October31 by Jeff Wick

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2014

THE FAYETTE COUNTY La Grange, Texas 78945

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The Fayette County Record

41 kids fighting cancer fished at an event Saturday at Fayette Lake. Page B1

Volume 92, Number 104

A standing room-only crowd turned out to the La Grange city council chambers Monday night and watched the council vote 6-2 in favor of designating Highway 77 in the city limits as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway. The decision will mean that a sign will be placed at each end of town along the roadway (and will be put up within 120-150 days), but no addresses will be changed.

The decision left about half the assembled crowd applauding. During the public discussion period before the vote, Glenn Altwein said he was speaking on behalf of more than a dozen veterans attending Monday’s meeting as he read resolutions passed by both the local VFW and American Legion Posts urging the council to rename Highway 77 “Veterans Memorial Highway.” “You will get no argument from me that veterans are wor-

thy of recognition,” said La Grange Mayor Janet Moerbe. “But we are not considering any other names tonight. I would encourage you to go through the same process this other group has.” There is one other available roadway for another Memorial Highway designation in La Grange. That is the stretch of Business 71, within in the city limits. “We will follow up with the proper procedures,” Altwein said.

Tamale Sale

St. Paul Lutheran Youth Organization will have their annual tamale sale beginning Wednesday, Oct. 29. All beef tamales in regular or spicy are available from any LYO member or the church office for $9 a dozen. Tamales will be available for pickup on Tuesday Nov. 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Money from this fundraiser supports LYO activities, the summer trip and other outreach opportunities. If you need more information, call Aimee Elles at (979) 7028199 or the St. Paul Lutheran Church office at (979) 9685657. Care Inn of La Grange Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will be having a Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. at their facility located at 457 N. Main, one block off the square. The residents will be passing out candy to the trick or treaters. Free hot dogs and cotton candy will be available to all kids and adults. There will be a bounce house and cake walk along with other games.

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat with the Shared Lutheran Ministry from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fayetteville. The SLM is decorating their car trunks and pick-up beds for Halloween and inviting all kids to come and trick-or-treat. Wear your costume. There will be hay rides, games, treats. Hot dogs and frito pies for sale. The proceeds will benefit youth attending the Lutheran Youth Gathering in Detroit in 2015. There’s more For the Record on Page A2 & A11

WEATHER WATCH

By JEFF WICK

The Fayette County Record

Harvey Dippel and James Zapalac stand behind the counter at the iconic men’s clothing store they’ve operated together since the 1970s. Photos by H.H. Howze

Clothed in History

Life-Saving Award

By H.H. HOWZE

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A 66-year-old business tradition will end Dec. 31 when the curtain comes down on the D&Z Man’s Shop on the courthouse square in La Grange. “I tried to find someone to buy it but none of my kids were interested,” co-owner Harvey Dippel said Wednesday. Dippel and business partner James Zapalac have operated the haberdashery (traditional men’s clothing store) together since 1979, but the business goes back to 1948, shortly after World War II. James Zapalac’s parents, Louis and Anita, founded the firm with partners Ernest and Agnes Kallus in 1948. It was known in those days as K&Z and was located near the other end of the 200 block of West Travis Street adjacent to Adamcik’s Appliance store. Dippel entered the firm as a partner with Anita Zapalac after her husband Louis died in 1961.

Harvey Dippel takes a break from sweeping the sidewalk in front of the store.

Ernest and Agnes Kallus sold their interest to the new partners in 1970 and K&Z became D&Z. James, meanwhile, took a business administration degree at St. Edwards University in Austin and began an 11-year management career with Joske’s Department Store in San Antonio. “Joske’s was part of the Allied Stores Corporation,” he recalled. The corporation had 300

Businesses Changing Hands

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It remains to be seen if the train horns will continue to blow regularly in La Grange. A public hearing was held at Monday’s city council meeting for council members to gauge public opinion on a possible “Railroad Quiet Zone” through the city limits. Right on cue – in the middle of the discussion, a train went by, blowing its horn. A Quiet Zone would remove the federal requirement that

whistles be sounded every time a train approaches a crossing. Horns could still be sounded if an engineer determines it is needed for a warning. Additional medians would have to be constructed at every crossing (at an estimated total cost to the city of $45,000) to enact a Quiet Zone. Three residents who took to the podium Monday spoke in favor of the quiet zone and three spoke against it. “I’ve lived here 16 years See Quiet Zone, back page

As the End of an Era Nears, We Look Back At the History of D&Z

This Week’s Forecast High Low Friday: 76 46 Clear Saturday: 72 48 Clear Sunday: 78 60 By H.H. HOWZE Partly cloudy Monday: 80 66 The Fayette County Record Overcast Two convenience

Burn Ban Is Lifted

All the chairs were filled and about a dozen folks were left standing at the start of Monday’s city council meeting.

Opinions Vary At Forum About Train Quiet Zone

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Standing-Room-Only Crowd Sees MLK Highway Designation Pass By JEFF WICK

A Fishing Trip To Remember

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stores and a major-brand service station clustered around the busy intersection of US 77 and Texas 71 Business (also known as the intersection of Travis and Jefferson Streets) in La Grange are in the process of changing hands (or, at least, change). • Berry’s Exxon on the north-

stores and 2200 employees. “But I knew I was going to come back,” he said, and he did so in 1978 after his mother retired. It was during that period that the business expanded into its current location at 245 W. Travis. But it took two years to make the switch, Dippel recalled. “We bought the building in See D&Z, back page

La Grange Police Sergeant Troy Stevens, left, was presented with a Life Saving Award Citation Monday from La Grange Police Chief Jackie Skelton. On Oct. 2 Stevens responded to a call in La Grange where a victim had hung himself from a tree. Stevens freed the individual from the tree, placed him on the ground in a position to provide air and called EMS. “Had it not been for the actions of Stevens the outcome for the victim could have proven fatal,” the citation read. Photo by Jeff Wick

No Charge in Mueller Road Murder Yet As of press time no charges have been filed in connection with the Oct. 20 stabbing death of John Donald Weiler, 55, which occurred on Mueller Road in the Rutersville area, though a person of interest (a female) has been arrested on an unrelated charge. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department did release this statement: “The case is still under investigation, but we do have a suspect in the incident.”

Pep Rally Fun

west corner of that intersection, formerly owned and operated by Jason McBroom, closed Saturday and has been purchased by Brasher-Gunn Inc., the Chevrolet-GMC dealership at 108 W. Colorado St. McBroom now serves as Precinct 1 county commissioner, which will now become his fulltime job, he said Tuesday. He See Brasher-Gunn, back page

Man Found Dead in Downtown LG A white male living in the rent house at 158 E. Colorado Street in La Grange (across from city hall) died of a suspected drug overdose last Thursday night. Authorities were called when a neighbor found the man unresponsive. There was no signs of foul play.

The members of the Flatonia cheerleading squad got creative at their black-out pep rally earlier this month, outlining themselves in glow-sticks for a performance. Photo by Stephanie Steinhauser

The Fayette County Record, Friday, October 31, 2014

For The Record Volunteers Needed

If you have four hours each week that you could spend at St. Mark’s Medical Center as a volunteer, you are invited to join the volunteer organization. There are openings for men and women to volunteer at the front desk, in the offices, in the soon-to-be-opened gift shop, in the patient area taking water and snacks to patients, helping the nurses and patients in the emergency room, the labor and delivery department, and the surgical recovery room. If you don’t have four hours every week, but would be willing to substitute for another volunteer, you are needed. The only expense is a $10 per year due, and the cost of a uniform top. However, the payback is worth much more. St. Mark’s Medical Center volunteers are appreciated and held in high esteem. Pick up an application at the front desk of the hospital or ask someone you know that volunteers.

Dubina Cemetery Reading

The Dubina Cemetery will have the reading of the names of all persons buried there on Friday, Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. Following the reading of the names will be a rosary and blessing of graves.

Senior Citizen Gaming Party

A senior citizen gaming party will be held at the Round Top Family Library on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. Join the fun and win a prize. Refreshments will be served.

Hospice Brazos Valley Holiday Wreaths

Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time for Hospice Brazos Valley’s annual holiday wreath sale. These beautifully handcrafted Wreaths, Swags and Crosses are made from fresh, fragrant evergreens grown in Oregon and are decorated with a red velvet bow and Ponderosa pine cones. Costs range from $30 - $40 depending on the item and can be shipped directly for an additional $15. They make beautiful gifts for family, friends and co-workers too. You won’t want to miss out, so order early, the deadline is Monday, Nov. 3. All proceeds of the annual wreath sale benefit Hospice Brazos Valley – the order forms are available online at hospicebrazosvalley.org, also at the Hospice Brazos Valley office at 1048 N. Jefferson or call Phyllis Fritsch at (979) 968-6913.

Major Show Heifer Validation

All heifers showing at the 2015 Spring Major Shows, must be physically validated on Monday, Nov. 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Fayette County Vet Clinic. There will be a $12 validation fee per heifer due at validation. Original Registration papers must be turned into the Extension Office prior to the Nov. 3 validation. For questions, contact the Fayette County Extension Office at (979) 968-5831.

Rutersville Sons of Hermann

The Rutersville Sons of Hermann Lodge #152 will have their regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. The lodge will furnish barbecue chicken and sausage. Members are asked to bring a side or desert.

Muldoon Museum Meeting

The Muldoon Museum committee will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. The public is invited to visit the museum in the Muldoon courthouse on Saturday, Nov 1. from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m.

AARP Defensive Driving Course

Charles Keathley will conduct a defensive driving course for Veterans and spouses and auxiliary members and the general public. The class will be four and a half hours on Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Randolph Recreation Center, located at 653 E. Pearl Street in La Grange, beginning at 8 a.m. For AARP members the cost is $15 per person and non-members is $20 per person. AARP is sponsoring the course, the completion of which will entitle one to a discount of one’s vehicle insurance premium for three years. For questions contact John D. Marburger at (979) 968-5971.

Lions Club Annual Spaghetti Supper

The scholarship fund spaghetti supper benefiting Fayetteville ISD will be Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Old Fire Station on the square. Dine-in or take-out tickets available at Jerry’s General Store, Fayetteville Bank or any Fayetteville Lions Club member.

Fayetteville Turkey And Dressing

A turkey and dressing drive-through only dinner will be held in Fayetteville on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m at the Community Center on 202 W. Main. Peters BBQ will be catering the turkey, dressing, noodles, beans, and cranberries for $9 per plate benefiting the Community Baseball Park. Jerry’s, WestSide, Fayetteville Store, Fayetteville Bank, and Peters BBQ in Ellinger will have tickets for presale. Meals will be available in the line in case you don’t have a chance to get tickets earlier. Call (979) 378-2559 for questions.

Free Public Service Seminar

A public service seminar “Assembling Life’s Paperwork Prior to Death” will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church located at 126 Plum Church Road in Plum. Topics include how to answer the many questions asked when planning a funeral, why to put a funeral plan in place, and what survivors need to take care of after death. For more information contact Joyce Herzog, Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home Director/Preneed Counselor at (979) 968-3121.

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Sacred Heart Announces Honor Rolls Sacred Heart Catholic School announced its Honor Rolls for the First Nine Weeks. A Honor Roll, 3rd Grade, Haylie Cooper, Austen Diggs, John Thomas Gray. 4th Grade, Madison Fritz, Hailey Hill, Rachel Matocha, Ellee Sodolak, Ty Trlicek. 5th Grade, Grant Adamcik, Julia Aymond, Avery Diggs, Lance Liccioni, Brynn Mikulenka, Aus-

tin Spann. 6th Grade, Natalie Blackwell, Katie Gray, Shelby Hofferek, Grant Juno, Madelyn Karstedt, Madison Kleinwachter, Philip Matocha, Caty Medici, Lily Nygren. A/B Honor Roll, 3rd Grade, Noah Burton, Wyatt Crouch, Madison Fowler, Alyssa Liccioni, Gage Mihatsch, Reece Nygren, Matthew Orona, Jillian Hightower.

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4th Grade, Elizabeth Hart, Gabrielle Janak, Eli Roberts, Riley Rodgers, Corbin Supak. 5th Grade, Kylee BurgessFranke, Walker Hightower, Michael Kosler, Kambri Mihatsch, Amanda Urban. 6th Grade, Megan Brothers, Jackson Bundick, Kaimbry Deen, Ben Gerik, Garrett Gilmore, Caroline Gordon, Makenzy Hofferek, Colby Spann.

vaca and Washington. A brunch will be served in the fellowship hall following the service. There will be a display table in the hall with biographies, pictures and other memorabilia. For those attending and wanting to have a loved one recognized, please contact Liz Ripple (979) 3782239 or Liz Treybig (512) 2172140 by Oct 31. Christian Sisters The Christian Sisters are sponsoring a food drive for the AMEN food pantry of Fayette County. Donations are also being accepted for Operation Christmas Child and for the military. Christmas Poinsettias 4-H members will begin selling Christmas Poinsettias beginning Oct. 1. The plants are $9 and come in pink, red or white. Orders are due by Oct. 30 and the poinsettias are scheduled to arrive on Dec. 4. In the Ellinger area, you may contact Madisyn Horndt or Carissa Karisch (979) 966-3276 or email Carissa@tbcpromotions.com to place your order. Birthdays Birthday wishes are extended to the following November celebrants: Shirley Herbst-1; Emily Schmidt-3; Laura Brugger-5; Tom Kubena, Sara Beth Horndt Torres, and Elissa Michelle Horndt-8; Sharon Fritsch

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Bartosh Ellinger Sewer and Water The Ellinger Sewer and Water Corporation will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Station. A public hearing has been called for 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the Ellinger Fire Station, 204 W. Main, Ellinger, Texas 78938, to review the program performance of the activities completed under Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG), which will include an explanation of the actual use of the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program funds. Ellinger C of C The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce is looking for school age students that would be interested in riding the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Float. Interested parties need to live in Ellinger and be a student in grades 1-10. For applications contact Carol Ann Hopkins (float co-chairman) (979) 9668323. email- chrisbarkhurst@ yahoo.com . The next monthly meeting for the Ellinger C of C is Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ellinger Community Center. The Ellinger C of C float participated in the 42nd Annual Flatonia Czhilispiel Parade. Riding were Abe Lincoln: Ed Vasut, C of C Queen: Emily Schmidt, Little miss: Riley Fritsch, and driving: Steven Schmidt Jr. This was our last parade for this year and we look forward to next year in May when we begin again in Weimar. Ellinger Volunteer Fire Dept. The Ellinger Volunteer Fire Dept. will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the fire station. The drill will be on Wednesday Nov. 19,at 7 p.m. Deer Season Saturday, Nov. 1 is opening day for rifle season for white tail deer. It is also the weekend for daylight savings time to end: fall back one hour. Hunters remember to rise earlier to get to blinds before daylight. Shared Lutheran Ministry The Shared Lutheran Ministry’s Wednesday evening intergenerational ministry will meet as follows: Oct.-Nov. at St. John in Ellinger – focusing on Talent; Jan.-Feb. at St. John, Warrenton – discussing Creation; and Apr.-May at St. John Rutersville – Time. A light meal is served at 5:30 p.m. followed by educational classes. Following these is contemporary style worship. No classes will be scheduled for the week of Halloween; instead the SLM will participate in “Trunk R Treating” at St. Paul in Fayetteville on Friday, October 31. Kids are invited to come in costume and be ready to trick or treat, take a hay ride around town, play games, and eat snacks. Costume clad adults will serve their treats out of the trunks of their vehicles, joining in the fun filled night. Fayetteville Brethren Church Fayetteville Brethren Church has worship services at 10:45 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. On Sunday, Nov. 9 a joint worship will be held to Honor our Veterans. The service will be held at the Industry Brethren Church at 9 a.m. Representative Lois W. Kolkhorst, District 13 will speak at the service and greet all the veterans. Rep. Kolkhorst represents the following counties: Austin, Burleson, Colorado, Fayette, Grimes, La-

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Big Tourism Weekend Weddings for Warriors To be Held at Las Brisas This weekend is the annual F1 race near Austin, which means hundreds of thousands of extra folks will be in the greater Austin area (and staying in Fayette County hotels, which are selling rooms for higher than normal prices – that is the ones that even have availability at all). Additionally, this week the Houston International Quilt Festival has been going on in Houston, which means there will be even more than the usual number of tour busses bringing out-of-towners in to the check out the Texas Quilt Museum in downtown La Grange. From Wednesday through Sunday there were 10 tour busses scheduled to visit. The museum also plans to be open Monday and Tuesday next week to accommodate extra visitors. The museum is typically closed those days.

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The construction next year of two new overpasses in Highway 71 in Bastrop (at the intersections of Loop 150 and another at the intersection of Texas 95) is expected to shorten the time it takes to drive from La Grange to downtown Austin by between 5 and 10 minutes, further making La Grange a more attractive option for people who live here but work in the Capitol City.

Schulenburg Police Report Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that Officers responded to 48 calls for service and five reportable incidents were investigated during the week of Oct. 18-24. On Oct. 18, Officer Lumsford responded to Holiday Inn Express in reference to theft. On Oct. 19, Officer Weiser towed a vehicle in the 400 block of Summit St. due to the driver not having a driver’s license or insurance. On Oct. 20, Officer Hengst issued a 27-year-old of California a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding in a school zone. On Oct. 23, Officer Weiser arrested a 34-year-old of Schulenburg on a warrant for failure to appear. On Oct. 24, Officer Mayfield responded to the 600 block of S Main St. to Prime Products in reference to forgery.

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Weddings for Warriors is a grassroots project to say thank you and honor the heroes in the US military who serve and protect. This project began in Georgia and has been spreading across America. This will be the second year Las Brisas Farm, located near Fayetteville will host this event. The project exists for the purpose of providing a high quality wedding and vow renewal ceremonies to all branches of active duty US military personnel. Giving back is a passion for retired schoolteacher, Kathy Aydelotte, so honoring our active military is perfect. She and her husband own and operate Las Brisas Farm, and on November 9 they will have four active military couples have the wed-

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Sheriff's Report Sheriff Keith Korenek reports activities of Fayette County Sheriff Deputies for the month of September 2014. Deputy Rick Bohlmann took a report of identity theft in reference to an IRS refund check involving a victim in the Ammannsville area. Bohlmann also investigated the possible theft of a horse in the Muldoon area. Deputy Ben Wilson responded to the area of Hruska’s Store in Ellinger in reference to a lost child. The location of where the child came from was located at a residence in Ellinger and Child Protective Services were notified of the incident. Wilson also took a report of a burglary of a vehicle in the Frisch Auf! area. A suspect in this case was located and arrested. Deputy Marc Bennett took a report of a stolen hay ring from property off of Ehler Grasshoff Road. Bennett also responded to a residence off of Chaparral Road for a disturbance between two females. One female was arrested for assault. Sergeant Ron Naumann responded to a residence in the Ellinger area for a suicidal subject. After investigating the incident it was determined that the male subject threatening suicide had assaulted a female at the location. The male was arrested for assault of a family member. Naumann also checked on another possible suicidal person that was under the influence of alcohol. It was determined that the male was not suicidal and released to immediate family members. Investigator Angela Lala assisted in the estray process of horses in the Round Top area. The horses are set for auction if not claimed. Lala is also investigating several Child Protective Service cases in the

Fayetteville, Holman, and La Grange area. Deputy Perry Kram responded to an address off of State Hwy. 237 in reference to theft of jewelry at the Antique Show in Warrenton. Investigator Robert Dryden assisted the La Grange Police Department with a juvenile complaint at White Rock Park where a juvenile was arrested for possession of marijuana. Dryden also conducted follow up investigation of vehicles which occurred in the La Grange and Country Club area. A suspect in these cases was identified and arrested. The majority of the stolen property in these cases was recovered and returned to the proper owners. Sergeant Charles Jobb responded to West Sedan Road in the Weimar area where a vehicle left the roadway and struck a mailbox. Jobb also responded to Krischke Road in the High Hill area for a reported vehicle “mudding” in the ditches. A witness was able to obtain a vehicle description and plate number. Jobb located the vehicle at the Schulenburg High School parking lot and identified three juveniles responsible for the damages. The three were cited to appear in Justice of the Peace Precinct Four Judge Dan Muller’s Court. Deputy Josh Berger located a suspicious vehicle on State Hwy. 95 which was parked oddly in the turning lane of the Hwy. Investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for possession of marijuana. Berger also responded to FM 2237 near State Hwy. 95 for a reported person lying in the roadway. The person was located and found to be intoxicated. The subject was arrested for public intoxication. Deputy David Smith conducted a traffic stop on a ve-

hicle traveling on Bordovsky Road for a traffic violation. Further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for possession of marijuana. Smith also took several reports of vehicles in the La Grange area which were burglarized. A suspect in this case was arrested after follow up investigation by Investigator Dryden. Deputy Dusty Bernshausen also took a report of a burglary of a vehicle in the La Grange area that was also related to the arrest of a subject based off of Investigator Dryden’s investigation. Bernshausen also took a report of a burglary which occurred to the St. John Recreation Center in Fayetteville where the “beer cage” was broken into with several cases of beer being taken. Deputy Daitwan Walker transported a mental health patient from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office to the San Gabriel Crisis Center in Georgetown. Walker also responded to a residence off of Hill’s Road for a suicidal female. The female was transported to the Sheriff’s Office where she was evaluated by MHMR Services. She was deemed to need no further treatment and was taken back to her residence where she was released. Deputy Louis Gabler responded to a residence in the West Point area where a mother assaulted her nineteen year old pregnant daughter. The mother was arrested for assault family violence. Gabler also stopped a vehicle for speeding on State Hwy. 71 in the West Point area. The vehicle’s speed was checked at 111 mph. After stopping the vehicle, the driver was found to be intoxicated. The driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Deputy Joe Martin responded to an oil field pipe yard in the area of State Hwy.

By Keith Korenek 95 and Nikel Mica Road where two ATV’s were stolen. The ATV’s had GPS on them and were located near Freeport. Both units were recovered and investigation continues into the theft. Martin also spoke to a business in the local area in reference to an individual making threats after services to him were terminated. The subject was spoken to about his actions and warned of the consequences for future threats. Deputy Michael Otten located a reckless driver which was reported traveling east on Interstate 10. The driver of the vehicle was found to be intoxicated and he was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Otten also responded to St. Mark’s Medical Center for an assault victim which came into the emergency room. It was

found that the victim was assaulted by her son and sister. Arrest warrants were issued for each. Deputy Mark Zimmerman responded to property on Rosanky Road where horses were reported as malnourished. Investigation concluded that there was no neglect concerning the horses and that they were aged at over thirty years of age. Zimmerman also took a report of criminal mischief where tires to a vehicle were slashed. Suspects in the case have been identified and charges are pending. Deputy Kenn Kretz responded to a disturbance in the West Point area where one person was assaulted. The suspect in this case was arrested for assault family violence. Kretz also took a theft report from a

vendor at the Antique Show in Warrenton where vintage sunglasses were taken sometime during the night hours. Jail Administrator Ed Sawyer reports that Fayette County Correction Officers booked in 59 individuals for the month of September and transported 9 individuals to the Texas Department of Corrections Facilities to begin serving time for crimes committed in Fayette County. Fayette County Deputies traveled 58,640 miles, answering 517 calls for service, and filing 114 incident/offense reports. Deputies served 67 civil papers, and made 23 felony and 21 misdemeanor arrests. Justice of Peace Courts collected $43,954.66 as a result of deputy activities.

