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Solid waste facility proposed locally County will hold meeting on Friday, officials oppose permit By JASON B. HOGAN reporter@sealynews.com

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality received an application on Jan. 28 from SouthWaste Disposal, LLC, in Houston for a proposed municipal solid waste facility, which would be placed at the inter-

sections of Bartlett Road and Brazos 10 Lane near Interstate 10. The permit would allow SouthWaste Disposal to construct a Sealy Composting Facility to compost grease trap waste, septic, sewage and sludge, dairy and food including meat and fish, and bulk material like chipped

and shredded wood and vegetation, according to the TCEQ proposed permit. Many county leaders whose municipalities would be directly affected by the facility’s erection have already voiced their opinions, namely the City of Sealy and the Town of San Felipe. Sealy Mayor Mark Stolarski issued a statement on Monday, Feb. 8. “Although the proposed location is not within the City of Sealy, I am deeply

concerned about the negative impacts this solid waste composting facility could have on Sealy, San Felipe, Brazos Country, and Austin County as a whole,” he said. The city has been searching for ways to enhance growth dating back a few years, most notably developing an Interstate 10 frontage road that has the potential to bring business to its doorstep. Also, Sealy leadership together with business lead-

ers throughout Austin County has pushed an idea for increasing tourism in the county. The county was awarded a tourism grant by the Houston First Corporation a few weeks ago, which would help it stimulate growth through marketing the area as a tourist destination behind the newly formed county’s tourism commission mottos, a “city escape” and “Austin County, ■ WASTE, page 10

Panel calls for new school, major upgrades District faces $43 million in needs By JASON B. HOGAN reporter@sealynews.com

A long range facilities planning committee composed of Sealy citizens and formed by the Sealy Independent School District board of trustees presented its findings on the state of the district at a special meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 3. According to committee reports, the school district needs to build a new elementary school as well as overhaul some of its buildings, mainly Selman Elementary and Selman Intermediate schools. The elementary and intermediate schools are less than 100 students away from capacity and Sealy Junior High School is already passed capacity, said Richard Saucedo, cochair for the specially formed committee. The average elementary and intermediate school in the state will meet capacity once they’ve passed 1,400 students. Sealy ISD is at capacity

at only 800 students. “The deficiencies, aging, the repairs needed, it really came into play… We have to come up with something now and we can’t wait anymore,” Saucedo said. The committee began the process interviewing six architectural firms and Huckabee, one of the firms, was the clear choice from the onset, Superintendent Sheryl Moore said. The firm’s previous work history with school designs, experience and reputation played key roles in the decision. “You don’t want to go into this blind. And this isn’t the kind of work that any of us do day in and day out,” Moore said. The committee met six times over four months and toured each campus. The committee was charged with investigating current conditions of the district, submitting its recommendations to the board ■ SCHOOLS, page 11

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Sanders a Super Bowl champion Bellville native Emmanuel Sanders eludes Carolina Panthers defender Thomas Davis after catching a pass from Peyton Manning Sunday during Super Bowl 50. Sanders and the Denver Broncos beat the Panthers 24-10.

March polling locations set

Area ATMs hacked

By JASON B. HOGAN reporter@sealynews.com

Early voting for the March primaries is less than a week away. On Monday, Feb. 8, Marcus Peña, Austin County tax assessor-collector and election official, unveiled the 18 polling locations that will be used across the county this voting season.

Police say a Sealy bank was targeted by skimmers Investigators with the Sealy Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying possible suspect(s) in an ATM skimming operation that occurred at Citizen State Bank’s drive through ATM early Sunday morning. At this time it is believed that 25 banking transactions were compromised. Bank officials are working with account holders to prevent any losses to the ATM customers.

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Sealy police are seeking this person as a suspect in the hacking of local ATMs through use of a skimming device.

Originally, precincts 102 and 208 were slated for the Bellville Fire Department Station No. 3 in Bellville and the Welcome Lutheran Church in Brenham. The fire station was changed because Peña’s office was able to seal a deal with American Legion Post 115 in Bellville at the fairgrounds at no cost to the

card scanning device,” Police Chief Chris Noble said. “Further, we encourage everyone to check their bank statements for unauthorized or suspicious transactions and report such transactions to the bank and police.”

county. The Welcome Church location saw a last-minute change because of hall renovations. That location has been changed to the ■ POLLING, page 10

Land dispute reaffirms need for county's subdivision policies By JASON B. HOGAN

Police say it is likely that other ATMs in the area might have been compromised. “We urge everyone to look closely at any card reader before inserting your credit or debit card into an ATM, gas pump, or any other

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Two lots off Maler Road in Precinct 3 of Austin County labeled lots 11 and 12 used to be in possession of a single owner years ago. The properties lie one mile outside of Sealy’s extraterritorial jurisdiction and an estimated 600 feet from San Felipe. Later, before the two

lots were resold, a land developer decided to lay a fence line between his two tracts of land, but without county authorization. “He went out there and pushed the fence ROW (right-of-way) out, divided it into 10 acres and ran it all to the road,” Pct. 3 Commissioner Randy Reichardt said. “Didn’t give ■ LAND, page 17

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This week's weather

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Day/High/Low/Rain Thursday 78/52/0% Friday 77/50/10% Saturday 75/52/10% Sunday 68/52/40% Monday 75/49/20% Tuesday 76/52/10% Wednesday 77/53/20%

This week's weather art is by Baylei Swenson, a student at Selman Elementary School.


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NEWSBITS Selman Family Learning Nights Parents of fourth and fifth grade Selman Intermediate students are invited for nachos, music and a family learning opportunity. Science and math night is Feb. 11 from 5-6 p.m. Reading and writing night is Feb. 18 from 5-6 p.m.

Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday The Daddy Daughter Dance will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the Sealy High School cafeteria. The dance is for girls through the eighth grade and their fathers, grandfathers, etc. Mom observation tickets will also be available.

Aggieland Big Band Orchestra Austin County Aggie Moms will host The Aggieland Big Band Orchestra on Feb. 12 at Bellville United Methodist Church, 234 S. Masonic. The benefit concert will include a dinner, dance, cake auction, silent auction and a photo booth. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from current Aggie Mom members, Bellville Florist, Austin Co. State Bank, FNB or by contacting Donna Brandt at dmbrandt1@aol.com or Laura Mann at lsmann58@gmail.com.

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser The annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Queen of Angels #1538 will be held Feb. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Guardian Angel Church Parish Hall in Wallis. Dine-in or take out. There will be a silent auction, cake auction and a raffle drawing. Proceeds are donated toward college scholarships, high school project graduation, local fire departments, EMS, etc., and national and state CDA endorsed charities and projects.

Meeting for 6th, 7th grade parents

Symposium at the Austin Club, 110 E. 9th St., in Austin on Feb. 25. Presentations on “Frontier Families of Texas” will start at 10 a.m. Speakers and topics include: Dr. Carolina Crimm, “DeLeon, A Tejano Family History”; Mary M. McAllen, “I Would Rather Sleep in Texas”; and James Haley, “Texas Hill Country”. Seating is limited and must be reserved by Feb. 17. Reservations may be made on www. drtinfo.org, by mailing a check to “Republic of Texas Museum”, 510 E. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78752, or by calling the Republic of Texas Museum at 512-3391997.

Grief support group meeting Steps To Healing, a sixweek grief support group will be held Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 18 to March 24 at the Gordon Memorial Library, 917 N. Circle Dr., Sealy. For more information, call Jessica at 979-232-0742.

Chicken fried steak dinner The Sealy Knights of Columbus will hold a chicken fried steak dinner fundraiser from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 21, drive through only, at the Sealy KC Hall.

Polka dance at American Legion The Po.L.K. of A. annual fundraiser dance will be held Feb. 21 at the Wallis American Legion Hall. The Red Ravens will provide music from 2-4 p.m. In addition, there will be a silent auction, a drawing for refreshment baskets and a 50/25/25 pot.

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fifth grade parents on Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sealy Junior High cafeteria. The meeting will cover the 2016-2017 course selection process for the sixth grade school year at Sealy Junior High. The elective teachers will be at the meeting to talk about their programs. For more information, call 979885-3292.

Sealy KJT Society scholarships Sealy KJT Society No. 80 is offering scholarships to graduating seniors who are insured members of Society No. 80. Visit www.sealykjt. org for an application. The deadline is March 15. The state KJT is also offering scholarships to insured members. Go www.kjtnet.org for an application. The state deadline is March 1.

Garden Club of Sealy to meet The monthly meeting of the Garden Club of Sealy will be held on Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hill Center in Sealy. Rebecca Chester will give a presentation about her experiences at the Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge titled “Life on the Prairie - Home on the Range.” A light meal will be served. Guests are welcome. For more information, call 713817-3472.

Rotary Club of Sealy meeting The Rotary Club of Sealy meets every Tuesday at noon at Tony’s Family Restaurant. Lance LaCour, president and CEO of the Katy EDC will speak on Feb. 23.

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Historic site golf tournament The Friends of San Felipe State Historic Site annual golf tournament will be held Friday, April 29, at the San Felipe Golf Course.

Gently used items needed The Sealy American Legion is in need of gently used shower chairs, bathtub transfer benches, elevated commode seats, four-wheeled seated walkers, wheelchairs, walkers, reachers, and canes of all kinds. Sealy’s American Legion has served the Sealy community in this outreach program for many years. They lend the above-mentioned items out for the length of time needed. Gently used items can be dropped off Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at First Texas Home Health, located at 324 Meyer Street, in Sealy.

Foster families needed in county As the calls regarding child abuse and neglect increase, foster families are needed for foster children. Information meetings are held on a monthly basis in the Houston region. For more information call 713-394-4234 or go to www.dfps,state,tx. us/Adoption_and Foster_ Care/get_Started/ Information_Meetings/.

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There will be a course selection meeting for current sixth and seventh grade parents on Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sealy Junior High cafeteria. The meeting will cover the 2016-2017 course selection process for the next school year at the junior high. For more information, call 979-885-3292.

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Supporting schools Rotary Club of Sealy President Karen Lopez, left, presents a $2,000 check to Sealy ISD Superintendent Sheryl Moore for the school district's robotics team. The team is in its second year and is again returning to state competition in April.

Grants for Growing at Tractor Supply Co. Tractor Supply Company is excited to announce the national launch of the “Grants for Growing” program, which allows opportunities for local FFA chapters to make their communities a better place to live. The deadline for local FFA chapters to sign up for this competitive grant process is Feb. 15. The in-store event to raise funds by allowing Tractor Supply shoppers to donate $1 at checkout will run Feb. 19-28. In partnership with the National FFA Foundation, the

“Grants for Growing” program raises funds for local FFA chapter initiatives and awards minimum $500 competitive grants to participating chapters. While $500 is the minimum grant amount that will be awarded to selected chapters, there is no cap on the amount of funding that a chapter can choose to request for its project. Chapter advisors are required to complete the grant application. The “Grants for Growing” application can be found at www. FFA.org/grantsforgrowing/application.


