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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2016

THE FAYETTE COUNTY La Grange, Texas 78945

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Burn Ban In Effect County Judge Pro Tem Tom Muras called an emergency meeting of the Commissioners Court on Oct. 26 to implement a ban on outdoor fires in the unincorporated areas of the county. Muras said there have been 23 grass fires in the past 26 days across the county. Muras said he spoke with fire chiefs from around the county, who recommended the ban. Muras acted in the absence of County Judge Ed Janecka, who is vacationing in the Czech Republic.

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Homeland Security Chair Talks Trump, Border During Campaign Stop in LG By ANDY BEHLEN The Fayette County Record

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul made a campaign trail stop in La Grange on Tuesday, Oct. 25. McCaul is running for re-election to his District 10 seat in the House of Representatives. The incumbent congressman faces Democratic opponent Tawana Cadien and Libertarian Bill Kelsey. McCaul has won the seat with over 60 percent of the vote in every election since the district was redrawn in 2010. McCaul also used his time in La Grange to drum-up support for Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump. In an interview with the Record on Tuesday, McCaul ex-

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Congressman/Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul presents an award to retiring La Grange Police Chief Jackie Skelton for his 20 years of service here. Photo by Andy Behlen

plained his reasons for supporting Trump. “(Trump) is going to be

Fayette County volunteer fire departments stayed busy last weekend with several grass fires, a vehicle fire and a fuel spill. • Two acres of corn burned on Belota-Walla Road Saturday started by a “controlled” burn. • Another two acres of pasture burned at 1726 E. SH 71 Saturday ignited by a lawnmower. This fire jumped the

adjacent railroad tracks in two places, but the spot fires were extinguished. • A third grass fire started by another “controlled” burn was reported off of State Highway 71 near Orine Road. The Ellinger Fire Department responded and the fire was extinguished. • A fourth grass fire of approximately ten acres on Halamicek Loop was started by See Fire, back page

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Voters arriving Monday afternoon Oct. 31 for early voting are advised there may be parking limitations around the courthouse square because of Trick-or-Treat on the Square, but voting will continue until 5 p.m that day as usual.

TCHCC Exhibit

The Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center Museum will present the Josef Lada Exhibit, featuring 30 prints of the famous Czech Illustrator, from October 2016 through February 2017. Exhibit opens Saturday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. with a lecture on Lada and his distinctive style of art by Daniela Sipkova Mahoney at 1 p.m. Oct. 29.

Fueled by intense interest in this year’s Presidential Race, folks were lined up outside the door and down the hall on the first morning of early voting on Fayette County Monday at the courthouse in La Grange. Some 569 voted early that day with 595 more voting Tuesday. That total of 1,164 through the first two days dwarfs the 836 who voted early in the same two-day span four years ago. Early voting continues through Nov. 4 with Election Day on Nov. 8. Photo by Andy Behlen

Trunk or Treat

The La Grange Church of Christ will host a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. in the parking lot of the church located 646 E. Highway 71 Business. There will be candy and games for the kids. All ages are welcome. There will also be free hot dogs and drinks. Everyone is encouraged to dress up.

Art Marketplace

The second annual Art Jam Marketplace will take place on the last weekend in October, Oct. 29 and 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cment2B, 5121 Hwy 90 West in Schulenburg. More than 15 local artists and artisans will be selling their work, accompanied by live music, Cajun food, beer and wine tasting, plus activities for the kids. More information on this rain or shine event can be found on Facebook and at www.ArtJamMarket.com. There’s more For the Record on Page A2 & A6

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LG Council Votes to Support New Bed & Breakfast Tax By JEFF WICK With her Delta Airlines identification badge around her neck, Norma Webb wears a flight attendant uniform that was her signature attire for more than 50 years. In the background, a photo collage highlights some of Norma’s exciting adventures in a life devoted to making others comfortable and happy. Photo by Elaine Thomas

Norma Webb: A Lifetime Making Others Comfortable and Happy

Before a Half-Century as a Flight Attendant, Norma Webb Oversaw a Happy Hubbub of a Refuge In WWII-era Italy By ELAINE THOMAS Special to the Record

he American Red Cross Enlisted Men’s Club on the third floor of the magnificent old marble opera house in Bari, Italy, was the place to be. American GIs in dress uniforms crowded the dance floor. Their partners were a bevy of smiling young Italian beauties from the nearby university, whose stern-faced mothers scrutinized the couples. The 15-piece Army Air Corps orchestra’s big band sound rose above the din of several hundred lighthearted voices. A contagious energy filled the room. Although World

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War II in Europe was not yet over early in 1945, a rising tide of optimism suggested that it soon would end. Attired in a military-style tailored gray American Red Cross uniform and impeccably groomed, Norma Webb watched the pleasurable afternoon unfold yet again for her guests at this temporary haven on the Adriatic Sea. Her mission was to organize and oversee all manner of enjoyable activities intended to improve the morale of homesick young Allied servicemen before they returned to face unknown wartime futures. “You still could see the fear in the eyes of some of the GIs

who had been in the war zone. They were boys, really, younger than I was. I was glad we could do something to cheer them up for a little while. When their leave ended, they were going back to the war,” she says. However, for Norma, the dance that afternoon was just part of another day in paradise.

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“I loved every minute of it,” says the La Grange resident. “When I was a child, I dreamed of seeing the world, so that job was heaven. I started out as assistant program director and then was promoted to program See Webb, Page A10

The Fayette County Record

In cities around the state, including all incorporated ones in Fayette County, people staying in hotels pay an extra tax on their stay. Those funds go towards efforts to encourage more tourism. Currently the hundred or so bed-and-breakfasts outside city limits in Fayette County don’t collect those taxes.

But an effort, spear-headed by the non-profit Fayette County Tourism Association, has begun to start collecting a county-wide hotel/motel tax at those rural lodging areas. Monday, a trio of representatives from that tourism association spoke to the La Grange City Council in an effort to get its formal support for the effort. Julie Maffei, a member of See LG Council, back page

Trick-or-Treat on The Square Monday

Beasts and ghouls of all ages, accompanied by a favorite ghoulish grown-up, are invited to the La Grange courthouse square on Halloween to trick or treat (counter-clockwise so everyone can be accommodated). Trick or Treat on the Square will be held on Monday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. Hosted by La Grange Main Street and Visitors Bureau, this annual Halloween celebration is fun for the whole family. The festivities will include

Halloween games on the courthouse lawn hosted by the Rotary Club of La Grange. Games will be 5 for a $1 and the funds raised will go towards Rotary Sponsored charitable giving programs. Local band, “The Smokin’ Guns,” will play as well. In addition, Tejas Health Care will be providing balloon animals on the courthouse lawn and the Remnant Church will have snow cones, face painting and balloons near the gazebo.

County Collects $1.1 Million Via Asset Forfeiture in the Past Year By ANDY BEHLEN

The Fayette County Record

Fayette County collected over $1.1 million through asset forfeiture over the last year, according to a report filed with the Commissioners Court by County Attorney Peggy Supak. State law allows law enforcement agencies to collect money and other assets from defendants

facing criminal charges. In Fayette County, much of that money comes from defendants accused of trafficking drugs on Interstate 10. Supak submitted the annual asset forfeiture report to Commissioners Court on Monday, Oct. 25. The report showed that the county collected $1,168,532.03 between Sept. 1, 2015 and Aug.

31, 2016. That money stays in the seizure account until the associated criminal cases are settled. When defendants are found guilty, the seized funds may be transferred to the county’s forfeiture account or distributed with other agencies that assisted with the cases. The county forfeiture fund See County, back page

Russell and Crystal Banks and their children Lily, Hadleigh and Violet were ready for Trick or Treat on the Square last year.

The Fayette County Record, Friday, October 28, 2016

FOR THE RECORD Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest

The deadline for Middle School students participation in the essay contest Patriot’s Pen sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Auxiliary is Wednesday, Nov. 2. The same deadline is for High School students who are participating in the Voice of Democracy Contest. These contests help foster patriotism, hone students’ writing skills and they also have a chance at winning valuable prizes and/or scholarships. Students who still need an entry form may contact their counselor or e-mail frankbrauner@yahoo.com immediately.

Once a Marine Always a Marine

The Colorado Valley Detachment No. 1028 Marine Corps League will celebrate the 241st anniversary of the United States Marine Corps with a birthday ball Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 405 South Street in Schulenburg. Principal speaker and honored guest is Lieutenant General Joseph Weber. The ball is for all Marines, their families and guests. Cost is $15 per person. No reservations will be accepted after Nov. 1. Social hour begins at 4 p.m. For more information, call (979) 743-2860 or (979) 540-6773.

History & Heritage Cemetery Tour

The History and Heritage Historic Cemetery Tour sponsored by the Anchor Club of La Grange is set for Saturday, Nov. 12, in the historic La Grange City Cemetery located at the intersection of College and Colorado Streets. The guided strolls will depart on the quarter hour from 5 to 8 p.m. Sweet treats, drinks (including the famous Anchor/ Pilot wassail), and tour booklet are included in the $10 ticket. This year’s tour theme is “What a Way to Go...Sad and Tragic Endings”. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be re-staged as soon as feasible. No advance tickets are sold for this event. Group reservations can be made by e-mailing or calling Brenda Rainosek, Anchor Advisor, at rainosek2@ nwcable.net or by calling (979) 249-6487. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Anchor Scholarship Fund. Further information online at www.lagrangecemeterytour.com beginning Friday, Oct. 14.

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Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club in La Grange celebrated a 50th anniversary party of its founding on Saturday Oct. 15. The club had 76 charter members. “Doc” (E.L.) Fitzpatrick and some buddies begin the origins of the club with there effort to get a local golf course built. The golf course idea didn’t take off until Frisch Auf! became a premier housing development that was the brain child of nine locals, Ted Houghton, Leon Schmidt, Leslie Boelsche, Elvis Meiners, Joe Hild, Walter Oeltjen, Richard Cernosek, Tom Phillips, G.B. Mueller and later V.A.Hrbacek. The 351 acres of land were bought from the archdiocese of San Antonio, which had been given the land by the Kreische family (of the historic brewery now preserved at the state park). Thirty or so people

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met at the Cottonwood Inn and signed pledges to become members of the new Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club at a cost of $300 per person with monthly dues of $8 or $10 depending how close you lived to the course. Larry Klein was the first to plunk down his money. Doc was given the member Number 1. Ultimately 76 charter members were signed up, a number that soon grew to 300. Four Junior members were part of the Charter class including Mike Shoppa and Walter Stoever. Dr. Leslie Boelsche was the first president.

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4th Annual OktoBierFest

The 4th annual OktoBierFest will be held Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Round Top Rifle Association Hall. There will be kegs and bottles of German brewed bier, real German music, vocal and instrumental, and typical Oktoberfest type food available. Rain or shine the gates to the fest open at 11 a.m. Entry is free. All activities are scheduled to be held outdoors under the spacious pavilion and Biergarten. At 12 noon, the official tapping of the special Oktoberfest Bier will be held. Musical entertainment by the 20 piece Round Top Brass Band and the professional yodelers, Enzian Buam (The Enzian Boys) from Frelsburg will start and last until dark. Pitmasters will be serving grilled Bratwurst, smoked and cured pork chops called Kasselers, and barbecue chicken called Brathendl along with all the trimmings during the day. The historic Round Top Rifle Association Hall is located at 710 FM1457, just east of Round Top. For more information, visit www.roundtoprifle.com.

Sheriff’s Posse Chili Cook-Off

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Posse will host their second annual Chili Cook-Off at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Posse Arena on FMC 609 in La Grange on Sunday, Oct. 30. 2-Man team cook-off categories: Chili-$30, Beans-$20, and Jack Pot Bloody Mary’s-$15 (must be cooked on premises). Jack Pot Cobbler-$15 can be brought in. Registration is from 12 to 1 p.m. Cookers meeting at 2 p.m. and Cooker Calcutta at 2:30 p.m. Turn in for Bloody Mary’s and Cobbler is at 4:30 p.m. Turn in for Chili is at 5 p.m. Cook-off winners will be announced at 6 p.m. There will be cash and trophy prizes for first, second, and third in Chili and Beans. Over-all Chili and Beans will be awarded team buckles. Come early as you want to set up. You must provide your own generators. For cook-off pre-entry and information, contact Deanna Toddy at (979) 966-9259.

Jack Pot Goat Roping Event

A Jack Pot Goat Roping Event will be held in conjunction with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Posse Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, Oct. 30. Book open is at 2:30 p.m. and the roping begins at 3 p.m. at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Posse arena on FM 609 in La Grange. 6 and under roping is $5 per entry with two header - prizes only. Jack Pot 12 and under roping is $10 per team (one roper must be under 12) with two header - buckles to champion ropers. Jack Pot open roping is $20 per team with two header - buckles to champion ropers. For more information, contact Deanna Toddy at (979) 966-9259.

Book-Signing, Talk to be Held At Winedale Friends of Winedale and Briscoe Center are co-sponsoring a booksigning and illustrated conversation with Ken Hafertepe featuring his new book The Material Culture Of German Texans. The event will take place Sat., Nov. 12 at 11 a.m., in the Meadows Building at Winedale, 3738 FM 2714. Coffee and kolaches will be served. Books will be available for purchase by check or cash. The book is the result of much research into the art and artifacts of our area culture, and attendees are sure to recognize some of the beautiful slides, and photos in the book. Dr. Hafertepe is a professor at Baylor. Friends Of Winedale hopes to host several such events every year, as it ramps up activity and interest in the renovation projects currently underway. For further information, please contact Babette Hale, glfhale@sbcglobal.net.

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Muldoon Museum Meeting

The Muldoon Museum will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m at the museum.

All Souls Day in Dubina

There will be a All Souls Day service at the St. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery in Dubina on All Souls Day, Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 5 p.m. The reading of the names of all the people that are buried in the church cemetery will start at 5 p.m. followed by a Rosary. Bring a lawn chair.

Sons of Hermann Lodge Meeting

Rutersville Sons of Hermann Lodge No. 152 will have their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. The meal will be fried chicken and members are asked to bring a side dish and dessert.

Quade Werchan American Legion

The Quade Werchan American Legion Post 338 and Auxiliary of Round Top will have their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Round Top.

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A drive through only turkey and dressing dinner will be held Thursday, Nov. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Fayetteville Community Center located 202 West Main in Fayetteville. Plates are $10. Tickets are available at Fayetteville Bank, Jerry’s General Store, West Side Shamrock, Fayetteville Store, Peter’s BBQ (Ellinger) The dinner benefits the Fayetteville Community Baseball Park.

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Trunk or Treat at St. Paul Lutheran in Fayetteville will be Monday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Trick or Treat, hay rides, and games for the whole family. The church is just one block from the Fayetteville square.

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TCHCC to Host Exhibit of Iconic Czech Artist Josef Lada Three Texas Czech cultural museums have partnered to bring a Lada exhibit from Prague to the United States for the first time. The exhibit of 96 pieces will be divided between the Czech Center Museum in Houston, the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple and the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. The exhibits will open in October and remain through February. Each museum will host an opening event featuring a lecture and discussion by folk artist and Czech importer Daniela Mahoney of Portland, OR. Lada’s work is well known in the Czech Republic and has shown in galleries and museums for decades in Europe. In his village of Hrusice, one can visit his home, now a museum of his works and that of his daughter, Alena. “We are happy to have managed this first U.S. Josef Lada exhibit with (the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple) and hope it will go well,” said Lada. Joseph Lada, 1887 to 1957, was a prolific painter, illustrator and cartoonist. He was editor of the Sunday supplement for the Cesky Slovo. He painted numerous series of illustrations and cartoons including “How Newspapers are Made,” “Pub Brawls,” Mikes the Talking Cat” and many landscapes and village scenes from his home and childhood. He also designed sets and costumes for the National Theatre. His Christmas illustrations were animated for film to depict the J.J. Ryba’s Czech Christmas Mass (1796), a beautiful Czech equivalent to our Handel’s Messiah. His political satire cartoons appeared in major Czech magazines and newspapers. When Lada’s old roommate Jaroslav Hasek’s wrote a humorous commentary on the absurdities of war and oppression, he asked Lada to create a cover. Lada went on to illustrate the book,

Czech artist Josef Lada

“The Good Soldier Svejk and his Fortunes in the World War” and the sequel, “The Red Commissar.” “The Good Soldier Svejk,” one of the most translated of Czech books, is available in over 60 languages and is considered one of the country’s most important literary works. Svejk is an popular iconic figure in Czech culture even today. There are Svejk-themed restaurants and pubs. Svejk reenactors can be seen posing next to statues and busts honoring the bumbling soldier. Numerous plays, films, animated cartoons and even claymation movies have been made. Although Svejk has been compared to Beetle Bailey and Gomer Pyle, it might be more accurate to equate him with Corporal Klinger on Mash. “We are never really sure if he is and idiot or a genius,” said Anna Lunakova, of Prague, who presented her thesis on immigration during a lecture tour across Texas this summer. Lada’s seemingly simplistic paintings are also considered more complicated and sophisticated than they first appear. “He is so popular because everybody understands his visual style. It is clear to everyone – children like it, parents like it, everybody likes it,” said Jan Trestik, who organized a major retrospective exhibit at Prague’s Obecni Dum in 2007. “But, we

shouldn’t confuse Lada with his simple style. When you are in everyday contact with the pictures, then you realize, ‘wow, there is probably more to it than that.’ So, now I see his work with different eyes.” Apparently, Trestik is not alone in this opinion. At auction, a Josef Lada piece currently averages $60,000. Most of are small gouache on paper paintings or zincographs. In 1947, he was named National Artist of Czechoslovakia. His, “Triptych with Bohemian Landscapes” was painted in 1935 for the Czech Embassy in Paris. The asteroid 17625JosefLada was named for him, but perhaps the most relevant proof of Lada’s importance is a Google Doodle honoring him on December 17, 2011, his 124th birthday and one featuring his Svejk illustrations in 2013. It’s hard to imagine the quiet pastoral paintings and humorous WWI cartoons of Josef Lada stirring up any trouble. His famous Christmas postcards of snowy Czech village scenes are filled with children sledding, snowman-building projects, multi-generational families in cozy kitchens and bundled up townsfolk trudging to the hilltop chapel on a starry night. But in the 1970s, these benign images were censored. The government refused to allow the Lada family to publish one of his most popular works without specific changes. “It was a 12-month calendar,” said Martin Lada, grandson of Josef Lada. “Back in the 70s, it was necessary to substitute all religious or ideological motives – which are in every picture: saints, three kings, Black February – with some neutral motif such as a bowl of fruit, hay, flowers, Easter egg or mushrooms. Otherwise, it could not be published!” So they complied, switching out a nativity scene for birds, dear old St. Nick bringing gifts to children for a snowy cabin

Above, a Czech calendar by Jasef Lada, and below, Lada with some of his characters.

and St. Wenceslas for a bowl of fruit. In fact, every page of Lada’s popular calendar was censored. After the civilized 1989 Velvet Revolution, communist oppression was ousted and the Lada family restored Lada’s central theme of faith, fam-

ily and community. The family published his calendars and Christmas cards with the original images. They also began producing handmade soaps, bath salts, puzzles, toys and Lada’s original cut-out nativity scenes and chocolate Advent calendars.

These products have been sold in the U.S., mostly in museum stores and the Svejk books have been available in English here for many years. But, an exhibit of his work has never before crossed the Atlantic. The popularity of his work today is a fitting parable about overcoming obstacles. Lada’s life wasn’t always idyllic like his pictures. He was blinded in one eye as a toddler when he fell on his father’s cobbler’s tool. Although his artistic talent was recognized early, his family could only afford to encourage him to train as a house painter. He left his village for Prague while a teenager to seek art training, but eventually became self-taught. His young daughter was killed during a WWII air raid in Prague. Then the communists curbed his career, labeling his work bourgeois and accusing him of promoting the middle class. He died in 1957, and missed seeing his country become an independent and free republic once again. After the fall of communism, a new reason for picking on Lada was concocted. “In the 1990s, it was very fashionable to have a go at Lada for not including any evil in his parallel universe,” Pavla Pecinkova told Radio Prague in a 2011 interview. “In Lada’s paintings, there is no sex, no violence, no death. The artist was criticized for presenting a ‘dangerous ideal.’ ” “I think that creating a parallel world as a form of escapism is not just something that Lada does. All sorts of artists were doing this in the 1930s, and throughout both of the World Wars. The artist had the choice of using his art to engage his surroundings or to escape them. Lada was one of those introverts and sought inspirations from within,” said Pecinkova. “In his pictures, it is eternal spring. There is harmony. Children are playing. It’s a world of positive values.”

