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Shorthorns Roll

For the first time since 2010, the Schulenburg football team is heading to the third round of the playoffs, after winning an area title Friday. Page B3

The members of the Fayetteville volleyball team hold up their state title trophy after winning the 1A championship match Thursday in Garland.

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Fayetteville Wins State Volleyball Title!

The Lady Lions of Fayetteville made the school’s first-ever trip to the state volleyball tournament one to remember. With two stellar days of play Wednesday and Thursday in Garland, the Fayetteville girls dominated Veribest in the state semifinals and then shocked No 1-ranked Blum to win the 1A state title. Lots more coverage in Section B, today.

Second Chance

The Second Chance Emporium sales store will be closed on Friday, November 26th and Saturday, November 27th. Donations will be accepted from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on MondayWednesday, November 22nd24th, and on Friday, November 26th.

‘Tis the Season to Share & Be Thankful Numerous Families to be Impacted by Local Generosity this Thanksgiving

City Offices

La Grange City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 25 and 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. Waste Management will also have a holiday on Thursday. If you normally get your garbage picked up on Thursday, it will be picked up on Friday. If you normally get your garbage picked up on Friday, it will be picked up on Saturday.

Feed The Need

Feed the Need, a non-profit organization whose mission is to feed people physically and spiritually, will provide free burgers every Monday at 6:30 p.m. in La Grange at 901 Mode Ln. Everyone is welcome. There’s more For the Record on Page A2

WEATHER WATCH This Week’s Forecast High Low Tuesday: 72 57 Partly cloudy Wednesday: 78 63 35% chance of more rain Thursday: 70 43 40% chance of rain Friday: 59 39 35% chance of rain

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Left to right, Lari Hopkins, SMMC Case Manager, Jennifer Gill of Elara Caring Home Health making the donation and Mark Kimball, SMMC CEO. St. Mark’s partnered with the Family Crisis Center to conduct a Thanksgiving food drive. The baskets contained everything to make a traditional thanksgiving meal for six people. Its the hospital’s 23rd year to organize the Thanksgiving drive. They collected enough to serve 126 families in Fayette, Lee, Bastrop and Colorado counties. Laurie Quitta, Director of Nursing organized the drive. “It’s the happiest day of the year at St. Mark’s to serve those in need,” said Hopkins. Photo by Andy Behlen

If you smelled wood burning early Friday morning, it was for a good cause. The Holy Smokers at St. James Episcopal Church in La Grange cooked 80 turkeys for the Family Crisis Center. The birds smoked for 11 hours before being distributed to families in Fayette, Lee, Colorado and Bastrop counties. And, the Episcopal Church Women baked some 200 dozen (2,400) cookies to go with the birds. FCC’s Gina Gralinski picked up the cookies and turkeys. She was joined here by Smokers (left to right) Mike Parrish, Bill Rugeley, Tom Tracy, Ed Dykes, Larry Kahanek, Chuck Gibson and Jason Krupala. Photo by Bill Bishop

LHS Seniors Get Job Exposure Courtesy of Local Businesses By AMANDA GIFFORD

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La Grange High School seniors had a chance to explore job opportunities in La Grange last Wednesday. The students were able visit local businesses and participate in hands-on activities as well as observe demonstrations of various skills needed for that business. They also had a chance to practice interviewing skills with the business owner. Lunch was provided for the students and employer at the place of business. The La

Grange Chamber of Commerce, Texas One Stop and Whataburger sponsored the lunches. The High School Life Skills Class, led by Jill Ahrens, provided the breakfast. Kathy Toensing a Transition Specialist with Colorado River Cooperative started this event after attending a conference where she learned about Lubbock area schools that provided this type of opportunity for their students. “This is the third time we are having this event,” Toensing said. “Studies show that if students

work or volunteer in high school they have a higher chance of being employed after high school whether they go to college, trade school or go straight into the work force.” Thirteen local business participated in this one day event, but there was several others who wanted to participate but couldn’t because of lack of staff or time restraints. “La Grange really supports their students,” said Toensing. “Its great to have these connections.”

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At Blooming Junction owner Brooke Smith shows Robyn Lewis how to arrange the perfect bouquet while they waited on a shipment of flowers. Photo by Amanda Gifford

LGISD School Board Talks Roof Repair, Personnel By REGINA KEILERS

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Roof repairs in areas near the high school/middle school cafeteria (shown above) are among the highest priority projects at LGISD currently.

In Friday’s Record we had some big news from last week’s La Grange ISD school board meeting, but here are some more highlights: Roof Replacement Sharon Muzny, LGISD Director of Operations and Tony Nielsen of Claycomb (the architectural company overseeing school renovations) presented their findings on the conditions of the roofing needs for the district. At previous meetings, Muzny indicated that there were five areas of concern and she

would create a prioritized list. At the top of the list are the Hermes Gym 2 and the High School/ Middle School cafeteria. The board agreed that Muzny should proceed with putting these jobs out for bids so that the repairs can begin as soon as possible. New Hires and Resignations New hires that were approved at Monday night’s meeting were: Kylee Hollis – paraprofessional, Norma Harper – food service, and Floyd Rivers, Jr. – transportation. Resignations were accepted from Melodee Frost, Lisa Klekar, and

William Wagner. Honoree Ellee Sodolak was recognized at Monday night’s board meeting for her achievement in placing 86th at the state cross country meet recently. Administrative Reports Superintendent Bill Wagner reported that enrollment is 1,865 as of Friday, Nov. 12. He also stated that there have been very few COVID cases this month. Assistant Superintendent Stacy Eilers reported that the Veteran’s Day program was well See LGISD, back page

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Fayette Co. Now Has a Libertarian Party Branch Ledbetter Lane of Lights

By ANDY BEHLEN

The annual Ledbetter Lane of Lights begins Thanksgiving weekend and runs until Christmas Friday and Saturday evenings from 6-9 p.m. at FM 1291 and Hwy. 290 in downtown Ledbetter. The cost is $10 a person and children two and under are free. Santa arrives each night. For additional information or for large groups, contact Gwen at (979) 540-0105 or Lana at (979) 966-3477. All proceeds of this event go to the Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

La Grange First United Methodist will be handing out free Thanksgiving meals Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Call the church office at (979) 968-8323 to reserve your plates. The church is located at 1215 Von Minden in La Grange. Meals can be picked up or delivered to your house. The church is also looking for volunteers to help cook, serve, and deliver the meals. You can call the office and let them know if you are available to help. They are also in need of homemade pies. Thanksgiving meals are provided for free to anyone who needs a meal. This is made possible by donations from individuals and organizations in the community. If you would like to make a donation, contact the church.

Senior Citizen Gaming Party

Come and enjoy the fellowship during the Senior Citizen Gaming Party on Sunday, Nov. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Round Top Family Library, located at 206 W. Mill St., in Round Top. This is a free program. Call (979) 249-2700 for more information.

Texas German Society Meeting

The Fayette County Chapter of the Texas German Society will resume meeting for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 29 at 4 p.m. at the Randolph Rec. Center. There will be an exciting program agenda to discuss and a light refreshment will be served. Visitors are always welcome.

Czech Center Annual Gala

The Annual Gala at the Czech Center Pavilion Hall will be held Dec. 4 beginning at 6 to 9:30 p.m. The 2021 Honorees are the Pavelka Orchestra and John Zavadil, Polka DJ. Advance tickets are $125 by Nov. 29. Program, music, and dancing by the Czechaholics band and a silent auction, raffle, and open bar.

Christmas in Muldoon

The public is invited to Christmas in Muldoon, Saturday, Dec. 11 from 4-6 p.m. The Muldoon Museum will have baked goods by Friends of Muldoon and handmade goods. Bring the children for Mrs. Clause. The museum will also have a box to donate goods to the Flatonia food pantry. Livestock marks and brands renewals are being held through Feb. 28. If you currently have a mark or brand filed, you have until Feb. 28 to renew them in the county in which the livestock reside. In accordance with Article 144.044 of the Agriculture Code, on March 1, 2022 all marks and brands not renewed will be available to the public. Renewals for Fayette County can be filed with the Fayette County Clerk’s office at 246 W. Colorado St. in La Grange. For inquiries, call (979) 968-3251.

City of La Grange Winter Averaging

As a reminder to customers, the City of La Grange will once again be doing the winter averaging of sewer rates. This will be based on your water consumption used during the months of December, January, and February. The city will add the total amount of water consumption used during these months and divide by three. Each customer’s sewer bill will then be calculated on this amount for the next twelve months. Remember, if you have a leak, repair it quickly, otherwise your sewer bill will be high for twelve months.

The third largest political party in the United States now has an affiliate in Fayette County. The Libertarian Party of Texas (LP Texas) appointed Judi Lehman of the Flatonia area as chair for the newly-formed Fayette County Libertarian Party on Aug. 19. Lehman said she hopes the county party will encourage libertarians to run for local office. “It gives people another option when they need one,” Lehman said. “I hope it will push the people who run Fayette County to be more constitutional because they could be challenged.” Those interested in running for office as a Libertarian need to file for candidacy with Lehman by Dec. 13. The Libertarian Party does not conduct primary elections. Instead, it selects candidates through a convention process. The Fayette County Libertarian Party has not yet set a county convention date, but Lehman said it will take place next March. Candidates for offices higher than the county level will be selected at the state convention in April. Libertarian

La Grange Book Fair

the La Grange High School Student Council will be conducting a Coat Drive. Anyone donating a new or gently used coat at the book fair will receive a 10% discount from the total of their Book Fair purchases. • On Monday, November 29, Santa will be visiting the Library Book Fair and the La Grange High School Media Club will be taking pictures with Santa for a cost of $5. Bring your child(ren) for an individual or group picture with Santa from 5 to 6:30. • The Library will also be donating books from proceeds to the Deputy Santa Program. All purchases benefit the school.