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Fayetteville News CYM Chicken Stew The CYM of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and St. Mary Catholic Church will be having their annual chicken stew and bake sale Sunday, Nov. 2 after cemetery services at St. John’s Cemetery which are scheduled for 4 p.m. Spaghetti Supper The Lions Club is sponsoring a spaghetti supper on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at the Old Fire Station from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will be dine-in or take-out and tickets may be bought in advance from Jerry’s General Store, Fayetteville Bank or from any Lions Club member. This benefits the scholarship fund for Fayetteville I.S.D. Turkey & Dressing Meal The City of Fayetteville will be having its annual turkey and dressing meal on Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Community Center. The drive-thru meal will be $9 a plate and served from 5-7 p.m. Tickets may be bought in advance at Jerry’s General Store, West Side, Fayetteville Store, Fayetteville Bank and Peters BBQ in Ellinger. Tickets will also be available in the line the day of the meal. Veterans Service The Fayetteville Brethren Church and the Industry Brethren Church will be having a joint “Honor our Veterans” service on Sunday, Nov. 9 at the Industry Church at 9 a.m. Representative Lois W. Kolkhorst of District 13 will speak at the service and be on hand to shake the hands of all veterans. A brunch will be served in the fellowship hall after the service. Food Drive The Christian Sisters Society of the Fayetteville Brethren Church are sponsoring a food drive for the AMEN food pantry of Fayette County till the end of November. The collection box is located in the church foyer and your donations are much appreciated. Donations are also being accepted for Operation Christmas Child and for the military. Lickskillet Days The 38th annual Lickskillet Days was held the weekend of Oct. 18-19. Winners in the skillet recipe contest were Darcia Mucha, poultry; Madeline Kovar, beef; Carol Stanley, favorite; and Shirley Conwill, dessert. The 2014-15 Lickskillet Queen and court winners were Madison Mau, Queen; Bailee Coufal, Junior Miss; Kelton Supak, Junior Mister; Mackenzie Poncik, Little Miss; and Jacob Nigh, Little Mister. Parade Grand Marshalls were Helen Mikus and Lillie Mae (Lulu) Brightwell who were driven by Chuck Crane of A Blast from the Past in his

1914 Ford Model T Touring Car. Parade VIPs were the cast and crew of “Dawn of the Crescent Moon”, the recent movie filmed in and around Fayetteville. Mayor Ronald Pflughaupt entertained the crowd by showing up in a Dune Buggy, sponsored by Hahn Construction and driven by Corbin Hahn. Parade first and second place winners were Best Home Town, Fayette Czech Singers and Dancers and Fayetteville Lions Club; Best Chamber, MaDade Watermelon Festival and Colorado County Fair; Best Classic Vehicle (1940-1975), Betty Burkland’s 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air and Robert Ingram’s 1962 Chevy Impala; Best Classic Vehicle (1976-1987) Marie Standly’s 1987 Buick Gran National and Wilbert Hoffmann’s 1985 Olds Cutlas 442; Best Antique Car before 1940, Tom Supak’s 1923 Ford Model T 2-door sedan and Gene Vasut’s 1927 Ford Model T; Best Antique Truck (before 1940), John Burkland’s 1936 Ford pickup and Tom Woods 1949 Willys Jeepster; Best Comical, Chester Jatzlau’s Fedor Express; Best Youth entry was Fayetteville FFA and Fayetteville Warriors and Cyclones. Fayetteville Float The Vintage Fayetteville Float (circa 1976) is missing an icon or two and perhaps some other pieces, if you helped work on and or store this float over the years, and have any parts, pieces or icons, please give the Chamber of Commerce a call at (979) 378-4021. The Vintage Float committee is in the process of restoring this float for use in local parades. The new float is in the process of being built, it will be on a brand new 20 ft. trailer and will be used for local and more distant parades. The new float committee is now working off of blue prints, courtesy of Dennis Mucha, which can be seen in the Fayetteville Area Heritage Museum. You can also contact the chamber at info@FayettevilleTxChamber.org. Christmas Homes Tour The Country Christmas Homes Tour will be taking place on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 1-5 p.m. The C of C is looking for home owners interested in showcasing their home for the tour. If you would like to know more about putting your home on the tour this year or next year, please give the C of C a call at (979) 378-4021 or e-mail at info@ FayettevilleTxChamber.org. Tickets will go on sale for this year’s tour on Nov. 15 at Jerry’s General Store, Fayette Realty, Inc., Fayetteville Bank, by e-mail request and on the day of the tour on the square.

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2015 Membership Drive The membership drive for the Fayetteville Area Heritage Museum is now underway and if you join now you also become a member for 2015. Annual membership donations at the Friendship level start at $5 for students, senior individual membership donations are $20, individual memberships, $25, and family memberships, $50. Yearly Friendship contributions help the Museum maintain its building and preserve its documents and artifacts. Each of the Friends receives recognition on the website as a “Friend of the Museum”. In addition, Friends receive special invitations to the Museum’s exclusive events. Yearly Benefactor contributions allow the Museum to fulfill its mission by providing funds to improve and expand its exhibits and services. Annual membership donations at the Benefactor level start at $100 for the Real Gem, Bronze level donation is $500, Silver level is $1000, Gold level is $2000, and Platinum level is $5000. Each of the Benefactors receives recognition on the website as a “Benefactor” and as a “Friend of the Museum”. In addition, each Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze level benefactor has the option to be featured in the Fayette County Record with a brief article and photo. All Benefactors will also be presented as the guests of honor at all of the Museum’s events. Pick up your membership form at the Museum Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; at the Old Bank Building Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; request a form in the mail by calling (979) 877-5290; or e-mail at FayettevilleMuseum@yahoo.com and a form will be gotten to you. The Fayetteville Area Heritage Museum (FAHM) operates under the Fayetteville Community Foundation, Inc. (FCF) a 501c3 nonprofit organization and all donations are tax deductible. FISD Lunch Menu Monday, Nov. 3: Barbecue rib on bun, seasoned potato, fresh veggies, orange.

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Friday, October 31, 2014

SPORTS

The Fayette County Record

Friday Football Preview

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District 11-4A Football

La Grange vs. Salado

Schulenburg vs. Shiner

Flatonia vs. Refugio

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Salado Records: La Grange is 9-0 overall and 3-0 in district. Salado is 0-8 and 0-2. Of Note: La Grange looks to put the finishing touches on a perfect regular season with a Halloween night trip to new district foe Salado. Their quarterback Jacob Little is second in the district in passing with 874 yards, but he has thrown 14 interceptions and just seven touchdowns. Salado has struggled to run the ball, and has no one that has run for more yards this season than J.K. Dobbins ran for last week (261).

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Schulenburg Records: Schulenburg is 2-6 overall, 2-1 in district. Shiner is 7-1 and 2-1. Of Note: Schulenburg doesn’t have the flashiest stats in District 15-2A (in fact the Shorthorns rank last in team offense and team defense) but they have got it done when they’ve needed to, winning two of their first three district games. It gets a lot tougher this week as the district’s top rushing team, Shiner, comes to town, led by a three-headed rushing attack (Tyler Patek, Chad Neubauer and Blake Michalec).

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Flatonia Records: Flatonia is 4-4 overall and 0-3 in district. Refugio is 8-0 and 3-0. Of Note: Flatonia is not mathematically out of the playoff hunt, but they’ll need a huge upset over No. 1-ranked Refugio to keep those playoff hopes alive. Refugio is led by sophomore quarterback Jaylon Mascorro, who has thrown for 2,111 yards and 24 touchdowns this season with just one interception. Despite being in the district cellar, Flatonia still has statistically the second best defense in the district.

District Overall La Grange 3-0 9-0 Caldwell 2-1 5-4 Giddings 1-1 5-3 Smithville 0-2 1-7 Salado 0-2 0-8 This week’s games: La Grange at Salado, Smithville at Giddings. Caldwell is open. Next week’s games: Giddings at Caldwell, Salado at Smithville, La Grange is off.

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District Overall Refugio 3-0 8-0 Schulenburg 2-1 2-6 Shiner 2-1 7-1 Ganado 1-2 2-6 Weimar 1-2 5-3 Flatonia 0-3 4-4 This week’s games: Refugio at Flatonia, Ganado at Weimar, Shiner at Schulenburg. Next week’s games: Flatonia at Shiner, Schulenburg at Ganado, Weimar at Refugio.

Lady Leps Ready for Regional Cross Country Run The La Grange Leopard Cross Country teams competed at their District Meet in Caldwell on Wednesday Oct. 22. The High School ran in the morning on a challenging course. The four boys competing were Alan Ortiz, Carlos Riojas, both seniors and Ryan Chavez and Tilden Porter, both juniors. Porter placed 16th.

The Lady Leps had seven runners on varsity and four runners on the JV. Running for the JV were sophomores Riki Villanueva, who placed ninth, Larissa Barcenas and Mimi Lopez, who placed 14th and 15th respectfully. Freshman Maxie Maldonado placed 12th. The varsity girls competed very well. Abby Steinhauser,

a junior, placed 5th and Montserrat Rios, a freshman, placed 5th. Both of these young ladies qualified for regionals as individuals. Additionally, the Lady Leps team placed third in district which allows the entire team to advance to the Regional meet, held on Saturday, Nov. 1 in Humble at Atascocita High School. In addition to Steinhauser and Rios the team con-

sists of Juniors, Jodi Dryden, Madisyn Horndt, Susana Maldonado, Tristen McCoy, and Brooke Naiser, a freshman. “I am very proud of my Leps and Lady Leps. Some of these young men and women have been with me at early morning practices for three years. Their hard work and dedication has now paid off,” Coach Terri Wagner said.

Lady Leps Fall to Bellville By JEFF WICK

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Two La Grange seniors were playing in their final home match Tuesday – Kelsey Parchman, above, and Hannah Gerecke, below. The Lady Leps begin the playoffs Monday. Photos by Jeff Wick

In the final regular season match for the La Grange volleyball team, the Lady Leps put a little scare into district champ Bellville by winning the first set, before losing the next three. “The first time we played Bellville we didn’t compete and this time we did,” said La Grange coach Ann Rigden. “We were capable of winning this game. I told the girls our goal now is to keep playing hard so we can see them again in the playoffs and maybe the third time will be the charm.” The loss leaves the Lady Leps (31-12 overall) tied for second in the district with Caldwell. Both had 7-3 district records. Bellville went a perfect 10-0 in district. The Lady Leps play Friday in a postseason warm-up game at Austin St. Stephen’s before opening the playoffs against a tobe-determined Houston ISD school. That playoff match-up is tentatively set for Monday at 6 p.m. at Hempstead High School. Tuesday marked the final home matches for the Lady Leps two seniors – Hannah Gerecke and Kelsey Parchman.

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LA GRANGE: 35 SALADO: 17

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LA GRANGE: 63 SALADO: 0

LA GRANGE: 56 SALADO: 0

LA GRANGE: 35 SALADO: 10

LA GRANGE: 40 SALADO: 7

LA GRANGE: 28 SALADO: 7

LA GRANGE: 54 SALADO: 26

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2014 Fayette County Volleyball Schedules/Results

Flatonia Lady Bulldogs Record: 21-18, 7-7 in district

Date Opponent Location Time Teams August 12 Rice def. Flatonia 3-1; Sealy def. Flatonia 3-0 14-16 Went 3-2 at Shiner Tourney 19 Hallettsville def. Flatonia 3-1 21-23 Flatonia goes 4-4 at Schulenburg Tournament to win Copper Bracket 26 Flatonia def. St. Paul 3-1 28-30 Flatonia goes 4-2 at Rice Tourney September 2 Flatonia def. Runge 5 Flatonia def. Sacred Heart 3-0 9 *Flatonia def. Prairie Lea 3-0 12 Open 16 *Ganado def. Flatonia 3-1 19 *Shiner def. Flatonia 3-1 23 *Weimar def. Flatonia 26 *Flatonia def. Louise 3-0 30 *Schulenburg def. Flatonia 3-0 October 3 *Flatonia def. Waelder 3-0 7 *Flatonia def. Prairie Lea 3-0 10 * Flatonia def. Ganado 3-1 14 * Shiner def. Flatonia 3-0 17 *Weimar def. Flatonia 3-1 21 *Flatonia def. Louise 3-0 24 *Schulenburg def. Flatonia 3-0 28 * Flatonia def. Waedler 3-0 * Denotes district match

La Grange Lady Leps

Schulenburg Lady Horns

Record: 31-12, 7-3 in district

Record: 36-8, 14-0 in district

Date Opponent

Location

Time

Teams

8/12

LG def. Weimar 3-1

8/14-16

Went 7-1 at Columbus Tourney

8/19

LG def. Waller 3-1

8/19

Schulenburg def. La Grange 3-2

8/21-23

LG goes 5-3 in Schulenburg Tourney

8/26

LG beats Bryan 3-0

9/4,6

LG went 6-2 at Hays

9/9

LG def. RTC 3-0

9/9

Canyon Lake def. LG 3-0

9/12

La Grange def. La Vernia 3-1

9/19

Columbus def. JV 3-1

9/23

*La Grange def. Caldwell 3-0

9/26

La Grange def. Brazos 3-2

9/30

*La Grange def. Giddings 3-1

10/3

*La Grange def. Smithville 3-0

10/7

*La Grange def. Navasota 3-0

10/10

*Bellville def. La Grange 3-0

10/14

*Caldwell def. La Grange

10/17

*La Grange def. Giddings 3-0

10/21

*La Grange def. Smithville 3-0

10/24

*La Grange def. Navasota 3-0

10/28

*Bellville def. La Grange 3-1

10/31

St. Stephens St. SHS 5:00 V

* Denotes district match

Fayetteville Lady Lions

Round Top-Carmine

Cubettes

Record: 7-22, 3-11 in district

Record: 21-11, 14-0 in district

Date Opponent Location Time Teams Aug. 12 Schulenburg def. Columbus 3-1 Aug. 14-16 Went 5-2 at Columbus Tourney Aug. 19 Schulenburg def. LG 3-2 & Waller 3-0 Aug. 21-23 Schulenburg goes 7-0 to win own varsity tourney Aug. 26 Schulenburg def. Sealy 3-1 Aug. 28-30 Went 3-5 at Smithson Valley Tourney Sept. 2 Schulenburg def. Giddings 3-2 Sept. 5 Schulenburg def. East Bernard 3-0 Sept. 9 *Schulenburg def. Ganado 3-0 Sept. 12 Brazos def. Schulenburg 3-2 Sept. 16 *Schulenburg def. Weimar 3-1 Sept. 19 *Schulenburg def. Louise 3-0 Sept. 23 *Schulenburg def. Prairie Lea 3-0 Sept. 26 *Schulenburg def. Waelder 3-0 Sept. 30 *Schulenburg def. Flatonia 3-0 Oct. 3 *Schulenburg def. Shiner 3-0 Oct. 7 *Schulenburg def. Ganado 3-0 Oct. 10 *Schulenburg def. Weimar 3-1 Oct. 14 *Schulenburg def. Louise 3-0 Oct. 17 *Schulenburg def. Prairie Lea 3-0 Oct. 21 *Schulenburg def. Waelder 3-0 Oct. 24 *Schulenburg def. Flatonia 3-0 Oct. 28 * Schulenburg def. Shiner 3-0 * Denotes district match

Date Opponent

Location Teams Time

Aug. 12 East Bernard def. RTC 3-2 Aug. 14-16 Went 4-4 at Round Rock Tourney Aug. 19 Brazos def. RTC 3-1 Aug. 21, 22, 23 RTC goes 4-3 to place fourth at Schulenburg Varsity Tournament Aug. 25 RTC def. Hallettsville 3-1 Aug. 29

Open

Sept. 2

Rice def. RTC 3-2

Sept. 5

RTC def. Giddings 3-0

Sept. 9

La Grange def. RTC 3-0

Sept. 12

*RTC def. Burton 3-1

Sept. 16

*RTC def. Snook 3-0

Sept. 19

*RTC def. Anderson-Shiro 3-0

Sept. 23

*RTC def. Fayetteville 3-0

Sept. 26

*RTC def. Richards 3-0

Sept. 30

*RTC def. Dime Box 3-0

Oct. 7

*RTC def. Burton 3-2

Oct. 10

*RTC def. Snook 3-0

Oct. 14

*RTC def. Anderson-Shiro 3-0

Oct. 17

*RTC def. Fayetteville 3-0

Oct. 21

*RTC def. Richards 3-0

Oct. 24

* RTC def. Dime Box 3-0

Oct. 28

* RTC def. Somerville 3-0

* Denotes district match

Date Opponent Time Location August 12 Mumford def. Fayetteville 3-0 15 Brazos Christian def. Fayetteville 3-0 19 Shiner St. Paul def. Fayetteville 3-0 21-23 Fayetteville goes 1-4 at Hempstead Tournament 26 Lexington def. Fayetteville 3-0 29 Navasota def. Fayetteville 3-0 September 2 OPEN 4-6 Fayetteville goes 3-2 at Snook Tourney 9 OPEN 12 Anderson-Shiro def. Fayetteville 3-0 16 *Dime Box def. Fayetteville 3-1 19 * Fayetteville def. Richards 3-1 23 *RT-C def. Fayetteville 3-0 26 *Fayetteville def. Somerville 3-0 30 *Burton def. Fayetteville 3-0 October 3 *Snook def. Fayetteville 3-1 7 *Anderson-Shiro def. Fayetteville 3-0 10 *Dime Box def. Fayetteville 3-0 14 *Richards def. Fayetteville 3-0 17 RT-Carmine def. Fayetteville 3-0 21 * Fayetteville def. Somerville 3-0 24 *Burton def. Fayetteville 3-0 28 *Snook def. Fayetteville 3-0 * Denotes district match

RTC & Schulenburg Complete Perfect Runs Through District

Round Top-Carmine’s Taylor Williford hits a ball in action this week. Photo by Brandy Hoffman

Two Fayette County teams are headed to the playoffs as district champions as the Schulenburg and Round Top-Carmine squads both completed undefeated runs through their districts with wins Tuesday. Now its on to the postseason for both teams (RTC is the defending 1A state champ and Schulenburg is the defending 2A state runner-up) but now both are in the same division. La Grange also heads into the 4A playoffs after tying for second in their district. Here’s Tuesday’s scoreboard:

10/28/14

Schulenburg leaders: Bay Guentert 20, Kelsie Fietsam 12, Shannon Mikesky 8; Aces – Kyndal Kutac 4; Blocks – Bay Guentert 3, Mikesky 2; Digs – Guentert 16, Fietsam 14, Mikesky 12, Mikayla Beiersdorder 8.

Flatonia leaders: Kills – Savannah Flood 10, Erin Miksch 5, Maecie Mikulenka 5; Aces –Alanis Ribera 5, Kimberlyn Michalec 5, Kylie Mica 4, Miksch 4; Digs –Kylie Mica 4, MIksch 3; Assists – Ribera 11, Miksch 8.

Fayetteville leaders: Kills –Haley Bertsch 2, Hannah Bertsch 2, Brittany Brune 2; Aces – Hannah Bertsch 5; Assists –Emily Polasek 7.

Schulenburg def. Shiner 25-13, 25-11, 25-20

Flatonia def. Waelder 25-10, 25-14, 25-13

Snook def. Fayetteville 25-18, 257, 25-18

Fayetteville Jr. High Wins District

10/24/14

RTC def. Dime Box 25-14, 25-22, 25-7

RTC leaders: Blocks: Hohlt 6, Hirsch 1; Kills: Hohlt 14, Williford 9, Peters 5; Assists: Krause 21, Hohlt 12, Peters 2; Digs: Hirsch 11, Peters 6, Hohlt 6; Aces: Peters 4, Krause 2, Hohlt 2; 10/28/14

RTC def. Somerville 25-9, 25-13, 25-6

Schulenburg’s Kelsie Fietsam reaches high for a ball in Tuesday’s win over Shiner. Photo by Audrey Kristynik

RTC leaders: Blocks: Hohlt 1; Kills: Hohlt 15, Williford 7, Leppard 5; Assists: Krause 21, Hohlt 10, Hirsch 4; Digs: Hall 8, Hohlt 8, Hirsch 6; Aces: Krause 7, Williford 4, Leppard 2.

Fayetteville Jr. High’s A Team took first place at the district tournament in Snook on Saturday. They defeated Burton in a very tight three games for the championship, winning the first game 25-23, losing second game 25-27 and winning third game 18-16. They are pictured left to right: Emma Lapeyre, Stephanie Madden, Courtney Dudensing, Coach Clint Jaeger, CeCe Mitchell, Jade Wessels, Tara Goerig, Gracie Dyer.

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Friday, October 31, 2014

Swiss Alp-Washington Country Schools Reunite The 19th Swiss Alp School Reunion and the 14th Washington School Reunion were held Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Oakridge Restaurant in Schulenburg. Registration began at 11 a.m. Carolyn “Graeter” Tobola welcomed everyone. A total of 14 students and six guests attended. Six students were from Swiss Alp School and eight students were from Washington school. The pledge to the United States and Texas flags were recited. Johnelle “Graeter” Miksch conducted the memorial service. From Swiss Alp School the late Evelyn “Kleiber” Zientek and Otis Wagner were remembered, and from Washington school, the late Pastor Clarence Hagens. President Carolyn “ Graeter” Tobola led the table prayer, after which everyone enjoyed the meal. Carolyn had reported she had sent 42 invites, no returns. Walter Ripper attended for the first time. Everyone introduced him or herself and related to memories of their days at the country school. Secretary Johnellle “ Graeter” MinzenmeyerMiksch read the minutes of the 2013 reunion. Students travelling the farthest from Washington School was Lillian and Gilbert Zimmermann from Georgetown and Hattie Jane “Dusek” Kristynik from Wharton and from Swiss Alp School, Irene “Antosh” Davis from Pearland. Youngest students were Carolyn “Graeter” Tobola from Swiss Alp School and Elton Kaase from Washington School. Oldest students were Alvin Bauer, 93 years, Washington School and LaVerne “Schuetze” Lamascus from Swiss Alp School, who will be 90 on Nov. 7. The Newest Couple Married attending were Johnelle “Graeter” Miksch and Daniel, married 15 years. Couple married the longest – From Washington School were Gilbert and Lillian “Hagens” Zimmermann,

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Attending from the Swiss Alp School are front from left: LaVerne “Schuetze” Lamascus, Carolyn “Graeter” Tobola, Johnelle “Graeter” Minzenmeyer Miksch, Irene “Antosh” Davis; back row: Shirley “Rabe” Ehler, Walter Ripper.

Attending from the Washington Country School are front from left: Hattie Jane “Dusek” Kristynik, Verlene “Kiesling” Hoffmann, Lillian “ Hagens” Zimmermann, Doris “Ohnheiser” Opela; back row: Elton Kaase, Gilbert Zimmermann, George Hagens, Alvin Bauer.

who are celebrating their 58th anniversary and the only couple married that attended the Washington School together at the same time. Students attending all the reunions were LaVerne “Schuetze” Lamascus and Johnelle “Graeter” Miksch from Swiss Alp and George Hagens from Washington School.

President Carolyn Tobola asked for business. George Hagens moved, seconded by Lillian “Hagens” Zimmermann to keep the same officers and have a reunion again next year, same date, same time and same place, motion carried. The meeting closed with praying the Lord’s Prayer.

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RT-C Class of 1956 Holds Reunion

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The 1956 graduating class of RT-C High School held their 58th year reunion on Friday, Oct. 24 at Scotty and Friends Restaurant in Round Top with seven graduates and one teacher present. Jean Arlys Schulle provided the beautifully decorated and delicious cake. Those attending were, front from left: Doris Dippel Voelkel, El Gene Schulle, Loretta Ebner Chilek; back row: Mamie Wolff Richter, Alvin Henry Coufal, Estelle Wendler Hejtmancek, teacher Otto Fuchs and Weldon Klaus. Guests included Sheriff Keith and Trisha Korenek. Not able to attend were; Dorothy Tonn Becker, Marilyn Graeber Kuhn, Evellyn Toll Buscha, and John Finke, Jr.

The Fayette County Ladies Only Outdoor Adventures Group recently went on a weekend fishing trip to Galveston. The ladies holding their catches of the day are Linda Eilers, Kristi Capuano, Kim Pridgeon, Michelle Plummer, Beverly White.

