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Czhilispiel Carnival Worker Found Dead in Flatonia
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By ANDY BEHLEN
The Fayette County Record
A carnival worker from the Flatonia Czhilispiel was found dead hanging from a rope in a tree Monday morning, Oct. 25. The carnival was packing up to leave town Monday morning when Flatonia police received a report that one of the workers had hanged himself.
Flatonia Police Chief Lee Dick said other carnival workers reported that they went looking for him around 8:30 a.m. on Monday morning after the man failed to show up for work. The carnival workers’ camp was located near Robert’s Steakhouse in the woods north of Interstate 10 and east of Hwy. 95. “They went looking for him
and found him in the woods near the site where he was camping, a little bit away from the main group,” Dick said. Dick said the body was sent to the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office to confirm the manner of death. Officials have not released the man’s name pending family notification.
The La Grange football team beat Giddings Friday to clinch a playoff berth. See Page A10
BBQ Pork Steak
The Colorado Valley Independent Cattlemen’s Association (CVICA) fundraiser is being held on Thursday, Nov. 4 at the KC Hall located at 190 S. Brown Street. The meal consists of barbecue pork steak with buttered noodles, pinto beans and coleslaw. Drive-thru plates to go will be served from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. Plates are $12. Proceeds will go towards awarding scholarships to graduating students in Fayette, Lee and Colorado counties. Call the KC Hall to reserve your plates (979) 968-5117.
Turkey & Dressing
A turkey and dressing to-go sponsored by SPJST Lodge No. 1 will be held Thursday, Nov. 4 at the SPJST Hall, located at 507 East Main St. in Fayetteville, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $12 a ticket with advance tickets only. Tickets available at Fayetteville Bank, Fayetteville Store, West Side, Orsak’s Cafe and Peter’s BBQ, or call (979) 966-3515. There’s more For the Record on Page A2
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a female who was assaulted during the event. Dick said the investigation was ongoing and declined to comment further. Dick said police also intervened in an altercation that took place between a group of young people. He said no one was seriously injured, and no one wished to press charges.
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Hermann Sons Life
Rutersville Hermann Sons Life will have their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. The lodge will furnish chili and members are asked to bring a side or dessert.
The man was from the Pacific island nation of Micronesia and he was not a U.S. citizen. Dick said the man was in his mid- to late-20s. Dick said officials were having trouble contacting the man’s family overseas. In other news related to the Flatonia Czhilispiel, Dick said police received a report about
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Firefighters battled strong winds last week in a fire near Fayetteville that took three days to put out. Photo by Andy Behlen
Stubborn Fire Takes Three Days to Finally Extinguish By ANDY BEHLEN
The Fayette County Record
Fayetteville firefighters battled a stubborn fire three days in a row at a farm on Baron Rd. last week. It started after a hot clutch on a tractor ignited some hay inside a barn Tuesday night, Oct. 26. The initial call came in at 10:30 p.m. that day. Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department responded along with Sheriff’s Deputies Dustin Kieschnick and Seth Nagel. The fire destroyed the tractor and damaged the barn. It also started several hay bales on fire. A neighbor helped save many bales by removing them from the barn with his tractor.
Strong winds on Wednesday rekindled the smouldering hay. Firefighters returned that day. They broke some bales apart and thought they had it put out after dumping thousands of gallons of water on the hay. The fire rekindled again on Thursday afternoon after another round of strong wind. That time, Fayetteville firefighters called for assistance from the Round Top-Warrenton and La Grange volunteer fire departments. The Pct. 2 Road and Bridge Department also provided some heavy equipment to spread out the burning hay. They finally got it under control around 4:30 p.m.
Muldoon Fire
On Wednesday around 5:10 a.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office recieved a 911 call reporting a structure on fire on Holstein Rd. near S. Old Smithville Rd. in the Muldoon area. Muldoon Volunteer Fire Department responded along with deputies Herman Olvera and A.J. Gonzales. First responders found a garage and workshop fully engulfed when they arrived. Muldoon firefighters called for help from Flatonia Fire and Rescue. Fayette County EMS also responded with an ambulance. The fire was quickly extinguished. The cause of the fire was undetermined.
Community Theatre Closes Out 2021 With Moving Drama The Fayette County Community Theatre will end the 2021 season with a moving American classic by John Steinbeck. Of Mice and Men is a deeply felt play about loneliness, dreams, and different types of power. “This is a story written in 1937, that still has relevance today,” said director Susannah Mikulin. “It’s an important story to tell, and we are honored to bring it to our community.” Of Mice and Men is often praised as one of the most loved American stories, but it is also the subject of controversy for profanity and difficult racial themes. “Most people are familiar with the story, but we hope to show it in a new way, and to leave our audience thinking about it long after the final curtain call.” The cast of ten reunites some familiar FCCT faces, with
ith this issue The Fayette County Record begins its 100th year of continuous publication! Up there near the top of the page it’s official: Volume 100, Number 1. We’re publishing a special little retrospective looking back at our history in Section B today – including lots of photos and stories from our first 99 years. Meanwhile, here in Section A it’s business as usual, covering the most current news happening in Fayette County – as we’ve done more than 10,000 issues before. And as we embark our 100th year we’re not making any big changes to The Record as you know it – with one small exception. In small letters right under our masthead above we’ve added a small phrase that’s here to stay for a while: “Texas Largest and Best Semi-Weekly Newspaper” That ‘best’ part comes from the fact that earlier this year we were crowned by the Texas Press Association as the Sweepstakes winner as the best semi-weekly newspaper in the entire state. That “largest” part is a more recent development. Every October newspapers around the nation have to file permits detailing their circulation figures from the previous year. Last year we were the third largest semi-weekly newspaper in Texas, but according to the newest numbers from the Texas Press Association, we’ve now leap-frogged the two that were larger than us (The Williamson County Sun in Georgetown and the Hood County News in Granbury). We just got that news last week. Not a bad way to start our 100th year.
Texas Largest semi-weekly newspapers
(Average paid circulation per issue (print and e-edition) over the past year) 1. The Fayette County Record, La Grange 5,680 2. Williamson County Sun, Georgetown 5,653 3. The Highlander, Marble Falls 5,236 4. The Hood County News, Granbury 5,213
Fire Destroys Home
A house fire Saturday destroyed a home on Spur 458 in Carmine. The Carmine and Ledbetter volunteer fire departments responded. Photo courtesy of Craig Moreau
Tuesday is Election Day Here
Tuesday. Nov 2 is election day nationwide. There’s no contested races here in Fayette County, but eight state constitutional amendments are on the ballot (we examined those in the Oct. 26 edition.) Polls are open Tuesday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
LHS Band Royalty The actors in “Of Mice and Men” have been rehearsing long and hard at the Sanford Schmid amphitheater in La Grange.
Blake Harbers (Arsenic and Old Lace, Blithe Spirit) playing George, Kyle Hartmann (Dirty Works at the Crossroads, Sherlock Holmes) as Carlson, Brent Lowe (You Can’t Take It With
You, Arsenic and Old Lace) as Candy, Steve Wynne (You Can’t Take It With You) as The Boss, and Will Martin (Sherlock Holmes) as Slim. See Of Mice, Page A14
Subdivision Regs Causing Headaches By ANDY BEHLEN
The Fayette County Record
Fayette County doesn’t want neighbors in rural areas to share driveways. Officials say problems arise when neighbors can’t agree on maintaining their road. Those poorly-maintained private roads hamper first responders trying to get to fires or medical emergencies. The Commissioners Court
put a rule in place two decades ago to prohibit shared easements for future land divisions. But now they’re grappling with a new problem – “flag lots.” Prior to 2001, when land became subdivided, more and more property owners ended up sharing driveways. In some cases, new property owners came to see their driveway easement as a public road that should be main-
tained by the County, which can place political pressure on commissioners to take over the roads. State law, however, prevents the County in most cases from performing work that benefits individual property owners. The County adopted subdivision regulations in 2001. The rule requiring all parcels to have exclusive road access was See Subdivision, Page A14
La Grange High School held its Band Parents Night Festivities prior to Friday’s football game. Senior band members and their parents were announced to the crowd and Jose Ramirez, left, was crowned Band Beau and Rory Halpain, left, was crowned Band Sweetheart. Photo by Jeff Wick
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Schulenburg Police Respond to Animal Complaint, Dog Without Food & Water
Civil Matter
On Oct. 10, Parkinson responded to the 100 block of Simpson to stand by as individual got his belongings. On Oct. 13, Officer Duane Meager responded to the 1200 block of Hillje where complain-
Central Texas Food Bank Truck
The Central Texas Food Truck will be at St. John in Fayetteville on Thursday, Nov. 4 from 10 until 11 a.m. for drive-thru distribution only.
Plum Hermann Sons
Plum Hermann Sons Life will meet for their monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 8 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Prairie Valley Schoolhouse located at 2510 Williams Rd. in West Point. The lodge will provide the meal and dessert.
Retired Teachers Meeting
The Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association will meet on Nov. 8 at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 1215 Von Minden in La Grange. The speaker will be Admiral John W. Koenig, and there will be a silent auction to benefit the TRS Foundation. Fellowship time is at 1:30 p.m. with the meeting and auction to begin at 2 p.m. While the association name implies only teachers, all personnel are invited, whether they are from another city, county, or state. For further information, call (713) 303-0837.
KC & CDA Memorial Service, Mass
The annual Memorial Service and Mass for the Knights of Columbus Chromcik Council No. 2574, Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Annunciation No. 1962 and Court Queen of the Holy Rosary No. 2282 will be held Tuesday, Nov. 9 at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn. Recitation of the Rosary begins at 6:30 p.m. Memorial Service and Mass at 7 p.m. followed by a supper at the hall.
Christmas Child Shoe Box Ministry
The La Grange community is invited to participate in a packing party for Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Ministry on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1215 N. Von Minden, from 4 p.m. until finished. The Fayette County goal is 600 boxes filled with love and gifts for the neediest children around the world. These boxes distributed by Franklin Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse Ministry goes to more than 100 countries annually. Since 1993, the shoeboxes have brought hope and the message of Christ to more than 190 million children. Included in each box are a Bible and a book about the life of Jesus or a 12 lesson Bible Study in the child’s native language. Locally, Samaritan’s Purse built 20 homes helping flood victims in Fayette county. Anyone can pick up an empty box at the church office between 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday to fill and return as part of the county wide initiative. For more information, call (979) 968-8323.
Thanksgiving Barbecue Turkeys
La Grange Knights of Columbus Council No. 2574 will be taking pre-orders for barbecue turkeys for Thanksgiving. The turkeys are 14-16 lbs. and cost $50. If possible, please reserve your order before Nov. 16 by calling (979) 968-5117. Pick up is Wednesday, Nov. 24 between 4 to 6 p.m.
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Suspicious Person/Vehicle
On Oct. 11, McFadden responded to the 700 block of Lyons for a person sitting on a bench in front of the store. Individual left. On Oct. 12, Castilleja observed a suspicious vehicle at the sports complex in the 300 block of Schwartz after closing hours. Office located individuals at the location and informed them of the hours the complex was open. The officer noticed they had a dog not being leashed in a city park and explained the ordinance to them. They were both given verbal warnings. On Oct. 16, Castilleja responded to the 600 block of Upton for an unknown male subject walking into the store and using the bathroom and then asked for a jar of Vaseline.
Welfare Check
On Oct. 13, Parkinson did a welfare check in the 1400 block of Kellett. All was fine. Warrant Search
On Oct. 15, Kalina observed a red SUV parked in the 100 block of Cardinal Ave. and appeared to possibly belong to a wanted subject. The individual with the warrant was not at the address. Miscellaneous
On Oct. 12, Castilleja spoke to complainant at the police station who informed me he was having issues with someone putting nails into his tires.
Locals Present at International Quilt Festival Margaret Atkins, Pat Karisch, and Rhoda Gersch presented a Quilt Block Paint class at the world’s largest annual quilt show at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas on Monday, Oct. 25. The all-day class had attendees from California to Vermont. Beautiful blocks were made by everyone, and the Winchester group hope they will be invited back next year. A special thank you to Nicolette Morrison for helping with logistics. Winchester Book Club The next meeting of the book club will be on Nov. 16 and the book The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris will be discussed. The book is a contemporary classic about the Reconstruction period of the southern states after the Civil War. Nina Schaefer will be the moderator. Please come and join us. A reminder there will be no meeting in December, but two books will be discussed in January – The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck and The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. Quilt Block Paint Class The next Quilt Block paint classes will be on Nov. 13 and 15 and both are full. There will be no classes in December. Please check the website www. quiltblocktrail.com for classes being scheduled in January. Barn Board Quilt Trail Drive out to Winchester pick up a map at Murphy’s or Zilss Hall and enjoy viewing the 65 quilt blocks displayed in our area. The trail is self-drive, available at your convenience, and is a great way to spend a hot afternoon viewing quilt blocks on fences, gates, barns, and houses that can be seen from the road. Winchester Barn Board Quilt Trail maps can be picked up at the Texas Quilt Museum, Casino Hall, the Wendish Museum, quilt stores, and other businesses in Giddings, Smithville, and La Grange. Recycling Trailer The Winchester recycling trailer is located on the side of Zilss Hall on Memorial Hall Street. Please place your recycling in the appropriate bins. We would appreciate that you make sure that you close the bins so that any trash will remain in the bins and not blow. Zilss Community Hall Anyone wishing to rent Zilss Hall should contact (512) 434-0292. The hall is following COVID-19 requirements. Rent is very reasonable. The Little Free Library The library is always open and has a variety of authors. Space is limited, so please, if you donate a book(s), look through the current selection and take as many as you leave. The Lit-
WINCHESTER News
By RHODA GERSCH
Winchester News Correspondent
tle Free Library is housed under the roof of the patio at Zilss Hall. There is also a bulletin board available on the patio. If you have an event, you would like advertised, please post. Birthdays Celebrating birthdays this week are Marceil Prestridge and Richard Schafer-Nov. 3; Jennifer Hatton-4; Marissa Zoch and Margaret Atkins-5; and Jagger Johnson and Kristin Laws-7. First United Methodist The Winchester First United Methodist Church has services on the first and third Sunday of the month at 8:30 a.m. The Rev Patricia Zaiontz-Newcomer is the pastor. Shiloh Baptist Church The Shiloh Baptist Church is located on FM153 at North Raymond Road. For more information, please contact Rev Paul Whitmill at (512) 629-1428. St. Michael’s Lutheran Church The weekly worship service takes place at 9 a.m. on Sunday morning in the sanctuary. Following the worship service, you may gather in the Education Building for Bible Study and Sunday School beginning at 10:15. You are welcome to visit for Worship and Bible Study. When you come to the church, please introduce yourself to Pastor Nate, he will be thrilled to get to meet you. In Our Prayers Don Buck, Steve Burton, Marian Fritsche, Sam Gibbs, Evelyn Haschke, Billy Hajek, Bea Kilian, Mary Lehmann, Rose Lehmann, Ramona Lopez, and Henry Pearson. Remembering Our Shut-Ins Charlene Franke, R. C. Franke, Evelyn Kasper, Marie Kilian, Lillian Pietsch, Thelma Kieschnick and Audrey Koenning. In the US Armed Forces US Air Force Nathan Brothers, Eielson AFB, Fairbanks Alaska; Ryan Spray, San Antonio. US Army Warren Evans, Ft. Wainwright, Alaska; Jake Hagood, Ft. Hood, Texas; Byron Taylor, South Korea. US Marines Damien Hernandez, San Diego, Calif.; Kevin Gonzalez, San Francisco, Calif.
Group of Tallowood Baptist Church, Houston, visiting the Winchester Zilss Hall and Quilt Block Trail.
Quilt Block class at Blinn College in Schulenburg.
Calendar of Coming Event Nov. 9-Young at Heart meets at 2 p.m. at Zilss Hall. Nov. 9-WAVFD meeting at 7 p.m. at the Winchester Fire Station. Nov. 13-Quilt Block Paint class at 10 a.m. at Zilss Hall. Nov. 15-Quilt Block Paint class at 10 a.m. at Zilss Hall. Nov. 16-Winchester Round
Table Book Club meets at 7 p.m. at Zilss Hall. Dec. 3-Winchester Community Christmas Party (Santa will be present) at Zilss Hall. Have News? If anyone has news to share in the Winchester News column, call Rhoda Gersch at (979) 2423213 or email rmgersch@yahoo.com.
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search the vehicle, as there was multiple individuals in the vehicle the trooper had pulled over. A female officer was asked to come to the scene since all of the suspects in the vehicle were female. We stood by while the trooper finished the vehicle search and issued citations. On Oct. 12, Officer Chris Kalina responded to the 600 block of West for a caller hang up. Officer arrived on scene and there was an odor of mothballs. Individual was having issues with big rats. Officer advised of other options to get rid of rats.
Traffic Stop
On Oct. 11, Office Hailee Vincent stopped a vehicle in the 200 block of Kessler for speeding in a school zone. Driver advised he forgot it was a school zone and officer issued a speeding citation. On Oct. 11, Vincent stopped a vehicle in the 200 block of Kessler for defective headlamp. A warning was issued. On Oct. 11, Vincent stopped a vehicle for not yielding right of way when pulling out of bakery in the 200 block of Kessler. Officer issued a warning. On Oct. 11, Vincent stopped a vehicle in the 300 block of Kessler for speeding and a warning was issued. On Oct. 11, Vincent stopped a vehicle in the 1100 block of Kessler for speeding in a school zone. A citation was issued. On Oct. 11, Castilleja stopped a vehicle in the 100 block of Kessler for a vehicle speeding.
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too close to me and a traffic stop was imitated. On Oct. 14, Parkinson stopped a vehicle at Summit and Hwy. 77 for running a red light. A citation was issued. On Oct. 14, Parkinson stopped a vehicle at Hwy. 77 and I-10 east bound for running a red light. A citation was issued and other violations came up while conducting the investigation. Citations were issued for all violations. On Oct. 15, Parkinson Stopped a vehicle in the 500 bock of Simpson for not have their license plate properly illuminated. A citation was issued. On Oct. 15, Roggenkamp stopped a vehicle in the 100 block of Kessler for speeding.
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On Oct. 11, Castilleja along with officer Kalina observed an undercover Tahoe on traffic stop in the 100 block of N. Kessler. Officer made contact and was asked to stand by with the DPS Captain so he could
Police Report
On Oct. 12, Vincent stopped a vehicle for speeding in a school zone in the 100 block of Kessler. A citation was issued. On Oct. 12, Castilleja conducted a traffic stop in the 80 block of Kessler for vehicle having a defective headlamp. A warning was issued. On Oct. 12, Roggenkamp stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 100 block of Kessler. A citation was issued. On Oct. 15, Roggenkamp stopped a vehicle in the 100 block of Kessler for going 56 in a 25 zone. A citation was issued. On Oct. 13, Meagher stopped a vehicle in the 100 block of Kessler for speeding in a school zone. A citation was issued for going 36 in a 25 zone. On Oct. 14, Parkinson spoke to a driver that was parked in a no parking zone in the 1-10, 674-entrance ramp. Driver advised he was eating and he was then asked to move again. Driver acted as if he would be moving but stayed after office drove off. Officer turned round and imitated a traffic stop. On Oct. 14, Parkinson while waiting on a red light at Hwy. 77 and I-10 East Frontage sped to the light and had to abruptly stop close to officer’s right bumper. The light turned green and driver was still following
Schulenburg
On Oct. 13, Officer Frank Parkinson responded to the 700 block of Bohlmann where complainant advised of a dog hanging around his porch for some time. Officer took the dog to the shelter. On Oct. 15, Office Juan Castilleja was dispatched to the 1300 block of South for a dog without food and water, which is a city violation. Office made contact with the dog owner who advised he was trying to get rid of the dog. Officer instructed him to fix the situation until he is able to figure out what he is going to do with the dog. On Oct. 15, Castilleja was dispatched to the 600 block of Upton for a loose German Sheppard that had gone after an individual. Officer was unable to locate the dog.
