TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013
THE FAYETTE COUNTY
La Grange, Texas 78945
Volume 91,
Number 63
RECORD
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Neighbor News
From a man in a dress robbing a bank in Eagle Lake to structural problems at the Lee County courthouse, see what the neighbors are talking about. Page A12
For The Record LG Garage Sale
The first annual La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce Garage Sale will be held Saturday, June 15. Booth space is $10 for non members. The first booth is free for chamber members, additional booths will cost $10. There is a $25 refundable cleaning deposit. For more information or to get an application, call the chamber office or e-mail chamber@lagrangetx. org. Reserve your booth space soon. Spaces assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Blakleye Dedication
On June 15, the Fayette Public Library-Museum-Archives Board will dedicate a memorial stone and crepe myrtle trees to recognize Bevereley Blakleye for her years of service on that board. A brief service will be held on the library grounds at 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Buzzard Whisperer
Fayette Public Library invites you to get ready for “The Buzzard Whisperer”. He provides a rare opportunity by displaying unique live or mounted mammals and birds for close-up observation, interaction and enrichment for all ages. This show will be held on Wednesday, June 12 at 10:15 a.m. at the Fayette Public Library located at 855 S. Jefferson in La Grange. There’s more For the Record on Page A2 & A9
WEATHER WATCH
Members of the La Grange baseball team hoist their state championship trophy after winning the title game Thursday in Austin.
Leps Win State Baseball Title Special Eight-Page Commemorative Championship Section Inside Today
Marijuana Growing Operation Found Outside La Grange; Five Locals Arrested By AILEEN LOEHR
The Fayette County Record
Five persons were arrested after Fayette County Deputies found their indoor-outdoor marijuana growing operation outside La Grange near Joiner Road at 5326 E. Old State Highway 71. Arrested were Ralph Crawford, 65; Frances Ivey, 58; Joshua Ivey, 21; Steven Ivey, 46; and Julia Koudelka, 22, all of La Grange. They were booked for possession of marijuana. According to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek, on June 4 Deputies Louis Gabler, Michael Otten and Joshua Berger responded to a call regarding a welfare concern. As the deputies made contact with the homeowner, they detected the odor of marijuana from inside the residence. Investigators with the Fayette County Narcotics Unit arrived and a search of the property revealed multiple marijuana plants being grown inside and outside of the residence. “The largest plant was approximately four feet tall and was being grown outside,” Korenek said. “It was ready for harvest.”
Chet Garner, who hosts a popular PBS show called “The Daytripper” was one of the featured speakers at last week’s Texas Main Street Conference, which drew over 100 small-town leaders to La Grange. Photo by Alyson Svec
Sheriff’s deputies found marijuana plants growing in pots (above) and outside a building (below).
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tion. Bands playing the GermanCzech Mart will be announced
‘Daytripper’ Talks Small-Town Promotion at Conference Here By ALYSON SVEC
This Week’s Forecast High Low Tuesday: 95 77 10% chance of rain By H.H. HOWZE Wednesday: 95 77 The Fayette County Record Partly cloudy Main stage entertainment for Thursday: 97 77 Partly cloudy the Fayette County Fair, “always Friday: 100 77 Labor Day weekend,” has been Partly Cloudy announced by the Fair Associa-
Burn Ban Is Lifted
Photo by Tom Wood
Wade Bowen will headline Saturday
in a couple of weeks, spokesperson Christy Noak said Friday. •Friday, August 30: Jarrod Birmingham; Granger Smith •Saturday, August 31: The Triumphs with special guest B.J. Thomas; Wade Bowen •Sunday, September 1: Divine Testament; Local Talent Show; Texaco Country Showdown; Steve Wariner. See Bios, back page
Chet Garner, host of the popular travel show on PBS - “The Daytripper” stopped by the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange Tuesday to speak to Main Street managers as part of the Texas Main Street Summer Conference held on June 4-7. Garner, whose show featured La Grange last year, discussed finding a city’s identity and promoting it successfully. “People don’t want a onedimensional experience,” Garner said. “It’s important to paint a full portrait of what every city has – culture, adventure, shopping, food and more.” Unless it hits them in the face, people will not seek out anything “cool,” so Main Street managers have to reach out to them, he said. When highways were built, people tended to drive through,
but not exit. In the words of former CBS journalist, Charles Kuralt: “Thanks to the interstate highway system, it is now possible to travel the country from coast to coast without seeing anything.” This is why Main Street managers must inspire people to exit that highway and come to their small town, Garner said. “To me, life happens in small towns,” Garner said. “It’s where the heart and blood of Texas heritage and culture is. Small towns are what we’re made of. They are the fabric that holds us together.” And Garner said what makes a downtown vibrant: people. Tourists look for connecting with an experience and want to do something they can only do in that specific city. “They want a great experience that is both authentic and See Daytripper, back page
Celebrate Flag Day & Eat Breakfast Here Friday
By JEFF WICK
The Fayette County Record
Probably the most patriotic event held in downtown La Grange is the annual Flag Day festivities. In an effort to attract even more people to the event – which is being held this Friday June 14 and sponsored by La Grange Main Street – organizers have changed a few things about the longtime tradition. Instead of a noontime ceremony, this year’s event will start at 9 a.m. on the courthouse lawn to beat the summertime heat.
Because of that time change, the menu is going to change too. Instead of hot dogs and apple pie, as in past years, this year’s event will feature coffee, kolaches and other breakfast items – all for a free-will donation. Woodmen of the World has become a big sponsor of the event, and in addition to providing small flags for festival goers at the event, they are presenting large flags to the La Grange Police Department, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, Fayette County EMS, one for
use at the courthouse and to the La Grange Fire Department. Local Boy and Girl scouts will be part of the ceremony as well as the VFW and Daughters of the American Revolution. There will also be speeches by the mayor and a local veteran, and the winners of the downtown window decorating contest will be announced. La Grange Main Street’s Kathy Weishuhn has been active in the planning of this year’s event. “I would encourage anyone See Flag Day, back page
The La Grange courthouse lawn is always the site for the annual Flag Day Celebration here, but this year the event will begin at 9 a.m. Friday rather than noon. File photo by Jeff Wick
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For The Record
Caridi Graduates From UT
End of School Year Recital
The Students of Ken Wood Studios of La Grange will have their annual “End of School Year Recital” at First Baptist Church in La Grange. Students of all ages will be performing Sunday, June 9 beginning at 2:30 p.m. with cake and light refreshments.
Saturday, June 29th
Pilot Carolann Garratt Hosted Here
Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club
The La Grange EAA chapter 1347 (Experimental Aircraft Association) will be hosting Carolann Garratt, pilot, who has flown around the world three times! She will be speaking of her adventures in order to raise money and awareness for ALS. She will be selling her books for a $20 donation. 100% of the book sales go to ALS. She will be speaking Monday, June 10 at 6 p.m. at the La Grange Airport Terminal Building. For more information call Roger at (512) 7695016 or e-mail to rrfixit123@gmail.com.
Tee Time 9 a.m. • 4-Person Scramble
Closest to the Hole & Hole in One Competition
$300 Per Team, Plus Carts Tournament Limited to 18 Teams Food & Refreshments Served All Day
Sponsorship Opportunities
American Legion, Auxiliary Meeting
Cheif • Asst. Chief • Captain • Firefighter
The American Legion Post 102 and Auxiliary will meet Wednesday, June 12 at 6 p.m. Members are asked to bring refreshments.
All proceeds benefit the La Grange Fire Department Equipment Fund
Camp Invention Inventors Showcase
For more information, contact:
Camp Invention Inventors Showcase will be held on Friday, June 14 at 2 p.m. in the La Grange Auditorium.
Gary Anders 979.481.3610 or Jeff Rost 979.968.5805
Father’s Day Picnic
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church annual Father’s Day Picnic will be held Sunday, June 16 at St. Michael’s Park in Winchester, two blocks north of FM 153 on Frio Street. The church service begins at 8:30 a.m. at the picnic grounds. Free coffee will be available after the service until noon. U.S. Boneless beef, choice pork and chicken barbecue will be sold by the pound and you may pick up starting at 9:30 a.m. LWML will be selling potato salad, noodles, beans, baked goods and tea in the Park pavilion kitchen (Limited Funds matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans). You may dine in air-conditioned comfort in the newly renovated park pavilion.
Ammannsville Church Picnic
The 123rd annual St. John the Baptist church picnic in Ammannsville, located on FM 1383, will be held Sunday, June 16 (Father’s day). A golden fried chicken and sausage dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children and adult plates will be served to go only. Other activities include a country auction at 1 p.m., cake walk, bingo, ring toss, surprise packages, fish pond, country store, snow cones and hamburgers at 4 p.m. Music will be provided by the Czechaholics and Ennis Czech Boys.
Tumbling-Gymnastic Camp
The City of La Grange Recreation Department, located at 653 East Pearl, will offer a 2-week Tumbling and Gymnastics Camp for Beginner and Intermediate participants, ages 6 to 15. Camp will be the weeks of June 17-21 and June 24-28, with Monday through Friday classes. Morning Sessions will be from 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.; Afternoon Sessions will be 1-2 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. Class fees will be $75/per participant, due and payable at registration, for the 2 weeks of camp. Sign-ups will be Wednesday, June 12 from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Gymnastics Gym. Class sizes are limited, and all signups will be on a first-come first-serve basis. For more information, please call the Recreation Center at (979) 968-5600.
Circus & Friends at Public Library
Get ready to be entertained by “The Circus Chickendog” and his animal friends at the Fayette Public Library. You will see trick dogs, performing parrot, magic, juggling, and a whole lot more fun for all ages. This show will be held on Wednesday, June 19 at 10:15 a.m. at the Fayette Public Library located at 855 S. Jefferson in La Grange.
Mt. Pilgrim BBQ Chicken Fundraiser
The Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church will be holding its 3rd annual fundrasier Wednesday, June 19 at the old fire station on the square in Fayetteville. A barbecue chicken and sausage dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m., drive through only. Tickets are $9 each and can be purchased at Fayetteville Bank and church members Dorothy Lewis at (979) 966-3100 or Lucy Darden at (979) 702-0080. A bake sale with a free will donation will also be available. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be used toward the new renovation of the church.
Annual Crops Tour
The annual Crops Tour is an educational event for anyone who is interested in row crop production. The tour will be held on Thursday, June 20, at the Fayette County Agricultural Building in La Grange. Registration is from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and will conclude about 1 p.m. There will be several speakers this year; Dr. Roy Parker, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service-Entomologist – Integrated Pest Management, Dr. Thomas Isakeit, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Plant Pathologist, Dr. Mark Matocha, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Agriculture & Environmental Safety - Laws and Regulation Updates, and Levi Garlick, Farm Service Agency – USDA Program Updates. 3 CEUs will be offered; 1 integrated pest management, 1 laws and regulations, and 1 general. We will travel to Joost Farms for a tour of corn, sorghum, and cotton crops. After the farm visit, we will return to the Fayette County Agriculture Building where presentations will conclude and a catered meal will be served. Please RSVP to the Fayette County Extension Office at (979) 968-5831 by June 17, so we can adequately prepare for lunch.
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Morgan Elizabeth Caridi graduated in May from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with a minor in Government and German. While on the 40 Acres, Morgan served in the Senate of College Councils, the official student voice of academics, founded the University Service Corps, a service learning based organization, and served as student body president for the College of Liberal Arts through the Liberal Arts Council. She is pictured with William C. Powers, Jr., president of the University of Texas at Austin.
The Trishas, Doug Moreland To Perform at The Bugle Boy This Weekend When Jamie Wilson, Liz Foster, Kelley Mickwee and Savannah Welch first shared a stage in January 2009, their intention was simply to perform a couple of songs as part of a tribute to Savannah’s father, singersongwriter Kevin Welch. They had no plans to pursue a joint musical future — they didn’t even have a name, and wound up calling themselves The Trishas on a whim (it popped into their heads because they were covering a Welch-authored Trisha Yearwood hit). But when magic happens, sometimes you have to give in to its power. The sound of their voices soaring in close four-part harmony so transfixed listeners that night in Steamboat, Colorado, that show offers began to come in, luring them into testing the waters as a group. By that September, The Trishas were showcasing at the Americana Music Association Conference and Festival in Nashville. The Trishas will bring their magic to the Bugle Boy
Friday, June 14 at 8 p.m. Originally from the mountains of west Texas, Doug Moreland settled down in Austin at the turn of the millennium as a fiddler, songwriter, and woodcarver! In January 2012, the multidimensional Country Music entertainer released The Flying Armadillos, the eighth of his fully independent albums. True to form, Moreland’s original songs gathered influence from the western swing of Bob Wills and the easy-going style of Jimmy Buffett, mixed with humor the likes of Roger Miller. Moreland’s tour has extended from the state of Texas, west across the country and even to Europe. He received a Will Rogers Cowboy Award for Western Music Male Performer of the Year from the Academy of Western Artists as well as an Entertainer of the Year award from the Texas Music Awards. Moreland plays Saturday night, June 15.