LHS Class of 1952 Reunites

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The La Grange High School Class of 1952 recently held its 62nd class reunion in La Grange. Pictured front from left are: Delores Witt Laufer, Elaine Spacek Brandt, Virginia Brandt Ulrich Zimmermann, Jerry Prilop. Middle Row: Doris Petrusek Guettler, Lyndell Tanecka Harbers, Pauline Pechal Epps, Amanda Buscha Miertschin. Back Bennie Drab, Clinton Miertschin, Joe Tanecka, Weldon Tiedt, Lawrence Kallus, Frances Vacula Bonura.

The Prosperity Bank Travel Club went to Hawaii and cruised the islands of Maui, Hilo, Kona and Kauai recently. Hurricane Anna threatened, but it did not dampen their good time or keep them from reading the Fayette County Record. Kneeling are Harvey and Gloria Oeding, Martha Lutringer, Dennis and Sharon Belota, Marilyn Strmiska, Clint Taylor, Johnny Barton, Forrest Dittrich, Kathy Loth and Lorenda and Johnnie Polasek. Standing are Gloria and Patrick Heinrich, Delores and Robert Supak, Larry Lutringer, Ladell and Ed Freudenberg, Janice and Chester Johnson, Virginia and Wesley Holub, Cynthia Barton, Mary and John White, Betty Danner, Sharon Fredrich, Ruby Beard, Pegy Wunneburger, Liz Tannler, Harold and Virginia Boehnke, Nathan Loth, Ann Dittrich and Evelyn Parker.

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JUDGE ED

JANECKA

A Proven Record of Hard Work and Accomplishments • Judge Janecka conceived the idea of bringing Blinn College to Schulenburg & Fayette County. • He was instrumental in having the historic Fayette County Courthouse restored. • Fayette County has one of the few county-wide recycling programs in the state. • Fayette County has one of the best EMS services in the state with four EMS locations. • The Fayette Regional Air Center is one of the best in the state winning the prestigious Airport of the Year award in 1999. • Judge Janecka worked to establish the animal shelter in Fayette County. • In 1995 Judge Janecka organized the 50th Anniversary Celebration of World War II in Fayette county with a parade and memorabilia honoring the Veteran’s of all wars. • He realized the need to help local fire departments as 50% of all calls are outside city limits. The county now contributes to all fire departments in the county. • Judge Janecka has always been at the forefront in protecting the County, whether it is big cities trying to take our water, or the Trans Texas Corridor trying to take our land.

• He wrote legislation designating the first week in October as German Cultural Awareness week for the state of Texas and the last week in October as Czech Heritage Week in Texas.

• He is always concerned about the welfare of the elderly in the county and is constantly vigilant concerning scams targeting the elderly.

• Fayette County was one of the first counties to implement 911 and rural addressing.

• Judge Janecka is proud of the quality of life the citizens of Fayette County enjoy. With the help of the Commissioner’s Court he has been able to accomplish all this and still keep the tax rate of the county one of the lowest in the area.

• Ed Janecka headed the efforts to locate the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in Fayette County. • He wrote legislation which was passed by the voters in Fayette County establishing an Underground Water Conservation district.

Judge Ed Janecka is a fifth generation Fayette County citizen. He was born and raised in Dubina, Texas. He grew up on a farm, the youngest of six children. He learned to work at an early age, and his parents instilled in him a good work ethic. He attended St. Edwards Elementary School in Dubina and St. Rose School in Schulenburg. He went on and graduated from Bishop Forest High School in Schulenburg. Ed has two Bachelor of Science degrees from Sam Houston State University. Judge Janecka served his country in Vietnam. He was stationed in Qui Nhon and was assigned to MACV. Judge Ed was first elected Fayette County Judge in 1990.

• Under his leadership the new Ag Building was built consolidating all agriculture agencies in one building. • Judge Janecka conceived the idea of a local VA clinic and with the help of many local Veterans’ groups it became a reality. • The Founders’ Park was dedicated on the square as a way to honor our county founders. • He celebrated the 175th anniversary of the county. • Judge Janecka has worked very closely with the Chambers of Commerce in the county to help enhance tourism.

RE-ELECT JUDGE ED JANECKA FOR FAYETTE COUNTY JUDGE “Thank you very much for all your support.” Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Ed Janecka, Margie Janecka, Treasurer 2405 Dubina Weimar Rd Weimar, Tx 78962

Front from left: Judge Ed, granddaughter Ana Klesel, Margie, daughter Katie Klesel and grandson Zack Klesel, daughter Elizabeth Jones and grandson Aiden Jones, and son Charlie; back: Son John, son Joe and wife Casandra Janecka, sons-in-law David Klesel and Eric Jones.

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Obituaries Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange was in charge of arrangements.

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Splawn

Jane (Garcia) Splawn, 72, of West Point died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014. Jane was born in Fayette County on June 20, 1942, the daughter of Frank and Matilda (Herrera) Garcia. She married Plato August Splawn, Sr. on Nov. 28, 1959. She is survived by husband, Plato, of 54 years; two daughters: Wanda Montez and husband, Jesse, of West Point and Connie Moeller and husband, Darryl, of Schulenburg; son, Plato Splawn, Jr. of West Point; eleven grandchildren: Paul Splawn, Jr. and wife, Amber; Myra Delarosa and husband, Lorenzo; Joseph Splawn; Jessica Montez; Lexie and Joseph Moeller, Gary and Victoria Splawn; Timmy, Sarah and Christina Machala; six great-grandchildren: Hayden and Kason Splawn; Alyssa, Abigail and Anabella Delarosa; and Joseph Splawn, Jr.; very special nephew, Sherman Garcia and wife, Josie; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Alma and Leo Blaha; four children: Debbie Ann Splawn, Paul Splawn, Sr., Sandra Psencik and Marcus Splawn; five sisters: Lucy Garcia, Lupe Garcia, Mary Garcia, Mary Crescencia Garcia, Frances Ibarra; and brother, Frank Garcia, Jr. Visitation was held on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014 from 12 to 7 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral Services were held at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, located at 126 Plum Church Rd. in Plum at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014. Burial will follow at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Wt. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 or American Cancer Society, La Grange Relay For Life, 553 E. Walnut, La Grange, Texas 78945.

Alice Ruth Wottlin, 92, of Muldoon died Oct. 25, 2014. Alice was born on March 10, 1922 in East Chicago, Ind. to the late Walter H. Gosnell and Elta Anderson Gosnell. She was a First Lieutenant, registered nurse in the Army in WW II and a member of the Flatonia United Methodist Church. After coming out of the service she continued with her nursing profession until retirement. Alice is preceded in death by her husband-William O. Wottlin of 57 years and two sisters. She is survived by her sons, Bruce Wottlin and wife Maria of Muldoon, Mark Wottlin of Muldoon; one sister, Janet Grafton of Mineral Ridge, Ohio; one brother-in-law, James Wottlin of Conroe; and one sister-in-law, Virginia Koenig of San Antonio; two grand-children, Mark Ryan Wottlin and Clinton Daniel Wottlin. Visitation will began Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Smith Funeral Home in Flatonia. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home in Flatonia with Rev. Phillip Hefner officiating. After the service a reception will be held at Newman Hall at the Flatonia United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the Pitman cemetery. Words of comfort can be expressed to the family at www. smithfuneralhomeflatonia.com. Smith Funeral Home in Flatonia was in charge of arrangements.

Ballew

Funeral services for Mary Helen Ballew, 93, formerly of Giddings, were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings with Rev. Jeremy Walloch officiating. Burial followed in the Giddings City Cemetery. Mary Helen (Briggs) Ballew was born on May 19, 1921 in Dallas to Carlos and Virginia Briggs. After graduating from high school she attended cosmetology school. She was united in marriage to Johnny George Ballew on April 20, 1951. Mary operated her own beauty shop in Giddings for many years and she and Johnny also owned The 290 Club in Giddings. She was

For The Record Quade-Werchan American Legion

The Quade-Werchan American Legion Post 338 and Auxiliary of Round Top will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Round Top. Members are also reminded that they can bring items to be donated to the Temple VA Gift Shop.

Freyburg UMC Annual Christmas Bazaar

Freyburg United Methodist Church launches the Christmas shopping season with its Annual Country Christmas Bazaar Saturday, Nov 8. The doors at the Rockin’ W Ranch Barn open at 8 a.m. to noon. The indoor facility is three miles north of I-10 in Schulenburg on Hwy. 77.

Cummins Creek Wildlife Dinner

The Cummins Creek Wildlife Management Association will have their Fall meeting and dinner on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Round Top Rifle Association Hall in Round Top. There will be a speaker, dinner, refreshments and door prizes. Bring your favorite dessert to share. The meal is free will donation. Everyone is invited.

Adult Pastels Workshop

Beginning Nov. 12, Arts for Rural Texas will be offering four weeks of intensive adult pastel workshops on Wednesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. These classes will be taught by a highly skilled artist/instructor from San Antonio, Rainey. The class dates are Nov. 12 and 19 and Dec. 3 and 10. These workshops will be held in Fayetteville in the Arts for Rural Texas, Mannie Schimd Classroom Annex. Students can enroll for this class by calling ARTS at (979) 378-2113 or enroll online at www.artsforruraltexas.org. Cost for the classes is $100 and includes all needed materials.

Cake Baking Contest

Monument Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center will hold its second annual Cake Baking Contest on Nov. 21. Cakes will be judged on flavor, texture, originality and appearance. Cash value prizes of $100, $50 and $25 for first, second and third place. Space is limited, so contact Chandra Johnson at (979) 968-3145 to reserve your spot. Cakes will need to be delivered from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to Monument Hill Nursing Center. Judging will take place at noon.

a member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings She is survived by her two children, Dennis Ballew and wife, Phyllis of Cedar Park and Dixie Ballew and fiance, Theo Lowe of Farmersville; seven grandchildren, Michelle “Mimi” Briggs and fiance, Ray Davis Jr. of Athens, John Ballew and wife, Kasondra of Tyler, Daniel Ballew of Tennessee, Aaron Ballew and wife, Hannah of Round Rock, Matthew Ballew of Leander, Coby Curry of Farmersville and Dezaray Ballew of Farmersville; eleven great-grandchildren and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Malcolm Ballew & Lillie Waters of Ennis. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings was in charge of arrangements.

Strickland

Bobby Joe Strickland went to be with the Lord on Oct. 18, 2014. He was born in Hazelhurst, Miss. on Oct. 13, 1933. He was the son of George Henry and Gladys Strickland and twin brother to Billy. Bobby attended school in Schulenburg and graduated from Schulenburg High School in 1951. During high school, Bobby was active in football and track. He went on to attend The University of Texas in Austin for two years. This was followed by two years of service in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in the Panama Canal Zone. On June 30, 1957, Bobby married his sweetheart, Lucille Ann Blume, in La Grange. Bobby and Lucille started a family with Sandra Denise in 1958, Rhonda Kay in 1960, Vicki Lynn in 1962 and Scott Alan in 1965. Bobby worked with his dad at Strickland Services for a number of years, eventually taking over the company along with his brother, Billy. After nearly forty years of working in plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, appliance, backhoe and pump service business, Bobby took a job at IMCO. Ten years later he was forced to retire due to his health. Bobby was active in the Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department, Schulenburg Festival Association and Jaycees. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Schulenburg. Bobby is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lucille Strickland; daughters – Sandra Mendel and husband Alan, of Schulenburg; son – Scott Strickland and wife Pam, of Austin; grandchildren – Katie Krupala and husband John, of Richmond;

Traffic Stop Leads to Meth Arrest A Weimar resident was booked into the Fayette County Jail following a traffic stop inside the Schulenburg City Limits. The arrest took place a few minutes before midnight, Friday, Oct. 24. Schulenburg Chief of Police Troy Brenek identifies the woman as 29-year-old Samantha Renee Savage who recently moved to Weimar. Savage was the driver of a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. Officer Toby McFadden of the Schulenburg Police Department pulled her over for a traffic violation. Inside the vehicle Officer McFadden allegedly discovered methamphetamines. Savage also allegedly attempted to discard the illegal substance. She was arrested and booked into the Fayette County Jail and charged with possession of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence. Judge Dan Mueller set her bond at $8,500 dollars. Savage had a Kansas Drivers License and reportedly has just recently been living in Weimar.

Morgan Srubar of Austin; Tyler Srubar of Buda; Eric Schrader of Little Rock; Shelley Mendel, Trish Mendel, Hollie Schrader and Shane Mendel of Schulenburg; and Briana Strickland and Allyssa Strickland of Austin; brother – Billy Strickland and wife Agnes, of Schulenburg; sisters-in-law – Deborah Blume of La Grange; and Lora Blume Penney and husband Thom, of Austin; niece – Teri Guentert and husband Clinton, of Schulenburg; and nephews – Steve Strickland and wife Debbie; and Jason Strickland and wife Janice, all of Schulenburg. He is also survived by four greatnieces and two great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents – George Henry and Gladys Strickland; his wife’s parents – Walter and Allyne Blume; and granddaughter – Beth Mendel. Visitation and a Fireman’s Memorial Service was held on the evening of Oct. 20. A Celebration of Bobby’s Life was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Schulenburg. Rev. Mark Adams officiated the service. Six of Bobby’s granddaughters read scripture, the eulogy and a poem. A special letter entitled, “The Dad I Knew”, was written by Bobby’s son and read by his daughter-in-law. His oldest granddaughter followed with a memorial tribute to her grandpa that she wrote. The Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department provided an escort to the graveside service at the Old High Hill Cemetery. Military services were conducted by the Schulenburg American Legion and VFW. Pallbearers were grandsons – Tyler Srubar, Eric Schrader, Shane Mendel and John Krupala; and nephews – Steve Strickland, Jason Strickland and Clinton Guentert. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church in Schulenburg, Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department or a charity of one’s choice. Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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Inaction by County Claimed by Fritsch at Meeting By H.H. HOWZE

The Fayette County Record

Lee Fritsch, former candidate for county judge in this year’s Republican primary election, made an appearance before the Fayette County commissioners court Monday during public comments. Fritsch brought along and distributed copies of page one of section 3.09 of the Fayette County Policy on Workplace Violence. This section titled “Prohibited Control,” states that, “Fayette County does

not tolerate any type of workplace violence committed by or against employees. Employees are prohibited from making threats, direct, indirect, or as a “joke,” and are prohibited from engaging in violent activities.” This is followed by a list of examples of conduct which is prohibited. Fritsch had highlighted in yellow example 2.e on this list which prohibits: “Possession of a weapon, unless legally authorized, while in county buildings or vehicles;”

“There is a lot of discussion of this in the community, Fritsch told the court, referring to an incident earlier this month in which a county official allegedly held a handgun on a La Grange high school student early one morning as the student was leaving a deer lease he was authorized to use. “It’s out there and it won’t go away until something gets done,” Fritsch continued. County Judge Ed Janecka said after the meeting that the official in question is

on limited duty and added that he does not know whether the gun was “legally authorized” or not. County attorney Peggy Supak said Wednesday that the official may have been within rights to have the gun in the vehicle if it was permitted, but that the Texas Rangers’ investigation into the incident would more likely focus on what happened after the official left the vehicle. The name of the official is being withheld because no charges have been filed.

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D&Z Owners Plan For Busy Retirement Continued from front 1977, but it took two years to get it ready,” he said. The building’s last prior use was as a women’s clothing store. A “musty old cellar” was filled with sand and the old wooden floor replaced with concrete. The new location opened in 1979. Another familiar presence at

the firm was long-time employee Morgan Smith who started working there in high school and stayed on for 40 years. “We are going to miss our customers and we have some of them tell us they will miss us everyday,” James said. “It works both ways.” And what does retirement hold for the partners?

“I’ll probably stay busy with the RV park near Round Top,” which he owns, Dippel said. For his part, Zapalac expects there will be plenty of “honey-dos” around the house and more time for reading. Carlton Industries has purchased the D&Z building and will re-locate its candy sales and corporate offices there next year.

Quiet Zone Has Fans & Opponents Continued from front and I enjoy everything about La Grange, except the train horns,” one woman told the council. Two of the speakers against the Quiet Zone cited Union Pacific’s corporate stance that Quiet Zone “compromise safety.” Other reasons speakers referenced for being against at Quiet Zone were the cost to the city; that the look of the reflec-

tive medians poles which would have to be erected are not fitting with the historical nature of the city, and the nostalgia of hearing train whistles. “That whistle is like an old friend,” one speaker said. Two other residents asked council if some sort of comprimise could be achieved regarding limited decibel level or a “night-time-only” Quiet Zone. La Grange city manager

Shawn Raborn said he would look into that. “I thank you all, you have given us a lot of food for thought,” Mayor Janet Moerbe said. City officials were not sure when the final decision on a Quiet Zone would come to a vote before the council, but it would either be at the Nov. 10 or Nov. 24 meetings.

It’s Beginning to Smell Like the Holidays A wonderful new scent greeted customers who walked into Lukas Bakery in downtown La Grange Tuesday. Owner Larry Faldyn worked hard making the shop’s first batch of fruitcakes, meaning the holiday season can’t be very far away. Photo by H.H. Howze

Correction There is a correction to the campaign cash on hand figures in the Capitol Highlights story which appears in today’s paper on Page C6 (that section went to press two days before this section.) “Unofficial estimates are $13 million on hand for Abbott and $1 million and change on hand for Davis. The bad numbers I gave in the first version were estimates of funds raised in the current reporting period, not cash on hand, and I failed to catch the needed changes and edit accordingly. I regret the errors.” –Ed Sterling, Texas Press Association

and his wife, Holly, have a new baby to care for so, “I’ll also get to spend more time with my family,” he said. Seth Gunn said his family plans to “spruce up” the former Berry’s Exxon location and display some automobile inventory there initially, although the property may serve multiple purposes as the Gunns restore their current building. “We may have to get creative in terms of office space,” during the remodel, Gunn said. • Meanwhile the Tetco convenience store at 138 S. Jefferson went dark Wednesday and will remain closed for about two months according to staffers. The business has reportedly been purchased by a firm with three other convenience stores in the Dallas area. • Another convenience store in the neighborhood, the La Grange Mini Mart at 157 E. Travis, has been shuttered for about three weeks. Plans for that location were unknown at press time. That leaves Calvin Mersiovsky’s La Grange Chevron at 103 W. Travis as the last gasoline retailer in the immediate vicinity, although there are others in the downtown area.

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Dear Friends, I would like to take a moment to thank all of you who have expressed your support for me. Having owned a home in Schulenburg for 27 years, and a permanent resident in La Grange for the past 4 years, my wife and I feel blessed to call Fayette County our home. We are here because we love this community, and the caring people we have found. It’s a great feeling to see people still giving one another a friendly wave. I am ready to be the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, in Fayette County. I will be a present, and available judge. I will be efficient in handling the needs of this county. I will give you excellence in service without prejudice, or political partiality. With years of exerience as a successful business owner, I know how to work hard to manage the issues brought to the precinct one court. I assure you I will do this job in a manner that brings integrity to the office. Your best interests and the best interest of our home will be my priority. I ask you to please Vote on November 4th.

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Has That Noon Whistle Blown Yet? By FLORIAN KANA Special to the Record

Blessing of the Helmets Every Friday morning before high school football games, the La Grange Leopard locker room is filled not with players, but a group of ladies who call themselves the “Prayer Warrior Moms.” Every Friday they shine the player’s helmets and then say a prayer over each one for the safety of the Leopard players. Last week the group participating in the event included: Gloria Wolford, Heidi Conard, Hailey Baker, Rene Baker and Joell Holub Doyle, all pictured above. Susan Gage has also assisted them this season. “When these boys go out there, they put a lot on the line,” said Doyle, whose father E.J. Holub was a longtime professional football player with the Kansas City Chiefs (he even played in the first and fourth Super Bowls) but now suffers from the effects of concussions. The undefeated Leps play at Salado Friday trying to finish the regular season 10-0. Photo by Jeff Wick

La Grange Weather Report Week Ending Oct. 25

Week’s high Oct. 25..................................................................89 Degrees Week’s min. high Oct. 23...........................................................81 Degrees Week’s low Oct. 21...................................................................55 Degrees Year’s low Jan. 13.....................................................................23 Degrees Year’s high Aug. 16, 17, 20....................................................102 Degrees Rainfall for week.....................................................................0.02 Inches Rainfall for year....................................................................21.50 Inches Rainfall to date-2013............................................................32.05 Inches Rainfall to date-2012.............................................................33.64 Inches Rainfall to date-2011............................................................11.49 Inches Average annual rainfall..........................................................38.61 Inches

I used to spend many, many days in my dad’s corn and cotton patches. The largest patch was called the “bottom”. It consisted of about 35-40 acres and was located alongside of Williams Creek. It was the lowest elevation of our farm and our house and barns were located on a hill. One could see a long way all around the homestead. Whenever we were sent to the fields, it was understood that we do not come home until it was lunch time. In those days, and to this day, I still call the noon meal of the day “dinner time.” And how were we to know when it was 12:00 noon? No one even thought of owning a watch in those days. If we looked at the sun when it was straight overhead, it was a pretty good way of being within a halfhour accurate. But on cloudy days, Mom would place a white dish towel on the barbed-wire fence near the house. Towards noon, we would be looking for that rag more than the chore at hand. Another thing that would get us out of the corn patch almost as fast as seeing the white rag was the sound of thunder. Dad always said if we heard thunder in the distance or nearby we should hurry home so we would not be struck by lightening! One day I heard what seemed to be thunder so my two sisters and I took off for home. See Florian, back page

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The boats were really lined up on the banks of Fayette Lake as the kids fighting cancer who were participating in Saturday’s event returned from their fishing tournament. Photos by Jeff Wick

Kids Fighting Cancer Get A Day on the Lake

By JEFF WICK

The Fayette County Record

Saturday 41 kids with cancer, along with their families and friends gathered at Fayette Lake for a massive bass fishing tournament and party hosted by Pearland-based Kids Unlimited Foundation. The charity has been hosting this event in Fayette County, the largest of several events they do throughout the year around the state, for over a decade. “Some of the kids out here are sick, some are in remission,” said tournament director Mike Lott. “But to see their faces light up when they get out here is amazing. “This is about giving these kids an opportunity to do something they wouldn’t normally get to do.” Tournament organizers have seen some of the kids who participated in the first few years of the event grow into adults and continue to come back every year to participate. Each child, and their sib-

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A kid gives a thumbs up to his fishing trip at Fayette Lake.

lings, were paired up with fishermen who took them out on the lake to fish. Then they came back to the pavilion at Oak Thicket Park for a big barbecue lunch (served by a Boy Scout group from Houston who was camping at the lake for the weekend) and games.

Everything from 4-wheelers to televisions to fishing poles were given out as door prizes to the kids and their families. “There are just so many people and business that donate to this event every year,” said organizer Carolyn Howren. At the conclusion of the event, an awards ceremony was held to congratulate the kids on the fish they caught. To learn more about Kids Unlimited or to donate, visit www.kidsunlimited.org or call 713-433-2575.