Disturbance
On Oct. 11, Sgt. Tobey McFadden was dispatched to the bowling alley in the 200 block of College for people fighting in the parking lot. All parties were gone prior to officers arrival. On Oct. 16, Sgt. Rusty Roggenkamp responded to the 700 block of Kallus to a disturbance.
Officer arrived on location and individual was gone. On Oct. 16, Roggenkamp observed a white male behind the building in the 400 block of Anderson. Individual was looking through the back of trucks. The owner of the property arrived and asked the individual to leave the scene and stay off the property.
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ant stated her husband left with her vehicle. Officer advised it was his right since they are legally married.
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A Carpenter’s Gift Book Supports Fayette County Habitat
Habitat for Humanity if offering two children’s books for sale at Casino Hall in La Grange. The book “The Carpenter’s Gift” celebrates the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center, an American tradition. Each year, the tree is milled into lumber that Habitat for Humanity uses to build a simple, decent home with a family in need. Follow young Henry as he receives the blessing of a lifetime and makes sure to pass that blessing along as an adult. “Builder Brothers Big Plans” by the “Property Brothers” feature a young Drew and Jonathan doing what they do best, thinking up big plans for even bigger projects. They want to prove that little kids can do big things, and so they come up with a big idea to build a super-duper deluxe doghouse for their dogs. Each book is $15 and all proceeds go to support Fayette County Habitat for Humanity’s housing mission right here in Fayette County. Pictured from left: Stacey Norris, Patrick Caballero, Helen Achilles, Hannah Bellue, Kenny Couch and Lauren Almanza.
Turtle Wing Bronco Fundraiser Winner Announced Turtle Wing Foundation continues to grow and serve more families in our rural community. This growth requires additional funding and support to achieve their mission of “helping individuals with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential by providing access to a shared network of emotional, educational, and therapeutic resources.” This year Turtle Wing was blessed by the generosity of philanthropists, John and Betty Burkland, as they donated a 1972 Bronco Sport to be raffled off. The Burkland’s have a personal connection to Turtle Wing’s mission and not only donated the vehicle but also patiently assisted with sharing the raffle and the Bronco around Fayette, Colorado, and Lavaca counties to encourage participation and share the good works of the foundation. The most tickets were sold from Thunderbird Southwest thanks to Lance and Pam Harrington, and the winning ticket was purchased at Texas One Stop of La Grange. The drawing took place at the Second Annual Turtle
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S’Wing & Shoot at Big Easy Ranch in Columbus on Sept. 20. The lucky winner was Julie Shumney of Fayette County. Perhaps you’ll see this beautiful Bronco cruising the country roads one day. Turtle Wing Foundation helps provide Early Intervention, Supplemental Services and Community Education &
The Remnant Church Hosts Weekend Retreat
The Remnant Church hosted a Cross Encounter Weekend Retreat Oct. 21-23 at Camp Eternal in West Point. Throughout the weekend, attendees learned from guest speaker Nancy McCready about living a life of depending on God instead of themselves. McCready works with pastors and leaders around the world by helping them develop a culture of personal and corporate discipleship. Julie Hill and Aaron Coronis were two other speakers during the retreat. In addition to learning and fellowshipping together, everyone enjoyed delicious meals and beautiful scenery provided by Camp Eternal owners Burt and Cindy Vimont. Pictured are above are Kolbe and Rachel Hill with McCready and pictured below is the group of attendees from Cross Encounter.
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LG’s Buscha Installed as Freedom For All Ireland Officer, Irish History Contest Deadline is Dec. 17 Dr. Connie Buscha of La Grange was installed recently as the Freedom for All Ireland (FFAI) officer for Texas’ Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH). A member of LAOH Division No. 1 Golden Rose, Queen of Ireland, she proudly continuing her first-generation American-Irish grandmother’s legacy of membership and service. Dr. Buscha comments, “Growing up Irish Catholic in Houston, I have wonderful memories of my extended family’s participation in Irish heritage events. There was always abundant faith, fellowship, Irish pride, and happy times. There was, of course, Guinness and Jameson, too! My grandmother didn’t drink, but she always seemed to win the whiskey wagon raffles.”
Dr. Connie Buscha
The LAOH is a sororal organization of American-Irish Catholic women whose motto is “Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity.” In its 127-year history in the U.S., the LAOH has and continues to support and advance social justice in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland as well as the U.S. For more
information, please visit https:// laohaustin.org/membership or call Connie at (512) 569-2095. The 2021-2022 LAOH Irish History Contest promotes learning about Irish History. Level 1 is for students in grades 6, 7, or 8 and Level 2 is for students in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12. Students submit entries in written format, PowerPoint presentation, or Documentary film on the topic “The 40th Anniversary of the Hunger Strike 1981: What was the impact on Irish History?” Submitters are not required to be affiliated with a LAOH member nor even of Irish heritage. Monetary awards are made in each division at both the local and national LAOH levels. The deadline is Dec. 17, 2021. For more information, please email: LAOHGoldenRose@gmail. com.
St. Mark’s Welcomes Hillery Caraway, Jenifer Leyendecker, and Edward Tusa St. Mark’s Medical Center (SMMC) announces new team member additions Hillery Caraway, Director of Human Resources; Jenifer Leyendecker, Director of Surgical and Ambulatory Care Services; and Edward Tusa, Chief Financial Officer. “We are pleased to expand our team with professionals of such strong caliber,” said Mark Kimball, President and CEO of SMMC. “Hillery, Jenifer, and Ed each have deep experience and tenacity for integrity, imperative to SMMC as the healthcare industry continues to evolve and requires top-notch talent to succeed.” Hillery Caraway leads SMMC’s efforts in ensuring the organization is appropriately staffed with exceptional talent who deliver compassionate and thorough care, as well as foster an environment for employee growth and success. “I am thrilled to be in La Grange and at St. Mark’s,” said Carraway. “The team has been extremely welcoming to me, and I look forward to ensuring that as an organization, we continue to reflect the strong values and generous, caring nature of the community, while providing exceptional patient care.” Caraway added that it is important to also take care of SMMC employees and reward them for their valuable contributions. Previously from Katy, Hillery has over eight years of Human Resources experience in the
healthcare industry. She holds a BS in Psychology and an MBA with a Human Resources focus, both from the University of Houston Victoria. In Jenifer Leyendecker’s new role, she oversees day-to-day delivery of patient care at SMMC, ensuring overall operations, nursing staff direction, and quality of care compliance standards are met. “I’m so happy to be a part of this team,” said Leyendecker. “Everyone is completely dedicated to providing skilled, compassionate care.” Prior to joining SMMC, Leyendecker’s 20-year healthcare career includes significant experience in operating rooms and managing nursing teams in transplant and trauma facilities. Most recently, Leyendecker. served at University Hospital in San Antonio. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree as well as several professional certifications. Leyendecker and her husband have three adult children, and recently relocated from San Antonio to their newly purchased property on the Colorado River. Ed Tusa, new Chief Financial Officer at SMMC, is responsible for managing all of SMMC’s finance-related matters, including executing the hospital’s financial strategy, developing plans for growth, identifying opportunities; and managing all accounting procedures. “I am excited to join St. Mark’s team and the communi-
ty,” said Tusa. “SMMC is a beautiful facility and I can already tell the pride that each of the team has in the compassionate care that they pro-vide here. I look forward to ensuring that SMMC continues to meet the needs of the community.” Tusa has spent most of his extensive healthcare career in Minnesota, and comes to SMMC with experience in children’s and acute care rural and metropolitan hospitals, clinics, and healthcarerelated organizations. He holds an MS in Health Services Administration from College of St. Francis, in Joliet, Illinois, and a BA in Accounting/Business Administration, from College of St. Thomas, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Tusa is married and has three adult children. St. Mark’s Medical Center, one of the top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in the United States as ranked by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, is a 65-bed, 100,000 sq. ft., community hospital serving residents of Fayette and Lee Counties and surrounding communities. At St. Mark’s Medical Center, patients benefit from the latest medical technology along with comprehensive healthcare from highly skilled physicians, nurses and professional staff. Services include cardiac rehabilitation, wound care, orthopedic care, inpatient and outpatient care, a 24-hour emergency department, outpatient/elective surgeries and procedures, as well as laboratory and imaging services.
Celebrating National CDA Day was front from left: Jacinta Cano, Marian Tajchman, Beverly Kruppa, Fr. Brian Phillips, Guadalupe Mendez, Mical Ann Boyd, Candice Hall; back row: Stacy Ryza, Mary Lou Anderle-State Spiritual Enhancement Chair and Local Recording Secretary, Shirley Antosh Regent, Carolyn Weishuhn-Vice Regent, Marilyn Kothmann-Financial Secretary, and Beatrice Ortiz.
Catholic Daughters No. 1962 Celebrates National CDA Day Court Annunciation No. 1962 celebrated National CDA Day with a Holy Mass on Sunday, Oct. 17 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, La Grange. Fr. Brian Phillips, Court Chaplain, was the celebrant.The intentions of the Mass were for all CDA sisters, especially those who are deceased. Court members processed in to church led by the banner bearer and officers in robes. Our members also served as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, lector and cantor.
The court was excited to receive five new members, Mical Ann Boyd, Candice Hall, Beverly Kruppa, Guadalupe Mendez, and Marian Tajchman into our court on this special day. Regent Shirley Antosh led the new members in recitation of the membership pledge and then welcomed them to our court. Regent Antosh also gave a message about Catholic Daughters of the Americas and our motto of “Unity & Charity.” She extended an invitation to all women in attendance to consider joining this
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Ledbetter VFD Sponsoring Lane of Lights Fayette County Deputy Santa Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor their Christmas Lane of Lights this year. It begins the Thanksgiving weekend and will be held every Friday and Saturday until Dec. 18 from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a hayride through a lighted path of Christmas reflections. Tickets are $10 per person and children two years and under are free. Live musical entertainment and Santa will be there each night. Location is FM 1291 at Hwy. 290. All proceeds benefit the Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department. For additional information, contact Gwen at (979) 5400105 or Lana at (979) 966-3477. RT-C School News Round Top-Carmine ISD Thanksgiving holidays will be Nov. 22-26. Listen to or read the local media for the next game for the High School volleyball team. Lutheran World Relief Kits Lutheran World Relief kits will be assembled Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. at Martin Luther Lutheran Church and then they and quilts will be packed. Help is needed and appreciated. Shipment is Nov. 6 at Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville. Carmine VFD Carmine Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Night is Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. The department reminds residents to check smoke detectors to make sure the batteries are working. Turkey and Dressing Meal Martin Luther Lutheran Church Women of the ELCA
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turkey and dressing meal is on Sunday, Nov. 14 from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Drive thru only meal will be served at the Mission & Ministry Building. The $12 tickets must be purchased in advance and are available at the MLLC office, Carmine State Bank, and from Leonita Sanders. Men in Mission Men in Mission of Martin Luther Lutheran Church are collecting items for Christmas Boxes for the Port of Houston Seafarers. They may be brought to the church office until Nov. 22, when they will be packed at 6 p.m. Items include address books, fabric band-aids, baseball caps, 2022 calendars, comb, dental floss, antiperspirant/ deodorant, disposable razors, flashlight and batteries, small packs Kleenex, lip balm, lotion, nail clippers, Gold Bond cream, Gold Bond powder, individual servings of hot chocolate, needles and thread, Q-tips, shaving cream, soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, gum and hard candy, key chains, pocket-sized notebooks, mechanical pencils, pens, playing cards, individual microwave popcorn packages, socks, Sudoku books, Texas
souvenirs, T-shirts, SUB flash drives, and Word Search books. Keep in mind that most of the seafarers are men. MLLC News Packing for Lutheran World Relief is Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Mission & Ministry Building. Worship Committee meets Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Shipment for Lutheran World Relief is Saturday morning at Zionsville. Saturday worship with Holy Communion is at 6 p.m. Sunday worship with Holy Communion, observing the 24th Sunday after Pentecost, is at 10 a.m. The service will also be on the mllccarmine.com website. The Rev. David Tinker is the pastor. Quilting for Lutheran World Relief is Monday at 9 a.m. Recycling Trailer The recycling trailer is at the Carmine Hall on Thursdays from noon until 4 p.m. The trailer is in Ledbetter from 8:30-11 a.m., also on Thursdays, behind the Ledbetter Fireman’s Hall. Visitors’ Center Carmine Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Center at the restored Train Depot is open on the second and fourth Fridays and Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Birthdays Birthday wishes are extended to Candice Gorden and Faith Meinholdt-Nov. 5; Levi Carmean, Darrell Kelley, Tina Mikeska, Jessica Weidemann, Buck Williams, and Randall Zwernemann-7; and Shelby Vaughn-8.
Program Announces Dates Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek and the deputies of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office have announced the dates for this year’s Deputy Santa Program: Nov. 29 through Dec. 17. Toys will be handed out to participants at three different locations on Dec. 22. Donation bins will not be distributed. We welcome toy donations which can be brought to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department. Monetary donations will be used to purchase additional new toys for the children from Fayette County that sign up for the program. Sponsorship letters were sent out to area
citizens and businesses Sept. 24. Monetary donations may be sent to: “Deputy Santa”, c/o Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, 1646 North Jefferson, La Grange, TX 78945. La Grange Ford-Lincoln will offer two free oil changes in exchange for a bicycle donation and one free oil change in exchange for a toy donation with a value of $15 or more. Oviedo Auto Group in La Grange will offer a free oil change in exchange for a toy donation with a value of $15 or more as well. To receive assistance from this program children must be 12 years old and under and be a
resident of Fayette County. Parents must sign their children up in person; no telephone registrations will be accepted. A birth certificate or copy of your child’s report card must be shown. Sign up is required at one of the following locations: La Grange, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office; Schulenburg, City Hall; Fayetteville, Justice of the Peace Office; Round Top, Round Top State Bank; and Flatonia, City Hall. Sign up dates are Nov. 29 until Dcc. 17. For more information about the 2020 Deputy Santa Program, please contact Lt. David Beyer at (979) 968-5856.
Deputy Santa Program Receives Donation
The KC Council No. 2574 presented the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Santa program a check for $500. Pictured from left are; Inv. Marc Bennett, Lt. David Beyer, Garry Schellberg -Knights
of Columbus, Chief Deputy Randy Noviskie and Investigator Kenn Kretz.
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Church Of Christ Calvary Baptist Church 646 E. Hwy. 71 E.; Scott Elliott, Min.; S.S. 9 650 S. Ellinger Road; Bible Study, 10 a.m., a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 Church of God p.m.; Wednesday 6 p.m. Big Spring Hill Baptist Cedar Of Lebanon Oldenburg; D.A. Shelton, Min.; S.S. 9:45 Church Of God In Christ a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Hwy. 159 in Fayetteville; Pastor Lakeith Ebenezer Baptist McKinney.; Bible Study Wed. 7:30 p.m.; 829 N. Jefferson; Norris Eason, Min.; S.S. YPWW - Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. W.S. 11:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Miracle Temple First Baptist Church of God In Christ 5000 W. State Hwy. 71; Pastor Steve Brown; 1008 E. Fannin; Elder Melvin Thomas, Sun. Bible Study 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.; Min.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m.; Adult, Student & Children Groups Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Wed. 7 p.m. Flatonia Baptist Episcopal Tim Rowell, Min.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. Little Bethal Baptist St. James Episcopal 3242 Loehr Rd.; Pastor Louis Zachary; 156 N. Monroe, 968-3910; Rev. Rohani S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Weger, Interim Priest; S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. Muldoon Baptist 8 & 10:30 a.m. Pastor Will Martin; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Shared Lutheran New Union Missionary Baptist 715 MLK, Flatonia; E.F. McDuffie, Min.; Shared Lutheran Ministry S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. of Fayette County Peaceful Rest Baptist Rev. Marcia Kifer, Lead Pastor 808 E. Fannin, La Grange; Pastor Sean D. St. John in Ellinger Deese; W.S. 10:30 a.m. Corner of Grover & Fayette; W.S. 8 a.m., St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Communion every Sunday. H.L. Penson, Min.; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 2nd St. Paul in Fayetteville & 4th Sun. 11:30 a.m.; Wed. 6 p.m. Corner of Fayette St. & Hwy. 159; W.S. Crosspoint Community Church 10:30 a.m., Communion every Sunday. 1010 N. Von Minden; Worship - 9:30 & 11a.m.; St. John in Rutersville CrosspointChurchTx.org 5743 State Hwy. 159 East of La Shiloh Missionary Baptist Grange; W.S. 10 a.m., Communion Leo Taylor, Min.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 1st & every Sunday. 3rd Sun. 11:30 a.m. St. John’s in Warrenton United Baptist 4446 S. State Hwy. 237; W.S. 8:30 a.m., C. Henson, Min.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 1st Communion every Sunday. & 3rd Sun. 11:30 a.m. Lutheran Concord Baptist Church St. Paul Lutheran Herbert Shelby, Pastor; SW 10:30 a.m. Shelby; Rev. John David Nedbalek; S.S. 10 every second Sunday of the month. St. James Missionary Baptist Church a.m.; W.S. 8 a.m.; Bethlehem Lutheran 1110 St. James Rd., La Grange; Service at Rev. John David Nedbalek, S.W. 9:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. until further notice. Holy Cross Lutheran Catholic FM 1482, Warda: Rev. Dustin Beck, Holy Rosary Catholic Pastor; S.S. 10:15 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m. Hostyn; Father Felix Twumasi; Sat. Mass: 5 Martin Luther Lutheran p.m.; Sun. Mass: 8 a.m. 211 Luther Lane, Carmine; Rev. David Sacred Heart Catholic, La Grange Tinker, Pastor; S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m., 539 E. Pearl; Rev. Brian Phillips; Tues. Saturday Worship 6 p.m. & Wed. Mass 6:30 p.m.; Thurs. School Mt. Calvary Lutheran Mass 8:30 a.m.; Fri. Mass 8:30 a.m.; 800 N. Franklin; Rev. Jason M. Kaspar, Sat. English Mass: 5 p.m.; Sun. English Pastor; S.S. & Bible Classes 10:15 a.m. & Mass: 9:00 a.m. & Sun. Spanish Mass: Wed. 10 a.m; W.S. Sun. 9 a.m.; L.C.M.S.; 11:30 a.m. 968-3938 Sacred Heart, Flatonia St. Michael’s Lutheran Eddie Winkler, Pastor; Sat. Mass: 5 p.m.; Winchester; Pastor Nate Hill; 242-3444; Sun Mass: 9:30 a.m. S.S. 10:15 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m. St. John The Baptist Catholic St. Paul Lutheran Church Ammannsville; Sun. Mass: 9:30 a.m. 110 W. Walnut; Sr. Pastor Candis O’Meara; St. John’s Catholic Fayetteville; Rev. Steve Sauser; Sat. Mass: S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. Sat. 5 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. 6 p.m.; Sun. Mass: 10 a.m.; Wed. 7p.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church St. Mary’s Catholic Prairie Valley Rd. of Hwy. 71 West.; Near Ellinger; Rev. Steve Sauser; Sun. Pastors Herb Beyer & John Hunsicker; Mass: 8 a.m.; Thurs. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. & W.S. 8:45 a.m.; 361-798-0155 Fri. 7 a.m. United Evangelical Lutheran St. Mary’s Catholic Swiss Alp; Lemae Higgs, Min.’ S.S. 10:15 High Hill; Tim Kosler, Min.; Sat. Mass: 6:30 a.m.; W.S. 9:15 a.m. p.m.; Wed. Mass: 7 a.m. Waldeck Lutheran St. Mary’s Catholic Church Waldeck; David Tinker, Min.; S.S. 9:15 Praha; Rev. Gabriel Maison; Sat. Mass: 4:30 a.m.; W.S. 8 a.m. p.m.; Sun. Mass: 8 a.m. Zion Lutheran St. Rose of Lima Schulenburg; Rev. David Mumm, Vacancy Schulenburg, Rev. Timothy Kosler; Sat. Mass 5 p.m., Sun. Mass 7:30 a.m. & 10 Pastor and Vicar Gary Johnson; S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m; zionschulenburg.org a.m., Noon Spanish Mass
Bethlehem AME 2200 Bethlehem Rd., 247-5010; Gay Thomas, Min. First United Methodist Flatonia; Pastor Jeff Muehl.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. First United Methodist 1215 N. Von Minden; Andy Smith, Min.; Traditional W.S. 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:10 - 11 a.m.; New Life W.S. 11:10 a.m. Freyburg United Methodist 4520 FM 2238; Pastor Jeff Muehl; W.S. 8:30 a.m. every Sunday. St. James United Methodist 710 N. Jackson; Rev. Morris Daugherty, Min.; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 1st & 3rd Sun. 11 a.m. St. Paul AME 729 E. Guadalupe; Herman Pwell, Min.; S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. Winchester United Methodist 8933 FM 153; Patricia Zaiontz-Newcomer, Min.; plz.newcomer@gmail.com; W.S. 1st & 3rd Sun 8:30 a.m. Living World Ministries Muldoon; Don McKenzie, Min.; W.S. 10 a.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m.