Registration Due by June 21st.
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AMMANNSVILLE Mass at 6:30 p.m. Saturday
SUNDAY, JUNE 16 Golden Fried Chicken & Sausage Dinner
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COUNTRY AUCTION - 1 P.M. Cake Walk • Bingo • Ring Toss • Surprise Packages Fish Pond • Country Store • Snow Cones
Hamburgers beginning at 4 p.m. Music During the Day & Night By
Czechaholics & Ennis Czech Boys You Are All Invited To Celebrate With Us!
Muldoon News
by Joan Ivy
Anniversary Bill and Shirley Kuhn celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary Sunday, June 2. They are a great asset to the community and have contributed so much to making the community what it is. Rain Muldoon has been blessed with some more rain. Depending where you were some received as little as one inch and others got up to two inches. Any and all amounts of rain are welcome at this time of year. Out and About Devon Boehnke has been enjoying company lately, daughter Beth Fields came in to check on her father. Then Tuesday Devon got a chance to spend the day with grandson Jonathan Fields who is in from college in Kentucky where he is studying engineering. Sonya Benfield was thrilled to have her daughter Sarah Spears come back to the country for a visit. Road Hazards There has been a rash of animals hit on the roads in and around Muldoon. Please keep aware when driving and know that they seem to come out of
nowhere, especially the black hogs. New Members Class Muldoon Baptist Church will be offering a New Members Class this summer with classes starting on June 19. This is a great time to find out what MBC is all about. Curious about what the mission of the church is? What all the church has to offer? This is a great way to find out. To sign up or ask questions contact Pastor Will Martin at the church (361) 865-3013 or by email at iamwillmartin@gmail. com. This would be a great time to join in this long standing community staple. MBC is over 100-year-old years old and is filled with the history of the community.
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The Peter Family of Dubina Part III of III
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Live & Local
Who’s playing where in Fayette County.
By CAROLYN HEINSOHN
Fayette County Historical Commission
Joseph Jr. eventually acquired over 1,000 acres of land where as many as 20 families lived as either farm hands or tenants. His first home burned before the 1912 fire, so he evenFootprints tually built a home adjacent to his new store. Of Fayette He also took the initial step towards building a permanent church building by donating five acres of land to the San Antonio Diocese for the church and cemetery. The iron cross that was placed on top of the steeple of the first church was crafted by Tom Lee, a former slave, in Joseph, Jr’s. blacksmith shop. After an inland hurricane destroyed the church in 1909, the undamaged cross was rescued and placed on the new church. Joseph, Jr. and his wife had ten children, eight of whom lived to maturity: Frances (Riebe), Mary (Sobotik), Emil, Emilie (Vacek), Josephine (Mikeska), Leo J., Julius and Wilhelmina (Miculka). Joseph died in March, 1924 at age 78 of pneumonia and pleuresy after being exposed to cold, wet weather in his fields. His funeral was one of the largest ever held in that area of Fayette County with an estimated attendance of 750 to 1000 persons. Barbora died in 1938 at age 84. Both are buried in the Catholic cemetery at Dubina. Their fourth child and oldest son, Emil, became an outstanding musician, first learning to play the piano and violin at the Catholic school in Dubina. When his father went to Austin to serve in the Legislature, Emil, age 14, went along to attend Capitol Business College and continue his music lessons. He then attended St. Edwards College where he took organ, piano, violin, cornet and vocal lessons. Upon returning to Dubina, Emil began playing the organ in the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in 1896 and continued to do so for 54 years. He also served as the cornetist for the Army band with the Texas National Guard in Brenham from 1904 to 1907. During his enlistment, he traveled to Manassas, Virginia to play in a concert with 40 Army bands, as well as for President Theodore Roosevelt. He was invited to join the John Phillip Sousa Band as a cornetist, but unfortunately he developed an infection in his jaw, which necessitated surgery to remove part of his jaw that was replaced with a metal plate. This ended his career as a cornetist. Like his father, Emil served as the postmaster of Dubina for five years until a rural mail route was established, requiring his resignation. He and his wife, Adriana Miculka, had two children, Rose (Filip) and Edwin. The seventh child and second son was Leo J. Peters, who became a prominent physician in Schulenburg, Texas and served the people of that community for over 50 years. He was among the first four graduates of Schulenburg High School in 1905. The family decided that Leo would attend St. Edwards College in Austin and study for the priesthood. However, Leo decided instead that he wanted to be-
Peter Dance Platform, Dubina, circa 1900.
come a doctor. After graduating from medical school in 1909 at age 21, he completed his training under Dr. I.E. Clark in Schulenburg, in lieu of a traditional internship, until he moved into his own practice. Dr. Leo, as he liked to be called, had a large practice that continued to grow because of his ability to communicate in four or five languages, plus the fact that he was an excellent diagnostician. He was especially proud of the fact that he delivered over 2,500 babies in the area, and with his excellent memory, could recall the time of delivery and the details of each event in the last 25 years of his practice. His interest in new technology led to the study of radiology and the acquisition of the first X-ray machine between San Antonio and Houston. He was the recipient of the Texas Family Doctor of the Year Award in 1951 and was one of the first four recipients of the Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumni Awards from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 1965. In addition, he was a member of the board of directors of the First National Bank of Schulenburg for 44 years. Dr. Peters and his wife, Alma Baumgarten, had two children: Leo J. Peters, Jr. and Hazel Peters Shaller. From their meager beginnings in a log cabin, members of the Peter family became successful, contributing citizens in Fayette County. They were like so many other emigrants who came to America seeking freedoms that were not available in their countries of origin. Because of their willingness to work and their faith in God, they were able to overcome great odds and eventually reaped the rewards of their efforts. Sources: Fayette County Deed Records, Vol. L, pp. 408-416. “Fayette County, Texas Heritage” Vol. II. The Fayette County History Book Committee; Curtis Media, Inc., 1996 “Historical Sketch of One of This Section’s Oldest and Most Respected Families (The Peter Family)”. Weimar Mercury, March 25, 1938, pp 1-2. “History of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, Dubina, TX.”, Second Edition. Dubina Church Committee; John Janacek, Publisher; 1979 Hudson, Estelle and Maresh, Dr. Henry R. “The Czech Pioneers of the Southwest”; Western Lithograph, Houston, TX; reprinted 1996 The Schulenburg Sticker, Vol. 30, No. 30, Ed. 1; Friday, April 4, 1924 Welch, Millie Jean Pechacek. “Country Cousins”; self-published, Farmers Branch, Texas; 1997
Carmine News Carmine Lions Club Carmine Lions Club will meet June 11 at JW’s Steakhouse. Before the meeting, they will gather at 5 p.m. at the Lions Club Building to pick up trash for the Adopt-a-Highway service project. Once trash is picked up, they will go to JW’s for the meeting and meal. Round Top-Carmine Senior Yadi Juarez was awarded the Carmine Lions Club scholarship, which was presented at the Academic Awards Banquet. Fire Department Carmine Volunteer Fire Department drill night is June 13 and regular meeting is June 25, both at 7 p.m. Auction items may be brought to the Carmine State Bank for the annual feast and fundraiser on July 21 at the Carmine Hall. Basketball Museum The Texas Basketball Museum will have a grand opening and dedication of the Slater Martin room Sunday, June 16 at 1 p.m. at 107 Augsburg St. in Carmine, across from JW’s Steakhouse. Come by and join the ceremony of Texas’s first National Basketball Hall of Fame. AMEN A.M.E.N. in partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank Wheels of Sharing Mobile
Food Pantry distributes food on the third Saturday from 10-noon at Waldeck Lutheran Church. Bring a container such as two re-usable bags or a sturdy box. They only need your name, address, and/or phone number. MLLS Menu June 11 - Fish sticks, mac and cheese, peas/carrots, peach cobbler, milk. June 12 - Beef spaghetti, corn, biscuits, oranges, jello, milk. June 13 - Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, grapes, brownie, milk. June 14 - Hot dogs, chili, cheese, corn chips, pears, cookie, milk. June 17 - Chicken pot pie, crackers, cheese slice, apples, brownie, milk. June 18 - Cheeseburger, macaroni, green beans, crackers, pears, rice krispy treat, milk. June 19 - Sloppy Joes, curly fries, pickles, grapes, jello, milk. June 20 - Frito pie with cheese, carrots, ranch-style beans, pineapple, pudding, milk. June 21 - Ham/cheese sandwich, potato chips, pickles, oranges, cookie, milk. June 24 - Corn dogs, tator tots, green beans, pineapple, brownie, milk. MLLC News Day School story time is
The La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual
Saturday, June 15 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For more information, apply for booth space, or to be listed on the map, contact the La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce at 979-968-5756, e-mail chamber@lagrangetx.org or stop by at 171 S. Main in La Grange.
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Wednesday at 9 a.m. Thursday, Ladies Aid meets at 2 p.m. and Mary Group at 6:30 p.m. Worship with Holy Communion, observing the fourth Sunday in Pentecost, is at 9 a.m. The Praise Team will lead songs with guitars. The Noisy Offering will be received for the Lutheran Seminary Program of the Southwest in Austin. A reception follows worship in honor of Father’s Day. Sunday School and Bible study are at 10:10 a.m. Rev. David Tinker is the pastor. AA meets Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. Day School Chapel is Monday at 9 a.m., to which visitors are welcome. Senior Citizens game party is Monday at 1:30 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Carmine Chamber of Commerce Museum at the restored Train Depot is open the second and fourth Friday and Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. It is located on the south side of Highway 290. Recycling Trailer The recycling trailer is at Carmine City Hall on Luther Lane on Thursdays from noon until 4 p.m. Accepted are dry newspapers, telephone books, magazines, cardboard, paper, junk
Nancy Eilers mail, no. 1 and 2 food grade plastics, all colors glass, steel food cans, and aluminum cans. They appreciate clean glass, plastic, and cans. An attendant is available to help unload. In case of inclement weather, the trailer is at the back side of the Carmine Volunteer Fire Department station. Enter from the Carmine State Bank’s gravel parking lot. Birthdays Birthdays include Tucker Jacob and Sedalia and Douglas Ullrich, Sr. on June 11, Ronnie Siptak and Faith Stork on the 12, Alvis Mueller and Elvera Rudloff on the 15, Wella Mae Behnke on the 16, and Daniel Kieke and Mason Mikeska on the 17. Have News? If you have news for the Carmine News column, e-mail Nancy Eilers at w5ten@industryinet.com or call (979) 2783645.
Friday, June 14 Chicken Ranch Dance Hall: Wade Bowen w/ Joe Salinas 8-12 p.m. $10 9014 FM 2145 Nechanitz (979) 966-8033 <chickenranchdancehall.com> The Bugle Boy: The Trishas 8-10 p.m. $28 1051 N. Jefferson La Grange. (800) 838-3006 tix (979) 968-9944 club <thebugleboy.com> Saturday, June 15 Chicken Ranch Dance Hall: Bubba Westley & the Interstate Heartbreak 8-12 p.m. $69014 FM 2145 Nechanitz (979) 9668033 <chickenranchdancehall.com> Festival Hill: 1:30 p.m. “Carte Blanche to Brett Deubner, violist” Brian Connelly, pianist; Works by Paul Hindemith, Ernest Chausson, Frank Ezra Levy and Jonathan Newman 3:30 p.m. Texas Festival Orchestra Heiichiro Ohyama, conductor, Erin Hannigan, oboe; Kenneth Grant, clarinet; Benjamin Kamins, bassoon; Michelle Baker, horn: Johannes Brahms Academic Festival Overture; W.A. Mozart Sinfonia Concertante; Paul Hindemith Mathis der Maler Symphony 7:30 p.m. Chamber Music Program Works by Maurice Durufle, Paul Hindemith and Benjamin Britten 248 Jaster Road, Round Top. (979) 249-3129. <festivalhill.org> The Bugle Boy: Doug Moreland 8-10 p.m. $15 1051 N. Jefferson La Grange. (800) 838-3006 tix (979) 968-9944 club <thebugleboy.com> Monday, June 17 KC Hall: Fayette County Opry 7:30 p.m. $5 190 S. Brown St. La Grange Tuesday, June 18 Schulenburg RV Park: Acoustic Jam Session 6:30-9:30 p.m. 65 N. Kessler Ave. (800) 743-4388
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Pentecost Living World Ministries Muldoon; Don McKenzie, Min.; W.S. 10 a.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m. United Pentecostal 311 N. Horton St.; Jim Hancock, Pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; Church Services 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Services 6 p.m.; Tuesday Ladies Prayer 9 a.m., Men’s Prayer 7 p.m.; Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday. Crusade For Souls Ministry 5911 Wynne Ln. in Walhalla, 249-3874; Herbert & Dorothy Shelby, Mins.; W.S. 12
Presbyterian noon 1st & 3rd Sun. First Presbyterian 205 S. Franklin St.; S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. St. Paul Presbyterian, Schulenburg Corner of Hillje and Summit; W.S. 10:30 a.m.; Adult B.S. 9:30 a.m.
