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Clown craze comes, but most issues just rumors
Annexation plan draws concerns
Report Concerns, But Authorities Say Don’t Add To Fears By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
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If the newspaper didn’t tell them, they wouldn’t have known they were targets of annexation, two men told Council Monday night as wrangling over what land the city may take continued. One landowner said the effort simply isn’t right. Council, however, instructed staff to continue refining the target area, potentially removing all those who expressed concern in either of the two public hearings.
Land Owners Question Method, Council Lacks Consensus City leaders will discuss the issue again next Monday during its regular session, but still haven’t reached a consensus among themselves. One issue is 30 acres of land owned by Gerald Wiggington – 25 acres of which, Wiggington said, is under water. “We don’t need to annex a flood zone – period,”
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City Councilwoman Gloria Harris said. “Do we know how much of that land is in a flood zone?” Councilman Ed Erwin said he would not support the city annexing and taking in any section of CR 406. “The county can take care of their own road,” he said. The target zone can be once again redrafted, City Manager Mindi Snyder said, removing more land as necessary although to add any would require the process start over again. It’s a process that drew Lynn Cox to the hear(See CITY CONTINUES, Page 6-A)
Prairie Days 2016
The wave of masked threats and warnings sweeping the nation may seem menacing, but there’s a good chance it’s just teens clowning around. “Ninety-nine percent of it is nothing but hype,” El Campo Police Chief Terry Stanphill told the Leader-News Monday, but added anyone with concerns over what they’ve seen or suspect will happen shouldn’t hesitate in contacting authorities. So far, however, the only confirmed Texas case of an evil clown or clowns run amok involves threats made by a 14-year-old boy in the Houston area and one in Livingston. The first child allegedly used social media to make multiple threats against an HISD school and the other was spotted in a park. No incidents have been reported in El Campo, Stanphill said and Capt. Raymond Jansky told the newspaper Monday there have not (See SAFETY, Page 7-A)
WWII Soldier Shares His Tale – See Page 6-A ALSO INSIDE: VIEWPOINT......................................Page 4-A OBITUARIES.....................................Page 9-A SPORTS.............................................Page 1-B LIFESTYLE.........................................Page 5-B CROSSWORD...................................Page 6-B CLASSIFIEDS & REAL ESTATE........Page 7-B
LOCAL WEATHER Wednesday
Chance of Thunderstorms DAY: 20% HIGH: 89º NIGHT: 0% LOW: 72º
Thursday
Chance of Thunderstorms DAY: 20% HIGH: 89º NIGHT: 0% LOW: 70º
PELTED IN PINK: Five-year-old Raylyn Maldonado with the El Campo Girl Scouts makes her way through the library color station during the museum’s Color Roar kicking off Prairie Days Saturday. She was one of 104 participants. Pictured with color bottles are Raymond Rod, left, and Pete Dwayne Galvan, right. For more photos, please see Page 8-A. L-N Photo by Shannon Crabtree
City festival labeled success from weather to sales By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
Made-to-order weather helped make this year’s Prairie Days festival a huge success, organizers said Monday. Attendance counts aren’t available for the free event due to Alamo Park’s multiple access points, but merchants’ sales appear to be better than last year. “Tons of families came out,” El Campo Cham-
ber of Commerce President Rebecca Muños said. “Attendance grew and grew throughout the day.” Some came for the bevy of children’s games ranging from pony rides to bungee runs. With his five-year-old son in tow, Joseph Merta of El Campo was one of them, but he added, that wasn’t the only reason. “We enjoy it. Why? The food, definitely the food, and it’s a family-oriented setting,” he said. He’d be back later for the music, Merta said. That’s why she came, Kathy Rings of Louise
Chance of Thunderstorms DAY: 20% HIGH: 88º NIGHT: 0% LOW: 64º
Pharmacy serving area needs for half century
Saturday
By JODY LARIMER reporter@leader-news.com
Friday
Sunny DAY: 0% HIGH: 82º NIGHT: 0% LOW: 64º Last Week: Avg. High: 83º • Avg. Low: 62º
RAIN GAUGE
Last 7 Days............................. 0.00 In.
Last 30 Days........................... 1.82 In. Same Time In '15...................... 1.08 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: 382 Burn Ban is put into effect when the mean KBDI reaches or goes above 500.
Changes over a 50-year period can be enough to sink any business, but one El Campo store has managed to keep its doors open by putting customers first. As the last independent drug store in Wharton County, Professional Pharmacy prides itself on not selling out to the big chains. “I was too stubborn,” founder and former owner Ed Weinheimer Jr. told the Leader-News Monday. “Who’s gonna take care of the elderly?” Weinheimer, an El Campo native, decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a doctor. He studied zoology and chemistry at Notre Dame, where he graduated cum laude, but when it came to interviewing for med school, he had a change of heart. “It just killed him,” Weinheimer said of his father’s reaction to his decision, adding though, “He had no family life ... we never saw him.” He chose instead to pursue the legal world, but having to wait one year to enter law school changed his path (See OLD-TIME, FAMILY PHARMACY, Page 10-A)
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said, as she sat on an old electrical spool and swayed to the music played by the Lone Star Drifters. “I love music. I don’t care who it is,” she said, adding she intended to be there for the rest of the lineup too. The music and the food drew Michelle Cruz of Port Lavaca to El Campo – those and, for a friend’s 12-year-old son, the children’s activities. (See PARK PACKED, Page 8-A)
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Professional Pharmacy Pharmacist Kristi Barger gives El Campo resident Jessica Radley a flu shot Monday at the store on North Mechanic. Professional Pharmacy is celebrating 50 years in business and welcomes all to the store from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 to observe the anniversary.
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Law & Order Police Blotter
Fleeing robber sought by police By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
Unruly Teens At City Festival Also Top Weekend Crime Reports
A want-to-be armed robber fled empty handed Saturday night after realizing his disguise didn’t quite work. And around the same time, El Campo police were trying to keep not-quite-children from running amok at the city festival. Armed robbery? Not quite
Police are hunting for the man who had visions of quick cash and an easy felony crime Saturday. The Quick N Easy No. 1, 703 E. Second, was targeted by a knife-welding man bent on robbery around 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, according to El Campo police Lt. Russell Urban. Threatening the clerk, the man – disguised with some type of cloth wrapped around his head and neck – demanded cash, but soon found out attempting a robbery and getting away with one are completely different things. “The clerk was able to identify him and told him she knew who he was,” Urban said, adding he fled into the night with nothing other than what he entered with. Police are now on his trail.
Problem children chief concern at Prairie Days
With thousands of estimated visitors in and out of Alamo Park throughout the 14-hour Prairie Days festival Saturday, the only problems were corralling unruly children. The department and the security force on hand responded to four or five fights during the night time hours, Chief Terry Stanphill said, adding, “It appeared a lot of children were dropped off at the event unsupervised. The children accounted for most of the fights, accidents, etc.” None of the fights were serious enough to warrant arrests. “A couple juveniles were detained and released to parents,” he said. “The rest, we were able to settle at the scene. Most left the event area when asked to do so.” The only arrest made was an older man charged with public intoxication. “A few had too much to drink but had someone with them to drive them home,” the chief said. The department struggled to find enough officers to work security at the event, placing on-duty officers nearby to help beef up forces. Both the police chief and Assistant Chief Gary Williamson assisted.
Smoky smell just burning mulch pile By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
A big pile of burning mulch just north of El Campo has been causing that smoky smell throughout town. It doesn’t appear to be dangerous, El Campo Volunteer Fire Chief Jimmy George Jr. told the Leader-News Saturday, but added the manpower needed to completely douse it would put an extreme strain on the 40-volunteer fire department. “It’s been burning since the 17th,” he said, adding the fire is located inside a large 15- to 20-foot pit down D-A-M Road. “We know there have been a lot of complaints. We’re really sympathetic,” the chief said, but added, “The resources and time it would take to put it out would take us away from other emergencies.” Shredded trees dumped as
scrap material for more than a decade, the material does not appear to be a threat to anything and is contained within a pit, he said, but added the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is looking into the situation. An estimated half acre of material is burning. The blaze is expected to burn itself out sometime this week – or at least that’s what the department leaders hope. “We monitor it on a daily basis,” George said. The department was called back to the area Saturday for a separate blaze. “It caused a grass fire in a field that spread to the area,” George said, adding it did not affect the original fire site. Eighteen volunteers spent more than two hours dousing that blaze.
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 Pilgrim Rest Distributes Commodities Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church Labor of Love will distribute commodities at 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. For more information, call 541-7493. Library Hosts Quilt Presentation The El Campo Library will host a quilting program 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.
SATURDAY, OCT. 8 Bake Sale Coming A benefit bake sale for Sergio Ray Martin to help cover medical expenses will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 8 at Palais Royal. For more information, contact Linda Arrambide at 541-3449. 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.
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Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Bubela, left, and Capt. Justin Priesmeyer are among the 40 members of the El Campo Volunteer Fire Department giving their time to help protect the community.
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 annual 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.
MONDAY, OCT. 10 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.
THURSDAY, OCT. 13 Business Blender Coming Blue Creek Market, 909 South Wharton, is hosting a Chamber Business Blender from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 to celebrate Blue Creek Market’s opening. All are invited to network, socialize and share business ideas.
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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
David Chavez Pineda, 40, of 1311 Short was arrested at 10:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 on a warrant for driving while intoxicated. He was processed and transferred to the Wharton County Jail the next morning. Two 16-year-old boys were arrested at 9:50 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 for possession of marijuana after a vehicle was stopped in the 300 block of North Wharton. The boys were processed and parents/guardians called. Property
Clayton Ross Glick, 26, and Amber Lynn Lenderman, 22, of 816 China were served warrants for theft at the Wharton County Jail. The two stand accused of a burglary between Sept, 14 and 23 in the 800 block of China. In the case, more than $2,000 in televisions, jewelry and prescription medications were stolen. The two were processed directly at the jail. Public intoxication: 3.
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Walmart, 3413 West Loop reported the theft of almost $300 in cash between Aug. 18 and Sept. 8. The crime was reported Friday, Sept. 30. A case of credit or debit card abuse discovered at Texas Gulf Federal Credit Union, 1313 West Loop, on Thursday, Sept. 28 is under investigation. Thieves stole a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .38 pistol from a vehicle parked in the 800 block of Avenue E between 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 and 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. Loss is estimated at $300. Two rifles – a .204 Remington 700 bolt action and a .17 Savage .17 HMR – were stolen from a pickup parked in the 300 block of West Calhoun between 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 and noon Friday, Sept. 29. Loss is estimated at $650. A $250 barbecue pit was reported stolen from Stoneridge Apartments, 202 West Loop, between 3 and 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Vandals broke a mirror on a Dodge pickup parked in the 600 block of Avenue H between 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 and 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2. A wallet and cell phone were stolen from a vehicle parked in the 500 block of West First around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Loss nears $900. A mirror was broken on a Chevrolet Impala parked in the 400 block of Heights between 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 and 7 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2. Loss is estimated at $200. Violence, weapons
Pumpkin Patch Coming Theta Delta’s annual Pumpkin Patch will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, Oct. 15 at Evans Park. Several kids activities as well as photo opportunities available. $5 entry. For more information, contact Stacy Romo at 257-8308. Saint Robert’s Celebrates Fatima Saint Robert’s is celebrating its Ladies 99th Anniversary of her apparition at Fatima at noon, Saturday, Oct. 15. All are invited and welcome to bring a rose of Our Lady.
