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Hondo Anvil Herald • Thursday, September 26, 2013 *11A
PHOTOS/CINDY WEEMS
PRAISE AND WORSHIP... The Borderline Singers performed Sunday eve-
ning at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Among the musicians were (above, from
left) Pastor Nathan Lafrenz, Johnny Day, Tom Lee, Dr. Greg Stone, Huddy
Hudson and (not pictured Anna Lafrenz). At right, Tom and Carol Lee of Hon-
do display two of the instruments they play with the Borderline Singers. Tom
plays banjo, guitar and mandolin bouzouki and Carol Lee plays stick bass
and “gutbucket” (washtub bass).
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MiddaftReBSS 2 Noon
August labor market info indicates big reduction
in unemployment rate for Eagle Ford Shale counties
Workforce Solutions Alamo
released information last Fri-
day indicating that the San
Antonio metro area unem-
ployment rate dropped to
6.0% in August, down from
6.5% in July. Total non-agri-
cultural employment in the
San Antonio-New Braunfels
MSA decreased by -500 jobs
(-0.1%) over-the-month to
*889,900 after adjustments
were made by the Bureau of
Labor Statistics, while annual
job growth remained positive
with 7,800 more jobs in the
metro region (0.9%) since Au-
gust 2012.
“The data we receive is based
upon household surveys that
are subject to change when
the BLS has an opportunity
to match up survey data with
employer reported data,” said
Workforce Solutions Alamo
Executive Director, Patrick W.
Newman. “Having more jobs
than we thought in July allevi-
ates any potential discomfort
of any losses in August.”
The greatest job growth oc-
curred in professional and
business services which re-
ported 1,800 jobs between
July and August. This indus-
try encompasses such jobs
as accounting, architectural,
engineering, design, consult-
ing, and advertising. Manu-
facturing reported a positive
change from its recent losses
with 900 jobs (2.0%) added
over-the-month. The Mining
and Logging industry which
reports Oil and Gas jobs, add-
ed 100 jobs (2.3%), a small
change comparatively to oth-
er industries, but contributes
to its leading industry annual
growth rate of 7.1% over-the-
year. Construction and Infor-
mation Technology also add-
ed 100 jobs respectively.
The industries report-
County residents will benefit
from, AACOG event
Alamo Area Council of
Governments will bring their
“roadshow” to Medina Coun-
ty Wednesday, Oct. 9, to offer
information on a variety of
programs offered. The event
is set for 10 a.m. -1 p.m. and
3-7 p.m. at Natalia City Hall,
2078 St. Hwy. 132 N.
Featured AACOG programs
include:
• Alamo Regional Transit
(ART) - Providing transpor-
tation in the rural AACOG re-
gion and into San Antonio;
• Alamo Area Agency on
Aging - One-stop resource for
referrals, information, ben-
efits counseling; health and
wellness; care coordination;
and Ombudsman;
• Services for Veterans - Spe-
cialized Veterans’ Navigator
Services, VetCorps Volunteers,
Mobility, Veterans Directed
Home and Community Based
Services, Veteran and Military
Community Council, and San
Antonio Coalition for Veterans
and Families;
• Workforce Solutions Ala-
mo - Job Seeker and Employ-
er Services; and
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ing job losses include trade,
transportation and utilities
at -500 jobs (-0.3%), financial
services at -700 jobs (-1.0%),
education and health ser-
vices at -100 jobs (-0.1%),
and leisure and hospitality
at -1,500 jobs (-1.3%), not an
unexpected occurrence as
they began releasing people
from the payrolls as summer
travel season winded down.
Counties in the Alamo Work-
force Development area all saw
a decrease as well in their un-
employment rates. Comal and
Guadalupe counties rebounded
from the increases earlier this
year as large area employers
closed their operations. Comal
dropped to 6.0%, down from
6.7% reported in July. Guada-
lupe dropped to 5.5%, down
from 6.1% in July. Counties in
the Eagle Ford Shale reported
decreases with Frio County at
5.6%, Atascosa at 6.3%, and
Karnes, which used to consis-
tently report the highest un-
employment rate amongst the
12-counties, at 5.2%.
Comparing the Workforce
Solutions Alamo metro area
to the state and nation, the
Texas unadjusted (actual) un-
employment rate decreased
to 6.3% in August, down from
6.7% in July. The nation’s unad-
justed (actual) unemployment
rate also decreased to 7.3% in
August, down from 7.7% re-
ported in July. Comparatively,
the state and nation release
seasonally adjusted unem-
ployment rates with Texas de-
creasing to 6.4% in August, and
the nation’s unemployment
rate decreasing to 7.3%, down
from 7.4% reported in July.
Adjustments made by the Bu-
reau of Labor Statistics changed
the originally reported total non-
farm employment by industryfrom
888,500 to 890,400for July 2013.
D’Hanis High School
Athletes
of the Week
Christian Tapia (#2)
A second year starter, Christian has
been a go-to player for the Cowboys
thus far in 2013.
Jacey Henefey
Jacey recorded numerous blocks and
clutch plays in the Cowgirls'match
with Ingram on Tuesday.
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• Weatherization Assistance
Program - Home Energy Ef-
ficiency Measures. Applica-
tions taken at the event. Bring
proof of gross income and as-
sistance is for all household
members over 18. Acceptable
proof includes the following:
a) paystubs from work for
the last 30 days (at least two
stubs if paid bi-weekly, four if
paid weekly);
b) 2013 Award letter for So-
cial Security, annuity, and/
or pension that includes
monthly amount and shows
type of benefits (ex: SSI/SSDI)
received for current year;
c) if receiving unemploy-
ment, child support, or oth-
er assistance - need official
Award/Benefit letter showing
the amount received current-
ly with name of recipient; or
d) self-employed individu-
als or persons paid in cash
must complete notarized
forms (ID required).
In addition, a copy of recent
electric and gas bills clearly
showing the account holder
name and account number is
required by AACOG.
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