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Others Family Christian 2124 N. Hwy. 95, Flatonia; Gordon & Pam Johnston, Mins.; W.S. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Fayetteville Brethren 1022 Kramr, Ross Prairie; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. RT Church Christian Fellowship 440 E Mill St; Matthew Diehl, Min.; S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.; Monday Morning Men's Breakfast 8-9 a.m. Temple Israel of Schulenburg 211 Baumgarten, 247-4504; High Holy Days, Pesach,; Kabbalat Shabbat The Remnant Church 2010 Von Minden Rd., 968-5065; Dennis & Jan Hill, Mins.; W.S. 10 a.m.; Mon. Prayer 7 p.m.; Wed. Children's Class 7 p.m.; Thurs. Life Groups 7 p.m. Crossroads Christian Fellowship Contemporary Worship, Non-Denominational; 701 Lyons Ave. in Schulenburg; Pastor Nathan Johnson; Bible Study 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m. The Living Vine Christian Church 124 S. Water St., La Grange; Pastors Gordon & Pam Johnston; Sunday Morning 10 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Bible Study adults and youth. Mars Hill Tabernacle Hwy. 159, Fayetteville; 9 a.m. Saturday with Bible Study 1st & 3rd Wednesday of month.
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Extension Education Council Meets The Fayette County Extension Education (EE) Council met on May 21 at the EH Kitchen located on the Fayette County Fairgrounds. President Vivian Krenek called the meeting to order and the pledges to the flags and EE prayer were said in unison and routine business followed. There were 10 members present with 4 clubs being represented and one guest. A meeting to discuss new EE yearbooks will be held on June 3 with Vice
Presidents attending this meeting. Helen Wagner will head the meeting. There is a vice chairman position opened and members are encouraged to volunteer for this position if interested. A motion was made and passed to donate $150 to the annual 4-H Banquet. Krenek discussed the State Council conference to take place in San Marcos Sept. 9 and 10. Applications were given to members going. Krenek, Wag-
ner and Bobby Walker will be attending as delegates and Connie Sellers will attend as an Alternate delegate. Sally Garrett gave an update on the 4-H events, awards and contests. Council discussed the issue of Educational booths for the Fayette County Fair. The decision was not to have booths from the EE this year. The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 16 where officers will be elected.
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Elmer Faykus, Principal of Sacred Heart School in La Grange, was presented a check in the amount of $500 May 9 by Society 31 of La Grange, St. Frances of Rome, Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas – K.J.Z.T. The State Office matched the Society’s People Helping People Parish Fundraiser 50%. The proceeds went towards helping purchase 13 single pocket wire mesh wall files. From left, District V Director Grace Vinklarek, vice president Elizabeth Kallus, secretary Rose Recek, president Marilyn Kothmann, Faykus, and treasurer Ruth Chovanec.
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Calling upon citizens to display their patriotism and to unite in observance of National Flag Day on June 14 are members of Society 31 of La Grange, St. Frances of Rome, Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas – K.J.Z.T. Share your pride with people across the country by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at 6 p.m. on June 14. Salute the United States “one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Joining La Grange Mayor Janet Moerbe as she signed the National Flag Day Proclamation were front row, from left, Hattie Hlavinka, Moerbe, Lillie Sulak, Ann Kallus; back row, secretary Rose Recek, treasurer Ruth Chovanec, president Marilyn Kothmann, Dorothy Janacek, District V Director Grace Vinklarek, and vice president Elizabeth Kallus.
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Wharton County Junior College has recognized a number of area students as distinguished scholars for the spring semester of 2013, according to Christy Berry, Director of Admissions and Registration. Tori Michelle Hutton and Rossalyn Thompson, both of La Grange, were named to the Dean’s List for earning at least a 3.5 grade point average, out of a possible 4.0, in all work completed during at least twelve semester hours of work.
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VFW Auxiliary Installs Officers The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5254 elected and installed the 2013-2014 officers at their May meeting at the Post Home. Past President Carolyn Easton was the installing officer. The new officers who will take their office in July are: president, Twila Thurman; senior vice president, Carolyn Easton; junior vice president, Barbara Brauner; secretary, Charleen Koopmann; treasurer, Mannie Fritsch, chaplain, Georgia Vyvial; conductress, Becky Leer; guard, Ruby Renck; trustees, Becky Leer, Georgia Vyvial and Loretta Brugger; patriotic instructor, Elva Bohot; and historian, Becky Leer. Auxiliary members celebrated Loyalty/Law Day along with the VFW prior to the meeting by attending the program given by Police Chief Jackie Skelton and Patrolman Bryan Corb on law enforcement in La Grange. VFW Chaplain Frank Brauner offered the meal prayer furnished by the VFW and reminded everyone that we should be loyal to our country and its flag, and to those who suffered the tragedy in West, and the tornadoes in Oklahoma. Thurman conducted the Ladies business meeting and Vyvial offered the opening prayer. Koopmann and Fritsch gave
their reports. Volunteer hours for April were sent to the State Department. Americanism report by Bohot reminded all days to fly the flag every day, but some special days were: Observe Memorial on Monday, May 27, D-Day Allied Invasion of Europe in 1944 on June 6, Flag Day on June 14, US Army founded. Sunday, June 16 is Father’s Day. Under Legislative, seven more families have closure when their loved ones from N. Korea and N. Vietnam were recovered. Since there will be no VFW July 4 barbecue this year, the ladies will conduct a “Bakeless Bake Sale.” Each of the monthly chairpersons will call for donations to be sent to the chairpersons by the July 16 meeting. Ways and Means Chair Bohot gave out the member lists to call. Cancer Aid & Research Chair Becky Leer gave out leaflets on cancer prevention. Since Ruby Renck, the VFW National Home for Children, was absent, members were reminded to save their grocery coupons for the families of military units overseas, and save their Labels and Boxtops for Education to send to the National Home. Cards were sent to Ruby Renck, Toni Embesi, and Bar-
bara Wolfram and to a recuperating soldier in Lanstudt, Germany. Buddy Poppy Chair Carolyn Easton was commended for her Buddy Poppy display that she entered at the District 28 meeting at the Pilot Knob Post last month for which she won second place in the Category 1 for Public Promotion of the Buddy Poppy. The Buddy Poppy Drive will be conducted on Friday and Saturday before Memorial Day. The April Audit report was read by Becky Leer and the report was accepted. The charter was draped for past Auxiliary president Margaret Dockery who departed us on May 18, 2013. A sympathy card was signed and sent to her husband Calvin Dockery. For the Good of the Order, Thurman thanked those who brought salads and desserts for the meal furnished by the VFW. The meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary ended with the closing ritual until the next meeting Tuesday, June 18 at which time a guest speaker will present a program. All VFW and Auxiliary members and their spouses are invited to attend the meal and program at 6 p.m. before the meetings at 7 p.m. The Ladies will furnish the meal and the desserts.
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The Sacred Heart Catholic School kindergarten graduation class ceremony was held Thursday, May 30, following the 8:30 Mass. Mr. Elmer Faykus presented each student with a diploma subsequent to the students perfoming their class song. The graduating students were front from left, Braden Rodgers, Holdyn Cooper, Braxton Dahse; second row: Taylor Cook, Kathryn Kosler, Mrs. Lee Burleson, Celeine Fabre, and Renzo Morrison.
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Fayette County Retired Teachers’ FC 4-H Council Meets Association Receives Awards The Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association met on Monday, May 13, at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in La Grange, for the installation of officers, business meeting, and the receiving of certificates and awards. Thirty-two members and guests were in attendance. Mollye Long, District 13 TRTA President, was the speaker. She discussed, at length, the importance of all retirees continuing to contact, and thank, our government officials, for their role in supporting House Bill 1458. This bill directly effects all retired personnel, and those still actively working. E-mails and phone calls (Hotline number: 888-6743788) are important, but handwritten notes, with comments about rising prices, etc., are especially meaningful. She said that
all emails are collected, printed, and saved. “The pressure needs to be kept on; we need to encourage retired personnel to join the TRTA organization,” she said. The hot line phone number will give information on home addresses of senators and representatives, for written notes; specifically, she encouraged to remember to contact Senator Robert Duncan, Senator Glen Hegar, and Rep. Lois Kolkhorst. The social time was hosted by Ann Hilgers and Lorali Schultz, and was followed by the business meeting. The March minutes were approved as previously sent; treasurer’s report approved as presented. Committee reports were given as follows: Joan Miertschin (Community Service): encouraged all to continue to keep track of volunteer hours. Marilyn
Singer (Health Care): said that the state is no longer asking for the number of steps walked, to be recorded, but encourages all to keep walking the suggested 10,000 steps (5 miles) each day, as much as possible. Future emphasis will be made on the issues of nutrition, mental health, and socialization. The September meeting will include an ice cream social, in recognition of new retirees. Marceil Prestridge (Foundation): as, November is “Foundation Month,” there will be a silent auction to raise funds for this. The new business included the installation of 2013-2014 unit officers, and was done by Mollye Long. Officers are: President, Karen Fitch; First VicePresidents (Programs), Linda Oltmann and Lyndell Harbers; Second Vice-President (Book Chairperson), Jan Jenkins; Sec-
State CDA Scholarship Winners
Court Annunciation 1962 of La Grange, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, had three winners in the Texas State Court Memorial Scholarship contest. The winners were presented their scholarships at the Court’s regular monthly meeting May 27. Seated, from left holding their certificates are the winners and next to them are their mothers: Michelle Pechal, Trish Pechal, Aubree Sulik, Rita Sulik, Kendall Kovar, and Joy Kovar; Standing, Court Annunciation Scholarship Co-Chairmen Stacy Ryza and Elizabeth Kallus, Committee Member Peggy Supak, District 11 Deputy Terri Wagner, Regent Susie Kalmus, Committee Members Veronica Olivares Garza and Sharon Belota, and Court Annunciation State Memorial Enrollments Chairman Evelyn Burgess. The Texas State Court received 150 applications in 2013 and awarded 42 scholarships.
retary (Public Relations), Dr. La Verne Fitch; Treasurer (Membership), Nancy Pietsch. Awards given to the Fayette County Unit were the Gold Membership Award (for superior TRTA member retention), the Basic Unit Award, and the Outstanding Recognition and Achievement Award (for outstanding contributions in time and services on a volunteer basis). Individual awards given were: Health Care Award: Sandra Aschenbeck, for walking 7,400,000 steps (unit walked 18,173,723); Volunteer Service Award: Marceil Prestridge, for completing 3,652 volunteer hours (unit completed 16,884); 21st Century Award: (for outstanding community service) Myrtle Crosby, Ann Hilgers, Joan Miertschin. The raffle for the book drive was won by Rick West, and the door prize of 2013-2014 (paid) dues was won by Carolyn West. As part of “Meet Your Members,” Nancy Pietsch shared her career in Fayette County. A memorial for Sally Smith will be sent to the Flatonia Library, and for Nora Braun to the Round-Top Carmine Library. The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is one of the largest retirement systems in the nation. Its’ core mission is to deliver retirement and related member benefits authorized by the Texas Legislature, and to manage the trust fund that finances those benefits. Not only does TRS provide great value to its members, but it also benefits all Texans by adding significant dollars to the state and local economies. For more information on the Fayette County Retired Teachers organization, call (979) 2423563.
Fayette County 4-H Council met Thursday, May 16 at the Fayette County Agriculture Building. Under old business, the 4-H Scholarship Fundraiser drivethrough meal was discussed and finalized. It will be held on Monday, July 29 at the Ag Building. The meal will consist of chicken fried steak, buttered potatoes, broccoli and rice and grilled vegetables. Meal tickets will be $8 and all club members are asked to sell tickets. A free will donation bake sell will be held in conjunction with the meal. Under new business, the following items were discussed;
the annual banquet, recordbooks, Fayette Electric annual meeting, and officer training. Council officer elections were also held. The 2013-2014 4-H Council Officers are president, Dakota Zapalac of the Schulenburg 4-H Club; vice president, Erin Supak of the La Grange 4-H Club; secretary, Hanna Siptak of the Flatonia 4-H Club; treasurer, McKenna Schulz of the Fayetteville 4-H Club; reporter, Taylor Toddy of the Horse Project Club; and parliamentarian, Garrett Kallus of the Horse Project Club. The next meeting will be held Thursday, July 18.
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graduated from Texas A&M University in College Station on Friday, May 10, 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management degree. She is the daughter of Chris and Susan Cherry of Muldoon and the grand-daughter of Frank and Lillian Walla of La Grange and the late William and Peggy Cherry of Muldoon.