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The Sealy News is posing the following question to our readers: Who do you plan to vote for in the race for Austin County Commissioner, Precinct 1? • Allen Kaminski • Mark Lamp • Reese Turner

Last week’s question was: Should the Sealy and San Felipe police departments put donated "In God We Trust" stickers on their cars? • Yes 82.9% • No 11.8% • Unsure 5.3% Number of votes: 75 Log on to www.sealynews.com to let your voice be heard. We will bring you the results of this poll and a new question every Thursday.

WHERETOWRITE U.S. Senator Ted Cruz B40B Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-5922 U.S. Senator John Cornyn 517 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-2934 U.S. Representative, Dist. 10 Michael McCaul, 2000 S. Market St., Ste. 303 Brenham, Texas 77833 (979) 830-8497 Texas Governor Greg Abbott P.O. Box 12428 Austin, Texas 78711-2428 (512) 463-2000 State Senator, Dist. 18 Lois Kolkhorst P.O. Box 1867 Brenham, Texas 77834 (979) 251-7888 State Representative, Dist. 13 Leighton Schubert P.O. Box 2910 Austin, TX 78768 (512) 463-0600 Austin County Judge Tim Lapham 1 East Main Bellville, Texas 77418

(979) 865-5911 County Commissioner, Precinct 1 Reese Turner One East Main Street Bellville, Texas 77418 Barn - (979) 865-2126 County Commissioner, Precinct 2 Robert "Bobby" Rinn P.O. Box 275 Industry, TX 78944 Barn - (979) 357-4780 Office- (979) 357-4785 County Commissioner, Precinct 3 Randy Reichardt 166 Jefferson Cat Spring, TX 78933 Barn - (979) 865-5441 County Commissioner, Precinct 4 Douglas King P.O. Box 754 Wallis, TX 77485 Barn - (979) 885-3829 Office - (979) 478-7121 Sealy City Manager Larry Kuciemba 415 Main Street Sealy, Texas 77474 (979) 885-3511 Sealy ISD Superintendent Sheryl Moore 939 Tiger Lane, Sealy, Texas 77474 (979) 885-3516

Serving Sealy and Austin County since 1887 (USPS 487260) Entered at the post office at Sealy, Texas, under the Act of Congress of June 2, 1897. Periodical Rate postage paid at Sealy, TX 77474. ■ READER SERVICES Main number (979) 885-3562 Fax (979) 885-3564 Mailing address: P.O. Box 480, Sealy, Texas 77474 Known office of publication 193 Schmidt Rd., Sealy, Texas 77474 The Sealy News is a weekly publication distributed on Thursdays. ■ STAFF DIRECTORY Publisher, Karen Lopez publisher@sealynews.com Bookkeeper, Sandy Davis billing@sealynews.com Managing Editor, Joe Southern editor@sealynews.com Reporter, Jason B. Hogan reporter@sealynews.com Sports, Mindy Blankemeyer mnblankemeyer@aol.com Advertising, Alex Sanders sales@sealynews.com Circulation, Sandra Weeber ■ DEADLINES The deadline for editorial submissions is Friday at 3 p.m. for the Thursday edition. Retail display deadlines are Friday at noon for the Thursday edition. The deadline for classified word and display ads is 3 p.m. on Friday for the Thursday edition. ■ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Sealy News publishes letters to the editor on most topics. Send your letters to: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 480, Sealy, TX 77474, email to editor@sealynews.com or fax 979-885-3564 by 5 p.m. Friday for the Thursday edition. Letters should be hand

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‘Pioneer’ aptly named bus line for Houston outskirts In the late 1950s, Houston’s metropolitan bus service didn’t reach out nearly as far as it does today. So, a laborious transportation process was my tricky, nomissed-deadline method for getting to the University of Houston for classes and a job. After two years at Sam Houston State (then) Teachers College in Huntsville and a year’s interruption of my education to earn enough money to continue, I transferred to the UH where I could live with relatives economically, still work and continue my studies. My Aunt Olga, my mother’s sister, and her family lived in northeast Houston — the hinterlands in those days — and to reach the university, it took an hour and a half and involved a transfer from the privately owned Pioneer Bus Lines to Houston Rapid Transit downtown. HRT carried me to the campus on Cullen Boulevard, just off the Gulf Freeway (also known as IH-45 South). Aunt Olga’s house was just over a mile from the end of the Pioneer route that ended downtown. Pioneer indeed. That necessitated that my aunt and her son, Lowery, drive me to the end-of-line bus stop for the ride to connect with the city bus line to the campus. The area near their home — close to a major Northeast Houston street, Laura Koppe — was the area in which the then notorious Laura Koppe Gang, allegedly led by one Pug Barfield,

operated. The gang would catch unknowing, ill-prepared and defenseless pedestrians, then beat them unmercifully and rob them. Economic needs were aided to a large degree by a Houston Press Club scholarship for my junior year. Still, working was necessary to finance my education. My day at UH began at 8 a.m. with my $1-per-hour job as secretary-receptionist-job placement director (yep, what of it!) for the journalism-graphic arts department. That required catching a 6:30 bus a mile from Olga’s house, which put me out at the Pioneer station downtown and then walking to a HRT stop to catch the bus to UH. I then had to jog about 200 yards with a full load of books and a sack lunch to get to J-GA on time to start my job. Part of my duties also included compiling a syndicated column from microfilm copies of 1860s and ’70s Texas newspapers. It was then mailed to 150 subscribing Lone Star State papers. The job ended at 1 p.m. at which time I had a two-day-aweek, $5 job as copy editor of the student newspaper. Three afternoons a week, I was a commissioned ad sales representative for a suburban weekly newspaper. Then, it was back to the campus for two classes an evening (Monday-Thursday), 6-9:30, then sprint to the HRT bus stop to catch the last bus downtown which would get me there in

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time to catch the final Pioneer “stage coach” home. There, a mile from the house, Olga and Lowery would wait in the car, windows rolled up and no airconditioning. Lowery sat there with a baseball bat in his lap in hopes that they’d never be challenged since it was probably not enough to face off a gang. Friday was strictly a daytime schedule with work and no classes. The first year, though, there was a Saturday morning class of three hours duration, then a bus home to an afternoon job as a commissioned salesman in a men’s store at a nearby mall. The owner taught me to hold a pair of slacks for a customer and say, “Nice material.” My senior year, 1959-60, my dad helped me buy a 1952 Chevrolet coupe and I had a fulltime job as general manager of the aforementioned suburban newspaper, attending night classes four nights a week. I actually had Saturday’s off. No more bus riding. I certainly didn’t miss it a bit. Willis Webb is a retired community newspaper editor-publisher of more than 50 years experience. He can be reached by email at wwebb1937@att.net.

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Governor, congressman seek details on border security cuts Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-McAllen, are asking U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson for detailed information regarding border security cuts. Of particular interest to Abbott and Cuellar is the federal agency’s decision to cut resources for aerial-based border security support in a program known as Operation Phalanx. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security’s request for aerial detection, situational awareness and monitoring capability support for Operation Phalanx from the Department of Defense for calendar year 2016 was 50 percent lower than that of recent years. The decrease came despite the governor’s Sept. 30, 2015, request for additional aerial observation resources along the border, and despite the fact that Congress fully funded Department of Defense support for Operation Phalanx in the recently passed omnibus appropriations bill, according to the governor’s office. “Given the recent surge of migrants from Central America and Cuba along the southern border, we believe (the Department of Homeland Security) should be requesting more surveillance and security resources, not fewer,” Abbott and Cuellar wrote in a Feb. 1 letter to Johnson. “Any decrease in aerial observation is not only imprudent, but contradicts the very mission of border security enforcement.” Abbott and Cuellar noted that the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to decrease surveillance resources “is unsettling” and requested the following information: - Metrics used to determine that a 50 percent reduction in aerial resources would sufficiently support Operation Phalanx; - Detailed plans on how the cuts would impact staffing, resource allocation and operation levels in Laredo, the Rio Grande Valley and Tucson; and - What resources the depart-

ment plans to use “to backfill any gaps” the reduction presents.

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Gov. Abbott on Feb. 2 released a “Report to the People of Texas” listing highlights of his first year in office. The report, as stated in a news release, “takes a look at the economy and businesses that expanded or relocated to Texas, in addition to providing an overview of legislation passed to cut taxes, improve Texas’ public and higher education systems, build new roads, secure our border and chart a course that keeps the Lone Star State a beacon of individual liberty and economic opportunity.”

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State representative resigns State Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon, D-San Antonio, who is suffering from lung cancer, resigned from office effective Jan. 26. Gov. Abbott set May 7 as the date for a special election to fill the House District 120 seat held by McClendon for the last 20 years. The winner of the special election will serve out the rest of McClendon’s term, which expires Dec. 31, 2016.

Sales tax revenue decreases Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on Feb. 2 said state sales tax revenue in January totaled $2.47 billion, down 4 percent compared to January 2015. “As expected, reduced spending in oil and gas-related sectors resulted in a fall in total sales tax revenue,” Hegar said. “Collections from industries mainly driven by consumer spending, including retail trade, restaurants and services, continued to grow, as did receipts from the construction sector.” However, Hegar noted, sales tax collections in January 2015 were a record high and repre-

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sented a double-digit percentage increase over January 2014, meaning this month’s collections are being compared to unusually high collections from a year ago.

Heroes Day is proclaimed Gov. Abbott has proclaimed Feb. 2 to be Texas Military Heroes Day. Last year, Feb. 2 was celebrated as Chris Kyle Day to honor the late Medal of Honor recipient who became widely known as the U.S. military’s most prolific sniper. Abbott said his proclamation now calls Texans to remember “scores whose names are unrecognized and have quietly done their duty, serving Texas and the United States faithfully. Today, and from every Feb. 2 hereafter, we will honor all who have sacrificed and served on behalf of the Lone Star State. No matter the battle, no matter the job, they deserve our thanks.”

First Zika case is reported The Texas Department of State Health Services on Feb. 2 reported the first case of Zika virus disease contracted in Texas. According to the agency, the case involves a Dallas County resident who had sexual contact with someone who acquired the Zika infection while traveling abroad. Seven other Texas cases of Zika virus disease are known and all are related to foreign travel to areas where Zika is currently being transmitted, the DSHS reported. There is currently no vaccine or treatment for the virus, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control currently recommends that pregnant women delay travel to foreign countries where Zika is being transmitted.


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The Sealy News/MINDY BLANKEMEYER The Sealy News/MINDY BLANKEMEYER Junior Riley Gott takes turns with the catchers working on skills

for the upcoming season.

Returning senior pitcher Kolby Wolfe warms up during practice to get ready for the season ahead.

Sealy Tiger versatility brings competitive season By MINDY BLANKEMEYER mnblankemeyer@aol.com

Baseball season is almost upon us, which is always a welcome change in Texas. It brings warmer weather and sun on faces. Head baseball coach Brett Montier is in his ninth season with Sealy High School and has a very promising year ahead of him with assistant coaches Barry Wolf and Brad Norris. Montier has 176 career wins under his belt as head coach and looks forward to blowing that number up this year with a great group of returning players who took Sealy to the Regional Quarterfinals in 2015. “We have a great group of boys here. They are smart and they play smart baseball,” Montier said.

