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Ready For Round 3 Ricebird fever hits ‘12 frenzy By KAITLYNN BIANCONI sports@leader-news.com

It’s hard to say it’s just another game, but for the Ricebird players, that’s their approach heading into Friday’s showdown. While everyone in El Campo is waiting excitedly for the next playoff game against undefeated Navasota, the Ricebirds are at the daily grind getting ready for the Rattlers. The players say they’re not looking at is as though they’re facing a No. 1 ranked team; instead, just a normal opponent. “We don’t take the rankings that seriousEl Campo Send Off ly, and we don’t worry As the Ricebirds about the stats,” Senior prepare to leave Seth Pustejovsky said. “We play to our stanfor the big game, dards. It’s worked for the public is invited us so far.” to the Ricebird Fieldhouse Friday night will mark the halfway point for a 1:45 p.m. Friday sendoff. Noisemakers, signs between the beginning of playoffs to the state and cheers welcome. championship game. “It feels like we’re really accomplishing something,” Adrian Alameda said. “The fans have been really supportive.” After an early exit in the bi-district round in 2013, the Ricebirds have already exceeded last season and are on the same path as the 2012 EC team that went to state. (See RICEBIRD PLAYERS, Page 7-A)

On To The Next Round

L-N Photo by Kaitlynn Bianconi

Ricebird fans show their pride and excitement during El Campo’s thrilling 28-21 win over the Carthage Bulldogs at New Caney’s Texan Stadium last week. El Campo will next face the top-ranked Navasota Rattlers this Friday in Conroe in the regional semifinals. El Campo fans and players have compared this season to the 2012 campaign that saw the Ricebirds reach the Class 3A State Championship game.

Hornets make history in ‘14 playoff effort BY JAY T. STRASNER publisher@leader-news.com

Thanksgiving meal for all on Thursday All are welcome to attend the Community-Wide Free Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27 at the El Campo Civic Center. Transportation and meal delivery are available upon request. For more information, call 5433959.

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LOUISE – Even though the game was held 40 years ago, the sting of the Hornets’ 1974 playoff loss to Manor remains for Fred Ochoa. “I tell you what. Every time I see Manor on a road sign or drive by in that neck of the woods, I want to pull over and whip someCommunity body’s butt,” Ochoa said Pep Rally with his Everyone trademark is invited to cheer laugh. Now a for the Hornets successful at 2 p.m. Friday business in the high owner and LISD board school gym. m e m b e r, Ochoa said he often thinks about the loss that saw six Hornet fumbles in the red zone result in a soul-crushing 5-point loss that cold November night. “It was a hard thing to get over,” L-N Photo by Chris Filoteo Ochoa recalled. “We had a great team Hornet Pride that year. I really and truly think we Louise Hornet players, from left: Tariq Barron, Ty Tucker, Eric Lucio, Chris Kutac and Head Coach David Lucio celebrate last could have gone all the way to the week’s win over D’Hanis by forming an “L” with their fingers and saluting the crowd. The Hornets (8-3) will face Bremond State championship. But we made this Friday at Cedar Creek Memorial Stadium in Bastrop in the regional semifinals, which is believed to be the deepest playoff run the football program has ever embarked upon. For more football coverage, please see page 1-B. (See 2014 HORNETS, Page 7-A)

ECPD raids two gambling houses Friday By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com

El Campo police confiscated 8-liners and made one arrest Friday after swarming two North Mechanic businesses believed to be operating illegal game rooms. Additional arrests are possible, Lt. Russell Urban said Monday. About a dozen police officers participated in the simultaneous raids at The Game Room, 1268 N. Mechanic, and Quick N Easy No. 4, 1402 N. Mechanic, around 1:30 p.m. Friday with no resistance offered at

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either establishment. Almost every chair in The Game Room was filled Friday as the cadre of officers swept into the long open room with 8-liners lining each side wall and a desk sitting in the middle facing the single entrance and the darkly-tinted windows. They sat more or less quietly in their chairs as officers instructed them to keep their hands away from the machines and prepare to present identification. One of the 18 patrons there was (See CITIZEN, Page 10-A) L-N Photo by Shannon Crabtree

Chau To-Hoang Nguyen, seated at left, questions El Campo Police Chief Terry Stanphill (at right in red) as officers question Game Room patrons during a raid Friday. Officers hit the Quick N Easy No. 4 at the same time. Eight-liners were seized from both North Mechanic Street locations. Nguyen was arrested for money laundering and operating a gambling establishment.

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Law & Order

Pot-filled candles no match for K-9 sniffer By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com

Marijuana-filled holiday candles were discovered recently in a would-be smuggler’s vehicle during a recent traffic stop. The Rio Grande City driver and lone occupant faces drug charges. The drugs were uncovered after Pierce Station Department of Public Safety Trooper Thomas Arriaga spotted a northbound 2008 GMC Acadia on U.S. 59 South of Hillje around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. The vehicle “drove in the left lane not passing,” the trooper noted instigating the traffic stop. The driver, 31-year-old Rigoberto Beltran, was identified and questioned. “Upon making contact with Beltran, numerous indicators of criminal activity were observed to include: implausible travel plans, inconsistent statements made about travel plans and ... indicators of extreme nervousness,” Arriaga said. The trooper asked for and received permission to search the vehicle. On the turned down rear seats inside were multiple large pink candles in glass wrapped with shiny ribbon and decorated with butterfly cutouts.

Holiday Candles In Disguise

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A 31-year-old Rio Grande City man was arrested for allegedly smuggling 32 pounds of marijuana (above) inside the candle wax of the holiday candles at left. The DPS drug-sniffing dog was called to the scene and uncovered the drug-filled candles. Arriaga called for the assistance of a K-9 and its handler to assist in the investigation. The drug-sniffing dog uncovered 14 bundles of marijuana hidden inside the candle wax.

Once the wax was chipped away, the illegal drugs weighed 32 pounds. Beltran was arrested without incident and transported to the Wharton County Jail the

same day. There, he was booked on charges of possession of marijuana and unlawful use of a criminal instrument. He posted a bond and was released the same day.

Police Blotter City Arrests

Alcohol, drugs

Noe Carrizales, 18, of 506 N. Washington was arrested at 12:17 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after police encountered him about a block from his home. Carrizales was processed and transferred to the Wharton County Jail the next day. Once there, he posted $2,500 in bonds and was released the same day. Violence, weapons

Ruben Cardenas Jr., 18, of 1108 Lilly was arrested at 8:41 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 for assault causing bodily injury to a public servant; evading arrest or detention with a previous conviction; resisting arrest, search or transport;

and disorderly conduct – profane language in a public place after police responded to a disturbance at Samaripa Oil Field Services, 2855 N. Mechanic. “The suspect, Ruben Cardenas Jr., a former employee, was at the location making threats towards the business, and employees,” Lt. Russell Urban said. “When officers arrived, they attempted to arrest him for disorderly conduct, Cardenas walked away from them and continued to walk away from them despite several commands for him to stop. Officers pursued ... he physically resisted.” One officer suffered a minor injury. Cardenas was processed and transferred to county jail the same day.

Don’t Miss: Thanksgiving Feast Coming The Community-Wide Free Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be held Thursday, Nov. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center. Transportation and meal delivery available upon request. For more information, call 543-3959.

THURSDAY, NOV. 27 Aquatic Center Thanksgiving Schedule The El Campo Aquatic Center will be closed, along with all city departments, on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28. The Aquatic Center will resume normal hours Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-6 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 28 Art Association Hosts Lunch The El Campo Art Association will hold their annual Soup ‘n Sandwich Lunch Friday, Dec. 5 at First Christian Church, 205 W. West, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meal is $7 and deliveries are available for five or more. Orders must be received by Friday, Nov. 28. For more information, call 541-0911. Orders can also be faxed to 543-6622. Operation GI Joe/Jane Under Way The sixth annual Operation GI Joe/Jane project is under way. Prosperity Bank and Del Papa Distributing are collecting items for care packages to be sent to active military overseas in time for Christmas. Items are being collected through Friday, Nov. 28 at Prosperity Bank, 1301 N. Mechanic. For more information, contact Connie Schertz at 541-4207 or connie.schertz@prosperitybankusa.com. Bingo Canceled No Bingo Friday Nov. 28 at the American Legion Post 251. Bingo will resume on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.

MONDAY, DEC. 1 Chamber Christmas Parade Coming The El Campo Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture invites everyone to the 26th Annual El Campo Christmas Parade Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “Frozen.” The deadline to enter is Monday, Dec. 1. For more information, call 543-2713 or email ecc@elcampochamber.com.

TUESDAY, DEC. 2 Davita Dialysis Hosts Blender Davita Dialysis is hosting a Chamber Business Blender Tuesday, December 2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 307 Sandy Corner Road. This is an opportunity to network, socialize and share business ideas. Open to the public.

Kenneth Ray McClain Jr., 18, of 1204 N. Washington was arrested 2:47 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 on a warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child. The incident allegedly involved an Oct. 10 consensual encounter between McClain and a 12-year-old girl which was reported to El Campo school officials despite an off-campus location. McClain was processed and transferred to county jail the next day. Christopher James Pitman, 22, of Pasadena was arrested at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 for assault family violence after police encountered him on Fahrenthold. He was processed, paid the fine and was released. Marisol Gonzalez, 21, of 110 Evans in Wharton; and Elvira

Deases Mata, 48, of 1410 Ave. I were arrested around 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 for disorderly conduct fighting after police encountered them on North Mechanic. Gonzalez was also charged with warrants for no valid driver’s license and failure to appear. She was processed and remained in custody as of presstime. Mata was processed, paid the fine and released. Other

Loreto Garcia, 28, of 109 Jan was arrested at 10:27 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 for improper 9-1-1 calls. He was processed and transferred to county jail the next day. Public intoxication: 4.

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Bulletin Board WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 Child Safety Seat Inspections Available Texas AgriLife Extension is holding a child safety seat checkup event Wednesday, Dec. 3. Certified technicians will be available to provide on-site child safety seat inspections and education from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the county annex at 315 E. Milam, Wharton. Ministerial Alliance To Meet The Ministerial Alliance will meet Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 312 Depot. Davis To Speak At Heritage Center Joe Tom Davis will present Will Rogers: His Homespun Wit and Wisdom at the Heritage Center Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. Members and their guests are invited.

THURSDAY, DEC. 4 Pilgrim Rest Distributes Commodities The Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Labor of Love Food Ministry will distribute food commodities Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call Percilla at 5417493. Pilgrim Rest Hosts Wing Dinner Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church hosts a wing dinner Thursday, Dec. 4 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the church, 810 Palacios. Plate are $8.50. Drive-through only. For more information, call Percilla at 541-7493.

SATURDAY, DEC. 6 Chamber Hosts Christmas Mall The El Campo Chamber of Commerce holds its annual Christmas Mall on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the El Campo Civic Center. There will be more than 100 booths with arts and crafts, food court, entertainment and door prize drawing every hour. Call the Chamber at 543-2713 for more information.

ONGOING Donations For Jimmy Valdez Donations for Jimmy Valdez to help cover medical bills and expenses are being taken at Prosperity Bank. For more information, call Delores Valdez at 541-5358. CASA Collecting Gift Cards CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is accepting gift cards for the Children of CASA for Christmas. Call Judy Peter 578-1600. Chamber Booking Christmas Mall Acts El Campo Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture is booking entertainment for the Annual Christmas Mall

Blue Creek Road, reported the theft of more than $1,500 occurring between Oct. 23 and Nov. 20. A $250 television was reported stolen from a home in the 300 block of South Wharton between Nov. 12 and 20. A vehicle burglary was reported on the grounds of Ryan Services, 26620 U.S. 59, between 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 and 5:22 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20. About $1,400 in assorted tools were stolen. Burglars took a $300 car stereo from a vehicle parked in the 700 block of Heights between 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 and 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21. Vandals did an estimated $3,200 damage to two vehicles parked in the 800 block of Fahrenthold between 7 p.m.

Little League Registration Open 2015 El Campo Little League Spring Registration is now open. Visit www.elcampolittleleague.com to sign up. B&G Accepting Basketball Registrations The El Campo Boys & Girls Club is taking registration through Dec. 12 for its Winter Basketball League for grades one through six. Fee is $60 for current members and $80 for non-members. No registrations will be accepted after Dec. 12. If you are interested in sponsoring a team ($150), contact the office or email at cpo@bgcelcampo.org. Team sponsorship includes company name printed on the back of the team jersey. Practice and games will be held at the club’s gym. Each player will receive a uniform that consists of a jersey, shorts, along with a medal. Gym shoes and socks will be the only requirement by the participant. The basketballs will be provided by the Boys & Girls Club. One to two games a week will be played. The season is Jan. 12, 2015 through the week of March 6. Forms are available at the club office, 713 Fahrenthold. The club is also looking for volunteer coaches. Lylah’s Love Holds Fundraisers Lylah’s Love is selling ornaments at $1 an ornament. On the ornaments, you can have the name of a family member or a pet who has passed on added. Contact Christina Ledwig at 616-7085 or Hank Ledwig at 616-7086 for more details. All proceeds go towards Lylah’s Love. Toy, Food Drive Continues Love Without Walls and Toys from Heaven are collecting non-perishable food and new toys for families in the community. If you know of a family in need, call Jennifer Gonzales Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon at 332-0106. To donate, items can be dropped off at Loan Star Glass, 909 S. Mechanic; BTL Community Outreach, 602 Fahrenthold; New Life Assembly of God, 707 Earl; Isaacson Municipal Utility District, 403 N. Liberty; Sun Loans, 1236 N. Mechanic; Comet Cleaners in Wharton and Danes Country Store, Hwy. 71 in Danevang. Be the Light will collect donations through Dec. 21. For more information, contact Nora Valdez at 257-2510. Manna Meals Offers Food, Fellowship Manna Meals is offered at no cost every Monday and Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Meals are prepared then served by local congregations at New Life Assembly, 707 Earl (behind Friendship Park). For more, call 505-9362 or mannamealsec@gmail.com. CASA Seeks Volunteers CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), are looking for volunteers ready to help. Contact Judy Peter for more information, call 578-1600.