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Evans Welcome New Addition Ryan and Kelly Evans welcomed their daughter Ellie Grace on Monday, Oct. 25. The precious little girl weighted seven pounds one ounce and measured twenty and one half inches long. Ellie is welcomed home by her big brother Jase and her grandparents Donna and Robert Evans. Ryan and Kelly were so excited to bring Ellie from the hospital to their brand now home. This is a very busy time for this young growing family as they settle into their new home and adjust to the beautiful new addition to the family. Neighborhood Watch There has been a problem with mail being stolen from rural mailboxes. Please watch your mail and make note of strange cars stopping at your neighbors’ mailboxes. Take down the make, model, color and if possible the license number. This is something we all can help prevent. The thieves are traveling through and will check boxes to see if there might be something of interest to them. If you think you might be missing a certain piece of mail, be it a bill or a check; please follow up with the sender. Contact them and confirm they did send it. If after contacting the sender and you do have missing mail, contact the post office and file a report with the sheriff’s office. If it’s a bill, make arrangements to pay it. If it is some kind of a check be sure to have the issuing party to stop payment and send another. Also do not mail out payments in your box. These also have been lifted from the mailboxes. We all have to watch
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La Grange Police Respond to Missing Child Call La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the follwing accidents his department responded to during the week of Oct. 3-10. Missing Child
By JOAN IVY
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out for each other to keep the Muldoon area safe. Out And About Dana and Darrell Kulak celebrated their birthdays recently and their daughter Cynthia Kulak came in from the Fort Worth area to help them celebrate. Jennifer Rightmer traveled for a day to help her daughter Lane Rightmer out with settling in her new apartment in Waco. James and Joan Ivy took off for a day to visit with cousins, Patty and John Keaton at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio. John and his shooting partner Russell Hanks qualified for Nationals and made the trek to San Antonio from Brawley, California. This year Russell’s wife, Becky, was able to join in the fun. The guys spent the day on the range, while we ladies enjoyed a day of shopping and checking out the city. They ended the day with John on grill cooking for everyone. Rain Wednesday morning the cold front blew through and dropped just over an inch of rain that cleared before 8 a.m. Temperatures also were cooler and very pleasant after the front blew in.
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On Oct. 5, Patrolman Brett Meinardus responded to the 300 block of N. Horton where caller advised her juvenile son had not returned home. Officer checked the homes of several friends and was not able to locate the juvenile. The juvenile later returned home before officer entered him into the missing persons database. Accident
On Oct. 3, Sgt. Travis Anderson responded to the 100 block of E. Travis in regard to a two-vehicle accident. On Oct. 4, Patrolman Mitchell Maxwell was dispatched to the 200 block of E. Guadalupe in regard to a two-vehicle accident. Citation was issued. On Oct. 5, Patrolman Justin Koehne worked a two-vehicle accident in the 200 block of W. Pearl. On Oct. 6, Patrolman Kevin Currington was dispatched to the 2200 block of W. State Hwy. 71 Business for an accident. No injuries. On Oct. 7, Anderson responded to the 200 block of S. Ellinger for an accident. Upon arrival officer found that it was a two-vehicle private property accident. One vehicle was unoccupied. The drivers exchanged information. On Oct. 8, Maxwell was dispatched to the 400 block of E. Colorado in regard to a twovehicle accident. Citations were
Water in regard to a civil matter. Disturbance
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issued. On Oct. 9, Patrolman David Mohr received a call of a minor accident in the 200 block of E. Travis. Agency Assist
On Oct. 3, Currington was dispatched to One St. Mark’s Place to assist another agency. On Oct. 5, Maxwell was dispatched to the 500 block of N. Main in regard to an agency assist. On Oct. 5, Patrolman John Wostarek was dispatched to One St. Mark’s Place in regard to an agency assist. Burglary of Vehicle
On Oct. 5, Maxwell was dispatched to the 300 block of N. Washington in regard to a burglary of a vehicle. Counterfeit Money
On Oct. 3, Mohr received a call of counterfeit money in the 200 block of E. Travis. Officer took report. Criminal Mischief
On Oct. 4, Maxwell was dispatched to the 100 block of N. Vail in regard to criminal mischief. Civil Matter
On Oct. 5, Maxwell was dispatched to the 100 block of N.
On Oct. 4, Maxwell was dispatched to the 700 block of E. Fannin in regard to a possible disturbance. Felony Warrant
On Oct. 3, Anderson was dispatched to the 2200 block of W. State Hwy. 71 Business for a wanted fugitive inside eating. Upon arrival officer found no one in the dining room and spoke with employees that stated they left a few moments earlier. Officer could not locate the subject. Found Property
On Oct. 9, Mohr received a call of a bicycle in a field at St. Marks Place. Officer would contact the owner of the bicycle. Identity Theft
On Oct. 6, Investigator Troy Stevens took a report of identity theft in the 1200 block of N. Von Minden. Parking Violation
On Oct. 7, Mohr responded to the 400 block of E. Travis for a subject parking in the handicap section illegally. Officer was unable to locate the vehicles. Suspicious Person/Vehicle
On Oct. 3, Anderson responded to a suspicious vehicle in the 300 block of E. Pearl. Officer located the vehicle and the occupant was waiting on her sister who lived next door to the complainant. On Oct. 4, Maxwell was dispatched to the 100 block of Ella in regards to a suspicious vehicle. On Oct. 5, Currington was dispatched to the 500 block of W. Lowerline for a prowler. Officer checked the area for the
suspects and they were gone prior to arrival. On Oct. 5, Wostarek was dispatched to the 1900 bock of Hwy. 159 in regard to a suspicious vehicle. On Oct. 5, Maxwell was dispatched to the 200 block of N. Horton in regard to a suspicious person. On Oct. 7, Currington was dispatched to the 1000 block of Sunset in regard to a vehicle in yard running and door open. Officer made contact with subjects who were just unloading. On Oct. 9, Mohr responded to the 2400 block of Hwy. 71 Business for a suspicious person. Terroristic Threat
On Oct. 8, Wostarek was dispatched to the 700 block of N. Franklin in regard to a threat. Theft
On Oct. 8, Maxwell was dispatched to the 1600 block of W. State Hwy. 71 Business in regard to a theft. On Oct. 8, Maxwell was dispatched to the 700 block of N. Madison in regard to a theft. On Oct. 8, Maxwell was dispatched to the 400 block of S. Lester in regard to a theft. Trespassing
On Oct. 7, Currington was dispatched to the 900 block of E. Upperline to speak to a subject who wanted her adult daughter to leave. Officer made contact and the daughter had already left. On Oct. 8, Koehne was dispatched to the 100 block of E. Colorado in regard to a subject on the property that is not supposed to be there. Subject was gone upon officers arrival.
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Fayette Co. Fire Poster Contest Winners Announced
Fire poster contest winners for Pre-K and Kindergarten are (front, from left) first place - Stella Mozisek of La Grange, second place - Patsy Lemus of La Grange, third place - Macy Hodges of La Grange, (middle) third honorable mention - Adam Reeves of Schulenburg, second honorable mention - Cole Hodges of La Grange, first honorable mention - Brayden Rainosek of Schulenburg, (back) Keith Burcalow, Randy Noviskie and Kenneth Chovanec of the Fayette County Firefighters Association.
OBITUARIES
Jason “Jay” Shawn Allen, 28, of La Grange, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. Jay was born in San Antonio on May 7, 1993, the son of Mary Regina Allen. He married the love of his life, Cassandra Lee Layton on Sept. 30, 2019, in Bastrop. Jay and Cassandra were blessed with their beautiful daughter, Ellinora Nicole on June 5, 2020. Jay was a devoted husband and father. He cherished spending time with his family and extended family members every opportunity that he had. Jay was the type of person that never met a stranger. He was kind, caring, and had a heart of gold. His hobbies included fishing and a love for music. Jay even loved to rap and would
Nov. 2, 1971 The Fayette County Record began its 50th year as a newspaper. The editor, Bonner McMillion, stated there would be no birthday celebration because the staff of most newspapers like The Record celebrated inwardly every time another issue went to press. Had the newspaper decided to have a cake it would have close to 4,500 candles to represent all the issues that had been published. The Record had 4,500 patrons, more than one-and-a-half times as many paying subscribers as La Grange had households within its corporate limits, according to the 1970 census. A 17-yard pass completion with 22 seconds left in the game gave the Columbus Cardinals a 33-27 victory over the fighting La Grange Leopards Friday night in Columbus. It climaxed one of the best all-around efforts the Leps of Coach Butch Blume and aides had turned in for that season. The Leps received the game-opening kickoff, couldn’t go and James Urban punted short to the LG 44. On the second play, Columbus quarterback Carl Andress teamed with James Rhodes on a 47-yard passrun for a touchdown with 9:27 to go in the first stanza. Andress also kicked the extra point, making it 7-0. But the Leps had ideas of their own. Ronnie Stevenson returned the kickoff to the La Grange 42, but a hitting late call against the Cards spotted the ball on the Columbus 43. Jim Quinn and Paul Risper alternated to lug to the 22. Burglars broke three locks to enter the Thorstenberg Materials Co. warehouse south of Columbus Saturday night and got away with 16,350 feet of copper wire valued at $25,000. The thieves used one of Thorstenberg’s 2-ton flatbed trucks to haul the wire and other loot away, abandoning the empty vehicle on FM 102 between Alleyton and Eagle Lake. Other items stolen included tools, two tires, a
rifle, various materials containing copper and about $20 from a cold drink machine. A minor auto accident in La Grange at 4 p.m. on Friday led to two dope charges being filed in Judge A.V. Smith’s justice of the peace court. A deputy who went to the scene learned that something had been thrown out of the 1969 Volkswagen shortly after it crashed with a 1962 Volkswagen. A search of a nearby lawn yielded a smoking pipe filled with suspected marijuana, according to Sheriff T.J. Flournoy. Two suspects, aged 24 and 17 from out of the area, were charged with possession of marijuana. A bond of $5,000 was set for each subject and the case was bound over to the grand jury. The pair was also charged with failure to remain at the scene of an auto accident and provide information. One of the largest attendances in the history of the La Grange PTA’s annual Halloween Carnival was recorded Saturday night. The climax of the evening was an hilarious ‘Fayette County Queen’s Contest.’ A record 1,300-plus tickets were sold for the turkey dinner that kicked off the carnival. The sixth grade won a one-day educational tour for selling the most advance tickets. The winner of the colorful queen’s competition was “Charlene Rose” Larrimore, who also went by the name of Charles W. Larrimore. The winner offered a vocal number by the name of Roses Turn with some help from a record player. After being appropriately crowned and robed, he promenaded up and down the aisle to the amusement of the large crowd crammed into the auditorium. First runner-up was “Edwina’ Voelkel, alias Aubrey D. Voelkel, who twirled a baton. Second runner-up was “Charlette” Ebel, aka Dr. Charles E. Ebel, who did a unique and exhilarating dance based on a number by the Baja Marimba Band. A funeral service was held for
Allen
Fire poster contest winners for 1st and 2nd grade are (front, from left) first place - Avery Havel of Fayetteville, second place - Olivia Otto of Schulenburg, third place - Audrey Pietsch of La Grange, (middle) third honorable mention - Marley Vasek of La Grange, second honorable mention - Brody Brossmann of Schulenburg, first honorable mention - Benjamin Garlick of La Grange, (back) Keith Burcalow, Randy Noviskie and Kenneth Chovanec of the Fayette County Firefighters Association.
Fire poster contest winners for 3rd and 4th grade are (front, from left) first place - Morgan Williams of Round Top, second place - Giah Garcia of La Grange, third place - Brynlee Berger of Schulenburg, (middle) third honorable mention - Lynn Lemus of La Grange, second honorable mention - Kirtley Kallus of La Grange, first honorable mention - Slade Mozisek of La Grange, (back) Keith Burcalow, Randy Noviskie and Kenneth Chovanec of the Fayette County Firefighters Association.
Fire poster contest winners for 5th and 6th grades are (front, from left) first place - Bo Brossmann of Schulenburg, second place - Madison Markwardt of La Grange, third place - Caden Tovey of Round Top, (middle) third honorable mention - Kenlie Jo Kallus of La Grange, second honorable mention - Caroline Bartek of Schulenburg, first honorable mention - Presley Cliffe of Flatonia, (back) Keith Burcalow, Randy Noviskie and Kenneth Chovanec of the Fayette County Firefighters Association.
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The Fayette County Firefighters Association presented trophies to the winners of the annual fire prevention poster contest. The award presentation took place at the La Grange Fire Station. Presenting the awards were Fayetteville Fire Chief Randy Noviskie, Capt. Keith Burcalow of the Round Top-Warrenton Volunteer Fire Department and Capt. Kenneth Chovanec of the La Grange Volunteer Fire Deparmtnet. The theme of this year’s poster contest was “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” Noviskie said local fire departments gave presentations to school children around the county. Students learned about the sounds that smoke and fire alarms make. Noviskie said students also learned to test smoke and fire alarms at least monthly, to change batteries in smoke and fire alarms every six months, and to replace alarms every 10 years. Photos by Andy Behlen
entertain his family and friends by throwing out a few rap lyrics from time to time. More than anything Jay just loved life and lived it to the fullest. He is survived by his loving wife, Cassandra “Cassie” Allen and their daughter, Ellinora Nicole of La Grange; grandmother, Peggy Allen of San Antonio; mother, Mary Regina Allen of San Antonio; sister, Tiffany Dean of Bryan; his favorite cousins: Dalton Dupree of Bastrop; and Isabel Garcia and husband, Michael of San Antonio; along with his aunt, Leah Allen of La Grange. Jay was preceded in death by his grandfather, Melvin Gene Allen; brother, Christopher Allen; uncle, Joey Allen; and aunt, Terri Allen. A private celebration of Jay’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations in La Grange.
John T. Sommer, 87, formerly of Nechanitz. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Chovanec of Fayetteville celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at their home on Sunday, Oct. 24. A baked turkey and sausage dinner was served at noon by their children: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Knesek and family, Rosenberg; and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Krenek and family, Mr. and Mrs. Justin Malota and girls, and Peter James Chovanec, all of Fayetteville. The couple was married on Oct. 26, 1931, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Frydek by the Rev. A.W. Nesvabda. The first pack meeting of the year for the Cub Scouts was held on Tuesday night, Oct. 26, with over 100 in attendance. Den 3 received the attendance board for the year. It was presented to Den Mother Mrs. Judy Kinslow. Mrs. Carrie Adams served as her assistant. Receiving Bobcat pins in Den 1 were: David Akers, Ricky Earl Dockery, Pat Fowler, Davis Garrett, Greg Matocha and Todd Wolff. Mrs. Deal Fowler was Den 1 mother, assisted by Mrs. Lou Akers. Four boys in Den 2 received Bobcat pins: Timothy Michalsky, Joe Rhemann, Craig Satterwhite and Darryl Wilkerson. Mrs. Rosalie Rhemann served as Den 2 mother with Mr. and Mrs. Ernestine Wilkerson as assistants. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Coufal of Fayetteville were honored on their 58th wedding anniversary at their home on Sunday, Oct. 24. The date also was the 23rd wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Lad Vasut and the 18th for Mrs. and Mrs. Emmett Coufal, as well as the birthday of Mrs. Eddie Vasut and Laddie Vasut. For more great stories, visit Elaine online at www.elainethomaswriter.com/blog/ or call her at 979-263-5031.
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Fire poster contest winners for junior high and high school are (front, from left) first place junior high - Emily Keilers of Fayetteville, second place high school - Daniel Lazcano of Fayetteville, (back) Keith Burcalow, Randy Noviskie and Kenneth Chovanec of the Fayette County Firefighters Association. Not pictured were first place high school - Rylie Dyer of Fayetteville and third place high school Kaitlyn Witt of Fayetteville.
SPORTS
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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High School Volleyball Playoffs Begin This Week
LG Opens Against Lake Belton; All Five County Teams Make Postseason The La Grange volleyball team lost to Giddings in four sets Friday in a tie-breaker match for playoff seeding purposes. Giddings won 25-18, 22-25, 25-15, 25-19. La Grange and Giddings had tied for the District 20-4A title. By virtue of Friday’s win the Lady Buffs head to the playoffs and play fourth place finisher our of District 19, Gateway Prep. La Grange (20-25), meanwhile, with that No. 2 seed, will play District 19 third place
finisher Lake Belton (12-16) at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Rockdale. The winner of that match plays the Cartage/La Vega winner in the second round. • The Flatonia volleyball team defeated Ganado 25-9, 2514, 25-15 in their regular season finale last Tuesday and then fell to Bellville in three sets in a playoff warm-up Friday. Against Ganado, Karli Siptak led the team in kills with 13 and Ellie Fike had six. Ellie Fike led in digs with
nine. Katherine Bruns had five aces. Macy Bonds had 21 assists. Flatonia now has an overall record of 21-18 and plays Bloomington in the first round of the 2A playoffs and was set to play them Monday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at Victoria East high school. •The Schulenburg volleyball team lost to Poth in five sets Friday in a playoff warm-up match. The Lady Horns now have a 32-10 overall record as they
get set to open the 2A playoffs against Woodsboro Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Edna High School. Against Poth, Tamara Otto had 45 assists. Jordan Sommer had 13 kills. Mackenzie Kunschick and Jessalyn Gipson each had 10 kills. Kieryn Adams had 38 digs. • Fayetteville and Round Top-Carmine have first round byes and await second round playoff opponents.
