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Volume 132 Number 59 • Saturday, October 1, 2016

Prairie Days fun all day in park El Campo’s Alamo Park hosts El Campo Prairie Days all day today behind the South Mechanic Street parking lot. Admission is free along with the musical performances although there is a charge for children’s activities. An all-day $15 wrist band is available. There is no designated parking although there are spaces throughout downtown. Please respect businesses open today.

Final annexation hearing Monday By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com

The public will have a second opportunity Monday to express concerns or support for the city’s proposed annexations along the U.S. 59 corridor. The 6:30 p.m. hearing in Council Chambers, 315 E. Jackson, is specifically to hear from the public and is the only item on the agenda. Prior to the first public hearing, the targeted zone had been reduced from the southern edge of U.S. 59 roughly to CR 306/406 along most of the

route, an area including about 48 existing homes, to primarily ag and industrial land at the eastern and western edges as well as a section near the Hwy. 71 intersection. The new target area includes only about six homes. However, it is possible for the map to vary again. During the first public hearing, the owner of a fireworks company in the targeted Hwy. 71 zone expressed concern over the proposed annexation. Because fireworks are not allowed within the El Campo city limits, annexation puts his company in jeopardy barring an agreement of some sort.

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By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com

He’s not the boss, but he’s the man they all call mister. It’s about respect, they say, and the acknowledgment of hard work. At age 79, Mr. Griffin aka Robert Lee Griffin still works for the city of El Campo every day. He’s no longer on the utility crew, crawling down below street level to patch broken lines spewing water or digging out clogs. Griffin did that for 19 years before retiring the first time. But the economy and the need for more spending money brought him back to work five years ago. Now he’s the janitor, cleaning up the city’s service center four hours a day, five days a week. “I did some hard work in my life,” he told the Leader-News recalling his first job, one assigned to him at the age of nine while he still lived in the Ganado area. During harvest, he pulled a crocker sack behind him picking cotton boll by boll. Later he worked in the rice fields before heading to the oilfields in his earlier 20s. The ups and downs of that business eventually meant a layoff and Griffin turned to janitorial work for a while to support his wife and daughter, Greta Rene Griffin, who is now a teacher’s aide at Hutchins Elementary School, he says proudly. Janitorial pay at the time wasn’t what he was hoping for and he had a friend who worked for the city.

SPOTLIGHT

(See WORKER, TEACHER, Page 6-A)

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THEY CALL HIM MISTER: A wrench still fits well in Robert Griffin’s hands after almost two decades of using them in trenches although he doesn’t use them as much any more. He plans to keep working – at least for now.

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City Blue-Collar Worker Still On Job At 79

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Council members Gloria Harris and Steve Ward questioned the change as well. “If this is all we annex, what’s the next step? Isn’t that what’s the point? Taking in the houses?” Ward asked during a subsequent Council discussion period. City Manager Mindi Snyder told the LeaderNews Friday, “The main purpose of proposing the annexation was to align with the recommendation from the 2020 Comp Plan and update ... Both plans address the importance of managing

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El Campo ISD trustees consider new stadium turf By JODY LARIMER reporter@leader-news.com

Installing new turf at Ricebird Stadium will be considered by El Campo ISD trustees in October. The good news is, the money’s already been put aside to do so. Board members Tuesday requested the replacement turf, as well as tearing down restrooms underneath the home bleachers, be placed on next month’s agenda after Superintendent Kelly Waters raised the topics.

“There’s a long list of things we’ve talked about,” Waters said. Several improvements were discussed in July 2013 including bond projects just finished, turf replacement, restroom demolition as well as repairing and seal-coating the high school parking lot. Replacing the stadium turf has been in the planning a while, with trustees allocating $50,000 annually since 2007 for the project. Athletic Director Wayne Condra and Maintenance Director Jeff Balcar approached Waters

about replacing the turf. Natural grass was replaced by artificial turf, along with a new track, costing the district around $1.5 million in 2008. Using artificial material requires minimal maintenance. No mowing, fertilizing, watering or painting lines on prior to a game is necessary. However, Balcar has been doing increasingly more work to keep all the pieces in place. The turf was new to the market at the time (See DISTRICT PLANNING, Page 7-A)

Medical experts warn flu season here now By JODY LARIMER reporter@leader-news.com

HIGH: 89º LOW: 72º

Last Week: Avg. High: 82º • Avg. Low: 69º

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Last 30 Days........................... 2.07 In. Same Time In '15...................... 2.21 In.

Year To Date......................... 32.51 In. Year To Date '15..................... 35.69 In. Data Collected by LCRA at El Campo Memorial Hospital

BURN BAN LIFTED COUNTY’S MEAN KBDI: 365 Burn Ban is put into effect when the mean KBDI reaches or goes above 500.

Cooler temperatures predicted this weekend, while welcomed, are a reminder flu season is near meaning it’s time to get your flu shot. Although local clinics have reported no influenza cases todate, an outbreak can happen at any time. They are more likely during flu season, though, which runs nationwide October to May. “The number one myth is that you get the flu from the flu shot,” Mid Coast Medical Clinic Physician’s Assistant Laura Williams told the Leader-News Wednesday. “It can give you symptoms like a runny nose, aches or fever, but it does not give you the flu.” The viruses in the flu shot are killed, or inactivated, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As it takes about two weeks for the virus-protecting antibodies to become active, health officials encourage getting the shot as soon as possible. “Absolutely,” Williams said Wednesday. “I’ve got mine already.” (See FALL SEASON BRINGS, Page 8-A)

Get Your Shot

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El Campo Memorial Hospital Registered Nurse Rhonda Harfst gives a flu shot to Stacey Silvas, ECMH discharge planner, during the hospital’s flu shot program earlier this month. Flu season runs nationwide from October through May and officials encourage residents to get flu shots as soon as possible.

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Law & Order

Court cancels 23rd District jury call

Step outside Tuesday for National Night Out

Wharton County residents who received a jury summons for the 23rd District Court on Monday, Oct. 3 at 9:30 a.m. can disregard the notice. The jury trial before Judge Ben Hardin has been canceled, according to Wharton County Clerk Kendra Charbula.

El Campo’s Public Safety team and West Wharton County Crime Stoppers encourage citizens to plan on meeting their neighbors Tuesday during National Night Out. Created to help fight crime by encouraging neighborhood interaction, the event asks people to spend the early evening out on their front lawns or at NNO parties getting to know the people around them. For more information or to register a party, contact Community Service Officer Mark Biskup at 543-5311.

Get To Know ECPD Officers

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El Campo police, fire and EMS personnel will be visiting registered National Night Out parties Tuesday night. Among the officers on the force are Kendrick Matula, left, and Tracey Valdez.

Police Blotter Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for tips Do you know the whereabouts of a wanted felon? Do you have information on a crime committed in West Wharton County? If you answered yes, you can earn up to $1,000 cash. The West Wharton County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of wanted felons or individuals responsible for a crime. Call Crime Stoppers at 543-TIPS (8477) or visit the organization’s website at wwccs.org. Callers do not have to give their names to qualify for reward dollars.

Clarification

Coy Lee Creager, 28, was booked for failure to abide by a judge’s child support order on Sept. 20 as reported in the Police Blotter. He does not, however, live at 1907 Wayne, according to the resident there who added Creager was arrested in the general area of the home. The Leader-News apologies for any confusion the initial report caused. The addresses of arrestees are pulled directly from arrest reports from assorted agencies.

City Arrests

Alcohol, drugs

Thomas James Graham, 37, of 1212 John was arrested at 11:36 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 for tampering with evidence and possession of marijuana after officers stopped a vehicle he was in on the U.S. 59 frontage road. Graham was served seven warrants for bondsman off bond was well. Two of those cases involve dangerous drugs, one each of endangering a child, theft, possession of a controlled substance and

possession of marijuana. He was processed and transferred to the Wharton County Jail the next morning. Kevin Kyle Weiss, 29, of 1101 Chapel Lane was arrested at 11:46 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 in the same incident as Graham. He was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license invalid. Weiss was processed, paid the fines and was released the next morning. Property

Jodi Lee Garcia, 35, of 814 Merchant was arrested at 10:52 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 for vandalism, evading arrest and public intoxication. She stands accused of doing an estimated $900 damage to an air-conditioning unit at a home in the 400 block of East Correll. Garcia was processed and transferred to county jail the next day. Foster Anthony Alfred Jr., 21, of 1415 W. Norris was served a warrant for theft of a firearm at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 while already held at the county jail.