Returning players Senior Kolby Wolf, who is a pitcher, outfielder and first baseman for the Tigers, was named first team alldistrict outfielder. Senior Xavier Teague is a pitcher and third baseman that was named first team alldistrict third base. Senior Drew Fleming

was named second team all-district as the Tigers second baseman. Junior Will Cerny, who plays first base and pitcher, was named first team all-district pitcher. Sophomore Justin Eckhardt, who is an outfielder and pitcher, was named District Newcomer of the Year. Eckhardt who is still recovering from a late football injury will be anxiously awaiting his release to rejoin his team. Other returners who will be stepping up to fill spots on the field are junior Riley Gott, who plays catcher and second base, and sophomore Hunter Anderson, who is a catcher, pitcher, and utility infielder. While Coach Montier is not ready to release his official varsity roster, he did mention other players who are hopeful to join the team. Seniors are Cade Prihoda, who is a catcher, and Hunter Sherman, who is an outfielder, as well as Dante Jenkins are among some of the talented players anticipating roster assignment. Jenkins also suffered a season ending

football injury, and is awaiting a doctor’s release. Other juniors include Jess Welch, who is third baseman, catcher, and designated hitter, and Clayton Fritsch, who is an outfielder and second base. Sophomores in the running include Brennan Brandes who plays first and outfield, Tanner Stilts a pitcher, Jared Brantley also a pitcher, Drew Firkus, a pitcher and outfielder, and Chris Wright who is a pitcher and outfielder. The preseason already started this week for the Tigers, as they traveled to Weimer. The second scrimmage will be here at Tiger Field on Friday, Feb. 12, against East Bernard. One major date to remember for the Tigers is the baseball Hit-athon on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. “The boys will get sponsors, then each have a turn to see how far they can hit,” Montier said. He continued, “It is a great time for the kids to have a hitting contest, and we raise money at the same time to help us out throughout the season.”

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Second basemen rotate to work with catchers on picking off a steal in preparation for the upcoming season.

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Lady Tigers add depth, aim for district championship By MINDY BLANKEMEYER mnblankemeyer@aol.com

The 2016 Sealy Lady Tigers softball is already underway with head Coach Casey Anderson and assistant coaches Richard High and Michelle Braden, who

are all ready to win another district title. The Lady Tigers have won the district championship for the last three out of four years, and with six returning starters, and eight returning letterman, the outlook is very favorable.

“Our first goal is to win the district again, a second goal is to make a deep run in the playoffs,” Coach Anderson said. Starting with the six returning starters, this year’s team will be led by Senior Kalyn Wall,

who is a three-year starter, as she moves from third base to catcher this season. Senior Tatelyn Wilkins, a four-year starter, has spent the last three seasons at second base. Sealy also had a play-

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Bartholomaus is a twoyear starter in left field. She will be joining the team full time as the girls’ basketball season comes to a close. Sophmore Felicia Aquire, a one-year starter last season, played shortstop and was also used as a pitcher. Aguire will pitch again this year and can reportedly play every position on the field. Sophmore Madison Luther will return at first base. Sophmore Lynnsey Klecka will return to right field. Rounding out the lineup will be senior Raegan Strickland and junior Ashley Rassette. Another addition to the team who moved from Katy Tompkins High School is sophomore Megan Kalinec who was a starter for them. Scrimmages are underway and the season will begin on Feb. 12 on the road at Weimer. The first chance to see the team at home will be on Feb. 13 when they host Terry. Junior varsity games will start at 5 p.m., followed by varsity at 6:30 p.m.


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Sophomore Felicia Aguire takes her turn at batting practice. Aguire will play short stop for the Lady Tigers as well as pitch.

Clayton Fritsch goes up for a layup against EL Campo Tuesday. Fritsch had nine points in district play last week.

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Curtain call for Lady Tigers By MINDY BLANKEMEYER mnblankemeyer@aol.com

The Lady Tigers basketball team dropped two more games last week in district play losing to El Campo on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 55-24, then a loss on the road to Columbus of 35-32 on Friday, leaving the Lady Tigers with a 1-8 district record. The Lady Tigers are still struggling as each game in district play passes and the trend continued this week as they hosted El Campo on Tuesday. The Lady Ricebirds were first on the board with four points until MaKayla Black put up a layup for the Lady Tigers to get on the board as well. Jaymi Gordon added a free throw to bring it a little closer at 3-4, but El Campo put another four points up to pull away from Sealy. Gordon put up two more free throws, but the Lady Tigers were still trailing 10-5. El Campo’s ability to take back the offensive and defensive rebounds

was overwhelming and Sealy had a hard time pulling a rebound over the Lady Ricebirds. The first quarter ended with the Lady Tigers down 12-7. Sealy continued to fight the Lady Ricebirds, but missed free throws seemed to plague the team and they only put up four points through the second quarter to the Lady Ricebirds’ 16, and went into the half down 28-11. The third quarter was a low scoring quarter for both teams. Late in the third, newcomer to the varsity team Diari Dabney put up two points and Gordon sunk a 3-pointer, while El Campo put up nine points ending the quarter 37-16 El Campo. The fourth quarter was the highest scoring quarter for both teams, albeit Sealy only outdid itself by one point. Jayme Kana converted both of her free throws, Black got back in the game and put up four more points, and Gordon scored her final two points of the game.

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MaKayla Black dodges El Campo defenders for a shot Tuesday night. Black had 11 points in district play last week. The eight points by Sealy were just not enough in comparison to the 18 points that El Campo added to the

already commanding lead ending the game 55-24. ■ LADY TIGERS, page 7

Sealy boys’ basketball hosted El Campo on Tuesday, Feb. 2, and lost 59-46, then lost to Columbus on Friday 47-42, leaving the Tigers with a district record of 1-6. The fight was on as the boys took the court on Tuesday against EL Campo. El Campo was first on the board, but Sealy bounced back and went shot for shot with the Ricebirds on their home floor. Clayton Fritsch was first up for Sealy to score with two points, but then EL Campo would again pull ahead. Christian Browning put up a 3-pointer and two lay ups. Tajh Green added four points, and Tyreke McNeese went 3 for 4 on free throws, hanging close to the Ricebirds ending the first quarter only down by one point, 17-16. Scoring in the second dropped off for the Tigers. Trey Holcomb went 2 for 2 on free throws and Tyler Fuller put up four points. Browning added another two points, but the Ricebirds took off and scored 19 points to Sealy’s 8 taking their largest lead going into halftime 36-24. Halftime must have revived the Tigers because they came out on fire and didn’t hold anything back. McNeese put up five points, Jared Brantley went 1 for 2 on free throws, and Browning, Holcomb, and Green each added two points to win the quarter 12-10, but trailed

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46-36. Fight as they may, the Tigers just couldn’t hold the momentum and pull ahead of the Ricebirds on the scoreboard. McNeese again scored six points, Fritsch put up three points and Holcomb went 1 for 3 on free throws for 10 points in the quarter, but fell short of the Ricebirds 13 points, which ended the game 59-46. Box scores by quarter against El Campo were 16-17, 8-19, 12-10, and 10-13. Points scored against El Campo on Tuesday have McNease with 14 points, Browning with 11 points, Green had six points, Holcomb and Fritsch each had five points, Fuller with four points, and Jared Brantley with one point. Box scores against Columbus on Friday were 4-8, 9-11, 14-11, and 15-17. Points earned against Columbus were Holcomb with 11 points, McNeese with eight points, Green with six points, Liam Yeats with five points, Browning, Fritsch, and Fuller each with four points. The Tigers drop into last place while sitting with a 1-6 district record. Wharton has remained on top undefeated in district. El Campo holds onto second at 5-2, Royal in third at 4-3, Columbus and Bay City tie for fourth at 2-5 each. For the Tigers to make the playoffs now, they would need to win the final three games against Wharton, Bay City, and Royal, while needing Columbus and Bay City to lose all three of their final games to move ahead of them into the fourthplace position.


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LADY TIGERS continued from Page 6 Box scores against El Campo on Tuesday were 7-12, 4-16, 5-9, and 8-18. Leading scorer against El Campo was Black with 10 points, followed by Gordon with eight points including a three pointer, Kayla Green, Kana, and Dabney each with two points. Box scores against Columbus on Friday were 1-8, 13-9, 5-7, and 13-11. Leading scorer against Columbus was Gordon with 17 points including three 3-pointers. MaKayla Scott had six points and went 2 for 2 on free throws. Kayla Rice scored four points and went 2 for 2 on free throws, Kana had four points, and Black had one point. One final game of the season, which was played on Tuesday against Royal, will bring the Lady Tigers basketball season to an end. At this time, Wharton is in first place with an undefeated 9-0 season,

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Top 10 finish at San Felipe tourney Aiden Roberts checks his shot Tuesday at the San Felipe tournament. Roberts placed seventh with a score of 83.

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Jayme Kana puts up two points against El Campo Tuesday. Kana had six points in district play last week. followed by Bay City with a 7-2 season. El Campo is in third place at 5-3, Columbus is in fourth at 4-5, Sealy is in fifth place at 1-8 with

Royal in sixth at 0-9. Final placement for the Tigers and the district closing results will come in a season wrap up next week.

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Cheer Factory’s Junior Royals were named ACA National Champions last weekend at the Texas Open Championship.

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Wallace Westcoast Bound

Sealy High school senior Christian Wallace signs his letter of intent on signing day Feb. 3, 2016 to play football for Oregon State University among family, coaches and Sealy ISD administration. Picture with Wallace standing L-R Athletic Director Jason Holcomb, High school principal Megan Oliver, Superintendent Sheryl Moore, Jon Waldrop Coach, Laura Osborne Councilor, Shae Whatley Diagnostician. Seated L-R Eric Keener, Carlton Downey, Christian Wallace, Darlene Downey, and Tara Keener.

On Jan. 23, the Cheer Factory traveled to the Texas Open Championship where all six of their competitive teams came in first place, which awarded them a partially paid bid to compete in Washington, D.C. at the Champions League. The week prior to that, the senior level 4 team Prestige and junior level 3 team the Royals received first place and won national champion jackets at the American Cheerleaders Association Nationals. The junior level 2 Lady Lightning and youth level 1 Lady Storm both received second place at the same event and youth level 1 received a bid to the Summit in Tampa, Fl. Good luck as you compete in the coming months as you represent Austin County and Texas!