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HOMES WITH ACREAGE La Grange~Warda Church Rd: 3bd, 2.5ba, gourmet kitchen, 3 ac. lake, metal barn with quarters, 127±* ac. $1,349,000 Round Top~FM 2714: Horse facility on 50±* ac., 5/8 mile race track, two ponds, two guest cottages. $1,295,000 Fayetteville~FM 389: Restored vintage 2bd, 3ba, two masters, pond, pasture, barn, 68±* ac. $941,000-SOLD Round Top~Waldeck Cemetery Rd: 4bd, 2ba Barndominium, guest house, 72±* ac. $730,000-SOLD Round Top~Hartfield: 3bd, 1.5 + .5ba, pond, guest apartment, covered porches, gazebo, 10±* ac. $699,750 Schulenburg~Freyburg Hall Rd: 3bd, 2.5ba, incredible kitchen, stocked pond, views, 8.9±* ac. $499,000-PNDG Weimar~CR 204: Serene property! 3bd, 3.5ba, views, wildlife, man cave/ workshop, live oaks, 32±* ac. $497,000 Fayetteville~FM 2981: Custom 3bd, 3ba, cathedral ceilings, cellar, hilltop views, live oaks, 5±* ac. $429,000 La Grange~FM 3171: Original barn plan 3bd, 2.5ba, spacious kitchen, outbuildings, 6±* ac. $349,500-SOLD Fayetteville~N. Rusk: Vintage 2bd, 1ba, high ceilings, large rooms, ready to be restored! 1±* ac. $150,000

RESIDENTIAL Fayetteville~S. Church St: 3bd, 2.5ba, extra living/full bath in the garage, potting shed, encl. porch. $275,000 La Grange~Park Dr: Updated 3bd, 2ba, spacious living area, fireplace, built-ins, sparkling pool. $184,000-SOLD Ellinger~Munn: 2bd, 1.5ba, walls, floors, electrical wiring, plumbing replaced, formerly a chapel, fenced. $178,000 La Grange~Rose Mayer Loop: Open and light 3bd, 2ba, fenced yard, loads of storage. $164,000-PNDG ACREAGE & LOTS Ledbetter~Lange Rd: Outstanding recreational property, 300±* ac., ponds, mature trees, creeks. $1,770,000-PNDG Ledbetter~Lange Rd: 140±* ac. of beautiful pastures, dense woods and acres of ponds and lakes. $686,000-PNDG Fayetteville~C H Allen Rd: 66±* ac., partially wooded, ag exempt, pond, close to Fayetteville Lake. $660,000 Flatonia~Hwy 95: 94±* ac. perfectly-sized recreational ranch, two ponds, nice oak trees, windmill, hwy frntg. $560,000 Round Top~Hills Rd: 59±* ac., wooded, new 6 wire fence, wildlife, post oaks and cedars, pond. $418,500-SOLD La Grange~Mullins Prairie Loop: 65±* ac., 55 acres of cropland,10 ac. grazing and hay pasture. $383,500-PNDG Carmine~Bascome Ln: 30±* ac., mature trees, rolling, seasonal creek, pond, wildlife, ag exempt. $219,500 Flatonia~Anchor Ranch Loop: 15±* ac., quiet, secluded, pond, slight roll, views, sandy soil, electricity. $118,784-SOLD La Grange~Oakridge Rd: 4±* ac. unrestricted tract, electric, water, pond, seasonal creek, wildlife. $75,000-SOLD Round Top~Rohde Rd: Small acreage in Round Top/ Warrenton area, 3±* ac. Addtl ac. avl. $64,000-PNDG Giddings~Owl Creek Rd: Great 2±* ac. tract in the Owl Creek Estates, rural water, small shed. $33,000-SOLD COMMERCIAL Giddings~Hwy 77 N: High-visibility location, 13,500sf shop, 5500sf office space, 4±* ac. Also avl. for lease. $949,000 Round Top~Hwy 237 : Best commercial location!!! 2±* ac., three showrooms, private apt., great parking. $699,000 Schulenburg~Saint John Rd: Versatile venue on 2.7±* ac. lends itself to a multitude of uses, several buildings. $91,000

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Weimar~Copperhead Ln: Magnificent 2bd, 2ba, incredible living space, 3/2 Barndo, wildlife, 203±* ac. $3,200,000

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Fayetteville~Treybig Loop: Lovely 3bd, 3ba, huge den, fireplace, two ponds, seasonal creek, 55±* ac. $769,5000

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EMPLOYMENT

WANTED TRUCK driver - CDL license. Vacation, 40lK. Apply in person at La Grange Concrete & Aggregates, 2404 Old Plum Rd. (103-tfc)

OAK'S RESTAURANT is looking for a dishwasher & waitress - part time on the weekends. Call after 2PM (979) 249-5909 (104-4c)

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Schulenburg, TX Keystone Engineering is taking applications for FABRICATORS AND GENERAL LABOR. Applicants must be able to do various types of labor including lifting, cleaning and maintenance. Life/Health/Dental & Vision Insurance, Prescription Card, Paid Vacations/Holidays, Payroll Savings, 401K For information call or apply at 7033 West US Hwy 90, Schulenburg, TX 78956 Call Elias at 1-713-252-4939

Would you like to earn a good income selling Texas’ finest baked food products to established food stores in the Schulenburg - Hallettsville area? Want a Opportunity to build a secure future? Earn $45,000 + annually? If yes, Flowers Baking Company is looking for Independent Distributors for Route Sales positions. We have immediate openings in the Schulenburg - Hallettsville area.

is accepting applications for full-time Machinist, Manual and/or CNC Lathe or Mill experience preferred. Paid Vacation, Paid Medical Insurance, 401(k), Flexible Hours. Apply in person at 818 Prototype Rd., Flatonia, Texas

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Do You Love Sports? Brown Distributing Company, the exclusive distributor of Anheuser-Busch Products is now accepting applications for

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We are looking to add one full time team member to our Production Framing Group in La Grange to assist in framing autographed sports jerseys, pictures and other sports memorabilia. Wood working experience is a plus!! We offer paid training, paid time off and a flexible work schedule. Please e-mail resume to amber@sportsframes.com or call Amber at (979) 966-9087 www.SportsFrames.com

WATER/WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT The City of La Grange is actively seeking applicants for the position of Water/Wastewater Superintendent. The Water/Wastewater Superintendent provides administrative direction to planning, operation, maintenance, and improvements of the municipal water treatment and distribution system and wastewater collection and treatment system. Applicant must be a High School graduate or GED equivalent. Minimum qualifications include ten years experience relating to the construction, repair and maintenance of water supply and distribution systems, including the operation of related maintenance equipment, Texas Water/Wastewater certifications grade C or better in both water and wastewater and have a valid state driver’s license. Salary will depend on qualifications. Benefits include TMRS and Health Insurance.

Please submit resume with qualifications and license to the Assistant City Manager, 155 E. Colorado, La Grange Texas 78945. The position will remain open until filled. The City of La Grange is an equal opportunity employer. CITY OF LA GRANGE

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Also have an open position for janitorial/maintenance and a shop helper. Life/Health/Dental & Vision Insurance, Prescription Card, Paid Vacations/Holidays, Payroll Savings, 401K For information call or apply at 7033 West US Hwy 90, Schulenburg, TX 78956 Contact Dave (979) 561-8235 EOE

DRIVERS: BUSINESS IS BOOMING.

has immediate openings for full time customer service representatives. Vacation, sick pay and health insurance available. Apply in person at 4225 State Hwy 71, La Grange, Texas or by fax at (979) 242-5058 or email jobs@carltonusa.com

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EMPLOYMENT BLUEBONNET HOME HEALTH CARE is now accepting applications for attendants in Bastrop, Smithville, Elgin, and La Grange areas. No certifications necessary. Please apply in person Mon-Fri, 9AM-4PM at: 1005 Main St., Bastrop.

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1800 JACKSON ROAD: 10.632 AC w/MH on site with availability to rural water and electricity. $110,000. 2306 HWY 71, COLUMBUS: Brick house on 9AC, 2bd/1-1/2ba, big room, fireplace, 2 car gar, utility room. Lush pastures w/ coastal & scattered trees, ag exempt, barn w/pens. REDUCED $189,000 1500 CHAPARRAL RANCH ROAD, LA GRANGE: 3 bed, 2 bath on 3.3 AC, good condition, workshop, storage building, lake frontage 1329 CR 221, GIDDINGS: 66+ ACRES, Beautifully manicured & move in ready, lots of trees, 3 ponds, fishing piers, fenced & cross fenced, lush pastures. 2250 sf home, 3bd/2ba, guest cottage, barn. $975,650. 10101 FM 1383, AMMANSVILLE: Brick/Ranch style home on 11 ACRES. 2600+ sq ft, 3bd/2-1/2 ba, 3 living areas, updated. Det 2 car gar, outbldgs. Hay production, spring fed pond, rolling with views, mature pecans. $324,000 7067 FM 2145, LEDBETTER 30 ACRES: Great location, paved road frontage, beautiful oaks, improved grasses, hay meadows, nice pond, pipe gate entrance, good fencing. Several building sites. $275,000 8646 FM 155: 45 ACRES, Rolling views, pond, great fishing, vintage barn, new workshop, 3/2 home- beautifully remodeled. $489,000 50 +/- ACRES - ROUND TOP ANTIQUE CORRIDOR: between Round Top & Carmine. Lots of road frontage on Hwy 237 & Hil s Rd. Farmhouse & barn. 4170 COTTONWOOD RD: Beautiful setting, 5 bed/4 bath, custom built in 2009, lots of extras, cypress wood construction, Thermador appliances, stained concrete floors, 2 fireplaces, formals, unique floorplan, 5.0 acres, Call for details. 9110 FM 2145, NECHANITZ: 2 story, 3bd/2-1/2ba, 2 car gar w/ stg., updated floors, air & heat, etc... All on 6/10 of an acre, surrounded by countryside & wildlife. $225,000. 7831 WALDECK CEMETERY RD-ROUND TOP: 24.75 acres, 1614 sf brick home, garage, barn, great location near Round Top, call for details. REDUCED, $435,000

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11 AC TRACT: presently used as farm land. Nice area for a building site or mobile home. Electricity and rural water nearby on same side of road. Located in the Plum area. $70,000. 1800 JACKSON ROAD: 5.6 AC RolSOLD ling views with trees, easement access. $7,900 an acre. 7100 MUNKE ROAD: 40 AC, rolling views, creek, pond, water well, septic, pavilion with bath, RV hook up, storage buildings. $11,000 per acre OTTO LANE, CLEAR LAKE PINES: 1.46 AC, great buiSOLD lding site, wooded, restricted sub. div., $26,000 2006 VALENTINE RD/HWY 71 BYPASS: residential building site, water and sewer in place, building with full bath, greenhouse, storage building, REDUCE TO $79,900 LOT ON MOCASSIN TRAIL, CLEAR LAKE PINES SUB DIV.: .62 Acre, wooded, restricted. $5,500 40 ACRES - HWY 77 N - LA GRANGE: great recreational tract, large ponds, trees, REDUCED $6,250/acre. 55 ACRES, MUNKE RD: rolling with views of the country side, mature Live Oaks, good fence, paved county road, seasonal creek, pens, improved pastures, ag exempt. Call for details. THE VIEW; Restricted lots in a gated community “atop” the bluff in La Grange with views of the countryside & Colorado River. Live Oaks, paved streets, curbs & utilities. Just off Hwy 77 on Spur 92. Lots vary from Garden Home sizes: .14 to 1 Acre. ★ INVESTMENT PROPERTIES ★

1910 E HWY 237, ROUND TOP: Antiques venue, 15+ AC, 5200 sf building w/6 overhead doors, fifth wheel trailer, 1 BD/1 BA camphouse, 12 RV hookups, customer bathroom facilities & storage building, $495,000 2 ACRES ON HWY 290 IN GIDDINGS: Great Commercial spot with high visibility. $300,000 7 COMMERCIAL ACRES, GIDDINGS: off Hwy 290 on Turner Lane. $210,000 6116 EAST HWY 71-LA GRANGE: beautiful 68.3 acres, rolling, partial woods, pond, fenced, 6000 sf pavilion with kitchen, baths, meeting room, BBQ hut, and much more, call for details 50 +/- ACRES - ROUND TOP ANTIQUE CORRIDOR: between Round Top & Carmine. Lots of road frontage on Hwy 237 & Hil s Rd. Farmhouse & barn. 2006 VALENTINE RD/HWY 71 BYPASS: commercial location, previously used as a plant nursery, water and sewer in place, office building with full bath, greenhouse, storage building, REDUCED TO $79,900 500 W TRAVIS - COMMERCIAL: currently a drive thru bank bldg, 1800 sf, over half an acre, excellent cond. Call for details. 143 N MAIN - BANK BUILDING: located on the square, excellent condition, private parking in the rear, 8571 sf building, perfect commercial location, call for details 1.71 COMMERCIAL ACRES NEXT TO BEVERAGE BARN ON BUSINESS 71: flat, utilities close by, high visibility. $179,000 PRAUSE MEAT MARKET: located on the square in La Grange, this 4th generation full service meat market and BBQ restaurant has been in operation since 1904 and stil going strong. The historic building is over 4000 sf and includes parking in the rear. Call for details. 475 E LAFAYETTE: 5 ACRES, COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: road frontage on 3 sides. New Price 726 S JEFFERSON: Refurbished, historic home on highly traveled Jefferson (Hwy 77).Tastefully renovated, 14’ ceilings, lg rooms, original hardwood floors, bead board, hwy frontage. Call for details. $189,000 1 COMMERCIAL Acre, Hwy 71 W Across from Tractor Supply:Quick developing area with lots of options. Next to future restaurant & within eyesight of future retail establishments. New Price $85,000

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USED VEHICLES LIVESTOCK / HAY 2000 SILVER BUICK LeSabre - four door sedan, leather, AC, power windows, very clean. One owner, $4,500. (979) 249-5764 (104-1p)

RV'S/MOBILE HOMES NEW! 2BD/1BA SINGLE Wide $24,900. Call (979) 251-9044. RBI 36347 (104-2c) FOR SALE 5bd/3ba Monster of a Deal! Call (979) 251-9044. RBI 36347 (104-2c) 3BD/2BA DOUBLE, beautiful kitchen, Must See! (979) 251-9044. RBI 36347 (104-2c)

HAY FOR Sale - Sq. bales in the barn. $15 per bale. Mullins Prairie area. (713) 252-7000 (104-1p) REGISTERED TEXAS Longhorns for sale at all times. Bullcreeklomghorms. com. - Call for special pricing not on website. (956) 793-5484 or (979) 2494255. (70-wc)

AUCTIONS EQUIPMENT AUCTION 9 MI N OF GIDDINGS, TX @ Hwy 77 & 21

Sat., November 8th @ 9:30 A.M.

ESTATE SALES

GARAGE SALES

IN MEMORIAM

ESTATE SALE - Sat., Nov. 1, 9-3, 225 Rolling Hill - Frisch Auf. High end decorator items, furniture, quality clothing, treadmill, household items, jewelry. Multi-families (103-2c)

GARAGE SALE - Sat., Nov. 1, 8-2, 242 W. Fannin. Furniture, antiques, lawn mower, tools, jewelry, household items, purses, too much to mention. (104-1p)

In Memory of Palmira Olivares Nov. 11,1962 - Oct. 30, 2007

ESTATE SALE - Sat., Nov. 1, 8-11, 129 East Crockett (behind Subway). Furniture, household items, tools, etc. Call (979) 966-3186 (104-1p)

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE - Fri., Oct. 31 & Sat., Nov. 1, until noon, 3006 Cedar Creek Dr. Dishes & lots of misc. (104-1p) BIG HUGE Garage Sale - Sat., Nov. 1, 8-until, 715 E. Eblin. Lots of everything. (104-1c)

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CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME & APPRECIATED!

FOR SALE - 2-3/8", 2-7/8", 4-1/2", & 5" pipe. Also sucker rods. (979) 966-3447. (11-tfc)

RUDY MAYER TXS12271 Call 979-716-3148

GARAGE SALE - Fri., Oct. 31 & Sat., Nov. 1, 5136 FM 609 (five miles down 609). Fishing gear, tools, assorted household items - prices low. (104-1p)

FOUND

COMMUNITY SALE - Ledbetter Hall Sat., Nov. 1, 8-1. Furniture, appliances, family clothing, household items. (104-1p)

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

YARD SALE - Thurs., Oct. 30, Fri., Oct. 31 & Sat., Nov. 1, 8-2, 8013 Schuster Rd., Nechanitz FM 2145. Go Carts Scooters. Lots of Misc.! (104-1p)

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SIX FALL yearling Hereford bulls for sale. Four horned, two polled. Raised in Fayette County. Call Tom (979) 9668353. (100-5c) ROUND BALES of hay for sale. Coastal mix. (979) 639-1301 (102-6c)

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Michael Corker & Lisa H. Corker NEW LISTINGS

4413 Andreas Road -2/2 Charming country home on 25 acres located only minutes from downtown Round Top. Downstairs you will find the Living Room w/a wood burning fireplace, a Sunroom off of the large country kitchen, the Master B/R and 2 bathrooms downstairs. Upstairs is converted attic space with a bedroom plus a loft space that can be whatever you want it to be…Three water wells on property and two ponds. Ag exempt in place. $325,000 317 S. College -This 3BR/2BA home has been lovingly restored & impeccably updated but still retains all the charm from its original construction in the 1950’s. Interior totally redone with granite & tile in kitchen & baths, hardwoods, paint, carpet, double paned windows & much more! Home is on a large, double corner lot, fenced back yard with mature pecan & oak trees! $315,000 4 Lots on S. Reynolds - Residential or Commercial -- There is a lot of “Potential” here. These lots have frontage on Miller St., E. Morris and S. Reynolds. All city utilities are available. $124,700 Woodcreek - Secluded 5 Acres – Wooded, Large Trees, Access to property from 3 sides. Electricity and well on property per owner. Light Restrictions. $49,000 Clear Lake Pines – Adjoining lots (.8978 acre) at the corner of Clear Lake Drive and Tonkawa Trail. Woods w/large trees waiting for you to build that dream home in the woods. $8,900

5501 Mach Road - 5/3 - 2959 sqft home on 16 beautiful acres. 2 Masters w/ baths on each end of the home and 3 other bedrooms and a bath. Large Kitchen, Dining, and Living Room w/fireplace. Screened in porch also has a gas fire-

place. 2 large metal buildings and a storage shed on property. $475,000 HOMES Cont.

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gram performance of the activities completed under this grant, which will include an explanation of the actual use of the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program funds.

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For further information or assistance, contact the County Judge’s Office, at 968-6469. Para más información en español, comuníquese con Nelda Rubio al 968-6469. (104-1c) PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE Fayette County received a Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) in 2012 under the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program from the Texas Department of Agriculture. A public hearing has been called for 7:00 p.m. on November 3, 2014 at the Ellinger Fire Station, 204 W. Main, Ellinger, Texas 78938, to review the pro-

Fayette County will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on November 3, 2014 on the courthouse steps on the east side of the County Courthouse, located at 151 N. Washington, La Grange, Texas, regarding the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Agri-

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3 bd/2ba on 5 Ac. , HWY 71. Well-built home with over 2000 sqft. of living space, attached garage, wooded 5 acs., pond, hwy frontage, commercial potential. Call for appointment. 3bd/2 ½ ba on 3 acres South of La Grange. Over 2200 sq.ft., large living room, kitchen, dining room, pantry, laundry room, craft room, walk in closets, large master Suite, Australian Cypress hardwood floors, large covered back porch, attached double garage, masonry front, hardi-plank, composition roof, 1544 Guenther Rd. $325,000 2 Ac., Hwy 77 north. Commercial location w/ frame house. Call for details. - $325,000 3bd/3ba on 3.43 Ac. Large living & dining areas, built-ins, fp, CA/H, decks. Huge Live Oaks, pond, barns & pens. Close in on Huelsebusch Rd. Call for an appt.

ACREAGE

Approx. .5 Ac. lot Cedar Creek. Wooded, city water and sewer available, Hrbacek Ave. - $35,000 .5 Ac. lot Cedar Creek. Wooded, creek, city water and sewer available, Valentine Blvd. -$25,000 PENDING 17 acs. North of La Grange. Rolling terrain, heavily wooded, building sites, wildlife $8000/AC 17 Ac., Rutersville. Wood hwy frontage SOLD 24 Ac. Wooded, paved county rd frontage, wildlife, close to La Grange. $8,500/AC 28 Ac. West of La Grange. Wooded, hunter’s paradise, creeks, pond site, nice building sites, rural water available, rolling terrain, wildlife, $9500/AC OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE 10% down!! 28.52 Ac. , Hwy 71 frontage E of La Grange. Office building, large metallic building, barn/great set of pens, equipment and storage sheds, water well and pump house, completely high-fenced, rolling hillsides, large pond, great views, excellent building sites. $350,000. 32 Ac. Paved county rd frontage, large pond, good cattle grazing. $8,500/AC 37.877 Ac., Baumbach Rd. frontage. Heavily wooded tract, pond, large lake possibilities, wildlife, excellent hunting tract. $9,500/AC 50 Ac w/ Home FM 154. Large lake, additional ponds, improved pastures, grazing areas, wildlife, rural water, septic, home site with 4 bedroom modular home. $495,000 50 Ac., FM 154. & Reiss Rd. Paved frontage, pond, water well, barn & pen, good grazing. $5,950/AC 50.445 Ac. Justice Rd. Partially wooded, pond, wildlife, secluded. $5,500/AC CONTRACT 54 acs., North of La Grange. Rolling terrain, wooded, creek lots of wildlife, may be divided call for details $6000AC 56.546 Ac., Old Lockhart Rd. Some heavily wooded, some partly wooded, pond & elec. $7,950/AC 64.62 Ac., Hwy 71 frontage and Hattermann Rd. frontage. Rolling terrain, numerous live oaks, selectively cleared, creek, pond. May be divided. $9,500/AC 69.575 acs. West of La Grange on Colorado River. Over 100 ft. of Colorado River frontage, great recreational tract,5700 sq.ft. barn, wooded, creek , improved pasture, water well, electricity, over 2,000 ft. of county road frontage. $7500/AC 71.56 Ac. +/-, FM 154. Camphouse, barn/ pens, metallic building, waterwell, two nice ponds, large live oaks, panoramic view, tremendous building site. Call for appointment. 87.705 Ac., Bastrop County. Partly wooded, utilities,large pond, wildlife, paved road frontage on 2 boundaries. $7,500/AC 100.779 Ac., Justice Rd. Bunkhouse, barn, equipment shed, county water, water well, 2 ponds, scattered trees. $6,250/AC 100.894 Ac., Justice Rd. Partly wd, 3 ponds, elec. $5,500/AC 146 Ac., Guettermann-Ehler Rd. adjoins huge 30 acre lake, enjoy fishing and boating, also excellent hunting for ducks and doves. This is a tremendous recreational property and an excellent location to build a new home. $9,450/AC CONTRACT 201.728 Ac., Justice Rd. Bunkhouse, barn, equip. shed, county water, water well, 5 ponds, coastal, scattered trees. $5,875/AC 250 Ac., northwest of La Grange near Winchester. Heavily wooded, oaks,SOLD paved rd, scenic views, several water features, large lake site & wildlife. $5,900/AC

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culture for a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) grant. The purpose of this meeting is to allow citizens an opportunity to discuss the citizen participation plan, the development of local housing and community development needs, the amount of TxCDBG funding available, all eligible TxCDBG activities, and the use of past TxCDBG funds. The City encourages citizens to participate in the development of this TxCDBG application and to make their views known at this public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and proposals to Judge Edward Janecka, Fayette County Judge, at the County Courthouse. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact the County Judge’s Office to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact the County Judge’s Office at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. For further information, contact the County Judge’s Office at (979)968-6469. Para más información en español, comuníquese con Nelda Rubio al (979)968-6469. (104-1c)

GARAGE SALE - Sat., Nov. 1, 8-2, 725 S. Jackson. Lawn mower, bunk beds, yard art, vintage items, dishes, home decor, clothes and more. (104-1p)

1000 N. Jefferson - 3/1.5 is located on a half acre lot and is an excellent starter home or rental property. The bedrooms are spacious and it has a cedar lined closet in the Master. It also has a bright, sunny kitchen and breakfast area. There is a screened side porch that makes a great sitting area. $99,000

1036 State Hwy 237 - Beautiful Property located just min. from Round Top! 127.92 ac. w/40 ac. Inside Round Top city limits. Magnificent views, two wet weather creeks. Property also includes a 4/2 ranch style home surrounded by magnificent oaks! $1,535,040. 40 Acres on Rocky Creek Rd.- Century live oaks, Panoramic views, pond & completely fenced with frontage on Rocky Creek Rd. Currently used for cattle & hay production. Offers several wonderful building sites! REDUCED! $480,000 2107 Oakland Rd. Schulenburg- 4/3 Spacious custom brick home on 5 acres with a 1/1 guest house that sits just steps away from the sparkling pool & hot tub. Updated Professional grade kitchen that includes granite counter tops, porcelain tile, & energy efficient appliances. $397,100! Johnson Road- 49.49 acres, heavily treed with live oaks & cedars. Great location! $321,685 5604 Hwy 77, Schulenburg- 4/2 well maintained manufactured home on 3.9 acres. Great views from all directions. 1,500 sqft metal HOMES building, currently leased to happy tenant. A Must See! 400 Rolling Hill Drive- Custom built updated home in Frisch Auf! commercial REDUCED!!! 4bd/2.5ba, professionally redesigned kitchen with granite countertops 613 Country Club Dr$192,000 - .61 ac wooded lot overlooking Frisch Auf Golf Course - $39,500 & new appliances. Spectacular great room that looks out onto the Guadalupe Street - .45 Acre lot in town! $35,000 custom pool & hot tub. Please contact Hart Land for more details on COMMERCIAL this “Must See” property! REDUCED $499,000 316 Rolling Hill Dr. - 3/2.5 home in Frisch Auf! with stunning view Commercial/Residential Corner of Horton & Colorado St. overlooking La Grange and the Colorado River. Open floor plan with - Large 1/2Acre Commercial or Residential Lot ready for New many updates including granite and an enclosed back porch! $309,000 Development. All city utilities available...REDUCED !! $62,500 947 N. Jefferson - .39 ac. Hwy 77 frontage.$59,000 947 N. Franklin- 3/2 w/attched carport & fenced yrd. $99,000

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GARAGE SALE - Fri., Oct. 31, 8-5, 1938 S US Hwy. 77 (brown house next to Los Pinos Imports on the Bluff) (104-1p)

Gone out of Business Sale Plus Three Family Household at Nana’s Kitchen in West Point 120 West Point Loop Sat., Nov. 1, Only 8AM-5PM Still have a lot of great stuff.

