General Excellence November by Jeff Wick

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019

THE FAYETTE COUNTY La Grange, Texas 78945

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Volume 98, Number 5

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New Study Says Fayette One of Texas’ Healthiest Counties By ANDY BEHLEN The Fayette County Record

Fayette County ranked among the top 20 healthiest counties in Texas, according to a recent report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The Foundation’s 2019 County Health Rankings Report compared health factors and health outcomes across

244 counties in Texas. Fayette County ranked 17th in health outcomes, which looked at statistics like number of days individuals were sick, premature deaths and birth weights. The study’s data reported a life expectancy rate in Fayette County of 79.2 years, slightly better than the state average of 79.0. The rate of premature

death (defined as years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population) was on par with the state average. Leading causes of death under age 75 in Fayette County were (in order of prevalence): 1) Cancer 2) Heart disease 3) Accidents from unintended injuries

4) Diabetes mellitus 5) Cerebrovascular disease such as stroke Only 16 percent of Fayette County residents reported poor or fair health in a telephone survey used in the study. That compares to 18 percent statewide. The prevalence of diabetes was higher here (13 percent) See Study, Page A5

Here’s how local counties fared (among the 244 counties in Texas) in a recent wide-ranging health study: • Fayette County - 17th • Lavaca County - 21st • Washington County - 24th • Austin County - 40th • Lee County - 60th • Bastrop County - 79th • Colorado County - 118th • Gonzales County - 141st • Caldwell County - 146th

You Get a Title, & You Get a Title & You Get a Title!

Three Fayette County volleyball teams earn regional quarterfinal volleyball titles Tuesday as they march on in the playoffs. See Sports, Section B

For The Record BBQ Turkeys

La Grange Knights of Columbus Council No. 2574 will be taking pre-orders for barbecue turkeys for Thanksgiving. The turkeys are 14-16 lbs. Please reserve your order before Nov. 15 by calling (979) 9685117. Pick up is Wednesday, Nov. 27 between 4 to 6 p.m.

Hermes Elementary music teacher Emily Gonzales leads first grade students in singing “Grand Old Flag” at Monday’s Veterans Day ceremony at the newly renovated LGISD Performing Arts Center. Photo by Andy Behlen

Honoring Those Who Answered the Call Area Filled With Veterans Day Observances: From Schools to Churches to Nursing Homes

AMEN Food Truck

The Central Texas Food Bank mobile pantry operated by the AMEN Food Pantry will be at the Waldeck Lutheran Church located on the corner of FM 1291 and FM 2145 on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. There is minimal paper work. Bring a container. The truck is in Waldeck every third Saturday of each month.

FWSC Board

Fayette Water Supply Corporation will be conducting a meeting of the board of directors on Monday, Nov. 18 at 5:15 p.m. at the FWSC office located at 200 Bordovsky Road in La Grange. All members are encouraged to attend. There’s more For the Record on Page A2

WEATHER WATCH

Fayette County Judge Joe Weber and his wife Brenda were special guests at a Veterans Event Sunday at the Remnant Church in La Grange. The Webers are shown here with the group that attended the service.

More Veterans Day Coverage on Page A4 today.

Flu Hasn’t Cemetery, Camping Ordinances Passed Hit This Area as Badly as Others - Yet By ANDY BEHLEN

The Fayette County Record

This Week’s Forecast High Low Friday: 60 34 Sunny Saturday: 61 39 Partly cloudy Sunday: 54 42 By H.H. HOWZE Partly cloudy The Fayette County Record Monday: 68 46 “Opened the window Sunny

Burn Ban Is Lifted

INSIDE TODAY Society......................... Page A4 Obituaries.................... Page A5 Sports.......................... Page B1 Weekend...................... Page C1 Classifieds................Page C2-4 Opinion........................ Page D1 Crossword................... Page D2

Dick Frenzel of the La Grange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post (right) conducted a Veterans Day program at Care Inn in La Grange on Monday, Nov. 11. Frenzel presented American flags and plaques of recognition to the veterans who live at Care Inn. He spoke with the veterans, most of whom served in the Korean War, and thanked and saluted each of them for their service. Photo by Andy Behlen

and ... influenza.” The flu was so bad in Caldwell, just north of us in Burleson County, that all the schools were closed Monday so they could decontaminate the premises. Which begs the question – how bad is it around here? La Grange High School Nurse Myra Dela Rosa said Tuesday that flu-related absences were “sporadic, but a lot of students were out this week with symptoms.” Nurse Laurie Sturrock at Tejas Health said patients presenting with the flu or flu symptoms “began in August and haven’t stopped,” but the situation hasn’t reached epidemic stage with only five cases recently. And at McBroom Clinic in La Grange Practice Manager Lisa Blasig said, “We haven’t seen too much, but we are expecting it to move down from the Dallas area.” She credits immunizations (flu shots) with helping slow the spread.

La Grange City Council approved the second and final reading of an ordinance to ban outdoor camping in public places at a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13. The new ordinance prohibits sleeping outside or lying in a tent, on a cot, in a sleeping bag

or in a vehicle in any place where the public has a right of access. Those places include streets, highways, parks, public parking lots, alleyways, sidewalks and “other pedestrian ways wherever located within the city limits.” A person who commits the new offense is liable to a misdemeanor charge with a fine up to $500. The text of the ordinance

does not mention homelessness, but the new regulation will effectively criminalize homelessness within La Grange. The council did not discuss the ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting. They voted unanimously to approve it, with council members Pat Janca and Kathy Weishuhn absent from the meeting. Council also approved an

amendment to the ordinance regulating the sale of lots in the City Cemetery. Under the old rules, lot owners were limited to one burial per lot. The ordinance made no distinction between cremated remains and bodily remains. The new ordinance allows more than one burial per lot. See LG Council, back page

Join the Party to Help Build La Grange’s Newest Park By ANDY BEHLEN

The Fayette County Record

La Grange is getting a free adventure park, but the City needs about 200 volunteers to help put it together. In August, the City’s recreation department received a grant to build a Ninja Warrior-style course from Rebuild Texas and KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing children with safe places to play. The 4,800 sq. ft. course will be built at White Rock Park. The City scheduled a build date for Dec. 7. As part of the grant, the City agreed to organize a large team of volunteers to construct the course. City employees will prepare the site and dig post holes before the build day. On Dec. 7, volunteers will gather at 8:30 a.m. to begin setting posts and assembling the pieces of the obstacle course. If all goes accord-

ing to plan, the City expects to finish construction on the same day around 2:30 p.m. Volunteers will get a free breakfast and lunch. In addition, a DJ will be on-site providing music throughout the morning

and afternoon. About a third of the park has been designed for children ages 5 to 12. The larger portion of the park with more challenging obstacles will be designated for people ages 12 and up.

City recreation director Janet Rangel said local youth helped design the adventure course. Anyone who wants to volunteer on the build day can sign up at https://cityoflgadventurecoursebuild.eventbrite.com.

The City of La Grange provided this rendering of the adventure park to be constructed at White Rock Park. The City is looking for about 200 volunteers to help out with construction on a build day scheduled for Dec. 7.

The Fayette County Record, Friday, November 15, 2019

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FOR THE RECORD

Monday, November 18:

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS Tuesday, November 19:

MEAT LOAF

Texas Master Naturalists

The Gideon Lincecum Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists chapter meeting and training workshop, is Saturday, Nov. 16. This is a free event. Tim Siegmund, TPWD Private Lands Program Leader will present, “Managing for Diversity” discussing the impacts of drought, grazing and fire and how we use those to mimic historical processes that shaped our landscape and in turn provide habitat and habitat structure that our native wildlife evolved with over time. Chapter members B.R. Koehler, Mark Brown and Donna Mueller will take part in a panel discussion covering the last 20 years in their efforts to restore their land to its native environment. Saturday Nov. 16 Chapter meeting: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. workshop:11:30 a.m. 1p.m. at the Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library, 100 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Brenham. Bring lunch/snacks and drinks. Email Chapter President Betsy Palkowski at bpalkowsky@outlook.com or the website https://txmn.org/glc/.

Lunch & Learn at Winedale

Come learn about local history the third Tuesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. These programs are free. On Nov. 19, Steph Jarvis, Director of the Texas Cotton Gin Museum, presents “Burton Farmers Gin to the Texas Cotton Gin Museum—A Story That is Still Being Written!” Bring your lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided. Lunch and Learn is located in the Meadows Large Classroom at Winedale, 3760 FM 2714, Round Top. Any questions or comments can be directed to winedale@austin.utexas.edu or (979) 278-3530.

Swiss Alp Farm Bureau Meeting

The Swiss Alp Farm Bureau will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Swiss Alp Farm Bureau Hall, Hwy. 77 between La Grange and Schulenburg. This will be the first joint meeting of Swiss Alp and Ammansville/Dubina locals. The program will be Mr. Dave Derrick, President of Fayette County Farm Bureau, who will discuss the history and progress of Farm Bureau in Fayette County. Social will be at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck meal at 7 p.m. Members are asked to bring a dessert or food dish. The program will follow. All guests are welcome.

Barbecue Pork Steak Supper

The Catholic Daughters of America No. 1962 is sponsoring a drive thru supper Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the KC Community Center, 190 Brown St. in La Grange. Meal is barbecue pork steak, buttered noodles, California blend veggies and corn. Plates are $10. To reserve plates in advance, call (979) 968-5117. Presale tickets available from Marilyn Kothmann at (979) 966-2997, Mary Lou Anderle at (979) 966-2145, Peggy Sulik at (979) 249-6808, Shirley Antosh at (979) 966-3597 or Carolyn Weishuhn at (979) 966-8775.

Wednesday, November 20:

BAKED CHICKEN Thursday, November 21:

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

Friday, November 22:

CESAT President and Blinn College Czech Language Professor Thadious Polasek, right, presents a check to Dean of the Schulenburg campus Becky Garlick.

Czech Ex-Students Donate to Blinn The Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas (CESAT) has gifted $2,800 to the Blinn College Foundation to establish scholarships for students who take Czech language classes at the Blinn-Schulenburg Campus. The Blinn College District is one of only two higher education institutions in the state to offer Czech language classes for college credit. This Fall, the Schulenburg Campus began offering college-credit courses that can satisfy foreign language requirements at four-year universities. The donation will be used to boost enrollment in Czech language classes, said Becky Garlick, Executive Dean of the Schulenburg Campus. “Our goal is to increase enrollment of dual credit students in our area who want to learn Czech,” Garlick said. “They can take Czech to fulfill the requirement for two years of a foreign language.”

CESAT President and Blinn College Czech Language Professor Thadious Polasek said the organization looks for ways to promote the Czech language and culture, and helping Blinn students meets that goal. “The most important goal CESAT must strive for is the increased ethnic awareness of our people in Texas through the expansion of Czech language classes in Texas,” Polasek said. “CESAT accepts the membership of any person interested in our Czech heritage and the preservation of the Czech language in Texas.” Blinn offers beginning, intermediate, and advanced Czech courses online and at the Schulenburg Campus. High school students can take the courses through Blinn’s Dual Credit Program, which allows students to earn credits toward a college degree while satisfying the requirements for

high school graduation. For more information about Blinn’s Czech language classes, visit www.blinn.edu/czech or contact Loraine Orellana at lorellana@blinn.edu or 979-7435237.

FRIED FISH W/ HUSHPUPPIES OR BEEF TIPS & NOODLES

Saturday, November 23: CLOSED Sunday, November 24:

PEPPERED STEAK

BREAKFAST: M-F 6-9 am; SUN 7-9:30 am LUNCH: M-F 10:30 am - 2 pm EVENINGS: Thurs. & Fri. 5-8 pm w/ Grill GRILL INCLUDES HAMBURGERS & SUCH SUNDAY: 11 am - 2 pm

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Fayette County Democratic Party

The Fayette County Democratic Party will hold its November meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. in the conference room of the Fayette Memorial Library & Heritage Museum, 855 S. Jefferson, LaGrange. Parking and entry to the conference room is available at the back and on the south side of the building. Shannon Hutcheson, candidate for the Texas 10th Congressional District, is the guest speaker.

Round Top Holiday Season

The Round Top Family Library For Your Information series presents music by the Red Barn Crows Louie Sellers, Craig Dinsmore and Art Stokes at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21 at Round Top Family Library, 206 W. Mill St. in Round Top. Reception will follow with a cookie recipe exchange. Bring a dozen of your favorite holiday cookies and your recipe. This is a free program.

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rain or Shine

RT Hermann Sons Life

The Round Top Hermann Sons Life Lodge No. 151 will hold their November meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. A light meal follows and members are asked to bring sandwiches, sides or desserts to share. The annual Christmas party will be held Dec. 8 with social time beginning at 11:30 a.m. and a catered meal served at noon. A gift exchange will follow. Members are asked to bring a gift for exchange. Members celebrating 50 and 60 year membership anniversaries will be recognized. Both events will be held at the Quade-Werchan American Legion Hall on Hwy. 237 in Round Top. For more information, call Lila Garlin at (281) 705-4647.

LG Garden Club Meeting

The La Grange Garden Club will meet in the Randolph Recreation Center at 853 East Pearl at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21.The program for this month is “Essential Oils and Medicinal Plants” presented by Kristi Kocian, pharmacist at Pharm House Drug Co. Flu shots may also be available. Everyone is invited to attend and new members are always welcome. For more information you may call Club President, Carolyn Thomas at (979) 247-3464.

FC Republican Women Meeting

Fayette County Republican Women will host their next general meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21 at La Grange City Hall city council chambers, 155 E. Colorado in La Grange. Ben Leman, our House District 13 Representative, will be the guest speaker. Social time begins at 6 p.m. The business meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Guests are welcome. For more information on FCRW, visit www.FCRWTX.org.

Give Thanks LG Fundraising Campaign

Fayette County businesses have come together to offer local products and goods with 15 percent of sales going back to participating schools and organizations: The Remnant Academy, Sacred Heart School, and Arts for Rural Texas. Community members can get order forms from Latte on the Square and Big State Coffee House in La Grange, or order directly from www.givethankslg.com. With questions, email britney@theplatforum.net or call (979) 966-3178.

Fried Chicken Dinner

The Couple’s Club of Holy Cross Lutheran Church will host their annual fried chicken dinner on Sunday, Nov. 24. Drive through at the Holy Cross Picnic Grounds in Warda from 10:30 a.m. to noon. All tickets are $10 each and must be purchased by Monday, Nov. 18. Tickets can be purchased at La Grange Chevron or at the Holy Cross Church Office.

Wood, metal, and glass art  Specialty food items From left are The Pioneer Women: Sharon Newsome, Deborah Mahlmann and Betty Hill and Beta Theta President Cheri Herbrich.

Local Educators Hear From Pioneer Women Organization Members and guests of the Beta Theta chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, a group of key women educators dedicated to promoting excellence and recognizing achievement in the field of education, met on Saturday, November 9 in La Grange. The Pioneer Women, a history re-enactment group from Wharton, presented “A Cup of Sugar” which showcased how pioneer women in Texas used bartering to obtain necessary items for daily living. Special guest, Carole Lowe, Area 7 coordinator, shared some history about Dr. Annie Webb Blanton and the suffragette movement. 2019 is the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. A chapter business meeting followed. Topics included the CPE workshop to be offered next summer to local educators and the January meeting which is usually a chapter field trip. Gift wrap and hygiene supplies were brought and will be donated to the Family Crisis Center. The program at Beta Theta’s

Farmers Lumber Company Receives Sign Grant Left to right: Walt Jackson with Farmers Lumber, Kim Newton, Community and Economic Development Manager and Donald Roensch with Farmers Lumber.

Barbecue tools and knives  Live plants Furniture and home décor  Jewelry and purses

Beta Theta President Cheri Herbrich and Area 7 Coordinator Carole Lowe at the meeting held November 9.

next regular meeting (February 2020) will be “You Are the Key to Creativity – Soap Making.” Members will be supporting Combined Community Action and Meals on Wheels. Please contact betathetatx@icloud.com if you are interested in attending or for more information on Delta Kappa Gamma.