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Hilary Elizabeth Koncaba of Flatonia and Greg Allen Grahmann of Flatonia were united in marriage on Aug. 27, 2016 during a 2 p.m. ceremony at the newly restored St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Praha. The doublering ceremony was officiated by Father Bryan Heyer of Shiner. The bride is the daughter of Edward and Cynthia Koncaba of Flatonia. She is the granddaughter of Edwin and Rosie Koncaba of Flatonia and Leon and Frances Kubenka of Flatonia. The groom is the son of Sandra Grahmann and the late William “Suggie” Grahmann of Hallettsville. He is the grandson of Mary Effie Simicek and the late Sylvester Simicek of Ganado and the late Joe and Lillie Grahmann of Hallettsville. The guests were seated by John Deyton, step brother of the groom; Joe Ditta, friend of the groom and Greg Kubenka, uncle of the bride. Organist, Denise Drodz played prelude songs on the organ and soloist, Denise Trojacek sang various nuptial songs throughout the ceremony. Chelsea Brothers and April Brossmann greeted guests and distributed wedding programs to all attending the ceremony. Kenna Kubenka and Megan Brothers, cousins of the bride served the mass assisting Father Bryan Heyer. Loretta Kutac served as Eucharistic Minister while Jennifer Janik served as Lector. The family was seated as the song Love Remains played. The bridesmaids and groomsmen processed to Forever in Love. The flower girl, Kaydence Robb and ring bearer, Quade Brothers proceeded down the aisle following the wedding party. The flower girl was attired in a white Aline dress with a coral rose at the waistline. Attending as maid of honor was her sister, Amy Koncaba. Bridesmaids were Dana Luck and Charlette Janicek, cousins of the bride, Anna Weitz, sister in law, Meredith Pavlica, Shelly Ditta, Cristina Olvera and Cheyenne Gallenbeck, friends of the bride. The bridesmaids were attired in mint, floor length, chiffon, A-line dresses with a crossdraped sweetheart bodice accented with elaborate pleating and halter straps. The bridesmaids carried a handpicked garden style bouquet consisting of coral and yellow roses, succulents and mint colored mums. The bride designed all of the bridesmaids wedding bouquets. Barbara Miles of Flatonia constructed the boutonnieres, corsages and altar flower arrangements. Serving as best man was the groom’s brother, Kelly Grahmann. Other groomsmen included, Kyle Koncaba, brotherin-law; Clayton Brossmann, cousin of the bride; James Miller, Jeremy Barta, Wesley Smirak,

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Josh Velasquez, all friends of the groom. The groomsmen, and ring bearer wore Lord West Tan Havana Suits from Jims Formal Wear complimented with a mint colored herringbone fullback vest, mint color striped Windsor tie, fitted microfiber formal shirt, and brown square toe boots. The ushers wore a coral colored herringbone fullback vest, and a coral color striped Windsor tie and fitted microfiber formal shirt. The groom wore a Lord West Tan Havana Suit from Jims Formal Wear complimented with an ivory herringbone fullback vest, a striped ivory Windsor tie and fitted microfiber formal shirt. Their boutonnieres coordinated with the bridesmaids’ flowers that each groomsman escorted. The bride made her grand entrance to Canon in D and was escorted down the aisle by her father. She wore a formal two piece satin ball gown designed by Maggie Sottero. The romantic, strapless bodice was adorned with hand beaded Swarovski crystals richly strewn throughout and complimented with a corset back closure in a beautiful alabaster soft shimmer satin. The gown highlighted a full ball gown skirt of satin that draped to the floor, and extended to a chapel length train. The bride wore a matching beaded headpiece complimented with a veil of silk illusion sprinkled with crystals and sequins and then later changed into a sparkly crown at the reception. She carried a cascading bouquet borrowed from her mother adorned with artificial orchids, yellow daisies, coral roses, white stock, bear grass and succulents. After the mass, exchanging of rings, prayer, and presentation of the couple, the entire wedding party recessed out of the church to The Recessional March. After the ceremony guests were invited to attend the wedding reception at the Schulen-

burg KC Hall. The bride and groom enjoyed a relaxing chauffeured ride in a 1955 Buick Century turquoise antique car from the church to the Schulenburg KC Hall, compliments of Larry Osina. As the couple made their entrance into the hall, they were presented to the guests and honored with a toast from the Best Man and Maid of Honor. The hall was decorated with a coral and mint garden theme. A park bench, picket fence, and various plants and ferns formed a pathway as the guests entered through an arbor adorned with wisteria. An antique sewing machine served as the registration table. A miniature wishing well held the wedding cards. A lighted birdcage hung from the center of the dance floor and white sheer linens and lights adorned the ceiling. Two large birdcages housed 4 doves during the reception. Each table had its own unique appearance with vases of assorted shapes, colors and sizes. Floral arrangements in glass containers were also placed on each table. The snack table was adorned with an elaborate fresh flower bird bath floral arrangement constructed by the bride and Barbara Miles. Guests enjoyed snacks of cheese, crackers and fresh fruit prior to the catered meal. Family and friends were offered a Texas style buffet prepared by Peter’s BBQ of Ellinger. The meal included brisket, sausage, hot butter potatoes, pinto beans, and bread. The bride’s cake consisted of a 3 tier vanilla cake garnished with an assortment of fresh flowers; yellow lilies, white daisies and coral roses. Cake designer Clara Klesel of Moulton hand designed a romantic scalloped beaded pearl pattern and added a graphic basket-weave design for a modern touch. The cake was topped with the bride’s parents’ cake topper from their 1989

wedding. The bride’s aunt baked and decorated the groom’s dark chocolate fishing themed wedding cake. Family and guests enjoyed the evening with music provided by Southern Express of Hallettsville. After the conclusion of the meal a traditional grand march led by Al and Donna Hermis started off the night of dancing. The couple had their first dance to the song More Than Everything by Rhett Akins. The bride danced with her father to Daddy’s Hands by Holly Dunn followed by the dance of the groom and his mother to Let Them be Little by Billy Dean. The tradition of the bouquet and garter toss also took place. Candace Rhea Photography of Schulenburg performed photography services the entire wedding day. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s family held the rehearsal dinner. A fried fish meal was prepared by the friends of the groom. On the morning of the wedding the bride and groom provided a lunch for the bridesmaids and groomsmen to enjoy while the wedding party was getting ready in the nearby Praha School House. Prior to the wedding, a bridal brunch was held on June 12 in the home of Robert and Pam Besetzny of Schulenburg. Kolaches, fruit, breakfast casserole, cake and mimosas were served by hostesses to guests in attendance. On July 16, a couples shower was held at the St. John Hall in St. John. Aunts, uncles and friends of the bride and groom hosted the shower. Chicken fajitas, rice, beans, dessert and cake were served in the evening to friends, family and members of the wedding party. After a week-long honeymoon trip to Costa Rica, the newlyweds are making their home in Flatonia.

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On behalf of Fayetteville Bank, Stephen Cushing, President of Fayetteville’s Chamber of Commerce, accepts the original Lickskillet artwork from artist Pat Johnson. Johnson donated her work to Fayetteville’s Chamber for its silent auction. This year, Johnson chose to honor Fayetteville’s Lions Club’s 50th anniversary in her Lickskillet illustration which graces the Lickskillet t-shirts, koozies, posters, and advertising. Fayetteville Bank is a proud chamber member and a major sponsor of Lickskillet Days.

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Fayetteville National Honor Society Inducts New Members FAYETTEVILLE News

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PTC Harvest Carnival The Parent-Teachers Club of Fayetteville I.S.D. is sponsoring a Harvest Carnival on this Friday, Oct. 28 at the school cafetorium. Chicken stew, chili, hot dogs, frito pie and nachos will be served from 5-8 p.m. A variety of baked goods will also be available. A costume contest will begin at 6:30 p.m. and a variety of carnival games along with a bounce house will be fun for all the children. A silent auction and raffle will also be held. All proceeds benefit the PTC which helps purchase items for the school. In conjunction with the carnival, early voting will be available Thursday and Friday, Oct. 27 and 28. Voting Friday will be from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. in the school’s board room. Flu shots will also be available that evening in the nurse’s office on campus. CYM Chicken Stew The Catholic Youth Ministry of the St. John Baptist Catholic Church and St. Mary’s Catholic Church will be sponsoring a chicken stew on Sunday, Nov. 6 after cemetery services at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery which begins at 4 p.m. Chicken stew and a variety of baked goods will be available to the public for eat in or to go. Reformation Worship Service Sunday, Oct. 30, Reformation Sunday, the four congrega-

Eight new members were inducted into the National Honor Society at Fayetteville I.S.D. on Sept. 29 at the school cafetorium. New members include Haley Bertsch, Olivia Castillo, Allyson Hoffmann, Stormy Kasmiersky, Stephen Korenek, Vivian Lapeyre, Braden Rohde and Megan Wells. These members join Brittany Brune, Madison Mau and Emily Polasek. NHS sponsors are Ashley Wolf and Melissa Hahn.

tions of the Shared Lutheran Ministry will be having a joint service at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Worship begins at 10 a.m. followed by a pot luck lunch and a presentation from the group that went to Germany to “Walk in the Footsteps of Luther” in June. See the places where Luther lived and worked and hear the pastoral presentations for each place. Trunk Or Treat Monday, Oct. 31, Halloween will be observed at St. Paul Lutheran Church with a “Trunk or Treat” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All are welcome to play games, trick or treat and take a hay ride. Keeping Us Connected WWW.KeepingUsConnected will be held Wednesday, Nov. 2 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. This Wednesday night intergenerational program theme is “Love God with all your SOUL”. A dinner at 5:30 p.m. begins the evening, education for all ages is at 6:10 p.m. and worship with holy communion is at 7:15 p.m. Pastor Bade will teach the adults about prayer and the youth will take a Peace Walk

as they wrap up their lesson on the Beatitudes. Zumba Zumba exercise will be held Thursday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Warrenton. Birthday Ladies Meet Four October birthday celebrants were honored when the Fayetteville Birthday Ladies group met on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at Orsak’s Café. The honorees were Bonnie Rohde, Mabel Knippel, Betty Yoakum and Waldine Fruge. Those in attendance to help them celebrate were Lillie Mae Brightwell, Madeline Kovar, Bernadette Kovar, Amalia Woolf, Rebecca Schroeder, Carol Stanley, Barbara Arambula, Helen Mikus, Jane Fruge and Lillian Kramr. Picking Park The Fayetteville Picking Park live acoustic bluegrass jam will meet on Saturday, Nov. 12 on the square. Free to the public and participants and everyone should bring a lawn chair. Due to the St. Paul Lutheran Church having their annual stew lunch

in the Old Fire Station, the slow jam led by Lou Lou Barbour will begin at 3 p.m. instead of 1 p.m. All levels of players are welcome. The Old Fire Station will close at 10 p.m. There will still be jamming in the gazebo area and the square after 10 p.m. Jams are held on the second Saturday of each month, except December. October Birthdays October birthday celebrants include Ronald Kramr and Noah Vasquez- Oct. 29. November Birthday Having a Nov. 3 birthday is Tina Weishuhn. October Anniversary Observing a Oct 30 wedding anniversary are Tammy and Patrick Jurecka. Have News? Contact Alice Schmitt at (979) 249-5811 or alicekschmitt@hotmail.com for items to be placed in the Fayetteville News Column.

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FOR THE RECORD Childcare Workshop Offered

On Thursday, Nov. 3, Schulenburg/Weimar Area Parents as Teachers, Turtle Wing Foundation and Texas AgriLife Extension Service offices of Colorado, Fayette, and Lavaca counties will co-host a workshop on “Helping Parents & Providers Understand Temperament” with program topics on - Goodness of Fit, Nature or Nurture, Temperament – Risk & Protective Factors. This workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center, 419 Washington Street in Columbus. A light supper will be provided by a grant from the Trull Foundation. There is no cost to this program but the deadline to register is Nov. 1. Space is limited to 60. RSVP to (979)732-2530.

KJZT No. 31 Annual Meeting & Social

Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas – KJZT Society No. 31 of La Grange will hold its annual meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Sacred Heart Parish Msgr. Harry Center, followed by the annual supper beginning around 5:30 p.m. that is for members and their families. Members are asked to bring a dessert. For questions, contact President Elizabeth Kallus at (979) 249-7519.

CVQG Bus Trip To Quilt Festival

The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild still has bus seats available on the bus going to the Houston International Quilt Festival on Saturday, Nov. 5. The bus will drop off and pick up at the door at the George R. Brown Convention center. Contact Joan Ivy at (979) 249-6582 as soon as possible.

Muldoon Museum Open Nov. 5

Muldoon Museum will be open Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wanting to know more about the Muldoon history? Mark your calendar and visit the museum.

La Grange High Class of 1943 Reunion

The La Grange High School class of 1943 will celebrate its 73rd anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Sealand’s in La Grange at 2359 W. State Highway 71 Business. Individuals will order off the menu and pay their own bills. Bring any class memorabilia with you. Chauffeurs are invited. If necessary, RSVP by calling Otto Kunze at (979) 242-5302 by Thursday, Nov. 3.

La Grange ISD PTO Meeting

La Grange ISD Hermes Intermediate School (Pre-K through 6th grade) next PTO meeting will be Monday, Nov. 7 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Hermes Intermediate Cafeteria along Jackson Street in La Grange. If you are interested in joining Hermes Intermediate PTO, contact Janae Littrell at (281) 702-5482 or like them on Facebook for the latest updates.

La Grange Noon Lions Club Programs

The programs for November Noon Lions are as follow: Nov. 3, George Koudelka on US Presidents of the past; Nov. 10, Dick Smith will be leading the annual Veterans Day Program; and Nov. 17, Judge Roy Moore will present a program on Child Abuse Cases. The Noon Lions Club meets every Thursday at noon at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club in La Grange.

LG Bluebonnet Lions Club

The LaGrange Bluebonnet Lions Club will be selling their famous cheeseballs on Saturday, Nov. 12. The cheeseballs are $9 each and will be available for pick-up at the First United Methodist Church, 1215 N. Von Minden Rd. in La Grange, at 10:30 a.m. Preorders are being accepted by calling Lion Members: Debbie Hinkley at (979) 966-3545, Carolyn Buchanek at (979) 968-3254 or any of the other Bluebonnet Lions Members. Proceeds benefit local scholarships and charities.

Country Christmas Bazaar

Freyburg United Methodist Church invites everyone to their 14th annual Country Christmas Bazaar fundraiser. Come early for Holiday shopping indoors at the Rockin’ W Ranch Barn. The ranch with the Blue Barn is located 2501 Hwy. 77 North of Schulenburg and will be open from 8 a.m. till 12 noon, Saturday, Nov. 12. Watch for signs on the road. All proceeds benefit the upkeep of Freyburg United Methodist Church. Rockin’ W Barn is handicap accessible and ample free parking. For more information, visit www.freyburgumc. org or call (979) 561-8846 or (979)743-0623.

Knights of Columbus BBQ Turkeys

The La Grange Knights of Columbus will be selling 14-16 lb. barbecue turkeys this Thanksgiving for $40. Barbecue turkeys will be ready Wednesday, Nov. 23 and can be picked up at the KC Hall between 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pre-order your turkeys by calling (979) 968-5117. Pre-order deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Monument Hill Cake Baking Contest

Monument Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center will host their fourth annual Cake Baking Contest on Friday, Nov. 18. Deliver your cakes from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Judging begins at 12 noon. Monumnent Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is located at 120 State Loop 92 in La Grange. Heat up your range and show your baking talents. It’s time to show off quite simply who can and can’t bake, so sign up today to see who takes the cake. Cakes will be judged on flavor, appearance, texture and originality. Cash value prizes will be awarded to first place ($100), second place ($50), and third place ($25). Space is limited, please call Chandra Polk to reserve your spot on the table at (979) 968-3144.

Texas Master Naturalist Training Class

The Gideon Lincecum Chapter will begin its certification training course beginning January 2017. You will learn from expert and talented specialists and educators about Texas eco-regions; native fauna and flora identification; preservation and conservation techniques; and natural resources management in our region of Austin, Colorado, Fayette, Lee and Washington Counties. Have fun and learn about this diverse and intriguing Central Texas region. Space is limited, so early registration is advised. Registration and class schedule information is online at txmn.org/glc. A open house will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19 to learn more about the chapter and the training course. Call Jerry Gips at (979) 378-2938 or Karen Woods at (281) 682-2810 for additional information.

Texas Heroes Museum Now Open

The Texas Heroes Museum, located in the “Old Jail” at 171 S. Main Street in La Grange, has opened it’s doors to the public. Many displays which will be added slowly over the next few months, and as always, the Old Jail is waiting to welcome you. The museum is open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Consider a visit this weekend.

Lit Wits Book Club

First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, located at 205 South Franklin St., welcomes all interested community members to the Lit Wits Book Club. The group meets on the First Tuesday of each month in the church fellowship hall from 5 to 6:30 p.m. There will be a Christmas Party in December to discuss the books for 2017 and enjoy each others company.

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Nelda Muesse, 95, died Oct. 24, 2016. Nelda was born in Windale on Sept. 3, 1921 to Rudolph (R.H.) and Selma (Seibert) Mayer. She married Walter Lloyd Muesse in Burton. They were married 50 years. They were blessed with twin girls in 1941. She and Walter purchased a “weekend” cabin on Lake Travis in 1947. They loved going there to relax, fish, water ski, swim and dance on the patio. Later they built on to the cabin and retired there. They traveled by travel trailers all over the U.S. with friends Joyce and Jimmy Hall. They cherished their love,

life and their dog Missy who traveled with them. After Walter passed away in 1991, Nelda continued to travel, cruising with her family. She loved to watch the Houston Astro’s and The Lawrence Welk Show. She was active in the La Grange dance club, Hudson Bend Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary and her yearly Winedale School reunions, to list a few. She enjoyed life, family, friends, her many pets and her grand and great-grand dogs. She was employed with Stanley Home Products. She retired as Branch Manager after forty two years. She loved her work. She also served on the Carmine State Bank board. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; daughter, Fay Anne; grandson, Jack Bommer; great-grandson, Randy Cain; parents, R.H. and Selma Mayer; mother and father-in-law, Johnny and Antonie (Muesse) Knoche; siblings and their spouses, Clinton and Josephine Mayer, Burney and Alma Mayer, Calvin and Lydia Mayer, Nola and Wilhugh Weyand, Gladys and L.O. Weyand: sister and brother-in-law, Earline and Herbert Jaster and nephew, Regan

Mayer. Nelda is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Bill Harty; grandchildren, Rhonda and Ralph Cain, Susan and Mike Burgmaier, Dwayne and Janice Harty; great-grandchildren, Jeremy and Erin Burgmaier, Travis and Susan Cain, Deanna Cain, many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was a member of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church then followed Pastor Carl Schoss to Lord of Life Lutheran Church. Nelda was blessed with good health, an active life and great friends. She was loved very much and will be missed by all.

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going according to schedule. Kathleen Alvarez gave her report on the recent meeting of the Church Women United. She informed members that discussion was still going on regarding this year’s toy drive. Langhamer reported that there was one funeral lunch provided in September. She also gave the Parish Council of Catholic Women report. Anna Boyd reported that the Second Chance Emporium continued to have large crowds on weekend sale days and that Sacred Heart will work again during the first week of November. Under the Leadership Commission, no new applications for memberships had been received since the date of the last meeting. President Janda reminded members that Sunday, Oct. 9 is NCCW Sunday. This organization strives to support, empower and educate all catholic women in the areas of Spirituality, Leadership and Service. The next Brenham/La Grange Deanery Council of Catholic women meeting was held at St. Margaret’s in Giddings on Oct. 25. A date of Jan. 29, 2017 has been selected as the annual bake sale fundraiser to be held in conjunction with the Knights of Columbs barbecue chicken sales. Nine attendance prizes donated by members were drawn and distributed. President Janda led the members in a closing prayer and the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.

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Navidad Valley Community Connections Group Keeping Local Seniors Active It has certainly been a very busy week at Navidad Valley Community Connections. As part of NVCC’s “Getting to Know Texas” Travel Tour series, members of NVCC got to “Explore the Wonders” of the Dallas – Fort Worth Area, including stops in Glen Rose, and Granbury. It was an exciting trip that started in Fort Worth at the Western Currency Facility, Bureau of Engraving & Printing. Members of NVCC got to witness firsthand, the facility where over half of our nation’s money is printed… that’s billions right here in Texas. Next, the travel group got to experience a place where history was made, the world’s largest honky-tonk. Not only did the group get to experience the memorabilia of many music stars, but they sat in the very same place where Merle Haggard made the Guinness Book of World Records for buying the largest round of drinks. After all that fun, it was time to get a little serious, and the group visited the Texas School Book Depository. This is the most visited site in Dallas, and on the 6th floor, the group gazed through the same window where

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Lee Harvey Oswald shot JFK on Nov. 22, 1963. There were also several other exhibits about social movements and political events of the early 1960’s. Of course, you can’t visit Dallas without visiting the George W. Bush Presidential Library, the September 11th Remembrance display (with beams from the World Trade Center,) and the Decision Points Theater. Members also got to sit in the replica White House Oval Office at the Resolute Desk and enjoy the Texas Rose Garden. But that’s not all! This action packed trip next took members to Glen Rose to view the evening performance of “The Promise,” which is a spectacular, 150-person cast, live musical show, in an open-air amphitheater, which told the story of the life of Je-

sus Christ in a modern familyfriendly fashion. The group finally got to kick off their boots and relax a little in the small town of Granbury that is located just outside of the very large Metroplex. Members got to do a little more of what they’re used to… visiting booths and shops around a traditional town “square.” On the way home, members went shopping, saw Jesse James’ grave, and visited the Creation Evidence Museum where they got to see a replica of Noah’s Ark and lastly, members saw real dinosaur tracks! Every Monday and Wednesday doors open at 9 a.m. with a continental breakfast with coffee, dominoes, cards, and other various games. Doors are open to all active seniors until 3 p.m.

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Navidad Valley Community Connections is a gathering place for local spirited and active seniors over 60. If you want a place to play a game of dominoes or relax with some friends over coffee, please join us at the Schulenburg VFW Hall in Wolters Park. Our main goal is to promote mental and physical health through interaction, entertainment, education, and activities. For more information contact the Center at (979) 3099592, Nancy Hay at (979) 5615092, Kathy Quinlan at (979) 247-4060, on the web at www. navidadvalleycc.com, on Facebook or through email at navidadvalleycc@gmail.com.

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Tejas Health Care of La Grange was the recipient of a $500 donation from the Employee Charity Fund of Colorado Valley Communications (CVC) on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The Employee Charity Fund is comprised of voluntary payroll contributions which are used solely to support local charities. A newly elected Employee Charity Committee asked CVC employees to vote on a number of local nonprofit organizations to receive a donation from their fund. Tejas Health Care was the first organization chosen by the employees to receive moneys from the Charity Fund this year. The Employee Charity Committee of Colorado Valley Communications presents Tejas Health Care with a $500 donation. Pictured front from left: Maria Barron, Mark Cooper, Sheri Kehler - Tejas Healthcare CEO, Kay Loehr, and Pat Zbranek-Zigal - CVC Assistant General Manager. Back row, left to right: Kelly Allison - CVC General Manager, Angela Taylor, Wes Werner, Gary Becker and Kathy Norwood.

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Drill Night Pays Off for Ellinger Volunteer Fire Department ELLINGER News

By CAROLYN BARTOSH

Ellinger News Correspondent

The Ellinger VFD responded to three calls recently. On Wednesday, Oct. 19 firemen had a scheduled drill planned, but responded to a vehicle fire on State Hwy 71 and Kitchen Lane. On Friday, Oct. 21 around 3 p.m. firemen responded to a grass fire off State Hwy 71 near Banks Ranch. And on Saturday, Oct. 22 firemen answered a first responder call on Jarmon St. Ellinger Volunteer Fire Department will hold its monthly Drill will be held Nov. 9. Joint Worship The four congregations of the Shared Lutheran Ministry will hold a joint worship service on Sunday, Oct. 30 at St. Paul Lutheran in Fayetteville. This is the 499th Anniversary of the Reformation. The service is scheduled for 10 a.m. with Holy Communion. St. Paul will serve lunch following worship. There will also be a presentation from SLM members who traveled to Germany last summer. Trunk or Treat Trunk or Treat again this year. It has become a tradition for the SLM to spend Halloween in Fayetteville, so on Mon-

An Austin woman lost her car in a fire on TX-71 near Ellinger Wednesday evening. According to a report from David Weishuhn of the Ellinger Volunteer Fire Department, a 911 call reporting the fire came in around 6:40 p.m. Weishuhn said Ellinger VFD coincidentally had a drill scheduled at the time and many firefighters were at the fire station when the call came in. They quickly responded to the scene, about two miles west of Ellinger near Kitchen Lane. Upon arrival, they found a white 2014 Dodge Charger fully engulfed in flames. The fire is believed to have started from an electrical malfunction. The driver noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment and pulled over. The driver was able to get out of the vehicle before it erupted in flames. Ellinger firefighters put out the car fire. There were no reported injuries. Deputy Daitwan Walker of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office also assisted at the scene. Photo courtesy of Ellinger VFD

day, Oct. 31, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. come join in the spooktacular fun at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fayetteville. There will be games, candy, hay rides, and more. Adults will decorate their auto trunks or truck beds and hand out goodies to trickor-treaters. Don’t forget to wear your costume. This will be a safe and fun filled event for all ages. First Communion Retreat The Shared Lutheran Ministry will be hosting a first communion retreat on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. John Lutheran in Ellinger. A parent(s) must accompany the child. First communion is usual-

ly given to children around their first grade year. RSVP by calling the SLM office or texting Pastor Marcia Kifer. Joint Veteran’s Service Plans are being made for the joint service with Industry Brethren to honor veterans. This year, the event will be held on Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. at the Industry Firemen’s Hall. The visiting minister will be Rev Charles Amos from Temple. Leighton Schubert, State Representative will be the guest speaker. All veterans that participate will receive a commemorative item and small flag. Assisting with the seating and performing special music

will be the Texas A&M Singing Cadets. The Cadets are a male choral group at Texas A&M University and are nicknamed “The Voice of Aggieland.” There will be a display table in the hall with biographies, pictures and other memorabilia. After the service, a brunch will be served in the fellowship hall. Those who are planning to attend are welcome to bring a breakfast item to share. Everyone is encouraged to keep all our active duty military personnel in your prayers. Ellinger Sewer and Water The Ellinger Sewer and Water Supply Corporation will be holding its regular monthly

meeting on Monday, Nov. 14. The meeting will be held at the Ellinger Fire Station at 7 p.m. All members are invited to attend. Ellinger C of C The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce will be holding its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The meeting will be held in the Ellinger Community Center at 7 p.m. Recycle Trailer The recycle trailer will make its regular stop at the Ellinger Community Center on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 1-3 p.m. 80th Birthday Allen Mueller celebrated his 80th birthday on Sunday, Oct. 23.