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to be held Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7 at the El Campo Civic Center. Dance groups, church groups or other organizations interested in performing should call 543-2713.

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Thursday, Nov. 20 and 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21. In the 1300 block of Avenue C, vandals did an estimated $900 damage to vehicle tires between 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 and 6:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21. A vehicle burglary was reported in the 1200 block of Center between 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21 and 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. Almost $3,600 in golf equipment was stolen. A vehicle theft was reported in the El Campo High School parking lot, 600 West Norris, between 4:42 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 and 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. A hit-and-run was reported at Walmart, 3413 West Loop,

Aquatic Center Posts Fall Hours El Campo Aquatic Center hours are Tuesday-Friday, 5:45 a.m.-11 a.m. and 4-7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6 p.m.; closed Mondays. Starting Friday, Oct. 3, Friday hours will be 5:45-11 a.m. only. For information about swim lessons or parties, call 543-1468. EC Rotary Seeks Information As the El Campo Rotary Club embarks upon its 75th anniversary this year, information is needed on past Rotary projects and former presidents. A commemorative 75th anniversary souvenir book is planned, but more information is needed before it can be completed. Information and photos are needed of former EC Rotary past presidents. Please send any information to Sherry Roddy at sherry_rrprint@sbcglobal.net or Jay T. Strasner at publisher@leader-news.com. Keep Chamber Calendar Current Check the El Campo Chamber of Commerce Community Calendar before scheduling events. The Chamber requests organizations put events on the chamber calendar, call 543-2713 or visit www.elcampochamber.com. VFW Hosts Bingo Games VFW Post 2786 hosts bingo games at the VFW Hall every Wednesday night, selling of cards at 6 p.m. and games starting at 7 p.m. The post has a free meal for those attending on the third Wednesday of each month. American Legion Hosts Friday Night Bingo American Legion Post 251 hosts bingo games each Friday. Doors open 5 p.m., card sales start at 6 p.m. and games at 7 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary hosts a raffle the first and third Friday; ticket drawing at halftime. Snack bar is open. Veterans Service Office Open in November The office of the Wharton County Veteran’s Service Officer will be in the reference room of the El Campo library, 200 W. Church from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Wednesday. He will be in the Frank Shannon building at 1017 N. Alabama Road, Wharton, or about ½ mile south of the H.E.B. store on the west side of Alabama Road on Mondays (except Sept. 1), Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 532-1311 before coming. Office will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day and Thursday, Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. About the Bulletin Board Bulletin Board is a community service to promote one-time events for nonprofit organizations. The Leader-News requests only one representative from each event or organization submit items. Include contact information. Items will be edited. Event submissions will run no more than four editions immediately prior to the event as space permits. Garage sale fundraisers do not qualify for Bulletin Board. All items submitted must arrive no later than 3 p.m. Mondays for the Wednesday edition and 3 p.m. Thursdays for the Saturday edition. Digital submissions must be text that can be edited and pasted (no pdfs or fliers). Items may be dropped off in person or sent to bulletinboard@leader-news.com. No voicemail submissions.

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Lingering mystery leaves nagging thoughts something’s there A haunting comes to West Wharton County this time of year – captured in the deep brown eyes of a young girl most of us never met, but a few can’t forget. It’s the face of an innocent, but somehow the most publicized photo of her just isn’t quite right. The lack of a smile, perhaps, or the hint of uncertainty. She couldn’t have known what was about to happen – not if the family knew their little girl, their little sister. Despite that fact, the last image shows a 15-year-old girl already uncomfortable, uncertain, unhappy. The Polaroid was found perched on the desk in the back of Danevang’s Dane’s Country Store where she had worked just two weeks before vanishing on Nov. 24, 1990. Found by investigators, it remains a silent declaration that once upon a time there was a girl named Rosemary Diaz – an image apparently taken by chance just hours before she disappeared. Within arm’s reach from it, her purse was found sitting on the floor just inches from a dangling phone cord. I’m not sure how many hours I’ve stared

at that photo, how many “It’s time.” times I’ve read and reIt’s time to talk about read the initial coverage, Rosemary. But then, we talked with Rosemary’s never really stop. HANNON sisters and with law enShe’s the subject of evforcers about the case or ery chance meeting at the RABTREE read stories of other disgrocery store, church picappearances wondering if nic or community event. there was any connection, The Diaz family deany clue. serves answers and I find No, I’m not a police officer. myself among the small, quiet, fearful, yet Yes, I believe those early investigators did clinging to hope group who have pledged to the what they could and the roadblocks and heli- family to never, ever forget. copter support that. I couldn’t if I tried despite the fact that I But it’s such a haunted story, tingling with never met Rosemary. I had never heard of the the sensation that something’s there – right mystery surrounding her disappearance until there – if we just looked close enough. almost three years after she vanished. So each year I pick up the phone and make But looking for the lost? “The Call.” I was all too familiar with that and the During the early years, minutes were spent echoes of pain it causes long before Rosemary explaining who I was, why I was calling or all entered my life. too often returning their call. Not knowing is a brutal, tearing hurt you Now? should pray you never have to feel. It doesn’t matter whether I’m the caller or The Diaz family lives with it every day. the callee. They spend their Thanksgiving wonderThe conversation always starts the same: ing if there will ever be a time when another

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place setting is needed. They teach their children about their Aunt Rosemary ensuring she’s a part of the next generation. Her sisters – despite marriages – have kept their maiden names. Why? So it will be easier for Rosemary to find them. “All we can do is pray and hope God will listen,” her sister Elia Diaz said 24 years ago, just days after all traces of her little sister vanished. She’ll tell you the same thing today. Looking for a lesson in faith? Diaz family are experts. I’ve worked this story for 21 years now and have never heard one of them express any doubt that some day, somehow the mystery of Rosemary’s disappearance will be explained. Someone knows something. And that something? It may be just enough to bring the Diaz family peace for better or worse. The time to give thanks is nigh. Say a prayer for your family’s health and happiness. And please, think about the Diaz family too and their prayer for a homecoming long overdue.

L-N EDITORIAL Kolkhorst best choice for TX The Nov. 4 general elections are over, but voters in Texas Senate District 18 still have an important job to do. Sen. Glenn Hegar’s election to Texas comptroller means his Senate seat must be filled. Early voting begins Wednesday and the election is Dec. 6. That’s little more than a month before the Texas Legislature convenes. Having a new senator in office by then is vital, with major issues such as education, health care, tax reform, water and illegal immigration facing lawmakers. District 18 must be represented by someone with an experienced, steady hand who reflects the will of the voters in this conservative district. The best choice in the five-person field is Lois Kolkhorst, a Republican from Brenham. Kolkhorst has served in the Texas House as District 13 representative since she was elected in 2000. During that time, she’s been highly effective, embracing the term “conservative” and not just paying lip service to those principles. Before being elected to the House, Kolkhorst was an equally effective voice in the private sector, serving as chief executive officer of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Foundation of Brenham for six years. She and her husband Jimmy own a successful oil and gas company that employs hundreds of people. That has helped Kolkhorst hone the skills she’s used so effectively in Austin. Voters should give her a chance to continue that in the Senate. In the House, Kolkhorst has worked tirelessly to fight against big government and federal intrusion. She’s also been highly accessible to her constituents and keeps her ear close to the ground in District 13. She’s led the state’s efforts against Obamacare, worked to tighten border security and strengthen private property rights, and been a staunch pro-life supporter. Kolkhorst has served on a number of important House committees and risen through the ranks to currently serve as chair of the House Public Health Committee. The Senate will allow Kolkhorst to have a larger influence in representing our large 21-county district. Along with Hegar and Gov.-elect Greg Abbott, The Leader-News urges voters to give Lois Kolkhorst that chance either in early voting or on Dec. 6.

Child rearing requires responsibility – not for everyone I spent the better part of my life as a confirmed bachelor. The first half of my life was too fast and complicated for “forever” romance. However, later I did find the girl of my dreams and we have been together ever since. But we never had any children. If I was to be perfectly honest, children scare me a little – the constant responsibility is nearly overwhelming. When I’m shopping in the local “big store” and I see haggard mothers dragging two children behind them with two more in the shopping basket, followed by a lagging, weary-eyed father, I find I don’t regret my choice at all. Now, before you begin to condemn me as an old curmudgeon, let me say I’m certain children are the essence of life for many, and they provide a bond and a shelter in your later days that you can’t buy. It’s like an elderly life insurance policy that

people pay into for the better part of their existence – hoping to get the benefit ICHAEL of sanctuary and comfort in their later years. EISIG I have had some wonderful pets in my life and I suppose I have transferred the affection and love I would have carried for children to them, and I sometimes think, smugly, with a small smile, that I got the better end of the deal. I never have to worry about my dog going off to war. If my cat stays out all night I generally don’t call the police. Neither of my cats have any desire to go to college. If my dog gets the neighbor’s dog pregnant, it’s not exactly an “end-of-the-world” situation.

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If I want to send my dog to school (obedience or other), it doesn’t cost me an arm and a leg, and my cats have never asked for an allowance. When my dog and I have an argument over a chewed up shoe or an indiscretion regarding toiletry habits, he doesn’t threaten to run away. Don’t misunderstand me. It’s not that I think having children is a bad proposition. I think it’s a wonderful thing and it provides understanding and lessons we can probably only learn by being a parent and nurturing another creature like ourselves. I just feel it’s like everything else with humans – “If it feels good, let’s do it again, and again, and again…” until we realize we’ve worn the gloss off the whole

affair. Making a decision to have a child should be a momentous thing. It should be brought about via responsibility, not entertainment – you are deciding to have your heart walking around outside your body. However, I will concede that in this everchallenging world, having a child continues to be the most beautifully irrational act two people in love can commit. Michael Reisig is a best-selling novelist and an award-winning newspaper columnist. His novels are available at bookstores everywhere, and in paperback and ebook format through Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com and Apple. com. Visit his website at michael-reisig.com for information on his latest adventure/humor novel, The Road to Key West, and his apocalyptic thriller, The New Madrid Run.

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El Campo Leader-News • Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Five vie for Senate District 18 seat Early voting starts today – Election Day Dec. 6 trafficking and the drug trade that fuels illegal immigration in the first place. “Texas must also remove or reduce any government programs that are serving as a magnet for people to come here illegally. I wrote one of the toughest bills to address companies that knowingly hire illegal immigrants and I’ll continue to find more common-sense solutions in the Texas Senate.” • Gary Gates, 55, is CEO of Gatesco, Inc., a real estate investment company. He ran for state representative (District 28) in 2002 and 2004, losing both times. His bid for the Senate District 18 Republican Primary nomination in GATES 2006 was also unsuccessful. A list of his issues include jobs, abortion, limiting government, border security, gun rights, lower taxes and government overreach. “The biggest issue I see is border security,” Gates said, adding that sending DPS officers to handle the situation is not the solution. “That’s the most expensive way and sending DPS officers is taking them out of their communities.” A better solution, he said, would be to invest the money into the local communities so they can increase their local police force to handle the situation. His second priority is education, he said. “We need to get away from the mindset that every kid is going to go to college,” Gates said. “There are a lot of needs in agriculture, welding, electricians, nurses ... we need to build vocational training.” • Rounding out the Republican candidates is Charles Gregory, 59, from Richmond, vice president of Royal Disposal & Recycle. He formerly served as mayor protem for the city of Simonton and general counsel for the Fort Bend County Republican Party, GREGORY