A incident of cruelty to animals is under investigation in the 300 block of Greely. The report was filed Sept. 29. A case of family violence was reported during a disturbance also in the 300 block of Greely on Sept. 29. El Campo police are investigating a threat issued on Sunday, Sept. 30. The incident, Lt. Russell Urban told the newspaper, “stems from an on going feud between a group of students.”
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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. 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. 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. 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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National Night Out keeps neighbors connected “The first question which the priest and the Levite asked was: ‘If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?’ But...the good Samaritan reversed the question: ‘If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?’” – Martin Luther King Jr. In their esteemed wisdom, our country’s forefathers suggested the ideal American lifestyle include liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Almost 250 years later, we’d like to add “not having a knucklehead for a neighbor” to that list. Just about all of us recognize the importance of living in a community that’s packed with folks who will watch your place while you’re on vacation, or call the authorities when something seems amiss. That’s why we were pleased to see the people of El Campo to take part in the last night’s National Night
Out. The introduction of National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” in 1984 began an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, policecommunity partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back, according to information from NATW. The National Night Out program begins locally each year on the first Tuesday of October. This year’s event was last night. The first National Night Out took place on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 1984. That first year, 2.5 million Americans took part across 400 communities in 23 states. The movement has grown since then. National Night Out now includes more than 37.8 million people and
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16,124 communities from all 50 states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide. We’re fortunate here in El Campo to have a police force that has been recognized as one of the best in our grand state. While there has been unrest, protests, assaults of law officers and general angst across the US, we’ve not seen that here. Sure, there are areas that can be improved in the local police department, but that’s true of whatever line of work you happen to be in. I’ve always been amazed to think
about the typical day of a peace officer. One minute may be full of hohum daily monotony. The next, you may be asked to stop a bad guy who’s on a rampage, save a neighbor from a car accident or other dangerous event, or even face a situation that sees you under attack and your life suddenly placed in danger. I can’t imagine having to be on your toes and prepared for danger or disaster in such a manner. Around our office, we have a meltdown whenever the coffee stash runs dry; or when the computer server refuses to recognize our desktop machine. That’s about the extent of danger that we could ever handle. We’re certain the ECPD would be the first to point out that community involvement is critical for them to continue to operate at a high level.
Here at the Leader-News, we’re proud to do our part as well. Citizens wanted by police for various crimes have been captured after photographs and information ran in the pages of our paper many times in the past. So along with our friends at the ECPD, we thank you for leaving the porch light on Tuesday, firing up the grill and reconnecting with the old friends on your block. While driving around town, I bet many of us were not only encouraged, but also remembered just why El Campo is one of the best communities in Texas to raise a family. National Night Out was a great way to fellowship with police and help make sure your home, its contents and most importantly your loved ones remain safe. Jay T. Strasner is publisher of the Leader-News.
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Ending racial segregation didn’t improve education One hundred years ago, on Oct. 2, 1916, a new public high school building for black youngsters was opened in Washington, D.C. and named for black poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. Its history is a story inspiring in many ways and appalling in many other ways. Prior to 1916, the same high school had existed under other names, housed in other buildings — and with a remarkable academic record. In 1899, when it was called “the M Street School,” a test was given in Washington’s four academic public high schools, three white and one black. The black high school scored higher than two of the three white high schools. Today, it would be considered Utopian even to set that as a goal, much less expect to see it happen. The M Street School had neither of two so-called “prerequisites” for quality education. There was no “diversity.” It was an all-black school from its beginning, and on through
its life as a high quality institution under the name Dunbar High School. But its days as a high quality institution ended abruptly in the middle of the 1950s. After that, it became just another failing ghetto school. The other so-called “prerequisite” that the M Street School lacked was an adequate building. Its student body was 50 percent larger than the building’s capacity, a fact that led eventually to the new Dunbar High School building. But its students excelled even in their overcrowded building. Some students at the M Street School began going to some of the leading colleges in the country in the late 19th century. The first of its graduates to go to Harvard did so in 1903. Over the years from 1892 to 1954, thirty-four of the graduates from the M Street School and Dunbar went on to Amherst. Of these, 74 percent graduated from Amherst and 28 percent of these graduates were Phi Beta Kap-
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Thomas Sowell pas. Other graduates from M Street High School and Dunbar became Phi Beta Kappas at Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth and other elite institutions. Graduates of this same high school pioneered as the first black in many places. These included the first black man to graduate from Annapolis, the first black woman to receive a Ph.D. from an American institution, the first black federal judge, the first black general, the first black Cabinet member and, among other notables, a doctor who became internationally renowned for his pioneering work in developing the use of blood plasma. How could all of this come to an abrupt end in the 1950s? Like many other disasters, it began with good
intentions and arbitrary assumptions. When Chief Justice Earl Warren declared in the landmark 1954 case of “Brown v. Board of Education” that racially separate schools were “inherently unequal,” Dunbar High School was a living refutation of that assumption. And it was within walking distance of the Supreme Court. A higher percentage of Dunbar graduates went on to college than the percentage at any white public high school in Washington. But what do facts matter when there is heady rhetoric and crusading zeal? There is no question that racially segregated schools in the South provided an inadequate education for blacks. But the assumption that racial “integration” was the answer led to years of racial polarization and turmoil over busing, with little, if any, educational improvement. For Washington, the end of racial segregation led to a political compromise, in which all schools became neighborhood schools. Dunbar,
which had been accepting outstanding black students from anywhere in the city, could now accept only students from the rough ghetto neighborhood in which it was located. Virtually overnight, Dunbar became a typical ghetto school. As unmotivated, unruly and disruptive students flooded in, Dunbar teachers began moving out and many retired. More than 80 years of academic excellence simply vanished into thin air. Nobody, black or white, mounted any serious opposition. “Integration” was the cry of the moment, and it drowned out everything else. That is what happens in politics. Today, there is a new Dunbar High School building, costing more than $100 million. But its graduates go on to college at only about half the rate of Dunbar graduates in earlier and poorer times. Politics can deliver costly “favors,” even when it cannot deliver quality education. www.creators.com
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State Senator Lois Kolkhorst has been appointed to the Texas Agriculture Policy Board, a move some industry experts say will provide a voice for Wharton County. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick made the appointment last month. “(An appointment of) any of our local representatives that have close ties with the ag community is a big thing for me,” United Ag General Manager Jimmy Roppolo told the Leader-News Monday. “It’s better than if you’re calling someone from Kansas or New York. We can pick up the phone and call somebody lo-
LOIS KOLKHORST cally ... that knows what we’re going through.” The Texas Agriculture Policy Board conducts research and analysis and recommends strategies for agriculture that
enhance agriculture production, income and employment that benefit consumers, and promote efficient and sustainable use of natural resources. “We’re hopeful that we can get some financial aid for these producers with all the rain we had this year and the toll it took on our crops, especially the cotton crop,” Roppolo said, adding “at least something to bridge the gap ... to keep our guys in production.” Another issue the GM is concerned with is a new law, which goes into affect Jan. 1, 2017, that will require veterinary subscriptions for any medicated feed necessities. Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) is thankful to be appointed to the “influential” board, she said.
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Boat to battle: Tomczak recalls fight Raymond Tomczak World War II
Raymond Tomczak was born Sept. 9, 1926 to Stanislaw and Agnes Tomczak outside of Brenham and in 1944, at the age of 18, enlisted in the U.S. Army. After basic training at Fort Riley, Kan., he was stationed at Camp Anza, Calif. “I became a United States Army Provost Marshal. I remember being in front of what must have been a quarter of a million troops standing in formation talking to them over a loud speaker teaching them how to stay alive in battle,” he said. “When you approach a house, you approach from the corner; in the jungle you stay close to a tree. This helps you stay covered to keep from getting shot. I know my training saved many lives. Tomczak then received orders for the Asiatic Pacific Theatre. “You don’t really know where you are going, you just get on the troop ship and go where it takes you (in this case Mindanao island in the Philippines),” he said. “On our way we were hit by a typhoon near Wake Island and everyone had to get off the deck and go below. Later, we were put on high alert ... for what I thought was going to be an air attack. Instead, the Japanese had tied buoys together full of explosives to blow up our ship, but our artillery sailors knocked them out of commission. “As we neared Mindanao, the troop ship could only get so close, so in full field dress, loaded down with your guns and equipment, we boarded a barge for a beach landing.” Mindanao’s inhospitable geography along with a concentrated number of Japanese combat troops entrenched made it a tough fight. Landing, “I jumped into waist-deep water, holding my rifle above my head and kept going,” Tomczak said. “Japs were shooting and killing our men before they could reach the beach. I was a provost marshal, which meant I was in charge of getting everyone out of the landing vessel. “Everyone fought in Mindanao, rank had no meaning or exclusion. I had a pistol, a machine gun and a M1 rifle. I ate, slept and lived with my guns at all times. We dug foxholes, our only protection. “The Japs fought dirty. When we entered the jungle in our jeeps, they would hide up in coconut trees and shoot our men. I got shot in the leg by one of those coconut tree Japs.” Finally victorious, troops were returned to the ship. “I don’t like to talk about what happened, as what happened was left on the island along with many, many lives of American soldiers.” From Mindanao, the ship transported Tomczak and the rest of the unit to Manila where the fighting was largely over,
but, “Many Jap soldiers went into hiding up in the mountains. After the second A bomb was dropped and the war was over ... the Japs in the mountain did not know the war was over. It was only when they ran out of food did they come down (and surrendered to American soldiers). They would rather surrender to the American soldiers, than the Philippine soldiers as the Philippines would kill them.”
bomb Pearl Harbor? Homma said ‘Japan wanted to get closer to the United States’. We all knew what that meant! When I interviewed Yamashita I asked, ‘Why did ya’ll generals have that Bataan Death March?’ Yamashita said, ‘We did not want to feed the American soldiers, we just wanted to get rid of them.’ It don’t get no dirtier than that!” Tomczak was present for both executions. “I was in line to make the noose for Yamashita, but someone in front of me made it before I could do it .... “I don’t know what they did with the bodies ... I do know that I could look out at the American Manila Cemetery and see thousands of white head stones marking the final resting place for the bodies of our men killed in the Philippines. We fought hard and with honor and I will always remember those who did not make it home.” The 152-acre Manila American Cemetery contains 17,202 American and Allied graves as well as a memorial to the 36,279 American servicemen listed as Missing in Action. “After the war, I was shipped back to California. We went under the Golden Gate Bridge; what a wonderful sight. From California, I went to Houston where I got off the bus to go to my brother’s house,” Tomczak said. “I saw the most beautiful girl I had ever seen going up the stairs to her apartment over the drugstore next to my brother’s house. “I was in love. Her name was Sidonia Sliva from Lane City. I pursued and married her. We moved to Lane City and had one daughter Sandra. I loved my wife from the first time I saw her and, even though she has passed away, I will love her the rest of my life. “I am 90 years old and still serve my country as a proud member and judge advocate of the Wharton American Legion Post 87. I have had the honor to sound Taps for many years at veteran’s funerals and now I present the flag to the families at funerals. I am proud to be an American veteran and proud to have served my country as a United States Army provost marshal.” Commentary: A crowd gathered recently to celebrate Mr. Raymond Tomczak’s 90th birthday at the American Legion Hall in Wharton. American Legion Post 87 is Tomczak’s home away from home. I have been on many adventures with Tomczak at the many ceremonies we worked together throughout the years. He is well known throughout Wharton County. I am honored to call him my friend! We thank you Mr. Tomczak for your service, love and devotion you have for our country and for the many duties over the years you graciously gave to all veterans and their families. Thank you for your service!