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Sacred Heart Honor Roll Announced Opry Features Fiddlers June 17 The Fayette County Country Music Club will host their monthly Opry on Monday, June 17 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange at 7:30 p.m. and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $5. The opry will be featuring Minnie and Ella Jordan, Paul Schlesinger, and Colby Sheppard. Minnie and Ella Jordan are 15 and 12 years old, and have been playing fiddle and singing for about nine years. They’ve recently added guitar and tenor guitar to their repertoire, and love playing Western Swing and Hot Jazz, especially standards from the 20s and 30s. When they aren’t home practicing or riding their ponies, they can be found fiddling for tips in Austin. They save their money so they can go to fiddle camps, where they’ve had the chance to learn from and play with such greats as Dick Gimble, Buddy Spicher, Carrie Rodriguez, Billy Contreras, and Bobby Hicks. Paul Schlesinger is a fiddle player and vocalist from Taylor who specializes in the traditional Texas swing music of the dance hall and honky-tonk era. Paul received his first fiddle lesson at age 23 from Perk Williams, the fiddler and vocalist on Jimmy Heap’s 1954 hit recording of Release Me. Paul’s musical career began in earnest in 1997 when he began playing with Bill Dowdy, a professional rhythm guitarist from Lexington. Paul and Bill’s first nationally distributed CD, “Our Way,” quickly sold out of its initial pressing. Paul plays with several musical groups around the Central Texas area, including his own Knights of Texas Swing, who recently served as Texas
music ambassadors through Austin Community College’s Danish cultural exchange program, and Glen Collins and the Alibis, who are featured on the syndicated television program “Songwriters Across Texas.” He works regularly with the Lee and Milam County Cowboy Church Bands, and the Comal County and Thorndale Oprys. This past November Paul was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in Gatesville. Colby Sheppard is a 11 year old from Madisonville who has been performing Western Swing Music since the age of 3. Colby sings, plays fiddle and guitar with many Western Swing bands around the State of Texas. Colby has opened up for or performed with Ray Price, Ray Benson and Asleep At The Wheel, Leon Rauche and The Texas Playboys and Little Jimmy Dickens to name a few. He is a featured artist on “The Shotgun Red Variety Show” Season 1 and Season 2 on RFD TV. He is a member of Dave Alexander’s Big Texas Swing All Star Band, The 2012 State of Texas Champion of 4H Has Talent, 2012 Academy Of Western Artists “Young Artist of The Year” and 2013 Cowtown of Western Society “Rising Star of The Year” winner. He has also performed The National Anthem on his fiddle for Texas A&M Baseball and Softball and Sam Houston State Baseball. The Opry band, comprising Mark Lehmann on lead guitar, Zane Crockett on bass, Jimmy Rohde on drums, Craig Schmidt on steele and John Dujka on keyboard, will also be on hand to entertain you with some good toe tapping music.
Sacred Heart Catholic School announced its Hnor Rolls for the Sixth Six Weeks. A Honor Roll, Grade 3, Grant Adamcik, Brysen Brown, Avery Diggs, Sophie Gardiner, Lance Liccioni, Brynn Mikulenka, Amanda Urban Grade 4, Natalie Blackwell, Megan Brothers, Katie Gray, Shelby Hofferek, Grant Juno,
Philip Matocha. Grade 5, Justin Faldyn, Brock Gardiner, Kyle Janak, Mikaylee Supak. Grade 6, Caityn Adamcik, Ryan Becka, Claire Supak, Jenna Wenske. A/B Honor Roll, Grade 3, Julia Aymond, Hope Kalina, Kambri Mihatsch, Austin Spann.
Grade 4, Kaimbry Deen, Ben Gerik, Garrett Gilmore, Caroline Gordon, Michael Leah Hart, Makenzy Hofferek, Madelyn Karstedt, Madison Kleinwachter, Caty Medici, Lily Nygren, Tyson Roscher, Colby Spann, Braeden Wilder Grade 5, Blayne Bippert, Kevin Chovanec, Brittany Davis, Lexie Havelka, Noah Keep-
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Vacation Bible School St. Michael’s Vacation Bible School will be July 15-19 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with dinner provided each night. This year’s theme is “Tell It on the Mountain!” and all children from 3-11 years old are encouraged to participate in this free and fun event. Further details to come, but contact Candice Hill at candicemarie624@hotmail.com for more information or to register your children. Snakes Billy Hajek killed three Copperheads recenlty. Be aware of your surroundings and be careful of snakes at your house. Winchester Civic Association Dues are $10 a year per household. Joyce Herzog is in charge of Zilss Hall and can be reached on (979) 702-0448 for questions. Little Free Library A new project, “Little Free Library”, is in the works in Winchester. You can read all about this project at www.littlefreelibrary.org. Help is needed with the building of the structure (a carpenter) and with donations of material to build it. Organizers are hoping to go “green” so any donations will be appreciated.
Contact Margaret Atkins, Dorothy Loewe, Robbie Zoch, or Candice Hill if you have questions or want to help or e-mail bbhajek@winchester.liveair.net. St. Michael’s Lutheran Pastor Nate Hill is the Pastor. St. Michael’s meets each Sunday at 9 a.m. The Quilters meet the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Young at Heart is the second Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. Father’s Day Picnic The annual St. Michael’s Lutheran Church Father’s Day Picnic will be held on Sunday, June 16 at St. Michael’s Park. The church service will be at 8:30 a.m. on the picnic grounds with free coffee afterwards. Barbecue beef, pork, or chicken will be sold by the pound beginning at 9:30 a.m. The LWML will be selling side dishes to go along with your meat. You can dine in the air-conditioned hall or take home and enjoy. Children’s games will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Funnel cakes will be served at noon. The washer pitching contest begins at 2 p.m. Register at 1 p.m. Music will be by Paul Schlesinger and the Alibi’s from 2 to 4 p.m. The auction will begin at 4 p.m. Hamburgers and
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Bobbie Hajek Guard, Anchorage, Alaska. Codi Bittner - US Navy, Norfolk, Va. Weston Miertschin - US Army, Korea. Sam Herzog – US Air Force, Afghanistan. Rainfall Report Billy Hajek reported .9 inch of rain on June 2. Calendar of Events June 11 - Young at Heart meets at 2 p.m. in St. Michael’s Education Building. June 12 - Neighbors Night Out at the home of Margaret and Tom Atkins. June 19 - Father’s Day Picnic at St. Michael’s Park. June 26 - Neighbors Night Out at the home of Barbara and Richard Schaefer. July 26 - Winchester Area Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry at St. Michael’s Park. July 29 - Worship at the Park at 10:30 a.m. Potluck to follow. Sept. 15 - Music Night at Zilss Hall featuring “The Shop Dawgs”, from 5:30 to 8 p.m Have News? Send any news or notices you wish to have announced in the Winchester News column to Bobbie Hajek at bbhajek@winchester.liveair.net or call (979) 242-5646.
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Obituaries
Big Catch!
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On Memorial Day, May 26, David Warren and his son were in for a surprise. Tim took his father to Port O’Connor for a day of fishing in his john boat. It started off as a quiet peaceful day. David had rested his line when all of a sudden it started jerking. He fought with Big Red for about 25 minutes. The fish weighed approximately 25 pounds and was 41.5” long. He caught it with a light spin cast rig with a 12 pound test line. David remarked “you never know what you are going to catch in salt water.” It was a true blessing to catch such a big specimen from the bay and totally unexpected.
Czech Heritage Chapter Spring Meeting, Picnic The Fayette County Czech Heritage Chapter will have its spring meeting and picnic on Thursday, June 20 at the KJT Center east of La Grange. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., program starts at 6:30 p.m. and hamburgers with all the trimmings will be served at 7 p.m. Jennifer Koll the newly crowned Miss Texas CzechSlovak Queen will attend and sing the song entitled “Moon over Moravia” from the CzechSlovak Queen competition. The Fayette County CHS queen contestant for the 2014
Czech-Slovak queen competition to be held in Flatonia American Legion Hall on April 26, 2014 will be introduced. This young lady will also sing some beautiful Czech songs. This year’s event will feature a live auction of a hunting rifle, WW I souvenir rifle, exotic plant and a silent auction. Members are asked to bring a silent auction item. Members may bring guests or prospective members and are asked to RSVP to one of the persons shown on your meeting notice.
For The Record CCA Board Meeting
Combined Community Action, Inc., a non-profit organization serving Austin, Bastrop, Colorado, Fayette and Lee counties, will hold a Board of Directors meeting, on Thursday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the CCA Administration Building in Giddings. The public is invited to attend the meeting. CCA serves low income and senior families with programs to help them maintain self-sufficiency.
Friends of Bluebonnet Opry
Friends of Bluebonnet Opry will meet June 20 at the Silver Wings Ballroom, located at 4100 Hwy. 105 in Brenham. This month they will feature Steven Murski of Brenham, Zac Clifton of East Bernard, and Terry Lynn Moore of Bastrop. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., food served beginning at 6 p.m. and show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.
Summer Cowboy Roundup
A summer Coyboy Roundup will be held at the Chappell Hill Historical Society Museum featuring “Cowboy” Williams exhibit. This is free and there is fun for all ages. Activities from June 22 to July 28 include using a branding iron, tie knots, toss cow chips, design a boot, rope a steer, and pitch horse shoes. After the July 4th parade, a special program will be presented including a Buckaroo band, Robert Duke aka Cowboy Bob, the fun roper, EMS Farms pony rides, petting zoo, Roy Rogers movies and the Rocking T. Chuck Wagon will demonstrate cowboy cooking.
Seibert Family Reunion
The descendants of Casper and Emilie Zwernemann Seibert will have a family reunion Saturday, June 22 at 11 a.m. at JW’s Steakhouse in Carmine, owned by Jeffrey and Kristie Wunderlich, located at 122 S. Hauptstrasse in Carmine. Bring family updates and any photos you would like to share! Contact Shirley Scott by June 8 to make your reservation at (512) 751-0422 or shirleyzscott@sbcglobal.net.
Major Show Steer Validation
Major show steer validation will take place Monday, June 24 at the Fayette County Veterinary Clinic from 4 to 6 p.m. All those who pre-ordered tags for the major shows need to validate their steers at this time. All exhibitors need to be present during validation.
Major Show Turkeys
Anyone interested in raising turkeys for the 2014 Houston Livestock Show, San Antonio Stock Show and/or Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo need to place their orders to the Fayette County Extension Office by July 1.
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George Willis Donner, 67, of Muldoon, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Christopher House in Austin. Donner was born in Muldoon Oct. 4, 1945, the son of Willis Clinton Donner and Mollie Francis (Davis) Donner. He married Helen Caruso Jan. 22, 2005 in Muldoon. He worked for 20 years as a packaging shipper for Tietjen’s Lone Star Truck Equipment and worked for Brown & Root for 28 years. He is survived by his wife, Helen; two daughters, Anita Pietsch and husband David of Rutersville and Jo Anna Brandl and husband Joseph of Victoria; grandchildren, Melissa McAdoo, April Weber, Joseph George Daniel Forsberg, Justin David Pietsch, Gavin Pietsch, Kregg Behrends, Jr., Joshua White, Carmine Maddox, Brennan Heckel, Allie McAdoo, Colten McAdoo, Marissa and Nolen Weber, and Bentley Lee Behrends. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Dorothy Donner; two sisters, Raynell Stone and Lavern Bradshaw; and brother, Joe Donner. Funeral services were held at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2013. Burial was in Byler Cemetery in Muldoon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home to defer funeral expenses. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home of La Grange was in charge of arrangements.
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Q: Is it really safer under a highway overpass during a tornado? A: The answer is definitely not, says John Nielsen-Gammon of Texas A&M University. “This is a myth that has developed over the past few years,” Nielsen-Gammon explains. “It may have arisen because there are several filmed incidents of people crouching by the girders of a highway overpass while a tornado passes overhead. But several studies show that being under an overpass may be one of the very worst places to be in a tornado. One of the main concerns is that there is no protection from the flying debris associated with a tornado, and debris whirled around at up to 300 miles per hour is the main cause of injuries caused by a tornado.” Q: So what’s the best thing to do? A: “If you’re driving and see a tornado, evaluate your options,” Nielsen-Gammon says. “If you’re in a rural area, it’s usually possible to get out of its way. Stop and figure out if it’s going to pass in front of you or behind you, then go the other way, keeping a distance of at least three miles. Usually the south side of the tornado is safest, because you avoid most of the hail and heavy rain and you can see the danger better. In an urban area, traffic will limit your maneuverability, so often the best choice is to find a secure building and take refuge. The walk-in freezers in restaurants and grocery stores can provide protection against even the strongest twisters. In the worst-case scenario, if you’re out in the open with no escape, lie down in a ditch or low spot and cover your head. The idea is to avoid being blown away or have other debris be blown into you.”
Charlie Polasek, Jr., 83, of La Grange died early Saturday morning, June 8, 2013 at Monument Hill Nursing Center in La Grange. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville with burial at The Fayetteville Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include his children, Judy and Bernard Mikulenka of Columbus, Ronald Polasek of Ellinger; Donald and Beatrice Polasek of La Grange; James and Linda Polasek of Ellinger; Raymond and Andrea Polasek of La Grange; Darla and Matthew Kubala of Schulenburg; 14 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; six stepgreatgrandchildren; numerous sisters and brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by wife, Lorine Polasek; sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Gilbert Gaertner of Columbus; and his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Turtle Wing Foundation. Fayette Memorial Funeral Home of La Grange was in charge of arrangements.