By JODY LARIMER reporter@leader-news.com

Early voting begins today to replace Texas comptroller-elect Glenn Hegar in the Senate District 18 post, and five candidates are asking for your vote. Voters can cast their ballots today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 1-2 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the El Campo Library, 200 W. Church, or Wharton County Annex D, 315 E. Milam in Wharton. On Election Day, Saturday, Dec. 6, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at four locations: Meadow Lane Resource Center, 2620 Meadow Lane in El Campo; St. Robert’s Catholic Church, 512 Tegner; Wharton Civic Center, 1924 N. Fulton; East Bernard Library, 746 Clubside. Voters can vote at any of the four locations. Three Republicans and two Democrats are on the ballot and following is information about each. Republicans: • Lois Kolkhorst, 50, is a businesswoman from Brenham and has served as the District 13 House representative since 2001. Counties represented include Austin, Burleson, Colorado, Fayette, Grimes, Lavaca and Washington. Budget and the economy, education, immigration KOLKHORST and border security, abortion, gun rights, property rights and overturning Obamacare top her list of priorities. “One of the biggest challenges for all of Senate District 18 is illegal immigration,” Kolkhorst said. Although illegal immigration is largely a federal issue, there are ways Texans can protect their borders, she said. “I’ve led the charge to fund DPS patrol boats on the Rio Grande, for example,” Kolkhorst said. “Our boats are now better equipped than the Border Patrol. If elected, I will push for even more local tools for law enforcement to stop human

but resigned both posts to pursue the Senate seat. Water shortages, immigration and border security, gun rights, taxation, education and entitlements are issues he would focus on. “Water is a top issue,” Gates said. “There’s no one, two or three priority ... water is right there in the top three. We need a public/private relationship.” That relationship would involve private entities building desalination plants and the state providing land. “The best way to fix the problem we have is to create a water source and a water grid, much like we have an electric grid,” Gregory said. “We could use the river to transport water back upstream.” Democrats: • Cynthia Drabek, 52, is the owner of Data-X Document Shredding and from Richmond. She ran for state representative House District 85 in November, but was defeated by incumbent Phil Stephenson of Wharton. Topping her list of priorities is agriculture, specifically DRABEK water. “I believe water management should be a top priority,” Drabek said. “(It) is necessary for our farmers and we need to ensure clean safe drinking water for our residents.” Education and economy are also on her list. “I believe we need to fully fund our education system for our next generation. Our schools should provide the best learning environment for our children and allow our teachers to teach. A strong school system builds a strong workforce that builds a strong economy.” Drabek is currently the chair of the Richmond Historic Commission, past member of the Richmond YMCA, a member of the Czech Heritage Society-Fort Bend chapter, a member of the KJZT and a member of the PTO at school. • Christian E. Hawkins, 33, is a lawyer from Rosenberg. She was not reachable by presstime.

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Danevang store incident still mystery By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com

Whatever happened in that Danevang store happened in less than a half hour, but has remained a mystery for 24 years. And, since then, not a single trace of the 15-yearold store clerk has ever been found. No one has come forward with credible information and a man who may be the key to everything remains unidentified. The facts: Rosemary Diaz – a sister, a daughter and clerk at Dane’s Country Store on Hwy. 71 – vanished Saturday, Nov. 24, 1990. She had been working there as the lone clerk that night after just two weeks on the job. Her disappearance happened just moments after talking to her family on the phone, asking them to come see her. Rosemary wanted to see her older sister Elia’s new baby. She asked them to hurry and mentioned a man was in the store. A few minutes later a Markham couple came into the store. They gathered their items and headed to the cash register. They waited a moment, looked around, realize d there was no clerk and, after no doubt debating it for a bit, decided the situation was spooky enough to call 9-1-1. An estimated 22 minutes after Rosemary hung up her call, the first Wharton County Sheriff’s Department patrol unit is dispatched. Somewhere in between those two calls, Rosemary Diaz vanished. In the store, authorities notice a slightly moved soda fountain and one small plastic

bile were in the Danevang area between 4:30 and 5 p.m. looking for the Diaz residence the same day Rosemary disappeared. The car never arrived at the house and the three people - two women ages 40 to 50 and a man about 20 - have never been identified. They may have been connected or it may have been a coincidence.

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Rosemary Diaz was 15 years old when she vanished (at left) without a trace. If alive today, the photo at right shows what she may look like.

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Rosemary Diaz disappeared 24 years ago leaving behind her puse and other belongings. No clues have surfaced. Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact authorities. bottle tipped over in a display case. Diaz’ purse and portable radio were apparently right where she had left them. The television was running. Her car was parked outside. There was about $800 in the cash register. Nothing was missing – beer, cigarettes, everything accounted for by the owner. At 8:09 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 1990, Rosemary Diaz officially became a missing person. Speculation:

The man Rosemary Diaz mentions in her phone call has never been identified –

he could be a witness or the cause of her disappearance. Or perhaps, when he left everything was normal. Until he steps forward, or someone says they know who he is, it will remain a mystery. A Danevang man captured Rosemary’s image in a Polaroid picture just hours before she disappeared – it was found propped up on a back desk in the store. Rosemary didn’t smile for the camera, but the man was cleared by the Wharton County sheriff’s investigators. Then they learned about the car. Three people in a large yellowish-orange or yellowishbrown 1980 to 1983 Oldsmo-

Rosemary, an honors student at El Campo High School, is the third of five children in the Diaz family. Despite marriages, all three of her sisters have kept the Diaz name – to keep the connection with their lost sister. Pedro Diaz, her father, died November 1997 without ever knowing his daughter’s fate. Her older sisters, Elia and Irma, have the most vivid memories of their missing sister. Her younger siblings have to struggle. Gloria Diaz was 11 when her sister vanished. Rosemary’s little brother was only three. If Rosemary is alive, she would be 39 now. Maria Elena Diaz, Rosemary’s mother, remains convinced that her daughter will one day come home, the family says. The family’s faith that one day Rosemary will come home is the reason the Leader-News prints this article. Information Sought:

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placed under arrest on an outstanding warrant for theft by check not related to the raid. While officers checked the building and started the process of evidence collection, Chau To-Hoang Nguyen, 35, of 7506 Summer Shore Road in Rosenberg sat at the lone desk. The apparent owner/operator, she was arrested on a felony charge of money laundering more than $1,500 as well as a misdemeanor for keeping a gambling place. She was booked into the Wharton County Jail Friday, Nov. 21. Once there, she posted $12,000 in bonds and was released the next day. All 24 of the 8-liners in The Game Room were seized by police along with other unidentified items believed to be connected with the gambling operation. Looking like a slot machine, debate lingers on whether an 8-liner is a game of chance or skill because users typically have a button that allows the player to stop the electronically spinning wheels. Regardless, they are only legal in Texas when possible prizes have a value of $5 or less. The Game Room had only been in operation about three months when raided by El Campo police following an investigation led by Sgt. Justin Soza. “It wasn’t long after they opened that we started get-

ting complaints,” El Campo Police Chief Terry Stanphill said. That raid, Lt. Urban said, produced information which led to the raid of a Wharton game room later Friday night. There, 25 of the 8-liners were seized from the business also owned by Nguyen. The lone gamer at Quick N Easy No. 4 was identified and then allowed to leave. No arrests have been made based on the raid at this location, but all five of the 8-liners were seized along with other equipment. The amount of cash seized at the location was not released as of presstime. Both investigations started with citizen complaints, Urban said, adding the public is encouraged to report illegal gaming operations anytime they learn of one. The ECPD, which can be reached at 541-5311, can act only on those within the city limits. The Wharton County Sheriff’s Department, available at 543-1373, would handle any locations in rural areas. “We definitely don’t want them in El Campo,” Urban said, adding “We warned both locations. We tried to convince them (not to operate).” Citizen complaints regarding illegal game rooms include concerns over family members who have lost large amounts of money as well as individuals who say they cannot curb their own impulses,

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Class 4A, 2A football playoffs

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STRASNER INK BY THE BARREL

The night the lights go out in Navasota? It was about 7:15 p.m. Monday when Bob Gillis finally switched off the lights to his office at the Ricebird field house and headed home for supper. But his brain would remain switched on for the rest of the evening – thinking about the biggest test of the year Friday night against Navasota – the No. 1 team in Class 4A Division II. While most fans view Ricebird football as entertainment, behind the scenes a tight-knit group of El Campo coaches put in long hours to prepare their team. It’s fun, but it’s also a responsibility. “Really it goes back to the summer with our strength and conditioning in July,” EC Head Coach Bob Gillis said. “Our coaches are up here four days a week when they would normally be off and they’re working without getting any extra pay. That’s what it takes to have a successful football team. If we didn’t do that, we’d feel like we were cheating our kids. We want to give them every opportunity to be part of a special team that does big things.” When the season begins, Friday is not the only day of activity. Coaching suddenly becomes a 7-day a week job at El Campo. Ricebird coaches get back from games early Saturday morning, catch a few winks, then return to the field house and work for the majority of Saturday viewing film. After church on Sunday, it’s more intense gameplanning all day long, then the practice routine and additional film study returns Monday morning. “Our coaches work really hard,” Gillis said. “I know they get tired, but they never show it. I think working with these young kids kinda keeps you young at heart, ya know.” One strength of the Ricebird coaching staff is its continuity. The majority of the EC coaches have been together for the past seven years. Others have been here even longer. Middle school coaches Jesse Galvan and Matthew Schoener have been installing the El Campo running attack since 1992. “It’s hard to keep coaches together that long. Not a lot of schools have the luxury of that continuity that we have,” Gillis said. Another luxury the El Campo football program has enjoyed is the benefit of playing football after Thanksgiving. It’s a treat that shouldn’t be taken for granted, Gillis said. “That’s a big goal that we have every year,” Gillis said. “When I coached at Columbus, we won a lot of games but never played past Thanksgiving. My first stint at El Campo, we didn’t do it. But when I got back into it after 2003, we’ve been able to play that long a few times. When you look up and there’s only 16 teams left in your division, that’s really big to make it that far. There are no guarantees in football and we’re grateful to be where we’re at right now with everything in front of us.” Carthage learned firsthand last week that playoff opportunities can’t be taken lightly. The Bulldogs have a 33-4 playoff record the past 6 seasons and two of those losses have come to El Campo. This week, Ricebird coaches can finally talk about the opponent that fans and high school football enthusiasts have pointed to since the playoff brackets came out. “This week is a heckuva matchup,” Gillis said. “But if you look at it, all the teams left in our region are undefeated district champs. It doesn’t matter, all of us are really good teams that can win on any given night. And for us at El Campo, the (See HARD WORK, Page 6-B)

Regional EC vs Navasota has makings of State championship clash

By KAITLYNN BIANCONI sports@leader-news.com

The Ricebirds are looking to shake up the Navasota Rattlers on Friday night in Conroe, hoping to knock them out of their No. 1 state ranking and give them their first loss of the season. El Campo wants to take the regional title and secure another week in the playoffs. The Rattlers boast a 12-0 record and the district champ title after a 5-0 district run. Their pristine record secured them the top spot in Class 4A.

Sting Like A Dove

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Ricebird running back Kevin Dove plows through the Brazosport Exporter defense during a regular season game. Dove and his teammates will face the No. 1 ranked Navasota Rattlers this Friday at Conroe.

SHOWDOWN

However, Navasota has played some different opponents. They played a school located in Monterrey, Mexico, Rogers Heritage in Rogers, Ark. and local schools including Sealy and Houston Furr. The Rattlers defeated Sealy 65-6 and Furr 85-0. “They’re a great football team. They’re undefeated and average 60 points a game and only give up 7 points a game,” EC Head Coach Bob Gillis said. “They’re a talented bunch of kids.” They were area finalists in 2013 and made it to the state game in

FRIDAY,

knocked Chapel Hill out of the area round with a 49-28 victory. OVEMBER Also similar to EC, the Navasota seniors have experience from the state run in 2012, when they were sophomores just moved up to varsity. That experience has come into play for both teams this season. 7:00 P.M. “On offense, they’re good at BUDDY MOOREHEAD STADIUM spreading out and throw and getting 2012, but fell to Gilmer 39-3. Much the guys in space. They’ve got fast relike El Campo, Navasota has a histo- ceivers that like to run,” Gillis said. ry of playoff runs, and this year is no “Like a lot of good teams, they’re goexception. They defeated Needville ing to run the ball. They’ve got a good (See RICEBIRDS, Page 6-B) 55-15 in the bi-district round, and

Round 3 new territory for Hornets Louise game versus Bremond believed to be deepest run ever for LHS

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The Hornet pride deepens in Louise as the team enters the regional round of the playoffs to face No. 1 ranked Bremond on Friday night in Bastrop. Louise took out D’Hanis last week in a 20-6 dominating win, but Bremond will be a bigger challenge for the Hornets. “They’re really good, and they’re pretty big and fast,” Head Coach David Lucio said. “They’re really aggressive man-to-man.” The Tigers enter the match-up with an 11-0 record, easily taking the district title with a 6-0 run. Bremond defeated common opponents Burton and Milano. The Tigers defeated Milano 38-0 and Burton 55-21. The Hornets beat Burton 28-20, and defeated Milano 25-6 in the bi-district playoff round. The Tigers are used to having a strong season after going 21-5 in the past two seasons combined. They finished 12-1 in 2013 and were state quarter-finalists. The Tigers have most of their skill positions returning for the 2014 season, along with defensive line startL-N Photo by Chris Filoteo ers and a strong offensive line. Dodging D’Hanis Running backs James Jones and Jacob Bill protects the ball while dodging some D’Hanis Cowboys on Friday in SeJosh Anderson are returning as a guin. The Hornets will play Bremond on Friday in Bastrop for the regional round strong backfield combo after each bein the playoffs, a game that’s believed to be the deepest playoff run for Louise. ing named All-District in 2013.