ON THANKSGIVING DAY, THE DINING ROOM IS CLOSED, BUT THE KITCHEN IS OPEN! FORGET THE COOKING!

Menu includes Turkey & Dressing, Green Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole, Gravy & Cranberry Sauce

PRE-ORDER YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER AND PIES!

Single Dinners $12 + tax, Dinner for 2 $24 + tax, or Turkey Dinner for 5/6 $68 + tax, or “A la Cart”. Call for Details!

Drive-Thru & Advanced Orders Only

Don’t forget one of Jill’s tasty pies for dessert! Poor Man’s Pecan • Pumpkin • Coconut Cream Toasted Almond • Apple Crumb • Chocolate Meringue

Last Day to Order is Nov. 25th. Monday before Turkey Day!

979.966.0500 • 154 S. Jefferson • La Grange

The Fayette County Record, Friday, November 15, 2019

October: Thefts, Drugs, Trauma Sheriff Keith Korenek reports activities of Fayette County Sheriff Deputies for the month of October. Deputy Ben Wilson responded to the West Point area where a complainant reported criminal mischief to her vehicle where two tires were slashed. Deputy Marc Bennett took a theft report from a vendor at Marburger Farms where a floor cushion was stolen. Sergeant Ron Naumann investigated a suspicious matter at an Ellinger area farm where fishing line was strung across a private bridge on the property which could possibly cause harm to a person crossing the bridge. Naumann also responded to a fence damage report at the Fayetteville “Y” where a vehicle went through a fence and then left the scene. Sergeant Investigator Angela Lala assisted Child Protective Service with a child neglect case. The case will be presented to a Fayette County Grand Jury. Lala also investigated an abuse case where a child in the Kirtley area suffered head trauma. An investigation was conducted and both the mother and the father were arrested on injury to a child warrants. Deputy Ryan Meagher located a male walking on the wrong side of the roadway on the Business 71 River Bridge. While speaking to the individual it was discovered that he was in possession of methamphetamines and he was arrested. Meagher also responded to Green Acre Apartments on State Highway 159 for a fire. Meagher arrived to the location and was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. No injuries were reported. Sergeant Charles Jobb investigated a one vehicle rollover at the intersection of US Hwy 77 and FM 2145. The driver failed to negotiate a turn due to speed. Jobb also worked

Sheriff’s Report By KEITH KORENEK Fayette County Sheriff

a second accident where a driver of a vehicle swerved to miss a deer on State Highway 159 near the Fayetteville “Y” and went through a fence. No injuries were sustained in either accident. Deputy Terry Guentert responded to a suicidal person in the Muldoon area. Upon contact with the individual it was learned that he possessed warrants and was arrested. Investigator Garrett Durrenberger located stolen items from the Fayetteville area that were pawned in Waller County. Durrenberger also assisted a citizen who reported harassment by her recent exhusband. Deputy Herman Olvera responded to a residence on West Old Lockhart Road where parts to his septic system were stolen. Deputy Darrell Maze responded to US Hwy 290 in the Carmine area for a tractor trailer fire. The fire was extinguished with no injuries. Deputy Adam Mack stopped the driver of a vehicle for speeding on Kessler Street in Schulenburg. Investigation into the stop resulted in a female passenger being arrested for possession of methamphetamines. Mack also responded to a residence off of Cedar Circle where a disturbance was reported. Investigation resulted in a male being arrested for family violence assault it was his second charge in twelve months.

Deputy Kenn Kretz investigated a fence damage case near the Schulenburg area. With assistance from the Schulenburg Police Department a suspect was identified and the vehicle located. The suspect in this case compensated the fence owner for damages. Deputy Joe Gonzales stopped a driver of a vehicle in the Engle area for running a stop sign. The driver stopped at his residence where contact was eventually made. The driver was arrested for resisting arrest, search or transport. Gonzales also responded to property off of Citzler Road where a disturbance among three male subjects was called in. It was determined that the argument stemmed over a misunderstanding and no further action was needed. Deputy Michael Krenek responded to a residence in the Fayetteville area for a disturbance. Investigation resulted in an adult male being arrested for assault family violence with a previous conviction. Deputy Tammy McCleney took a report where a suspicious person attempted to open the door to a residence which had a Ring App doorbell installed. The male was identified and later arrested on outstanding warrants. McCleney stopped the driver of a vehicle for a moving violation near Schulenburg. The Weimar Police Department assisted in the traffic stop with their K-9 and the driver of the vehicle was arrested for a dangerous drug violation. Jail Administrator Ed Sawyer reports that Fayette County Correction officers booked in 72 individuals for the month of October and transported eight individuals to the Texas Department of Corrections to begin serving time for crimes committed in Fayette County.

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Brasher Motor Company Since 1915, the Brasher family has been providing exceptional sales and service to the local area and beyond. We are proud of the relationships we’ve fostered over the past 100 years, thankful to our loyal customers, and indebted to our outstanding employees who made the dealership a success. We are sad this chapter of our lives has come to an end but pleased to sell the dealership to another hard-working family, the Cavender Auto Family. We know they will continue the extraordinary customer service you’ve come to expect from Brasher Motor Company.

Brasher Motor Company will close for good at noon on Friday, November 15th.

All the staff, except for the Brashers, will be on hand when Cavender Auto Country in Weimar opens on Monday, November 18th so keep them in mind when your vehicle is due for service or it’s time for something new. Thank you for your business and support over these many years.

Tommy, Karen, and Scott Brasher

Friday, November 15, 2019

Honoring Veterans

The Fayette County Record

Veterans Day at La Grange High School

Veterans stood up, branch-by-branch, during the ceremony on Monday at La Grange High School.

Fayette County Judge Joe Weber (a Marine) talks to the congregation at Sunday’s event.

Remnant Church Holds Special Veterans Service The Remnant Church in La Grange celebrated veterans in a special way on Sunday, November 10 during their church service. The service began with a special veterans video, followed by the National Anthem sung by Krystin Hill. The congregation worshipped together by singing songs on the theme of freedom, led by Krystin Hill and Amanda

McCarty. Later, Buster Hill prayed over Gaven Noska and his family, as Gaven is preparing to leave for the Navy this week. During the offering, guests enjoyed “God Bless America” played by Jasmine Gonzalez, Camille Gonzalez and Amber McCarty on their flute and clarinets. Next, Kolbe Hill introduced Judge Joe Weber and his wife

The La Grange High School band performed patriotic songs.

Brenda. Pastors Dennis Hill and Kolbe Hill then interviewed Fayette County Judge Joe Weber, asking questions about his life and service in the Marines. Finally, Judge Weber shared about the importance of unity, family values and working together as a team with Christ at the center, which were all lessons he learned during his time in the military. Everyone enjoyed this amazing Veterans Day service.

A La Grange Middle School drama group performed a militarythemed shadow play at Monday’s Veterans Day event at La Grange High School. Photos by Jeﬀ Wick

RTC Young Farmers Honor Veterans

Jasmine Gonzalez, Camille Gonzalez, Amanda McCarty and Amber McCarty performed music for the service.

The RTC Young Farmers chapter honored the veterans of the Round Top American Legion with a catered meal on November 7th.

The Fayette County Record, Friday, November 15, 2019

OBITUARIES

Record Visits Czech Republic

Hostyn Hill Greenhouses’ 24TH ANNUAL

Poinsettia Open House Saturday, Nov. 30th

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wittmann

Leroy Charles Wittmann, 87, of La Grange, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2019. Leroy was born in La Grange, Texas on January 6, 1932, the son of Fritz and Julie (Mach) Wittmann. He married the love of his life, Laverne (Vasut) Wittmann, on October 6, 1951 at Zion Lutheran Church in La Grange. Leroy owned and operated a trucking company for 44 years, hauling milk, gravel, hay, and water. He proudly served his country for 16 years in the Texas United States Army Reserves. Leroy was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in La Grange. He treasured spending time with his family and friends. He especially loved spending the summer months with his three grandsons who knew him fondly as “Popo.” Leroy would later in life be blessed with three great- grandchildren that were also his pride and joy. Leroy loved his pickup trucks and Lincoln automobiles. He enjoyed being outdoors and working with horses and cows. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-eight years, Laverne (Vasut) Wittmann; son, Curtis Wittmann, and wife, Kelly of DeSoto, Texas; three grandsons: Bradley Synnott of Pflugerville, Texas; Blake Wittmann and wife, Brittany of Weatherford, Texas; and Adam Wittmann of DeSoto, Texas; three great grandchildren: Evansley, Witt and Tripp Wittmann; five nephews: George Schaefer and wife, Nina; Douglas Schaefer and wife, Peggy; Bobby Polasek and wife, Shirley; David Polasek, and wife, Susie; and Bruno Burris; one niece, Beverly Ann Pilsner; his beloved neighbors that were like family to him: The Blanchard’s; The Kuhn’s; The Von Minden’s; The Kallus; and The Ernstes; The Hoffmann’s; The Zapalac’s; The Frerichs’s; The Goebel’s and The Muras’s along with many dear friends, especially those that he met along the way when hauling milk for the dairy farms. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cindy Synnott, and her husband, Tommy; son, Leroy Charles Wittmann, Jr.; brother, Fritz Wittmann, Jr.; sister, Angela Wade; mother and father-in-law: Robert and Helen Bordovsky; and sister-in-law, Earline Polasek and husband, Frank. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations, 208 W. Pearl St., La Grange, Texas. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A prayer service will be recited at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in La Grange with Rev. Jason Kaspar officiating. Interment will follow the funeral service at the La Grange City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 800 N. Franklin St. La Grange, Texas 78945. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig - Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations, 208 W. Pearl, La Grange, Texas. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals. com.

Miculka

Gladys Marie (Rascke) Miculka, 82, of Shiner, Texas entered into peaceful rest on Sunday November 10, 2019. Gladys was born in Fayetteville, Texas on August 27, 1937 the Daughter of Alfred and Sophie (Chovanec) Raschke. She was baptized at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville, and was confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange, Texas. Gladys graduated from Round Top Carmine in 1955. She was a waitress at the Bon Ton Restaurant and a sales clerk at Gilders Department Store. Gladys was a homemaker. She loved dancing, cooking, baking, gardening, and freshwater fishing. She also enjoyed traveling to new places with her husband and visiting friends. Gladys loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gladys was a member of St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas #1962 of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange and American Legion Auxiliary Post #571 in Sweet Home, Texas. Gladys is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Frank Miculka; son, Darrell Kalmus and wife, Susie of La Grange, Texas; son, Bradley Kalmus of La Grange, Texas; sister-in-law, Rose Marie Darilek of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren: Melinda Zbranek and husband, John; Kristen Kalmus; Dustin Kalmus and wife, Robin; Tiffany McGuire and husband, John; Stephanie Chavarria and husband, Adam; Faith Kalmus and fiancé, Jeremy Salas; seven great-grandchildren: Rylan and Ashton Adcock; Shawn and Shana Zbranek; Caleb and Cole Chavarria; JR and Connor McGuire; Hunter Kalmus; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Walter H. Kalmus, Jr. on March 26, 1976; two sisters: Irene Weyand and husband Lonnie; Ruby Lee Svec and husband, Raymond; and brother-in-law, Charles Darilek. Visitation was held on Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Koenig – Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations in La Grange. Family will receive friends from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 306 S. Ave F, Shiner, Texas at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019. Burial will follow at the La Grange City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dell’s Children’s Hospital, 4900 Mueller Blvd. Austin, Texas 78723. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105; and Hospice of South Texas, 605 Locust Ave. Victoria, Texas 77901. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig - Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations, 208 W. Pearl, La Grange, Texas. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals. com.

Memorials

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Buchanek

Robert “Buck” Buchanek, 72, of Rosharon, Texas passed to peaceful eternal rest November 5, 2019. Buck was born February 27, 1947 in Hallettsville, Texas, to Welton and Winnie Persons Buchanek. He and his family moved to La Grange, Texas and Buck graduated from La Grange High School. After graduation he joined the Army and served two years. During that time, Buck was stationed in Ft. Polk, Ft. Dix and in Germany. After completing his service, Buck began his career with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, retiring after 34 years in the Agricultural Department. Buck loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was loved for his BBQ, sarcastic sense of humor, and for being someone on which you could always rely. Buck is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy Roensch Buchanek, his son, Robby and his wife Amanda, his son Ryan and his partner TJ, his brothers: Jim and wife Carolyn, Allen, and Michael; Sister in law Mary Jane Henning and husband Richard Henning and brother-in-law Billy Roensch; grandchildren Austin, Hailey and Dylan; great-grandson Blake and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also loved by his best friend, Roxy. Buck was a good friend to all.

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Pam and Jerry Hurst of La Grange recently returned from a two week visit to the Czech Republic. Essentially, Dr. Hurst, recently retired from First Presbyterian Church of La Grange,and his wife were exploring opportunities for reciprocal ministries with the Evangelical Church of the Czech Brethren (ECCB). They primarily met with church leaders in Prague, but their travels also took them to Pilzen, Vsetin, and Vallaske. This picture was taken the day they arrived in Vallaske.

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Study: Fayette 17th Healthiest Co. Continued from front compared to the rest of the state (10 percent). The smoking rate was slightly lower in Fayette County (13 percent) than statewide (14 percent). The level of excessive drinking was also slightly lower here (17 percent) compared to rest of the state (19 percent). However, the percentage of automobile fatalities in which alcohol was a factor was higher here (30 percent) than the state average (28 percent). Fayette County’s teen birth rate, 27 births per 1,000 females ages 15-19, was significantly lower than the state, which was 37 births per 1,000 teen girls. Some of the results were quite startling considering the Fayette County’s overall ranking. For example, the study’s data showed that only 57 percent of the people in Fayette County have access to exercise opportunities compared to 80 percent statewide. Fayette County has fewer primary care physicians per capita. Most Texas communities have one physician per 1,660 population, but in Fayette County, that ratio was 2,790 to 1. Fayette County had fewer preventable hospital stays than the rest of the state. The ratio here was 3,372 per 100,000 medicare enrollees. The state average was 4,966 per 100,000. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation researchers considered social and economic factors in their rankings as well. Fayette County excelled in those criteria. The local unemployment rate (3.2 percent) was a full

percentage point lower than the state (4.3 percent). The percentage of children in single-parent households was also much lower here (20 percent) than the rest of the state (33 percent). Fayette County also has an unusually high number of civic associations (20.3 per 10,000 population) than the rest of the state (7.6 per 10,000). The report stated that civic organizations act as a social support network for individuals in the community, and that “social support networks have been identified as powerful predictors of health behaviors, suggesting that individuals without a strong social network are less likely to make healthy lifestyle choices than individuals with a strong network.”

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Catholic Daughters Hold Monthly Meeting, Induct New Members The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Annunciation #1962 held their monthly meeting on October 28. Two new members, Elaine Bodine and Brittany Burgess, were received into the Court. Courtney Mihatsch and Katie Swafford, the new members who were inducted at the National CDA Mass on October 20, were also recognized. The Candlelight Rosary was held on October 9. Nineteen members attended, joined by the 7th - 12th Religious Education classes, for a very beautiful ceremony. Barbara Brauner reminded members of the Cookies for Homebound Event on Thursday, December 5. Cookie donations will be needed along with

help to assemble and deliver the goody bags and visits with the homebound. JCDA pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House project is in full swing and members are reminded to save their tabs that can be brought to the meeting or parish office. The JCDA will be collecting the tabs through the first of next year. The Fall BBQ Pork Steak Dinner fundraiser will be November 19, drive thru only at the KC Hall in La Grange. Meal tickets are ready to sell and members are asked to help cook and fill plates. The CDA/KC Christmas party will be held December 1 at 4 p.m. CDA members will provide side dishes and desserts. The Christmas Raffles are

ready to sell. Fifty-three members donated prizes or money, one non-member donated with her family group and eleven Plum members donated a gift card. The JCDA also donated a prize making a total of 29 prizes. The drawing will be held at the Christmas party. Motions were passed to make a donation to the Deputy Santa Program and to donate a basket to St. Mark’s Hospital for the Family Crisis Center as the CDA’s “Make a Difference Day” project. The Court’s Mini Retreat with Father Alberto will be Saturday, November 23 at the Msgr. Harry Parish Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. A meal will be served after the retreat for a cost

of $5 per member. The Court received a letter from State Regent Melodie Brunt and the state officers are asking for help with the 2020 National Convention held in Dallas, July 15-19. Our Court is asked to have members help at various events during the Convention, donate items for the goody bags handed out at registration, donate a silent auction item and/or make a monetary donation towards the many items the state is required to provide. The meeting closed with a prayer and the singing of the Ode. The next meeting will be November 25.

