El Campo Leader-News • Saturday, January 24, 2015
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Spring is in the Air
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yourselfers to those hoping to find just the right professionals to do the work. And the Bridal Guide, another LeaderNews special section, will be published early in the year to assist couples with planning their perfect day, as well as prepare them for a lifetime together. But that’s not all. The party-planning tips may focus on weddings, but just about any truly special event may call for formal wear, a caterer, disc jockey, photographer, invitations, a special hosting site and the like or perhaps just a bit of financial assistance to pull the whole thing off.
The Pulse is the most cost-effective way to advertise your business across the entire county. Discounts are offered for placing your advertisment in more than one quarterly edition. The Spring 2015 edition of The Pulse of Wharton County will feature outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy, Spring-time lawn tips and a youth fair preview.
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s the cold winter months fade into Spring, folks across Wharton County will be heading outdoors again; making plans to entertain family and friends; putting in a new garden or looking for new and interesting things to pass the time. With Spring comes a time of renewal, too, as engaged couples begin to plan their lives together. The El Campo Leader-News produces three special editions offering businesses the opportunity to reach out to customers this Spring. The Pulse of Wharton County – distributed throughout the area – will feature events across the county as well as coverage of seasonal activities. The Spring Spruce Up, a special LeaderNews section offers tips to inspire the notso-talented gardeners wanting to tackle a new flower bed as well as those interested in home improvement from the average do-it-
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The Pulse of Wharton County The Pulse of Whaton County is a small magazine published quarterly by the staffs of the Leader-News, Wharton Journal-Specator and East Bernard Express. The Pulse features locally generated stories about interesting people, places to go and things to do in Wharton County. The stories are written by the award-winning news and feature writers and photographers of all three newspapers. And it’s free to our readers at more than 150 locations throughout Wharton County including convenience stores, doctor’s offices, restaurants and retail establishments.
Spring Spruce Up This unique publication offers advertisers a chance to directly showcase their wares in addition to offering tips on assorted Spring activities. Experts share their views on how to make the most of Spring lawns and spruce up efforts. For more information about these publications, call the Leader-News office at 979543-3363 or email Keri at kerim@leader-news.com
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El Campo Leader-News • Saturday, January 24, 2015
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—Trading will require boosting Cuba’s economy
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An announcement made on Dec. 17, 2014, following a meeting between President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro, indicated intentions to restore diplomatic ties. “There are two sides to this news,” USA Rice Federation Vice President of Marketing and Communications Michael Klein told the Leader-News Tuesday. “The good news is that Cuba is a huge market. There was a time when it was the number one destination for rice exports.” Agriculture organizations have been fighting for open trade with Cuba for several years – rice producers since the mid-1990s, Klein said. Their participation in the Havana Trade Fair in 2001 led to the first U.S. rice sale to Cuba in more than 40 years, he added. By 2004, U.S. rice sales to Cuba were valued at $62 million. However, trading relations came to a halt a few years later. “Policies began to change, making it more difficult to trade,” Klein said, adding by 2009, trading had stopped, allowing foreign countries to step in. “Cuba currently imports 600 metric tons of rice (from Vietnam),” Klein said. “That would generate over $300 million at current values.” The rice has to travel 14,000 miles, causing Cuba to buy huge quantities and store the rice, Klein said. It would be more advantageous for Cuba to import from the U.S., he added. “It’s less than 700 miles away. We could ship on demand. “The bad news is Cuba has no money,” Klein said. “Normal, commercial relations have to be restored. That is, Cuba can sell products to us,
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Recent announcements indicate re-engaging with Cuba on trade and travel. Opening trade with Cuba could mean a boon for ag producers in Wharton County and nationwide. Pictured are A.J. and Lester Priesmeyer harvesting rice off of Hwy. 71 South. we can visit their island – they can generate capital to buy our rice.” Although there’s much excitement in the industry, no ships are being loaded just yet, he said. “These are excellent steps in the right direction,” Klein said. “Congress has to do more. We’re happy to see anything moving in the right directions. We could be the number one destination again, but it may take eight to 10 years to get there.” Klein predicts the U.S. will have 50 percent of the market in five years, which would generate $150 million based on current market prices and volumes. “Maybe there’s a little light at the end of the tunnel for Texas and Louisiana,” Ottis said.
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El Campo Leader-News • Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Honoring The Fallen Generations Of Service At left: Leroy Bacak, a Vietnam War veteran, places roses at the wall for the fallen. At right: Jackson Jensen presents a flag to one of El Campo’s American Legion members during the ceremony honoring veterans of that conflict. In center is Louis Milder.
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Salute At left: Chris Barbee reads information on the actions of Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient the late Master Sgt. Roy P. Benavidez while family members listen under the white canopy. In red is Benavidez’ widow Lala. L-N Photo by Shannon Crabtree
Lessons Learned At right: A young girl examines a display on the Vietnam War in the Northside Elementary gym. Contributed Photo by Raymond Fisher
—Ceremony (Continued from Page 1-A) keynote speaker Robert Floyd told the crowd as the veterans conducting the ceremony struggled with the memories and emotions brought forth. Arlilia Taylor of Kendleton was one of the dozens there to honor a fallen loved one. First cousin to Private First Class Foster Eugene Triggs of East Bernard who died in a non-hostile helicopter crash May 28, 1965 in South Vietnam, she stood following the ceremony clutching the cross. Being there, Taylor said, “was very rewarding, very honoring.” Inside the Northside Elementary gym, items were displayed telling the history of each local KIA as well as
providing information about U.S. military actions from World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan. The display, organizer Sarah Hudgins said, “drew in a lot of veterans and their families. People who lived during that era who lost loved ones who they grew up with. “It was good to see the families bringing their children and walking through all the exhibits explaining to them the different wars and the sacrifice our veterans made,” she added. Officials estimate more than 5,000 people visited the memorial display July 16 to 19 despite exceptionally hot days. Visitors to the wall site, Sternadel said, “were very respectful. I heard not one negative word the whole time.”
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The effort, Hudgins said, is “to pass on to the next generation and keep the history of war and all who gave this sacrifice alive so they are not forgotten.” Throughout the time the
wall was on display, visitors left flowers, letters and other tokens. Those items were collected by VVA members and will be destroyed in a ceremony at an upcoming meeting.