Terrance La’Keith Harrell, 23, of 1430 Prosperity was served a warrant for theft of a firearm at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 while already held at the county jail.

City Incidents

Property

The theft of a cellphone was reported directly at the ECPD station on Sept. 20. Loss is estimated at $50. A hit-and-run was reported in the parking lot of H-E-B, 306 N. Mechanic, around 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26. Damage to a Dodge Ram pickup is estimated at $1,000. The theft of more than $100 in unspecified items was reported at Walmart, 3413 West Loop, around 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26. A $200 pistol was reported stolen from a vehicle or travel trailer parked at Pincher’s Express, 23320 U.S. 59 around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. Vandals destroyed an $800 Samsung Galaxy cellphone at El Campo High School, 600 W. Norris, between 11:30 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

27. A case of criminal mischief was also reported at El Campo Village, 1185 Olivia, between 7:30 and 9:41 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. The back windshield of a Nissan was broken in that incident causing an estimated $300 damage. A hit-and-run was reported in the 900 block of East Calhoun around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28. An estimated $500 in chicken wire fence was destroyed in the incident.

County Incidents

Property

A $60 bracelet was reported stolen at Prasek’s Hillje Smokehouse, 29714 U.S. 59, on Sept. 20.

County Jail Bookings

Alcohol, drugs

Amber Lynn Lenderman, 22, of 816 China, Misty Dawn Garza-Agent, 28, of 808 Pecan Valley in Wharton and Christopher Eugene Whatley, 38, of 3818 FM 1299 in Wharton were arrested by deputies at midnight Tuesday, Sept. 27

Bulletin Board ROAD CLOSURE CANCELED

Plans To Shut Down Palacios Street Canceled A new plan for the relocation of power lines as part of frontage road work means Palacios Street will remain open. CenterPoint Energy now has only a small section of Lily Street closed to traffic. Motorist are advised, however, to be cautious in the area and expect an increased amount of truck and other work vehicle traffic Oct. 3 to Oct. 14. ------------------------------------------------

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5 Sam Houston History Coming To Heritage Center “Sam Houston’s Later Years: The Baptists Called Him ‘Brother Sam’ will be presented by local historian Joe Tom Davis at the Heritage Center at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 for members and their guests.

THURSDAY, OCT. 6

Prairie Days Coming The Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Prairie Days festival today featuring several craft booths, food and drink vendors, a car show and live entertainment during this all-day event held at Alamo Park.

Library Hosts Quilt History Presentation The El Campo Library will host a history of quilting presented by Keri Graff of the Cedar Chest Quilt Shoppe at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. Refreshments will be served and door prizes given at the end of the presentation. For more information, call the library at 543-2362.

SUNDAY, OCT. 2

SATURDAY, OCT. 8

Taiton Holds Fall Festival The Taiton Community Center will host its annual Fall Festival featuring $9 plates of turkey and homemade dressing Sunday, Oct. 2 with serving beginning at 11 a.m. Meals can be eaten inside the hall or picked up to go. Other activities include an auction, turkey trot, raffle, bingo, cake walk and children’s activities.

Fishers Of Men Take To The Water The fourth annual Fishers Of Men Saltwater Fishing Tournament will be Saturday, Oct. 8. Entry $200 per team with an assortment of prizes on the line. For information, contact Kyle Chandler at 541-9883 or at kyle. streamline@yahoo.com. A captain’s meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at the Elk’s Lodge. Proceeds benefit the El Campo Deanery ACTS, Inc.

Life Chain Sunday Coming Life Chain Sunday, a nationwide event, will be celebrated from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 at Evans Park.

MONDAY, OCT. 3 Project Graduation Meal Coming Tickets are on sale for a Project Graduation meal to be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the KC Hall. Pork steak plates are $9. For tickets, contact Kim Socha at 541-9871 or stop by Novak’s Meat Market. Deadline is Monday, Oct. 3.

TUESDAY, OCT. 4 El Campo ISD Holds G/T Meetings El Campo ISD will conduct two parent informational meetings about the K-12 Gifted/Talented Program at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at Myatt Elementary, 501 W. Webb for kindergarten parents, and at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 at Hutchins Elementary Cafeteria, 1006 Roberts, for first through eleventh grade parents. Parents who would like to have their child assessed for the G/T Program are encouraged to attend.

SUNDAY, OCT. 9 St. Robert’s Holds Festival St. Robert’s Catholic Church will host its annual fall festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 at the KC Hall featuring an auction, food, live music, activities for the children and a raffle for a $20,000 gift certificate or 2017 Chevy Equinox LT. For more information, call Terri Beltran at 543-7067 or 361-554-7506. Louise VFD Holds Meal Fundraiser The Louise Volunteer Fire Department’s chicken fried steak dinner will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 at the Louise fire station. To-go or dine-in plates are $10 each. Raffle tickets also available. Pilgrim Rest Celebrates 99 Years Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 810 Palacios, will celebrate its 99th Church Anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. All are invited. Cemetery Association To Meet The Lakeview Cemetery Association will hold its an-

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Property

Sara Ann Parker, 38, of 911 Roberts was booked at 8:55 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 on a warrant for theft. Violence, weapons

Lance Alexander Latspon, 36, of Rosenberg was arrested at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 by deputies for family violence with a previous conviction. Wharton PD warrants for failure to appear and assault were also levied against him.

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ECPD Sponsors National Night Out The El Campo Police Department and West Wharton County Crime Stoppers are looking for hosts for this year’s National Night Out to be held Tuesday, Oct. 4. Contact Community Service, K-9 Officer Mark Biskup at 543-5311 for more information. Neighbors are asked to visit with neighbors during this community event.

SATURDAY, OCT. 1

for possession of a controlled substance. Whatley was also charged with possession of a controlled substance and driving while license invalid while Lenderman also faces a possession charge in a drug free zone with the intent to sell. Wharton police arrested Clayton Ross Glick, 26, of 816 China at the same time. He faces two charges of possession of a controlled substance as well as single counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license invalid.

nual meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 in the Gold Room at Commercial State Bank. Year-end financials will be discussed and election of trustees held. For more information, call A.J. Kresta at 541-3140.

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.

MONDAY, OCT. 10

American Legion Hosts Friday Night Bingo American Legion Post 251 hosts bingo each Friday. Doors open at 5 p.m., card sales 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.

Library Hosts Great Pumpkin Bash The El Campo Library reminds patrons ages 3 to 14 that it is time to pick up entry forms for the Library’s Great Pumpkin Bash/Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Pumpkins must not be carved or the skin punctured in any way. Entry forms, with all the rules are available at the library, 200 W. Church. Decorated entries must be delivered either on Monday, Oct. 10 or Tuesday, Oct. 11 during regular library hours. For more information, call the library at 543-2362.

ONGOING Ministerial Alliance Seeks Bell Ringers The Ministerial Alliance is seeking bell ringers to be at Walmart on the following Saturdays: Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. The schedule is set in two-hour increments from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact Margot Perez-Greene at margot@fumc-ec.org if you wish to serve. ECPD Collecting Unwanted Drugs The El Campo Police Department is collecting unwanted or out-of-date medication through Oct. 21 in the station lobby. For more information, contact the PD at 543-5311. Aquatic Center Announces Fall Hours El Campo Aquatic Center hours through Sept. 30 are: Tuesday-Friday, 5:45-10 a.m. and 4-7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Hours Oct. 1-April 1 are: Tuesday-Thursday, 5:45-10 a.m. and 4-7 p.m.; Friday, 5:45-10 a.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-6 p.m. The ECAC is closed on Mondays. Call 543-1468 during open hours for information on swim lessons and parties. Class of ‘86 Seeks Information In search of contact information on members of the El Campo High School Class of 1986 for upcoming 30th Reunion. Call 541-9292 with information. Genealogy Group Meetings A genealogy group meets at 2 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month (except December) at the El Campo library. Forms available at the library. Manna Meals Offers Food, Fellowship Manna Meals is offered at no cost every Monday and Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to come dine and enjoy the fellowship offered during the meal. Meals are prepared then served by local congregations at First Lutheran Church, 304 Oscar. Please use the Third Street entrance. For more, call 505-9362 or manna mealsec@gmail.com.