LG Council Passes Pair of New Ordinances Continued from front Citizen Rhonda Kaltwasser petitioned Council last month to change the ordinance so that she can bury her son’s cremated remains in a lot she owns and wishes to be buried in. Councilman John “Honza” Cernosek said the City’s general services

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The La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce was pleased to host a ribbon cutting for Vitamins of Texas on October 26. The mission statement of the La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce is to “Promote Business” and that is what we are focused on, stated Donna Pyle, Operations Director for the Chamber. “Our goal is to help you look and feel your best! Our vitamin injections, along with our hydrating IVs, are formulated to help you reach your body’s optimum functions. We have an RN, Lesley Karonika, in La Grange and we offer not only vitamins, but amino acids, hydration and energy. Our IV or IM formulas can boost immunity, promote muscle recovery or beautify skin... just to name a few. We have a location in town at 24hr Fit Gym La Grange or our RN can come to you; we can come to your home or business. Please reach out if you would like Vitamins of Texas, PLLC to come to your place of business so you can offer IVs of IM injections to your clientele,” stated Lesley Karonika, Co-founder Vitamins of Texas. Pictured are (from left) Mindy Davis, Owner of Prickly Pear & 4D Realty and La Grange Chamber Board Member, Jennifer Rivera, 24 hr Fitness gym, Melissa Belmonte, microsculpting, Delbert Jarvis, Carolina Reyna and her daughter, Shirley Thrasher, Ambassador for La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce and Sherry Pfluger, Sr. Vice President Round Top State Bank and La Grange Chamber Board Member. Holding the scissors is Lesley Karonika.

Members of Court Sacred Heart of Mother Teresa #2570 gathered before their monthly meeting, November 4 to take a picture of the wreaths that will be placed at the three cemeteries in Flatonia and the Church Cemetery in Cistern. These wreaths will be in place for the month of November in honor of Veterans Day. Live flowers were placed at the Praha Cemetery Memorial at the Veteran’s Service on Nov. 10. Louise and Johnny Barcak donated their time and talent to make the wreaths and flowers. Pictured are (front, from left) LaVerne Syler, Loretta Freytag, Merlene Jurek, Donna Bizzell, Midge Elam, Pam Svatek, Bell Martinez, Angeline Boehnke, Carol Barta, (second row) Karen Novak, Janet Stanley, Jeanette Zouzalik, Isabel Garcia, Gretchen Zapalac, Susan Ivey, Dina Ohnheiser, (third row) Louise Barcak, Susan Barnes, Bobbie Lemke Arlene Florus, Loretta Kutac, Ann Bratton, Virginia Olsovsky, Kathleen Svatek. Photo by Johnny Barcak

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The members of the Schulenburg volleyball team pose after their win in the regional quarterfinals Tuesday in Columbus.

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The Round Top-Carmine volleyball team poses after their win Tuesday in the regional quarterfinals.

The Fayetteville volleyball team celebrates a point Tuesday in Elgin. Photo courtesy of Fayetteville yearbook staﬀ

3-for-3: Trio of Fayette Volleyball Teams March On

Schulenburg, Fayetteville, RTC Sweep Past Regional Quarterfinal Opponents and Into the Sweet 16 Round Lady Horns Sweep Hallettsville

The Schulenburg volleyball team smashed district rival Hallettsville Tuesday in a 3A quaterfinal playoff match in Columbus, downing the Lady Brahmas 25-17, 25-16, 25-20. The Lady Horns improved their record to 34-11 with the win and now advance to the regional semifinals where they will play at 8 p.m. Friday at Blossom Athletic Center in San Antonio against Goliad (29-12) a team the Lady Horns beat in the semifinals of the Schulenburg tournament earlier this season. The winner of the Schulenburg/Goliad match advances to play the Industrial/CC London winner in the regional finals Saturday. Brynlee Hollas led the Lady Horns in kills with 18. Erica Otto had 12, Erin Treybig had five, Madison Landeche had four, Kloe Kutac had two and Elizabeth Seyl and Jordan Sommer had one kill each. Treybig had three aces and Hollas and Julie Guentert each had two. Guentert had 26 digs, Otto had 19, Hollas had nine digs, Regan Lux had eight, Sommer had seven and Treybig had six. Treybig led in assists with 33, Hollas had three and Guentert had two.

Fayetteville Bashes Bartlett

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Wied led in assists with 34.

RTC Slams Austwell-Tivoli

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Playoff Previews

Iola vs. Flatonia

La Marque vs. La Grange

When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: Taylor Records: Flatonia is 9-1. Iola is 4-6. Of Note: This is a rematch of last year’s first round playoff game between these two teams, which Flatonia won 30-28 over Iola. In last year’s game Iola had trouble stopping Flatonia’s run game as the Bulldogs rushed for 327 yards. Dakory Willis and Juan Netro each ran for over 100 yards and two touchdowns each ... Iola has played two common opponents with the Bulldogs, beating Somerville 20-12 and losing to Burton 49-7. Flatonia beat Burton by 34 points and Somerville by 28 ... Flatonia’s Juan Netro has thrown for 601 yards and run for 563 yards. Bulldog senior Dakory Willis has run for 1,441 yards and 19 touchdowns. He had five touchdowns in last week’s game. Flatonia junior Chris Johnston has run for 900 yards. Up next: The winner of this game plays the La Pryor(6-4)/Premont (5-5) victor in the next round.

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday Where: Katy’s Rhodes Stadium Records: La Grange is 7-3. La Marque is 6-4. Of Note: La Marque is one of the most storied football programs in the state with five state titles since 1995, including three straight from 1995 to 1997 and also in 2003 (La Grange head coach Matt Kates was on the staff that year) and 2006. But more recently the school has come under fire, and earned the state’s lowest academic score three years in a four year span. Things were so bad that the entire school district was taken over by Texas City ISD in 2016 and success on the football field has fallen off. The Cougars went 3-8 last year and lost to Bellville in the first round of the playoffs, but this year has been much more successful and the Cougars have one of the best defenses in the greater Houston area – allowing only 27 points total in the last five games combined. Sophomore Cory Halford has played quarterback each of the last two games, but is 0 for 12 passing in that span (but that defense has bailed him out). La Marque does average 184 yards a game on the ground .... Unlike La Marque, defense has been an issue for the Leps, especially lately as La Grange has allowed more than 50 points in each of the last two games ... LG quarterback Matthew Johnson has run for 1034 yards and thrown for 530 yards this season. Fellow LG QB Caden Cooper was out of last week’s game and is uncertain for this one. La Grange is trying to win its first playoff game since 2014. Since that season, the Leps are 0-3 in the postseason never losing by more than a touchdown. They fell to Wharton 27-24 in the first round in 2015, lost to Salado 35-34 in overtime in the first round in 2016 and lost to Sweeny 21-14 in the first round last year. Up next: The winner of this game plays the West Orange Stark (7-1)/ Huntington (1-9) winner in the next round.

Comfort vs. Schulenburg When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Floresville Records: Schulenburg is 6-4. Comfort is 8-2. Of Note: Schulenburg lost to Blanco 28-0 in the first round of the playoffs last year ... Comfort has had a memorable year, bouncing back from a 3-7 record last year to win the 13-3A title this year (they returned 9 offensive and 8 defensive starters from last year’s team). The Shorthorns finished in a three way tie for second in District 14. Up next: The winner of this game plays the Odem (8-2)/Stockdale (4-6) victor in the next round.

La Grange Girls Lose Hoops Season Opener The La Grange girls opened their high school basketball season with a one-point loss at Luling Tuesday. The Lady Leps held a narrow lead most of the game. Kailee Jones led the La Grange girls in scoring with 11 points. The Lady Leps play at the Rice Consolidated Tournament this weekend.

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Luling 42 La Grange girls 41 La Grange 11 9 9 12 – 41 Luling 10 8 10 14 – 42 LG scoring: Kailee Jones 10, Aysia Grant 7, Aaliyah Hunt 6, Raeshawna Davis 4, Kalyn Hernandez 4, Jayla Blakey 3, Megan Brothers 3, Jahze Woods 2, Krissy Henderson 2.

La Grange Girls 2019-2020 Basketball Season Schedule 2019-2020 Lady Lep Basketball Schedule

Date

Opponent

Site

Team Time

Nov. 12

Luling

JV, V

5:00, 6:15

Rice Consolidated Nov. 14-16 Tournament

Rice

TBA

Nov. 19

F, JV, V

5:00, 6:15, 7:30

Nov. 21-23 Schulenburg Tournament

Schulenburg

F, JV

TBA

Nov. 25

Schulenburg

F, JV, V

10:00, 11:15, 12:30

Dec. 5-7

Schulenburg Tournament

Schulenburg

TBA

Dec. 5, 7

Giddings Tournament

Giddings

F, JV

TBA

Dec. 10

Pflugerville Connally

Hallettsville

Pflugerville Connally

JV, F, V

5:00, 6:30, 6:30

Dec. 12-14 Cedar Creek Tournament

Cedar Creek

F, JV

TBA

Dec. 17

El Campo

F, JV, V

5:00, 6:15, 7:30

Dec. 20

Yoakum

JV, V

3:00, 4:30

Dec. 27-28 Weimar Tournament

Weimar

TBA

Jan. 3

Salado

F, JV, V

1:00, 1:00, 2:30

Jan. 7

Snook

JV, V

5:00, 6:15

*Jan. 10

Bellville

F, JV, V

5:00, 6:15, 7:30

*Jan. 14

Navasota

F, JV, V

5:00, 6:15, 7:30

*Jan. 17

Giddings

JV, V, F

5:00, 6:15, 7:30

*Jan. 21

Caldwell

JV, V, F

5:00, 6:15, 7:30

*Jan. 24

Smithville

JV, V, F

5:00, 6:15, 7:30

*Jan. 28

Bellville

JV, V, F

5:00, 6:15, 7:30

*Jan. 31

Navasota

JV, V, F

5:00, 6:15, 7:30

*Feb. 4

Giddings

JV, V, F

5:00, 6:15, 7:30

#*Feb. 7

Caldwell

JV, V, F

5:00, 6:15, 7:30

*Feb. 11

Smithville

JV, V, F

5:00, 6:15, 7:30

Feb. 17-18

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Feb. 27-28 Regional Tournament

Assistant Coaches: Katy Scott, Kyle Adams

March 5-7 State Tournament

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La Grange graduate Abby Steinhauser, left, running at the Sun Belt Conference Championships for Texas State.

Steinhauser Wraps Up Collegiate Cross Country Career By BARBARA BOXLEITNER Record Correspondent

Abby Steinhauser’s college cross country career has come to an end. The La Grange High School graduate finished the Sun Belt Conference championship 5K in 21st place among 82, third among Texas State University’s entries. “I was really happy. I’ve been improving quite a lot,” the senior said. “I’ve stuck with the same strategy,” she said. “I start off a little slower. I get a little quicker and catch each person. It keeps my mind open and allows me to have a little bit of a challenge.” Steinhauser competed in every race this fall. “My biggest goal to my coach was to be reliable,” she said. “I gave it my all. I did what I could.” Her presence in the lineup became even more important because she said teammates

Abby Steinhauser

dealt with injuries. “That’s kind of been a theme for Abby and my message to her over the last year and a half, developing that consistency and reliability. She’s done an exceptional job of being able to embody that,” said Alex Muntefering, Texas State assistant coach for cross

country/distance. “It makes my job a lot less stressful.” The conference race capped a four-year career that started with two years competing for Allen Community College in Kansas. “It went by so fast,” she said. “At our meet I got really sad. I started crying. I enjoyed every year of it.” After the race, Steinhauser took a four-day break from training before resuming workouts for her final track and field season. Much of her track success, including honorable mention All-America recognition during junior college, has been in the 5K and 10K runs. “The longer the distance for her, the more she shines,” Muntefering said. The 10K is her specialty because she excels at keeping a steady pace. “Speed work, I was always a little bit slower. Running the 10K is exactly what I’m good at,” said Steinhauser, who last year ran a per-

sonal-best time to finish sixth in the 10K at the conference outdoor championship. More women’s cross country Montserrat Rios of New Mexico Junior College finished the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Region V Championship 5K in eighth place. The sophomore out of La Grange High was second among the Thunderbirds and was named all-conference and all-region. Men’s golf Freshman Connor Doyle shot 74 to tie for 14th at the University of Houston-Victoria tournament. The former Leopard was second among the Blinn College B team entries. Send updates about area athletes to Barbara Boxleitner at jdanddoc@gmail.com.

Dobbins, No. 1-Ranked OSU Trounce Maryland COLUMBUS, OHIO — The line going into Saturday’s Ohio State game against Maryland favored the Buckeyes by 41.5 points, so nobody thought it was going to be close. Even without their star defensive player, Heisman hopeful Chase Young, the Buckeyes were expected to win by six touchdowns. But what happened at the Horseshoe in Columbus Saturday was a complete dismantling of one program by another. Avoiding the slow starts that have plagued them throughout the season, OSU scored 21 points in the first quarter and 21 in the second quarter. La Grange H.S. graduate J.K. Dobbins had 90 yards on 12 carries, including an exciting 20-yard scamper for a touchdown to close out the first half scoring and send the Buckeyes into the locker room with a 42-0 lead. In what has become a recurring theme, Dobbins rested comfortably on the sidelines during the second half, as Master Teague III, his backup, shared tailback duties with Marcus Crowley and Demario McCall. Dobbins, who last week became the first running back in Ohio State University history to rush for 1000+ yards in his freshman, sophomore, and junior seasons, now has 1200 yards on 165 carries (7.2 yards per carry). His 11 rushing touchdowns in the first nine games this season have already surpassed the 10 he had in 2018. With 3 regular season games remaining, Dobbins will likely surpass his season-high total from 2017 of 1403 yards very soon as well. The Buckeyes are now 9-0 and were ranked #1 in the first College Football Playoff ranking, announced Tuesday of last week. They are running neckand-neck with #2 LSU, who beat SEC foe Alabama 46-41 in Tuscaloosa and might sneak past OSU in the rankings this

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J.k. Dobbins ran for 90 yards against Maryland last week.

week. An interesting story line developing throughout the season is that LSU’s starting QB, Joe Burrow, who is the leading Heisman trophy favorite, is from Ohio and started his college career at Ohio State. Redshirting in 2015, and then backing-up TJ Barrett for 2 years, Burrow managed to graduate with a degree in Consumer and Family Financial Services and came to LSU as a graduate transfer when it was announced future first-round draft pick Dwayne Haskins would be the starter in 2018. Burrow’s path to the Heisman is perhaps more clear because of two reasons: the big win on the road against Alabama, and the indefinite suspension of OSU’s start defensive lineman, Chase Young. Young was suspended before the Maryland game as OSU investigates reports that the projected #1 draft pick accepted a loan from a “family friend” he had known before enrolling at OSU. The loan is said to have been used to pay for transportation for a family member or friend of Young’s to fly to California to attend last season’s Rose Bowl. Under current NCAA rules, there is now an allowance for parents and family of players in the College Football Playoffs to attend those

games, but not for other bowls. Interestingly, Young’s suspension was announced on the same day that the NCAA announced it was likely that five-star basketball recruit, James Wiseman, the projected #1 pick in next year’s NBA draft, was also ineligible for accepting money. Wiseman now plays for the University of Memphis, coached by Penny Hardaway. In an affront to the NCAA, however, the University of Memphis refused to sideline Wiseman, instead allowing him to play in their season opener. If it is found later that Wiseman is in fact ineligible, Memphis will have to forfeit the games he played in and may face further sanctions. These situations are both coming at a terrible time for the NCAA, as they are under assault from all angles for profiting lucratively off the name, image, and likeness of young athletes who are prevented from doing so themselves. If either Young or Wiseman had been able to receive compensation on the open market, neither would probably be in the position they’re in. Stay tuned as these stories develop. The Buckeyes are not likely to need Chase Young as they face Rutgers University (2-7 overall; 0-6 Big Ten) on the road next week, but they

close the season with ranked opponents Penn State and Michigan, both rivalry games where anything can happen.