La Grange Middle School/ High School will be holding their book fair soon, along with a visit from Santa and a coact drive. Here’s all the details: Where: La Grange High School/Middle School Library When: 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 29 and Tuesday, November 30; 8:00 am-6:00 pm Wednesday, December 1 and Thursday, December 2: 8:00 am-2:30 pm Friday, December 3 Books for all ages available. We have material for all students PreK thru 12th grade, and some Adult material. • In addition to the Book Fair

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Historical Marker Dedication Held for the Connersville Cemetery Historical Marker Dedication for the Connersville Primitive Baptist Church African American Cemetery was held on Monday November 15, 2021 at 5 p.m. at the ConFootprints nersville Of Fayette African American Fayette County is one Cemetery of the most historic which is counties in Texas. In located this weekly feature just north from the County Historical Commisof Round sion, a rotating group Top behind of writers looks back the Richter at local history. Cemetery on FM 1457. The Fayette County Historical Commission hosted the event as we dedicated this marker in honor of the community members who are buried in this cemetery which is still being used. Many local families have ancestors buried in here.

The Connersville primitive Baptist Church African American Cemetery is the burial site of many slaves and their descendants who lived and died in this area. Oral tradition indicates that this site was used by several slave owners to bury slaves, long before the abolition of slavery. It is the only know black cemetery within a three-mile radius. There are many unmarked graves within the cemetery but marked graves are significant as well. The earliest dated grave marker is for George Craft (1846-1912) and one of the earliest births recorded is for Piggy Dwiard (1812-1912). The Connersville Primitive Baptist Church was moved to the Round Top Area Museum Complex several years ago and serves as a museum and preserves the history of our black families. Judge Joe Weber greeted each of the attendees and re-

minded us of the importance of keeping all the history so that we never forget where we have come from. David Collins and Neale Rabinsburg provided some of the history of the area and the work behind having the cemetery established as an historic cemetery and the research necessary to receive the Texas State Historic Marker. We were graced to have members of the Bethlehem AME church of La Grange provide music and blessings. Raymond Bryant, Presiding Elder of the Tenth Episcopal District South west Conference, San Antonio District gave an opening prayer, a benediction and blessed the food for our old fashioned church potluck picnic. Bobbie Houston provide a very moving song as the marker was disclosed by David Collins and Judge Joe Weber. The cemetery and marker can be viewed any day.

People in the picture from left to right are: Raymond Bryant, President Elder, Bobbie Nash, Fayette County Historical Commission Chair, Luke Sternadel, Fayette County Commissioner, Judge Joe Weber, David Collins and Neale Rabensburg, historians and members of the Fayette County Historical Commission and the Round Top Area Historical Society. The picture is courtesy of Randy Melton of the Round Top Area Historical Society

Two Winchester Community Christmas Parties Set; Dec. 3 & 14 VFD Christmas Party The Winchester Area Volunteer Fire Department cordially invites the community to their annual Christmas party and chili supper on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at Zilss Hall. This is their way of saying thank you to the community for their support. Social begins at 6 p.m. with an awards presentation to follow. The chili supper will be served beginning at 6:30 p.m. If you would like to bring a dessert, it would be greatly appreciated. We will also collect nonperishable food items for the AMEN Food Pantry. Community Christmas Party The Winchester Community Christmas Party will be held Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. at Zilss Hall. Come and enjoy games and food furnished by the Winchester Area Civic Association. Santa will be on hand to visit with the children. Christmas Lighting Contest The Winchester Area Civic Association is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Christmas Outdoor Decorating Contest for the Winchester area. First, second

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and third place prizes will be awarded. If you are interested in participating in the contest please contact Richard Schafer, richardbarbschafer@gmail. com by Dec. 10. Judging will be conducted on December 15 and 16th and the winners will be announced on Dec. 19 at a social at Zilss Hall at 6 p.m. More information will be coming in future columns. Barn Board Quilt Trail Drive out to Winchester, pick up a map at Murphy’s or Zilss Hall and enjoy viewing the 65 quilt blocks displayed in our area. The trail is self-drive, available at your convenience, and is a great way to spend an after-

noon viewing quilt blocks on fences, gates, barns, and houses that can be seen from the road. Winchester Barn Board Quilt Trail maps can be picked up at the Texas Quilt Museum, Casino Hall, the Wendish Museum, quilt stores, and other businesses in Giddings, Smithville, and La Grange. Recycling Trailer The Winchester recycling trailer is located on the side of Zilss Hall on Memorial Hall Street. Please place your recycling in the appropriate bins. We would appreciate that you make sure that you close the bins so that any trash will remain in the bins and not blow. Zilss Community Hall Anyone wishing to rent Zilss Hall should contact (512) 434-0292. The hall is following COVID-19 requirements. Rent is very reasonable. The Little Free Library The library is always open and has a variety of authors. Space is limited, so please, if you donate a book(s) look through the current selection and take as many as you leave. The Lit-

tle Free Library is housed under the roof of the patio at Zilss Hall. There is also a bulletin board available on the patio. If you have an event, you would like to advertise, please post. Birthdays Belated birthday wishes are sent to Alan Hepner, Alan Pendregrast, Dianne Lude, Bryan Burton and Elena Kenning. First United Methodist Church The Winchester First United Methodist Church has services on the first and third Sunday of the month at 8:30 a.m. The Rev Patricia Zaiontz-Newcomer is the pastor. Shiloh Baptist Church The Shiloh Baptist Church is located on FM 153 at North Raymond Road. For more information, please contact Rev Paul Whitmill at (512) 629-1428. St. Michael’s Lutheran Church The weekly worship service takes place at 9 a.m. on Sunday morning in the sanctuary. Following the worship service, you may gather in the Education Building for Bible Study and Sunday School beginning

at 10:15 a.m. You are welcome to visit for Worship and Bible Study. When you come to the church, please introduce yourself to Pastor Nate, he will be thrilled to get to meet you. In Our Prayers Don Buck, Steve Burton, Marian Fritsche, Sam Gibbs, Evelyn Haschke, Billy Hajek, Bea Kilian, Mary Lehmann, Rose Lehmann, Ramona Lopez, and Henry Pearson. Remembering Our Shut-Ins Charlene Franke, R. C. Franke, Evelyn Kasper, Marie Kilian, Lillian Pietsch, Thelma Kieschnick and Audrey Koenning. Condolences Condolences are sent to the family of Paul Schulze, 92. Paul was a lifelong resident of the Winchester area and passed away on Nov. 14. He is survived by his wife, Laura of 62 years, six sons, two daughters, sixteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. In the US Armed Forces US Air Force Nathan Brothers, Eielson AFB, Fairbanks Alaska; Ryan

Folks With Muldoon Connections Doing Big Things Signs Letter of Intent Jennifer and Clay Rightmer were very proud of their nephew Zack Zavala, a high school senior at Georgetown High School, signed a Letter of Intent to play baseball for the University of Houston on National Signing Day. Zack will be headed to Houston to become a cougar. Jennifer and Clay made the trip to Georgetown to be in attendance and support Zack. Also coming in for the big occasion were Lane Rightmer who came in from Waco for the event along with Zack’s grandparents Will and Marilyn Howard who drove over from Horseshoe Bay. The athletes, who did sign with colleges, were honored with a very nice reception following

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the formal signing. Zack is the son of Jennifer’s sister Julie Zavala. Out and About Recently when Ron and Pam Knotts attended the Alabama concert in Cedar Park they also took the opportunity while run-

Nancie Blair with her great niece and nephew, C.J. and Jack Riddell at C.J’s school play Peter Pan Jr.

ning around to go out and visit the Oasis Restaurant on Lake Travis. This local landmark is back in full swing after Covid restrictions have been lifted, even though Ron and Pam found a pared down menu they still were able to find a few favorite dishes still on the menu including the margaritas and nachos which were just as tasty as the last time they were there. They enjoyed not only the great service, but some beautiful views of the lake. Ron and Pam also were amazed at how much the entire complex had expanded over the years. This was a great way to cap off a wonderful weekend. Frank and Kathy Chlumsky enjoyed having the grandkids, Olivia and Marcus Williams for the weekend, while mom and dad, Summer Smith and Benjamin Williams attended a local wedding. The kids had a wonderful time making lots of Muldoon memories. They got to feed the donkey, visit the cattle and play with the dogs. Everyone enjoyed some outdoor time, and then spent some fun indoor time creating artwork for the grandparents’ refrigerator. These were some very special times for both the older and the younger generations. Nancie Blair slipped off to Fort Worth for a visit with her mom, Elaine Lang. While in the area she also got to attend her great niece, C.J. Riddell’s school play, Peter Pan Jr., C.J. played a pirate. She loves fashion, so dressing up was so much fun. Nancie also got to visit with her nephew Jack Riddell, C.J.’s brother. Pam Sheffield along with Pam Knotts and Anne Wright had a girls’ trip recently. They all gathered in Galveston on the beach to enjoy some great weather, good food and even

better girl time. John and Debra Schwartzenburg enjoyed a visit from John’s brother Irving Schwartzenburg over the weekend. Irving not only got to help John with some projects around the place, but he also got to come over to the Ivy’s to help celebrate my birthday with cake and coffee. Christmas In Muldoon Mark your calendars for Saturday December 11th for some Christmas fun in Muldoon. The Muldoon Museum will be open with Mrs. Claus in attendance and there will be some items for sale, I’m hearing some yummy baked goods. Then wander over to visit in the old stone store, the Muldoon Mercantile and enjoy some refreshments. The Muldoon Community Center will be open with vendors with some locally made goods for sale along with a sing along. There will be a tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. and vendors will be there from noon to 6 p.m. Then the Muldoon Fire Department will be open and be hosting Santa Claus for pictures with the kids. They also will have their annual Christmas party, everyone is invited to come and bring a side dish or dessert to share at 6:30 p.m. This will be a slow, old fashion way to just slow down in this busy season to take a breath and take in the Christmas spirit.