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LHS, Bills making memories in 2014 This was the night that Louise Athletic Director and Assistant Coach Joe Bill had been waiting for his entire coaching career. Over the past six years I have watched four Louise head coaches and all the other assistant coaches come and go. The one constant on the Louise sideline has been Joe Bill. Coach Bill has always been the emotional and spiritual heart of the Hornets. He has stayed on while the others left in order to watch his boys grow up and play varsity ball. Last Friday under the dazzling lights of the beautiful, spanking new Texas Lutheran University Stadium, his loyalty, patience and perseverance finally paid off. With the D’Hanis Cowboys effectively bottling up Louise’s fleet, shifty speedster Chris Kutac, the Hornets unleashed their secret weapon in the form Jase Bill. Mostly relegated to a secondary role throughout the season, Jase had a night for the ages. The 5-5, 140-pound junior flanker came out of nowhere and was suddenly everywhere, hauling in 8 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns. A 40-yard reception in second quarter got the Hornets out of deep enemy territory and kept a scoring drive alive. Louise had lost two district games after leading very late in the fourth quarter, giving up late big plays to lose in heartbreaking fashion. A sense of dread overcame Louise faithful as it looked like it was all happening again. With a one touchdown lead and just over two minutes left in the game, the Hornets faced a crucial 3rd and ten on their own 43 yard line. This time, Jase Bill never gave them a chance. He caught a perfectly executed screen pass, took it 57 yards to the house and the celebration was on. Yes, this biggest win in Louise history was a total team effort with outstanding defense, great offensive line protection, and stellar quarterback play. But the night will hold a special place in the hearts of the Bills – Joe, Jase and Jacob.

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—Hornets look for third playoff win 107 of 206 and passing for 1,492 yards and 17 touchyards and 6 touchdowns this downs. season. He’s tallied 69 totes for Chris Kutac is the leading 450 yards and 9 touchdowns. receiver with 40 catches for Josh Anderson has 564 yards and 7 84 carries for 539 touchdowns. Caryards with 9 touchlos Garcia closely downs. follows with 29 The offense catches for 410 has piled up 4,949 yards and 5 touchyards this season. downs. Jase Bill Paul and Browning has 20 catches for are the two highest 294 yards and 3 scoring players on touchdowns, and the team with 102 COACH LUCIO Hunter Koudela TD points each. tallied 16 catches “We’ve got a for 213 yards and 2 couple things we’re working touchdowns. on. We’re going to try to take Eric Lucio is the leading advantage of their aggressive- rusher with 145 carries for ness,” Lucio said. 1,108 yards and 16 “On offense and touchdowns. Clay defense we’re just Gonzales has 70 working on fundatotes for 306 yards mentals. We have and 3 touchdowns. to go out there and Kutac has 24 carcover them and ries for 213 yards tackle. Every week and has added 4 we just try to get touchdowns. better and we’re Overall this seagoing to treat it the son, the Hornets JASE BILL same and get more have 1,503 passing precision in passyards, 1,503 receiving, and get better downhill ing and 1,921 yards rushing with the ball. We’re going to and 43 touchdowns. do what we can do.” Although the Hornets have In the Hornet’s season far exceeded expectations stats, Eric Lucio leads the thus far, they’re still being team in passing, completing doubted. (Continued from Page 1-B)

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—Ricebirds near halfway point for post-season (Continued from Page 1-B) quarterback who can throw it on the run, and a good group of receivers. They do both phases well.” Returning is quarterback Shelton Eppler, who passed for 2,691 yards in 2013. He added 28 touchdowns and completed 165 of 274 passes. This year however he’s upped his game, completing 202 of 300 passes for 3,869 yards with 54 passing touchdowns. Navasota has a slew of talented runners. Derrion Randle (5-9, 200) tops the team with 101 carries for 1,104 yards and 14 touchdowns. Jarvis Norman has 59

carries for 561 yards and 4 touchdowns. Lamarquis Jefferson (5-9, 180) has tallied 51 totes for 401 yards and 6 touchdowns. On the receiving side, Tren’Davion Dickson has 57 catches for 1,516 yards and 30 touchdowns. Jerbrell Lipscomb has tallied 36 catches for 540 yards with 5 touchdowns, and Sammy Blair currently has 27 catches for 379 yards and 6 touchdowns. The Rattlers currently have 7,471 offensive yards, with 2,994 rushing, 3,700 receiving and 558 kick return yards. Dickson and Eppler were selected as the District 18-

3A Newcomers of the Year in 2013, and are said to be one of the top quarterback/receiving duos in the state. The defense has earned recognition after allowing, on average, just one score a game. “They’re not huge, but they’re very quick. They get off the block and have great technique. They swarm and then tackle,” Gillis said. The Ricebirds defeated the Carthage Bulldogs 28-21 last week in New Caney to take the area trophy. There’s room for improvement. “We’re just working on correcting some things. We had 13 penalties last week, that

—Hard work keeps EC hanging on late in playoffs (Continued from Page 1-B)

more you win, the more you want to win.” For Ricebird coaches, much of their satisfaction occurs after the final horn sounds on Friday night, and during the return home from the game. By Saturday, it’s back to the grindstone and figuring out how to defeat the next opponent. “When you’re on that bus

and you turn around and look at those kids’ faces ... I tell you, that’s what it’s all about,” Gillis said. “To see their satisfaction with accomplishing something as a team, as a unit. It’s a great atmosphere. But then when you settle back in Saturday, you’ve got to put that behind you and go to work. We don’t have time to sit around and be proud of ourselves. It’s on to the next

challenge. Maybe when we’re old and retired we can think about all those things. But not now.” Late Friday night, after both teams return home from Conroe, the light switch will be turned off at one field house for the final time this season. Ricebird nation hopes like the dickens that Friday will be the night the lights go out on the Rattlers.

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Garden Villa Health Care Center 106 Del Norte Drive El Campo, TX 77437

979-543-6762 E.O.E

NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER SEEKING CARING AND HAPPY PEOPLE FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

• RNs Needed • CMA Needed

Certified Nurse Aides Needed All Shifts Sign On Bonus Health Insurance & Dental Insurance

Please come by for an application

EOE

CONTACT: KAREN PULLIAM: (979) 532-1244 FAX (979) 532-1142

Needs CDL Drivers

Call 979-543-4381

Check us out on the web...

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021 Help Wanted

B & B SERVICES NOW HIRING CDL Truck Drivers, Experienced Tire Technician, Experienced Lease Crew Pusher, Experienced Lease Crew Hands & Experienced Welder. Apply at: B & B Services, 3152 CR 360, El Campo, TX.

C Z E C H C AT H O L I C H O M E Under New Administration Currently seeking to fill the following positions: P/T Maintenance; F/T Dietary Aide; CNAs, all shifts; F/T LVN and PRN LVN. Apply in person only at 248

Text Changes August 27, 2014 Text and run schedule changes August 30, 2014 Text Change GROWING, PROFESSIONAL SHOP LOOKING FOR: September 13, 2014 • Lube Tech October 8, 2014 LighT October•18, 2014Mechanic &

• heavy Line DieseL Mechanic

El Campo Leader-News: 8/27/2014 Dodge/Chrysler and/or GM experience Wednesday TFN preferred,Only but will train right person. Applicant needs to be willing to work with minimum supervision in a fast paced environment.

We offer competitive pay (up to $32/hr.) & benefits. Call 979-543-3291, ask for Bryan or apply online at

Full-Time Warehouse Help Ganado Area

Full-Time Dispatcher Wharton Area

Full-Time Truck Driver Must have Class A or B CDL with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement. Must be 21 years old and Have a clean driving record.

Health Insurance, 401K and other Company benefits available. Please come by to complete an application: HelenaJournal-Spectator Chemical Company Wharton 27204 US Hwy 59 Rd Classified Advertising El Campo, TX 77437 Or fax resume: 979-543-6260 Account No. 2132 E.E.O.E./M.F.V.H. Customer: Ganado Nursing & Avalon Place Rehabilitation Center

El Campo Memorial Hospital Nursing - RN/LVN:

Locally owned, beautiful, hotel-like, 91 Run Date: 8/30/2014 PRN basis; bed, skilled nursing facility is looking for a:

Saturday Only • Director of Nursing

RN/ER TFN Full-time, 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.,

weekends required, We are looking for someone one year experience. Size: 2x2”with great management skills,in. who is well LVN/Med Surg 4 col. organized and supportive of staff. Full-time, 7 p.m. - 7 a.m., Applicant must have caring attitude to one year experience, Cost:patient $29.00 per run rotating shifts, weekends promote excellent care while maintaining policies and procedures, required. and state regulations through staff Laboratory/MLT or MT: education and supervision. Part-time, PRN or Please proof and Requirements: Full-time, night shift changes •Valid RNfax Licenseany in State ofTexas to 979-532-8845 Pharmacy Technician: • ExperienceOR with administration email and Full-time, day shift, management in a healthcare classified@journal-spectator.com some weekends. organization a plus. Housekeeping: • Experience in long-term care PRN, Full-time evening shift, Thank you, nursing preferred. weekends required.

Helen Sevier Apply in person at: 107 East Rogers; Ganado,Manager Texas Classified No Phone Calls Please. 979-532-8840 E.O.E

Contact Human Resources 979-578-5251

FAX Karen Seeking for full time: 532-1142 LICENSED ELECTRICIAN

& ELECTRICIAN’S HELPER

Salary based on experience.

BENEFITS, INSURANCE, 401K Oilfield and/or Commercial experience is a plus.

Apply in person or online at:

MARTIN ELECTRIC CO, INC

1504 West Jackson, El Campo, TX

www.martinelectriccompany.com

www.drivedondavis.com.

Click on career tab, then select El Campo.

Now Hiring for manufacturing positions in El Campo and East Bernard!! • Operators • Helpers • QC Inspector • Maintenance Tech

• Cabinet Assemblers • Shipping Loaders • Packaging •Bi-lingual Safety Coordinator

You can complete an online application at either office locations: 600 Sam Bishkin Rd., El Campo, or 16856 Cabinet Rd., East Bernard. You may also apply online at www.Leedo.com, or submit your resume to jobs@Leedo.com All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug test and physical. EOE

021 Help Wanted

FULL TIME SMALL ENGINE mechanic needed. Must have experience working on 2-cycle/ 4-cycle engines and hand held products. Must have the ability to diagnose and repair equipment. Pay to be discussed with Wisteria Ln., Hillje community, Hwy experience. Stop by Schmidt B&D SERVICES, INC., NOW 59/FM 441. Benefits. EOE. Implement for an application. Hiring heavy equipment operator 25410 US 59 Hwy, El Campo. and truck driver with CDL. Drug D R I V E R S : N E W L P H A U L S . testing required. Contact Bruce Excellent Pay, Benefit Package! H E L P W A N T E D : F A C I L I T Y Tesch, 979-758-4440. *100% PAID Health & Dental Ins! maintenance personnel. Duties *Quarterly & Annual Safety Bonus! include general building and CDL DRIVERS - HILLJE, TX *Quarterly Service Bonus! Class-A grounds maintenance. Apply in Patriot Oilfield Services, LLC, has CDL, Hazmat, Tanker End, TWIC person at VonDerAu Ford 1912 N. immediate openings for Vacuum w/ 1yr Driving Exp. Req. MARTIN Mechanic St., El Campo, TX. Truck & End Dump Drivers. Drivers TRANSPORT: Call 1-866-823-0294. must have Class-A CDL, tanker LAW FIRM SEEKING and hazmat endorsements. Ideal F A S T P A C E D I N S U R A N C E Legal Assistant, experience candidates must have oilfield office seeking a customer service r e q u i r e d . M u s t b e h i g h l y experience and clean driving oriented Crop CSR who is reliable, organized, possess advanced re c ords. Mu st p a ss a d ru g highly motivated, well organized computer (Word and Excel), and alcohol test. Over time and has a farming background. typing and transcription skills. opportunities. Excellent benefits. Position is full time with excellent Spanish language skills a plus. P l e a s e e - m a i l r e s u m e s to : benefits. Please email resume with S a l a r y c o m m e n s u ra te w i th vactruckdriver@yahoo.com or call references to: txins@txins.com experience, 401K and paid Thomas Jackson @ 979-648-2416. with the subject “Crop CSR”. vacation. Interested applicants may submit resumes to: LEGAL ASSISTANT Classified c/o El Campo Advertising Leader-News P.O. Box 1180 Seeking To Fill Following Positions: El Campo, TX 77437

in small town ofGanado,TX.

021 Help Wanted

Ralph Gonzales Trucking

classified@leader-news.com

Local Agricultural Company

Rates:

Word Ads: $0.74 per word. Minimum $14.80 - Up to 20 words.