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Among his duties in Manila, Tomczak was ordered to protect a plane coming in from Washington, D.C. “I thought this plane must be carrying the peace treaty,” he said. “When the plane landed, I posted a guard on either side just under the wing engines, one at the nose, one at the tail, and two at the entrance/exit door ramp ... just in case one gets shot. “After the war was over, I was assigned to Los Banos Prison,” he said. “This is where I had my most famous prisoners, Lt. Gen. Masaharu Homma (nicknamed The Poet General) and Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita (nicknamed The Beast of Bataan).” Both soldiers were charged with war crimes. Homma ultimately was sentenced to death by a firing squad and Yamashita was sentenced to death by hanging. “I was one of many provost marshals that interviewed Homma and Yamashita. When I asked Homma why did Japan
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Leader=News, you’re in bad shape.” To place any of the targeted property on the city tax rolls in January, the city attorney said, Council must make its decision by Oct. 26. Ultimately, city plans call for annexation along the entire U.S. 59/I-69 corridor. “Every down moves toward the freeway,” the mayor said.
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Texans making math fun at ECMS By JODY LARIMER reporter@leader-news.com El Campo Middle School math is becoming a little more interesting now that a winning essay could earn Houston Texans football game seats. The Houston Texans Stat Challenge is an eight-week program using real football data to help teach various Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills-based math skills. “We have about 40 kids participating,” Principal Mark Freeman told the LeaderNews Monday. “We’re pleased that kids stepped up to volunteer to participate in extra math activities.” More than 250 schools are taking part in the challenge, which ECMS chose to
implement as an extra activity taught by sixth-grade math teachers Jennifer Savino, Amber Pope and Summer Dorotik. A stat report is sent out
der from least to greatest. The assigned task varies each week.” Students are now at the end of the third week and have three more activities to com-
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plete before writing an essay about what they learned. “The winning essays at ECMS will be submitted to the Texans for an opportunity to win a drawing for tickets to the Texans’ game versus San Diego in November,” Freeman said.
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Seven-year-old Cub Scout Ayden Rodriquez of El Campo asks Teresa Hudspeth of El Campo to buy a popcorn tin during Saturday’s Prairie Days festival in Alamo Park. The Scouts brought items from their annual fundraiser and reportedly sold out during the afternoon. Most booths reported doing well during the Chamber of Commerce sponsored festival.
CR 469, 470 get repairs this week Wharton County commissioners last session approved $37,500 in contingency funds for CR 469 and 470 road work. “These roads were on our preplanned ‘roads to be repaired’ list,” Precinct 4 Commissioner Doug Mathews said Monday. “Work on the roads began about two weeks ago after placing a new 36-inch drainage pipe to alleviate flooding issues.” The old roads were ripped up and the sub-base repacked. This week paving will begin with Precinct 4 workers doing the full job. No closures have been necessary or are anticipated. Each commissioner annually is allocated $37,500, which is placed in contingency.
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Prairie Days 2016 —Park packed for fest (Continued from Page 1-A) “He likes the inflatables,” she said, adding her preference was the upcoming bands playing 80s music. Music has always been a draw, Muños said. “The last few years, people have been coming out later (to hear the assorted bands),” she said. The car show drew 56 entries in its first year, she said, making it a big success. No major issues were reported throughout the day although there were a few scuffles involving older children (please see related story). “Everything went very smooth,” Muños said. Chamber Executive Director John VonDerAu agreed. “The first band started playing around two o’clock. The people really started showing up ... by 5 p.m., the crowd had doubled.” The car show, he added, drew a crowd as well.
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Area Funeral Notices Yolanda Gomez Yolanda Gomez, 63, of El Campo, passed away Oct. 4, 2016. Services are pending at Triska Funeral Home, El Campo.
Larry Cunningham Jr. Larry Cunningham Jr., 40, of El Campo, affectionately known as “Big Bear,” passed on to the other side at 12:52 a.m. Oct. 2, 2016. To commemorate his life, visitation services will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in El Campo. A home-going celebration will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at First Baptist of El Campo. Interment will follow at El Campo Community Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Matthews Funeral Home, Wharton.
Patricia Feagin Patricia Ann Huvar Feagin, 73, of El Campo, passed away Oct. 1 2016. She was born Dec. 17, 1942 to Henry and Rosalie Kainer Huvar. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the Texas Nurses Association. She worked as an RN before retiring in 2013. She is survived by her husband, Paul Feagin of El Campo; sons, Richard Feagin
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of Austin, Michael Feagin of El Campo; sister, Catherine Huvar of Katy; brother, Philip Huvar and wife Diana of El Campo; sister-in-law, Mary Huvar of Jones Creek; good friend, Roy Adams of Forney and numerous nieces and nephews. Pat was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Donald Huvar. A CDA Rosary was recited at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at St. Philip Catholic Church. Funeral Mass followed immediately at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Michael Rother officiating. Entombment followed at Holy Cross Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Jared Huvar, Chris Huvar, Mike Holub, Maury Holub, Darrel Andrews and Robert Hendricks. Memorial donations in memory of Pat may be made to St. Philip Catholic Church. Condolences for the family may be left online at www. triskafuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Triska Funeral Home, El Campo.
Frank Krpec Jr. Frank Krpec Jr., 74, passed away Sept. 30, 2016 after a brief illness at St. Luke’s Hospital in Sugar Land, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 8, 1942 to Frank and Evelyn Skutca Krpec. Frank was a farmer for a number of years after graduating high school in 1960. He attended Wharton County Junior College. He was a resident of El Campo until he transferred to McAllen, while employed with Texaco, Inc. in the late 1970s. He retired after 50 years in the oilfield business and for the past 10 years was an oilfield consultant. He was a past member of the El Campo Volunteer Fire Department, Carancahua
Community Volunteer Fire Department and also worked with the Emergency Medical Technician Department. He was also a past member of Elks Lodge No. 1749 and Knights of Columbus No. 2490 and a member of El Campo Country Club. He was very active in the El Campo Little League and served as director of Modern Farmers Co-Op. He was currently residing at the Lewis Homesite Subdivision at Carancahua Bay where he enjoyed his many friends, neighbors and his two beloved dogs, Maggie and Skeeter. Frank will be best remembered as always telling a good joke and loving his Czech heritage. He would often fill in as a coronet player in a local Czech band while in El Campo, conversed with others in Czech and enjoyed singing his favorite Czech songs. He was an amazing father to his children, leaving many beautiful memories to remember him by. He is survived by his son, Darrell Krpec and wife Shani; daughter, Shelly Smith; exspouse, companion and best friend, Gloria Krpec, all of Katy; grandchildren, Tyler Wayne Krpec of Pattison, Melanie Ann Krpec of Caldwell, N.J.; step-grandchildren, Jeremy Lorino and wife Kaitlin of Rosenberg, Austin and Cody Bratcher of Katy; great-grandson, Jeremy “J.J.” Lorino Jr.; brother, Herman Krpec and wife Laura; sisters, Jeanette Hunter and husband Carl, Kathy Bodungen and husband Tom, all of El Campo; nieces and nephews, Brian Krpec of Austin, Jenifer Foegelle of El Campo, Kristi Granger of Katy, Jill Kulcak of Rosenberg, Clint Bodungen of Katy and Keith Bodungen of Austin. Visitation began at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at Triska Funeral Home with a Rosary recited at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass begins at 3 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 5 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Rother officiating. Pallbearers are Tyler Krpec, Herman Krpec, Clint Bodungen, Chuck Schneider, Alvin Schneider and Rusty Halvelka. Honorary pallbearers are James Voldan, Johnny Dornak, Jim Perry, Del Kuno, Tommy Brandl, Dr. Jeff Alford, Sonny Skutca, Jim Revel, Larry Wagonback, Eddie Rutkowski, Shawn Schoell-
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Today, Yesterday
Pharmacist Kristi Barger and Pharmacy Tech Kelly Horn work behind the counter filling prescriptions at Professional Pharmacy which is celebrating 50 years in business at left. At right, founder and former owner Ed Weinheimer shows off his 50-year Citation of Service Award. In the middle is the announcement of the new store in the Leader-News published in October 1966.
—Old-time, family pharmacy still focus for El Campo company 50 years later (Continued from Page 1-A)
to pharmaceutical school. “I had to do something,” he said, adding he’d grown up with the owners of Taylor Pharmacy, who occupied the current Leader-News building at the time. He graduated with honors from the University of Texas School of Pharmacy. Taylor sold out to Atkinson Pharmacy and by the end of Weinheimer’s first year working at Hibbs Pharmacy in Bay City, he bought out Atkinson. Both acquisitions were the result of health issues. “Every pharmacist ends up with leg problems,” Weinheimer said. “You’re standing on concrete all day long.” More than the business, Weinheimer also acquired seasoned veterans such as registered pharmacist Donald Ammann, front desk clerk August Psencik and custodian Lee Hopes. After two years running the business downtown under the name Atkinson Pharmacy, Weinheimer moved the business to the new Professional Center on North Mechanic and changed the name to Professional Pharmacy. The changes were highlighted in the Leader-News on Oct. 12, 1966 in Section 2 headlined “Professional Pharmacy One Of Finest On Gulf Coast.”