Wharton County Electric Co-Op

Veterans Service Office Open The Wharton County Veteran’s Service Officer will be in the reference room of the El Campo library, 200 W. Church, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday and in the Frank Shannon building, 1017 North Alabama Road, Wharton, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Call 532-1311 before you come. Heritage Center Offers Exercise, Bingo Eighteen professional exercise machines are available for use, free of charge, to all Heritage Center members (age 50+) Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., bingo every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 2 to 3:30 p.m. CASA Seeks Volunteers CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is looking for volunteers ready to help. Contact Judy Peter for more information, at 578-1600. Northside Elem. Name Change Effort Under Way A petition to change Northside Elementary to honor the late Master Sgt. Roy P. Benavidez of El Campo, a Medal of Honor recipient is available. To sign contact, Susan Biskup susanbiskup@yahoo.com or 637-6514, Kelli Cook, Cheryl Ener, Yvette Benavidez Garcia yvettebgarcia@gmail.com or Stacie Williamson. Also available at Casa Hernandez, Hoffer’s Lube Express, Ester’s Hair Creations, Los Cucos and Coastal Plains Animal Clinic. ----------------------------

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Cruz caves, endorses Trump to save career Ted Cruz on Sept. 23 finally endorsed for president a man he has described as “a pathological liar” and “a sniveling coward.” Not to mention “bully,” “narcissist,” “utterly amoral” and “terrified of strong women.” That would be Donald Trump, who had beaten Cruz for the Republican presidential nomination – after a primary race that began with Cruz warmly embracing Trump. But it deteriorated to trading knee jabs in delicate places. Cruz finally decided to endorse Trump, he said, to avoid the election of Democrat Hillary Clinton. He said a third-party choice, or not voting, wasn’t an option. He also credited Trump’s plans to appoint a conservative justice for the U.S. Supreme Court to fill the vacancy created by the death of outspoken conservative justice Antonin Scalia. “A very important development this week was that Trump laid out a list of nominees for Supreme Court and my friend Mike Lee was on the top of the list,” Cruz said. Lee is one of Cruz’s few friends in the senate. Also, some Republican officials were saying the party disloyalty of not endorsing Trump could endanger Cruz’s political future. Cruz is already campaigning for re-election to his U.S. Senate seat in 2018, and is presumed to have his sights set on another run for president in 2020 – unless he loses his senate job.

Austin U.S. Rep. Miing Cruz “Lyin’ Ted,” but chael McCaul, openly conalso posting on social mesidering running against dia an unflattering picture Cruz in 2018, said “I think of Cruz’s wife Heidi, and ave what he did at the convenmentioning a National c eely tion turned off a lot of peoEnquirer story claiming ple. I mean, he pledged to Cruz’s Cuban-born father support [Trump]. He broke Rafael was a cohort of Lee his word.” Harvey Oswald, President And Lt. Gov. Dan PatJohn F. Kennedy’s assasrick, who had chaired Cruz’s primary cam- sin. paign, but now heads Trump’s campaign in Trump won the nomination, Cruz, speakTexas, said in a radio interview that Cruz not ing at the Republican National Convention in backing Trump could cause him to “be left in July, dramatically refrained from endorsing the rearview mirror of the Republican Party Trump. moving forward.” Delegates should “vote your conscience,” Add the warning of Republican National Cruz said – and was roundly booed. Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, on The next day, at a Texas delegation break“Face the Nation,” about GOP pols snubbing fast that included many delegates pledged to Trump. Cruz, he defended his non-endorsement, de“Those people need to get on board,” Prie- spite his earlier pledge to support the winner bus said. “And if they’re thinking they’re going of the GOP nomination. to run again some day, I think that we’re go“I am not in the habit of supporting people ing to evaluate the process – of the nomination who attack my wife and who attack my faprocess and I don’t think it’s going to be that ther,” Cruz said. easy for them.” “And that pledge was not a blanket comCruz had fawned over Trump early in the mitment that if you go and slander and attack campaign, calling him “terrific” and having Heidi that I’m going to nonetheless come like him join in a rally protesting the Iranian nu- a servile puppy dog and say ‘Thank you very clear deal. much for maligning my wife and maligning But as the campaign wore on, their verbal my father.’” swords began to be used on each other. Last Saturday, the day after Cruz endorsed Those finally included not just Trump call- Trump, Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith at

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the Tribfest 2016 asked Cruz if he and Trump had talked recently. Cruz said they had. So, Smith asked, did Trump apologize for the slurs of Cruz’s wife and father? “No,” Cruz replied. Smith asked whether Cruz just “caved” from the pressure from other Republicans, even though he knew it would – and did – disappoint a lot of his supporters. Cruz said he was trapped in a situation where no matter whether he said he’d vote for Trump, or continued to hold out, his decision would please some and anger others. “There are people who are weeping,” Cruz said. “There are other people who are celebrating.” Trump, for his part, had said after Cruz’s snub at the Republican convention that he didn’t need Cruz’s endorsement, and wouldn’t accept if it offered. As is the case with these political healings, that changed after Cruz’s capitulation. “I am greatly honored by the endorsement of Senator Cruz,” Trump said in a statement Friday, Sept. 23. “We have fought the battle and he was a tough and brilliant opponent. I look forward to working with him for many years to come in order to make America great again.” Contact McNeely at davemcneely111@ gmail.com.

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America losing trade due to unobservant rich elites Is America still a serious nation? Consider. While U.S. elites were denouncing Donald Trump as unfit to serve for having compared Miss Universe 1996 to “Miss Piggy” of “The Muppets,” the World Trade Organization was validating the principal plank of his platform. America’s allies are cheating and robbing her blind on trade. According to the WTO, Britain, France, Spain, Germany and the EU pumped $22 billion in illegal subsidies into Airbus to swindle Boeing out of the sale of 375 commercial jets. Subsidies to the A320 caused lost sales of 271 Boeing 737s, writes journalist Alan Boyle. Subsidies for planes in the twin-aisle market cost the sale of 50 Boeing 767s, 777s and 787s. And subsidies to the A380 cost Boeing the sale of 54 747s. These represent crippling losses for Boeing, a crown jewel of U.S. manufacturing and a critical component of our national defense. Earlier, writes Boyle, the WTO ruled that, “without the subsidies, Airbus would not have existed ... and there would be no Airbus aircraft on the market.” In “The Great Betrayal” in 1998, I

noted that in its first 25 years the socialist cartel called Airbus Industrie “sold 770 planes to 102 airlines but did not make a penny of profit.” Richard Evans of British Aerospace explained: “Airbus is going to attack the Americans, including Boeing, until they bleed and scream.” And another executive said, “If Airbus has to give away planes, we will do it.” When Europe’s taxpayers objected to the $26 billion in subsidies Airbus had gotten by 1990, German aerospace coordinator Erich Riedl was dismissive, “We don’t care about criticism from small-minded pencilpushers.” This is the voice of economic nationalism. Where is ours? After this latest WTO ruling validating Boeing’s claims against Airbus, the Financial Times is babbling of the need for “free and fair” trade, warning against a trade war. But is “trade war” not a fair description of what our NATO allies have been doing to us by subsidizing the cartel that helped bring down Lockheed and McDonnell-Douglas and now seeks to bring down Boeing? Our companies built the planes