(979) 543-3363

www.leader-news.com

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Wharton Tractor is seeking qualified applicants for these positions: • Equipment & Facility Maintenance • Tractor & Hay Equipment Mechanic • Truck Driver Experience helpful, good pay and benefits. Apply in person at 1007 N. Richmond Rd., Wharton

Wharton Journal-Spectator Account No. 8092

MIKESKA’S BAR-B-Q & CATERING. He l p wa n te d a t d own town Customer: location, morning & evening shifts. Apply in person at 218 Merchant, Helena Chemical Company El Campo.

P.O. Box 1187

NEED EXPERIENCED CARPENTER, East Bernard, TX 77435 local and in Alvin. Call 979-335-7525 713-206-3322.

FAX 979-335-7555 NOW HIRING TRANSIT DRIVERS. No CDL required. Apply in person Michelle Foster at 501 N. Wells, Edna, TX 77957. Cathy Rickaway

PART TIME LIMO DRIVER RickawayC@helenachemical. needed. Apply in person at 3152 SlivaC@helenachemical.com CR 360, El Campo.

RJK FosterM@helenachemical.com TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL is now hiring. Must have valid driver’s license. Call 979-541-5264. Run Dates: 11/22, 11/26, 11/29 SEED TRUCK & MODULE TRUCK Drivers needed. Top pay and Size: 2x4.5” bonus. Apply in person at City Gin, 9 Col.orInches Abernathy call 806-781-9588.

per S H OCost: P H E L$70.20 PER - H I L L Jrun E, TX Patriot Oilfield Services, LLC, $280.80 has Total Cost 4 Runs: an immediate opening for a Shop Please proof and Helper at our Hillje, TX location. fax anyduties changes 979-532-88 Employee’s may to include multiple shop related activities. or email Must have a valid driver’s license. Mustclassified@journal-spectator.c pass a drug and alcohol test. Please contact Thomas Jackson @ 979-648-2416. Thank you, TIG WELDER, EXPERIENCED ONLY. Helen Sevier $15-$25 hourly, 401k, Insurance 979-532-8840 & Vacation. Clean Welding. Overtime available. Eagle Lake. Call 979-234-5001 MIKESKA’S BAR-B-Q & CATERING. Help wanted at freeway location. Apply in person at 22730 Hwy. 59 S. VAC U U M T R U C K D R I V E R (Class-A CDL w/ hazmat endorsement required) & END DUMP DRIVER (Class-A CDL required) needed. Midland & Odessa area. Call T&L Transportation: 979-758-2043. BREAKFAST HOST/HOSTESS needed at Holiday Inn Express, Wharton. Hours 6 a.m. - Noon. Must work weekends. Part time/ full time shifts available. Apply in person. WANTED: LICENSED JOURNEYMAN Electrician. Valid driver’s license with good record. Excellent benefits. Inquiries, resumes to: barbee@sbcglobal.net. Barbee Services, Inc., Wharton.

NEEDED: CDL BOBTAIL DRIVER for local delivery of refined fuels, must have hazmat w/ tanker endorsement, good driving record a must. Some benefits, vacation and health insurance. Call or come WhartonInc. Journal-Spec by Oil Patch Petroleum, 901 Classified Stafford Lane, Wharton, Advertising Texas. 979-532-2221.

$8/HR TO START, ENTRY LEVEL Customer: job, no experience/education Tractor req’d. We’ll Wharton train you. Flexible N.ORichmond Rd. h o u r s . $ 11007 00 M N T H LY BONUS!!!!!! This is hard, physical Wharton 77488 labor. Must like dogs. Call 532-3172 979-532-9194.

Fax: 532-0517

P E D I AT R I C M A . M I N I M U M Dick Wozniak two years experience required. A whartontractor@yahoo working interview will be conducted prior to hiring. Send resumes to: www.whartontractor.c ccarrasco@mehop.org B A R B E E C RSize: A N E 2x3.5” SERVICE, Wharton, TX. Wanted: NCCCO 7 column Crane Operator. Minimum inches 5 years experience. CDL Good driving record. EmailPlease inquiries/resumes: proof and barbee@sbcglobal.net

fax any changes to 979OR email

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El Campo Leader-News • Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Realty Listings

The Real Estate Service 107 E. Monseratte St., El Campo, TX

El Campo Office

609 N. Mechanic St. El Campo, TX 77437 (979) 543-2266

Wharton Office

401 Lucky Ln. Wharton, TX 77488 (979) 532-0334

Coastal Office

65 Curlew Port Alto, TX 77979 (361) 893-5288

www.HAR.com/BeckyWied www.WiedRealty.com www.SunRiseBayRealEstate.com www.FaceBook.com/WiedRealty

Stay up-to-date with the latest news from Wied Realty by following us on Facebook! New listings, price changes and sold properties updated daily!! Becky Wied (979) 637-6371

Debbie Folks (979) 533-1302

Corri Chandler (979) 541-3584

Dustin Tarver (979) 541-7474

Dwight Hudlin, Jr. (979) 257-7358

Stacey Leopold (979) 758-4279

Becky Wied, Owner, Realtor®, GRI, ABR, e-Pro, HUD Broker Cell Phone: 979-637-6371 Email: becky@wiedrealty.com

GO RICEBIRDS!! 021 Help Wanted

042 Apt-Funished

COUPLE WANTED FOR MANAGER/ Maintenance Team for apartment, small town 40 miles north of Corpus Christi. Fax qualifications/ desired pay to 505-867-8692.

VERY SMALL EFFICIENC Y Apartment. Good location. All bills paid. $375 monthly +deposit. Suitable for 1 adult only. Call 979-543-4207.

GL ASS INSTALLER NEEDED. 043 House for Rent Willing to train. Big G Auto Glass. Call 979-532-2080 to schedule an 2 BR, 1 BA, CENTR AL A/H, large yard, 1-car detached garage. interview. $675 monthly + deposit. No TAX PREPARER, FT/PT. TAX pets. Appliances included. Call experience a plus. Bilingual 979-543-1205. helpful. Will train. Express Tax 3 BR HOUSE IN EL C AMPO Center. 1-888-583-2433. 309 Gibson. $500 monthly, $500 LOOKING FOR AN OUTGOING, deposit. Call 979-332-3827. hard working person to fill part time (Thursday-Sunday) kennel BOLING, TX: 4 BR, 1.5 baths. attendant/janitorial position. $1,000 monthly +$1,000 deposit. Non-smoker, pre-employment One year lease. Call 979-532-5156. background and drug screening. L A R GE 2 B R B R ICK HOME, Apply in person at Wharton g r e a t W h a r to n a r e a , W / D Veterinary Clinic. connections, fenced yard, Central Heat & Air, carport. $799 monthly. Call 979-532-9194. HELP WANTED:

Journeyman electrician & electrician’s Helper Must have valid driver’s license. Apply in person at:

Knebel Electric, Inc. 207 E. Watt, El Campo HAMMAN SWABBING & OILFIELD SERVICE, INC.

in El Campo is accepting applications for

• DepenDable Helper on Swab rig • HyDraulic Swab operator

Must have valid driver’s license.

Guaranteed Salary. Paid Vacations. Apply in person only at 2632 Hwy 71 North No Phone Calls

NOLAN’S AFFORDABLE LAWN Service. Certified Landscaper. Mowing, mulching, tree trimming, edging, weeding, hedge trimming, pasture and lot shredding. Call 979-253-9323. C & J REMODELING ROOFING, Painting, Flooring, Foundations, addition add-ons and more! 20% discount. Free Estimates! Insured and Bonded. Call 832-902-8915. HOUSE LEVELING SLAB, PIER and beam, replace rotten seals. Mobile home leveling. Free estimates. 281-232-6268.

U-LOCK MINI STORAGE 704 E. Calhoun St., El Campo

Painting

Residential Exterior / Interior

Jeff Barosh, Jr.

979-332-1983 Free Estimates

CHILD DAYCARE IN MY HOME. Experienced, caring. Meals, snacks provided. Infants to school age welcome. Wharton area. 361-534-4484, Misty.

Linda’s Sand & Gravel, LLC. Call Linda

979-541-7621 or 979-578-6308 Tyler’s Jewelry and Pawn New 14K Gold Jewelry We make loans on most anything of value. We buy scrap gold.

2310 N. Richmond Rd.

979-532-0971 • Wharton

$480,000 - 2-Story log cabin on 22+/acres, beautiful mature Pecan trees. $550,000 - 2/3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 CG 3,800 +/sq. ft. living. 2,680 sq. ft. barn. Outside city limits, on 2 acres. Built 2007. Magnificent home. $5,000 BTSA.

REDUCED

$28,000 - New home building site. PENDING! Established neighborhood. $110,000 - 2-Story, 4 BR, 2 BA, 2 CG on corner lot. Heights area. CA/H, kitchen with many cabinets, large living area. Bonus room. Fenced yard. $130,000 - Brick 3 BR, 1.5 BA, on corner lot. Updated, fenced yard, 30x20 carport/RV parking, large storage building. $275,000 - 3 BR, 2 BA, Colonial in Louise on 30 acres. Additional acreage available.

LOTS AND ACREAGE

$23,000 - 3 lots on Business Ave. $28,000 - Cape Carancahua, gated community, 2 corner lots. $35,000 - 3/4 acre lot on Brent Street. Outside city limits. $40,000 - 2 lots at Cape Carancahua. Septic, water, electric. $45,900 - Chapel Creek Addn. Large lot, perfect for your new home! 2+ Acre Lot - Located in The Fairways. Waterford Estates - 1.2+/- acre lots.

RESIDENTIAL

$25,000 - 3 BR, 2 BA, mobile home in Hungerford. $38,000 - 2 BR, 1 BA starter home or investment property. $39,900 - Mobile Home in Tide Water Oaks. 3 fenced S lots, to pool and D! OLaccess boat ramp. $41,000 - 2 BR, 1 BA. Make offer. $68,000 - 2 BR, 1 BA in nice area. Large rooms, fenced yard. $75,000 - 3 BR, 2 BA outside city limits G! on 3/4 acre. PENDIN $85,000 - 2 BR, 1 BA, oversized kitchen. .744 +\- acre lot, fenced backyard. $110,000 - 3 BR, 2 BA, MH on 1.4 +/acres. Just outside city limits. Make offer. $139,500 - 3 BR, 3 BA in nice neighborhood. 1744 +/- sq. ft. living. Large lot. $235,000 - 2-Story Victorian Home on corner lot. Rod Iron Fencing, 3 BR, 2 BA, office, wood burning fireplace, storage, wood floors, a must see!

COMMERCIAL

$32,500 - Lot along W. Loop. $95,000 - 1.47 acres West Loop. $120,000 - 2.13 acre commercial property. Great location. Possible owner finance. $215,000 - Commercial Prop. 5 +/- acres. Hwy. 59 frontage. Bldg. on site. $395,000 - Known as “Arbor House” this completely updated, beautifully landscaped facility is a must see! $450,000 - Fabulous Location. 3.8 +/acres West Loop 525 and West Jackson.

Melissa Rod - Broker ...........................Home 979-543-3906...Cell 637-7971 Lin Hutzenbiler - Agent.....................................Cell 979-541-9945 Stacey Vesely - Agent ........................................ Cell 979- 578-1260 Rachael Pieprzyca - Agent ................................Cell 979-243-4309

208 Fahrenthold, El Campo, TX. Office: 979-543-3373 Cell: 979-541-7929 www.johnpettyrealtors.com www.landsoftexas.com

All we do is Real Estate. All the time. FARM, RANCH & COUNTRY LIVING 151.4 Acres - Excellent row crop farm with future commercial potential. $450,000 - 21 Acres - 60’x125’ barn, pond, water wells. New Listing - 60.4 Acres Jackson County. Oaks, brush, camp house, water well, elect. $5,000 per acre. John Petty Chase Nielsen Marie Powell

New Listing - $295,000 Approximately 12 acres in Tidehaven area with cute 2 BR, 2 BA barn home. New Listing - 10 Acre Tract FM 1300. Ready for your new home! $7,300/ acre. Reduced 4.19 Acres - FM 1300. $7,000/acre. New Listing - 8 Acres Great building site!

979-541-7929 979-578-3585 979-541-3335

063 Misc. Services

Nancy Pfardrescher Michele Ellis

www.HAR.com www.landwithminerals.com

New Listing - $345,000 - Totally updated, in Heights area. New Listing - $168,000 - Updated brick and rock 3 BR, 1.5 BA on E. West St. Reduced - $118,000 - 2 BR 2 BA Townhome w/ 2-car gar. Reduced $99,000 - Brick 3 BR, 2 BA, approx. 1,500 sq. ft. Reduced $97,000 - Brick 4 BR,

979-332-2902 979-541-3790

063 Misc. Services

1 BA. Betty St.

RESIDENTIAL/ IN TOWN

Glen Pasak Rick Schmidt Scott Clifton

Reduced $92,455 - 1,900 sq. ft. brick home on Wright St. $48,500 - New home building lot. St. Lukes Dr. New Listing - $35,000 - 1.6530 acres on Brent St. and Hwy 71.