Fayette Co. Record Correspondent Releases New Book Robert Eckhart, who has covered La Grange’s J.K. Dobbins during his time at Ohio State has released a new book he has written with former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett. The book is called “One and Done: How My Life Started When My Football Career Ended.” More information on the book can be found at: www. mauriceclarettonline.com

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Subvarsity Football LG 7th Gold vs Smithville - 28-6 Loss Thiery Ortiz with a 68 yard KO return to set up the Touchdown Holdyn Cooper 5 yard run for TD / 2pt attempt NG Performances to Mention: Tye Johnson Jacob Hoffman-Norris Ethan Tarnowski Levi Reid

The members of the La Grange 8th grade volleyball A team include: (kneeling, from left) Managers Jillian Hightower and Madison Fowler, (standing) Tori Harold, Maddy Kates, Brisa Tenorio, Avery Marshall, Haylie Cooper, Coach Rebecca Gerecke, Mara Colon, Jena Jobb, Marissa Rhode, Riley Youens and Bobbie Jo Banks

La Grange 8th Grade Volleyball Finishes Second in District Play The La Grange 8th Grade Volleyball A Team finished their season with a district record of 6-2 for second place overall. Their season record was 10-4. Here are the 8th Grade Volleyball Results from their second time through district: La Grange vs Bellville 8th Grade B: Lost 22-25; 22-25 Scorers: Kylie Zbranek, 9 pts, Bianca Veitch, 7 pts; Lyndie Edson, 5 ps; Phoebe Tucker, 3 pts. Ella Pineda, 1 pt. 8th Grade A: Lost 19-25; 13-25 Scorers: Haylie Cooper, Marissa Rohde, and Avery Marshall, 3 pts each; Jena Jobb, 2 pts; Mara Colon, 1 pt La Grange vs Royal (non-district game) 8th Grade B: Won; 25-8, 25-4 Scorers: Jill Newton, 18 pts; Phoebe Tucker, 12 pts; Kylie Zbranek, 7 pts; Ella Pineda, 2 pts; Bianca Veitch and Natalie Orona, 1 pt each 8th Grade A: Won; 25-5, 25-16 Scorers: Hailey Cooper, 16 pts; Mara Colon, 11 pts; Riley Youens, 6 pts; Jena Jobb and Marissa Rhode, 2 pts each; Brisa Tenorio, 1 pt

8th Grade A: Won; 25-5, 25-16 Scorers: Riley Youens, 10 pts; Jena Jobb, 8 pts; Hailey Cooper, 7 pts; Marissa Rhode, 5 pts; Mara Colon, 5 pts La Grange vs Caldwell 8th Grade B: Scorers: Phoebe Tucker, 10 pts; Jill Newton, 8 pts; Bianca Veitch, 5 pts; Kylie Zbranek, 4 pts; Natalie Orona, 2 pts, Sarah Kay, 1 pt. 8th Grade A: Won; 25-21, 25-20, 15-10 Scorers: Hailey Cooper and Marissa Rhode, 7 pts each; Jena Jobb, 5 pts; Mara Colon and Riley Youens, 4 pts each; Avery Marshall, 2 pts; Brisa Tenorio, 1 pt

68 yard Toss Pass from Elijah Haardt to Kameron Leonard Le’Kayvion Broussard for the Point After `Players to mention: Corey Powell Jheyson Vazquez Kenneth Scott Javier Cuevas Hudson Corn La Grange freshmen 15, Smithville 15 The La Grange Leopard freshmen football team tied with Smithville with a score of 1515. Ty Trlicek caught a 9 yard touchdown pass from Andrew Faske. Chris Vasut added the extra point. Smithville scored 2 touchdowns leading up to a 15-7 score entering the 4th quarter. Jakobe Wilkerson scored on a 5 yard run and added the 2 point conversion to tie the score. The Leopard defense held and came up short on a last drive to win the game. The defense played well most of the night, led by the defensive front. La Grange freshmen 32, Giddings 22

LG vs. Giddings 7th grade Gold team - 8-0 Win Thiery Ortiz - 7 yard TD run Tye Johnson to Ethan Tarnowski for the 2pt conversion Players to mention: Levi Reid Gavin Hollek Edwin Vazquez Joel Solorzano 7th grade Purple team - 4220 Win Hunter Sabo - 60 yard Kickoff return / 2pt NG Max Dixon - 37 yard TD run / Kameron Leonard 2pt Good Elijah Haardt - 41 yard TD run / Max Dixon 2pt Good Max Dixon - 3 yard TD run / 2pt NG Le’ Kayvion Broussard 12 yard TD run / 2pt NG Players to mention: Aiden Lopez Ely Glisson Camden Coltrain Jaxon Taylor Taylor Cook

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La Grange vs Smithville 8th Grade B: Won 25-15; 25-16 Scorers: Kylie Zbranek, 16 pts; Jill Newton, 10 pts; Phoebe Tucker, 4 pts; Sarah Kay and Bianca Veitch, 2 pts each 8th Grade A: Won: 25-16; 25-14 Scorers: Marissa Rhode, 16 pts; Mara Colon, 8 pts; Haylie Cooper, 4 pts; Riley Youens and Jena Jobb, 1 pt

Fayetteville Education Foundation held its annual Golf Tournament, “Champions for Children.” Longest drive and closest to the hole winner was Damon Gerik (middle) with Todd Smith (President) and Aaron Gross (Vice President).

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A photo from the auction at Harvestfest.

ARTS’ Harvestfest is A Bounty of Success On November 2, Arts for Rural Texas hosted its annual fundraiser, Harvestfest. This year’s theme was Stars Across Texas and the night proved to sparkle and shine with giving. Patrons from across the region and as far as Oklahoma attended the gala. Auctions, door prizes, a raffle and delicious dinner by Bistro 108 filled the evening. Bidding was high, raising over $100,000 in funds to support the programs of ARTS. The non-profit organization provides free Art After School Programs and Fine Art Assemblies free of charge to schools in Round Top/Carmine, La Grange, Fayetteville and Schulenburg and Weimar. It also offers free art programs in the Boys and Girls Clubs in Schulenburg and Weimar. ARTS sponsors Summer Art Camps available for a small fee and through scholarships. Newly appointed Executive Director, Karen Vernon, said , “We are so very excited about the support that has been provided at this year’s Harvestfest. We are planning to expand our programs in 2020 with a music program that will begin with ukulele lessons for

Corn Shoots Near-Record Coyote Here Leo Corn of La Grange was hunting on the first day of deer season near Haw Creek Road outside Fayetteville when he shot these two coyotes. The one on the left, above is 41 pounds, but the monster on the right weighed in at 70 pounds, just a little shy of what is considered the world record coyote, which weighed 75 pounds and was shot in Wyoming in 1937. In the photo to the right, Corn is shown next to the smaller coyote.

Chatting with the Buffalo Soldiers over the weekend in Winedale. Photo by H.H. Howze

Buffalo Soldiers Visit Winedale By H.H. HOWZE

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Allen Mack, a program specialist with the Texas Parks & Wildlife was at Winedale last Sunday to talk about the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage & Outreach Program. There is disagreement about how the name “Buffalo Soldiers” began, but the term came to refer to all black soldiers. It is now used for U.S. Army units that trace their direct lineage back to the 9th and 10th Cavalry units, whose service earned them an honored place in U.S. military history. “There are still Buffalo Soldiers today,” Mack said. From 1866 to the early 1890s, these regiments served at a variety of posts in the Southwestern United States and the Great Plains regions. They participated in most of the military campaigns in these areas and earned a distinguished record. Thirteen enlisted men and

six officers from these four regiments earned the Medal of Honor during the Indian Wars. In addition to the military campaigns, the Buffalo Soldiers served a variety of roles along the frontier, from building roads to escorting the U.S. mail to serving as national park rangers before the National Park Service was formed. There is a Texas connection. On April 17, 1875, regimental headquarters for the 10th Cavalry was transferred to Fort Concho. Companies actually arrived at Fort Concho in May 1873. The 9th Cavalry was headquartered at Fort Union from 1875 to 1881. After most of the Indian Wars ended in the 1890s, the regiments continued to serve and participated in the 1898 Spanish–American War (including the Battle of San Juan Hill) in Cuba, where five more Medals of Honor were earned.

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2049 JANSSEN LN/LG: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1700 sq ft, brick, 623 E PECAN: Updated Craftsman, 1244 sq ft, 2 BD, 1 1/2 BA, on 11 1/2 ACRES, $425,000 cov back porch, Att gar w/ utility. Orig wood floors, bead board. 723 N ROSENBERG: brick, 2100 sq ft, 3 BD, 2 BA, det Gar, quite Fenced yard. $235,000 604 FORDTRANDT, ELLINGER: Updated 2 BD, 2 BA, loft (3rd neighborhood, tree shaded, fenced yard. $229,000 3878 PINERIDGE, LA GRANGE, Split level home with 4 BD & 3 BD), 1371 sq ft. Cov back porch, fenced yard, det gar w/ utility. BA. Lots of updates including kitchen w/granite. Large back yard REDUCED $158,500 with great views & deer crossing. Nice workshop bldg. ready for 640 S COLLEGE/LYNNWOOD: 2 story, 2800 sq ft, 3 BD, 2 1/2 BA, 2 car gar. Updated Kitchen & baths. Fireplaces, formal dinyour enjoyment. Very desirable location. Call for appointment. 937 N MONROE, LG: 1 BD, 1 BA, 670 sq ft, wood floors, window ing, fenced yard, cov patio, pool, hot tub, landscaped, sprinkler units, wall heater, stove, refrig, stg bldg, currently rented. $67,500 sys. Walking distance to schools. REDUCED 807 MUNN, ELLINGER: Restored farm house, corner lot, 2 BD, 2 543 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE: 2343 SQ FT, 3 bedrooms, 2 BA, 1146 sq ft. New siding, roof, windows, doors, baths, kit, etc… bath on 1 acre, open floor plan, screened porch, lg pantry, $380,000. Is also available with Guest House: 1155 SQ Refurbished wood walls, ceilings & floors. $99,500 2625 BRIDGE VALLEY RD.: close to city limits of LG, 84 AC, FT, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. $575,000 pond, scattered trees. 3.93 acres:Brick Scattered3 BD, trees in2cluBA ding lrecently ive oaks. remodeled home. 345 E TRAVIS, LG: Residential or Commercial. Currently HOMES Brendan Manor B&B. Historic, Blt 1886, ornate architecPerfect for cattle County or horse & cross water avairanch, lable. Lightfenced restrictions. Beauti ful fenced. acres: Scattered trees inture, cluding lformals. ive oaks. Main house: 5200 sq ft, 5 BD, 5 1/2 BA. 2015 W GUENTHER onl- 6 3.93 ACRES, Willman tes.HOMES Lot 7 FMQuality 609. Owner home Financing Avai 2 bedroom, 1 bath w/ bonus rm. Priced for your building siLN.: Countyinterior water avaiutility, lable. Lig2ht restri ctions. Beauti ful 1743 sq ft, 2 BD, 2 BA. 1.6 ACRES. Mature Guest house: Estates. 4 BD,#108252 2 ½ BA, open floor plan, updates. $72,600. 766 Heinze #109603 2576 sqablft,e $78,600. buildiCall ng sites.forLotdetails. 7 FM 609. Owner FinanciOaks, ng Avail- carriage house. Live gar, salt water pool, setting. 2 bedroom, 1 bathstg w/ bldg. bonustreesrm.Park forliveyour 3.36 acres: Scattered inPriced cludinglike oaks. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroomcar Barndominium on 4.97 County water 766 availaHeinze ble. Light#109603 restrictio17+ ns. BeautiAC. ful Lots able $78,600. #108252sevBUXKEMPER RD, FAYETTEVILLE: of trees, ac: 1,710 square feet. Only 5 years old! Stained updates. $72,600. builpower ding2 sibathroom tes. Lotclose 6 FMBarndominium 609.by. Owner Financionng4.97 Avail- 3.36 acres: Scattered trees including live oaks. ★ ACREAGE/LOTS ★ concrete floors, open floorplan, counters. eral granite building $14,500/AC 3sites, bedroom, 8627 FM 2145, LEDBETTER: 20 ACRES, Beautiful building ablesquare $67,200.feet. #108251 30’X40’ insulated metal building. Nestled in a prictions. Beauti ac: 1,710 Only 5 years old! Stained County water available. Light restri sites. Liveful Oaks, 2 ponds, paved road frontage. $270,000 3.28 acres: Pond. ScatteredPROPERTIES trees including live oaks. building sites. ★ vate setting under a canopy of mature★ oaks. 2360 COUNTRY Lot 6 FM 609. Owner ancing Avail- MEINERS RD., WALDECK AREA: Ponds, concreteCounty floors,wateropen floorplan, granite counters. 69FinACRES, available. Light restrictions. Beautiful Jackson Rd. $285,000. 4418 FM 3233 & FM 155, LG: 3/4 Corner tract, mostly open with scattered trees, paved road frontage, #108251 30’X40’buiinsulated building. Nestled pri-lBLDG: lding sites.metal Lot 5 FM 609. Owner FinAC anciinnag& Avai - able $67,200. Beautiful inside & Out! Brick 3 bed/2bath on large partially cleared some woods. Gravel access, 14’Scattered x 36’treesgreat acres: Pond. includingbuilding live oaks. sites. Call for details. PRICE REDUCED! vate setting under a#108249 canopy of mature oaks. 2360 rd 3.28 ablwith e $69,600. corner lot. 1,600 sq.ft. Ready to move in! New metal rural watertreesmeter, septic. $48,000 County water available. Light restri ctions.159 BeautiLG: ful Beautiful home site on 9.5 +/- acres just outside of Jackson3.10 Rd.acres: $285,000. Scattered including no live oaks. HWY water heater & interior paint. Largebldg.electric, rooms. At2625 BRIDGE VALLEY 134 orOwner sites.cattle Lot 5 FM 609. nancing Avail-The historic “Blue Hole” resides on the property and County water& Out! availaBrick blRD: e. Li3ghtbed/2bath restri ctions.onAc Beauti ful buildingfor tached garage. Nestled under lg mature live oaks. Beautiful inside largeperfect LaFiGrange. bed,bui ft.in!ngBrick large was used for baptisms, photography sessions, and parties. This nbath, g sites.sq.ft. Lot 42624 FM 609. Owner Financi Avail- home $204,900. 355 N. Monroehorses. #109397 3 corner able $69,600.with #108249 lot.2ldi1,600 Ready tosq. move New barn $1,450,000. able $62,000. #108246 3 bd,2bath on 10 ac: Brick Tilsonand homework built cluding live oaks. setting offers Live Oaks and a live creek. $415,000. water shop. heater & interior paint. Large rooms. At- 3.10 acres: Scattered trees ingorgeous acres: 2 ponds, BearlgWEST Creek, waterlivewel l, elec- County OLD LOCKHART RD., POINT: 27 wooded in 2015. Stained concrete1202 & tile floors, granite, 124 ACRES, water availableAC, . Light restri ctions. Beautiful MANUEL LP, LA GRANGE: RIVER FRONTAGE tached 22.59 garage. Nestled under mature oaks. 30’X60’bldgs, metal barn w/10 15’X16’yrattached to. covered front porch. Beautiful kitchen.Exempt., Pond, tricity,stg Wildlife oldlienhome, 3 bd, 2 BA, GALORE! pasture with easy access to river, mature pebuilding sites. Lot 4 FM 609. Owner Financing AvailLush $204,900. 355 N.RdMonroe Schramm &plan, FM 153#109397 $244,900. scattered trees, cross fenced. Equipment Game Rm,shed.open floor new #99385 Kit appl. Guest House, ‘18 can trees, corn crops. PRICE REDUCED 3 bd,2bath on 10 Brick Tilson built able $62,000. #108246 4.73 acre W.ac:Guenther Road: home Highly sought #109062 MH, $375,000. 251 Justice Rd.Clayton 3 BD, 2 onBA w/decks. PRICE REDUCED! 300 22.59 acres: 2 ponds, Bear Creek, waterRHODE well, elec- RD: 3.5 AC in between Warrenton & Round in FARM 2015.afterStained concrete & tileAC, floors,Beautiful granite, restricted Willmann live FRENZEL 4bd/2bath: Austin Stone &UPDATED Hardi exterior. Lg covHSE. 14Estates. 5030 RD., Top Unimproved land. $150,000. tricity, 30’X60’ metal barn w/ 15’X16’ attached lien to. to heavyBeautiful woods withkitchen. creek. $99,500. coveredoaks. frontPartialporch. ered porches. 1,991 sq.ft.ROUND Built in 2008. Sprinkler TOP: Corner of FM 1291 &Pond, Frenzel. 2 BD, 2 BA 7100 MUNKE RD: 40 ac tract w/ rolling hills & sandy soil. system & professional landscaping. Beautiful inside Rd & FM 153 $244,900. #99385 Lots fenced. .4/Ac: Elevated scatteredIndividual trees,sheds, cross Equipment shed.all Schramm game rm. Barns & pond, ag with exempt. $499,000. Yr Highly round pond, seasonal creek, partial woods. Septic, water & Out! 845 Country Club Dr. $259,900.#108484$375,000. city services. Restricted. Rd. on W. Guenther sought Justice Rd. #109062 Ellinger 634 SWISS ALP251 HILLS LOOP: 12 year 4.73 oldacre home on 2 Road: well, building w/bath rm, Electric & phone underground $30,000/each restricted Willmann Austin Stone2#34885 &baths, Hardi exterior. Lg cov-gar, after LAND/LOTS ACRES. 34bd/2bath: bedrooms, 2 car 1854 sq ft, highEstates. Beautiful live 7.191 GORGEOUS City Limits of LG oaks. Partial to heavy woods with creek. $99,500. 1,991 sq.ft.ACRES Builtwithin in 2008. Sprinkler appliances, cov back porch, fenced 126.54 acres: Gorgeous ceilings, property with partistainless alered to porches. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES ★ w/ professional City Water, Sewage & Electricity: Largeinside mature Individual Lots .4/Ac: Elevated ★ system landscaping. Beautiful with all COMPLEX: Great Investment Property! 14 Shop with&man cave & storage. $315,000. heavy woods, selective cleariyard. ngs, lake, pond, seasonAPARTMENT live oaks & pecan trees. Commercial or residential Countryacres, Club Dr. $259,900.#108484 city services. Restricted. Ellinger Rd. 3595 GRANDE DR: 3 bed, 2.5 units, al creek, cabin, partial mineral s, ag exempt, fenced&&Out! 845 with several6beautiful building2676 sites. Hwy.sf159brick Front- home, mostly 1 BD, 1 BA & some 2 BD, 1 BA. Partial remodel. abundant wildlife. $749,900.bath, #108587 game room, large living area with fireplace and wet COMMERCIAL BLDG & 8 AC, 3722 HWY 159: Current An$30,000/each #34885 age. $37,500/Ac. #91290 LAND/LOTS 5.12 acres: Scattered trees incluremodeled ding live oaks. kitchen and bathrooms, fenced yard, quiet bar, 7.191 GORGEOUS ACRES within City Limits of LG w/existing dealers. 12-16 RV hookups. Main Bldg tique Venue County water available. Lisubdivision, ght restrictions. Beauti126.54 ful5 minutes COMMERCIAL acres: Gorgeous property with $369,000. partial to w/ City Water, Sewage & Electricity: from town, 2450Large sqmature ft. Barns, REDUCED $649,500 building sites. Owner Financi n g Avai lable $102,400. 65 ACRES, FMwoods, 2237, Wildlife Haven! Partially heavy selac.ectiwithin vMULDOON: e cleari lake,ofpond, 1.949 cityngs, limits LG: seasonPrope rty live oaks & pecan trees. Commercial or residential COMMERCIAL BDG @117 E MAIN, WEIMAR: 1600 sq ft, Lot 9 FM 609. #108256 wooded, currentincludes cattle Agfenced exempt, & barn. updated & presently used for an insurance agency. Storage sq.ft.s, ag multipurpose metal al creek, cabi n, parti13,350 aloperation, mineral exempt, & withponds several beautiful building sites. Hwy. 159 Front4.85 acres: Scattered trees including live oaks. bldg., 12,212 sq.ft. brick church bldg.&&power. $7,900/AC. Camp house, water wells, county water abundant wi l d l i f e. $749,900. #108587 County water available. Light restrictions. Beautiful add’l 750 sq.ft. metal bldg. Road frontage. $37,500/Ac. #91290 in back. REDUCED $120,000 acres: Scattered treesRIVER including FRONTAGE live oaks. building sites. Lot 8 FM 609.BEAUTIFUL Owner Financing Avai5.12 l- COLORADO 9 AC PRAUSE LANE, LG: Scattered trees, rolling terrain, onavai3lasides visibility along PRAIRIE 132 BD/2BA pond & creek. $242,000. County age water ble$1,250,000. . LiLOOP, gw/ht great restricti121 oLG: ns.S.Beauti ful AC with 3COMMERCIAL able $97,000. #108254 5839 MULLINS Business 71. College home & barn. Ag Exempt, coastal, fenced/cross fenced, mabuilding#101319 sites. Owner Financing Available $102,400. 1.949 ac. within city limits345 TRAVIS, LG: Currently Brendan Manor B&B. Hisof LG:EPrope rty ture pecan Lot trees & Live frontage 9 FM 609. #108256Oak trees. Paved rdincludes toric, Bltmetal 1886, ornate architecture, formals. Main house: 13,350 sq.ft. multipurpose 4.85 acres: Scattered trees including live oaks. bldg., 12,212 sq.ft. brick5200 sq ft, church bldg. & 5 BD, 5 1/2 BA. Guest house: 1743 sq ft, 2 County water available. Light restrictions. Beautiful add’l 750 sq.ft. metal bldg. BD, 2 BA. 1.6 ACRES. Mature Live Oaks, carriage house. Road frontWEST TRAVIS: Historic commercial building located building sites. Lot 8 FM 609. Owner Financing Avail- age on 3 sides w/ great235 visibility along on the square. Formerly a restaurant. A barber shop curable $97,000. #108254 Business 71. $1,250,000.rently 121 S. College leases a small section of the building. $225,000. #101319 475 E LAFAYETTE ST OWNER FINANCING Large commercial tract located in town. 5 ACRES. PRAUSE MEAT MARKET 253 W TRAVIS: Own a piece of history in downtown La Grange. Wonderful old building with lots of potential, located on the square. Business sold separately. $350,000