NEW LISTINGS

Just Listed!

SEALY, 10769 FM 1094—70 +/- acres, rolling, 13+ acre lake, lake cabin, green house & 40’X80’ metal barn. 83184F $1,190,000 SEALY, FM 1094 & Barremore Rd.—25 +/- acres, 3/2 vintage home, guest quarters, equipment shed. 86584F $425,000 GIDDINGS, 1163 Pr. Rd. 6002—4/2.5 home, guest house, pool, horse barn on 39 rolling acres, part wooded, pond. 86695F $749,000 SCHULENBURG, 7024 N US 77—Swiss Alp Dance Hall, 4/2 house w/pool, & restaurant building on 24+ acres. 85936F $1,130,000 BURTON, 1851 Century Farms—91.49 ac, panoramic views, 3/2 custom home. 85940F $995,000 ADDITIONAL LISTINGS

FEATURED LISTING

825 CARMINE CEMETERY RD. , CARMINE 4/2 HOUSE ON 27 AC. WITH GUEST HOUSE, BARN, HORSE BARN AND POND 86923F $ 850,000

LA GRANGE, Bus.71 W—4.568 acres, mostly open, commercial area. 86036F $470,000 FAYETTEVILLE, 8043 E SH 159—3/2 brick home on WEIMAR, 1329 Miller Creek Loop—40 heavily 1.65 acres, mature trees. 82549F $162,000 wooded acres & 1.8-acre pond in Oakridge Ranch. PAIGE, 149 Turner Ln.—13+ heavily wooded 85373F $399,000 acres, public water available. 82447F $104,000 ROUND TOP, Walhalla Rd.—10 +/- acres, part LA GRANGE, 1017 S. Madison—3/2 renovated wooded, electric on property, public water at the home on large lot. 83971F $199,000 road. 85301FRevival/Neo-Classical $120,000 Greek home—5,600 sq. 4/3 and a 3rd floor NEW ULM, FMft., 1094—95+ acres, rolling, pond, Round Top, Walhalla Rd.—18.58 acres, some bonus room, formals, library/study, windmill kitchen& updated with top-of-thewater well. 82347F $799,500 trees, small pond, electric on property, public wa- ROUND TOP, Marburger Lane—11 +/- ac, woods, line appliances, counters and cabinets in 2008. Original long-leaf pine ter at the road. 85451F $185,800 elec. line onCONTRACT property. 85926F floors, ceilings.acre Beautiful landscaping on corner lot. $174,900 BURTON, W. 12-ft. Washington—0.35 lot, live oaks. ROUND TOP, 916 Waldeck—60 acres, woods, seaHAR # 86894478 CityTxLS water &#56484 sewer available. 84975F $35,000 $695,000 sonal creek, pond. 80807F $664,000 ROUND TOP, Lange Rd.—18.229 acres, heavily BURTON, 1821 Century Farms Rd.—18.9 acres, wooded. 84895F $75,800 views, 3/2 custom house. 86316F $395,000 NEW ULM, 333 Walnut St.—2/2 home, 1,644 sf, CARMINE, SH 237 & N Hinze—3 5-acre tracts. CHA, on 1/2 acre lot in town. 85209 $179,000 Corner tract is 82625F $125,000. Two N Hinze ROUND TOP, 5769 FM 1457—2/1 house, 2-car de- tracts, 82626F $107,500 each tached garage on 2.889 acres. Furnishings includ- LA GRANGE, ByPass & Oakridge Rd.—1.623 ac, ed. 84680F $239,000 commercial location. 64926F $195,000 CARMINE, 2700 Schoenst Rd.—12 heavily wooded CARMINE, 301 Hauptstrasse—4/2 brick home on acres, small pond. 84611F $120,000 1.25 acres in city limits. #79833F $195,000 ROUND TOP, 8505 Kieke Rd.—30+ acres w/views! ROANS PRAIRIE, CR 179—70+ acres, some 2/1.5 Victorian, lg. barn, 2 ponds, & log cabin. woods, 3 ponds, ag exempt. 78794F $449,000 84007F $995,000 New Price ROUND TOP, 740 Schmidt Ln.—86 acres, house, ROUND TOP, 5939 Round Top Rd.—12+ acres, 2 Shaw and Cummins Creeks. 67472F $995,000 ponds, 1,344 s.f. 2-story house. 84005F $389,000 ROUND TOP, Rohde Rd.—35.216 acres, scattered ROUND TOP, 310 Live Oak—3.3 acres in city limits trees, pond, vendor location. 78096F $415,000 with 3/1 brick house, barn. 84008F $439,000 PLUM, Drisdale & Old Plum Hwy—19.7 ac, open, ROUND TOP, Waldeck Rd.—25 ac, woods, season- flood plain. 81625F $93,000 al creek, minerals negotiable. 83878F $299,500 SHELBY, 6612 Skull Creek—3 ac., 2 lg. storage ROUND TOP, 7310 FM 954—28.83 ac, 3-story glass bldgs, 2 RV hook-ups. 83031F $136,900 house, 4-ac. lake, guest hse., skeet range, game CARMINE, 714 Hwy 290W—15.5 ac., 3000 s.f. metal fencing. 83456F $5,300,000 bldg., office bldg. 83460F $419,000 NEW ULM, 1233 FM 109—Schulz Store, 7,000 s.f. ROUND TOP, Noak Rd.—3/2.5 renovated home, bldg., equipment & inventory. 83276F $458,000 high ceilings & wood floors on 2.5 ac. 2-car garFAYETTEVILLE, 101 Rusk—2/1.5 rental, could be age w/half bath & storage. 83621F $649,000 CONTRACT storefront/living space. 83075F $199,945 NECHANITZ AREA, 9014 FM 2145—66 acres, FAYETTEVILLE, Halamicek Loop—59 ac., part 10,800 s.f. metal bldg. most recently Chicken wooded, 3 ponds, sm. Cabin. 82915F $549,900 Ranch Dance Hall. 85291F $725,000

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF RAUL AMPARO ZUNIGA, DECEASED.

Fayette Water Supply Corporation Owner P. O. Box 724 La Grange, Texas 78945 Address Separate sealed Proposals for the construction of (briefly describe nature, scope, and major elements of the Work) Phase VII Water System Improvements – SCADA System Improvements will be received by the Fayette Water Supply Corporation at the office of the Fayette Water Supply Corporation, 200 Bordovsky Road, La Grange, TX until 2:00 p.m., (Local Time) Wednesday, November 12, 2014, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of RAUL Amparo Zuniga, Deceased, were issued and granted on the 23rd day of October, 2014, under Cause No. 11,913, pending in the Fayette County Court of Texas, to ANA ORTIZ. Claims may be presented to the attorneys for ANA ORTIZ as follows:

La Grange Police Report

By Jackie Skelton

City of La Grange Police Cheif Jackie Skelton reports his department responded to the following incidents during Oct. 13-17. Accidents

Oct. 13 - Patrolman Joseph Gates worked a one vehicle accident in the 600 block of State Highway 71 Bypass feeder road. No injuries were reported. Oct. 16 - Gates was dispatched to the 500 block of N. Main for a motorcycle accident. The subject was transported to St. Mark’s Medical Center by EMS. Alarm

Oct. 13 - Patrolman Kristi REPRESENTATIVE, Anguiano was dispatched to ESTATE OF RAUL the 600 block of S. Jefferson for AMPARO ZUNIGA, an alarm at the side door of the proerty. Anguiano made contact Deceased with an employee who was in c/o MARIE PORTALES the kitchen preparing food. RODRIGUEZ Oct. 13 - Patrolman Justin RODGERS, MILLER & Koehne was dispatched to the RODRIGUEZ, P.C. 1000 block of N. Von Minden P.O. Box 4884 for a panic alarm. Koehne spoke The Contract Documents may BRYAN, TEXAS 77805 with an individual who was finbe examined at the following location(s): All persons having ishing moving items from his claims against this Estate which mother-in-laws home who is now in a nursing home. BEFCO Engineering, Inc. is currently being administered Oct. 16 - Gates was dis485 N. Jefferson are required to present them patched to the 2000 block of W. La Grange, Texas 78945 within the time and in the manState Highway 71 Business for ner prescribed by law. an alarm and arrived to find all Fayette Water Supply secure at the ground level. Corporation Break In of Motor Vehicle 200 Bordovsky Road Oct. 15 - Sgt. Troy Stevens La Grange, Texas 78945 RODGERS, MILLER & was dispatched to the 100 block RODRIGUEZ, P.C. of E. Travis where a complainMARIE PORTALES ant advised her wallet was taken from her unlocked vehicle. She Copies of the Contract DocuRODRIGUEZ advised her wallet was lying on ments may be obtained at the STATE BAR NO. the seat and had cash and credit Issuing Office, 24048740 4444 cards inside. Later in day the CARTER CREEK complainant called Stevens and BEFCO Engineering, Inc., PARKWAY, SUITE 208 advised him the wallet had been located at 485 N. Jefferson, POST OFFICE BOX found. La Grange, Texas 78945 upon 4884 Civil Matter payment of $50.00 for each set. BRYAN, TEXAS Oct. 14 - Patrolman Brian Electronic copies may be ob77805 Adams received a phone call tained at no charge by request TELEPHONE: from a complainant who advised at office@befcoengineering. 979-260-9911 he owns an apartment complex com. FACSIMILE: and had evicted the tenants and 979-846-7083 one had remained in the apartOctober 22, 2014 EMAIL: ment and had changed the locks. Date rodriguez@ Adams advised the complainant rodgersmiller.com to contact Justice of the Peace, S/S James Rebecek Precinct 1 to complete the proFayette Water Supply ATTORNEYS FOR cess for forcible eviction. Driving While Intoxicated Corporation ANA ORTIZ Oct. 14 - Koehne responded (102-2wc) (104-1c) to the 1000 block of W. State Highway 71 Business in reference to a red vehicle that was weaving with the flasher on. EXPERIENCE Koehne stopped a red truck for COUNTS Lawyers with more running a red light on E. Travis than 100 years combined expertise. and Jackson and this vehicle had its flashers on. The driver apmay occur 30 to 50 years after exRyan A. Krebs, M.D., J.D. Doctor-Lawyer in Full-time Law Practice posure to asbestos. Many workpeared to be disorientated and ers were exposed from the 1940s Richard A. Dodd, L.C. under the influence of some through the 1970s. Industrial and Timothy R. Cappolino, P.C. type. The driver was given a construction workers, along with Board Certiﬁed Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization field sobriety test that she could their families (second hand expoNO FEE FOR FIRST VISIT sure) are among those at risk for not perform as instructed. The mesothelioma, lung cancer or gasdriver was arrested for DWI and tro cancer (throat, stomach, colon). 1-800-460-0606 possession of a dangerous drug. Call us for professional insight. www.AsbestosLaw.com The driver consented to a blood test.

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Oct. 14 - Adams was dispatched to the 300 block of S. Brown Street where a complainant advised the father of her children (not co-habitating) took their child from the bus stop. Adams advised the police department would not intervene in the non-documented custody disputes. The complainant advised the subject pushed her down when he took the child. Since they do not share a household and there was no immediate threat of danger, as well as a language barrier, the complainant was told to go to the police department and complete a statement the following morning. Oct. 15 - Corp. Travis Anderson was dispatched to the 1900 block of State Highway 159 where a complainant advised that he had been playing a video game and had lost money in credits which the store employee refused to credit back to him (apparently a malfunction with the machine). The store employee stated he had no credits and the machine did not malfunction. Anderson explained to the complainant that this is a civil matter and not a criminal matter. Anderson also explained that if he so wished he could go to the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 office and file in small claims

court but that he should speak with the owner of the business first as that might help resolve the matter. Domestic Dispute

Oct. 14 - Patrolman Jeff Schultz was dispatched to the 500 block of S. Cindy Lane in reference to a disturbance downstairs from the caller. Officers were unable to make contact with the residents. Officers attempted to contact the manager to gain entry but were unable to speak with him. Officers were called back to the location approximately one hour later and were advised the complainant’s daughter and boyfriend had assaulted her earlier that prevented her from answering the door when officers were first on scene. Officers arrested the two subjects and transported them to jail. Harassment

Oct. 13 - Adams was dispatched to the 1600 block of N. Jefferson where a complainant advised she was scared to go home and said that the father of her children is harassing her and is crazy. The complainant advised that he calls and threatens her and she wants a protective order filed against him. Adams provided the address to the county attorneys office and advised her to talk to her landlord do have suitable locks installed and call 911 immediately if the subject shows up and she or her children feel threatened. Lost Item

Oct. 13 - Adams received a call from a complainant who advised she believed her money clip with credit cards was stolen from her purse earlier in the day

while inside a local business. The store manager advised she left it on the counter and it was turned in and returned to the owner. Oct. 15 - Stevens was dispatched to the 600 block of E. State Highway 71 Bypass feeder where a complainant advised he left a silver 380 with pearl grips on the his nightstand and was gone. Stevens asked the complainant for the brand and serial number and he did not know the brand or model or serial number of his gun. Stevens advised him that without this information he could not help him. Stevens asked why he waited to report the gun lost and the complainant did not have an explanation. Suspicious Person/Vehicle

Oct. 13 - Adams responded to the 700 block of E. Eblin in reference to a male and female walking in the street and appeared to be stopping cars and asking for something. A male was walking with a cane until the vehicles left. Adams located the male and female walking a dog in the area and said they had not approached any motorist. Oct. 13 - Sgt. Steve Pohorelsky received a call to the 1900 block of W. State Highway 71 Business in reference to a male holding a sign at the 609 Walmart entrance. Pohorelsky mad the location and did not find anyone. Oct. 14 - Pohorelsky responded to the 200 block of E. Eblin in reference to a female waling in the middle of the street. Pohorelsky made the location and found a female to be the same person that had been dropped off earlier by an-

other officer at the library. The female advised the officer that she needed a ride to Lufkin. The officer gave the subject a ride to Highway 290 and Highway 237. Warrant Arrest

Oct. 14 - Adams was dispatched to adult probation regarding a subject on location with an outstanding arrest warrant. The subject was identified and a warrant confirmed and the subject was arrested without incident. Miscellaneous

Oct. 13 - Adams responded to the 100 block of W. Lafayette for a large tree broken by a storm that had fallen across the railroad tracks. UPRC notified and City of La Grange and a street crew cleared the tracks and roadway. Oct. 14 - Koehne responded to the 900 block of S. Washington in reference to loud music. He spoke with the individual and the music was turned down. Oct. 15 - Stevens was dispatched to the 900 block of W. Lowerline in reference to school kids being dropped off at the location and they are using his back yard to play and other things. Stevens advised him to call when he sees people on his property. Oct. 15 - Gates was dispatched to the 200 block of NW Circle for loud music and upon his arrival the music was turned off. Oct. 15 - Gates was dispatched to the 500 block of E. Eblin in reference to illegal burning and upon arrival he found no illegal burning. The subjects lawn mower was just smoking. The call was cleared.

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Fayetteville Bank recently donated $500 to the Fayette County Crimestoppers organization. Shown above, from left: Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek, Judge Dan Mueller, Joe Cernosek, Ronnie Herzik, and Mark Friedrich.

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Lynn Damerow-Fortier, Ernest Kirschke, Kim Vanek, Peggy Noles, Charles Pohorelsky, Charles Schmidt, Military Family and Friends Currently serving in the Military are, Jonathan Heinrich, Joshua Hentschel, Ingrid Devin-Kane, Kirk Peschke, Jordan Roberts, Jon Reling, Jared Fenzlein, Berkleigh Kline & Staff Sergeant Brandon Dodson. Funerals Held Sympathy is extended to the following: To the family and friends of Ruby(Pietsch) Schuster who passed away October 16th. and her funeral was held at Holy Cross on Friday, Oct. 17. To Calvin and Gale Mersiovsky on the death of Calvin’s uncle. Louis Gruetzner, on Oct. 20. His funeral was held on Thursday at Immanuel in Giddings. To the family and friends of Lillian Walther. Lillian was called home on Oct. 22. Her funeral was held on Sunday afternoon in Giddings. November Birthdays Upcoming area birthday observants include: Helene Hobratschk-2, Delores Marburger, Ashley Martin-3; Lorie Lehmann-4; Travis Teinert-5; and Roy Nietsche-6. Visiting with and helping Alford Zoch celebrate his 92th birthday with lunch on Sunday were Morris and Alice Reedy of Bryan, Justin, Jessica and Ava Sole of Round Rock, Mary Reedy of Austin, Raymond and Ann Bamsch of Warda, Milton, Lynsey and Jonathan Bamsch of La Grange and Daniel, Belinda and Hailey Bamsch of Winchester. Personals Annie Kappler enjoyed a visit from her daughter Susan McMahon of Harper over the weekend. Joining them on Sunday were her son Wayne Kappler and his daughter, Apryl. Spending the weekend with Curtis and Robin Wedgeworth was their long time friend, Paul Roland of Houston. Joining Otto and Alice Kunze this weekend for a visit was their son Glenn Kunze of Austin. Visiting with Curt and Elaine Kieschnick this weekend was daughter, Stacie Mrozek and grandchildren, Carter and Kennedy. Son Derek Kieschnick and friend, Alyssa Wisnoski of College Station and grandchildren, Noah and Olivia Kieschnick of Spring. Margie Murray of Houston joined her mother, Mildred Lorenz at Warda for the weekend. Rhonda Iselt of Katy visited here with her parents, Jimmie and Carolyn Lehmann over the weekend. Have News? Contact your Warda News correspondent at (979) 2423362 or e-mail ggiese@cvctx. com for news items to be placed in the Warda News column by Monday morning.

varieties are welcome. Items can be placed in the gray basket in the church hallway. Your donations are helpful at any time. Game Days All seniors, spouses, and friends (members and nonmembers) are invited to attend the Senior Citizens Game Days, every first and third Tuesday of the month. Game time 2-5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Come out and enjoy the Fellowship of Christian friends. Recycle Trailer A Recycle Trailer is based at Gnipp’s Storage Units, for the convenience of residence of the Warda area. Please place items in bins specified Collecting Cans The Warda 4-H Club is currently collecting aluminum cans as a fund raiser. Individuals are welcome to drop off bags of cans in the can cage behind the Holy Cross Picnic Grounds. Prayer Request Ruby Bohot and Bobby Hentschel Jr. are scheduled for heart procedures this week. Currently under care are Marvin and Carol Walther, Christine Buscha, Lawrince Heinrich, Jim and Emily Matheson, Otto Kunze, David Sledge, Roy Nietsche, Roy Lehmann, Bernice Heinrich, Judy Zoch, George Kunze, Alice Kunze, Freddie Malke, Bernell Teinert, Shirley Lehmann, Dee Tegtmeier, Mildred Lorenz, Wilma Kaiser, Lorine Biehle, Jeanette Schramm, Brent Hill, Billy and JoAnn Lange, John and Mary Fenzlein, George and Eunice Dunk, Edward Kaiser, Ted Tonn, Kenneth and Diane Moore, Adeline Pietsch, Collin Pietsch, Jimmy Zoch. The following are relatives and/or friends of Holy Cross members, Kenneth(Soup) Lorenz was scheduled for surgery on Monday October 27th. Bernice Guettler, Mark Wolfram, Barrett Sledge, Ruby Roscoe, Peggy Els Simmang, Victoria Tegtmeier, Geneva Lay.

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on Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. Practices for the program are scheduled to begin in November. If your child or grandchild will participate, all participants are ask to fill out a pink information form available in a plastic sleeve hanging on the bulletin board in the Narthex and turn it in to the church office or to Carol Schramm by Monday, Oct. 20 for more information, call Carol at (979) 242-3232. Bible Study The Wednesday evening Bible Study Group has begun their new study and is held each Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m. in the family room in the new addition. This 10 week, video-based study is called “To Live Is Christ” and explores the life and work of Paul and what it means to live life fully as a servant of Christ. For more information contact Cyndy Zoch at (979) 966-3166 or Amy Swearingen at (979) 966-2599. Sewing Circle The Sewing Circles meets every Thursday from 9 a.m.noon in the old Parish Hall to sew, cut, and tie quilts for Lutheran World Relief. No experience is necessary and you do not need to be a member of Holy Cross to help. Come join the group for fun, fellowship and service to the Lord. Refreshments are always available. Save Your Stamps The Holy Cross Ladies asks everyone to help them save the cancelled postage stamps that come on your daily mail. These stamps are sold to collectors with the proceeds going to Project Comfort to help pay for the shipping of items for Lutheran World Relief. There is a box in the Narthex or can be brought to the church office. Amen Food Program The Amen Food Pantry in La Grange is in need of Protein items such as canned chicken, chili, ravioli ect. No tuna is needed at this time, but other meat

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Church Notes Holy Cross Lutheran Church worship service is held each Sunday at 9 a.m. Holy Communion is held each first and third Sunday. Sunday School and Bible Class begin at 10:15 a.m. Rev. Dennis Tegtmeier is pastor at Holy Cross. Visit the Holy Cross website at www.holycrosswarda.com. Video, DVD, and Audio tapes are available from the church office. Remember Our Veterans On Sunday, Nov. 9, the worship service will be a special service in honor of Veterans Day. Baptism Held Emma Katherine Knox was Baptized at Holy Cross Lutheran Church during the worship service on Sunday morning. Emma was born on Oct. 1 in La Grange and is the daughter of Cory and Amanda (Zoch) Knox and the granddaughter of Ron and Cindy Zoch and Wayne and Debbie Knox. Her sponsors are, Megan (Zoch) Lamont and Megan Yokom. Neighborhood Watch Party A great evening was held at the Picnic Grounds Sunday for Warda Neighborhood Watch Party which was sponsored by the Outreach Group of Holy Cross. The evening was spent visiting with new and old neighbors with 106 in attendance. Bob Garrett of the Warda Watch Group, Fred Owens and Jesse Mendoza of Progenies Operating LLC. Jim Totten of Lost Pines Water District and Eddie Schneider of the Winchester Volunteer Dept. gave reports on how all of these organizations and business working on keeping us safe. Rev. Dennis Tegtmeier greeted the crowd and led the table prayer. Attendees enjoyed the delicious catered meal of chicken fried steaks and Blue Bell ice cream which Progenies Operating LLC provided. Children’s Christmas Program Planning has begun for this year’s Christmas Eve Program

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Camp Lone Star is taking registrations for a day-long camp experience for third through sixth graders held on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2 from 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. with lunch and a snack provided. This is one last chance for some summer fun, Camp Lone Star style. Register online at www.lomt.com or call the camp at (979) 968-1657 for more information.

