Issue39

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2013

THE FAYETTE COUNTY La Grange, Texas 78945

Volume 91, Number 39

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INSIDE

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The La Grange baseball team won another tournament Saturday, their second in a row.

See Sports, B1

FOR THE RECORD

FAST Registration

Fayette Area Swim Team (FAST) will hold registration on March 20 from 4-7 p.m.; March 24 from 4-6 p.m. and April 2 from 5-6 p.m., at the Old Ag Building in La Grange.

Information is also available on-line at www.swimfast1. com. Information may be dropped off at American Muffler Shop on Aug. 12 from 1-5 p.m. For more information, email board@swimfast1.com.

Sexperiment

Everyone is invited to a 5-week Bible study starting Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at The Remnant Church in La Grange. This is a study for married or single adults, and child care will be provided. The church challenges you to take this Sexperiment for yourself and discover just how sex can be the superglue to strengthen your marriage.

Join them for this video series by Ed and Lisa Young.

For questions, call (979) 9685065, or go to www.theremnantchurch.net.

German Meeting

The Fayette County Chapter of the German Society monthly meeting is held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the old agriculture building across from BrasherGunn in La Grange.

Tickles McCarty waters down her calf in Holman to keep him cool during the scorching summer of 2011. Austin was just named the fastest growing metro area with over one million population in the nation, but here just an hour away, our rural roots are still pretty evident.

File photo by Jeff Wick

On Eve of County Livestock Show...

Just How Rural Are We?

By H.H. HOWZE

The Fayette County Record

T

he Fayette County Junior Livestock Show, scheduled for this weekend at the county fairgrounds, goes back a long way.

“The earliest results we have are from 1955,” Agrilife agent Scott Willey said last Friday after a quick search of the files.

School-aged participants in Future Farmers or 4-H are eligible to enter up to three animals in the show, which features a variety of domestic livestock categories: steers, heifers, hogs, lambs, goats, rabbits, broilers (chickens) and also an agricultural mechanics contest.

This year the show, which usually happens the last weekend in March, was moved up a week because of Easter. It was also moved over – from the decrepit old livestock barn to the newer Leo Wick Pavilion adja-

Fayette County Junior Livestock Show

Friday and Saturday March 22-23 Held at Fayette County Fairgrounds Judging Friday 8-30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday’s auction begins at 1 p.m.

Food at EH Kitchen all weekend

cent to the old show barn.

A new livestock barn is in the planning stages. Fair chair Daniel Cernoch said the new facility may be ready for next year’s Junior Livestock Show, but not in time for this year’s Fayette County Fair Labor Day weekend.

The recent history of the Junior Livestock show mirrors recent demographic trends in the county.

Although, according to newly-released census data, the county’s population is increasing – about to top 25,000, the most inhabitants since the 1940s – participation in the Junior Livestock Show has been “stag-

nant for the five years I’ve been here,” Willey observed.

That’s actually an improvement on the long-term trend in show participation which has gradually declined.

“We’re still happy with the number of kids in our programs,” extension agent Kayla Krebs said. “Part of the decrease is because there’s just a lot of other things going on.” Agrilife programs are also adapting to town settings, extension agent Sally Garrett said, citing healthy lifestyle programs like the “food challenge” based on the Iron Chef cooking show and others which are designed to appeal to “kids in town.”

Fayette County is still strongly agricultural and rural, but weekenders and retirees are creeping in around the edges, buying small plots of former farmland. Most of those remain See Rural Roots, back page

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Drug Arrests Keeping Local Authorities Busy

By AILEEN LOEHR

The Fayette County Record

There’s more For the Record on Page A2

This Week’s Forecast High Tuesday: 81 20% chance of rain Wednesday: 73 20% chance of rain Thursday: 84 Mostly cloudy Friday: 81 50% chance of rain

The result of one of the larger undertakings ever by this newspaper, a 96-page Fayette County Visitors Guide, is included in this issue (just in time for the arrival of antique-season shoppers). In addition, the guide will be free on racks around the county throughout the next 12 months. And, for the first time ever, we printed 19,000 additional guides that will be include in copies of the Austin AmericanStatesman that will be sent to readers in the Capitol City later this month.

Above is the cover of the guide, below is Record Advertising Director Becky Weise showing what 19,000 copies of the guide looks like in the back shop of our office Friday.

Never underestimate people’s love of food and wine. That may be the message after a very successful first annual La Grange Uncorked food and wine festival wrapped up Saturday downtown. Festival organizers sold out of the 400 tickets (at $40/$45 a piece no less) that were made available for the event. Admission included wine sampling of several different local wines inside downtown businesses (shown above are folks getting a taste of Rohan Mead at Schmidt Jewelry) as well as getting to eat the food made by the 26 locals in the Men Who Cook contest.

Photo by Jeff Wick

Samantha Baldwin, 23 of New Orleans was charged with public intoxication and possession of a controlled substance last Sunday at 1 p.m. after the sheriff’s office received a report of a vehicle stalled on the entrance ramp in La Grange on Hwy. 71 westbound.

Deputy Ben Wilson responded and after a short interview with the operator, the subject was determined to be impaired and was unable to operate the vehicle.

The subject gave deputies a false name and was later identified. During the inventory of the vehicle, Wilson located what was believed to be meth. ...

Nino Tyrell Cartwright, 20, of Shelbyville was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and failing to yield the

right of way (running the stop sign) on Tuesday, March 12.

According to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek, his deputy, David Smith avoided collision when a white Ford Mustang ran the stop sign at the intersection of Fannin Street and Jefferson Street.

The vehicle was stopped in the parking lot of Al’s Food Mart and further investigaation resulted in marijuana being located in the vehicle and on the driver.

Assisting in the investigation was the La Grange Police Department. ...

A La Grange man was arrested for felony possession of marijuana Wednesday in a drug free zone. Arrested was Darrell Eugene Morris, III of La Grange. As of Thursday evening, he remained in the Fayette County Justice Center.

See Drugs, back page

Public Radio Station Has Site, Now Waiting on License

By ALYSON SVEC

The Fayette County Record

Open your ears Fayette County.

The Bugle Boy Foundation is now partnering with Austin Airwaves to provide the community with a new non-commercial radio station. Its called the Colorado Valley Public Radio Project.

The Bugle Boy Foundation has recently purchased a house adjacent to the music venue which could house the station – now all they need is a license.

Austin Airwaves applied for a license in October 2007, around the time when the Fed-

eral Communications Commission began accepting applications.

This was widely considered the “last call” for non-commercial stations in the United States.

Austin Airwaves is still waiting for a license six years later, but remain confident they will receive a construction permit by the end of this year.

After approval, the station has three years to get on the air.

That includes raising money for equipment and hiring people.

Lane Gosnay, Bugle Boy founder, says station’s programming will be driven by “the wants and needs of the commu-

The Bugle Boy Foundation operates the concert-venue by the same name and is trying to help start a public radion station here.

nity.”

“We try to be innovative at The Bugle Boy and bring new things to the community,” Gosnay said. “The radio station would be a great additional ele-

This is the home next to The Bugle Boy that could become the new home to the public radio station.

Photos by Alyson Svec

ment to our community. It gives people a choice.”

Although programming

decisions are still a ways off, the community can expect live See Radio, back page

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The Fayette County Record, Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Ballet Austin Performs FOR THE RECORD For Local Students Fayette County Republican Women will be offering a $250 scholarships to five college-bound high-school senior girls who reside in Fayette County; one in each of the five high schools. Approved institutions include 2 and 4-year colleges and vocational schools. Deadline for receiving applications is April 15. Awards will be presented at each school’s award or graduation ceremony. Recipients will also be recognized at the Tribute to Women brunch which will be held at the Texas Czech Heritage Center July 16.

Waldeck Lutheran Holy Week

Holy Week schedule at Waldeck Lutheran Church will include Maundy Thursday Service, communion and stripping of the altar at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday and on Easter an Easter sunrise service and communion at 7 a.m. on the church lawn and worship and communion at 9 a.m. Breakfast and an easter egg hunt follows the sunrise service. Everyone is invited.

Babe Ruth Registration

Registration is now open for the combined 13, 14 and 15-yearold division of La Grange Babe Ruth Baseball. Contact Brian Svrcek at (979) 247-3483 or James Rhodes at (979) 966-9224 for more information. For a copy of the registration form, e-mail request to lsvrcek@cvctx.com.

Flatonia’s Parade of Quilts

The Flatonia Chamber of Commerce will host a Parade of Quilts throughout the month of March. Flatonia invites you to visit 26 businesses that will have quilts on display. There are so many to see, stop by the Chamber office for a list and map of participating businesses.

For more information, call (361) 865-3920; e-mail flatoniacofc@sbcglobal.net; or visit www.flatoniachamber.com.

First Presbyterian Lenten Services

First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, located at 205 S. Franklin announces their Lenten Services on Wednesday, March 20 at noon with a light lunch after the service; and Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. for Maundy Thursday service. The community is cordially invited.

Garden Club Meeting

The La Grange Garden Club will meet Thursday, March 21 at 2 p.m. at the Randolph Recreation Center, located at 653 East Pearl in La Grange. The program will be “An Easter Parade of Garden Club Members Hat Creations.” Refreshments will be served and visitors and new members are always welcome.

La Grange Sr. Citizens Meeting

The La Grange Senior Citizens spring meeting will be held March 21 at the Randolph Recreation Center at 653 E. Pearl St. There is convenient parking in the rear. Meeting time is 10:30 a.m.

The dinner menu includes grilled chicken breast with mushroom gravy, glazed carrots, squash casserole, broccoli salad and a choice of peach or cherry cobbler. The cost is $3 for members and $8 for non members. Guest speaker is Judge Steinhauser, district judge.

Last Fish Fry for Lenten Season

On Friday, March 22 the Hostyn/Plum Scholarship Fund will be holding a fish fry fundraiser at the La Grange Knights of Columbus Center. The drive through dinner will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Plates include fried fish, buttered potatoes, pinto beans and cole slaw for $9. Tickets are available from the KJT home office, Mueller Feed or by calling (979) 966-3597, (979) 966-2145, (979) 639-1987 or (979) 247-4441 ext. 2.

Flatonia Spring Market Day

The Flatonia Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Spring Market Day Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on South Main Street by City Hall. A variety of arts and crafts booths with unique gifts, jewelry, home décor, flip flops, clothing, plants, food, drinks and more will be available. A chalk art drawing contest will begin at noon and will be judged at 1 p.m.

(Prizes for all and medals for the top two artists!) Help cheer on and welcome approximately 2,000 runners with the Texas Independence Relay at the exchange zone on South Main. Join for a day of Spring fun in Flatonia! For more information call (361) 865-3920 or e-mail flatoniacofc@sbcglobal.net or visit www.flatoniachamber.com.

Court Annunciation 1962 Meeting

Members are encouraged to attend the Court Annunciation 1962 of La Grange Catholic Daughters of the Americas meeting on Monday, March 25 in the Scared Heart Center with a social and light meal beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 p.m.

Relay for Life Bake Sale

A bake sale will be held Thursday, March 28 starting at 8 a.m. in front of La Grange City Hall sponsored by the City of La Grange employees Relay For Life team. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.

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On March 7 and 8, Arts for Rural Texas brought Ballet Austin to perform Snow White for local schools. Ballet Austin’s world premiere of Snow White is a spirited retelling of the classic Grimm’s fairytale. Ballet Austin brought energy, fun, and new twists to the story all performed to old German folk music.

Between two days and four performances, the 11 member cast from Austin danced and entertained over 900 children.

Darker than the Disney version we all are most familiar with, the children sat enrapt by music and dance the like of which most had never experienced before.

Special flooring was temporarily installed at all four locations for the dancers and colorful scenery and costumes helped create glimpses of a different reality in our very own gyms and auditoriums.

Michelle Crisler, the new ARTS’ Program Administrator, said “We can’t wait to have Bal-

let Austin come again. We hope we can reach even more local schools. Right now the schools are invited to participate on a first come, first serve basis, but our goal is to continue to expand participation every year.”

The collaborations with West End ISD, Fayetteville ISD, Bellville ISD, Schulenburg ISD, and Round Top ISD are only a fraction of what is possible in this community.

Arts for Rural Texas mission is to augment art programs in the local rural schools and to provide art programs for children and adults. Other youth programs include art after school, concerts, field trips, workshops, special performances and summer art camp.

Adult programs include workshops, house concerts, artist receptions, and other special events.

For more information on how you can get involved please call the Arts for Rural Texas at (979) 378-2113 or e-mail info@ artsforruraltexas.org.

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Dinner Tonight! Healthy Cooking School Offered Dinner Tonight! Healthy Cooking School, which will be presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin, Colorado, Fayette and Washington counties will be held Tuesday, April 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Blinn Junior College Student Center in Brenham, located at 902 College Ave. Guest chefs will provide part of the food demonstrations along with county agents. The first 60 registrants will be provided with a copy of the Dinner Tonight! Cookbook.

Each participant will receive a registration bag, with a variety

of items from sponsors and recipes plus there will be door prizes along with a Viking Mixer as a grand prize.

This will be an evening event which will help families meet healthy lifestyles and encouraging family mealtime through nutritious cost-effective recipes.

The cost of the event is $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

There is a student fee of $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

For additional information or to register, contact the Fayette County Extension office at (979) 968-5831 or visit fayette. agrilife.org.

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Show and Rodeo Friday night and returned home to host their daughter, June Tomlin and grandson, Josiah Ibarra for the weekend. They went to Bastrop Wednesday evening to meet old friends from the Northwest, Bob and Carol Boring of Clameth Falls, Ore. for an evening of reminiscing.

Lane Rightmer was in from Baylor University for Spring Break this past week. Lane has been very active with campus life this year participating in a number of activities that have kept her away from Muldoon.

Judy Jordan and her son Cameron and daughter Elizabeth of LaVernia visited her dad, Leroy Wetjen and wife Pearlie over Spring Break.

In Muldoon this week was Richard and Vi Darling. They were visiting Sally Smith and other family members while in from Canada.

Pimy Saunders and girls Madison and McKenzie went to Houston for spring break where they visited family and did some fun shopping.

Church News Muldoon Baptist Church was quiet during the week of Spring Break, but all activities are scheduled to resume this week. Including the Tuesday night Bible study, Wednesday night ESL and W4J activities will all get cranked back up and back on schedule.

Weather Muldoon has been cool this past week, but did not get any of the rain that was promised.

Things are getting dry and are not making out to be a good year for the wild flowers. A few flowers have begun to show, but not in large quantities. The forecast is for some warmer weather, but no rain in sight at the time of this writing. It is the rain we need right now to make the spring flowers and grass grow.

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THE 18TH ANNUAL

HERBAL FORUM AT ROUND TOP

BY JOAN IVY

Smith Dies Sally Smith, 77, and long time resident of Muldoon died early Monday, March 11 after a 40- year battle with CREST syndrome.

She was the daughter of Herman and Ruth (Ivy) Darling, and wife of Claire Smith. She taught at Sacred Heart School in La Grange. She continued to be very active in the Muldoon Baptist Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Kim Shumake and husband Bill of Austin, Jill House and husband Rance of Arlington, and Linda Radclif and husband Terry of Temple; two granddaughters, Lauren House and Kaitlyn Radclif; and one grandson, Alexander Shumake; three brothers, Richard Darling and wife Vi of Canada; Bruce Darling and wife Cynthia of Menden, Nev.; and Larry Darling and wife Sherry of Menden, Nev.; and one sister-in-law, Dolly Smouse of Punxsutawney, Pa. Services were held Friday, March 22 at 11 a.m. in the Muldoon Baptist Church followed by burial in Pitman Cemetery.

Sunrise Service Easter is fast approaching on March 31 and plans are being made to hold the annual Easter Sunrise Service at Pitman Cemetery. Pastor Will Martin will bring the early morning message at 7 a.m. in the chapel.

Everyone is invited to rise early and come celebrate resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise of new life.

Following the morning service Muldoon Baptist Church will be serving breakfast in the fellowship hall. Morning services will be at 11 a.m. and there will be no evening services on Easter Sunday.

Out and About Terry and Al Tomlin were busy this past week. They saw Tim McGraw at the Houston

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“THE FRUITFUL HERBAL HARVEST” A Celebration of Herbal Fruits with Elderberry, Herb of the Year 2013

Saturday, March 23, 2013 With Optional Participation Workshops on Friday, March 22nd Join us as we explore the world of herbs and grow in knowledge and understanding while learning exciting new ways to utilize these ancient plants.

Featured Presentations by:

Gayle Engels, Special Project Director for The American Botanical Council Linda Franzo, Owner of Passionate Platter Chrissy Moore, Curator of The National Herb Garden Tom LeRoy, TX County Extension Agent Emeritus Matt Warnock Turner, Author of Remarkable Plants of Texas

Garden Buffet Luncheon Featuring an Array of Herbal Treats

The Blessing of the Garden with Words and Music

Shopping Galore!

Plant Sale sponsored by The Herb Society of America -Pioneer Unit Thyme Well Spent Gift Shop & Thyme Well Spent in the Garden Herbal Forum Book Store For Registration and Further Information Contact:

Forum proceeds benefit the Gardens of the Round Top Festival Institute and The Herb Society of America - Pioneer Unit Educational Activities

The Fayette County Record, Tuesday, March 19, 2013

4-Hers Place in WHEP Contest

Fayette County 4-Her members participated in the Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program Contest at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Saturday, March 9. The Senior Team placed third overall.

Team members consisted of Cole Brothers, Reagan Kuck, Blake Moehlmann and Stephanie Moehlmann. Individually, Reagan was ninth and Cole was 10th.

The team is coached by Bobby and Lanette Williams.

Walking on the wild side is what this project is all about!

Youth and adults alike will learn about the natural world around us and its wildlife inhabitants.

This program is designed to be interactive for youth by getting them into wildlife habitats and exploring the everyday requirements of local and statewide wildlife species, and in some cases, species found in other parts of North America.

The Texas 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program

Winning in the Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program contest were Cole Brothers, Blake Moehlmann, Reagan Kuck, Coach Bobby Williams and Stephanie Moehlmann.

Creating educated and involved stewards of natural resources is the long term goal.

To learn more about the Wildlife Habitat Education Program or the 4-H program in general, contact the Extension Office at (979) 968-5831 or email Kayla Kaspar at kmkaspar@ ag.tamu.edu.

(WHEP) is an interactive program that teaches youth about wildlife, habitat, habitat management, and natural resources stewardship.

In addition, life skills such as team work, critical thinking, public speaking, and observation are underlying objectives in this youth development effort.

Belle Sounds, MilkDrive On Stage at The Bugle Boy This Weekend Noëlle Hampton sings like a wistful angel, her warm honeyed tones dripping with tender resignation. She’s released four albums under her own name, all marked by uplifting melodies, insightful lyrics, her quietly powerful vocals and the understated guitar virtuosity of her husband and musical partner, André Moran.

With their new band, The Belle Sounds, she continues exploring deep emotions with a collection marked by her char-

bass.

But awards reveal nothing about the Austin string band’s exhilarating sound. Fueled by equal parts tradition and innovation, MilkDrive delivers a distinctive acoustic experience that crosses genres, geographies, and generations.

Most shows are streamed live online through The Bugle Boy online web casting at the www.bugleboy.org. All shows at The Bugle Boy are sponsored by the Bugle Boy Foundation.

acteristic insight and compassion.

The Belle Sounds will play songs from their eponymous debut Friday, March 22 at The Bugle Boy in La Grange.

Jazz-grass band MilkDrive takes the stage Saturday, March 23. The band features awardwinning instrumentalists Brian Beken on fiddle and lead vocals, Noah Jeffries on guitar and harmony vocals, Dennis Ludiker on mandolin and harmony vocals, and Matt Mefford on double

WINCHESTER NEWS BY

Mutton Bustin Winner Bryce Miertschin of Winchester recently rode in the Mutton Bustin contest Monday night, March 11 in the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo in Austin.

Bryce not only received a trophy for his efforts but won 1st place scoring 88 points for his ride and was awarded with a Mutton Bustin Champion Belt Buckle.

Bryce was asked by the announcer “what happened to all your teeth?” Bryce replied with “they fell out!” The announcer then said “did you know kissing girls will make your teeth fall out?” Bryce hesitated but replied “no!” The announcer then asked “have you ever kissed a girl?” Bryce replied “no!” Later he was asked if he would give the Rodeo Queen a kiss for his buckle to which Bryce only shrugged and opted for just giving her a “high 5”.

He is proudly wearing his buckle everyday!

He is the son of Dustin and Misty Miertschin.

Guntown BBQ Showdown On April 13, the Winchester Store will be holding the second annual Guntown BBQ Showdown. For details, contact Roland Zoch at rzoch74@gmail. com or call (979)966-9397.

Winchester Civic Association Dues are $10 a year per household and can be mailed to Bobbie Hajek at 8255 FM 153.

The dues are used for the upkeep of Zilss Hall and Penrose Park.

Joyce Herzog is in charge of Zilss Hall and can be reached on (979) 702-0448 for questions about the hall.

There are only two ”Now and Then” books available.

You can buy them at Murphy’s Steakhouse for $45.

If you have any problems or questions about Penrose Park contact comittee chairman Richard Schaefer or committee members Tom Atkins and Scott Miller.

Winchester Fire Department The Winchester Area Volunteer Fire Department held their annual meeting on Tuesday, March 12, at Zilss Hall. There

Bryce Miertschin with his 1st place trophy and belt buckle at the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Mutton Bustin contest March 11.

was approximately 70 people who attended and enjoyed the fish dinner.

Officers for the year were elected by secret ballot and included: Marceil Prestridge, president; Clayton Kleiber, vice president; Sherry Murphy, treasurer; and Bobbie Hajek, secretary.

St. Michael’s Pastor Nate Hill is the Pastor. St. Michael’s meets each Sunday at 9 a.m. The Quilters will meet the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Young at Heart is the second Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m.

St. Michael’s Lutheran Church will be hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 31 at 10:30 a.m. Worship services will be at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. with a potluck breakfast being served at 8 a.m. All are welcome to come celebrate.

The church is located at 700 Frio St. in Winchester.

Winchester Methodist Pastor Dave Dillan is the pastor.

Everyone welcome.

Services are on the first and third Sunday of the month at 9 a.m.

Palm Sunday services will be held at 9 a.m. with the Easter egg hunt and pot luck dinner to follow. Service will be held at 9 a.m. on Easter Sunday, March 31.

In Our Prayers Mavis Bosworth, Clint

BOBBIE HAJEK Bushacker, Martin Herzog, Pastor James Herzog, Debbie McGee, Neal Prestridge, Laverne Schulze, Lillian Teinert, Nyla Wesner, Glenn Becker, R.C. Franke, Judy Hielscher, James Lehmann, Laurie Gaston-Marshall, Boykie Murphy, Tony Petrash, Timmy Franke, Agnes Niesner, Lera Ephraim, Marian Fritsche, Tommy Juergen, Hailey Bamsch, and James Zoch.

Thanks to Our Military Kyle Koenning - US Navy, Oak Harbor, Wash.

Lucas Cavett - US Coast Guard, Anchorage, Alaska.

Codi Bittner - US Navy, Norfolk, Va. Weston Miertschin - US Army, Korea.

March Birthdays March area birthday celebrants include: March 19-Georgia Appleman, 21-Kelton (FencePost) Schulz, 23-Michael Adams, Leighann Bedient, 25-Marie Killian, 27-Krystel Burton, 29-Neal Prestridge, 30Ron Krautz, Jace Lehmann, 31-Marie Schulz.

March Anniversaries March anniversary celebrants inlcude: March 22-Rhoda and Sherwood Gersch, 23-Krystel and Bryan Burton and Pam and Bob Prendergast.

Calendar of Events March 26 - Winchester Area Volunteer Fire Department training meeting at 7 p.m.

April 3 - Neighbors Night Out at the home of Bobbie and Billy Hajek at 6:30 p.m.

May 4 - Community Garage Sale.

July 13 - Barbeque Cookoff at Winchester Store.

Sept. 15 - Music Night at Zilss Hall featuring “The Shop Dawgs” from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The Lunch Bunch meets every Friday at 11:30 a.m. at Murphy’s Steakhouse.

The Coffee Bunch meets every Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Winchester Depot.

Have News?

Send any news or notices you wish to have announced in the Winchester News column to Bobbie Hajek at bbhajek@winchester.liveair.net or call (979) 242-5646.

March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Getting people to talk about colon cancer can be difficult, but St. Mark’s Medical Center hopes to do just that during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March.

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is a great opportunity to discuss the disease and learn about prevention.

Understanding risk factors, symptoms and screening options could mean the difference between life and death. Despite its high incidence, colon cancer is one of the most detectable and, if found early enough, most treatable forms of cancer.

Each year, more than 141,000 Americans are diagnosed with the disease and nearly 50,000 lives are lost; but screening tests such as colonoscopies can go a long way toward reducing these statistics.

During a colonoscopy, polyps can be found and removed before they ever turn into cancer, or cancer can be detected in its early states, when treatment is most effective. If you’re 50 or older, getting a screening test for colon cancer could save your life.

According to the American Cancer Society, the best advice about diet and activity to possibly reduce your risk of colon cancer is to: • Increase the intensity and amount of physical activity • Limit intake of red and processed meats • Get the recommended levels of calcium and vitamin D • Eat more vegetables and fruits and maintain a healthy diet • Avoid obesity and weight gain around the midsection • Avoid excess alcohol Further additional information can be found at the American Cancer Society website at www.cancer.org.

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Live & Local

Who’s playing where in Fayette County.

Thursday, March 21 The Stone Cellar: Aaron Gross 6-10 p.m. 204 E. Mill St., Round Top (979) 249-3390 Friday, March 22 Chicken Ranch Dance Hall: Briana Adams 8-12 p.m. $6 9014 FM 2145 Nechanitz (979) 966-8033 <chickenranchdancehall.com The Bugle Boy: The Belle Sounds 8-10 p.m. $15 1051 N. Jefferson La Grange. (800) 838-3006 tix (979) 968-9944 club <thebugleboy.com The Stone Cellar: Sam Murski & Band 6-10 p.m. 204 E. Mill St., Round Top (979) 249-3390 Saturday, March 23 Chicken Ranch Dance Hall: Rhythm of the Road 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $8 9014 FM 2145 Nechanitz (979) 966-8033 <chickenranchdancehall.com Heh! Remember When: Charles and the Fabulous Four 8-12 p.m. FM 1291 between Fayetteville and Warrenton. N/C Los Patrones: Mike Pierce 6-9 p.m. 102 S. Washington St. Round Top (979) 249-5696 The Bugle Boy: Milkdrive 8-10 p.m. $15 1051 N. Jefferson La Grange. (800) 838-3006 tix (979) 968-9944 club <thebugleboy.com The Stone Cellar: John & Lise’ McNally 2-6 p.m. Black Cat Choir 6-10 p.m. 204 E. Mill St., Round Top (979) 249-3390

To list a “live and local” event, e-mail us at <fayettecountyrecord@verizon.net>. Include “entertainment listings” in the subject line.

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Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Consulting Engineering and Land Surveying

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Monday - Thursday: 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. • Friday & Saturday: 11 A.M. to 10 P.M. CLOSED SUNDAYS

This devotional and directory are made possible by these businesses who encourage everyone to attend worship services.

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Mobile: 979.966.7305 Office: 979.968.5300 Toll Free: 888.663.6440 Fax: 979.968.5330

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Pentecost Living World Ministries Muldoon; Don McKenzie, Min.; W.S. 10 a.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m.

United Pentecostal 311 N. Horton St.; Jim Hancock, Pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; Church Services 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Services 6 p.m.; Tuesday Ladies Prayer 9 a.m., Men’s Prayer 7 p.m.; Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday.

Crusade For Souls Ministry 5911 Wynne Ln. in Walhalla, 249-3874; Herbert & Dorothy Shelby, Mins.; W.S. 12

Presbyterian noon 1st & 3rd Sun. First Presbyterian 205 S. Franklin St.; S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.

St. Paul Presbyterian, Schulenburg Corner of Hillje and Summit; W.S. 10:30 a.m.; Adult B.S. 9:30 a.m.

Seventh-day Adventist Seventh-day Adventist 1000 E Hwy 71; Ken Olin, Min; SaturdaySabbath School 9:30 a.m., WS 11 a.m.

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Van Stacy, Owner 979-242-3008

360 Justice Road West Point, Tx 78963

Others Family Christian 2124 N. Hwy. 95, Flatonia; Gordon & Pam Johnston, Mins.; W.S. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Fayetteville Brethren 1022 Kramr, Ross Prairie; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m.

RT Church Christian Fellowship 440 E Mill St; Matthew Diehl, Min.; S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.; Monday Morning Men's Breakfast 8-9 a.m.

Temple Israel of Schulenburg 211 Baumgarten, 247-4504; High Holy Days, Pesach,; Kabbalat Shabbat The Remnant Church 2010 Von Minden Rd., 968-5065; Dennis & Jan Hill, Mins.; W.S. 10 a.m.; Mon. Prayer 7 p.m.; Wed. Children's Class 7 p.m.; Thurs. Life Groups 7 p.m.

Crossroads Christian Fellowship Contemporary Worship, Non-Denominational; 701 Lyons Ave. in Schulenburg; Pastor Nathan Johnson; Bible Study 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

The Living Vine Christian Church 124 S. Water St., La Grange; Pastors Gordon & Pam Johnston; Sunday Morning 10 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Bible Study adults and youth.

Mars Hill Tabernacle Hwy. 159, Fayetteville; 9 a.m. Saturday with Bible Study 1st & 3rd Wednesday of month.

1745 Lane Pool Rd. • La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 247-4555 • (979) 249-6682 • (979) 639-1047 Leo and Daniel Wick License # 4173PKL & 58496KLP LIC #030411

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Victoria Ditta, Store Manager

Bethlehem AME 2200 Bethlehem Rd., 247-5010; Edward Heard, Min. First United Methodist Flatonia; Rob Clopton, Min.; S.S. 10:45 a.m.; W.S. 9:30 a.m.

First United Methodist 1215 N. Von Minden; J. Paul Bruhn, 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 Rob Clopton.; 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.

United Methodist Muldoon; Martin L.Newmann, Min.; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.; Wed. 10 a.m.

Winchester United Methodist 8933 FM 153; 512-757-4558; Rev. Dave Dillon; W.S. 1st & 3rd Sun 9 a.m.

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St. Peter & Paul Catholic Plum; Rev. Daniel P. Kahlich, Deacon John Asamblia of God McCourt; Sun. Mass: 10 a.m.

Vida Abudante AG; 124 S. Franklin St.; Sts. Cyril & Methodius Pastor Mario and Tereza Ortez; Domingo 10 Cistern; Eddie Winkler, Pastor; Sun. Mass: a.m.; Miercoles 7-9 p.m.; 338-0235 8 a.m.

Gospel Lighthouse Sts. Cyril & Methodius Assembly of God Dubina; 725-6715; Sun. Mass: 8:45 a.m.

144 S. College; Pastor Walt Williams; S.S. 9:45 Church of Christ a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 6 p.m.

Church Of Christ Baptist 646 E. Hwy. 71 E.; Scott Elliott, Min.; S.S. 9 Bible Baptist a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

820 N. Jefferson; Pastor Gary Blake; S.S. 10 Church of God a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 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 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. a.m.

First Baptist Miracle Temple 121 S. College; Pastor Jonathan Smith; Church of God In Christ S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.; 1008 E. Fannin; Elder Melvin Thomas, Wed. 6 p.m.

Min.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m.; Flatonia Baptist Bible Study Wed. 7 p.m.

Tim Rowell, Min.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. Episcopal 10:45 a.m.

Little Bethal Baptist St. James Episcopal 3242 Loehr Rd.; Pastor Louis Zachary; S.S. 156 N. Monroe, 968-3910; Daryl Hay, Min.; 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.

S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 8 & 10:30 a.m.

Muldoon Baptist Shared Lutheran Pastor Will Martin; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:55 a.m.; Sun. and Wed. Evening 6 p.m.

Shared Lutheran Ministry New Union Missionary Baptist of Fayette County 715 MLK, Flatonia; E.F. McDuffie, Min.; S.S. Rev. Marcia Kifer, Lead Pastor 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.

St. John in Ellinger Peaceful Rest Baptist Corner of Grover & Fayette; W.S. 8 a.m., 808 E. Fannin, 968-6843; Michael Sims, Communion every Sunday.

Min.; S.S. 9:45 - 10: 30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.; St. Paul in Fayetteville Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Wed. Corner of Fayette St. & Hwy. 159; W.S. St. Matthew Missionary Baptist 10:30 a.m., Communion every Sunday.

H.L. Penson, Min.; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 2nd St. John in Rutersville & 4th Sun. 11:30 a.m.; Wed. 6 p.m.

5743 State Hwy. 159 East of La Grange; Second Baptist S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m., Communion 1010 Von Minden; Ellis McKinzie, Min.; S.S. every Sunday.

9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.