Flatonia’s Ellie Fike passes up for The Lady Bulldogs in Tuesday’s match with Ganado. Photo by Stephanie Steinhauser
Lil Leps Take The Field
The La Grange Booster Club held their annual Lil Leps Tunnel Run Friday. The event allows elementary kids to run out onto the field prior to the football game just like the varsity football players do. Photos by Jeff Wick
La Grange Band Competes at Area
The La Grange band qualified for the 4A area marching competition Saturday in Pflugerville. The Leps were 22 out of the 31 bands that had qualified for the competition by earning high marks at regionals. Photo by Jeff Wick
2021-2022 Lady Lep Basketball Schedule Date Nov. 9 Nov. 11-13 Nov. 16 Nov. 18-20 Nov. 23 Nov. 30 Dec. 2-4 * Dec. 7 Dec. 11 * Dec. 14 Dec. 17 * Dec. 17 Dec. 20 Dec. 28-30 Jan. 4 * Jan. 4 * Jan. 7 * Jan. 11 * Jan. 14 * Jan. 18 * Jan. 21 * Jan. 25 *Jan. 28 * Feb. 1 *Feb. 4 *Feb. 8
Opponent Gonzales Rice Tour. Shiner Schulenburg Tour. Salado Bellville Schulenburg Tour. Eastside Memorial Cedar Creek Tour. Giddings Sealy Smithville El Campo Weimar Tour. Sealy Manor New Tech Bye Austin Achieve Austin LBJ Eastside Memorial Giddings Smithville Manor New Tech Bye Austin Achieve Austin LBJ
Site Team Time LG F, JV, V 5/6:15/7:30 Rice Consolidated JV, V TBD Shiner JV, V 5:30/6:45 Schulenburg F/JV TBD LG F, JV, V 11:30/11:30/1 Bellville F, JV, V 5:00/6:15 Schulenburg V TBD Eastside Memorial JV, V 5:30/6:45 Cedar Creek F/JV TBD LG JV, V 5:30/6:45 Sealy F 5:00 Smithville JV, V 5:30/6:45 LG F, JV, V 9/10:15/11:30 Weimar V TBD Sealy F 5:00 LG V 6:00 Austin Achieve LG LG Giddings LG Manor New Tech
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Freshman Football The Freshmen Leopards had a big win at home Oct. 21 against Victoria West with a score of 36-22. The highlights are as follows: - Le’Kayvion Broussard 46 yard TD run. - Bryant Meng - 3 total TD’s. 43 yard pass to Kameron Leonard, 15 yard pass to Corey Powell, and a 3 yard rushing TD - Austin Grooms rushed for over 100 yards, including a twopoint conversion. - Dalton Landis had a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. - Collin Landis recovered a fumble that was forced by Kole Krnavek. - The Leopards were successful on all 4 PAT attempts by 3 different kickers. Taylor Cook (2), Kole Krnavek (1), and Edwin Luna (1).
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OPPONENT LOCATION ROCKDALE ROCKDALE CANYON LAKE (PARENT NIGHT) LA GRANGE LA VERNIA LAVERNIA LOCKHART LOCKHART LAGO VISTA (HOMECOMING) LA GRANGE BYE CUERO* LA GRANGE NAVASOTA* LA GRANGE GONZALES* GONZALES GIDDINGS* LA GRANGE SMITHVILLE* SMITHVILLE
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Leps Snap Losing Streak vs. Giddings, Clinch Playoff Berth By JEFF WICK
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The La Grange football team had a three word slogan going into Friday’s game “Rewrite the Script.” They even had the initials “RTS” on all their helmets. They wanted to rewrite the script against a Giddings team that had beaten them six years in a row. And they wanted to rewrite the script after failing to make the playoff last year. “We wanted to rewrite the script and we rewrote two things tonight,” said La Grange head coach Matt Kates. “We’re hit-
ting our stride when we need to.” The La Grange Leps snapped that six-year losing streak to historic rival Giddings and at the same time clinched a football playoff spot Friday with a 27-14 victory over the Buffaloes. “Oh my gosh, this is like the best feeling ever,” said La Grange senior offensive lineman Carlos Anaya. “This team has battled so hard since the summer started. We’ve been working towards this moment and to beat a team like that, our rivals, it feels like winning the lottery. “A lot went into this week, we were focused ... Last year we
were sad not being able to go to the playoffs, but now to be able to go, this is awesome.” The Leps (5-4 overall and 2-2 in district) now head into the regular season finale Friday at Smithville with a chance to jump up into second in the standings with a win over the Tigers. Regardless of this Friday’s outcome, however, La Grange is ensured a postseason berth. Their 13-point win over Giddings trumps Navasota’s 12-point win over the Leps should those three teams end up in a three way tie for the final playoff spots.
Giddings (2-7 overall and 1-3 in district) still controls its own playoff destiny. The winner of the Giddings/ Navasota game this week also goes to the playoffs. The loser won’t. Friday’s game couldn’t have started out any stronger for La Grange as the Leps scored a pair of touchdowns in their first three offensive plays. Bravion Rogers ran for an early 64 yard touchdown, followed two minutes later by a 36yard touchdown pass from Clay Wolff to Jaxon Cooper, and suddenly the Leps had a 14-point lead they would never lose.
Philip Arceneaux recovered a Giddings fumbled punt in the second quarter to help keep the Buffaloes scoreless in the first half. La Grange went up 20-0 in the third quarter on a 51-yard touchdown run by Rogers, who ended up with a team-high 145 yards rushing on just nine carries. Meanwhile, Giddings could
La Grange 27, Giddings 14
Score by quarters Giddings 0 0 7 7 – 14 La Grange 14 0 6 7 – 27 LG Giddings Rushes-yards 36-192 30-68 Passing yards 79 149 Total yards 269 217 Comp-Att-Int 6-15-0 15-29-1 Fumbles-lost 3-2 1-1 Punts-Avg. 4-32.5 6-33 Penalties-yds 10-95 4-32 Scoring summary First Quarter LA GRANGE – 8:55, Bravion Rogers 64 run (Brendan Maddox kick) LA GRANGE – 7:19, Jaxon Cooper 36 pass from Clay Wolff (Maddox kick) Third Quarter LA GRANGE – 8:40, Rogers 51 run (conversion pass failed) GIDDINGS – 1:18, Cade Patschke 62 pass from Holden Jatzlau (Gianni Salazar kick) Fourth Quarter LA GRANGE – 7:21, Rogers 1 run (Maddox kick) GIDDINGS –3:49, Patschke 22 pass from Jatzlau (Salazar kick)
La Grange’s Cooper Imhoff, left, and Ryder Imhoff, right, combine to sack Giddings quarterback Holden Jatzlau Friday. Photo by Jeff Wick
La Grange sophomore quarterback Jaden Williams finds some running room Friday. Photo by Jeff Wick
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ers 9-145, Jaden Williams 7-49, Clay Wolff 5-9, C.J. Davis 2-4, Ryder Imhoff 10-2, Team 2-(-8), Dana Baker 1-(-9); Giddings: Hector Granados 8-38, Holden Jatzlau 12-15, Georges Awad 10-15. Passing – La Grange: Clay Wolff 5 of 12 for 74 yards with 1 TD, Jaden Williams 1 of 3 for 5 yards; Giddings: Jatzlau 15 of 29 for 149 yards with 2 TDs and 1 INT. Receiving – La Grange: Jaxon Cooper 3-44, Dana Baker 1-21, Rogers 1-9, Williams 1-5; Giddings: Patschke 4-99, Awad 7-28, Lawson Cruise 3-11, Jesse Delatorre 1-11.
District 13-2A Football District Cuero 4-0 Smithville 3-1 Navasota 2-2 La Grange 2-2 Giddings 1-3 Gonzales 0-4 *Clinched playoff berth
Overall 8-1 7-2 4-5 5-4 2-7 2-7
Friday’s scores: La Grange 27, Giddings 14 Cuero 53, Smithville 25 Navasota 28, Gonzales 21
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Flatonia Bashes Weimar, ‘Dogs Advance to the Playoffs
The Flatonia football team dominated Weimar 46-7 Friday as the Bulldogs officially clinched a playoff spot. Flatonia quarterback Dayton
Cliffe ran for two touchdowns and threw for another and passed for a total of 197 yards. Jaidyn Guyton led the Bulldogs in rushing with 130 yards
and he ran for three touchdowns. Titan Targac and Keshaun Green also scored touchdowns for the Bulldogs, who now are 4-3 overall and 2-1 in district. Flatonia hosts Ganado Friday in a game that will decide the runner-up spot in District 13-2A. The loser will be the No. 3 seed in the playoffs.
Flatonia 46, Weimar 7 Score by quarters Flatonia 13 8 18 7 – Weimar 0 7 0 0 – Flatonia Rushing yards 190 Passing yards 197 Total yards 387 Comp-Att-Int 13-18-0 Fumbles-lost 0-0 Penalties-yds 5-3
Devon Walles and Titan Targac stop a Weimar Wildcat from gaining yardage in Friday night’s district matchup. Photo by Stephanie Steinhauser
46 0 Weimar 105 69 174 8-19-2 1-1 4-15
Scoring summary First Quarter FLATONIA – Jaidyn Guyton 10 run (Joaquin Vazquez kick) FLATONIA – Guyton 1 run (kick failed) Second Quarter FLATONIA – Dayton Cliffe 1 run (Cliffe conversion run) WEIMAR – Passing TD (kick good) Third Quarter
FLATONIA – Titan Targac 32 pass from Cliffe (kick failed) FLATONIA – Green 4 run (kick failed) FLATONIA – Cliffe 4 run (kick failed) Fourth Quarter FLATONIA – Guyton 63 run (Vazquez kick)
INDIVIDUAL STATS Rushing – Flatonia: Guyton 7-130, Cliffe 9-36, Green 7-24, Delgado 2-13, Zimmerman 1-1, Janecka 3-(-14). Passing – Flatonia: Cliffe 13 of 18 for 197 yards with 1 TD. Receiving – Flatonia: Targac 3-106, Green 1-70, Guyton 3-18, Netro 2-3.
District 13-2A Football District *Shiner 3-0 *Ganado 2-1 *Flatonia 2-1 *Schulenburg 1-2 Weimar 0-4 *Clinched playoff berth
Overall 9-0 4-5 4-3 4-5 2-8
Friday’s scores: Shiner 49, Ganado 7 Flatonia 46, Weimar 7 Schulenburg was off.
This week’s games: Schulenburg at Shiner Ganado at Flatonia Weimar is off
Jaidyn Guyton puts the first touchdown of the night on the board for The Bulldogs in a big win over Weimar on Friday. Photo by Stephanie Steinhauser
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Leps Punch Their Ticket to the Postseason Continued from front said. But down 20-0, Giddings tried to make a comeback through the air. Quarterback Holden Jatzlau (who was 15 of 29 passing for 149 yards Friday) hooked up with Cade Patschke on a 62yard touchdown that cut the Leps’ lead to 20-7. La Grange responded with a 15-play drive, but it stalled at the Giddings three yard line. The Leps were going to try a 20-yard field goal but Giddings jumped offside. With a fourth-and-goal at the one instead of the three, La Grange opted to go for it, and Rogers punched the ball into the endzone for a 27-7 lead.
That play would loom large because had La Grange only gotten three points there and won by 10 points instead of 13, they wouldn’t have the necessary point margin tiebreaker to truly ensure they were playoff bound. Giddings scored again with 3:39 left in the game on another Jatzlau to Patschke pass, this one a 22-yarder to cut the La Grange lead to 27-14. After a La Grange fumble, Giddings had new life, but Cooper intercepted a pass to essentially end any hopes of a Buffaloes comeback. A big touchdown and a big interception for Cooper. What was more fun? “I’ve got to say the touch-
down because you have all the guys celebrating around you, but the interception was nice too,” said Cooper, a junior. “We were just trying to do everything we could to get these seniors to the playoffs.” All it took was beating their century-old rivals for the first time in a long time. “We’ve been on the wrong side of this rivalry for six years, believe me I know,” Kates said. “I think they had five district championships in that stretch, We’ve got all the respect in the world for Giddings, that’s why it’s such a great rivalry – one of the best in the state of Texas. I’m so proud our of our kids for getting it done tonight.”
Behind a block from Ryder Imhoff, La Grange’s Bravion Rogers gets into the endzone Friday. Photo by Jeff Wick
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AUCTION Real Estate & Public Auction • On-Site & Online Bidding Fri., Nov. 12, starts at 9:42 a.m. Real Estate: 6½ acres located just outside of Eufaula, OK on Hwy 9 with a 75x50 shop, 75x20 lean-to and 75x18 lean-to, concrete floors throughout. Open Houses: Mon., Nov. 1st & 8th, 3- 5 p.m. Dozers, semi trucks, dump trucks, trailers, pickups, 4-wheelers, telehandler, skid steer, loader, tractors, mowers, tools, equipment, guns and ammo. Two auction rings. Auctioneer’s Note: Company FOS is liquidating equipment & assets. Items are in good condition. Lots of items not listed. For more info & pics visit ChuppsAuction.com. Chupps Auction & Real Estate, 918-630-0495.
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)
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CLOCK REPAIR - Experienced clockmaker for all kinds of clocks. Free est., pick-up & delivery. (979) 249-4013. (91-tfc)
ESTATE LIQUIDATION Sale - Sat., Nov. 6, 9-4, 1337 N St Hwy 237, Round Top, Household items, w/d, furniture, tools, clothes, knicknacks and more. Great prices. (1-2p)
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ANTIQUE FURNITURE Restoration. Saving family heirlooms since 1979. Restore, Don't Replace. Free estimates. (361) 865-9326. (98-tfc)(17-tfc) COMPUTER SERVICE - Round Top Anti-virus, Cameras & Smart TVs - Call John, (832)660-3856 -www.roundtopcomputer.com (68-tfc)(38-tfc)
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Early Childhood Workshop on Trauma Sensitive Classrooms Turtle Wing Foundation will again be partnering with Schulenburg/Weimar Area Parents as Teachers to provide quality training for early childhood educators, daycare providers, their staff, and all parents of young children. The next training will be on Thursday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at Fayette County Ag Building training room (255 Svoboda Ln., La Grange). The presenter is Dawn McMillan of Full Circle Whole Child. McMillan has 23 years as a special education teacher, 15 of which she worked with students with behavioral challenges. The program will cover “Trauma Sensitive Early Childhood Classrooms.” Objectives to be covered include but may not be limited to: • expressions of trauma in early childhood settings, • impact of trauma on attachment and the brain, • how to set up a trauma sensitive classroom, • helping children and their families that have experienced trauma. This training is open to anyone interested, but an RSVP is requested to help with planning the meal that will be provided. To RSVP call (979) 505-5090 or e-mail susie@turtlewingfoundation.org.
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Texas Renaissance Festival – Oct. 9 to Nov. 28, Saturdays, Sundays and Thanksgiving Friday. 47th annual festival. Kids get in free on Sundays. Discounted tickets available at TexRenFest.com.
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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Edwin L. Eargle, Jr., Deceased, were issued on October 19, 2021, in Cause No. 12785, pending in the County Court of Fayette County, Texas, to: Gary Wayne Eargle. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
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World’s Largest Gun Show – November 13 & 14 - Tulsa, OK Fairgrounds. Saturday 8-6, S u n d a y 8 - 4 . WA N E N M A C H E R ’ S T U L S A ARMS SHOW. Free appraisals. Bring your guns! www.TulsaArmsShow.com.
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Timberline Ranch Dispersal Auction – 30 Horse Drawn Carriages, Western Memorabilia, Estate Furnishings, Equipment. Bid through Nov. 10th at CapAuctions.com. Lic 13489, 15% BP, 888-300-0005.
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16 families - 16 vendors new/old antiques, junktiques, arts, crafts, food *Author Jill Zapata will be signing her new book.
TEXSCAN
Present at the Oct. 19 monthly meeting of VFW Auxiliary No. 5254 of La Grange were District 28 president Robin Swain, who had conducted her annual inspection, and assistant treasurer department of Texas Marjorie Menzel. Members had brought socks for an upcoming stand down, bottle caps for a bench project, kitchen items for a basket prize and jewelry as an auction item both at the mid winter. From left, seated: President Vicki Latapie and Trustee Elizabeth Kallus; standing: treasurer Anna Boyd, senior vice president Twila Thurman, Chaplain Mary Gray, Secretary Marilyn Kothmann, District 28 President Robin Swain, Junior Vice President Barbara Brauner and Guard Lorine Bertsch.
FIXIN’ THINGS: Carpentry, painting, repairs, maintenance. Experienced, reliable, reasonable. (979) 247-4200. (73-tfc)(35-tfc)
Sale Sale Sale Flatonia Civic Center Fri., Nov. 5 & Sat., Nov 6 8AM - 5PM
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AIR COMPRESSORS in stock Ingersol-Rand. Also, Victor torches & Miller welders & supplies. See @ Electric Motor Service. 840 N. Jefferson, La Grange. (97-tfc)
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Halloween Fun in Downtown La Grange
Thousands of folks descended on downtown La Grange for the return of an annual tradition, Trick-or-Treat on the Square Thursday. Here are some photos of the festivities. Photos by Andy Behlen
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“Of Mice and Men” Performances are Nov. 12-14 Continued from front In true FCCT fashion, a newcomer to our stage has taken a lead role. Veteran actor Johnny Revicki plays Lennie. He drives in from Austin for every rehearsal and show, now that’s dedication! Also new to our stage, hailing from Columbus and playing Whit is Brandon Theut. Ben
Madison came to us from Fayetteville through his daughter McKenna who was in the summer student production of the Jungle Book. Ben plays surly Curly. La Grange native Gabe Garza, also new to our stage, plays Crooks, and the lone female cast member is Casey Boening who has been involved in several
productions backstage but steps into the spotlight for the first time in this production. FCCT is excited to return to the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater on the grounds of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center and hopes to entertain the largest audience yet. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday, November 12th and
13th at 7pm and Sunday, November 14th at 3pm. There is also a special VIP event with wine and heavy appetizers Friday at 5:30pm sponsored by Bodega Wine Market, Blue Mule Winery and Rohan Meadery. Music provided by Lauren Mazoch. Tickets on sale now at www. faycotheatre.com.
Subdivision Driveway Regulations a Headache to Enforce County Inspector Clint Sternadel told Commissioners at their Oct. 14 meeting that Mueller’s plan conforms with the subdivision regulation. However, Commissioners raised concerns about drainage issues if the property owners ever decided to abandon the shared driveway and develop their exclusive pathways instead. In an interview last Friday, Pct. 1 Commissioner Jason McBroom said property owners building multiple driveways next to each other would cause drainage problems for the County. Commissioners tabled action on granting the subdivision and asked Sterndel to gather more information. Commissioners took the item back up at their meeting last Thursday, Oct. 28. Real estate broker Terrell Newton, who represents Mueller, was present for the meeting. Commissioners asked Newton whether Mueller would consider building a public road to county specifications and dedicate it to the County, similar to a separate project that commissioners reviewed that day. Commissioners reviewed plans for a new subdivision along SH 159 north of La Grange that would contain 19 lots, each roughly two acres in size. The plans called for two new roads to be built to county specifications that would eventually be deeded to the County. Commissioners unanimously
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approved the preliminary plans. Newton said building such a road in Mueller’s subdivision would be quite expensive and that the project may not be financially viable. Commissioners asked whether Mueller would consider separating the exclusive pathways to other parts to property so they aren’t stacked a closely together. Newton said he would present that option to Mueller.
Commissioners again deferred action on Mueller’s subdivision. Commissioners also discussed amending the subdivision ordinance to limit the proliferation of such stacked driveways. “I call it growing pains for the County,” said Pct. 1 Commissioner Jason McBroom. “We need to make sure we sort it all out so it works for everyone in the county.”