November Birthdays Birthday wishes are extended to the November celebrants: Shirley Herbst-Nov. 1; Emily Schmidt-3; Laura Koehl Brugger-5; Tom Kubena, Sarah Beth Horndt Torres, and Elissa Horndt-8; Sharon Fritsch-9; Jean Maly and Patrick Thomas-12; Lillian Blinka-15; Laura Fritsch-16; Bennie Volcik-18; Clarence Horndt, Jr and Blaise Mckinzie-19; Lilie Coufal-24, and Shirley Fritsch-25. Have News? If you have news for the columnist, you may email her at bartoshcarolyn@gmail.com or call (979) 966-3275.

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The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce presents a check for $1,372 to Estela Cabrera who was a contestant in the Fayette County Fair Queen Contest, and was sponsored by the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce. The money is the ten percent of Estela’s ticket sales that was given to the sponsor. Pictured left to right is William Koehl, Lucy Lamer (Secretary), Tom Kubena (President), Estela Cabrera, Mike Schlabach (Vice President), Jeff Cook, and Ed Vasut. Estela was also voted Miss Photogenic.

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Bethlehem Lutheran Sesquicentennial Celebration One hundred and fifty years of faith and fellowship was celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 23, in the tiny Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Round Top. The small congregation was joined by many friends and visitors from around the country as it rededicated its ministry and mission and celebrated this important milestone. At 8 a.m. on a beautiful Sunday morning, the celebration began with an intimate service in the historic sanctuary. Mike Rinehart, Bishop of the TexasLouisiana Gulf Coast Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America presided over a service re-dedicating the ministry and mission of Bethlehem Lutheran. The historic Wandke organ was played throughout the morning, providing a rich and melodic backdrop. The service concluded with a haunting trumpet solo of “Onward Christian Soldiers,” performed by Ronny Sacks of Round Top. It marked the third time he had performed this traditional anthem for an

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anniversary celebration, having played it at the 100th, 125th and now the 150th anniversary. At 9:30 a.m., the celebration moved to the larger Round Top

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Rifle Association Hall. Four hundred members and friends attended a rousing community worship service, with polka hymns sung to brass band music

played by talented local musicians. Bishop Rinehart presided again, assisted by Pastor John David Nedbalek, the current pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran and the Rev. Ron Haseley, who served Bethlehem from 1967 – 1975. Following the service, a delicious country fried pork steak and sausage meal was served and the community enjoyed fellowship and fun. Commemorative keepsakes, such as a Christmas ornament, coffee mugs, cookbooks, history booklets and photos were available. This special day culminates a yearlong commemoration of the important milestone for the church. It will be preserved for future generations with an updated church directory and the publication of a DVD containing the many history and memory moments shared by members throughout the year. For more information about the celebration, keepsakes, or the DVD, readers can contact the church at (979) 249-3686 or blc@cvctx.com.

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Bob Garrett, spokesman for the Warda Neighborhood Watch group, gave a presentation on the organization at the Neighborhood Night Out on Oct. 23. Marsha Pohoreslky, president of Faith Lutheran High School gave an update on the progress being made in starting a Lutheran High School, which would be located at Holy Cross, Warda. A meal of Barbeque on the Bun, followed with delicious ice cream was enjoyed. A total of 66 attended. Holy Cross Lutheran Church Worship Service begins at 9 a.m. each Sunday. Holy Communion is held every first and third Sunday of the month. Bible Class and Sunday School begin at 10:15 a.m. Rev. Dennis Tegtmeier is the pastor. Visit www. holycrosswarda.com for edited videos of the Sunday worship services or visit You Tube. Reformation Service Reformation will be observed during the worship service this Sunday, Oct. 30. Veterans Dinner The Holy Cross Ladies Aid will be honoring Veterans with a meal on Nov. 1. at 6 p.m. in the New Fellowship Hall. All Holy Cross members who are currently serving or have served in the military and their spouses, as well as widows and widowers of veterans are invited. A slideshow will be presented and will include the names, dates of service and pictures of the veterans. Veterans, please submit a picture and the details of service including branch, rank and years of service (if you did not do so last year) to the church office for inclusion in the presentation. If you have memorabilia that you would like to display, there will be tables available If planning to attend, please RSVP to either Amanda Knox at (979) 9663833 or amandacknox@gmail. com. You can also contact the church office by Sunday, Oct 30.

Pictured are Bob Garrett and Ann Bamsch. Garrett, spokesman for the Warda Neighborhood Watch group, gave a presentation on the organization and Ann Bamsch was the moderator for the event.

Game Days All seniors, spouses, and friends (members and nonmembers) are invited to attend the Senior Citizens Game Day every first and third Tuesday of the month from 2-5 p.m. in the new fellowship hall. Come out and enjoy the fellowship of Christian friends. Lutheran World Relief Sewing quilts and Stamp collecting for Lutheran World Relief is done every Thursday beginning at 9:00am- until noon in the old Holy Cross Parish Hall. Members and non-members are invited to cut squares or tie quilts without a machine or help cut stamps for the Lutheran World Relief stamp project. The Stamps can be dropped in a box in the church Narthex or taken to the church office. Post cards please bring the whole card. There is a continued need for these stamps and are much appreciated. Refreshments and fun are always available. AMEN Food Pantry In the Warda area, Holy Cross Lutheran Church is a dropping off point. Items can be placed in the gray basket in the hallway. Donations are appreciated at any time. The Amen Pantry is always in need of dry staples. Be sure and check the expiration date. Aluminum Cans The Youth Group is thankful for all those supporting them by placing aluminum cans in the recycle bin at the picnic grounds. Please remember, only aluminum cans, can be recycled for where they are taken. Recycle Trailer A recycle trailer is based at Gnipp’s Storage Units, for the convenience of the residents of the Warda area. Please place items in bins specified, including, News papers, metal cans,

cardboard, glass and plastic items ect. Post Office Hours The Warda Post Office hours are 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8-10 a.m. on Saturdays. Prayer Request Currently on the prayer list are: Jeanette Schramm, Jim Matheson, Amanda Knox, JoAnn Lange, Nelda Winkler, William Jurk, Otto Kunze, Frank Walther, Joyce Kingsbery, Nancy M. Pietsch, Jim Duke, David Lehmann, Curtis Wedgeworth, Richard Rucker, Bernell Teinert, Carol Walther, Mildred Lorenz, Kenneth Moore, Bernice Heinrich, Wally Lehmann, Arnold Kasper, Collin Pietsch, Odell Lehmann, Elton Schulze, Dianne Moore, George and Eunice Dunk, Paul Schramm, Freddie Malke, David Schramm, Nellie McBride, Roy Lehmann, Helen Kaiser, Dee Tegtmeier, Brent Hill, Mary Fenzlein, and Ted Tonn. The following are relatives and/or friends of Holy Cross members, Leon Michalek, JoAnn Gaines, Hannah Schramm, Elaine Larson, John Tofel, Fred Tonn, Verna Kaminski, Rose Marie Killian, Kim Vanek, Peggy Noels, Bernice Guettler, Jessica Pietsch, Rev. Bill Qualmann, Delores Wright. Lillian Kline, Raymond Kunze, and Jessica Dunk. Birthdays Area birthday observants for the remainder of October include: Scott Fenzlein, Robin Wedgeworth-Oct. 29; Priscilla Kasper-30; Debbie Knox-31. November birthdays include: Helene Hobratschk-Nov. 2 and Delores Marburger; Ashley Martin-3. Funeral Scheduled Funeral services were scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 27. at St. John’s Lutheran Church Lincoln, for Elsie Schimank who

passed away Sunday afternoon in Giddings. Sympathy is extended to the family including, daughter Oranell and Jerrell Dunk. Personals J.C. and Wilma Kaiser enjoyed a visit from grandson Mason Malloy of Houston over the weekend. Weekend guests of Carolyn Lehmann were daughters, Rhonda and husband Dennis Iselt of Katy and Sandra and husband Kevin Lange and their daughters Alexa and Raina of Cypress. Dawn Vandekamp of Houston spent Saturday here visiting with her mother, Helen Kaiser Have News? Contact Gladys Giese at (979) 242-3362 or ggiese@ cvctx.com for items to be placed in the Warda News Column.

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Webb Saw Real Poverty in WWII Europe Continued from front director. I couldn’t believe my luck.” Born in Houston during the 1920s, Norma was the only child of a broken home. She grew up poor during the Great Depression under the watchful eye of a maiden aunt, a nononsense school teacher. Of German heritage, Emma Webb instructed Norma in what she considered right and wrong, with no room for discussion. Some of Norma’s classmates at San Jacinto High School dressed like princesses, while Norma and a few others had holes in their shoes. Norma’s dream of a far different future began to unfold because she was a skilled swimmer. Even though jobs for adults or teenagers were scarce, after she qualified as a lifeguard, Norma taught swimming and worked as a lifeguard, in addition to whatever other parttime jobs she could find. She attended both the University of Houston and the University of Texas, but dropped out because she ran out of money. The supervisor of the American Red Cross water safety instructors must have liked what she saw in the attractive, petite dynamo and recognized untapped potential. She approached Norma with a proposition. Would Norma consider setting aside her college aspirations to interview for an overseas war-related assignment unrelated to nursing or actual military service? The American Red Cross was seeking hardworking, ambitious young women of good character for special wartime work. Intrigued, Norma readily agreed to an interview in Austin. She was pleased that it went so well that she was sent to Washington, D.C., for a followup session at the American Red Cross headquarters. “When I got there, I was informed that I was shipping out to Italy immediately,” she recalls. To say her aunt was horrified was an understatement, but Norma was of age and ready to embark on her quest to see the world and meet its people. “My aunt went to a spiritualist who told her she would never see me again,” Norma recalls. “The spiritualist was wrong, although it was two years before I returned.” Norma dutifully boarded a crowded troop ship that was part of a convoy headed for Naples, Italy, although her accommodations were separate and far superior to those of the ordinary GIs on board. Norma thought she had seen poverty in Houston, but when she went for a walk in Naples the throng of dirty, little barefoot kids that surrounded her tore at her heart. Even after handing out every last Hershey candy bar she had purchased at the PX on the ship, waves of children kept coming at her. “They looked like skin thrown over bones,” she recalls. That was her heartbreaking introduction to conditions for many civilians in war-torn Europe.

Welcome to Bari

As shocked as Norma was by the poverty that had confronted her in Naples, nothing could have prepared her for the luxurious American Red Cross Enlisted Men’s Club in Bari. On the ground floor of the elegant, ornate marble building that had been partially requisitioned for wartime service was an opera house. “That’s where I learned to love opera. The music seemed to bounce off the stone walls, filling the entire building. It was wonderful,” Norma recalls. “Of course, I’d never heard anything like opera before in my life.” The American Red Cross Enlisted Men’s Club operated under the auspices of General Nathan Farragut Twining, Commander of the 15th Air Force in Italy and Allied Strategic Air Forces in the Mediterranean, who had assumed that command in November 1943. (In August 1945, General Twining was appointed commander of

As a flight attendant, Norma never lost her wanderlust or interest in visiting with her airline customers. To Norma, every traveler onboard the aircraft was her special guest. Her warmth and kindness made her popular with several generations of passengers. When she retired from Delta Airlines in the 1990s, Norma had set a record with the international carrier as the woman with the most years of service. She’s pictured onboard a DC-3 in the late 1940s.

The American Red Cross Enlisted Men’s Club in Bari, Italy, marked its first anniversary with a decorated cake. Norma Webb is pictured second from right observing the ceremony.

A grainy newspaper clipping captures Norma’s reunion with a man whose life she saved from drowning when they both worked for the American Red Cross in Italy. Seven years later, when Norma was a Chicago & Southern Airlines stewardess, the two got reacquainted in Memphis, Tenn.

Running the American Red Cross Enlisted Men’s Club in Bari, Italy, during World War II was a dream-come-true for Norma Webb. The little girl from Houston, who grew up with holes in her school shoes, had begun her round-the-world odyssey.

the 20th Air Force in the Pacific that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan.) General Twining’s staff made sure that Norma had all the supplies she needed to run the club’s activities. The club offered a variety of diversions from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week including bridge, br idge lessons, poker, tournaments, Italian classes, expert speakers, dancing lessons and, of course, the immensely popular dances. On Sundays, three ecumenical church services were held. The club also welcomed celebrities and special guests whose performances were on a par with the USO

shows that visited the troops in the field. For example, the great songwriter Irving Berlin dropped by one day. “He was a very nice little Jewish man who wore hornrimmed glasses,” Norma says. Norma would post the daily activities on a big mirror outside the club each morning. Two Italian boys of about 15 or 16 years of age were employed as interpreters to assist her with the arrangements. Although there was a steady stream of different servicemen in and out of the facility, Norma recalls very, very few security issues. Almost every serviceman was on his best behavior because visiting the club was a great privilege. “At the hint of trouble, the band would be tipped off and start playing the national anthem. Naturally, the servicemen would have to salute, so that was that,” Norma says. No liquor was allowed on the premises, but the refreshments were abundant and delicious. The American Red Cross ran a bakery across the street solely to keep the club stocked with pastries, cookies and bread, lots of bread. “We didn’t suffer any shortages like the average European, or American, for that matter,” she recalls. “Word came down that the young women were to receive cash in exchange for coming to our dances. They could no longer get paid with bread. They were so upset with us. They didn’t want the money. They wanted the bread. “In fact, it was not uncommon for the mothers of those girls to walk by the wellstocked refreshment tables and put loaves of bread in their big handbags when they thought no one was looking. You have to understand the Italian civilians were suffering. Germany had severely raided Bari in 1943, so there was a tremendous amount of damage. Those people were hungry,” Norma explains.

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Along with several other young women with whom she worked, Norma had a private room with a balcony on the fifth floor of an elegant apartment building with marble

floors requisitioned by the Allies. Two young Italian girls did the cleaning and washing. The young women employed by the American Red Cross were not allowed to wear trousers. Although they lived only five blocks from the center, it was strictly against the rules for Norma and her coworkers to walk to or from work. “Every morning a few minutes before nine, a U.S. weapons carrier truck with a canvas cover over an open bed would be waiting for us downstairs. It would be waiting outside the club building again in the evening at 9 p.m. when we closed up. We rode in the back of the truck, except one time. The driver had picked up a wounded man who was bleeding and put him in the back. I rode up front that morning,” she says. “We always felt protected, so it was not an imposition or hardship to be assigned to a city like Bari.” Because all their wants were taken care of, Norma and her coworkers had little use for even spending money, so their pay was deposited back home in the States. “I sometimes felt embarrassed. I had an entire uniform in good condition without any holes and good shoes. The Italian girls who came to our dances wore patched clothing and sometimes had holes in their shoes. It was the best of what they had,” Norma recalls. When VE-Day in Europe finally arrived on May 8, 1945, GIs hammered on the apartment door bearing the good news. Across Bari, bells clanged and horns honked. The city’s residents sang jubilantly in the streets. For Norma, the big day meant that her return to the States was in the foreseeable future. It was a bittersweet thought.

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McCaul Not Ruling Out U.S Senate Run Continued from front to restore our military. We’re at pre-World War II levels right now. When you talk about the economy, with taxes and regulations, he’s embraced our House Republican agenda.” “He might not be everybody’s first choice, but when you compare him to Hillary Clinton, for me, I support the nominee,” McCaul said. McCaul distanced himself from Trump’s comments about women, especially the lewd conversation recently revealed between him and Billy Bush in 2005. “He’s not a perfect candidate. He said some things I don’t agree with and I’ve condemned those. I have four daughters myself,” McCaul said. Some political observers in Texas have speculated that he may take a run at Ted Cruz’s seat in the US Senate in 2018. “A lot of people ask me about running for Senate,” McCaul said. “I have not started those rumors, but it’s out there. Right now I’m focused on this election and those are decisions to be made after.” Later during a talk at the Republican Party Headquarters in La Grange, McCaul told the crowd that he has not ruled out a run against Cruz. McCaul serves as chairman of the House National Security Committee.

He also serves as a national security advisor for Trump. McCaul indicated some interest in an administration post if Trump wins the election. “My strong suit is national security and foreign policy,” McCaul said. “If I can serve my country in that capacity in a new administration, in a national security post, then that’s possibly an option.” When asked whether he has any future presidential ambitions of his own, McCaul said, “I don’t know. The most important job as president is commanderin-chief. We need somebody who understands that. But also – in the ashes of this election, we’ll see how it plays out – I think we need somebody in the Republican Party who can bring us together.” He described the condition of the Republican Party as “very divisive.” “There are some in my party who would rather attack each other than look at the bigger picture,” McCaul said. “If Trump does not win, it will take a special, quality leader to come out of the ashes and unify this party because I think there has been some damage.” Many conservatives on social media have been saying that voters need to fill out paper ballots because the electronic voting systems might be manipulated. McCaul stated that while

incidents of voter fraud could take place, voters should not be concerned about the legitimacy of the electronic voting systems. “I’ve worked with the Department of Homeland Security to make sure our voting machines are not connected to the Internet,” McCaul said. “Absent any fraud, that protects the voting machines from any electronic interference.” The Record asked McCaul about what Congress is doing to address border security concerns. Residents in the southern part of Fayette County, especially along Interstate 10, have experienced many cases of human traffickers fleeing from police and crashing through private property. Sometimes officers are able to capture the trafficker. The undocumented immigrants are typically released because there is no room to house them in the county jail until federal officials from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can arrive to process them. “ICE is overwhelmed from a resource standpoint,” McCaul said. “In a new administration, we know that Trump will put in the resources necessary to both secure the border and enforce the law. Today, it’s kind of a joke.” McCaul lives in the West Lake Hills area of Austin with his wife Linda Mays McCaul and their five children.

LG Council Talks Taxes, New PD Chief Continued from front the association, told council members that Round Top and Carmine town councils had already passed resolutions of support for the plan. Association member Kirk Pate informed the council that Schulenburg and Flatonia city councils were going to consider the issue later this year. The tax would amount to seven percent of the cost of visitors’ stay in these bed-andbreakfasts and would be collected by the county. Those funds (estimated to be about $40,000-$50,000 collected a year) could be spent by

the county on tourism-related marketing of this area, or more likely the county would contract with the Fayette County Tourism Association to spend the funds. The La Grange council voted unanimously to pass a resolution of support. In other items discussed at Monday’s meeting: • The city has a handful of applicants it plans to interview for the Police Chief vacancy (current chief Jackie Skelton is retiring in Dec.). Those interviews are planned for Nov. 14 and, if needed, Nov. 15. • The city recently held its Secure Document Shred Day on

Oct. 15 and citizens brought a whopping 5,700 pounds of documents to be shredded security purposes. • About 60 businesses have signed up to hand out candy at Monday’s Trick-or-Treat on the Square, which begins at 4 p.m. Monday. • New play structures are up at White Rock and Kruschel Parks with only handicapped access areas yet to be completed. • A completely new city water well is being drilled on N. Main near the site of existing well infrastructure. • Council cancelled its Dec. 26 meeting.

County Benefitting from Big Seizures Continued from front balance stands at $178,392.63 as of Aug. 31. Another $448,945.01 remains in the seizure account, pending the outcome of those criminal cases. State law allows the county

attorney and law enforcement agencies to spend money in their forfeiture accounts on certain expenses such as training and equipment. During the reporting period, Supak’s office used $4,796.01 of their forfeiture

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SPORTS

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It’s Playoff Time for Local Volleyball Teams Tuesday marked the official end of the high school volleyball regular season with the playoffs set to begin next week. And what an exciting time it is for county teams. The La Grange volleyball team went to Giddings Tuesday with a chance to sew up the outright District 20-4A title, but the Lady Buffs ended La Grange’s nine-match win-streak 20-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-22.

La Grange vs. Salado What: 4A volleyball playoff When: 7 p.m., Monday Oct. 31 Where: Cameron HS

That left La Grange (24-20) and Giddings (26-13) tied for the district crown, both with 7-1 records in 20-4A play. Instead of playing again to break that tie (for what would be the fourth time this season) the two teams flipped a coin after

Tuesday’s match to determine playoff seeding. Giddings won the flip and will enter the playoffs as the No. 1 seed and La Grange will start the postseason as the No. 2 seed, though both are officially cochamps. La Grange will open the playoffs against the District 194A third place finisher Salado. That match will be Monday at 7 p.m. at Cameron High School.

Lady Horns Finish Second Meanwhile, in another battle for a district title Tuesday, Schulenburg lost to Marion 2518, 25-16, 25-20. That means Marion wins the District 27-3A title while Schulenburg is the runner-up. The Lady Horns now advance to the postseason and will play the District 28-3A third place finisher next week with See Volleyball, Page 3B

High School Football Roundup

Schulenburg’s Hannah Lewis spikes a ball in Tuesday night’s match at Marion, which the Lady Horns lost. Photo by Audrey Kristynik

Giddings at La Grange

Tidehaven at Schulenburg

Falls City at Flatonia

Fayette Co. vs. SA Monte Vista

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday Where: La Grange Records: La Grange is 3-4 overall and 2-1 in district. Giddings is 6-2 overall and 3-0 in district. Of Note: If you are reading this Thursday afternoon you’ve still got to chance to catch this important District 10-4A game at Leopard Stadium. If you are reading this Friday the outcome of this game has either 1. Vaulted the Leps back into the district championship picture (if La Grange won) Or 2. Really clouded the Leps playoff hopes (if Giddings won). If the Buffaloes win they clinch the district title. This game was moved to Thursday to accommodate the live broadcast of the game by Austin’s KBVO station. Either way, the Leps close out the regular season next week at Caldwell while the Buffaloes host Columbus.

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Schulenburg Records: Schulenburg is 5-3 overall and 2-2 in district. Tidehaven is 5-2 and 2-2. Of Note: The Shorthorns host Tidehaven in a game with huge playoff implications. One more win by either of these teams probably gets them in the playoffs. Tidehaven’s Jeff Williams is the secondleading rusher in the district with 1,107 yards and 17 touchdowns but they don’t have a very strong passing attack to go with it. Schulenburg, meanwhile, has climbed into the brink of the playoffs with one of the best defenses in the district ... The ‘Horns play at Brazos next week in another battle of playfoff contenders.

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Flatonia HS Records: Flatonia is 4-4 overall and 3-0 in district. Falls City is 5-3 overall and 3-0 in district. Of Note: The District 15-2A title is up for grabs this week in Flatonia as the Bulldogs host the Beavers in a battle between the two teams tied for first. Falls City has won its three district games by no less than 24 points. Flatonia meanwhile, won a squeaker of a district opener of Louise but has since out-scored opponents 98-0 the last two weeks.

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: SA Winston’s Field Records: Fayette County is 4-3. Monte Vista is 1-4. Of Note: The Fayette County Panthers are officially on a roll, winners of three in a row and they are ranked No. 4 in the state in the sixmanfootball.com Independent rankings. Monte Vista’s only victory this season has come against New Braunfels Calvary.

District 10-4A

La Grange senior Shelby Dixon and rest of the Lady Leps volleyball team begin the playoffs Monday against Salado. Photo by Tom Wood

District Overall Giddings 3-0 6-2 La Grange 2-1 3-4 Caldwell 2-1 4-4 Gonzales 1-2 4-4 Columbus 1-2 2-6 Smithville 0-3 0-8 This week’s games: Giddings at La Grange, Caldwell at Gonzales, Smithville at Columbus.