St. John in Warrenton Shiloh Missionary Baptist 4446 S. State Hwy. 237; W.S. 8:30 a.m., Leo Taylor, Min.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 1st & Communion every Sunday.

3rd Sun. 11:30 a.m.

Lutheran United Baptist C. Henson, Min.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 1st & St. Paul Lutheran 3rd Sun. 11:30 a.m.

Shelby; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 8:30 a.m.

Bethel Baptist Church Bethlehem Lutheran Joel Rumbaugh, min.; 650 S. Ellinger Road; Rev. John David Nedbalek, S.W. 9 a.m.; S.S. Bible Study, 10 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m.

10:15 a.m. on first and third Sunday; Fourth Concord Baptist Church Sunday, Friendship Bunch, 10:15 a.m.

Rev John Ates, Pastor; SW 10:30 a.m. every Holy Cross Lutheran second Sunday of the month.

FM 1482, Warda: Rev. Dennis Tegtmeier, Pastor; S.S. 10:15 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m.

Catholic Martin Luther Lutheran Holy Rosary Catholic 211 Luther Lane, Carmine; Rev. David Hostyn; Rev. Daniel P. Kahlich, Deacon John Tinker, Pastor; S.S. 10:10 a.m.; W.S. 9 McCourt; Sat. Mass: 5 p.m.; Sun. Mass: 8 a.m., Second Saturday 6 p.m. a.m.

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Sacred Heart Catholic 539 E. Pearl; Rev. Joseph Varickamackal; S.S. 800 N. Franklin; Rev. William Qualman, 8:30 a.m.; Sat. Mass: 5 p.m.; Sun. Mass: 8 & Pastor; S.S. & Bible Classes 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. & Spanish Mass first and third Sunday 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Wed. 10 a.m. L.C.M.S. St. Michael’s Lutheran at12 p.m.

Winchester; Pastor Nate Hill; 242-3444; Sacred Heart, Flatonia Eddie Winkler, Pastor; Sat. Mass: 5 p.m.; Sun S.S. 10:15 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church Mass: 9:30 a.m.

110 W. Walnut; Sid W. Roden, Min.; S.S. St. John The Baptist Catholic Ammannsville; Sun. Mass: 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. Sat. 5 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.

St. John’s Catholic St. Peter Lutheran Fayetteville; Father Stephen Nesrsta; Sat. Prairie Valley Rd. of Hwy. 71 West.; W.S. Mass: 6 p.m.; Sun. Mass: 10 a.m.; Wed. 8:45 a.m.

7p.m.

United Evangelical Lutheran St. Mary’s Catholic Swiss Alp; Lemae Higgs, Min.’ S.S. 10:15 Near Ellinger; Father Stephen Nesrsta.; Sun. a.m.; W.S. 9:15 a.m.

Mass: 8 a.m.; Thurs. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. & Fri. Waldeck Lutheran 7 a.m.

Waldeck; Willie Rotter, Min.; S.S. 10:15 St. Mary’s Catholic a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m.

High Hill; Tim Kosler, Min.; Sat. Mass: 6:30 Zion Lutheran p.m.; Wed. Mass: 7 a.m.

Schulenburg; Rev. Al Gallmeier, Pastor; S.S. St. Mary’s Catholic Church 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m Praha; Rev. Gabriel Maison; Sat. Mass: 4:30 p.m.; Sun. Mass: 8 a.m.

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CELEBRATIONS & SUCH

The Fayette County Record

Hostyn CDA Meets March 11

Record In Mandalay

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 2282 of Hostyn met March 11 at 7 p.m. with 15 members attending.

Routine reports from the previous meeting were given.

The group welcomed two new members to the court making the total count of 64 members at this time.

Regent Brenda Fietsam read thank you notes from Father Dan for his Christmas present and from prayer blanket recipients. The court was also thanked for serving at the Habitat for Humanity fundraising dinner.

Members decided not to act on a request for a donation from the Weimar sponsored women’s ACTS retreat.

Prayer blanket chairperson, Alice Zezula said that one recipient presented her with $100 to purchase more material for more blankets. She also talked about the recipients of prayer blankets for January, February and March.

Clara Smith reported on legislation and education contest reports. Eight entries were entered in the education contest. Mary Muras gave a report on the recent beef stew money raiser. Helen Faldyn explained the memorial scholarship Mass card enrollments. A donation of $2.50 or more per person for one year is the cost. Bishop Fellhauer celebrates a Mass the first Friday of each month for enrollees.

Quality of Life committee will be chaired by Donna Rebecek.

Members voted to donate to the Morality against Pornography.

Completed forms were mailed for the state CDA convention April 4-7 in San Antonio. Raffle tickets are available

Elisa Henderson from Elisa’s Sunday Haus in Round Top and husband Wayne Rentfro traveled to Myanmar (the former Burma) and took their favorite newspaper along. Myanmar, long isolated, has just recently opened up to the outside world, after enduring the world’s longest running military dictatorship. While traveling in Burma they met the sweetest, most gracious, hospitable people who are very happy now to welcome visitors from all over the world and especially from the United States.

CCA Colorado Valley Chapter Annual Banquet March 21 sponsor gift, 8 CCA memberships, and name recognition in prorgram.

The rest are $50 for individual tickets; $80, couples; $20, children 12 and under and each ticket includes one CCA membership.

There will also be a live and silent auctions.

For tickets call (979) 9662679, (979) 966-9387, or (979) 966-2082.

The CCA-Texas Colorado Valley Chapter will hold its 13th banquet March 21 at 6 p.m. in the La Grange Knights of Columbus Community Center.

The red bull sponsor table is $600 and the reserved table is $450. The red bull table has seating for 8, 8 CCA memberships, one table sponsor gift, sponsor recognition in program and $100 worth of raffle tickets.

The $450 table is for 8, one table

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Birth Vacula Baby

New members of the Queen of the Holy Rosary Court 2282 of Hostyn Catholic Daugthers pictured with Regent Brenda Fietsam from left are Brittany Fietsam and Donna Rebecek.

with return completed ticket stubs and money given to Lillian Kallus. Delegates will be reimbursed for the mileage to the convention.

Mary Muras will present first communion and graduation cards to those in the parish who qualify. A financial review of the books will be done by Helen Faldyn, Georgia Vyvial, Dorothy Holub, Zezula, and Kallus.

Hostesses for the birthday party at Monument Hill Nursing Center will be Dee Spiering, Jo Anne Stackhouse, Susie Stewart, Sandra Stoever, and Laura Surman. Date is Friday, April 12.

The court will pay $10 for a 3-year subscription of share Magazine for spiritual advisor, Father Dan Kalich if he wishes to continue to receive it.

Kallus reported taking three boxes of badly needed personal items donated by members to the Crisis Center in Bastrop.

The items were very much ap-

preciated.

Fietsam announced birthdays and anniversaries for February and March.

Prayers were for prayer blanket recipients, living and deceased members and their families and retired Pope Benedict.

Benjamin and Veronica Vacula of Belton announce the birth of their daughter, Claire Angeline, born Monday, March 11, 2013 at 11:34 a.m. at Scott & White Hospital in Temple.

She weighed 9 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20 inches long.

She is welcomed by her nine-year-old sister, Madeline Rose, seven-year-old sister, Olivia Belle, and five-year-old brother, Gabriel Edward.

Grandparents are Ed and Kathy Jones of Pipersville, Pa. and Dennis and Amy Vacula of Plum.

Great-grandparents are the late Sylvestor Jones and Olive Jones of Flushing, N.Y., Lottie Finger of Farmingdale, N.Y. and the late Walter Finger, Dorothy Lee Bourek of Quitman and the late Paul William Bourek and the late Louis Joe Vacula and Angeline Kovar Vacula of Plum.

LOST DOG: MAC Male Yellow Lab with Camo Collar, Very Friendly, Has Small Scar on Nose, Food Allergies & Needs Medicine.

Lost In Rabbs Prairie Area on FM 153.

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CARMINE NEWS

4-H Members Visit Capitol

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On Wednesday, Feb. 6, 10 Fayette County 4-H members visited the State Capitol on 4-H Day. The Texas 4-H Program received recognition in both the House and Senate Chambers. Pictured with Representative Lois Kolkhorst at top are Fayette County and Washington County 4-H members.

Pictured with Senator Glenn Hegar were from left, 4-Hers Emily Fritsch, Conner Menefee, Madison Landeche, Allison Mican, Sydney Krebs, Senator Glenn Hegar, Hannah Manley, Abigail Taylor, Payton Hemmitt, Kaylee Landeche and Abby Nedbalek.

Deadline Near for Spring Art After School Registration for the Spring Art After School session is weeks away.

The Art after School program hosted by the Arts for Rural Texas is coming very soon to a school near you. When your children experience the Art After School Program in one of the six regional locations, they discover something new in each class.

They will experience caring staff role-modeling positive values. They will discover the confidence that comes with trying new creative and exciting activities and the importance of art in their world. Through these art experiences they will learn problem solving and better

communication skills.

Art after School is a free program offered three semesters a year for six weeks each semester. Classes are held in a variety of sites: twice a week in Fayetteville at Arts for Rural Texas, twice a week at the Flatonia Civic Center, twice a week at the La Grange Randolph Recreation Center, once a week at Schulenburg Boys & Girls Club, Weimar Boys & Girls Club and the Round Top Library.

The program is open to 1st through 6th grades to enhance the school art curriculum. There is no charge to the students or to the school.

The schools, themselves, contribute a great deal by pro-

viding busing to the designated centers. ART is dedicated to opening up a whole world of creativity to our local youths.

Registration for Spring Art after School opened March 19 and closes April 2. Registration is available online at www.artsforruraltexas.org.

If you are unable to register online, call the ARTS office for a registration form. All forms must be sent in to ARTS, P.O. Box 33, Fayetteville, Tx. 78940 or e-mailed to info@artsforruraltexas.org.

All spots are on a first come, first serve basis.

For further informatio, call (979) 378-2113 or e-mail info@ artsforruraltexas.org.

RT-C School News Round Top-Carmine High School one-act play will be performed in Bellville March 19.

High School athletes will participate in the Lexington track meet March 21 and Jr. High will run there March 22.

March 22 is a professional development day for staff and a holiday for students. It is the Fayette County Junior Livestock Show.

The district golf tournament is March 25 in Moody.

Carmine VFD Carmine Volunteer Fire Department election of officers will take place at the annual meeting March 28 at 7 p.m. at the fire station. All members are urged to attend.

If you plan a controlled burn, call dispatch in La Grange at (979) 968-5856.

42 Club Elvira Dallmeyer hosted the 42 Club at JW’s Steakhouse on March 6. High scorers were Bernice Mueller and Edith Flinn. Linda Mattocks and Donna Mueller scored low.

Nelda Muehlbrad and Elvira Dallmeyer had the most 84’s.

Carmine Lions The Carmine Lions Club is sponsoring a hamburger meal fundraiser Wednesday, April 10 with pick up from 5-7 p.m. at the Carmine Lions Building.

The meal includes a hamburger, chips, and cookies. Tickets are $6 and may be purchased at Carmine State Bank or from any Lions Club member.

MLLS Menu March 19 - Frito pie with cheese, carrots, pineapple, cookie, milk.

March 20 - Sloppy Joes, curly fries, pickles, oranges, rice krispy treat, milk.

March 21 - Corn dogs, tator tots, green beans, grapes, cookie, milk.

March 22 - Pizza, corn, apples, jello, milk.

March 25 - Egg rolls, chicken rice, broccoli, peaches, cookie, milk.

March 26 - Fish sticks, mac & cheese, peas, oranges, brownie, milk.

March 27 - Beef spaghetti, biscuits, green beans, applesauce, milk.

March 28 - Cheeseburger pie, carrots, pears, cookie, milk.

March 29 - Closed for Good Friday.

MLLC News Day School story time is Wednesday at 9 a.m.

Confirmation class meets Wednesday at 4 p.m.

The Lenten meal will be served in the Fellowship Hall Wednesday at 6 p.m. Worship & Outreach Committees serve soup and sandwiches.

Lenten service is at 7 p.m.

Wednesday in the sanctuary.

The final episode of the DVD “The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus” by Adam Hamilton will be shown, followed by discussion. It was filmed in the Holy Land. Books are also available for purchase.

Saturday worship with Holy Communion is at 6 p.m.

Palm Sunday worship with Holy Communion is at 9 a.m.

There will be a Palm Processional. Quilts for Lutheran World Relief will be blessed.

Sunday School and Bible study are at 10:10 a.m. Rev. David Tinker is the pastor.

AA meets Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m.

Day School Chapel is Monday at 9 a.m.

Men in Mission meet Mon-

NANCY EILERS day at 7:30 p.m.

C of C Carmine Chamber of Commerce Museum at the restored Train Depot is open the second Friday and Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

It is located on the south side of Highway 290.

Recycling Trailer The recycling trailer is at Carmine City Hall on Luther Lane on Thursdays from noon until 4 p.m. An attendant is available to help unload dry newspapers, telephone books, magazines, cardboard, paper, junk mail, no. 1 and 2 food grade plastics, all colors glass, steel food cans, and aluminum cans. They appreciate clean glass, plastic, and cans.

In case of inclement weather, the trailer is at the back side of the Carmine Volunteer Fire Department station. Enter from the Carmine State Bank’s gravel parking lot.

Birthdays Birthdays include Rodney Lange and Linda Mattocks on March 19, Adam Mayer on the 20, Bree Dooley and Ronnie Eckert on the 22, and Kenneth Ullrich and Sue Ellen Stevens on the 24.

Have Any News?

If you have news for the Carmine column, you may email me at w5ten@industryinet.com or call (979) 278-3645.

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OBITUARIES

Smith

Sally Darling Smith, 77, of Muldoon, died Monday, March 11, 2013 at Cornerstone Hospital in Austin due to complications from CREST. She was born in Muldoon Sept. 13, 1935, the daughter of Herman F. Darling and Ruth (Ivy) Darling. She married Clair Burton Smith Aug. 30, 1958 in Smithville.

She graduated from Smithville High School. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Southwest Texas State University (aka: Texas State University) and Master’s Degree from Tarleton State University.

Smith was a lifelong learner and educator having coached and taught at Stephenville ISD for 25 years, Sacred Heart Catholic School in La Grange for five years and a Sunday School Bible teacher for many years in both Stephenville and Muldoon.

She encouraged others to be lifelong learners.

She loved Texas and anything to do with Texas history and enjoyed reading non-fiction books. She was an avid tennis player in her youth, and enjoyed participating in and watching all sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys. Sally lived and believed in the importance of physical fitness.

She was an active member of Muldoon Baptist Church and enjoyed reading, studying and teaching the Bible. She was also a member of the AAUW (American Association of University Women), Delta Kappa Gamma, Retired Teachers Association and Eastern Star.

During her life, Sally played many roles: daughter, sister, cousin, wife, sister-in-law, mother, coach, teacher, motherin-law, grandmother, friend and Christian; and loved each role fully. Sally was loved by all who knew her and will be missed by her family.

Survivors include three daughters, Kim and Bill Shumake and grandson, Alexander of Austin, Jill and Rance House and granddaughter, Lauren of Arlington, Linda and Terry Ratliff and granddaughter, Kaitlyn of Waco; three brothers, Richard Darling and wife Vi of London, Ontario, Canada, Bruce Darling and wife Cynthia of Minden, Nev.; and Larry Darling and wife Sherry of Gardnerville, Nev.; sister-in-law, Dolly Smouse of Punxsutawney, Pa. Smith was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clair Burton Smith; and brother, Bennett Darling.

Visitation will be held Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange.

Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Muldoon Baptist Church, at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2013 with burial in the Pitman Cemetery in Muldoon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Muldoon Baptist Church, P.O. Box 147, Muldoon, Tx. 78949 or Pitman Cemetery, c/o Barbara Wetjen, 4430 Jeddo Rd., Muldoon, Tx. 78949 Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.

Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home of La Grange was in charge of arrangements.

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McCoy

Gladys Regina (Orsak) McCoy, 73, of Fayetteville, diedSaturday, March 16, 2013 at her residence in Fayetteville.

McCoy was born in Fayetteville April 28, 1939, the daughter of Joe F. Orsak and Mary (Shimek) Orsak. She married Sam McCoy in 1965 in Houston.

She worked as a cafeteria worker for 17 years at Fayetteville and La Grange ISD and was a devoted mother and grandmother making sure her family was always taken care of.

She is survived by one son, Douglas McCoy and wife Melody of Fayetteville; three sisters:, Irma Kovar and Loretta Naumann, both of Fayetteville, and Madlin Petrosky of Columbus; one brother, Dennis Orsak and wife Dorothy of Fayetteville; two grandchildren, Jason McCoy and wife Charlene and Josh McCoy, all of Fayetteville; three great-grandchildren, Jason McCoy II, Brooke McCoy and Justin McCoy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Sam McCoy; four sisters, Alice King, Emily Key, Marian Tschatschula and Doris Smith; and two brothers, Joe and Albert Orsak.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 22, 2013 from 12 -7 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Knesek Chapel in Fayetteville.

Family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, Fayetteville at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013.

Burial will follow at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.

Family and friends can sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.

Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Who is Phaedrus?

So, who is Phaedrus?

A new book by Blinn College, Bryan campus Humanities Instructor Marshell Carl Bradley gives us the answer.

Bradley believes many readers consider “Phaedrus” the most intriguing of Plato’s works, because the title figure has remained a mystery.

“Who is Phaedrus: Keys to Plato’s Dyad Masterpiece,” was published recently by Wipf and Stock Publishers.

The publisher describes the book as a work about “how and why Phaedrus became involved in the most sensational scandals, both religious and political, in ancient Athens; and yet we see Phaedrus come across as a person remarkably contemporary, someone who could walk through a time seam and be wholly understandable as a soul in the twenty-first century.”

Marshell Carl Bradley has a PhD in philosophy from Duquesne University and studied classical Greek at the University of Texas at Austin. He is a former associate lecturer of philosophy at the Technische Universität, Braunschweig and associate professor of philosophy at Sam Houston State University.

He is currently instructor in humanities/philosophy at Blinn College. He authored of “Matthew: Poet, Historian, Dialectician; The Brothers Booth” and numerous other articles.

Make Your Own Honey Learn how to produce your own honey at the Central Texas Beekeepers School on March 23 in Brenham. The school is open to the public for anyone interested in keeping bees or that wants to learn about bees.

Provide your family with this natural sweetener, increase the number of bees to help pollinate our gardens and help the dwindling bee population by raising bees in your back yard even in populated areas. Most cities allow at least two bee hives per home depending on the size of your lot. You can contact your city offices for regulations in your area.

The beekeeping school will teach you the parts of the hive, how to build or assemble your equipment, how to install bees,

the proper procedure for lighting a smoker and how to inspect your bees. You will learn how to dress to minimize the possibility of being stung and what to do if you are stung.

You will see how to extract honey and how to care for it before you eat it or give it to your family or friends.

The cost is $40 for the first adult and $30 for additional adults in the family. There will be a Busy Bee School with adult supervision for children between the ages of 3 and 6. Cost for children under 18 is $20.

Registration fees increase after March 19.

To register, and for more information, go to www.centraltexasbeekeepers.org or call (979) 277-0411.

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FOR THE RECORD 10th Annual Crawfest Fest

The 10th annual Flatonia Chamber of Commerce Crawfest will be held Saturday, April 20 beginning at 6 p.m. until midnight. $30 per ticket includes crawfish, shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn, beer, wine, tea and music by the original Velvets from 8 p.m. til midnight.

Only 500 tickets will be sold. Three card drawing gun give-a-ways, live and silent auctions, fun and dancing will all be at the Flatonia American Legion Hall on Hwy. 90 East. Call for more information at (361) 865-3920; e-mail flatoniacofc@sbcglobal.net; or visit www. flatoniachamber.com.

Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Talks About Clean Water Act The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board announces the release of the 2012 annual report on managing nonpoint source water pollution to the citizens of Texas.

The report is jointly published by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

The federal Clean Water Act requires States to develop a program to protect the quality of water resources from the adverse effects of nonpoint source water pollution. The Texas Nonpoint Source Management Program is the State’s comprehensive strategy for addressing nonpoint source water pollution.

Each year, Congress appropriates federal funds to States through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Water Act Nonpoint Source Grant Program. These funds are used to administer and implement the Texas Nonpoint Source Management Program and in order to continue receiving these federal funds, the State of Texas must annually report on success in achieving the goals and objectives of the Program.

Prevention and abatement of nonpoint source pollution involves partnerships among many organizations. With the extent and variety of water pollution issues across Texas, cooperation across political boundaries is essential. Many local, regional, state, and federal agencies play an integral part in managing nonpoint source pollution, especially at the watershed level. By coordinating with these partners to share information and resources and to develop and implement strategies together, the State can more effectively focus its water quality protection and restoration efforts.

The report, Managing Nonpoint Source Pollution in Texas – 2012 Annual Report, highlights the State’s efforts during fiscal year 2012 to collect data, assess water quality, implement projects that reduce or prevent nonpoint source pollution, and educate and involve the public to improve and maintain the quality of water resources for current and future generations of Texans.

The report is available at www.tsswcb.texas.gov.

Hard copies are available upon request.

For more information about the report, Managing Nonpoint Source Pollution in Texas - 2012, contact Ashley Alexander at (254) 773-2250 or aalexander@ tsswcb.texas.gov.

The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board administers Texas’ soil and water conservation law and delivers coordinated natural resource conservation programs through the State’s 216 soil and water conservation districts. The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board is the lead agency for planning, implementing, and managing programs for preventing and abating agricultural and silvicultural nonpoint sources of water pollution. The agency also administers a water supply en-

hancement program through the targeted control of water-depleting brush; works to ensure the State’s network of 2,000 flood control dams are protecting lives and property by providing operation, maintenance, and structural repair grants to local government sponsors; and facilitates the Texas Invasive Species Coordinating Committee.

REMEMBER WHEN?

Fifty Years Ago

From the f iles of The Fayette County Record

EDITED AND COMPILED BY ELAINE THOMAS

March 15-19, 1963 La Grange 4-H club member Janice Dopslauf was selected as the champion Holstein Girl of Texas for 1962 by the HolsteinFriesian Association of Texas.

La Grange Little League officers, parents and adult supporters voted to admit Carmine for the season and to hold a place open for Fayetteville if the town wanted to come in with a team.

Funeral services were held for Otto Mueller, 76, of Rutersville; Mrs. Anton Vitek, 72, of Fayetteville; Mrs. Rosie Zaskoda, 73, of Hostyn; and Forrest McMillan, 45, a native of La Grange.

A baby beef turkey shoot was scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 17 at the Holman Store by Anton Salas, promoter.

Shot smaller than No. 8 was prohibited.

Tietjen’s Store at Rutersville offered a variety of items during its 17th anniversary sale: Admiration Coffee, 1 lb. tin, 59¢;

CLASSIFIEDS

Ads from 50 Years Ago

LOST: From my place at Ellinger – black and tan hound dog. Answers to name of “Smokey.” Reward. Gilbert Bartosh FOR SALE: Heavy-duty farm trailers, $90. Bellfalls Blacksmith Shop, Rt. 1, Troy, Texas GIL BACA Expert Tuning and Service. Will make reasonable rate on five or more pianos.1934 Fairview, Houston, Texas. Phone JA-9-9380 WANTED: Boy helper not in school for truck route. Apply R.E. Keilers, La Grange SEEDS: Variety of seed, corn, maize, sudan, hegari, Gold Acres and Qualla seed cotton.

Tietjen’s Store, Rutersville THE PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSOCIATION offers a complete short and intermediate agricultural loan service for new equipment, better farm buildings, breeder stock, seed, fertilizer, or whatever you need to improve your farming, dairying or livestock operation. W. B. Loessin, Production Credit Association, Masonic Building, La Grange

Velveeta Cheese, 2 lbs., 59¢; Magic Biscuits, 4 for 33¢; Jack Sprat Pork & Beans, size 300 cans, 3 for 25¢; Cal Top Peaches, 2½ size, 4 for 89¢; Cokes, 12 regular size (plus deposit) 49¢; Robin Hood Flour, 25 lb. bag, $1.89; Del Monte Catsup, family size bottles, 2 for 49¢; Lilly Mellorine, half gallon square carton, 39¢; Sun-Glow Margarine, 1 lb. carton, 2 for 33¢; Del Monte Cream Style Corn, size 303, 2 cans for 35¢; Northern Tissue, 4 rolls for 33¢; and Morton Potato Chips, 25¢ size, 19¢.

Adamcik’s Refrigeration in La Grange had a special sale on double wall, bowl-shaped tub Speed Queen Wringer washing machines for $99.95 each with trade-in on easy terms.

At the La Grange ParentTeacher Association meeting, Mrs. Annazell von Minden was chosen as president succeeding Mrs. Edgar Mayer, who had headed the organization for the prior two years. Also elected were Mrs. Joellen Jalufka, first vice president; Mrs. Frankie Hruska of Ellinger, second vicepresident; C.A. Falke, third vicepresident; Mrs. Florence Salm, secretary; Mrs. Mannie Fritsch, treasurer; Mrs. Ray Barnes, historian; and Gabe Dooley, parliamentarian.

W.F. (Bill) Kirchhofer and Edwin Koopmann, who operated a gravel business under the name of Kirchhofer & Koopmann, inaugurated a ready-mix concrete service. They installed a fouryard Ross batch plant on their gravel lease below the Guenther Airport southwest of La Grange and bought two mixer trucks to make deliveries.

A 750-pound Hereford named Rusty won the grand championship over 45 other fat calves at the annual Fayette County Junior Livestock Show.

Owned by local FFA chapter member Wayne Roitsch, the animal sold at auction to Thorstenberg Materials Co. for 45¢ a pound. The reserve champion, another Hereford, was shown

by Erwin Sladek Jr., also of the La Grange FFA. Weighing 720 pounds, it sold to La Grange State Bank at 41¢ a pound. A Rutersville 4-H club brother and sister team copped top swine laurels for the second straight year.

Susan Schaefer’s 195-pound champion Duroc barrow was bid in by The First National Bank for 46¢ a pound. Her brother, Jimmy, sold his 220-pound Duroc reserve champion for 31¢ per pound to Burkett Feed Mill.

Ethel Ann Schmidt, a senior at La Grange High School, was the local winner in the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce and Association of Consumer Finance Companies sponsored essay contest held to encourage high school students to enter the teaching profession.

La Grange Butter Krust salesmen Hugo Miller, Bennie Bertsch and Glenn Behrens attended the annual Butter Krust banquet at the Villa Capri in Austin.

Sacred Heart School announced its honor roll students for the fourth six-week period: Gold Star (no grade lower than A-, 93) sixth grade: Donna Hodde and Jane Frances Sulak; fourth grade: Barbara Hodde.

Silver Star (no grade lower than B-, 85) first grade: Marian Baron, Carol Kana, Sabrina Rhodes and Donna Wessels; second grade: Karen Baumbach, William Hodde, Timothy Sulak and James Zimmerhanzel; third grade: Deborah Chovanec, Janice Janacek and Howard Lindemann; fourth grade: Richard Kana, Ronald Kubesch, Betty Lastovica, Rebecca Munsch and Nancy Zigal; fifth grade: Theres Janacek, Connie Janda and Joseph Munsch; sixth grade: Marie Kallus and Sharon Gold; seventh grade: Paul Gause: and eighth grade: Annette Faldyn and Laurie Weber.

Elaine Thomas is a La Grange area business writer and personal historian whose email is callacomm@hotmail.com.

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What the Neighbors Are Talking About A look at what’s making news just over the county line.

By ALYSON SVEC

The Fayette County Record

LEXINGTON: Childhood home of Lexington’s Mayor Robert Lee Willrich, Sr. was destroyed (supposedly by an electrical short) on Wednesday afternoon. Nobody was hurt.

BRENHAM: Brenham City Council members rejected granting a variance request for construction of a 106-space mobile home. The proposed development didn’t meet the city’s minimum road frontage of 200 feet.

GIDDINGS: 100 Ford Model A antique cars (1928-1931) were in Giddings last Saturday.

After coffee at Giddings Chamber of Commerce, all of the cars departed for a driving tour to Lake Somerville.

NAVASOTA: For 40 minutes, SH 30 was reduced to one lane of traffic near Roans Prairie on Tuesday afternoon as the rest of the roadway was closed due to heavy smoke coming from someone burning trash that got out of control.

COLUMBUS: Speed limit reductions on Texas 71 were discussed again during a commissioners court meeting on Monday. There have been several wrecks. The Texas Department of Transportation is looking at the speed limit north of Columbus and in the Garwood area also.

SCHULENBURG: A missing man (Justin T. Lawrence, 35) from Harlingen, was found last Friday in Austin. His vehicle was abandoned on Interstate 10 near Engle. According to his wife, Lawrence suffers from unspecified mental health issues and stopped taking medication shortly before the incident.

Radio Plan Moves Along Continued from front music ranging from jazz to rock to folk.

Also interviews with artists, local news, Shakespeare readings, art, Czech and Spanish programs, public service announcements, emergency situations and more.

Anything that will be of interest to the local community.

People will be able to hear this station all over Fayette County and even the Bastrop area.

Gosney said the new station would be similar to KUT-FM in Austin.

The station will most likely be housed in a house north of The Bugle Boy at 1151 N. Jefferson St. in La Grange, which the Bugle Boy Foundation purchased this year.

A bridge may be built over the gully for visitors to walk across back and forth.

Visit thebugleboy.org/publicradio.php to donate to this project.

My Attempt at Veterinary Medicine Drug Arrests

By Aileen Loehr

My first dog was named Sandy. He was a feisty dog and would like to bite my greatuncle’s heels when he would come over and visit his sister and brotherin-law.

He was my shadow.

Wherever I would go, he was there right beside me.

I had him trained Oma Says to help me when I went to the field to get the cows to come home. I usually remained on the cow trail and he would nip their heels and

sion and said to myself, this man had been knocked out and they had fixed him and if this worked for them, it ought to work for my dog.

I went to get a bucket of cold water out of the faucet. I stood there and poured the bucket of water on the dog’s head. He was spurting and coughing as he tried to get up.

He looked at me in wonder. I did not cure his headache but he did come back later to lick my hand as if to say “You did your best.”

Aileen Loehr has worked at The Fayette County Record for 43 years. She’s not shy about sharing advice/stories, and she plans to do so regularly in this column.

Consul General of Japan Visits Quilt Museum

Continued from front

According to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek on Wednesday, March 13, the Fayette County Narcotics Unit was called to 645 East Fannin Street in La Grange.

La Grange Police Sergeant Steve Pohorelsky told investigators that a citizen had contacted the La Grange Police Department with a tip that marijuana was being stored at the residence. Investigators then made contact with the complainant, which led to the discovery of approximately three ounces of marijuana inside the house.

The Fayette County Narcotics Unit is partially funded by the cities of La Grange, Flatonia, and Schulenburg to assist with drug problems within Fayette County.

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Public Notice This Notice serves all interested person that the Fayette Water Supply Corporation intends to file an Application with the USDA Rural Development, Rural Utilities Services for financial assistance to fund various improvements to the existing water system.

Any questions or comment regarding this application may be addressed to the Board of Directors, 200 Bordovsky Road, P.O. Box 724, La Grange Texas 78945.

“Committed to reaching out with the love of Jesus”

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Texas Quilt Museum co-founder Karey Bresenhan greets Mr. Jota Yamamoto, the Houston-based Consul General of Japan (right), his wife, and Dr. Keiko Sakai of Kagoshima-Junshin University (left) as they look at quilts donated by the husband of the late Japanese quilter Yukiko Hirano.

Photo by Bob Ruggiero

Sunday Worship at 8 am & 10:30 am Sunday School & Bible Classes - 9:30 am • Fellowship - 9 am

Easter Services • Lenten services every Wednesday (February 13-March 20) at 11 am & 7 pm

Habitat for Humanity Seeks Next Family Fayette County Habitat for Humanity, an organization based on Christian principles, announces the beginning of their family selection process.

The next home will begin construction this summer in La Grange.

To qualify for the purchase of a Fayette County Habitat home you must be a U.S. citizen; have lived in Fayette County for the last twelve months; have the ability to pay $1,000 down payment; have the ability to pay

the no-interest mortgage on the house to be built; but make less than $39,450 per year for a family of eight, $37,050 for a family of seven, $34,650 for a family of six, $32,250 for a family of five, $29,850 for a family of four, $26,900 for a family of three, $23,900 for a family of two, and $20,900 for an individual.

You must also be in need of adequate housing, and be willing to partner by working at least 300 hours, attending education workshops, and more.

If you or someone you know is interested and qualify based on this information, join us April 4, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. for an information meeting and orientation at First United Methodist Church, 1215 Von Minden St., La Grange.

Applications will be distributed at the meeting and will be available in English and Spanish.

For more information visit www.fayettecountyhabitat.org.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

• Palm Sunday (March 24) 8 am & 10:30 am (Confirmation) • Seder Meal (Sunday, March 24) 6 pm—Fellowship House • Maundy Thursday (March 28) at 11 am & 7 pm • Good Friday (March 29) at 11 am & 7 pm (Tenebrae Service) • Easter Services (March 31) at 6 am & 9 am Sunday Services broadcast on CMA Cablevision Channel 16 at 7 pm on Monday nights.