979-543-0378 979-541-3675 979-541-7717

073 Used Cars

F.H. Hernandez House Leveling Foundation & Piers

Ask for Danny McBride

Free Estimates

www.coastalfoundationrepair.com

Senior Citizen Discount

Ray's Tree Trimming

Lifetime Warranty

30 Years Experience

Hot Mop Roofing

361-782-8575 361-782-5148 301 Bryan St.,

Edna, TX 77957

800-460-8594

Trimming • Skylighting • Topping Tree and/or Stump Removal Quality Work Free Local Estimates No job too little or too big Over 25 Years Experience

979-543-9153 Ray Mach, Owner

D O N ’ T L E T YO U R C R E D I T problems keep you from buying a dependable car or truck. At Discount Automotive our lenders look for job stability and look past your previous credit problems. Do you have good length of e m p l oy m e n t a n d a d e c e n t income? Then you should be driving a dependable vehicle no Discount Automotive propiedad matter what your credit score dela familia desde 2000. is. Call now to get approved. 075 Farm Machinery 979-543-7199. JD 2510 TR AC TOR, POWER Discount Automotive, family steering, no cab, excellent owned and operated since 2000. condition, $8,000. Antique FOR SALE: 2010 CHEVY IMPALA John Deere “B” tractor, 12-volt, 4-door sedan. Solid black with good condition, $3,500. Call grey interior. 83,000 miles, 979-234-3688. clean. $12,500, in El Campo. Call 979-543-4582.

HERRERA ROOFING

The El Campo Leader-News offices will be closed

Composition

Thursday, November 27

• Free Estimates •

in observance of Thanksgiving

New and Reroofing

Edi Herrera

979-543-1186 or

979-332-2117

073 Used Cars NO PERMITA QUE SU FALTA DE credito o mal credito le prohiba c o m p ra r u n b u e n c a r r o o troca. En Discount Automotive nuestros prestamistas se fijan solo en la estabilidad de su empleo y no en su credito. Tiene buen tiempo en su trabajo y buenos ingresos? Entonces ud. Deberia estar Manejando un buen carro a su gusto no importa cual sea su puntuacion de credito. Llame a h o ra p a ra s e r a p r o d a d o . 979-543-7199.

Foundation Repair

Guaranteed Lifetime Transferable Warranty Slabs • Pier and Beam Senior Discount • Free Estimates

BAY PROPERTIES

$250,000 - Bay view property 9 lots with 1,500 sq. ft. house.

Coastal Bend

Access 24 Hours a Day

979-543-5911

025 Child Care

$220,000 - Offering tons of storage, 7 BR, 3 BAs office, huge workshop and detached bldg. perfect for game room. Kitchen is updated w/large bar and pantry. $225,000 - Brick, 4 BR, 2 BA, 2-car garage, outside city limits. Quiet neighborhood. Designer paint colors, huge yard, nice sized rooms. $233,000 - Traditional country home on 2+ acres. 4 BR, 2 BA, horse pasture, stalls, tack & feed room. $256,000 - Brick, 2-story, 4 BR, 3 BA, 2-car garage, granite counters, open concept, tile, wood & carpet flooring, amazing master suite. Built in 2008. Extra lot available. $699,000 - 27+/- Acre Ranchette. Brick 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 CG, 3,350+/- sq. ft. Crown molding, granite throughout. FP, builtins, tile, wood floors, game ! room. AmazSOLD ing master suite, large guest rooms, 3,600 sq. ft. barn, horse stables, improved pasture. Pond. Fenced.

For more details on these and other listings please call or see our website.

Monthly Rentals

Self-Service Storage

SIGN UP FOR ART CL ASSES! Learn Drawing, Watercolor, Acrylic and/or Oil Painting and Print Making. Lessons offered from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays, 5 to 8 p.m. Tu e s d ay s a n d 3 to 6 p . m . Thursdays at 816 Olive Street in Wharton. Classes are $15 for a two-hour session. Call Burlon Parsons at 979-532-5285 or 979-532-8840.

NEW LISTINGS

61+ Acres Row Crop Land - Black top frontage. $16,000 - Commercial lot in Wharton. Prime location SO across LD! from Larry’s Mexican Restaurant. $78,000 - 3 BR, 1 BA country feel w/city services. Beautiful tree filled lot, nice area. $145,000 - Brick 3 BR, 2 BA, 2-car garage. PENDING! Great neighborhood. $149,500 - Brick 3 BR, 2 BA, den, open concept, freshly painted interior, LD! garage. Great updated baths,SO2-car neighborhood. $160,000 - Brick 3 BR, 2GBA ! on .52 acre. DIN lot, PEN Updated, fenced corner in Edna. $175,000 - Brick, 3 BR, 2 BA, 2-car garage in fabulous neighborhood. Wood G! DINconcept, PENpen burning fireplace, formal dining, large rooms, fenced yard. $180,000 - 3 BR, 2 BA, bonus room over garage. Beautifully landscaped on cul de sac, lot and a half, large living & dining rooms, open concept. Perfect for entertaining. $190,000 - Barnaminium on 2.4+ acres. Built in 2010. 1 BR, 1 BA, open concept. Shop, stocked pond, RV hookup, entertainment area, sprinkler system, well & aerobic septic system. Room for expansion. $195,000 - 2 BR, 1 BA on 4 +/- acres North of El Campo. Lg. Barn on slab with utilities. $195,000 - 4 BR, 3 BA, spacious, perfect for entertaining, just outside of town. Mother-in-law suite, large patio area, bonus room perfect for second living area or game room. $218,000 - 3 BR, 3 BA, 2-car gar. & 1-car carport on corner lot. Formal living & dining, kitchen/ breakfast G! area, family PENDIN room w/fireplace. New windows, sprinkler system fenced backyard and much more.

CCH HANDY SERVICE Decking, Carpentry, Small Engine Repair, Pressure Washing & Yard Service. Call Clint Hyde at 979-616-1247. ARE YOU IN NEED OF SERVICES requiring Heavy Equipment? Land Clearing, Dirt Work, Road and Pond Development. Call 979-533-9580.

Fax (979) 543-5830

www.TheRealEstateService.com or www.HAR.com

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5’x10’ Space 10’x20’ Space 15’x20’ Space You carry the key!

024 Schools

(979) 543-2523

We have many other listings available.

Thanksgiving Deadlines

Classified Advertising Deadlines for: Sat., November 29 TODAY!! • 11 a.m.

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LOUISE

NO. PLAYER CLASS POSITION 02 JUSTIN DORNAK 12 OLB/TE 03 JACOB BILL 12 LB/RB 04 CHRIS KUTAC 12 WR/S 05 JASE BILL 11 WR/CB 06 BLAINE MACHICEK 11 OLB/WR 07 ERIC LUCIO 11 LB/QB 08 CARLOS GARCIA 10 WR/CB 10 HUNTER KOUDELA 12 OLB/TE 11 CLAY GONZALES 12 MLB/RB 12 ETHAN BELL 10 WR/CB 13 ADOLFO TORRES 09 WR/OLB 21 EDWIN REYES 10 WR/CB 22 COLE YACKLE 11 WR/OLB 23 JACOB MCCOWN 12 WR/CB 29 ISMAEL MENDEZ 11 WR/S 33 CHARLIE ALVAREZ 10 RB/DL 40 CHRISTIAN CARDENAS 11 QB/OLB 50 TARIQ BARRON 10 OL/DL 54 TY TUCKER 11 OL/DL 55 ANTHONY GONZALES 10 OL/DL 57 CHRIS ESPERICUETA 11 OL/DL 59 SAUL VASQUEZ 09 OL/DL 60 MATEO MUNOZ 10 OL/DL 63 JOSE AVALOS 10 OL/DL 65 MIGUEL MONTES 09 OL/DL 66 DUSTIN LUCIO 11 OL/MLB 68 CJ SMITHWICK 12 OL/OLB 70 CHRIS TAYLOR 11 OL/OLB 72 TYLER COLLINS 11 OL/LB 75 MATT MARTINEZ 11 OL/DL 77 KEVIN ROSAS 11 OL/DL 78 HARRISON COOK 09 OL/DL 82 WALTER LILIE 09 WR/CB

HORNETS

979.543.7041

178 DAM RD. • El Campo, TX 77437

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Realty Listings

Susan Radley Realtors

Town & Country REAL ESTATE, INC.

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Wharton County NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Commissioners’ Court of Wharton County, Texas, will receive the following sealed bids for One (1) Used Semi-Truck 2009 or newer year model. Specifications may be obtained from the County’s website at www.co.wharton.tx.us or by calling 979-532-2640.

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Residential Ranch Style Setting - $225,000 3 BR, 2 BA, Central A/H, Updates, Front & Back Porches, 12x24 Storage Building, 12x40 RV Shed, .75 Acre +/-, 2-car Garage. $200,000 - 2-story, Spanish style brick home with 2 courtyards, 2 balconies, 2 living rooms, 2 master suites, formal dining, fireplace, marble floors, granite counter tops, raised ceilings, & 2-car attached garage on corner lot. Price Reduction - $132,500 Affordable brick, 3 BR, 2 BA, 2,000+ sq. ft., central A/H, bonus room ideal for office or storage. 2-car carport. Great neighborhood

Commercial and Land $795,000 - Investment opportunity. Major business center located on main thoroughfare. Hwy 71 South. Income producing. $750,000 - Industrial property. 19.836 acres located at southeast corner of main streets Hwy. 71 South & Hwy. 59. Dist. warehouse approx. 2,500+ sq. ft. New Listing 32 Acres - Great location for development. Located in close proximity to parks & town amenities. Adjacent to city limits. Earl St.

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Call Ray 979-543-2564 175 Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of El Campo will accept sealed bids for the sale of the following parcel of real property: Being a 53.76 acre tract of land more or less, surface only, situated in E.C. Ogden Survey No. 30, Abstract 544, Wharton County, Texas being comprised of a portion of a called 51.07 acre tract of land conveyed to the City of El Campo, Texas in Volume 548, Page 769 in Deed Records of Wharton County, Texas and a portion of a called 68.93 acre tract of land conveyed to the City of El Campo, Texas in Volume 410, Page 134 in Deed Records of Wharton County, Texas.

Bids submitted must be sealed and clearly marked “Pct #1 Used Semi-Truck” on the outside of envelope. Bids will be accepted at the Auditor’s Office, until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2014, when they will be opened and publicly read. All bids will be date and time stamped. Any bids Property is being sold in an “AS IS” received after the specified time condition. The closing costs are to be paid by the buyer. will not be considered.

203 E. Jackson St. 979-543-3363

2 BR 2 BA: New Central A/H, fenced yard. 506 S. Mechanic. $80,000 2 BR, 960 sq. ft. Living Area: 20x30 storage, 360 sq ft. 712 McGrew St. $50,000 2 BR Recently Remodeled: New kitchen cabinets, new floors, new glass room, new central A/H system, 1-car garage, 60’x100’ lot. 305 Avenue G. $65,000. 2 Mobile Homes: One w/ central A/H, 1.2 acres, Highway 71 S. $75,000 for both. New home! Completely finished 3 BR 2 BA, w/ 1-car garage, central A/H, everything brand new! Large lot (54’ x 268’) on Shimek St. $160,000. 2 BR Single Family Home: 1,032 sq. ft., detached garage, 50’x150’ lot. Completely remodeled. 601 N. Washington: $60,000 406 & 408 S. Mechanic: Duplexes, 2 BR, 1 BA each. Call for information; deals can be made! 525 W. Monseratte: 2 or 3 BR, large lot. $30,000 3 BR, 2 BA House: Recently remodeled, large living room, 9’x28’ patio, remodeled rest room, very good condition. Call for information. 412 Ave. I. 2 Lots at Carancahua Bay: $5,000 each or best offer. Calumet Drive. Former El Campo Bakery: 20’x80’ building & 2.5 lots of land for $45,000. 202 Oscar St. Large Vacant Corner Lot: 8,960 sq. ft., zoned com., $8,000. 801 E. Hillje St. Lots for Sale: Ready for building sites. Call for information. Land on Corner 4.5+/- acres: Call for more info. Hwy 71 South & Marion St. 4 Lots for $30,000: 50’x140’, zoned for heavy commercial, corner of 1st & Railroad St. 4 Lots $20,000: Zoned for mobile homes. Corner of Marianette & Roth. Vacant Lot 1/2 Acre: suitable for new construction on Empire St. 2 Lots $12,000 Each: 50’x140’ on corner of Heights & Ave. K. Large Lot: 50’x190’ suitable for homes, $12,000. Hayden St.