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Continued from front intended to prevent conflicts between property owners who share a private driveway easement. For example, if a developer wants to divide a 100-acre property into four 25-acre tracts, each “daughter” tract would have to either touch a public road or the developer would have to grant to each parcel an exclusive 30-foot-wide path to the public road. Otherwise, the developer must build a road to county specifications and dedicate it to the county. Such roads are expensive to build. Due to the 2001 regulations, land developers seeking property to divide often look for land with plenty of road frontage. Those kinds of tracts may be becoming harder to find. Case in point: an 82.75 acre tract at the corner of Fritsch Rd. and Baron Rd. The developer, Dan Mueller, wants to divide it into 11 tracts for homesites. The tracts range in size from three to 11 acres. Eight of the daughter tracts are flag lots with exclusive pathways to Fritsch Rd. All of the pathways are stacked together in the middle of the parent tract. A shared driveway would be built. Mueller’s plan calls for all of the future property owners to sign an agreement to maintain the shared driveway. However, he included the separate pathways for each lot in order to abide by the subdivision regulations.
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The Fayette County Record, 100 Years of History a Page at a Time The Fayette County Record was published infrequently by various ownership groups as far back as the late 1800s. But The Fayette County Record as it’s known today, marks the beginning of its 100th year of continuous publication with today’s issue on Nov. 2, 2021. This incarnation of The Record was founded by L.J. Sulak and Fran S. Bambuch on Nov. 3, 1922 in a frame building a little east of the courthouse square on W. Travis St. This location later became Max’s Cleaner, which was still later torn down to become the parking lot for La Berry’s Exxon Station. By this time, The Record had moved across the street to a new building. Farmers Publishing Company, the first publisher of The Record started by Mr. Sulak and Mr. Bambuch, was a stock company. There were about 50 stockholders at this time. The company also served as a print shop. The Record staff at this time included the two owners, with the help of the Rev. A.E. Moebus. Lena and John Sulak also helped after school. It took a full day to run off the four-page tabloid on the hand-operated press. The very first issue, Volume 1, Number 1, was published on Nov. 3, 1922. Back in the early years of The Record, the type was all set by hand with each letter and number being separate. Mr. Sulak once told of the time when he and Rev. Moebus were moving a front page from onto the press, but someone had forgotten to tighten the quoins (form locks), and the whole front page fell. “ It wasn’t a very proper time for a preacher to be around at that moment,” Mr. Sulak was remembered as saying. L.J. Sulak told a story many times as the type was set, the paper was ready to go to press, but the paper stock would still be waiting at the depot to be picked up COD. With no money handy, the staff would have to go out and drum up some new subscriptions. In those days press day was always a challenge. The price was then one dollar per year; a classified ad was one cent a word. As the paper grew, things improved. A Model 14 Linotype, which at that time was the very latest machine for typesetting, and a power driven four page press were installed. With this new equipment, the company was able to print the paper twice a week, then three times a week. As the depression descended, the paper returned to being a semi-weekly, which it has been ever since. In 1943, The Record bought a used 10 page Duplex Rotary Press, which caused the staff a series of headaches, wasted paper and flared tempers, until they finally worked out the kinks in the system. Bambuch took very good care of this Duplex and printed over 10 million copies of the paper on it before it was “put out to pasture” and a new offset method was used. In 1965 a press machinery salesman visiting the printing shop said that this Duplex was one of the two presses of this type still in operation. There were very few of these 10 page presses put on the market due to their bulkiness. The Duplex weighed about 18,000 pounds. It was bought after a fire destroyed a printing company in Missouri. In order to ship it, the press had to be disassembled, which ended up like a jigsaw
was introduced, which would be faster and therefore would enable the firm to offer more possibilities in reproducing prepared ads and other material and would also make clearer photo reproductions. It took about 28 hours to set up the plates to print the 14 pages of the paper. After the plates were made and checked, they were sent to Brenham where the 5,350 copies were run off on the offset press in about 45 minutes. In October 1974, a new home for The Record was built at 127 S. WashingGrange San Jacinto Day Parade in 1924 ton, the location where the newspaper is still located. The 4,465 square foot building, home of The Fayette Publishing Company, was divided into departments for the newspaper, office supply sales and commercial printing shop. The front area in 1974 held a reception room, customer service counter, editorial department, publisher’s office, bookkeeper, office, supply section and the “bridal nook.” There were also the editor’s 1920 La G range Foot office, morgue, dark rooms, rest ball Team rooms, cold type, make-up department and refreshment lounge. The puzrest of the building at that time, zle to be reassembled. 1,360 sq. ft area contained the comAt this time, The Record was the only paper mercial printing and binding department, the plate composed and printed entirely in town and had the processing area, the smelting room and the open second largest paid circulation of any non-daily stock shelves. The mailing room was also located paper in the state of Texas. In August of 1938, the very biggest issue ever printed on the old four page in the back of the shop where the newspapers were Coltrell was a 44 page Century of Progress Edition addressed and sacked to leave on the evening mail truck bound for the subscriber’s homes. to honor Fayette County’s centennial. In the Century of Progress issue, August 1938, L.J. Sulak, the founder of the paper, was on the the subscription price was two dollars per year; a Board of regents for the University of Texas from classified advertisement ran three cents per word 1928 to 1934. He also served in the State Senate for the first insertion and one and a half cents per from 1932 to 1946. Mr. Sulak passed away on word for subsequent insertions. Sept. 10, 1967. He was the editor of The Record In 1953 the subscription rates were three dolfrom 1922 to 1955 and then from 1960 to 1965. lars per year. Johnnie Sulak, as he was called by many, after As of 1965, subscriptions were three dollars his graduation from St. Edward’s University in and fifty cents per year; classified ads were five 1931, became the managing and associate editor cents per word and three cents for each word for and later the editor of The Record, except for the second insertion. years between December 1942 and September In 1970 the price of the paper had gone up to 1945, while he was in the Navy. He died on July four dollars. The first insertion for classified ads 14, 1960. L.J. Sulak again resumed more responwas seven cents and five cents for subsequent sibility with the paper as editor-manager and insertions. Charles W. Priebe was named managing editor. In 1972 the subscription rate rose to five dolPriebe started as a reporter on Sept. 1, 1936. lars per year, the price of classified advertisements During one period from 1945 to 1954 he went into remained the same. business for himself. Priebe remained with the In 1976 the rates were six dollars per year newspaper until the death of his wife, Alida Priebe and a classified ad was eight cents per word with on Dec. 15, 1978. A long time employee of The Record was Lena subsequent insertions a five cents per word. In 2021, a yearly subscription was $54 inSulak Cernosek who worked from 1926 to 1936 county. Classified ads started at $8 and retail and then again from 1943 until the paper was sold advertising was $10 per column inch. in 1965. Documentation shows that The Record serThe Record was purchased by Bonner and viced about 70 percent of homes in the county in Virginia McMillion of Waco, later of Austin, on 1976. Sept. 1, 1965 and they formed the Fayette PublishIn 1965 staff members numbered eight. At this ing Co. McMillion was the publisher and Priebe became the Editor. Virginia McMillion assisted her time machines were setting the type and the printing was being done on a continuous roll press. husband as feature writer during this time. At the time of the 50th anniversary, the staff In December 1967, an offset printing method
had grown to ten active members. In addition to the regular staff members, there were several community reporters sending in news from outlying towns and communities. In 1976, the Richard L. Barton Sr. family purchased The Record. Barton Sr. became the publisher/editor, their son Richard Barton Jr. was the general manager and his wife Nonnie, was the bookkeeper and managed the composition room. A short time later, Don Hengst became the owner of the office supplies and printing aspect of the business and moved this portion to Hengst’s present location on W. Travis. It was at this time that the business was a newspaper business only. The Bartons formed a corporation, which is now owned and managed by the Barton family. Barton Sr. served as chairman of the board, Barton Jr. as president/CEO; Nonnie Barton, secretary; Nelda Barton, treasurer; and Regina Barton Keilers, vice-president. On November 5, 1986, The Record became the only newspaper in La Grange when The Record purchased the La Grange Journal subscription list. In 1994, The Record had been completely computerized. It has all of its bookkeeping, production ad work, copy setting and subscriptions on computers. The paper was still printed in Brenham then where about 6,000 plus copies were printed twice a week. Beginning in 1995, The Record offered a new product entitled, Total Market Coverage (TMC) that goes into every home in Fayette County once a month (now on the second Friday of every month). In 1994 it maintained a staff of 10 persons and they include: Richard Barton Jr., publisher-editor; Nonnie Barton, Corporate bookkeeper/payroll; Lillie Sulak, (57 years) staff writer; Aileen Loehr, (30 years) ad sales and staff writer; Carolyn Rost, (16 years) production; Melissa Krnavek, bookkeeper and classifieds, Hertha Kruse, ad sales; Elaine Brandt; circulation, and Mystery Walter, darkroom production. Then, as today, there were still area correspondents who write news columns for the newspaper as there were in years past. After the death of Richard Barton Jr. in 2006, Larry Jackson was hired as editor/publisher. In 2012, longtime local teacher Regina Keilers, the daughter of Richard Barton Sr. and Nelda Barton, returned to The Record full time and was named publisher on Jan. 1, 2013. At that same time Larry Jackson retired and Jeff Wick was named editor. The current in-house staff of the newspaper can be viewed, in detail, on page 12 of this section. In recent years since, The Record has added a host of digital offerings, thriving website, facebook, instagram and twitter pages. The newspaper now is printed at the Bryan Eagle and trucked back to La Grange every Monday and Thursday morning for labeling and distribution. The Record has also continued to grow in paid print circulation in the past few years with an average paid circulation per issue now standing at 5,680, making it the largest semiweekly newspaper in the state of Texas. The cost per issue is $1. In 2018 and 2021, the Texas Press Association crowned The Fayette County Record as the top semiweekly in the entire state in it’s Better Newspaper Contest.
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1930ss 1930 MEETING HERE OKEHS FLOOD INVESTIGATION Farmers Tell of Losses Suffered in Recent High Water — 1938 —
A crowd of some two hundred people composed mostly of Colorado river valley farmers who but lost all or part of their crops in the recent flood, met in main meeting on city hall grounds Tuesday Night to almost unanimously endorse the actions of the Fayette county committee and four other county judges of four other counties in pushing the senate investigation of the “man made flood.” Between forty and fifty of the farmers and others present at the meeting offered to accompany the committee Wednesday morning when the investigation was resumed, and were on hand bright and early Wednesday for the trip. Nearly everyone at the meeting was of the opinion that had the flood gates at Buchanan dam been opened up sooner to allow much of the water to escape before the flood waters from up the river arrived, the stage below the dam would have been several feet lower than what it was and as a result would have lessened the damage by far. County Judge E. A. Arnim Jr. And Sen. L. J. Sulak were the principal speakers, and gave a review as to what has taken place in the investigation to date. Others to speak were County Judge R. B. Alexander of Bastrop county. J.H. Wooden, superintendent of schools at Columbus and several farmers who lost heavily in the flood. “It has been rumored that we have not represented the farmers but instead have been acting as the tools of utility companies in this investigation,” Judge Arnim said. “This is anything but the truth and to prove it to the big boys, you’re going to have to back us up if we are to continue this fight,” he told the gathering. “You (meaning the farmers) will have a perfect right to sue the CRA for damages but first we must prove that the CRA is guilty of negligence, and therefore we want a separate state investigation from the federal investigation,” the judge said. “The fight has just started,” Senator Sulak told the meeting. “We don’t want to concede them (the CRA) the power to use these dams exclusively for power producing purposes, but for flood control primarily.” Farmers who gave accounts of their losses were Fred Wilkins, Jacob Koehl of near Ellinger, Martin Pechal, John Novosad of near Ellinger, and Richard Miller and several others. All told of losing practically all of their crops that much of their farmland was badly washed by all the fast moving waters, and that the water when it first started to rise looked much to close to be a “natural” flood. Rev. A. E. Moebus, Lenert Tiemann who operates a store at Rabbs Prairie, Dr. B. Schmidt and County Agent J. C. Yearly also came up for brief remarks and urged that “this investigation get to the bottom of this thing in order to prevent a reoccurrence in the future.” At the conclusion of the meeting practically every farmer present signed his name on a petition endorsing the county committee’s action in the investigation.
FAYETTE FARMERS REFUSE TO BE INTIMIDATED AT INVESTIGATION — 1938 —
A delegation of fifty Fayette county farmers who lost all or much of their crops in the recent Colorado river overflow refuse to be intimidated or “hooted out” of the Texas capitol Wednesday when a senate committee resumed its investigation in the cause of the devastating July flood. Seeking to discredit the investigation, a group of Austin people and others from towns above Austin, who had come in response to pressing invitations extended by Congressman Lyndon Johnson through the postmasters appeared at the hearing wearing arm bands reading “With CRA.” But their presence and applause of their speakers failed to stir the grim-
visaged farmers who stood by helplessly a few days ago and saw their year’s efforts washed away by water released from Buchanan dam. The farmers stuck by their guns and their applause to their representatives outweighed that of the delegation which apparently hoped to kill the investigation. By the afternoon session, the “With CRA” people had either left the capitol or were ashamed to be seen wearing their armbands. There was not one to be anywhere.
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The charge by Mayor Tom Miller of Austin, who hopes to see his name perpetuated in a dam above Austin, that the investigation was instigated by power companies, was warmly denied by Senator L. J. Sulak and Judge E. A. Arnim Jr. They minced no words in branding the charge as an infernal lie and produced a resolution signed by the flood sufferers of this section demanding an investigation. they made it abundantly clear that the people living in the affected counties below Austin had no intention to
hamper the development of the river, but that they refused to be made the goats through someone’s negligence or mismanagement. The hearing seeks to arrive at the cause of the overflow. If it can be shown that was negligence or mismanagement in the operation of Buchanan dam, the way may be cleared for collection of damages, and for enactment of measures that will prevent a reoccurrence. La Grange people have expressed amusement at the attitude taken by Austin officials and the Austin papers.
1935 Flood Photo Ta ken from the Corner of the Court house Square
Old Colorado Bridge Is Opened To Traffic Thursday Afternoon — 1938 —
Construction work on the temporary span on the old Colorado river bridge was completed Thursday and traffic began moving over the bridge early
Thursday afternoon. The new 80-foot span replaced the one washed out on July 27 by flood waters. This section of the bridge is now in better condition than what it was before the flood, according to
Paul Goldammer, foreman of the bridge maintenance crew. The state highway department showed prompt response to appeals of the La Grange Chamber of Commerce and officials to repair the structure, the
new unit having been complimented in only about two weeks time. It was at first estimated that it would require from three to four weeks to complete the temporary structure.
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1940ss 1940 LA GRANGE ON A BUILDING BOOM — 1949 —
It’s not spectacular. It’s not too obvious but the truth is that La Grange is on the biggest building boom in years. The barometer is the requests in to the city for various permits and information needed preliminary to construction. City Engineer W.C. Hruska, advises these requests reveal that six buildings and fourteen residences are now under construction or will be started in a short time. One of the most advanced of the non-residential structures are the Darter-Looney Implement company building and the building for St. Paul Lutheran church. Foundations are being laid this week for three others a feed store for J.A. Hagler and a combina-
tion hatchery and feed store for E.G. Albers, both on the former property across from the high school and a building for the city park. Otto Renck is planning another building on the former S.P. Property. The fourteen residences now under construction or about to be started include three duplexes Mr. Hruska said. At least three of the nonresidential buildings are utilizing Camp Swift material. They are the Lutheran education building, Mr. Hagler’s feed warehouse and the Teenville building. The former is already in place and the others are expected to be delivered shortly. Four other major projects are nearing the completion stage. They are the Hernes el-
ementary school, the additions to the Randolph high school, the new home for the First National bank and the new Zion Lutheran School. Many lesser structures, both residential and commercial, have been completed in recent months. Yet in the drawing board stage is another big project, the new Lauterstein’s store, which promises to be one of the most modern in South Texas. To those who see the building progress from day to day, the growth of the city is not spectacular, but to other periodic visitors it is something for immediate comment. Yes, La Grange is definitely on a building boom-not mushrooming, but building to meet the needs of a steadily growing community.
Airport Here Will NUMBERING OF HOUSES TO BEGIN IN CITY FRIDAY — Sept 16, 1949 — mail can be passed. Numbering of residences Open Sunday As soon as the numbering — July 25, 1947 —
La Grange will officially open its new airport, about a mile west of town and just off the Austin highway to the left. Sunday some 40 pilots and passengers from neighboring towns are expected. The La Grange Chamber of Commerce, which initiated the airport movement many months ago and which has pushed it continuously to successful conclusion, will be host to the visitors at a breakfast at the Lester Hotel club room beginning at 8 a.m.
and business places preliminary to start house to house mail delivery will get underway in La Grange Friday. On that date, it has been announced, H.C. Henniger, representing the city, will start calling at each dwelling or business place to notify occupants of the correct number. Members of the Boy Scouts who will have approved numerals and will attach then at designated places will accompany him. The cost of the numbers is 30 cents. Occupants of each place will also be required to provide a box or a slit through which
job has been completed, postal representatives will check the installations and if approved, will permit the start of delivery service on or after October 1. After patrons are notified of their correct address, they are requested to notify the post office of the names of all person who are to receive mail at that address. This will be helpful at the start in making proper delivery. Also, patrons are urged to notify publishers of newspapers and magazines to which they subscribe of the compete address at which they wish to receive mail.
SHERIFF'S RADIO GOES ON AIR, WORKS PERFECTLY — July 12, 1949 —
Sheriff Jim Flournoy’s new short wave radio station KKA812 went on the air Saturday at 3:25 p.m. and in the original and subsequent tests, proved operating to perfection. Bill Broman, chief techni-
cian, and Steve Clark, assistant, of the State Department of Public Safety, Austin, completed shortly before instillation of the broadcasting equipment and receiver. Leroy Stolle and E.R. Owen assisted with Stolle doing the ticklish work of installing the antenna atop the
water tower. The first call went to Columbus. Others were made to Houston, Richmond, Angleton, Wharton, Austin and other places. Contact was also made with deputies’ cars at Schulenburg and Flatonia. In all cases operation was perfect.
Record Snow, Cold Hit La Grange — February 1, 1949 —
Six inches of snow and two degree temperature was experienced by La Grange Sunday and Monday, setting a record unmatched in the memory of oldest residents. The entire area was covered with a beautiful blanket of snow, which started falling in the wee hours of Sunday morning, and continued until three in the afternoon. The sun then came out and caused just enough thaw to ice over the roads and streets and turn snow to ice on trees, shrubs and
wires. By 7 a.m. Monday the mercury had dropped to a low of two degrees. A bright sun came out, however, and by noon the temperature was 39 degrees. A check with several longtime residents indicates that the snow was the heaviest ever recorded here. The temperature, if several thermometers are accurate, is at least the equal of the lowest on record. As far as damage is concerned, it was yet to be determined. Cattle obviously suffered in the bitter cold, but
whether there will be actual losses depends on how the stock had been fed and what protection from the weather was afforded, County Agent J.C. Yeary said. In most cases of exposure, however it will take a lot of feeding to put on weight lost, he believes. Effect on crops was negligible since there was little vegetation and gardens escaped the bitter wind. Friday, the covering of snow probably gave protection from near zero temperature. What damage was done
to water pipes and automobile radiators remained to be seen when the thawing begins. Plumbers had no calls up to mid-morning Monday. Garages had numerous calls on dead batteries and cars sliding into ditches, etc. but so far no broken radiators were reported. There were no serious highway mishaps. The heavy coating of snow caused suspension of bus service in the area Sunday. If was thought service might resume Monday afternoon if the roads cleared sufficiently. Trains were
running many hours behind schedule as during the several days before. Telephone lines held up despite the ice, although traffic was so heavy that an extra operator had to be put on duty Sunday and Monday. Gas and electric service continued without interruption although gas pressure was down somewhat because of the unprecedented consumption. The only highway in this area to be closed to travel was the Bluff drive early Sunday morning. It was opened later
in the day. Other highways, although slick and dangerous, remained open. Both public and parochial schools in La Grange were closed Monday. Whether either will be open Tuesday depends on the turn in the weather, officials indicated. The six inches of snow recorded here provided .55 inches of precipitation virtually all of which is expected to go into the ground as the thaw begins. It brings the months total to 5.07 inches, all badly needed.