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June 11-14, 1963 Postal patrons were urged to learn their new zip code that was going into effect on July 1. The word “zip” was an acronym for “zone improvement program.” Camp Lone Star in La Grange looked forward to a record-breaking number of campers as the annual summertime camping program got underway. Camp manager John J. Socha said that more than 1,000 campers were expected over the summer. Lutherhill, which had extended its season from six to eight weeks, also expected a strong turnout. Construction was well underway on a series of brick cabins, which would each house 10 campers at Lutherhill. Martin Gebert served as fulltime resident manager and Miss Iva Lee Kiesling as registrar of Lutherhill. E. S. Kovar was elected commander of World War I veterans, ninth district, at the quarterly convention held at the American Legion Hall in La Grange. The La Grange Lions Club and the Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. of Weimar invited the pub-
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Ben Sustr, 84, died Wednesday, May 29. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Schulenburg with burial in the City Cemetery. He was born Aug. 21, 1928, the son of Jim and Annie Sustr. He married Irene Rene McBride of Schulenburg May 20, 1951. He served his country during the Korean conflict in the Air Force. He began teaching at Schulenburg High School, was elementary principal for 14 years and then superintendent for 12, after which he retired. He served on the city council where he was mayor pro-tem. He worked with many other civic organizations. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Connie Kocurek and Nancy Sustr; son, Roger Sustr and wife Sheri, all of Schulenburg; brother, Sam Sustr and wife Liz of Moulton; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren.
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lic to “Discover Miss America” by nominating a candidate to compete in the Miss La Grange screening. Qualified nominees were to appear at a preliminary judging where the final contestant was to be selected to compete in the Miss Rice Belt Contest in El Campo. Funeral services were held for Fritz Hauck, 74, of Shelby; Mrs. J.F. (Jack) Bagby, formerly of La Grange; and Bobby Gene Kappler, infant, of La Grange. Lloyd Wiley of La Grange was among 208 graduates who received degrees from Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos. The son of Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Wiley, Lloyd earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in chemistry. James Baron, stationed with the navy in Africa, was promoted to seaman third class. A ground electronics technician, he was the son of Mrs. Martha Baron of La Grange. Walter Oeltjen and E.B. (Tex) Mayer were representing the local Lions Club at Lions International at Miami, Fla. They were taking their wives and expected to be gone two weeks. The annual J.B. Cordes family reunion was held at Warrenton with approximately 35 families enjoying a basket lunch and dancing to music furnished by Mr. Schulle’s hand organ. At the 10th annual Jasek-Zatopek family reunion held at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall, Alfred Michalsky of La Grange was elected president; Joe Zatopek of Ellinger, vice president; and Frank Elsik of Fayetteville, treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Tiemann, their family and guests Audrey Melcher and James Wessels, attended the annual Stein reunion in Fredericksburg. Fred E. Miertschin advertised a tire sale. New nylon all-weather 41-inch tubeless tires were $11.70 each. Retreads
in most popular sizes were offered for $9.49 and used tires were $5 and up. Mounting was free. Paul Kleiber was installed as president of the Holy Name Society by the Rev. Harry Mazurkiewicz at the Sacred Heart School cafeteria. Bruce Frenzel belted two doubles and a single and Roy Maas pitched a one-hitter as the La Grange Babe Ruth team trimmed Schulenburg 14-1. With loaded bases, Frenzel powered his mates into command with a long double to score three runs in the first inning. Maas struck out seven, walked seven and allowed only one hit, a double by L. Mensik, which figured as the losers’ lone run. Arno Ruether, Maas, Kocian, Erwin Sladek and Koehl also got bingles for La Grange. David Schultz’s single with loaded bases in the last of the seventh gave La Grange a 4-3 win over Bellville. It was the locals’ second straight Connie Mack loop victory. Joe Michael Kana doubled, Ronnie Voss walked and Jimmie Zapalac singled to load the cushions. Larry Jaster hurled three-hit ball and fanned eight for the victors. A fire believed to have started in the water heater area badly damaged the kitchen and hall and caused smoke damage through most of a home on Pearl Street. Since no one was home at the time, firemen had to break down a door to gain entry. C.H. McMillan was selling fresh East Texas peaches next to the New York Store in La Grange. Local writer Elaine Thomas helps individuals record their life stories and organizations compile their histories. Contact her at 979-263-5031 or callacomm@hotmail.com.
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BLUEBONNET HOME HEALTH CARE is now accepting applications for attendants in Bastrop, Smithville, Elgin, and La Grange areas. No certifications necessary. Please apply in person Mon-Fri, 9AM-4PM at: 1005 Main St., Bastrop.
MONUMENT HILL REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
Seeking dedicated compassionate individuals who want to work with our elderly. Positions Available: 6-2 & 2-10 C.N.A Positions Dietary Cook Housekeeper *Sign on Bonus for All Positions* Apply In Person 120 State Loop 92 La Grange, Texas E.O.E.
Fayetteville Independent School District An Equal Opportunity Employer* Date: June 6, 2013 Position Title: Location: Salary Range: Length of Work Year:
Custodian Fayetteville Schools $8.00–$12.50 per hour 12 Months
Position Summary Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds. Position Requirement High school diploma or GED Education/Certification: Experience: None required Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies Application Procedures Submit district application, located at www.fayettevilleisd.net to: Rich Elsasser Fayetteville ISD P.O. Box 129 Fayetteville, TX 78940 Application Deadline Applications will be accepted until filled. *Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.
The district Title IX Coordinator is Rich Elsasser, Superintendent
SENDERO POWERLINES - Hiring ground hands. Offering medical & dental insurance. (361) 212-0811 (63-4c) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Winchester. 18 hours per week. Starting wage $12.50/hr. Must posses excellent computer skills. For more information email stmichaels@winchester.liveair.net (63-4p)
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FOR SALE AIR COMPRESSORS in stock Ingersol-Rand. Also, Victor torches & Miller welders & supplies. See @ Electric Motor Service. 840 N. Jefferson, La Grange. (97-tfc)
CLOCK REPAIR - Experienced clockmaker for all kinds of clocks. Free est., pick-up & delivery. (979) 249-4013. (91-tfc)
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EXPERIENCED FLATBED DRIVERS Regional opportunties now open with plenty of freight and great pay. 1-800-277-0212 or primeinc.com
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The Fayette County Water Control & Improvement District - Monument Hill will receive bids for Office Building Project (BEFCO Job No.12-5577) until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at BEFCO Engineering, Inc. 485 North Jefferson, in La Grange, Texas 78945. At that time, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids are invited for new office building as described on the plans and specifications. Bid Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications, are on file at BEFCO Engineering, Inc., 485 N. Jefferson (P. O. Box 615), La Grange, Texas (979) 968-6474.
A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid. A certified check or bank draft payable to the Fayette County Water Control & Improvement District – Monument Hill or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (at par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond.
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The Toddler Class of St. James Episcopal Preschool enjoyed a field trip to the Jersey Barnyard of La Grange recently. There were baby animals to pet and hold and baby calves to bottle feed. They also enjoyed a hayride and experienced milking a cow.
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BIG BOAT Bargain - 20 Plus Ft. (lgth), 115 hp Everude outbd motor with trailer, loaded. See at 850 E. Roitsch. (713) 376-9597 or (979) 968-6171 (58-tfc)
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The successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin. Fayette County W.C. & I.D. – Monument Hill reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder’s qualifications prior to the contract award. 5-30-13 Date S/S Ben Bohuslav Ben Bohuslav, President Fayette County W.C. & I.D.-Monument Hill (61-2wc)
La Grange Middle School announced its Honor Rolls for the Sixth Six Weeks. A/B Honor Roll, Grade 7, Weston Aymond, Ridge Bolfik, Ty Brooks, Dakota Butschek, Cameron Chorens, Montserrat DeSantiago, Emma Eccher, Ami Ejner, Alexander Eutsler, Madison Filla, Patricia Flores Sanchez, Briana Freudenberg, Erika Fuentes, Justin Gaertner, Jayce Gilliam, Ike Hall, Martin Hay, Cole Hensel, Hayden Hess, Faith Highberg, April Horn, John Hudec, Luke Huelsebusch, Kendi Hutchison, Cade Irwin, Addison Joost, Taylor Kalina, Bethany Kallus, Hunter Knape, Jeremy Kubos, Maria LopezOcon, Maxie Maldonado, Trenton Marshall, Alexander Menconi, Hailey Miertschin, Paola Murillo Regalado, Raeley Polasek, Halee Powell, Divya Raja, Alyssa Robinson, Americo Romero, Emily Saunders, Robin Sengler, Grace Sims, Carolina Soto, Cameron Staggs, Addysyn Tobar, Matthew Urban, Ezekial Velasquez, Savanna Vimont, Justin Webb, Braeden Weltner, Ashlyn Wobus, Briley Yancey. Grade 8, Abigail Arana Martinez, Larissa Barcenas Galindo, Ryan Bishop, Brittany Brune, Zachary BurrowHopkins, Georgia Burton, Cruz Cabrera, Enrique Cano, Zane Deen, Natori Dobbins, Ryan Elles, Darby Fitzpatrick, Summer Flowers, Catherine Foley, Blanca Galindo, Edith Garcia, Silvia Garcia, La Shae Garner, Ezequiel Garza, John Garza, Nicholas Gritzbach, Za’neshia
Harris, Caribbean Henderson, Ashtyn Hernandez, Mariel Hernandez, Victoria Hopson, Merville Johnson, Abigayle Karstedt, Rebecca King, Elana Ledwik, Leslie Leija, Alejandra Lopez Villegas, Courtney Mack, Mary Matula, Hatti Moore, Alex Mueller, Cole Ostrander, Kalvin Perry, Kirkwade Polasek, Ivan Ramirez Mendoza, Julio Ramirez, Lucina Ruiz, Lorena Salinas, Yadira Salinas, Cristina Sanchez, Taylor Schulze, Blake Smith, Lucas Sodolak, Madyson Taylor, Brittney Upstill, Jessica Villasana, Erica Virnau, Ty Voigt, David Ward, Brittany Weyand. Distinguished Honor Roll, Grade 7, Justin Anders, Madeline Benbenek, Noak Blackwell, Kenneth Brothers, Hunter Brugger, Ashley Elias, Travis Ferley, Jacqueline Guevara, Anna Hajek, Guy Hardin, Brason Jones, Regan Kuck, Kaitlyn Little, Brooke Naiser, Molly Oviedo, Jessica Recek, Dusty Rhodes, Jakob Schlemmer, Braxton Smidovec, Bethany Stork, Ubaldo Villasana, Ty Walker, Desiree Yanis. Grade 8, Tara Beseda, Johanna Bruhn, Beatrice Burton, Austin Currington, Shelby Dixon, J’Kaylin Dobbins, Abby Gage, Victoria Hart, Coy Heinrich, Laura Jakobeit, Morgan Latham, Maron Lee, Gregory Matocha, Kaylee Orona, Kenya Palmer, Malyn Parker, Kyla Pietsch, Judit Rios, Joshua Roscher, Priscilla Sanchez, Caitlyn Schomburg, Kaylia Seitter, Colter Siptak, Hannah Vimont.
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What the Neighbors Are Talking About A look at what’s making news just over the county line.
By ALYSON SVEC
Fayette County Record
NEW ULM – Austin County Commisioner’s Court decision to locate a law enforcement firing range near New Ulm caused opposition. Monday afternoon at Eddie and Kay Marx’s residence, about 25 citizens opposed the new range and were angry about the way the situation was handled: when the San Felipe range wasn’t going to work out, “robocalls” were sent out to persons living within a one-mile radius of the proposed site. Only two citizens at the meeting received the calls which gave no instructions on how to respond or a number to call. The range would be used Monday-Friday at 7:30 or 8 a.m. until mid-afternoon by licensed peace officers in Austin County. EAGLE LAKE – Patrick Dewan Middleton, 40, dressed as a woman, robbed the Wallis State Bank in Eagle Lake last Friday afternoon. Middleton displayed a gun and the teller complied. He was arrested and transported to the Colorado County jail for aggravated robbery. He is being held on a $500,000 bond. BASTROP – A 10-year tax abatement agreement between Bastrop County and Go Green International, Inc. was approved by county commissioners at their meeting on May 28. The abatement is 85 percent of county taxes excluding road and bridge funds. According to Dennis Parker, co-founder of Go Green, this will allow for 76 new jobs with an estimated annual payroll of $3 million. LEXINGTON – Dave Cavin, was airlifted to Brackenridge Hospital in Austin after being run over by his own truck on the evening of June 1 at Edgar Arldt’s property located at 4178 FM 2440, northwest of Giddings. Edgar Arldt and his son, Steve said they were bailing hay when they observed Cavin on their property in a white Chevy truck around 2:30 p.m. A couple hours later, they observed the truck several hundred feet down, parked under a tree and assumed Cavin was taking a break. Almost three hours later, they noticed the truck still there and found Cavin on the ground several hundred feet away from his vehicle.The truck was still running and the gear shift in drive. Cavin suffered a dislocated ankle, fractured pelvic bone and severe abrasions to his back and legs. He said the accident happened about 1 p.m., leaving him on the ground for more than six hours. GIDDINGS: Problems continue to arise for the Lee County Courthouse when it comes to renovation and repairs. County Judge Paul Fischer was forced to shut down the building at noon last Friday when the sidewalk on the southeast corner of the building began to sink. Another issue is giant cracks showing up all over the building from by disintegrating mortar in the brick.
