San Patricio County News (Sinton, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 4, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 27, 2005 Page: 4 of 26
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Shrimp producers can
apply for financial help
Eligible commercial shrimp are available to eligible produt
producers in Texas can apply for
financial benefits under the
Trade Adjustment Assistance
(TAA) program administered by
the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA).
“Imported shrimp products
have driven down prices for
Texas shrimpers," said Jenney
C Norris, County Executive
Director for the San
Patricio/Aransas County Farm
Service Agency. “This program
will help compensate qualified
Texas shrimpers for their result-
ing losses ■ of income," said
Norris. Sign-up for the TAA pro-
gram ends February 28, 2005.
Texas Shrimp producers first
became eligible for the TAA pro-
gram in November 2003 when
USDA determined that increased
imports of shrimp contributed
significantly to a decline in
ers who document that tney wei
engaged in commercial shrim
production during the 2003 ma
keting year and sold their catc
in Texas. Applicants also mu
show that their net income froi
commercial fishing was less
2003 than in 2001, and that the
3-year average adjusted gros
income for 2000 - 2002 was les
than $2.5 million.
All applicants are requrred 1
attend a free technical asSii
tance program offered by th
Texas Cooperative Extensic
Service. Approximately 170
individuals participated in th
training last year, when the prc
gram first became availabli
Those individuals received trair
ing certificates and are not
required to attend the training
this year..
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Students in Teresa Balzadua’s sixth grade class at Lamar
Intermediate have a job ah^ad of them. Divided into groups,
the students were given raw eggs, 10 straws, 10 note cards,
tape, and one shoe box with assignment to wrap the egg in
such a way that it will not break when mailed. Their eggs will
go to a school in Ohio, which will mail an egg to Lamar. Shown
are Scott Lemon and Chris Arnold with the egg they are
. preparing to mail. (Jennifer Ramsey photo)
domestic prices and resulted in a
loss of income , for commercial
shrimp producers between 2001
and 2002. FSA paid approxi-
mately $4.4-nillion to Texas
shrimpers for their 2002. market-
ing losses. USDA’s follow-up
review of the effects of imports,
on domestic prices showed simi-
lar conditions during the 2003
marketing year.^
According to Norris, financial
benefits and technical assistance
who completed the training in
2002 should receive a letter from
the Extension Service confirming
their completion of the training.
Individuals who receive this letter
should provide a copy of this let-
ter to FSA when the 2003 TAA
application is filed.
For more information, contact
the San Patricio/Aransas County
FSA office at (361 )364-2625, visit
the USDA Web sites at
“ http://www.usda.gov or call
FSA’s JAA Information Line at
School tailored their Culturefest Tuesday afternoon to coin-
cide with the San Patricio County A&H Show going on this
week. The event combined the efforts of students, teachers,
parents and, grandparents in making the event Successful. A
feast of chili, beans, cucumbers, cheese sticks and cornbread
with all the fixins’ was enjoyed by everyone, along with a
yodeiing contest. Above, Kent Abies Watches his grandfather,
Eddie Abies demonstrate a roping technique. “This is our way
of celebrating the A&H Show and also getting parents and
grandparents involved. It’s a community event,’’ said Franco.
(Jennifer Ramsey photo) ___________ ■ ■ '
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Clerk and deputy attend College Station seminar
Grade Alaniz, county clerk
and Jane Brelsford, chief deputy
joined more than 400 clerk’s
office personnel for the 33rd
annual county and district clerk's
continuing education seminar at
tne Hilton College Station and
Conference Center Jan. 10-13.
The annual seminar is spon-
sored by the V. G. Young Institute
of County Governments, part of
Texas Cooperative Extension.
The Institute provides elected
county officials with information
and technical assistance and
helps officials complete their
state mandated, minimum con
tinuing education requirements
The theme of this year's sem-
inar was Strength in Unity Out of
Many, We Are One. Included in
the program were workshops on
the rules and regulations of men-
tal health cases, unusual filings
for county and district cletks.
managing juvenile cases and an
update on the Help America Vote
Act.
"Attending this conference
and getting the latest and best
information will help me as public
official to better serve communi-
ty," said Alaniz-Gonzales, “It will
give me knowledge of issues fac-
ing our state and counties to bet-
ter inform my constituents.”
Richard O. Avery, director of
the institute said that Texas is
one of a small number of states
that requires all elected county
officials to earn continuing edu-
cation credits.
Clerks who attended all of the
sessions during the seminar
received 16 hours of credit.
Bill Moore, the owner of Moore’s Pharmacy and an avid Sinton
Pirate booster, had this container unit painted last week to
reflect his support of Sinton ISD sporting activities. The paint-
ing changed a drab container into a pleasing addition to’
Moore’s parking lot. (Johnnie Sue Littleton photo)
Felder Crop Insurance
Royce L. Felder
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l\ow Offering a Discount
on your Crop Insurance.
Call for More Information.
(361) 813-0802 Mobile
(361) 584-2743 Fax
Bishop, Texas 78343
Cook-off
March 12
in Odem
Odem will hold their annual
Bean Cook off March 12 and new
cooks and buyers are welcome.
There are three divisions, and
includes exotic, (any meat)
Western (n j meat, bacon , only)
and fajitas Prize money will be
given in both bean divisions.
Grand champion beans will be
picked from one of the first place
winners with an add-on of $200:
Proceeds from the bean
cookoff fund improvements to the
Park. If interested, call the Odem
Park office 368-9088, and leave
message. ,
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Rudy Gutierrez
9-1.4-37- 1-15-05
Until We Meet Again r
How blessed is the tic that hinds
Our hearts in lasting love,
The comradeship of kindred minds
If like to that above.
So when at last we have to part
In sorrow and in pain
He know we still are jpined in heart,
Until we meet again.
From your loving wife
Sulema V Gutierrez A Family
Li.- Charlie Gutierrez A Family _»j
K Elda Martinez A Family
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Tracy, Jimmy. San Patricio County News (Sinton, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 4, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 27, 2005, newspaper, January 27, 2005; Sinton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1124117/m1/4/?q=RIO%20VISTA: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Taft Public Library.