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1950ss 1950 MASS IMMUNIZATION IS SCHEDULED IN APRIL — March 22, 1955 —
Several hundred Fayette County school children in school grades one and two may soon have protection against paralytic polio through a free mass immunization program this spring, if the Salk polio vaccine wins federal approval. The plan to vaccinate youngsters of the first two grades of county schools, public as well as parochial told now for
the first time was revealed last weekend by Dr. .F. Zatopek, county health officer and Charlie Jungmichel of La Grange, publicity chairman for the project. The forthcoming inoculations were mentioned at the P.T.A. meeting here recently, but at the time there was no tangible information as the type of immunization nor the dates.
The two officials said no definite time can yet be set for the immunization, but it is hoped to start then some time in April. The planned mass immunizations,
details which are now being worked out and awaiting only the signal to start things entirely upon the approval of the Salk vaccine.
— August 26, 1955 —
unknown. After the slow and dangerous task of recovering the cases from the shaky building, each case will have to be inspected for possible breakage, cleaned of any glass chips and otherwise checked, Mr. Pieratt said. Until every case has been given a thorough going over, the loss will not be known. Unfortunately, Bob moaned, insurance doesn’t cover that kind of loss. But he’s taking it good-naturedly in fact, was probably the first wisecrack that “Beer went down in La Grange!”
SECOND FAYETTE POW FREED — Sept. 1, 1953 —
Anniversary Employees of Farmers Lumber on their 50th
State Parks Board Advises Major Park is Aim on Monument Hill — Dec. 13, 1955 —
The State Parks Board would like to see the entire Kreische property on the Bluff created into a self-sustaining state park, according to information received by Rep. Homer L. Koliba of Columbus from R.W. Barlow, assistant executive director of the board. Mr. Barlow wrote as follows: “In January 1953 an inspection was made of the area which previously had been the property of H.L. and Josephine Kreische, with the thought of developing a park. “This inspection was made
with the thought of a self-sustaining park. It was the opinion of those making the inspection that if the entire area were acquired, it would be possible to develop a park that would be self-sustaining; however, it would require the entire area to make this project feasible. “The conclusion was that this would be a worthwhile park project, combining great recreational advantages and historical interest, with the added advantage that is might be useful in providing funds for the continued care of the strictly historical site. “We appreciate the coopera-
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Bohus J. Janda who has been a prisoner of war in Korea is soon to be back in the United States in the near future according to a telegram received by his parent Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Janda. The telegram was from Major Wm. E. Bergin. that advised Janda would be returned to the States at an early date. Janda was captured on Dec. 1. 1950 and became a prisoner of war in Korea.
BEER WENT DOWN IN LA GRANGE: 2749 CASES OF IT Jax beer went down in La Grange Sunday afternoon and it flowed freely. But if brought no satisfaction whatever to distributor Robert Pieratt. The beer- 2749 cases of it went through the floor into the basement when the floor joists gave way at the old Schuhmacher warehouse Sunday afternoon. The crash was heard over a block away. Many of the bottles were broken and beer flowed down the concrete floor. Extent of the damage is
BOHUS JANDA FREED, RETURN HOME IS EXPECTED SHORTLY
tion of the fine people in and around La Grange, and hope that we will be able to cooperate further with them for the improvement of Monument Hill State Park.” At the present time efforts are being made to acquire approximately four acres to care for immediate needs. This acreage will have to be furnished by local funds with the park board making the necessary improvements. It is hoped that the 1957 legislature will provide funds with which to acquire the other desired acreage to make this a truly outstanding state park.
Percy Berel, 44, a professional soldier who has been in the army for nearly ten years and who has been a prisoner of war in Korea for nearly two years and ten months has been released and is expected to return to the USA shortly. Percy a former employee of Mohrhusen-Schmidt here is the son of Warren and Rachel Berel of Plum, and the brother of Erma Mischer popular household employee of La Grange.
The First National Bank Employees
LHS Auditorium Showing New Appliances to the Pu blic
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1960ss 1960 PROPOSED GOLF COURSE, CLUB PLEDGE FIGURE TOPS 100 — February 1966 —
$150,000 facility to include a 9-hole golf course, clubhouse and swimming pool. Pledge card solicitors, in their meeting at La Grange State Bank indicated that about half the likely prospects in La Grange have been contacted. They hope to secure at least 150 pledges from La Grange itself, another 75 from towns and communities in Fayette county, and the final 75 from outside
the county. Virtually all pledges thus far are from La Grange, and the campaign for outside members is yet to begin.
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In compliance with President Johnson’s designation, La Grange and Fayette County practically closed shop Monday as a day of mourning for the late President Kennedy. Local schools, both public and Sacred Heart parochial, were the first to announce the schools would close in tribute to Mr. Kennedy. Then later Saturday, Chamber of Commerce officials agreed the day to be thusly observed and La Grange Mayor Milton Von Minden made it official by issuing a proclamation to that effect. Local federal offices, including the post office, had been closed by presidential order. As a result, only a few places of business which ordinarily don’t close on Sunday or legal holidays-cafes, service stations and the like catered to customers Monday.
Over 100 pledges have been signed for the proposed golf course and country club to be built adjacent to the Monument Hill Development. This was the count last Thursday night at the first full report of backers of the project. The pledge card was launched February 1. Being sought is a maximum membership of 300, which will assure building of a
— Nov. 15, 1968 —
Maj. William A. (Bill) Anders, a La Grange-reared astronaut, will get a trip to the moon for Christmas. The three-man Apollo 8 crew got the official assignment Tuesday to take man’s deepest penetration in space, a Christmas orbit of the moon. The crew of Col. Frank Forman, veteran commander of man’s longest flight from this planet; Capt. James A. Lovell, who has more time in earth orbit than any man; and Major Anders making his first space flight, drew this most daring and challenging assignment. The Apollo spacecraft is scheduled to be launched Dec. 21 at Cape Kennedy, Fla. Borman, Lovell and Anders will bring their spacecraft to within 69 miles of the rugged
lunar surface as they circle that lone natural earth satellite 10 times on Christmas Eve and Christmas. It will be a flight of more than a half a million miles. Man has never been more than 900 miles from the planet. The mean distance of the moon from the earth is 238,000 miles. Major Anders, 35, attended junior high and high school here from 1949 until 1951, during which time his parents, Comdr. (ret.) Arthur Anders lived in La Grange and Arthur Anders was associated with his brother Edgar F. Anders with Hermes Drug store. The La Grange-reared astronaut his wife and five children reside in El Lago Estates in Houston.
Nation Mourns JFK’s Death; La Grange, County Observe Day of Mourning — Nov. 26, 1963 —
ON GOPHERS, THERE IS WAR DECLARED ON THE BLUFF — Dec. 16, 1966 —
Gophers trying to enjoy the fine grazing on the new golf course at Monument Hill are getting a hard time these days from two La Grange High School boys engaged in an extensive trapping project. Don Steinmann and Ronald Von Minden took on the job last week at the request of the Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club board of direc-
tors, concerned about damage to the course from invading gophers. The boys use about eight traps and do their work after school and on weekends. They get a small stipend for each dead gopher, no dead gophers, no pay. Soil Conservation service people are due soon to head off the gophers and other rodents on a large scale. They
will dig a trench around the course and inject it with chemicals to keep rodents from the perimeter. Gophers already inside the course, having worked their way up from the lower ground toward the greens and tee boxes must be exterminated. Meanwhile, the local boys are doing their best to hold down the gopher population on Monument Hill.
NEW FIELD READY FOR GAME; MINOR PROJECTS REMAIN — July 12, 1969 —
La Grange School’s new Leopard Field will be ready for the opening football game this Friday except for a few minor installations. There won’t be any hot water in the dressing rooms, and the restrooms under the east stands aren’t finished. Otherwise, the field is ready to play. Crews were busy this week erecting the steel wire fence and temporary bleachers. These bleachers will be in front of the stands on both sides, for use by band and cheering sections, and will be removed at the end of the football season, when work is started on the cinder track. Supt. C.A. Lemmons says
that about $20,000 has been spent building the new field, all this from available funds. An additional $45,000 was paid last spring for the 30 acre tract of land which is partly taken up by the athletic field and parking areas.
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Lighting is reported to be much better at the new field than at the old one. So is the view for spectators, with the stands raised several feet higher than before. The same stands and light poles were used, but the lights and reflectors are all new.
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LG, Area Ride Out Hurricane Carla — Sept. 15, 1961 —
La Grange rode the eastern edge of Hurricane Carla to victory in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. It was perhaps a costly victory material-wise, but the city and environs emerged triumphant in that there was no loss of life nor even the most minor injury as far as could be determined. Trees of all sorts including various types of shade trees, and also pecans, took a terrific beating in the hurricane winds. Practically all pecans were stripped from trees. Largest single item of property damage was destruction of the Sky-Hi Drive in theatre screen in the Riverside addition. The Guenther air-
plane hangar, in the same area, had much of the roof taken off and the force of the wind ripped part of the east tile wall out. The roof of the Charlie Tobias Co. was ripped by the hurricane winds and rain poured into the interior. Mr. And Mrs. Tobias and employees moved much of the furniture out of the way but many man-hours were required to mop up the accumulated water and dry the wares. Damage was reported to have been quite extensive. Six hundred feet of the roof of the KJT home office building here was ripped off, with the lower floor being flooded by the water that seeped through the two upper
floors. Nearly the entire ceiling of the ground floor was water stained and much of the furniture will have to be refinished. Luckily, the records in the vault were unharmed. Part of the roof at the back of the Ben Franklin store was torn off, with the result that a considerable amount of Christmas merchandise was damaged. The loss was estimated to run around several hundred dollars. Part of the roof of the city hall fire station was torn, letting in the driving rain, and several awnings in front of business places were ripped off. Unharvested crops, especially cotton, were pretty badly hit. County Agent Clinton
R. Bippert described cotton as being “badly loused up.” Most of the feed crops were harvested and corn that is still in the fields can be salvaged if sunshine prevails, the agent said. It may not be salable corn, but it will be usable. It is estimated that about 20 percent of what would have been a 50 percent pecan crop is all that is left. Area dairymen in many cases also were hard hit due to the failure of electric power that operates their milking facilities and cooling equipment. Damage to peanuts will not be severe, County Agent Bippert believes. Those that were dug can dry out with good weather and nuts still in the ground should survive.
River On Fast Rise
The three-day rains that totaled 10.04 inches here, and even more upstream sent the Colorado River to over the 30footmark. The highest recorded was 30.3 at 8:30 p.m. But it is believed to be near the peak. Most of the big creeks in the area, including Buckner’s, William’s and Rabb’s, were on near record highs and as a result many FM and other roads were closed.
Service Lines Hit
The Southwestern States Telephone Co. had about 350 lines out. That was the approximate number that showed up on switchboards and there may be even more, C.E. Godby Sr., combination man for the company said. We are doing all
we can to get service restored to subscribers, “but it is a slow job.” Mr. Godby explained. The town was in darkness for a time Monday night when the substation north of La Grange went out for several hours. Fayette Electric Cooperative’s major headache was principally individual service outages and not main line breakage. Only about 25-30 poles were broken along highlines, considered minor in the vast system. Hurricane Carla is now history but her effects will be visible for a while. The job of cleaning up is in full swing and may take some time, but grateful she spared life an limb.
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The thing that many people said would never happen (or vowed would not) happened last Tuesday night. The Chicken Ranch, La Grange’s far-famed whore house, was closed by order of Fayette County Sheriff T.J. Flournoy. Flournoy, who told reporters he could accomplish this “with a phone call,” did so after a call from Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe requesting that the house be closed. How long it would remain closed was the big question by the weekend, and the word from both local and state officials was “permanently.” “It is permanently closed and that resolves the problem,” Gov. Briscoe told reporters in Austin last Thursday morning, adding that “the laws of this state must be equally and fairly enforced, period.” His statements came after a scheduled meeting at his office on the matter failed to take
place. The Governor, Attorney General John Hill, and Department of Public Safety Director Col. Wilson Spier were supposed to meet Flournoy, Austin County Sheriff T.A. Maddoc (a similar brothel has been operating for several years at Sealy), and District Attorney Oliver S. Kitzman, whose district embraces both counties. The meeting was called off by Kitzman, who phoned the Governor’s office shortly before the 10 a.m. appointment time to say that the problem had been resolved with the closing of the two houses and that there was no point in meeting with Briscoe. The Governor told newsmen afterward that, except for a continued Texas Department of Public Safety investigation into “where the money goes (went),” the matter had been settled. Col. Spier, the state’s top lawman, said the DPS has had the La Grange house under scrutiny for two months but had come up with no evidence to show that it was linked with organized crime. Talk of such with respect to the Chicken Ranch, originating with a complaint from Houston television newsman Marvin Zindler, had been mainly responsible for the series of meetings and news stories leading to the crackdown. “It depends on what you define as organized
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crime,” Spier asserted. Following a meeting of the three state officials on Tuesday which led to the closures, Hill told newsmen: “We’re going to say to the local people, ‘We want the law enforced, and we want it enforced now’... We all feel the laws of the state cannot be selectively enforced. You’ve got a situation where the law is not being enforced on a local level.” The Attorney General was in Washington on Friday attending a meeting of the American Bar Association, but his special assistant, Elizabeth Levantino, told The Record that the La Grange brothel “will remain permanently closed ... a quiet reopening will not take place.” She said, “It is our understanding that no such reopening is anticipated.” Sheriff Flourney underscored this in La Grange. “It is closed -- permanently,” he told The Record. On the day following the closing – Wednesday – television and newspaper reports indicated that a delegation of La Grange officials and civic leaders would show up at the Governor’s meeting with petitions “bearing several thousand signatures” calling for the reopening of the “ranch.” Flournoy said Friday that the petitions were not presented. As for the meeting, “we saw it was going to be nothing but a television show, “ he said, “and we didn’t go.” Rumors were rampant on Wednesday that the La Grange Chamber of Commerce was circulating the petitions, but
CC President J.C. Warhol emphatically denied this, as did chamber manager John L. Giese, La Grange Mayor L.W. Stolz Jr. also denied any involvement comment on the brothel’s closing. “It’s a county matter,” he said. Sparked by reports of the petitions (“Meanwhile,” said AP’S Wednesday story, “housewives, teachers, businessmen, and the weekly newspaper publisher petitioned Gov. Dolph Briscoe to keep Edna’s Fashionable Ranch Boarding House open”), TV crews and news reporters swarmed into town on Thursday, seeking interviews. They got less than they came for --- or at least a different reaction from what they evidently expected. By then, more and more people were speaking out against the brothel and the bad publicity it had brought to their community. Opponents stressed the illegality of the operation, the bad name and wide notoriety given to La Grange, and the hypocrisy involved in its toleration. Proponents emphasized that the “ranch” was “good for business” and had “kept down rape and venereal disease.” TV-man Zindler was frequently blamed as an outsider meddling in local affairs. Zindler began his expose about two weeks ago, calling on Gov. Briscoe for comments and action. The series of news reports culminating last Thursday received nationwide attention, to the point where, last Friday night, jokes were being made about La Grange.
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LA GRANGE AMERICAN LEGION HALL, BOWLING LANES DESTROYED BY FIRE — Nov. 11, 1977 — ings were damaged but occuA fire described as the pants of Retama Nursing Home worst here in about 50 years dewere evacuated. The evacuation stroyed the La Grange Ameriwas smoothly carried out in can Legion Hall and bowling about an hour’s time. lanes Monday afternoon. The A total of 92 residents were fire alarm went off at 3:25 p.m. moved. Fourteen were taken to and the blaze was well under Fayette Memorial Hospital, 50 way by the time firefighters to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church could get to the scene. Fellowship Hall and the others Fire Chief Rudolph said were picked up by relatives. about 45 of the city’s volunVoss said smoke was headteer firefighters were present. ed toward the nursing home and The fire was under control in set off the smoke detectors. about an hour and a half but Voss said sparks did start a men continued the fight until small blaze on shed behind the midnight, then a watchman Hermes hoe but it was extinwas left on duty through the guished with no damage. night. The building was a total Three trains were delayed loss. The walls that were still because hoses were laid across standing were bulldozed down the tracks. about 10:30 p.m. as a safety Leon Reeder, vice comprecaution. mander of American Legion Items saved were the AmerPost No. 102 estimated the ican Legion sign and a metal building value at $300,00. garland from the old Casino. The building also housed The fire consumed a the bowling alley and was used number of trophies as well as for dances, wedding recephistoric photographs. The origin tions, reunions and business of the fire was the attic of the meetings, as well as American dance hall area. No cause was Legion activities. known, although Voss theorized it almost had to be related to the wiring. No other fire departments were called in, Voss said, because the local department had enough equipment and lines and other departments could not have helped. Barton Sr. No other buildNelda & Richard rd in 1976. purchased the Reco
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1980ss 1980 BYPASS DESIGNS WELL UNDERWAY GLADYS FAREK SCHEDULED AS — Oct. 30, 1984 —
The designs of the first section of the western unit of the U.S. 77 Highway bypass around La Grange should be ready to be sent in for regional and state approval late in November. Mike Behrens, resident engineer for the State Highway Department office in Fayette County, said plans for the
Highway 71 bypass system should be sent to the highway department’s district office in Yoakum for approval at the end of November. The department is in the process of designing a four-lane bypass around La Grange for Highway 71, which presently routes traffic directly through downtown La Grange.
Justice Center Dedication Ceremonies Set Aug. 10 — Aug. 9, 1985 —
The Fayette County Justice Center will be dedicated Saturday, Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. The new $1.8 million facility is located on Hwy. 77, 1.3 miles north of Hwy. 71. Immediately following the ceremony the public will be invited to tour the facility. The jail will be 98 percent complete Saturday and is scheduled to be inspected by the Texas Jail Standards Commission Monday, Aug. 19. The facility will be opened to the public prior to completion so it can go into immediate use when final approval is received. The public could not see the
entire jail if there were inmates. Anyone that cannot attend the dedication but wants to tour the jail can do so until 4 p.m. Administrative offices of the sheriff’s department, Department of Public Safety, and Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1 take up 2,800 square feet of the 14,086 square feet facility. The remainder is filled with 16 cells, two double cells, two dorms with four inmates each, two separation cells, and two cells with eight inmates each. There are two holding cells for eight, one detoxification cell holding eight, and a violent or padded cell.
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The bypass will cut off from the present route of 71 on the south end of La Grange near Rocky Creek, where the highway turns from two lanes to four lanes. It will loop wide around La Grange, crossing Highway 77 North just south of the Fayette County Fairgrounds
JOHNNY CARSON SHOW GUEST — Dec. 22, 1989 —
For Gladys Farek, the lady from Cistern who makes the largest known fruitcake, the
dream became reality wen the staff of the Johnny Carson show contacted her to be on the show.
When asked how the Tonight Show heard of her they said it was in several newspapers.