A Few Words About Fathers By AILEEN LOEHR
Happy Father’s Day, a little early! Father’s Day is this Sunday and this is for everyone who is a Daddy in one way or another and in honor of those who Oma Says are not with us anymore. The first thing I want to say is “thank you” to deserving fathers who have given of themselves to their children and families.
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Thank you to daddys who were smart enough to use the switch once in a while when the children deserved it. (A good way to never forget the wrong and good way to remember to always do the right.) Daddy’s large hands read the Bible, worked hard on the farm, held his children with love in his heart, worked like there was no tomorrow, held Mama’s hand went things were rough, and folded them in prayer at the end of each day. Daddy’s hands worked hard butchering farm animals so his family would have meat to eat, growing the garden so Mama could can vegetables to help
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Continued from front 2013 Fayette County Fair Main Stage Entertainment Friday, August 30 •Jarrod Birmingham Jarrod Birmingham’s 2006 CD, “No Apologies,” spawned a #1 single and earned the country music outlaw a top ten spot in the Best Of Texas Top 30 songs of the year. •Granger Smith Granger Smith, the Texas born-and-bred singer/songwriter, has been busy reinventing the face of traditional country one chart-topping single at a time. By consistently providing blended hits that are well outside the realm of “typical,” Granger’s music provides a refreshing and unique variation on the growing independent country music scene. Saturday, August 31 •Wade Bowen Across five albums and a decade-plus of touring, Wade Bowen not only amassed a string of regional hits and awards, but also the kind of fan base whose passionate anticipation motivated the timing behind the May 2012 release of The Given, a 10song collection and his first new music since 2008’s If We Ever Make It Home. Sunday, September 1 •Steve Wariner Steve Wariner is a four-time Grammy winner, having won in 1992 for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals; and in 2000 and 2009 for Best Country Instrumental Performance, before his Chet Atkins tribute earned him the Country Instrumental Grammy in 2010. During his career he has charted over 30 top-10 singles, including 14 #1 hits--songs like “Some Fools Never Learn,” “Small Town Girl,” “The Weekend,” and “I Should Be With You.”
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Fayetteville’s Brittany Polasek, shown with Fayetteville UIL director Sharon Fritsch, advanced to the state UIL competition in Ready Writing. Polasek placed first at district and second at regionals to advance to state and was the only student from Fayetteville to advance that far. Her parents are Ronald and Pam Polasek of Fayetteville.
Flag Day Is Friday Continued from front
who hasn’t been to our Flag Day Celebration to come this year,” Weishuhn said. “It’s a celebration of America and unity and what it means to be a free nation.” Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. In 1916 President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day.
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• The flag should never be displayed with the union (blue portion) down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property. • The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground or the floor. • The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free. • The flag should be raised briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously.
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through the winter months. Daddy’s hands took his daughter’s hand in his and walked down the aisle to give the bride to his future son-in-law. Daddy’s hands held his grandchildren as they snuggled in his lap and talked to him about all that mattered. Billy Graham sums it up... “A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” Aileen Loehr has worked at The Fayette County Record for 43 years. She’s not shy about sharing advice/stories, and she plans to do so regularly in this column.
that are already supporting your mission,” Garner said. Ones who brought their business to your downtown; pay them back by shopping there, he said. “Ya’ll should be the thermostat, not the thermometer,” Garner said. “A thermometer will tell you how hot it is in a room, a thermostat will actually change the heat in a room.” In this sense, don’t just be the person that says “Oh, our downtown is happening,” be the person that sets the temperature in their downtown. Pick favorites. It’s completely okay, Garner said. Why? Locals want to know -- best pizza, coffee shop, wine, massages, parks and so on. Tourists want authentic, local, and credible pickens. “Downtown merchants should support each other,” Gar-
ner said. “Ask if people have tried the store next door, suggest other areas to visit and what else to do in the city.” It is important for a city to be “contagious” and continue to tell people about what is unique about it, like Prause Meat Market going strong in it’s fourth generation, Garner noted. “Ya’ll are in a position to teach another generation of history,” Garner said. Conserve that history and get more people, find out what is missing in the city and focus on what the city has than what it doesn’t. “In short, give people a reason to exit a highway into your city and always provide them with an authentic and contagious experience, “he said. Visit thedaytripper.com for more about the show and where you may see him next.
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La Grange baseball team members rush out of the dugout to swarm pitcher Logan Vinklarek after the last out of Thursday’s 10-2 state championship win over Texarkana Pleasant Grove. Photo by Tom Wood
Purple Reign, Gold Rush La Grange Wins Fourth State Baseball Title With 10-2 Win Over Defending Champs By JEFF WICK
The Fayette County Record
AUSTIN – Thanks to a group of guys that didn’t know how to quit and a head coach whose career was only going to last as long as they kept winning, the storied history of La Grange Leopard baseball got an exciting new chapter. After a thrilling 2013 season during which they didn’t even clinch a playoff berth until the last day of the regular season, and then needed three comefrom behind postseason victories just to get to the state tournament, the Leps arrived in Austin and suddenly dominated. La Grange followed Wednesday’s 8-3 state semifinal victory over Silsbee with Thursday’s
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This was the epitome of a true team championship. It seemed like we had somebody different step up each game.”
– La Grange head coach Brad Harbers
10-2 win over defending champ Texarkana Pleasant Grove. And just like that, the Leps, with gold medals around their necks, were hoisting the Class 3A state title trophy in front of 2,639 fans at UT’s Disch-Falk Field. “We did it,” said La Grange senior Logan Vin-
As each Lep got to the infield, they took a leap and added to the celebratory pile after the game. Photo by Tom Wood
klarek, who was named MVP of the championship game after his complete game six-hitter on the mound and his performance at the plate that included a triple, single, sacrifice fly and walk. Thursday’s state title win came 40 years to the day after La Grange won their first baseball state title back in 1973, and it was the fourth overall baseball title for the Leps – making them one of only six teams in Texas to have claimed that many crowns. “People have called this a fairytale,” said La Grange head coach Brad Harbers, who months ago announced he was retiring after the season to move into school administration here in the town he grew up in. “It very well may be.” “This group of guys understood what the game
of baseball meant to the town of La Grange… We’re going to celebrate this one for a long time.” To claim this crown, the Leps had to beat a Pleasant Grove team that was trying to make its case as the new dynasty of 3A baseball. This was the Hawks’ sixth consecutive trip to the state tournament and they had won it all in 2010 and 2012. But the Hawks hadn’t faced a pitcher like La Grange senior Logan Vinklarek or a lineup as scrappy as the Leps’, which for the second consecutive day at state saw everyone in the starting lineup reach base at least once. “This was the epitome of a true team championship,” Harbers said. See Leps, next page
The La Grange players hoist the championship trophy to show off to their fans. Photo by Jeff Wick
The members of the state championship La Grange baseball team are, from left to right: Kneeling: Assistant coach Ben Ahrens, statistician Adam Kulhanek, Dalton Burton, Landon Gerik, Tanner Fritsch, Austin Colon, Adam Robinson, Dustin Drab; Standing: Trainer Gabrielle Rebecca, Assistant Coach Wayne Schmidt, Will Davidson, Rustin Heger, Riley Grayson, Logan Vinklarek, Kyle Oltmann, Trey Supak, Kolby Kolek, Chris Raborn, Ty Beseda, Blake Harbers, and Head Coach Brad Harbers. Photo by Jeff Wick
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Leps Beat Hawks to Win Their First Baseball Title Since 2004 Continued from front
As good as it all ended, the day actually started off rough for Vinklarek as he hit the first batter of the game, Alex Alsup, who ended up coming around to score following a throwing error, a bunt and a groundout. But that half inning would be the only time La Grange trailed in 14 innings here at the state tournament. Vinklarek got out of further trouble in that frame and then the Leps tied the game in the bottom of the first. Tanner Fritsch singled, advanced to second on a Dustin Drab single, went to third when a pick-off throw by Hawks’ starter Trey Jeans sailed into the outfield, and then came home on a Vinklarek sacrifice fly. The game remained tied 1-1 until the fourth when the Leps scored two more – without a hit. After Jeans threw three straight balls to Kolby Kolek to start that inning, Pleasant Grove head coach Craig Jones pulled him (with Kolek still at the plate) in favor of sub-marine thrower Dylan Silvey. But Silvey never found his groove. He finished the walk to Kolek, then Chris Raborn
reached base on a bunt and Landon Gerik walked to load the bases. An Austin Colon groundout plated Kolek and then Raborn scored on a wild pitch. Silvey’s struggles continued in the fifth when Vinklarek tripled off the right field wall before scoring on a Dalton Burton single. Then Silvey hit Kolek and Raborn with pitches to load the bases before surrendering a two-run double to Gerik. That chased Silvey from the game, but the next Hawks pitcher, Marshall McPherson, gave up a two-run double to Fritsch. That put the Leps up 8-1. Pleasant Grove got one run back in the top of the sixth, but no more. “Towards the end of the game, I didn’t have my best stuff but I just had to keep throwing strikes,” Vinklarek said. His performance on the mound completed two-days of dominance by Leps pitching. Junior Trey Supak threw a complete game four-hitter the day before to help led La Grange to the title game. “They were both on their stuff,” said Gerik, who caught both games. “They were both fired up about being here. Theyput everything they had on the line, and we got a state champi-
onship.” Pleasant Grove, by contrast, used four pitchers Thursday after after needing three to win the semifinal Wednesday over Lubbock Cooper. The Leps got two more insurance runs in the sixth. Supak doubled and scored on a Burton single and then Burton came home on Pleasant Grove’s third error of the game. Most of the La Grange fans were on their feet for the top of the seventh inning as Vinklarek closed the door on the Hawks. Almost as soon as La Grange freshmen second baseman Austin Colon threw out Ty Harp at first to end the game, the Leps dugout was emptying for a massive dog-pile on the infield. Then the state championship gold medals were awarded to each player and the massive state title trophy was presented – all as fans cheered and high-fived, and hugged and cried. The purple and gold had become purple in gold – again. “There’s something special about that group of 16 guys over there,” said Harbers, freshly soaked with a celebratory bucket of icewater by his players. “No matter what’s thrown at them, they come out on top.”
La Grange shortstop Tanner Fritsch leaps high to try to snag this throw as Pleasant Grove’s Dylan Silvey steals a base in the first inning Thursday. Photo by Tom Wood
Championship Game Boxscore La Grange 10, Texarkana Pleasant Grove 2 Pleasant Grove La Grange
100 001 0 – 2 5 3 100 252 x – 10 9 2
Pleasant Grove (28-14) Player ab r h rbi bb so po a Alex Alsup 2b 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 Casey Rayburn lf/1b 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 Ty Harp ss 4 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 Dylan Silvey cf/p 2 1 2 0 1 0 3 0 Trey Jeans p/rf 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 Matthew Johnson pr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jarod Bayless 1b 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Marshall McPherson p 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dalton Willige p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hudson Hopkins rf/cf 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Cason Cordray c 3 0 1 0 0 0 9 0 Blake Roberts pr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Joe Pearlman 3b 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 26 2 5 1 3 1 18 6
lob 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 7
La Grange (26-9) ab r h rbi bb so po a 4 1 3 2 0 1 3 3 3 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 3 1 1 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 2 2 0 1 1 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 2 0 0 0 2 10 1 3 0 1 2 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 2 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 27 10 10 8 5 8 21 15
lob 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 7
Player Tanner Fritsch ss Dustin Drab dh Trey Supak 3b Riley Grayson pr Logan Vinklarek p Blake Harbers pr Dalton Burton lf Kolby Kolek cf Chris Raborn 1b Landon Gerik c Ty Beseda pr Austin Colon 2b Adam Robinson rf Totals
La Grange’s Trey Supak reaches out to try to connect with an outside pitch Thursday. Supak had a double and a walk in the title game after pitching a complete game in the semis. Photo by Tom Wood
As the ump leans in to get a good look, La Grange’s Chris Raborn nearly up-ends the Pleasant Grove pitcher as he slides into home for a run following a wild pitch in the championship game. Photo by Jeff Wick
E - Alsup; Jeans; Cordray; Supak; Raborn. DP - LAGRANGE 1. LOB - PGROVE 7; LAGRANGE 7. 2B - Alsup; Fritsch; Gerik, Supak. 3B Vinklarek. HBP - Alsup; Kolek; Raborn. SF - Vinklarek. SB - Silvey; Jeans; Kolek Pitching Pleasant Grove IP Trey Jeans (L, 7-4) 3 Dylan Silvey 1.1 Marshall McPherson .2 Dalton Willige 1.0 La Grange IP Logan Vinklarek (W, 9-2) 7 Time: 2:07; Attendence: 2,639
H 3 4 3 0 H 5
R 1 7 2 0 R 2
ER 1 7 0 0 ER 2
BB SO 3 4 2 2 0 1 0 1 BB SO 3 1
Lep senior Dustin Drab slides in safely to third base, advancing from second on a sacrifice fly by Logan Vinklarek in the first inning Thursday. Drab reached base six of his eight times up at the state tournament. Photo by Tom Wood
Congratulations
TO THE 2013 LEOPARD BASEBALL TEAM ON YOUR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN!