District 14-3A

District Overall East Bernard 4-0 7-1 Boling 4-0 7-1 Schulenburg 2-2 5-3 Tidehaven 2-2 5-2 Brazos 2-3 3-5 Bloomington 0-4 1-6 Danbury 1-4 3-6 Last Friday’s scores: Danbury 29, Bloomington 19; Boling 34, Schulenburg 7; Tidehaven 28, Brazos 15; East Bernard was open. This week’s games: Tidehaven at Schulenburg, Boling at Bloomington, Danbury at East Bernard, Brazos is open.

District 15-2A District Overall Falls City 4-0 5-3 Flatonia 3-0 4-4 Louise 1-2 1-7 Pettus 1-2 5-3 Charlotte 1-3 4-4 Runge 0-3 1-7 Last Friday’s scores: Flatonia 55, Pettus 0; Charlotte 27, Runge 21; Falls City 40, Louise 16. This week’s games: Falls City at Flatonia, Charlotte at Louise, Runge at Pettus.

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FAYETTE CO. SIX-MAN WINS THIRD IN A ROW The San Antonio Sunnybrook Lions came to town as an eight-point favorite and a 4-3 record and brought their highpowered passing offense with them. They left with their offense and conference leading-receiver frustrated and a 4-4 record as the Fayette County Panthers made it three wins in a row, defeating the Lions 51-41. The Panthers defense harassed and confused the Lions offense all night long creating opportunities and confusion at the same time. “We knew we would have to do something different defensively, said C.H. Harvey Panthers Coach. “The Lions have the best passing offense we have seen since we started playing last year. I knew we would have to do something differently so I borrowed a defensive strategy from a basketball coach. We knew it would involve big risks and we would give up some big plays, but we were confident the risks would generate big rewards and they did.” The Panthers defensive scheme caused hurried passes, big losses, incompletions, missed opportunities and interceptions, that translated into the Panthers’ third straight victory. The Lions opened the game with a quick 32-yard completion and it looked like they were going to roll right down the field. The Panther defense stiffened however and took over on a 4th-and-8 play on the Panthers 20 yard line. The Panthers took over, but were unable to move the ball and on 4th down Quarterback Mathew Sotebier punted to the Lions 34. The Lions offense went back to work and lost 10 yards on their first play, but then ripped off 15 yards and 12

yards for a first on the Panther 30. Two plays later, the Lions quarterback would find a wide open receiver in the back of the end zone and with 3:34 left in the first quarter they would lead 6-0. The extra point kick was blocked by the Panthers David Harvey. The Lions kicked off and the Panthers took over on their 40 yard line. On the first play from scrimmage, Panther spread back Braden Rohde faked a pass and then ripped off 45 yards to the end zone. The extra point try was no good and the score was tied at 6-6. At the beginning of the second quarter the Lions were having trouble handling their snaps and pitches but the Lions quarterback would recover from a bad snap on the Panther 28 and find a wide open receiver for a touchdown. The extra point was good and the Lions now led 146. The Lions kicked off and it was received by Vincent Mathis on the 35 yard line and 6 seconds later the Panthers had another touchdown as Mathis took it all the way to the end zone untouched. Big Evan Holloway would run a center sneak for the extra point and the Lions lead was now only 14-13 in less than 10 seconds. Matthew Daniel, the Panther’s kicker would keep the ball in play but unable to be returned by the Lions all night. As a result the Lions never had good field position after the Panther kick offs. The offenses would move the ball back and forth but the defenses kept either from scoring until the end of the second quarter. The Lions had moved the ball to the Panthers 5 yard line and with 4 seconds left it looked like they would increase

their lead. The Panthers Jagger Wessels had other ideas however and stepped in front of the Lions receiver in the end zone and returned the ball the length of the field for another Panther touchdown and a 19-14 lead. “This just the type of defensive plays we were counting on” said Harvey. The second half began with the Lions kicking off to the Panthers. On the first play Rohde would once again split the defense for 42 yards and another Panther TD. Two plays two Panther touchdowns. Once again Holloway ran a successful center sneak for the extra point and the Panthers led 2614 with only 21 seconds gone in the second half. Less than 90 seconds later the Lions would score and cut the Panther lead to 26-21. Basically there were three touchdowns scored in less than 64 seconds. On the Panthers next possession Sotebier, would find Rohde wide open down the field for a 60 yard touchdown strike and the Panthers were up 32-21 with only 2½ minutes gone in the quarter. With 5:35 seconds left in the 3rd quarter the Lions would score again on a long pass, the extra point was no good but the Panther lead was now 32-27. The Lions kicked off and once again, on the first play from scrimmage, Rohde would dash 48 yards to increase the Panther lead to 38-27. Neither team would score again in the 3rd quarter and the 4th quarter would begin 38-27. On a critical 4th and 3, the Panthers center sneak, with Big Ev, (6’4”, 265) Holloway gaining 8 yards for another Panther 1st down. Four plays later, from the Lions 20 yard line, Sotebier would find Arnulfo Carrillo

alone in the back of the end zone for another Panther score and a 44-27 lead. The Lions weren’t finished however, and 4 plays later answered with a 45 yard touchdown pass and extra point of their own, and with 5:05 left the score was now Panthers 44 Lions 34. The Lions kicked off and the Panthers, led confidently down the field by Sotebier would once again score on a 10 yard touchdown pass. Sotebier then grabbed a “pass back to the quarterback” from Wessels and the Panthers now led 51-33. “Sotebier called over 50-percent of his own plays in the game and did a fantastic job,” Coach Harvey said. “He is very smart, determined and a cool under pressure leader.” At that point Coaches Kubala and Rohde emptied the bench, giving the rookies and the rest of the Panthers valuable playing time. The Lions would score once again on a 34 yard pass play and pass for the extra point to make the score 51-41. From that point the Panther offense would march down the field and run out the clock. “It was a great team win.” said Coach Harvey.

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Friday, October 28, 2016

The Fayette County Record

2016 Fayette County Volleyball Schedules/Results

Flatonia Lady Bulldogs

La Grange Lady Leps

Schulenburg Lady Horns

Record 4-33, 4-8 in district

Record 24-20, 7-1 in district

Record 24-15, 11-3 in district

Date Opponent Site Time Teams August 9 Sealy def. Flatonia 3-0; Rice def. Flatonia 3-0 11,12,13 Flatonia goes 0-5 at Shiner Tourney 16 Hallettsville def. Flatonia 3-0 18-20 Flatonia goes 0-6 at Schulenburg Tourney 23 St. Paul def. Flatonia 3-0 25,27 Flatonia goes 0-5 at Weimar Tourney 26 Open 30 Flatonia def. Ganado 3-0

Date Opponent Location Time Teams 8/9 La Grange def. Weimar 3-1 8/11-13 LG Goes 5-2 at Columbus Tourney 8/16 Waller def. La Grange 3-1 8/18-20 LG goes 4-4 at Schulenburg Tourney 8/25 Bryan def. LG 3-0 8/25-8/27 LG Goes 3-6 at Leander Tourney 8/30 La Grange def. Rice Cons. 3-0 9/6 La Grange def. RTC 3-1 9/6 Canyon Lake def. LG 3-1 9/8, 10 East Bernard JV Tourney 9/9 La Vernia def. La Grange 3-0 9/13 Columbus def. La Grange 3-0 9/13 Needville def. La Grange 3-0 9/16 Navarro def. La Grange 3-0 9/20 La Grange def. Shiner St. Paul 3-1 9/23 La Grange def. Smithville 3-0 9/27 La Grange def. Navasota 3-2 9/30 La Grange def. Caldwell 3-0 10/4 La Grange def. Edna 3-1 10/7 La Grange def. Giddings 3-2 10/11 La Grange def. Smithville 3-0 10/14 La Grange def. Navasota 3-0 10/18 La Grange def. Caldwell 3-2 10/21 OPEN 10/25 Giddings def. La Grange 3-1

September 1,3 Flatonia JV/F Tourney 2 Sacred Heart def. Flatonia 3-0 6 Flatonia def. Prairie Lea 3-1 9 Luling def. Flatonia 3-0 13 Louise def. Flatonia 3-0 16 Weimar def. Flatonia 3-0 20 Flatonia def. Waelder 3-2 23 Open (Homecoming) 27 Shiner def. Flatonia 3-0 30 Ganado def. Flatonia 3-2 October 4 Prairie Lea def. Flatonia 3-2 7 Louise def. Flatonia 3-2 11 Weimar def. Flatonia 3-0 14 Flatonia def. Waelder 3-0 18 Taylor def. Flatonia 3-1 25 Shiner def. Flatonia 3-0

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Aug. 9 Columbus def. Schulenburg 3-0 Aug. 11-13 Schul. goes 3-3 at Columbus Tourney Aug. 16 Bellville def. Schulenburg 3-0 Aug. 18-20 Schulenburg goes 4-4 at home tourney Aug. 23 Schulenburg def. Sealy 3-1 Aug. 25-27 Schulenburg goes 3-2 at Goliad Tourney Aug. 30 Schulenburg def. Brazos 3-0 Sept. 2 Schulenburg def. Victoria East 3-0 Sept. 6 Schulenburg def. UC Randolph 3-0 Sept. 9 St. Joseph def. Schuleburg 3-0 Sept. 13 Schulenburg def. Stockdale 3-2 Sept. 16 Schulenburg def. Hallettsville 3-1 Sept. 20 Schulenburg def. Yoakum 3-0 Sept. 23 Schulenburg def. Luling 3-0 Sept. 27 Sculenburg def. Nixon-Smiley 3-0 Sept. 30 Marion def. Schulenburg 3-2 Oct. 4 UC Randolph def. Schulenburg 3-1 Oct. 7 Schulenburg def. Stockdale 3-1 Oct. 11 Schulenburg def. Hallettsville 3-0 Oct. 14 Schulenburg def. Yoakum 3-0 Oct. 18 Schulenburg def. Luling 3-0

details to be determined. Round Top-Carmine completed its runner-up finish in District 25 by sweeping Snook Tuesday. District and in-county rival Fayetteville is also headed to the postseason. Meanwhile, Flatonia’s playoff fate is still up in the air. The Lady Bulldogs finished tied with Ganado for the final playoff spot

in their district and will play to break that tie this weekend. Here’s a look at some stats from Tuesday’s final night of the regular season:

10/26/16

Fayetteville def. Dime Box 25-12, 25-20, 25-12

Fayetteville leaders: Brittany Brune 11 kills, Emma Lapeyre 12 assists, 3 kills; Haley Bertsch 7 aces; Gracie Dyer 16 digs.

Cubettes

Fayetteville Lady Lions

Record 21-15, 10-2 in district

Record 17-11, 6-6 in district

Date Opponent Location Time Teams Aug. 9 RTC def. Rosehill 3-0 and def. Luling 3-0 Aug. 12 Alumni def. RTC 3-2 Aug. 16 Brazos def. RTC 3-0 Aug. 18 – 20 RTC goes 5-3 at Schulenburg Tourney Aug. 23 Hallettsville def. RTC 3-2 Aug. 25 & 27 RTC goes 4-2 at Weimar Tourney Aug. 26 Weimar def. RTC 3-2 Aug. 30 Giddings def. RTC 3-0 Sept. 6 La Grange def. RTC 3-1 Sept. 9 Bellville def. RTC 3-1 Sept. 13 RTC def. Richards 3-0 Sept. 16 RTC def. Dime Box 3-0 Sept. 19 RTC def. Somerville 3-0 Sept. 23 Burton def. RTC 3-0 Sept. 27 RTC def. Fayetteville 3-0 Sept. 30 RTC def. Snook 3-0 Oct. 4 Anderson def. RTC 3-1 Oct. 7 RTC def. Richards 3-0 Oct. 11 RTC def. Dime Box 3-0 Oct. 14 RTC def. Somerville 3-0 Oct. 18 Burton def. RTC 3-0 Oct. 21 RTC def. Fayetteville 3-0 Oct. 25 RTC def. Snook 3-1

Oct. 21 Schulenburg def. Nixon-Smiley 3-0 Oct. 25 Marion def. Schulenburg 3-0

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Time Teams

Round Top-Carmine

TGCA State Volleyball Poll

10/26/16

Shiner def. Flatonia 25-16, 25-12, 25-6

Flatonia leaders: Maggie Mica 6 kills; Riley Beck 10 digs, 3 kills; Ashlen Novak 8 assists. • Flatonia finishes regular season with a 4-8 district record, tied for the final playoff spot in their district with Ganado. Those two teams will play to break that tie Friday.

Class 1A-2A 1. Iola 2. Archer City 3. Burton 4. Wolfe City 5. Lindsay 6. Crawford 7. Cayuga 8. Leverett’s Chapel 9. Water Valley 10. Evadale 17. Weimar 20. Round Top-Carmine

Date Opponent Teams Time Location August 9 Fayetteville def. Mumford 3-0 12 Fayetteville def. Hempstead 3-0 16 Fayetteville def. Prairie Lea 3-1 18-20 Fayetteville goes 4-2 at Hempstead tourney 23 Prairie Lea def. Fayetteville 3-1 25, 27 @ Weimar Tourney. V TBA Away 26 Fayetteville def. Waelder 3-0 27 @ Smithville Tourn. JV TBA Away 30 @ KOR (C. Station) JV/V 5:30 Away September 1, 3 Fayetteville goes 0-2 at Snook Tourn. 6 Fayetteville def. Smithville JV 3-0 9 Burton def. Fayetteville 3-0 13 Fayetteville def. KOR 3-2 16 Fayetteville def. Richards 3-0 20 Snook def, Fayetteville 3-0 23 Fayetteville def. Somerville 3-0 27 RTC def. Fayetteville 3-0 30 Fayetteville def. Dime Box 3-0 October 3 Burton def. Fayetteville 3-0 11 Fayetteville def. Richards 3-0 14 Snook def. Fayetteville 3-0 18 Fayetteville def. Somerville 3-1 21 RTC def. Fayetteville 25 Fayetteville def. Dime Box 3-0

Class 4A 1. Bushland 2. Glen Rose 3. Geronimo Navarro 4. Argyle 5. Rains 6. Liberty Hill 7. Tarkington 8. Carthage 9. Needville 10. Denver City 11. Silsbee 17. Columbus 21. La Grange

Class 3A 1. Jewett Leon 2. Goliad 3. Peaster 4. Beckville 5. Shallowater 6. Amarillo Highland Park 7. Boyd 8. Commerce 9. Vanderbilt Industrial 10. Johnson City 11. Hardin 16. East Bernard 19. Schulenburg

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Contractor Finds $14,000 In Man Suffers Heart Attack While Fighting Fire Phone Bill Savings for County By ANDY BEHLEN conscious with no pulse. They said Thompson was flown from that Thompson was a patient By ANDY BEHLEN The Fayette County Record

A company contracted by Fayette County found over $14,000 in annual savings in the County’s communications bills. Commissioners hired the Spyglass Group in July to examine the County’s phone expenses. Spyglass presented their findings at the Commissioners Court meeting on Monday, Oct. 24. The company found nine unused phone lines and two instances on carriers charging the County taxes. As a governmental entity, the County does not have to pay taxes on phone services. Spyglass also found one instance of a carrier charging the County the wrong long distance rate. The company corrected those errors, which resulted in an annual savings of $14,797.13. The contract with Spyglass stipulated that the company collects a one-time fee equal to the first year’s savings. The County then benefits from the savings in future years. Commissioners also approved a request from County Clerk Julie Karstedt to preserve and digitize a number of old County maps detailing property lines and previous owners. They are currently located at the Tax Assessor-Collector’s office – a holdover from the days when that office handled property tax assessments. Ever since those duties were transferred to the Fayette County Appraisal District, the old property maps have largely been collecting dust. Karstedt said title companies and a few knowledgeable landmen working in the oil and

gas business sometimes consult the maps to find past property owners when a chain of ownership might be unclear. But most landmen don’t even know about the maps, she said. Karstedt offered to house the maps at the County Clerk’s office in order to make them more accessible to the public She also asked Commissioners to use about $2,000 from her record preservation funds to digitize the maps and make copies for day-to-day use. Commissioners unanimously approved the request. In other business at Monday’s meeting, Commissioners approved the nomination of Jennifer Rebecek as a new member of the Fayette County Child Welfare Board. She replaces Monette Taylor, who stepped down from the board. Commissioners thanked Taylor for her years of service.

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A 53-year-old man suffered a heart attack while fighting a brush fire south of Schulenburg on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 23. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Joseph Thompson. According to a report from the Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department, a 911 call came in around 1:45 on Sunday afternoon requesting first responders to assist EMS personnel with a medical call on Vacek Loop. The Thompson’s wife told firefighters he passed out while the couple was trying to control a brush fire they earlier set on their property. She loaded her husband onto a four-wheeler and drove to their home on the property, where she called 911. Fayette County EMS director Sharon Muzny said EMS personnel found the man un-

performed first aid and were able to get a pulse, but the man remained unconscious, Muzny said. EMS called for a helicopter to transport the man, but they were unable to stabilize him for flight. The man was instead transported by ambulance to Lavaca Medical Center in Hallettsville. SVFD Third Assistant Chief Drew Brossmann said about 15 firefighters arrived at the scene. Some assisted the medical personnel while others set up a landing zone for the helicopter. Another group of firefighters extinguished the out-of-control brush fire, Brossmann said. The incident took place on the north side of Vacek Loop near the intersection of Jahn Lane. The Record was unable to learn Thompson’s condition as of Wednesday afternoon. Muzny

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there on Sunday but declined to say what his condition was, citing medical privacy laws.

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19th Annual Theatre Forum Coming to Festival Hill Focus is “Cervantes and Shakespeare: Theatre in Renaissance Spain and England

The Annual Theatre Forum at Festival Hill in Round Top will take place Friday through Sunday, Nov. 4-6. The forum, “Golden Ages: Theatre in Renaissance Spain and England,” will host a variety of lectures and theatrical events, comparing the Spanish theatre of Miguel de Cervantes (creator of Don Quixote) and the English theatre of William Shakespeare. Both of these writers lived in a glorious time, both dominated their national theatres, and both died in 1616, four hundred years ago this year. The Theatre Forum, produced by Kate Pogue, a playwright, librettist and theatre director, is in its 19th season. This year, seven presenters, all experts in their field, and all returning to Round Top for this annual event, will present talks, performances, recitals and lecture-demonstrations. Presenters include Sonja Bruzauskas, Tom Foral, Chesley Santoro Krohn, Felicia Hardison Londré, Kate Pogue, Vern Sutton and Ann Thompson. Biographies are available online at festivalhill.org. The highlight of the 2016 forum is the world premiere of a one-act comic opera performed on the Festival Concert Hall stage on Saturday afternoon. The opera, called “Two Cells in Sevilla,” was written by father and son team Marec Béla Steffens and Walter Steffens and is co-produced by The Greenbriar Consortium in Houston and the Theatre Forum. Characters include Cervantes, his great colleague Tirso de Molina (creator of the Don Juan legend), and features a letter from their English contemporary William Shakespeare. Librettist Marec Béla Steffens writes, “The chamber opera, ‘Two Cells in Sevilla,’ with music by my father Walter Steffens is probably the first opera

ever where a son wrote a libretto for his father. It is about a monk in a cloister, and a nobleman in debtors’ prison, who are underfed by the cook who is in charge of both their institutions. She is an avid reader of romances, thus both the nobleman and the monk realise they have to write stories for her. So they start competing for her attention, and develop two characters for her, Don Juan and Don Quixote. A servant is part of the action, representing a giant subdued by Don Quixote, and later delivering a letter by Shakespeare’s Sir John Falstaff.” Walter Steffens is a contemporary German composer, prolific in all genres, from solo and chamber works to grand opera. He is professor emeritus for composition, Hochschule für Musik, Detmold, Germany. Marec Béla Steffens has authored six books and libretti. Currently he is working on a libretto about Bernardo de Gálvez, the namesake of Galveston and a crucial figure in the American War for Independence. Performers in the opera include Sonja Bruzauskas, mezzo-soprano; Todd Miller, tenor; Octavio Moreno, baritone; Vern Sutton, baritone; Anne Leek, oboe; Christopher French, cello; Alexander Potiomkin, clarinet; Masahito Sugihara, saxophone; and Tali Morgulis, piano. The opera is open to forum participants. Following the opera will be the presentation of prize-winning student research projects. This year, the forum has invited undergraduate students to submit research papers or projects that shed light on the relationship between the English and Spanish theatre of the late 16th and early 17th centuries (c.15701616). Five of the projects will be chosen for presentation at the forum. Two prizes will be awarded. The “Sidney Berger Shake-

Theatre Forum at Festival Hill presenters and Round Top Festival Institute Managers, pictured left to right, back row (standing): Ann Thompson; Tom Foral; Sonja Bruzauskas; Vern Sutton; Richard Royall, Managing Director; Lamar Lentz, Associate Managing Director; Felicia Londre. Front row (seated): Chesley Krohn and Kate Pogue.

speare Theatre Research Award” honors Dr. Sidney Berger who chaired the School of Theatre at the University of Houston, was the Artistic Director for the Houston Shakespeare Festival for 35 years, and helped in the founding years of the Theatre Forum at Festival Hill. The “Mabel Leininger McGuigan Award” for theatre research honors Kate Pogue’s grandmother whose graduate work in English at Northwestern University culminated with a Master’s degree in English in 1905. Her thesis was on dramatic criticism embedded in Shakespeare’s work and reminds us of the critical work that has been done by women scholars in the 19th and 20th centuries. Five other events round out the three-day weekend forum. On Friday evening, Felicia Londré, award-winning author and professor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, presents a thrilling video lecture, “Cervantes and the Golden Ages of

Spanish Theatre,” introducing the audience to the highlights of Golden Age theatre and culture in Spain and England. The end of the 16th century and the early years of the 17th century found Spain and England to be rivals in exploration, in the settlement of the New World, and in literature, music and art. Comparing the Spanish Miguel de Cervantes and the English William Shakespeare leads to a deeper insight to the work of each. Saturday morning, Tom Foral and Kate Pogue will present a performance titled “Gold Nuggets: Shakespearean Treasures.” They will perform some of the greatest of Shakespeare’s speeches and scenes that feature the extraordinary verbal imagination at work in Shakespeare’s plays and poems. Foral is a performer and celebrity portraitist. Ann Thompson follows with a talk and performance called “Zarzuela: Music and the Spanish Opera,” featuring a Spanish musical treatment (a Zarzue-

la) of Cervantes’s great work, Don Quixote. Joined by Sonja Bruzauskas, an international performing artist, Thompson will introduce the audience to the particular form of musical operetta popular in Spain but less known in other countries. Thompson’s lectures have entranced audiences in Houston and the surrounding area for more than three decades. Saturday evening, Vern Sutton presents a recital/lecture called “Interludes, Songs, and Musical Accompaniments: Lope de Vega and Music in Spanish Play Construction.” Much is known of the uses of music in the theatre of Shakespeare. The Spanish theatre also incorporated music in less familiar ways. In this talk, Sutton, a performer, teacher, and researcher, details the many ways Spanish playwrights found music to be essential in their productions. The closing performance on Sunday morning will feature songs from “Man of La

Mancha,” the musical inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his seventeenth-century masterpiece “Don Quixote”. Performed by Chesley Krohn and Company, the audience will be treated to selections such as “The Impossible Dream (The Quest),” the most popular song from the production. In addition to the various presentations and performances, the Theatre Forum takes full advantage of the picturesque Festival Hill campus, offering a tour of the grounds and buildings, morning walks with Ann Thompson, and delicious meals in the Victorian-style Menke House dining hall, as well as an open-air lunch in the lush Menke gardens on Saturday. Though casual dress is the norm for events, formal dress is encouraged for the traditional Saturday evening reception in the Menke House Parlours followed by a gourmet dinner in the dining hall. The Theatre Forum has been presented annually at Festival Hill since 1998. The goal of the Theatre Forum is to make available to a general audience information and performances that heighten knowledge and increase appreciation of the theatrical arts. Kate Pogue is the producer of all nineteen Theatre Forums. More information is available online at festivalhill.org. Forum registration is $120 for the three-day weekend or $75 for Saturday only. Register online or call the Round Top Festival Institute office at (979) 249-3129. Meals are available for purchase by forum registrants. Overnight accommodations are available. Complimentary breakfast is included. Please call the office at (979) 249-3129 or email reservations@festivalhill. org to check availability and make reservations.