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Sealed proposals may be Wharton County reserves the right submitted for the property and to reject any and/or all bids and act will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., in the best interest of the County. December 11, 2014. All proposals should be delivered to the City Howard Boedeker Secretary, at City Hall, 315 E. www.leader-news.com Sharon County Auditor Jackson St. with “Real Property Related to the Old Landfill Bid” noted on the outside of the CROSSWORD / SUDOKU SOLUTIONS envelope. The City of El Campo Sudoku Solution #3460-M Sudoku Solution #3460-D reserves the right to accept or reject all bids or accept any bid 6 1 7 2 8 9 3 5 4 5 4 1 8 6 9 2 7 3 which is deemed to be in the best 8 4 5 3 7 6 1 2 9 7 3 8 4 2 5 1 6 9 interest of the City of El Campo. 9 2 3 1 5 4 6 7 8 6 9 2 7 3 1 5 8 4 Interested parties can obtain 3 9 8 7 6 2 5 4 1 8 5 9 6 1 7 3 4 2 i n fo r m a t i o n a l p a c ke t s by 5 6 2 4 3 1 8 9 7 2 7 6 3 9 4 8 5 1 contacting Cindy Cerny, City Secretary, at City Hall, 315 E. 4 7 1 5 9 8 2 6 3 3 1 4 5 8 2 7 9 6 Jackson St., El Campo, TX. 2 8 6 9 4 3 7 1 5 9 8 3 1 7 6 4 2 5 Any questions should be directed 1 5 4 8 2 7 9 3 6 1 2 5 9 4 8 6 3 7 to Mindi Snyder, City Manager, at 7 3 9 6 1 5 4 8 2 4 6 7 2 5 3 9 1 8 979-541-5000.

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Entertainment

El Campo Leader-News • Wednesday, November 26, 2014

El Campo Leader-News Crossword Puzzle

Ghosts On The Brazos Wharton County Junior College drama department students recently had the chance to hone their outdoor acting skills during the annual Ghosts along the Brazos event in East Columbia. Back row, from left, are David Hesse of Pearland, Kristi Callies of Rosenberg, Ellie Wright of Edna and Shanna Schroeder of Edna. Front row, left to right, are Lauren Rozner of Edna, Isabella Nidever of Sugar Land, David Arvizu of El Campo and Maggie McClendon of Wharton).

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ACROSS 1. Fabric dyeing method 6. Jiffs 10. Gigantic 14. Avoid 15. Fencing sword 16. Length x width, for a rectangle 17. Bridal path 18. Give shape to 19. In ___ of 20. Container 22. Actor’s goal 23. Chain letters? 24. High 26. Tough, durable wood 28. Cover, in a way 32. Messy dresser 34. Forward roll 38. Coaxes 39. Be bombastic 40. “I had no ___!” 41. Refraining from drinking alcohol 43. Granite-like rocks that form the earth’s crust 44. Long 45. “Four Quartets” poet 47. Disconnect 51. Mozart’s “L’___ del Cairo” 54. Blocks 57. Antiviral protein produced by cells 59. Profligate 60. Pinocchio, at times 61. Breezing through 62. Aardvark fare 63. ___ Minor 64. Unrefined 65. Makeup, e.g. 66. 1990 World Series champs 67. Abnormal tissue growth

DOWN 1. Santa Claus feature 2. Roswell crash victim, supposedly 3. Former capital of Alabama 4. Doing nothing 5. Fish large enough to be legally caught 6. Signalling system using flags 7. Age 8. Quartet member 9. Exodus commemoration 10. City in Chile and Indiana 11. “Mi chiamano Mimi,” e.g. 12. Merlin, e.g. 13. Drawn tight 21. Popular retirement destination 25. Driver’s lic. and others 27. Most difficult to understand 29. Large building for public performances 30. “Guilty,” e.g. 31. And others, for short 32. Go to and fro 33. Brain area 35. “Gee whiz!” 36. Sundries 37. Staggerer 42. Setting for TV’s “Newhart” 46. Actually (2 wds) 48. Having threads 49. Biscotti flavoring 50. Composed 52. Complex unit 53. A deadly sin 54. No angel 55. Bang-up (hyphenated) 56. Dead-end jobs 58. Almond

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Theresa’s Polka Picks Theresa’s Polka Picks are venues that are a relatively easy drive from El Campo. Selections each week are made exclusively by Theresa Zetka Payne, a longtime polka musician. All Polka Picks are open to the public. Saturday, Nov. 22 • La Grange: The Czechaholics will play at a memorial Mass and dance a the Fayette County Fairgrounds Pavilion in La Grange, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The event is sponsored by P.O.L.K. of A. • Yoakum: Almost Patsy Cline Band will perform at Turner hall in Yoakum from 8 p.m.-midnight. They play a variety of country music. “I like.” The event is hosted by Pearly City DC. • Ellinger: Nathan Colt Young and Keen Country Band will play in Ellinger. Nathan will be appearing at Hobos, 8 p.m.-midnight. Sunday, Nov. 23 • Houston: Folks, it’s happy music, country music time with The Red Ravens as they play at SPJST Lodge No. 88, Houston

Heights, 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27 • El Campo: No Senior Citizen dance at the American Legion Hall tonight. Saturday, Nov. 29 • Moravia: The Czechaholics will perform for the 12th annual Thanksgiving dance at the Moravia Store, 8:30 p.m.midnight. • Plantersville: Chris Rybak Band will be at the Texas Renaissance Festival, German Arborhaus from 10 a.m.-? • Sealy: Fritz Hodde & the Fab 6 will play a variety of happy music at the Sealy American Legion Hall, 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 •Taiton: The Rev Ravens Band will play for KULP 1390’s Polka Expo at the Taiton Community Center. The group will play some happy music from 2-6 p.m. LuLu says “Hi Honey” to all! It’s close to home folks. See you there! – Theresa says: Bill and I wish all a very special Happy Thanksgiving Day full of family and love.

Wharton Plaza Theatre to hold auditions for musical The Plaza Theatre, on Monterey Square in Wharton, will be holding open auditions for the upcoming musical comedy, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. Both stage actors and technical crew members are encouraged to attend these open auditions on Sunday, Dec. 7 and Tuesday, Dec. 9. Interested individuals only need to attend one of the two audition sessions. Registration will be 6 p.m. in the Plaza lobby. About the Show: This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as “the relationship.” Act I explores the journey from dating and waiting to love and marriage, while Act II reveals the ago-

nies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set. This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, and to those who have dared to ask, “Say, what are you doing Saturday night?” Performance dates for I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change will be Feb. 13–22. Director Jonel Knuppel encourages anyone with an interest in community theatre to come audition for the show. For more information visit whartonplazatheatre.org.

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El Campo Leader-News • Wednesday, November 26, 2014

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Junior Skills

Shea Slattery, Brittany Graham and Kaitlyn Davlin (l-r) competed in Area 3 contest where they won first place in senior ag skills. The team will be advancing to the state contest Friday, Dec. 5 at Sam Houston State University.

Members of the El Campo FFA junior skills team will be heading to the state contest next week after placing first in junior ag skills at the Area 3 contest this past weekend. Team members (l-r) are: Robyn Jeffery, Chelsey Ott and Erin Jeffery.

FFA Earns Sweepstakes Title El Campo High students represent school at Area 3 LDE, some advancing to state contest Saturday, Nov. 22 turned out to be a successful day for the El Campo FFA. This day marked the fourth consecutive Area 3 Leadership Development Event sweepstakes championship for the chapter. Area 3 is the largest, most populated, and by record, the most competitive of the 10 areas in the state of Texas. The sweepstakes championship is a highly coveted prize, and is in almost every case, decided by a one to two point margin between the first and second place schools. This year the margin that secured El Campo the victory turned out to be larger with a seven point spread. “Such a big point spread

is virtually unheard of at the Area 3 LDE contest,” advisor Craig Hardin said. “This area is the toughest in the state, and our teams bringing home the area championship in such a decisive manner is proof of the willingness to work, dedication and desire to win that is possessed by the students, as well as the advisors who trained them.” Team members who qualified and competed at the Area 3 contest are: Senior Skill: Kaitlyn Davlin, Shea Slattery and Brittany Graham. Junior Skills: Chelsey Ott, Robyn Jeffery and Erin Jeffery. Agricultural Advocacy: Amanda Zboril, Kyler Valenta, Randie Hlavaty and Natalie Nohavitza.

Public Relations: Baily Popp, Kori Couvillion and Breanne Bauer. Senior Quiz: Colton Krutilek, Rachel Pustejovsky, Rosie Krenek and Michelle Sutton. Job Interview: Ellie Forgason. Senior Creed Speaking: Ellie Forgason. Junior Creed Speaking: McKenzie Ellis. Radio Broadcasting: Jennie Ritter, Blair Bunge and Krystana Stavinoha. Agricultural Issues: Blair Bunge, Jennie Ritter, Essance Allen, Krystana Stavinoha and Audrey Anderson. Ag teachers/team coaches were

Shawn Peters, Ashley Jett, Clint Love and Craig Hardin. Student support staff included Carson Rose, Chase Stary, Jeremy Chapa and Ryon Korenek. Six teams who will be advancing to the state contest are agricultural advocacy, junior skills, senior skills, public relations, senior creed speaking and job interview. The event, to be held at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville starting Friday, Dec. 5, is a twoday process with state semi-finals. The top 10 teams in each of the 13 competitions will advance to the finals on Saturday, Dec. 6. With four teams at the state contest last year, El Campo FFA were

two points short of winning the state sweepstakes championship, and were sweepstakes runner-up for 2013. “We are so proud of our teams and we are all eagerly looking forward to the state contest,” Hardin said. We’ve got an exceptional group of students on our teams and a staff of ag teachers who are dedicated to the success of these students. This year’s LDE success has surpassed any year to date for the El Campo FFA. We want to thank everyone that has supported us–our administration, the parents of our students and the support staff that we so strongly depend upon.”

FFA member Ellie Forgason placed in the Area 3 Leadership Development Event in senior creed speaking and job interview. She will be advancing to the state contest.

Public Relations Members of the public relations team (l-r) Korie Couvillion, Bailey Popp and Breanne Bauer are headed to state after placing second in the Area 3 Leadership Development Event Saturday. State contests will be over a two-day period.

Top FFA Group Ten El Campo FFA teams advanced to the Area 3 Leadership Development Event Saturday, Nov. 22, with six of those advancing to the state contest in December. They also claimed the title of sweepstakes championship at this event. Participants at area are pictured left to right as follows: (row one) Kori Couvillion, Jennie Ritter, Michelle Sutton, Amanda Zboril, Audrey Anderson, Breanne Bauer, Rand-

Agricultural Advocacy El Campo FFA agricultural advocacy team members (l-r) Randie Hlavaty, Natalie Nohavitza, Kyler Valenta and Amanda Zboril came in first place in the Area 3 Leadership Development Event. They will compete at state next week.

Contributed Photo by Craig Hardin

ie Hlavaty, McKenzie Ellis and Krystana Stavinoha, (row two) Essance Allen, Erin Jeffery, Chelsey Ott, Robyn Jeffery, Brittany Graham, Kaitlyn Davlin, Shea Slattery and Blair Bunge, (row three) Natalie Nohavitza, Ellie Forgason, Kyler Valenta, Bailey Popp, Colton Krutilek, Rachel Pustejovsky and Rosie Korenek. For results, see accompanying story. See more photos on Page 8-D.

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El Campo Leader-News • Wednesday, November 26, 2014

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MR. AND MRS. BRENT CLAYTON SCHILHAB Kayla Jean Schwenke

Kayla Schwenke & Brent Schilhab say vows at Parkway UMC, Sugar Land Kayla Jean Schwenke and Brent Clayton Schilhab were united in marriage at 3 p.m., Nov. 15, 2014 at Parkway United Methodist Church in Sugar Land. Pastor Matt Neely performed the sacrament of marriage. The bride is the daughter of Dwight and Judy Schwenke of Rosenberg. She attended Bozeman High School in Bozeman, Mont. She is employed by Rice & Gardner Consultant Inc. The groom is the son of Ronald Schilhab of El Campo and the late Rhonda Schilhab. He attended El Campo High School and is employed by Aqua Beverage in El Campo. The bride was given in marriage by her parents. Matron of honor was Vicki Shook of Needville. Bridesmaids were Amanda Salcido of East Bernard, Abigail Bratlien of Grand Forks, N.D. Shannon Schwenke of

Rosenberg. Junior bridesmaids were Makenna Shook and Kodi Shook of Needville and Katlynn Schilhab of Victoria. Flower girls were Harley Schwenke and Kinley Shook of Needville and Lexi Schwenke of Rosenberg. Ring bearer was Gaige Schwenke of Needville. Music for the ceremony provided by Jessica Robertson. Best man was Brad Schilhab of Victoria. Groomsmen were Kenneth Simpson and Josh Zarate of El Campo, Brian Schwenke of Rosenberg, Scott Shook of Needville. Junior groomsmen were Tyler Galow and Tanner Galow of Frisco. A reception followed at Knights of Columbus Hall in Rosenberg. Music was provided by Jessica Robertson. The couple spent their honeymoon in San Antonio. They reside in Rosenberg.

Czech Catholic Home serving area community for 60 years

Friday, Nov. 7 marked Czech Catholic Home’s 60th anniversary. The facility has served the community of Hillje, Louise, El Campo and surrounding areas for six decades by providing care for the elderly population. The home celebrated with a cake and punch social and invited the community to stop by the facility. Friends, family and residents celebrated by bringing pictures, articles and mementos from past years and enjoying food and fellowship. Everyone was entertained with piano music played by Jerry Humberson. Mayor Randy Collins attended and gave a greeting and proclamation marking the occasion. The ladies from the Red Hat Society were also guests and were dressed in their red hat regalia. Guests were given the opportunity to win one of four door prizes donated by Angels Home Health, St. Christina’s EMS and Antlers Above.