Locals and visitors of all ages will definitely get a wide-range of music and activities as the 86th Fayette County Fair begins this Thursday and runs through Sunday. Headliners include Jarrod Birmingham, Granger Smith, The Triumphs with special guest B.J. Thomas, Wade Bowen, Steve Wariner, and a special church service Sunday morning with the ever-popular local D’Vine Testament. After the Queen’s Contest kicks off the entertainment Thursday night at 8 p.m., the Main Stage will be home to a variety of musicians the next three nights. Taking the stage Friday, August 30 will be performers Jarrod Birmingham and Granger Smith. Birmingham (a former professional bull rider) attributes his pure and gritty musical style to his “true grit” life style. Smith is a Texas born and bred singer/songwriter who has been reinventing the face of traditional country music. Saturday’s entertainment heats up with The Triumphs and special guest B.J. Thomas at 7 p.m. and

Wade Bowen plays the main stage Saturday at 10:30 p.m.

Steve Wariner headlines at the Fair Sunday at 8:30 p.m.

then Wade Bowen at 10:30 p.m.. This is the second year at the Fayette County Fair that the Triumphs and B.J. reunite. The Triumphs, a nine-piece Houston, Texas-based band has roots that go

back to the early days of rock ‘n roll and also launched the career of 5-time Grammy award winner B.J. Thomas. Organized in the fall of 1959, The Triumphs had songs that remain favorites today. The group disbanded in 1980 for 12 years, then reunited in 1992 packing Riverside Hall of East Bernard with 2,500 fans. Thomas has sold more than 70 million records and is ranked in Billboard’s Top 50 most played artists over the past 50 years. Bowen, has risen from a collegiate greenhorn to the top of the Texas music and Red Dirt circuit. Sunday provides an incredible wrap-up of entertainment with the Fayette County Fair beginning with an 11 a.m. service at the GermanCzech Mart featuring D’Vine Testament, a very popular local group consisting of Bruce Lebeda and David Machac of Schulenburg, Dennis Stryk of Praha, Chris Janca of La Grange, and Byron Wren of Lexington. Sunday the ever-popular (and See Fair, back page

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Legion Meeting

The Sons of the American Legion, SAL, meet every second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Schulenburg American Legion Hall, 1015 West Avenue. You may join if you are the son, grandson, stepson or adopted son of a Veteran who served during a military conflict along with proof that your relative has served in the military during the select conflicts set forth. For more information contact Robert Hranicky, advisor at (979) 561-6772.

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This 18-wheeler unintentionally ran over a box spring mattress which lodged under the tractor’s rear tires Friday evening on Interstate 10 near Schulenburg. The friction caught the tires on fire. The fire progressed to the cab and front end of the trailer. The tractor and van was a total loss. The Schulenburg volunteer fire department responded with five fire vehicles along with 16 firefighters, but the truck was a total loss. Photo courtesy Schulenburg volunteer fire department

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Commissioners Vote to Give Themselves a Raise By H.H. HOWZE

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In a budget workshop and public hearing Monday, Fayette County commissioners voted to give themselves $1,200 a year pay raises after providing for equivalent raises for county employees earlier in the 2014 budget process. (Employee raises of $1200 per year or 3 percent, whichever is higher will be at supervisors’ discretion.) After Precinct 2 commissioner Gary Weishuhn raised the issue of raises across the board, County Judge Ed Janecka asked, “I thought we all agreed we were doing OK ... what changed?” Precinct 3 commissioner James Kubecka noted that “There used to be a big gap between (the salaries of) commissioners and supervisors. There isn’t much of a gap any more.” Weishuhn said the situation was similar for other elected officials, pointing out that justices of the peace, “have subordinates earning nearly the same salary. When we say we don’t want a raise, that’s just us five, what about all those other elected officials.” Auditor Kathy Kleiber noted the raises for 20 elected officials would cost about $40,000 and “put us in the red” on the 2014 budget. Janecka said other elected officials could have come to a budget workshop and asked for a raise but none had. “Well, I want one,” Weishuhn said, adding the money could come out of increased revenues from EMS billings commissioners had already approved. Precinct 1 commissioner Jason McBroom said an estimate provided to him indicated that up to 40 percent of See Commissioners, back page

From Oldenburg, Germany to Oldenburg, Texas By ALYSON SVEC

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Peter Ostermann, a retiree who lives in Oldenburg, Germany, recently made a six-week trip to America with his wife Petra. And among their must-see destinations was the tiny Fayette County community of Oldenberg, Texas. Our Oldenburg got its name because it was settlers from Oldenberg Germany, who established the community in the 1880s. “Finding a little country village gave an impression of a place where people can feel at home,” Ostermann said in an interview after he got back to Germany. “A place where they can live a peaceful country life.” When he planned his coast to coast journey to the United

States, Peter said he had the idea to visit the two settlements with the name of his hometown: Oldenburg, MS and Oldenburg, TX. Before arriving in Oldenburg, Texas, he stopped for a little while in Fayetteville and said it was a very charming little country town. Ostermann said the location of Oldenburg in between towns such as Fayetteville and La Grange is perfect along with the close “bicycle distance” to the Fayette Lake. He remembers Fayetteville having a beautiful center square where the scenery reminded him of the pictures in Mark Twain’s novel, Tom Sawyer. “We enjoyed the beautiful landscape in this area of Texas,” Ostermann said.

Ostermann said La Grange has all the necessary shops and supplies allowing him to dream of living there. They spent just a few hours in Oldenburg and drove around in the area talking to residents. “It was great for us experiencing how open and hospitable the people living in Oldenburg (and throughout Texas) are and who were ready to tell us about the descendants of the founders of Oldenburg, Texas,” Ostermann said. Other areas in Texas Ostermann and his wife travelled through were Galveston, Houston, Columbus and Fredericksburg. “From earlier trips in the United States I know that adjoining country roads sometimes are taverns where excel-

Peter Ostermann of Oldenburg, Germany poses next to the sign for Oldenburg, Texas.

lent food is offered,” Ostermann said. “And exactly this time I was right.” Ostermann said his best ex-

perience from his visits was the friendliness of the people here and the beautiful nature and landscape.

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It’s not as hard as you would think to get to Dubrovnik, Croatia from Round Top, Texas – a non-stop flight from Houston to Frankfurt, a major hub for connections in Europe, and an afternoon flight to Dubrovnik. On that flight will be Round Top Festival Institute Founder and Director James Dick. He will be making his first trip to Croatia and a premier performance with the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra (DSO) on Aug. 27. The invitation to perform

with the Dubrovnik Symphony was extended by Austrian Conductor, Christoph Campestrini. Campestrini has been a favorite at Festival Hill for the last three Summer Festival seasons. This year he conducted Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 7 with the Texas Festival Orchestra. “Christoph supports the idea of education through his many projects and busy performance schedule, so we share a common mission to get young people interested in art and music,” stated Mr. Dick during a break in his rehearsal schedule. “His dedication to that goal can be seen in

his tenure at Festival Hill. We look forward to his being on the roster again next summer.” Campestrini and James Dick had been looking for an opportunity to play outside the United States when Maestro Capestrini was tapped to conduct during the 2013 Dubrovnik Summer Festival. The concert is on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the first performance of an Austrian conductor with the DSO. Mr. Dick will be performing Beethoven’s “Emperor,” Concerto No. 5 in E-flat for Piano See James Dick, back page

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Round Top News Round Top C of C Fall is the time when the weather turns cool and the wonderful festivals occur. Another great upcoming weekend in Round Top and this Saturday is the Round Top Wine Fest sponsored by Bybee Square and Prost! from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stroll the town and discover fine quality wines as you explore the area shops. There will be live music from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. by Jack the Sax with his delightful jazz and pop standards followed by Luis Banuelos and his internationally renowned flamenco guitar at Bybee Square from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. One price for the glass allows you to taste numerous wines. The Copper Shade Tree in Henkel Market Square is proud to present their “Texas Experience” Exhibition of 12x12 quilts that reflect the distinctive character of the Lone Star State that is on display until Nov. 22. The fall exhibit at the Texas Quilt Museum will feature some remarkable contemporary quilts until Dec. 21. Make plans to fit this exhibition into your plans for a special treat. For more information call (512) 797-9815. With so much so much going on in the area you will want to check the Round Top Area Chamber of Commerce webpage for all other offerings. Visist www.roundtop.org or call (979) 249-4042. Festival Hill in Round Top Make plans to attend a special 3-day forum at Festival Hill for their 17th Annual Theatre Forum “The Enchanted Years of the Stage: American Voices, 1870-1930. This is a 3-day event scheduled for Oct. 31Nov. 2 and it requires registration. The 17th annual Theatre Forum focuses on the American theatre around the turn of the 20th century. Scheduled are lectures featuring the influence of such great names as Eugene O’Neill; Florenz Ziegfeld and the Ziegfeld Follies; P.G. Wodehouse, Jerome Kern, and Guy Bolton, the producers of the “Princess Musicals”; and Ira and George Gershwin. Presenters include Nancy Gisbrecht Bailey, Sonja Bruzauskas, Ronnie Claire Edwards, Tom Foral, Chesley Krohn, Lamar Lentz, Felicia Hardison Londré, Kate Pogue, Vern Sutton, and Ann Thompson. The three-day event offers meals on campus in the Victorian-style Menke House dining hall, as well as an open-air lunch in the lush Menke gardens on Saturday. The full weekend also offers times to relax with morning walks with Ann Thompson and an informal Saturday evening get-together in Kafe Kaffeine. Registration and meals may be purchased online by going to www.festivalhill.org or by calling (979) 249-3129. Round Top Historical Society Help honor vets at a Veterans Appreciation Coffee hosted by the Round Top Area Historical

Society on Sunday, Nov. 9 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Round Top Courthouse on town square in Round Top. Speaker for this event will be Dick Peck. Enjoy a look at Round Top’s yesteryears on Saturday, Nov. 8 from noon-3 p.m. when the Round Top Area Historical Society museums will be open free to the public. Harvestfest “Harvestfest” is set for Nov. 1 for ARTS in Fayetteville to be held at St. John’s Catholic Church starting at 6 p.m. For tickets and a preview of the auction items go to www.artsforruraltexas.org. or contact Karen Vernon at The Gallery. Round Top Family Library Check out the many free events the library has scheduled at the Round Top Family Library. Yoga is still on for Monday’s at 5:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Educational Building. The Junior Master Gardening programs are continuing every Wednesday for grades 4-6 as taught by Mr. Harold Pieratt at the library. Theater Arts, sponsored by ARTS, for grades 4-6 has completed their six week program and is delighted to present a performance at Henkel Square Hall on Nov. 9 at 3:30 p.m. All of these scheduled classes for the after school program will have transportation provided by the school to the library. Remember that the library has WiFi available to everyone 24 hours a day. eBooks and other library materials are also available free to everyone. Hours for the Library are Monday through Saturday from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and closed on Sunday. For more information, visit www.ilovetoread.org or call (979) 249-2700. Round Top Carmine School Round Top Carmine school district is teaming up with the Junk Gypsies to host a fundraiser garage sale at the Junk Gypsy headquarters on Saturday, Nov. 15 starting at 10 a.m. So clean out your closets and bring your good stuff down to their location at 1215 S. State Hwy. 237 in Round Top to help the local schools. To put the icing on the cake, this event will be filmed to be a part of the Junk Gypsies series. For more information, call (979) 249-5865. Thank you for your continued support in collecting “Box Tops” and Sunny Delight UPC labels for our schools which has provided much appreciated additional income. November Lunch Bunch November Lunch bunch will be on the third Monday of November on Nov. 17 at the home of Cathy Comiskey of Burton. Please note that this is the correct date for this event due to the Thanksgiving holiday. As usual, everyone bring one of your favorite dishes to share. Directions will be sent out via email. Hermann Sons Lodge #151 Round Top Hermann Sons Lodge 151 had their regular

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monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23. Officers for 2015 will be President: Linda Mattocks, Vice President: Lila Garlin, Secretary and Reporter: Jeanette Schoenst, Treasurer: Mary Rauch, Finance Committee: Barney Georges, Jim Mattocks, Orville Glaesmann, Trustees: Jocie Braun, Barton Garlin, Max Baranowski , Guide: Erwin Schulze, Outer Guard: Florine Schulze, Inner Guard: Doris Georges, Cheer Committee: Aliene Finke, Lila Garlin. Sympathy cards were sent to the families of Arnold Peters and Grace Hinze. Memorials for both will be sent to the Hermann Sons Retirement Home. Get well card was sent to Marie Nelius. Thinking of you cards were sent to Vadie Oeser, Ira Mae Hinze Nellie Wolff, and Nola Goehring. Barton and Lila Garlin will represent our lodge for membership appreciation day at Yoakum. More ideas are needed for a fund raiser at our Feb. 26 meeting. Our next meeting will be Nov. 20 and our Christmas Party will be on Sunday, Dec. 14 with a noon meal and member gift exchange. There will be a garage sale at Junk Gypsies on Nov. 15 benefiting RTC school. Members are encouraged to bring items to sell. Door prizes were donated by Jeanette Schoenst and won by Ted Stardig, Erwin Schulze, Linda Mattocks, Lynette Hamilton and Barton Garlin. Door prizes donated by Leonard Meinkowsky were won by Florine Schulze, Mary Rauch, and Lila Garlin. Attendance prizes were won by Doris Georges, Jeanette Schoenst, Barney Georges, Leonard Meinkowsky and Margie Stardig. Fellowship with a light lunch and lots of delicious desserts followed this meeting. The Round Top Hermann Sons Lodge 151 will have their next meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. Round Top Town Council The next meeting of the Round Top Town Council will be held Monday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 a.m. The Architectural Review Board meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the court house. Regular hours for town office are Tuesday through Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. The Round Top Town office homepage address is www.townofroundtop-

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LG’s Dick Smith Inducted in the Southwest Advertising Hall of Fame La Grange’s Dick Smith was one of four men inducted into the Southwest Advertising Hall of Fame Oct. 21 in Dallas. Smith’s career began as a pianist/singer in private clubs across Texas, and as a featured performer on live TV shows in Houston and Galveston. Dick’s musical abilities combined with his writing and producing skills acquired as a radio/TV student at the University of Houston, where he was part of the team that established KUHT- the nation’s first Public Television station, eventually led to a career in advertising. Dick’s first ad related job was an account executive in the national advertising department of the Houston Post, working the national travel and transportation category. Dick’s production skills led to additional creative assignments at the Post, doing radio production and client presentation assignments. After a few years, he left for his first agency job at Aylin Advertising in Houston. He began as a junior

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account executive, but quickly became radio & TV director. Working his way up to Creative Director. With three other Aylin employees, Dick resigned to start a new ad agency. Smith Smith Baldwin & Carlberg. After an agency merger and fulfilling his contract, Dick moved to Dallas where he joined Don Zimmers, and became President of Zimmersmith, a Dallas music and radio production company. Dick is one of the few to achieve success in both the

Dallas and Houston markets. Over the years, Dick served as creative director and partner in several Houston agencies including Taylor Brown & Barnhill, GSD&M (Houston) and at the time of his retirement, Dick served as partner and creative director of Taylor- Smith Advertising. Dick’s awards include national gold Clio’s for a Houston Chronicle campaign, a radio series for Capitol National Bank, a radio campaign for the American Heart Association as well as finalist for British Caledonian Airways. National Addy’s were won for Whataburger and Zeigler Coal, the Galleria and national Effie’s (for advertising effectiveness) for the Houston Post, KRBE, a Houston radio station, and the American Cab Company in Austin. Dick’s local and regional awards would number more than 100 gold medals for his radio, TV and print work. Dick is a four-time Adweek All-Star, be-

Heritage and History Cemetery Tour This Saturday in La Grange It’s all about the kindred spirits of this wonderful historic community that continues to weave tradition and demand respect and honor upon reflection. With that in mind, the La Grange Pilot Club and Anchor Club is delighted to announce the return of the Heritage & History Cemetery Tour to the Old City Cemetery of La Grange scheduled for Nov. 1 beginning at 5 p.m. and concluding around 8:30 pm. Proceeds benefit projects and leadership activities for the La Grange Anchor Club. This incredible tour laces around the cemetery with young adults taking the lead and showcasing the character at the headstone that they have chosen to represent. The characters represented will reflect on the early days of Texas--those that played a very crucial role in the land settlement and securing independence for Texas from Mexico. In addition to the nine characters represented in the tour, this year an “official” dowser will be present to engage in a determination of a particular cemetery plot. Dowsing for

The old La Grange City Cemetery.

centuries has been a method of finding water, minerals, or other hidden substances, including bodies and positioning of bones. Visitors and locals alike will have a chance to delve into a part of local and Texas history through the eyes of young adults in character that will be representing the Anchor Club. And if you detect a different look to a part of the cemetery fencing, it’s only fair to mention that the City of La Grange has been renovating the fence for the last

couple years and should complete the project in another two years. City Manager Shawn Raborn describes it as a very tedious process of sandblasting and refurbishing--clearly not an “overnight event”. For more information regarding the Anchor Club of La Grange Heritage and History Tour at the Old La Grange City Cemetery on Saturday, Nov. 1, contact Brenda Rainosek at (979) 249-6487 or e-mail BRainosek@cmaaccess.com.

Florian Always Ready for Lunch Break Continued from front Upon reaching home on the run, Mom asked us what we were doing home so early. I told her I thought I heard thunder; however, Mom pointed out there was not a cloud in the sky. About that

time, hearing the noise again, I told Mom “There it is again”. She answered, “Silly, that’s only the sound of a truck crossing the wooden bridge over Williams’ Creek!” So, she shoved us out of the house and back to the corn patch.

O well, can’t say I didn’t try. Florian Kana is a life-long resident of Fayette County. This is an occasional series about his memories of growing up here. He can be contacted at ckana@ cvctx.com.

ing honored as a All Star Radio Copywriter, All Star Creative Director, All Star Executive of the Year and All Star MVP. Dick recently won the Houston Ad Club’s 2014 “Living Legend” award. Since his semi-retirement to La Grange, Dick has continued to paint, perform and create advertising for central Texas clients. Smith performs various concerts for charity at the Bugle Boy and Festival Hill, and wrote the music for the original production “Heart of the Tin Trunk” which staged 14 sell-out performances at Festival Hill. Smith was selected as the La Grange Chamber of Commerce “Man of the Year” in 2007 and is active in the Lions Club. He has been married to his wife Norma for 44 years and they have five children and three grandchildren. Other inductees were James P. Goodnight of Dallas, Phil Price of Lubbock and Michael G. Turner of Houston.

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The Boy Who Went to Sea Returned Home a Man Stories I’ve Been Told

Charlie Ripper hadn’t ventured far beyond Fayette County when he was drafted during World War II more than 70 years ago. His experiences in the U.S. Navy shaped his life. By ELAINE THOMAS Special to the Record

harlie Ripper, who was drafted on July 27, 1943, at the age of 18 years, four months and seven days, says he didn’t choose the U.S. Navy. The U.S. Navy chose him. Two of Charlie’s brothers were already serving their country in World War II. Alfred was in the Air Force and Bennie was in the Navy. That left Charlie, along with four younger brothers and three sisters at home with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Ripper, who rented the 100-acre Matula farm on Middle Creek near Swiss Alp. “My dad wanted to get me a deferment to stay home and

It didn’t take Charlie Ripper long to get his feet wet after he joined the Navy. In less than four months, he saw action at Tarawa in November 1943 aboard the USS Colorado, which also sortied at Kwajalein, Eniwetok, Saipan, Guam, Tinian, Leyte, Mendon, Luzon, Okinawa and Japan in the South Pacific.

help him on the farm,” Charlie recalls. “But I wanted to go into the service. All my life, I had worn hand-me-down clothes, so when Alfred came home in his Air Force uniform and Bennie came home in his blue sailor suit, I decided I wanted a brand new uniform, too. I was very young, wasn’t I?” Along with about 70 other Fayette County boys, Charlie reported to the southwest corner of the courthouse square in La Grange in the pitch dark at 5 o’clock that late July morning. Among those present to meet the recruits under the streetlights were three ladies from La Grange, one of whom was Mrs. Frank Reichert, whose husband owned a local furniture store. “The ladies were all dressed up wearing hats. They must have gotten up really early to make enough coffee for us 70 boys. I don’t know where they got the doughnuts at that early hour. It was a big treat for us,” he recalls. After the induction paperwork was completed, the young men were led to the northeast corner of the courthouse lawn and mustered under the old oak tree. Just as it was breaking daylight, they loaded onto two buses and set out for the San Antonio on a route that took them first to Smithville, then to Flatonia and onto Hwy. 90, the main road between Houston and San Antonio. “Everyone was talking. We

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Charlie Ripper, left, receives kind words from former La Grange Post Commander Bill Rogers at a Monument Hill Nursing Center event in 2007-08. Smiling in the background is fellow veteran Frank Brauner.

were trying to make each other feel we were okay, but inside our stomachs were churning wondering what was going to happen next,” he recalls. “Our parents always told us to behave ourselves and not to get into any trouble. It was the farthest I’d ever been away from home.” After they underwent physicals during the induction process, the Fayette County recruits were told to choose a branch of the service. About 50 joined the Navy, but Charlie wanted to be a Marine. However, the enlistment officer dashed his hopes when he explained that a Marine’s pack was almost as heavy as Charlie, who weighed 132 pounds. “The Navy needs good fighting men, too,” the officer said. “I suggest you go into the Navy.” “All right,” Charlie said and the die was cast. The contingent, much qui-

eter on the return trip to La Grange later that day, had orders to report to the bus station in Schulenburg in two weeks to ship out. So instead of picking cotton for his dad that summer, Charlie headed west on a troop train en route to San Diego where he went through boot camp and finally was issued his new sailor suit. From there, he went by train to San Francisco where he and other sailors boarded a small destroyer that took seven days to reach Pearl Harbor. “I spent the first night below deck, but the next morning when I came up, I was so sick I was vomiting. I couldn’t eat breakfast. I couldn’t eat at all. I never went below deck again until we got to Pearl Harbor. I just stayed on the deck. When we got to Pearl Harbor, I finally took off my shoes and the skin from the bottom of my feet came off on my socks.” See Ripper, next page

Charlie Ripper (back row, third from left) and his buddies posed for a photo in front of a grass hut in Hawaii in 1944. During his 27 months in the U.S. Navy, Charlie came home to Schulenburg twice. When he was serving in the South Pacific, he missed his family and eagerly awaited their letters. Although mail was heavily censored, Charlie wrote the ship’s location in the upper right hand corner of each envelope and then covered it with a stamp before he mailed it. When his family got his letters, the first thing they did was steam off the stamp to find out the location of the USS Colorado. Looking back, he says that wasn’t a very wise decision.

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Charlie’s 27 months of service aboard the USS Colorado were comprised of routine days filled with maintenance duties and training punctuated by horrific, unforgettable military skirmishes. He didn’t mind the hard work and he enjoyed the company of his crewmates. Perhaps that’s what made the toll of war so painful. When the USS Colorado served in the Battle of Tinian on July 24, 1944, the ship and its crew of 2,300 men were left unscathed. Some weeks later, however, when the ship returned to the supposedly safe island, Charlie and his friend, Benjamin Matthews from Odessa, Texas,

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In early 1940s, Anton Ripper and his seven boys: (left to right) Erwin, Bennie, Charlie, Alfred, Martin, Tony Jr. and baby Walter in his dad’s arms, posed for a photo. While Charlie was fighting in the South Pacific, the barn on the Matula farm that the Ripper rented near Swiss Alp burned down, destroying all of the family’s harness and tools.