Keep following this column to find out more details as they come in. Local vendors wishing to set up in the Muldoon Community Center can call Sherri at (979) 702-1076 or Karen at (281) 682-5625 for more information or to sign up for a spot. Have News? If you have news for the columnist, you may email Joan at muldoonaggie@yahoo.com.

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Church Of Christ Calvary Baptist Church 646 E. Hwy. 71 E.; Scott Elliott, Min.; S.S. 9 650 S. Ellinger Road; Bible Study, 10 a.m., a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 Church of God p.m.; Wednesday 6 p.m. Big Spring Hill Baptist Cedar Of Lebanon Oldenburg; D.A. Shelton, Min.; S.S. 9:45 Church Of God In Christ a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Hwy. 159 in Fayetteville; Pastor Lakeith Ebenezer Baptist McKinney.; Bible Study Wed. 7:30 p.m.; 829 N. Jefferson; Norris Eason, Min.; S.S. YPWW - Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. W.S. 11:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Miracle Temple First Baptist Church of God In Christ 5000 W. State Hwy. 71; Pastor Steve Brown; 1008 E. Fannin; Elder Melvin Thomas, Sun. Bible Study 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.; Min.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m.; Adult, Student & Children Groups Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Wed. 7 p.m. Flatonia Baptist Episcopal Tim Rowell, Min.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. Little Bethal Baptist St. James Episcopal 3242 Loehr Rd.; Pastor Louis Zachary; 156 N. Monroe, 968-3910; Rev. Rohani S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Weger, Interim Priest; S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. Muldoon Baptist 8 & 10:30 a.m. Pastor Will Martin; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Shared Lutheran New Union Missionary Baptist 715 MLK, Flatonia; E.F. McDuffie, Min.; Shared Lutheran Ministry S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. of Fayette County Peaceful Rest Baptist Rev. Marcia Kifer, Lead Pastor 808 E. Fannin, La Grange; Pastor Sean D. St. John in Ellinger Deese; W.S. 10:30 a.m. Corner of Grover & Fayette; W.S. 8 a.m., St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Communion every Sunday. H.L. Penson, Min.; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 2nd St. Paul in Fayetteville & 4th Sun. 11:30 a.m.; Wed. 6 p.m. Corner of Fayette St. & Hwy. 159; W.S. Crosspoint Community Church 10:30 a.m., Communion every Sunday. 1010 N. Von Minden; Worship - 9:30 & 11a.m.; St. John in Rutersville CrosspointChurchTx.org 5743 State Hwy. 159 East of La Shiloh Missionary Baptist Grange; W.S. 10 a.m., Communion Leo Taylor, Min.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 1st & every Sunday. 3rd Sun. 11:30 a.m. St. John’s in Warrenton United Baptist 4446 S. State Hwy. 237; W.S. 8:30 a.m., C. Henson, Min.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 1st Communion every Sunday. & 3rd Sun. 11:30 a.m. Lutheran Concord Baptist Church St. Paul Lutheran Herbert Shelby, Pastor; SW 10:30 a.m. Shelby; Rev. John David Nedbalek; S.S. 10 every second Sunday of the month. St. James Missionary Baptist Church a.m.; W.S. 8 a.m.; Bethlehem Lutheran 1110 St. James Rd., La Grange; Service at Rev. John David Nedbalek, S.W. 9:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. until further notice. Holy Cross Lutheran Catholic FM 1482, Warda: Rev. Dustin Beck, Holy Rosary Catholic Pastor; S.S. 10:15 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m. Hostyn; Father Felix Twumasi; Sat. Mass: 5 Martin Luther Lutheran p.m.; Sun. Mass: 8 a.m. 211 Luther Lane, Carmine; Rev. David Sacred Heart Catholic, La Grange Tinker, Pastor; S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m., 539 E. Pearl; Rev. Brian Phillips; Tues. Saturday Worship 6 p.m. & Wed. Mass 6:30 p.m.; Thurs. School Mt. Calvary Lutheran Mass 8:30 a.m.; Fri. Mass 8:30 a.m.; Sat. 800 N. Franklin; Rev. Jason M. Kaspar, English Mass: 5 p.m.; Sun. English Mass: Pastor; S.S. & Bible Classes 10:15 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. & Sun. Spanish Mass: 11:30 a.m. Wed. 10 a.m; W.S. Sun. 9 a.m.; L.C.M.S.; Sacred Heart, Flatonia 968-3938 Eddie Winkler, Pastor; Sat. Mass: 5 p.m.; Sun St. Michael’s Lutheran Mass: 9:30 a.m. Winchester; Pastor Nate Hill; 242-3444; St. John The Baptist Catholic S.S. 10:15 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m. Ammannsville; Father Scott Hill; Sun. Mass: St. Paul Lutheran Church 9:30 a.m. 110 W. Walnut; Sr. Pastor Candis O’Meara; St. John’s Catholic Fayetteville; Rev. Steve Sauser; Sat. Mass: S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. Sat. 5 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. 6 p.m.; Sun. Mass: 10 a.m.; Wed. 7p.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church St. Mary’s Catholic Prairie Valley Rd. of Hwy. 71 West.; Near Ellinger; Rev. Steve Sauser; Sun. Pastors Herb Beyer & John Hunsicker; Mass: 8 a.m.; Thurs. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. & W.S. 8:45 a.m.; 361-798-0155 Fri. 7 a.m. United Evangelical Lutheran St. Mary’s Catholic Swiss Alp; Lemae Higgs, Min.’ S.S. 10:15 High Hill; Father Scott Hill; Sat. Mass: 6:30 a.m.; W.S. 9:15 a.m. p.m.; Wed. Mass: 7 a.m. Waldeck Lutheran St. Mary’s Catholic Church Waldeck; David Tinker, Min.; S.S. 9:15 Praha; Rev. Gabriel Maison; Sat. Mass: 4:30 a.m.; W.S. 8 a.m. p.m.; Sun. Mass: 8 a.m. Zion Lutheran St. Rose of Lima Schulenburg; Rev. David Mumm, Vacancy Schulenburg, Father Scott Hill; Sat. Mass 5 p.m., Sun. Mass 7:30 a.m. & 10 a.m., Pastor and Vicar Gary Johnson; S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m; zionschulenburg.org Noon Spanish Mass

Bethlehem AME 2200 Bethlehem Rd., 247-5010; Gay Thomas, Min. First United Methodist Flatonia; Pastor Jeff Muehl.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. First United Methodist 1215 N. Von Minden; Andy Smith, Min.; Traditional W.S. 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:10 - 11 a.m.; New Life W.S. 11:10 a.m. Freyburg United Methodist 4520 FM 2238; Pastor Jeff Muehl; W.S. 8:30 a.m. every Sunday. St. James United Methodist 710 N. Jackson; Rev. Morris Daugherty, Min.; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 1st & 3rd Sun. 11 a.m. St. Paul AME 729 E. Guadalupe; Herman Pwell, Min.; S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. Winchester United Methodist 8933 FM 153; Patricia Zaiontz-Newcomer, Min.; plz.newcomer@gmail.com; W.S. 1st & 3rd Sun 8:30 a.m. Living World Ministries Muldoon; Don McKenzie, Min.; W.S. 10 a.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m.

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United Pentecostal 311 N. Horton St.; Jim Hancock, Pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; Church Services 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Services 6 p.m.; Tuesday Ladies Prayer 9 a.m., Men’s Prayer 7 p.m.; Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday. Crusade For Souls Ministry 5911 Wynne Ln. in Walhalla, 249-3874; Herbert & Dorothy Shelby, Mins.; W.S. 12 noon 1st & 3rd Sun.

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Presbyterian First Presbyterian 205 S. Franklin St.; S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. St. Paul Presbyterian, Schulenburg Corner of Hillje and Summit; W.S. 10:30 a.m.; Adult B.S. 9:30 a.m.

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Asamblia of God Vida Abudante AG; 124 S. Franklin St.; Pastor Mario and Tereza Ortez; Domingo 10 a.m.; Miercoles 7-9 p.m.; 338-0235 Gospel Lighthouse Assembly of God 144 S. College; Pastor Joe Barbee; W.S. 10:45 a.m.; Wed. Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m.

