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Friends of Nordheim 36th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

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Dear Editor, The Friends of Nordheim held their 36th Annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Nordheim Shooting Club dance hall on Saturday, April 8, at 10 a.m.. Hunters, ages preschool to fourth Grade, registered for door prizes and hunted for over 3,754 plastic eggs.

A Message From the Mayor: April 2023

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There’s much happening in Cuero …elections, motorcycles, Easter bunny comin’ to town, and galas! City Elections are scheduled Saturday, May 6, with the two At-Large seats on Council on the ballot with Emil Garza, incumbent, Brian Ladwig, active member of Cuero Volunteer Fire Dept, and Bill Matthys, incumbent, running for the two seats. John Fuqua, District 1 Councilman, is not seeking re-election after 14 years of service.

Cuero Celebrated in a big way for official birthday celebration

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Dear Editor, The City of Cuero is celebrating its 150th year anniversary with year-round events in 2023, and, specifically held their official birthday celebration on March 25. The City of Cuero and event sponsors are greatly thanked for making the 150th Birthday Celebration of the City of Cuero on Saturday possible.

Capital Highlights

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Bill would require fentanyl education The death of a Leander High School graduate from a fentanyl overdose has prompted state Rep. Terry Wilson, R-Georgetown, to file a bill that would require 10 hours of education annually concerning the dangers of the drug to students in sixth grade and up, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Celebrating 175 Years

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I had to dig deep to find what I am about to share. Cultural beliefs didn’t stay in Europe when the immigrants came to Texas even though many searched a better life.

Record Column

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There’s much happening in Cuero … Happy 150th Birthday, Cuero, Cuero Livestock Show, Market Day, and citywide Cleanup. •Cuero’s 150th birthday celebration continues Thursday, March 2, with two events: from 2-4 p.m.

Being a good leader of people

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Everything we say or do is going to afOver my 60 plus years of working in various jobs I have seen many types of people who are or were in leadership positions. I learned from all of them whether I thought they were good leaders or not. This includes my print media experience of 35 plus years, my military years, time I have spent in civic organizations and clubs, and the churches I have attended and been active in.

Being a good leader of people

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Overmy60plusyearsofworkinginvariousjobsIhaveseenmanytypesofpeople whoareorwereinleadershippositions.IlearnedfromallofthemwhetherIthought theyweregoodleadersornot.Thisincludesmyprintmediaexperienceof35plus years, my military years, time I have spent in civic organizations and clubs, and the churches I have attended and been active in. Manyofthesemenandwomenwereandaretremendousleadersandsomearenot nearasgoodastheythinktheyare.Ioftenwonderwhatreallymakesagreatleader and if, during this day and time, is there really one. Many will tell you how good they are but their skills and their leadership ability will tell a different story. TheBiblegivesusinsightaboutthekindofleaderGodcallsustobe.HisWordalso tells of the responsibilities each of us have when we are not in charge. First and foremost a good leader submits to God’s authority. Too often leaders subject themselves to other gods and images such as prestige, power,money,etc.GodclearlytellsusinExodus20:3throughoneofHiscommandments that“Thoushalthavenoothergodsbeforeme.”Wefindthatmanyofourso called leaders push themselves by doing what they think is best instead of talking with God and allowing Him to lead. So many leaders follow falsehoods and self- gratifications insteadofhonoringwhatGodwouldhavethemtodo. Many of us, as followers, believe leadership roles are for those that talk a good game insteadofshowingusandleadingusinagodlymanner.Theybelieveinrecognition which brings temptation to put themselves above others. A good leader is also a servant. Matthew 20:25-28 Jesus tells His disciples not to exercise authority over people but to lower themselves to be a servant. One thing I have learnedasamanagerinmyyearsofleadingpeopleisthatyouneverasksomeoneto dosomethingthatyouyourselfwouldnotorcannotdo.Agoodleaderisfreeofpride and arrogance and serves with a pure heart. IhaveseenCEO’sofcompaniesandindustriesthatcouldwalkthroughtheircompanies andcalleachoftheiremployeesbyname.Thismeanssomuchtoapersonwho youaretryingtoleadandproduceajobwelldone.Iunderstandthatsomecompanies aresolargeandhavethousandsofemployees,whichmakesitalmostimpossible,but tohanddownthismentalitytoyourrankandfilemanagersisimportantsothatthey willgoanddothesame.Agoodleaderknowsandcaresfortheirpeople.Heorshe should speak to them regularly and ask questions and listen to them. Being a leader doesn’t necessarily require you to be of certain age. Listening to others cangiveyousomeconvictionofhowandwhatyoucandobettertocareforyour people.Bydoingthisyoubecomeapersonthatsomeonewantstofollowandinturn will give you their best performance.Your example as a leader will be contagious to thosearoundyou.Leadershavetomaketoughdecisionsonoccasions,howeverthe leaderthathonorsandsubmitstoGod’sauthoritywillbecomeanexampleofthose whofollowthemandthesedecisionswillbecomeeasier.

Come have coffee with us

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GOD first...Heavenly Father, we pray for a stronger, deeper faith in the perfection of our lives, even if we can’t make sense of it right now. We pray for more sprititual endurance and fortitude when we feel like giving up. Thank you Lord for all that you do for those near and around us as we pray in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.