FLAMING WELL CAPPED AFTER SIX ARE INJURED — Dec. 21, 1984 —
After blazing for almost 48 hours, often at heights of close to 200 feet, a forceful natural gas well near Round Top was extinguished Wednesday afternoon. The Mikeska No. 1 well, on the Evelyn Mikeska property just two miles southwest of Round Top, exploded Monday afternoon as crews were attempting to remove a blowout collar. Gas from the well was believed to have been ignited when it came in contact with a hit engine of a nearby crane being used in removing the collar, according to an investigator from the Texas Railroad Commission. Oil well firefighter Red Adair was called in to extinguish the burning well. Clearing conditions Wednesday allowed for Red Adair’s crew to set up “water guns” at three different points around the well to douse the flames. Water, pumped from 14 tanks on site, was sprayed at the base of the flames and separated the flames from the gas to extinguish the blaze.
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1990ss 1990 Earl Campbell Will Be Parade Marshall For Czhilispiel XIX — Oct. 15, 1991 —
Czhilispiel XIX, one of the best little festivals in Texas, will be held in Flatonia on Oct. 25-27. The Flatonia Chamber of Commerce has announced that the “Tyler Rose” -- Earl Campbell -- will be the parade marshall on Sunday, Oct. 27. Earl Campbell sausage is made in nearby Waelder and should fit right in with the Czech-German theme. Recently selected to the National Football League Hall of Fame,
Earl Campbell has provided South Central Texas with many special memories. His many accomplishments with the Houston Oilers produced more records and honors in the NFL than anyone can recall. The Texas State Legislature has passed a bill proclaiming Earl Campbell as the fourth official Hero of Texas -- he is a class with Stephen F. Austin, Davy Crockett, and Sam Houston! Everyone is invited to visit with the “Tyler Rose”
RAIN FALLING AND RIVER RISING — Nov. 24, 1991 —
Six days of rain which shattered records raised area lakes and the Colorado River to record levels. The Colorado River in La Grange was expected to crest at 43 feet Monday morning leaving some flooding in houses around the Frisch Auf! Country Club Golf course and some flooding in mobile homes in La Grange. The flooding was less than expected. The Texas Highway Department, La Grange Utilities, Fayette Electric Co-op, La Grange Volunteer Fire Department, Fayette County Sheriff’s Department and the La Grange Police Department were on hand Sunday to help with emergency change over of utility power to the bluff area due to the rising Colorado River.
The City of La Grange has a main feeder line of 7200 volts going across the river at the Highway 77 Bridge. The line was located in the upstream side of the bridge. On the same span were telephones and cable television lines. As the river was rising the telephone lines were coming very near the water. There was a chance that debris could catch on the telephone lines causing an outage of electrical and phone service. The bridge was closed to traffic for a period while crews changed lines to Fayette Electric Co-op back feed lines. After the line was hooked up to the feeder line, the city cut the power line which can across the river bridge and allowed the traffic to move across the bridge.
at Czhilispiel! Czhilispiel attracts over 25,000 people during the three-day Octoberfest that is always held on the fourth weekend of October. This famous Czech-German celebration produces outstanding free entertainment, free parking, and free admission -- the folks in Flatonia just hope everyone loves to eat and enjoy the music under the largest tented Biergarten in the world!
NOLAN RYAN FAMILY MAKES SUPPRISE VISIT — Feb. 9, 1990 —
Home Run Baseball Cards in La Grange has a surprise visit Sunday by Nolan Ryan and his family to view their Nolan Ryan Collection, which is one of the biggest collections of Ryan cards and sport memorabilia in the country. The Ryan’s were on their way home from an alumni game at the University of Texas, where Nolan had thrown out the first ball. He had heard about the collection at the reception after the game. Home Run is owned by Danny and Linda Hass.
EMU WORLD OWNERS APPEAR ON ‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’, DAVID LETTERMAN — Jan. 3, 1992 —
Emu World of La Grange appeared on national television Friday, Dec. 13 on the “Good Morning America” show and “Late Night with David Letterman” with the famous and funny director of the Columbus, Ohio Zoo Jack Hanna. It all started when emu received a call from the Sticklers of Stickler Premium Ostriches. Doug Stickler has appeared with Jack Hanna before on another program, Jack was looking to have a segment on flightless birds on the “Good Morning America” show and wanted a large reputable breeder to represent the emu. Since Emu World is the largest breeding farm in the U.S. there were many wonderful birds to choose from to take along. The main problem is it is the start of the breeding season and they didn’t want to disturb any birds already laying so they
decided to take only a male to New York. His name was Tex, one of their P.R. birds, a beautiful docile bird. Lewis and Cheryl Flora, owners of Emu World, left on Dec. 8 with Tex and arrived in Oklahoma that night, and stayed at the Stickler Ranch. They finally arrived at the Mayflower Hotel right next to Central Park where the trailer had its reserved parking place and was watched 24 hours a day by the doorman. They were welcomed with open arms, animals, and all. This is one of the only hotels that love the animals to come and stay. The doorman and bellhops helped unload animals, luggage, the raw meat to feed the cats, even the snake and insects. The next morning was the “Good Morning America” show (live). They had to be at the ABC studio by 5 a.m. for a short rehearsal. Rehearsal was
great, but they just pretended to have the birds on the set. “Anything is possible when you are dealing with animals.” At 3 p.m. they headed to the NBC studio, that was a real trick down a corkscrew underground garage drive with that truck and trailer. The Letterman show had to lay ¼ of a mile of rubber mating to get the emu to the sixth floor of the NBC studio. It was work, but well worth it. Everything went smooth as glass (of course it was taped). Doug had his baby ostrich in and all the other zoo animals were in that night with great success. Jack even got Dave to touch a snack, barely, but he touched it. After the 11-day trip, they finally arrived home in La Grange, Tex, none the worse for wear, was unloading him into his breeding pin where his mate Okie seemed to be thrilled he was home.
La Grange Will Be Site of Texas Czech Heritage, Cultural Center — Sept. 27, 1996 —
La Grange and Fayette County will be the site for the proposed Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, a multi-million dollar facility preserving the history of Texas Czechs, according to an announcement by the Texans of Czech Ancestry (TOCA) and the interim Board of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. TOCA members represent nine chartered, incorporated
Czech organizations from throughout the state. The committee heard presentations from four communities vying for the center in mid-August in La Grange at the KJT State Headquarters. “Fayette County and the City of La Grange are most eager to continue the tradition of Czech heritage begun some 150 years ago when our forefathers brought their families to this beautiful valley to begin living in America,”
said Fayette County Judge Ed Janecka, who led the Fayette County delegation bid process. They choose this because of its similarities of the land they left behind and because of the beauty, resources and availability of land.” The City of La Grange is offering a large tract of land adjacent to the county fairgrounds adjacent to the center. The site is overlooking the Colorado River valley with an expansive view.
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The Grateful Geezers will headline the Texas Women’s League Spring Charity Gala on March 1 at Pavilion. See Page B1
All La Grange now needs to field a high school soccer team is enough players. It will be the first new competitive sport since softball. Monday night school trustees gave the green light to interscholastic soccer for 200809, provided enough parents and students commit to participation. A number of parents were on hand to celebrate. A delegation led by Kelley Oliphint urged the school board at its December meeting to add soccer to the list of high school athletic programs. This week, the board unanimously agreed to start the program, provided several conditions are met. “If we’re going to do this, we need to do it right,” Dr. Randy Albers, the superintendent, told the board. That includes having experienced coaches and sufficient
players to field a competitive team. An earlier survey of student interest yielded a somewhat disappointing response. A new survey will now be made, asking parents as well as students to sign forms about their interest in playing. The board set 20 participants as their desired minimum for a team. And they approved a proposed budget that would fund both a boys team and a girls team. “I think we will have more than that,” Coach Wayne Walker said. Albers also stipulated that coaches must have prior experience either playing soccer or coaching it. “We need a coach who knows what they’re doing, so the program won’t die,” Albers cautioned. “It’s going to be a challenge to come in here and start a 3A program.” Current coaches should not Please turn to back page
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The 12th Annual Fayette County Business Expo will be held Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the La Grange KC Hall from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Businesses and organizations will showcase what they have to offer customers. Local restaurants will provide samples, KBUK Radio broadcast live from the KC Hall, and door prizes will be awarded throughout the afternoon and evening. Businesses wishing — Dec. still 29, 2000 — to participate can contact the Like a championship team La Grange Area Chamber of the La Grange Leopards (14-2), Commerce by calling 968trailing 17-14 with 5:45 left in 5756. the game, drove 94 yards in 11 plays to take a 20-17 lead in the German Society ClassThe 3A state championship Fayette County inChapter front of of 11,479 the fans Texasat Texas GerStadium in Irving Friday. man Society will meet TuesButFeb. it looked day, 26 at 7like p.m.theat 2:35 tge left was going to be too much Randolph Recreation Center. time for theand come-from-behind Members guests are invictory the Forney Jackrabvited. by Refreshments will be bits (11-5). With a 43-yard long served. pass Forney was in field goal Muldoon VFD16. On range at the Leopard The Muldoon Volunteer the next play, Forney offered Fire Department will hosta its up their only fumble after big annual picnic andand fund-raishit by Justin Jasek Seth Aner Saturday, derle. Anderle,March al- 8 at the Muldoon Community Park at 11 a.m. and a picnic style barbecue meal will be served at noon. Activities include a moonwalk for the kids, cake spin, silent auction, live auction, 50\50 drawing every hour, horseshoes and domino tables. There’s more For the Record on Page A2
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A truck reportedly stolen in Schulenburg Wednesday plunged into Buckner Creek just beneath the bridge on Country Club Drive. Motorists called authorities when they spotted the half-submerged vehicle about 1:30 p.m. Rescuers quickly discovered no one was in the truck, which was registered to a Schulenburg business. A set of tracks leading up the muddy embankment indicated the culprit had abandoned the pickup and scampered for higher ground.
Spring Break Short Next Year
Don’t count on a big spring break next year. La Grange schools will get only three days off in March 2009 under the calen-
dar adopted for the 2008-09 school year. It’s not that trustees really wanted it that way. Instead it’s because of when Christmas
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ready on the ground, pounced on it to preserve the Leopard’s first state championship since 1975. “The kids have been coming up with big plays all year and they came up with a turnover at the end that won it for us,” Leopards Coach Tony Valastro said. “Offensively we didn’t win the game. We didn’t win on defense. It was a total team effort. Nothing I can say or do can describe how I feel. “This is a team with a great heart,” Valastro said.
The accident happened at 11:25 a.m. on Hwy. 71 West, A Bastrop man was fa- half a mile west of Old Lake tally injured in a motorcycle Road near Kirtley and the accident near Kirtley Sunday Fayette County line. morning after a weekend of They were both taken to family activities. Brackenridge Hospital. Day’s Roger Anderson, 47, died injuries also were reportedly at 9:30 p.m. at Brackenridge extensive. Hospital as a result of injuing, was a nephew of ildAnderson to the Lester Hotel BuJeff Damage ries. Kelly of La Grange. n said Anderson and a -4 MillioKelly $3 imatedtoat DPS reports, Cozy EstAccording Anderson and his companion, number of other family memLoretta Day, 43, both of Bas- bers were traveling together Leps Ce lebrate V trop were traveling on Hwy. on the highway when the acictory 71 when he went into the cident occurred. median, lost control and both DPS Trooper Ray Brad“It were ejected from the motor- shaw of Elgin investigated the is a team withcycle. accident. Cathy Carter and Janice Moerbe show theathletes, renovation out aplans lot of for great but of a La Grange’s historic Casino Hall, which will become a community center for the city. team that plays great together.” ... The Leps first score came with 4:35 left in the first half Civicapartments, Center on office Sat— March 10, 2000 — By H.H. HOWZE the upstairs caused by a fire burning in a Flatonia when La Grange quarterback The Fayette County Record urday, Feb. 23 from 8 a.m.-3 grease trap located on top of the of Richard Cernosek, Chrisbuildings, too, asays Mayor By LARRY JACKSON Tye Gunn capped 14-play, 80- gathering place, it has since nearlystation, a half roofStuff. The Fayette County Record tian Book Store, Andy’s Barber of the restaurant building. p.m. beenA fire city burned hall, fire Janetdrive Moerbe. yard from a yard out. Who doesn’t have too The Cozy money raisedand willCozy go city block of historic downtown The frugal but cultured GerShop, Theater La Grange city crews responded temporary library, senior citiWith help from city historiKevin Kalina blasted up the much of it? toward two new projects – La Grange on Wednesday aftermans who built La Grange’s middle Video because involved in the quickly and shut down the eleczens center and more. an Cathy Carter and city manfor 61 yards to score on The Flatonia Landmark one in town and another in the noon. first permanent school build- the flames. tricity and Reliant Energy Enter Now a citizens committee agerLeps Shawn Raborn, Moerbe next possession. Society wants the to nearby of Praha. ing would probably be proud is spreading The by LaBill Grange Thecommunity 117-year-old beautiGas Company shut down Rogersvolunteer is help- Preservation word about headed Forney thenthe scored 17 unanhelp folks thin it out – or get coming off a reto see what’s going to become swered fire shape department answered the gas lines. fulFLPS LesterisHotel Building that the old building’s plans for renovating Ca- ing points before Lathe Grange – orgrew both.in intensity cent victory – an agreement of it. fire call Innasrestaurant housed Botts, Cernosek, the Asmore the fire use.toItChina is seen a com- some sino Hall, La that Grange’s re-took theone leadof on final next FLPS, as with theshop city and of Flatonia aimed Recycling isn’t just about drive. located midway the 100 block center,insmaller and oldestGunn and carried most the significant barber book store, was smoke couldknown be seenlocally miles from ball on munity is sponsoring a com- atbuilt preserving garbage in La Grange. It’s eight of West Colorado. formal than the Knights “flips,” structures. in 1883.the town’s iconic La Grange. of the 11 plays for 71 of more munity garage sale at the Please turn to back page about preserving and reusing Smoke poured out of the Originally a German social Please turn to back page The Cozy Theater building The fire spread quickly from the 94 yards on that final drive. alastro This Week’s Forecast Coach Tony V front of the restaurant and in was constructed between 1885 China Inn to the Bott’s Title “It’s unbelievable. There are opardLow LeHigh Division 11 A 3 the rear of the restaurant. It was s and 1890. Company building where all s la no words for it,” Gunn said. “I eC Friday: holds 65up th46 mpionship Trophy knew this was our year.” Partly cloudy a h C By AILEEN LOEHR
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2000 — tors got—aJan. vote4, of confidence Monday night from the school What was supposed to be board. After a closed session the “Best Littlepersonnel, Y2K Partythe in to evaluate Texas”voted schedule to happen in board to extend the conFayette County did not take tracts of all administrators by place. an additional year. Twohave youngfabulous men from Aus“We people tin our had administrative made arrangements in posiwith thesaidlandowner of the tions,” board president Gale Lincke. “They are good people that are committed to the students and to this community. And our academic success shows it.” Dr. Randy Albers got his review and contract extension at last month’s meeting. This time, it was for principals, assistant principals, athletic director and other administra-
City Receives $211,000 Grant to Renovate Randolph School Into Recreation Area Burn Ban Lifted — Jan. 25, 2000 —
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um and adjacent classrooms into a recreation center according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. The City of La Grange has proposed development at the old
Randolph School that includes a basketball court, walking track, weight/excercise room, aerobics/dance room, game room, stage, computer room, meeting room, and storage room.
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Caitlyn Schomburg of La Grange is not just a local or state winner, but a national winner. She and her school, Hermes Elementary, were notified that she placed first in Division I of the National School Bus Safety Poster Contest, worth a $500 U.S. Savings Bond. She also was presented a certificate by school board president Gale Lincke at Monday night’s board meeting. Caitlyn is the daughter of Chuck and Tara Schomburg.
“Chicken after ErwinRanch” Sladek’sproperty, long ten-to rent the place and have a New ure in the position. Year’s Eve party on bring Dec. 31. “Anytime you in To a get tosuperintendent, the rented property new there the is men hadabout to cuthow downthey a private concern will fence. After cut feel about thethe restfence of thewas staff. the men trespassed to get to the Sometimes they kind of bring actual where the party was in theirsite own people,” Lincke to be held. Law enforcement said. informed the that partyDr.goers that “I think Albers very quickly realized the quality of the people we have here, and I think that a mutual feeling of respect is evident.” Albers recommended the contract extensions for the administrators. He also recommended, and got board approval for, hiring a full-time curriculum coordinator starting next school year. “Teachers for years have
they wouldalignment be chargedofwith Careful cur- a crime if they trespassed to get riculum from one grade to the to the party and the event was next generally results in more cancelled.teaching and learneffective for theinparty were ing, Tickets particularly student $100 each and the event was performance on tests. billed to include wed“I think this isaaheated very good ding style tent, and open bar, step,” Lincke said. buffet, mugs, night’s hot tubs Alsosouvenir at Monday and a hotel meeting, theshuttle. board heard in closed session a disciplinary appeal from parents but took no action. This left the decision of the administration in place. Dr. Bill Pratt also addressed the board about underage drinking and drug use. There is a very real need “to support change in the Please turn to back page
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THE FAYETTE YETTE COUNTY La Grange, Texas 78945
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La Grange Native is Talk of Sports World After No-Hitter; Had Hometown Fans/Family On Edge of Their Seats
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The Leps and their fans watched La Grange dominate in a storm at canyon Lake. See Sports, Page B1
For The record Muldoon VFD
The Muldoon Volunteer Fire department will meet Thursday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Muldoon fire station located at 333 N 3rd st. (across the railroad tracks from the old Muldoon post office). all residents, landowners, and interested parties are invited to attend. If you have any questions, please contact sandy courrier at (713) 851-6208.
A controversy is brewing between the Lower Colorado River Authority and the Environmental Integrity Project over what the Austin-based group calls “excessive soot emissions” at the Fayette Power Project. The EIP has given the LCRA notice of intent to sue over the emissions. LCRA compliance records for FPP in 2011 show that last year the plant exceeded permitted limits on soot for the equivalent of a week. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, however, does not consider the 2011 episodes to be “excessive.” Soot consists of extremely fine particles of carbon, which when inhaled, go deep into lung tissue. According to a 2007 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, breathing soot is associated with coronary heart disease, asthma and decreased respiratory function. The soot emissions occurred
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riday night cincinnati reds pitcher Homer bailey etched his place into baseball immortality by throwing a no-hitter. but while that historic game was going on in Pittsburgh, a whole different drama was playing itself out 1,400 miles away. In front of television sets all across bailey’s ailey’s hometown of La Grange, his family, friends, and biggest fans were hanging on every pitch he threw. att high school football games all a around the area, people passed around cell phones with updates of bailey’s progress as he got into the later stages of the epic performance. “you you y ou so badly want the best for him,” said bailey’s ailey’s high school baseball manman ager, r ralph alph Ferguson, who won a pair of high school state titles with Homer as his ace pitcher. “My stomach was turning in knots as I watched the game on T.V. I was thinking, if I was feeling like that, I don’t know how david and Karen
Last Hurrah at Schulze Store? Piano RECORD HE FAYETTE COUNTY T Bridge Reopens Wildlife Co-op
cross the bridge during the cermore emony was a busloadThere’s of school For the Record children. on Page A2 & A7
People Weren’t the Only Ones Needing Help
pair of cattle rescues as waters rise. Section B
For The record St. John’s Feast
St. John’s Catholic Church in fayetteville will still be hosting their annual Labor day feast this Sunday, Sept. 3. the parish will not be making any changes, except 50% of the net proceeds from the feast will be donated towards the victims of Hurricane Harvey.