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Buchanan that saved Europe in World War II and sheltered her in the Cold War. And Europe has been trying to kill those American companies. Yet even as Europeans collude and cheat to capture America’s markets in passenger jets, Boeing itself, wrote Eamonn Fingleton in 2014, has been “consciously cooperating in its own demise.” By Boeing’s own figures, writes Fingleton, in the building of its 787 Dreamliner, the world’s most advanced commercial jet, the “Japanese account for a stunning 35 percent of the 787’s overall manufacture, and that may be an underestimate.” “Much of the rest of the plane is also made abroad ... in Italy, Germany, South Korea, France, and the United Kingdom.” The Dreamliner “flies on Mitsubishi wings. These are no ordi-

nary wings: they constitute the first extensive use of carbon fiber in the wings of a full-size passenger plane. In the view of many experts, by outsourcing the wings Boeing has crossed a red line.” Mitsubishi, recall, built the Zero, the premier fighter plane in the Pacific in the early years of World War II. In a related matter, the U.S. merchandise trade deficit in July and August approached $60 billion each month, heading for a trade deficit in goods in 2016 of another $700 billion. For an advanced economy like the United States, such deficits are milestones of national decline. We have been running them now for 40 years. But in the era of U.S. economic supremacy from 1870 to 1970, we always ran an annual trade surplus, selling far more abroad than Americans bought from abroad. In the U.S. trade picture, even in the darkest of times, the brightest of categories has been commercial aircraft. But to watch how we allow NATO allies we defend and protect getting away with decades of colluding and cheating, and then to watch Boeing

transfer technology and outsource critical manufacturing to rivals like Japan, one must conclude that not only is the industrial decline of the United States inevitable, but America’s elites do not care. As for our corporate chieftains, they seem accepting of what is coming when they are gone, so long as the salary increases, stock prices and options, severance packages, and profits remain high. By increasingly relying upon foreign nations for our national needs, and by outsourcing production, we are outsourcing America’s future. After Munich in 1938, Neville Chamberlain and Lord Halifax visited Italy to wean Mussolini away from Hitler. The Italian dictator observed his guests closely and remarked to his foreign minister: “These men are not made of the same stuff as the Francis Drakes and the other magnificent adventurers who created the empire. These, after all, are the tired sons of a long line of rich men, and they will lose their empire.” If the present regime is not replaced, something like that will be said of this generation of Americans. www.creators.com

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Pictures Without A Past

Image histories, old town photos sought A rather unusual Ricebird football image and one of a group of apparently happy men at the city jail are the featured photos from the LeaderNews archives in this edition of the Pictures Without A Past. Both were found in a heavy blue plastic tub labeled 1974 to 1979. On the back of the football photo is the label “Legs Contest” while nothing is written on the back of the jail image – possibly an open house?

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—District planning to aid with turf cost

the turf could possibly be re(Continued from Page 1-A) placed between football and and it was unknown exactly soccer seasons, but the timing how long it would last, accord- is still being discussed. ing to Assistant SuperintenA building housing restdent of Finance David Bright. rooms under the home side No guarantee was given either. bleachers is also causing some “It was hoped at that time concern, prompting officials to it would last consider its at least eight demolition. to 10 years,” “It’s a safeEl Campo ISD has Bright said. ty concern, “We were been setting aside it’s just too hoping to get hard to monifunds for new turf at least 10 tor,” Waters since 2007. years out of said, adding it. That is one that no incireason the dents have board wanted to set $50,000 occurred at this time. aside each year, so when reA new field house offers placement was needed, the brand new restrooms, but money would be in place.” for those who can’t walk the Bids for the artificial turf distance, restrooms on eialone in 2008 ranged from ther side of the field near the $477,000 to $515,000, accord- bleachers remain and have ing to reports at that time. recently been refreshed. L-N Photo by Jody Larimer “The replacement of the Troubled Turf turf has not been officially bid yet,” Bright said. “However, El Campo ISD Maintenance Director Jeff Balcar shows where turf it’s my understanding that in the end zone of Ricebird Stadium is coming up and will require the athletic office has received his department to go and glue it back down. Trustees next month a quote or estimate that is will consider replacing the nine-year-old turf estimated to cost around $400,000 to $450,000.” around $450,000, money which has been set aside since 2007. If approved next month,

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(Continued from Page 1-A) The vaccine is good for about a year and there should be plenty to go around, she said. “I still would encourage people not to wait,” Williams said. “I hope all my family and patients are vaccinated by November, December for sure.” MCMC offered shots via drive-through as well as at the Wharton County Health Fair in September. The annual vaccination is typically developed based on the previous year’s virus, which showed up a little later than normal last year. “It was late, very late,” Williams said of last year’s flu outbreak. “We really didn’t see a lot of action until the end of February, early March. I even had a case in the first week in May.” Adults and parents bringing in children over the age of 12 can simply walk into MCMC’s lab and request a shot. Children under 12 require an appointment. Memorial Hermann offers walk-in service from 7 to 9 a.m., otherwise an appoint-

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Ground and Pound

EC running back Deaderick Hollaway drags several Needville defenders during a second quarter run. The Ricebirds racked up 399 yards on the ground in their win over the Blue Jays Friday night.

El Campo punished Needville with its physical rushing attack and stifling defense en route to its second district win Friday night at Blue Jay Stadium. The Ricebirds rode a host of ball carriers to 399 rushing yards in a 39-7 victory over Needville to improve to 6-0 overall and 2-0 in the district. “It starts up front with our linemen getting the holes and then the (running) backs seeing the holes and making those cuts,” EC Head Coach Wayne Condra said. “It was just great team offense.” EC’s defense set the tone of the game on Needville’s first series by allowing just 2 yards

Ricebird rushing attack overpowers Needville to the Blue Jays and denying them a first down. The Birds stuffed the Jays’ running game all night and forced them to try to move the ball through the air. By the end of the game, the Ricebirds had not allowed a positive rushing yard to the Blue Jays, forcing them backward to the tune of negative 6 yards on the ground. “That’s big,” Condra said. “Any time we go into a game, we want to stop the run and we were able to do that tonight. Our front six guys did a tremendous job.” After Needville’s punt, EC kept the ball in the hands of Nery Enriquez and Deaderick Hollaway until it faced a fourth down and 5 yards to go at Needville’s 30-yard line. EC quarterback Brock Brandl hit tight end (See BIRDS, Page 2-B)

LHS falls to Woodsboro Hornets nearly nab first win of season, show improvement By CHRIS WIMMER sports@leader-news.com

Louise used its bye week to the fullest and the results showed Friday night in Woodsboro. The Hornets were not able to pull out the win, but they showed growth in all phases of the game. LHS dropped its final pre-district contest 28-20 to the Eagles, but the Hornets led at halftime and were driving for a potential gametying score in the waning minutes of the game. “They played their hearts out,” LHS Head Coach Heath Clawson said. “It was tough to come out on the short end of that one.” Louise drew first blood for the first time this season. LHS lit up the scoreboard with a 15yard touchdown pass from quarterback Colin Gonzales to receiver Kristian Munoz. The Hornets converted the 2-point attempt to take an 8-0 with 2 minutes to play in the first quarter. Woodsboro answered with a TD in the second quarter, but LHS still maintained an 8-7 lead at halftime. The Hornets moved the ball through the

WB 28 LHS 20

air to begin the third quarter and drove to the Woodsboro 2-yard. LHS running back Phillip Pinkston plunged over the goal line for his first of 2 touchdowns on the night. The 2-point conversion attempt failed, but LHS took at 14-7 lead with 10 minutes to go in the quarter. The Eagles took advantage of Louise’s young secondary in the second half to mount a comeback. Woodsboro scored on a 25-yard TD pass to knot the score at 14-14 with 5 minutes to play in the third quarter. The Eagles then recovered an onside kick and quickly scored again to take their first lead of the game, 21-14. The Hornets responded with Pinkston’s second touchdown, this time from one yard out, to draw within 21-20. The Eagles took to the air again to regain the lead. They hit an 8-yard TD pass with 10 minutes remaining in the contest to go ahead 28-20. LHS had one final chance to tie the game, but its final drive ended in an interception. The Hornets open district play next week at Flatonia.

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Impact

LHS wide receiver Carlos Garcia slips free of one defender and prepares for contact with another in the Hornets’ matchup with Burton. Louise showed big improvement on offense versus Woodsboro.