St. Peter & Paul Catholic Plum; Father Felix Twumasi; Sun. Mass: 10 a.m. Sts. Cyril & Methodius Cistern; Eddie Winkler, Pastor; Sun. Mass: 8 a.m. Sts. Cyril & Methodius Dubina; 725-6715; Sun. Mass: 8:45 a.m.

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The Fayette County Record, Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Brittany Fietsam Marries Tye Siptak NVCC Hears From Groundwater GM Brittany Dianna Fietsam and Tye William Siptak were united in marriage on September 18 in Praha, Texas. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Brian Phillips at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Harold and Brenda Fietsam of La Grange; sister of Chase Fietsam and wife, Shannon, of Bryan; and the granddaughter of Benedict and Dianna Kallus of La Grange and Harold Sr. and Earline Fietsam of Schulenburg. The groom is the son of Ronald and Trina Siptak of Round Top; brother of Colter Siptak of Brenham; brother of Kerstin Siptak of Austin; and grandson of Anna Jean and the late Arthur Siptak of Taylor and Marvin and Donna Wessels of Round Top. The bridal party included Matron of Honor Shannon Fietsam, Brittany’s sister-in-law; Maid of Honor Kendall Kovar, Brittany’s lifelong best friend; Anabel Matchett, cousin of the bride; Kerstin Siptak, sister of the groom; Lauren Surman, McKenna Heger, Rebecca Proske, Victoria Garcia, Rachel Maguire and Destiny Psencik, all friends of the bride. The groomsmen included Best Man Colter Siptak, Tye’s brother; Chase Fietsam, brother of the bride; Steven Davis, Jeff Surman, Riley Grayson, Rustin Heger, Jake Dixon, Trey Supak, Greyson Ulrich and Tyler Copeland, all friends of the groom. Performing usher duties

were Leland and Jude Hunt, nephews of the groom and Daniel Pavelka and Dillon Marburger, cousins of the groom. Witnesses included the bride’s godmother, Karen Matchett; the groom’s brother, Colter Siptak; and the groom’s pastor of Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine, Pastor David Tinker. Following the ceremony, Tye and Brittany drove off in a 1964 Chevy Chevelle. The newly married couple drove from the church in Praha to the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce hall. They were met there by their guests for a reception, dinner and dance. The bride’s rustic theme was portrayed as the hall was decorated with beautiful flower arrangements, greenery, wine barrels, cowhides, candles and wooden lanterns with accents of the bride’s colors of rust and olive green. The Texas Dream Band of Hallettsville performed music and kept the party going all night. The grandparents of the bride, Benedict and Dianna Kallus, led the Grand March and a special “Happy Birthday” was sung in celebration of the groom’s grandfather, Marvin Wessels, in honor of his 80th birthday. After a honeymoon trip to St. Lucia the couple now resides in Round Top. Brittany is employed at TopSpot Internet Marketing of Houston as a Digital Marketing Manager and Tye is employed at M&S Engineering, in Georgetown, as a Power Line Designer.

By CINDY VILLARREAL NVCC Executive Director

There is so much going on and the holiday season has only just begun. What a change in attitudes occurs when the cooler weather moves in, as people are ready to get started on something. Whether its cooking for family, or cooking for friends, folks around here sure like to gather and share a meal. Monday, Nov. 8, David Van Dreser, from the Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District, was the guest speaker and he filled members up with information that they did not know about. He spoke about the aquifers underground in Fayette County and how his job is to help all share the water that is under our feet. He told members about the process for digging a new well, the permits you have to get, and how strict the whole process is. Water is serious business because we all need it, no matter whether we are working a ranch or just getting a glass of water from the faucet, we all need water. On Friday, Nov. 19 in conjunction with Your Hometown Pharmacy, NVCC held a COVID-19 booster shot clinic at the senior center in Schulenburg. The Pharmacy will be administering the boosters and will provide light refresh-

ments as well. NVCC is blessed with some loyal volunteers who believe in our mission to serve our elders and provide services that bring them happiness and joy. Sharon Rodriguez is one such person who has come to the senior center and started out by saying she wanted to volunteer and be of service. She came at just the right time because we were starting to see our members come back and we did need some help so she fit right in. She is an avid dominoes player and loves to join in with the group at the table. After she is done helping out, on Wednesdays, she will pull up a chair, select her bingo card, and then she stays and plays bingo with us and has some fun. Sharon has been with us several months and has volunteered to tell us about herself and how she came to be living in Schulenburg as she will be the “Getting to Know You” speaker on Monday, Nov. 29. For the month of December, NVCC will move the bunco game group to the second Monday, so come to the center on Dec. 9. The senior center will be closed Nov. 24-26, so staff can enjoy time with their families. Navidad Valley Community Connections is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.

The Fayette County Record, Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Carmine Christmas in the Park is This Sunday Christmas in the Park Christmas in the Park will be presented by the Carmine EDC & Friends of the Park this Sunday, Nov. 28 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Carmine City Park. Hot cocoa and cookies will be served. Come meet Santa and see the tree lighting. There will be a dedication of park improvements. Free fun for the whole family. RT-C School News Round Top-Carmine High School volleyball team defeated Utopia in four sets Nov. 12 in the class 1A Regional Tournament at Brenham High School. Unfortunately, they were defeated by Fayetteville in the finals in three sets. The community is very proud of the team. Thanksgiving holidays will be Nov. 22-26. Youth Poster Contest The Heritage Committee with the Carmine Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Youth Poster Contest. The theme will be Thanksgiving or Christmas Holidays of the 1900’s. Possibilities are hunting for and chopping down a Christmas tree; stringing popcorn; candles on trees; baking; shopping; selecting a turkey from the yard; wrapping gifts and etc. Posters are to be on a half sheet of poster board (22”x14”.) Age category should be written in the lower right corner and attach a sealed envelope to the back of the poster with name and phone number inside. Age groups are Pre-Kindergarten through 1st grade; 2nd

CARMINE News

By NANCY EILERS

Carmine News Correspondent

grade through 4th grade; and 5th grade through 8th grade. Prizes will be given for first, second, and third places in each category. The deadline to turn in posters is Dec. 1 at RT-C Elementary School office or Carmine State Bank. They will be displayed at Carmine “Polar Express” Christmas Fest on Dec. 5 where the public will vote for the top 3. These votes will count as 50% of the final score and the other 50% will come from a selection committee. For more information, contact (979) 451-1507. Carmine Christmas Fest Carmine Christmas Fest will be held Sunday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Carmine Hall located at 300 N Hauptstrasse, 78932. Beef stew and homemade burgers will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for dine-in or to-go. Meal tickets are $12. See Santa from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Kids ride the Polar Express. Shop at over 25 vendors for Christmas gifts or yourself. Heritage Committee to Meet The Heritage Committee of

the Carmine Chamber of Commerce will meet in the museum on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. The topic for discussion will be “Christmas Traditions of the Past.” If you have a special ornament, story, or recipe to share, please bring it. All interested persons are invited to attend. Carmine Lions Food Drive Carmine Lions Club is having a food drive to benefit the AMEN Food Pantry in La Grange. A collection box has been placed at the Carmine State Bank. All donations received will be delivered weekly during the month of November. Carmine VFD Carmine Volunteer Fire Department regular meeting for November has been cancelled due to the date being Thanksgiving Day. With the cooler weather, a reminder to keep space heaters away from combustible material. Also, make sure your smoke detectors are working. Men in Mission Collection The Men in Mission group of Martin Luther Lutheran Church will collect items for Seafarer’s at the Port of Houston. They may be brought to the church office until Nov. 29, when they will be packed at 1 p.m. Items include address books, fabric band-aids, baseball caps, 2022 calendars, comb, dental floss, antiperspirant/deodorant, disposable razors, flashlight and batteries, small packs Kleenex, lip balm, lotion, nail clippers, small Gold Bond cream, small

Gold Bond powder, individual servings of hot chocolate, needles and thread, Q-tips, shaving cream, soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, gum and hard candy, key chains, pocket-sized notebooks, mechanical pencils, pens, playing cards, individual microwave popcorn packages, socks, Sudoku books, Texas souvenirs, T-shirts, SUB flash drives, and Word Search books. Keep in mind that most of the seafarers are men. Rebekah Group Meets The Rebekah Group of Martin Luther Lutheran Church met Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. The ten members present were Dianna Gerland, Joys Baird, Vickie Neutzler, Carol Carmean, Colette Wunderlich, Jocie Braun, Barbara Jacob, Diana Wunderlich, Leonita Sanders, and Nancy Eilers. Birthday celebrants recognized were Avalda Pohl and Colette Wunderlich. The Bible study was a group study, facilitated by Dianna Gerland, with the theme “The Gift of the Spirit: A Divine Wild Goose Chase; Session three: Wind of God, refining and rerouting.” The business meeting was called to order by Barbara Jacob, vice-president. The Purpose and Mission Statements were recited. The minutes of the previous meeting and treasurer’s report were accepted as read. Correspondence included a thank you note and donation from Allyne McGilvra for the birthday card sent for her 90th birthday. A

thank you note was also received from the family of Bernice Mueller for the memorial given to MLLC. Twenty-five boxes were packed for Lutheran World Relief on November 2 by Carol Carmean, Nancy Eilers, Dianna Gerland, Tina Mikeska, Susan Ray, Leonita Sanders, and Diana Wunderlich. They included 105 Mission Quilts, 30 School kits, 86 Personal Care kits, and 10 Baby Care kits. They were taken to Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville on Nov. 6 by Jason Schroeder and Tim Sanders. The sewing group quilted on Nov. 8. Non-perishable food items and monetary donations are being collected during November for the A.M.E.N. Food Pantry in La Grange. Decorating the sanctuary for the Thankoffering Service and set-up for the drive-thru Turkey and Dressing meal at the Mission and Ministry Building will be on Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. Parts have been handed out for the Thankoffering service. The Christmas tree in the Fellowship Hall needs to be decorated by Dec. 1, when the first Advent meal and service will be held. Colette chose for the group to sing “Now Thank We All Our God.” The meeting was adjourned and the table prayer was sung. The December meeting will begin at noon. Hostesses were Colette Wunderlich and Barbara Jacob.