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SPORTSHORTS Junior varsity boys soccer won over Gonzales 2-1. Freshman boys basketball beat El Campo 68-21 on Tuesday, then

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Masons give free preventative tooth decay kits to area students All first graders at O’Bryant Elementary and West End Elementary schools were recently given free prevent tooth decay kits through the Fantastic Teeth Fan Club. Members of Bellville Masonic Lodge, led by Mark McMahon, assembled and delivered 170 dental hygiene kits to the schools. The Fantastic Teeth Fan Club, sponsored by Masonic Home and School of Texas (MHS), strives to prevent suffering from toothaches, reduce missed school days due to dental problems, and cut costs for dental treatment. Prevent tooth decay kits contain: a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, healthy teeth sticker, two-minute timer (optimal

brushing time), Tips for Healthy Teeth educational info for parents in both Spanish and English, and a summary of MHS services. According to Oral Health In America: A Report of the Surgeon General, tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease — five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever. Poor children are affected by this epidemic more frequently than other children, with nearly 12 times more restricted-activity days due to dental issues than children from higher-income families. With more than 1.5 million Texas children living in poverty, there is a great need for preventive dental care.

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Organizers anticipate record numbers at Regional History Fair The participants at this year’s Brazos Valley Regional History Fair are expected to make a little history of their own. Blinn College’s Star of the Republic Museum anticipates a record number of students to participate at this year’s event Friday, Feb. 12, at Washingtonon-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Students from Bryan Junior High, Navasota Junior High, Navasota High, Anderson-Shiro Secondary School, Brazos Christian School, Jane Long Middle School, Stephen F. Austin Middle School, Sam Rayburn Middle School and Arthur M. Davila Middle School will showcase their projects and presentations in this year’s day-long fair, which is themed “ E x p l o r a t i o n , Encounter, Exchange in History.” Students from grades 6-12 competed in their school history fairs to qualify for the regional

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Judging takes place throughout the morning, and each student has a scheduled interview time with the judges to answer questions and describe his or her project’s research and analysis. Some presentations will take place inside the museum, while other projects will be on display at the park’s education, visitors and conference centers. This marks the 11th year the history fair has been held at Washington-on-theBrazos. Judges include Blinn College faculty and volunteers from local organizations and historical commissions. Blinn’s Webb Society, a student historical organization, will also volunteer. At 3 p.m., the awards ceremony will announce the w i n n e r s . The public is invited to view the documentaries and performances beginning at 9 a.m., and the exhibits, historical papers, and websites will be available

for public viewing in the afternoon. Star of the Republic Museum is located at Washington-on-theBrazos State Historic Site, at 23200 Park Road 12, Washington, Texas, off Highway 105. Star of the Republic Museum was created by the Texas Legislature and is administered by Blinn College as a cultural and educational institution. Its purpose is to collect and preserve the material culture of the Texas Republic from 18361846 and to interpret the history, cultures, diversity and values of early Texans. Daily museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.starmuseum. org or call 936-8782461, ext. 237.

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POLLING continued from Page 1 Bleiblerville Volunteer Fire Department meeting room in New Ulm at no charge as well. Also, the tax office purchased polling pads using Chapter 19 funds through the state of Texas. These funds help voter registrars to defray county voter registration expenses, according to the Texas Secretary of State website. Legislation establishing the funds began in 1966 after the poll tax was declared unconstitutional. “I think that’s great that you found a different avenue that the taxpayers didn’t have to pay for it,” County Judge Tim Lapham said. The polling pads are used to sign in registered voters electronically, saving costs, time and effort on the county’s part allowing individuals to be signed in at polling locations at an average of one minute versus seven to 10 minutes. “I can view how many voters are going to that polling location per hour. It’s going to be a great benefit to us. And

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this is our test run for this primary,” Peña said. Early voting runs Feb. 16-25 and will be held in the Austin County Election Office, 804 E. Wendt St. in Bellville, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. each weekday except for Feb. 19, 23 and 25 when it is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Branch voting will be held Feb. 19 at the Industry City Building from 6-8 p.m., Feb. 23 at the W.E. Hill Center in Sealy from 6-8 p.m., and Feb. 25 at the Wallis KC Hall from 6-8 p.m. Below is a list of Austin County Election Day polling locations: Precinct 101 Faith Academy of Bellville, 12177 Hwy. 36 Precinct 102 Bellville American Legion Post 115, 988 East Main St. (FM 529) Precinct 103 St John Lutheran Retreat Center, 4740 Hwy. 36 north., Bellville Precinct 104 Christian City Fellowship, 5243 Hwy. 36, Sealy Precinct 205 Sens Activity Center, 200 Briar Ridge Dr., Bellville Precinct 206 Kenney Agricultural Society Hall, 444

Kenney Hall Road Precinct 207 Nelsonville Brethren Church Educational Building, 332 Nelsonville Church Road, Bellville Precinct 208 Bleiblerville Volunteer Fire Department, 3912 FM 2502 Precinct 209 New Ulm Volunteer Fire Department, 550 Taylor St. Precinct 210 Industry City Building, 725 Main St., Industry Precincts 312 & 211 St. John Lutheran Church, 480 Ross St., Cat Spring Precinct 313 Church Of Christ of Sealy, 201 6th St. Precinct 314 W.E. Hill Community Center, 1000 Main St., Sealy Precinct 415 Wallis KC Hall, 703 Columbus Road Precinct 416 Sealy American Legion Post 442, 1630 Meyer St. Precinct 417 San Felipe Fire Station, 15023 FM 1458 North Precinct 418 Frydek Confraternity Christian Doctrine Building, 10471 Grotto Road.

Austin County Tax Assessor-Collector and Election Official Marcus Peña showcases a new polling pad for the county, of which two will be used in a test run at precincts 102 and 314 — the American Legion Hall in Bellville and W.E. Hill Community Center in Sealy — in the upcoming March primaries beginning with early voting on Feb. 16 through Feb. 26. Election day is March 1.

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our ETJ (extraterritorial jurisdiction) and will affect the entire area as a whole,” he said. San Felipe is rich with Texas history, known as the home to the Father of Texas, Stephen F. Austin, who helped to jumpstart the state’s anglo populace through migration from other states in the early 1800s before the Texas Revolution. Byars agreed with Stolarski’s interpretation of ill effects the facility will have on its community and residence. “We live in this great county for many reasons, but it is not to ingest the odors of our neighbors in the city. I am also concerned of the future effects it will have on the ground water and the Brazos River,” Byars said. The permit application from SouthWaste Disposal has been posted at the Bellville Public Library for public viewing by TCEQ, but that is approximately 13 miles from Sealy. Stolarski wonders why it was posted in Bellville and not in

Sealy or San Felipe, the most heavily impacted areas of the county if this facility is constructed. He promised to do everything within his power to keep Houston waste out of the county. For the time being, the permit notice advises any displeased residents to request a public meeting to submit comments and concerns, but warns that it is not a contested case hearing. Anyone who believes they may be affected by the facility can requested a contested hearing from the commission, which is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial. Pct. 4 Commissioner Doug King said the Austin County Commissioners are holding a special public meeting on Friday at 9 a.m. in the county courthouse. Commissioners are going to evaluate the application and public sentiment before determining whether to support or oppose the application. The application can be seen in the legal section inside this paper.


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SCHOOLS continued from Page 1 and the possible need for a future bond election. During the process, the committee learned about the bond process, conducted facility assessments, reviewed grade realignment information, spoke with each schools’ principals and staff, conducted an internal long range needs assessment and gathered demographic projections for Sealy. Community surveys sent out to the public shows there is a large body of support for these possible district plans, the committee said. Since there is much work to be done on district campuses, the committee decided no recommended plan would be passed on for full board of trustee approval without a 75 percent or better consensus vote. Priorities are categorized from one to three with Priority 1 being the most critical and Priority 2 needed within three years. As Priority 1 projects, the committee recommended a new elementary school to house prekindergarten through fifth grade. Another area of emphasis is the storm drainage in front of the junior high school that has had major problems for the last few years. Also, the committee urged district wide ADA upgrades, to include restroom access, ramps and parking arrangements. Priority 2 projects consist of roof patching for Selman Elementary, which offers a 10-year warranty, replacing pip-

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Committee members meet with Sealy ISD board members following a presentation at a special meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Sealy ISD Long Range Facilities Planning Committee poses for photo following a special school board meeting. Pictured from left to right are (front) Erin Moore, Joyce Byars, Yvonne Johnson, Maria Hernandez, Betty Reinbeck, Terri Pacher, Dorothy Tarver, Michelle Wickens, (back) co-chairman Charlie Verm, Bill Hobson, Troy Oliver, Rick Bauman, Daniel Cano, Sammy Miller, Clint Bollinger, David Olvera, Larry Kana, Jason Holcomb, co-chairman Richard Saucedo and Sealy ISD Superintendent Sheryl Moore. Not present at the meeting were Beverly Beckendorf, Brad Burttschell, Jimmie Osborne, Mark Faldyn, Robert Kent and Timothy “Big T� Fitzgerald. ing, renovating the HVAC system, security improvements and new furniture to match a newer constructed school as much as possible. Selman Intermediate would see security improvements and renovations to increase its capabilities. Sealy Junior High would receive a new storm drainage system, roof replacement, renovating HVAC and increased security. Sealy High is in need of a water filtration replacement where water seeps into the lower level. Construction and renovations across the district would come in at a little more than $43 million, said Charlie Verm, the committee’s other co-chair, which includes a $1.75 million contingency. “We felt that this

pulled us into our goals for reaching grade realignment,� he said. Previously, Selman Elementary School had been taught kindergarten through fifth grade. “Data presented showed that students perform better, get better test scores when you keep that consistent environment all the way through fifth grade,� he said. An additional elementary school realigned to support prekindergarten through fifth grade would allow for up to 364 more students for growth, junior high could allow another 414 and the high school would be unaffected. These recommendations would steady the district in preparation of continued growth, remaining vigilant in campus safety and security, as well as improv-

ing existing buildings before they could become irreparable. Verm said the committee was initially taken aback when the study began at how much goes into the reporting and how many issues need to be addressed in the district. Nothing like this has been done in quite a while, he said. “We have to start somewhere‌They (school principals) showed us all the crooks and crannies and the ugly, all of those things that aren’t available to our students and our teachers,â€? board president Ryan Reichardt said, adding that staff does an exceptional job with what they have. “I’m anticipating as we go along keeping in contact with you as a group,â€? Moore said to the committee members

in the audience, even if a reevaluation is not needed until a year from now. “I don’t think you give a person an opportunity to say no. I think you’re real persistent,� Sammy Miller, one of the committee members, said to laughter. Committee members assured the board their objective was not to throw money into the wind needlessly. The money required accounts for doing what’s necessary in the district in one swoop, while also leaving a buffer in case of a natural disaster. The object is taking care of the children of

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The Austin County Grand Jury returned indictments against 12 individuals during its January term. Those indicted include: Jose Alejandro Barrera, 31, burglary of habitation and robbery. Jermain Black, 19, two counts of aggravated sexual assault of elderly/disabled person.