2013 FAYETTE COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW MARCH 22-23

Roll-Over Could Have Been Worse This late-model Ford SUV rolled over about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday morning on SH 71 near FM 955. The female driver was able to extract herself from the wreck.

She was transported by Fayette County EMS to St. Marks Hospital with “neck pain.”

Photo courtesy Fayette County plenty of room for crops and Sheriff’s Department

Rural Roots Run Deep Continued from front in some kind of agricultural production – grazing a few cows or growing hay – to maintain the agricultural tax exemption.

But these are not generally family farms and many of the newcomers are either not permanent residents or don’t have school-aged children.

Not that Fayette County is in any danger of being classified as “suburban” much less “urban.” “Rural’ is defined in different ways, but perhaps the most telling statistic is population density.

The new census data shows that the county, which has a land area of 950 square miles, has a population density of 25.8 persons per square mile versus the statewide average of 96.3 persons per square mile.

In other words there’s still

the cows made a beeline for the barn.

He would sit down while I fed the hay and milked old Bossy. He walked home behind me as I carried the milk bucket home with the milk.

One day, I was taking a nap on our large front porch and Sandy was upset with Grandpa’s horses drinking from the water trough. The horses turned things around and kicked backward and knocked Sandy in the head, thus knocking him completely out. He laid there very still.

I was always the nurse and had to fix everything. “What was I going to do?” He was laying on the ground...not moving.

I thought to myself that I had seen the cowboy show on televi-

critters.

Willey said local production of row crops and hay is steady, but livestock numbers are down largely due to the drought.

“They’ll come back up when it rains, but probably not back to where they were before.”

It’s the same or worse statewide. He noted that the number of beef cattle in Texas is the lowest it’s been in the last 50-60 years.

And although agricultural income based on sales receipts is up, “input costs (corn, fertilizer) skyrocketed a few years ago and never came down,” he said.

Meanwhile margins may have actually shrunk. “Farmers pay retail both ways,” Willey said, meaning for both production costs and food for their families.

FAYETTE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS LA GRANGE, TEXAS Meals, Snacks and Drinks will be available in the EH kitchen Thursday evening, all day Friday and Saturday for lunch by the La Grange Relay for Life.

800 N. Franklin, La Grange • 979-968-3938

www.mtcalvary-lcms.org

Friday, March 22 Judging Times Broilers & Roasters - 8:30 a.m.

Lambs - 10:00 a.m.

Goats - Immediately Following Lambs Steers - 1:15 p.m.

Heifers - Immediately Following Steers Rabbits - 4:00 p.m.

Ag Mechanics - 5:00 p.m.

Swine - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 23 Auction Sale - 1:00 PM Beef Heifer Review Held During Auction

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

SPORTS

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Newly State-Ranked, Leps Win Another Baseball Tourney For Second Consecutive Week, Leps Knock Off Yoakum in a Title Game

Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association Poll

The La Grange baseball team moved into the state’s Top 10 rankings last week – and then went out and proved how much they deserved that ranking.

The No. 10-ranked Leps won three straight Thursday and Saturday to win the Weimar Tournament title. The victories up the Leps’ win streak to eight games and improves their overall record to 12-3.

Saturday marked the second consecutive time in a week that they beat Yoakum for a tourney title. On March 9 that downed the Bulldogs 6-4.

Saturday it was La Grange beating Yoakum in a 11-9 slugfest.

Dustin Drab (four hits in the championship) and Dalton Burton led the way for the Leps offensively in that title game, but the La Grange bats were really hot the entire tournament.

La Grange beat St. Joseph 13-0 in the tourney opener Thursday (led by a complete game two-hitter by Logan Vinklarek, who also hit a three-run homer in that game).

Then the Leps followed that up with a 11-1 victory over Navasota in the second round game.

Dustin Drab threw a complete game three-hitter in that contest

4A: 1. TOMBALL – 13-0 2. CORPUS CHRISTI CAL. – 16-1 3. WOLFFORTH FRENSHIP – 14-2 4. CANYON – 13-1 5. BARBERS HILL – 15-2 6. ALAMO HEIGHTS – 11-3 7. McKINNEY NORTH – 12-1 8. HALLSVILLE – 11-1 9. DRIPPING SPRINGS – 12-1 10. MONTGOMERY – 10-2 OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: Lake Dallas, Kingwood Park, Cleburne, Corsicana, and White House

5A: 1. KLEIN – 16-0 2. THE WOODLANDS – 13-0 3. FLOWER MOUND MARCOS – 15-1 4. SOUTHLAKE CARROLL – 13-2 5. KATY – 14-2 6. MISSION SHARYLAND – 14-1 7. LAREDO UNITED – 15-1 8. FT BEND DULLES – 12-4 9. CY RANCH – 12-3 10. CORPUS CHRISTI CAR. – 12-4 OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: Dallas Jesuit, CC Carroll, San Antonio Churchill, Pearland, Cedar Hill and Deer Park.

The La Grange baseball team celebrates its tournament championship Saturday night in Weimar after beating Yoakum 11-9.

Photo by Grace Robinson

and La Grange pounded out 13 hits.

Four La Grange seniors were honored with all-tournament selections after the event – Tanner Fritsch, Logan Vinklarek, Kolby Kolek and Dustin Drab.

The Leps appear to be peaking at just the right time. They begin district play Tuesday at home against Gonzales. Game time is set for 7 p.m.

3/14/13

La Grange 13, St. Joseph 0

La Grange 002 515 – 13 9 1 St. Joseph 000 000 – 0 2 3 Winning pitcher: Logan Vinklarek (complete game two-hitter, 8Ks)

LG offensive leaders: Dustin Drab 2 hits, 3 RBIs; Vinklarek 2 hits, HR, 3 RBIs; Dalton Burton 2 hits, 3 RBIs, Kolby Kolek 2 RBIs. 3/14/13

La Grange 11, Navasota 1

Navasota 000 001 – 1 3 4 La Grange 120 125 – 11 13 2 Winning pitcher: Dustin Drab (complete game three-hitter with 5 Ks) LG offensive leaders: Tanner Fritsch 3 hits, 2 RBIs; Dustin Drab 2 hits, 1 RBI; Logan Vinklarek 2 hits, 1 RBI. 3/14/13 – Tourney Championship

La Grange 11, Yoakum 9

La Grange 241 030 0 – 11 16 3 Yoakum 331 010 1 – 9 11 3 LG pitchers: Oltmann, Burton, Raborn LG offensive leaders: Dustin Drab 4 hits, Dalton Burton 3 hits, 5 RBIs, Landon Gerik 2 RBIs.

Four La Grange players were named all-tournament in Weimar, left to right: Tanner Fritsch, Logan Vinklarek MVP, Kolby Kolek and Dustin Drab.

Photo by Holly Fritsch

3A: 1. SWEENY – 11-1 2. ROBINSON – 11-1 3. ROBSTOWN – 12-2 4. BOERNE – 13-3 5. ARGYLE – 13-2 6. PLEASANTON – 13-1 6. CHINA SPRINGS – 15-3 8. PRINCETON – 12-4 9. KENNEDALE – 10-4 10. LA GRANGE – 12-3 2A: 1. SALADO – 14-2 2. HUGHES SPRINGS – 13-0 3. HALLETTSVILLE – 13-1 4. SUNNYVALE – 10-2 5. BROCK – 13-2 6. WHITE OAK – 7-2 7. GUNTER – 15-2 8. REFUGIO – 10-1 9. PALMER – 12-2 10. ELKHART – 15-3 1A: The 1A Poll will begin next week.

LG Soccer Teams Enter Final Week

La Grange’s Dalton Burton stands in against a St. Joseph pitcher in Thursday’s opening round game at the Weimar Tournament.

Photo by Tom Wood

TCGA Girls State Softball Poll Class 1A 1. Junction 2. Weimar 3. Sam Rayburn 4. Alto 5. Harleton 6. Bosqueville 7. Trenton 8. Ganado 9. Flatonia 10. Woodsboro 20. Shiner 22. North Zulch Class 2A 1. Pilot Point 2. Blanco 3. Santa Gertrudis Academy 4. Danbury 5 Hallettsville 6. Natalia 7. San Diego 8. Crawford 9. Goliad 10. Rogers 25. Poth Class 3A 1. La Grange 2. Gladewater 3. Pleasanton 4. Liberty Hill 5. Sanger 6. Rusk 7. Burleson 8. Yoakum 9. Iowa Park 10. Henderson Class 4A 1. Barbers Hill 2. Richmond Foster 3. Wichita Falls Rider 4. Aledo 5. Hays 17. Brenham 19. Elgin

Lep Tanner Fritsch slides home with a run against St. Joseph Thursday in Weimar.

Photo by Tom Wood

No. 1 Lady Leps Keep Rolling The No. 1-ranked Class 3A team in Texas continues to play like it.

The top-rated Lady Leps continued their dominant play late last week as Abby Morgan threw a no-hitter Wednesday in a non-district game at Taylor.

Rebecca Proske had three hits in that one and Kristy Bertsch drove in three.

Then the La Grange girls turned around Friday and travelled to Cuero where they fashioned another 10-0 victory, this time in a district game against the Lady Gobblers.

Ariel Svec threw a complete game three-hitter in that one.

Four Lady Leps had a multi-hit game Friday, including Proske, Riley Fisbeck, Alyssa Angel and Breanna Homer The victories up La Grange’s record to 23-2 overall as the Lady Leps prepare for a home district game Tuesday against Gonzales. The JV game begins that night at 5:30 with the varsity to follow about 7 p.m.

The La Grange High School soccer teams play their final matches of the season this week.

The Lep boys play their final game Tuesday at 6 p.m. ay Bastrop. The Lady Leps host Bastrop Tuesday at 6 p.m. and then close out their season Friday at Giddings.

Lions Go 1-2 at Home Tourney The Fayetteville Lions baseball team went 1-2 at their home tournament to fall to 4-6 overall.

The Lions begin district play Tuesday at home at 6:30 p.m. against Snook.

3/15/13

Shiner 12, Fayetteville 1

Fayetteville 100 000 – 1 3 3 Shiner 010 704 – 12 3 0 Losing pitcher: Logan Stoelke Fayetteville highlights: Brett Rohde 2B, RBI; Stoelke 1 hit, Wesley Bertsch 1 hit.

3/14/13

3/15/13

Fayetteville 202 013 0 – 8 13 1 St. Joseph 170 020 0 – 10 10 0 Losing pitcher: Ty Norsworthy Fayetteville highlights: Logan Stoelke 3 hits, 2B, 2 3Bs; Justin Schley 2 hits, 2B; Brett Rohde 2 hits, 2B, 4 RBIs; Ty Norsworthy 2 hits, 2B.

Fayetteville 340 200 0 – 9 7 5 Port Aransas 110 101 0 – 4 3 3 Winning pitcher: Brett Rohde (6 IP, 2 hits, 11 Ks) Fayetteville highlights: Stoelke 3 hits, 2B, 3B; Rohde 2B; Wesley Bertsch 2 runs, 2 RBIs.

Bryan St. Joseph 10, Fayetteville 8

Fayetteville 9, Port Aransas 4

Flatonia Beats Thorndale

3/13/13

La Grange 10, Taylor 0

La Grange 302 50 – 10 12 1 Taylor 000 00 – 0 0 0 Winning pitcher: Abby Morgan (complete game no-hitter) LG offensive highlights: Rebecca Proske 3 hits, 2B, 2 runs; Briana Angel 1 hit, 2 runs; Kristy Bertsch 2 hits, 3 RBIs, 2 2Bs, 2 runs; Breanna Homer 2 hits, 2 runs; Alyssa Angel 2B, 1 RBI, 1 run; Madison Becka 2 hits, 2 RBIs. 3/15/13

La Grange 10, Cuero 0

La Grange 045 10 – 10 12 0 Cuero 000 00 – 0 3 2 Winning pitcher: Ariel Svec (complete game three-hitter with 4Ks) LG offensive highlights: Rebecca Proske 2

La Grange’s Ariel Svec (shown here in tournament action earlier in the year) threw a three-hitter Friday as the Lady Leps beat Cuero 10-0. Photo by Amber Trlicek hits, 2 RBIs; Briana Angel 1 hit, 2 RBIs; Libby Read 1 hit, 2 runs, 1 RBI; Kristy Bertsch 1 hit, 2 RBIs; Riley Fisbeck 2 hits, 2 runs; Breanna Homer 2 hits, 1 RBI, 1 run; Alyssa Angel 2 hits, 2 runs, 2 RBIs; Madison Becka 1 hit, 1 run.

District 26-3A Softball Standings

La Grange 2-0 Giddings 1-1 Smithville 1-1 Cuero 1-1 Gonzales 1-1 Yoakum 0-2

23-2 10-15-1 11-9-2 16-6 x-x 13-9-1

The Flatonia baseball team beat Thorndale 5-2 last Wednesday.

Here, Flatonia’s Joshua Velasquez gets a runner out at second before leaping over him to try to complete the double play.

Photo by Beverly Ponder

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GARAGE SALE - Fri., March 22, 10-6, 208 W. Schumacher, Ellinger, TX. Lots of everything.

(39-2p)

2005 CLAYTON MOBILE Home - 16'x76' to be moved. Composition roof, central air and heat. Excellent Condition. One owner. Call (979) 9662796.

(38-tfc)

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GIANT LIVING Estate Sale - Two Families - Fri., March 22, 8-5, & Sat., March 23, 8-noon, 6410 Old Plum Hwy. Antiques, estate glassware, TVs, Bow Flex, furniture, clothes, children's items.

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LOCATION OF SALE : 3604 SOUTH HWY 237 ROUND, TOP TX 78954 (ACROSS FROM COLES ANTIQUES) BRICK HOUSE & SHOP BEHIND WH/BLUE HOUSE.

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Saturday, March 23 at 10 am Expecting 75 Tractors & 750 Implements, We look Along With Trucks, Trailers & Autos! forward to seeing you in Selling All Classes of Farm & Ranch Equipment, Along With Tools and Miscellaneous Items SEALY, TEXAS! Too Numerous to Mention!!!

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It’s been two years since you have gone But you are still in our hearts forever.

WE LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH The Family of Carol Anne Moreland (39-1c)

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I awake each morning to start a new day But the pain of losing you never goes away As the hours pass I think again of you.

I want to call you and just hear your voice Then I remember that I have no choice For you are not there and my heart cries Just to see you again and tell you I love you and always will.

The day you left I just didn’t know that you were going where I couldn’t go.

And now all my memories of you are so dear.

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LEGAL NOTICES City of La Grange Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain

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Elsa Gabler Estate Saturday March 23, 2013@ 1:00 PM 3521 Bryant Road Schulenburg, Texas 78956

COUNTY OF FAYETTE § NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CODE THAT RSQ Enterprises, LLC. HAS FILED FOR A Mixed Beverage Late Hours Permit LICENSE OR PERMIT, SAID BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER THE TRADE NAME OF Suzie Q’s Saloon LOCATION OF SAID BUSINESS TO BE 1280 East State Highway 237, Fayetteville, Texas 78940 FAYETTE COUNTY, TEXAS. NAME OF OWNER OR OWNERS Roberta S. CrossNAME AND TITLE OF ALL OFFICERS OF CORPORATION Roberta S. Cross, Member/Owner WITNESS MY HAND THIS THE 14th DAY OF March, 2013.

JULIE KARSTEDT, COUNTY CLERK FAYETTE COUNTY, TEXAS BY: S/S Susan Cherry DEPUTY Susan Cherry (39-2p)

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This is to give notice that City of La Grange has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management, to determine the potential affect that its activity in the floodplain and wetland will have on the human environment for the 2012 Texas Capital Fund Main Street Sidewalk Improvement Project Contract No. 712332 funded under the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) program in the total grant amount of $150,000.00.

City of La Grange is proposing sidewalk improvements in the city’s historic district. The current sidewalks are in a deteriorating state and pose a hazard to pedestrians. Project activities include approximately 5,660 s. f. of concrete sidewalks, 195 l. f. of driveway, 870 l. f. curb and gutter, 15 l. f. of handrails, 7 ramps, 2 ramp tie-ins and additional activities to support the improvements listed above.

The improvements will be located in the following locations: 300 block of W. Colorado St. from N. Water St. to mid-block of W. Colorado St., 100 block N. Water St. from W. Colorado St. to W. Travis St., 100 block E. Colorado St. from mid-block E. Colorado St. to Franklin St. and 200 block N. Main St. from mid-block N. Main St. to W. Fayette St..

All construction activities shall take place on the above listed streets within City of La Grange, Fayette County Texas. A small portion of the project activities will take place in Zone AE of the 100-year floodplain; the remainder of the activities will take place in Zone X of the 500year floodplain. All activities will impact less than one acre.

There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Written comments must be received by the City of La Grange at the following address on or before April 3rd, 2013: Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the City Hall office located at 155 E. Colorado Street, La Grange, Texas 78945 and may be examined or copied Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Shawn Raborn, City Manager City of La Grange March 19th, 2013 (39-1c)

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The Fayette County Record, Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Attempted Kidnapping Near City Pool Henson Awarded Best of Show

By AILEEN LOEHR

The Fayette County Record

A La Grange juvenile escaped an attempted kidnapping by a middle-aged man at the city park by the La Grange swimming pool.

According to La Grange Police Chief Jackie Skelton, on March 15, at about 5 p.m., a white male who was 40-50 years old with grey hair (balding in the

front) medium length and with a mustache/goatee was seen driving around the city park by the pool.

This male is alleged to have attempted to get a juvenile male into his vehicle by grabbing the juvenile on the right shoulder.

The juvenile was able to get away. The suspect was driving an older model light blue vehicle, four-door with a missing front

bumper.

Skelton is asking the public if they have any information to please contact the La Grange Police Department at (979) 9685806 or by email to chief@cityoflg.com.

Please remind your children to be very careful when walking along the streets. If something seems odd, get where you can call the police or 911.

River Tourists Lourdes Fernandez and Rosa Arias were on a day trip to La Grange Saturday from Katy where they both live and work.

“We love this town,” Arias said as they relaxed by the Colorado River.

Fernandez was born in Venezuela of Cuban parents, Arias in New York City of Dominican parents.

Heath Henson, a fourth grade art student of Lesley Stark at La Grange Intermediate school was awarded “ Best Of Show “ for his artwork at the 2013 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Show. Additionally, Heath was honored to receive a scholarship to a 2013 Glassell Junior School of Art Summer Workshop. Heath is the son of Merle and Michelle Henson.

Photo by H.H. Howze

The Burnam Family Tree – Conclusion Part III: One Branch on Jesse Burnam’s Family Tree

By Carolyn Heinsohn

Fayette County Historical Society

About two miles west of the Burnam/Wilson home at Oak Creek, Sam and Nena Burnham Nail, a younger sister of Charles, lived in their adobe home on a sizeable cattle ranch. She spelled her maiden name with an “h” after she became an adult. Nena (Sadie Lee) Burnam was born in 1881 near London in Kimball Footprints County, Texas. She married Robert Nail, whose Of Fayette Samuel original family name was Naille, in 1918 in Marathon.

Sam was born in 1878 in Arkansas, and by 1910, he was listed as a 32-year old rancher who owned land in Brewster County.

Their home was nestled among willow and pecan trees at the foot of Burro Mesa. There was a shaded patio of flagstones at the back of the house and flowerbeds around a hand-dug well lined with rocks that was located on Cottonwood Creek. A wind mill and concrete water storage tank, that was also a “swimming pool” for many of their family members and friends, was located nearby. The interior of the house had white-washed walls with pine beams and sotol poles for the ceiling, which helped keep the house cool in the heat of the summer. Nena Nail was a quiet woman of great strength who always welcomed visitors to their home with an abundance of well-prepared food, much of it coming from their large garden. They also had a fruit tree orchard, milk cows and chickens.

Sam and Nena had two children: Robert Thompson Nail, born in 1919, who died at age nine from complications of the measles, and Julia, born in 1921, who attended Sul Ross College in Alpine and married John M. Moss. Samuel Nail died in 1958, and Nena died in 1970 of cancer of the stomach, the same malady that caused her father’s death.

Both are buried in the Marathon Cemetery.

The Nail homestead was one of the few ranch complexes that was not removed by the National Park Service in its efforts to return the land to its natural state. The Nail homestead, which also seems like an oasis in the middle of the desert, is still accessible from Ross Maxwell Road in the park. A walking trail winds around the old home, that is hidden under a number of tall pecan trees and encroaching vegetation. Springs, which are abundant on the west side of the Chisos, probably keep the trees alive. The old wooden windmill is still standing, although it is now leaning and will someday fall over. After the roof of the home collapsed, the adobe walls started “melting” into the earth. Only a very small part of the house remains.

A few deteriorating animal pens can also still be seen in the brush. The house was built with materials from the land and will eventually return to the land in its entirety.

The third child of Waddy Thompson Burnam to live on a ranch in the Big Bend area was his son, Waddy Thompson Burnham, Jr., born in 1883. He too spelled his name differently than his father and grandfather, Jesse. In 1918, Waddy married Dessie Ferol in Alpine; she was born in 1893 near Waelder, Texas. They lived near Government Springs in the northern part of the present-day park. Their ranch

extended north from the Chisos Mountains to Paint Gap Hills, east to Grapevine Hills and west to Croton Springs. Natural springs on the ranch had to be dug out occasionally to provide surface water for livestock. Waddy raised Hereford cattle, because the hardy breed endured the harsher desert conditions better than other breeds.

Waddy and Dessie’s simple frame home sat out in the desolate desert with no shade trees, gardens or fruit tree orchards, unlike his siblings’ homes. In 1920, Dessie’s parents were living with them on the ranch. Like some other ranchers, they were able to sustain themselves, but with difficulty.

Compounding their financial problems, it was also necessary for Dessie to maintain a household in Marathon for their children to attend school, leaving Waddy to tend to the remote ranch with a hired hand. They had two sons, Waddy III, born circa 1919, and William Jesse, born circa 1924. In 1930, Dessie was living with their two sons and her father, William Hopkins, in Marathon, where she was teaching in the public school.

Life was not easy. Once, while looking for a stray cow, Waddy slipped and fell into a deep ravine, breaking his leg. It was quite some time before he was rescued by ranch hands, who pulled him out of the chasm with ropes. On another occasion, a cow hooked one of his eyes; after a ten-hour bumpy ride in a wagon, a physician in Marathon put his eyeball back into its socket and saved his vision.

After their first home burned, the Burnhams built a larger stucco home with two fireplaces and a screened porch. After their land was purchased for the park, their home was used by park service

More Photos from Leps’ Win at Weimar Tournament

Here’s some more images from the Leps baseball game Thursday at the Weimar Tournament. Left to right: Dustin Drab puts down a bunt, Ty Beseda slides back into first base and Logan Vinklarek pitches.

Photos by Tom Wood

Bowling Results Thursday Nite Industrial League 3/14/13 Team Standings 1. Total Destruction 61 2. Halpain Construction 59 3. Leward Anders & Sons 58 4. Kleiber Tractor & Equipment 56 5. National Bank & Trust 47 6. LTD 44 7. Schnell Hauling Inc 39 8. KC Knights 36 High Individual Game: ScratchEdward Halpain 238; HandicapWillie Behrens 275 High Individual Series: Scratch – Edward Halpain 646; HandicapRalph Dunk 719 High Team Game: Scratch- Total Destruction 1081; Handicap-Total Destruction 1211 High Team Series: Scratch- Total Destruction 3043; Handicap- Total Destruction 3433 600 Series: Matt Henneke 607, Curt Harbers 607, Richard Halpain 608, Ralph Dunk 617, Ryan Harbers 627, Craig Prause 634, Deric Hayek 640, Matt Halpain 642 Splits: Freddy Kovar 2-7. Garry Rausl 3-10, 6-7-10, Justin Schnell 3-7, Willie Behrens 3-10, Louis Konvicka 2-7, Flo Kana 3-10, 4-5, Bruce Bolfik 3-9-10, Matthew Konvicka 3-10, Michael Tofel 4-9, 2-4-10 200 Game: Brandon Schnell 200,213, Mike McCown 201, Richard Halpain 201,203,204, Edward Halpain 203, 205, Ralph Dunk 205, 218, Craig Prause 206, 212, 216, Matt Hen-

neke 208, 208, Deric Hayek 212, 213, 215, Curt Harbers 213, 215, Frank Green 215, Leroy Weber 215, Willie Behrens 216, Matt Halpain 216, 231, John Bartek 220, Ryan Harbers 223, 234, Ryan Weishuhn 225.

500 Series: David Richardson 501, Tony Grafe 503, Don Patton 512, Gary Anders 512, Bruce Bolfik 515, Matthew Konvicka 521, Michael Tofel 521, Gary Frederick 522, Garry Rausl 539, Frank Green 541, Willie Behrens 541, Mike McCown 541, David Poncik 546, Louis Konvicka 549, Stephen Mazoch 568, Ryan Weishuhn 576, Patrick Hoffman 582, Leroy Weber 583, Brndon Schnell 588, John Bartek 593.

Tuesday Night League 3/12/13 1. Halpain Construction 60.5 2. The New Bulldogs 60.5 3. Hanks Express 60.5 4. Leward Anders & Sons 59 5. Six Pack Attack 58 6. Texoil Services 56 7. Survivors 53 8. Lone Star Cleaning & Laundry 53 51.5 9. Fences & More 10. La Grange Lanes 49 11. Taki’s 46 12. Ghost 17 High Team Game: Scratch – Halpain Construction 949; Handicap – Hanks-Express 1085.

High Team Series: Scratch – Halpain Construction 2707; Handicap – Hanks-Express 3176.

High Individual Game: Scratch

– Richard Halpain & John Hughes 244; Kathy Weishuhn 230; Handicap – John Hughes 261; Kathy Weishuhn 261.

High Individual Series:Scratch – Richard Halpain 631; Kathy Weishuhn 614; Handicap – Doug Schlabach 714; Kathy Weishuhn 707.

200 Games: Richard Halpain 244, 213; John Hughes 244; Kathy Weishuhn 230, 202; Kenny Weber 223; Douglas Lehmann 222; Frank Green 221; Bruce Bolfik 217, 202; Deric Hayek 211; James Ellis 208; Matt Halpain 207; Doug Schlabach 205; Wayne Brugger 205; George Eilert 201.

600 Series: Richard Halpain 631; Kathy Weishuhn 614.

500 Series: Matt Halpain 582; Doug Schlabach 579; Douglas Lehmann 578; Wayne Brugger 572; Deric Hayek 571; Frank Green 571; Paul Boening 561; Bruce Bolfik 560; John Hughes 559; Craig Zingelmann 547; Pam Hughes 542; James Ellis 535; Butch Blume 534; Jill Stueber 531; George Eilert 529; Kenny Weber 526; Josh Vitek 525; Henry Billeck 519; Cindy Novak 514; Crystal Roensch 508; Josh McDaniel 507; Luis Konvicka 505; Vickie Nebe 504; Thomas Petras 501.

Splits: Larry Hentschel 2-5-7; Jennifer Henneke 3-10; Louis Konvicka 4-5; Gilbert Gerick 4-6; Kathy Weishuhn 5-10, 3-10; Craig Zingelmann 3-10; Douglas Lehmann 3-10; Pam Hughes 3-10; Dawn Darilek 6-10; Vickie Nebe 6-10.

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Bobcat Equipment 58.5 Post Oak Inn 56 HEB 54 S & H RV Park 53.5 Latte on the Square Geezers 52 Warda Plumbing, Inc. 51.5 NBT 48.5 10 Casper’s Crew High Team Game: Scratch: Latte on the Square Geezers – 668; Handicap: Latte on the Square Geezers - 86 9 High Team Series: Scratch: Warda Plumbing – 1854; Handicap: Bobcat Equipment - 2387 High Men’s Game: Scratch: Kip Schumacher – 205; Handicap: Kip Schumacher- 257 High Men’s Series: Scratch: Lynn Gibson – 550; Handicap: Charlie Ripper – 652 High Women’s Game: Scratch: Cheryl Karr – 183; Handicap: Charlene Morrison - 233 High Women’s Series: Scratch: Cheryl Karr – 515; Handicap: Gladys Polasek – 616 200 Games: Kip Schumacher 205; Lynn Gibson 201 500 Series: Lynn Gibson 550; Louis Konvicka 548; Cheryl Karr 515 Splits: Ken Karr 3-10 & 4-5; Sheila Wiggins 4-5-7; Flo Tschatschula 3-10; Lynn Gibson 3-10; Chris Conway 2-5-10 twice; Gladys Polasek 5-10; Elsie Michalk 3-10.

employees for social functions until a shortage of operating funds for upkeep resulted in the building being razed in the 1970s.

During the summers, all of the Burnam/ Burnham cousins went home to their respective ranches. Social activities, including picnics and occasional swimming parties at Sam and Nena Nail’s ranch, gave them the opportunity to visit with one another. Unfortunately, traveling over the harsh desert and mountainous terrain was not conducive to frequent visits.

Waddy, Jr. died in rural Brewster County, more than likely at his ranch, in June 1947. Dessie died in Marathon in November 1967. Both are buried in Marathon.

It seems that it was a familial Burnam trait to move westward in search of wide-open spaces with few people. Their forced moves by the acquisition of their lands in Big Bend by the National Park Service ended a legacy of ranching life for this branch of Jesse Burnam’s tree. However, the story of their interesting journey westward began in Fayette County, so it is noteworthy to our history.

Sources: Alex, Thomas C. Big Bend National Park and Vicinity; Arcadia Publishing, San Francisco, CA; 2010 Ancestry.com.: birth, death, marriage & census records.

Carter, Kathy. “Jesse Burnam”; Footprints of Fayette, The Fayette County Record, February 28, 2012 Clothier, Patricia. Beneath the Window; Iron Mountain Press, Marathon, TX; 2005.

FindAGrave.com: online burial information “Jesse Burnam”; Texas Handbook Online

SISD Raises ‘Pennies for Patients’ Both Schulenburg ISD campuses contributed tremendously to the effort of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s “Pennies for Patients” campaign/Help Change a Life.

The victims of these blood cancers affect 90% of children that get cancer. It is the leading cause of death for children, after accidents. The Schulenburg School campuses raised a total of $4,073.09 by collecting spare change for a three week period.

The classes that raised the most money on each campus will receive a pizza party, for the elementary campus that will be Mrs. Carrie Shulz’s First Grade classroom and in the Secondary, Coach Bonnie Besetzny’s sec-

ond period class.

Other top donations in the secondary were also made from second period classrooms of Coach Rick Dillenbeck, Coach Morgan, Mrs. Aschenback and Mrs. Kallus.

Also, elementary classrooms that helped with the elementary raising the majority of the funds, totally $3,148.89, were the 5th Grade classrooms of Mrs. Florus, Mrs. Untemeyer and Mrs. Salem, 3rd grade classrooms of Mrs. Ring and Mrs. Herring, as well as Mrs. Okruhlik’s 1st Graders.

Coach Dillenbeck, Mrs. Linda Wetuski, Wade Dillenbeck and Baylie Fietsam also aided the effort.

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Though situated in the middle of the triangle formed by Houston, Austin and San Antonio, Fayette County retains its rural roots.

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Photo by Jerry Herring

Heritage. Countryside. Arts.

Heritage. Countryside. Arts.

A recent study by a marketing firm found these three things to be the “pillars” of what Fayette County was all about.

And those of us who live here think that’s about right.

Fayette County was founded by settlers from several different cultures – predominately Czechs and Germans – and everywhere you look, from our Painted Churches to our painstakingly restored town squares, we’ve tried to hold tight to that heritage and preserve it for future generations to enjoy.

The local countryside – from rolling hills to hardwood forests – stands out in stark contrast to the bustling cities and suburbs of Houston, Austin and San Antonio which are all less than two hours away.

Meanwhile, the arts scene in Fayette County can properly be called a masterpiece – thriving galleries and concert halls that range from intimate to majestic.

We hope guideDate helpsxx, you2009 enjoy your time here in Fayette CountyT–HE where Heritage, Countryside and Arts converge.

Page x •thisDay, FAYETTE COUNTY RECORD – Jeff Wick, Editor, Fayette County Record

So Glad You’re Here

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Fayette County.

Fayette County Judge Edward F. Janecka

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We in Fayette County are extremely proud of our county and the people that live here and believe in preserving our heritage and history. You will find the citizens of Fayette County friendly, courteous and always willing to help. Please make yourself at home and visit our historical sites and our many points of interest.

You will find the food delicious and accommodations comfortable. I hope your experience is a pleasant one and hope you will come back to see us soon.

Edward F. Janecka Fayette County Judge

A healthy dose of European culture can be found all over Fayette Countty, but especially at the Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange.

This Visitors Guide is produced annually by the Fayette County Record in support of Fayette County communities.