We are very proud of you!
From Ron Voss, Jr., Jody Supak, Mike Sharp, Jr. and the rest of the 1983 La Grange State Runner-up Team!
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History Repeats Itself
La Grange Wins Newest Baseball Title 40 Years to the Day After The Leps Won Their First One in 1973 By JEFF WICK
The Fayette County Record
AUSTIN – As the members of the La Grange baseball team were celebrating their state title Thursday night, a man some of the players had never seen before made his way onto the field and gathered all the Leps around him. It was Steve Kovar, a member of the 1973 La Grange state title team and uncle of championship game MVP Logan Vinklarek. As his voice cracked with emotion, here’s what he told the players: “Forty years ago, I was wearing Kolby’s No, 4, and I was playing his position (pointing to Austin Colon), second base. We beat Brenham 3-1 (to win the state title). “This has brought back a lot
of memories. There were five or six guys from the ‘73 state team that were here. We relived the whole story all over again. You can pay to get accepted into clubs, but you can’t be a member of the state championship club unless you win it. It wasn’t one guy that won this, it was all of you guys. “Welcome to the state championship club.” Besides the 1973 and 2013 Leps, teams, the La Grange baseball teams of 2001 and 2004 also won state championships. That puts the La Grange baseball program in another even more rare club. Only six high schools in the state of Texas have won four state baseball titles. Leading that group is Houston Bellaire, Brenham and South San Antonio, which have
all won seven state titles. La Grange assistant coach Wayne Schmidt was a player on three of those Brenham teams in the 1970s. Weimar has won five state titles (La Grange head coach Brad Harbers was an assistant coach on three of those teams) and now Colmesneil and La Grange have won four titles each. Thinking about that history even got La Grange catcher Landon Gerik a little choked up Thursday. “I’ve always loved baseball, It’s been in my family,” he said, “One of my cousins was on the team that last won state, Stetson Hrbacek. I’m just so happy I can be a part of that, to be out here and win a state championship like they did. “It’s really getting to me now the more I think about it.”
La Grange senior Logan Vinklarek fires a pitch to the plate during Thursday’s title game. Photo by Jeff Wick
Logan Vinklarek Named Championship Game MVP By JEFF WICK
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La Grange’s Steve Kovar, left, a member of the 1973 La Grange state title baseball team welcomes the members of the 2013 Leps baseball team to the “state championship club” after Thursday’s win. Photo by Jeff Wick
Complete 2013 State Baseball Tourney Results Class 1A Semis Stamford 9. Trenton 4 Price Carlisle 7, Weimar 6 (8 inn.) Finals Price Carlisle 6, Stamford 1
La Grange 8, Silsbee 3 Finals La Grange 10, Pleasant Grove 2 Class 4A Semis Tomball 5, Wichita Falls Rider 2 Corpus Christi Moody 3, Whitehouse 2 Finals Tomball 6, Corpus Christi Moody 1
Class 2A Semis Hughes Springs 5, Bangs 1 Hallettsville 16, Salado 3 (5 inn.) Finals Hallettsville 4, Hughes Springs 2 Class 3A Semis Texarkana Pleasant Grove 7, Lubbock Cooper 3
Class 5A Semis Fort Bend Dulles 3, Arlington Martin 0 The Woodlands 2, Northside O’Connor 1 Finals The Woodlands 9, Foirt Bend Dulles 5
AUSTIN – With the state title on the line, there was no one better for the Leps to have on the mound than Logan Vinklarek. A lifetime on the diamond had made him more than ready for this moment. Vinklarek is the son of Mark and Sharon Vinklarek. In addition to both being longtime tireless advocates of local baseball, Sharon was the head softball coach the last time La Grange won a state title in a team sport. Her Lady Leps won the 3A softball title in 2005. Guess who was in the dugout back then making mental notes of how to win a state title? “I guess I was about 10 years old, I was the bat boy,” Logan said. “I remember them playing that long 13 inning game in the semis just to get into the title game. I watched them stay focused forever. I guess I took it from them to never give up, go out and always play your hardest.” Vinklarek clearly gave it his all Thursday, throwing 95 pitches in the complete game six-hitter that helped earn him championship game MVP honors. That outing came in the heels of three consecutive playoff games that Vinklarek entered in relief to get the Leps out of jams. But Pleasant Grove was the toughest challenge yet, with five players hitting over .300.
UIL Athletic Director Peter Contreras presented La Grange’s Logan Vinlarek with the championship game MVP award after the game. Photo by Jeff Wick
“They were tough outs,” Vinklarek said, “They were going to put the ball in play, but our defense played outstanding. Towards the end of the game, I didn’t have my best stuff but I just had to keep throwing strikes.” “We did it.” The only four-year letterman on the Leps team had saved his biggest game with the Leps for last.
After an appearance in the Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star game at Dell Diamond later this month, Vinklarek will go on to college to keep firing away with that right arm – though the ball’s going to change. He’s accepted a scholarship to play quarterback at Blinn Junior College next season. “I’m going to miss it,” he said, of baseball.
Leps Land Six on All-State Tourney Team After the state tournament was over, six La Grange baseball players were selected to the AllState tournament team by the Texas High School baseball coaches Association. Here’s the complete Class 3A team:
One of the huge storylines of this baseball season for the Leps was the return of junior pitcher Trey Supak from a knee injury suffered in football. He missed the first few weeks of baseball season but when he was back to full strength he was huge for the Leps, especially in the postseason. Supak, a University of Houston recruit, was the winning pitcher in the decisive regional semifinal, regional final and state semifinal game. Photo by Jeff Wick
P C 1B 2B 3B SS OF OF OF Utl MVP
Trey Supak Jr. La Grange Landon Gerik Sr. La Grange Chris Raborn Sr. La Grange Alex Alsup Sr. Pleasant Grove Joe Pearlman Fr. Pleasant Grove Tanner Fritsch Sr. La Grange Dylan Silvey Jr. Pleasant Grove Kris Elers Jr. Silsbee Kolby Kolek Sr. La Grange Chase Freeman Jr. Lubbock Cooper Logan Vinklarek Sr. La Grange
Supak threw the complete game four-hitter to get the Leps to the state title game and also hit a double in the title game. Raborn hit a solo homer in the semis, and had two bunts and three runs scored for the tourney. Gerik had two walks in the semis and a twoRBI double in the championship. Fritsch was 3-for-4 in the title game and hit a triple in the semis. Kolek hit that inside-the-park grand slam in the semis, had another hit in that game and scored twice in the final. Vinklarek had an RBI and scored a run in the semis, pitched a complete game in the finals and also had a triple, single and sac fly in that game.
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Harbers Goes Out in Style
La Grange Head Baseball Coach Ends Career in Dugout With State Title
By JEFF WICK
The Fayette County Record
AUSTIN – As he sits in his new office this fall, Brad Harbers will only have to look down at his hand to see a shiny reminder of his last day in the Leps dugout. “I can start my new life now, but at least I’ll have that (championship) ring to put on,” he said. When Harbers first announced months ago he would be leaving his job as head coach of the La Grange baseball team to become the new assistant principal at La Grange Intermediate School, the Leps were still in a dogfight just to make the playoffs. But he and the seven seniors on the La Grange baseball team made their final season together one to remember with the dramatic run to a state title to add their own story to the long successful baseball history of La Grange. “It was something we all wanted to do for him,” said La Grange shortstop Tanner Fritsch. “We battled for him and we did it.” A La Grange-native, Harbers himself was a former Leopard, though he never enjoyed the team success as a player that he helped craft as a coach – where his teams made the Sweet 16 each of the three seasons. “That’s one of the reasons I wanted to come back home,” said Harbers, who arrived to coach the Leps in 2009 after 10 years at Weimar (where he won three state titles as an assistant coach). “Baseball tradition is so big here, expectations are so high. That’s the situation you wanted to be involved in. You want the pressure, you want the excitement.” After the final out was recorded Thursday, all the La Grange players dog-piled on one another in the infield. One of the last to reach the pile was Harbers, who took a running leap and landed amidst the pile. “What a fitting way to go out,” Harbers said. “You couldn’t write it any better than this.”
La Grange head coach Brad Harbers, holding up cap, is caught in this image of pure bliss, in the middle of the celebratory dog-pile at the end of the championship game. Photo by Tom Wood
Head coach Brad Harbers, right, and shortstop Tanner Fritsch, left, react during the postgame celebration. Photo by Tom Wood
The reaction on the players’ faces tell it all as head coach Brad Harbers shows them an example of what their state championship rings might look like.
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The national anthem before the start of the state semifinal game.
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Rather than sitting, the La Grange players preferred to stand to watch the game while in the dugout as they waited to bat.
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The Road to State Was a Dramatic One for Leps
2013 Results
By JEFF WICK
The Fayette County Record
A state title isn’t won in a day, but it’s a process that for most of the La Grange players actually began when they started playing baseball at five or six years old. But even when this talented group of players got together in January, a state title seemed almost too much to hope for. This was a team that returned just four starters from the season before and had some real question marks that didn’t get answered until late in the season. Neither Trey Supak (injury) nor Chris Raborn (basketball), who both came up so big in the playoffs, were even with the team the first few weeks. Eventual freshman starters Austin Colon and Adam Robinson were unproven youngsters. Nobody knew how Logan Vinlarek’s arm might be after past injury problems. “It’s still going to be a work in progress,” head coach Brad Harbers said before the season. “There will be multiple combinations out there than fans will see. We’re going to try to find a chemistry and combination that works.” Boy did they. After starting the season just 4-3, La Grange rattled off a 10game win-streak and eventually won 14 of 15 games in that span. Then came some late-district woes that nearly cost the Leps a playoff spot, but thanks to a 6-3 win over Cuero in the regular season finale, La Grange not only got in the playoffs, but won the district title. After two tough postseason warm-ups game losses (to then No.1-ranked Sweeny and eventual 2A state champ Hallettsville) La Grange got on a roll that didn’t stop until they were state champs. Here’s a look back at that playoff run, through versions of stories that originally appeared in the Fayette County Record as they were happening:
Area Round
Big Rally Needed to Beat La Vernia SEGUIN – The spark that saved the La Grange baseball season came from an unexpected source. Senior Chris Raborn’s first hit of the entire season was a home run Saturday that jumpstarted a Leps comeback from a five-run deficit against La Vernia. That eventually turned into a 12-7 extra-inning victory for the Leps when Logan Vinklarek hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning to win their 3A area round playoff game against the Bears (22-6). The Leps (208) now advance to play Needville (13-6 overall, which swept Pleasanton 7-4 and 6-1 over the weekend). “At this time of year, when you get an opportunity, you have to make the most of it,” said La Grange head coach Brad Harbers, who was talking about Raborn, but the description applies to any number of Leps, who helped yank themselves back from the brink of elimination. Everything about this se-
From left, La Grange High School principal Bryan Hallmark and Superintedent Randy Albers hand out the state gold medals to the members of the Leps baseball team after Thursday’s win. Photo by Jeff Wick
in the series. It was just enough to vault the Leps into the regional semifinals. 5/17/13 – Baseball Regional Qrts Game 1
La Grange 4, Needville 3
Needville 002 002 0 – 3 7 4 La Grange 100 120 x – 4 5 0 Winning pitcher: Logan Vinklarek (complete game with 9 Ks) LG highligths: Tanner Fritsch 2 hits, 2 runs; Dustin Drab 1 hit; Trey Supak 1 hit, 2B, RBI; Logan Vinklarek HBP, BB, run; Dalton Burton 1 hit, Austin Colon 1 run. 5/18/13 – Baseball Regional Qrts Game 2
Needville 6, La Grange 5
Needville 000 111 3 – 6 6 2 La Grange 005 000 0 – 5 8 2 Losing pitcher: Trey Supak (complete game with 4Ks) LG Highlights: Fritsch 1 hit, 2B 1 run, 2 RBIs; Drab 2 hits, 1 run; Supak 1 hit, 1 RBI; Vinklarek 2B, 2 RBIs; Kolby Kolek 1 hit; Landon Gerik 2 hits; Austin Colon 1 run, 2 BBs; Ty Beseda 1 run, Riley Grayson 1 run. 5/18/13 – Baseball Regional Qrts Game 3
La Grange’s Dalton Burton connects for one of the three hits he had at the state tournament. Photo by Tom Wood
ries was unusual, starting with Friday’s rain-out in Austin that turned this best-of-three matchup into a do-or-die one gamer that was switched to Seguin. And it was La Vernia that came out looking to deliver a knockout punch as they took a 6-1 lead after three innings against Leps starting pitcher Trey Supak, mostly thanks to a grand slam by Colton Parrish. But in the top of the fifth, with that homer to left-center, Raborn sent the message that the Leps weren’t dead yet. “That seemed to ignite the rest of the team,” Harbers said. Following Raborn’s homer, Tanner Fritsch and Dustin Drab hit back-to-back doubles and the Leps batted around in that inning to tie the game at 6-6. “The total perpective of the game changed after that,” Vinklarek said of Raborn’s homer. 5/10/13 – Area Round Baseball
La Grange 12, La Vernia 7 (8 inn.)