Four separate articles spotlighted Psencik, Hopes, Weinheimer and five women who joined the staff as bookkeeper, clerks and fountain workers. “Ed Weinheimer, a hometown product, married to a hometown girl, the former Gayle Stovall, who is formally opening his beautiful and modernistic Professional Pharmacy in the new Professional Center this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13, 14 and 25, prepared himself well for his chosen profession,” one story said. The pharmacy offered “fresh and quality pharmaceuticals as well as biologicals.” A pharmacist was available night or day, 365 days a year and prescriptions were delivered for free. Several departments offered greeting cards, baby supplies, cosmetics, veterinary and pet supplies and surgical aids. The fountain served hamburgers, sandwiches, grilled plates and beverages as well as had a donut machine – “the only one in the city” – making fresh donuts while customers watched. Professional Pharmacy wasn’t the only drug store in town, though. There was also Halamicek’s, H&W, Netardus and EC Pharmacy. About 19 filling stations also lined the streets of El Campo. “We all made it,” Weinheimer said, adding though, when the Hwy. 59 by-
pass was built, it “really hurt.” Being available every minute of every day interfered sometimes with personal life, but that was part of the pharmaceutical business. “I remember it was 7:30 Christmas morning,” Weinheimer recalled. “We were in the middle of a flu epidemic. I filled more than 150 scripts that day. Christmas was late. Nobody was happy.” Time kept ticking and eventually doctors began retiring from the Professional Center with no one taking their place. The number of doctors available went from six to two or three, Weinheimer said. That’s when he decided it was time for another move, next to Stanley’s Grocery this time. “I needed to go where the action was going to be,” Weinheimer said, adding that was his third and final move. Medicaid, introduced in the early 80s, offered one of the biggest challenges, he said. It was only taken on by two of the nine pharmacies in the Gulf Coast area, Professional Pharmacy being one of them. “That was a nightmare,” Weinheimer said. “We didn’t have a computer, everything was done by hand. It took an enormous amount of time. A lot of pharmacies went out of business.” Weinheimer invested in a comput-
er, the first one in the area, and built a special room with an air-conditioner. “The introduction of computers was a tremendous improvement in the pharmaceutical industry,” Weinheimer said. “That advancement is unbelievable.” Drug interactions and contraindications popped up immediately, he said, alleviating having to go look them up in books. Other changes, however, weren’t as well received and eventually prompted him to sell the business and pursue his original plan of law. “(The industry) has become very political,” he said. “Insurance companies literally came in and took over the healthcare business, which they’re still doing.” Weinheimer never lost his initial goal of keeping his customers first, though, and although he was contacted by several big name pharmacies, he held his ground. “They’re just after your prescription file,” Weinheimer said, adding he turned them down because it wouldn’t be fair to his clients, especially his nursing homes patients. He sold the business to Mike Muecke in 2012. “I got to know third and fourth generations ... I’ve seen the kids grow up ... I miss that,” Weinheimer said. “We knew
everyone who walked in the door.” Muecke, who’s been in business more than 40 years, also owns Muecke Pharmacy and Hibbs Pharmacy in Bay City and the Palacios Prescription Shoppe in Palacios. “It’s quite an honor to keep a business going 50 years,” Muecke told the Leader-News. “We still maintain a highly personalized service and we still deliver. About the only thing that we don’t have is the fountain. “It’s a challenging time for our patients ... we’re there to help our elderly patients navigate through ... We are trying to maintain being an old-time family pharmacy.” Ammann still works part-time at Professional Pharmacy as well as travels when necessary to the other stores. The pharmacy is doing well, he said, and plans to be around another 50 years. “The store will be, but I probably won’t,” Ammann said laughing. “I’m 78 right now, celebrating 53 years in the business. I’m kind of semi-retired.” Professional Pharmacy is a full-service operation, offering gifts, vaccine services and much more in addition to filling prescriptions. Located at 1265 N. Mechanic, they will celebrate 50 years in business from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. All are welcome.
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District 12-4A DI Overall District Strk.
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Overall District Strk. 4-1 0-0 1L 3-2 0-0 1L 2-3 0-0 1W 1-4 0-0 3L 1-4 0-0 4L 0-5 0-0 5L Scores Woodsboro 28 - Louise 20 John Paul II 56 - Pettus 19 Charlotte - BYE Falls City - BYE Flatonia - BYE Runge - BYE
El Campo Player of the Week Nery Enriquez Junior Enriquez was the leading rusher for Friday’s game against the Needville Blue Jays with 18 carries for 202 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns. The Birds improved to 2-0 and face Brazosport Friday.
Louise Player of the Week Carlos Garcia Senior Garcia played both offense and defense Friday night against the Woodsboro Eagles. He had 6 catches for 176 yards on offense and 4 tackles (1 TFL). The Hornets fell to the Eagles in a tight 28-20 contest.
Birds prep for matchup with top district RB By CHRIS WIMMER sports@leader-news.com
El Campo returns home this week to face Brazosport in its third game of the district schedule. The Ricebirds enter the contest with a perfect 6-0, 2-0 record and the Exporters are 1-5, 0-1, but records can be deceiving. The Exporters have historically been at or near the bottom of the league, and that may be the case again this year, but they sent a big signal in their game versus Sealy last Friday. They have potent offense, at the very least. “I think Brazosport has a really good football team,” EC Head Coach Wayne Condra said. “They’re very talented and they’ve been in every game that they’ve played. They have an explosive offense, as they showed last week against Sealy.” The Exporters fell 31-29 in double overtime to the Tigers Friday night. Brazosport’s top running back Ameer King, who averages nearly 154 yards per game on the ground, ran for 239 yards on 23 carries. He busted a run for 72 yards and averaged 10.4 yards per carry for the L-N Photo by Chris Wimmer game while scoring 2 touchdowns. Nice Grab Brazosport ran him out of traditional formations, but also used “wildcat” EC wide receiver Wesley Arrambide makes a catch in traffic against West Columpackages to gash Sealy. bia. The Birds won the game to remain perfect and atop the district standings. (See RICEBIRDS, Page 2-B)
Brazosport @ El Campo 7:30 p.m. Ricebird Stadium BY THE NUMBERS:
387.8
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EC yards of
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Rank in district in offense
Brazosport yards of offense per game
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Rank in district in offense
Rushing yards by Brazosport’s Ameer King
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Rushing yards by EC’s Nery Enriquez
Louise opens district schedule at Flatonia Louise @ Flatonia 7:30 p.m. Bulldog Stadium
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Total yards of offense by LHS QB Colin Gonzales last week versu Woodsboro
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Total yards of offense by Flatonia QB Corey Lyons
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Rushing yards by Flatonia this season
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Receiving yards by LHS WR Carlos Garcia
By CHRIS WIMMER sports@leader-news.com
Louise opens district play Friday with one of the two toughest games on its league schedule. The Hornets travel to Flatonia to face a team that advanced to the 2A-D1 Regional semifinals last season. The Bulldogs are just 1-4 in 2016, but LHS Head Coach Heath Clawson cautioned that the record is deceiving. Flatonia played two 3A schools in its pre-district slate and Class 2A Thrall, which is currently undefeated and ranked third in all of 2A-D1. “It’s very misleading,” Clawson said. “They’ve played good teams, bigger schools and the teams they’ve played have winning records.” Flatonia joined Louise’s district after offseason realignment changed the makeup of the league. The Bulldogs run a split-back veer offense, according to Coach Clawson, and the system has certainly produced high rushing totals, if not wins L-N Photo by Chris Wimmer on the record. Locked In The Bulldogs have accumulated 1,154 yards on the ground as a team LHS defensive back Kristian Munoz goes in for the tackle on a Burton ball carrier this season for an average of 230.8 while Carlos Garcia backs him up. LHS opens District with Flatonia Friday night. (See HORNETS, Page 2-B)
El Campo Schedules Football Oct. 7 Brazosport* Home 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 Sealy* Sealy 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 OPEN Oct. 28 Stafford*** Home 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 Bay City* Bay City 7:30 p.m. * District Game **Homecoming ***Parents Night
Ladybirds sweep Bay City in 3 sets
Volleyball
EC defeats rivals in consecutive weeks
Oct. 7 Brazosport* Home 5:00 p.m. Oct. 11 Bay City* Bay City 7:00 p.m. Oct. 14 Sweeny*** Home 5:00 p.m. Oct. 18 Brazosport* Brazosport 7:00 p.m. Oct. 21 Columbia* Columbia 5:00 p.m. Oct. 25 Wharton** Home 7:00 p.m. * District game ** Senior Night ***Parent Night
Louise Schedules Football Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4
Flatonia * Pettus** Falls City* Charlotte* Runge* *District Game
Flatonia 7:30 p.m. Home 7:30 p.m. Falls City 7:30 p.m. Home 7:30 p.m. Runge 7:30 p.m. **Homecoming
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The Ladybirds swept their rivals in back-to-back matches with a 3-set victory over Bay City at Ricebird Gym Friday night. El Campo stayed perfect in District with a 3-0 record after the win. El Campo tightened its defense in each set and locked up the win 25-20, 25-16, 25-14. “I think the team did a good job of taking care of business and remaining classy throughout that entire match,” EC Head Coach Cherise Coleman said. As is typical of an EC-BC matchup, the fans were vocal on both sides and supporters of both teams had plenty to cheer about in the first set. There were five lead changes in set No. 1 and the score was tied seven different times before the Ladybirds asserted themselves down the stretch. BC took the early lead, but senior middle blocker Kaylyn Harp helped the Ladybirds stay close and gain the advantage with a solo block and an ace to score 2 of EC’s first 4 points. Harp turned in her best all-around game of the season, with 2 aces, 2 blocks, 7 kills and 10 digs. “The highlight of the match, and she deserves it, was Kaylyn Harp,” Coleman said. “She’s taking care of every aspect of the (See EC, Page 2-B)
Top Performer
L-N Photo by Chris Wimmer
EC’s Kaylyn Harp diverts a kill attempt versus Wharton. Harp had a big performance overall Friday night at Ricebird Gym in the Ladybirds’ win over rival Bay City.
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—Ricebirds try to stay atop district race with win (Continued from Page 1-B) In the “wildcat” scheme, the Exporters used so many players flashing across the formation to misdirect the Tigers that it created confusion in Sealy’s defense and King was able to find open running lanes in the middle of the field. Stopping him will be the chief concern of EC’s defense this week, Condra said. The Ricebirds will need to stay focused on their assignments and not allow themselves to get distracted by multiple play fakes. “It can get you looking at different things instead of focusing on where you need to be,” Condra said. “(We need) gap integrity. Protect your gap.” While Brazosport’s offense can be explosive, its defense has given up the most points in the district. The Exporters allow 38 points per game to their opponents and EC scores more than 36 points per game. The Birds rushed for their highest total of the season last week versus Needville, totaling 399 yards on the ground. EC received solid contributions from
Deaderick Hollaway (70 yards), De’Andre Gibson (61 yards) and quarterback Brock Brandl (60 yards), but Nery Enriquez had a breakout performance against the Blue Jays.
GIBSON The junior has seen his workload increase each game and he ran 18 times for 202 yards and 3 touchdowns Friday
night. He led the Birds in rushing yardage for the second straight week and the third time this year. Despite Brazosport’s record, Coach Condra has his team focused on the test in front of them and not looking forward to next week’s impending matchup with Sealy (2-0), which is currently in a threeway tie for first place in the district with EC and Stafford. “We’ve been doing a good job taking it one week at a time and it’s no different than this week as far as taking on a very talented Brazosport team,” Condra said. “We’re taking one more step on the journey (toward playoffs) that we talked about at the beginning of the year.” The freshman teams play a split schedule this week. The White team will travel to Cuero Thursday for a 4 p.m. game and the Red team will go to Brazosport for a 5 p.m. game. Junior varsity will also make the long trip to Brazosport Thursday for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff. Varsity will be at home versus the Exporters at 7:30 p.m.