Ladybirds win in 3 sets over Wharton Lady Tigers EC uses aggressive serves, good defense to defeat rival stepped back to serve with EC ahead 17-12. The Ladybirds closed out the set by winning 9 straight points while Stock served. El Campo moved to 2-0 in the district in EC totaled 16 aces in the match, with Harp short order Tuesday night when the Lady- and Stock each contributing four. Lannah Kobirds defeated Wharton 25-12, 25-15 and 25- renek also landed 4; Essence Allen hit 3 and 19. Melea Socha added one. The match was EC’s first road test of league “I believe that serving and serve receive play and the team overcame a wins games,” Coleman said. “We somewhat shaky start to dominate focus on that and we took care of the remainder of the first set and business today.” all of the second set before fending The Ladybirds took the early off a late challenge from the Lady lead in the second set and fended Tigers in the third set. off sporadic points from Wharton “When we serve aggressively until they won 7 out of 8 to take and pass effectively, the sky is the a 15-5 lead. EC stretched the lead limit,” EC Head Coach Cherise to 22-9 before the Lady Tigers Coleman said. “I am extremely scratched together four consecuproud of our progress and we will HARP tive points. continue to work and get better.” EC won three of the last five The Ladybirds looked slightly points to close the set. disjointed for the first six points of the first set. The third set was the closest battle of the It didn’t last long. Wharton took a 5-1 advantage before EC match. The Ladybirds took the early lead, but found its rhythm. The Ladybirds then scored the Lady Tigers kept the set tight until the 12 points in a row with Kaylyn Harp serving end. The score was tied five times during the set and vaulted into the lead. The Lady Tigers stayed close through the and Wharton briefly held the advantage at 14(See EC, Page 2-B) middle stretch of the set until Peyton Stock By CHRIS WIMMER sports@leader-news.com

Hustle

L-N Photo by Chris Wimmer

EC libero Reagan David slides to dig a ball versus Wharton. The Ladybirds showed great hustle Tuesday night, diving all over the floor to keep Wharton’s tips from hitting the court.

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Sports Beat

—Birds’ defense holds Jays to negative rush yards primary quarterback until this game. The Jays used him at receiver and running back against the Birds, but EC limited him to just 3 rushing yards on 4 carries and 50 receiving yards on 2 catches. Trailing 17-7, the Blue Jays attempted an onside kick, but EC recovered. Enriquez quickly answered Needville’s TD with his third of the night on another run of 14 yards. The Birds took a 24-7 lead with 7 minutes remaining in

(Continued from Page 1-B) Reed Spenrath on a crossing route as Spenrath broke free behind Needville’s linebackers. He made the grab and was pushed out of bounds after a 15-yard gain. On the next play, Enriquez took a handoff up the middle, made Needville’s interior defenders miss and then bulled his way into the end zone by running through a Blue Jay safety at the goal line. Javy Mireles notched the PAT and EC led 7-0 with 7:05 left in the first quarter. The touchdown was the first of 3 for Enriquez on the night as he led EC’s ground attack with a gaudy 202 rushing yards on 18 carries. “He just keeps getting better and better,” Condra said. “He’s got great vision, making great cutbacks.” Needville had more success through the air on its second drive, but only managed to move the ball to the 50-yard line before suffering a major setback. Reid Zboril, Kyler Valenta and Tariq Barron combined to sack Needville QB Sean Smith for an 8-yard loss. The Blue Jays punted, but neither team could sustain a successful drive through the end of the first quarter and the first half of the second. EC moved the ball to the Needville 4-yard line, but a muffed snap caused a fumble and the Blue Jays pounced on it to stop the Birds’ momentum with 8:51 left to go in the first half. EC’s defense held firm and did not allow Needville to capitalize on the turnover.

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Bull Rush

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EC running back Nery Enriquez plows through a Needville safety on his way across the goal line for his first of 3 touchdowns against the Blue Jays Friday night. Less than two minutes after the fumble, Enriquez busted a 40-yard run to the end zone to give the Birds a 14-0 lead. The Ricebirds held the 14-0 advantage through the halftime buzzer and netted just a field goal in the third quarter. Mireles made a 28-yard kick with 3:00 remaining in the period to move EC ahead 17-0.

Needville built its only substantial drive to bridge the third and fourth quarters. The Blue Jays covered most of the distance on the series via a 54-yard pass. They drove the ball to the EC 4-yard line and then Logan Archer powered it into the end zone with 11:21 to go in the game. Archer had been the team’s

the game. EC’s defense shut down Needville again and Brandl expanded the advantage with a 35-yard TD run that featured an imposing stiff arm and a dive into the end zone. With 4:50 left in the game, the Birds had a 31-7 lead and the second unit saw some playing time, but the fireworks weren’t finished. On Needville’s final drive of the night, EC’s defense forced its second fumble of the game. Valenta scooped it up and ran it in for a touchdown. Brandl passed to Wesley Arrambide for the 2-point conversion to give the Birds the final score of 39-7.

—EC hopes to continue win streak over Bay City wood to save the finesse plays by Wharton. 13 for the first time since the “Wharton is a scrappy opening points of the match. team and I told the (players) EC regained the lead at 16- to be ready for anything,” 15 and managed Coleman said. to stay ahead until “Wharton tipped the final whistle. a lot and we did a The third set, great job of picking in particular, feathem up.” tured long rallies Five EC players and hustle on both racked up doublesides. EC players digit digs defendslid and dove for ing Wharton’s the ball all over the strategy. Socha POWERS court. Socha, Stock and Fran Powers and libero Reagan led the team with 12 each; Stock, David launched themselves across the hard- Harp and Allen all had 10; (Continued from Page 1-B)

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and David had 6. On offense, Powers tallied a team-high 16 kills. “My goal is for her to get Offensive Player of the Year or MVP of the district,” Coleman said. “She had an awesome game.” Harp followed with 6 kills; Rachel Pustejovsky had 4;

Lauren Rod added 3; and Korenek accounted for the final 2 kills. The Ladybirds defeated rival Bay City Friday night at Ricebird gym in a 3-game sweep: 25-20, 25-16 and 2514. See Wednesday’s edition for full coverage.

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Saturday, October 1st

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Wednesday, October 5th

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Lifestyle

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On A Mission

Couple to share story of life’s work in Thailand S

erving their 55th year as missionaries in Thailand, native Texans Allan and Joan Eubank are in the States for a month presenting programs and visiting with family and friends. They will be talking about their work during a special program at First Christian Church starting at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5. The couple, who have maintained friendships with B.J. Raun and others in El Campo, serve under a united Thai church known as the Church of Christ in Thailand. After 39 years of service with Global Ministries of the Christian Church and the United Church of Christ, the couple retired, but have continued their mission work in Thailand through the Church of Christ in Thailand. “The Church of Christ in Thailand is a united church including Presbyterian, Lutheran, Baptist, Mennonite and several other church denominations from several countries,” Joan said. At present, the couple is involved in helping ethnic groups from across the Thai-Burma border. “One of our most recent projects is cleft lip and palate operations,” Joan said. “We make every effort to share the gospel with these patients so it is part of evangelism, too.” They are also helping land mine victims receive prostheses. The couple married in 1959 and traveled to Thailand in 1961. Allan began his ministry with elephant back evangelistic expeditions along the Thai-Burma border. “In one very resistant village, a church finally is to be dedicated this December, 54 years after their first visit,” she said. Allan’s areas of ministry include evangelism with ethnic groups, church planting, rural development, seminary teaching and authoring four books. Joan developed a handicraft industry, taught music, led choirs, helped to found a deaf school, presented charity concerts and has served at a home for the disabled. The couple have four children, David, Laurie, Ruthanne and Suwannee. The Eubanks plan to serve as missionaries in Thailand for the remainder of their lives. “We believe that God called us to Thailand,” Joan said. The couple have received support over the years from several local congregations so they can continue their work in Thailand. Those donations, however, are sent directly to The Thai Christian Foundation. Those wishing to support the Eubanks’ evangelism can mail checks to: The Thai Christian Foundation DEPT. D8150 P. O. BOX 650002 DALLAS, TX 75265-8150 Donations may also be made online at: http://thaichristianfoundation.org/support/donate/ The public is invited to attend the program. Light refreshments will be served afterwards.

Life Of Service Joan and Allan Eubank have spent the majority of their lives in service to others as missionaires in Thailand. For more than five decades they have shared their God-given talents as devoted evangelists, sharing the Word of God and helping others where needed. Allan works with rural development, seminary teaching and more, while Joan shares her talents as a musician and choir leader. Contributed Photo

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Theresa’s Polka Picks

Scouts Selling Popcorn At Prairie Days

Contributed Photo by Andrea Benavidez

Cub Scout Nicholas Benavidez, along with other Scouts in Pack 196, will be selling popcorn in various sizes and flavors at El Campo Prairie Days today in Alamo Park. Be sure to drop by and pick up your favorite flavors to support the local troop. Proceeds go to programs and supplies for the group.