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5.12 acres: Scattered trees including live oaks. County water HOMES 979-968-5803 www.LindemannRealEstate.com Custom Home & Metal Bldg w/ Guest Quarters on 7.14 acres: available. Light restrictions. Beautiful building sites. Owner 1,961 sq.ft. main house built in 2017. Stone & Hardi Exterior w/ lg Financing Available $89,900. Lot 9 FM 609. #108256 wrap around porch on 3 sides. 10’ ceilings, vaulted living room ceilCOMMERCIAL ing w/ stone fireplace, stunning kitchen w/ granite counters, center $38.89 sq.ft. brick commercial bldg with high visibility on Busiisland, huge walk in pantry, large laundry room, office, sprinkler ness 71 within the city limits of LG: .88 acre lot w/ road frontage system. Metal Bldg w/ 600 sq.ft. guest quarters, 600 sq.ft. shop/ on 3 sides. 12,212 sq.ft. inside w/ 14 dedicated rooms, men’s & barn area & 400 sq.ft. covered front porch. Scattered Oaks, Pond women’s restrooms upstairs & down, large room with seating for & fully fenced. 1700 Guenther Road $499,500. #119688 110 & stage area. 121 S. College St. $475,000. #117876 Adjoining Brick 4 bdrm plus additional bonus room, 3 bath brick home property also available. on .5064 acre lot in town: 2,498 sq.ft. with 2 living areas, din- $48.69/square foot Multipurpose commercial metal building on ing room, kitchen w/ appliances & eat in bar, 2 masters w/ en 1.064 acre within the city limits of LG: 13,350 sq.ft. two story bldg suite baths, ceramic tile, great closets, lg fenced backyard & 432 w/ 14 dedicated rooms, kitchen, dining, men’s & women’s restrooms sq.ft. storage bldg on quiet cul-de-sac with wonderful neighbors. upstairs & down, large room with stage area & seating for 300+. Ad$209,900. 130 Steven Ct. #118368 ditional 750 sq.ft. metal storage bldg, outside fenced play area. 131 S. College St. $650,000. #117923 Adjoining property also available. LAND/LOTS acres along Highway 71 just East of La Grange: 5 metal 146 acres: Mostly cleared w/ scattered live oaks on a knoll 1.05 grain bins, storage shed & electricity available. Could be commerSOLD making for an ideal building site. Combination of row crop land cial or residential. $89,900. #117084 & hay pastures. No flood zone per surveyor. Light restrictions. Could easily be subdivided w/ over 6,000 feet of road frontage 1.949 ac. within city limits of LG: Property includes 13,350 sq.ft. multipurpose metal bldg., 12,212 sq.ft. brick church bldg. & add’l along Old Plum Hwy. $875,000. # 117088 All or Part. 88.727 acres: Mostly cleared with Scattered live oaks. Com- 750 sq.ft. metal bldg. Road frontage on 3 sides w/ great visibility bination of row crow land & hay pastures. No flood zone. Light along Business 71. $998,000. 121 S. College- All or Part #101319 Commercial Bldg: 8,571 sq.ft. brick bldg on the NW corner of Restrictions. Old821Plum Hwy $525,000. #117089 E. Travis St. • La Grange, Texas 78945 the La Grange downtown square. Metal Roof, 20 covered park57.738 acres: Mostly cleared with ScatteredCounties live oaks. ComServing Fayette & Surrounding Since 1958 ing spaces w/ access from Water St. plus additional parking on the bination of row crow land & hay pastures. No flood zone. Light square, 10 individual ofﬁces, Lg lobby, breakroom, kitchen, vault, Restrictions. Old Plum Hwy $425,000. #117091 5 acres: Completely cleared w/ road frontage on two sides. Huge conference room, 2 interior staircases, 4 A/C/H. Ideal for corofﬁces, bank, medical, dental, entertainment 821 E. Travis St. • La 78945 No flood zone per surveyor. Light restrictions. OldGrange, Plum HwyTexas & porate/government venue, restaurant/cafe, coffee house, spa, retail....the possibilities Eqypt Road. $99,900. #117083 Serving Fayette & Surrounding Counties Since 1958 are endless!!! 143 N. Main St. $599,000. #114214

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The Fayette County Record, Friday, November 15, 2019 CITATION BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: RONALD BETANCOURT, 717 Drexel Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, Greetings, “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by I 0:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation, a default judgment may be taken against you.” You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Petition, at or before ten o’clock A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of 20 days after the date of service of this citation before the Honorable 155TH DISTRICT COURT of Fayette County, Texas at the courthouse of said county in La Grange, Texas. Said petition was filed on August 22, 2019 in this case, numbered 20 I 9V- I 93 on the docket of said Court, and styled, IN THE INTEREST OF LUCIAN ROLAND BETANCOURT, A CHILD The nature of Petitioners’ demand is citation by publication as is more fully shown by Petitioners’ Petition on file in this suit. The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the according to requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due return as the law directs. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at La Grange, Texas this the 7th day of November, 2019. LINDA SVRCEK, District Clerk 155TH DISTRICTCOURT Fayette County, Texas By: S/S Katie Janda Katie Janda ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONERS: CARL DAWSON 770 SOUTH POST OAK LANE, STE 600 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77056 (5-1c)

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GLO Homeowner Reimbursement Program Getting Recovery Funds in the Hands of Storm Survivors With more than 776 checks totaling $24+ million approved and hundreds more soon to be approved, critical recovery program approaches finish line Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is announcing time and funding is running out for the Homeowner Reimbursement Program (HRP). This landmark program marks the first time federal recovery assistance has been available to reimburse Texas homeowners for up to $50,000 for outof-pocket expenses for eligible repairs. The GLO continues working with applicants to turn federal funds in to reimbursements as quickly as possible, which means time will soon run out to complete applications. “The hugely successful Homeowner Reimbursement Program is a first-of-its-kind effort to help Texans regain a sense of financial security and hope after one of the most destructive storms to hit our state,” said Brittany Eck, Communications Director. “In less than a year the program has helped hundreds of Hurricane Harvey survivors recover an average of more than $30,000 in eligible, out-of-pocket expenses. But time and funds are running out as the program reaches record approval pace. If folks are interested in applying, they should do so immediately before funding - and time - runs out.” The GLO is encouraging Hurricane Harvey survivors

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE - Fall Cleaning - Fri., Nov. 15, 8-5 and Sat., Nov. 16, 8-12 noon, 651 S. College (5-1c) GARAGE SALE - Fri., Nov. 15 and Sat., Nov. 16, NO EARLY BIRDS - 502 Logan St. (5-1p) BAR B Q - BEERZ. Sat., Nov. 16 - From 10am til 5 pm - Plates $10 Brisket, potato salad, sausage, beans, bread - Sandwiches $7.50 - Brisket only $10.95 LB - Hwy 77 North at Winchester exit (5-1p) 4 FAMILY GARAGE Sale - Sat., Nov. 16, 8AM - 3300 S. US Hwy 77, La Grange - Lots of everything. (5-1c) GARAGE SALE - Fri., Nov. 15 and Sat., Nov. 16, 8-12 noon, 175 S. Lynnwood - Christmas items, home decor, dresses, purses, shoes, misc. (5-1p)

who incurred out-of-pocket expenses as a result of flooding or other damage to apply as soon as possible. The application will close permanently at 5:00 p.m. on December 31, 2019. However, applications are being considered on a first-come, firstserved basis while funds are still available. This means applicants should apply quickly before both time and funding runs out. The GLO allocated $100 million in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for this program. Thus far the GLO has received nearly 6,000 completed applications and has helped 776 applicants get approved for more than $24 million in critical federal recovery funds. Remaining funds will go quickly as thousands of applications are being processed for eligibility. If interested, individuals in the 48 eligible counties should complete their applications as quickly as possible to be considered for eligibility.