—Hornets bring improved squad to district opener Pinkston led the defense with 12 tackles from his linebacker yards per game. position. Senior quarterback Corey Kristian Munoz added 11 Lyons is the heart of the sys- stops as a defensive back. tem. He is the team’s leading Aaron Cardenas, Colin Gonball carrier by a wide margin zales, Carlos Garcia and Isawith 115 attempts for 516 iah Montes combined for 6 yards and 8 touchtackles for loss and downs. Montes added 3 But three runQB pressures. ning backs factor “We have to heavily into the make sure guys mix as well. are doing their jobs Junior Lucas and they’re not Herrera has 30 chasing what they carries for 262 think is the ball,” yards and 3 TDs. Clawson said. Senior Gabe “That’s the biggest CARDENAS Smith has rushed thing for us to un35 times for 234 derstand, that we yards and fellow senior Omar have to do our jobs for the Castillo has 25 attempts for whole thing to work.” 128 yards. Louise’s offense showed Clawson said his players will need to focus on their marked improvement last assignments and not allow week versus Woodsboro. Gonthemselves to be deceived by zales, the team’s sophomore all the potential options in QB, had 285 total yards and a passing touchdown. Flatonia’s backfield. Last week, Phillip Senior wide receiver Gar(Continued from Page 1-B)
cia continued to prove he is group of five coaches before a dangerous weapon despite the season began, but in rethe growing pains of an other- cent weeks Louise lost offenwise young and inexperienced sive and defensive line coach offensive unit. He racked up Glenn Maiolini and defensive 179 yards on 6 receptions. coordinator Jeff Walker. The ground game, as a As the Hornets head into whole, looked better against district, they will the Eagles than have just three in recent games. coaches on staff: C a r d e n a s , Clawson, Clifford Pinkston and MonHooks and Jeff tes combined for 17 Akin, who will rushes, 53 yards take over coordinaand 2 TDs, and Cardenas added tion of the defense. 36 receiving yards By comparison, and a touchdown the Bulldogs have as well. PINKSTON 10 coaches on their “We feel like roster. we’ve been able to LHS is adapting and fightmove the ball and have been ing through adversity. more consistent doing that The Hornets begin a new week to week,” Clawson said. season Friday with a difficult Adding to the challenges test, but they are improving this season has been an unexpected loss of coaches on the each week. Louise’s game at Flatonia LHS staff. The Hornets were already is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. operating with a bare-bones kickoff Friday night.
—EC meets Brazosport Friday at Ricebird Gym (Continued from Page 1-B) game.” EC and BC traded the advantage back and forth until the Ladybirds took a 17-12 lead. The Lady Jays fought back and drew within one point, 17-16, but EC’s defense locked down BC’s offense and the Ladybirds’ hitters executed when they had the opportunity. The Ladybirds pushed their lead to 20-16, then 2218 and then finally to 25-20 to win the set. EC’s defense progressively improved throughout the match, allowing just 16 points and 14 points, respectively, to BC in the final two sets. “Every team wants to beat us, so every team comes out
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on fire against us,” Coleman said. “Once we learned their tendencies, it was good to see us make improvements each set. We recognized (BC’s) strengths and weaknesses and made the necessary adjustments.” Coleman added that consecutive 3-set sweeps of rivals Wharton and Bay City showed the focus of the Ladybirds. “It shows me that we’re not playing around with these teams,” she said. “We’re respecting all and fearing none.”
The Ladybirds traveled to Sweeny last night for a bout with the second-place team in the District. The Lady Bulldogs are also 3-0, with wins over West Columbia, Brazosport and Bay City. The results were not available at press time, but EC will be back home Friday night for a match with Brazosport. Varsity will play at 5 p.m., junior varsity will play at 6 p.m. and the freshman team will play at 7 p.m.
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ECMS 8th grade Red downs West of the Brazos The ECMS 8th grade Red team won its first game of the season Sept. 20. The Ricebirds defeated West of the Brazos 14-6 at Ricebird Stadium in a game that was cancelled at halftime due to severe weather. In the first half, however, the Red team gained 114 yards on offense — 82 on the ground and 32 through the air. Zane Sabrsula rushed for a 40-yard touchdown in the first quarter and Charles Shorter added a 3-yard run for the PAT attempt to give ECMS a 7-0 lead. In the second quarter, Cullen Braden threw a 22-yard touchdown strike to Jackson David and Shorter again added a PAT run to give the Birds 14 points. The half ended with ECMS leading 14-6 and the score turned final when lightning halted play. Martin Fragoso, Kade Johansen, Erik Arrambide and Diego Nunez all had 2 tackles on defense and Fragoso added a fumble recovery.
team lead in tackles. Manis, Jaramillo, Salvador Ruiz and Davion Miller all had 3 stops. Gonzales, Bockel, Chance Heimann and Harvey Hudlin each had 2 tackles. Bluntson, Kenneth Gusman, Cam’Ron Evans and Juan Cantu added one tackle a piece. The White team improved to 2-0 on the season.
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EC freshman running back Rance Thornton knifes through a tackle versus Needville. He sliced and diced the Blue Jay defense Thursday at Ricebird Stadium.
Quarterback Trevor Bockel ECMS 7th Grade was a perfect 3-3 for 57 yards White defeats Needville in the two quarters of action. The ECMS 7th grade Hundl caught one pass for 30 White team stayed perfect yards; Colden Bowers caught Sept. 27 by beating Needville one for 15 yards; and Tiberias 14-0 at Ricebird Stadium. ECMS 8th grade White Hart caught one for 12 yards. The Ricebirds used two blanks West of the Brazos Bowers, Ja’Korie Taylor touchdowns in the second half The ECMS 8th grade White and Salvador Ruiz made 2 to secure their second win team won its first game of the tackles each on defense. Adam of the year. They ran for 151 season Sept. 20 by shutting Gonzales, Adres Torres and yards and threw for 40 in the out West of the Brazos 13-0 at Chance Heimann added 1 victory. Ricebird Stadium. tackle a piece. DeVante Bluntson powThe teams were evenly ered in a 1-yard TD run with matched in offensive producECMS 7th grade 1:45 left in the third quarter. tion. The Ricebirds totaled 164 Red falls to Needville Colden Bowers added the PAT yards (154 rushing, 10 passThe ECMS 7th grade Red attempt to make the score 7-0 ing) and Brazos accumulated team fell to Needville 12-0 at in favor of ECMS. 148 yards, all on the ground. Ricebird Stadium in its first Tiberias Hart added a 10Anthony Torres intercepted game of the year Sept. 27. yard TD rush with 3:35 rea pass in the second quarter Needville scored all 12 maining in the game to move and returned it for a touch- points in the first quarter and ECMS ahead 13-0 and then down to give the White team then held on for the win. Bluntson converted the PAT a 6-0 lead. The PAT attempt The Red team totaled 78 to make the score 14-0. failed and ECMS took the 6-0 yards of offense, but could not Bowers led the Birds in advantage into halftime. manage to find the end zone. rushing yards with 59 on 6 Ulisses Piedra ripped off a Jacob Lopez rushed 9 times carries. Bluntson ran 8 times 72-yard touchdown run in the for 29 yards; Jackson Jensen for 42 yards and 1 TD. fourth quarter and Chris Gar- carried 3 times for 23 yards; Hendrick Hundl added cia converted the PAT attempt and Trinceton Foley added 3 4 carries for 25 yards. Hart to expand the White team’s carries for 8 yards. rushed twice for 20 yards and lead to 13-0. Isaiah Anderson completed a TD and quarterback Trevor “I was pleased with the en- his only pass to Jensen for 12 Bockel had 2 carries for 5 tire team defense,” Coach Tim yards. yards. Watson said. “They helped Bockel was also 3-5 passing Lopez also led the defenus get the shutout. The of- sive effort with a team-high for 40 yards. fense struggled early, but got 6 tackles. Aiden Dorris had 5 Bluntson caught a 24-yard a touchdown late in the fourth tackles and Jensen added 3 pass; Hundl caught a 12-yard quarter to increase the lead more. Foley, Jose Rodriguez pass; and Manuel Jaramillo and preserve the win.” and Trey Clark all had 1 tack- added the final catch for 4 le and Clark grabbed a fumble yards. ECMS 7th Grade White recovery as well. Luke Manis and Adam defeats West of the Brazos The Red team’s first game Gonzales intercepted passes The ECMS 7th grade of the season was rained out, on defense and Gonzales reWhite team won its first game so the Birds are 0-1 after two turned his 85 yards before beof the season Sept. 20 by beat- weeks of competition. ing dragged down. ing West of the Brazos 6-0 at Manis also tied for the Ricebird Stadium. The game ended at halftime due to rain iane s earing and lightning. The Ricebirds showed off a ervice balanced attack on offense in the first half. ECMS rushed We do hearing tests, Fit for 70 yards and passed for 57 and sell hearing aids yards. 403 E. Hillje St., El Campo, Tx. DeVante Bluntson led the 77437 ground game with 4 carries for Tues., Wed., Thurs: 39 yards and the White team’s 9:30 a.m.-Noon • 1:30-5:30 p.m. lone touchdown in the second Diane Machlan quarter. Hendrick Hundl add(979) 543-8848 ed 5 carries for 18 yards.
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ECMS 8th grade Red football falls to Needville The ECMS 8th grade Red team fell to Needville in a high-scoring affair Sept. 27 at Bluejay Stadium. Needville led ECMS 18-0 at halftime and although the Birds outscored the Jays in the second half, the deficit was too much to overcome. Tyler Baklik scored for the Birds in the third quarter on a 27-yard touchdown run. Cullen Braden converted the PAT with a pass to Jackson David. Johntre Davis ran in ECMS’ second TD, along with the PAT. Preston Acosta added the third touchdown on a 4-yard run and Davis converted the PAT on a kick. Baklik finished with 9 carries for 61 yards. Davis rushed 10 times for 47 yards. Zane Sabrsula and Charles Shorter added 38 yards each. Kade Johansen led the team with 3 tackles. Kaden Alacalais, Rodrigo Bazan, Diego Nunez and Shorter all had 2 tackles in the game. “We played much better and outscored them in the second half,” EC Coach Matthew Schoener said. The Red team is 1-1 on the season.
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College football never fails to provide exciting games. Clemson’s see-saw win over Louisville must rank near the top of the list of most entertaining games of 2016. But there was also Tennessee over Georgia. Tennessee won the game. Then Georgia won the game. Then Tennessee won the game. If there had been one more second on the clock after Tennessee’s Hail Mary, somehow Georgia would have scored. It was that kind of day for the college players. On the home front, things are rotten in Austin for Charlie Strong’s defense and the Aggies are experiencing a resurgence. In the NFL, the Patriots fell back to Earth in their final week without the world’s Greatest Living Human. The Steelers and Falcons enjoy scoring points — lots of them. And apparently the Panthers have decided that a return trip to the Super Bowl is more trouble than it’s worth. Through all of that, participants did well in the contest this week. The vast majority of contestants broke even, but it took at least 11 correct selections to crack the top three positions. Bubba Dornak of El Campo earned first place in week five with 13 correct picks. He won the title outright and missed only Cal-
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Guest Speaker Moises Rodriguez will be speaking about his Christian faith at the Second Annual Fields of Faith event, Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Ricebird Stadium. The ECHS Spanish teacher comes from a long line of ministers and is involved with his church right here in El Campo. The event starts at 6:45 p.m. Contributed Photo
Czech cultural center to host annual two-day festival The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange will be hosting the annual Heritage Festival & Muziky on Friday and Saturday. Oct. 14-15. The event starts at 4 p.m. Friday in front of the main building with Oktoberfest celebration on the deck. A chicken and dumpling meal will be served 5:30 p.m. in the Hanslik Banquet Hall followed by Dujka Brothers Band until 9:30 p.m. On Saturday, the day will centralize in the Czech Village, an early 1900s recreated village complete with residential houses, barns, tavern, saw mill and a general store. Demonstrations of early life will take place throughout the grounds all day. There will be farming and household
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demonstrations and several children’s activities including games and train rides. An antique farm equipment and antique car show will also be held. The 1880s Zapalac Saw Mill in the village will be operating, cutting wood at three times during the day. In the center of the village will be the La Grange Ford Hospoda (beer garden) tent offering musical entertainment all day. Music by the Shiner Hobo Band and the Czech & Then Some Band of Ennis (alternating) will be 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. on the Shiner Beer Stage. All music venues will have a dance floor. (See TAROKY, Page 10-B) Contributed Photo
Members of the retiring Donnie Wavra Band, at left, will join together for a final performance at the annual Muziky event, 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 in La Grange. Master of ceremonies will be Alfred Vrazel, band leader and the 2014 National Polka Music Pioneer award winner. Stories about their performances and travels will be shared, as well. After the performance, the evening will conclude with a fireworks display.