At this time of year slippery sidewalks should get a lot of attention. Dreary winter weather brings the algae and fungus combination to its full hydration and incredible slippery-ness. This is a real problem for our elderly who tend to wear smooth bottom shoes and suffer from impaired balance. A fall and the resulting injury can be life threatening. The problem tends to be worst at older homesteads where trees and landscape shrubs have matured and the walk is protected from direct sunlight. Unfortunately, this is often where older folks live. If your stairs, concrete, brick or stone walkway is dark in color, you have a fungus growing on the surface. In many cases it is mixed with algae and that is the slippery agent. Often, homeowners get their walking surfaces power-washed. This is the quick fix, but total removal of the living organisms is difficult. If you come back six months later, you will see wisps of new fungal re-growth. After the power-wash job you still need to spray on an application of household bleach. The mixture formula is not real important, but about one part bleach with three parts water is a good guide. The oxidizing action of the chlorine is quickly neutralized by the pavement surface, soil and the organic goo that it is dissolving. You can start with just the bleach spray and by-pass the pressure wash. Let it soak in and dry. Don’t rinse it off. Avoid spraying it on plant leaves. If the stain does not go away immediately, the slippery characteristic will be gone, and with time the stain will weather away. Wear protective gloves, glasses, and your worst clothing. I have ruined many shirts and pants while I was just positive that I was being careful. Check the walks of your elderly family and neighbors. Do them a BIG favor and make their life safer. The active ingredient in all chlorine bleach is Sodium Hypochlorite. The percentage concentrate is variable from brand to brand. Some brands do not tell the strength. There are concentrated forms with 8.25 percent, regular with 5.25 percent and Clorox even produces an Outdoor Formula Gel Concentrate (for a higher price). Cheap bleach does not

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Chamber endorses ‘Shop Local’ to support El Campo merchants Visit area businesses for chance to win $400 On behalf of the El Campo Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels! Remember when purchasing your holiday items, to Shop El Campo! It is very important to keep dollars at home with our neighbors. Many of our stores are participating in Black Friday sales! Check with our local retailers first before heading out of town. You can probably complete that Christmas list right here at home! Small Business Saturday is this Saturday, Nov. 29. We are excited and we encourage everyone to support our local small businesses. This day, which was designated for Saturday after Thanksgiving, was established to promote small businesses. Many of our local businesses are open on Saturdays and would love to see you! As a supporter of our local merchants and small businesses, the El Campo Chamber is proud to promote this movement. Please continue to shop locally, not only through the holiday season, but year round. It is important to support our neighbors and keep our dollars at home. Shop El Campo, Shop Local. Support Small Businesses. Shop Hop Update: We would like to thank the El Campo community for an awesome Shop Hop event last Tuesday evening. We are so excited this event has grown and promoted our merchants as well as kept our dollars in E Campo. We had so many local shoppers out and about, as well as visitors who came in to Shop Hop. The stores were packed! Thank you to our participating merchants and all of the shoppers for your continued support of this Shop El Campo, Shop Local event. When we drew for the grand prize award of $425 in gift certificates to participating merchants, we are proud

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After the big day has come and gone, most holiday hosts find themselves still talking turkey. What to do with all that leftover bird? During the long weekend following the holiday, you can put those leftovers to good use. Recipes that incorporate turkey in deliciously unique ways will help you use up those leftovers and clear out the fridge before you know it. To ensure the tastiest dishes you can feel good about serving your loved ones, look for the USDA-verified seal on your turkey’s packaging to know that your turkey was raised with no growth-promoting antibiotics by farmers who care. One good option: Honeysuckle White, the first major turkey brand to supply turkey without growthpromoting antibiotics and without charging a premium price. For more recipes and preparation tips, visit www.honeysucklewhite.com.

Holiday Minis Servings: 48 pieces Prep time: 15 minutes Bake time: 15-20 minutes 1 pound (or 3 cups) chopped Honeysuckle White turkey (dark and white meat) 1 package (14 ounces) cornbread stuffing mix 1 jar (16 ounces) turkey gravy 1 can (6 ounces) cranberry sauce with whole cranberries Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray mini muffin pans (as many as needed to make 48 bites) with nonstick cooking spray. Chop freshly cooked or leftover turkey into 1/4-inch pieces. In large bowl, prepare stuffing mix as directed on package. Add turkey to stuffing mixture. Stir in 1 cup turkey gravy. Mixture should hold together when spooned into a ball. If mixture is too dry, add more gravy by tablespoons until correct consistency is achieved. Spoon stuffing mixture into muffin pan, filling each cavity full, then pressing mixture down to level top of each bite. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Remove from pan and garnish each bite with cranberry sauce. Additional gravy may be heated and served on side as dipping sauce. Turkey Croissant Servings: 12 Prep time: 20 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes 1 pound (approximately 2 cups) of leftover Honeysuckle White whole turkey, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 cup toasted pine nuts 1 cup diced celery 6 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 6 tablespoons diced red bell pepper 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons lemon juice 12 croissants Combine turkey, pine nuts, celery, chives and red pepper in medium bowl. Stir in mayonnaise and lemon juice. Split croissants and place generous helping of turkey salad on bottom half of each, top with remaining half and serve. To toast pine nuts: Place nuts in dry skillet in single layer and toast over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring as needed to prevent burning. Because pine nuts can burn easily, it is a good idea to watch until they are golden and fragrant, which means they are toasted. Cozy Turkey Soup Servings: 6 Prep time: 20 minutes Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes 1 white onion, minced (reserve 2 tablespoons) 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1.4 pounds (approximately 3 cups) of leftover Honeysuckle White turkey, chopped 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground pepper 1/2 cup diced celery 1 cup diced carrot 1 clove garlic, minced 5 yellow peppers, seeded and diced 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 can (15 ounces) chicken stock 1 tablespoon salt Bread bowls (optional) 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese In skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add cooked turkey and 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper to desired flavor. Set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large stockpot on low. Saute celery, carrot, garlic and reserved 2 tablespoons onion for approximately 10 minutes, or until vegetables are soft. Add yellow peppers, potatoes, stock and 1 tablespoon salt. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer back to pot to keep

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‘Most Wonderful Time Of The Year’ Local merchants offering special incentives for Christmas shoppers sorted giveaways. Store hours at Palais Royal are Local merchants are Thursday, Nov. 27 preparing for one of the from 4 p.m. to 1 biggest shopping days of a.m. and Friday, the year – Black Friday Nov. 28 from 6 a.m. – the official kick-off to to 10 p.m. the Christmas shopping Tractor Supply season. Co. is starting even While some retailearlier – today acers are keeping their tually. Store hours normal hours, others are today from are opening a bit earlier 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and staying open a little closed Thursday later. Most, though, are and open Friday offering discounts to entice shoppers through from 6 a.m. to 9 their doors. p.m. Merle Norman owner Walmart is open Stacy Dluhos will keep 24 hours, but will her normal 10 a.m. offer several proto 5:30 p.m. business motions starting hours Friday and has Thursday at 6 p.m. some Christmas ideas and going through for shoppers. Friday. The store will offer United Ag is discounts on cosmetics, avoiding Black Frijewelry and candles, she day all together and said. encourages shopFor those planning to pers to visit their build soon, whether it be new store on Tuesa house or shed, Sutherday, Dec. 2 when lands is the place to be Friday morning from they’ll have Santa, 7:30 to noon, as they snow, a Red Rider are offering savings on challenge and inbuilding materials and store discounts. plans. To ensure a sucTheir Black Friday cessful shopping sale will extend through L-N Photo by Jody Larimer excursion, make Black Friday Preparations Saturday. sure to set a budget “Everybody’s welcome Palais Royal Assistant Manager Greta Griffin puts the finishing touches on a holiand stick to it and to come,” Office Manager day earring display. Several local retailers are participating in Black Friday, some study the ads in toHenry Garcia said. sales even starting today. day’s edition. Make Palais Royal will start 6 p.m. and had a lengthy line be busier,” Yanis said. “We’re a list, get plenty of even earlier than last of shoppers waiting to get in, going to be here at 3 p.m.” sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, year, opening their doors at 4 Those waiting in line will wear comfortable shoes and p.m. on Thursday, and antici- store manager Gloria Yanis said. once again be entertained make sure items are returnpate even more shoppers. Last year they opened at “This year we expect it to with games, drinks and as- able – just in case. By JODY LARIMER reporter@leader-news.com

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Cost of holiday feast less than previous year Survey reveals 2.68 percent savings Cost-savings join family and fun on the menu this Thanksgiving. A traditional, Texas-style Thanksgiving dinner for 10 will cost $46.79 this year, marking a nearly 3 percent savings over last year, according to the special Texas Farm Bureau 2014 Thanksgiving Meal Report. The 2014 report shows a decrease of $1.29, or 2.68 percent, from the 2013 TFB Thanksgiving Meal Report. The survey records the cost of 10 holiday staples – including turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and pecan pie. “Texans are sensitive to grocery prices, especially when preparing large meals. This year, shoppers will notice a slight decrease in the overall price of their Thanksgiving meal,” TFB President Kenneth Dierschke said. Despite reports suggesting a decrease in turkey supplies, Texas shoppers shouldn’t feel the pinch at the cash register. Survey shoppers found the price of a 16-pound, frozen, self-basting, young tom turkey to be more than $1 less than last year, marking a 6.11 percent decrease. In addition to the turkey, five other items decreased in price: brown and serve rolls, 12 per package (down 8.33 percent); frozen green beans(down 6.08 percent);

9-inch frozen pie shells(down 3.73 percent); cubed stuffing with herb seasoning (down 1.83 percent); and pecans, shelled and halved (down 1.23

less expensive pecan pie – a Texas tradition – to round out Thanksgiving dinner,” Dierschke said. Texans are paying more

“Farmers and ranchers ensure Texans can serve their families a well-balanced meal at an affordable cost,” Dierschke said. “That allows Texans to gather around the table to enjoy the company of family and friends and reflect on the things for which we are grateful.” TFB’s fourth quarter Grocery Price Watch survey, taken in conjunction with the 2014 Thanksgiving Meal Report, indicated a slight increase of 1.22 percent for household staples from the third quarter. Results from the quarterly survey of 16 common food products increased 61 cents from $49.88 in the third quarter to $50.49 in the fourth quarter of this year. TFB’s Thanksgiving Meal Report and Grocery Price Watch prices were reported by 38 volunteer shoppers at grocery stores statewide from Nov. 4-11.

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Members of the senior quiz FFA team competing in Area 3 LDE include (l-r) Michelle Sutton, Colton Krutilek, Rachel Pustejovsky and Rosie Krenek.

Team members Krystana Stavinoha, Blair Bunge and Jennie Ritter participated in Area 3 LDE contest after winning in the district round.

– Christmas parade Dec. 4

God Bless & Happy Thanksgiving Bob, Becky and John VonDerAu

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ber Business Blenders: • Davita El Campo Dialysis, 307 Sandy Corner Road, 4:30-6:30 p.m. • Commercial State Bank, Dec. 11 3-7 p.m., 401 N. Mechanic. Chamber Blenders are a great opportunity to visit and get to know your fellow business associates. It’s great for networking, too! All Blenders are open to the public. This year’s “Frozen” Christmas Parade is set for Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. The deadline to enter is Monday, Dec. 1. Entry forms may be picked up at the chamber. The lineup will be published in next Wednesday’s edition of the El Campo Leader-News. Can you believe the Christmas Mall is next weekend? Our 29th Annual Christmas Mall will be Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7 at the El Campo Civic Center. There will be approximately 100 booths with arts, crafts, woodwork, yard decor, jewelry, Christmas decorations, holiday goodies, treats and much more! Come to the Christmas Mall and finish out your Christmas shopping. Door prize drawings will be every hour. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for children under 12 and under school age is free. Your ticket is good for both days. We are looking for entertainment for both days. If your dance group, church group or other organization is interested in performing at the Christmas Mall please call 979-543-2713. Become a fan of the El Campo Chamber of Commerce and the El Campo Chamber Ambassadors on Facebook! We keep everyone up-todate on Chamber happenings, community events and much more!

appreciation of their hard work and dedication, we will be closed November 27-30th to allow our employees to spend quality time with their families. We hope this does not come as an inconvenience to you our customers. VonDerAu Ford will be open the following Monday December 1st to serve all of your automotive needs.

Jr. Creed Speaking El Campo High FFA member McKenzie Ellis competed in the senior creed speaking event at Area 3 LDE Saturday, Nov. 22.

Student Support Staff

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Contributed Photos by Craig Hardin

Ryon Korenek, Chase Stary, Carson Rose and Jeremy Chapa (lr) assisted the ag teachers/FFA advisors during the Area 3 LDE contest.

Volunteer at the Boys & Girls Club 979-543-8320

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