On June 14, 1948, Charlie married Irene Fisher from Schulenburg and in June of the following year, the couple moved to La Grange on Flag Day. In March 1952, Charlie started barber school in Austin, learning a skill he has practiced for 60 years. Their daughter, Carol Ann, who is married to Richard Peters, has one son, Ryan. The family lives in Austin. Mrs. Ripper passed away in March 2008.

were waiting to drop the anchor in the harbor when shells started whistling over their heads and hitting the water in front of them. The pair raced several hundred feet to turbine # 1 to get away from the barrage. The ship was being ambushed by sniper fire, causing heavy damage. “I made it, but Benjamin didn’t. Why? I don’t know.” When Charlie was assigned to the USS Colorado, his crewmate, Merle Jackson Clark, took him under his wing. They looked so much alike that the two farm boys - one from Illinois and the other from Texas were regularly mistaken for one another. Merle Jackson Clark also lost his life at Tinian. “I still exchange Christmas cards with his younger brother,” Charlie says. Another time, Charlie saw an American pilot shoot a Japanese sailor at close range, an experience he characterizes as the day he became a man. “Life was cheap,” he adds softly. In the Philippines during late 1944, 19 crewmen were killed and 72 wounded when a Japanese suicide bomber dived at the USS Colorado, while another enemy plane skimmed the water with the ship as its target. Shells from the USS Colorado brought down the first plane short of the ship. When the second aircraft was within 100 yards, shells from the USS Colorado finally hit their second target. The force of the Japanese plane explosion blew part of the wing onto the ship’s deck, along with the pilot’s helmet with some of his head still in it. “The saddest thing I ever saw, though, was the burials at sea. You would get to thinking about those parents whose sons’ bodies were being dropped into the water. They didn’t even know their boys were dead,” he recalls. *** Whether leading the pledge of allegiance at an outdoor community event, riding on the VFW float in the Fayette County Fair parade or participating in Flag Day ceremonies on the courthouse square, Charlie Ripper is surrounded not only by the spectators. Memories of the brave young men who never made it home keep him company. FAYETTE COUNTY’S VETERANS ARE INVITED TO SHARE THEIR WORLD WAR II MEMORIES The Fayette County Record will honor local veterans by publishing a special section celebrating the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II on August 14, 2015. Elaine Thomas is now conducting brief interviews with veterans, as well as collecting stories from the home front, for this special newspaper section. For more information, please call her at 979-2635031 or email callacomm@hotmail.com.

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Charlie’s arrival in Pearl Harbor was a year and seven months after it had been bombed by Japan. The devastation was shocking, but he barely had time to let it sink in. “When they put us on a truck, I was so weak I couldn’t even carry my sea bag. Some big boy grabbed it and threw it on the back of the truck for me. When they took us to get something to eat, I went through the chow line three times. The third time, a cook said, ‘Mate, when was the last time you ate?’ I told him, ‘Seven days ago in San Francisco.’” The sailors were put up in barracks that had no windows on a hillside, but there were no mosquitoes. A couple of days later, when volunteers were sought to drive a truck, he raised his hand. “Three of us boys volunteered. They put us on a truck and drove into a cemetery. There, one of the officers said, ‘Okay boys, here are your trucks.’ They were wheelbarrows. Three more bodies had been found from the USS Arizona that had been sunk in the Pearl Harbor attack. We had to dig three new graves. That was hard because the volcanic ash was like rock. When we finally dug about a foot and a half, we were told that was enough. Sadly, there wasn’t much left of the bodies. “That was a lesson to me. I never volunteered again.” When the day came to select a ship or boat, Charlie didn’t have to think twice after a sevenday voyage of non-stop seasickness from San Francisco to Pearl Harbor. “I want to be assigned to the biggest ship in the Navy, Sir,” he told the officer, who wrote his name on a piece of paper and stamped it with the words USS Colorado. “I didn’t know what the USS Colorado was,” Charlie recalls. He, along with several other boys, loaded up in a jeep to be taken to the harbor where the large aircraft carriers were anchored. “Here’s your ship,” the driver told the novice sailors. “Be sure you salute the officer at the top of the gangplank and ask for permission to come aboard.” Charlie was assigned to the First Division, Deck Division in Turret #1 operating big 16inch guns. Upon his arrival, the ship was such a beehive of construction and stocking activity that Charlie started wandering around aimlessly. At dark, he found a place to lie down and sleep. When he awoke the next day, he went through the chow line. On the third day, the whistle blew and an announcement was made that Seaman Second Class Charlie Ripper was to report to the executive office immediately. “I went up to a sailor and said, “I’m Charlie Ripper. Where is the executive office?” He took me there and that’s when I met my commanding officers Lt. J.G. Naumann and Boatswain Mate Miller. “We’ve been looking for you,” they said. “We thought you’d fallen overboard.” “No,” I said. “I was just looking around. “They took me and my sea bag to the division where I belonged and told me, ‘From now on, whatever you do, do it in this area.’ So that’s what I did.”

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ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, NOV. 4TH Political ad paid for by Neta Parker, Treasurer, 1920 FM 448, La Grange, Texas 78945.

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Sample Ballot U.S. Senator John Cornyn (Republican) David Alameel (Democrat) Rebecca Paddock (LIbertarian) Emily “Spicybrown” Sanchez (Green) * Yes, that is officially how Ms. Sanchez is listed on the ballot U.S. Representative District 10 Michael McCaul (Republican) Tawana Walter-Cadien (Democrat) Bill Kelsey (Libertarian) Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) Wendy R. Davis (Democrat) Kathie Glass (Libertarian) Brandon Palmer (Green)

Justice Supreme Court Place 8 Phil Johnson (Republican) RS Roberto Koelsch (Libertarian) Jom Chisolm (Green) Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3 Bert Richardson (Republican) John Granberg (Democrat) Mark W. Bennett (Libertarian) Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4 Kevin Patrick Yeary (Republican) Quanah Parker (Libertarian) Judith Sanders-Castro (Green) Judge, Court of Criminals Appeals, Place 9 David Newell (Republican) William Bryan Strange, III (Libertarian) George Joseph Altgelt (Green)

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (Republican) Leticia Van de Putte (Democrat) Robert Butler (Libertarian) Chandrakantha Courtney (Green) Attorney General Ken Paxton (Republican) Sam Houston (Democrat) Jamie Balagia (Libertarian) Jamar Osborne (Green)

State Representative, District 13 Lois W. Kolkhorst (Republican) Chief Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals Jeff Rose (Republican) Diane Henson (Democrat) District Judge, 155th Judicial District Jeff R. Steinhauser (Republican) County Judge Ed Janecka (Republican) Cecil R. Webster (Democrat)

Comptroller Glenn Heger (Republican) Mike Collier (Democrat) Ben Sanders (Libertarian) Deb Shafto (Green)

District Clerk Virginia Wied (Democrat)

Commissioner of General Land Office George P. Bush (Republican) John Cook (Democrat) Justin Knight (Libertarian) Valerie Alessi (Green)

County Clerk Julie Bohot Karstedt (Republican)

Commissioner of Agriculture Sid Miller (Republican) Jim Hogan (Democrat) David (Rocky) Palmquist (Libertarian) Kenneth Kendrick (Green)

County Commissioner Precinct 2 Gary Weishuhn (Republican)

Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton (Republican) Steve Brown (Democratic) Mark Miller (Libertarian) Martina Salinas (Green)

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Greg Covington (Republican) Scott Parker (Democrat)

Chief Justice Supreme Court Nathan Hecht (Republican) William Moody (Democrat) Tom Oxford (Libertarian) Justice Supreme Court, Place 6 Jeff Brown (Republican) Lawrence Edward Meyers (Democrat) Mark Ash (Libertarian) Justice Supreme Court Place 7 Jeff Boyd (Republican) Gina Benavides (Democrat) Don Fulton (Libertarian) Charles E. Waterbury (Green)

County Surveyor Gene Kruppa (Republican)

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Sheila Coufal (Republican)

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Tommy Tipton (Republican) County Commissioner, Precinct 4 Tom Muras (Republican) Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Dan Mueller (Republican) Proposed Constitutional Amendment Proposition: “The constitutional amendment providing for the use and dedication of certain money transferred to the state highway fund to assist in the completion of transportation construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects, not to include toll roads.” For __ Against ___

The Class Of ‘69 Had Its Dreams, Too By BRENDA MILES

I received a special honor recently. I was asked back to give the keynote speech at the El Dorado High School Class of 1969’s 45th reunion. I taught Miles Of them Memories Senior English. First, I was a bit apprehensive. Yet, afterward, I enjoyed a standing ovation and was overwhelmed by the “Thank-you-for what-you-did-for-me” remarks and the student who asked, “You goin’ with anyone right now?” In fact, I was still so ‘over the

moon’ on Monday, I put a tablespoon of Miracle Grow in my wash instead of a cup of Tide. The following includes portions of that speech: A few weeks ago I walked up the driveway for my morning paper and saw a school bus roll by. “Oh me – where’s my pencil box? Where’re my books? I should be leaving for school about now.” To borrow from Neil Diamond, “September mornings always make me feel that way ...” Late August, 1968 ... we started our year in Home Room 409 off the Language Arts Courtyard and began our journey through English literature/ grammar. “Okay, you clowns, cool it – I said, settle down. Sounds like a zoo in here.” Remember my friendly greeting each morning? I prodded you through Beowulf and had you construct a mead hall. Next, I pushed you through Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. The only one you liked

Polling Places Election Day is Nov. 4 –Polls will be open that day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Here’s the Fayette County Voting locations that day: Pct. # & Name Name of Building Address of Building, City, State, and Zip 1E – La Grange Church of Christ 646 E. Highway 71 La Grange 1N –La Grange La Grange City Hall 155 E. Colorado St. La Grange, 1W –La Grange St. Paul Lutheran Church 427 S. Washington La Grange 2 –Rutersville Hermann Sons Hall 5830 St. Hwy 159 La Grange 3 – Ellinger Ellinger Fire Station 208 West Main St. Ellinger 4 – Fayetteville Fayetteville Community Center 202 West Main Fayetteville 5 –Willow Springs Minssen’s Store 6808 E. St. Hwy 159 Fayetteville 6 –Warrenton St. John’s Lutheran Church 4446 S. State Hwy 237 Warrenton 7 – Round Top Round Top Courthouse 102 Main St. Round Top 8 –Carmine Carmine Volunteer Fire 111 Augsburg Ave. Carmine 9 –Nechanitz Waldeck Lutheran Church 6915 Waldeck Church Ln. Ledbetter 10 – Warda Holy Cross Lutheran Church 5332 Warda Blacktop Rd. Giddings 11 – Winchester St. Michael’s Evangelical 700 Frio St Winchester 12 – Plum St. Peter & Paul Church 136 Plum Church Rd. West Point 13 –West Point New United Baptist Church 325 West Point Loop; West Point 14 – Muldoon Muldoon Baptist Church 316 Cochran St. Muldoon 15 – Cistern Cistern Parish Hall 113 Manchester Flatonia 16 – Flatonia Flatonia Civic Center 208 E. North Main Flatonia 17 – Praha Praha Community Hall 917 FM 1295 Flatonia 20 – Hostyn Hostyn Catholic Church 914 FM 2436 La Grange 21 – Swiss Alp Swiss Alp Farm Bureau Bldg 6899 N. U.S. Hwy 77 22 – Ammannsville Ammannsville KJT Hall 7904 Mensik Rd 23 – Holman Holman Parish Hall 9937 FM 155 La Grange 24 – Dubina Dubina Community Hall 3438 FM 1383 25 – Schulenburg County Building 312 Paulus Street 26 – Mullins Prairie Mullins Prairie Store, 7408 Mullins Prairie Loop

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was the sex-hungry “Wife of Bath.” I made you memorize and write (complete with punctuation) Chaucer’s prologue in olde English. You growled in disgust. The first book report caught you by surprise: I’d read all the required books on the list and made out individual tests. Woe to you who had only read the funny books or Cliff’s Notes. 60 percent of you failed. You decried unfairness and deception on my part, but never again did you fail to read your book from beginning to end. You also hated my many writing assignments. But you did learn. The Elizabethan Period followed. Introducing Macbeth, I climbed atop my desk (remember that?) to act out the first witches’ scene. Homecoming. I asked everyone who had a date to raise their hand. Those who didn’t were asked to meet me in the parking lot after school where I would hold a drawing. Some of you actually showed up. Too soon, it was your final semester. The Lake Poets. More writing. More memorization. Shaw’s Pygmalion. Later that spring, I tried to stop you from dangling your participles and teach you the difference between gerunds and infinitives. Wrong time of the year – your thoughts were on love and Springtime and “The Age of Aquarius.” I looked out on a sea of blank expressions. The wheels were turning (I could hear them squeaking) but the hamsters were dead. Senior Follies – Showtime. Prom. Graduation. The all-night party. You walked away an official adult. Your dreams: Based on Macbeth’s dreams/ambition, I asked you to develop a topic sentence: “Today (date) my dream/my ambition is ...” into a well-constructed paragraph. I kept some of those from which I gleaned the following: Julie M. dreamed of a math career ... guess you could say 14 years on Wall Street

qualifies. Cynthia Scott dreamed of a music career. She made it. She traveled the world as one of Ray Charles’ “Ray-ettes” before her latest ‘gig’ on Broadway where she sings jazz. Bill Booker dreamed of “puttin’ ‘em away” in Vegas due to his betting expertise. He is puttin’ ‘em away, alright ... but as the president of Roller Funeral Homes of Arkansas. Have you spotted your old “high school honey” yet? Is he or she just as heart-pumping as ever? Or, like Garth Brooks, are you “Thanking God for Unanswered Prayers?” I do wish I knew who left that poster on my door during finals. I kept it. “S’Miles, Room 409 Back pattin’ Hugs and Encouragin’ Funny at times and fond of match-makin’ And some teachin’ DONE CHEEP!” Tonight, I’ll leave you with this final “lesson,” if you will ... Unfortunately, life on this planet is not always to our liking. That’s why we should hold on to old friends ... old places ... old memories that take us back to prettier times. Hold true to your beliefs ... in God, in your ideals, and in your fellow travelers. Tonight I hoped to make you smile. You are the best! Life is a gift and never take one single day for granted. Let the sweet fragrance of your yesterdays get you through the darker ones and lead you into the sunrise of a brighter tomorrow. S’Miles loves you still. And, if I had a box just for dreamin,’ I would surely place this night near the top ... Brenda Miles is a former La Grange resident and award-winning columnist and author now residing in Hot Spring Village. Send your comments to: brenstar@att.net

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Blinn College invites you to “Deck the Halls” this holiday season with The Baldknobbers, a Branson favorite for more than 55 years! Along with the country music and side-splitting comedy that has made them famous for decades, they will also be performing their traditional Christmas show that will bring Yuletide fun to the entire family!

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For more information, please contact Junette at 979-561-8355 or Sandi at 979-561-8846.

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Texas Youth Tour Turns 50 in 2015

Eligible Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Can Apply Now

Who is eligible for the Youth Tour?

The contest is open to any high school student who will have completed his or her sophomore, junior or senior year by June 2015 and resides in the home of a parent or legal guardian who is a fulltime resident within Fayette Electric Cooperative’s service territory and has an active FEC account.

By CATHERINE POPPE Special to the Record

Imagine being a high school student and embarking on a bus trip headed for Washington, D.C. For many of the students who participated on the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in 1965, it was their first time to travel out of the state of Texas. And for the majority of them, it was the “trip of a lifetime” that left them with fond memories, lasting friendships and, for most, a profound impact on their lives and their future careers.

How did the Youth Tour Start?

Over fifty years ago, Texas Senator Lyndon Baines Johnson encouraged the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) to foster cooperative’s future political leadership by bringing students to the nation’s capital, offering them a hands-on tutorial in advocacy and democracy. In 1964, NRECA heeded the advice and brought 400 students from 12 states to Washington, D.C. for the first official Youth Tour. Now, 50 years later, electric cooperatives in nearly every state send more than 1,600 students from across America to take part in the Youth Tour experience. This unique trip gives students an opportunity to watch history come alive as they explore the museums, memorials and monuments. Upholding their commitment to educating youth and supporting their communities by sponsoring students on the trip, cooperatives throughout Texas send one of the largest groups each year to participate in the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour.

How can I apply?

Students interested in competing for the Youth Tour should complete the following: • Youth Tour application (application can be found at www.fayette.coop/mycommunity/youthtour)

Ken Kunz, the 1969 Youth Tour winner, presented his contest-winning speech at Fayette Electric Cooperative’s annual membership meeting. The trip to DC perked his interest in politics.

Youth Tour Leaves Lasting Impressions

Five decades later, the Youth Tour alumni continue to offer rave reviews about the trip and the impact it made on their lives. You may be wondering, what impressed these rural teenagers so much? “Nothing I had ever experienced compared to the awesomeness of seeing our nation’s capital and the many sights and monuments in Washington, D.C.,” said Ken Kunz who went on the tour in 1969. For most of the youth, seeing the President of the United States was the most impressive moment of the trip. Will Hig-

gins, a 1986 Youth Tour participant, reaffirmed that by saying, “One of the most exciting events was witnessing President Ronald Reagan welcoming the President of Uruguay on the White House lawn. Having seen scenes like this on TV, it was surreal to actually witness the President, the press corps and dignitaries in person.” Larry Malota, who went on the tour in 1972, said, “Once we got to Washington, D.C., I was able to see, in person, our President of the United States. I never imagined that I would have the opportunity to actually see our President.” For Kelly (Kitchen) Nall, a 2001 Youth Tour participant, it was the changing of the guard

Larry Malota, Associate Chief Information Officer at the University of Georgia, said participation in the Youth Tour made him realize that so many opportunities existed outside of my “little world.”

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Jordan Knesek, a 2009 Youth Tour winner, said her involvement in college and her career today trace back to experiences from the Youth Tour.

at the Tomb of the Unknowns. She explains, “Watching the changing of the guard ritual at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery made quite an impression on me. I had witnessed this as a younger child, but coming back to Arlington National Cemetery as a teenager enabled me to experience and understand the ritual at a new level. The beautiful moment of honor, attention to detail, and respect for the unknowns was just breathtaking.” Jordan Knesek, 2009 participant, said, “I remember how inspiring and impressive it was to be surrounded by hundreds of promising young people from all over the country. Going on a trip at that age - independently

– that truly opened my eyes and I venture to say the exposure fueled my desire to continually challenge myself beyond my comfort zone.” Much has changed over the past 50 years, and travel by air, smart phones and social media have ushered in yet another era of change for the Youth Tour. One thing hasn’t changed, and that is how each group of students is amazed, inspired and grateful for this “trip of a lifetime” provided to them, all expenses paid, by their local electric cooperative. Students departing on the trip sometimes feel like they are the only ones from a ‘small rural’ community. They are surprised when they meet the

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other 110 student leaders from across Texas and discover they aren’t. Once the group arrives in D.C., they hit the ground touring. Tours include the National Cathedral, Arlington National Cemetery, all of the memorials and monuments, the Newseum, the Smithsonian Museums, and more. One of the highlights of the trip is the opportunity to meet with their representatives and senators on Capitol Hill. After a week of traveling around our nation’s capital, friendships are made, and at the end of the tour, there are hugs and tears when it’s time for farewells as each student departs for their respective home. Thanks to cell phones and social media, See Youth Tour, next page

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Youth Tour Life-Changing for Locals Continued from previous page the Youth Tour alumni are able to stay in touch, and they do. These students also become part of a group of more than 50,000 alumni in every walk of life that includes U. S. Senators, doctors, lawyers, engineers and CEOs. “I still have friends today from that trip. I believe the trip helped prepare me for college by exposing me to students from across the state and country who had varied backgrounds and interests. I eventually attended and graduated from law school. It was a great experience to have witnessed government-inaction as a high school student, which helped put some of the legal practices I studied into context,” said Higgins. “Today, I serve as an assistant district attorney for Tarrant County.”

“The Youth Tour made me realize that so many opportunities existed outside of my ‘little world.’ It encouraged me to reach beyond what I thought was available to me and what I was capable of accomplishing,” said Malota. “Today, I am working as an Associate Chief Information Officer in the Enterprise Technology Services Department at the University of Georgia,” he said. For Kunz, the trip was the catalyst for an interest in politics. “The trip gave me an interest in politics and how our government is supposed to work. I am now the County Chairman for the Leon County Republican Party. I have been attending the Republican State Conventions for the past 20 years,” Kunz stated. “The unique experience of the Youth Tour impacted my life through the creation of life-

long friendships, the memories of travel and the knowledge gained by learning about historic events in our country. The memories created, and experiences have been priceless as I look back on my high school days. I actually was able to meet up with several fellow youth tour members from Texas during my college career at the University of Texas at Austin,” exclaimed Nall. “Currently, I am working as an engineering technologist at a petroleum consulting firm in Austin, Texas. Working in the oil and gas industry has been a unique and eye opening experience as I learn about the impact this industry has had on the economy throughout the decades,” she added. Knesek said, “I’ve always been interested in policy and current events and the potential it has to educate and change peoples’ lives. During my time at Texas A&M University, I studied finance and I have seen how my

involvement in college and my career today trace back to experiences like the Youth Tour. Today, I work in finance in the news industry in New York City.” Senator Johnson offered wise advice all those years ago, and fortunately the NRECA and Texas Electric Cooperatives had the foresight to follow that advice. Fayette Electric Cooperative, along with many cooperatives in Texas, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of sponsoring students on the Youth Tour in 2015. While much has changed since 1965, a trip to Washington, D.C. for an in-person tutorial on the democratic process with a dash of history and tours remains as valuable as it was 50 years ago – it’s still “a trip of a lifetime”. And best of all – it’s free thanks to FEC’s support of a program that has made a difference in the lives of the teenagers who have participated and will continue to participate in the Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.

Kelly (Kitchen) Nall, works as an engineering technologist at a petroleum consulting firm in Austin. Touring D.C. in 2001 affected Nall’s life through the creation of lifelong friendships, and knowledge of historic events & places.

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By REGINA KEILERS

The Fayette County Record

Halloween– probably my favorite holiday, is a celebration supposedly rooted in ancient pagan festivals. One of these festivals, Samhain, celebrated the end of the harvest. This ancient Celtic festival was a time used by the ancient pagans to take stock of supplies and prepare for winter. The people of Gaelic culture believed that the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead overlapped on this night and the dead would come back to life and wreak havoc on the living. The people would build bonfires and wear masks in an attempt to appease the evil spirits. In some areas of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the festival included mumming and guising. This involved going house-to-house in costume singing songs in exchange for food, (sound familiar?) The playing of pranks has been linked to 18th century Ireland and Scotland. The pranksters were imitating malignant spirits and used hollowed out turnips carved with grotesqued faces to represent spirits as lumination. These became known as jack-o-lanterns. As Christianity spread, Halloween became associated with All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. While many of our traditions may be rooted in ancient customs, Halloween as we know it is a very American tradition. Children going door-to-door saying “Trick or Treat” in exchange for candy or other treats, dressing up as your favorite movie character and haunted houses are all things we do in good fun. It’s a day we can “become” our alter ego – a day when we can put on a mask and act a little sillier than normal. For those of us old enough to remember the 1970s, the “Candy Man” murder at Halloween is still enough to bring nightmares to any parent. For those of you who don’t remember, (or are too young to have lived it), the “Candy Man” was a man in Deer Park who put cyanide in his son’s Halloween candy and when his son died, he claimed to not know where the candy came from. Parents all over the country immediately threw out any homemade treats for fear they could be poisoned. It was later discovered that he had in fact put the poison in the candy himself to collect the life insurance on his son, but unfortunately the damage was done. Halloween as we knew it as kids growing up in the 1970s was ruined. For me as a parent, I was always very conscious of whose house we visited. Thankfully, we have some really great options now. The city of La Grange sponsors a “Trick or Treat on the Square” event every Halloween, This is a truly safe way for our little ones to get the experience of “trick or treating” without the dangers of going out at night or going up to a stranger’s house. There have been/will be some other events around the county as well. Whatever your plans for this Halloween, have fun and stay safe.