La Grange 001 051 05 – 12 15 3 La Vernia 015 010 00 – 7 8 2 Winning pitcher: Logan Vinklarek (four scoreless relief innings, 1 hit allowed) LG Highlights: Chris Raborn HR, 1B, 3 RBIs, Vinklarek go-ahead three-run homer, 3 hits; Trey Supak 3 hits, 2B; Burton 3 hits, 2 2Bs; Fritsch 2B, 3B; Drab 2B, Kolek 1 hit.
La Grange 3, Needville 2
Needville 000 020 0 – 2 6 1 La Grange 010 200 x –3 8 2 Winning pitcher: Chris Raborn (5.2 IP, 6 hits, 2 runs, 3 Ks) Save: Logan Vinklarek 1.1 IP (0 hits, 1 K) LG highlights: Fritsch 2 2Bs; Drab 1 hit; Vinklarek 2B, 1 run, Dalton Burton 1 hit, 1 run; Kolby Kolek 1 hit, 1 run; Landon Gerik 2 hits, 2 RBIs; Rustin Heger BB; Colon BB.
Regional Quarters
Leps Just Edge Needville in Three MAGNOLIA – How could the La Grange baseball team top the drama of their regular season finale district title victory or their come-from-behind extra-inning win in the area round of the playoffs? With a trio of regional quarterfinal games all decided by one run – of course. Somehow the Leps keep upping the suspense factor this season but keep living to tell about it. The La Grange boys wrote their latest cliffhanger in Magnolia over the weekend where they sandwiched 4-3 and 3-2 victories over the Bluejays around a 6-5 Game 2 loss. “I have confidence in myself and in our team that we can pull through any situation,” said La Grange senior Logan Vinklarek after Game 1. “We proved that last week.” This weekend there were again a ton of heroes for the Leps (22-9). Vinklarek threw a complete game in the opener and
Regional Semis La Grange’s Kolby Kolek makes the catch for the final out in the state semifinal game. Photo by Tom Wood
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then got the save in Game 3. Chris Raborn was the winning pitcher in Game 3, in his first-ever playoff pitching performance. Tanner Fritsch had a teamhigh five hits in the series, and La Grange catcher Landon Gerik drove in two runs in that decisive Game 3 victory and had four hits
CORPUS CHRISTI – On a field near the ocean, even Pirates couldn’t stop the La Grange baseball team, who sailed into the regional finals with a 3-1 win Saturday. The weekend’s stormy weather turned the Leps’ regional semifinal playoff series with the Hidalgo Pirates (26-7) from a best-of-three matchup in Sinton, into a one-gamer hastily
Opponent Score W/L Weimar 12-1 W Bellville 9-5 W Bellville 8-2 W Caldwell 1-3 L Needville 5-6 L Shiner St. Paul 10-9 W Hallettsville 2-7 L Boling 11-1 W Shiner St. Paul 11-0 W Manor 9-0 W Jarrell 2-0 W Yoakum 6-4 W St. Joseph 13-0 W Navasota 11-1 W Yoakum 11-9 W Gonzales 5-1 W Smithville 11-0 W Giddings 6-10 L Yoakum 6-5 W Cuero 4-2 W Gonzales 17-2 W Smithville 11-0 W Giddings 2-4 L Yoakum 5-11 L Cuero 6-3 W Sweeny 1-2 L Hallettsville 0-3 L PLAYOFF GAMES La Vernia 12-7 W Needville 4-3 W Needville 5-6 L Needville 3-2 W Hidalgo 3-1 W Sinton 6-2 W STATE Silsbee 8-3 W Pleasant Grove 10-2 W
relocated to Corpus Christi Flour Bluff High School – one of the few South Texas locales that wasn’t pounded by rain. The changes didn’t bother these Leps a bit. As seagulls flew overhead and a salty breeze blew in throughout the game, La Grange jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and then held on thanks to dominant starting pitching by Trey Supak, and another pressure-packed save by reliever Logan Vinklarek. “Nothing phases these kids,” said La Grange head coach Brad Harbers. “We’ve done a super job of handling adversity all year.” Dating back to the final game of the regular season, the Leps (23-9) have now had four mustwin games in the last month, and prevailed in all four. This latest triumph vaults the Leps into the Elite Eight where they will face Sinton (24-7-1) later this week. At stake is a berth in the state tournament. It also means this year’s Leps seniors will be playing ball even after they graduate Thursday night. “We’re excited for it and ready to do it,” said Vinklarek, one of those seniors. “We just have to stay focused whatever See Close Games, next page
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Close Games Got La Grange Ready for State Continued from previous page happens this week.” Saturday’s win also keeps alive the coaching career of Harbers, who will move out of the dugout and into LGISD administration next year, but for now is trying to lead La Grange back to the state baseball tournament for the first time since they won it all in 2004. “It’s been such a honor and a privilege to be the head baseball coach here. I don’t want it to end yet and I know these seniors don’t want it to end yet,” Harbers said. “We’re going to ride this thing as long as we can.” And if the Leps keep playing like they did Saturday, there’s no end in sight. The offense gave La Grange the early momentum. In the bottom of the first a Vinklarek single brought home Dustin Drab, who had singled and Ty Beseda, who was pinch running for Trey Supak, who had reached on a fielders’ choice. Both Drab and Beseda had advanced to third and second on a balk by Hidalgo pitcher Normand Mendoza, one of the few miscues he had on this day. In the third inning La Grange added another run. Beseda (again running for Supak,who reached on a another fielders choice) went from first to third on another Vinklarek single and then came home on a single by Dalton Burton. 3A Regional Semifinal
La Grange 3, Hidalgo 1
Hidalgo 000 010 0 – 1 6 2 La Grange 201 000 x – 3 5 3 Winning pitcher: Trey Supak (6 IP, 6 hits allowed, 1 unearned run, 9 Ks) Save: Logan Vinklarek (1 IP, 0 hits, 1 K) LG highlights: Dustin Drab 1 hit, 1 run; Vinklarek 2 hits, 2 RBIs; Ty Beseda 2 runs; Dalton Burton 2 hits, 2B, 1 RBI, Tanner Fritsch BB, Austin Colon BB.
Regional Finals
Leps Celebrate Supak’s 17th VICTORIA – It was Trey Supak’s birthday, but everyone on the La Grange baseball team chipped-in to get a gift they could all share – a berth in the state baseball tournament. Behind the strong starting pitching of Supak, who turned 17 Friday, another stellar relief
outing by Logan Vinklarek, and a comeback sparked by the bottom of the Leps lineup, La Grange beat Sinton 6-2 to win the Region IV-3A title and advance to this week’s state baseball tournament in Austin. “Best present ever,” said Supak of the win. La Grange (24-9) now becomes only the 12th team in Texas history to make it to the state baseball tournament eight times. Sinton (24-8-1) was also trying to match that feat, but the Leps were too powerful. At times hitting 89 milesper-hour with his fastball, Supak threw six innings of two-run, four-hit baseball before a blister on his throwing hand forced him out of the game after walking the lead-off batter in the seventh. Any Sinton fans glad to see Supak leave the mound were sorely disappointed by Leps reliever Logan Vinklarek. Vinklarek struck out all three Sinton batters he faced to end the game and touch off a wild celebration by the Leps and their fans. “What can you say, our pitching was phenominal again,” said La Grange head coach Brad Harbers. “In these one-game series, our guys thrive on the pressure.” And there was certainly pressure on the Leps in this one as they fell behind 2-0 early on an unearned run in the Sinton first and then a solo homer by the Pirates Tracker Conn. “First two innings, I didn’t hit my spots very well,” Supak said. “After that I settled in, I just threw strikes and let my defense play behind me.” Down 2-0, the Leps started their rally in the bottom of the second. Five-hole hitter Dalton Burton started the frame with a walk. Kolby Kolek then singled, followed by a single by Chris Raborn, which plated Burton. Kolek advanced to third on a fly-out by Landon Gerik and then freshman No. 9 hitter Austin Colon singled in Kolek with the tying run. In the bottom of the third La Grange went up to stay. Supak and Vinklarek hit back-to-back singles before Burton doubled them both home. Kolek scored all the way from first on an error by the Sinton centerfielder and Gerik singled home Raborn,
As the championship celebration winds down, La Grange assistant coach Wayne Schmidt jokes around with his grandkids on the field at Disch-Falk. Schmidt, in his 29th season as a coach at La Grange, has now won two state titles as a player in Brenham and three as a coach in La Grange. Photo by Jeff Wick
La Grange’s Blake Harbers slides into third base during the sixth inning of the title game.
Photo by Tom Wood
who had reached on that error. 5/31/13 – Regional Final
La Grange 6, Sinton 2
Sinton 110 000 0 – 2 4 2 La Grange 024 000 x – 6 7 3 Winning pitcher: Trey Supak (6 IP, 2 runs, 1 earned, 9 Ks, 4 hits) La Grange highlights: Logan Vinklarek 1 relief inning pitched, 3 Ks; Supak 1 hit; Vinklarek 1 hit, 1 run; Dalton Burton 1 hit, 2B, 2 RBIs, 1 run; Kolby Kolek 1 hit, 2 runs; Chris Raborn 1 hit, 1 RBI, 1 run; Landon Gerik 1 hit, 1 BB, 1 run, 1 RBI; Austin Colon 1 hit, 1 RBI; Ty Beseda 1 run.
State Semis
Leps Down Silsbee By Five AUSTIN – With a little help from some pickle juice and what might have been the first insidethe-park grand slam in state baseball tournament history, the La Grange Leps are one win away from a state title. Thanks to a complete game gem by Trey Supak, that grand slam by Kolby Kolek and another homer by Chris Raborn, La Grange beat Silsbee 8-3 Wednesday at UT’s Disch-Falk field to vault the Leps into Thursday night’s 6:30 p.m. Class 3A title game against defending champ Texarkana Pleasant Grove (28-13). “We’ve shown throughout the course of the season, throughout the course of the playoffs, that when the situation arises somebody is going to step up,” said head coach Brad Harbers. Wednesday it wasn’t just somebody that stepped up for the Leps – it was everybody. Every member of the starting lineup reached base for La Grange (25-9), which never trailed in this one. Supak pitched a complete game four-hitter with eight strikeouts as he dominated a Silsbee team that had six players in their lineup hitting over .300. And Supak did it all just four days after a blister on his pitching hand forced him off the mound late in the regional final win over Sinton. But Supak said the blister didn’t bother him a bit Wednesday. The secret treatment? Pickle juice. “We asked everyone around what the best solution was for healing blisters and they said soak it in pickle juice,” Supak said. “So four or five times a day we’d get the pickle juice out and I’d sit there and watch TV with my hand in pickle juice. It worked.”
Austin Colon chases down Pleasant Grove’s Casey Rayburn between second and third. Photo by Jeff Wick
Chris Raborn puts down a bunt in the title game. Photo by Tom Wood
6/5/13 – 3A State Semifinal Baseball
La Grange 8, Silsbee 3
Landon Gerik sticks out his tongue as a pitch goes by Thursday. Photo by Tom Wood
La Grange 104 003 0 – 8 9 3 Silsbee 100 200 0 – 3 4 1 Winning pitcher: Trey Supak (complete game four-hitter with 3 runs, 8 Ks, 3 BBs, 115 pitches) LG highlights: Kolby Kolek 2-for-4, insidethe-park grand slam, 4 RBIs; Chris Raborn solo homer; Tanner Fritsch 3B, 1 run, 1 RBI; Dustin Drab 2-for-4, 2 runs, 1 RBI; Logan Vinklarek 1 hit, 1 run, 1 BB; Ty Beseda 1 run, Supak BB, Landon Gerik 2 BBs; Austin Colon 1 hit, 1 run, 1 BB.
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