Theresa’s Polka Picks are selected each week by polka musician Theresa Zetka Payne of El Campo. Dances are within a close driving distance to El Campo. They are listed here by date as follows: SATURDAY, OCT. 1 THROUGH SUNDAY, OCT. 2 • Fredericksberg: It’s Octoberfest on the Markslatz Square. Bands scheduled, among others for three days of entertainment, include Jodie Mikula, the Czechaholics, Red Ravens Band, Czech and Then Some, Ennis Czech Boys and more. Folks, it’s a very nice road trip. So much music to relax and dance to. SATURDAY, OCT. 1 • La Grange: The Dujka Bros. (John and Mark) and the Incredible Music Makers play at Oktoberfest on the town square, 3-7 p.m. • Sealy: The Lost Cause Band performs a variety of country music for the Sealy Dance Club, American Legion Hall, 7:30-11 p.m. • El Campo: El Campo Prairie Days takes place at Alamo Park with bands Steel Country, The Twilights Band (Polka), Lone Star Drifters, The Stags and La Troupa F. Lots of activities for the whole family, car show and it’s free and close to home. Entertainment will be 10 a.m. until midnight. See you there! • El Campo: Goodtime Charlie Karaoke and DJ will play at SunnySide Saloon, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Always good times at SunnySide! SUNDAY, OCT. 2 • Hostyn: Czech Melody Masters play 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Dujka Bros. from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Holy Rosary Parish Picnic in Hostyn. Czech hymns will be played at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Polka Mass at 10 a.m. There will be a large auction at 1 p.m. and lots of family activities. Fried chicken and sausage dinner will be available for purchase. Hostyn is located south of La Grange on Hwy. 77. I love this parish picnic! THURSDAY, OCT. 6 • El Campo: The Czechmates Band will play for the Senior Citizens Dance, 7:30-10 p.m. Refreshments will be served to celebrate October birthdays. Happy Birthday Edward Laitkep, drumming buddy! FRIDAY, OCT. 7 • Eagle Lake: This Is It Band will play at the Eagle Lake Community Center, 7:30-10 p.m. SATURDAY, OCT. 8 • El Campo: Sing-a-long karaoke style with Saby at SunnySide Saloon, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. (See POLKA PICKS, Page 6-B)

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Church Listing

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he – 1 John 4:18-19 first loved us.

The El Campo Leader-News Church Listing is made possible by these businesses and churches who encourage all of us to attend worship services. Churches are invited to call (979) 543-3363 or send an e-mail to leader@leader-news.com to make a change to a current listing or to be added to the list.

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Wrapped in Grace

Scripture: Titus 2:11 – 15; 2nd Cor. 12:9 Everything about the American way of life teaches us this simple truth. In life you get what you earn. You get what you work for. You get what you pay for. There is nothing wrong with that at all. That should be the American way. The problem is many people think the same way you relate to your paycheck or to your possessions is the way you relate to God. But God does not relate to us on the basis of our goodness. He relates to us on the basis of His Grace. I want to talk today about what to me next to Jesus is the sweetest word in all of the Bible, the word “Grace.” Apart from grace you cannot know God. Apart from Grace you cannot understand God. Apart from Grace you cannot relate to God. It was common in personal correspondence in Pauls day to bring your greetings to a close with a benediction - an expression of good wishes. All God’s gifts come wrapped in grace, but there are different kinds of grace for our different needs. According to this passage, there is: Several ways of expressing grace. Grace is anything that I need, but don’t deserve that I could never repay, but God gives to me anyway. Grace is the face that God puts on when He looks at my failures, my faults and my flaws. 1. Saving Grace (v. 11). God the Father planned our redemption, God the Son purchased it, and God the Spirit performs it within us. Grace has its source in the heart of God; its scope encompasses all human beings and its sufficiency meets every need. 2. Schooling Grace (v. 12, 13). The grace of God teaches us to leave the old life, to live the new life, and to look for the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. 3. Sanctifying Grace (v. 14). Grace sanctifies or sets us apart from sin and keeps us pure in this present world. 4. Serving Grace (v. 15). God’s grace enables us to faithfully serve the Lord Jesus Christ. 5. Sustaining grace - God grace is sufficient. Whatever need you have today; the answer comes wrapped in God’s amazing grace!!

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Evangelistic Temple Church 1427 N. Wharton • El Campo • 979-253-9682 Thursday Evening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship . . . . . . . 11:30 a.m

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Latin American Assembly of God 211 E. Strand • El Campo • 543-7389 Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. Sunday Night. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. New Life Assembly of God 707 Earl • El Campo • 543-3959 Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship . . . . . . 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Service. . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.

BAPTIST

Bethel Baptist Mission 206 Depot (FLEC) • El Campo • 543-4449 Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Wednesday Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. First Baptist Church of El Campo 206 Depot • El Campo • 543-2793 Sunday Bible Study. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. Evening Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study & Prayer Service....7 p.m. First Baptist Church 608 First • Louise • 648-2657 Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. Evening Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church 1009 N. Wharton • El Campo • 543-4280 Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m. Worship Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. Evening Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service. . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Mount Olive Baptist Church 325 Olive • El Campo Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. Night Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Mount Sinai Baptist Church 1010 Grace • El Campo • 543-8563 Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. Evening Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church 810 Palacios • El Campo • 543-3588 Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Wed. Prayer Service & Bible Study....6 p.m. Progressive Missionary Baptist Church 409 W. Second • El Campo • 543-3627 Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m. Evening Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m. Wed. Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 p.m. Rising Star Baptist Church 116 Cedar • Louise • 648-2986 Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Morning Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. Evening Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m.

CATHOLIC

St. Andrew’s Catholic Church Hillje, Texas Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 a.m. Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. St. John’s Catholic Church Taiton, Texas Saturday Mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m. Sunday Mass. . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Church 1261 Old Nada Rd. • Nada • 758-3218 Saturday Mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Sunday Mass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.

CATHOLIC

St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church 304 W. Church • El Campo • 543-3770 Saturday Vigil Mass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Sunday . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m.; 10 a.m.; 6 p.m. Saturday Confession. . . . . . . 3:45-4:45 p.m. St. Procopius Catholic Church 1410 Third • Louise • 648-2772 Sunday Mass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. Monday & Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. St. Robert’s Catholic Church 512 Tegner • El Campo • 543-4298 Saturday Mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass. . . . . . 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Friday Confession. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 p.m. Saturday Confession. . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 p.m.

CHRISTIAN

First Christian Church 205 W. West • El Campo • 543-4790 Bible School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Worship & Communion. . . . . . . . 10:40 a.m. Covenant Love Christian Ministries 3986 CR 454 • El Campo • 543-3924 Sunday Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.

MORMON

Church of Christ 311 E. Calhoun • El Campo • 543-4279 Sunday Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 a.m. Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:05 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service . . . . 6:30 p.m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1906 Briar Lane • Wharton • 532-3002 Sunday Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.

Church of God of Prophecy 308 S. Wharton • El Campo Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m. First Church of God 2104 N. Mechanic • El Campo • 543-2433 Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. Worship Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:45 a.m. Evening Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meet. . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Holy Temple Church of God in Christ 112 Spruce • Louise • 648-2065 Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 p.m. Thursday Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.

EPISCOPAL

St. Thomas Episcopal Church 207 Bob-O-Link Lane • Wharton • 532-1723 Sunday School all ages. . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Sundays 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Worship. . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.

LUTHERAN

Christ Lutheran Church 1401 Avenue I • El Campo • 543-5450 www.ChristLutheranEC.org Sunday Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a.m. Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Danevang Lutheran Church 357 CR 426 • Danevang • 543-7208 Sunday Worship Service. . . . . . . 10:00 a.m. Faith Lutheran Church 2103 N. Mechanic • El Campo • 543-1842 Morning Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Wed. Adult/Youth Bible Study. . . . . . 7 p.m. First Lutheran Church 304 Oscar • El Campo • 543-5847 Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:45 a.m.

MENNONITE El Campo Mennonite Church 2608 West Loop • El Campo • 543-1855 Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. Morning Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

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C&G Recycling we buy all metals and aluminum cans

320 E. Alfred

1817 N. Mechanic 979-616-7026

Triska Funeral Home Family owned and operated since 1929 www.triskafuneralhome.com

El Campo, Texas • 543-3681

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H Builders, inc Rafail Hernandez

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El Bethel Christian Church 404 Bruns • El Campo • 281-831-5124 Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.