Adam Ashley Bonner, 32, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Steve Green, 26, theft from person, elderly. Randy Ernest Hudson, 61, sexual abuse of a child, continuous: victim under 14. Troy Scott Ingenhuett, 48, theft of property, greater than or equal to $2,500 but

less than $30,000. Geno John, 27, theft from person, elderly. Mike John, 20, theft from person, elderly. Vinney John, 19, theft from person, elderly. Tammy Leana McKinney, 45, driving while intoxicated, third or more. Abraham Ramos, 29,

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passed. Jan. 20, Creative Care Children’s School, 1214 Hwy. 90 West, clean and well organized. Inspection passed. Jan. 20, Rece’s House of Angels, 652 6th St., clean and well organized. Inspection passed. Jan. 25, Subway No. 48730, 6023 FM 3538, clean and well organized. Jan. 25, Selman Elementary School, 1741 Hwy. 90 West, clean and well orga-

nized. Jan. 25, Selman Intermediate/Sealy Junior High School, 939 Tiger Lane, clean and well organized. Jan. 25, Sealy High School, 2372 Championship Drive, clean and well organized. Jan. 25, Trinity Lutheran Preschool, 402 Atchison St., clean and well organized. Jan. 25, Small World ECEC, 424 and 425 Engelking St., clean and well organized.

The City of Sealy Health Inspector has inspected the following establishments for food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and sanitary conditions: Jan. 12, MET Head Start, 1436 Eagle Lake Road, Clean and well organized. Inspection passed. Jan. 20, A Child’s Place, 708 Atchison St., clean and well organized. Inspection

Sealy who are priceless commodities, Yvonne Johnson, another committee member, said. “Me personally, any board member that gets questioned by the public after this is put out, feel free to have them call me,� Daniel Cano said. “I like telling people where they can go and how they can get there, and the reason we came up with this. So, don’t feel like you are the Lone Ranger because we are behind it 100 percent.� The board retreated into an executive session in a separate meeting but no decisions or votes were made thereafter.

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1566 South Loop 497 Harry Brisco, Min. 277-5988 W.S. 10 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m.

200 Atchison, Sealy Rev. Curtis Matthys, Min., 885-2223 S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 8 & 10 a.m.

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NELSONVILLE BRETHREN CHURCH 352 Nelsonville Church Road in Bellville Rev. Michael Groseclose (979) 865-3026 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service

Rev. Pamela Jackson, W.S. 9 a.m.

PARKER CHAPEL 21107 Hwy. 36 S., Wallis Revs. Grace Hall Johnson and T. Hordge, 532-3752 W.S. 1st & 3rd Sun. 11 a.m.

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Coastal Hay Round Bales For Sale - Horse Quality - Bellville, TX. 5 X 5 Rolls $50.00. Delivery Available (713) 305-9072.

FOR RENT

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Holidays, and overtime when required. If interested, please call 979-885-0005 or email sealyplantman@pencco. com. Pencco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT Why Rent? Nice 3/2 Single Wide In Briarwood Estates Sealy TX. Owner Will Finance. Must Call Rod For Details 832-868-6647

HOUSES FOR SALE Victorian Home On 2.5 Acres Unrestricted! Waller Large 4/2 Only $169k (832) 5744969 or (832) 651-3689 Espanol. Custom Remodeled 1 story on 2 Acres in Hempstead TX 3000 sq ft 4/3 call (832) 574-4969 $310k Gorgeous

LAND FOR SALE Land for sale in Boerne, Texas. Two acres $195,000, one acre $103,500. Located at 3 Hillview Lane. Just outside the Boerne city limits in Kendall County. Can be used for residential or commercial uses. For information, call Brian at (830) 2492441. 10 Acres for Sale or Lease Close to I-10 in Sealy Area. Call After 5:00pm. (979) 257-9292. 4+ Acres for sale on Jurica Rd, Sealy, TX. Contact (214) 7097471. Move-in Special; Remodeled Townhomes - new owner & new mgrs: 2&3 bedroom, covered parking; Agent (281) 5782888

FOR RENT OR LEASE Wallis Brick home 3 bed 1.5 bath; Over 1 acre, nice location, RENT $1,100 Mo. Call Rod at (832) 9696647. House Leveling and Foundation Repairs: Slabs, Pier and Beams - replace rotten sills and wood. 40 years experience. Free estimates. Mobile home leveling. (281) 232-6268

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JOIN A WINNING TEAM! Granite Publications, a family of community newspaper across Texas, is looking for entrylevel reporters and ad sales representatives. Experience in newspapers is preferred. Excellent benefits package. This is a great opportunity to begin a rewarding career and for advancement with a solid company dedicated to publishing quality community newspapers. Send your resume to Granite Publications, email granite@ granitepub.com. No phone calls please. EOE.

NOW HIRING Receptionist needed for fast-paced office. Must be able to multi-task. Apply at Visual Promotions 2040 Hwy 90 W. Sealy C A R E G I VERS & CNA’s NEEDED!!!! Are you...Caring? Compassionate? Dependable? Looking for Good Pay? Flexible hours? Work close to home? We are a growing In-Home Care Company looking for people just like YOU!! Interested? Email your resume to us at hiring. caring.people@ gmail.com Or Call: (832) 2942680. Front Desk Help Wanted. No Experience Necessary Will Train. Please Apply In Person At Super 8, 267 Gebhardt Rd., Sealy, TX.

Small ads accomplish big things Sell it Buy it Find it Sealy News Classifieds (979) 885-3562

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Seeking mature individual with ability to diagnose, adjust, repair and overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment such as forklifts, loaders, dozers, graders and dump trucks. Will also be required to perform routine preventive maintenance and keep equipment service records. High school diploma or equivalent. Competitive wages and a full line of benefits. All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen by hair analysis and a complete physical. Please apply at Acme Brick, 6005 Peters-San Felipe Rd., Sealy, TX 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Plant Operator needed for chemical manufacturing company. We are looking for reliable, responsible, and motivated individuals to work as plant operators in a manufacturing plant located in Sealy, TX. Applicants must be willing to work Days, Swing, Nights,

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See ALL our Listings on www.abelrealty.net Travis Abel, Broker 281-352-4119 Diane Abel, Broker 281-352-4983 DeeAnne Lerma, Associate 713-302-2700

PRICING TO CHANGE @ SAN FELIPE de AUSTIN CEMETERY The San Felipe de Austin Cemetery Association has voted to increase the price of cemetery plots in accordance with area cemeteries. This price increase will be effective July 1, 2016. Currently spaces are $750 each but will increase to $1,000 each. If you would like to purchase your plots at the lower price, please contact the San Felipe de Austin Cemetery Association before the July 1st deadline. Plots must be paid in full at the time of purchase. No payment plans will be allowed. You may contact the Association’s Secretary/Teasurer, Carolyn Rapsilver, at 979-885-7406 (during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.).

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CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES February 2016 The City of Sealy is currently accepting applications for the following position(s). Applications may be obtained at City Hall, located at 415 Main Street, Sealy, Texas, or online at www. ci.sealy.tx.us. Applicants may contact Human Resources for a more detailed job description or additional information at (979)885-3511. POLICE OFFICER I: This position is responsible for protecting and serving the citizens of Sealy by patrolling, solving community problems, performing preliminary or follow-up criminal investigations, handling traffic control and enforcing local municipal ordinances, federal laws and state laws; candidates must possess current TCOLE license and basic certification. Starting Hourly salary Range is: $18.43 to $25.80 (negotiable with experience), plus certification/ education pay. Applicants interested in this position must submit a completed application to the Human Resources office. This position is open until filled. EOE ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER: The Animal Control Officer enforces ordinances and laws regarding animal violations. Responds to complaints, impounds and cares for animals, maintains the animal shelter and equipment, routinely patrols City streets to pick up stray and dead animals, coordinate annual rabies vaccination clinic, and performs all other work as necessary. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, a valid Texas driver’s license with acceptable driving record, Certification by the Texas Department of Health as a certified basic Animal Control Officer, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment, one (1) year experience related to animal control or veterinarian medicine. Hourly salary range is: $14.81 to $20.73 (negotiable with experience), plus certification/ education pay. Applicants interested in this position must submit a completed application to the Human Resources office. This position is open until filled. EOE. BENEFITS FOR THE ABOVE POSITION(S) (EXCLUDING PART-TIME/TEMPORARY POSITIONS) INCLUDE: Medical, dental, and life insurance (60% employer contribution to dependent health & dental), TMRS 20 year retirement, 10 days annual vacation, 12 days annual sick leave, and 12 days paid annual holidays. or come by, 2675 CR 374, Circleville, TX.

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979-877-5822 16 N. HOLLAND ST., BELLVILLE, TX 77418 BELLVILLE 9369 HWY 159 E. 192 Acres with a 4 acre pond.......................................................................................................................$1,824,000 130 Ac HWY 159 E. COMMERCIAL Frontage on 159 & Waldon Rd............................................................................................$1,235,000 Hwy 36 N – 3126 sf 5 BR, cov’d pool, 10,000 sf barn with living quarter....................................................................................$949,000 3973 Stokes 4/3/2 3423sf custom w/pool 5 +acres ...................................................................................................................$550,000 1342 FM 1456 3/3/2 3,000 sq ft. 19 acre ....................................................................................................................................$525,000 SOLD 185 Camilla Circle 4/2.5 on 5 acres in Sander Estates .................................................................................................................$499,000 5507 FM 529 4/2 complete remodel on 4 +acres.......................................................................................................................$395,500 REDUCED 10488 FM 1456, 3/2 on 18 acres with 3 ponds ...........................................................................................................................$299,900 PENDING 580 Post Oak 3/2/2 2,000 sq ft, 4 acres ......................................................................................................................................$309,000 REDUCED 1256 GRAHAM 3/2/2 2,000 sq ft, 1 acre .....................................................................................................................................$264,500 920 S. Oak 3/2.5 large lot, highly desired ...................................................................................................................................$225,000 REDUCED 226 S. Matthews, 3/3/1 2967 sf – on half ac lot ........................................................................................................................$229,000 PRICED TO SELL 629 Charles Street, Bellville 1851 sf Remodeled........................................................................................................................ $198,000 REDUCED LOT 1067 S. Masonic hard to find–almost 1/2 ac lot in town, great area .................................................................................... $59,000 BLEIBLERBILLE 4571 Bleiblerville Rd, Bleiblerville – 77.8 Acres w Farmhouse and VIEWS! ................................................................................$749,000 COMMERCIAL BELLVILLE – 130 ACRES HWY 159 E. COMMERCIAL Frontage on 159 &Waldon Rd. .............................................................. $1,325,000 BELLVILLE – 9369 HWY 159 E. 192 Acres with a 4 acre pond ................................................................................................$1,824,000 Rental BELLVILLE – 5507 FM 529 4/2 complete remodel on 4 +acres .................................................................................$2,400 per month Buyers available - LISTINGS NEEDED!!