MLLC News Thanksgiving Eve worship service with Holy Communion is Wednesday at 7 p.m. at MLLC. Saturday worship with Holy Communion is at 6 p.m. Sunday School Christmas program practice is Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Sunday worship with Holy Communion observing the First Sunday of Advent is at 10 a.m. Brooklyn O’Malley will be baptized. The service will also be on the mllccarmine.com website. The Rev. David Tinker is the pastor. The Chrismon Tree in the sanctuary will be set up following worship. Men in Mission meet Monday at 1 p.m. to pack Seafarer’s boxes. Visitors’ Center Carmine Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Center at the restored Train Depot is open on the second and fourth Fridays and Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Birthdays Birthday wishes are extended to Rhonda Roemer-Nov. 23; Brenda Mueller, Janette Weidemann, and Colette Wunderlich-25; Corey Knebel and Braylie Tappe-26; Hannah Yanowski-27; and Mike Bishop-29. Have News? If you have news for the Carmine column, you may email me at w5ten@industryinet.com or call (979) 278-3645, or send it to PO Box 95, Carmine, TX 78932.

The Fayette County Record, Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Kristen Denham, owner of Bodega shows Isabel Galindo how to make her delicious cupcakes. Galindo learned about the secret ingredient for Bodega’s cupcakes, which Galindo swore not to tell anyone else about. Galindo is a self described people person. Denham commented on how being a people person will take Galindo far, especially in the restaurant industry. Galindo already has her own baking business.

Melanine Zuniga and volunteer, Shirley Horn, entertained cats in the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter cat room. “I am interested in working with dogs and animals,” Zuniga said.

“Green means go sista!” Wendy Rogers the owner of We Stitch says encouragingly as González starts the embroidery on towels for a cowboy church. Rogers let González pick out a blanket and was able to embroider her own design. González’s family cooks food from El Salvador, and she is interested in a career in cooking, which makes her naturally inclined to like hands on creative work.

Jeremiah Jeminez suits up at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department.

Job Training Program Gives LHS Seniors a Taste of the Working World Continued from front The local businesses that participated. R&B Auto Repair - Use and maintain tools, organize tools, customer service, cleaning the shop, observe cleaning/detailing of cars. Sheriff’s Department - Fingerprinting, evidence collection

(forensics), dispatch procedures, role-play Blooming Junction - Process plant orders, plant orders, floral design, customer service Jersey Barnyard- Feeding animals (cows, goats, chickens), tour of dairy, customer service, cleaning stalls, hauling food/hay for animals

Gardenia Janssen Animal Shelter - Feeding animals, bathing animals, customer service, walking dogs, interaction with other pets City of La Grange - Mow/ edge grass, pick-up litter, empty trash cans, remove weeds/water plants, sweep facilities, manual maintenance tasks

Kleiber Tractor & Equipment - Processes of sales/inventory/ordering, observe checking in equipment through use of forklift, customer service, assembly/repairs/diagnosing all equipment Bodega Wine Market - Discuss cleanliness rules of the restaurant business, customer ser-

vice, prepare pastries/desserts, prepare a meal Sutherlands Lumber Company - Tour/discuss all aspects of business, customer service, measure/cut wood, mix paint We Stitch- Daily opening routines, answer phone calls, actually do an embroidery task, customer service, set up embroi-

dery machines The website for Texas Workforce Commission is www.twc. texas.gov. You can also read about PreEmployment Transition Services (Pre ETS) on this website: https://www.texastransition.org

$2 Million Road Project to Begin Nov. 29 FEC Now Accepting Applications The Texas Department of when applicable. Contractors and closures. Estimated proFor Youth Tour of Washington D.C. Transportation will start the will work during daylight hours ject completion is Fall of 2022 project for the construction and with 6-day work weeks. Con- (weather permitting.)

Since their founding more than 80 years ago, Texas’ electric cooperatives have been committed to empowering the communities they serve. Of course, that mission includes providing electricity, but it’s so much more than that. Co-ops not only power homes and businesses across rural and suburban Texas but also invest time, energy, and compassion into improving their members’ quality of life. A sense of purpose has guided co-ops throughout their existence, and for Fayette Electric Cooperative and other electric cooperatives across the country, that means investing in our young people—the leaders of tomorrow. Fayette EC is proud to carry on its commitment to empowering local youths by sponsoring two high school students from its service area to participate in the Government-in-Action Youth Tour, a 10-day, guided trip to Austin and Washington, D.C., June 12-21, 2022. Youth Tour began more than 55 years ago, when electric cooperatives joined forces to follow then-Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson’s call to send youths to the nation’s capital to “actually see what the flag stands for and represents.” Texas co-ops sent their first Youth Tour delegation to Washington, D.C. in 1965. The group of 58 deserving teens joined their peers from across Co-op Country to explore the capital, meet with their congressional representatives to discuss im-

Gus Herbrich and Julia Patterson stand in front of the White House on the 2019 Government-in-Action Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.

portant issues and broaden their view of the world. Since then, more than 4,400 Texas students have gone on the unforgettable trip. To become part of this legacy and represent Fayette EC on Youth Tour, apply now. Eligible entrants must: • Be a high school sophomore, junior or senior • Reside in the home of a parent or legal guardian who is a

full-time resident within Fayette EC’s service territory; • Submit an application. Applications can be downloaded at www.fayette.coop/ youth-tour and are due back to Fayette EC by January 21, 2022. For more information about Youth Tour, visit TexasYouthTour.com and YouthTour.org, or contact Tracy Denton at (979) 968-3181 or tracya@fayette. coop.

HVAC Problems Plague Colorado Co. Courthouse By AMANDA GIFFORD

The Fayette County Record

The Colorado Co. Citizen • Colorado County commissioners discussed the ongoing HVAC issues at the courthouse during the Oct. 25 meeting. Colorado County Judge Ty Prause and Commissioner Doug Wessels said they are “at wit’s end” with the HVAC troubles. Power surges continue to blow electrical boards, which has resulted in the county spending in excess of about $28,000 to replace electrical boards over the last six to eight years. The issues began approximately six months after the courthouse renovations were completed. About 30 percent of the HVAC system is not functioning properly, and nearly 20 dehumidifiers have to run in order for the records that require climate control to be adequately stored. Warranty issues on parts have further complicated the problem. Giddings Times & News • Local police officers were able to make a major bust and arrest a Giddings man who was using a rented storage unit to conceal a large amount of il-

legal drugs. “Information had been received that a strong odor of marijuana was smelled coming from a specific climatecontrolled storage building,” said Captain Steve Spencer. The odor was isolated to a single unit, which leased under the name of Kenneth Punchard from Giddings. “The search revealed approximately eight pounds of marijuana, just under a half a pound of cocaine, 13 grams of Ecstasy, and over nine ounces of Xanax. A large sum of money and a pistol were also located inside the storage unit,” said Captain Spencer. Punchard, 39, was taken into custody. Gonzales Inquirer • Gonzales ISD could be in jeopardy losing revenue from the Texas Education Agency due

to a dip in both average daily attendance and enrollment, the district’s chief financial officer told trustees at the October board meeting. “Our actual average daily attendance is lower that what we actually anticipated during the budget development,” CFO Amanda Smith said Oct. 11. “Unless enrollment and attendance increase, we will not hit our revenue targets for this year, so we are very anxious to get our hands on an updated revenue estimate for this year.” Through September 2021, the district had an ADA of 2,279 students, which was 114 below what had been budgeted, which represented about 89.04 percent. Wharton Journal Spectator • Less than a year into his employment here, the supervisor of the Wharton County Maintenance Department was recently arrested on a stolen vehicle charge following a traffic stop. According to a Wharton County booking report, Greg Ricky Palmisano, 55, of Boling, was arrested on an unauthorized use of a vehicle felony warrant charge.

restoration of existing roadway on November 29th (weather permitting.) The project limits are on US 90 from 0.12 miles west of SH 95 to Elm Street in the City of Flatonia. Hunter Industries Ltd, of San Marcos, Texas, was awarded the contract with a bid of $2,724,321.52 Message boards and barricades will be used to advise of detours and alternate roues,

tractors will make every effort to keep work zones and public areas clear of debris and safe. They will also make every effort to minimize lane closures. Lane closures may be used to get heavy equipment in and out of the work zones, but closures are not scheduled to last for extended periods of time or overnight. As the project progresses, we will continue to update the traveling public of detours

Motorists should expect possible traffic delays, are urged to use caution when driving through the work zone, and should keep the following tips in mind: • Slow down and always follow posted work zone speed limits. Speeding is one of the major causes of work zone crashes. Remember, traffic fines double in work zones.