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Fayette 4-H Dairy Judgers Compete at Expo The Fayette County 4H Dairy Judging Team, representing Texas, traveled to Madison, Wis. to attend the World Dairy Expo held Oct. 3-8 where the best of the best in North America compete on the colored shavings in the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest. There were 29 teams in this year’s contest. They placed 5th as a team in the Brown Swiss division, tied for 10th place in the Aryshire division and were 16th place team overall. Leading up to the contest the team participated in five different practice sessions at five different dairies in Wisconsin, on Saturday and Sunday prior to the contest. The team also toured the NASCO warehouse and the Hoard’s Museum and National Dairy Shrine. Members of the team are Erin Miksch, Emily Miksch, Bryn Stryk and Kaylie Zapalac and when asked about their experience, this is what they had to say: Erin - “Having the pleasure of representing Fayette County was a memorable experience. I especially enjoyed being able to see all six breeds of dairy cattle under one roof. Typically in Texas, we have Brown Swiss, Holstein’s and Jersey’s, so getting to see and judge Ayrshire’s, Guernsey’s and Milking Shorthorns was impressive to me.” Emily - “I had no idea that dairy farming could be so different and that there are so many

Erin Miksch, Emily Miksch, Bryn Stryk and Kaylie Zapalac representing Fayette County at the World Dairy Expo held in Madison, Wis.

businesses that sell equipment for the dairy industry. As for the judging, I was proud that we represented Texas very well and that we came home with a ribbon.” Bryn - “Judging at the World Dairy Expo was a once in a lifetime experience. It’s not every

day that I get to see world class cattle, much less judge them! Our team members have judged together for the past 8 years and representing Fayette County 4H at Nationals was the perfect realization of our commitment to dairy judging. The dairies in the area were so generous in letting

us go out and practice before the competition. It was wonderful to see such a thriving community of dairy farmers and breeders. My trip to Wisconsin is one I will never forget!” Kaylie - “Although I have been to World Dairy Expo before, I never turn down an opportunity to go back. It’s my home away from home. I love the support for the dairy industry there is in Wisconsin, the top notch cattle from all over the United States and Canada, the friends I have made there including the new Canadian friends I made this year and my favorite, the cheese. But judging at the National 4H Dairy judging contest was a goal that me and my family have worked towards for a lifetime, so that really meant a lot to me. To judge with the best judgers in the Nation and step foot on the colored shavings for the second time in my life and represent Texas was a chance of a lifetime. Although I will never get to judge in the contest again, I can’t wait for the chance to go back to Expo!” Each of these girls were born in to a history of generations of dairy farmers and two of them live on dairies still today. While all of them are involved with dairy animals and chores on a daily basis as they all show dairy animals and all work, or are in involved, with a dairy. They would like to thank all supporters of fundraisers that made this trip possible.

Winter Coyote Control Contest Starts Nov. 5 The Fayette County Coyote Control Program starts as you hit the deer stand Nov. 5. The contest is being held to give landowners, producers, and sportsman an opportunity to assist in the control of coyotes in Fayette County. Coyotes cause predation on livestock and result in economic losses to agricultural producers in the county. The winter contest runs from Nov. 5 and will continue through Jan. 1, 2017. There are three categories in which one can win prize money; (1) the most coyotes, (2) the heaviest coyotes, and (3) the heaviest female. In the most coyotes and heaviest coyote catego-

ries, first through fifth will be awarded: $100, $75, $50, $25, $25. In the heaviest female category prize money will be paid to the top three, and awarded $50, $30, and $20. Rules for the contest are as follows: 1. All coyotes entered in contest must be taken in Fayette County. 2. Coyotes can be taken by any method but it is illegal to buy a coyote from another person to enter a coyote in the contest. 3. The entire dead animal must be checked in and weighed on one of the official scales in order to be eligible for the “heaviest” category.

4. All coyotes entered in the program must be marked by spray painting the rear foot. Official scales will be located at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office located at 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange, Balzer Feed Mill located at 45 North Kessler (Hwy. 77) in Schulenburg, Circle W Feed located at 122 E. 7th in Flatonia; Graeter Motor in Fayetteville, Minssen Store located at 6808 E. State Hwy. 159 in Willow Springs, and Round Top Farm and Ranch located at 2121 Hwy. 237 N. in Round Top. Official weights are taken at these six locations during their normal business hours.

Please be respectful to businesses and their wishes on proper handling, hours, etc. They are volunteering their time, and we wish to keep their support and help. Persons with coyotes not desiring to weigh their animals can be checked in at the following location in addition to the above mentioned locations: David Lehmann - Warda. This program is being sponsored by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Fayette County in cooperation with the Fayette County Commissioner’s Court providing the awards. Check in locations is subject to being changed or increased.

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Fayette County 4-H called the meeting of the 2016 Fayette County Farm Bureau Annual Convention to order on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Knights of Columbus Community Center in La Grange. Fayette County Farm Bureau presented Council Officers with a check in the amount of $1,000 for assisting with the meeting. Farm Bureau is a generous sponsor of numerous Fayette County 4-H Programs. Pictured from left are: Abbey Nedbalek, Nicholas Matocha, Farm Bureau President Donnie Dippel, Haley Bertsch, Greg Matocha.

La Grange Scouts Receive Donation

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Rutersville Sons of Hermann Lodge No. 152 President Sherry Noak recently presented La Grange Boy Scout Troop No. 204 with a $200 donation for their lodge’s “Make A Difference Day”.

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EMS Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

2016 Flatonia Czhilispiel Court

During the month of October, Fayette County EMS employees supported Breast Cancer Awareness by raising money through the sale of pink shirts and then donating that money to the Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC). Ray Anne Evans, the Executive Director of BCRC, accepted a $500 check from EMS Director Sharon Muzny on behalf of FCEMS employees. BCRC is a non-profit organization located in Austin and provides free services to people, including Fayette County residents, who were diagnosed with breast cancer. More information can be found at www.bcrc.org Pictured from left are: Asst. Director Malissa Mieth, Judy Blaha, Andy Schwartz, Captain Jarrett Bise, Muzny, Evans, Clayton Smith, Bradley Becker, and Captain Scott Gillaspia.

The winners of the 2016 Czhilispiel are (front, from left) Kara Croyle – 2nd Runner-Up Little Miss Czhilipiel, Katelin Sullivan – 1st Runner-Up Little Miss Czhilispiel, McKenzie Kessler, Most Photogenic and Miss Little Czhilispiel, Boston Targac – Most Photogenic and Little Mr. Czhilispiel, Oriann Duenez – Most Photogenic and Pepper Princess, (middle) Ellie Fike – Jr. Miss Congeniality and 1st Runner-Up Jr. Miss Czhilispiel, AnaLyn Kozelsky – Most Photogenic and Jr. Miss Czhilispiel, Kirsten Velasquez – Miss Congeniality and Miss Czhilispiel, Braidy Fike – Most Photogenic and Young Miss Czhilispiel, (back) escorts San Juan Ramirez, Kaddin Mikulik, Julio Castellanos, Samuel Netro.

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RESIDENTIAL & HOMES WITH ACREAGE Fayetteville~FM 954: Adorable updated cottage, plus 3/2, 1900sqft. mnfct’d. home, 2 barns, 24.91±*ac. minutes from Round Top! $495,000 La Grange~FM 609: Built by Tx Casual Cottages, 2bd, 2ba, huge Live Oaks, rolling, fire pit & bbq area, large wrkshp/storage, 3.51±*ac. PENDING $374,000 La Grange~Mueller Rd: Custom 4bd, 2ba country home, huge live oaks, rolling, barns, large pond, seas. creek, wooded, imp. pastures, 10.90±*ac. $645,000 La Grange~S Madison: Craftsman style bungalow, 3bd, 2ba, corner lot, large yard, nice deck, great investment property. $159,000 Ledbetter~Goehring Rd: Ag Exempt, improved pastures, 1940’s farmhouse, barn & building ready to restore, 2 ponds, 99±*ac. $792,000 Ledbetter~FM 180: Horse facility, 60 stall barn; 2 hot walkers; lit round pen; 3 tack; ½ mi race track w/4 starting gates; 3/2 M/H. 29.96+/-acs. $650,000 Round Top~Floyd Ln: Vintage 1860s era dog trot, fully renovated, 2bd, 2ba, with sep. guest house, on 6±*ac. REDUCED $529,000 Round Top~Nassua Rd: Stone & cedar home, 4bd, 3ba, large picture windows, seasonal creek, 11±*ac. REDUCED $675,000 Round Top~Round Top Rd: Weekend retreat/full-time residence, 2bd, 2ba, metal exterior, pond, wooded,10±*ac. $449,000 Round Top~Schuster Rd: 3bd, 2.5ba, beautifully remodeled, wood floors, zoned AC, buried propane, 16±*ac. REDUCED $710,000 Round Top~Windy Knoll: 6bd, 7ba, elevator to all 3 floors, 4 ponds, party barn, pool, solar panels, 110±*ac. REDUCED $6,750,000 West Point~Reiss Rd: Recreational ranch, 3bd, 2ba cabin, 7 ponds, seasonal & live creek, heavily wooded. 308±*ac. $1,399,000 LAND Burton~FM 1948 W: 58.75+/-acs, open pasture with a nice stock tank/pond, part rolling, part wooded. $500,000 Carmine~Lomax Harmel Rd: 8.50+/-acs, property set way back from road, rolling, views of Burton-Carmine, easy access to electric. REDUCED $59,000 Carmine~Round Top Rd: 10±*ac, srategically cleared, tranquil pond, great trees!! Build a weekend retreat or permanent home. $185,000 Fayette County~Muehr Rd: 102±*ac., creek runs into East Navidad River, spring fed pond, part wooded, rolling, views! $969,000 Fayetteville~FM 954: THE place to build your home! Rolling, 32.45±*ac, old homestead, w/orig. bldgs, minutes from Round Top! $475,000 Fayetteville~CH Allen Rd: 63.44±*ac., Ag Exempt, partially wooded, pond access close to Fayette Lake. $617,400 La Grange~Anders-Daniels Rd: 13.82±*ac., open, lined with Post Oaks, nice elev., views, wildlife, elect. & utility poles in place. $166,000 La Grange~FM 153: 106.82±*ac., Building sites, elect. in place, wildlife, heavily wooded, pond, seas. creek, rolling, wildlife exmpt. $993,435 La Grange~FM 2145: 19.61±*ac., privacy, lush surroundings, beautiful trees, home sites, pond, wildlife rich. $285,000 La Grange~FM 2145: 10.51±*ac., secluded, lush forest of varity of trees, some open areas, nice elev., great views, lots of wildlife. $135,000 Paige~Paffen Rd: Hunter’s paradise! Rolling land with seasonal creek, wooded, pond, wildlife exempt, 51.31±*ac. $449,000 Round Top~Bybee Road: 3.63+/-acs, in the heart of Round Top! Selectively cleared, with large trees, well and underground utilities. $369,000 Schulenburg~Frank Vacek Ln: 35.07±*ac. building sites, views, improved grasses, rolling hillside. $299,000 COMMERCIAL Burton~Hwy 237: 5,000 sqft show barn, 60 stor units, 24 RV hookups, 2 small houses, 1000’ frntg rd, on 20±*ac. $679,000 Round Top~Huenefeld Rd: Heart of Antique District, 2bd, 2.5ba. 10±*ac. 3200 sq.ft. REDUCED $425,000

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Schulenburg, TX Keystone Engineering is taking applications for GENERAL LABOR Applicants must be able to do various types of labor including lifting, cleaning and maintenance. Must pass drug testing Life/Health/Dental & Vision Insurance, Prescription Card, Paid Vacations/Holidays, Payroll Savings, 401K For information call or apply at 7033 West US Hwy 90, Schulenburg, TX Call Elias at 1(713) 252-4939 EOE

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116 S. Main- For Lease. Great Commercial building For FAYETTEVILLE ~ ROZNOV RANCH Fabulous family compound, 17bd, 13ba, gathering lodge with com’l. kitchen, ofﬁce, heated pool, barns, 2+ac. lake, 7 bay car garage, 198.86±*ac., $5,500,000

Oak Manor Nursing Center

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37 acres Muldoon- Heavily wooded, nice pond, rolling, wildlife $7,500/AC 36.575 acres- north of La Grange on Rabbs Prairie Rd., great building spot, currently used as Ag land, income producing w/ share cropping. 26+ acs. Round Top Rd.- 5 miles from downtown INC. Round Top, heavily wooded, building site, pond site $13,500/AC Robert Ruckert 24 acres West of La Grange- Paved road frontage, Terrell Newton wooded, ag exempt, wildlife, home site- $7950/AC 22 acs Geohring Rd.- Wooded, creek, wildlife, liv oaks CONTRACT 20 acres w/ River frontage- river access near La CONTRACT Grange. Call for details 13.5 acs Schoenst Rd.- less than 6 miles from downtown Round Top, nice hill and view, pond, building 395 acres- ½ mile Colorado River frontage, Large site, paved road access $15,000/AC pecan trees, creek, grazing areas, wildlife, $6,995/AC 4002 N. US HWY 77 La Grange- 13+ acres just outside of 107 acs. North of La Grange- Large pond, two town w/ 2500 sqft. nice building smaller ponds, high hill, live oaks, rural water access 11+/- acres Rabbs Prairie - wooded, CONTRACT site, call for details $5,600/AC 85 acres Muldoon- Heavily wooded, two ponds, rolling farmhouse, 3bd./2ba, barns, pond, priced to sell $269,000 1071 E. Salm St.- 3bd./2ba, brick home, recently terrain, lots of wildlife, nice building site $7,000/AC 75.902 acs. Fayetteville- hill/view, hay patch, pond, updated, nice location $165,000 1500 sqft. +/- Commercial office space for leasebuilding site-$650,000 55 +/- acs. Laird Road- Large lake with wonderful reception room, private offices, bathroom, lots of parksewer/trash/water included $900/mo building sites, live oaks, nice view, great area, paved ing, 710 W. Travis St.- Great commercial location with road $18,500/Ac high visibility, formerlyCONTRACT Boss' house of steaks, 5,000+ 55 +/- acs. Hwy 95 Bastrop County- wooded, pond, sqft., large antique bar $215,000 creek, hunting potential, nice hill $6750/ AC 7227 N. Madison- Great commercial location, nearly 45+ acs. Goehring Rd.- Waldeck/Ledbetter area, 1300 sq.ft., perfect medical or professional office, amwooded, creek, live oaks, wildlife $7,750/AC ple parking $164,500

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45+/- ac. horse Ranch- south of La Grange, 4bd./3.5ba main house, 3 horse barns, additional 4426 O’Quinn Branch Rd- 175 acres, two live 2223 E. Old State Hwy 71- 2305 sq.ft. homes, pond, water wells, rural water, arena, rock bottom creeks, large pond, barn, live oaks, 3bd./2.5ba on 1 acre near La Grange, remodel wildlife, MH, well, septic. $6799/AC round pen. $950,000 started finish it out your way! $182,000

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EMPLOYMENT

SERVICES

HELP WANTED - Building and Grounds Maintenance. Painting & Carpentry skills are beneficial (979) 247-4465 (96-tfc)

Seeking Crew Members

HOLLIE'S HOMEMAKING-is now hiring a housekeeper Must be trustworthy and a hard worker. Good pay, good environment. (979) 530-3174 (101-tfc)

ANTIQUE FURNITURE Restoration. Saving family heirlooms since 1979. Restore, Don't Replace. Free estimates. (361) 865-9326. (98-tfc)(17-tfc)

G AND C Fences - Custom Barbed Wire and Field Fence Work. Free Estimates. Call (979) 250-1594 (27-94p)

TAYLOR AUTO Electric, Inc. - 219 East Third St., Taylor. Est 1946 - Contact: John Polasek or Johnny Zuehlke (512) 352-2411. (38-tfnc)

SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICE - Round Top, La Grange. Anti-virus, troubleshooting. Your home or remotely. Call John, (832) 660-3856. (68-tfc)(38-tfc)

DRIVERS: SGT 2000 Motor Freight Inc. Company Earn Up To $.45 p/mile. O/O Earn Up To $1.37 Based on D.O.E. Sign On Bonus $5000*. Company – Owner Operators (713) 674-2076 (101-8p) FLATONIA GOLF Course is hiring a qualified person to maintain the golf course and all the equipment. Call Troy 361-318-1230, Or stop by the golf course. (101-8c)

NOW HIRING

• Working w/ various crews • Providing quality client service • Experience w/equipment repair & welding a plus • Must be at least 21 • Valid DL Requiered • Full & Part Time positions

Call (979) 968-4916

Kenmar Residential Services is now hiring

Permanent Part Time/Full Time Position Available NOW. Good Pay Different Shifts Apply in person ONLY

Full & Part time Direct Care Staff to manage the needs of developmentally disabled adults in a group home setting. Please come by 750 W. Travis in La Grange to complete an application.

Joel’s BBQ I-10 & FM 609 Flatonia, TX

TOPSOIL, MUSHROOM compost, box blade & dump truck services. We build roads and house & barn pads. Tommy Price Trucking (979) 242-5203 or (979) 966-8158 (cell). (20-tfc) FIXIN’ THINGS: Carpentry, painting, repairs, maintenance. Experienced, reliable, reasonable. (979) 247-4200. (73-tfc)(35-tfc) CLOCK REPAIR - Experienced clockmaker for all kinds of clocks. Free est., pick-up & delivery. (979) 249-4013. (91-tfc)

HOME RESTORATION General Carpentry, Framing, Wood Fence, Porches, Trim, Siding, Leveling, Hardwood Flooring, Tile, Vinyl, Painting, Sheetrock and Concrete

“Free Estimates”

MONUMENT HILL REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER

Daniel and Juan 979-702-8200 214-364-4743

Seeking dedicated compassionate individuals who want to work with our elderly. Positions Available:

NURSING CENTER

Caring is our passion!

We are seeking caring individuals to fill the following positions. Housekeeping - 6 am - 2pm (4 days on - 2 days off) Payroll/HR Coordinator (Experience Preferred in Payroll and Human Resources) To join our team, please pick up an application from Rosie Hernandez in HR at 111 College St. Schulenburg, TX 78956 (979)743-6537 EOE

L.V.N. or R.N. Charge Nurse SIGN ON BONUS CNA SIGN ON BONUS

Apply online @ www.genesishcc.com (979) 968-3145 E.O.E.

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Landscaping Services

I DO It all!

Tree Trimming Lawn Mowing & WEed Eating Garden & Yard Work Fencing • Painting

& Much More!

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HOLLIE'S HOMEMAKING, let us help your home or business sparkle! Including new construction & move out clean, carpet cleaning, windows, etc. Licensed & Bonded - Call (979) 530-3174 (11-tfc) JA TREE Service - Need your trees trimmed or removed, fence cleared, or your brush chipped? Call us for free estimates! (979) 212-1233. Insured, 26 plus years experience. (42-tfc)

BUCKIN ‘N’ BACKHOE SERVICE Rooster Norsworthy 8539 FM 2145, La Grange Roads, driveways, clearing, culverts, cattleguards, all types of fencing, digging, trenching, demolition & haul-off, etc.

979-249-6900

VEGA LANDSCAPE • Lawn mowing • Flower beds • Fireplaces • Patios & Walkways • Rock Work • Chimney sweep INSURED Call (512) 718-7698 or (979) 595-7083

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FOR ODD JOBS CALL ME. I can do all minor house repairs,

gutter cleaning, put up holiday decorations (inside and outside), pick up and deliver home appliances, move furniture, mow grass, repair picket fences, clean flower beds, help to maintain weekend homes, feed animals, wash cars & boats...... If it is not on this list just ask. I am honest, hardworking & dependable.