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Volunteer opportunities ROTARY CLUB OF SEALY

The Rotary Club of Sealy meets every Tuesday at noon at Tony’s Family Restaurant. GENTLY USED ITEMS NEEDED

The Sealy American Legion is in need of gently used shower chairs, bathtub transfer benches, elevated commode seats, fourwheeled seated walkers, wheelchairs, walkers, reachers, and canes of all kinds. Sealy’s American Legion has served the Sealy community in this outreach program for many years. They lend the above-mentioned items out for the length of time needed. Gently used items can be dropped off Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at First Texas Home Health, located at 324 Meyer Street, in Sealy. FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED IN COUNTY

As the calls regarding child abuse and neglect increase, foster

families are needed for foster children. Information meetings are held on a monthly basis in the Houston region. For more information call 713-394-4234 or go to www. dfps,state,tx.us/ Adoption_and Foster_Care/ get_Started/ Information_ Meetings/. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Habitat for Humanity of Austin County would like to partner with a family to build a small, low-cost home in Sealy. Qualified families must be able to help build the home and to repay the zero interest mortgage. The home will be two bedrooms with one bath. Applications are available at the Library and the Chamber of Commerce and include information about income guidelines and other criteria. For more information contact Habitat at 979865-2855. MENTOR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Raising Academic

Performance (RAP) is in need of mentors for Sealy ISD students. These students are 5-18 years old and are seen by mentors from 30 minutes to one hour per week. Mentors encourage students to do better in school, have fun with them and help equip them for life by being positive role models. We provide training and ongoing support. Make a positive impact on a child’s life by becoming a mentor. Please call Michelle Maderer at 281948-2527 or email mmaderer1@yahoo.com. SEALY PLAYTIME

Sealy Playtime is being offered for Sealy and area “seasoned” adults every Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hill Community Center in Sealy. There are games including dominos, checkers, Scrabble, Clue and many board games. There’s also free coffee, iced tea, hot tea, hot chocolate or bottled water. There is no charge to Sealy

residents ages 62 and older, however, donations are encouraged and appreciated. For more information, call Frank Lemanski at 979-7168976. SENIORS, RSVP WANTS YOU

Help mentor a child, feed the hungry, help the abused and neglected, learn disaster preparedness, and prevent Medicare fraud with RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program). This is a non-profit organization serving Austin, Colorado and Waller counties. With RSVP, you receive orientation, training from the organization where you serve and an invitation to the annual Celebration of Volunteerism event. Volunteer as little as a one hour a month and up to 40 hours a week. There is no cost to volunteer with RSVP. For more information about volunteering, call Mary Martin, (979) 398-9549 or email mmartin@ erjcchouston.org. MASONIC LODGE

The San Felipe Masonic Lodge No. 239 meets every third Thursday at 7:30 p.m., at 1224 Eagle Lake Road. For more information, call 8856203 or go online to www. sanfelipe239. org.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT

The Alzheimer’s Association of Houston and Southeast Texas will sponsor Alzheimer’s Caregivers support group meetings. The meetings will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 311 Sixth St. in Sealy. The group will help caregivers understand Alzheimer’s, cope with changes and learn to manage everyday life. For more information, contact Eric LeBrocq at (713) 3988200. FREE LAWYER TIME

Visit with a lawyer at Newman’s Bakery in Bellville every Saturday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Austin County Bar Association. JAIL MUSEUM OFFERS EXHIBITS

The Austin County Jail Museum is a local visitor attraction open Saturdays and manned by volunteers. Anyone interested in hosting tours at the jail museum one Saturday per month, please contact Becky Larson at (979) 877-8814. Volunteers will be given an orientation to begin. This historical county landmark in Austin County is a visitor’s treasure. AVISO DE RECIBO DE LA SOLICITUD E INTENCIÓN DE OBTENER EL PERMISO [O ENMIENDA AL PERMISO] DE RESIDUOS SOLIDOS MUNICIPALES PERMISO PROPUESTO N0.2388 SOLICITUD. SouthWaste Disposal, LLC, 9575 Katy Freeway, Suite 130, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77024 ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ, por sus siglas en ingles) para un nuevo permiso de compostaje de residuos sólidos municipales para abono de residuos/grasa comerciales/ lodo de fosas sépticas/productos lácteos/ alimentos como la carne y el pescado, y el materiales gruesos como desconchados y desmenuzado de madera y vegetación. La Facilidad de Sealy Composting so propone ubicar en la intersección de Bartlett Road y Brazos 10 Lane, Sealy, el Condado de Austin, Texas 77474. La TCEQ recibió esta solicitud el 16 noviembre, 2015. La solicitud está disponible para leer y copiar en la Biblioteca Pública Belville, 12 West Palm Street, Bellville, Condado de Austin, Texas, 77418, y puede ser visto en línea http://dbsaclient-access.com /application /file access.html. El enlace a continuación a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o de la instalación esta proporcionado coma una cortesía y no es parte de la solicitud o del aviso: http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=29.77749&lng=- 96.07s268&zoom=12&type=r. Para la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud. AVISO ADICIONAL. El Director Ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha determinado que la solicitud es administrativamente completa y conducirá una revisión técnica de la solicitud. Después de completar la revisión técnica, el Director Ejecutivo puede preparar un borrador del permiso y emitirá una Decisión Preliminar sobre la solicitud. El Aviso de la Solicitud y la Decisión Preliminar será publicado y enviado a los que están en la lista de correo de las personas a lo largo del condado que desean recibir los avisos y los que estan en la lista de correo que desean recibir avisos de esta solicitud. El aviso dará la fecha límite para someter comentarios públicos. COMENTARIO PUBLICO/REUNIÓN PÚBLICA. Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos o pedir una reunión pública sobre esta solicitud. El propósito de una reunion pública es dar la oportunidad de presentar comentarios o hacer preguntas acerca de la solicitud. TCEQ realizara una reunion publica si el Director Ejecutivo determina que existe un interés público suficiente en la solicitud, o si es pedida por un legislador local. Una reunión pública no es una audiencia de caso impugnado. OPORTUNIDAD DE UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO. Después del plazo para presentar comentarios públicos, el Director Ejecutivo considerara todos los comentarios apropiados y preparara una respuesta a todo los comentarios públicos esenciales, pertinentes, o significativos. A menos que la solicitud haya sido remitida directamente para una audiencia de caso impugnado, la respuesta a los comentarios y la decisión del Director Ejecutivo será enviada por correo a todos los que hayan presentado comentario público y a las personas que estén en la lista de correo sobre esta solicitud. Si se han recibido comentarios, el aviso también proveerá instrucciones para solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado o una reconsideración de la decisión del Director Ejecutivo. Una persona que puede ser afectada por la instalación propuesta tiene el derecho a solicitar de la TCEQ una audiencia de caso impugnado. Una audiencia de caso impugnado es un procedimiento legal similar a un juicio civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado. PARA SOLICITAR UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO, USTED DEBE INCLUIR EN SU SOLICITUD LOS SIGUIENTES DATOS: su nombre, dirección y Número de teléfono; el nombre del solicitante y numero del permiso; la ubicación y la distancia de su propiedad/ actividades con respecto a la instalación; una descripción especifica de cómo sería usted afectado negativamente por la instalación en una manera no común al público en general; una lista de todas las cuestiones de hecho en disputa que usted presente durante el periodo de comentarios; y la declaración “[Yo/nosotros] solicito/solicitamos una audiencia de caso impugnado.” Si presenta la petición para una audiencia de caso impugnado de parte de un grupo o asociación, debe identificar una persona que representa al grupo para recibir correspondencia en el futuro; identificar el nombre y la dirección física de un miembro del grupo que sería afectado adversamente por la planta o la actividad propuesta; proveer la información indicada anteriormente con respecto a la ubicación del miembro afectado y su distancia de la planta o actividad propuesta; explicar cómo y porque el miembro seria afectado; y explicar cómo los intereses que el grupo desea proteger son pertinentes al propósito del grupo.

A NEW LANDFILL HAS BEEN APPROVED OR HADN’T YOU HEARD? Currently your government officials publish their plans and decisions in the newspaper - including where they intend to build facilities you might not want down the street . . That could change in the future because they want to bury their public notices somewhere online, on a little seen, rarely visited government website - out of sight, out of mind. Don’t let government keep you in the dark. If it is not in the newspaper, you won’t know about it.

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Después del cierre de todos los periodos de comentarios y de petición que aplican, el Director Ejecutivo enviara la solicitud y cualquier petición para reconsideración o para una audiencia de caso impugnado a los Comisionados de la TCEQ para su consideración durante una reunión programada de la Comisión. La Comisión solo puede conceder una solicitud de una audiencia de caso impugnado sobré los temas que el solicitante haya presentado en sus comentarios oportunos que no fueron retirados posteriormente. Si se concede una audiencia, el tema de la audiencia estará limitado a cuestiones de hecho en disputa o cuestiones mixtas de hecho y de derecho que son pertinentes y materiales a la decisión de la Comisión sobre la solicitud que se hayan Presentado durante el periodo de comentarios. LISTA DE CORREO. Si presenta comentarios públicos, una petición para una audiencia de caso impugnado o una petición para reconsideración de la decisión del Director Ejecutivo, apiadaremos su nombre a la lista de correo para esta solicitud para recibir futuros avisos públicos enviados por la Oficina del Secretario Oficial. Además, puede pedir que la TCEQ ponga su nombre en (1) la lista de correo permanente para un específico nombre de solicitante y numero de permiso y/o (2) la lista de correo para un condado especifico. Para ser añadido en la lista de correo permanente y/o una de condado, especifique claramente cuales lista(s) y envie su petición por correo a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial de la TCEQ. CONTACTOS E INFORMACIÓN DE LA TCEQ. Todos los comentarios públicos y las peticiones deberán presentarse electrónicamente en www.tceq.texas.gov/about/comments.html o por escrito a la TCEQ, Oficina del Secretario Oficial, MC 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. Si decide comunicarse con la TCEQ electrónicamente, por favor tenga en cuenta que su dirección de correo electrónico, tal como su dirección postal física, pasara a formar parte del registro público de la agencia. Para obtener más información sobre esta solicitud para una enmienda de permiso o el proceso de permisos, por favor llame al Programa de Educación del Publico de la TCEQ, sin cobra, al 800-687-4040. También se puede obtener información adicional del SouthWaste Disposal, LLC, a la dirección indicada arriba o llamando al Sr. Tim Cox, Vicepresidente de Operaciones, al (866) 413-9494. Fecha de emisión: 28 de enero, 2016


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POLICEREPORT The Sealy Police Department released a report of its activity for the period of Jan. 21-28. Inclusion in the report does not implicate guilt of any crime. Officers dispatched to the716 IH-10 eastbound in reference to a traffic hazard. Officers dispatched to 600 block of West Front Street in reference to animal control. Officers observed suspicious activity in the 400 block of Main Street. Officers dispatched to 1320 Rexville Road in reference to a request to speak with an officer. Officers dispatched to the 716 IH-10 eastbound in reference to a reckless driver. Officers dispatched to 600 block of 4th Street in reference to a funeral escort. Officers dispatched to 900 block of Atchison Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Officers dispatched to 1320 Rexville Road in reference to a civil matter. Officers dispatched to 1600 block of South Meyer Street in reference to information. Officers dispatched to 300 block of Newcom

Lane in reference to information. Officers dispatched to 310 Overcreek Way in reference to a crash. Officers dispatched to 2000 block of South Meyer Street in reference to a civil matter. Officers located a suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of Main Street. Officers dispatched to 100 block of South Meyer Street in reference to a disturbance. Officers dispatched to 1100 block of Meyer Street in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Officers dispatched to 2200 block of Stockold Road in reference to assist another agency. Officers dispatched to the 717 IH-10 eastbound in reference to a crash. Officers dispatched to 1300 block of Shadowlake Dr in reference to a disturbance. Officers dispatched to 1400 block of Circle Dr in reference to animal control. Officers dispatched to 2300 block of Ward Bend Road in reference to an alarm. Officers dispatched to 1100 block of Atchison Street in reference to a disturbance.