The independently-owned Record is in its 91st year of service to its readers and has the fifth-largest paid circulation of all twice-weekly newspapers in the state of Texas.

To view a copy of this guide on the web (or to subscribe or view the e-edition of our newspaper) go to fayettecountyrecord.com On the cover: St. Mary’s Church in Ellinger amidst the bluebonnets (photo by Jerry Herring); Shopping in La Grange; and Colorado River fishing (Photo by Diane Mueller); Cover design by John Castaneda.

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No matter the time of year, you can find a festival to interest you here in Fayette County A partial list of our annual events:

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Antiques Festival in Round Top and surrounding communities. Nationally recognized as one of the largest antiques markets in America, drawing thousands of dealers to tents, fields and buildings from Fayetteville to Burton. Continues through first full weekend of April (and Octorber).

BP MS-150. A two day, 150-mile bicycle journey from Houston to Austin to raise money for the fight against MS. This is the largest event of its kind in North America. In 2012, 13,000 cyclists raised more than $16 million for multiple sclerosis. Riders spend Saturday night at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange. Day Two starts at the fairgrounds and ends at the State Capitol. April 20-21.

11th Annual Poetry Forum, Festival Hill, April 26.

Flatonia Crawfest. Crawfish, shrimp and more, music and dancing at American Legion Hall April 20.

MAY

Art Walk, sponsored by Arts for Rural Texas. Fayetteville Square, May 4-5.

May Fest (Slavnost) at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. A celebration of Czech music and culture. May 19.

Fayetteville Chamber Music Festival. Great classical masterworks performed by international performers at the historic Country Place Hotel on the Fayetteville square. May 10-18.

Tomato Festival, Ellinger. Last Sunday in May. Annual Memorial Day ceremony, 10 a.m. May 27. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home, La Grange.

JUNE

Main Street Flag Day celebration, June 14. Courthouse Square, La Grange.

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La Grange’s Annual Wassail Tasting and Christmas Celebration Fun for the whole family!

Thursday, Dec. 5th, 2013 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Festivities will take place On the Square!

Sponsored by La Grange Main Street For more information, call 979-968-8701

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The Fayette County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo, above, is every August. There’s also rodeo performances as part of the Schulenburg Festival that month.

Photo by Tom Wood

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The Round Top Fourth of July Parade is part of the oldest continous Independence Day celebration West of the MIssissippi.

Photo by Jeff Wick

Juneteenth Parade & Celebration, weekend nearest June 19, La Grange Opening Concert, in the 1,000-seat Concert Hall at Round Top for the 43rd annual summer Festival-Institute for classical music students. Public concerts June 8-July 13.

JULY

Round Top 4th of July Parade, oldest continuous Independence Day parade west of the Mississippi River.

Patriotic Concert at Festival Hill, July 30.

AUGUST

Schulenburg Festival, the “National Party of Texas.” Three big days of live music and fun. Wolters Park, Aug. 3-5. Plus rodeo preceding the festival.

Fayette County Sheriff’s Posse Bull Riding and Rodeo Event, Sheriff’s Posse Arena, La Grange, Mid-August

SEPTEMBER

Fayette County Fair, La Grange, always Labor Day weekend. Music, dances, livestock shows, home ec exhibits, cookoffs, softball tournament. Aug. 30-Sept. 2.

Texas Heroes Day, Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites, La Grange.

Sept. 21. 8 am-noon. Free Admission.

OCTOBER

Muziky, Muziky, an annual celebration of Czech music and culture, at the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater on the Fayette County Fairgrounds.

Fall Antiques Festival in Round Top and surrounding communities. Nationally recognized as one of the largest antiques events in America, drawing thousands of dealers to tents, fields and buildings from Fayetteville to Burton. Late Sept. through early October.

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Events Abound Year ‘Round in Fayette County Continued from Page 5

Czhilispiel, Flatonia. One of the oldest and biggest chili cookoffs in Texas. Every fourth full weekend of October. Three days of live music, dancing and lots of chili. Oct. 25-27, 2013.

Lickskillet Festival, Fayetteville. Polka music, barbecue cookoff, street dance, parade, queen’s pageant. Oct. 19-20, 2013.

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Trick-or-Treat on the Square, Free trick-or-treating for children in daylight hours around the courthouse square. Date varies.

NOVEMBER

Praha Veterans’ Day Events, The southern Fayette County community of Praha lost nine of its own in battles in World War II, even though the town itself has less than 100 residents. Every year on the Sunday before Veterans Day (this year its Nov. 11) there is a Memorial Mass at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, followed by a outdoor program attended by hundreds to honor all veterans followed by a fried chicken dinner and festivities at the church hall and grounds.

DECEMBER

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La Grange Credit Office

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Schmeckenfest, La Grange’s Old World Christmas celebration on the courthouse square. Sample wassail from participating merchants. German dancing, bell choirs, carolling, booths.

Christmas in Flatonia. Lighting of Christmas village and Santa’s arrival one evening. Christmas Market on a Saturday.

FEBRUARY

Best Little Quilt Show in Texas, Quilt

The historic Kreische House at state park is the center of the Monument Hill Trail of Lights which is held on weekends in December.

Photo by Brian Frazier

extravaganza at the Fayette County Fairgrounds. Last Friday and Saturday in February.

MARCH

Best Little Cowboy Gathering in Texas, Fayette County Fairgrounds, La Grange.

Chuckwagon exhibits, Western trade

show, Horse Clinic, BBQ Cookoff, Cowgirl’s Ball, children’s activities, cowboy poetry and Story Tellin’.

What I Like About Texas Festival, Downtown Schulenburg.

La Grange Uncorked, Courthouse Square, Wine and food festival.

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The gift boutique you will want to keep all for yourself.

Voted Best Gift Shop in Fayette County!

Yellow Box Shoes • Chamilia Jewelry • Tyler Candles Baby & Childrens Gifts • Home & Garden Seasonal Decor • Custom Silk Florals

979.249.5132 • 2204 E. St. Hwy. 71, La Grange M-F 9-6 • Sat 9-5 • Sun 12-5

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What You’ll Find At The Only Quilt Museum In The Southwest • • • Changing exhibits in three spacious, high-ceilinged galleries within meticulously restored 19th century buildings, winners of Preservation Texas and Main Street awards A Museum store featuring quilt-themed products and artisan-created gifts Quilts. ..History in the Making, a specially designed 13x85 foot outdoor mural painted by a well-known Texas muralist Grandmother’s Flower Garden, a period “town” garden typical of Texas gardens between 1893-1930, planned to inspire creativity and contemplation The Pearce Memorial Library and Material Culture Center, where research can take place in a quiet setting, and researchers can apply for a grant to conduct extended study (open by appointment) Space for educational lectures and presentations

On Exhibit • • • Until March 31 Gallery I: “Winning Quilts” Top quilts from the 2012 International Quilt Association’s Judged Show Gallery II: “In the American Tradition” Contemporary quilts with the look of the past.

Gallery III: “Studio Art Quilt Associates: Seasonal Palette” Art quilts depicting the seasons of the year.

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Next Up! April 4-June 30 Galleries I & III: “Flower Power” What could be more appropriate to the season than floral quilts celebrating Nature in all its glory?

Gallery II: “The Stitch Makes the Quilt” Works by Hazel Canny Beautiful quilting is the common thread in this exhibit of a Houston quilt artist’s works.

Photo by Gensler

OPEN Thursdays through Saturdays ......10 - 4 Sundays ................................................. Noon - 4 Check website for holiday scheduling ADMISSION General .............................................................$8 Seniors & Students ..........................................$6 Tours of 20+ when arranged in advance .....$6

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La Grange Proud Home of The Texas Quilt Museum

Visitors admire the quilts that were on display on the first day the Texas Quilt Museum was open to the public in November 2011. An entirely new exhibit opens every few months.

La Grange became the unofficial quilting capital of Texas on Nov. 13, 2011, as the Texas Quilt Museum opened in downtown La Grange.

And ever since a steady stream of tour buses have been descending upon the two-building complex that also includes a massive 75-foot mural and turn-of-the-century garden.

“These are not your grandmother’s quilts,” said Karey Bresenhan, co-founder of the museum, who also founded the Houston International Quilt Festival “These are quilts like you’ve never seen before.”

The museum was the idea Bresenhan and her cousin Nancy O’Bryant Puentes, who together have written a trilogy of books on Texas Quilts. The choice to bring the museum to La Grange was an easy one, said Bresenhan.

“La Grange is right in the middle of Austin, Houston and San Antonio. It’s a crossroads to all these areas,” Bresenhan said prior to the museum opening.

Even before the museum opened this area was already home to a vibrant quilting community. The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild holds “The Best Little Quilt Show in Texas” in La Grange every February.

But the museum has sparked even more interest in quilting locally.

The quilts on display change every few months. In addition to a gift shop, the museum also houses the Pearce Memorial Library and Material Culture Center which features reference books about quilting and fabric collections. The museum’s hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursdays through Saturdays and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

Admission is $8 per person but is $6 for seniors, students and groups of 20 or more when arranged in advance.

For more information check out www.texasquiltmuseum.org or call them at 979-968-3104.

Shop Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. & Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Lawn and Garden Supplies • Hardware • Paint • Tools Electrical and Plumbing Supplies • Housewares

• Home Decor • Unique Gifts • Swan Creek & Circle E Candles • Stone Junkie • Jellybean Rugs

Ful-o-Pep Livestock Feeds • Crystalyz Livestock Supplements • Chaffhaye Alfalfa Forage Mountain Cedar Posts, Treated Posts & T-posts • Barbed Wire Concrete Blocks • Sacked Concrete Products

3611 W. State Hwy. 71 • La Grange, TX 78945

979.242.5146 or 1.800.688.0272

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State Park Mix of History & Hops

This massive memorial tower at Monument Hill State Park honors soldiers that fought in the Texas War for Independence.

Photo by Russell Bennett

Situated on a bluff overlooking the Colorado River, this beautiful state park is one of the hidden gems of the system since it’s only a day park and no camping is allowed.

The name Monument Hill refers to the 48-foot art-deco stone monument inside the park commemorating heroes of the Texas War for Independence, including the men of the Dawson Massacre and Mier Expeditions, that are buried on the park grounds.

In the Mier Expedition, which was a reponse to the Dawson Massacre, a group of 176 Texan revolutionaries trying to avenge those massacred at Salado Creek were captured, marched toward Mexico City, and attempted an escape, General Santa Anna ordered that they all be executed, but the Governor of Coahuila begged for mercy.

Santa Anna’s compromise was to draw from a jar of beans anyone who drew one of the seventeen black beans was to be executed and those that drew a white bean were spared. The 17 men who drew black beans are buried at Monument Hill.

Texas Heroes Day is an annual event at the park on the Saturday closest to September 18. It’s a day of cermonies and music and exhibitions honoring those who fought and died for the Republic of Texas.

The ruins of the Kreische Brewery are also located at Monument Hill State Park.

It was the third largest brewery in the State of Texas at peak of it’s popularity.

Heinrich Kreische began a brewery on this site in 1860, utilizing the cool waters of the Colorado to help bottle his beer. The Kreische brewing operation did not continue because despite having six children, none of them had children of their own. The elder Kreische died in 1882.

The park is located at 414 State Loop 92 in La Grange. It’s open seven days a week yearround and admission is free. Hours are 8 a.m.

– 5 p.m. and it is closed on Christmas Day.

INFAMOUS 1925 MURDER REVISITED

Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites Activities:

•Historic Sites High on the bluff overlooking La Grange •Picnic Area •Hiking Trails 414 State Loop 92 •Guided Tours La Grange, TX, 78945 •Scenic Views •Wildlife Viewing •GeoCaching

Free Admission

(979)968-5658 Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily

The book “The Bridge” relates the true story of the assault, mutilation and murder involving two innocent teenage sisters at the hand of the scion of a wealthy and influential family of Chappell Hill, Texas.

Copies are available at genefreudenberg.com

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Fayette County Filled With Museums – From Railroads to Model Planes Seeking genealogical information?

Check with the extensive records in the Fayette Heritage Museum Archives.

Are you a railroad buff? Visit the La Grange Depot Museum or in Flatonia, the Flatonia Rail Park and Central Texas Rail History Center.

Music and decorative arts your thing?

The International Festival Institute Library and Museum near Round Top will ring your bell.

Does architecture of the 19th century appeal? Go to Winedale near Round Top, Henkel Square on the Round Top square, the Faison House, Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center and Old Fayette County Jail in La Grange plus the Kreische Home on Monument Hill to tour restored and furnished homes and buildings.

(Or just look around you at the wonderful 100-year-old-plus homes folks are still living in all over the county.)

Interested in local, county and Texas settlement history? Try the Fayetteville Area Heritage Museum, Round Top Historical Society and E.A. Arnim Archive and Museum (Flatonia).

Model airplanes? The Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum in Schulenburg.

In short, there is a museum in our coun-

Old Fayette County Jail: Law enforcement history in F ayette C ounty from its beginnings in 1883. S ee a remaining j ail cell from the first j ail. 171 South Main, La Grange. Phone: 800-524-7264 E-mail: tourism@lagrangetx.org Open: MondayFriday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Round Top Historical Society: Memorabilia, historical books, records and genealogy. 397 E. Mill Street, Round Top. E-mail: rtahs@cvctx.com Open: Friday-Saturday, 12 - 3 p.m., or by appointment 979-2495058.

Texas Quilt Museum: Opened in Nov, 2011, features some of the most stunning quilts ever made by Texans. 140 W. Colorado St. in La Grange. Open 10 a.m. to to

The La Grange Depot at the corner of Washington and LaFayette Streets in La Grange is a beautifully restored museum that is open Saturdays.

Photo by Russell Bennett

4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. 979-9683104.

La Grange Depot Museum: History of MKT (Katy) Railroad & Southern Pacific Rail service. Artifacts and original furnishings. Active track right outsider! Washington and Lafayette Sts., La Grange Phone: 979-968-9416 or 979-968-5756 E-mail: farssr@farssr.com Open: Saturday, 10 a.m.

- 4 p.m.

Czech Music Museum of Texas: Opened in 2012, focuses on different varieties of C z ech Music ( Polka, F olk, R eligious and C lassical) . Located next to the Czech Heritage and Cultural Center north of La Grange on Highway 77 by the fairgrounds.

1-888-785-4500. Hours vary.

ty for almost anyone’s interest. Just check out the times, fees and directions below.

Central Texas Rail History Museum: Artifacts, photos and documents. 104 E. South Main, Flatonia Sat. 1-3 or by appointment.

(361) 865- 3003.

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Phone/Fax: 979-247-4770 Cell: 713-412-8086 714 E. Radhost School Rd • La Grange, Tx 78945

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2202 E. St. Hwy. 71, La Grange • 979.249.3280 Now Offering Financing & Accepting Major Credit Cards

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Festival Institute, Library & Museum: American furniture, china, paintings, music and archives of Texas composer D avid R . Guion; the Anders Gustav F redrick & J osephine Oxehufwund C ollection of three centuries of S wedish D ecorative Arts. D edicated to music, arts and humanities. Preserves rare books, manuscripts, photographs, recordings and art; the personal library of former Texas S tate Librarian, D r. D orman W infrey. C oncert hall built by local craftsmen. Performances by international artists and musicians. 248 J aster Rd. off State Highway 237, Round Top. Phone: 979-249-3129 Web: www.festivalhill.org E-mail: info@festivalhill.org Open: B y appointment, Mondays-Fridays.

Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Park: R emains of the early brewery and monument to the men of the 1842 D awson Mier E xpedition who drew the “ black beans of death” after their capture by the Mexican Army at S alado C reek.

S ee an outstanding view of downtown La Grange and the C olorado R iver. A Texas H eroes D ay is held at Monument H ill every S eptember featuring re-enactors and guest speakers. 414 State Loop 92 off U .S. 77 ( on the bluff) Phone: 979-968-5658 Open every day but Christmas 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Call for tour information.

Texas Polka Museum: Opened in April 2010, this museum is located at 625 North

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Main in downtown S chulenburg, across the street from the C hamber of C ommerce. I t features exhibits of instruments, pictures, costumes, and music of Texas polka bands.

For more information call 979-743-4752.

Website: www.texaspolk amuseum.com Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum: The history of the S tanz el brothers’ role in the development of fly-by-wire model airplanes. S ee the “ Barn” where the early work was done by the S tanz els. 311 B aumgarten St., Schulenburg ( Off U .S. 77) . Phone: 979-743-6559 Web: www.stanzelmuseum. org E-mail: museum@stanzelmuseum.org Open: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. ( A dmission fee requi red) .

Fayetteville Area Heritage Museum: H istory of F ayetteville area. C ollection of the Teddy S chultz model trains & railroads.

117 N . Washington on the Squar e in Fayetteville Phone: 979-378-2742, 979-3782378 Open: Friday and Sunday, 2 - 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - noon, 2 - 4 p.m.

Flatonia Rail Park: S outhern Pacific Tower #3 and S outhern Pacific C aboose #4743 ( open by appointment) ; covered railroad photo pavilion ( open 24/ 7) . Main Street at Railroad Track s Phone: 979-7435366 E-mail: bandit1@peguins.net.

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Lunch & Dinner Happy Hour 3-6 | Lots of TV’s!

Restaurant Hours:

Thurs | Sun | Mon | 11 am - 8 pm Fri | Sat | 11 am - 9 pm

The Old Fayette County Jail (located at 171 S. Main in La Grange) has a history of local law enforcement, one remaining jail cell, and also houses the La Grange Chamber of Commerce.

Photo by Russell Bennett

Certified Angus Beef®

Housemade Chili

Brisket Bierocks

Bakery Breads

Scratch Made Sides & Sauces

Pulled Pork Tacos

Craft Beer &Wine Selection

Bar-Burritos

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Fayette County Museum Listings, Continued Fayette Heritage Museum Archives: R otating displays on F ayette C ounty history.

E xtensive collection of county genealogy, microfilmed publications, local documents, photographs and data from the early 1800s .

855 South J efferson, La Grange. Phone: 979-968-6418 E-mail: library@cityoflg. com Open: Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m.

Mt. Olive Museum & Cultural Center: H istory of the Armstrong C olony, an early settlement of freed slaves. The building was a school during segregation. R ecords of slave transactions. 835 A rmstrong D erry Rd., Waelder ( Gonzales County) Phone: 361-865-2902 Open: Friday-Saturday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 - 3 p.m. Call for special tour.

E.A. Arnim Archives & Museum: Artifacts dating from the founding of F latonia in 1873. New 3,000-square foot veterans museum. Out back is a livery stable with wagons, buggies, vintage tack and farm implements. 101 E. N orth Main, Flatonia Phone: 361-865-3455 E-mail: arnimmuseum@att.net; Open: Thursday-Friday, 1 - 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and by appointment.

Henkel Square: A circle of restored pioneer buildings from all over the county, now containing shops. On the squar e in Round Top; www.texaspioneerarts.com.

Texas Basketball Museum: A treasury of Texas basketball memorabilia ranging from S haquille O’Neal’s high school j ersey to early basketballs and scoreboards.

I t opened in 2009 . A H all of F ame R oom details exploits of famous Texas prep basketball players. The museum is run by Bob S pringer, a former college basketball player and coach, who now publishes Texas Basketball magaz ine. Many items in the museum S pringer collected himself over the past 4 0 years. Located in Carmine on the corner of A ugsburg A ve. and Hauptstrasse Street. Hours vary. For more information or to set up a tour call 979278-4222.

Schulenburg Historical Museum: The main focus of this museum is to feature the equipment and methods used by early settlers to the area, 631 N o. Main St., Schulenburg across the street from the Chamber of Commerce; Open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and for special events. Call 979-743-3614 for more information.

‘Located on the Square’

235 W. Travis • La Grange, Texas • 979.968.9200

The Faison Home, at 822 S. Jefferson Street is one of the oldest structures in La Grange, and welcomes visitors and tour groups. The home generally is open to the public the second Saturday of each month from 1-4 p.m., during special community events, and by appointment. Admission is free. Group tours can be arranged by calling the La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce at 979-968-5756 or by email mariewatts@cvctx.com Photo by Russell Bennett

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La Grange Area Dining Guide LA GRANGE

Sonic Drive-In 717 E.Travis St. (979) 968-6421

Bistro 108 108 S. Main Street.

(979)968-9108 (979) 968-9431

Subway 109 S. Jefferson (979) 966-0724

Bodega Wine Market 201 W. Travis (979) 968-3964

Taqueria Rio Verde 1330 N. Jefferson (979) 968-2074

Dairy Queen 311 N. Jefferson St. (979) 968-5861

The Back Porch BBQ 1602 N. Jefferson (979) 968-1580

Cafe Dobre 235 W. Travis St. (979) 968-9200 Golden Chick 312 E. Travis St. (979) 968-9200 Gold’n Crisp Fried Chicken 922 E. Travis St. (979) 968-3033 Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant 403 N. Jefferson (979) 968-5935 (979) 966-0154 Hank’s Express 154 S. Jefferson (979) 966-0500 Kasper’s Steak House 710 W. Travis St. 968-5720 La Marina Restaurant 1502 W. State Hwy. 71 (979) 968-2065 (979) 968-2607

Kolaches can be bought in La Grange at Weikel’s, above, and at Lukas Bakery on the courthouse square.

Texas OneStop BBQ and Bakery 1704 E. Hwy. 71 Bypass (979) 968-8100 Weikel’s Bakery 2247 W. Hwy 71 Business. (979) 968-9413

Las Fuentes 658 S.Jefferson St. (979) 968-8957 (979) 968-8958

Pizza Hut 2230 W. State Hwy. 7l (979) 968-3125 (979) 968-3126

Whataburger 1800 E. State Hwy. 71 (979) 968-9565 (979) 968-2329

Latte On the Square 219 W. Travis St. (979) 968-9545

Prause Meat Market 253 W. Travis Street.

(979) 968-3259

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Legal Tender Brisket and Brew 23932 Hwy. 77 (979) 242-2458

Reba’s 539 E. Colorado (979) 968-3100

McDonald’s 2304 W. Hwy. 71 (979) 968-5098

Riverside Cafe 1225 Carroll Ln. (979) 968-5506 Sealand Seafood 2359 Hwy. 71 W. (979) 968-6139

“It’s hard to name it and it has nothing to do with its size.…. but some rooms have it and some rooms don’t...

The Bugle Boy has got it.”

- Eliza Gilkyson

Holman Valley Steakhouse, 10204 FM 155 La Grange (979) 263-4188

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Nana’s Kitchen 120 West Point Loop, West Point (979) 242-3048

Experience Original, Live Music In One Of America’s Premier Listening Rooms THE BUGLE BOY offers a wide variety of concerts of American Roots music by regional, national, and international, independent artists, performing original works that include blues, folk, jazz, rock, swing, country, western, and singer/songwriters. We serve coffees, espresso, milkshakes, wine and beer.

Concerts are sponsored by the Bugle Boy Foundation

LL AN INT A H T IMATE CONCER These ladies were members of the Queen’s Court that rode in the Fayette County Fair parade. The parade is always the Saturday morning of fair weekend.

Fayette County Fair Has Become A Labor Day Weekend Tradition

F or 8 4 years the F ayette C ounty F air has treated local folks and area visitors to the biggest party between H ouston and Austin.

This year marks the 8 5th edition of the fair, which is always held the ThursdayS unday of Labor D ay W eekend, Aug. 29 S ept. 1, at the F ayette C ounty F airgrounds j ust north of La Grange on H ighway 77.

The four day-extravanganz a is packed with events too numerous to mention, but here are a few that are always included:

* A Queen’s Contest on opening night. * A Saturday morning parade through downtown La Grange. * A Carnival.

* Weekend Barbecue cookoff. * Softball Tournament. * Petting Zoo. * A wide array of local food vendors and live music at the German-Czech Mart. * Fine Arts Exhibits. * Livestock shows. * A Country Store. * Talent Show. * Headline performers every night on the main stage. * Horseshoe and washer pitching tournaments. * A Commercial Exhibit Hall filled with vendors.

S eason tickets go on sale in J uly, sold by candidates for F air Queen, or one-day admission tickets can be bought at the gate.

Also see www.fayettecountyfair.org.

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Some Interesting Facts About La Grange • Sam Houston, as President of the Republic of Texas, vetoed a bill in 1838 making La Grange the State capitol. The area was to be named “Austin “ and a square mile was to be set aside for a university.

Instead, the town of Houston, founded in 1836 and named in his honor, continued to serve as the capital of the Republic until it was later moved to present-day Austin.

• La Grange is home to many majestic oak trees, many of which grow in streets (watch out for them!) including the historic Muster Oak located on the town square. It is still in good health for an old-timer.

• The town is named after Marquis de Lafayette, a revolutionary war hero and his home in France near the Swiss border.

• As immigrants continued to pour into the area, by 1890 approximately 25% of the local population was foreign-born. La Grange boasted two foreign newspapers one in Czech and another in German.

• Probably the best known chapter in relativelyrecent La Grange history was the legendary Chicken Ranch, a brothel made famous by a stage play, movie and the lyrics of a popular song. It officially closed in 1973 and part of the one-story complex was eventually hauled to Dallas. All that’s left these days is the legend and some fading memories.

– LouAnn Adcox

Since 1842 the Muster Oak in downtown La Grange has been used a rallying point for local soldiers to gather under before departing for battle in the Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War and the two World Wars. In years past, part of its trunk was fortified with concrete and the massive Livo Oak is still standing strong.

Photo by Russell Bennett

The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild Presents the 17th Annual

Best Little Quilt Show in Texas Friday & Saturday, February 21 & 22, 2014

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fayette County Fairgrounds, La Grange, Texas More than just a quilt show...

More Quilt Exhibits at the following locations in 2014 In La Grange: Texas Quilt Museum, Quilts on the Square, Faison House, Chamber of Commerce, and the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center And in Fayette County: Winedale Historical Center & the Copper Shade Tree Gallery, Round Top For more information visit our website:

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County’s Courthouse Is A 122-year-old Jewel In Downtown La Grange The F ayette C ounty C ourthouse in La Grange is a must-see for any visitor. H ere’s a look at some of the history of the 122-year-old building: S an Antonio architect J . R iely Gordon designed the F ayette C ounty C ourthouse, as well as 13 other Texas county courthouses, in addition to the state capitol in Ariz ona. This is F ayette C ounty’s fourth courthouse.

On April 9 , 18 9 1, the cornerstone for the current F ayette C ounty C ourthouse was laid by the local Masonic Lodge.

A celebration with dining and dancing, attended by about 2,000 people, went on into the early hours of the next day.

The three-story building is a masonry and stone R omanesque R evival structure with a clock tower rising over the main entrance. All offices and the courtroom are arranged around a 30foot by 30-foot square central courtyard.

The exterior walls are built of Belton white limestone, complemented with blue sandstone quarried at the nearby F ayette C ounty community of Muldoon. R ed Pecos sandstone stringcourses ( decorative horiz ontal moldings) and pink Burnet granite columns and steps add to the richness of the building.

At the base of the clock tower is a large stone slab on which is carved a large American eagle. On the corners of the tower and above the entrances are dragons carved out of the eight ridge points.

The roof is covered with S panish tile made from slate.

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We are a full-service yarn and fiber shop carrying gorgeous yarns, fibers and tools for knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers and other fiber artists.

Specializing in hand-dyed and handspun yarns, fibers and woven textiles, including our own unique line.

Dealer for Schacht, Glimakra, Louet, and New Voyager spinning and weaving tools, along with hand-crafted drop spindles, shuttles and much more!

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The central courtyard, which was closed-in to make space for a vault and more offices in 19 4 9 , was reclaimed during the restoration of the courthouse and now is filled with plants and a fountain. The courtroom, 8 5feet by 4 2-feet in siz e, is shaped like a half moon and has been used as a set for several movies, including “ Michael” featuring J ohn Travolta. The upper courtroom gallery can seat 500 people.

W hen the F ayette C ounty C ommissioners’ C ourt formally accepted the new building on D ecember 1, 18 9 1, the total cost was $ 9 9 ,4 07.04 .

F unding for the construction was provided by the

sale of 9 0 $ 1,000 bonds.

I n late F ebruary 18 9 3, the courthouse was lit with electricity for the first time. I n 19 13, the basement and the first floor was flooded with five feet of water.

The F ayette C ounty C ourthouse has been festooned in red, white and blue in celebration of peace and memorial occasions. The streets outside now are paved and the horse and buggy have given way to cars, S U V s and pickup trucks.

After a complete restoration, the F ayette C ounty C ourthouse was rededicated on J une 25, 2005. I t stands as a timehonored symbol of j ustice in F ayette C ounty.

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What I Love About La Grange

By ALYSON SVEC

Fayette County Record

This spot in “Grandmother’s Garden” near the Texas Quilt Museum affords a great view of downtown La Grange.

Photo by Larry Jackson

By LOUANN ADCOX

The Fayette County Record

When I first moved to La Grange many years back, coming from a large city, I could not understand how small it was.

People quickly knew me by my first name and said hello in passing. The city traffic certainly wasn’t missed since it took but a

few minutes to get to and from work.

You could make a doctors appointment and not have to wait for months. The town was so clean and continues to be that way.

There is a sense of civic pride around the square and also in the neighborhoods.

My two children were raised here. It seemed as if everyone knew them and I

I am proud to have been born and raised in the quaint town of La Grange.

After living in San Marcos for two and a half years for college, I came back and realized how much I appreciate living in a small town and that’s the way I’d like it to stay.

When I attended school in La Grange, there were lots of ‘oh, there’s nothing to do here,’ and ‘I can’t wait to get out of here’ but it’s the perfect town for me.

We may not get the luxuries of the big city life, but I’d say they’re missing out as well.

La Grange has a lot to offer: parks, bakeries, the river, museums, a school, clothing shops, cafes and so much more.

La Grange also has one of the most beautiful and historic courthouses I’ve seen.

And what other town has a large concrete gorilla on the winding bluff that ‘dresses’ perfectly for every holiday occassion.

My favorite activities in La Grange are visiting the parks, the beautiful Colorado River and attending the yearly county fair.

The people here are very friendly and I just feel like I belong.

There is so much history in La Grange and the town just continues to thrive while still being able to keep a lot of its old traditions.

Bible

Baptist Church

Independent • Fundamental knew their friends, who their parents were and saw them regularly at school and sporting events. La Grange is a community which takes pride in showing off its diverse (Anglo-German-Czech-Hispanic) cultural heritage. Those who live here appreciate the close- knit atmosphere of the small community.

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The annual Flag Day celebration on the courthouse square in La Grange is like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting complete with boy scouts, vets and hot dogs.

Photo by Jeff Wick

La Grange – Alive With History

By Lucy Carr

Our little town is home to a number of fantastic museums, some well-established, some new, some even with international reputations. Take our most recent addition, the Texas Quilt Museum, which opened in late 2011. R un by two renowned figures in the quilting world, K arey Bresenhan and Nancy O’Bryant, the museum hosts an exhibition of stunning quilts from all over America, and beyond – don’t let the name fool you, this is more than j ust a museum about quilting in Texas. S ince it opened, a steady stream of quilters has passed through its doors, and will be guaranteed to return as the exhibit changes every few months. Open Thursday to S aturday 10am to 4 pm, S unday noon to 4 pm.

E ntry $ 8 , www.texasquiltmuseum.org J ust down the road from the quilt museum is the town’s railway museum, which celebrates the history of the La Grange M-K -T R ailroad D epot. I nside the museum, alongside artifacts such as the original pot-belly stove and the stationmaster’s desk, is a photograph showing Theodore

R oosevelt addressing the crowds from the back of a train which passed through La Grange on March 12, 19 11. The museum is open S aturdays from 10am to 4 pm.

To get a sense of what life was like for La Grange residents in the late 18 00’s, visit the F aison H ouse on S outh J efferson S treet. This living museum is a family home that was occupied by generations of the F aison family until the 19 6 0s when it was bought by The La Grange Garden C lub, who have restored it to its former glory. Take a tour around the parlor, bedroom, dining room and kitchen and you can feel the ghosts of residents past walking beside you. One of those residents was Louisiana Brown, a former slave who was bequeathed the house by her employer, Nathaniel F aison. S he became the first African American woman to own property in La Grange. F ree guided tours of the house are available on the second S aturday in the month or by appointment.www.faisonhouse.org F or another fine example of a preserved family home, visit the K reische house at the Monument H ill S tate H istor-

ic S ite. This property was occupied by the K reische family from the 18 50s to the 18 8 0s. They lived and worked here, opening a brewery further down the hill from the house, using the natural spring water to brew the beer. W hen a new batch was ready, Mr K reische would raise a flag saying ‘ F risch Auf! ’ meaning F reshen U p! , so the locals would know to come to get refreshed. The phrase stuck and is now the name of the local golf and country club.

As well as Germans, many C z echs came to settle in La Grange and the surrounding F ayette C ounty. To find out more about the C z ech history in the area, visit the Texas C z ech H eritage and C ultural C enter, next to the F ayette C ounty F airgrounds on N H ighway 77.