Call (979) 208-9368

G & G METAL RECYCLING We buy scrap metal, cars, tin, copper, aluminum cans. We also buy pecans. (979) 968-6022 REAL ESTATE

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Covered concrete floor & electric), fenced. 3225 income producing minerals. 2501 FM 154. ★ porch, metal roof. 12’X25’ storage bldg. Fenced ★ Post Oak Rd. $165,000 #98814 yard. 408 W. Colorado $137,500. #100118 $1,999,000. #99463 ★ Custom brick 3bd, 3 1/2 bath on 17.58 ac: 4bd/3 bath: 1,988 sq.ft. Remodeled kitchen & 62.68 ac.: w/ 30’X60’ metal barn w/ ★ ★ Well maintained!! 2,436 sq.ft. 19’ vaulted 15’X16’ attached shed & pens. Nice com- ★ bathrooms w/ granite & beautiful tile floors/ ★ showers. Fireplace, 2 master suites, quiet cul- ceiling, fp, open floorplan, engineered slab, bination w/ hay pastures, woods, scattered ★ ★ plantation shutters. Attached 3 car garage trees, 2 ponds & creeks. Frontage on FM ★ de-sac. 216 Chris Ct. $225,000. #99246 ★ 3bd/2 bath Move In Ready: 1,185 sq.ft. Wood fully insulated (could be additional living 153 & Schramm Rd. $399,900. # 94941 ★ ★ floors, renovated kitchen. Newer roof, Central space). 30’X40’ carport w/ Austin stone OR.... 40 acre hay patch w/ creek bound★ H/A, ductwork, flooring, windows & privacy columns. Sprinkler system, 40’X60’ metal ary $149,900. OR... 22.59 ac. w/ barn, ★ ★ ★ fence. 141 E. Cedar $144,900. #99343 bldg w/ 20’X20’ lien to, 14’X28’X12’ RV woods, 2 ponds, creek $265,000. ★ Brick 3bd, 3 bath w/ bonus rm on .48 ac lot storage bldg. 12’X22’ metal storage bldg 64+/- acres: Fenced, cross fenced, views & ★ ★ in town w/ Views!: 2,760 sq.ft. Storage galore! and 12’X18’ portable bldg. Fully fenced pond. $7,500./ac FM 155,Weimar.#96133 ★ w/ hogwire. Scattered post oaks & pond. Individual Lots .4/Ac: Elevated with all city ★ ★ Spectacular views from balcony & master. Fireservices. Restricted. Ellinger Rd. $30,000/ ★ ★ place, plantation shutters & ready to move in! 3590 FM 154. $475,000. #98483 Custom brick 3/2 on 9 ac.: 2,567 sq.ft. each #34885 ★ 506 Sarah Jo. $262,500. #98943. Crown moulding, screened porch. Lg pa- 7.191 GORGEOUS ACRES within City ★ ★ 3 bd/ 1 bath: 1,028 sq.ft. 11’X19’ storage tios, 2 car garage. 1,600 sq.ft. metal bldg. Limits of LG w/ City Water, Sewage & ★ ★ shed. $49,900 #96446 935 N. Scherrer w/ 1bd/1ba guest qtrs., workshop & RV Electricity: Large mature live oaks & pecan ★ 4bd/2 1/2 bath on 2.16 acres IN TOWN: ★ storage. Add’l 208 sq.ft. bldg. 2008 Guen- trees. Commercial or residential with several ★ 2,868 sq.ft. Lg live oaks, wood floors, 2 liv★ ther Rd $425,000. #97849 ing rms, 2 fireplaces. Outbuildings. 518 N. beautiful building sites. Hwy. 159 Frontage. ★ ★ Custom 3/2.5 on 25 ac: Built in 1999 by $37,500/Ac. #91290 Horton $289,900. #96079 ★ ★ Brick 3bd/2ba: 1,134 sq.ft. Built around Steve Shroyer. 2,400 sq.ft. Shiplap pine 98.39 Ac: Completely cleared farmland w/ ★ wood walls & ceilings, new handscraped 1993. 2 car attached garage, fenced creek. 100% minerals. Easement off FM ★ ★ ★ backyard. .2711 acre lot. 840 E. Camp hickory wood floors, open floorplan, stun- 155. $379,000. #89245 ★ $115,900. #95549 ning kitchen w/Wolf range & honed marble 2.53 Ac ALL OR PART: All city utilities in ★ ★ Circa 1935 & Meticulously Maintained by countertops w/ tumbled marble subway place. Residential or Commercial. Ellinger ★ ★ 1 Family 3BD/3BA Home: 2,901 sq. ft. New tile backsplash, custom cabinets, walk Road, La Grange $185,000 #88469 ★ ★ kitchen & bathrooms with granite & custom in pantry, all appliances & much more! 42.76 Ac w/ Scattered Live Oaks: Several beauti★ ★ cabinets. Refinished wood floors, new hardi Sprinkler system, circular driveway, tractor ful building sites, 2 ponds, 2 water wells & creek. shed, carport w/ workshop. Nice combo of Rolling w/ gorgeous trees. Halsted Rd. $265,000 ★ ★ exterior, comp. roof & central A/H. Wrap ★ or with 5% minerals $270,000. #100285 ★ around porch. Appliances. 14’x12’ master woods, open, scattered trees & pond. Automatic gated entrance. $549,000. 3036 ★ closet. 9 ft. ceilings, crown moulding. 429 ★ COMMERCIAL Makinson Rd # 86081 ★ ★ E. Fannin. $275,000 #94682 79.325 ac w/ 3bd/3bath hm & outbuild- 4.11 ac.: Commercial or residential. Close to Hwy 71 & St. ★ ★ HOMES with LAND ings: Custom built in 1988 w/ 2,048 sq.ft. Marks. Von Minden $225,000. #97953 ★ 3 bed/3 ba w/ 2 bonus rooms & garage apart- Wrap around porches & 3 car garage. 68.3 Ac. w/ 6,000 ft. Pavilion: Gently rolling & partial y ★ ★ ment on 3 ac: 3,144 square feet. Silestone coun- Fenced, cross fenced, lg live oaks, pond wooded w/ lake off Hwy. 71 just outside La Grange. Cur- ★ ★ ters, ceramic tile, lg walk in closets throughout. 11’x12’X35’ & views! 2294 FM 155, Weimar #95591. rently used as a retreat center w/ outside seating, meeting ★ ★ covered carport ideal for RV or Boat. Efficiency 1bd/1bath All: $809,900. Or 65 acres w/ home & room, full kitchen, janitors quarters, large bathrooms, BBQ ★ ★ garage apt above 2 car garage. 3 acres w/ a pond. 3221 outbldgs: $699,000. Or 15 ac w/ home & pavilion w/ 5 pits, burn box & ss cabinets & sink. 400 sq. ft. ★ ★ Forest Hil s East. $325,000. #99598 outbuildings $339,900 #95591 chapel, playground, 20’x30’ metal building. End- ★ ★ Gentleman’s Ranch: 16.32 ac w/ 46’X64’ 4bd/3bath on 3 ac: 2,434 sq.ft. crown less possibilities! 6116 Hwy 71 East, La Grange. ★ ★ Barndominium. Stocked pond, cross fencmoulding, granite, lg closets. Master w/ $1,189,000 #91754 ★ ★ ing, wooded area, hay patch, beautiful scat- fp, jetted tub. 3 car garage. County & well ★ tered trees. 2,160 sq.ft. w/ 4bd, 2ba. 16’X46’ water. Minutes from town! 6430 Mullins ★ ★ pass thru w/ 12’X12’ doors w/ full RV con- Prairie Lp. $333,000. Id 95352 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 821 E. Travis St. • La Grange, Texas 78945 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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Brown Distributing Company, the exclusive distributor of Anheuser-Busch products is now accepting applications online for • Assistant Floater (La Grange) • Full Time position • Eligible for insurance and a matching 401K Job description can be found online at www.browndistributing.com, careers/current job openings. All interested candidates must complete application online. Brown Distributing, 204 West Fannin, La Grange, TX 78945

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6.4 Acres, Hwy 71 West, Owner Finance

135 Regency Dr., Schulenburg, TX 78956 (979) 743-3465

formerly Carol Littlefield Properties www.sctxsales.com

*ACREAGE & HOMES ON ACREAGE*

$1,689,808 233 Acres, La Grange - high fenced, wooded 1,559,750 155 +/- Acres, Weimar - grand views, rolling, wildlife 1,054.400 162.24 Acres, Flatonia Hunting, cattle, wooded, open 104.24 Acres, Shellman Rd, Flatonia Hunting, Cattle, High fenced 677,400 71 Acres, CR 516, Gonzales, High fenced, Hunting, Utilities 650,000 630,400 78 Acres, I-10 Frontage, Schulenburg, Cattle Pens PENDING 113 Acres, CR 105, Riesel 2400 sqft home, cattle operation, 595,000 574,900 71 Acres, 5800 Pavlica Rd, High fenced, exotics 73 Acres FM 609, Muldoon, Wooded, Secluded, Creeks 511,000 PENDING 25.99 Acres, 18929 Hwy 105, Washington 3900 sqft home, pond 516,580 499,000 24.4 Acres, barndominium & warehouse, 6,000 sq. ft. 40 Acres, 1555 Branecky, Flatonia, Pecan, apple orchards, cabin 498,400 27.38 Acres, 4285 Hwy 95, Flatonia, Home, open, wooded, big pond 449,000 54.39 Acres, 709 CR 279, Shiner, quiet road, pastures, homesite 399,900 58 Acres, 1120 Armstrong Rd, Flatonia, Rolling, scattered oaks, creek 377,000 22.8 Acres, 6575 Mockingbird Rd, Flatonia, Home, open, wooded 350,000 SOLD 26.11 Acres, 5522 CR 228, Gonzales, Beautiful, 2/2 home, pastures 349,000 300,000 25 Acres, 1142 Rightmer, Schulenburg, 3 bed 2 bath, Hunting, SOLD 23 Acres, 1974 CR 404, Gonzales, wooded, rolling, 3/2 home 289,900 11.03 Acres, 541 PR 1025, Hallettsville, 3/2.5 home, secluded 266,500 39.75 Acres, Fayette-Gonzales county line, ag exempt, hunting 238,500 232,687 31 Acres, Cowan Road, Wooded, open, pond 215,625 34.5 Acres, Hwy 90 Schulenburg, Jiggs Hay pasture 9 Acres, 1680 W Parker, Flatonia 1392 sft house, ponds, 204,990 193,875 23 Acres, 1524 Cr 458, Nice homesite, creek, hunting

1400 FM 609, Flatonia, TX 78941 (361) 865-2563

*ACREAGE & HOMES ON ACREAGE CONT.* 18.73 Acres, CR 370, Shiner - cattle, views 14 Acres, Cowan Road, Flatonia, Pond, Open, Trees 0.63 Acres, Clear Lake Dr., La Grange

179,930 126,000 11,000

201 Main Street Smithville 5940 Sqft down + 2376 sqft up $ 24.4 Acres, w/ 6000 sq. ft. bldg. Minerals 3.69 Acres, I-10 Frontage Road 0.50 Acres, 922 E Travis, La Grange, Gold’n Crisp 501 W Moore, Moulton 3story vintage home, 7 bed, 3 bath 113 W.S. Main, Flatonia, 6612 sq. ft. 6.4 Acres, Hwy 71 West, Owner Finance *HOMES* 1.05 Acre 2806 S Saddlebrook, Katy NO HOA or MUD, $

699,900 499,000 480,000 395,000 289,000 119,900 75,000

*COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES*

625,000

0.43 Acre 501 W Moore, Moulton 3 story vintage home, 7 bed, 3 bath 289,000

0.30 Acre, 527 Anderson, Schulenburg Vintage, 3bed 1bath 1.23 Acre , 516 North, Schulenburg, 4 bed 2 bath 0.33 Acres, 305 Summit, Schulenburg, 5bd/2ba, Nice! 0.33 Acres, 104 S. Elm, Flatonia, cottage PENDING 0.25 Acre, 309 Berkshire,PENDING Victoria 3 bed 2 bath 3 car gar 0.30 Acres, 516 E North Main, Flatonia, bungalow .72 Acres, 120 W SOLD 5th, Flatonia, 3bd/1ba, garage/shop 304 N. Arnim, Moulton -nice 3 bed, 2 bath, shady corner lot

0.69 Acres , 705 S Converse, Flatonia,PENDING Historic home 3 bed 2 bath 0.21 Acre, 919 Upperline, La Grange, 3 bed 2 bath 1200sf

235,000 220,000 199,999 163,000 172,775 139,000 139,500 125,000 85,000 48,000

Tanya Schindler, Broker/ Owner - Office: (361) 865-2563 REALTOR®: Carol Littlefield, Bodie Blansitt, Linda Kaufhold Cell: (979) 743-1737 - tanya@sctxsales.com Mary Chapman, Joe Schindler, Audra Janecka, Boone Blansitt, Debbie Hopper

Serving Fayette & Surrounding Counties Since 1958

979.968.5803

The Fayette County Record, Friday, October 28, 2016

LIGHT DOZER & Fence Work. All types of fence. Fence clearing, brush work & clean up. Wallace Meiners, (979) 2495317. (87-wc)(53-wc) HOMES. BUILDINGS. Remodels. Cabinets. Electrical. Concrete. Barns. Shops. Garage. Sheds. Living. Thomas Faldyn (979) 702-1486. (84-wc) REMODELING , REPAIR, painting & pressure wash service. Houses,mobile homes & Rv's. Call Alex (979) 505-0276 (64-1c)(65-wc) R E M O D E L I N G / C O N S T RU C T I O N Handyman/General Carpentry - We do it all! Free Estimates. Fully insured with reasonable rates. No job too small. We even specialize in manufactured homes! James Lewis, La Grange, TX (830) 3029030 (65-wc) SEPTIC PUMPING Service - Call Lee County Ace Hardware (979) 542-2413 (20-eowc)(23eowc)

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2003 CLAYTON 28’ x 56’, 3/2 WITH Den, fireplace, sliding glass door, formal dining room and corner breakfast nook. Stock #201457 (800)369-6888 - www. fayettecountryhomes.com RBI 32896 (101-3c) 1999 FLEETWOOD 16’ x 76’, 3/2, GLAMOUR bath, lots of cabinets in kitchen Stock #201452 (800)369-6888 www.fayettecountryhomes.com RBI 32896 (101-3c)

249-3437

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LIVESTOCK / HAY

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) GOOD WOOD Pallets for sale - $2 each. You pick them out. (979) 247-4592. (57-tfnc) FIREWOOD FOR Sale - Delivery & stack. John (979) 966-7652 or Jeff (979) 966-7813 (95-26c) 4X8 - TWO WHEEL small trailer, washer & dryer in working condition. (103-1p)

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361.573.4301 ASSISTANT BUSINESS/PERSONAL • Run errands • Courier service (short and long distance) • Deliveries • Shopping • Wide variety of other tasks available. CALL/832-593-5860

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WANT TO BUY LOOKING TO buy old gas station items - signs, pumps, pump globes & any old advertising signs. Please call David in Round Top (512) 627-1657 (84-48p)

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BULLS FOR Sale - Black Angus and Black Limousin Bulls Gentle. Breeding Ages. Top bloodlines. Family owned since 1975. Delivery available. Also Heifers. (979) 263-5829 (60-tfc) FOR SALE - 2-3/8", 2-7/8", 4-1/2", & 5" pipe. Also sucker rods. (979) 966-3447. (11-tfc)

FRESH HAY for Sale - 5x5 net wrapped hay $30/bale- Min. 10 bales. (979) 966-8475 (91-tfc) EIGHT YEARLING Hereford bulls for sale, four horned, four polled, five open Brangus Heifers. Call Tom (979) 9668353 (100-4c) FRESH CUT 5x6 round bales of clean, fertilized Klein hay. Fresh cut 5x6 round bales of clean, fertilized Coastal hay. $30 a bale. Call (512) 658-6413 (102-4p)

FARM EQUIPMENT NEW HOLLAND disc cutter, $1,500. As is at Swiss Alp. (979) 224-7044 (78-wc)

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2007 CLAYTON 26’ x 56’, 3/2, FIREPLACE, smooth top range, office area, free delivery. Stock #201458 - (800)3696888 www.fayettecountryhomes.com RBI 32896 (101-3c)

WE HAVE several sets of keys looking for their owners. You can come in to identify them at The Fayette County Record. (41-tfnc)

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ESTATE & ANTIQUE Sale - Sat., Oct. 29, 8-5, 213 Loehr Rd. ( a top Bluff). Three family - little of everything. Call for early sale. (979) 968-5471 (103-1c) GARAGE SALE - Fri., Oct. 28 & Sat., Oct. 29, 145 S. Lynnwood St. Mostly furniture. (103-1p) HUGE MULTI-FAMILY Garage Sale Fri., Oct. 28 & Sat., Oct. 29, 8-3, 3843 Pine Ridge Rd. (103-1p)

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Fri., Oct. 28, 8:30-6 & Sat., Oct. 29, 8:30-1 1109 Lidiak Rd., La Grange (Hwy. 77 South - go approx. 8 miles to Lidiak Rd., 1 mile) 1954 Chev. 3/4 ton p.u., VW Dune Buggy, antique “Hoosier - Style” kitchen cabinet, vintage stove, desk, side tables, room divider, John Deere metal pedal tractor riding toy, RV W/D combo, Harley Davidson helmets and boots, Ford bumper, Gravely mower, golf clubs, cue sticks, blinds, kitchen, home & holiday items, women’s & men’s clothing & shoes, and more! Don’t miss this one!

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LEGAL NOTICES

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Beer Retailers On-Premise Permit by Barnell Marek, dba Rek Hill Social Club, LLC, to be located at 3024 Hwy 159, Fayetteville, (Fayette County) TX. Owners of said corporation are Barnell H. Marek and Susan J. Marek. (103-2p)

PUBLIC NOTICE

On the 13th day of October, 2016, Letters of testamentary upon the Estate of Richard H. Skolaut, Deceased, were issued to Charles N. Heard, Independent Executor by the Probate Court of Fayette County, Texas, in cause number _12185_ pending upon the docket of said Court.

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Lots 5 & 6, Country Club Ct.—2 adjacent lots on the Frisch Auf Valley golf course on Country Club Ct. 10,400 sqft each. Lot 5 is $23,750 and Lot 6 is $24,500. TBD Tomahawk Rd—Two lots (0.60 acres) in Clear Lake Pines that are great level building lots with pretty pine trees and a few small oaks. $12,900 —COMMERCIAL— 3637 W. Hwy. 71—5.88 acres of prime commercial real estate with 16,000 sqft of improvements. Possibilities are endless. $975,000 921 E. St. Hwy 71 Bypass—7.10 acres on a hill overlooking the Highway 71 bypass. 822+/- feet of highway frontage. $850,000 143 N. Main St—Excellent commercial opportunity on the square at under $100/sqft. 8,571 sqft. , two stories with multiple offices, covered parking in the rear. Former Pioneer Bank Building. $749,000 5524 N. Hwy 77—Outstanding commercial opportunity. Over 18 acres of land approximately half way between La Grange and Giddings. $375,000

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1429 W. St Hwy 71—1.836 acres of level land on Business 71 ready for commercial development with excellent visibility to the 10,0000+ cars that pass it each day. $265,000 NEW LISTING!! 107 E. Main, Weimar—Excellent commercial opportunity for retail (shopping, restaurant, antiques) or professional office on Main St (Bus. 90). 3,320 sqft. Former Pioneer Bank Building. $199,000 701 NE 1st St, Smithville—Huge shop with office space & half bath. Perfect for mechanic shop, etc. Close to town with city utilities and on a large corner lot with room for expansion. 3589 sqft., 0.63 acres. JUST LISTED!! $89,900 947 N. Jefferson/Hwy 77 N.—0.39 acre on Hwy 77 N., good commercial location. $59,000

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4616 OLD PLUM HWY: Brick & Hardi, 4 BD, 3 BA, 2600 sq ft. Kitchen w/bar & breakfast area, living & dining/den, 2 master suites, 2 back porches, 2 car carport, lots of closets & storage. 6 ½ ACRES, ag exempt, 1200 sq ft shop w/2 overhead doors. $339,500

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TBD FM 153—2 wooded acres in Winchester area with county water and light restrictions. $35,000

—LOTS— 3 Lots in FrischAuf!—Three beautiful lots adjacent to each other in prestigious Frisch Auf Valley Country Club subdivision. $99,900 REDUCED!! E. Guadalupe St.— 0.45 ac lot in the City of La Grange. City water and sewer available. Seller will look at all reasonable offers! $35,000 Park Place—La Grange’s Gated /Over 55 Community…Lots 1 & 7 available to build your new home. All utilities are underground. $32,000 per lot.

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Forest Hills East—1000 Koentzke Ln, 1.6 ac., surveyed & cleared, electric, ready to build!! $49,500 Ben Lane, West Point—Just west of La Grange very buildable 2.35 acres in the Hills of West Point subdivision. Light restrictions. $39,000

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★ NEW LISTINGS ★ 105 N LEE: Brick, 3 bd, 2 ba, 2 car gar, interior utility, 1755 sq ft, formal dining, kit w/breakfast area, cov back patio, corner, fenced lot, 2 stg bldgs, green house, $215,000 2143 JACKSON RD JUST OUTSIDE TOWN; Tiny House on 2+ AC w/ lots of shade trees. 543 sq ft, living, full kitchen w/eating area, 1 bedroom, full bath & loft. Good storage, built-ins, vaulted ceiling. Stg bldg. w/room for W/D. $135,000. 504 N JEFFERSON: 2 for 1! 1600 sq ft main home has 2 bd/2 bath, remodeled kitchen & liv rm, cent heat/air, hardwood floors & new bath. Apt has 1bd/1 bath, living and kitchen area. Rent out or use commercially $247,500. 400 S COLLEGE : 2-3 BD/2 BA, located near the schools. 2108 sq ft features dbl pane vinyl windows, crown molding, lg sunroom, den w/gas fp, formal liv/din rm open kitchen, Corian counters, 2 car carport $179,000. 1611 LOEHR RD.: Completely remodeled, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, CA/H, new aerobic septic, rural water on 1.40 ACRES, $145,000 806 S WASHINGTON: Adorable/restored older home, corner lot, hardwood floors. Foyer, living, dining, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths & basement that could be 3rd bedroom. Lots of charm & character. Garage, green house, fenced back yard. $129,900. 2478 HWY 71, COLUMBUS: Well maintained brick home, 3 BD, 2 BA, 2100 sq ft, 2 living spaces, form din & breakfast nook, 2 car carport. Many updates; floors, baths, fixtures, roof, countertops, etc.. 4 ½ ACRES, mature oaks, pines & pecans. Fenced/cross fenced, barn, sandy loam soil, storage bldg, workshop. $315,000 257 CLEAR LAKE DR.: multi level, 2 BD, 2 ½ BA, 1040 sq ft, 2 car gar & bonus rooms downstairs. Appliances, above ground pool, coy ponds. 1.6 AC in restricted sub div. $115,000 4616 OLD PLUM HWY: Brick & Hardi, 4 BD, 3 BA, 2600 sq ft. Kitchen w/bar & breakfast area, living & dining/den, 2 master suites, 2 back porches, 2 car carport, lots of closets & storage. 6 ½ ACRES, ag exempt, 1200 sq ft shop w/2 overhead doors. $339,500 416 W LAFAYETTE STORAGE UNITS INSIDE CITY LIMITS OF LA GRANGE: Just 4 yrs old, income producing property, 46 units, various sizes, gated & secure, can accommodate RVs & boats. ★ COUNTRY PROPERTIE5 ★ 817 KIRKHAM, WINCHESTER: Brick, 3 BD, 2 BA, 2200 + sq ft, big rooms, FP, great condition, workshop, barns, 5 acres $375,000 3201 FOREST HILLS EAST REDUCED! Custom home on 3+ Ac, 4322 sf, 4bed 3bath, large office, att. garage w/bonus rm above, 3 fireplaces, vaulted ceil, wood/tile floors, granite countertops, pecan wood cabinets, lots of storage, great neighborhood 8916 S US HWY 77/LG: 1762 sq ft 3.5 acres newly remodeled home move in ready. 3 bd 2 ba, spacious kitchen, new appl, lg deck, 800 sq ft shop, paved rd. REDUCED $189,000 1625 Makinson RD: 10 acres w/lake frontage. Wooded, access by private easement 2 story, 2 bed, 2 bath. FARM HOUSE ON 4 ½ AC, 917 WEST POINT LP: 2 story, 4 BD, 2 BA, some original character in this 100 year old farm house. Fenced, det gar w/shop, county water & sewer, $165,000 ★ FEATURE OF THE WEEK ★

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3245 Valenta Rd—3/2, 1734 sqft. 1999 custom home on small acreage, 1.5 acres. $249,900 —ACREAGE— 22.95 Acres Horton St —Rare find! In town acreage ready for development. 22.953 acres including 2.5 acres within the city limits of La Grange that have city utilities, electric, sewer & water in place. Owner will finance. $550,000 Oakland Rd.,Schulenburg—62.5 acres with road frontage ($6800 per acre). $374,900 REDUCED!! 43.38 Acres Hwy 71 E —43.38 acres, that are heavily wooded and secluded with heritage oaks, seasonal creek. Ideal recreational or residential use. $433,760 22.89 Acres Hwy 71 E —Pretty 22.89 acre property with a mix of open pastures and large pecan trees with some excellent level building sites. The property is Ag exempt and is fully fenced. $262,900 TBD Munke Rd—Pretty trees on this level five acre tract with a couple of good building sites. $69,500

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PETITIONER’S ATTORNEY: Mary W. Gunn GIESE & GUNN LLP 107 West Crockett, Suite A La Grange, Texas 78945

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1824 E. State Hwy. 159, La Grange, TX 78945 www.diggsrealestate.com ★ sales@diggsrealestate.com ★

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723 Heintze St.—1160 sqft, 2/1 rental property. Excellent Investment opportunity. $75,000 423 N. College St.—960 sqft, 2/1 rental property. Excellent Investment opportunity. $50,000 —HOMES ON ACREAGE—

1661 Guenther Rd—Come home to this exceptional home on 15.05 meticulously landscaped & maintained acres just minutes from the La Grange town center. This gorgeous 2014 custom home was built with attention to every detail down to the upgraded lighting & fixtures, the cohesive neutral color palate and knotty alder cabinets and doors throughout. 3/2.5, 3324 sqft., 15.05 acres. $929,000

CLERK OF THE COURT: Ms. Linda Svrcek FAYETTE COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK 151 N. Washington St., Rm. 102 La Grange, Texas 78945

Jerri Ann Taylor/Broker ★ Nancy Diggs/Owner ★ Jean Heger/ Sales Associate ★

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— HOMES — 408 Valley View Dr—3/4, 2,692 sqft. Architecturally stunning home set on park-like 1.31 acres overlooking the Colorado River Valley. $399,000 202 Rolling Hill Dr—3/2.5, 1,784 sqft. Remarkable remodel in Frisch Auf. Spectacular views from multidecks overlooking ravine lot. Designer touches throughout, hardwood floors, energy efficient windows, and professional grade appliances. $349,000 315 Rolling Hill Dr—3/2, 1,771 sqft. Beautiful home on a large corner lot in Frisch Auf! 1997 construction with a nice open floor plan, large eatin kitchen, ceramic tile throughout, new tankless water heater. REDUCED! $235,000 140 W. Fanninn—3/2 Brick home zoned commercial/residential with separate garage apartment & out buildings. 1530 sqft. on almost a quarter acre lot. $149,500 947 N. Franklin—This 3/2 is a great investment potential property!! $99,000 960 Camp St.—1244 sqft, 3/2 rental property. Excellent Investment opportunity. $80,000

The City of Fayetteville is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (103-1c) CITATION BY PUBLICATION 2011V-103

The City of Fayetteville seeks to develop an application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the 2017/2018 Community Development Fund for eligible activities associated to the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program. Accordingly, the City is separately soliciting (A) proposals from Administrative Consultants for Application Preparation and Project Administration and (B) qualifications from TexasRegistered Engineers to provide engineering services associated to Application Preparation and Project Implementation. Firms and/or individuals should have

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Submittals for these services must be received by the city no later than 5:00 pm on November 7, 2016. The same firm will not be awarded contracts to provide both services. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals.

All persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present them within the time prescribed by law at the address shown below. The name where claims may be sent is Charles N. Heard, Independent Executor, whose address is 2388 Boehnemann Road, Burton, TX 77835 (103-9c) PROCUREMENT OF ENGINEERING & ADMINISTRATION SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE

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past experience with federally funded programs. Please submit a proposal of services and/ or a statement of qualifications to: Ronnie Plfughaupt, Mayor, Fayetteville City Hall, 202 W. Main Street, Fayetteville, Texas 78940.

Cause Number _12185

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suit requests Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship. The date and place of birth of the child who is the subject of the suit is June 15, 2009, La Grange, Texas. The court has authority in this suit to render an order in the child’s interest that will be binding on you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of parentage, and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child’s adoption.

Continued from Page C8 THE STATE OF TEXAS To BILLY JOE MURPHY, Respondent: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not ﬁle a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The petition of AMANDA HEARITAGE MURPHY, Petitioner, was ﬁled in the Court of Fayette County, Texas, on the 27th day of August, 2015, against BILLY JOE MURPHY, Respondent, in Cause Number 2011V-103, and entitled “In the interest of HAYGEN LEE MURPHY, a Child’. The

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ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court in the City of La Grange, Fayette County, Texas, this the 21st day of October, 2016. LINDA SVRCEK CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT Fayette County, Texas By: S/S Katie Janda Deputy District Clerk (103-1c)

La Grange Police Respond to Several Burglaries Week of Oct. 10-16 La Grange Police Chief Jackie Skelton reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Oct. 10-16. Burglary

Oct.13 - Schultz responded to the 600 block of E. Milam in reference to a purse taken from a vehicle while the complainant went inside the school. Schultz took the information for a report. Oct. 14 - Koehne was dispatched to One St. Mark’s Place for a theft report from St. Mark’s. Oct. 14 - Patrolman Joseph Gates was dispatched to the 200 block of E. Travis to a burglary at Super Donuts. Animal Complaint

Oct. 10 - Patrolman Brian Adams responded to the 300 block of S. Jefferson for an injured deer in the roadway. The deer was dead on arrival. Adams removed the deer from the roadway and notified animal control. Oct. 12 - Patrolman Jeff Schultz responded to the 200 block of Northpointe Avenue for a loose dog in the area. Schultz located the owner and informed him of the leash law. Oct. 16 - Sgt. Steve Pohorelsky responded to the 200 block of Northpointe Avenue for two aggressive pit bulls running in the apartment area. Pohorelsky made the location and found the dogs. They were aggressive and animal control was notified. Dean Ray made the location and attempted to catch the two dogs to no avail. It was unknown who owns the dogs. Dean Ray would follow up Sunday morning. Alarm

Oct. 10 - Adams responded to the 1000 block of N. Von Minden for an audible alarm at Second Baptist Church. Adams located bible study inside that had set off the alarm. Adams contacted the ministers spouse who advised she would take care of disarming the alarm. Oct. 10 - Patrolman Justin Koehne was displaced to the 400 block of E. Travis for a front door alarm at HEB. Doors were secure but there were employees inside the store stocking. Oct. 12 - Schultz was dispatched to an alarm in the 2000 block of W. State Highway 71 Business for an alarm. Schultz checked the building and found all to be secure at the ground level. Oct. 12 - Koehne was dispatched to the 2000 block of W. State Highway 71 Business for an alarm at Tractor Supply. The building was secure. Oct. 13 - Sgt. Travis Anderson received a call to check an alarm in the 2000 block of W. State Highway 71 Business. Upon arrival, Anderson found the business to be secure and the cleared the call. Oct. 14 - Patrolman Kristi Anguiano was dispatched to the 700 block of Heintze Street to an alarm. Anguiano checked the area and the house was secure. Accidents

Oct. 11 - Pohorelsky was flagged down in the parking lot in the 400 block of E. Travis in

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reference to an accident. A subject stated he was accused of hitting the vehicle next to his. The subject showed Pohorelsky the damage to the maroon olds SUV parked next to his and stated he didn’t hit the vehicle nor did his vehicle have any damage to it. Pohorelsky checked the vehicle that was alleged to have struck the suv and couldn’t find any damage. It was determined it was learned that the witness didn’t actually see the two vehicle collide. All parties left the scene. Oct. 11 - Patrolman Brain Adams responded to the 900 block of E. State Highway 71 Bypass where a complainant was eastbound on State Highway 71 Bypass and struck a deer just west of Highway 159. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed due to damage. Blue forms were issued. Oct. 12 - Schultz responded to the 1000 block of Highway 159 for a one-vehicle accident. A vehicle ran into the side of a building. No injuries were reported but there was damage to the building. Oct. 14 - Adams responded to the intersection of N. Monroe and E. Travis for a vehicle traveling west on E. Travis. Both vehicles were towed due to damage. No injuries were reported. A citation was issued for failure to yield right of way. Oct. 15 - Adams responded to the 1800 block of E. State Highway 159 for a vehicle that was traveling north on Highway 159 was struck on the left rear quarter panel by a vehicle that failed to yield right of way from the east bound State Highway 71 Bypass exit frontage road. There was minor damage and no injuries. Both vehicles were driven from the scene. A citation was issued for failure to yield the right of way. Agency Assist

Oct. 11 - Pohorelsky received a call from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office to check by with EMS at Bealls in the 200 block of Ellinger Road for a disturbance. Dispatch advised the call was medical and now was a disturbance call. Pohorelsky made location and spoke to EMS who advised that the party involved had left in a vehicle with several other parties. The call became a disturbance when one of the Bealls employee and the subject got into a verbal argument. The disturbance was only verbal in nature. Oct. 12 - Koehne was dispatched to the 1400 block of W. State Highway 71 Business to assist EMS with a subject com-

plaining about mouth pain. The complainant advised off Koehne icer she had a toothache. EMS transported the complainant to St. Mark’s. Assault

Oct. 11 - Koehne was patrolling through Walmart parking lot in the 1900 block of W. State Highway 71 Business and was flagged down by the manager in reference to an incident with an employee. The employee was issued a citation and arrested on an outstanding warrant. Criminal Mischief

Oct. 14 - Adams responded to the 100 block of W. Colorado where a complainant upon arrival to open the store for business found that an unknown person pulled a window screen out of the frame on the back side of the building. Entry could not be made because the window had steel bars behind it. Civil Matter

Oct. 10 - Adams received a call from a complainant in reference to a child custody matter. Disturbance

Oct. 10 - Investigator Gonzalo Anguiano responded to the 900 block of Guadalupe for a disturbance and upon his arrival dispatch stated to call the complainant as she was now gone from the scene. Anguiano called the complainant who stated that an individual refused to get out of her car as she was dropping him off. He did get out of car and she drove off. Oct. 12 - Pohorelsky received a call in reference to a white male acting crazy and beating on doors in the 1700 block of State Highway 71 Business. Pohorelsky made the location and arrested the subject for public intoxication. Oct. 15 - Koehne was dispatched to the 200 block of Ellinger Road where a complainant had a verbal dispute with an individual who was living with him. A warrant check on both subjects was done. The complainant had an outstanding parole warrant and was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail. Oct. 15 - Pohorelsky responded to the 900 block of S. Washington for loud music coming from a blue . Pohorelsky made the location and the music was turned down. Fire Call

Oct. 13 - Schultz was dispatched to the 200 block of North Pointe Avenue in reference to a fire in the downstairs bathroom. Schultz found the exhaust fan burning in the sink. Officer turned on the faucet to extinguish the flames and waited for fire department to arrive. Fraud

Oct. 11 - Koehne was dispatched to the 1000 block of Highway 159 where a complainant advised two suspects came in and purchased a home depot gift card for $475 using a stolen credit card. The subjects tried to purchase another gift card but it would not go through. The suspects have also been to Columbus, Weimar and Schulenburg. Public Intoxication

Oct. 14 - Adams was advised of a white male walking down the 900 block of N. Madison and was believed to be intoxicated. Adams checked the area and located the subject at his residence nearby. The subject was inside of his house and was cautioned to remain there if he had been drinking. Suicide Attempt

Oct. 11 - Adams was advised by a Walmart manger of a female subject that approached her, told her she had better call an ambulance and then took several handfuls of pills in front of her. The subject was located and transported by EMS to St. Mark’s Medical Center for treatment and evaluation. The hospital staff advised they would contact MHMR after the subject was medically stable. Suspicious Activity

Oct. 14 - Adams was dispatched to the 200 block of E. Pearl where a complainant advised she returned home and observed her front door standing open. She requested officers to check the house. The storm door was then found to be wedged against the doormat and unable to close. The entry door was found to be dead bolted. The residence checked and all was found to be o.k. Oct. 15 - Pohorelsky responded to the 900 block of W. Travis for a vehicle parked in the city cemetery on the Eblin street side. Pohorelsky checked the area and was unable to locate the vehicle. Shoplifter

Oct. 14 - Pohorelsky responded to the 200 block of Ellinger Rd. for a possible shoplifter in the store. Pohorelsky made the location and observed a vehicle leaving the parking lot in a hurry. Pohorelsky received information that the vehicle leaving the store was the persons that attempted to shoplift. The vehicle was stopped and occupants were identified but no merchandise was taken. All individuals were released. Traffic Hazard

Oct. 11 - Koehne was dispatched to the 800 block of Eckel Street where a complainant advised a subject in a white car was speeding and spinning tires. Koehne spoke with the suspect who said he was not driving reckless as the complainant stated. The suspect said the complainant was cursing at him and calling him names. The complainant was advised to contact the police about the problem and not get involved in a confrontation with her neighbors. This was the second time the complainant was told this by the Koehne. Oct. 12 - Sgt. Troy Stevens responded to the intersection of Jefferson and Travis where a complainant advised an 18-wheeler drove through town running red lights and was now at Sutherlands. Stevens was unable to locate the 18-wheeler. Terroristic Threat

Oct. 12 - Stevens was dispatched to the 1900 block of W. State Highway 71 Business

where a complainant advised she had to terminate an employee and now hearing via third party that the ex-employee was making threats. The complainant asked Stevens if he would stand by while employees walked to their vehicle after work. Theft

Oct. 12 - Gates was dispatched to the 800 block of S. Vail where a complainant advised her son had his cell phone stolen out of the high school football locker room earlier that day. Warrant Arrest

Oct. 15 - Pohorelsky was at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office where a subject walked in to turn himself in on a warrant. Pohorelsky booked the subject into jail. Welfare Check

Oct. 15 - Adams was dispatched to the 700 block of S. Jackson where a complainant wanted an officer to go to his ex’s house to check her level of sobriety. This was in regard to a problem from the day before when the female allegedly came to his residence in Houston to pick up their child and was intoxicated. The complainant advised the female subject is on probation for intoxication offenses and is not allowed to drink. Adams advised if the subject has personal knowledge of the female drinking he should report it to her probation officer and request that they take appropriate action. Oct. 10 - Gates was dispatched to the 1400 block of W. State Highway 71 Business for a welfare check and arrived and spoke with a subject who was o.k.

Miscellaneous

Oct. 10 - Adams was advised of an older brown Oldsmobile abandoned on the north side of the roadway in the 600 block of E. Fannin Street. The vehicle had a flat tire and expired registration. The vehicle was tagged as abandoned and would be towed if not removed by owner. Oct. 10 - Koehne was dispatched to the 300 block of S. Diers Lane where a complainant advised there was a Key Energy truck parked in the parking lot of her business that was restricting access to her front door. Koehne informed the complainant she could have the vehicle impounded if she wanted because it was on her property. Oct. 10 - Adams was dispatched to the 1600 block of N. Jefferson where a complainant advised several females came to her place of employment while she was not there looking for her. The complainant advised it was in reference to a verbal altercation over the weekend. No threats have been made at this time however the complainant wanted to know what could be done if they showed up at her job. Adams advised to have management have them leave if they came back, then call police if there was a problem. Oct. 11 - K. Anguiano responded to the 400 block of E. Cedar where a city worker advised of an old cutlass sierra parked by the oak tree and city workers can’t work with it in their way. Anguiano spoke with the owner of the car who stated that it has a flat tire and he will get it removed as soon as possible.

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need to be publicized were sent to Gina Kozelsky for the Hostyn and Plum parishes. Frances Guenther gave her report for the Texas State Court Memorial Enrollment, and Ryza gave the Court Annunciation No. 1962 Scholarship fund report. Munsch gave the JCDA report for Peggy Supak about the current and upcoming activities, including information about their September meeting, and their observance of Grandparents Day. She expressed the organization’s thanks to those who helped put together the JCDA float for the fair parade which won the third place trophy in the youth category. Munsch stated that the next JCDA meeting will be Oct. 2, with the social beginning after the 9 a.m. mass. Regent Anderle gave the Religious Education report for DRE Debbie Green about the RE classes beginning on Sept. 28, grades K-5 RE class enrollment being up to about 100 this year, the high school Confirmation activities, parent sessions being held once a month from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Adult Formation classes with Court Chaplain Father Matthew being held on Tuesday nights from 7 to 8 p.m., the 6-8 grade CYM attending the Middle School Rally on Oct. 15, and the SHOCK group attending Six Flags Fiesta Texas in August. The following items were discussed under “Unfinished Business”: It was announced that there were about 225 people who attended the Priest Appreciation on Sept. 25, members were asked to serve on the ministries for the National CDA Day Mass at 9 a.m. on Oct. 16. Court Chaplain Father Matthew will hold a mini retreat entitled “An Encounter With God” with various church organizations. The following items were

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the treasurer’s report, and Financial Secretary Peggy Sulik reported that there are currently 290 members. Stacy Ryza reported that October is CDA month and there would be an effort to encourage new members to join our court. In the court newsletter report, Elizabeth Kallus thanked Emma Proske, Pat Wagner, Stacy Ryza, Anita Proske, Lorine Bertsch, Evelyn Burgess, Barbara Brauner, and Pat Kline for their help in getting the newsletter ready for distribution, and reminded members that the next deadline to submit articles for the October/November Newsletter is Oct. 26. Rose Cernoch announced that the 30th annual CDA/Youth Candlelight Rosary would be on Wednesday, Oct. 12, immediately after the 6:30 p.m. mass at Sacred Heart Church, and Brauner reported that the distribution of cookies and gifts for the homebound parishioners, and parishioners at the Care Inn, Monument Hill, and Jefferson Place facilities will take place Tuesday, Dec. 13. Members are asked to bring three dozen cookies to the Msgr. Harry Parish Center between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. so the preparation of bags can begin around 9 a.m., followed by the delivery of the cookies and gifts. Rose Cernoch reported that at the Sept. 7, Care Inn Nursing Home party she, Susan Kaspar and Burgess served cake and ice cream to 49 residents, and that other members who contributed to the party were Harriet Machala, Sandra Martinek, Mary Matocha, Elaine Matthys, Debbie Matula, Melissa Maxwell, Rachel McCourt, and Sandra McCullough. Debbie Taylor reported that cheer cards were sent, and Recording Secretary Byrd reported that a list of meeting dates and the dates that those meetings

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Annunciation No. 1962 held their monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 26 at the Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz Parish Center. After a light meal provided by the Social Committee of Chairwomen Becky Munsch and Cynthia Novak, as well as Sharon Novak, Cindy Michalsky, Irene Michalsky, Linda Mihatsch, Janet Moerbe, Linda McDonald, and Lisa Mueller, with additional help from Peggy Supak, Stacy Ryza, Liz Kallus, and Anita Proske, Regent Mary Lou Anderle called the meeting to order with five officers and 26 members present. Regent Anderle led the opening prayers, the Pledges of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags, and had a very informative presentation regarding the options for End of Life Orders. The presentation began with a video discussion about the Catholic Church’s view on the matter given by Court Chaplain Father Matthew Kinney, followed by the Director of Fayette County EMS Sharon Muzny who spoke to the members about how the EMS deals with situations that involve End of Life Orders. Then Laurie Quitta, Director of Nursing at St. Mark’s Medical Center, discussed how the medical staff at St. Mark’s handles End of Life Orders, and finally a question and answer session followed the presentations. Court Annunciation thanked Father Matthew, Sharon Muzny, and Laurie Quitta for sharing the valuable information about End of Life Orders. Copies of the August minutes were available for members to read, and these minutes were approved as corrected. Vice Regent Monica Heine read the state and local news, and Recording Secretary Byrd reported on the local correspondence. Treasurer Anna Boyd gave

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WEIMAR ~ MUEHR RD

102±acs, creek runs into E Navidad River, spring-fed pond. $969,000

FAYETTEVILLE ~ C H ALLEN RD

63±acs, Ag Exempt, partly wooded, pond close to Fayetteville Lake. $617,400

ROUND TOP ~ HUENEFELD RD

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LA GRANGE ~ FM 2145

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LA GRANGE

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ROUND TOP ~ SCHUSTER RD

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ROUND TOP ~ FLOYD LN

2bd, 2ba, 6±acs, 1860’s dog-trot, with guest cottage. $529,000

FAYETTEVILLE ~ FM 389

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Friday, October 28, 2016

OPINIONS

Our Changin’ Time

Just a Thought

Call Me a Conspiracy Theorist

By BABETTE FRASER HALE Special to the Record

By REGINA KEILERS The Fayette County Record

Voting is a really big deal. I believe it is not only a right, but an obligation that we have a citizens of this country. However, I also see some flaws in the system. The voter ID law has caused a massive amount of controversy. I have heard the arguments for it and those against it. Here are my thoughts on the subject. In some states photo IDs are required to vote. Texas is one of those states, but that law continues to be challenged. The potential for voter fraud is massive – if photo IDs are not required. The voter registration card itself is simply a piece of paper that states that someone at some point in time registered to vote. The only identifying information on the card is the gender, the year of birth and the address. A new one is received in the mail every two years. How many elderly people are confined to their homes and/or nursing facilities? How hard would it be to get a mobile elderly person of the same gender to go to the precinct with the address of the bedridden person and vote using that voter registration card? People steal things from mailboxes all the time. With no photo ID, there is no way to distinguish one 80 year old from another. Many of our elderly population are on a fixed income. An offer of a small sum of money for committing that fraudulent act might be enough to convince them to take the risk. I’m not suggesting that our elderly population is riddled with criminals, but the potential for fraud is there. What about those who choose to vote by mail? As long as the person is of sound mind, there is no problem, but what about when that person is not so aware? Who actually monitors that the ballot is filled out by the person to whom it is addressed? What about after that person dies? After my mother’s death, I received a ballot in the mail for the next election. How often does that happen? How many of those ballots get used after the death of the person? Do they get thrown out? I understand that it is difficult for some people to get out to obtain a photo ID. Maybe the problem is not that an ID is required, but that it is difficult to get one. I understand that some people cannot afford the costs associated (documents and/or time involved) to get one. The process of getting a photo ID needs to be improved and the proof of identification should be easily obtainable and affordable, if not free. I don’t have the solution, but there has to be an easier way. Maybe it should be connected to the social security system. Almost everyone has a social security number now. You have to have one to pay your taxes. You cannot get a job without one. You cannot receive Medicare or Medicaid benefits without one. You cannot receive welfare benefits without one. Why can’t the voter registration card/voter ID be tied to that number as well? Maybe the voter registration card itself should have a photo on it and it should have a magnetic strip on the back (like our driver’s licenses do) that could be swiped at the polling places. That strip would not only identify the person, it would log in the voter, thus eliminating the need to show the card at one station and sign in at the next one. The magnetic strip could contain the pertinent information and even bring up the picture of the person identified on the card – thus helping to prevent counterfeits. I know I don’t really have any real answers, just more questions, but there are flaws in the system and they need to be fixed. Everyone who is a citizen should be able to easily vote in every election. I just believe everyone should have photo IDs.