St. Mary Picnic
St. mary Catholic Church in High Hill has cancelled their picnic for this Sunday. No date has been set for rescheduling.
Warda Picnic
the Holy Cross Church picnic in Warda scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 3, has been cancelled. Watch the paper for information on when it may be rescheduled.
JunkWEATHER Gypsy WATCH This Week’s Forecast High Low Tuesday: 82 57 Fayette ClearCounty’s famous Junk Wednesday: Gypsies, sisters Amie 88 and68 Clear Jolie Sikes, premiered their seThursday: ries on cable television 88 station66 Partly Cloudy HGTV in May of that year. They Friday: 82 64 held a Partly sneakCloudy preview view-
ing party at Zapp Hall in April, which ended up being one of Burn Ban Is Lifted the premier social events of that year.
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The North central Fayette county Wildlife co-op will hold its annual meeting Oct. 13, 2012, at cooper Farm starting at 4 p.m. Fayette County reopened The keynote speaker will be dr. the historic Piano Bridge near don steinbach who will address Dubina in February 2013 folpond also on the lowing an management. extensive restoration agenda will be Greg Pleasant, project. Artisan metalworkers wildlife biologist, calvin Harreplaced all of the rivets in the baugh, Game Warden, and scott old wrought iron bridge and new Willey, county ext. agent. 4-H wooden planks were laid acrosstheir members will be discussing the roadway. Engineers who the summer canoe trip down oversaw the restoration made colorado river. Live auction, sure that theraffle, refurbished bridge bucket and rifle card rafwouldflesupport school bus full will beaheld. a meal will be of children. Themembers County held a served and may bring grandare-opening ceremony that dessert. annual dues of $20 month, the first at vehicle to willand be collected the meeting.
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This girl waded out onto a sandbar to get a closer look at the
damage in the still-flooded Country Way Village neighborhood
of La Grange Tuesday morning. Photo by Jeff Wick
WATER RECEDES, RECOVERY BEGINS
AMEN FUTUR ED,family relax The Merry Christmas store rides again. Members of PROCE the Schulze on theEporch of the forFAIR TO REDS HUND D INTO TY TURNE FACILI mer M.E. Schulze Grocery and Feed in Round Top Thursday. The store, which opened in 1950, closed FUNDS RAISE WILL IN LESS HOME Holiday after Merton County R N CENTE recently Schulze’s death. According to daughter-in-law Schulze, family members BUTIO DISTRI S Elsie fayette County offices will VICTIM FLOOD FOR GE GRAN LA in sell just the store’s fixtures and remaining inventory, but ended up bringing items from monday, Sept. 4to be closed intended observance of the Labor day holiday. home to sell as well. “I’ve turned it into what I said I didn’t want it to become, an ‘antiques venue,’ ” Hermann Staff photo by H.H. Howze ElsieSons laughed. the rutersville Hermann Sons Life No. 152 will have their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Sept 6. the meal will be pot luck and members are asked to being a main dish and side or a dessert
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‘Devastation You Beer on the Road, Can’t Even Imagine’ Chicken in the Ditch — Sept. 1, 2017 —
flood insurance, something resiThe only were a 10 wereinjuries required to tohave morning people dents The Fayette County Record couple of beer cans that did not stood at the water’s edge and years ago when they moved in. thedon’t fall and burst. september has drawn a survive“I know if that was resaw the full power of the to river. a lot more than that was close Tuesday and left in morning its wake beer in said. “I gave a quired anymore,” Butler scattered when an M-G truck the road, frozen chicken in the pray everyone had insurance.” glimpse of the impact. traveling from Weimar to La ditch Swelled and hogsby in rains the cemetery. Jorge Rebollar was also at from TropiHere’s a collection of inter- Grange ran off the road after the water’sdriver edgeruben Tuesday, cal Storm Harvey, the Colorado austin-based Wil-viewesting recent developments: ing the destruction of his old River crested at 54.22 feet at 2 In seperate incidents over the iams Jr. fell asleep at the wheel neighborhood from afar. p.m. Monday in La Grange, the last few days, a delivery truck and flipped the truck around a used to sept. be able third highest markmost in recorded a.m. 17 to see our flipped and dumped of its curve at“I4:38 house from here to the right,” he history, and highest since 1913. state Trooper Greg Trojacek load of frozen and cold chickAs the Tuesday about 75-percent of the ens parts alongsun FMrose 155 and a saidsaid. goodoffootball and socwhat those really meant 13,000 A pounds chicken parts different truckfigures dumped several player forwere the scattered Leps varsity, was offurniture from thatcer in the truck cases beer at thehanging intersection Rebollar from La the 159 smell natural ditch andgraduated pasture adjacent oftrees, Highway andofeast Travisgas in the roadway in School Mullinsthis PraiGrange High spring into the air, a dead dog to the inleaking La Grange. stuck in a fence. according to La Grange rie. and was working locally and still No opportunistic neigborpoliceAofficer on staying with his grandparents, steadyJoseph streamGates, of former dogs and were able tointake sept. 20 the of bayCountry door on aWay bud-Vil- hood cousins a brother Country residents of the spill, Trojacek weiser failed to lock afternew advantage Way Village. lage truck walked down to the ron’s Wrecker a water delivery the truck “We just grabbed a few lineand– when as close as they said, before service cleaned up the fowl Regot onto the highway the door things when we evacuated,” could get to their old neighborultimately taken tocame opened bollarwas said. “The police hood. spilling mutiple cases of – which austin for disposal. The driver the beer in the road. and told us to leave because Then they stood in silence. was taken to st. Mark’s Hospital “I’d say there was about 70 It was a neighborhood so full river was going to get high, but by Medic-1 but did not have secans,” Gates said. of families that two La Grange I never thought it could get this Traffic was halted and Gates, rious injuries, Trojacek said. busses made pick-ups and drops high.” and finally, last Monday the along with two of the bud emThe Rebollars were able to off herewere everyable school day. the ployees, to clear evacuate their back aunt’spage place in Now multiple mobile homes SeetoHogs, roadway. were in a jumble, still in several La Grange – nine people now feet of water, blocking Lower jammed in a two bedroom apartment. Line Street. By Wednesday afternoon, as Cassandra Butler looked out at the scene, not quite being able city crews were able to inspect to see the house where she, her the areas for safety, residents behusband and six children had gan to be able to return to what was left of their homes. lived until Sunday. “The devastation down “We got the word to evacuate Sunday. Thank God we were there, you can’t even imagine,” notified,” Butler said. “I wasn’t said La Grange Utility Director worried about the trailer, just Frank Menefee. Butler was in no hurry to go getting the kids out. We didn’t even take their shoes. We went back. She was thankful Tuesday to my sister’s house. Later on that the flood water was still hidwe went back and grabbed the ing some things. “I don’t think I’m ready,” she shoes and some clothes.” Butler said they did have said, “to see what’s in there.” By JEFF WICK Monday
City Hopes to Get Lucky With Casino Hall Proposal There’s more For the Record on Page A2
By JEFF WICK
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ing to again roll the dice on getting state funding to renovate the old casino Hall. Neighborhoods Gone Fair a Go; No Parade, Carnival You Can Help How By ANDY BEHLEN By JEFF WICK WICK The massive 131-year-old By JEFF INSIDE TODAY in the aftermath of the flooding, lots of locals were With just a few tweaks, the 2017 fayette County people stood at the water’s building at the corner of Franmonday morning looking for ways to help their neighbors. Here’s some fair will go on this weekend with the profits benefitting edge and saw the full power of the river. Is Lifted Burn Ban of the imways you can help: victims. flood glimpse a local gave klin and LaFayette streets was morning tuesday Religion....................... Page A4 the City of La Grange is organizing a volunteer there will be no carnival. fair president Lee fritsch pact. Storm Harcleanup effort. La Grange main Street manager Stacey said carnival organizers did not feel they could make it from tropical poised to be transformed into a at 54.22 Swelled by rains Society........................ Page A5 feet at Norris is coordinating the effort. there will also be no fair parade Saturday. safely. crested here river Colorado the vey, INSIDE TODAY “We’re taking names and contact information right Obituaries................... Page A7 if you purchased a fun pass for carnival rides, you Grange, the third highmonday in La visitor/community back 2 p,m.center now, but we’re not ready to set up a staging area yet,” can return your ticket for a cash refund or you can doest mark in recorded history, and highest since Classifieds...............Page A8-9 Norris said on Wednesday. “We’re projecting to have evenate that portion of your ticket to the flood victims by in 2009 when city1913.officials were rything set up and ready to begin by the end of the week.” notifying fair officials. as the sun rose tuesday what those figures Sports ......................Page B1-4 people can call (979) 968-3017 to place their name on hanging from trees, the senior appreciation event will be held at the elwas furniture really meantthey disappointed to learn had the list of volunteers. linger Chamber of Commerce Hall beginning thursday, the smell of natural gas leaking into the air, a at thursday ceremonies opening the “Our needs in La Grange are changing rapidly,” Nora.m. 11 at 31 aug. stuck in a fence. a dog received not been selecteddeadto ris said. “the main need right now is water, and we really 7 p.m., followed by the Queens Contest, will be held on a steady stream of former residents of friday, fairgrounds. the at Stage new people to conserve water. it’s the little things peothe to need rosenberg down marge the walked Village Way newsThis Country Texas department of Trasportaple aren’t thinking about right now, like shutting off their Saturday, and Sunday concerts will go on as planned water line – as close as they could get to their paper is reThis newssprinklers. We really need people to think about those litwith the stage set up at the front, on asphalt, where the neighborhood. old Do cyclable. tion grant to fund the project. tle things to help us conserve.” carnival usually is. then they stood in silence. your part to paper is reNorris said gift cards are a great way to help flood “that will keep concert-goers out of the mud,” so full of families that a neighborhoodLa In early June the Flatonia “We’re tryingtwoitLawas again,” protect our victims right now. Gift cards can be dropped off at the La fritsch said. Grange busses made pick-ups and drops future. may be limcyclable. Do fairgrounds the at Visitors Center in Casino Hall. the La Grange parking Grange said fritsch day. school every here off Lady Bulldogs won the state Grange city Manager shawn ministerial alliance has set up a disaster relief fund at ited “though things were drying out fast.” Now multiple mobile homes were in a jumprosperity bank. the name of the fund is Good Shepherd Shuttle busses will run from downtown and the high water, blocking Lower in several feet of ble, stillcouncil raborn told the city last softball tournament. your It waspart Fla-to fund – disaster relief for fayette County. donations school football field. Line Street. scene, not can be made at www.lgrelief.com. donations can also be the heifer show has been moved to the following protect our Cassandra Monday. “I’m going to butler dolooked myout at theThe La Grange Casino Hall as it looked in the late 1800s when it tonia’s second state title in softmailed to the bank at 202 W. Colorado St, La Grange, tX Saturday but the other exhibits, and shows will go on as quite being able to see the house where she, her fair. annual Sunday. 90th the until for lived had planned See How to Help, back page children six and husband served as a school and ballroom. best to work on this.” ball, and the secondfuture. for coach See Devastation, back page TXdOT has issued a new Rodney Stryk,Copyright who won2012, his first long history of the structure. call for project proposals and for the project. TheFlatonia Fayette County Record, title for in 2003. TheInc. It was built in 1881 by the “We would just have to find city officials are going to again tournament MVP was Flatonia’s La Grange casino society at another source of outside doltry to convince the state to fund Taylor Williams. a whopping cost of just under lars,” raborn said. the project – which would cost A week later, the Fayetteville If and when the building $13,000. about $3—million, 2018 —raborn said. Lions won the state baseball It was initially built to be a If theJudge state again nixes the ever becomes a visitor center, it County Ed Janecka tournament with a 10-0 win over theater and ballroom, by would be the latest chapter in a proposal, it wouldn’t spell doom — 2019 — enforcement. Just a fewbutweeks announced in April that he
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(Homer’s parents) do it.” How did Homer’s parents make it through? With a lot of silence. There’s an old baseball superstition that says you shouldn’t talk about a nohitter while its in progress for fear of jinxing it. david and Karen bailey were firm believers in that superstition as they watched the game together at their farm outside La Grange. “We never mentioned a word about the no-hitter until after that final out,” david bailey said. “Then after it was over we cried, and I ain’t afraid to admit it. “I sent Homer a text that said: ‘Glad you weren’t here or you would have seen an old man cry.’ ” david and Karen couldn’t cry for long, however. ““ass soon as that last out was made “a our home phone and our cell phones went nuts (with people calling in congratulations),” david said.
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The soldier songs and Voic— 2013 — es Workshop is held bi-monthly sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. at The bugle boy Performance Hall located at 1051 N. Jefferson st. (Hwy 77) in La Grange. The schedule for the remainder of 2012 is Oct. 14 and 28, Nov. 4 and 18, and dec. 2.
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from the Colorado This drone photo shows several city blocks covered by floodwater just a few feet from River. Second Chance Emporium is to the lower right, with water Photo by Bruce Spindler the roofline.
851 S. Reynolds St. in Donations of bottled water pile up at the distribution center on Photo by Jeff Wick La Grange as locals work to organize them.
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Janecka Retires
Stamford. Fayetteville dominated the game, winning with the mercy rule after six innings. It was Fayetteville’s second state title and first under head coach Clint Jaeger. Logan Stoelke was named MVP.
would not seek re-election. Janecka retired the following December after 28 years in office, making him the longest serving county judge in Fayette County history.
Lobos Leaves In April 2013, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office acquired the famous drug-sniffing dog Lobos, who retired last year after an illustrious career in law
after he began patroling with his handler Randy Thumann, the pair made what was then the biggest marijuana bust in county history – 1,600 lbs. from a vehicle on Interstate 10.
The La Grange Casino Hall as it looks today, with boarded up windows, awaiting a rebirth.
1884 was being used as a school and was the site of La Grange High school until 1923. after that it housed La Grange city offices until 1965 when the current city hall adjacent to the casino Hall was
built. The building was also home to the La Grange volunteer fire department from 1925 until 1992 and was a senior citizens center thereafter, but has been vacant for years.
Local legendary K9 office r Lobos was diagnosed with canc er in 2020.
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The Tuesday, Nov. 2 issue of The Fayette County Record will mark the beginning of our 100th year of continuous publication. Come help us celebrate that afternoon with lots of fun from 1-5 p.m. Nov. 2 at our newspaper office at 127 S. Washington in downtown La Grange. • We’ll have free snacks and drinks; help yourself to one of 100 local kolaches. • Gary Dusek from KVLG will be doing live radio updates from the newspaper that afternoon. • Elaine Thomas will be on site to sign copies of her new book, “Stories I’ve Been Told: Volume 1; 25 portraits of rural Texans.” • Author Audrey Wick will be at the office signing copies of her books, which are part of an extensive selection of local-interest titles which are on sale. • Bring your business card to drop in a bucket for a drawing for special prizes. • We’ll have our bound archive books of old newspapers spread around the office so you can flip through the pages of local history. • Get your Christmas shopping done early for family and friends that used to live here. We’ll be offering year-long gift subscriptions to our e-edition of The Record for just $19.22 (the year we started publishing) to new subscribers. We’ll even have people on site to help you set up those e-editions, for anyone not so computer savvy.
We’re also conducting a special contest to see who can bring in the oldest copy of The Record. If you have saved a copy of The Fayette County Record that’s at least 25 years or older, bring it by between now and the end of the day Nov. 2. We’ll take a picture of you with your special copy of the newspaper (to run in a future edition) and the person that brings in the oldest copy of the paper will get a free year-long extension to their subscription.
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We asked our Readers to Bring by Historic Copies of the Record and we were Wowed by Some of These Treasures The oldest entry gets a free year extension to their subscription. Right now John D. Marburger is in the lead with his 1934 edition, but you have until 5 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 2 to try to beat him.
LeRoy Canik of Fayetteville brought in these copies of The Fayette County Record from 1961 and 1972 that he found when he bought the old John Shimek property in 1991. John D. Marburger of La Grange brought in several copies of old Fayette County Records, including one that featured him on the front as part of the Top 10 percent of the graduating class of La Grange High school in 1960. But the oldest of his copies was an amazingly well preserved edition from July 31. 1934. He said his parents had kept the old copies of the Record in boxes.
Oralee (Rohde) Levien of Carmine brought in this copy of the July 11, 1967 Fayette County Record. She thinks she held onto it all these years because the front page of that issue included a big story about Lady Bird Johnson’s visit to La Grange back then.
These ladies brought in some really interesting editions. Sheri Nolen, left, brought in a Record from June 10, 1960. Anissa Menefee, center, showed off the 50th anniversary edition of the old La Grange Journal, from June 5, 1941. Myra Simmons, right, is holding a May 20, 1960 copy of the Record that touts upcoming Dairy Day activities in the county and the 1960 LHS senior favorites.
Doris Lidiak of La Grange brought in this entire section of The Fayette County Record’s Century of Progress edition, which was published August 19,1938. The edition was made to comemmorate the 100th birthday of Fayette County that year and was billed as “The largest single edition ever published in Fayette County.”
Elaine Koehl of La Grange brought in this Oct. 14, 1988 edition of The Record.
Sherri Staha of High Hill brought in this copy of the Sept. 22, 1953 Record she found in her old in-laws’ suitcase.
Susan Wind from La Grange brought by this copy of the Tuesday, August 22, 2000 Record which bragged about the library’s new fast internet access.
Violet Krenek from Fayetteville brought by this copy from 1993 that looks like it was just bought yesterday.
Old advertisements from Records in the 1930s.
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Excited to Start our 100th Year!
Thanks for Reading The Fayette County Record!
– From the newspaper staff Regina Keilers Publisher/Owner
Jeff Wick Editor
Andy Behlen Digital Editor
FCR employee since: 1976 when her family moved to town and bought the newspaper (she rolled quarters and delivered funeral notices the first summer). Fun facts: She makes her own soap and is current president of La Grange Rotary Club.
Fun fact: Most memorable interviews include Yogi Berra, Hayden Fry, Craig Biggio, Nick Saban.
Fun fact: Studied meatcutting at Texas A&M and Philosophy at St. Edward’s.
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Quotable: “As advertising director my job is to make you money.”
Fun fact: Has won so many statewide advertising design awards that they are considering naming the category after him.
Fun fact: Current Chairman of the La Grange Housing Authority, and board member of Tejas Health Care.
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FCR employee since: 2006 Fun fact: Probably has every one of The Record’s 4,000+ mail subscribers memorized.
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Customer Relations
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Quotable: “I started my life as a paperboy and I guess I’ll end it that way.”
Fun fact: Both she and her husband used to live in Connecticut, but met after both moved to Texas.
Quotable: “Nicol is very generous with her compliments,” a co-worker stated.
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Fun fact: He’s a really good pool player and modest. “Just say I’m a ‘good pool player,’” he said.
Quotable: “I’ve been taught to work and still want to work while I’m able. If you sit around, it gets worse.”
Fun fact: “That I’ve been here this long at my age! I turn 87 on the Nov. 5th.”
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Trey Barton
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Stacy is the granddaughter of Nelda and Richard Barton Sr, who purchased the newspaper in 1976, along with Stacy’s parents Richard and Nonnie Barton. She still works in the publishing industry.
Trey is the grandson of Nelda and Richard Barton Sr, who purchased the newspaper in 1976, along with Trey’s parents Richard and Nonnie Barton. He is a lawyer.
Nonnie’s late husband Richard Barton Jr. was the editor and publisher of The Record until his death in 2006. She is the treasurer of The Gulf Coast Press Association.
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