Learning Disabilities Awareness Month By SUSIE SHANK

Special to the Record

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. During this month, Turtle Wing Foundation encourages the community to learn something new about learning disabilities. What is a learning disability? Some individuals, despite having an average or above average level of intelligence, have real difficulty acquiring basic academic skills. These skills include those needed for successful reading, writing, listening, speaking and/or math. These difficulties might be the result of a learning disability. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law, defines a learning disability as a condition when a child’s achievement is substantially below what one might expect for that child. Many children with LD have struggles with reading. The difficulties often begin with individual sounds, or phonemes. Students may have problems with rhyming, and pulling words apart into their individual sounds (segmenting) and putting individual sounds together to form words (blending). This makes it difficult to decode words accurately, which can lead to trouble with fluency and comprehension. As students move through the grades, more and more of the information they need to learn is presented in written (through textbooks) or oral (through lecture) form. This exacerbates the difficulties they have succeeding in school. LD is a broad term. There are many different kinds of learning disabilities. Most often they fall into three broad categories: reading dis-

abilities (often referred to as dyslexia<http://www.ldonline. org/article/5613#dyslexia>), written language disabilities (often referred to as dysgraphia<http:// www.ldonline.org article/5613#dysgraphia>), and math disabilities (often called dyscalculia <http://www.ldonline.org/ article/5613#dyscalculia>). Other related categories include disabilities that affect memory, social skills, and executive functions such as deciding to begin a task. Sometimes the media and the public confuse autism with learning disabilities.They are two separate disorders. According to the Autism Society of America, autism is a developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is defined by a specific set of behaviors and is a “spectrum disorder” affecting individuals differently and to varying degrees. There is no known single cause for autism, but increased awareness and funding can help families today. Turtle Wing wants parents and other caregivers who are dealing with a child’s learning and attention issues to know that they are not alone— support and resources are out there. A Parent Support Group for all parents and caregivers of children with learning challenges is being formed. Periodic gatherings will be held which may include educational workshops and social opportunities. Additionally direct coaching may be provided where appropriate. For more information please contact Susie Shank (979) 561-8594 or visit www.turtlewingfoundation.org <http://www.turtlewingfoundation.org>.

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By HOLLY BLUME GILLAR Special to the Record

Party, National Rifle Association, Home School PAC, Concerned Women for America, National Federation of Independent Business, Texas Oil and Gas Association, Texas Association of Business, Texas Association of Realtors, Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Cattle Feeders Association and Texas Medical Association. As of Oct. 24, the midpoint in early voting, the Secretary of State’s Elections Division had posted daily and cumulative figures for Texas’ 15 largest population counties. The figures show that of the nearly 9 million registered voters in those counties, more than 726,000 (or 8 percent) cast a ballot in the first five days of early voting. Group declared Ebola-free Texas Department of State Health Services on Oct. 20 announced “A group of 43 people in Texas who had contact with the state’s first Ebola patient have been cleared from twicedaily monitoring after reaching the 21-day mark, the longest incubation period for the disease.” The group, the state health agency said, “is a mix of health care workers, household contacts and community members whose last possible contact with the state’s first patient was Sept. 28.” The first patient, Thomas Eric Duncan, was exposed to the disease in Liberia before traveling to Texas and being diagnosed. The second and third patients are both nurses who cared for Duncan at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas:

Victims of domestic violence may not be aware of their own situation. Victims of domestic violence may be aware of what’s happening to them, but may not know what to do about it. Victims of domestic violence who choose to leave and get help may not know who to turn to or where to go. And those who know and love the victim may not know how to help. Help is available. Talk to trusted family members and friends. Police departments, sheriff’s offices, hospitals, and churches are valuable sources of safety and information. Many cities have victim services, with people trained specifically on how to help victims of domestic violence. Larger towns have shelters and support groups to help victims become survivors. There are hotlines to call. There are online support groups. Help is available. And, even though the help is available, it’s very difficult to ask for. When a victim of domestic violence asks for help, it is like stripping their own last defense down. They are admitting that things are out of control, that they can’t stop it, and that they are utterly defenseless. And in that moment, though it doesn’t feel like it at the time, that is when they begin the healing process. That is when others get involved to help them sort through all the abuse and issues that arose from it. Most victims of domestic violence cannot recover on their own; they need help and support from others. When a person tells you they are being abused, listen to them and believe them. It is so critical that they are taken seriously. Most likely, they are even downplaying the severity of what they endured. Let them know that you care about them, and that this abuse is not their fault. Tell them they aren’t crazy; what they experienced was real. They are normal. Tell them that they are strong and brave, and they will get through this. Encourage them to reach out for help. Help them build a support system. Walk beside them on this road to recovery. Tell them they are not alone.

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Campaigns in Final Push as Election Day Approaches By ED STERLING

Texas Press Association

AUSTIN — Polls continued to show Republican candidates ahead in top-of-ballot races as Texas moved closer to the Oct. 31 early voting deadline before Election Day, Nov. 4. Political campaigns continued to work feverishly across Texas, knocking on doors, holding rallies, robocalling, planting signs, flooding mailboxes and barraging email accounts. Gubernatorial candidates state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, and Republican state Attorney General Greg Abbott, with their multimillion dollar advertising budgets, redoubled their appeals to television viewers. Abbott, ahead in the fundraising competition to fuel their respective campaigns in the closing days, reported more than $50 million cash on hand while Davis reported more than $30 million cash on hand. Notably, Leticia Van de Putte, a San Antonio state senator and Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, notched endorsements from daily newspapers, such as the Austin American-Statesman, Beaumont Enterprise, Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Dallas Morning News, El Paso Times, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Houston Chronicle, Longview News-Journal, San Antonio Express-News and Wichita Falls Times Record News, and groups such as the AFL-CIO, Emily’s List, Annie’s List and Texas PharmPAC; and by actress Eva Longoria. Also notably, Van de Putte’s opponent, fellow state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, has been endorsed by political action groups such as the Tea

The Alamo – Most Haunted Place in Texas By BARTEE HAILE

[The primary source for this column was “Spirits of San Antonio and South Texas,” a book by Docia Schultz Williams and Reneta Byrne.] What better time than Halloween to delve into the otherworldly legends surrounding Texas’ most sacred site? If only a fraction of the many eyewitness accounts and second-hand reports contain a particle of truth, the Alamo has to be the most haunted place in the Lone Star State. The original ghost sighting was without a doubt the most frightening. Santa Anna was on his way to his richly deserved comeuppance at San Jacinto, when he sent a messenger back to San Antonio with orders for the rearguard to burn the battered ruins of the Alamo. The bodies of the slain Texans already had been reduced to ashes by a matching pair of funeral pyres, so it made a twisted kind of sense that the mission they died defending should suffer the same fate. A Mexican general named Andrade passed along Santa Anna’s instructions to a colonel known only as Sanchez. The subordinate selected a squad of soldiers for the demolition and personally led them with torches blazing to the Alamo. Gen. Andrade did not give the routine matter another thought, until Col. Sanchez returned in wide-eyed terror and shaking in his boots. The officer swore they had been met at the entrance to the mission by six ghosts he

described as “diablos,” Spanish for devils, brandishing flaming swords. Sanchez added with uncharacteristic defiance that neither he nor his men would ever again set foot on that bloodsoaked ground. Rather than waste time devising an appropriate punishment for such cowardice and insubordination, the general elected to personally carry out the direct order from his commander-inchief, the self-styled “Napoleon of the West.” But to his horror, Andrade and his fresh recruits were greeted by a towering spirit that materialized on the roof of the Alamo. In each hand it held at the ready blinding balls of fire. The soldiers, and presumably the general too, dropped to their knees and covered their eyes. Forced to choose between certain annihilation and Santa Anna’s wrath, Gen. Andrade opted for the former. He made no further attempt to destroy the Alamo and never paid the price for disobeying the dictator. While the 1836 incidents were the most dramatic, there was no shortage of unexplained occurrences in the years that followed.

Before the Texas legislature finally stepped in and saved the Alamo at the insistence of Adina de Zavala and Clara Driscoll in the first decade of the twentieth century, the neglected premises were used as a combination police headquarters and jail. According to newspaper articles of the period, Texans living and dead protested the desecration. A reporter wrote in the Feb. 5, 1894 edition of The Express News: “The Alamo is again the center of interest to quite a number of curious people who have been attracted by the rumors of manifestations of alleged ghosts who are said to be holding bivouac around that place so sacred to the memory of Texas’ historic dead.” The journalist went on to cite “the sound of feet on the roof (that) has been heard as late as five o’clock in the morning by the officer in charge.” The cop blamed the odd noises on rain and the condition of the ancient roof but had no explanation for the fact the rhythmic thuds were never heard during daytime storms. Both jailers and prisoners complained about the hair-raising moans, whispers and chainrattling that kept them awake at night. When scared-stiff watchmen refused to patrol the property after dark, city fathers relocated the police station and lock-up. In 1991 the normally no-nonsense Daughters of the Republic of Texas, official custodians of the Alamo, agreed to let a local psychic have a look-around. The

unorthodox move may have been in response to all the attention resulting from tales that none other than John Wayne had been seen at the shrine. The problem was, of course, the popular movie actor had been in his grave for 12 years. During his highly publicized inspection tour, the psychic caught not so much as a fleeting glimpse of “The Duke.” However, he did emerge from the Alamo with the face-saving claim that he saw and conversed with the spirits of half a dozen soldiers. A newspaperman, who accompanied the clairvoyant, quoted him as saying, “The funny part of it is they’re from the other side. They’re Santa Anna’s men, and they are still in their Mexican army uniforms.” The enemy troops had not perished in the fierce hand-tohand fighting preceding the fall of the Alamo. No, they had taken it upon themselves to slip into the besieged mission and try to talk the doomed defenders into giving up before it was too late. But the stubborn Texans would not hear of it and shot them for their trouble. This fascinating part of the Alamo saga cannot be found in any history book and with good reason. It never happened. In stock and ready to ship! Bartee’s latest book “Murder Most Texan,” a collection of 16 classic cases. Order today at barteehaile.com or by mailing a check for $26.65 to Bartee Haile, P.O. Box 152, Friendswood, TX 77549.

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Letters to the Editor

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Do We Really Want the Train Whistles Silent?

To the Editor:

La Grange is considering silencing train whistles in our little city. When I first read of this, I was troubled on several different levels. I am primarily concerned because of the removal of a vital safety trigger being traded for the personal comfort of a select few. Secondly, there is a price tag attached to modifications that will not stop with one-time modifications; they will continue as a taxpayer burden. Lastly, there is a nostalgic charm in hearing a train whistle much like the old lamplighters of yesteryear. That charm is still present in most of rural Texas but is quickly fading away. All, I think, are strong points to consider in making decisions that will be costly to implement and just as costly to reverse. I offer the following to support my opposition to installing Railroad Quiet Zones in La Grange, Texas: Based on 2013 Federal Railroad Administration Statistics, 250 highway-rail grade crossing fatalities occurred in 2013 alone. Texas was second in the nation in highway rail-

road crossing deaths. For the better part of 50 years I have lived across the street from the railroad here in the La Grange. I have come to regard the sound of that whistle much like an old friend – endearing, sometimes irritating and annoying – but always watching out for me. As a teenager, I seldom recall leaving my house without my dad saying, ‘Be careful and watch out for the trains’. He said that for one reason – he knew there could be imminent danger if I wasn’t on high alert and he wanted to protect me. He taught me all three warnings were critical and that any one of the three could malfunction. Those three warning signals – the flashing lights, the gates (arms), the whistle have been carefully designed and developed through the years by the railroad industry and are mandated by the FRA. There is a reason for all three signals – SAFETY. Currently there is a faction of people in our community who wish to silence the train whistle, thereby removing one of these very critical warnings. I don’t have the names

Freedom of Religion To the Editor

I’m grateful the Fayette County commissioners “deferred action” regarding their final decision to approve the 2015 holiday schedule. I wish to be heard! Keep Good Friday in the holiday schedule! According to Wikipedia, the purpose of the Freedom From Religion Foundation is the “Separation of church and state, non-theism, atheism, secularism.” They’ve been around since 1978. “In 1996 the federal district court (which one?) ruled that Wisconsin’s Good Friday holiday was indeed a First Amendment violation because the “promotion of Christianity is the primary purpose of the law.” I feel sorry for the “unnamed Fayette County Citizen”. However, he now has the Wisconsin based anti-Christian group helping him fight his battle against the existence of God in a county that values the existence of God. Atheism is a tough and lonely “row to hoe” in Fayette County. To believe that nature is everything and there is no place for a Creator—just man and the universe—denial of God. John Dewey, “the Guru to

Public Schools” accepted only evolving nature, “with all its ‘religious’ ramifications”. Dewey maintained religion referred to “the supernatural” and religious referred to “the world of the natural”. He also maintained, “A democratic church must include believer and unbeliever”. I believe God is an absolute entity; I believe He graciously gives all humanity the opportunity to believe or not believe in Him. Many individuals attend church today without believing that a just and loving God would send his Son to die on a cross to atone for a world of sinners. How democratic is that? No one is forced to accept the Bible as truth. I personally have found no other explanation for the existence of man that makes sense and I’m confident of my eternal future. Bottom line; God will not be mocked but “Freethought” advocates will continue to be threatened by any opportunity-such as a designated day off from work to contemplate or celebrate their eternal wellbeing. Cindy Rodibaugh Flatonia

State Capital Highlights Continued from Page C6 Nina Pham and Amber Joy Vinson. Pham was declared free of Ebola on Oct. 24 at a Maryland hospital where she was being treated. Vinson, at Emory University Hospital in Georgia, reportedly is improving. Treatment facility planned Gov. Rick Perry on Oct. 21 announced the creation of an Ebola treatment and infectious disease biological containment facility in North Texas. The Texas Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response recommended the creation of such a facility “to better protect health care workers and the public from the spread of pandemic diseases.” Three Dallas-area-based health care providers, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Methodist Hospital System and Parkland Hospital System, will partner to set up and operate the North Texas facility, Perry said. Earlier in October, the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston was designated an Ebola treatment and infectious disease bio containment facility. Task force holds meeting And, on Oct. 23, the gov-

ernor’s office announced the new Texas Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response held its first public hearing at the Capitol. Preparedness for initial identification and isolation of patients was discussed, and invited testimony was heard from witnesses representing professions and institutions involved in disease identification and response. Dr. Brett P. Giroir, chief executive of the Texas A&M Health Science Center and Task Force, said, “We are committed to gathering the information needed to develop a plan that insures Texas is fully prepared for future infectious disease threats of all kinds.” Safe Schools Week marked During Texas Safe Schools Week, Oct. 19-25, the Texas Education Agency reminded school districts and charters of the state’s fingerprinting law requiring fingerprint-based criminal background reviews. Education Commissioner Michael Williams said, “Through this safety precaution, parents can be assured their district or charter places an emphasis on protecting children every day.” Fingerprints are submitted to the Texas Department of

of those advocating railroad ‘quiet zones’ but I suspect they are business owners near the square or nearby residents. Let me say this: Whichever category you fall into, you chose your location knowing full-well where the railroad is located in our city. You also knew that, where there is a train and a crossing, there is a whistle. Now you wish to compromise the safety of our residents and visitors for your own self-comfort. Quoting James Barnes, a Union Pacific spokesman, “We realize that the sound of a train horn can be inconvenient. That’s one of the reasons they’re effective.” Aside from compromising public safety, there are also healthy price tags attached to implementing railroad quiet zones. Each crossing has to have an engineering study to determine what’s needed to meet the federal rule. Once federal rules are satisfied, expensive modifications must be made to each affected crossing. Public authorities – not the railroad - are responsible for the cost of preliminary engineering, construction, and ongoing maintenance for each quiet zone. This all equates to taxpayer burden. Perhaps the property and/or business owners who are advocating for railroad quiet zones are willing to pay for the studies and modifications but what if they sell or retire from their businesses? Then who is left with the burden of ongoing maintenance taxes for something as benign as a train whistle? Neighboring Flatonia (with about 24-28 trains per day) touts that their railroad

By MARGO JOHNSON

I was noting recently that when planning a trip during the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve it is better to plan on making your own entertainment since many venues are closed for the holidays. I recall being in New Orleans for Christmas one year and there was almost no music to be heard. That’s when the musicians take off to rest up for New Year’s Eve celebrations. And that memory triggered the Christmas I spent in Puerto Rico. My mother surprised me with a trip on Christmas Eve to the lovely island. She tricked me onto the plane and before I knew it, the cabin door was locked and I was in the air trying to figure out where Puerto Rico was located. She had made reservations at a brand new hotel in PR, and she just knew I was going to have the time of my life all alone during the holidays. I had a chance to turn back when I landed in Miami, but by that time I was well plied with champagne that had been tucked onboard the flight by friends who knew of the surprise (this was back in the mid 1960’s when security rules were non-existent on airlines). I threw caution to the wind and headed into the sun, warmth and mystery of the Caribbean. When I reached Puerto Rico it was somewhat late in the afternoon and I headed straight to the designated hotel with reservation in hand. Mother was right…it was a brand new hotel. So new, in fact, that it was not yet open. I was the first and only customer to check in, and no one else was scheduled to arrive until 2 days AFTER Christmas. I stood in this echoing lobby a day BEFORE Christmas without even a decorated tree in sight! The staff of 2 was very pleasant, cordial, and attentive since I was the lone resident to focus their attention on for the next 3 days. They were so excited to try out the new elevators and to make certain the air conditioning was functioning properly on the 10th floor of the posh, high rise hotel that was not yet inhabited. I remember walking down the dark and empty hallways wondering where the light switches were and attempting to read room numbers whistling “I’m Dreaming of a White (and Light) Christmas”. Once in the room I had a spectacular view of the ocean and the beautiful empty beach. No one was in sight on Christmas Eve; they were home getting ready for Santa’s visit, if the jolly fellow made it this far south. Since the hotel was not officially open, and the bar was not stocked, I headed across the street to an establishment where lights were on and strains of “I’ll be Home for Christmas” (I wish) could be heard. Sitting alone in a bar on Christmas Eve on a beautiful beach should have been a dream, but did I mention I was ALONE? Oh, and did I also mention that I was hosting a party at my apartment that very night in Dallas that I failed to attend? Actually the 5 days in Puerto Rico turned out to be wonderful after some newly met friends took me under their wings and included me in their family festivities. That’s yet another story, but suffice to say, I’ve learned to remain flexible in my expectations when traveling to new locations on Christmas Eve alone.

quiet zones came with a price tag of only about $50,000 for four crossings. They chose the least expensive and most unattractive way to silence the whistle. Rather than installing concrete medians with attractive plantings, they opted for bright yellow flexible pylons at each intersection. Is this really what La Grange wants aesthetically – bright yellow rubber bumpers stuck in the middle of the street at every crossing? Even after the initial modification cost, who pays for the ongoing cost of the railroad inspecting those ‘city sanctioned’ crossings? As I understand it, that cost becomes the burden of the city requesting the modification. A number of years ago we met a couple staying at the Country Place Hotel in Fayetteville. As we visited, I asked why they chose Fayetteville to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The response (paraphrased): “We travel extensively and can stay in a Four Seasons just about anywhere. However, there is a charm staying in a small town, in a hotel with a wraparound veranda and hearing the trains as they pass through town. You can’t find that just anywhere.” Before the La Grange City Council makes a decision that will affect every citizen and taxpayer – either now or in the future, I ask that this decision be given considerable thought. Should the city council decide in favor of quiet zones, then I believe it should be put before the community in the form of a vote. Pat Jackson La Grange

Summer Leadership Camp Experiences Editor’s Note: A group of students from La Grange attended the Education in Action Summer Leadership Camp this summer. Here are some letters from the students documenting their experiences. While I was at the Leadership Camp I leared so much about Texas history including when Texas was its own country and when it joined the U.S. I enjoyed a full week of going to amazing museums, watching imax movies, and making friends. Throughout the week, I had an awesome time and I have amazing memories! Sarah Harris When I walked into Leadership Camp I thought that I and the others from La Grange would stick together, but I was wrong. They split us into groups and that gave me an experience to meet new people. Besides the social part of it, I also learned about the history of Texas. It was an awesome and engaging experience that made me want to go to the Galveston one next year even more. I thank the

Gillar: How to Help Continued from Page C6 Healing from an abusive relationship takes time. Don’t tell them to get over it and move on. Don’t try to get them to do things they aren’t ready for. Don’t tell them that the first year is the hardest. Don’t tell them that they may never fully recover. Don’t ask them if they ever plan to get married again. Don’t tell them they jumped into a relationship too soon. I am not a professional therapist, counselor, psychiatrist or psychologist. I am simply a domestic abuse survivor, finding my voice and breaking my silence. If you need help, or if you want to help someone you love, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

community and businesses that supported us so we could attend camp. Lauren Lehmann

have ever seen in my life! The new friends I made at leadership camp were from different places all over Texas and they all had very interesting and different ways of thinking and having fun. I am very thankful to all of the people who made generous donations that made this amazing experience possible! Olivia Rodriguez

I had a great time at the Lone Star Leadership Camp this past summer and I am very proud that I was chosen to participate in this learning experience. At the LBJ Library, I learned so many fascinating things about classical items from the 1960s and I learned so much more about a former United States president then I had ever known before. The Natural Bridge Caverns was the most amazing thing I

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The Lonestar Academy was so much fun, and a great learning experience. I attended the Austin/San Antonio camp this summer. We went to many amazing places like the Alamo,

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The Texas Supreme Court, and the Bob Bullock State History Museum. My favorite things that we did were going to Natural Bridge Caverns, going bat watching on a Lonestar Riverboat, and getting to tour the Capital Building. I made some great friends and membories that will last a lifetime. I also learned a lot of things about Texas history that I did not know before. I hope to attend the Houston/Galveston camp next summer, because I had such a great time at camp this summer. Jordyn von Minden

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Lickskillet Parade Here are some images from the Lickskillet parade in Fayetteville Oct. 19. Clockwise from top, left: The Fayetteville Senior Float, the Lickskillet royalty on their float, and the Parade Marshals Helen Mikus and Lillie Mae Brightwell. Photos by Jeff Wick

A Look at Faison Home Architecture This is the first in a series of articles between now and the end of the year about the historic Faison House in La Grange, and its inhabitants. The Faison House is truly a unique structure and holds as many mysteries as its occupants. The building sits on lots 1 and 2 and consists of three separate structures joined together by a rear U-shaped porch and courtyard. Each section features different lumber dimensions and construction techniques. This indicates that they were built at different times, beginning with the humblest section, in place before 1860, and culminating in the final and most elaborate section, constructed in 1884, which faces Jefferson Street. The oldest part (the north section) contains the kitchen and dining room. Even though extensive research has been done, the Faison Preservation Society has been unable to determine exactly when this portion was built. It is possible that this structure was moved from Lot 3 or 4 in 1855, when S.S. Munger purchased those lots in addition to Lots 1 and 2. A house is known to have existed on Lots 3 and 4

as early as 1848. This old section features utilitarian doors and 9-over-6 windows. The western room – the kitchen – has two exterior doors of batten or plank construction; one opens to the porch, and the other opens on the northwest elevation. These two doors appear to have no fillers, shims, or glues, only closely fitted and cut pieces of planed wood. The dining room has one panel door opening to the porch. A well and pump sit on the porch just outside the kitchen door. The two rooms are joined by a doorway. Ceilings and walls consist of planed wood slats, and the floor is tongueand-groove; the planks are wider in this section of the house than those in the other parts. The ceilings, which are painted planks, are significantly lower than those elsewhere: no more than 8 feet, or just over the tops of the windows. The kitchen walls are wide tongueand-groove boards, and the trim around windows is spare with no apparent style. The kitchen has no running water. A chimney remains on the northern roof of the kitchen, but there is no evidence of

a fireplace; an older fireplace was most likely replaced with the wood cook stove currently in the house. Next week: The south portion of the house.

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