Community Meetings La Grange City Council

Second and Fourth Monday’s of the month 6 p.m. city council chambers • 155 E. Colorado Street • La Grange

Commissioners Court

Second and Fourth Monday of each month 9 a.m. • Room 303 • Fayette County Courthouse 230 W. Colorado Street • La Grange

Flatonia City Council

Second Tuesday of the month 6 p.m. • 125 E. South Main Street • Flatonia

Fayetteville City Council Second Wednesday of the month 7 p.m. • City Hall • Fayetteville

Schulenburg City Council

First and Third Monday of themonth 7 p.m. • Council Chambers • 607 Upton Avenue • Schulenburg

Round Top City Council First Monday of the month 8 a.m. • Courthouse • Round Top

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Judge Reaffirms, Expands Reach Of Injunction Against Bathroom Directive By ED STERLING

reaffirmation of a nationwide injunction should send a clear message to the president that Texas AUSTIN — Fort Worth-based U.S. District won’t sit idly by as he continues to ignore the ConJudge Reed O’Connor has reaffirmed his Aug. stitution. The president cannot rewrite the laws en21 injunction placing a temporary hold on federal acted by the elected representatives of the people guidelines for accommodating and then threaten to take away transgender students in the use of funding from schools to force public school bathrooms and lockthem to fall in line.” er rooms. Background: On May 13, In his order last week, Highlights 2016, the U.S. Departments of O’Connor also denied a request Education and Justice released by the Obama administration to joint guidance “to help provide limit the injunction to Texas and educators the information they 12 other states that signed on need to ensure that all students, as plaintiffs. The administration including transgender students, asked that the injunction not apply can attend school in an environto states that did not sue for relief. ment free from discrimination By ED STERLING In his order, O’Connor wrote, “A based on sex.” The two federal nationwide injunction is necessary Texas Press Association agencies said that under Title IX because the alleged violation exof the Education Amendments tends nationwide. Defendants are of 1972, schools receiving federal money may not a group of agencies and administrators capable of discriminate based on a student’s sex, including a enforcing their Guidelines nationwide, affecting student’s transgender status. numerous state and school district facilities across On Oct. 20, the Obama administration apthe country.” pealed O’Connor’s Oct. 18 order to the New Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in an Oct. Orleans-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth 19 news release, said, “I am proud to lead a coaCircuit. lition of 13 states against the Obama AdministraTurn to State, Page D2 tion’s latest illegal federal overreach. The court’s

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The harvest of our postliterate society: the Nobel Prize for Literature goes to a songwriter. I’m talking about Bob Dylan, bard of the Baby Boomers, of which I am one. I call our world post-literate because, although most of us can read and write, the dopamine zap of visual images is obliterating our capacity for complex thought. Instead of reading, we watch: videos, films, selfies, panoramic phone shots of wherever we or our friends happen to be. We smile at close-ups of our cats, our dogs. We indulge the latest heartstring tweak of manufactured sentiment. It’s all so easy and quick. Songs—even the best songs—are easy, compared with poetry. The music helps the lyrics land with force and, sometimes, stick. Literature, however, is hard. Literature requires effort from the reader, and mental effort is difficult. Few are willing to try. A lot of us tasted Ethan Frome in high school and declared, “nevermore.” That’s one reason literature has become associated with elitist intellectuals, in opposition to which the Nobel Prize committee chose an icon of pop culture. Our society embraces the easy emotions of pop culture, even when it includes social criticism or tells of romantic disappointment. Set to music, the flattest, most awkward lyrics can energize, manipulate the mood. Poets, though, spend their lives struggling to express human complexity in words alone. Mostly without monetary reward, they evoke the heights and depths of the human experience. And although Dylan’s words, free of music, can qualify as a kind of poetry, they are in no way close to the highest literary achievement. We can dissolve this reality into the post-literate brain-soup of our personal “likes”, but the standard remains. The fact is, we need standards of excellence. We have a soulneed for goals to yearn toward, to admire in bald stupefaction when others succeed. That need isn’t merely a desire for entertainment and distraction, the easy fixes of our time. Songwriters require a Dylan to rise toward; poets need a Heaney, or Brodsky. Turn to Hale, Page D2

Secret Plan to Save South Hinged on Texas

By BARTEE HAILE

An obscure Confederate major with a famous last name presented a secret proposal to the governor of Texas on Oct. 27, 1863. Next came the hard part -convincing Francis Lubbock that he alone could save the South. Summer setbacks had dealt a mortal blow to Confederate chances of a military victory. After the Battle of Gettysburg, Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Virginia was in full retreat, and on the western front the fall of Vicksburg had split the South at the Mississippi. Gone was the euphoric optimism of Bull Run, when Confederate forces looked invincible and the Northern foe so second-rate. While the generals and politicians gamely forecast a dramatic comeback, the weary warriors in the trenches sensed disastrous defeat was just around the bend.

TEXAS History

By BARTEE HAILE

This Week in Texas History

In an ironic twist of fate, the son of John Tyler, the president responsible for Lone Star statehood, slipped into Texas on a mysterious mission that, if successful, would destroy forever the Union his father had served. The young officer’s task was to talk the Texas governor into requesting armed assistance from France before it

was too late. Major John Tyler spent the days prior to his appointment with Gov. Lubbock polishing the final draft of his lengthy appeal. Pleased at last with the finished product, he presented the document in person. Starting with an analysis of the causes of the Civil War, Tyler cast Great Britain in the role of warmongering villain. The British, who freed their own slaves in 1833, blamed the rising economic challenge from the United States on the existence of chained labor in the South. To deprive America of this unfair advantage, Tyler claimed the British backed the New England abolitionists whose fanatical agitation made sectional strife inevitable. Great Britain would like nothing better, he argued, than for the war to leave both North and South in ruins.

As part of this sinister scheme, the British rejected a proposal from Emperor Napoleon III of France that the two European powers along with Russia offer to mediate the New World conflict. Blocked by British obstinacy, Napoleon had no choice but to seize control of Mexico in 1862 as a prelude to sending troops to fight alongside the Rebs. After describing the worsening plight of the South, Tyler got right to the point. “The necessity of foreign aid is becoming, if indeed it has not already become, absolute.” As the elected leader of the former Republic of Texas, which in its independent past enjoyed cordial relations with France, Gov. Lubbock was the logical choice to speak to the Emperor on behalf of the Confederacy. Turn to History, Page D2

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A Lehmann’s Opinion

The Argument for Cursive Handwriting

By LINDA LEHMANN

By CATHY CHALOUPKA

Special to the Record

I had someone say to me, “Your handwriting is too fancy and curly. I can’t read it.” I looked at what I had just written and frowned. It’s the first time someone had made a comment like that about my cursive handwriting. I finally figured out why. Most people can’t read cursive anymore. In fact, most people don’t write in cursive, Why? Obvious answer computers. People use computers for reports, letters, lists, memos, etc. In fact, I have noticed that most people print just like the computer. Cursive handwriting, back in my day, was taught in third grade. I spent hours practicing my alphabet and writing sentences in cursive. In fact, I won second place in a cursive handwriting contest in my class. To me, it’s faster and easier to do. But, if you look, really look, at most people’s handwriting these days, it’s unreadable. I’ve seen some handwritten notes that are a mix of printed and cursive letters. I’ve seen notes that are written in cursive but unreadable. And, in my opinion, pharmacist must take a class on how to read prescriptions from doctors. And people’s signatures are now a mixture of straight lines with some kind of scribble. What are the benefits of writing in cursive; 1) Cursive writing develops a personal style and voice. Children love to express their individuality and creativity, 2) Researchers Pam Mueller and Daniel Oppenheimer found that students who take notes by hand perform better that students who take notes on laptops. They concluded that students who type their notes tend to process the lecture only on a shallow level. Students who take notes by hand actually digest the content and reframe it in their own words. Sara Nichols, third grade teacher at Hermes Elementary in La Grange comments, “It’s vital for students to learn cursive. It increases their attention and concentration, gives them another option besides print, allows them to read cursive text and usually increases the speed in which they write. I teach letter by letter at first, and then move on to words, which allows them to practice those connections to other letters. The students in my classes this year are excited about learning cursive, just as my past students have enjoyed learning and using it. They are so proud when they master every letter and can begin using cursive on assignments. Many times I witness students whose print writing is not that legible, go on to master cursive beautifully.” Computers may have taken over but it’s still great to see people handwrite a note, card or letter. I have a cousin, Lila Snowden from McAllen, sends me a letter at least once a month all written in cursive. I not only enjoy reading about her life and family but I also treasure the fact that she writes her letters in cursive. I’ve kept every one of them. Someday, my grandchildren will be able to see the old handwritten cursive letters. That one of my relatives actually took the time to sit down and write a letter not type it on a computer. Letters written the old time way. Cursive handwriting is here to stay. Thank goodness it continues to be taught in schools. So, my cursive handwriting may be curly and fancy, but I treasure the fact that I learned cursive and I can continue to use it.

Guest Column

Connecting people to art and music seems to be a mainstay for Fayetteville. This National Registry community continues to reach out to all ages via local artistic venues all year long. Such is the case with the Arts for Rural Texas Annual Harvestfest and the recently “renamed” Fayetteville Picking Park (not forgetting that great food with fundraisers as well). It’s one busy list! A benefit kicks off November in Fayetteville as Thursday, November 3 from 5-7 p.m. is a drive through only turkey and dressing dinner at the Fayetteville Community Center located on 202 West Main. Tickets are available at the Fayetteville Bank, Jerry’s General Store, Fayetteville Store, West Side Shamrock, and Peter’s BBQ in Ellinger. The big win-win is that the $10 per plate dinner benefits the Fayetteville Community Baseball Park. ARTS major fundraiser each year is Harvestfest and this year it’s scheduled for Saturday, November 5. This fundraiser is quite simply tailored to perfection. By attending or donating, everyone personally helps bring art education and fine art assemblies to the children of this rural community. Some may even return home with a treasure or two. Make no mistake about it, the true treasures are the kiddos that benefit from Arts for Rural Texas and it’s benefits throughout the year. Just a few of the items included are a pizza party, Rick Rowley piano concert, movie night at the Red and White, trip to Cabo San Lucas, weekend excursions...it’s a big list. One

Hale: Nobel Prize for Dylan Continued from Page D1 Standards motivate. Without them, why run a marathon when 5k will do? Why do baseball teams dream of beating the Yankees? Where sports are concerned, the reality is obvious. Young men will brain themselves for a Super Bowl ring. In the world of words, however, standards are under siege. Yes, we are reading, but what are we reading? Texts from friends. Bloviating blogs, in dire need of editing. Headlines designed to juice us up. And when we click through, we find that the headline was a come-on, failing to fulfill its promise of outrage, or titillation. But the damage has been done. We will remember the come-on, and the disappointing content will become another cup of brain soup. Advertising is becoming our nation’s great creative achievement. From the moment we get up until we turn out the light at

night, we’re being sold something. From the cereal box to the toothpaste container to the medicine we take. We can no longer tell the difference between life and selling. Heck, we no longer even notice. We’re sold politics just like acid reducers. You and I are sliced and diced into categories of remarkable specificity via data mining. Ever finer differences between us are isolated and bombarded. “Targeted,” is the word, for good reason. We no longer know how to dig past the surface of a sales pitch for product or candidate to understand the bias, or the agenda, that squeezed it forth. We latch onto conspiracy theories invented by people we hope are seeing more deeply, more truly. We can’t even see through that. Because the post-literate mind looks for the easy thing to understand. The generality. The simplified answer. It celebrates that Bob Dylan has been award-

ed the Nobel Prize in Literature. It accepts that Donald Trump is running for president. It ignores how the vulgarity of celebrity culture spills off the tabloid racks into our living rooms, into our election dialogue, sullying our children’s innocence. Celebrity culture is so easy. The culture of excellence rewards the effort it requires. The Nobel is awarded to elite physicists, biologists, doctors, and so on. The concept of an elite in the sciences is fine. It is only in the language of words which everyone uses to some extent (so much easier than math, after all) that elitism is sneered at. Definitely, the path to greatness should be open to all talent, but the pinnacle must be there to strive toward. The way we’re going in this post-literate society is to lop off the pinnacle, lower the standard, give everybody the award. Render human striving meaningless.

State Capital Highlights Continued from Page D1 State Economy Adds Jobs Texas’ job force grew by an estimated 38,300 non-farm jobs in September, the Texas Workforce Commission announced Oct. 21. Also, according to the commission, Texas has added jobs in 17 of the last 18 months and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the Lone Star State increased to 4.8 percent in September, up slightly from 4.7 percent in August. Meanwhile, the national unemployment rate was tabulated at 5.0 percent over the same period. Texas employers continue demonstrating their competitiveness by adding 38,300 jobs in September, for a total of 206,800 jobs added over the year, said TWC Chairman Andres Alcantar. The Amarillo and AustinRound Rock Metropolitan Statistical Areas recorded the month’s lowest unemployment rate among Texas MSAs with a non-seasonally adjusted rate

of 3.5 percent, followed by the Lubbock MSA with a rate of 3.6 percent and the College StationBryan MSA with a rate of 3.7 for September. Hud Awards Flood Funds Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush on Oct. 20 announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded the state of Texas $45.2 million to assist in long-term recovery efforts following severe flooding events earlier this year. HUD, Bush said, will prioritize the most impacted of the 112 affected Texas counties included in the Presidential Declarations for 2016. The residents living in the combined affected counties encompass 76 percent of the state’s population, which totals more than 20 million Texans. “The damage from the 2016 floods in Texas had a compounding effect from those that occurred in 2015,” Bush said. “Many residents were unable to rebuild from the 2015 floods

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Autumn’s a Magical Time in Fayetteville

before the rains began again. We must work efficiently and diligently to turn these funds into effective results,” he added. Trade Grant Is Awarded The Texas Department of Agriculture on Oct. 17 accepted a grant for $800,000 from the State Trade Expansion Program of the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of International Trade. Texas Deputy Agriculture Commissioner Jason Fearneyhough said plans are to use the funding to expand export-related activities of small businesses in Texas and to increase export dollars earned by those companies. The grant money, Fearneyhough said, will provide training through the University of Texas-San Antonio’s International Trade Center. Stipends will be made available for Texas businesses that request small infusions of funding to support export expansion, according to the Texas Department of Agriculture.

By MARGO JOHNSON

Hey Kids, What Time Is It? And if you grew up in the late 40’s and throughout the 50’s, you knew the answer: It’s Howdy Doody Time! Never heard of Howdy Doody? Well you missed one of the early day TV shows that most kids in America watched faithfully beginning in 1947 and running until September 1960 on NBC: (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howdy_

particular grand piece of art is donated from acclaimed Houston artist Bruce Williamson (whose paintings have been included in collections throughout the US and Europe). And if you are into gifts, art, decor, special events tickets, ceramics, pottery, or jewelry, there is an extensive list to choose from in the silent auction. For information, call 979-378-2113 or e-mail info@ artsforruraltexas.org. Obviously with election day clearly drawing close, there’s loads of energy exerted and not to worry, because the Fayetteville Lions Club has food covered (at a great price) after voting with their annual Scholarship Fund Spaghetti Supper scheduled for Tuesday, November 8 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm at the Old Fire Station on the square with dine-in or take-out at $9.00 per plate. This is an annual event (yet another great fun tradition) that is always held on election night. Food and more fun takes center stage on Saturday, November 12 as Fayetteville Picking Park returns and the St. Paul Lutheran Church has its 37th Annual Turkey or Beef Stew at the Old Fire Station on the square. Besides St. Paul Lutheran Church’s meal, hot dogs, a good ole’ fashioned bake sale, and raffle will take place. Bring your own pot as there are limited amounts of plastic containers available. Fayetteville Picking Park packs in the live acoustic bluegrass jamming Saturday, November 12 on the square.

Doody). For those of you who didn’t know Howdy, he was a puppet with several sidekicks including Buffalo Bill, Clarabelle the Clown, and other regular and irregular friends that dropped by frequently. The show set the standard for television’s early day children programming. Howdy would hop around the stage, interacting with Buffalo Bill and Clarabelle, as they told stories and acted out silly skits. Now understand, we were pretty naïve back in the day, so this was all new. And most of the shows were live so mistakes were just part of the act. Every show featured a ‘peanut gallery’ of youngsters who started the show with the Howdy Doody song: Buffalo Bob: Say kids, what time is it? Kids: It’s Howdy Doody Time! It’s Howdy Doody Time. It’s Howdy Doody Time. Bob Smith and Howdy do Say “Howdy Do” to you. Buffalo Bill with Howdy Doody. Let’s give a rousing cheer, Photo by Roy Erickson, via Cause Howdy Doody’s here. Wikimedia Commons It’s time to start the show, So kids, let’s go! Watch this video: https://youtu.be/pnUGAe0yqz4. Today’s youngsters would not be as entertained with those shows as much as we were, but remember, we found the test pattern on the television sets wildly exciting. As I recall, we could watch that for hours, just waiting for something to change. Yes, entertainment expectations were not lofty. We moved from the radio to television, and that was huge! We really didn’t care much what we watched. Just the fact that we could see something or anything was a miracle. So… Hey Kids, what time is it? It’s Howdy Doody Time! That was music to our young ears!

History: Plan to Save the South Continued from Page D1

the Confederacy and reestablish the Republic under Napoleonic protection. Lubbock reported the incident to President Jefferson Davis, who ordered the diplomat expelled. Following on the heels of this episode, the governor could not help but read into Tyler’s words the same traitorous sentiment. Dismissing the major as a misguided pawn of the French, he rejected the preposterous proposition out of hand. The Texan did not know that Major Tyler was obeying orders and that high-ranking Confederates were behind the plan he considered so subversive. While Tyler was en route to Austin, his commander had written the Rebel minister in Paris imploring him to raise the subject with the French government. The fact that a copy of this correspondence was forwarded to Jeff Davis clearly indicated the

Confronted by the combined might of the Southern states and the French army, the only rational course for the North would be a negotiated peace. However, if reason failed to prevail in Washington, Tyler predicted the Yankees would “fall like Lucifer to rise no more.” As an odd afterthought and maybe to cover all the possibilities, Tyler digressed for several pages to discuss a massive Rebel retreat to Texas for a heroic last stand. Revealing his firm belief that an armistice was not in the cards, he ended, “The South must be subjugated or the North must perish.” For Gov. Lubbock, the heretical vision of a Franco-Texan connection was disturbingly familiar. The previous year, the French consul at Galveston had suggested that he pull Texas out of

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major was not plotting behind the backs of his superiors. Since the South was not in the habit of rewarding traitors, Tyler’s subsequent promotion provided proof positive that his trip to Texas had official sanction. If Major John Tyler was merely carrying out Confederate policy, why the secrecy and why leave the Texas governor in the dark? Like modern-day presidents, Davis sought “deniability,” the option of denying any knowledge of the flirtation with the French if the diplomatic chess game had embarrassing consequences. Politics has not changed all that much in 153 years, has it? Did you ever get around to buying your signed copy of “Texas Boomtowns: A History of Blood and Oil”? Order today with a check for $28.80 to Bartee Haile, P.O. Box 152, Friendswood, TX 77549 or online at barteehaile.com.

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OktoBierFest is Saturday in Round Top OktoBierFest has clearly made a name for itself and it has now become part of the culture and history of the little town of Round Top. Make plans to join Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Round Top Rifle Hall in Round Top starting at 11 a.m. All are Willkommen! Hosted by Round Top Schutzen Verein in the historic Round Top Rifle Hall, OktoBierFest includes quality German biers, authentic German sausage and kraut with the official keg tapping ceremony at 12 noon. A free concert will be held under the outdoor pavilion with music provided by Enzian Baum Alpine Yodelers and the Round Top Brass Band and a Yodel Blitz. For more information contact (281) 788-3278. Round Top C of C Live music at the Stone Cellar this weekend at 550 N. Washington St. in Round Top on Friday and Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. The Gallery at Round Top is hosting the Southeast Texas Pastel Society Annual Competition and Exhibit with an opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibition will continue until Nov. 26. For more information contact The Gallery at (979) 249-4119. Visit Bistro Napoletana on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. featuring live music by Savannah Adkins. For more on local events visit the Round Top Chamber of Commerce website at www. roundtop.org. 2017 Fall Wine Trail Stroll the town sipping quality wine, enjoy shopping the local merchants and relax at the Round Top 2017 Fall Wine Trail scheduled for Nov. 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. Start your day at 1 p.m. at the Round Top town square where you can purchase your commemorative glass for $35 that allows you to taste wines at multiply locations around town. Salute to Veterans Join the Round Top American Legion and the Round Top Area Historical Society as they pay tribute to veterans with a coffee in their honor on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on Highway 237. Guest speaker is Lt. Colonel Joe Weber of Round Top. He is a talented and engaging speaker with many stories to tell. Help honor our veterans and military and show your appreciation for all that they do for this community and the country. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Festival Hill Festival Hill has now in their August to April series hosting many memorable presentations. Next at Festival Hill is the 19th Annual Theatre Forum – Golden Ages: The Theatre of England and Spain in the Age of Shakespeare and Cervantes schedule for Friday, Saturday,

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By JEANETTE BURGER

Round Top News Correspondent

Sunday, Nov. 4-6. Reservations are required and you can make yours by calling (979) 249-3929 or go to www.festivalhill.org. Then, pencil in on your calendar for the University of Texas Wind Ensemble set to perform Saturday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $ 25 for adults and $10 for students. James Dick, University of Texas Distinguished Alumnus 2009 and Founder and Artistic Director of Round Top Festival Institute, will be there to greet you. Join him in welcoming the University of Texas Wind Ensemble. Wear the school’s colors and turn the hall orange. Conducted by Jerry Junkin, the University of Texas Wind Ensemble has firmly established itself as one of America’s elite wind bands. The Wind Ensemble made its international debut at the Fifth Conference of the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles in Manchester, England in 1991, and its New York debut at Carnegie Hall in February 1998. The ensemble continues to perform nationally and internationally. Lunch will be available prior to the concert at 12:45 p.m. in the Menke House Dining Hall, by reservation only, $24 plus tax. Purchase meals online when you purchase your concert tickets. The buffet-style pre-concert meal has become a favorite among concertgoers. Chef’s Choice menu includes entree, vegetable, salad, bread, dessert, tea and coffee. Overnight accommodations are available. Complimentary breakfast is included. Call the office at (979) 249-3129 or email reservations@festivalhill.org to check availability and make reservations. Round Top Family Library The Round Top Family Library through their FYI program and the Round Top Area Historical Society are delighted to bring Christmas Caroling with the St. John UCC A-Cappello Choir to be held at the Historical Jaehne Pavilion behind the Round Top Post Office on Mill St. on Thursday, Nov. 17 starting 7 p.m. This is a free program guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. Events at the library include Yoga on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. with instructor Betty Melton. All of the afterschool programs are at the library campus. WiFi is available at the library 24/7. Round Top Family Library

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hours are Monday through Saturday from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and closed on Sunday. For more details, call (979) 249-2700 or email info@ilovetoread.org. Historical Society The Round Top Area Historical Society invites you to visit their museums on the second Saturday of the month from noon until 3 p.m. open free to the public. November Lunch Bunch November Lunch Bunch will be held at noon on Monday, Nov. 28 at noon. An email will be sent out with directions. Bring a dish to share and catch up with all of your friends. Winedale Friends of Winedale and Briscoe Center are delighted to co-sponsor a book signing and illustrated conversation with Ken Hafertepe, a professor at Baylor based on his new book, “The Material Culture of German Texans” at 11a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 in the Meadows Building at Winedale, 3738 FM 2714. This book is the result of much research into the art and artifacts of our area culture and attendees are sure to recognize some of the slides and photos in the book. Coffee and kolaches will be served. Books will be available for purchase. For more information contact them at (512) 495-4696. Sons of Hermann The next meeting of the Sons of Hermann of Round Top will be Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. which is a week earlier than normal. Members are also asked to bring sandwiches, sides and desserts for the November meeting. Round Top Town Council The next Round Top town council meeting is Monday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 a.m. at the Round Top Court House. There will no longer be ARB meetings, however ARB permits can be attained from the Town of Round Top with requests sent to the building inspector Steve Cain at sac4150@cvctx.com. Regular hours for town office are Tuesday through Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. The Round Top Town office homepage address is www. townofroundtoptexas.org and the email address is info@ townofroundtoptexas.org. Round Top Carmine Schools The next school holiday for Round Top-Carmine students is the Thanksgiving holidays from Wednesday, Nov. 23 and returning to class on Monday, Nov. 28. To view RT-C school events, go to their website at www.rtcisd.net. Bethlehem Lutheran Church Historic Bethlehem Lutheran Church service is regularly at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings with Rev. John David Nedbalek. Birthdays Celebrating birthdays this week are: Oct. 29-Ashley Mitchell; Oct. 31-Flora Jahnz; Nov. 1 Mary Joan Jahnz, Earl Neumann; Nov. 3-Rhonda Clemons; Nov. 5-Frances Gau. Anniversary Celebrating an anniversary are Marty and Bonnie Farris. Have News? Send any news or notices you wish to have announced in the Round Top News column to Jeannette Burger at jburger@ cvctx.com or call (979) 2493977.

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Burky, left, is a 2-month-old brown tabby male kitten. Paco, right, is a 4-year-old male white Chihuahua. TO ADOPT ANY OF THESE PETS, OR OTHERS: • Call the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter at 966-0021 HOURS: • Visit the shelter at 240 Svoboda Lane and adopt animals on Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shelter is closed on Monday. The animal shelter will not accept surrendered animals on Saturdays. CONTACT INFORMATION • Check the web site at www.janssenanimalshelter.org • Email: info@janssenanimalshelter.org • Niki Powell, Director - fcasnpowell@verizon.net The animal shelter is in need of puppy chow, kitten chow, dog and cat food, paper towels, candles, Pine Sol, and Lysol. All animals for adoption can be viewed online at petango.com.

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