At the site, you can take guided or self-guided tours around the Texas C z ech V illage, a community of restored homes and buildings originally built and occupied by C z ech settlers, which have been donated to the center. There’s also a museum and a library to help people find out more about their C z ech roots.

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Fayette County – The Big Picture CARMINE

LEDBETTER 290 1291

237

WINEDALE

2714

448

WINCHESTER

RABBS PRAIRIE

WEST POINT

71

2145

71

MULDOON

155

609 3171

95

1965

SWISS ALP FREYBURG

2762 2238

1383

HIGH HILL

77

DUBINA 615

90

10

1295

90

ENGLE

SCHULENBURG

ST JOHN

HOLMAN

AMMANNSVILLE

956 2672

95

REK HILL

FAYETTEVILLE

MULLINS PRAIRIE

3233

O’QUINN

PRAHA

159

159

2503

HOSTYN

FLATONIA

1291

955

2237

1115

PARK

389

ROZNOV

RUTERSVILLE

LA GRANGE

95

CISTERN

954

OLDENBURG 159

PLUM

154

WARRENTON 237

2981

KIRTLEY

1457

1291

WALHALLA

153

ROUND TOP

WALDECK

WARDA NECHANITZ 3011 77

957

1579

ELLINGER

WILLOW SPRINGS

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The Communities That Make Up Fayette County Ammannsville

ebrated July Fourth celebration west of the Mississippi, since 1851.

FM 1383, 9 m. SE of La Grange Settled during the 1870s by German and Czech immigrant farmers. The first settler in the community was Andrew Ammann, who arrived on March 12, 1870. He was a noted architect as well as a farmer.

Rutersville

State Hwy. 159, 5 mi. NE of La Grange This site on the La Bahía Road was surveyed in 1838 and incorporated by the Republic of Texas on Jan. 26, 1839.

Rutersville College, chartered in 1840 by the Republic of Texas, was the first Protestant college in Texas. In 1856, by an act of Congress, Rutersville College was consolidated with the Texas Military Institute of Galveston.

Carmine

U.S. 290, at Washington Co. line Still an incorporated city, Carmine and Round Top share a school system. The elementary is in Round Top, the high school in Carmine. The Carmine bank was robbed

by Ray Hamilton and others from the Barrow Gang in the 1930s. Now it’s known for its antique dealers.

Schulenburg

Interstate 10 at U.S. 77 Founded in 1873, when the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway built through the site, it was named for Louis Schulenburg, who donated land for the railroad. The community was granted a post office in 1874 and incorporated in 1875.

Cistern

State Hwy. 95, 12 mi. NW of Flatonia Settled during the 1850s on a hill overlooking fertile prairie land. Water wells in the area contained such high concentration of minerals that residents were forced to build cisterns to trap rainwater for domestic use.

Swiss Alp

Dubina

FM 1383, 2 mi. N of U.S. 90 First Czech settlement in Texas, beginning in November 1856. Named Dubina (Czech for “oak grove”). As favorable reports about Texas reached the old country, the number of Czech settlers entering Dubina increased greatly, and Dubina became the stopover place for Czechs entering Texas. In 1873, the railroad bypassed Dubina.

Father Daniel K alich hopped on this antique tractor to promote the annual P lum parish picnic which is held every J une. E ven the smallest communities in Fayette C ounty organize annual festivals.

F il e p hoto by Jeff Wick

Ellinger

Freyburg

Hwy. 71 at FM 2503 Famed for kolaches and barbecue, Ellinger is 11 miles southeast of La Grange. It was established as a point on the La Grange Tap spur of the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway.

Engle

U.S. 90 between Schulenburg and Flatonia Settled by Bohemian and Czech immigrants in the 1850s. Named for J. E. Engle, an engineer on Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway line. Post office established in 1888 and the first store in 1890.

Fayetteville

State Hwy. 159 at FM 955 The Congress of the Republic of Texas established Fayette County in 1837, and the community of Fayetteville was officially founded shortly thereafter. Fayetteville had a post office and postmaster during the Republic of Texas, and has had continuous postal service since 1850.

Flatonia

Interstate 10 at Texas 95 Established on April 8, 1874, on land acquired by the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway, it was named for pioneer merchant F. W. Flato. At that time residents of the original Flatonia settlement, one mile southeast, and Oso, three miles northeast, loaded their homes and businesses on wagons and moved to the new location on the tracks. The post office that had been established at old Flatonia in 1870 was moved to the new town without changing its name. Flatonia was incorporated on November 10, 1875.

FM 956 at FM 2238 Founded about 1868 by Germans and named for a town in Germany. In 2004 the recently restored Freyburg Methodist Church celebrated its 125th anniversary.

High Hill

FM 2672, 14 mi. SW of La Grange Settled in the 1830s. According to some sources, residents of High Hill refused to allow the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway to build through their community in 1874, fearing the railroad would destroy the tranquility and culture of the town. The line went to nearby Schulenburg and many of High Hill’s residents moved there. St. Mary’s Church is on the National Register of Historic place.

La Grange

State Hwy. 71 at U.S. 77 The county seat of Fayette County, this is where La Bahia Road crossed the Colorado River. Aylett C. Buckner settled near here about 1819 and in 1826 John Henry Moore built a twin blockhouse within what are now the city limits. A town was platted in 1837. The Republic of Texas named Fayette County in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette. La Grange was the name of Lafayette’s home, which came from his wife’s family.

Ledbetter

U.S. 290, 8 mi. E of Giddings In extreme north Fayette County, it was the first community in the county to be served by a railroad, which reached it in 1870.

Nechanitz

FM 3011 at FM 2145 Settled in 1853 by Wenzel Matejowsky, the first settler from Bohemia to enter Fayette County, it was named after his native city in Bohemia.

Muldoon

U.S. 77, 11 mi. S of La Grange Established about 1865 by German settlers, who were followed by Wendish families from Serbin in Lee County.

Post office opened in 1877. Area has dairy farms and cattle operations.

Waldeck

FM 1291 at FM 2145 Purchased in 1843 by Count Ludwig Joseph von BoosWaldeck, who was an agent for the Adelsverein, an association of German noblemen who planned for emigration to the Republic of Texas.

Warda

U.S. 77, 10 mi. N of La Grange Named for Wartha, Saxony. Wendish immigrant A.E. Falke established a general store here in 1874 and other Wends soon arrived. Central focus is still Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

FM 154, 9 mi. N of Flatonia On a grant of land originally made in 1831 to Father Michael Muldoon, the Irish Catholic priest who officially “converted” non-Hispanic Texas settlers to meet the legal requirements of Mexico. The town was not platted until 1886, when the Waco branch of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway extended its line between West Point and Flatonia.

Warrenton

Plum

Hwy. 71, 12 mi. W of La Grange Intersection of Union Pacific’s north-south tracks (Waco to Victoria) and east-west tracks (Houston to Smithville, formerly MKT Railroad).

Hwy. 71, 8 mi. W of La Grange Plum Grove is the second oldest established community in Fayette County, dating to 1828. It still has its own post office, which was first established in 1880.

Praha

FM 1295, 3 mi. E of Flatonia In 1858 the Bohemian settlers changed the town’s name from Mulberry to Praha in honor of Prague, the capital of their homeland. Since 1855 the community has celebrated the Feast of the Assumption on August 15. The event now attracts more than 5,000 visitors, many of them Czechoslovakian.

Round Top

State Hwy. 237 One of the smallest incorporated communities in Texas, on the old La Bahía Road between La Grange and Brenham. Area first settled in 1826. Oldest continually cel-

State Hwy. 237, 12 miles NE of La Grange Founded by William Neese, who landed in Galveston in 1847 and named the new settlement that grew around his store for Warren Ligon, another early colonist. A post office was established in 1873.

West Point

Winchester

FM 153 at FM 448 First settled in 1827. The town was platted in 1857 and named for Winchester, Tenn. It was a shipping point on the Waco branch of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway, which later became part of the Southern Pacific.

Winedale

FM 2714, 4 mi. NE of Round Top Winedale Historical Center, in northeast Fayette County near Round Top, includes several outstanding examples of early Texas architecture. Ima Hogg purchased more than 130 acres, restoring the buildings and eventually donating them to the University of Texas, which now uses it for drama, history and other programs.

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Local Lodgings: Where to Stay When You Come Our Way FAYETTEVILLE 1850 House

1537 Kramr Road Fayetteville, TX 78940 713-818-9766 www.blackbirdfarmtexas.com

Guesthouse at Meadow Creek West of Fayetteville on FM 955 Fayetteville, TX 78940 (979) 378-2500 joanneda@netzero.com

Arbor House @ Las Brisas Farm 1108 Ross Prairie Church Road Fayetteville,TX 78940 (979) 378-1108 www.LasBrisasFarm.com

Blisswood Bed & Breakfast

13300 Lehmann Legacy Lane Cat Spring,TX 78933 (713) 301-3235 www.blisswood.net

Cedars Cabins

4257 Blezinger Rd New Ulm, Texas 78950 (866) 625 4607 lodging@cedarscabins.com

Cottage Garden Guest House 102 S Scott St Fayetteville,TX 78940 (281) 794-2970

Cottages on the Square 110 W Main Fayetteville, TX 78940 (318) 465-1603

Country Butler, LLC

P.O. Box 101 Fayetteville,TX 78940 (281) 389-2727 www.countrybutlertexas.com

Country Place Hotel

201 W. Fayette Street Fayetteville, TX 78940 (979) 378-2077 www.countryplacehotel.com

Cummins Creek Cottage B&B 4826 E. Hwy 159 Fayetteville,TX 78940 (979) 966-3116 jaimiegilbreath@yahoo.com

Dewberry

5036 Hawcreek Rd Fayetteville, TX 78940 (713) 622-2255

Double Tree Ranch Lodging 5849 FM 1291 Ledbetter, TX 78946 (979) 249-3424

Fayetteville Bed & Breakfast 106 N Rusk Fayetteville,TX 78940 (713) 202-8610

Fayette House B&B Guesthouse 211 Fayette St Fayetteville, TX 78940 (713) 777-5333 yvonne_mccowen@app.net

Granny’s Retreat

3506 Skalisky Rd Fayetteville, TX 78940 (281) 229-8045

Heritage Ridge Guest House

3 mi. west of Fayetteville on FM 955 2915 FM 955 Fayetteville, TX 78940 (979) 378-2247 www.heritageridgetexas.com

Honeysuckle Gallery Guesthouse

Lodge on Lake Siesta

Las Brisas Cottages

Longhorn Frog Ranch

5145 FM 153 La Grange (979) 732-1256 www.lodgeonlakesiesta.com

111 E Fayette Fayetteville, TX 78940 (979) 378-3026 jbrownj@cvctx.com

La Grange (979) 242-5496

1108 Ross Prairie Church Road Fayetteville, TX 78940 (979) 378-1108 www.lasbrisasfarm.com

Le Billet Doux

701 Ross Prairie Rd Fayetteville,TX 78940 (979) 378-2222

Skyrunner Guest house 6020 FM 154 Flatonia, TX 78941 (361) 865-2323 www.floyfarm.com

Guest Cottage

206 N Live Oak Fayetteville, TX 78940 (800) 438-2281 www.weekendcottages.com

Martha’s Kitchen Cottage

309 Franklin Fayetteville, TX 78940 (800) 438-2281 www.weekendcottages.com

Mia Bella Locanda

207 Bell Street Fayetteville, TX 78940 (409) 771-5989

Red and White Inn on the Square 102 West Main Fayetteville, TX 78940 713-818-9766 www.blackbirdfarmtexas.com

Rolling 7 Guest Cottage 1377 E Hwy 159 Fayetteville, TX 78940 (979) 250-3720

Pearson’s Ponderosa

3 mi. north of Fayetteville Fayetteville, TX 78940 (979) 249-5077 papatom2@cvctx.com

Sealy House

1537 Kramr Road Fayetteville, TX 78940 713-818-9766 www.blackbirdfarmtexas.com

Star Bar Farm

1569 Ehlinger Rd Fayetteville, TX 78940 512-589-7765

The Texas Rose

Just off the Square Fayetteville, TX 78940 (985) 789-2277

The Cottage

8235 FM 2981 Fayetteville,TX 78940 (979) 249-3541 www.tiptoncottage.com

ELLINGER Cedar Cabins @ Blackbird Farm 1488 FM 2503 Ellinger Tx 78938 (713) 818-9766

FLATONIA Bar SR Ranch

FM 154 Flatonia, Tx 78941 (281) 596-9996

Carefree Inn

I-10 & FM 609 Flatonia, TX 78941 (361) 865-2906 www.carefreeinnflatonie.com

Floy Farm & Gardens

Gladys’ Ranch House

Cistern, Texas (800) 725-5254 www.gladysranchhouse.com

Goose’s Roost Ranch Cottages 815 Scott’s School Rd, Flatonia, TX 78941 (361) 772-8093 www.goosesroost.com

Grumpy’s Motel

420 EI-10, Flatonia, TX 78941 (361) 865-2911 www.grumpysmotorinn.com

Olle Hotel

218 S. Market Street Flatonia, TX 78941 (361) 772-0310 www.ollehotel.com

Town Cottages

705 East North Main Flatonia, TX 78941 (361) 772-3234 www.towncottagesflatonia.com

Two Bit Ranch B&B

2444 Armstrong Derry Rd Waelder, Tx 78959 (361) 865-2528 wobitranchbandb.com

LA GRANGE BED & BREAKFASTS Ammannsville Cottages 9018 FM 1383 La Grange,TX 78945 (979) 561-8691

Bed & Breakfast on Main 512 S Main La Grange,TX 78945 (979) 968-9535

Big Tin Flag Bed & Breakfast 714 E. Radhost School Road La Grange,TX 78945 (979) 247-4770 www.bigtinflag.net

Blue Willow Farm B & B

1412 S. US Hwy 77 La Grange, TX 78945 (979)968-5964 www.faycovet.com/BB.html

Brendan Manor Bed & Breakfast 345 E.Travis Street La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 968-2028 www.brendanmanor.com

Guest House at Dos Lagos 3045 Valenta Road La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 247-4465

Heaven’s Gate Ranch 9200 Hwy 77 N La Grange (281) 491-2122

340 FM 155 La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 966-9698 www.skyrunnerguesthouse.com

Texana Trails and Lodge, LLC 2647 Kallus Road La Grange,TX 78945 (979) 247-4457 www.texanatrailslodge.com

Waldhutte

La Grange (979) 247-4802 www.centraltexascabin.com

HOTELS/MOTELS Best Western (La Grange Inn) 600 E. State Hwy 71 Bypass La Grange,TX 78945 (979) 968-6800 www.bestwestern.com

Cottonwood Inn

1494 W. State Hwy 71 La Grange,TX 78945 (979) 968-3175 www.lagangecottonwoodinn.com

Executive Inn & Suites

1708 W State Hwy 71 La Grange,TX 78945 (979) 968-2600 www.lagrangeexecutiveinn.com

Hampton Inn

1624 W State Hwy 71 La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 968-4900 www.LaGrange.hamptoninn.com

The Oak Motel

277 S. Jefferson Street La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 968-3133

River Valley Motor Inn

1575 W. State Hwy 71 La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 9688314 www.rivervalleyinn.com

ROUND TOP-CARMINE A Light Unto My Path

2117 FM 1457 Round Top, TX 78954 (979) 249-5620

A Green House at Waldeck Acres 7839 Waldeck Cemetery Road Round Top, TX 78954 (979) 278-4211

Abbie’s Addition

2336 St Hwy 237 Round Top, TX 78954 (405) 301-1874

Audrey’s Cottage

204 W Wantke Street Round Top, TX 78954 (832) 671-7821

Aunt Clara’s Cottage 333 E Cig Ten (713) 569-9274 Carmine , TX 78932

Round Top Inn

102 Bauer Rummel Rd. Round Top, TX 78954 (979) 249-5294

Belle Of Round Top

Rose Hill Cottages

Bootstrap At Round Top

Round Top Cottages

230 Days End Rd. Round Top , TX 78954 (979) 249-4134 5100 Roznov, Round Top, TX 78954 (713) 502-0328 www.bootstraptexas.com

Briarfield Bed & Breakfast

219 FM 954 Round Top , TX 78954 (979) 249-3973 www.briarfieldatroundtop.com

Cole Cottage

203 W. Wantke St. Round Top, TX 78954 (888) 922-4179

Das Blaue Haus

4337 S. St. Hwy 237 Round Top, TX 78954 (979) 249-3131 www.dasblauehaus.com

Dragonfly Ranch

524 FM 954 Round Top, TX 78954 310-918-7001

Elisa’s Sunday Haus

599 Bybee Road Round Top, TX 78954 (979) 249-5522 www.roundtopbnb.com

The Front Porch

12135 Young Circle, Carmine (979) 278-3809 www.roundtoplodging.com

Farmhouse Round Top

5686 FM 1457 Round Top, TX 78954 (979) 249-3868 www.farmhouseroundtop.com

Hackberry Hill Farm

3438 Hartfield Rd Round Top, TX 78954 (713) 417-5828

Hartfield House

1900 Hartfield Rd. Round Top, TX 78954 (979) 966-9003 www.heartfieldhouse.com

Jaster Road Ranch

1109 Jaster Rd. Round Top, TX 78954 (713) 628-6190 www.jasterroadranch.com

Lulubelle Designs

1913 St Loop 458 Carmine, TX 789 (832) 372-7217

Meyerland Farm

5696 Wagner Road Round Top, TX 78954 (979) 836-9450

Pecan Grove Inn

233 Augsburg St. Carmine, TX 78932 (281) 433-8845 www.pecangroveinn.com

Peck House

311 N. Live Oak, Round Top (979) 249-3972 www.greenpeck.com

Post Oak Savannah Round Top (979) 249-2572

Prairie Wind Farm

4507 Havemann Road, Carmine (979) 278-3208

304 West Mill St., Round Top (281) 630-5675 www.rosehillroundtop.com Round Top (800) 775-1860 www.roundtopcottages.com

Round Top Farms

301 S Washington Round Top, TX (979) 249-3977 www.roundtoplodging.com

Round Top Inn

407 S White St Round Top, TX (979) 249-5294 www.roundtopinn.com

Round Top Retreat

Andreas Road, Round Top (979) 249-3542 www.roundtopretreat.org

Rusty Bike Inn

302 White Street Round Top, TX 78954 (979) 289-2128

Schumacher Ranch

2433 Keiler Lane Round Top, TX 78954 (979) 249-5596

Sugar Hill Retreat B&B Carmine, TX 78932 (979) 278-3039

Summerhaus Warrrentop

11400 Schuster Rd., Round Top (512) 413-1728 www.warrentopfarm.com

Sunnymede Farm

5400 Florida Chapel Rd., Round Top (713) 781-9770

Texana Lodge

Round Top, TX 78954 (979) 968-3495 x200

The Bunkhouse

1419 State Hwy 237 Round Top, TX 78954 (979) 249-6213 www.happytrailsbunkhouse.com

The Barn

6148 Florida Chapel Rd Round Top, TX 78954 (310) 561-5002 www.summitcreekranch.com

The Ghost House

700 Rohde Road Round Top, TX 78954 (979) 249-3749

The Longhorn Inn

1227 & 1231 S Hwy 237 Round Top, TX 78954 (281) 389-2727 www.thelonghorninntexas.com

The Prairie by Rachel Ashwell 5808 Wagner Rd Round Top, TX 78954 (310) 338-8505 x102

The Rose Peddlers Inn 116 White Street Round Top, TX 78954 (979) 249-4111

The Vintage Round Top 1450 N Hwy 237 Round Top, TX 78954 (713) 859-5993

Tilworth Retreat

Hartfield Road Round Top, TX 78954

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Cooper Farm

Ammansville Cottages

2001 Waldeck Rd Ledbetter, TX 78946 (979) 249-5674

9018 FM 1383 (979) 561 8691

Best Western Schulenburg Inn & Suites

Ledbetter Bed & Breakfast Ledbetter, TX 789..

(979) 249-3066

101 Huser Blvd.

Schulenburg, TX 78956 (979) 743-2030 www.bestwestern.com

Ledbetter-Pietsch Farmhouse 3348 Goehring Ledbetter, TX 78946 (979) 249-3315

Executive Inn & Suites

800 N. US hwy. 77 Schulenburg, TX 78956 (979) 743-4590 www.executiveinnschulenburg.com

Hillcrest Inn At Warrenton 4339 S St Hwy 237 Warrenton, TX 78961 (979) 249-3074

Farmhouse & Cabin at Freyburg Abbott’s Grove School Rd, Schulenburg, TX 78956 (800) 438-2281 www.weekendcottages.com

Oldenburg Sunday Haus

928 E State Hwy 237 Oldenburg, TX (979) 249-5440 www.oldenburgsundayhaus.com

Mimi’s Bed & Breakfast 2925 Piano Bridge Rd.

Schulenburg (979) 561-8233

Oakridge Motor Inn

205 W I-10 Frontage Rd. Schulenburg, TX 78956 (979) 743-4192

Von Minden Hotel

607 Lyons Ave. Schulenburg, TX 78956 (979) 743-3714

Bill & Charlo Horton 64 E. Bluff View La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 968-9465 (979) 968-9055 www.coloradolanding. com

Dillards RV Park

(979) 278-3805 www.southfortyrvpark.com

Flatonia RV Ranch

2500 FM 609, Flatonia 78941 361-865-9295

Dippel’s RV Park

RPMF, Inc.-Lake Fayette Parks Oak Thicket & Park Prairie Parks

Dixieland Texas Retreat RV Park

S&H RV Park

Warrenton, TX 78961 (979) 249-3779

Harvey Dippel 702 Rohde Road Round Top, TX 78954 (979) 249-3749

Paula and Phil Watkins 249 Dixieland RV Park Lane Carmine, TX 78932

Rosalie Graeter 4819 W State Hwy 159 Fayetteville, TX 78940 (979) 249-3504 (979) 249-3623 www.fayettecountybassfishing.com

Sheila & Harry Wiggins 3517 Post Oak Road

-All Year Around Feed Animals Milk a Cow Hay Rides Hay Maze

Wildlife Guesthouse

7707 US Hwy 90 Schulenburg, TX 78956 (979) 224-6234 www.wguesthouse.com

OTHER Plum Gardens

Carl & Peggy-Anderson Mapes 318 Railroad Street Plum,TX 78952 (979) 242-3382 (512) 921-0679 www.plumgardenstx.com

Fayette County RV Parks Colorado Landing RV, Inc.

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Schulenburg RV Park

Loretta Baumgarten 65 N. Kessler Avenue Schulenburg, TX 78956 (979) 743-4388 (979) 743-2858 www.schulenburgrvpark. com

Suncatcher RV Park

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Del & Sandy DelVecchio 3033 S. US Hwy 77 La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 968-6868 www.dixielandrvpark.com

Tree Park RV Park 4635 S. Hwy.237, Warrenton. TX 78961 (979) 249-5588

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This is the start of the K anoe K lassica canoe race started at P lum P ark last summer and ended at B oat Ramp P ark in La Grange.

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Plum Park on the Colorado:

This park has a swimming pool, playground, sand volleyball court, two baseball fields, a softball field and a covered pavilion. F or information on use, contact the city of F latonia at ( 361) 865- 3548.

C anoe put-in on the river between S mithville and La Grange. $ 5 fee per vehicle to enter. Offers open range for primitive camping with picnic tables, fire rings and grills.

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Boat Ramp Park in La Grange:

E asy access to C olorado R iver for fishing, tubing, and canoe trips. F ishing pier, boat ramp, volleyball court, picnic tables. Open daily dawn to dusk.

H andicap accessible. Located under Business 71 bridge over river.

Northside Park in La Grange:

F ishing access on C olorado R iver, fishing pier, boat ramp, volleyball court, picnic tables, restroom. Located off H anacek R oad. handicap accessible. Open daily dawn to dusk.

Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange:

Baseball field, two softball fields, camping ( primitive) , rodeo arena. Open daily dawn to dusk. U S 77 north of city.

Kruschel Park

Railroad Park

in La Grange:

in Flatonia:

F latonia is one of the few cities in the U .S . to have a railroad with both North-S outh and E ast-W est routes. R ailfans love this park, including the nearby elevated platform that’s a “ picture-taking place.” S idetrack Tommy has given hundreds of tours of F latonia’s railroad tower to visitors all across the country. To tour the Historic Tower #3 and S.P. Caboose #4743, contact info@railcrossroadstx.com.

S wimming pool, walking trail, two Little League baseball fields, basketball court, picnic tables, playground, volleyball court, Open daily dawn to dusk. 480 W . C olorado S t. C all ( 979) 968 -5600 for more information about the pool. ( 3.64 a cres) H andicap accessible.

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Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites on “The Bluff”:

S cenic, wooded park with monument to Texas heroes of the Mier and D awson expeditions ( 1840 s) . H ome and ruins of historic brewery built by early German settler.

40.4 acres located one mile south of La Grange off U S 77. W alking paths; guided and self-guided tours; picknicking, nature and historical study. Arrangements can be made with park staff for weddings, family reunions or other group functions in the picnic or historical facilities. Open seven days a week from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; no fee. 414 S tate Loop 92, L a Grange ( 979) 9685658 ; monument.hill@ tpwd.state.tx.us.

Wolters Park

in Schulenburg: I ncludes a swimming pool, areas for picnicing and other facilities such as a basketball court, gaz ebo and playground. W olters Park also includes J acob W olters’ 1835 log cabin. Located at south end of Bohlmann S treet.

Park Prairie Park at Lake Fayette:

Boat ramp, 12 tent- only campsites, and picnic facilities make a comfortable base for recreation at Lake F ayette. Group camping area ( up to 24 people) with screened shelter ( sleeps four) electricity, three campsites, picnic tables, and a grill. R eservations: see information at left for Oak Thicket Park.

Oak Thicket Park

The rope swing at W hite Rock P ark in La Grange may be the best on the entire C olorado River.

Photo by Jeff Wick

White Rock Park

On 2,000-acre F ayette Lake. F eatures R V and tent sites, screened shelters, a large pavilion, picnic facilities, hiking trails, a sandy beach, a playground, interpretive nature exhibit, two-bedroom and bunk-house cabins and a boat ramp. Here you can bike, boat, fish, hike and swim. R eservations: call Texas Parks and W ildlife R eservation C enter ( 512) 389- 8900 more than 48 hours in advance. To make reservations less than 48 hour s in advance, call the park at ( 979) 249- 3504.

D ay-use park ( 23.5 acres) , one of the largest on the lower C olorado R iver. Operated by the C ity of La Grange, ( 979) 9685805. Located approximately one mile downstream of the U .S . 77 bridge in La Grange. F acilities include a canoe launch area, baseball fields, a playground, picnic areas, restrooms, paved area parking and a fishing pier.

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The Colorado River carves its way from one end of Fayette County to the other.

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A River Runs Through It

The Colorado River Is Why La Grange Was Settled and Continues to Impact its Present and Future

By H.H. HOWZE The Fayette County Record

The Colorado River is probably the most defining natural feature in Fayette County. The river was a corridor for settlement and transportation in frontier times. Today, tamed by upstream dams, it provides residents and visitors alike with access to the natural – and human – history of the area. **************** Ten miles downstream from the Fayette-Bastrop County

line is the first public access to the river at the Lower Colorado River Authority’s Plum Park.

The Colorado River as it flows from Plum to La Grange is full of surprises around every turn – and there are a lot of turns.

Several species of birds frequent this stretch of the river: barred owls, green and blue herons, American egrets, hawks, crows, green kingfishers and black vultures. Further downriver, a sheer white chalk bluff rises 200 feet on the east side

while needle-nose gar snap at dragonflies and butterflies on the smooth surface. A two-hour float from Plum brings travelers to the broad mouth of Rabb’s Creek.

This is where William Rabb and his family, members of Stephen F. Austin’s “Old Three Hundred,” settled on a threeleague headright (about 12,000 acres) in 1822.

Rabb received so much land because he promised to establish a mill to grind corn for the colony on the large creek

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River Filled With History/ Wildlife Continued from previous page which drained his grant of land.

“The Indians were so bad we could not move to the mill; the men went up alone to work,” William Rabb’s wife Mary wrote in a reminiscence.

Some historians believe that French explorer La Salle and his party, still looking for the Mississippi, crossed the Colorado near present-day La Grange in March, 1687.

Two years later, in 1689, Spaniard Alonso De Leon followed La Salle’s trail searching for stragglers of his last ill-fated expedition.

A century and a half later the young settlement of La Grange, was established in the 1830s on the east side of a pre-historic “buffalo crossing.”

Today the LCRA maintains a convenient boat ramp for river tourists under the Business 71 bridge. The river authority also provides a river guide to other put-ins and takeouts along the river.

Below La Grange, the next public take-out is White Rock Park on river left, a short but scenic one hour float.

Immediately downstream from the “buffalo crossing” ramp under Business 71, Buckner’s Creek comes in on river

right.

The creek is named after trader Aylett “Strap” Buckner who faced down empresario Stephen F. Austin over his claim to the land around the creek.

In the early 1820s, before “don’t mess with Texas,” the word was out in Austin’s colony – “don’t mess with Strap Buckner.”

Just downriver, on the prominent bluff which forces the river into a 90-degree left turn, a monument to heroes of the Republic of Texas at Monument Hill State Park is visible from the river.

Watch for a small inlet suitable for a ferryboat against the base of the cliff, the location of the “lower ferry,” where

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In part because of the Colorado River, Fayette County has a very diverse collection of wildlife. Shown here are roseate spoonbills at rest on the banks of the river. In addition to being a prime bird-watching venue, the Colorado River is also a favorite of fishermen.

Photos by Jeff Wick

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Sam Houston Crossed the River In Fayette County While Fleeing Santa Anna Continued from previous page German immigrant Heinrich Kreische shuttled customers to his ingenious brewery and biergarten (also on the Bluff at Monument Hill State Park) for several decades after the Civil War. Don’t miss the White Rock Park takeout just below the high US 77 bridge because the next public access after that is almost 40 river miles in Colorado County at Columbus.

That stretch is best done with an overnight camp on a public-domain mid-river island.

Several miles downriver, but still in Fayette County, is the site of Burnam’s Crossing, where General Sam Houston led the Texas forces and terrified settlers away from an advancing Mexican Army in 1836. A local guide or outfitter can point out the spot.

Didn’t bring a boat? No problem.

The city of La Grange rents kayaks. Just call the city recreation department at 968-5805.

We recommend putting in at the boat ramp beneath the Colorado River bridge on Business 71.

Take out at White Rock Park.

The trip will probably take you about an hour.

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Connecting our guests by engaging them in quality experiences to advance lifelong memories

Experience La Grange!

Be part of a charming town, ready to welcome you.

Have some kolaches and pigs in a blanket for breakfast.

Visit historical sites while strolling the vibrant Fayette County Courthouse square.

Stand where Texas Revolutionary fighters stood before marching off to battle for the Texas Republic’s independence.

Your children can play in local parks, at ballgames, and on public and private school yards.

Experience the architecture of the rich German and Czech heritage.

Be surrounded by the beauty of a town that preserves its huge oak trees and measures its wealth by honoring its past.

• Faison Home

• Heritage House of Worship Tour

• Old Fayette County Jail

• Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center Trail

• Fayette County Courthouse

• Texas Quilt Museum

• Historic Oak Tree

• Fayette Heritage Museum (Closed Mondays)

•Monument Hill/Kreische Brewery State Park • The Jersey Barnyard (dairy farm, hayrides, Country Store, farm animals) • True Texas Tour

• Country Music Opry

• Fishing on Fayette Lake • Historic Dance Halls

• Walking Tour & Local Shopping

• Old Railroad Depot

Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

• Travel wildflower trails March thru May • Bike Routes

• Canoe Rentals on the Colorado River

• Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum

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Save the Bees – Drink Mead

Fayette Co. Home to State’s First Meadery, Plus Winery And Breweries Old & New

By ALYSON SVEC

The Fayette County Record

The Germans and Czechs who settled this area loved their beer – dating back to 1860 when Heinrich Kreische started one of Texas’ first commercial breweries on the bluff above the Colorado River here.

Today, Fayette County visitors and residents alike can enjoy a wide-range of locally crafted beverages.

Mead is a form of wine made from honey and is believed to be the oldest form of alcohol. The Rohan Meadery opened their tasting room in February 2011 at 6002 FM 2981.

Owned and operated by John and Wendy Rohan, visitors can try such honey wines as Rasberry Melomel, Apple Cyser, Temperament, Peachy Keen and Kumquat Honeywine.

Most of their bottles are $20. They also have a couple varieties that are more ($22). Their traditional Honeymoon mead is $27.

The Rohans raise ten hives of Italian

John Rohan works with bees at the Rohan Meadery, the first commerical honey-wine making spot in the state just outside La Grange.

Honeybees. Depending on the weather, they can get 90 pounds of honey per hive.

It takes 300 pounds minimum of honey to make a single batch.

When they first opened, they only had six or seven varities of mead. Now, they are working on their 12th.