Officers dispatched to the 716 IH-10 eastbound in reference to a crash. Officers dispatched to the 718 IH-10 eastbound in reference to a motorist assist. Officers dispatched to 2100 block of Meyer Street in reference to theft. Officers dispatched to 1900 block of South Meyer Street in reference to a crash that resulted in the arrest of Duane Kenneth Berger for DWI third or more. Officers located a suspicious vehicle in the 100 block of South Meyer St. Officers dispatched to 1000 block of Gunnison Street in reference to unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Officers dispatched to 1000 block of Gunnison Street in reference to a burglary of a vehicle. Officers dispatched to 100 block of Meyer Street in reference to illegal dumping. Officers dispatched to 200 block of South Fowlkes Street in reference to an alarm. Officers dispatched to 100 block of Hill Street in reference to animal control. Officers dispatched to

900 block of Fowlkes Street in reference to animal control. Officers performed community policing in the 900 block of Tiger Lane. Officers dispatched to 100 block of Main Street in reference to a 911 misdial. Officers dispatched to 400 block of Silliman Street in reference to a dog at large. Officers dispatched to 2200 block of Championship Dr in reference to an alarm. Officers dispatched to 1000 block of Gunnison Street in reference to a disturbance. Officers dispatched to 1320 Rexville Road in reference to suspicious activity. Officers dispatched to 100 block of North Meyer Street in reference to a suspicious person. Officers dispatched to FM 1094 in reference to loose livestock. Officers dispatched to Eagle Lake Road in reference to a carcass disposal. Officers dispatched to 1320 Rexville Road in reference to a civil matter. Officers dispatched to 1600 block of Meyer Street in reference to a

stray pick-up. Officers dispatched to 1400 block of Eagle Lake Road in reference to a welfare concern. Officers dispatched to 1500 block of South Circle Street in reference to a carcass disposal. Officers dispatched to 200 block of Main Street in reference to a theft. Officers dispatched to 1100 block of South Meyer Street in reference to a traffic hazard. Officers dispatched to 1320 Rexville Road in reference to a request to speak with an officer. Officers dispatched to 100 block of Lazy Lane in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of North Meyer Street that led to the arrest of Skye Nicole Benavides for possession of marijuana. Officers dispatched to 1400 block of Eagle Lake Road in reference to a welfare concern. Officers dispatched to 200 block of 2nd Street in reference to a theft. Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 2000 block of South Meyer Street that led to the arrest of Francisco

Martinez for DWLI with previous conviction. Officers dispatched to 500 block of Acres Lane in reference to animal control. Officers dispatched to 1000 block of Gunnison Street in reference to a follow up. Officers dispatched to 200 block of Atchison Street in reference to a welfare concern. Officers dispatched to 1320 Rexville Road in reference to information. Officers dispatched to 310 Overcreek Way in reference to a lost article. Officers dispatched to 1800 block of South Meyer Street in reference to information. Officers dispatched to 200 block of Hill Street in reference to assist medics. Officers dispatched to 310 Overcreek Way in reference to a theft that resulted in the arrest of Louis Scott Dushek for theft and an outstanding warrant. Officers dispatched to 200 block of North 3rd Street in reference to suspicious activity. Officers dispatched to 100 block of Brookside Lane in reference to an assault.

arrested for possession marijuana, less than two ounces. Bond set at $2,000. Lauren Alexandra Gongora was arrested for possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. Bond set at $2,000. Possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia. Bond set at $500. Arthur Chase Hopkins was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, penalty grade one, greater than or equal to one gram but less than four grams. Bond set at $25,000. Possession of a controlled substance, penalty grade one, greater than or equal to one gram but less than four grams. Bond set at $25,000. Possession of a controlled substance, penalty grade one, greater than or equal to one gram but less than four grams. Bond set at $25,000. Possession of a controlled substance, penalty grade two, greater than or equal to four grams but less than 400 grams. Bond set at $50,000. Possession of a controlled substance, penalty grade three, less than 28 grams. Bond set at $5,000. Possession of a dangerous drug. Bond set at $5,000. Possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. Bond set at $1,000. Bridgette Monique Johnson was arrested for assault causing bodily injury. Bond set at $5,000. Resisting arrest, search or transport. Bond set at $5,000. Possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. Bond set at $1,000. Virginia Mae Garza was arrested for failed to signal at required distance. No bond. No driver’s license when unlicensed. No bond. Two counts of failure to appear. No bond. Backed so as to interfere or without safety. No bond. Two counts of driving while license invalid. No bond. Tracy Marlyn Ratliff was arrested for theft, less than $20. Bond not set. Public nuisance. Bond not set. Disorderly conduct. Bond not set. Richard Blake Ingram was arrested for expired registration. Bond not set. Operating motor vehicle without financial responsibility. Bond not set. Theft of property, greater than or equal to $50 but less than $500. No bond. Bobby Jo Jester was arrested for expired or no license plate. Bond set at $500. Theft less than $20. Bond set at $500. Kourtney Latrice

Brandiburg was arrested for failure to identify/ fugitive intent/giving false information. Bond set at $10,000. Driving with license invalid with previous conviction/suspension without financial responsibility. Bond set at $10,000. Failure to use child passenger safety seat system. Bond set at $500. Nathan David Miksovsky was arrested for unlicensed carrying of weapon. Bond set at $3,000. Arthur Edwin Buehrer III was arrested for contempt. No bond. Meagan Danyell Andrus was arrested for assault causing bodily injury. Bond set at $5,000. Possession of a controlled substance, less than 28 grams. Bond set at $2,000. Melanie Rochel Ishee was arrested for assault causing bodily injury/ family violence. Bond set at $5,000. Ceselie Marie Williams was arrested for theft of property, greater than or equal to $50 but less than $500. Bond set at $4,500. Jonathan JacquezHerrera was arrested for possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. No bond. Jeremy Velenzo Cameron was arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond set at $2,000. Aubrey Jovan Hammonds was arrested for possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. Bond set at $1,500. Carl Edward Campbell was arrested for robbery. Bond set at $10,000. Theft of property, less than $1,500 with two or more previous convictions. No bond. Hector Alejandro Aguilar-Cortez was arrested for no driver’s license when unlicensed. Bond set at $500. Public intoxication. No bond. Gabriel Dominic Deleon was arrested for driving while intoxicated with three or more convictions. Bond set at $25,000. Willie Earl Haywood was arrested for robbery. No bond. Jose Eliseo Amaya was arrested for public intoxication. Bond set at $500. Kate Harding was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, penalty grade two, greater than or equal to one gram but less than four grams. Bond set at $2,000. Raylon Renard Patterson was arrested for possession of mari-

juana, less than two ounces. Bond set at $2,000. Frank Burns was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Bond set at $1,000. Jason Newton was arrested for possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. Bond set at $1,000. James Alfred Ramey Jr. was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, penalty grade three, less than 28 grams. Bond set at $5,000. Clay Adam Cooper was arrested for false drug test/falsification device. Bond set at $1,000. Kyle Franklin Hill was arrested for driving with license invalid with previous conviction/suspension without financial responsibility. Bond set at $1,000. No liability insurance. Bond set at $500. Possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia. Bond set at $500. Jose Antonio Mendez was arrested for possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. Bond set at $1,000. Open container in motor vehicle. Bond set at $500. Christopher Vega was arrested for theft, less than $20. Bond set at $500. Joshua Sweed was arrested for theft, less than $20. Bond set at $500. Lawrence Devon Garbs was arrested for evading arrest/detention. No bond. Douglas Floyd Hargrave was arrested for driving while intoxicated with three or more previous convictions. No bond. Francisco Sanchez was arrested for public intoxication. Bond set at $500. Cynthia Cadena Rodriguez was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, penalty grade three, less than 28 grams. Bond set at $2,000. Daniel Rodriguez was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, penalty grade one, less than one gram. Bond set at $5,000. Desanie Axel was arrested on a warrant for following too closely. No bond. No liability insurance. No bond. Expired driver’s license. No bond. Failure to appear. Bond set at $500. Christopher Mark Phillips was arrested for cutting across driveway/ parking lot to make turn. No bond. Driving while license invalid. Bond not set. Delivery of marijuana, greater than one-

quarter ounce or less than or equal to five pounds. No bond. Colton James Macat was arrested for evading arrest or detention. Bond set at $500. William Michael Warren was arrested for resisting arrest, search or transport. No bond. Jason Ray Reyna was arrested for public intoxication. Bond set at $500. Bryant Desmond Blaze was arrested for assault causing bodily injury. Bond set at $2,000. Public intoxication. Bond set at $500. Xavier Mark Ray was arrested for possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. Bond set at $1,500. Possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. No bond. Cory Franklin was arrested for driving with license invalid. Bond set at $1,500. Operating motor vehicle without financial responsibility. Bond set at $1,500. Alicia Dasheva Chevon Brown was arrested for theft by check, less than $20. Bond not set. Failure to appear. Bond not set. Failure to display driver’s license. Bond not set. Aaron Joshua Ivey was arrested for possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. Bond set at $1,500. Francisco Rodriguez Flores was arrested for assault causing bodily injury/family violence. Bond set at $5,000. Angelica Mercedes Salcido was arrested for assault causing bodily injury/family violence. Bond set at $2,500. Alex Darail Barley was arrested on a warrant for evading arrest or detention. No bond. Adolpho Santos was arrested on a parole violation for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. No bond. Resisting arrest, search or transport. Bond set at $5,000. Driving while intoxicated. Bond set at $5,000. Javier Martinez was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, penalty grade one, less than one gram in a drug free zone. Bond set at $20,000. Theft of property, less than $2,500 with two or more previous convictions. Bond set at $5,000. Failure to identify/fugitive intent/giving false information. Bond set at $2,000. Albert Rogers Jr. was arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond set at $500. Kevin Ardell Gillum was arrested for criminal nonsupport. Bond set at

$1,000. Possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. Bond set at $2,000. Geno John was arrested for theft of property, elderly. Bond set at $15,000. Steve Green was arrested for theft of property. Bond set at $15,000. Vinney John was arrested for theft from person, elderly. Bond set at $15,000. Steven Brad Maust was arrested for expired or no license plate, trailer. Bond set at $500. No liability insurance. Bond set at $500. Failure to display driver’s license. Bond set at $500. Cathleen Serna Steward was arrested for delivery of a controlled substance to a minor. Bond set at $5,000. Possession of a controlled substance, penalty grade one, greater than or equal to one gram but less than four grams. Bond set at $5,000. Possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. Bond set at $2,000. Possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia. Bond set at $500. Failure or refusal of officer for public information. Bond set at $500. Levar Ab-dul Davis was arrested for defective muffler. Bond set at $500. Warrant for assault causing bodily injury/family violence. No bond. Raul Martinez Florencio was arrested for invasive visual recording. Bond set at $25,000. Pertis Foster was arrested on bond forfeiture for theft of property, greater than $50 but less than $500. Bond set at $10,000. Glenn Edward Green was arrested on a warrant for failure to signal with turn indicator. Bond not set. Warrant for no driver’s license when unlicensed. Bond not set. Three counts of expired registration. Bond not set. Four counts of no driver’s license when unlicensed. Bond not set. Four counts of operating motor vehicle without financial responsibility. Driving while license invalid. Bond not set. Speeding. Bond not set. Richard Lee Hunt was arrested for driving with license invalid with previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility. Bond set at $1,000. Michael Steven Lagas was arrested for possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. Bond set at $1,000.