Kyle A. Denney, Attorney for Independent Executrix (5-1c)

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La Grange Mini-Storage Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code is being utilized for the purpose of collection and disposal of units #59 & #13 belonging to Greg Lane. No auction will be held. Publication of said in accordance with Chapter 59 Date of Action; November 30, 2019 (5-5c)

Two local Girl Scouts were honored with a framed citation from Fayette Memorial Unit 5254 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary for earning their Bronze Award through Junior Girl Scout Troop 1375 in Schulenburg. The troop is part of the Fayette County Girl Scout organization under the leadership of JoAnn Gore of La Grange. Earning their Bronze Award while in the fourth and fifth grades were Heaven Hrachovy (third from right), daughter of Laddie and Bridget Hrachovy, and Toree Bohlmann (third from left), daughter of Ricky and Tina Bohlmann, all of Schulenburg. The Bronze Award is the highest honor that a Junior Girl Scout can earn. The Girl Scout Bronze Award recognizes the girls’ commitment to helping others, improving their community and becoming the best they can be. One project they undertook was making dog and cat toys for the animal shelter, PUPS, located in Cat Spring. Now that Hrachovy and Bohlmann are in the sixth grade at Schulenburg Junior High, they are working toward their Silver Award, which is the highest award that can be earned as a Cadette Girl Scout. Their Scout leaders are Bridget Hrachovy (second from left) and co-leader Patty Little (left). Presenting the awards to Hrachovy and Bohlmann were VFW Auxiliary Unit 5254 Junior Vice President Barbara Brauner (second from right) and Americanism chair and patriotic instructor Elizabeth Kallus (right), both of La Grange. Sticker Photo By Carla Ricicar

LCRA, BLUEBONNET AWARD $19,095 GRANT FOR UPGRADES AT SHELBY AMERICAN LEGION HALL

A $19,095 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative will help fund improvements to American Legion Post 602 Shelby, helping to ensure the building remains a valued part of the community. The grant, along with matching funds of $4,774 from American Legion Post 602 Shelby, will pay for the installation of double-pane, energyefficient windows and new exterior doors at the post, which has nearly 100 members. The funds also will cover the cost of painting the outside of the building and refinishing the existing flooring. The 4,000-square-foot building moved to its current site in the late 1940s. Originally, it was built to serve as the World War II-era dining hall and barracks at Camp Swift in Bastrop. “We’ve been patching up the building all along, but these old barracks just don’t last that long,” said Jerry Kubala, the

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Notice to Creditors

Notice is given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Abdon S. Cejka, Deceased, were issued on October 29, 2019, under No. 12536, pending in the County Court of Fayette County, Texas, to Nell C. Warrender. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the estate, addressed to: c/o Kyle A. Denney, P.O. Box 2, Hallettsville, Texas 77964. All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

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LCRA and Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative representatives present a $19,095 grant to American Legion Post 602 Shelby for building renovations. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, front row, left to right, are: Kate Holman, LCRA Regional Affairs representative; Bryon Balke, Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative Board member; Lori A. Berger, LCRA Board member; and Robert “Bobby” Rinn, Austin County Commissioner. Middle row, left to right: Paul Burnside, Post 602 finance officer; Tom Rabb, Post 602 adjutant; Jerry Kubala, Post 602 commander; John Dennis, Post 602 member; and Kyle Merten, Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative representative. Back row, left to right: Post 602 members Gene Sera, Steve Pavlicek, Lebert Brune and Milton Heintschel.

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“The window frames are all bad, and the floor, we’ve had it redone in places, but you can almost see through it in spots,” Kubala said. The improvements to Post 602 Shelby will ensure its viability as a meeting place for American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary members, as well as a community center available for weddings, family reunions and public events at a reasonable cost. “The improvements will be very helpful,” said Kubala, who

served in the U.S. Air Force. “Instead of just plugging along, repairing instead of replacing, we’ll do some needed replacing and have a nice-looking building for our community and our members.” Chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919, the American Legion is the nation’s largest veterans service organization and is committed to mentoring youth, sponsoring wholesome programs in communities, advocating patriotism and honor and promoting continued devotion to U.S. service members and veterans. The community grant is one of a number of grants recently awarded through LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program, which provides economic development and community assistance grants to cities, counties, volunteer fire departments, regional development councils and other nonprofit organizations in LCRA’s wholesale electric and water service areas. The program is part of LCRA’s effort to give back to the communities it serves. Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative is one of LCRA’s wholesale electric customers and a partner in the grant program. Applications for the next round of grants will be accepted from Jan. 1-31, 2020. More information is available at lcra. org/cdpp.

Round Top-Carmine High School 2nd Six Weeks Honor Roll All A Honor Roll 7th Grade Jaime Alvarado, Kinsley Bage, Tess Eilers, Gabrielle Jennings, Kendra Pesch, Bayley Pitts, Daylin Pitts 8th Grade Mallory Krause, Faith Nance-Kinchen, Brianna Steakley 9th Grade Kannyn Goehring, Rylee Handy 10th Grade Brooke David, Isle Salinas, Jordan Stanley, Janette Weidemann, Gretchen Weibel 11th Grade Corina Blazek, Ryker Goehring, Shyann Lawrence, Taylor Nelius, Alex Pieper, Brooke Schobel 12th Grade Grayson Kipp, Julia Patter-

son, Marilyn Steakley, Aidan Wagner, Bayley Ward All A & 1B Honor Roll 7th Grade Evan Blazek, Jill Eilers, Addyson Maas, Chloe Ritch, Jaida Rodea, Rolando Soto 8th Grade Emme Dallmeyer, Abby Wunderlich 9th Grade Leonardo Montecillo Navarrete 11th Grade Kate Eilers, Jackson Kristoff, Kelsey Lunbeck, Kevin Polasek, Holden Wagner 12th Grade Luke Dallmeyer, Carson Flinn, Alexis Hicks, Megan Krause

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Veterans Honored in Warda The annual Veterans’ Day lunch was held on Sunday, Nov. 10, in the Holy Cross Fellowship Hall. The living and deceased members of Holy Cross were recognized and thanked for their services. The Presentation of colors, Pledge of Allegiance and patriotic songs were sung. A meal of chicken spaghetti, salad, bread and desserts were served. This annual event is sponsored by the Ladies Aid members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Holy Cross Worship Schedule Worship Service begins at 9 a.m. each Sunday. Holy Communion is held each first and third Sunday of each month. Bible Class and Sunday School begin at 10:15 a.m. Rev. Dustin Mead Beck is the Pastor at Holy Cross. The Holy Cross website is www.holycrosswarda.com. Video, DVD and audio tapes are available from the church office. The phone number is (979) 242-3333. Also, check the website for edited videos of the Sunday worship services. Look for them on YouTube. Couples Club Annual Dinner The Holy Cross Couples Club will have their annual fried chicken dinner on Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Picnic Grounds. All plates are $10, to-go only and must be picked up at the Picnic Grounds between 10:30 a.m. and noon. You can purchase tickets from any Couples Club member, at La Grange Chevron or the church office by calling 242-3333 during the week. Monday, Nov. 18, is the cut-off date to purchase tickets. Faith Lutheran High School FLHS will be hosting a game night for seventh through 11th grade students on Friday, Nov. 15, 7-10 p.m. at Faith Lutheran High School. There will be lots of food, fun and fellowship. Weekly Chapel services are held each Wednesday, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Please come

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By GLADYS GIESE

Warda News Correspondent

out and join them. Thanksgiving Chapel Feast Join the FLHS faculty on Nov. 20 beginning at 10:30 a.m. for their 3rd annual Thanksgiving Chapel celebration. Stay and join them following the service for a pot-luck thanksgiving feast lunch immediately following celebration. Bible Study Group The Wednesday Night Bible Study Group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Family Room. They will continue their study on the second half of Genesis through Nov. 20. Then they will take a break until next year. Contact Cyndy Zoch at cyndy.zoch@gmail. com or at (979) 966-3166 for more information. The study is open to all. Senior Citizen Game Days Game days for all seniors, spouses and friends (members and non-members) are invited to attend the Senior Citizen’s Game Days. Note for November: Game Days will be held on Nov. 12 and 19, 2-5 p.m. The group enjoys dominoes, bingo and card games. Refreshments and snacks are always available. Sewing and Stamp The Sewing Circle meets every Thursday morning from 9 a.m. until noon in the old Parish Hall. You do not have to be a member of Holy Cross to join this group of ladies in cutting, sewing, tying or trimming stamps for Lutheran World re-

lief. Donations of sheets and cotton fabric are always appreciated. Snacks and coffee are always available. Reminder: save your cancelled stamps. You can leave the stamps on the envelope and drop them off in the box noted for stamps in the hallway of the Narthex. Note: their last meeting day for the year will be Nov. 14, followed by their annual Thanksgiving Lunch. Activities will resume on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. AMEN Food Pantry Don’t forget the AMEN Pantry during the holidays. Holy Cross Lutheran Church continues to be a drop-off point for the AMEN food pantry in La Grange. As always, you can bring non-perishable food items and place them in the AMEN basket in the hallway. There is always a need for dry boxed staples, canned meats, veggies and soups. Be sure and check the expiration date. Aluminum Cans Aluminum cans continue to be collected by Trail Life 143 of Giddings. Cans may be brought to the Holy Cross Picnic Grounds at your convenience and placed in the wire bin. Recycle Trailer A recycle trailer is based by Warda Self Storage Units for the convenience of the residents of the Warda area. Please place items in bins specified, including newspapers, metal cans, glass, cardboard, plastic, etc. Prayer Request Currently on the prayer list are: Danny Jurk, Jerrell Dunk, Curtis Davis, Dee Tegtmeier, Gladys Giese, William Jurk, Christine and Edward Buscha, Larry Pietsch, Hulda Graf, Larry Kasper, Jim and Betty Duke, Freddie Zoch, Helen Kaiser, Curtis and Alvina Moerbe, Lawrince Heinrich, Kenneth Moore, David Schramm, Paul and Janet Schramm, Wally Lehmann, Evelyn Kasper and

Bernell Teinert. The following are relatives or friends of Holy Cross Members: Carolyn Major, Wesley Cervenka, Kenny Frank, Tim Meservey, Dennis Foerster, Johanna Boyles, Cooper Iselt, Joyce Bise, Leela Maitra, Robert Yurk, Lowell Powell, Harold Krause, Arthur Urban, April Martin, Patrick Dube, Gregg Mars, Bill Oakleaf, John Kaiser, Jimmy Sladek, Margaret Roscher, Sandra Behrens, Ron and Victoria Tegtmeier, Darlene Urban, Leon Michalek, Peggy Noels, Jo Anne Gains, Bernice Guettler, Delores Wright and Jessica Dunk. Serving in the Military Ingrid Devin-Kayne - Navy; Kirk Peschke and Coy Hunt - Army; and Ty Bounds - Marines. Birthdays Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Dillon Moore and Calvin Mersiovsky - Nov. 15; Harry Lehmann and Taylor Wagner - 16; Diann Pietsch, Daryl Schulze and Brianna Lehmann - 17; Jordan Roberts and Hank Beck - 19; Andy Schramm - 20; and Larry Pietsch and Kristy Hentschel - 22. Personals Joining Lawrince Heinrich for a visit over the weekend were his daughter, Nichole, and Jack Gomez of San Antonio. Lisa and Russell Wood of Willis enjoyed the weekend at their property in area and also visited with other relatives. Have News? If you have any news items you would like to share with the readers of the Warda News in Friday’s edition of the Fayette County Record, please contact Gladys Giese at (979) 242-3362 or at ggiese@cvctx.com anytime during the week until 10 a.m. on Monday of that week, as my deadline for getting the news to the Record is noon. Pictures are always welcomed.

Why is that Man Entering the Bathroom With a Pillow? La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports in the following incidents his department investigated from Oct. 27 through Nov. 3: Animal Complaint Oct. 27- Patrolman Robin Emmons was dispatched to the 200 block of S. Reynolds where complainant’s daughter brought home a stray Pit-bull dog and it was not getting along with the other dogs. Complainant wanted animal control to pick up the dog and transport it to the animal shelter. The dog was picked up by police and taken to the animal shelter. Disorderly Conduct Oct. 30- Patrolman Kevin Currington was dispatched to One St. Mark’s Place in reference to a disruptive subject. Officer arrived at the hospital and spoke with the subject and hospital staff. The subject was asked to leave for the night. Suspicious Person/Circumstance Oct. 29- Patrolman Cari Haman responded to the 400 block of W. Colorado in reference to a caller reporting a male subject entering the bathroom with a pillow. Upon arrival a subject was located sleeping in the bathroom. Subject agreed to leave the location without incident and was advised that he could not camp on city property. Oct. 29- Haman responded to the 400 block of Lower Line to HEB in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival the vehicle/person were located and identified. Subject was advised to remove the paper plate from the back window of the truck and display it properly. Oct. 30- Patrolman Mitchell Maxwell was dispatched to the 800 block of E. Travis where caller advised that she saw a subject throw trash into the garbage can and thought it was something suspicious. Officer arrived on location and found it

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to be an empty water bottle. Theft Oct. 28- Patrolman David Mohr received a call to meet a complainant at the police department in reference to a report on a theft from his residence. Upon arriving, officer met with complainant and took the report information. Theft of Service Oct. 30-Maxwell was dispatched to the 100 block of E. Colorado and met with complainant in regard to theft of service. Trespassing Oct. 28- Mohr received a call to respond to meet with a complainant in the 200 block of North Pointe Avenue in reference to an issue of a criminal trespass warning on several subjects. Welfare Check Oct. 28- Patrolman Brett Meinardus spoke with caller about her boyfriend who was scheduled to come home from a deer lease but had not arrived home yet. Officer advised her to make a missing persons report with Missouri City, as that was the last place she saw the subject. Oct. 27- Patrolman John Wostarek conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of N. Jefferson. Officer identified the driver of the vehicle who had an outstanding warrant. Subject was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail.

The Fayette County Record, Friday, November 15, 2019

Hermann Sons Meet in Ellinger; Hunger Wins

Sleigh Bells Ring

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By CAROLYN BARTOSH

Ellinger News Correspondent

R.S.V.P. to Elaine Koehl at (979) 249-3833 or Diane Marusik at (713) 819-5913 by November 30. SLM News The Shared Lutheran Ministry has scheduled a Thanksgiving worship service for Monday, November 25, at 7 p.m. at St. Paul in Fayetteville. The Thanksgiving theme is “A Table Prepared,” and the good things God sets before us. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the fellowship hall. There will also be a community Thanksgiving service on Sunday, November 24, at 6 p.m. at Second Baptist Church in La Grange. The Shared Lutheran Ministry Council will meet on Tuesday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. at Warrenton. The Congregation of Councils will meet at 6:30 p.m. St. John Clean-Up Day St. John Lutheran Church in Ellinger will have a general clean-up day on November 24, beginning at 2 p.m. Advent decorating will also be done. Hunger, Reserve Champion Jordyn Hunger performed great at the finals at the Lone Star Youth Rodeo Association event on Saturday, November 9. She ended up Reserve Champion Speed and Reserve Champion Roper. We are proud of you Jordyn. Ellinger VFD The Ellinger Volunteer Fire Department will drill on

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SATURDAY, NOV. 23RD • 9 A.M. - 3 P.M.

Over 26 booths filled with handcrafted items including jewelry, quilting, knitting, wood crafts, painting, primitive arts, and baked goods.

Jordyn Hunger after winning Reserve Champion Speed and Reserve Champion Roper at the Lone Star Youth Rodeo Association Rodeo last week.

Wednesday, November 20. Birthdays Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Lillian Blinka - November 15; Laura Fritsch - 16; Bennie Volcik - 18; Clarence Horndt, Jr. and Blaise McKinzie - 19; Shirley Fritsch - 25; and Erin Zapalac

LUNCH AND DESSERT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO EAT THERE OR FOR PLATES TO GO.

Fritsch - 26. Have News? If you have news for the correspondent, please email her at bartoshcarolyn@gmail.com or call (979) 966-3275. I have a new deadline, so please contact me before 10 a.m. on Mondays. Thank you.