Nov. 12-16, 1971 Nine guns, cartons of cigarettes, ammunition and other items were found in a 1969 Dodge Dart that had been wrecked and abandoned near Plum. Law enforcement checks by radio and telephone revealed eight of the guns had been stolen in Johnson City. The cigarettes and other goods came from two businesses in Dripping Springs. Two suspects were later apprehended on suspicion in downtown La Grange. The 15- and 19-year-olds were turned over to the sheriff at Johnson City who filed charges in Blanco County. Fayette County Sheriff T.J. Flournoy said the pair also faced charges in Hays County where Dripping Springs is located. The Associated Milk Producers property in La Grange was purchased for a major new shopping center. HEB and Perry Bros. were to occupy stores on the site. Fayette County Sheriff T.J. Flournoy announced he would be a candidate for reelection in 1972. He made the statement to stop rumors, once and for all, that he was not going to seek another term of office. The size of La Grange increased by a half acre after city council formally annexed the D.A. (Delwin) Salm property just east of the city. City council also accepted petitions that would add a total of 12.29 acres to La Grange at a future meeting. Although the Salm annexation did not add to the city’s population, the two upcoming additions would add 30 people. One was the K.H. Baumbach and neighbors’ properties on Fairgrounds Road and the other for Victor Struve and neighbors in the southeastern part of the city. The La Grange High School band was awarded a Division II (excellent) rating in the Region XVIII UIL marching band contest held at Westlake Stadium in Austin. Although the feedback was mainly positive, the judges noted that the Lep band could have

played louder. Pre-game general admission tickets for the La Grange-A&M Consolidated football game at College Station were on sale at the La Grange superintendent’s office. Pre-game general admission tickets were $1.25 with no reserved seating. At the gate, general admission would cost $1.50. Pregame student tickets were 50¢. Memorial services for the 64 deceased members of Chromcik Council Knights of Columbus were held Tuesday night beginning with Mass offered at Sacred Heart Church by the Rev. Harry Mazurkiewicz, chaplain. Members and their families attending received Holy Communion. The impressive candle service was conducted at Sacred Heart School auditorium where Father Harry delivered the memorial sermon. The Council lost two members during the prior year: Jerome Korenek and Julius Holubec. Mr. Korenek’s eulogy was given by Adolph Jurajda. Deputy Grand Knight Frank Brauner presented the eulogy for Mr. Holubec. Leo Wick and Mrs. Kitty McElroy were awarded Friends of 4-H plaques at Sunday’s Fayette County 4-H Achievement Day program. Mr. Wick was cited for his assistance to club members engaged in sheep production projects and Mrs. McElroy for her assistance in judging dress revues and other contests. Ferd Seidenberger was honored on his 80th birthday at the home of his daughter and son-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Lobpries of La Grange. Also present were Mr. Seidenberger’s wife Agnes, children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, along with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Neisner of Swiss Alp celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 31 with a dinner of baked chicken and sausage. The couple’s children presented them with an electric dryer.

Mrs. Theo (Edna) Kaltwasser was honored on her 80 birthday on Sunday, Nov. 7 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Fischer in Giddings. At noon, a delicious turkey dinner was served and the afternoon was spent in pleasant conversation and playing dominoes and cards. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Ladis Mazoch honored their parents on their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 7 with a 1 p.m. Mass of Thanksgiving at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ammannsville. The Rev. Vaclav Bily, who had married the couple, officiated when their vows were renewed. On Oct. 30, 1946, Ladis Mazoch and Lillie Fajkus were united in marriage at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Praha. The couple had been blessed with five children: Claude, Annette, Kathy, Rosalyn and Cynthia. Approximately 270 friends and family were present for the observances. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Bohuslav led the grand march at a private dance with music furnished by the Machac band. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Meiners celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 24 with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Round Top American Legion Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Meiners were married on Oct. 18, 1921, at the Waldeck home of Mrs. Meiners’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schellberg. The couple had three children: Harvey Meiners, Mrs. Vadie Oeser and Delvin G. Meiners, all of Houston; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The Swing Kings band was playing at a dance at the Warrenton Pavilion on Saturday, Nov. 13. Funeral services were held for Rudolph Vasek, 70, of La Grange and Anton V. Vitek, 81, a Fayette County native. For more great stories, visit Elaine online at www.elainethomaswriter.com/blog/ or call her at 979-263-5031.

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All real estate advertising 100 N. MAIN • SCHULENBURG in this newspaper is subject to An Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Run 2 times Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of chilBill To: dren under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any adverBWI – Schulenburg tising for real estate which is Attn: Harold in violation of the law. Our PO Box 459 readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised 100 in N Main St this newspaper are available on Schulenburg, TX 78956 an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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LGISD Notice of Prohibition Suit Filed For Collection of Delinquent Property Taxes on the property hereinabove de- against said property. CITATION BY judgment herein, and all costs of Public Meeting 114 Main In scribed, and in addition to the PUBLICATION this suit. taxes, all interest, penalties, and YOU ARE HEREBY COMNOTICE OF PUBLIC Fayetteville costs allowed by law thereon, up MANDED TO APPEAR AND CAUSE NO. 3643 HEREIN FAIL NOT, but of MEETING TO DISCUSS to and including the day of judg- DEFEND SUCH SUIT AT this writ make answer as the law LA GRANGE ISD’S ment herein, and the establish- OR BEFORE 10 O’CLOCK requires. THE STATE OF TEXAS Applies For FAYETTE 2021 SCHOOL FIRST ment and foreclosure of liens, A.M. ON THE FIRST MONCOUNTY, TEXAS FINANCIAL RATING any, securing the payment of DAY AFTER THE EXPIRAIssued but not prepared by TABC Permit IN THE NAME AND BY ifsame, as provided by law. TION OF FORTY-TWO (42) District Clerk’s Ofﬁce and given

La Grange ISD will hold a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., December 13, 2021 in the La Grange Administration Building Boardroom, 560 North Monroe, La Grange, Texas. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss La Grange ISD’s 2021 School FIRST (Financial Integrity Ration System of Texas) rating. (7-1c)

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Package Store Permit by Prohibition 114 Main, LLC dba Prohibition, to be located at 114 West Main Street, Fayetteville, Fayette County, Texas. Amy Brown, Manager. (6-2p)

Bids Sought for Paving, Fuel FAYETTE COUNTY, TEXAS Notice to Bidders Sealed bids, plainly marked, will be received by the Fayette County Auditor until 2:00pm Wednesday, December 1st, 2021, for: Paving Hot Mix Paving with 1-1/2” Overlay Fuel: Clear Diesel, Dyed Diesel, Unleaded, Unleaded Plus & Premium Hauling – Road Material Round and Arched Pipe

Specifications can be obtained from: Debra Maddox 850 Airport Rd La Grange, Texas 78945 979-242-4056 Bids must conform to specifications and will not be returned. All rights reserved. Fayette County Auditor’s Office 119 W. Colorado St. La Grange, TX 78945 (5-2wc)

BID NOTICE

The City of La Grange is currently accepting fuel bids for the City vehicle fleet for the 2021/2022 fiscal year. Additional information is available at the City Purchasing Office located at 1040 E. Eblin St. or by calling the office at (979) 968-5199. All bids must be in a sealed envelope plainly marked “FUEL BID -#LG-505-21-01 “ATTN: PURCHASING” and delivered to the main lobby receptionist at La Grange City Hall at155 E. Colorado St., or mailed to the City of La Grange, Purchasing Office, 155 E. Colorado St., La Grange, TX., 78945. All Bids must be received no later than 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 7, 2021. The City of La Grange reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or to choose that bid which it deems the most advantageous to the City.

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THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN AS FOLLOWS: TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF GREG CRABTREE TOMMIE LYNN SANCHEZ CRABTREE KATELYN MARIE CRABTREE VICTORIA RAE CRABTREE

and the unknown owner or unknown owners, and any and all other persons, including adverse claimants, owning or having or claiming any legal or equitable interest in or lien upon the real property hereinafter described; the heirs and legal representatives and unknown heirs and legal representatives of each of the above named and mentioned persons who may be deceased; and the corporate officers, trustees, receivers and stockholders of any of the above named and mentioned parties which may be corporations, foreign or domestic, defunct or otherwise, together with the successors, heirs and assigns of such corporate officers, trustees, receivers or stockholders, own or have or claim an interest in the hereinafter described real property on which taxes are due, owing, unpaid and delinquent to said Plaintiffs, said year and amount set out in Plaintiffs Petition on file herein: The property is specifically described as follows: Property Code: R24970 TRACT #1: 5.294 acres, more or less, out of the Benjamin Green League, Abstract 49, being more particularly described in Volume 1320, Page 341, Official Records of Fayette County, Texas. (Tax Account No. R24970) Which said property is delinquent to Plaintiff for taxes in the following amounts: $3,110.03, exclusive of interest, penalties, and costs, and there is included in this suit in addition to the taxes all said interest, penalties, and costs thereon, allowed by law up to and including the day of judgment herein. You are notified that this suit has been brought by the FAYETTE COUNTY, FAYETTE COUNTY GROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT and FLATONIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT as Plaintiffs against UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF GREG CRABTREE, TOMMIE LYNN SANCHEZ CRABTREE, MASON KAINE CRABTREE, KATELYN MARIE CRABTREE, VICTORIA RAE CRABTREE, as Defendants by Petition filed on the 28th day of May, 2021 styled FAYETTE CAD VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF GREG CRABTREE, ET AL. This suit is for the collection of taxes on said real property, and is now pending in the District Court of FAYETTE COUNTY, TEXAS 155th JUDICIAL DISTRICT as cause number 3643. The names of all taxing units which assess and collect taxes on the property hereinabove described which are not listed above and may be made parties to this suit are: None. Plaintiffs and all other taxing units who may set up their tax claims herein seek recovery of delinquent ad valorem taxes