Joy Of Quilting: Piece By Piece Local expert to share tips on handicraft that has once again gained popularity With fall weathback. er here, one starts “While many “While many people still thinking of warm quilt the way they learned it people still quilt the and cozy things – way they learned it from their mothers, a whole new from their mothers, like quilts. “Quilts have generation of adults are coming a whole new genersuch a rich history to love this craft and are sharing ation of adults are in our culture in coming to love this this part of Texas,” their knowledge and skills with craft and are sharCirculation Librar- others eager to begin quilting,” ing their knowledge ian Donna Merta and skills with oth– Donna Merta said. ers eager to begin While quilts are quilting,” Merta works of art porsaid. traying a person’s creativity, artisQuilting groups in the area, tic nature and attention to detail, such as the El Campo Casual they have always been a practical Quilters, meet regularly to work part of everyday life. on new designs. “Back on the farm, the women “There are quilting clubs that of the household would take torn are forming to nurture these wonor worn out clothing and cut it up, derful skills for people of all ages,” piece it into a blanket cover, line it Merta said. with batting and then sew a back The El Campo Branch of the covering on it,” Merta said. Wharton County Library will be Sometimes they would use hosting a quilting program Thursfabric from cloth flour sacks to day, Oct. 6, starting at 10 a.m. create functional and intricately in the Mayors’ Room. Keri Graff, designed patterned quilts for the owner of The Cedar Chest Quilt family. Shoppe, will present the program Today this classic form of artis- while also offering tips and helptic expression is making a come- ful hints.
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Avid quilters, Children’s Librarian Annette Balcar and patrons Renee Beery and Robin Thonsgaard, are seen here discussing two beautiful quilts made by Beery. A special program on quilting will be held at the El Campo Branch Library tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 6. Local business owner and quilter Keri Graff will be on hand to offer tips and useful hints during the program that starts at 10 a.m. in the Mayor’s Room. For information, call 543-2362. The library is located at 200 W. Church St.
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Czech group to host Dozinky Harvest Festival Sunday, Oct. 9
The Dozinky Czech Harvest Festival is offering free admission and a free dance, the perfect deal for a great time with family and friends. In celebration of National Czech Heritage Month, the Wharton County Czech Heritage Society is hosting their annual Dozinky, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 at the Taiton Community Center. The free dance will feature The Czechaholics. There will also be plenty of food available in the kitchen, including chicken noodle soup, sandwiches, sausage wraps, sauerkraut, sausage, sweets and kolaches. In addition to some great Czech food and music, there will be a silent auction, country store offering fresh fruits and vegetables and exhibits featuring Czech items.
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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: 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. SUNDAY, OCT. 9 • El Campo: County Four + One Band will perform 4-7 p.m. at SunnySide Saloon. Enjoy a variety of Country music ... dance or just relax. See you there! • El Campo: It’s St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Picnic. There will be live music starting at 12:30 p.m. Large auction will
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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
021 Help Wanted
RN-Med/Surg FT, 7a-7p rotating shifts, weekends and holidays required, one year hospital experience required RN/LVN- Med/Surg FT, 7p-7a rotating shifts, weekends and holidays required, one year hospital experience required COTA - PRN, day shift, some weekends
Laboratory:
MT/MLT -PRN, all shifts, some weekends and holidays Visit www.ecmh.org 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
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
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.
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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. LAKE NETT, 420 BOLING GREEN, Wharton. Three pecan trees. Call 979-332-1175.
021 Help Wanted FIRST SCHOOL AND DAYCARE is currently hiring loving, 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. POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT LEON’S: Licensed plumbers and helpers, commercial A/C lead installer. Paid vacation and holidays, insurance. El Campo. Call 979-543-6084.
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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
Hiring for Multiple Positions
Nursing:
Word Ads: $0.78 per word. Minimum $15.60 - Up to 20 words.
003 Lots for Sale
021 Help Wanted
El Campo Memorial Hospital
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Office Administrator HR,
Credit Manager Responsible for managing collections, new account set up and other AR functions. 5+ years of experience required. Email resume to: parmstrong@elcamporefrigeration.com
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
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
NOLAN’S AFFORDABLE LAWN and landscaping, pressure washing. Complete mowing, flowerbeds, retaining walls, tree trimming, shredding. Call 9 7 9 - 2 5 3 - 9 3 2 3 . L i ke m e o n Facebook. TEX-MEX HOUSE LEVELING & Roofing; also remodeling, painting, sheet rock, etc. BBBA+ Rating. Free estimates. Call 979-233-0369 or 979-201-3808. Hablamos Español.
Growing Company with excellent benefits: Vacation, PTO, Insurance, 401K. www.ecrefrigeration.com Responsible for managing Payroll, Bookkeeping. 5+ years of experience required.
063 Misc. Services
AMERIC AS BEST VALUE INN N ow h i ri n g fo r f ro n t d e s k attendant, part time. For job requirement, please call 979-532-0301.
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
Linda’s Sand & Gravel, LLC. Call Linda
979-541-7621 or 979-578-6308
025 Child Care L I C E N S E D H O M E D AYC A R E has openings for ages infant to school aged. Call 979-616-0024.
043 House for Rent 1 BR COUNTRY CABINS, UTILITIES paid, no pets. Call 979-320-4289 or 979-541-7168. 1 0 0 7 H AY D E N , 1 B R , appliances. $600 monthly. 304-1/2 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. LARGE 1 BR GARAGE APT. $730 monthly. Plus 1 month deposit. Call 281-381-9204. 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.
U-LOCK MINI STORAGE 704 E. Calhoun St., El Campo
Monthly Rentals Access 24 Hours a Day 5’x10’ Space 10’x20’ Space 15’x20’ Space You carry the key!
Self-Service Storage
979-543-5911
HERRERA ROOFING
New and Reroofing Composition • Free Estimates •
Edi Herrera
979-543-1186 or
979-332-2117
WE LOVE PETS! ALL NEW INSIDE, 3 BR, 1 BA, CAH, completely remodeled! New laminate flooring throughout, huge fenced yard, great Wharton neighborhood. $999 month. Call 979-532-9194.
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 063 Misc. Services resume to 979-543-1570 or call ROBERT LAITKEP’S AFFORDABLE Tom at 979-637-1422. Tree Service. Tree trimming, C D L T R U C K D R I V E R stump grinding, tree removal and Immediate opening: Full-time topping, tractor work. Insured. employment. Must be 21 years Free estimates. Senior citizen old with CDL, clean driving record discount. Credit cards accepted. & must pass DOT drug/alcohol Call 979-532-4403. screening. Work around El Campo area: 40 to 50 hours week, rain HOUSE LEVELING SLAB, PIER AND or shine. Send resume to “CDL beam, replace rotten seals. Mobile Truck Driver”, P.O. Box 1180-A, El home leveling. Free estimates. Call 281-232-6268. Campo, TX 77437. E X P E R I E N C E D A PA R T M E N T Community Manager needed for Millcreek Apar tments in Wharton. Send resume to: Amolina@oakleafmgmt.com or fax 713-541-1524. 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. Call 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. EXPERIENCED R ANCH 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 an CNAs. Call Amber for more details 281-235-4621.
Painting
Residential Exterior / Interior
Jeff Barosh, Jr.
979-332-1983 Free Estimates
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
979-543-9153 Ray Mach, Owner
Coastal Bend
Foundation Repair
Guaranteed Lifetime Transferable Warranty Slabs • Pier and Beam Senior Discount • Free Estimates
Danny McBride - Owner Trey Ganem - Sales
800-460-8594
www.coastalbendfoundationrepair.com
Windsong Estate Services • Estate Sale • Moving Sale • Commercial Asset Liquidation
Asset Buyers Professional Services now available in El Campo & Wharton areas. www.windsongestateservices.com
844-767-5664
Free Consultations Call Today
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El Campo Leader-News • Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Realty Listings
Susan Radley Realtors
714 N. Mechanic St., El Campo, TX 77437 Office:979-543-6666
REAL ESTATE SERVICES “WHERE PERFORMANCE AND SKILL MEET”
SOLD Hayden St.
979-543-2228 1209 N. Mechanic
Residential
$239,000 - Brick, 2-story, 4 BR, 3 BA, 2,600 + sq. ft. , loft style gameroom, fireplace, updates, raised ceilings, multiple storage, covered patio, 2-car garage. Excellent neighborhood. $295,000 - Pristine traditional, brick, 3 BR, 2 BA, featuring many beautiful LD style backyard setting displays rock waterfall SOResort finishes throughout. and pool, outdoor kitchen, fire pit & lush landscape. Fenced yard & sprinkler system. Peaceful neighborhood. $245,560 - 70 acres in sought after area off of FM 1160 and FM 1300. LD SO Currently used for grazing and hunting. Drainage creek runs midsection of property. 40x60 shed, fenced. $98,000 - 211 Legends LD premier golf course lot in The Fairways Subdivision. SOWay, Restricted. 2.21 acre. $55,000- 110 Legends Way, SOLD premier lake front lot in The Fairways Subdivision. Restricted. 1.28 acre. $55,000 - Wood S frame, OLD2 BR, 1 BA, living/dining combo, front and back porch. Heights Addition. $48,500 - Wood frame, SOL1DBR, 1 BA, indoor utility, refrigerator, gas stove, front porch on .5 acre. $45,000 - Corner lot in The Fairways subdivision. 1.37 acres. 107 Legends Way.
Town & Country
Susan L. Radley - Broker
979-541-3035 Cell
Taylor Radley - Associate Broker Cori Radley - Agent
979-637-6354 Cell 979-578-1115 Cell
REAL ESTATE, INC.
979-543-7767
202 Fahrenthold St. El Campo, TX. 77437
www.townandcountryrealestateinc.com
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Visit our Web site at:
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Reduced
MLS # 10934753
MOTIVATED SELLER - Life at its best on the waterfront! Enjoy amazing views & spectacular sunsets on your private 300 ft. sand beach. Fully furnished with all the upgrades, 190 ft. private pier w/green light, 900 ft. bulkhead, hurricane windows, security system & much more...extra acreage incl. Call for details! Reduced to $399,000.
Available Days, Nights & Weekends:
Beulah Buchanek, Broker 541-3482 Jimmy Roppolo, 543-0160 Paul Herrmann, 541-3057 Sandie Roppolo, 578-1040 Jenni Koudela, 578-2483
Commercial and Land
$150,000 - 1,400 sq. ft. Gas & Convenience Store between Hillje & Louise fronting US Hwy 59 with heavy traffic count. Owner occupied with continuous, ongoing business 19+ years. Built 1981. 46 acres - Approx.IN 7 miles North of El Campo. Hwy. 71 frontage. Great ! ENDsiteGdevelopment. location forPhome Call Rosann for details. 8 Acres - Ideal location for home site development. Close proximity to park and town amenities. Earl St. $12,500 an acre.