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Ellinger Hermann Sons Life The Ellinger Hermann Sons Life met on October 21 at the Ellinger Fire Station. Elaine Koehl, president, opened the meeting at 6 p.m. with five members and one guest (Judith Schulmeier) present. The minutes from the previous meeting were presented; a motion was made by Diane Marusik to accept the minutes and a second was made by Irvin Schulmeier. Motion carried. Next, the financial report was read. A motion was made by Irvin Schulmeir to accept, seconded by Gerald Schulmeier. Motion carried. Agent Judith Schulmeier reported on retirement home admissions and the rule change for Mini Camp. The Christmas party was discussed and the date was set for December 7. The event will be held at the Ellinger Fire Station. The social will get underway at 5 p.m., followed by the meal at 6 p.m. Members should RSVP by November 30 by contacting Elaine Koehl at (979) 249-3833, or Diane Marusik at (713) 8195913. New members and guests will pay $10 per plate. Members are asked to bring a dessert. Next the members voted to donate $50 to Fisher House at the statewide rally that was held on October 26. Finally, there was an election of officers, and all current officers were re-elected. The group enjoyed hot dogs and desserts following the meeting. Hermann Sons Christmas Party The Ellinger Hermann Sons Life will be holding its annual Christmas party for members and their guests on Saturday, December 7. It will be held at the Ellinger Fire Station. There will be a social hour at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Members will be free, but non-member guests will be $10. Members are asked to bring their favorite dessert. Please

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OPINION

Just a Thought

What the Neighbors Are Talking About

Why I’ll Choose St. Mark’s – Every Time

I had a new experience recently. I went to an urgent care facility. Now before you say anything about supporting St. Mark’s, let me clarify. For starters, I only had some minor issues – ear pain, sore throat, fever – none of which are true emergencies, but were making me uncomfortable enough to want to be By REGINA KEILERS seen on Sunday morning in- The Fayette County Record stead of waiting and hoping I could get in to see my primary care physician on Monday. Second, I feel it is sometimes a waste of the doctor’s time to treat non-emergency conditions in the emergency room when there are so many in this area who might have a true emergency situation (heart attack, stroke, aneurism). I know from having a doctor in the family that it is sometimes frustrating to deal with those non-emergency situations in the ER. Third, my health insurance incentivizes me to use an urgent care over a hospital ER by giving me a lower co-pay for urgent care and will even deny payment if they deem it unnecessary. So, I chose to go to an urgent care facility because they are supposed to be able to handle non-emergency situations like I was having, I thought it might save me some time, be a little less costly and ultimately, I would still get the treatment I needed. I looked at it as sort of an experiment. Well, to begin with, it took me 45 minutes to just to get to the facility. (It takes me 10 minutes to get to St. Mark’s.) Upon arrival, I had to fill out the usual paperwork and I was called back relatively quickly. I thought, “Ok. At least I didn’t have to wait too long in the waiting area.” They took me back into a room and then started to take my vitals – temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels. They had trouble with the automated blood pressure cuff. It kept giving them no reading. They continued to reset it five times, and by the time they decided it was not going to work, my arm had gone numb. They then switched arms and decided to take it manually. They got a reading and when I asked what it was, they told me 165/100. At that point, I’m sure my blood pressure rose even higher. I told them that was high for me and their response was “that is not a number that we get concerned about.” I thought this was odd. When the doctor came in, he asked why I was there. I told him about the ear pain, sore throat and fever. His response was, “Well, you don’t have fever now.” I told him that was probably because I was taking Tylenol and Advil for the pain in my ears and throat. He then proceeded to look in my throat, but did not check my ears even though I complained of ear pain. He simply ordered a strep screen to determine if that was what was the cause of my sore throat. The doctor came back in the room some time later with the news that my strep screen was negative. But then he also added that the test itself has a 40% failure rate (hmmmmm…), so he would give me antibiotics that I could fill if I did not start feeling better the next day. When I went to check out, they returned my insurance card and told me that I would be billed for whatever insurance did not cover. So, I left the clinic, got the prescription filled, because I was pretty sure it was not going to feel better in the morning and went home. I was gone from home for a total of four hours. So, in the end, it took as much of my time (or more) than the local ER would have, I’m not sure what I will have to pay (as I have not received the bill yet), and the diagnosis was sketchy at best. Maybe the doctor and the other staff members were just having a bad day. I’ll never know. In my opinion, urgent care facilities have a purpose and I might use one if I am out of town and have a non-life threatening emergency, but from now on, if I find myself in need of care, it is after hours for my regular doctor and I don’t feel I can wait until morning, I’ve learned my lesson. I plan to use St. Mark’s every time. I just hope it’s not any time soon.

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Voters Approve 9 Of 10 Proposed Constitutional Amendments

cally distressed areas, passed with AUSTIN — Voters rejected 1,285,397 votes or 65.62 percent only one of 10 proposed amendAPITAL of votes cast, to 673,306 votes or ments to the Texas Constitution 34.38 percent. in the statewide election held Highlights Prop. 3, authorizing the LegislaNov. 5. ture to provide for a temporary exThe House and Senate, in emption from ad valorem taxation the 86th Regular Session of the of a portion of the appraised value Texas Legislature that ended in of certain property damaged by disMay, approved the propositions aster, passed with 1,667,110 votes for voters to decide. Results are or 85.09 percent of votes cast to as follows: 292,031 votes or 14.91 percent. Prop. 1, permitting a person By ED STERLING Prop. 4, making it more difficult to hold more than one office as a Texas Press Association for the state to impose an individual municipal judge at a time, failed income tax by requiring a two-thirds with 681,139 “yes” votes — or 34.56 percent of votes cast — to 1,970,765 “no” majority vote of the House and Senate before putting the matter on a ballot for voters to approve or votes or 65.44 percent. Prop. 2, providing for the issuance of addi- disapprove, passed with 1,467,994 votes or 74.41 tional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water percent of votes cast to 504,848 votes or 25.59 perDevelopment Board in an amount not to exceed cent. $200 million to provide financial assistance for Turn to State, Page D2 the development of certain projects in economi-

The Brenham BannerPress Newspaper • After two days of an expansive search, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the drowning of James F. Carpenter, a 69-year-old College Station man, in Lake Somerville. He fell out of a boat with engine trouble, according to the man who accompanied him. • Brenham school district officials are looking at how to spend more than $555,000 in hurricane relief funds the district received from the state. Possible uses include a master facility plan, a new roof for the district’s tax office, furniture, a new chiller at the high school and new curriculum. The district also lost some federal funding and the funds could be used to address that. Lexington Leader • Lexington’s Earl Cooper was recently inducted into the Rice University Hall of Fame in Houston with family, friends, coaches and teammates present. In his acceptance speech, he emphasized he alone wasn’t being inducted, but in his heart, so were all the people who influenced him in his formative years. The Weimar Mercury • On Saturday, Nov. 2 at 6:41 a.m. the Weimar Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the railroad crossing at South St. Andrews St. for a train engine on fire. The engine was located at the rear of the mile-long train, which made it difficult for the engineer to see. The engine was severely damaged. Hallettsville Tribune-Herald • This past Thursday, Oct. 31 with family at his side, Mayor Stephen Hunter lost his battle to a brutal pancreatic cancer. He was diagnosed this past March. • Alice Jo Summers was appointed mayor to replace the late Stephen Hunter during the recent Hallettsville city council’s meeting. She will serve as mayor until the May 2020 general election. • For more than a century, Wied Hall has served as a place where families from across Lavaca County have gathered to celebrate the moments of their lives. Now Wied Hall itself will have one of those moments to celebrate because it received its own Texas historical marker.

Alamo Cenotaph Part of Centennial Celebration In a solemn ceremony on Nov. 13, 1940, the Alamo Cenotaph was formally dedicated as a symbolic final resting place for those immortal martyrs denied a decent burial 104 years earlier. As part of the Texas Centennial celebration, a hundred thousand dollars in federal funds were appropriated for the construction of a permanent tribute to the heroic handful, who gave their lives for Lone Star independence. The site chosen for the memorial was the cityowned plaza across the street from the Alamo chapel, the approximate spot where most of the defenders were believed to have perished. Opposition to the project was led by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT), longtime custodians of the Alamo chapel. They argued that a new memorial was unnecessary and might detract from the original mission. The objections of the DRT were carefully considered

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but ultimately rejected. As for the artist, an amazing coincidence complicated the selection process. Not one but two internationally renowned sculptors, Gutzon Borglum and Pompeo Coppini, happened to be living in San Antonio at the time. Borglum was best known for his five-story high presidential portraits on Mount Rushmore, which he began blasting out of solid rock in 1927 but failed to finish before his death in 1941. The official version of his role in the Stone Mountain Confederate

memorial was that the temperamental craftsman was sent packing by dissatisfied sponsors. His rival Coppini insisted Borglum walked off the job after destroying the miniature model. Pompeo Coppini emigrated at age 26 from his native Italy arriving in the United States in 1896 flat broke and unable to speak a word of English. Five years later, a lucrative commission brought him to Texas, which he made his permanent home for the next half century. Working well into his eighties, the prolific sculptor produced 38 public monuments, 16 portrait statues and an estimated 75 portrait busts. Coppini’s contributions to Lone Star culture include the Littlefield War Memorial Fountain and “The Victims of the Galveston Flood” at the University of Texas in Austin, statues of Rev. Rufus Burleson and Gov. Sul Ross at Baylor and Texas A&M, a gravesite homage to Sam Houston in

Huntsville, the “Come and Take It” statue at Gonzales, the John H. Reagan Memorial at Palestine, Paris’ Confederate soldier and the Scottish Rite Cathedral doors in San Antonio. The boastful Borglum claimed in an August 1935 interview that he had lined up several prestigious projects in Texas worth hundreds of thousands of dollars in commissions. The head of the Centennial Division of the State Board of Control assured Coppini that Borglum was talking through his hat, though he did neglect to mention that his nemesis was in the running for the Alamo Memorial. Coppini feared his largerthan-life stone clones of Austin, Houston, Rusk, Travis, Fannin and Lamar for the Hall of State in Dallas would count against him in the San Antonio competition. And he knew outspoken critics would lobby hard against him receiving the coveted conTurn to History, Page D2

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Letters to the Editor that little voice Generational Rift The Good-Ole-Boys That To the Editor: I was recently exposed to a new term being employed to describe how other generations are looking upon Millennials: “OK, Boomer.” While I’m neither a Millenial nor a Boomer.. sandwiched somewhere in-between, I get it, and it’s absolutely brilliant. Let’s put into perspective what a Millennial is: someone born (roughly) after 1980 and before 2000 (roughly between 20 and 39 years of age). This generation marks the second largest American generation by birth; yet the largest generation ever in the US (immigration numbers have contributed) with projections that by next year the Millennial generation will have outpaced Boomers by some 12 million people (US Census). They are the first generation with regular access to technology throughout their schooling and are the most educated generation in US history (Pew Research Center). Millennials are also approaching life significantly different than past generations. They are staying at home longer, delaying marriage and families, and are significantly less religious than past generations (Pew Research Center). They value work/life balance and have shown the potential to be more politically active at a younger age than prior generations. Through their different ap-

proach to society and life, they are taking a lot of flack from those who went before and often get chided for their ‘overentitled’ view of life. Yet, this generation is being saddled with personal debt unforeseen by past generations coupled with massive underemployment and stagnant wages. Millennials are facing a future of massive federal debt, expensive healthcare and a questionable future being left to them by prior generations who lived on debt like it was crack. They’re being faced with taking care of their parents and grandparents who failed to address their own needs in retirement while seeing the need to save for their own retirement. The reality is that our society is living on the backs of the Millennial generation while we criticize their approach and choices. OK, Boomer. So, the next time you hear “OK, Boomer”, that is a Millennial telling you that they feel your over-entitled opinion of how they’re going to fix your messes doesn’t really matter to them. It illustrates their resentment on how irresponsibly they feel you’ve lived your life at their expense. Most of all, it is their breaking out of the irresponsible shadows of the past generations and saying enough is enough. OK, Boomer! Eric Green La Grange

My Political Thoughts To the Editor: In the matter of foreign involvement in our elections, has Margo Johnson never heard of the concept of “innocent until proven guilty?” If she has, I am confident that she thinks neither Hillary nor Trump solicited any foreign assistance in any election. She says in her recent letter she’s been living in a bubble that can be spiked with lies and corruption and she’s had an awakening that our country could be lost. I’m not sure if she’s slow or I’m just more aware, but I was awakened to that prospect as soon as I heard this: “ That means that no matter how we reform healthcare, we will keep this promise to the American people: If you like your doctor, you will be able to keep your doctor, period. If you like your health-care plan, you’ll be able to keep your health-care plan, period. No one will take it away, no matter what,” President Obama’s speech to the American Medical Association,

June 15, 2009, (as the health-care law was being written). Followed by: “For the average person they’re going to have to make some choices and they might end up having to switch doctors.” (WebMD Interview March 14, 2014) And, while speaking of medical matters and right from wrong, good from bad, at least President Trump is against denying babies the “right to life” guaranteed in the Constitution. I could pontificate on and on, as she did; but I think Shakespeare was onto something when he said, “Brevity is the soul of wit.” I’m just thankful, as I am sure she is that Ms. Johnson has the wherewithal to move to a country where there is no question about the validity of its elections and the government and its officials are as pure as the driven snow. Janice Barnett La Grange

State Capital Highlights Continued from Page D1 Prop. 5, dedicating the revenue received from the existing state sales and use taxes that are imposed on sporting goods to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission to protect Texas natural areas, water quality and history by acquiring, managing and improving state and local parks and historic sites while not increasing the rate of the state sales and use taxes, passed with 1,732,331 votes or 88 percent of votes cast to 236,251 votes or 12 percent. Prop. 6, authorizing the Legislature to increase by $3 billion the maximum bond amount authorized for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, passed with 1,250,089 votes or 64 percent of votes cast to 703,157 votes or 36 percent. Prop. 7, allowing increased distributions to the Available School Fund, passed with 1,449,333 votes or 74.12 percent of votes cast to 506,142 votes or 25.88 percent. Prop. 8, providing for the creation of the Flood Infrastructure Fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation and flood control projects, passed with 1,527,394 votes or 77.83 percent of votes cast to 435,184 votes or 22.17 percent.

Prop. 9, authorizing the Legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation precious metal held in a precious metal depository located in this state, passed with 977,272 votes or 51.6 percent of votes cast to 916,513 votes or 48.4 percent. Prop. 10, to allow the transfer of a law enforcement animal to a qualified caretaker in certain circumstances, passed with 1,845,766 votes or 93.75 percent of votes cast to 123,032 votes or 6.25 percent. Cash report is released The State of Texas finished the 2019 fiscal year with unspent revenue, according to a new report. Texas Comptroller Glen Hegar on Nov. 4 announced the publication of the State of Texas Annual Cash Report, a 458page document, for the fiscal year that ended Aug. 31. The report, summarized in a cover letter to Gov. Greg Abbott, presents the state’s financial condition and details revenues and expenditures on a cash basis as required by state law. The Consolidated General Revenue Fund ended the year with a cash balance in the state treasury of $8.4 billion, an increase of $3.9 billion, or 88.1 percent, from fiscal 2018. The change in the balance, Hegar said, is largely due to an increase in tax collections.