All parties to this suit, including Plaintiffs, Defendants and Intervenors, shall take notice that claims not only for any taxes which were delinquent on said property at the time this suit was filed but all taxes becoming delinquent thereon up to the day of judgment, including all interest, penalties, and costs allowed by law thereon, may, upon request therefore, be recovered herein without further citation or notice to any parties herein, and all said parties shall take notice of and plead and answer to all claims and pleadings now on file and which may hereafter be filed in said cause by all other parties herein, and all of those taxing units above named who may intervene herein and set up their respective tax claims

DAYS FROM AND AFTER THE DATE OF ISSUANCE HEREOF, THE SAME BEING THE 27th day of DECEMBER, 2021 (WHICH IS THE RETURN DAY OF SUCH CITATION), BEFORE THE HONORABLE 155th DISTRICT COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY, TEXAS to be held at the Courthouse thereof, then and there to show cause why judgment shall not be rendered for such taxes, penalties, interest and costs and condemning said property and ordering foreclosure of the constitutional and statutory tax liens thereon for taxes due the Plaintiffs and the taxing units parties hereto, and those who may intervene herein, together with all interest, penalties, and costs allowed by law up to and including the day of

under my hand & seal of ofﬁce of said court of LA GRANGE, FAYETTE COUNTY, TEXAS on this the 17th day of November, 2021. S/S Linda Svrcek LINDA SVRCEK FAYETTE COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK 151 N. WASHINGTON ST., ROOM 102 LA GRANGE, TX 78934 BY S/S Katie Janda Katie Janda ACCT#: 3203 File#: 200030 CLERK: FILE WITH PETITION: (7-1c)(9-1nc)

RT-C ISD Notice of Sale of Property NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

other important information as to the Property.

The Board of Trustees of the Round Top-Carmine Independent School District (“RTCISD”) hereby serves notice that RTCISD will accept sealed bids for the following real property and any improvements thereto: 106 Centennial, Carmine, Texas 78932, and further described as City of Carmine Lot 10-11-12 Blk B (“the Property”).

The Property may be toured with the school district representative on December 7, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Interested parties may meet at the Property for the tour.

Interested parties may download the Bid Package from https:// www.rtcisd.net/ or pick up the Bid Package at the Superintendent’s Ofﬁce located at 608 North Washington, Round Top, Texas 78954. The Bid Package details the proposed conveyance, reservations (including a reservation of the oil, gas, minerals and groundwater) and

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL BE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 22, 2021. The Property will be conveyed subject to the exceptions and reservations contained in the Bid Package and set out through the title review process. RTCISD reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in bids received. Bids received after the deadline, faxed bids, and electronic bids

will not be considered. Sealed bids will be received until: 2:00 PM, MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021. Physical Address for Submission of Sealed Bids: Mr. Brandon Schovajsa Superintendent Round Top-Carmine ISD 608 North Washington Round Top, Texas 78954 Mailing Address for Submission of Sealed Bids: Mr. Brandon Schovajsa Superintendent Round Top-Carmine ISD P.O. Box 385 Carmine, Texas 78932

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The Fayette County Record, Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Railroad Bridge Work

Folks crossing the Travis Street bridge across the Colorado River in La Grange may have noticed the big crane near the railroad bridge upriver. Stanley Ohnheiser, who owns the land where the work is taking place, said workers were replacing the old timber-framed approaches to the bridge. Photo by Andy Behlen

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It was a championship team led by a record-breaking star. Showing no signs of being a state tournament newcomer (though they were) the Fayetteville Lady Lions made themselves right at home in Garland last week. They swept both their state semifinal and championships matches to earn the school’s first-ever state volleyball title. “They all stepped up and had their best game of the year,” said

Fayetteville head coach Clint Jaeger after his team knocked off No. 1-ranked Blum 25-15, 25-23, 25-22. In that title match Fayetteville’s Brooklyn Jaeger did something no other high school volleyball player had ever done in the history of the Texas state tournament. Her 40 kills in the title match broke the state record for most kills in a championship. “She’s a heck of a player,” said Blum head coach Lauren McPherson of Jaeger, a junior who has verbally committed to

Brooklyn Jaeger Named MVP of the Title Match By JEFF WICK

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There was no question who would be named the MVP of the 1A state title volleyball match. At the conclusion of Thursday’s championship, Fayetteville junior Brooklyn Jaeger was announced as the title match MVP after a performance people will be taking about for years to come. Jaeger had a state-record 40 kills in the match to go along

with 15 digs. “I told myself before the game, think smarter not harder,” Brooklyn Jaeger said. She played smart and she played hard and led her team to a state title. “Every single set we were down, and I was scared we were going to let our nerves and fears get in the way but I’m proud of us for stepping up and fighting hard,” Brooklyn said. See Brooklyn, page B4

even a set to a Class 1A team this season. But they hadn’t played Fayetteville yet. The Lady Lions actually fell See Fayetteville, page B4

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Fayetteville coach Clint Jaeger is believed to be the first Texas coach to lead a team to a state title in baseball and volleyball – and he did so in the same calender year. Before Jaeger’s Lady Lions won the 1A state volleyball title Thursday in Garland, Jaeger’s Fayetteville baseball team won the 1A title in Round Rock in June, beating Kennard 6-4 in the title game. Jaeger was also the head coach when the Lions won the state baseball title in 2012. See Double, page B4

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Sinton Ends La Grange’s Football Season in Area Round By JEFF WICK

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The Leps led early, and then rallied late, but it was not enough. La Grange’s football season ended Friday in a 49-20 loss to the No. 8-ranked Sinton Pirates in the second round of the playoffs at Converse Judson’s D.W. Rutledge Stadium. La Grange had come into this game riding a four-game win streak, but Sinton’s physical defensive front limited the Leps to only 13 total yards rushing. “Football is a physical game,” said La Grange head coach Matt Kates. “I thought we were playing pretty physical the last few weeks, but it was a different level tonight.” Forced to the air, the Leps had success through the passing game, throwing for 297 yards, including 243 by senior Clay Wolff. Wolff threw a 66 yard touchdown pass to Bravion Rogers and a 61-yard score to Dana Baker. Both passes were highlightreel-worthy catches by the receivers – Rogers making a bobbling catch of the ball sandwiched between defenders, and Hall’s a one-handed snag. Both those catches also cut the Sinton lead to two touchdowns, but La Grange could never get closer. La Grange lost three fumbles, which also proved to be costly. “We got to play the No. 8-ranked team in the state and we felt like we competed with them,” said Wolff. “We can feel

proud of ourselves and we gave it all that we had.” The Leps end their season with a 7-5 record –a three win improvement from last year when they missed the postseason. “It was a great accomplishment to get here to round two, but you win some and you lose some,” Baker said.

“I feel like this team overachieved considering where were picked at the beginning of the season (5th) and what happened last year. People counted us out, but we finished second (in district), we came together at the right time,” said La Grange senior linebacker Kadyn Hall. Sinton (11-1) advances to the regional semifinals where

they will face Navarro (9-2). The game started off with a bang for the Leps. Jakobe Wilkerson opened the game with a 35-yard kick-off return, followed by a 37-yard pass from Bravion Rogers to Andrew Faske. That set up the Leps with a first and goal at the Sinton threeSee Leps, next page

La Grange’s Andrew Faske makes a catch for a 37-yard gain on the Leps’ first play from scrimmage Friday. Photo by Darrell D. Gest

Sinton 49, La Grange 20

Score by quarters La Grange 7 0 13 0 – 20 Sinton 7 14 14 14 – 49 Rushes-yards Passing yards Total yards Comp-Att-Int Fumbles-lost Punts-Avg. Penalties-yds

La Grange’s Ryder Imhoff is tackled by a number of players on the Sinton defense Friday. The stout Pirates defense limited La Grange to just 13 rushing yards. Photo by Darrell D. Gest

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INDIVIDUAL STATS Rushing – La Grange: Bravion Rogers 8-18, Ryder Imhoff 3-5, Clay Wolff 3-(-2), Dana Baker 1-(-2), Team 1-(-6). Sinton: Rene Galvan 19-197, Rylan Galvan 24-143, Jerek Sanchez 9-42, Braeden Brown 2-12. Passing – La Grange: Wolff 15 of 22 for 243 with 2 TDs, Rogers 2 of 2 for 54 yards; Sinton: Rene Galvan 4 of 8 for 70 yards with 1 TD. Receiving – La Grange: Bravion Rogers 4-90, Dana Baker 3-77, Jaxon Cooper 3-60, Andrew Faske 1-37, Jaden Williams 3-18, Ryder Imhoff 2-12; Sinton: Rylan Galvan 1-28, Pyeatt 1-17, Kaden McCoy 1-17, Brown 1-9.