The meadery is open to visitors Fri-

day from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

They will most likely be open more hours in the summer.

“It’s been going really great,” Wendy Rohan said. We’ve had so much support from the local community. We get a lot of Houston and Austin traffic.”

The “Daytripper” episode on KLRU really helped them draw in a lot of people and let them know more about the meadery.

Visitors vary from weekend to weekend. Summer months are the busiest (June and July) It’s a very labor-intensive two-year process to make mead.

The Rohans get their honey from Wendy and Kenny Reed of BeeWilde Honey in Montgomery.

A motto of Rohans Meadery is “Save the Bees, Drink Mead.”

This is to promote awareness of the difficulties bees face with the use of pesticides and insecticides. The meadery sells T-shirts and all proceeds go to bee research.

“We definetely want to give back as much to beekeeping because we benefit so much from it.”

For more information go to their website rohanmeadery.com.

• Nechanitz was the first home to the only meadery in Texas. Since then, three other meadery’s have opened and a fourth is on its way.

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La Grange Filled With All Sorts of Brews News Continued from previous page These include: Dancing Bee Winery in Rogers, Enchanted Manor Meadery in Tomball, and Texas Mead Works in Sequin. The fourth is Meridian Hive and it will be located in Austin.

As for the grape, there’s: •Rosemary’s Vineyard and Winery located at 5501 Highway 71 East, five miles east of La Grange.

The first vines there were planted in 2000 and Rosemary’s opened for business in 2006.

Take a stroll through their vineyard and see such grapes as Lenoir and Blanc du Bois growing on the vine before heading to the adjacent tasting room. They are open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday afternoons.

• The Stone Cellar in Round Top holds separate Beer and Wine Festivals each year. Ceck the website for details.

• A Wine Walk through downtown Schulenburg is held every winter. Check out www.schulenburgchamber.org for information on this event.

•A building on Reynolds Street in La Grange has been rented by Vincent Wright, who is in the process of starting a microbrewery there. He’s hoping to start brewing the beer later this year.

•Check out how Kreische brewed beer and see his ingenious system of keeping it cool with spring water go to Monument Hill-Kreische Brewery State Park at 414 State Loop 92 in La Grange. Open seven days a week (except Christmas Day) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. free admission.

Rosemary’s winery in La Grange produces all sorts of wines.

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A central facility for the preservation and promotion of the history, language, culture and heritage of individuals of Czech ethnicity.

Czech Classes March - Texans of Czech Ancestry Awards Dinner May - Slavnost “May Fest” & Tribute to Immigrants Celebration June – TCHCC & CHS Youth Family Day Amphitheater performances Spring & Fall Genealogy Conferences October - Heritage Festival and Muziky, Muziky Performance December - Christmas Open House TCHCC Annual Gala

Museum • Genealogy Library • Hanslik Banquet Hall Gift Shop • Amphitheater • Pavilion Czech Music Museum of Texas Restored Historical Czech Family Homes & Buildings

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Shopping Abounds in Downtown La Grange

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very Friday is “Black Friday” in La Grange where weekly nearly 100 people line up to be the first through the door at Second Chance Emporium, which might be the most popular resale store in the entire state.

Selling clothes, jewerly, furniture, and household items (often for a little as a quarter) Second Chance has made more than $1 million since it opened in 1996, with much of the money being donated to charities.

It is operated by seven La Grange churches (none of which get money from Second Chance) and a whole army of volunteers – and a whole county of donors.

The store is open for sales from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday only. You will not be first in line on a Friday even if you get there an hour before opening! If you’re in the mood for something a little fancier, the nearby courthouse square has everything from handmade jewelry to a gourmet cooking store.

A regular sight on Friday mornings in La Grange at Second Chance Emporium at 529 W. Travis St.

The courthouse square in La Grange is a feast for the eyes, inside and outside the historic buildings.

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Adult Retreats at Camp Lone Star

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Mary Ann’s Rare Treasures & Antiques

Linens & Glassware • Vintage Jewelry Hats • Antiques • Home Decor Look for MARTA’S at the Old Depot in Round Top from March 25th-April 6th!

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Library Home to More Than Just Books

The scenic grounds surrounding Fayette Public Library often host community events like the annual Easter Egg Hunt, above. The library is located at 855 South Jefferson Street in La Grange.

Photo by Jeff Wick

“COME AS YOU ARE!” You’re always welcome to worship with us the risen Christ Join our Church family for worship Sundays: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Service 11:10 a.m. Contemporary Service Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. Midweek Service Our worship center is located 1215 N. VonMinden, La Grange, TX one block east of the intersection of Highway 77 and Bypass 71 For more information visit our website www.lgfumc.org or call 979.968.8323

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Though part of a country club, the golf course at Frisch Auf! is also open to the public and offers lots of challenging holes with water hazards and elevation changes.

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Fayette County boasts two nine-hole golf courses that are open to the public – and one disc golf course.

The La Grange golf course is at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club, but non-members can play there. It’s located at 576 Country Club Drive at the base of the bluff formed by the Colorado River.

Greens fees are $20 during the week and $24 on weekends.

Call 979-968-6113 for more information.

The Flatonia course is at 1245 E. Highway 90 and opened in 1993.

Weekend rates there are $17 and $12 Monday through Thursday. Tuesday through Thursday senior rates are $10.

For more information call 361-8652922.

Carts are available for rental at both courses.

If disc golf is your game, Snow Farm is a 21- hole course located in the far northern tip of Fayette County on Muske-Ulrich Road. Call ahead for reservations from owner/operator Randon Dillingham at (979) 278-3536.

It’s $6 to play and primitive camping is available for $6. Several large disc golf tournaments are held there every year.

Built in 2012, there is now a free disc golf course at the Fayette County fairgrounds as weel.

Randon Dillingham takes a toss at Snow Farm Disc Golf Course.

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Step Back in Time Nearly 200 Years at La Grange City Cemetery From the Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives This burial ground dates back to the early days of La Grange and Fayette County. The oldest marked burial is for Joseph G. King who died July 30, 1840.

On the 21st of May 1853, before the incorporation of La Grange and 13 years after the first burial, the “Old Cemetery”

was owned by James Seaton Lester, Albert C. Horton, Joseph Shaw and P.V. Shaw. They conveyed the property to George W. Sinks, Wm. G. Webb, Charles S. Longcope, John H. Carter and F.W. Grassmeyer to hold it in trust for the citizens of La Grange as a burying ground.

After the town was incorporated, and on the 3rd day of July 1854, the trustees above named, conveyed it to the city of

Resting in peace and beauty, a walk through the Old City Cemetery between Travis and Colorado Streets in La Grange is well worth the trip.

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In 1867 the “Yellow Fever Scourge” befell the small town of La Grange.

From August to November the epidemic ran its course and left more than 200 dead, nearly one-fifth the population of the town. Many deaths went unreported; bodies rudely prepared for burial stood in piles within the cemetery fence. Mass burials took place, with 6 or 7 bodies to a grave.

By 1872, the cemetery was a wilderness of grass and weeds, cattle and hogs were frequent trespassers, monuments had been injured and graves trampled on. No one ever thought of visiting there, except to bury another “pilgrim”.

On April 17, 1873, fourteen ladies met and organized the Ladies Cemetery Association. It was the first such organization chartered in Texas. These women raised money and replaced the wooden fence surrounding the site with an iron fence in 1883. Later they added a waterworks, settees, and a covered restingplace in the center of the cemetery. A sexton was hired to do additional work.

The group was active until the late 1970’s when the upkeep of the cemetery was turned back to the City of La

Grange. The cemetery has suffered from acts of vandalism over the years.

The cemetery is divided into 2 sections.

Section 1 contains lots 1 through 135; Section 2 contains lots 1 through 161. Lot numbers used are shown inside a O on the map. A map of the cemetery is located in the archives reading room.

At present the cemetery is enclosed by an iron fence and is bordered by Travis (Business Hwy 77), College, & Colorado Streets.

The grave of 7-year-old Nellie Mann, who died Jan. 3 1898.

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Try A Taste of La Grange

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For coffee and cake Latte on the Square

A cute coffee shop, sandwich bar and internet café situated on the square, serving quality coffee, cappuccinos and lattes, as well as all manner of treats made from scratch, including fresh-baked scones and generously portions of delicious pies and cakes. Sandwiches and paninis on homemade bread are available all week, while on weekdays there’s also homemade soup and a salad bar.

For wine-lovers - Bodega

This wine bar on the south-eastern corner of the square offers a wide selection of quality Texan, American and international wines in a sophisticated setting. To accom-

pany the wine, which they sell by the glass or the bottle, a range of tasty cheeses and pastries are for sale. It’s a great place to sit, sip and watch the world go by.

For fine dining - Bistro 108

This is La Grange’s ‘fancy’ restaurant, located on the south-western corner of the square. Open for lunch and dinner (there’s an early-bird sitting too), when the white table cloths come out, this small restaurant is a popular spot with both locals and visitors. It’s advisable to book in advance as the dining area isn’t huge but the demand for a table certainly is!

For BBQ - Prause’s

Just across the street from the bistro is the wonderfully quirky Prause’s Meat Market, which serves amazing barbecue from its back room. This is a no-frills kind of place where the quality of the cooking and the meat is left to speak for itself. Rub elbows with the locals at the cafeteria-style tables in back after choosing from a selection of

mouthwatering meats and sides.

For kolaches – Weikels and Lukas Bakery

This sweet, bread-like cake surrounding a generous dollop of fruit or flavored cream is a Czech version of a Danish pastry. Two bakeries in town, Weikels Bakery on West State Highway 71, and Lukas Bakery, located on the square, specialize in these delicious sweet treats, as well as in the equally popular ‘pigs in a blanket,’ a sausage wrapped in a sweet dough.

For pizza - Reba’s

Want a slice of pizza? Then head to Reba’s Village Deli and Pizzeria, just a few blocks from the main square, on East Colorado Street. Their signature “hand-tossed, brick-oven baked, New York-style” pizzas are famous across town. There’s a decent selection of toppings and the portions are generous. Plus there are excellent sandwiches and subs, lots of soups and salads.

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Live Music And Dancehalls Are Easy To Find Here Fayette County is blessed with an abundance of great music and music venues.

Originals to covers – classical to country – folk, rock and polka – it is getting harder and harder to keep up with all the great music available in our rolling hills.

While we have our fair share of country dance bands, it is the variety of music that makes this area stand out.

Visitors happening into any of several area music venues or dance halls such as Swiss Alp, the Chicken Ranch Dance Hall, the Cistern Store or Schoolhouse or any of several others listed below might think they are in the music capital of Texas, nevermind Austin’s claim!

The Bugle Boy, a well-known “listening room,” features original artists almost exclusively.

Sengelmann Hall, a recently restored 19th-century saloon and dance hall in Schulenburg, has music some weekends.

Out on the beautiful campus of Festival Hill near Round Top, founding maestro and guiding genius James Dick continues to train young musicians for professional careers.

If you like classical music (or think you might like it) don’t miss a chance to experience it in the world class concert hall at Festival Hill this June and July.

Here’s a look at the venues: The Bugle Boy The “Best Little Listening Room in Texas,” features original music Fridays, Saturdays and some Sundays. Smoke-free with about 80 seats. <www.thebugleboy.com>

Sengelmann Hall Located in downtown Schulenburg sponsors wellknown musical acts and features a restaurant, biergarten and bakery. <www.sengelmannhall.com> Festival Hill Just outside Round Top, it is famous for productions of piano, guitar, orchestral and chamber music in their European-style Concert Hall.

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Monthly calendar of events plus the summer Festival Institute dedicated to “Orchestral, Chamber Music and Solo Performance.” <www.festivalhill.org> Fayetteville’s Pickin’ Park Hosts acoustic jam sessions on the square in a familyfriendly, alcohol-free atmosphere.<www.texaspickinpark.

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Live Music/Dance Venues Continued from previous page The Stone Cellar Located in Bybee Square in Round Top hosts music most weekends.

Fayetteville Chamber Music Festival Held annually over two weekends in mid-May in the historic Countryplace Hotel on the town square. <info@fayettevillemusic.org> com>

Aaron Watson at the Chicken Ranch Dance Hall in January

Swiss Alp Dance Hall Legendary venue between Schulenburg and La Grange on US 77, has music every weekend, mostly country.<www.swissalptexas.com>

La Grange Knights of Columbus Hall Hosts the Fayette County Opry featuring local and area singers sitting in with an excellent house band on the third Monday of every month. (979) 968-5117 Chicken Ranch Dance Hall In Nechanitz, this event center books musical acts in its spacious ballroom. (979)966-

8033 chickenranchdancehall.com

Post Oak Inn On the Bluff in La Grange, books country dance bands intermittently. (979) 247-4347

Cistern Store Has karaoke or live music every weekend. 12604 S.H. 95 (361) 865-3655 cisternstore_bar@yahoo.com

Adolph’s In the Tenth Frame Bowling Alley in Schulenburg occasionally hosts rock, country and karaoke. (979) 943-6585

Cistern Schoolhouse Has live music jams most Fridays. Look for the old schoolbus on FM 2237.

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Bikers at the start of the Good Old Summertime Classic which begins in the square in Fayetteville in June.

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Coming to Fayette County? Bring Your Bike

By JEFF WICK The Fayette County Record

The scenic, winding country roads of Fayette County make this area a magnet for cyclists year-round.

But every April more cyclists converge on Fayette County than anywhere else in the world.

La Grange is the overnight stopping point for the MS 150, the largest charity bike ride in the world, which raises money for multiple sclerosis research and treatment.

Some 12,000 bikers make their way from Houston to Austin in the two-day event and for the last 27 years La Grange has served as the extended pit-stop.

Last year $16.9 million was raised for the National MS Society and since the MS 150 started $148 million has been raised.

The Fayette County Fairgrounds turns into bicyclecentral.

Dozens of circus tents go up where bikers rest and relax from the ride in from Houston. Bands perform and community members come together to make sure all the bikers and support staff are fed and taken care of.

Even if you aren’t riding yourself, the Day One finish line at the fairgrounds is a sight to behold. Hundreds form lines on either side of the road to cheer the riders on through their last few yards as an announcer spouts biographical details about many of the bikers as they pass through.

Even after they finish, not all the riders stay at the fairgrounds.

Many local families open up their homes to host the same riders year after year –but most local hotels and campgrounds are filled to the brim that weekend as well.

It’s quite a different event than the first one back in 1985 when less than 200 riders stayed overnight at the La Grange Knights of Columbus Hall and showered at the high school.

But one constant over the years is how this area Continued on Page 42

Every April bikers swarm the Fayette County Fairgrounds, which is the midway point of the MS 150 Bikeathon.

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The take-off at Day 2 of the MS 150 is quite the site as cyclists depart the fairgrounds in a huge group.

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Bikeathon Every April Turns Fayette County into Cyclist-Central Continued from Page 41 continues to embrace the event.

Three years ago St. Marks Medical Center donated 30 acres of land across from the fairgrounds as an additional overnight camping area for the riders.

Sunday morning the riders are off to Austin, but that

doesn’t mean the cycling fun is over in Fayette County.

Fayetteville has an active cycling club (fayettevilletxcc@gmail.com) and hosts the Good Old Summertime Classic race evey June. The La Grange Chamber of Commerce has put together a dozen scenic bike routes that really show the character of Fayette County which can be found at www.lagrangetx.org

And the MS 150 isn’t the only big cycling event in Fayette County. Flatonia and Schulenburg in the southern part of the county are on the Texas Independence Bike Relay, a 40-leg team race from Gonzales (where the Texas Revolution began) to the San Jacinto Monument (at the site of the battle where Texas won its independence).

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Medical Care

Just in Case You Need It You probably don’t think too much about health care when you’re on vacation. But Fayette County does.

Full-time, professional emergency medical personnel are on duty 24 hours a day in all parts of the county, ready to respond to urgent calls.

Helicopters are even available to transport patients elsewhere for specialty care.

And an excellent Emergency Room is provided by St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange.

A broken arm, a chipped tooth or a medical emergency can happen anywhere – even on vacation.

It’s comforting to know that help is ready if needed.

And because first-time visitors sometimes become later-on residents, we want you to know Fayette County is a great choice for a home, too.

St. Mark’s Medical Center is just one example of why.

From advanced technologies rivaling those of major metropolitan institutions to a level of service surpassing the expected, St. Mark’s is making compassionate care the center of everything the hospital does.

Its guiding principles focus on respect and care for the whole person. “Our beliefs center on the Golden Rule as the standard by which we treat every individual,” the hospital says.

Physicians clinics in Schulenburg and Flatonia also stand ready to serve, affiliated with St. Mark’s.

And numerous specialists practice in La Grange and Fayette County, assuring the highest standards of modern medicine for the whole family.

Tejas Health Care is a non-profit

clinic that puts an emphasis on providing service to the uninsured and under-insured, especially health care for children.

The U.S. Veterans Administration even has a clinic in La Grange, providing medical services close to home for veterans in this area.

Physicians and surgeons, dentists and chiropractors, rehab experts and physical therapists, skilled nurses and EMTs all contribute to the confidence you can feel as a visitor or resident in Fayette County.

Whether it’s as simple as replacing a lost contact lens or dealing with the trauma of a medical emergency, Fayette County is prepared to meet your needs.

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Some Fayette County Facts

By AILEEN LOEHR The Fayette County Record

La Grange (Fayette County) is the home of the first state roadside park built along Hwy. 71 W. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the grounds.

The famous Chicken Ranch of La Grange was closed in 1973 by Marvin Zindler. Sheriff Jim Flournoy was forced to shut it down by state authorities. In 2012, the last madam of The Chicken Ranch, Ms. Edna, died. Private funeral was held with only her family attending.

Are you a genealogist? Visit the Fayette Heritage Museum Archives, 855 S. Jefferson. Enjoy rotating displays in the museum on Fayette County History.

Visit the genealogy research center where there is extensive collection of materials on county genealogy, microfilm publications, local documents, photographs and data from the early 1800s. Open Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. (979) 968-6418. library@cityoflg.com.

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Visit the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater on the Fayette County Fairgrounds in October to see Muziky, Muziky, an annual celebration of Czech music and culture.

Take your restless children to the Heritage Park next to the Fayette Public Library at 855 S. Jefferson. It has playground equipment, picn ic tables, gazebo and is open daily dawn to dusk. It is used during the summer for the Library’s Children’s Summer program.

Interested in cemeteries? Visit the old La Grange Cemetery between E. Colorado Street and Hwy. 71 East. Here you will some of the most beautiful tombstones.

See is you can find the one on the person who fought at Waterloo!

Did you know that the first plane in the US Air Force to fly supersonically is on display at the Fayette Regional Air Center.

The majestic wild flowers tour takes place around Easter.You can drive the old roadways in the county and see all the beautiful wild flowers blooming. Very picturesque.

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New Clinic Open in Schulenburg A brand new medical clinic building has opened in Schulenburg, one more evidence of the growing depth of health

care in Fayette County.

The new clinic consists of a complete family practice and pediatric care, and also includes

expanding multi-specialty physicians providing care in cardiology, orthopedic, surgery, dermatology, ear, nose and throat,

Some Important Phone Numbers Columbus Eye Associates 108 N. Washington, LG 979-968-3953 Cornerstone Dental Clinic 279 E. Colorado, La Grange 979-968-9451 Fayette Alternative Medicine Clinic 1495 W. State Hwy. 71, LG 979-968-6400 Fayette Co. Public Health 275 Ellinger Road, La Grange 979-968-9454 Fayette Co. WIC Clinic 275 S. Ellinger Rd., LG 979-968-6391 Fayette Family Chiropractic 464 E. Guadalupe St., LG 979-966-0601 Fitzpatrick Chiropractic Clinic 250 E. Colorado, La Grange 979-968-3340 Flatonia Community Clinic 113 W. South Main, Flatonia 361-865-3561 General & Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Two St. Mark’s Place, LG 979-242-5605 Hatfield Dental Clinic 110 N. Washington St., LG 979-968-5813 Juno Medical Clinic 1720 Von Minden Rd., LG 979-968-2700

La Grange Family Health Clinic 1253 N. Von Minden, LG 979-968-8493 La Grange Vision Center 1630 W. Hwy. 71, La Grange 979-968-8987 Neely Neck & Back Clinic 117 N. Main St., La Grange 979-968-6500 St. Mark’s Medical Center One St. Mark’s Pl., La Grange 979-242-2200 Schulenburg Chiropractic Clinic 703 Lyons, Schulenburg 979-743-4543 Schulenburg Community Clinic 511 Summit, Schulenburg 979-743-4131 Tejas Healthcare Clinic 753 E. Travis, La Grange 979-968-2000 Texas Brain & Spine Institute - Neurosurgery Main: 8441 St. Hwy. 47, Ste. 4300, Bryan, TX 77807 La Grange: St. Mark’s Medical Arts Bldg. - Specialty Clinic Telephone 1-800-793-9106

Byron D. Neely, M.D.

OB-GYN and several other sub-specialties.

The latest in laboratory services, radiology and scans is provided through the clinic’s association with St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange, which serves a multi-county region.

The new clinic is in Schulenburg’s new Mid Cities Business Park, a multiuse development on the southeast corner of the intersection of U.S. 77 and I-10 in Schulenburg.

A site near the lake on the property was selected. Developers plan for the overall tract to include a hotel and businesses, as well as the clinic and residential sections.

Construction on the 10,000 square foot clinic began in March 2012 and was completed last fall.

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One reason so many newcomers are moving to Fayette County is its growing reputation as a regional center for health care.

Not only is St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange the leading hospital in the region, but numerous doctors and clinics serve people from pre-natal to geriatric.

St. Mark’s Medical Center utilizes the most advanced technologies rivaling those of major cities in a comfortable environment close to home. It offers inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services with compassionate care, focus-

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Fayette County EMS Has Four Local Stations

Wherever you may be in Fayette County, emergency medical help is nearby.

The Fayette County EMS System operates four stations – in La Grange, Schulenburg, Fayetteville, and Flatonia. The county-sponsored agency is assisted by 10 First Responder agencies, further assuring rapid response.

Each of the stations is staffed with a Paramedic/EMT team 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

EMS operates a fleet of seven ambulances and two support vehicles equipped with Mobile Intensive Care Unit capabilities. They respond to approximately 300 emergency and non-emergency calls per

month. They maintain a full-time staff of 27 EMT’s and Paramedics and a part-time staff of 12 EMT’s/Paramedics.

The Fayette County EMS System is a clinically sophisticated, customer service oriented community service. They are able to accomplish there goals through a team approach.

The team is comprised of 911 call takers and dispatchers, Fire Departments, stand alone First Responder agencies, EMS Paramedics, EMT’s, and emergency room physicians and nurses.

For additional information or questions, contact Fayette County EMS at (979) 968-8991.

St. Mark’s – Hometown Healthcare Emergencies happen every day – even when people are on vacation.

St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange is dedicated to caring for visitors and local residents alike when an emergency strikes.

Its Emergency Department is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a medical care team specifically trained and available to handle your emergency. The emergency medical team consists of the Medical Director who is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and a multidisciplinary nursing staff all trained in Emergency Medicine, with 90 perecent of the nursing staff Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, as well.

St. Mark’s is proud to offer the town and region a Level IV Trauma Designated Facility, which means they have met and maintained the standards directed by the Texas Department of State and Health Services.

The multidisciplinary team consisting of local, county, and statewide services provides rapid response to the critically in-

jured patient including a dedicated trauma room.

St. Mark’s also has two rooms especially for those patients arriving at the Emergency Department with chest pain. St. Mark’s Medical Center Emergency Services provides the best medical care available and is fortunate to have strong relationships with all the healthcare agencies in our community such as ambulance services and an air-transport service, which is conveniently located right at the hospital’s back door.

Kids are thought of, too. Your child will receive care from a health care team who has received training in pediatric emergencies.

There is comfort in knowing that compassionate care for you or your loved one is provided by trained specialists. They want St. Mark’s Medical Center to be the place you think of first when you are faced with a medical emergency.

The well-trained support staff and volunteers will greet you at the door.

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Physicians & Specialists Providing Advanced Hometown Healthcare CARDIOLOGY Austin Heart Clinic Phillip E. Burket, M.D. Stanley Wang, M.D., JD, MPH Suzanne Wetherold, M.D. Paul Pagley, M.D. Matthew Selmon, M.D., FACC David Tschopp, M.D., FACC William Bailey, M.D.

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OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY Shannon Juno, M.D. 979-968-2700 Thomas Patton, M.D. 979-242-2883

FAMILY PRACTICE, Including Pediatrics Wess Blackwell, M.D. 979-968-8493 Laura Birnbaum, M.D. 979-542-9000 FAMILY PRACTICE Thomas Borgstedte, D.O. Juan Ortega, M.D. Teresa Kinsfather, D.O. Bill D. Nolen, D.O. Wm. Mike McBroom, M.D. Debra Irwin, M.D. SCHULENBURG CLINIC Donald Kocurek, M.D. Michelle James, M.D. Pam Slaton, FNP Lindsey Styles, M.D.

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A homemade ice-cream making competition is part of the Independence Day festivities in downtown beautiful downtown Flatonia.

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Flatonia – Preserving the Past While Steaming Into Amtrak’s Future

By JEFF WICK The Fayette County Record

Flatonia’s past is tied to the railroads and so is their future as in the Fall of 2012 Amtrak officials announced that the quaint town in southern Fayette County would soon become a permanant stop in the Sunset Limited train line.

Recently the first comprehensive study about the potential impact of Flatonia’s new Amtrak train stop has been released – and the numbers are significant.

According to a study done by LCRA’s Community and Economic Development Department using updated Amtrak ridership figures, an estimated 3,570 riders a

This is an artist’s rendering of what the new downtown Flatonia Amtrak train stop/bus station could look like.

year would get on or off the train in Flatonia, each spending an average of $115 a day.

Add that up and the study concludes

“an annual projected total economic impact of the Amtrak stop to Flatonia and the surrounding area is $410,550.”

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Flatonia Has Trains in It’s Past and Future Continued previous page Eversole, who along with Kirk Pate and Kathy Collins, started the Flatonia Rail Park Project Task Force three years ago. “I think this is something the whole region would be happy with.”

Flatonia city manager Scott Dixon said lots of areas will feel the impact of those thousands of train riders.

“This Amtrak stop is a tremendous asset for this region,” Dixon said. “There’s going

to be people getting off the train here in Flatonia and going to the Quilt Museum in La Grange, or going to visit Shiner, and staying in Bed and Breakfasts all around.”

“The private citizens group has done 100-percent of the work and deserves 100-percent of the credit for this.”

Amtrak was so impressed with the Flatonia Rail Park Station proposal that they are using that as an example show other towns interested in getting a stop how to go

about it. It could be more than a year before Amtrak actually begins letting off or taking on passengers in Flatonia along its Sunset Limited Route, which runs from New Orleans to Los Angeles and vice versa.

The train as it heads east will stop in Flatonia at 9 a.m. Heading west, the train would stop at 9 p.m.

Eversole said the next step in the process is the arrival of a formal Memorandum of Understanding from Amtrak (which is expected this month) which will outline Flatonia’s responsibilities for building a train platform, etc. to accommodate passengers.

Eventually the task force plans to begin fundraising to build a contemporary version of the old Flatonia train depot (which was built in 1926 but torn down in the 1970s).

That is planned to be located at the corner of 10th street and Highway 90 on the north side of the tracks in dowtown Flatonia. That sparkling facility will not only be a train station, but Eversole said it will also be a Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) bus hub. It’s quite an transportation future for a town so steeped in train tradition. F l a t oni a i s one of t he fe w c i t i e s i n t he U .S . t o ha ve a r a i l r oa d w i t h bot h N or t h- S out h a nd E a s t - W e s t r out e s .

Flatonia was on one of this state’s earliest railroads (chartered 1841 by the Republic of Texas). Situated on land granted in 1840s to rancher William A. Faires. Germans began to settle there in 1860s, and soon needed a shipping point for their products.

Sailing master Friedrich Wilhelm Flato (1820-1899) and his wife Sophie, of the German Colony, had a store about two miles south of town.

In the 1870s, Czech immigrants arrived, and the Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railroad (delayed by Civil War, 1861-65) was built to Flatonia.

John Cline, F. W. Flato, John Lattimore, and railroad president T. W. Pierce founded Flatonia on Oct. 16, 1873, naming it for the Flato family. At the same time, adjacent landowners Anton Freytag and James Faires platted Freytag and Faires’ additions to the town.

The post office opened in 1874 and in 1886 a second railroad, the San Antonio and Aransas Pass reached Flatonia.

Now fast forward 120 years and the city is going to be a daily stop on the Sunset Limited route between New Orleans and Los Angeles.

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Flatonia Area Dining Guide Brenda’s Backyard 1143 E. Hwy. 90, Flatonia (361) 865-3391 Cistern Country Store and Bar FM 2237, Cistern (361) 865-3655 City Market Cafe 124 E. South Main, Flatonia (361) 865-3381

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Flatonia’s Czhilispiel Started As a Way to Raise Funds to Hire a Doctor

By H.H. HOWZE

The Fayette County Record

What’s in a name?

Take “Czhilispiel” for instance.

The famous chili cookoff and community celebration with the funny name causes newcomers to want to know: Exactly what kind of word is that?

“We needed a catchy name,” retired 155th District Judge Dan Beck said.

Beck is the man most often given credit for initiating the annual event. “The ‘Chilympiad,’ one of the original chili cookoffs, was already a big deal.”

Chili plus “spiel” (German for “play”) was Beck’s suggestion. Long-time Flatonian Edwin Zapalac claims credit for the “z” in “czhili.”

“It acknowledges that there are Czechs as well as Germans in town,” he said in a phone call.

That was actually year two. The first cookoff – without the distinctive name – was part of the town’s centennial celebration in 1973.

Beck wants to set the record straight as to whose idea the first chili cookoff really was: “Mike Herzik was a young lawyer – even younger than me – and he came up with the idea of a chili cookoff to help celebrate the centennial.”

The Czhilispiel Queen’s Court makes the rounds at all the area parades. Photo by Jeff Wick

Herzik was from Praha and still practices law in Katy, according to Beck, his old employer and friend.

“He’s done very well as a lawyer – no doubt as a result of the excellent training he got in my office,” Beck laughed.

The centennial was a one-time event.

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Why did the chili cookoff re-appear the next year with the unusual name?

“We needed a doctor.” Beck said.

“Flatonia was a one-doctor town and old Doc Moorehead had died. It was a one-lawyer town too – but there were three of us,” he added with a chuckle.

The idea was to raise money to help send a young person to medical school who would agree to come back and serve the town for at least five years.

It worked like a charm.

“We got a committee together and decided to continue the cookoff and dedicate the proceeds to the medical education of a young woman.

She graduated and practiced medicine in Flatonia for a lot longer than five years,” Beck said.

Czhilipiel’s cookoff started off small with 10-12 entrants, but grew rapidly. In those days chili cookoffs were in their heyday.

“At one time it claimed to be the secondbiggest cookoff in Texas with 150 to 175 cookers,” Beck recalled. He estimated the current number at 50 to 60.

Now music is a big draw. There is always lots of bands, lots of dancing and lots of beer.

The big show takes a big tent, and Czhilispiel boasts the “World’s Largest Tented Beer Garden.”

For the actual event, “We shut down U.S. 90,” he said. “Arts and crafts and food booths line the streets.”

Czhilispiel clearly still brings a lot of welcome cash into the local economy.

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Text from historical marker in downtown Flatonia erected in 1973: Flatonia M a r ke t t ow n f or r i c h a gr i c ul t ur a l a r e a , on one of t hi s s t a t e ’ s e a r l i e s t r a i l r oa ds ( c ha r t e r e d 184 by t he R e publ i c of T e xa s ) . S i t ua t e d on l a nd gr a nt e d i n 1840s to r a nc he r W i l l i a m A . F a i r e s . G e r m a ns be ga n t o s e t t l e he r e i n 18 60s , a nd s on ne e d e d a s hi pi gn poi nt for t he i r pr oduc t s . S a i l i ng m a s t e r F r i e dr i c h W i l he l m F l a t o ( 1820189) a nd hi s w i fe S ophi e , of t he G e r m a n C ol ony , ha d a s t or e a bout 2 m i l e s s ou t h of he r e . I n t he 1870s , C z e c h i m m i gr a nt s a r r i ve d, a n d t he G a l ve s t on, H a r r i s bur g & S a n A nt oni o R a i l r oa d ( de l a ye d by C i vi l W a r , 1866 5) w a s bui l t t o t hi s poi nt . J o hn C l i ne , F . W . F l a t o, J ohn L a t t i m or e , a nd r a i l r oa d pr e s i de nt T . W . P i e r c e founde d F l a t o ni a on O c t . 16, 1873, na m i ng i t for t he F l a t o f a m i l y . A t t he s a m e t i m e , a dj a c e nt l a ndow ne r s A nt on F r e yt a g a nd J a m e s F a i r e s pl a t t e d F r e yt a g a nd F a i r e s ’ a di t i ons t o t he t ow n. P os t of fi c e ope ne d i n 1 874.