To the Editor: Monday we celebrated Veterans Day. I, for one, appreciate all who have participated in the fight for freedom. By teaching freedom, we will be able to continue to uphold the American principles and values set forth by our Founding Fathers. Our country is currently involved in a serious divide in its appreciation for freedom. Many factions have developed from various interpretations of the founding documents of America. Some wish to rewrite history by conflating their own policy preferences with the rule of law, or democracy, or patriotism, or whatever they think is best for the community. The headline of an article in the Daily Signal states, “ You Don’t Get to Rewrite the Constitution Because You Dislike Donald Trump.” President Trump has done a great deal to strengthen the checks and balances of our government system. Last Friday’s letter, “Tear Down These Silos; Rural Collaboration” addresses a similar issue of disliking his solutions to our community problems. The author is obviously disappointed that the help he wanted to give hasn’t been received in the manner he expected or desired. I find his statements regarding “our innovative minds are leaving…” and “Much of rural is still disconnected with little to no digital connectivity” insulting. There is so much more to life, help, and governance than “digital connectivity.” The problems of rural communities do not need to be addressed by a collaboration of globalists, or a bureaucracy of government, or

a conglomerate of outsiders who think they know what’s best for a community they have come home to. To the writer of “tear down these silos,” I pray that moving home to a rural community will allow you to raise your children in the tradition of learning—i.e. the “traditional school system” (reading, writing, arithmetic)—as opposed to the “inclusive” initiatives that involve “teamwork, collaboration, creativity, and empathy.” I am reminded of the results of two examples of inclusive initiatives. One exists in a recent review of the 2019 National Assessment for Educational Progress, which stated, “California’s scores once again tanked, with one of the likely causes being the national Common Core standards and aligned curricula.” The second example is closer to home, in Leander, Texas who proved that they can take their communities back from what I feel were destructive attempts to lure little children into alternative lifestyles. The city of Leander contracts Library Systems and Services, a company based in Maryland, to operate the library. Mayor Troy Hill said the library “never should have delved into social issues.” A “good-ole-boy network” will fall apart when there is a loss of integrity among the “good-oleboys.” In my opinion, St Mark’s Hospital was compromised by a lack of integrity among the “goodole-boys.” When integrity is intact and the rule of law is honored, the good-ole-boys can be a great resource of information. Cindy Rodibaugh Flatonia

I’ve been thinking about a word that has been challenging me, forcing me to consider a concept seldom tripping through the confines of my mind. And Little that word is Character. Voice I would consider myself a character, but do I have character? Definitions from various By MARGO JOHNSON sources don’t help me answer that question. For instance, one definition says character is “the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.” Another says, “the character of a person or place consists of all the qualities they have that make them distinct from other people or places.” Best I can figure from those descriptions, we all have character because we all have qualities that make us different. But in the United States we consider someone having ‘character’ who is upstanding (whatever that means), has high morals (again, what is that?), is honest (well, most of the time), is steadfast (maybe another term for stubborn), and loyal (to someone or something). So, I ask again, do I have character and is my character good or bad, upstanding or underfoot, loyal or discarding? I’m struggling with this concept. I hate to think I’m lacking any traits that make me eligible for Character Sainthood, but a fairly objective analysis of my personal habits and actions, would probably not make me a candidate for such a title. With the current political turmoil around the globe, it appears we are all guilty of not examining our characters or whitewashing the rough edges when we do take a short gander at our values, how we treat other people, and what we offer to society. To me, those are the things that define us, illustrate who and what we are, and provide insight as to the nature of our character. I must ask myself some questions when I read that a business leader is making millions annually while around the corner the homeless are struggling. Or when we see those who can send their children to expensive schools while their neighbors are attempting to raise a family making $12 per hour or less. My questions begin with ‘how much money is too much?’ ‘How much money is too little?’ Can or should the playing field be equalized at least partially? If not, why not? If yes, how do we do it? I don’t profess to have clear answers for the world, but I do believe my character determines if I ask the questions and do what I can to follow what will build my character and not weaken it. I don’t oppose others having more than I do, but I do oppose others having much less than I have since that discrepancy creates separation and promotes imbalance among us all. The field may never be level, but my character whispers ‘equality is a noble goal’.

Be a Hero Texas History: Centennial Celebration 42 Kids Currently Await Adoption in Tri-County Area

November is National Adoption Month, and CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties is working to inform the public of the urgent need for members of the community to support children in the foster care system. There are 42 children awaiting adoption here in Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties. CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties is spreading awareness this month and challenging more members of the community to step up and be a part of the solution by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. “There are so many children in foster care right here in our hometowns who need and deserve a safe, stable place to call home,” said Kristi Glasper, executive director of CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties. “Our hope is to inform our community that there are a variety of ways that you can support children during National Adoption Month. If fostering or adopting is too much of a commitment, we want people to know that they can still help children in care by becoming a CASA volunteer.” When children come into the foster care system, they are removed from the only life they have ever known. Many of these children will spend months or even years in multiple foster homes. Without the guidance, connection and direction that family provides, they face the risk of negative outcomes like homelessness, substance use and incarceration. “Every child deserves a safe, loving home where they can be a kid,” said Glasper. “Our goal is to have every child partnered with a CASA volunteer and ultimately reunited with their family, or if that is not an option, adopted into a loving home where they can thrive.” For more information, visit www.casabfl.org or call (512) 409-0771. The next CASA Volunteer training is scheduled for January 2020.

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tract. As expected, J. Frank Dobie jumped at the chance to express on paper his low opinion. “As for Coppini, he has littered up Texas with his monstrosities in the name of sculpture and I had rather have nothing than a monument executed by him.” In his autobiography, Coppini questioned the folklorist’s right to comment on “something of which he was absolutely as ignorant as a hillbilly.” He also accused Dobie of chronic drunkenness and depraved taste. Coppini was invited at last in January 1937 to submit sketches for the Cenotaph. His original idea was “a funeral Army caisson, supposedly containing the bones or ashes of the bodies of the heroes, covered by the Texas

dominate the west panel, while on the east side Bowie and Bonham stand in the foreground. Alone on the north panel is a female form described as an allegorical representation of Texas. Rising from the flames of Santa Anna’s funeral pyre on the south end or front of the monument is “The Spirit of Sacrifice.” Beneath are inscribed the sculptor’s own words: “From the fire that burned their bodies rose the eternal spirit of sublime, heroic sacrifice which gave birth to an empire state.” J. Frank Dobie, Cyd Charisse, Robert E. Howard, King Vidor and forty more are all in “Texas Entertainers: Lone Stars in Profile.” Order your signed copy today by mailing a check for $26.30 to Bartee Haile, P.O. Box 130011, Spring, TX 77393.

and American flags, driven by two draped horses, guided at the right of the caisson by the figure of Courage and at the left by Texas holding a wreath over the Texas flag.” This proposal was wisely rejected sending Coppini back to the drawing board. His second concept, which closely resembled the actual work, was accepted that March. Thirty months later in September 1939, the Cenotaph was completed. The formal dedication was put off for more than a year. Coppini blamed the delay on the Alamo guardians claiming no civic group or organization in San Antonio would sponsor the ceremony “for fear of antagonizing the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.” But the Cenotaph was worth the wait. Travis and Crockett

45 waffle in a box ACROSS 1 2 3 4 46 dir. from Cross Plains 1 ____ Lavaca, TX to Granbury 5 TXism: “get your 5 47 “double dog ____ ya” ducks in _ ___” 48 kicker Elliott who helped 6 El ____, TX 6 Cowboys win a Super 7 “The King” (init.) 7 Bowl in 1993 8 “Honest ___” Lincoln 49 mammal of the dog 9 TXism: “a squeaky 8 family that once lived wheel gets the in TX but now extinct _______” 15 in the wild (2 wds.) 15 TXism: “gave ___ 52 beauty shop _ dose of your own 19 medicine” 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 TXism: “_______ __ an oilman’s daughter” 29 30 19 TXism: “fell like I was chewed up 34 35 33 ___ ____ out” 53 ex-Spurs 21 El Paso has a 3438 star, Duncan foot tall statue of 54 “I Like ___” conquistador Juan 42 41 (president) de ______ 55 ___-gallon hat 47 46 22 it was a subdivision DOWN of a Roman legion 1 tasteless food 27 charged atoms 2 TXism: “don’t give 28 TX Dennis Burkley a hoot __ _ holler” 13 “Monahans sitcom: “Sanford ____hills State Park” 3 TX hometown of ___ ___” 14 historical periods pro RB LaDainian 29 relating to an apex 15 TXism: “____ ____ Tomlinson 30 TXism: “_______ to back now, ya hear” 4 TXism for “alike” write home about” 16 TXism: “____-sized” (5 wds.) 32 doc’s degree (small) 8 TXism: “busier 33 African Methodist than _ ___-armed 17 hamburger veggie ________ Church (2 wds.) fry cook” 36 TX Gene Tierney 18 “mail” as a verb 9 TXism: “I ___ 1950 film: “Where (2 wds.) ________ ____ the Sidewalk ____” 20 swimmimg ____ a spring lamb” 37 Kaitlin nickname 22 nickname of the (swindled) 38 cowboy hat usage: first female governor 10 TX Perot (init.) _____ __ water of TX 11 UK will leave this 39 becomes familiar 23 TXism: “fits like ugly in 2019 (2 wds.) on an ___” 12 TXism for “long 41 “on the ____” 24 sips of “rot gut” time” (3 wds.) 42 versification

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Saturday Happenings in Round Top: Pastel Exhibition, Brass Band Show You are invited to the annual International Art of the Pastel competition and exhibition on Saturday, November 16. This year, the event will be hosted at The Gallery at Round Top. Gulf Coast Tolbert Chili Group presents the 1st Annual Round Top Tolbert Chili CookOff, benefiting the Backyard Bull Bash fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House over the weekend of November 22 and 23 at the Stone Cellar. Visit www.abowlofred.com for Tolbert Cook-off Rules. The Rifle Hall hosts a Monday Night Social the first through fourth Mondays of each month from 5 to 8 p.m. All proceeds benefit the continued improvement of the Round Top Rifle Hall Association. For more information on these events, please visit the chamber website at exploreroundtop.com or call (979) 2494042. Festival Hill The Houston Brass Band will perform at the Festival Hill Concert Hall on Saturday, November 16, at 3 p.m. Led by Houston Symphony trumpeter Robert Walp, the band will perform a lively and entertaining program of British brass band

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By KYLA GOEBEL

Round Top News Correspondent

music. Buy tickets online at festivalhill.org, call (979) 2493129, or you may purchase them at the door. Overnight accommodations are available on campus for this concert weekend. Call the office or send an email to reservations@festivalhill.org to make reservations or inquiries. Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch is scheduled for Monday, November 18, at 12 p.m. at Festival Hill. Lunch is available for a fee. For more information, contact Betty Melton at (979) 966-3088. Winedale Historical Center Lunch and Learn will be on Tuesday, November 19. Bring your lunch, we’ll provide the rest. Come learn about local history from noon to 1 p.m. These

programs are free. Steph Jarvis, Director of the Texas Cotton Gin Museum, presents “Burton Farmers Gin to the Texas Cotton Gin Museum—A Story That is Still Being Written!” Winedale is located at 3738 FM 2714, Round Top, Texas 78954. Any questions or comments can be directed to winedale@austin.utexas.edu or (979) 278-3530. St. Martin Catholic Church Monthly mass will be held on Wednesday, November 20, at 9 a.m. for the intentions left on the altar. St. Martin’s is the “World’s Smallest Catholic Church” and is located at 3490 S. Highway 237 in Round Top near Warrenton. For mass dates, please visit https://stjohnfayetteville.com/stmartin. Round Top Family Library “For Your Information…” presents music by The Red Barn Crows to help kick-off the holiday season. Enjoy the festivities on Thursday, November 21, at 7 p.m. Following the performance, there will be a cookie recipe exchange. Bring a dozen of your favorite holiday cookies and your recipe. There will be a Senior Citizen Gaming Party on Sunday, November 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy

the fellowship and win a prize. Adult Yoga is on Monday with Betty Melton at 5:30 p.m. and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. with Betty Porter and Heidi Geyer. ARTs after school event meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Kids After School Jr. Master Gardner (JMG), meets on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for grades four, five and six. The instructor is Master Gardener, Suzanne Ellis. If you have questions about any of these events, contact Mary Leitko at (979) 966-7563 or send an email to eal@cvctx.com. For more information about library events, please visit the website at www.ilovetoread.org. RT-C School News The RT-C High School Social Studies Team won the State Championship. Members of the team are: Alexis H., Marilyn S., Julia Patterson and Jed L. The team is sponsored by Mr. McDaniel. Congratulations to all of the members of the team. If you need to contact RT-C Elementary, call (979) 2493200. For the high school, call (979) 278-3151. More information on events can be found at www.rtcisd.net. For all sporting events, please check the Car-

mine section in Tuesday’s edition of this paper. Bethlehem Lutheran Church Bethlehem Lutheran Church has regular services at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings with Rev. John David Nedbalek, with Noisy Offering the first Sunday of the month. Children are welcome to attend Sunday School, held the first Sunday of every month beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Thanksgiving worship for Lutheran Shared Ministry will be on Monday, November 25, at 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fayetteville. The Thanksgiving Eve service will be held on Wednesday, November 27, at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine beginning at 7 p.m. This will be a joint service with all of the four churches and all are invited to attend. Birthdays Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Carolyhn Skonberg - November 15; Britt Harper and Suzanne Flasowski - 16; Rebekah Sacks - 17; Austin Nedbalek - 18; and Lee Pennington and Frank Hillbolt - 22. Anniversary Anniversary wishes are extended to Robert and Karen Ann Sanders, celebrating on Novem-

ber 21. Round Top Lions Club The Third Annual Round Top Lion’s Club Turkey Trot is scheduled for Thursday, November 28, at 8 a.m. Participants can chose a 10K, 5K or One-Mile Fun Run. Runners can register online at www.athleteguild.com. Day-of registration will be available for $45, but shirts aren’t guaranteed. This race supports the Round Top youth and community organizations. Other Events in the Area St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby hosts a Game Day on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. These are open to the community. Bring a snack and board game or dominoes. Mark Koehler’s recent paintings will be featured through November 23. The Gallery is open on Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information about events at the Red & White Gallery, visit www.redandwhitegallery.com. Have News? Send any news or notices you wish to have announced to Kyla@roundtoprealestate.com or you can call or text (979) 2030418.

The Fayette County Record, Friday, November 15, 2019

Fayetteville Students Shine at Competitions The Fayetteville FFA competed in the Horizon District LDE competition on Friday Nov. 8 in Schulenburg. They brought many teams to the competition. They brought an Ag Issues team which consisted of Kaitlyn Witt, Landry Wied and Mattie Konvicka, which placed fourth place. Ag Advocacy team of Amber Canik, Cloe Schulle and Julie Korenek placed sixth. Jr. Chapter Conducting was Cooper Mau, Kayme Schley, Jordyn Hunger, Cash Smith, Jake Kubala and Reid Gross, and they placed sixth. Kayme Schley also did Jr. Creed Speaking and placed first overall. Richard Schilling did Job Interview and got fourth. Makenna Madison competed in Sr. Creed speaking and placed ninth. There was also an Ag Quiz team that placed tenth and consisted of Landon Urban, Kaitlyn Witt, Kelton Supak and Julie Korenek. Greenhand Quiz places ninth overall and consisted of Cooper Mau, Cash Smith, Reid Gross and Jake Kubala. Fayetteville FFA members Corey Smith, Landon Urban, Kelton Supak, Kaitlyn Witt, Chet Gilbreath and Mattie Konvicka attended a judging clinic at Texas A&M on Saturday, Nov. 9. Bunco Bunco will be played on Friday, Nov. 15, beginning at 6 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Warrenton. All are welcome to come enjoy a fun evening. Congregational Meetings The St. John’s Lutheran Church of Warrenton and the St. John Lutheran Church of Rutersville will be having congregational meetings after worship services on Sunday, Nov. 17. Regular worship will be held in all four churches of the Shared Lutheran Ministry. WELCA To Meet The WELCA group of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Warrenton will meet on Sunday,

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By ALICE SCHMITT

Fayetteville News Correspondent

Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. at the church. Councils To Meet The council of the Shared Lutheran Ministry will be meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 5:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Warrenton. At 6:30 p.m., all church councils will meet. Quilting The ladies will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 20, for quilting at St. John Lutheran Church in Rutersville at 9 a.m. On Thursday, Nov. 21, the quilting group will meet at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fayetteville. Birthdays Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Ann Nimitz - Nov. 16; Emily Keilers - 17; Genelle Wied - 19; Beverly Coleman - 20; and David Malota - 22. Anniversary Anniversary wishes are extended to Brian and Rachel Kubala, celebrating on the Nov. 21. Have News? Contact Alice Schmitt at (979) 249-5811.

Sawyer Mau, Cooper Mau, Cullen Fulsom, Amber Canik, Julie Korenek and Harper Mau Competed at Aggiefest at A&M Saturday Nov. 9 in livestock judging. Sawyer got 8th overall in juniors 7th in sheep and goats and 7th in beef, Harper got 8th overall intermediate, 7th in sheep and goats and 4th in beef.

Fayette County Adoptable

Charlotte, left, is a young calico cat that needs a calm home. Buster, right, is a young mixed breed in need of a family. TO ADOPT ANY OF THESE PETS, OR OTHERS: • Call the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter at 966-0021

Kaitlyn Witt, Chet Gilbreath, and Mattie Konvicka went to a horse judging clinic at Texas A&M recently.

HOURS: • Visit the shelter at 240 Svoboda Lane and adopt animals on Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shelter is closed on Monday. The animal shelter will not accept surrendered animals on Saturdays. CONTACT INFORMATION • Check the web site at www.janssenanimalshelter.org • Email: info@janssenanimalshelter.org • Niki Powell, Director - fcasnpowell@verizon.net The animal shelter is in need of puppy chow, kitten chow, dog and cat food, paper towels, candles, Pine Sol, and Lysol. All animals for adoption can be viewed online at petango.com.