, Grand
Musician, were among the prominent
Pythian Sisters in attendance.
Three Temple deputies, Jessie Mae
Horton of Corpus Christi, Alice Billman of
Ingleside, and Dora Wallace of Cuero, were
also present.
Mrs. C. M. Cornett of Cuero, most excel-
lent chief, assisted Mrs. Henneke during
the evening.
During the afternoon the Grand Chief
conducted a School of Instruction, and
Exemplification of the Work was also con-
ducted by the three Temples represented.
A banquet was held at 6 p.m. at the high
school cafeteria after which the group
retired to the K of P. Hall for initiation cer-
emonies.
Candidates were Henry A. Mugge, Mr.
and Mrs. Claud Thigpen, Albert Fischer,
and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fuchs.
Mrs. Pattie Manion led the Invocation
prior to the banquet.
Following the close of the ceremonies,
light refreshments were served.
The next district meeting will be held at
Ingleside, the exact date to be announced
later, Mrs. Henneke said.
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