T ow n w a s i nc or por a t e d N ov . 8, 1875.

S on i t ha d c hur c he s , a s c hol , c ot t on gi ns , a ne w s pa pe r ( T he F l a t oni a “ A r gus ” ) , a c ot t ons e e d oi l m i l l , a nd ot he r bus i ne s s e s . A c a s i no w a s bui l t for pol i t i c a l ga t he r i ngs , da nc e s , dr a m a s , a nd ot he r us e s . I n 186, a s e c ond r a i l r oa d, t he S a n A nt oni o & A r a ns a s P a s s , r e a c he d he r e . T hr ought i t s fi r s t c e nt ur y , t he t ow n ha s r e m a i ne d i ndus t r i ous , t hr i ft y , a nd s t a bl e .

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It’s Called What?

The Interesting Stories Behind How Some Fayette County Communities Got Their Names

By Katie Janda Fayette County has no shortage of interesting communities with interesting names, especially in the southern part of the county, which was filled with Czech and German settlers eager to honor their origins.

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Cistern

The community of Cistern, located in the far southwestern region of Fayette County, was first settled in 1852 by Starks Cockrill and his brother A.A. (Pod) Cockrill who came from Missouri. According to Juanita Beck in Fayette County, Texas Heritage Vol. I, the first settlers called their new settlement “Whiteside Prairie.” Cockrill became a businessman who soon built a general merchandise store. It wasn’t long after this that the community’s name was changed to “Cockrill’s Hill”. Beck also notes that in 1857 the townspeople applied for a post office permit under yet another town name, “Milton,” in honor of another prominent Cockrill (Starks’ son). They were denied, however, because Milton was already in use.

Mrs. Beck states that according to local legend, the townspeople discussed other names for their community. They eventually settled on Cistern. Due to the minerals in the wells of the area, the drinking water did not taste good. Everyone in the area had to get drinking water from a large underground rainwater cistern located at the mercantile store in town. As Mrs. Beck casually states, “when

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Hostýn

Hostýn is situated on the western end of the Bluff, which beautifully overlooks the Colorado River and La Grange. The central area of the Bluff was initially settled in the 1830s by German and Anglo settlers who called the area Bluff. Bluff was a thriving community filled with names (some that are still around today) such as Willrich, Kreische, Hausmann, Loehr, Laux, Huebner, Fietsam, and Hensel to name a few. They were drawn to the area because of its rich river bottom soil, numerous springs, pools, and waterfalls, and scenic vantage points. In late 1856, a group of Czech families came across the Atlantic in search of a place to call home. Some of the group eventually formed and settled the town of Dubina, Texas. The other half ventured towards Bluff.

As more Czechs came, they began to heavily settle the western section of Bluff. By

the 1880s, that western section was known as Moravan. They called it this because of a hall for a Czech Catholic society there that had that name. But as Fayette County Judge Ed Janecka states in one of his articles, the name was officially changed from Bluff/ Moravan to Hostýn in 1923 by Father Paul Kašpar. They chose this name because of the similarity to Hostýn, Moravia (in the current Czech Republic). The original Hostýn was a revered pilgrimage site with a church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Catholic Czech heritage of Hostýn has remained a fixture of the town since its beginning.

Dubina

The history of Dubina, located in the southeast part of the county, is steeped in rich culture and religion. Dubina is famous for being the first solely Czech settlement.

In late 1856 a group of Czechs came to Texas in search of a home. The Czechs who settled Dubina were on the same ship as the Czechs who settled in the western region of Bluff, the community now known as Hostyn. While one group of Czechs was settling into life in the already populated Bluff

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Community Origins, Continued region, the other group ventured out into the unknown. On a stormy night in November of that year, that second group of Czechs spent their first night in their new home under a large oak tree in the area that was to become Dubina.

These Czech settlers braved many obstacles from that first night. According to Judge Ed Janecka, the community they settled was first called Navidad and later, Bohemian Navidad. When faced with coming up with a proper name for the community, August Haidusek said a simple word, dub – the Czech word for oak. Since coming over from Europe with his father in 1856, Haidusek had progressed into a very prominent citizen of the area. He served in the Civil War, was the first lawyer in the country of Czech descent, the mayor of La Grange, a state legislator for Fayette and Lee Counties, Fayette County Judge, and the publisher of the weekly Czech newspaper from La Grange, the Svoboda.

Judge Janecka notes in his article that after Haidusek uttered the word, “dub,” someone else added the “ina”, thus giving us the name, Dubina, which means Oak Grove in Czech.

Flatonia

The town of Flatonia (another town the railroad built) is located in the southwestern section of Fayette County. The largest developed town in the southwest section of Fayette County, Flatonia sits in the best part of the mineral region of the county.

The town came into existence at about the same time Schulenburg did. The land it stands on was bought from the Faires brothers (the league Flatonia sits in is the Wm. A. Faires League) by F.W. Flato, John Kline, and John Lattimore. This group of men gave half the interest of the land to the president of the Galveston, Harrisburg, and San Antonio Railway. By 1872, the railroad was completed and the town began to grow with F.W. Flato selling land sites in and around the town. With the creation of Flatonia came the closing of two older communities, Old Flatonia (one mile southeast of Flatonia) and Oso (three miles northwest of Flatonia). There was mass migration in 1874 from these towns to the new town; people even moved their houses. The new town of Flatonia was named after F.W. Flato and was officially incorporated on November 10th, 1875, about six months after Schulenburg.

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E. A. Arnim Archives & Museum oF Flatonia

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St. Mary’s in HIgh Hill is just outside Schulenburg and is considered the “Queen of the Painted Churches.” It recently underwent a massive restoration project.

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Schulenburg – Gateway to the Painted Churches, and a Whole Lot More

By Mike Stroup Schulenburg is perhaps best known as the official home of the Painted Churches of Texas.

Guided tours facilitated by the Greater Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce are an easy way to enjoy these treasures.

The little city at the intersection of I-10 and U.S. 77 is also the site of many festivals and events throughout the year including: • the Schulenburg Festival, a music and family fun-filled extravaganza each August • the Art, Wine & Music Fest in March

• the Holiday Arts & Crafts Show • also rodeos, church picnics and a Songwriter Serenade Then there’s the beautiful new park on North Main Street built by the Schulenburg Lion’s Club with the city’s assistance.

The city is thriving economically. During the past year several new business have

opened or are under construction including a bank, a new hotel and a medical clinic.

The developing Mid-Cities Business Park, located at the U.S. 77/I-10 intersection, has provided a focus for new and prospective businesses. The City of Schulenburg has assisted this growth with new streets, a bridge and other infrastructure.

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C a t h o l i c i m m i g r a n t s fr o m E u r o p e b r o u g h t id e a s o fw h a t a c h u rc h s h o u ld lo o k lik e w ith th e m w h e n th e y c a m e to F a y e tte C o u n ty in th e 1 8 0 0 s – it s h o u ld lo o k a s m u c h a s p o s s ib le lik e th e g re a t c a th e d ra ls th e y w e re u s e d to .

T h a t’s th e re a s o n c o n g re g a tio n s p a id itin e ra n t p a in te rs to c re a te in te rio rs th a t a p p e a re d to h a v e m a rb le c o lu m n s a n d v a u lte d c e ilin g s .

E la b o ra te g o ld -le a f o rn a m e n ta tio n a n d s ta tu a ry o n th e a lta rs a u g m e n te d th e illu s io n o f g r a n d e u r . T h e p a i n t e d e ffe c t s a r e s t i l l v i b r a n t to d a y .

T h e P a in te d C h u rc h T o u r s e rv e s a s th e c e n t e r - p i e c e fo r t h e S c h u l e n b u r g C h a m b e r o f C o m m e rc e . “ T h e s tru c tu re s , lo c a te d in th e c o m m u n itie s o fD u b in a , H ig h H ill, A m m a n n s v ille , a n d P ra h a a p p e a r u n a s s u m in g a s y o u a p p ro a c h t h e m , b u t a s y o u e n t e r t h e fr o n t d o o r s p r e p a r e to h a v e y o u r b re a th ta k e n a w a y b y th e b e a u ty fo u n d i n s i d e , ” t h e c h a m b e r s a y s . “ T h e c o l o r fu l s p r i n g fl o w e r s e n h a n c e t h e c o u n try c h u rc h e s , b u t th e y d o n ’t c o m p a re to th e v iv id h u e s o fth e in te r io r s .”

T h e re a re m o re th a n 2 0 p a in te d c h u rc h e s a r o u n d T e x a s , r a n g i n g fr o m s i m p l e t o e x tr e m e ly e la b o r a te . I n 1 9 8 4 , 1 5 o fth e c h u r c h e s w e re lis te d in th e N a tio n a l R e g is tre r o f H is to ric P la c e s .

T h e P a i n t e d C h u r c h e s h a v e b e e n fe a t u r e d

in n u m e ro u s m a g a z in e s , te le v is io n p ro g ra m s a n d n e w s p a p e r a rtic le s . A s c e n ic to u r o f th e c h u rc h e s in F a y e tte C o u n ty is a n e a s y d a y trip fr o m A u s t i n , H o u s t o n o r S a n A n t o n i o .

B ro c h u re s a re a v a ila b le o u ts id e th e S c h u le n b u r g c h a m b e r o f c o m m e r c e o ffi c e , 6 1 8 N .

M a in S tre e t. (9 7 9 ) 7 4 3 -4 5 1 4 . S e v e ra l to u r g r o u p s o ffe r t r i p s t o t h e P a i n t e d C h u r c h e s . I n fo r m a t i o n i s a v a i l a b l e fr o m t h e c h a m b e r .

M a n y o f t h e c h u r c h e s h a v e fa s c i n a t i n g s to rie s b e h in d th e m .

A c c o r d i n g t o A l a n Oa k e s , C . S . P . , S t .

M a r y ’s in P r a h a h a s o n e o fth e b e s t. “ L o c a l h is to r y s a y s th a t a k e g o fb e e r w a s o ffe r e d t o t h e m a n w h o d a r e d t o p t h e c h u r c h s t e e p l e w i t h a c r o s s . A t o v e r 1 3 0 fe e t , c l i m b i n g t o t h e t o p w a s n o d o u b t a h a r r o w i n g fe a t .

E v id e n tly a m a n w h o p u t c ro s s e s o n s te e p le s fo r a l i v i n g t o o k t h e c o m m u n i t y u p o n t h e i r o ffe r . A ft e r h e b r a v e l y a ffi x e d t h e c r o s s t o t h e to p o fth e s te e p le th e m a n p r o c e e d e d to d o a h a n d s ta n d o n to p o fth e c r o s s . M a k e s m e w o n d e r ifh e m ig h t h a v e b e e n s ip p in g s o m e o f t h e w i n n i n g s b e fo r e t h e c l i m b , ” s a y s t h e C a th o lic p rie s t, w h o w a s e x e c u tiv e p ro d u c e r o fa te le v is io n d o c u m e n ta r y o n th e P a in te d C h u rc h e s.

V is ito rs c a n le a rn s im ila r s to rie s a t a ll th e c h u r c h e s , ifth e y ta k e a little tim e to m e e t th e p e o p l e o f t h e s e fa s c i n a t i n g c o m m u n i t i e s .

St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption 821 FM 1295, Praha community.

L oc ate d j us t s out h of the r ailr oad tr ac k s that r un par alle l to SH 90, P r aha is lis te d in L inds ay B ak e r ’ s G hos t T ow ns of T e x as . P r ior to the c om ing of the C z e c hs , P r aha w as c alle d M ul be r r y by the A ngl o s e ttle r s . P r aha has a huge gat h e r ing e v e r y y e ar w he n thous ands de s c e nd on the c hur c h gr ounds f or a v e te r an’ s r e uni on.

B ui lt: 1895 A r c hi te c t: O .K r am e r A r tis t: G ottf r ie d Flur y , R e v . L oui s N e tar dus , and G e ne A . M ik ul ik M as s T im e s : W e e k e nds : Sat ur day 5 p.m . Sunday 8: 30 a.m . W e e k day s : M onday , T ue s day , T hur s day , Fr iday 8: 30 a.m . W e dne s day 7 p.m . ( 1s t) F r iday 6: 30p.m .

T ih s c hur c h is c ur r e ntly r goi ng an e x te ns iv e rp e s e r v ationw or k . unde

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Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Fe atur ing s im pl e s te nc iling and f r am e d St ations of the C r os s , the c hur c h is j us t w e s t of W e im ar of f old H w y 90. O the r than Sunday , the c hur c h c an b e v ie w e d f r om the e ntr y only . I t c an b e ope ne d f or gr oups . J us t nor th of the c hur c h is the old D ubi na gr oc e r y .

Follow ing the r oad ar ound the c or ne r w ill tak e y ou ov e r the “ P iano B r idge ” – one of the f e w r e m aining ir on br idge s inF ay e tte C ount y .

P ainte d: 190 A r c hi te c t: L e oD ie lm ann A r tis t: U nk now n M as s T im e s : W e e k e nds : Sat ur da y at4 p.m .,Sunday at 10: 15a.m .

T he C athol ic c hur c h and a s c hool ope ne d in 1890.

D e s tr oy e d by the hur r ic ane of 190, the c hur c h w as r e bui lt. I t bur ne d s ho r tly the r e af te r and had to be r e bui lt a s e c ond tim e .

B ui lt: 198 P ainte d: 19 A r c hi te c t: J ohnB uj noc h A r tis t: F r e dD one c k e r andSons M as s T im e s : W e e k e nd s : Sat ur day 5 p.m . ( O d M onths ) . Sunday 9: 30 a.m . ( e v e n m onths ) . W e e k day s : Fr iday 5p.m .

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St. Mary: Nativity of Mary, Blessed Virgin 2833 FM 2672, High Hill community.

E labor ate f aux - m ar bl e c olum ns and v aul te d c urh c h one of the one s not to m is s . T he gr ay is h the utb tr e s s e s and ac c e nting the br ic k w as quar r tow nof M ul doon.

B ui lt: 1906 M as s T im e P ainte d: 192 W e e k e nds : A r c hi te c t: L e oD ie lm ann W e e k day s : A r tis t: St oc k e r tandK e rn B ui lde r : F r ank B ohl m an

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Schulenburg Historical Museum

The mission of the Schulenburg Historical Museum is to identify, preserve and display historical artifacts and events and to educate our current and future generations about the lifestyle of their ancestors

Collections include:

•178 types of barbed wire dated from 1868 to 1977 •Arrow heads dated back to 6,000 B.C. •Local wedding pictures dated back to the early 1920’s •Early Crosley Ice Maker •Other early Household items Information on the Lyons family & other settlers is available for research.

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Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and for special events

631 North Main Street Schulenburg, Texas 78956

For group or private tours call: Florence Farek at 979.743.3614 or email: flofarek@cmaaccess.com

Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum a Gem in Schulenburg The main museum features interactive exhibits and 30 static displays. The tour begins with a multimedia presentation showing the history of flight and how it passionately influenced Victor and Joe Stanzel.

The factory wing of the museum gives visitors an opportunity to experience the development and manufacturing of model aircraft in an era when aviation and rocket technology was in its infancy.

Adjacent to the museum is the historic home of Victor and Joe Stanzel’s grandparents, restored and furnished as it appeared in the late 1800s.

ADDRESS The Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum 311 Baumgarten Street Schulenburg, TX 78956 Phone 979-743-6559 email: museum@stanzelmuseum.org HOURS/ADMISSION Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

General Admission $4.00 Senior Citizens $2.00 Children under 12 FREE School Groups FREE

Schulenburg Area Dining Guide Chez Grill Seafood and Steak 50 N. Kessler Ave. (979) 743-5011

Oakridge Smokehouse 712 N. U.S. 77, Schulenburg (979) 743-3372

Kountry Bakery 110 N Kessler Ave, Schulenburg (979) 743-4342

Potter Country Store North U.S. 77, Schulenburg (979) 743-2600

Mc Donald’s 718 N US - 77, Schulenburg (979) 743-2027

Momma’s at Sengelmann Hall 531 N. Main Schulenburg (979) 743-2300

El Taqueria El Ray (979)-743-3127

Mi Casita Restaurant 514 Summit St., Schulenburg (979) 743-4780

Subway 14 N Kessler Ave, Schulenburg (979) 743-4492

Frank’s Restaurant 11 N Kessler Ave, Schulenburg (979) 743-3555

Carol’s Cafe 746 E. Hwy. 90, Schulenburg (979) 743-2867

The Shop Downtown 621 Main St., Schulenburg (979) 743-4505

Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant 104 Kessler Ave, Schulenburg (979) 743-2722

Momma’s Pizza Kitchen 607 Lyons Ave, Schulenburg (979) 743-3714

Whataburger 40 N Kessler Ave, (979) 743-9166

City Market 109 Kessler Ave, (979) 743-3440

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Meet At Momma’s Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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Colorful Carmine If the bright colors of Carmine’s antiques shops don’t catch your attention, the deals will.

By H.H. HOWZE The Fayette County Record

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f you call the little town in the northeastern corner of Fayette County “CarMine,” instead of “CarMean,” folks might remark “you’re not from around here, are you?”

Carmine is on U.S. 290 between Austin and Houston, which means a lot of traffic whizzes by day and night.

Until recently, there wasn’t much reason to stop unless you wanted to shop for antiques. The town has ten antiques stores, including one in an old lumber

yard which houses several dealers.

But this year Carmine got a real grocery store – the town had been getting by with a convenience store/barbecue joint – when local entreprenuer Jeff Wunderlich opened the Village Market adjacent to his other venture,

the wildly successful J.W.’s Steakhouse. There’s an attached event center on one end and Valero gas pumps on the other.

Like a lot of small Fayette County towns, Carmine used to have a more diversified business community.

The main drag in Carmine ses an estimated 10,000 cars pass by a day.

Photo by H.H. Howze

“When I grew up there were a lot of little restaurants around here,” Wunderlich said at the grand opening of his new venture in March.

But although commerce waned over the years, the village retained its core. It’s an organized community

with a city government, a consolidated high school (Round Top-Carmine), and a well-established bank that’s locally famous for once being robbed by Raymond Hamilton and Gene O’Dare, members of the Barrow gang – as in Bonnie and Clyde.

Since 2009, the town’s also been the home of Bob Springer’s Texas Basketball Museum.

But the real game changer was the opening of J.W.’s Steakhouse in 2008.

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Shopped CARMINE Lately?

Be sure to check out the Little City with the BIG Heart.

Carmine City Hall 979-278-3273 www.cityofcarmine.org Chamber of Commerce 979-278-4200

Market Realty 979-830-9600 Wellmann Insurance 979-836-3613 Ronnie Eckhart

HALLS for RENT Carmine Lions Club 979-278-3613 Carmine Hall 979-278-9990 Carmine Volunteer Fire Dept.

979-278-3250 Carmine’s Muehlbrad- Albers Pavilion 979-278-3273

FOOD 4G Convenience Store 979-278-3000 JW’S Steakhouse 979-278-4240 Crooked Floor Cafe 979-278-3525 The Village Market 979-278-3333

MUSEUMS Carmine Chamber of Commerce Museum & Visitors’ Center 979-278-4200 Texas Basketball Museum 979-278-4222 SERVICES Carmine Charolais Ranch 979-278 3270 Carmine State Bank 979-278-3244 www.csbcarmine.com Carmine Feed & Fertilizer 979-278-3111 City Garage 979-278-3377 Darlene’s Custom Sewing 979-278-3325 Diane Langley, Realtor Associate Round Top Real Estate 979-525-1324 Honest to Goodness Growers 979-278-3053 J.R Flasowski Septic Service 979-830-3643 L.A. Mayer Enterprises Monty Mayer 979-542-7988 Lila Garlin, Realtor Associate Round Top Real Estate 281-705-4647 Lisa Mayer, Broker Associate Round Top Real Estate 979-966-3686

BUSINESSES D&T Antiques 979-865-2136 Hour Glass Trading Co. 979-278-4040 Jayne’s Place Antique Mall 979-278-3866 Hill Country Collectibles 979-278-3314 Texas Trash & Treasures 979-278-3404 Neese’s Antiques & Collectibles 979-278-3280 Stoney Creek Antiques 713-898-7667 Texas Casual Cottages 979-278-3015 Trendy Chicks 832-928-4398 Unique Antiques 979-278-3690 West of Brazos Trading Co. 979-278-3010 LODGING Aunt Clara’s Guest House 713-569-9274 Sugar Hill Retreat Bed & Breakfast 979-278-3039 Pecan Grove Inn 979-278-3965 RV PARK Dixieland RV Park 979-278-3805

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The ribbon cutting for the new Village Market and deli in Carmine.

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With a Growing Infrastructure, Carmine Can Be Base Camp For Adventure in Northern Fayette Co. Continued from Page 67 cess with area locals and the word spread quickly to adjacent counties and weekenders. On big weekends there’s a waiting list and it’s a good idea to call ahead.

The first real economic indicator of how the restaurant was doing were the quarterly sales tax reports from the state comptroller – they spiked and stayed up quarter after quarter.

Round Top real estate broker Grover Hilbolt summed up his feelings about it this way: “It’s great. We’ve seen so many things come and go over the years in Carmine. Since J.W.’s opened, the town is going up.”

The modern grocery-bakery-deli sets the town up for another burst of economic development.

“I’ve been thinking of doing this for some time,” Wunderlich said. He likened his efforts to establish commercial anchors in Carmine to what happened in Round Top. “I’ve always thought the Round Top Mercantile really helped the growth of Round Top,” he said.

Carmine At a Glance Two major highways cross Fayette County at its “top” and “bottom.”

To the south is Interstate 10, while across the northern tip of the county, U.S. 290 connects Austin with Houston.

Of the six incorporated towns in Fayette County, Carmine is the northernmost, watching over 10,000 vehicles a day pass through on U.S. 290.

Founded in 1883, Carmine is located in the heart of Central Texas, serving as the mid-point between the cities of Houston and Austin.

This makes it a major gateway to all the other communities of Fayette County.

The small population and quiet atmosphere allows for a great getaway from the stress of the larger cities.

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Carmine is only about a 1½-hour drive from Austin or Houston.

Visitors enjoy shopping for antiques, visiting the many area attractions and events, and experiencing overnight accommodations at a Bed & Breakfast.

It’s also the home of the Texas Basketball Museum.

Carmine is a great place to live if you are raising a family or looking for a place to retire.

If you are looking for a place to start a small business, consider Carmine.

There are many business opportunities in Carmine, including low taxes, local incentives and a supportive community.

The City of Carmine provides a l½ acre park, which is open to the public. The park is equipped with picnic tables, barbecue pits and playgrounds for children. A pavilion is also located within the park, which is available for rental through the city.

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JW’s Steakhouse

Steaks • Salads •Seafood • Large selection of fine wines

Old things and fresh faces descend on Fayette County every Spring and Fall.

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Shopper’s Heaven

World’s Largest Antiques Show Takes Over Northern Fayette County Twice a Year

By H.H. HOWZE

The Fayette County Record

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Mention “Round Top” to a woman anywhere in the United States, and – if she’s heard of it at all – she’ll probably say something like, “Isn’t that where they have that antiques thing?”

It’s known colloquially as “Round Top,” and for good reason. It started there in 1967, but long ago outgrew its origins and spread all over the countryside.

The shows now encompass six little towns, sixty venues and thousands of vendors, quickly followed by tens of thousands of shoppers.

Traditional dates are “the first full weekends of April and October,” but in practice, many venue owners require 10-16 day booth space rental. Setting up, tearing down and moving out take another 10 days.

All in all, it’s about a month of paranormal activities in the countryside twice a year.

Lines of vehicles on farm-to-market roads are the key indicator – along with miles of white tents and almostcontinuous roadside attractions – that the semiContinued on next page

If you’ve got the time to search through the wares of the thousands of vendors you can find just about anything.

Moving trucks are at a premium locally during the antique markets days between people moving in things to sell and buyers hauling finds home.

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roduce • eat • rocery • Snacks Coffee ar • T • Hand dipped lue ell

Locally Owned by the Wunderlich Family Mark Schneider, General Manager The population of Warrenton, above, swells from a few hundred to a few thousand every April and September for the antiques markets.

‘Just Wandering Around Works Fine’ Continued from previous page annual event is Fayette County.

Rooms are booked in all area motels, B&Bs and private homes far in advance.

There’s no overall organizing authority, according to Robert Alvarado, who probably has a better grasp of the phenomenon than anyone. He has been publishing his guide to the venues, Show Daily, since 2000. It is the serious shoppers’ Bible, but there’s so much to see, just wandering around also works fine for most people.

In the last several years, some female vendors and shoppers have cultivated a characteristic style of dress or “look” which might be described as a combination of “gypsy cowgirl” and “shabby chic.” It consists of tapered jeans or flowing skirts, high western boots and straw cowboy hats. The fashion statement has been popularized by the Junk Gypsies, a College Station mother-and-sisters act, who have a cable TV reality show.

The Gypsies’ tongue-in-cheek name for themselves reflects a departure from the rather hoity-toity tone of the original antiques show in Round Top. Although their original venue location is in Warrenton, a new Junk Gypsy “world headquarters” is located near the banks of Cummins Creek near Round Top. Their website says it won’t be ready for this spring, but should be open in time for the fall show.

Another change with an international flavor is the new headquarters of “Shabby Chic” fashionista Rachel Ashwell, northeast of Round Top on the way to Shelby. It’s dubbed “The Prairie.”

Ashwell and the Junk Gypsies reflect the notion that much of the “antiques” market has become more like an English flea market. Londoner Ashwell makes no bones about developing her aesthetic using “fabu-

lous flea market finds.”

The irony is that what is now a mass phenomenon started as a rather exclusive party for wealthy Houstonians. How it grew so big – some say it’s the largest antiques market in the country – is an interesting tale.

The original Round Top antiques show was the idea of three Houston matrons way back in 1967. There was one venue – the historic Round Top Rifle Hall.

Hazel Ledbetter, Faith Bybee and, most notably, philantropist Ima Hogg, were all involved with the “discovery” of the rich local heritage of European-influenced art, craft and architecture.

Their interest in buying, restoring and furnishing 19th-century homes in the area

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Hours- Monday to Sunday: 7am-9pm You name it, there’s a vendor here selling it, like this guy who specializes in gas station related items.

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Now There Are Thousands But...

First Antiques Show Here Started With 22 Vendors Continued from previous page

– especially Hogg’s work at Winedale and Bybee’s in Round Top – attracted the interest of their circle of friends in Houston, some of whom bought ranches and built

homes in the area. They became known locally as the “mink and manure set.”

In 1967, Ledbetter, Bybee and Hogg recruited their antiques dealer friend, Emma Lee Turney, to set up the first Round Top

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show. It was scheduled to coordinate with activites at Winedale.

The show was intended to be a rural entertainment for country gentry and others drawn by the restoration efforts. Ralph Willard, one of Turney’s original 22 vendors, described it as “a real sort of society thing.”

There were the usual fine American and European antiques, but the hottest items were pieces of handmade 19-century Texas furniture which had suddenly become “country-chic” due to the collecting efforts of Hogg and Bybee.

The show became a regular event on the River Oaks social calendar in the late 60s and early 70s. As concerts and other cultural activities flourished at Hogg’s Winedale and Bybee’s Henkel Square (including piano concerts by Hogg’s artistic protege, James

Dick,) the antiques show grew too, becoming a semi-annual – spring and fall – event.

Money attracted money and social cachet didn’t hurt. Quite soon, Round Top was not just another dying little agricultural town – it was re-invented, much in the manner of Santa Fe, as a cultural and artistic center.

Meanwhile, in the late-1980s, down the road in Warrenton, the growing popularity of the Round Top shows was not going unnoticed. Bernitta McCormick and her neighbor B. J. Renck both opened up venues along SH 237. It was the beginning of the Warrenton shows It was also the beginning of a friendly rivalry, not unlike that of Ima Hogg and Faith Bybee according to Fayetteville artist Pat Johnson, one of the early vendors.

The Junk Gypsies, above, are not only show vendors who sponsor an annual Junk-ORama Prom during the antiques show, but they have featured on a HGTV reality show.

They recently moved their business to Round Top from College Station.

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Iconic Royers Cafe in downtown Round Top is as flavorful inside as it is interesting outside.

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Round Top: Where Everything Can Be Elevated to an Art Form, Even Relaxation

By Kathy Johnston

On any given

weekend, a stop in the quaint central Texas town of Round Top will treat its visitors to a surprising amount of activity. The town, located on State Highway 237 half way between Brenham and La Grange, is reputed to be among the smallest incorporated cities in Texas with a population of 90.

This historical treasure is at once charming in its authenticity and a surprisingly exciting place to be, when one experiences it fully. For, what could easily be just a sleepy, don’t blink or you’ll miss it, point in the road has now become a destination and center for arts and diverse fun. So, slow down at the flashing yellow light that marks arrival at the town’s square with its historic courthouse, and turn in to

experience most of the action.

Round Top offers virtually something for everyone from beer and wine festivals to Shakespeare, and music - from classical to hoe-down, traditional polkas and classic rock.

Well-known for its twice annual (Fall & Spring) antique fairs that span miles and attract thousands, there’s lots more to enjoy in the interim periods.

There are five art galleries including one that has featured works by internationally known watercolorists, underscoring the fact that Round Top has truly become an artful destination. Others feature everything from folk art, top quality western art, to craft as art, as well as traditional media.

For a one-square mile town, there is also a wide variety of shops tucked on the Square, and around it in historic Henkel Square Market, and Bybee Square. One can locate

everything from antiques, quality gifts, fashionable clothing, lovely jewelry, and home decor, both sophisticated and ranch-like; and there’s not a ‘kitschy’ tee shirt in sight; how refreshing.

Round Top’s German heritage is noticeable even today as architectural controls have preserved many of the town’s earliest structures. Not to be missed are such original homes as can be found on the grounds of the Round Top Inn, the historic Bethlemem Lutheran Church, and the Round Top Library’s Rummel House. Many of the structures on Bybee Square and Henkel Square are original to Round Top, or the nearby area. It’s nice to see that so much has not only been preserved, but given new life in such charming ways.

If you haven’t arrived hungry, after your walk about, you will be. So don’t travel any further because within two See Round Top, Next Page

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Round Top Bills Itself the Artful Escape –And With Good Reason Continued from previous page blocks in any direction you’ll find great food and good variety. Sample any place and it won’t disappoint from Italian style, thin crust pizza at The Stone Cellar, to top notch steaks, pastas and seafood at Round Top’s famous Royers’ Round Top Cafe. Los Patrones on SH 237 at the Square has excellent Mexican fare and serious Margaritas.

Down-home country comfort food is always to be found at Scotty’s & Friends - fried green tomatoes, anyone? If you’re eating ‘on the fly’, try a top notch, made-to-order — 20th Annual —

La Bahia

Antique Show & Sale - Over 80 Dealers -

March 30th - April 6th • 8 a.m.

• FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING • GREAT FOOD Porcelain Restoration at Show

La Bahia Hall

www.labahiaantiques.com 979.289.2684 Located on 290 W/Tx 237 Burton, Texas Next Show Sept. 28th - Oct. 5th

deli sandwich from Round Top Mercantile or grab a piece of pie, savory or sweet, with a latte from Royers’ Pie Haven in Henkel Square Market.

Travelers here will no doubt be plain tuckered out after their Round Top experience. So, why go home? Instead, go to www. roundtop.org to choose from any number of charming accommodations, B&B or guest house style, located in Round Top proper or the surrounding area. No hotel chains here, just abundant hospitality, and the perfect flavor of evening respite after a long day (and perhaps, night) of enjoying Round Top’s offerings. Here, the welcome mat is always out, and your accommodation will come with an evening sky where you can virtually pick the stars out of the night.

Not to be missed Sites & Events: • Round Top Festival Institute, with acres of gardens & 1200-seat concert hall plays host to both a summer festival, monthly concerts and year-round programs • Henkel Square Market & Bybee Square - quaint shops & galleries, all in historically significant structures • Round Top Family Library, a community treasure and a beautiful garden • Historic Bethlehem Lutheran Church • Five Art Galleries in and around Round Top, including those located in Bybee

The firing of the Civil War-era cannon on the town square sounds the beginning of the July 4th parade every year in Round Top. Photo by Jeff Wick

Square and Henkel Square Market Annual Events: • Spring Beer Festival • Fall Wine Festival • Spring & Fall Antiques Festival (October & April) • Spring Guitar Festival, Summer Concert Series & monthly Concerts and/or events at Round Top Festival Institute • Fall Quilt Festival • Numerous gallery openings and shows • Harvestfest at Henkel Square Market

• Fourth of July Celebration (longest continuously celebrated this side of the Mississippi) • Summer Shakespeare Festival • Christmas town-wide celebration with Santa on the Square • Annual Chili Cook-off sponsored by the Round Top Family Library, the smallest accredited Library in the state of Texas And, much more. For complete and periodic information, the Chambers website is the place to go: www.roundtop.org

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We’re Your Everyday Store, Plus A Whole Lot More!