DIESEL TRUCK REPAIR

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PRESBYTERIAN

OTHER Agape Reign Ministries 1010 South • El Campo Sunday Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon Thursday Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Carancahua Chapel Carancahua Community Center Corner of CR 470 & CR 476 Sunday Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. Church on the Rock Christian Ministries 116 N. Mechanic • El Campo • 543-4160 Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. Sunday Services. . . 11:15 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Night Service . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. El Campo Faith Center 603 Burdette • El Campo • 543-5922 Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Nursery Provided all Services Children’s Church Sun. a.m. & Wed. p.m. Grace Community Fellowship

1900 E. Boling Hwy • Wharton • 979-532-3999 Sunday Worship . . . . . . . 9:00 & 10:45 a.m. Lighthouse Worship Center Church 206 E. First • El Campo • 979-616-6077 Live Broadcast Wed. 10 a.m Radioairjesus.com Wednesday Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Sunday Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. Sunday Youth Night. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. New Covenant Church of El Campo 111 W. Monseratte St. 979-332-3972 Thursdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m Children’s Church Sunday . . . . . . . 10 a.m. New Life Ministries 609 Palacios • El Campo Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. Monday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.

METHODIST Allen Chapel AME Church 219 Palacios • El Campo Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m. Sunday Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:45 a.m.

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PENTECOSTAL

First Presbyterian Church 312 Depot • El Campo • 543-3658 Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.

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METHODIST First United Methodist Church 1001 Avenue I • El Campo • 543-6426 Chapel Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. All Ages & Child Care Sanctuary Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:45 Lehrer Memorial United Methodist Mansfield Avenue • Garwood • 758-3424 Morning Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a.m. Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15 a.m. Youth Fellowship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Louise United Methodist Church 207 N. Center • Louise • 648-2900 Sunday Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. St. Paul United Methodist 211 E. Third • El Campo • 543-4520 Sunday Church School. . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. Wesley United Methodist 202 Olive • El Campo • 543-7594 Sunday Church School. . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.

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El Campo Leader-News • Saturday, October 1, 2016

Wednesday edition 4 p.m. on Monday Saturday edition 4 p.m. on Thursday

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Real Estate 001

Houses for Sale

002

Lots for Sale

003

Farms for Sale

004

Real Estate Wanted

005

Farms for Lease

006

Wanted to Lease

007

Hunting Leases

008

Crop Allotments

009

Business Opportunities 010 Employment Help Wanted 021 Work Wanted 022 Retirement 023 Schools 024 Rentals Apartments - Unfurnished 041 Apartments - Furnished 042 Houses for Rent 043 Miscellaneous for Rent 044 Rooms - Furnished 045 Wanted to Rent 046 Repairs - Services Appliances - Repairs 061 Contracting and Repairs 062 Misc. Services 063 Automotive - Machinery Autos - Trucks, Wanted 071 Trucks, Trailers 072 Used Cars 073 Motorcycles & ATV’s 074 Farm Machinery 075 Marine Boats 091 Marine Supplies 092 Mobile - Recreational Mobile Homes 111 Travel Trailers 112 Motor Homes 113 Camper Covers 114 Campers 115 RV’s 116 Pets Dogs, Cats, Pets

131

Livestock - Feed - Seed Poultry & Supplies 132 Cattle - Hogs - Horses 133 Feed - Hay 134 Seed - Plants - Etc. 135 Miscellaneous Misc. for Sale 151 Household Goods 152 Wanted to Buy 153 Garage Sales 154 Notices Lost and Found 171 Special Notices 172 In Memoriam 173 Card of Thanks 174 Public Notices 175

021 Help Wanted

Seeking for full-time: ELECTRICIAN - JOURNEYMAN

Must be licensed in Texas. Salary based on experience. Oilfield experience a plus.

SHOP HELPER Both Positions: BENEFITS, INSURANCE, 401K Apply in person at: MARTIN ELECTRIC CO, INC 1504 West Jackson, El Campo, TX Or online at: www.martinelectriccompany.com

Customer Service and Data Entry Seeking a motivated, team player who can work well in a small, fast paced company environment. Responsibilities can include order taking, data entry, invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, dispatch and providing task support to other roles. Knowledge of Excel and Word required. At least 2 years of customer service experience in a company environment or a 4-year college degree preferred. To submit a resume, please fax to 979-543-1570.

WHARTON COUNTY CSCD JOB OPENING Wharton County CSCD now has a job opening for a Secretary position in the Wharton office. High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D required. Must be able to perform advanced and complex secretarial work and be computer literate with working knowledge of Word and Word Perfect. Applicant must pass background check and be bondable. Deadline for applications/resumes is October 14th, 2016. Send resumes/applications/transcripts to:

Matagorda County CSCD 2200 7th Street Bay City, TX 77414 979-245-6512 Equal Opportunity Employer

Rates:

Word Ads: $0.78 per word. Minimum $15.60 - Up to 20 words.

Eldridge AC & Heat, Inc. is seeking: A/C Technician Minimum 3 years experience. Must have clean driving record. Drop off resume at 1929 FM 1301 • Wharton, TX 77488 or email to eachinc@sbcglobal.net E.O.E.

Combination Rate: Run Wednesday and Saturday. Minimum $25.20 - Up to 20 words. Display Ads: $8.76 per column inch.

Errors, Omissions:

Please check your ad the first day it appears. We cannot be responsible for incorrect ads after the first day of publication. We make every effort to avoid errors. If you find an error, call the Leader-News immediately at (979) 543-3363 and it will be corrected as soon as possible. Liability for errors shall not exceed the cost of that portion of space occupied by such error.

003 Lots for Sale 10 ACRE LOTS NEAR BOLING, TX. County road frontage. Electric available. Owner financing with $2,000 down. Call 979-318-3885. www.coltranchlp.com. 2 TO 5 ACRE LOTS NEAR BOLING, TX. County road frontage. Electric available. Owner financing with $2,000 down. Call 979-318-3885. www.coltranchlp.com.

021 Help Wanted FIRST SCHOOL AND DAYCARE i s c u r re n t l y h i r i n g l ov i n g , experienced teachers. High School Diploma or GED and previous experience in child care required. If you have a passion for children and enjoy teaching a Christian based curriculum, email resume to firstschoolanddaycare@yahoo. com or call 979-543-7075. BOBTAIL/TRANSPORT DRIVER needed in the El Campo area. 40+ hours weekly. Must have class A-CDL with haz-mat and tanker endorsement. Competitive salary with paid vacation & 401k. Fax resume to 979-543-1570 or call Tom at 979-637-1422.

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Construction/Maintenance Supervisor

Minimum of five years successful experience/background in construction supervision. Must possess the following skills and abilities: • Technical, hands-on knowledge in all phases of construction. • Supervising, training and directing a number of different crews working simultaneously on different projects. • Above average verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent planning and organizational skills. • Preparing and meeting budgets/project guidelines. • General knowledge of OSHA regulations. • Computer literacy including spreadsheets. • Team oriented performance. • Work schedule as needed. • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Have a broad general knowledge in the following areas: • • • • • • • •

Metal fabrication/welding Carpentry Plumbing General dirt, gravel, road construction Concrete construction Electrical General maintenance Equipment operation

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, 401K opportunity and a company truck. Send resume via mail to: Greenleaf Nursery Company, attention: Jim Van Antwerp, 262 FM 2674, El Campo, Tx. 77437. Send resume via e-mail to: jim_vanantwerp@greenleafnursery.com To apply in person: You may do so at the HR building located at Greenleaf Nursery Company, 262 FM 2674, El Campo, Tx. 77437. Please bring your resume.

021 Help Wanted

111 Mobile Homes

Seeking a dependable and trustworthy retired or qualified person to do part-time seasonal work. Apply at: El Campo Spraying, Inc. 2601 N. Mechanic El Campo, TX 77437 979-543-7811

AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN Now hiring for front desk attendant, part time. For job requirement, please call 979-532-0301.

5 BR, 3 BA HOMES STARTING at $69K. Call 361-576-2171. RBI02959.

043 House for Rent

3-PIECE FULL-SIZE BEDROOM suit, rustic $300. 5-piece queen-size Oak bedroom suit $700. Please call 979-332-8665, 979-332-3435.