The Real Estate Service 107 E. Monseratte St., El Campo, TX
(979) 543-2523
Fax (979) 543-5830
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Daniel Zalman Broker/Principal 979-543-0225 dzalman@
Rosann Zalman Danielle Zalman Agent Broker/Principal 979-541-7856 979-541-3565 danielle@ rzalman@ zalmanandcompany.com
Luke Netardus Agent 979-224-3529 lnetardus@
Websites: zalmanandcompany.com, har.com & landsoftexas.com Find us on Facebook!
P.O. Box 688 El Campo, TX 77437 www.wmerealestate.com Laura Anderson, Realtor (979)541-6412 Judy Peter, Realtor (979)578-1600
Ed Ritter - Broker/Owner (979)533-9093
NEW LISTING: Commercial retail/office building, 2,640 sq. ft. 205 W. First, $72,000. Call Laura 979-541-6412. 444 ACRES - BUCKEYE/EL MATON - Well established waterfowl hunting/rice and catfish farming operation. Call 979-533-9093. REDUCED TO $170,000: Almost 15 acres on Blue Creek Rd.! Lots of wildlife and small house w/barn, will divide. Call Judy, 979-578-1600.
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NEW LISTINGS
$30,000 - Business for sale, great opportunity at a fantastic price. Call for details. 50 +/- acres - Heavily wooded, abundant wildlife. Great place to build - minutes from Hwy. 59. $90,000 - Vinyl siding 3 BR, 1 BA on corner lot. Newly renovated. CAH, laminate flooring, nice workshop. $99,000 - 3 BR, 3 BA, with 6 RV slots. Great investment. Van Vleck, TX. $100,000 - Commercial building on corner lot with great exposure. 1,500 +/- sq. ft. building. $125,000 - Completely remodeled 3 BR, 1 BA, CAH, carport, on large fenced lot, quiet neighborhood. $148,000 - Very well maintained brick 3 BR, 2 BA, 2-car garage in great area. Large kitchen with tile floors & raised panel cabinets. Nice size bedrooms. Formal living and den. $150,000 - 2 + acres inside city limits. 6,000 + sq. ft. barn and home needing TLC. $165,000 - Brick, 2-story, 2 BR, 2.5 BA, 2-car garage Townhome. Move in ready. Granite counters, tile & wood floors, designer paint colors, updated appliances, new AC, additional parking and green space. $170,000 - 2 BR, 1 BA farm home on 10 +/acres. Has barn and rental property. Make offer. $220,000 - Brick 3 BR, 2 BA, 2-car garage in fantastic neighborhood. Interior and exterior recently painted. Laminate, tile & carpet flooring. Sunroom, nice size bedrooms, formal living & dining. Den w/ fireplace. Fenced back yard. $225,500 - Brick 3 BR, ! 2 BA, 2-car garage in great neighborhood. ING Open concept, tile D N & carpet PEflooring, raised ceilings, crown molding throughout. (Katy, TX) $230,000 - Minutes from El Campo. Brick 3 BR, 2 BA, 1-car garage & 1-car carport. Built 2011. Tile & wood floors, raised ceilings, open concept. $235,000 - Brick 3 BR, 2 BA, carport, 2,000 + sq. ft. living area. CAH, original hardwoods, garage apartment w/covered deck and lg. storage room. Also included 4,700 sq. ft. warehouse w/Jackson St. frontage and 40x80 metal bldg. All facilities currently leased. Investors take note!
$258,500 - Brick 3 BR, 2 BA, 2-car garage Great neighborhood. flooring. G! Tile & carpet N Granite, crown molding, open concept. I D Sep. shower EN w/whirlpool tub in master. P Sprinkler system, alarm system, beautiful landscape, privacy fenced back yard. $275,000 - Brick 4 BR, 2.5 BA, 3-car garage in fantastic neighborhood. 3,061 +/- sq. ft. living area. Fenced back yard. 3 living areas. Great family home. $310,000 - 8.3 +/- acres inside the city limits. Great potential for any venture. $395,000 - 15 +/- acres with 2,500 +/- sq. ft. 4 BR, 2 BA home and 4,800 sq. ft. barn. Nice trees, creek frontage. $1,100,000 - 137 +/- acres in Lavaca County. Some of the most beautiful property you will ever see. Huge oak trees, 2 ponds, 2-story 4 BR, 2 BA, 2-car garage main house with granite, wood floors, oak stair case, wood burning fireplace, sprinkler system, & in ground pool. Club house w/complete kitchen, his/her baths, new appliances, new water well. Pole barn, pipe cattle pens, dog kennels on slab, barn w/ apt., bird hatching facility & flight pens. Abundant wildlife. $1,500,000 - 150 +/- acres pasture Jensen Pointe Rd. w/Turtle Creek frontage. Fenced and cross fenced.
RESIDENTIAL
$80,500 - 3 BR, 1 BA with enclosed porch. Located 2 blocks from water. Large lot. $87,000 - 2 BR, 1 BA on huge corner lot. Home has been completely updated. Laminate & tile floors. Tile counter tops, new fixtures. $92,900 - 3 BR, 1 BA, carport in nice area. Wood deck, screened in porch, large yard. $98,500 - 3 BR, 2 BA, 1-car garage & large storeroom, CAH, Danevang area. $145,000 - 3 BR, 2 BA, 2-car carport in quiet neighborhood. Family room, den with wood burning fireplace, office, sunroom, formal dining. Nice size bedrooms, new carpet, fenced back yard. $175,000 - 2 BR, 2 BA, 2-car garage with carport. Corner lot in quiet area. W/D and all appliances included. New flooring, windows & vinyl siding added 2009. $210,000 - Quiet area, 7 BR, 3 BA, office, activity room and workshop. Would make a great group home, bed & breakfast or investment.
$390,000 - Brick, 2-story, 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 3-car garage. Fantastic neighborhood. Updated, wood, carpet & tile flooring. Solid surface counter tops, stainless appliances. Beautifully landscaped. Fenced back yard with in ground pool. A must see. $525,000 - Brick 2 or 3 BR, 2-car garage outside city limits on 2 +/- acres. 3,800 +/sq. ft. living area. Built in 2007. 2,400 sq. ft. shop with RV parking. $565,000 - Ranch style home 4,000 +/- sq. ft. on 14.5 +/- acres. 4 BR, 3 BA, 2-car garage Beautiful clusters of trees. Tile, granite, stainless appliances, sunken living area w/stone fireplace. Cathedral ceilings. Amazing master suite w/cathedral ceilings and fireplace. A must see if you are looking for secluded country living.
REDUCED
$25,000 - 2 BR, 1 BA. $138,000 - 3 BR, 2 BA on 1.16 +/- acres G! inside city. Original hardwoods. Very well PENDIN built. 3-car garage and workshop. $220,000 - 2-story Victorian, corner lot. Wrought iron fencing, 3 BR, 2 BA, office, wood burning fireplace, wood floors, freshly painted. $215,000 - Brick 2 BR, 2 BA, 2-car garage on 2.6+ acres. 2,000 + sq. ft. living area. Living, dining, breakfast, kitchen, office, den, large bedrooms and large utility room. 2,800 sq. ft. barn & 3,200 sq. ft. barn. Taiton area. LOTS AND ACREAGE $27,000 - 2 lots at Cape Carancahua. Septic, water, electric. 2+ Acre Lot - Located in The Fairways. Waterford Estates - 1.2+/- acre lots. $70,000 - Commercial lot in Wharton, 112 Ford St., Wharton. COMMERCIAL $15,000 - Commercial lot on Business Ave. $40,000 - Lot on West Loop. Great location. $75,000 - Corner lot Mechanic & Alfred. High traffic area. $95,000 - 1.47 acres G! Loop. DINWest PEN $175,000 - Drive In Grocery and Washateria. Call for details. $375,000 - Fabulous location. 3.8 +/- acres West Loop 525 and West Jackson. Will consider trade! FOR LEASE Convenience Store and Washateria. Great location. Call for details. LARGE 4 BR, 1 BA - On cornet lot, nice size fenced back yard. $1,250 monthly plus deposit.
For more details on these and other listings please call or see our website. Melissa Rod - Broker.....Home 979-543-3906.....Cell 637-7971
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Estate PILGRIM Real 979-543-1890 106 W. Strand, El Campo, TX.
We Need AdditioNAl listiNgs to Work! Investment Property - Residential rentals. Call Ray for information. Rentals - Clean 1 BR, 1 Bath furnished garage apartment, Window a/c, wall panel heat, water furnished. Covered parking. $550 rent. Ideal for single. Building Sites - In town and out of town. Call for availability.
After Hours CAll ... rAy Pilgrim, 543-3754 See the Sports Section for the Latest Scores and Game Highlights
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All we do is Real Estate. All the time.
LIN HUTZENBILER - 979-541-9945
FARM, RANCH & COUNTRY LIVING New Listing - 182 Acre Ranch just north of Ganado. Great hunting, nice house with barns. 230 Acres - Morales, timber, pond, new fencing and great hunting. 360 Acres - South of Louise, row crop, pasture and timber, rice and sorghum base. $3,600 per acre. Chase Nielsen Marie Powell
SOLD!
highly productive, irrigated row and barn, 11.5 acres, Taiton. crop (225 acres) & hay (50 acres). New Listing $175,000 - FM 1160 FM 1160 area. Call John for details. 29.28 acres timber. Fenced hay New Listing $455,000 - 100 acres meadow, water well, working pens. house & barn. Mustang Creek, New Listing – 12 acres – CR 424, brush & pasture. Nada CR 116. no improvements. $7,500/acre. Reduced $425,000 - 21 acres on New Listing - $89,000 - 11.8 acre Wilson Rd. 60’x125’ barn. home site on CR 103, Boling.
979-578-3585 979-541-3335
John Petty Nancy Pfardrescher Heather Janik
979-541-7929 979-332-2902 832-477-7247
Glen Pasak Rick Schmidt
Reduced $128,500 - 1,744 sq. ft.. Office, 411 W. Jackson.
Call us for all your Real Estate needs!!
979-543-0378 979-541-3675
073 Used Cars
111 Mobile Homes
131 Dogs, Cats, Pets
175 Public Notices
2 0 0 8 P O N T I AC G 6 , G R E AT condition. Regular dealer m a i n te n a n c e . $ 3 , 3 0 0 . C a l l and leave message or text 979-533-2892.
TOP MODUL AR BUILDER IN south Texas. Use your land as down payment. We finance. Call 361-576-2171 RBI02959.
D O G T R A I N I N G : retriever/obedience, all breeds, 30 years experience, local references available. Call 361-219-1884.
FOR SALE- USED MOBILE HOME 2 BR, 1 BA. 10k OBO. As is. Call 361-576-2171 RBI102959.
175 Public Notices
Proposals are to be sealed and plainly marked “ECISD Vehicle Proposal – October 2016.” Late proposals will not be accepted. El Campo I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse any and all proposals and to selec t the proposal considered “most advantageous” to the District. Specifications for the vehicles may be obtained by contacting David Bright at 700 W. Norris, El Campo, TX, 77437. Phone: 979-543-6771. FAX: 979-543-1670. Email: dbright@ecisd.org.
111 Mobile Homes
NEW SINGLEWIDES STARTING AT 112 Travel Trailers 29k. New Doublewides starting at 49k. Includes delivery, set-up, 2 0 1 5 W I L D W O O D T R AV E L A/C & 5 year warranty. Call trailer, 28 f t., 1 slide. Call 979-616-0024. 361-576-2171 RBI02959. 5 BR, 3 BA HOMES STARTING at $69K. Call 361-576-2171 RBI02959.