Family Owned and Operated since 1984

•24-hour Pay-at-the-Pump Shell Gasoline & Diesel •Authorized STIHL and BOB-CAT (Zero Turn Mowers) dealer •On-site Small Engine Repair •Fresh made sandwiches w/ Boar’s Head Meats & Cheeses •Full Service Hardware & Farm & Ranch Supply

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•Full Grocery and Gourmet Food Selection •Extensive Imported Beer & Wine Selection •Fresh Meat: Beef, Pork & Chicken •ACCO and FORAGE STAR feeds •Party Trays

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Join us for our Annual Events: 4th of July Parade, BBQ and Dance Blasmusik – Free Concert (Aug 3rd)

Schützenfest Dance (Sept 22nd ) New Year’s Eve Dance Our historic hall is available to rent for your special event: wedding receptions, reunions, or any celebration you are planning.

Visit us at www.roundtoprifle.com for our history,, pictures, and calendar of events.

Contact us at info@roundtoprifle.com

Round Top’s precinct courthouse was built in 1924.

Round Top, But Square Center Chartered in 1870, Round Top is located on Cummins Creek in northern Fayette County. The town is said to have received its name from “the house with the round top,” an early stagecoach mileage designation that, at the time, was located about a mile northeast of the town’s present site.

The original 1880s courthouse in Round Top burned in 1924 and was rebuilt at the present location on the town square.

Indian Creek Men’s Outpost Artisan Gifts, Home Decor & Accessories Featuring: • Wonderful Gifts • Home Accessories • Jewelry • Floral Arrangements • Candles

Watch th e outdoor games on our TV at th e “Outpo st”.

• Concealed Carry Vests & Bags • Columbia Shirts • Case Knives • Traxxas RC Cars • Rods & Reels

Shop Hours Thursday - Saturday 10AM - 5 PM Wednesday & Sunday Noon - 4 PM

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Festival Hill Going Strong at Forty-Two It began as a dream. What’s it’s become is almost magical.

W ho would dare to stand in a cow pasture in the heart of central Tex as, and declare it to be the future site of one of the world’s greatest performance and learning centers? A young concert pianist from H utchinson, K ansas by the name of J ames D ick. O ver the nex t 40 years, he would guide the development of the Round Top Festival I nstitute and its campus, Festival H ill.

H ow did this internationally famous Center for P erformance and L earning, situated a half mile from the town square of Round Top Tex as come to be? P erhaps because of the music, the achitecture, the ambience, the gardens, and the beauty of this magical place Something for everyone.

The architectural styles and decorative motifs offer something to appeal to every taste.The custom woodwork in the concert hall features musical lyres with L one S tars in their centers.

O ther sites to see are the pharmacy garden, stone bridges and wooded areas, the plaz a, the B ig B arn and the G reat S hed, the E dythe B ates O ld Chapel, the M enke H ouse and Clayton H ouses, the D avid W . G uion Room and the O x ehufwud Room. Take a guided tour and see it all.

If you dream, dream big.

There were two dreams in J ames D ick’s life. To create and grow Festival H ill and to become an internationally famous concert pianist. B oth would come true. J ames D ick began his career by playing the triangle in his kindergarten classroom. E ncouraged by his parents, he eventually, would study piano with D alies Frantz , a noted A merican pianist at the U niversity of Tex as at A ustin. A fter graduating with honors in piano, J ames received two back- toback Fulbright Fellowships, and has received many honors, including the 2009 Tex as M edal of A rts and the D istinguished A lumnus A ward from his alma mater. H e also took top priz es at the Tchaikosky, B usoni and L eventritt I nternational Competitions.

B esides his own concert career, J ames D ick had another burning passion. To establish a teaching institute. H e recogniz ed how important his teachers and mentors had been to him, and he wanted to pass this gift along to others.

Build it and they will come.

S everal locations were considered but, ultimately, Round Top was chosen. M iss I ma H ogg was an early J ames D ick fan, and noted for her knowledge of historic homes, beauty, craftsmanship and gardens.

W ith Richard Royall – a recent P rinceton and U niversity of Tex as L aw S chool graduate – as managing director, J ames started Round Top Festival I nstitute, the sole endeavor of The J ames D ick Foundation for the P erforming A rts. The effort to attract talented faculty, motivated students with professional aspirations, appreciative audiences, and philanthropic support began. The goal was to raise full scholarships for each participating young artist.

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Bring your lawnchair.

I n the early years, piano- only performances were held in rented space, with ten young artists studying and performing with the I nstitute for two weeks of the summer. P ractice areas and lodging for students and faculty was provided in the homes of interested neighbors throughout the nearby country side, including the Round Top home of M iss I ma H ogg.

Location, location, location.

W hile Round Top is tiny, its location turned out to be the perfect place to build a dream.

A place that provides year- round arts and humanities programs, houses museum and library collections, and continues with its centerpiece proj ect, the S ummer M usic Festival, now providing training and orchestral performance opportunity to eighty- five young artists each summer.

Listen, look around you and look up.

The pattern of a crystal plate, part of the D avid W . G uion Collection given to Festival H ill, prompted the design for the concert hall ceiling.

H elping this vision have been many philanthropists. M iss I ma H ogg, the S id Richardson Foundation, and the B ass brothers. The W illiam L ockhart Clayton H ouse at Festival H ill is named for the man who drafted the M arshall P lan and part of an ex tended family of philanthropists who have provided significant, ongoing help to the I nstitute.

A many splendored thing.

W ater features are sprinkled across the landscape, a counter to the Tex as heat. Flags wave above the green representing the nationalities of the young artists present for the S ummer M usic Festival. B looming plants attract hundreds of butterflies, while the acreage with garden space, water and bridges make a perfect setting for the special symphonic and chamber programs offered year round.

Festival H ill truly is a special, magical place where everyone who loves music, art, and beautiful things has an opportunity to come marvel at what it means to be inquisitive.

Come visit Festival H ill... a true Tex as Treasure.

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our Artful Escape begins right here.

Discover the art of

delectable food and fine wine; the art of comfort in well appointed accommodations; the art of ‘shop ‘til you drop’ in fabulous boutiques that hold everything from clothing to one-of-a-kind decor & gifts.

Perfect the ar t of bootscootin’, just as well as porch sitting. Revel in artful pursuits such as world-class music, and exhibitions in several highly respected galleries. And, Round Top’s Festivals are varied, fun & frequent. So, plan your Artful Escape soon, or right now by visiting...

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Northern Fayette County Dining Guide CARMINE JW’s Steakhouse

122 S Hauptstrasse St, Carmine (979) 278-4240

Scotty & Friends

Third Base

The Stone Cellar

WINCHESTER

109 Bauer Rummel Rd, Village Green, Round Top (979) 249-5512 Bybee Square, Round Top (979) 249-3390

ROUND TOP Los Patrones

101 S Washington, Round Top (979) 249-5696

Royer’s Round Top Cafe

WARRENTON The Oaks Restaurant 5507 S St Hwy. 237, Round Top (979) 249-5909

105 Main St, Round Top (979) 249-3611

4400 S St Hwy 237, Round Top (979) 249-3805

Hajek’s Country Store & More

Hwy. 77 N. at FM 153, La Grange (979) 242-3291

Murphy’s Steakhouse

204 Thomas Street, Winchester (979) 242-3433

Winchester Store

8902 FM 153., Winchester (979) 242-5597

Pizza at the Stone Cellar

on Bybee Square in the Heart of Round Top

Wine Cellar ~ Old World Pub Gourmet Pizzeria Open Thursday through Sunday

Live Music

Every Friday and Saturday

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Celebrating Summer Together for 43 Years

Every summer, Shakespeare comes to life in the Theater Barn at Winedale.

Miss Hogg had recently restored and donated to the University the Winedale Historical Center, a 270-acre area of pasture, woodland and historic pioneer buildings in central Texas. Noting the resemblance of an 1880s hay barn to an Elizabethan theater, she suggested that Ayres try having his students perform Shakespeare there. He

Presented by Emma Lee Turney

April 3, 4, 5 & 6 2013

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ROUND TOP ARTS CENTER 1235 Highway 237 at the edge of Round Top HAILED AS “BEST OF THE BEST”

Enhance your interior and outdoor decor with great style: Chardonnay Farms Garden Bldgs., Art Restoration, “outsider”, steel, note cards, traditional and contemporary art, lighted glass, blue bonnet pottery, Shaker style containers, sport prints, hand crafted silk, fabrics, everlastings, little girl to adult fashions, all styles hand crafted jewelry, classical music, furniture and more. Some shown with antiques & vintage pieces to fit country and big city lifestyles.

Free Parking • Air Conditioned

Food catered by Scotty & Friends, Round Top 281-493-5501 • Fax: 281-293-0320 turneyshow@aol.com www.roundtopfolkartfair.com

Fabulous Jewelry • Chardonnay Farms Garden Bldgs. • Art Restoration

Paintings • Photography Art • Personal Printing • Bronzes • Furniture

Just like Fayette County music ranges from polkas to symphonies, there’s worldclass theater here, too.

It’s heart lies in Winedale.

That’s the tiny Texas community that Miss Ima Hogg fell in love with and literally bought – then turned it over to The University of Texas.

Shakespeare at Winedale began as an English Department course in 1970. It grew out of a meeting between Professor James Ayres (“Doc” to his students) and Miss Hogg, the philanthropist regarded as “the First Lady of Texas.”

agreed, and Shakespeare at Winedale was born.

As the program grew in size and reputation, it began to attract students from outside the English Department and eventually beyond the University of Texas. The broad spectrum of students served by the program reflects its emphasis on perfor-

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mance as a learning method and a means of self-discovery, rather than an end in itself.

For more than 40 years, Shakespeare at Winedale has drawn students with different cultural and academic backgrounds from universities around the United States.

Their interests have ranged from medicine, law and physics to music, theatre, and English. They’ve met every June at Winedale to begin a journey that takes them well beyond their expectations and themselves.

The program has now expanded to include year-round activities, including special programs for younger children such as Camp Shakespeare and an Educational Outreach Program.

The Winedale Historical Center is part of the Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas.

To get there, go to Round Top, then at the blinking light, turn right onto FM 1457.

After about 3 miles, turn left onto FM 2714. Drive one mile down the road. When you get to Winedale, there will be a split rail fence on the right. The visitor’s center is on your left and the Meadows Conference Center is just past the visitor’s center.

Library Services: • Computers with Internet Access • WIFI • eBooks • eMovies • Lending Books, Audio Books, CD’s, DVD’s, Video Cassettes • Reference Library and Assistance • Periodicals • TV/VCR/DVD • Photocopying; Fax; Scanner

©Jeanette Bergen with Permission

Smallest accredited Library in Texas!

Community Services: Summer Reading Club; Adult Book Club; Art Classes; Music Classes; Yoga; Story Time; Aid Home School Patrons; ESL; Spanish; FYI- and Literary Events; Computer Classes; Chess; Kids Garden Club; Sr. Citizens Activities;Play-scape and Area for Kids Parties; Partnership with other institutions.

206 West Mill • P.O. Box 245 • Round Top, Texas 78954 Phone: 979.249.2700 • Fax: 979.249.2563 info@ilovetoread.org • www.ilovetoread.org

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Henkel Square Market

979/249-5840

One of Round Top’s historical treasures is now a shopper’s delight.

Wed 12-4 • Thu-Sat 10-5 • Sun 11-4

The Apothecary

Copper Shade Tree

Indian Creek

Featuring seasonal decor and gifts, including a large selection of The Round Top Collection 979-249-5200 www.theapothecaryatroundtop.com

An American Fine Craft Gallery featuring decorative and functional crafts handmade by American artisans 979-249-4127 www.coppershadetree.com

Beth Anderson Gallery

Second Market & Company

Nationally recognized local artist capturing the beauty of the Texas landscape in original oils

An eclectic array of gifts, collectibles and treasures including vintage jewelry and antique furniture.

713-854-8413

www.henkelsquareroundtop.com

Artisan gifts, candles, jewelry, accessories, custom florals, home decor & much more 979-249-5455 Fax 979-249-5030 www.icrtt.com

Blue Door Decor

One-of-a-kind lamps, custom linens and decorative pillows, China Baroque jewelry, treasures for the home & you!

832-671-7821

Men’s Outpost

Fabulous gifts clothing & more for the guys! While you shop, he can watch a game on our front porch!

979-249-5455 Fax 979-249-5456 www.icrtt.com

Royers Pie Haven

Famous pies from savory to sweet.

Great lattes and more! royerspiehaven.com

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It Fits!

Fashions for Real Women! Accessories too!

Featuring beautiful clothing in Women’s Sizes from 16W-28W 979-249-3570 512-787-8679

Round Top Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Center

979-249-4042 888-368-4783 www.roundtop.org

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Moth and Rust

Vintage furnishings & textiles, adornments, curiosities, artisan bridal jewelry & accessories, stash leather.

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2013—Celebrating 25 Years of Real Estate Excellence

Henkel Square, Where Shopping and History Meet

Open 7 Days a Week Whether buying or selling, call or stop by and let us show you why we have been in business over 25 years.

979.249.5732 101 Main Street Round Top, TX 78954 RoundTopRealEstate.com

The site that is today Henkel Square Market, has been known as “Henkel Square” since Charles L. And Faith P. Bybee, Houston philanthropists and collectors of American and Texas Pioneer antiques, purchased the 6-acre parcel in the late 1960’s. Since the 1800’s, it was both a residential and commercial area. Numerous pictures exist that show the Square as the commercial/residential center in Round Top life.

The Bybee’s saved German immigrant structures from Round Top and the surrounding areas, establishing a Museum Village under the stewardship of their Texas Pioneer Arts Foundation.

In 2010, MLD Holdings, LLC of Houston acquired the property and its historic structures. Today, Henkel Square has been revived by its new owners; its buildings saved once again. The entrepreneurial spirit of Texas’ earliest German pioneers seems to have revived as well, with a host of retail and commercial enterprises calling this beautiful part of Round Top home.

We invite you to take a walk through this historic village to enjoy the history and the premier shopping experience.

Round Top State Bank TOM BAKER INSURANCE AGENCY

•Traditional Banking Services •Mortgage Lending •Home Equity •ATM at each location •Commercial and Consumer Online Banking

• ROUND TOP 301 N. Washington 979-249-3151 • GIDDINGS 1442 E. Austin 979-542-7872 ROUND TOP STATE BANK INSURANCE AGENCY Your local Germania Agent - Tim Huebner Not a Deposit. Not FDIC Insured.

Not Insured by any Federal Governmental Agency.

Not Guaranteed by the Bank.

Full Service Agency Located at Round Top State Bank - Tommy Baker III, Agent Not a Deposit. Not FDIC Insured.

Not Insured by any Federal Governmental Agency.

Not Guaranteed by the Bank.

979-249-2126 • JARRELL (Eagle Bank - a Branch of Round Top State Bank) 12345 N. IH 35 512-746-2531

• LA GRANGE 2010 Hwy. 71 West 979-966-0556 • LEXINGTON 8681 St. Hwy. 77 979-773-2227 ROUND TOP FINANCIAL SERVICES

Full Service Brokerage - Reece Cernoch, Broker and Tom Baker III, Broker

EOE Member FDIC

Your Hometown Bank Since 1912 www.roundtopstatebank.com

Securities and insurance products are not FDIC or NCUA insured, not bank or credit guaranteed, may lose value, not insured by any federal government agency, and not a bank or credit union deposit. Securities and insurance products offered by LPL Financial and its affiliates, member FINRA/SIPC. LPL Financial and Round Top State Financial Services are independent entities.

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Festival Hill Has Kid’s Concert

Every June as part of their Summer Institute, Festival Hill invites kids for a special afternoon free concert followed by an instrument “petting zoo.” After the concert of kid-themed music is over, children are invited on stage to learn more about the instruments and are even allowed to try to play them. Check out festivalhill.org for when this year’s kids concert will be.

Photo by Jeff Wick

Wine and Snacks Served Thursday Friday, & Saturday after 1:00 pm

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Fayetteville Has Become a Magnet For Artists of All Kinds

Guitar players inside the old fire station at the Pickin’ Park gathering on the Fayetteville square.

Photo by Joan Herring

By PAT JOHNSON

Thirty-five years ago

visual artists, architects and musicians began to call Fayetteville home. Drawn to it beauty, pastoral landscapes, and close proximity to three major art hubs it continues to support the influx of artists. Now Fayetteville is home to the Fayette Area Heritage Museum, an annual Artwalk, a world class chamber music festival, country music events and gallery openings.

The recent opening of the Red and White Inn and Gallery has placed Fayetteville even more on the art radar. The old Red and White, built in 1835, has had many businesses in it over the years including the original grocery store. New owners Joan and Jerry Herring have turned the upstairs of the historic two story building into a 4-bed, 4-bathroom inn.

On the first floor the Red and White Gallery will show oneperson and group exhibitions.

The gallery opened in December 2012 with Edgar von Minden’s Fayetteville Building. The next opening featured Jesus Moroles, internationally recognized sculptor and 2008 recipient of the National Medal of Arts. He exhibited work in granite, steel and paper. Upcoming shows include William Anzalone, Mary Quiros and Pat Johnson.

And if you have art you certainly need photography and a frame shop. Joe and Addie Dybala have just opened Dy-

The scenic town square in Fayetteville is often a gathering space for antique shows, musical performances or, like above, for the town’s celebration of the Fayetteville Lions 2012 state baseball championship.

Photo by Jeff Wick

bala Photography on the square. They have returned to the family farm to enjoy working and living in Fayetteville.

Joe began his career in Rosenberg in 1974 and established his own photography studio in 1981. He has received many state, regional and national awards including the Masters of Photography Degree presented by the Professional Photographers of American for superior photographic excellence. The studio will specialize in portraiture, photo res-

toration and custom framing.

Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS), headquartered in Fayetteville, enhances the area’s exposure to the visual and performing arts. Founded in 2003, they have been augmenting school art programs in Fayette, Colorado and Austin counties with Art After School and Fine Art Assemblies.

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Antiques on the Square

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Country Place Gallery

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Jerry’s General Store Groceries, Produce & Supplies M-F 7-5:30, Sat. 7:30-4:30, Sun. 8-11 128 N. Live Oak St. (979) 378-2111

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More and More People Discovering the Magic of Fayetteville Continued from Page 85 as the Houston Grand Opera and the Austin Ballet, to perform and teach in local schools.

Summer Art Camp is held annually for area school children. It provides art enrichment through five-week summer sessions. They also host art exhibitions, music events and film screenings.

ArtWalk is their annual outdoor juried fine art show on the square in Fayetteville held May 5 – May 6, 2013. The two-day event draws people from around the state to view fine arts and crafts for sale, and to enjoy wine and food served on the historic courthouse lawn.

Fayetteville is no sleeper in understanding the need for music. Traditional Czech music can still be heard on the square during the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Lickskillet Days with Larry Sodek and the Central Texas Sounds heading the bill the third weekend in October. The Texas Pickin Park sponsoring bluegrass held the second Saturday, April through November on the courthouse lawn attracts pickers from all over the state. The Fayetteville Country Music Show featuring county and gospel performers is held the last Monday of the month in the St. John’s Catholic Church Recreation Hall. Checkout the “Live and Local” section of the Fayette County Record

Fayetteville’s ArtWalk

for dates and times of these events.

Each May, the Fayetteville Chamber Music Festival presents concerts of chamber music during which the audience sits near the musicians and experiences the music close-up. World-class musicians from New York, Hungary, Poland, Houston and Austin perform in the Moravian Room at the Country Place Hotel in downtown historic Fayetteville where the natural acoustics bring a perfect warm, intimate sound to the musicians’ violin, clarinet and piano. The repertoire includes classics by Brahms, Mozart, Beethoven, and Czech favorites by Dvorak and Janacek, among others. Friday and Sat-

hibitions held during the National Council on Education for Ceramics Arts Conference in Houston this year. Johnson was commissioned by Fayette County to produce a bust of the Marquis de la Fayette for the County Courthouse.. Her studio is open by appointment only.

One of Fayetteville real art treasures is a group of paintings located in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Recovered and restored in the early 1990’s they were discovered to have been painted by Moravian painter, Ignaz Johann Berger, born July 8, 1932 and died June 29, 1901. Ignaz Berger was most well known for his religious paintings. He was commissioned to paint the images in St. John’s in the late 1800’s by the Fayetteville parishioners.

The paintings in St. John’s are impressive for their scale and intense detail. Berger’s works shows his early training in Vienna and reflect a highly skilled and educated artist. Even after his death, his work was seen and appreciated as etchings used to illustrate calendars, hymnbooks and religious texts.

The church is open during the week so visitors may view the six paintings.

For more information on the many arts events in Fayetteville and how to contact the artists check out the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce website.

urday concerts will be held May 10 through the 18th.

Many events make the Country Place Hotel a center for the arts. The Country Pace Gallery is located across the garden from the Country Place Hotel and is also the studio for local artists Clovis Heimsath and Mike Clann. Watercolor master Mary Quiros, photographer Kathleen Kramr and other local artists also show their work there.

The gallery is open on weekends and whenever Clovis or Mike are painting.

Other studios around the square include stained-glass artist Dick Bour who has been producing large scale stained glass projects with the assistance of Fayetteville High School students. Religiously themed work is a Bour Studio specialty.

Fine Art photographer, Jerry D. Brown, also calls Fayetteville home. He has exhibited in one man and group shows on the east coast, Paris France, International Fotofest, and venues around Texas. He has works in a number of personal collections and in the permanent collection at the Live Oak Art Center in Columbus, Texas and the Harry Ranson Collection at the University of Texas.

Artist Pat Johnson has been working in clay for over 25 years in the old Schuhmacher Bank Building on Live Oak Street.

She was recently included in four major ex-

What’s going on in Fayetteville?

Last Monday of the Month All Year

Fayetteville Country Music Show www.tfcms.webs.com

Friday-Saturday Second & Third Weekend of May

Fayetteville Chamber Music Festival www.fayettevillemusic.org

Spring & Fall, Week Before Marburger

Antiques on the Square First Sunday of June

Good Old Summertime Bicycle Classic

Second Saturday, April-November

Fayetteville

EAT, SLEEP & ENJOY THE WAY TEXAS USED TO BE! OUR ENTIRE TOWN IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

FOR AREA INFORMATION: www.FayettevilleTxChamber.org

Texas Pickin’ Park www.texaspickinpark.com

Second Weekend of July

City Wide Garage Sale & Shop Local Days

Third Saturday of April

BP MS 150 Bike Ride http://main.nationalmssociety.org

Saturday-Sunday Third Weekend of October

First Weekend of May

Lickskillet Days Music, BBQ Cook-off, 5K Czech Singers & Dancers

ArtWalk www.artsforruraltexas.org First Saturday of May

Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser & Dance

Second Saturday of December

Country Christmas & Home Tour

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The Red and White building is one of several historic structures on the Fayetteville town square.

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The Rebirth of a Fayetteville Icon

fter the Court House, Fayetteville’s most recognized structure may well be the iconic Red & White Building, located on the historic town square. One easily associates the Red & White with its bright red paint, an obvious tie-in to the building’s name.

But the name came first, long before the building was actually painted red.

A Little History

Once known as The Old Munger Store House, the Red & White Building is believed to be the oldest commercial building still standing in Fayette County. The building was built by Sylvester Munger and his wife Sarah Jane sometime between 1846 and 1850.

The reason the date is not exact is because the building was already built by the time it was mentioned in a legal document: The Mungers were married in Fort Bend County in 1846, moved to Fayetteville shortly thereafter and built the building and an additional residence on property belonging to Alexander Thompson, who had received a league of land from the Mexican government.

In 1850 P. J. Shaver purchased the property from Mr. Thompson and sold it to Mr. and Mrs. Munger. A document dated March 12, 1850 legalized this transaction and includes the words “...the same lot of ground on which the said Munger has erected a dwelling and store house...”

The building was originally built as a general store house, and years later housed a grocery store when it was a part of the Red & White Grocery Store chain, from which it gets its current name. Rudolph Mynar and his wife Lud-

Artist Jesus Moroles talks to vistors during a recent showing at the Red and White Gallery.

mila operated the grocery and lived over the store (she for 42 years).

The Red & White has also been an opera house, a Masonic Hall, a hat shop, an ice cream parlor, a doctor’s office and an antique store. In the 1880s it contained the H. Kurtz

Furniture Store. Over the years some of the other owners have lived above the store, and for the past 17 years it has been a private residence.

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Red and White is Part Gallery, Part Inn in Fayetteville White Building was the Dawn Theatre from the early 1900s to the 1960s. The large, unairconditioned room has had a life of its own as well, being a dry cleaners, a doctor’s office and a work shop after the theater’s final picture show.

In 1980 Leon Hale visited the vacant, dusty theater and met with Joe Mynar, who operated the theater in its closing days. Today, many in Fayetteville remember the Dawn Theater fondly, and will find pleasure in the old building coming back to life.

A Rebirth

In 2012, Joan and Jerry Herring bought the Red & White from Mary and George Sumner, who had been living in the building as their private residence.

The Herrings have invited the public back into the building with an art gallery on the first floor and the 4-bed, 4-bath Red & White Inn on the upper floor.

The Red & White Gallery takes up both large rooms on the first floor. Jesús

Moroles, internationally acclaimed granite sculptor, opened the year with a show in the new gallery, and William Anzalone is showing oil paintings and pastels in May in one of his rare exhibits outside of Houston. Evan Quiros unveiled a stained glass project, and Pat Johnson and Mary Quiros have major shows on the schedule as well.

The Color

For over 100 years the building currently known as the Red & White was unpainted,

as were many buildings of that era. The siding had faded to a soft gray by the time the owner at the time, Bill Rogers, who also owned the Slick Willie’s Pool Halls in Houston, decided to paint the building a steel gray some 25 years ago.

He left the Red & White grocery store sign on the front facade, and eventually, in the 1980s, repainted the building to match the sign... bright red with white trim. It has been the same since.

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The Big Bass Always Seem To Be Biting At Lake Fayette

Retired Houston cop John Sparks runs a guide service on Fayette Lake. Here he holds up one of several nice bass he caught near the lake’s dam.

Fayetteville Store

For fishing, boating or just relaxing, one of Texas’ finest small lakes is found in Fayette County. Lake Fayette is located 10 miles east of La Grange off SH 159. For the past 30 years, bass lovers have flocked to it. You’ll need a state fishing license available at Walmart in La Grange.

There is a 14-24 inch slot limit on black bass. Anglers may keep five bass 14 inches or less and one bass 24 inches or over.

Lake Fayette was constructed by the LCRA and the City of Austin as a 2,400acre cooling pond for the Fayette Power Project. Warm water discharged into the lake means that it can be fished year round.

Park Prairie and Oak Thicket Parks Two parks provide access to Lake Fayette for boating, fishing, camping or family reunions. Park Prairie and Oak Thicket parks are located on the north end of the lake. Daily access fees are $4 for adults; $2 for seniors (65+); children 13 and under are free.

Oak Thicket Park At 85 acres, Oak Thicket is the largest and most developed park on the lake.

Twenty RV sites with water, 30-50 amp hookups and a dump station are available.

There are also cedar cabins of various sizes, screened shelters and tent sites.

Amenities also include a pavillion for large gatherings, a children’s playground and a birdwatching and nature loop.

A multi-use trail runs from Oak Thicket Park around the perimeter of the lake to Park Prairie Park.

Park Prairie Park Park Prairie is the smaller of the two parks at 14 acres. It features a boat ramp, dock and pier, tent camping and restrooms Potable water is available.

Reservations for facilities at both parks can be made by calling the Texas Parks and Wildlife reservation line: (512) 389-8900 (choose option 2) or on short notice (979) 249-3344. Have fun!

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Fayetteville: What’s in a Name?

Fayetteville had many monikers, names and nicknames in its early years. The settlement was called Wadis Post Office in 1835. In 1837, Jesse H. Cartwright, a sort of early real estate agent, placed an advertisement in the Telegraph and Texas Register selling lots in “Fayetteville,” though in early 1838 the town was referred to as “Alexander’s voting place” by the Commissioner’s Court of Fayette County; Samuel Alexander was Justice of the Peace and Jerome B. Alexander a district clerk. Fayetteville was also known as Lick Skillet (Lickskillet), supposedly for the fact that latecomers to the numerous community festivals who complained that all the food was gone were told to “lick the

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skillet.”

Following the establishment of Fayette County in 1837 by the Congress of the Republic of Texas came the official founding of the community of Fayetteville. Suggestion was likely made that the new town be called “Shaverville” after civic leader Philip J. Shaver. But instead it was named Fayetteville in 1844, for Shaver’s birthplace of Fayetteville, North Carolina. In 1847, Shaver systematically surveyed and laid out the streets and blocks. He seems to have bought most of the land still available, donating lots to the Fayetteville Academy, the Union Church and the City Cemetery.

Fayetteville was incorporated on March 2, 1882.

The Town Courthouse – $800 Well Spent Built in 1880 at the cost of $800, it is a two-story precinct courthouse in which the old jail still exists on the second floor, complete with leg irons attached. The structure is mostly mortised with few nails used, and opened for its first court on February 17, 1881. A calaboose was added in 1887 at the cost of $11. There was a city attorney’s office here at one time as well as the constable’s office. The bandstand gazebo was built in 1932, and the four-faced town clock erected in 1934 by the Fayetteville women’s “Do Your Duty” club, in advance of the Texas Centennial. The clock still strikes the hour and the half-hour, making Fayetteville the smallest town with a working four-faced town clock.

On the Square’s southeast corner, the Picnic Oak tree is over 100 years old! The two granite markers on the west

side of the Square commemorate Fayetteville’s founders (erected in 1936) and the 1937 sewer project.

Fayetteville knows its baseball. The Lions won the 2012 Class 1A high school state baseball title.

Photo by Tom Wood

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Fayette County: How It All Began

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European Settlement, Indian Trouble, and the Almost Capital of Texas Texas State Historical Commission

P rior to E uropean settlement L ipan A paches and Tonkawa I ndians inhabited parts of what is now Fayette County.

M any I ndian artifacts have been found, especially along the Colorado River and near Round Top. A few miles north of the Colorado River, above L ittle P in O ak Creek, a stratified multicomponent campsite was found, with Clovis, P lainview, and other later artifacts. I n the early eighteenth century S panish expl orers passed through the area. L a B ahí a Road, which ran southwest to northeast and crossed the river at the site of present L a G range, was the maj or route for travel during the M exi can period.

The area was part of S tephen F. A ustin’s first colony, and formal settlement began in 1822 with the arrival of the A ustin colonists.

From 1824 to 1828 ten members of the O ld Three H undred received title to their land grants in the fertile Colorado River valley; W illiam Rabb received four leagues in order to build a mill. A total

of ninety- two M exi can land grants were granted in the area that is now Fayette County. The earliest settlers gathered at W ood’s Fort, M oore’s Fort ( L a G range) , the J ames Ross home, and J esse B urnam’s blockhouse, twelve miles below L a G range.

Ferries were used to cross the Colorado River until the first bridge was built at L a G range by private subscription in 1883. O n D ecember 14, 1837, upon petition of the citiz ens, the Congress of the Republic of Texa s established the county of Fayette, named in honor of the M arquis de L afayette.

L a G range, the name of the chateau to which L afayette retired, was designated the county seat. The citiz ens organiz ed the county government on J anuary 18, 1838, and the southwestern boundary of the county was ext ended westward on M ay 3, 1838. The county lost territory in the south to L avaca County in 1854 and in the north to L ee County in 1874.

The early settlers’ life revolved around their plantations, but problems with I ndians occupied much of their time. S ometimes the settlers felt so

Indian arrowheads and spearpoints, like this one unearthed in Round Top by Franklin Schobel are commonly found in Fayette County.

Photo by Jeff Wick

threatened that they moved down to the lower Colorado River area.

A t other times they grouped together, sometimes aided by L ipan A pache and Tonkawa I ndians who were friendly to the settlers, to resist marauding bands of Comanches, W acos, and K ichais. Fayette County men were prominent in the Texa s Revolution; more than fifty men

participated in the battle of S an J acinto, including J oel W alter Robinson, one of the captors of A ntonio L ópe z de S anta A nna. The S omervell, M ier, and D awson expe ditions were composed mostly of Fayette County men.

I n 1848 the remains of the men killed in the D awson M assacre and in P erote P rison were returned to Fayette County and interred on M onument H ill; in 1933 a granite tomb was dedicated there.

The historic M uster O ak, still standing on the square, has been a rallying site since the early settlement. W illiam M enefee, a signer of the Texa s D eclaration of I ndependence, was from Fayette County.

A proposal to permanently locate the state capital in Fayette County was approved on A pril 11, 1838, by an overwhelming maj ority of the S econd Congress. L ocal citiz ens arranged for the purchase of the E blin league on the east side of the Colorado River near L a G range, reserving all vacant lands within a nine- mile radius. The measure was vetoed by S am H ouston, however, and the capital was located upriver in what later became A ustin.

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