Immediate Opening Experienced Driller

Must pass DOT Drug/Alcohol Screening. Must have current CDL. Apply in person at: Viper Well Service, LLC,

402 DAM Rd, El Campo, TX Office 979-541-5262

JOB OPPORTUNITY Full-time plumbing helper

1 0 0 7 H AY D E N , 1 B R , appliances. $600 monthly. 3041/2 Washington, 1 BR apt., appliances, $425 monthly. plus deposits. In EC. Call 979-578-3311. 3 BR, 1.5 BA, WASHER, DRYER, stove and refrigerator, in EC. $800 monthly plus deposit. Call 979-543-4208. 3 TO 4 BR, 2 BA, LARGE LOT in Garwood. $950 rent. $800 deposit. Call 979-758-1336. W E LOV E P E T S ! A L L N E W inside, 3 BR, 1 BA, completely remodeled! New laminate flooring throughout, central heat/AC, huge fenced yard, great Wharton neighborhood. $999 mo. Call 979-532-9194.

Will train. Work for company

AVA I L A B L E 1 0 / 1 5 / 2 0 1 6 . Kendleton/Beasley Route. 3 BR, 1 BA, utility room. W/D hookups, large fenced back/front yard. No pets inside. $750 month, $750 deposit. Call 979-532-5835.

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044 Misc.-Rent

Gary Tupa Plumbing. 803 W.

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO share my home. You’ll have private bedroom and bath, plus full access to kitchen, laundry, deck, etc. No children or pets. $600 plus $500 deposit and half utilities. References required. Call 979-541-7899.

wanted. Must be 21 years old with good driving record. No visible tatoos or piercings.

Jackson. El Campo License #MP12855.

New ICM, LP.

I-C Manufacturing Company

Clerical Assistant

Responsibilities: • Maintain data using computer and manual systems • Process & file various documents • Communicate & coordinate with internal departments • Compile routine reports • Post accounts receivable transactions • Process payroll • Perform human resource tasks • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel • Must be a high school graduate Apply in person at: 220 Sam Bishkin Road El Campo, TX 77437 Or send resume to: humanresources@newicm.com Fax: 979-578-0503

COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION Field Superintendent. Contact William Key at 979-543-2696 or william.key@blsconstruction.net. N E W S P A P E R D E L I V E R Y, Carrier: Earn extra cash, as an independent contrac tor, delivering the Victoria Advocate in the El Campo or Wharton areas. Early morning hours. Must have own transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance. $800 - $1,000 per month! To start making that extra money now - call Pat Murphy at 361-574-1281. P O S I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E AT Leon’s: Licensed plumbers and helpers, commercial A/C lead installer. Paid vacation and holidays, insurance. El Campo. Call 979-543-6084. EXPERIENCED RANCH HANDHorsemanship and ranch equipment knowledge, must have experience w/cattle. Bilingual required. References necessary. 4 miles from Wharton. Call for interview 979-532-4300. SACRED CARE HOME HEALTH Now hiring a FT LVN, PT and CNAs. Call Amber for more details. 281-235-4621. STEADY WORK, HELP MAINTAIN and remodel rental houses. Painting, lawn cutting, cleaning, etc. Flexible hours. No experience required. Will train. Can provide ride to/from work if you live in Wharton. $9 hour to start. Call 979-253-0287. SACRED CARE TRANSPORTATION is now hiring full-time van drivers with flexible hours and good driving records. Please call Amber for more details 281-235-4621. PERSONAL ATTENDANT NEEDED, Wharton. 36-hour work week, $9.40 hour. Must pass background check, references required. Call Bianca at 832-449-9464.

063 Misc. Services ROBERT LAITKEP’S Affordable Tree Service. Tree trimming, stump grinding, tree removal and topping, tractor work. Insured. Free estimates. Senior citizen discount. Credit cards accepted. Call 979-532-4403. HOUSE LEVELING SLAB, PIER AND beam, replace rotten seals. Mobile home leveling. Free estimates. Call 281-232-6268. NOLAN’S AFFORDABLE LAWN a n d l a n d s c a p i n g , p re s s u re washing. Complete mowing, flowerbeds, retaining walls, tree trimming, shredding. Call 979-253-9323. Like me on Facebook. TEX-MEX HOUSE LE VELING & Roofing; also remodeling, painting, sheet rock, etc. BBBA+ Rating. Free estimates. Call 979-233-0369 or 979-201-3808. Hablamos Español.

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

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072 Trucks, Trailers 1998 CHEVROLET 2500 PICKUP, extended cab, long bed, 4x4, brush guard, headache rack and tool box. $2,500. Call 979-758-1990.

111 Mobile Homes

151 Misc. for Sale

154 Garage Sales

Remodeling Sale 2168 CR 479 (Ellwood St.) Saturday, Oct. 1 8 a.m. – ?? Clothing, Couches, Lamp, Home Decor, Seasonal Items, Kitchen Items, Tools & Lots of Misc.

Sidewalk Sale SAVON DRUGS 123 Leveridge St. East Bernard Fri., Sept. 30, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat., Oct. 1, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Assorted merchandise at great prices!

172 Special Notices

$10,000 Reward

For the return of white Brahma cows and calves and the apprenhension and conviction of the thieves. Cattle stolen from Taition Area. Wharton County brand S on the left hip with certain ear marks. Call Sherriff Department at 979-532-1550 or 979-332-3510.

175 Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that Original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of SHERRY M. STOGNER were issues to Jeffrey W. Stogner and Lisa A. Sulak, Independent Co-Executors on Setpember 6, 2016 in Cause Number 14677, in the County Court, Wharton County, Texas to: ESTATE OF SHERRY M. STOGNER JEFFERY W. STOGNER and LISA A. SULAK, INDEPENDENT CO-EXECUTORS C/O MICHAEL P. O’BRIEN 4925 EVERHART RD., SUITE 117 CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78411 The current residence of the Independent Co-Executors is in Wharton County, Texas. The address for submitting claims is JEFFREY W. STOGNER, Independent Co-Executor ESTATE OF SHERRY M. STOGNER 703 FARLEY EL CAMPO, TEXAS 77437 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law. DATED this the 21st day of SEPTEMBER, 2016 Respectfully submitted, MICHAEL P. O’BRIEN, P.C. Post Office Box 6791 Corpus, Christi, Texas 78466-6791 Telephone: 361-851-8100 Facsimile: 361-851-14922 Email: mobrien849@aol.com Texas Bar No. 15170400 ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY W. STOGNER and LISA A. SULAK, INDEPENDENT CO-EXECUTORS

TOP MODUL AR BUILDER IN South Texas. Use your land as down payment. We finance. Call 361-576-2171. RBI02959. FOR SALE- USED MOBILE HOME 2 BR, 1 BA. 10k OBO. As is. Call 361-576-2171. RBI102959. NEW SINGLEWIDES STARTING at 29k. New Doublewides starting at 49k. Includes delivery, set-up, A/C & 5 year warranty. Call 361-576-2171. RBI02959.

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El Campo Leader-News • Saturday, October 1, 2016

Lifestyle Today Theresa’s Polka Picks Continued From Page 3-B SUNDAY, OCT. 9 • El Campo: County Four + One Band will perform 4-7 p.m. at SunnySide Saloon. • El Campo: St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Picnic will feature live music starting at 12:30 p.m. Large auction will follow at 1 p.m. Music is provided by DJ Tejano Janiz, Trio Centenario Hidalguense and DJ Sanido Ezcandalo. For information call, 543-4298 or 541-6835. Dinner includes a barbecued beef and sausage meal

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Competing in the Washington County Fair in Brenham on Sept. 17 in junior and intermediate FFA dairy judging were Louise team members, from left, Roby Hudnall, Jaycie Beal, Caden Jones, Alyssa Jones and Holden Watson.

with all the sides starting at 11 a.m. • East Bernard: Holy Cross Parish Festival will be at Riverside Hall. The Dukja Bros. will play noon-3 p.m.; Red Ravens follow 3-6 p.m. There will be lots of activities for the whole family and plenty of good food. • Taiton: The Czechaholics will play for the Wharton County Czech Heritage Society’s Dozinky Fest, 1- 5 p.m. For information, call 543-4110.

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979-578-8400

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903-340-0927

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69 Newspapers, 165,558 Circulation $

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ESTATE SERVICES

979-541-5411

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