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Notice to Bidders Competitive Sealed Proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 17, 2016 by the El Campo Independent School District at the El Campo ISD Administration Offices, 700 West Norris Street, El Campo, Texas, 77437, for the lease or purchase of (3) SUVs and (1) Pickup Truck.
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El Campo Leader-News • Wednesday, Ocotber 5, 2016
Lifestyle Today
Generous Giving
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Five Grand Received
The Louise ISD Technology Department has been awarded a grant of $5,000 from the Young Family Foundation, a non-profit organization from the owning family of YK Communications. Upon official acceptance by the Louise ISD School Board, the monies will be used to provide technology resources in the district to help and prepare students for future success. Pictured from left are Barbara Larson, Paula Young Kacer and Russell Kacer of the Young Family Foundation, along with Sandra Holik, Technology Director and Dr. Garth Oliver, Superintendent of Louise ISD.
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Helping Hand
Members of the El Campo High Anchor Club donated a bike to Marc Ravelo and made a donation to Barbara Hlavaty to help with medical expenses for her husband. Anchor Club is a service organization at El Campo High School. Pictured from left are (back) Anchor officers Brooke Krpec, Zona Martin, Christine Hunt, Lauren Rod, Pam Hunt (Anchor Club sponsor, Barbara Hlavaty, Fran Powers, (front) Brett Crivellari and bike recipient Marc Ravelo.
Classifieds Continued 154 GARAGE SALES 3-Family Garage Sale
201 Shimek Thurs., Oct. 6 - Fri., Oct. 7
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Huge Barn Sale 4014 CR 399 (Take FM 1300 to CR 399 then 3 miles out) Fri., Oct. 7 & Sat., Oct. 8
Lots of Clothes & Misc.
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Carport Sale
Lots of Hand & Power Tools, Furniture, Household Items, Hunting Supplies & Antiques
2526 S. State Hwy. 71 Past American Legion Thurs., Oct. 6 - Fri., Oct. 7
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. A Little Bit of Everything!
Back Patio Sale 1009 Merchant St.
Garage Sale 211 Stafford St. Fri., Oct. 7, 4 – 7 p.m. Sat., Oct. 8, 8 a.m. – Noon Clothes (Men’s, Women’s & Baby Girl) & Lots of Misc.
4-Family Garage Sale
2211 Sue St.
Sat., Oct. 8, 8 a.m. – Noon
Fri., Oct. 7, 6 p.m. – ?? Sat., Oct. 8, 8 a.m. – ??
Furniture & Lots of Misc.
Clothes & Shoes (Men’s, Women’s & Children’s), Furniture, Jewelry, Home Decor,
4-Family Garage Sale
Kitchen Items, Seasonal Decor
606 S. Mechanic
& Lots of Misc.
Fri., Oct. 7 & Sat., Oct. 8 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Clothes, Dishes & Lots of Misc.
Moving Sale 611 Oscar Fri., Oct. 7, 8 a.m. – ?? Sat., Oct. 8, 8 a.m. – Noon Clothes (Adult’s, Kid’s & Infant’s), Carseat, Bassinet, Winter Wear, Toys, Furniture. Too Much to List! Everything Must Go!!
Garage Sale 5313 FM 2765 1.5 Miles Past Civic Center
Friday, Oct. 7 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lots of Everything!!
Wood Fall Decorations
1312 South St. Fri., Oct. 7 & Sat., Oct. 8
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
400 Meadowbrook Dr. West on CR 346 Left @ CR 355
Saturday, Oct. 8 8 a.m. – Noon
Clothes (Men’s, Women’s & Children’s), Children’s Books, Exercise Equipment, Park Bench & Lots of Misc.
Deluxe Garage Sale
Garage Sale 1203 Quail Hallow Dr.
Saturday, Oct. 8 7 a.m. – Noon
El Campo Village 1185 Olivia St. Saturday, Oct. 8
Cash or Credit Card,
8 a.m. – Noon
No checks!
Clothes, Toys & Lots of Misc.
Deadline
Casino
Life Changing Treasures Multi-Family Garage Sale
6025 FM 2765 On Lakeview Rd #4
Saturday, Oct. 8 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lots of Misc. Huge! Must See!
2919 Meadow Lane
Community Garage Sale
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Custom Towels, Halloween, Wreaths, Fabric & Lots of Misc.
Toys &
& Much More!
Clothes (Men’s, Women’s & Kid’s - All Sizes - $3 or less), Baby Items, Shoes & Lots of Misc. Also Bake Sale!
Saturday, Oct. 8
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Yard Sale
7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Across from American Legion
Clothes (Kids & Baby),
Kitchen Items, Toys
402 Wilbur St. Saturday, Oct. 8
1173 CR 406
Furniture,
Saturday, Oct. 8
Clothes, Household Items,
Garage Sale
Craft/Yard Sale
Monday before 4 p.m. for Wednesday Paper. Thursday before 4 p.m. for Saturday Paper.
2702 West Creek Dr.
8 a.m. – Noon
Fri., Oct. 7, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Clothes, Christmas Decor,
Garage Sale
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Saturday, Oct. 8 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Clothes, Men’s Suits, Tux, Furniture, Bed & Household Items
Garage Sale 277 Duckett St. Saturday, Oct. 8 8 a.m. – ?? Clothes, Household Items & Lots of Misc.
Multi-Family Garage Sale
1307 Edgebrook Saturday, Oct. 8 8 a.m. – ?? Collectibles/Gift/Crafts & Much More!
Golden Nugget Lake Charles, La. Saturday, Oct. 15
$18 per person $10 Cash Voucher Leave El Campo Walmart at 6 a.m.
Call Ray 979-543-2564
$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 Sheriff Department at 979-532-1550 or 979-332-3510.
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Public Notice for Request for proposals [RFP’s] for Design and Build Companies to provide design and construction services for the proposed upcoming hospital additions and renovations project. Sealed proposals addressed to West Wharton Hospital District, 303 Sandy Corner Road, El Campo, Texas will be received at the Administration office of El Campo Memorial Hospital until 5:00 p.m. on October 26, 2016 for eligible Design Build Construction Firms/Teams to design and construct services for the proposed upcoming hospital additions and renovations project. Proposal packages are available in the Administration office of El Campo Memorial Hospital at this time. The West Wharton County Hospital District reserves the right to reject any/or all proposals, to waive any and all technicalities, and to accept any proposals. RFP responses can be withdrawn from consideration prior to the submission deadline by written request, on the potential Respondent’s letterhead, submitted via email to District contact person identified in the RFP. A non-compulsory pre-proposal meeting will be held in the Inservice Room of El Campo Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 8 a.m. PUBLIC NOTICE OF TEST OF AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT Notice is hereby given that the automatic tabulating equipment that will be used in the General Election held on November 8, 2016 will be tested on Thursday October 13, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at the Wharton County Annex located at 315 E. Milam, Wharton, to ascertain that it will accurately count the votes cast for all offices and on all measures. Cynthia Richter, Wharton County Elections Administrator AVISO PUBLICO DE PROBAR EL EQUIPO PARA TABULAR AUTOMATICAMENTE Se hace saber que el equipo de tabulación automática que se utilizará en las elecciones primarias celebradas el 8 de noviembre 2016 se pondrá a prueba el jueves 13 de octubre de 2016 a las 10:00 AM en el anexo del Condado de Wharton, ubicada en 315 E. Milam, Wharton, para cerciorarse de que contará con precisión los votos emitidos a favor de todas las oficinas y en todas las medidas. Cynthia Richter, Administrador de Elecciones del Condado de Wharton
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A small group of senior were Joyce Zbranek and Paucitizens gathered at St. Mary’s line Leopold; train, Verna Parish Hall in Nada Wednes- Hubenak and chicken foot day, Sept. 28 to enjoy an after- winner was Anita Meismer. noon of visiting and playing Leona Brzozowski, who celvarious games of dominos. ebrates a birthday this month, The event was hosted by received a gift of candy. Catholic Daughters members Father Joe Vrana also came Rosemary Wied, Leona Brzo- by to visit during the day. zowski, Helen Noteboom, LinAll were invited to return da Popp and Anita Meismer. for games on Wednesday, Oct. Mid-afternoon refresh- 26 at St. Mary’s Parish Hall. ments of chicken salad sandMake A Difference Day wiches, spinach dip, chips, on Saturday, Oct. 15 will be assorted cakes, iced tea and hosted by the Nada Garwood coffee were served. The games are hosted each “Gadabouts.” It will be held month and this month a table at Lehrer United Methodist of 84 included participants Ag- Church Fellowship Hall from nes Labay, Doug McLeod, Ed 2-4 p.m. This year the event will be Moeller, Clarence Zbranek, Bernice Popp, Leo Popp, Ann dedicated to Nada Garwood Cada and Evan Hicks. No citizens who are 100 or will winners were announced as be 100 years of age in 2017. all players agreed they were Among these are Cecelia KalEdward and Theresa York of El Campo announce the enlina, Minnie Lee Conner, Lily all winners. gagement of their daughter, Amanda Kaye York, to Matt Aron Straight domino winners Pinchback and Viola Frels. Matula, son of Dolores Matula of El Campo and the late Ronald Matula. The bride graduated from El Campo High School in 2003 and Wharton County Junior College in 2009 with an associate’s degree. She is employed by St. Philip Catholic School. The bride is the granddaughter of Jimmy York and the late Norma York and the late Edwin and Lillian Reck. Kimberly Longoria of El Campo received a bachelor of arts in The groom was home-schooled and attended Wharton Junior interdisciplinary studies (K-8) from WGU Texas. College where he received a welding degree. He is employed The university held its 5th annual commencement ceremony by Alpine Site Services. The groom is the grandson of the late in Austin on Sept. 17 and celebrated the graduation of 1,263 Henry and Clara Matula, the late Harold Williams and the late students, representing over 300 cities in more than 100 counValentine Williams Ocura. ties across Texas. The couple will wed at 2 p.m., Nov. 12, 2016 at St. Philip the WGU Texas is the state-endorsed affiliate of nationally-recApostle Catholic Church in El Campo. ognized Western Governors University (WGU).
Amanda York & Matt Matula set November wedding date
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– Taroky tournament (Continued from Page 5-B) Drink concessions featuring Czech beer along with other favorites will be available. Food concessions will feature sausage and beer brats, barbecue sandwiches and other items. Vendors and craft booths will be along the Czech Trail located on the main street of the village. A country store will offer items as well as fresh stone-ground cornmeal for cooking. In the TCHCC Main Building, the Czech Gift Shop will be open with a brand new stock of authentic Czech items, garnet jewelry, T-shirts, caps, crystal, periodicals, music CDs and new Christmas ornaments for 2016. There will be textile demonstrations of spinning, looming, crocheting and knitting. In the Museum, authentic Czech Kroje and other items can be viewed along with the display, “Through the Printed Word.” The Melnar Library will offer help with genealogy research for those interested their family or Czech history. The Hanslik Hall, located
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Muziky, Muziky at the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater on the complex grounds overlooking the Colorado River valley. This year’s Muziky (Music) will feature the “Legends of Texas Polka Music Series, Part IV” with the retiring performance by the Donnie Wavra Band. Stories of the band’s many travels and performances will be told and former members will join together for a final tribute.
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