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Schulenburg quarterback Tyler Ryba runs the ball for part of his game-high 132 yards rushing Friday. Photos by Audrey Kristynik

The Shorthorns defense converges in this Kenedy ballcarrier in Friday’s playoff game.

Schulenburg Beats Kenedy to Advance to Third Round of Football Playoffs The Schulenburg Shorthorns are the last Fayette County football team standing. On a night when both La Grange and Flatonia lost their second round playoff games, the Shorthorns beat Kenedy 3712 in their 2A area round game Friday. Schulenburg (6-6) now advances to the regional semifinals where they will face defending state champ Shiner (12-0). That game will be Friday at 7 p.m. in Hallettsville.

These two teams played just three weeks ago in the regular season finale with Shiner winning 46-2. But the Shorthorns get another crack at the Comanches thanks to a dominating win over Kenedy (9-3). Schulenburg sophomore quarterback Tyler Ryba ran for three touchdowns Friday on a night when he had 132 yards rushing. Ryba also threw a touchdown pass to Hayden Schulz.

Kenny King had a 87-yard kick-off return for a touchdown and Keisean Johnson returned a blocked kick 87 yards for two points. This is the farthest the Shorthorns have advanced in the playoffs since 2010.

Schulenburg 37, Kenedy 12 Score by quarters Schulenburg 16 7 7 7 – 37 Kenedy 6 0 0 6 – 12

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Scoring summary 1st Quarter Schulenburg - Ryba 19 run (Misael Cortez kick), 10:24. Kenedy - Chapa 7 run (kick blocked), 2:49.

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4A Div. 2 Region lll Amazingly, La Grange’s Dana Baker would make a one-handed catch on this ball and turn it into a 61yard touchdown. Photo by Darrell D. Gest

ourselves a family and it really is, and it’s led by seniors,” Kates said. “Bunch of great kids that are going to go on and be great people.” But the Leps will return leading rusher Bravion Rogers, leading receiver Jaxon Cooper and a host of other starters towards a 2022 season that will include realigned districts and regions (which will be announced in February). “No doubt the future is bright and we’re going to keep moving forward,” Kates said.

Area round scores China Spring 48, Sealy 7 Carthage 42, Hamshire-Fannett 14 West Orange-Stark 20, Jasper 7 Bellville 41, Rusk 20 Regional Semifinals China Spring (12-0) vs Carthage (11-0), 5 p.m. Friday at Prosper’s Children’s Health Stadium West Orange-Stark (10-1) vs Bellville (12-0), 6 p.m. Friday at Porter’s Randall Reed Stadium

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2A Div. 1 Region IV Area round scores Shiner 64, Three Rivers 7 Schulenburg 37, Kenedy 12 Refugio 69, Flatonia 20 Ganado 60, La Villas 23 Regional Semifinals Shiner (12-0) vs Schulenburg (6-6), 7 p.m. Friday at Hallettsville’s Brahmas Memorial Stadium Refugio (12-0) vs Ganado (7-5), 6:30 p.m. Friday at Port Lavaca’s Sandcrab Stadium

2A Div. 2 Region IV Regional Semifinals Granger (11-0) vs Burton (4-8), 7 p.m. Friday at Elgin’s Wildcat Stadium Eldorado (10-1) vs Falls City (11-1), 7 p.m. Friday at Cedar Park’s Gupton Stadium

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No. 1 Refugio Ends Flatonia’s Football Season in Second Round of Playoffs

Flatonia’s Aiden Gonzales makes a catch and then runs it in for a Bulldog touchdown in the second half of Friday night’s Area Championship game. Photo by Stephanie Steinhauser

The Flatonia Bulldogs saw their football season come to an end Friday with a 69-20 loss to No. 1-ranked Refugio in the second round of the 2A playoffs. Flatonia ends its season with a 5-5 record. Refugio (12-0) advances to play Ganado in the next round. The 20 points Flatonia scored was the second-most anyone had scored on the Bobcats this season. The Bulldogs did most of their damage through the air against Refugio. Junior quarterback Fidel Venegas threw for 233 yards and two touchdowns and he also ran for a touchdown. Flatonia only managed 28 yards rushing Friday Refugio meanwhile amassed 593 total yards – 299 on the

ground and 294 through the air. Refugio’s Eziyah Bland ran for 174 yards and five touchdowns. Antwaan Gross caught three touchdown passes.

Refugio 69, Flatonia 20

Score by quarters Flatonia 0 8 6 6 – 20 Refugio 28 13 21 7 – 69 Rushing yards Passing yards Total yards Comp-Att-Int Fumbles-lost Penalties-yds

Flatonia 28 233 261 18-44-1 0-0 5-50

Refugio 299 294 593 24-35-2 0-0 1-10

Scoring summary First Quarter REFUGIO – Antwaan Gross 4 pass from Kelan Brown (Alex Placencia

kick), 9:12 REFUGIO – Jordan Kelley 66 pass from Brown (Placencia kick), 6:16 REFUGIO – Eziyah Bland 4 run (Placencia kick), 3:43 REFUGIO – Bland 3 run (Placencia kick), 0:00 Second quarter FLATONIA – Fidel Venegas 2 run (Alex Hernandez run), 11:40 REFUGIO – Gross 7 pass from Brown (kick failed), 10:16 REFUGIO – Bland 49 run (Placencia kick), 4:13 Third quarter REFUGIO – Eziyah Bland 5 run (Placencia kick), 9:11 FLATONIA -Aiden Gonzales 68 pass from Venegas (pass failed), 7:57 REFUGIO – Bland 1 run (Placencia kick), 5:22 REFUGIO – Gross 7 pass from Brown (Placencia kick), 2:27 Fourth quarter R-Lukas Meza 1 run (Placencia kick),

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Brooklyn Jaeger Named MVP of The Title Match Continued from front “I’m speechless, I don’t know what to say,” said Brooklyn’s father Clint Jaeger, the head coach of Fayetteville. “I couldn’t be more proud. She loves this game. She works at it. She studies it and it’s her passion and she’s dreamed of this moment, and to see her accomplish it feels really good.” The Blum head coach Lauren McPherson said she knew Brooklyn Jaeger was going to be a hand-full but they couldn’t stop her. “We wanted to do different things to keep No. 7 (Brooklyn) from touching the ball as much as she did and we didn’t execute that as much as we needed to,” McPherson said. “We did a good job of getting touches on her hits but I think we only blocked her one time. I knew we weren’t going to block her every time she hit the ball ... I was hoping we would be able to handle it a little better then we did.”

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Continued from front behind in all three of their sets in the title match, only to storm back each time. “We knew beforehand that Blum was really good, a solid all-around team and all facets of our game were going to have to be clicking,” said Fayetteville head coach Clint Jaeger. “The

girls stepped up, they kept their composure.” Senior Mattie Konvicka had 40 assists. Sophomore Kayme Schley had five kills and 12 digs. Senior Alley Keen had eight digs and had a long serving run in the first set that fueled a comeback. Marissa Rohde had seven digs and Rylie Dyer had five.

“I’m a little bit shocked,” McPherson said. “No one comes into the state championship thinking that’s what it’s going to go like. They really had some players step up and do things we hadn’t seen them do all year. Props to Fayetteville.” Thursday’s win caps a remarkable season for the Lady

Lions, who compiled a sparkling 46-2 record. The Fayetteville girls for three years straight had seen their seasons end in the regional finals, one win away from going to the state tournament. “We’ve wanted this so bad and dreamt of it for so long, we don’t know how to comprehend

it all,” Schley said. “Every year since my freshman year we’ve been one win away from state every year,” Keen said. “We’ve gotten better. This year not only did we get to come here, but we won it. We’re state champions. Words cannot describe how I feel right now. It’s unbelievable.” Special Championship retrospective coming out in Friday’s newspaper!

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Three Lady Lions Named All-Tourney At the conclusion of the state title matches, the Texas Girls Coaches Association Volleyball Committee names an all-tournament team. Three Fayetteville players earned that recognition. Here’s that all-tourney team: 1A *Brooklyn Jaeger - Junior - Fayetteville Kayme Schley - Sophomore - Fayetteville Mattie Konvicka - Senior - Fayetteville Addison Willingham - Sophomore - Blum Ruby Rumohr - Sophomore - Blum Emma Scott - Sophomore - Blum

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Kayme Schley serving.

Double State Titles for Jaeger in 2021 Continued from front “The seasons are different, baseball last year nobody expected us to go that far. We surprised everybody,” he said. “From the beginning of this (volleyball) season everybody knew who we were. They were scouting us and they knew we were a team to be dealt with.” Fayetteville started this vol-

leyball season winning their first 26 matches. “It was a huge weight to carry,” Clint Jaeger said. “I was actually glad to get that first loss, to get that off our back.” After losing to last year’s 2A state champ Iola to break that 26-match win streak, the Lady Lions rattled off 14 more wins before losing to 2A regional

finalist Bremond in a playoff warm-up match. Six wins later the Lady Lions were state champs, and Coach Jaeger was sharing the title with his daughter Brooklyn, the title game MVP. “When I was little I would always practice at home and he would help me,” Brooklyn said of her father. “He knows when

I hit a rough spot and he knows what to do to calm me down and get me back in my zone.” And the Jaeger household is piling up championship rings now. “It’s great to be in Fayetteville ISD right now,” Clint Jaeger said. “The kids are great, the athletes work hard.”

The Fayetteville coaches talk their players during a tense moment in the state title match.