SHERIFFREPORT The Austin County Sheriff’s Office released a report of arrests and bookings for the period of Jan. 8-Feb. 4. Inclusion in the report does not implicate guilt of any crime. Torrence Darnell Clark was arrested for speeding. Bond not set. Operating motor vehicle without financial responsibility. Bond not set. Criminal mischief, greater than or equal to $50 but less than $500. No bond. Phillipes Minifee was arrested for driving with license invalid with previous conviction/suspension without financial responsibility. Bond not set. Charles Manning was arrested for possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. Bond set at $1,000. Alexis Taylor was arrested for possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. Bond set at $1,000. Margaret Bryan Riha was arrested for assault causing bodily injury/ family violence. Bond set at $5,000. Charles Alexander Newsome was arrested for evading arrest/detention. Bond set at $5,000. Possession of a controlled substance, penalty grade one, greater than or equal to four grams but less than 200 grams. Bond set at $50,000. Sylvester Hillsman was arrested for possession of a dangerous drug. Bond set at $5,000. Theft of property, greater than or equal to $500 but less than $1,500. Bond set at $40,000. Ruben PreciadoCastaneda was arrested for wrong color signal device. Bond set at $500. No motorcycle operator’s license. Bond set at $500. Equipment violations — license plate light. Bond set at $500. Quanzy Lamar Johnson was arrested for possession for marijuana, less than two ounces. Bond set at $2,000. David Angelo Davila was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. Bond set at $25,000. Failure to identify/giving false/fictitious information. $2,250. Driving with license invalid with previous conviction/suspension without financial responsibility. Bond set at $750. Raymond Douglas Wilder Jr. was arrested for speeding. Bond set at $500. Driving while license invalid. Bond set at $500. Open container in motor vehicle — driver. Bond set at $500. Sarah Kay Bryant was


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Human sex trafficking a complex problem By JASON B. HOGAN reporter@sealynews.com

Human trafficking can happen in anyone’s community. What is trafficking? “At its very simple fact, you are forcing somebody to work or you are selling them for sex,” said Sgt. Bob Miljenovich of the Austin Police Department. “At a very basic level that’s what you are doing. You’re selling people.” Christian City Fellowship hosted the second annual Difference Makers event on Friday, Feb. 5, and invited Miljenovich and Dennis and Bobbie Mark of Redeemed Ministries, who help survivors of sex traf-

LAND continued from Page 1 us any road. We don’t have enough road for a ditch out there…. That’s the reason we have subdivision regulations now because of people like that.” The land developer placed the fence line 30 feet off the property line. Lot 12 has since been bought by Cliff Blomberg, who at the time of purchase reasonably assumed the fence line was the property line, and he built a barn with a concrete slab thereafter that is 10 feet onto Lot 11. Now the owner of Lot 11 has put his property up for sale but first had it surveyed by Precision Surveyors who discovered the 30-foot discrepancy that runs for a little more than 2,000 feet. Mike Kelley, the

ficking. Trafficking is about as bad as it gets, Miljenovich said. In Austin, there are a lot of juveniles and runaways who are caught in the system of trafficking. Many don’t heed these cautionary statements, he said. “That must happen somewhere else. That can’t happen around here… It’s happening daily. There’s no part of society, there’s no community, there’s no neighborhood that’s not touched by this in some way,” he said. Miljenovich said trafficking passes people everyday. Trafficking is not limited to class, social status or ethnicity. No one is immune. “It’s very rare that we

see that happy story,” Miljenovich said. Law enforcement sets up sting operations and online advertisements to track down those criminals. Most of the people law enforcement comes in contact with, which are victims of human trafficking, are not ecstatic when they arrive. It’s a misconception that they are awaiting a savior. They’ve been manipulated and exploited and taken advantage of for so long that many don’t feel they deserve any better except to be passed around from guy to guy, Miljenovich said. Court systems have problems rectifying trafficking as well,

Miljenovich said, from the judges to the jury and the prosecutors. Similarly, it took the court system a while to catch up to its role in preventing spousal abuse. Now, the system is catching up to trafficking laws. “You’re starting to see a change in what society expects, which means you’re going to see a change in what courts do and what law enforcement is expected to do,” Miljenovich said. Trafficking must be viewed criminal and socially unacceptable. Community effort will help stamp out the practice. This is not a law enforcement problem; it’s a community problem, Miljenovich

said. “You’ve got to be foolish enough to think that you can make a difference,” said Pastor Rusty Griffin of Christian City Fellowship. It is up to every individual to reach out and change things rather than talking about it, Griffin said. On Saturday, Feb. 6, the Difference Makers event held a 5K/10K run and walk starting at Levine Park and making its way down Hwy 36. Each business was asked to temporarily cease operations as the runners passed by. Donations for the event went to Redeem Ministries and the victims of human trafficking.

landowner of Lot 11, brought the issue to light through the survey. The actual property line places Blomberg’s barn on his neighbor’s property. Kelley cannot sell Lot 11 until the property line issue has been resolved. The property owners also wish to introduce a flag lot, or driveway, to Lot 12 at a 30-foot variance, but county zoning regulations require a 60-foot. Bloomberg is willing to trade other portions of his land to make up the difference in space he’s using with his barn from Lot 11. County Judge Tim Lapham proposed signing a 99-year lease or a written rental agreement, which is the longest possible term of a real property lease, and then it is recorded that the property is transferable. With that option, there would not be a need for a survey.

Current owners of the two lots have discussed arranging a boundary line agreement, which allows the encroachment from Lot 12 onto Lot 11 to continue for as long as the barn remains standing. If anything ever happens to the barn, such as adverse weather damages it beyond repair, the agreement would be terminated. Although Blomberg said he’s hesitant to agree to such a deal because a structure being irreparable is interpretative. Lapham said that is why he would advise a 99-year lease since it protects both parties from reneging for a long term without dispute. “I’m not happy with a 30-foot flag lot,” Reichardt said. “And it’s twice as long as what we would allow,” Lapham said. “This is an isolated incident out here. And I really don’t see another

easy solution,” Reichardt added. A motion was made to grant the 30-foot easement making the fence line the property line and the landowners would have to decide themselves how they would shift land to rebalance their properties. “Commissioners, you are well aware of the things that we look back on from years past and say, ‘Why in the world did they let this happen?’” Lapham said of previous commissioners courts. “As much as I say that this is such an easy solution to say give a 30-foot variance, I’m afraid it’s going to be one of those things that they look back.” The court must always consider the bigger picture and what problems will result from its decisions in the future, Lapham said. The 30-foot flag lot variance failed in a 1-3

vote, but commissioners said their decision has no bearing on the current land sale going through.

Insurance review County staff from the human resources, treasurer and auditing departments are interested ways to relieve their personnel with obligatory insurance enrollment duties they’ve been assigned, which they believe takes away from general tasks. At the moment, the county uses multiple insurances carriers for its employees to cover medical, dental and disability, among other benefits. The new enrollment period is slated for June, but the court wants to change it to Jan. 1. The county is also looking for more efficiency as well as con-

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Sgt. Bob Miljenovich of the Austin Police Department talks about the complexities of policing human sex trafficking cases. solidated billing, which could be resolved using one carrier. Don Wallace of Wallace and Associates recommended going through his company that can search around and find a comprehensive plan to cover county employees through healthcare companies, such as UMR or MetLife. “It may not be the most cheapest for you, but it will probably be more efficient,” Wallace said. The county currently uses two separate agencies to solicit insurance coverage. Wallace said he would not charge the county for his services. His company receives payment through the prospective company that wins the bid. Commissioners authorized Wallace to retrieve bids from various insurance companies and return with comparisons to be reviewed.


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Chamber lets the good times roll at dinner dance By JOE SOUTHERN editor@sealynews.com

The Sealy Chamber of Commerce let the good times roll Friday night for about 300 guests at the fourth annual dinner dance. The event was held at the Sealy Knights of Columbus Hall and featured a fun, flashy Mardi Gras theme and a gumbo dinner provided by Tony’s Family Restaurant. “I think it’s going very well. People are enjoying themselves and there’s lots of socializing,” said Peggy Spradley, executive director of the chamber. Jeff Virnau of Sealy Tractor once again served as the master of ceremonies and The Blue Note Brothers returned to provide musical entertainment. “We’ve got a lot of people in the spirit of Mardi Gras,” Virnau said. “The social hour was very big. We accomplished the goal of getting people to mingle.” He said the chamber is showing evidence of growth and vitality. “There are a lot of new people getting involved and that’s encouraging to see,” he said. In addition to dinner and dancing, guests could bid on desserts and also on dozens of donated items in the silent auction. The program began with a welcome and opening remarks by Sealy Mayor Mark Stolarski. Bryan McAuley, representing the Friends of San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site, gave greetings and remarks. The invocation was given by Tony Ramos of Grace Fellowship.

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(Above) Sworn in as new Sealy Chamber officers are, from the left, Betsy Zapalac, Jon Snell, Patricia Knapp Wayne Schomburg, Brian Lapham, Nancy James, Rick Martinez, Dee Brabham, Kathy Holloman and Lisa Caton. They were sworn in by Marcus Pena, Austin County Tax Assessor/Collector. (Right) a group of friends pose in Mardi Gras masks during the dinner dance.

The Knights of Columbus color guard presented the flags and County Judge Tim Lapham led the Pledge of Allegiance. Austin County Tax Assessor/Collector Marcus Pena conducted the installation of the chamber’s officers and directors for 2016. Taking over as president was Patricia Knapp, with Lisa Caton as vice president, Betsy Zapalac as secretary and Wayne Schomburg as treasurer. “This is great. There’s a lot of support from the community and the food was wonderful from Tony’s,” said Toni

Franklin, executive director of Sealy main Street Program. “We got to see all of our friends and neighbors here.”

“I’ve had a blast,” said Keith Oliver of K.O. Electric, who just came off a term on the chamber board of directors. “We had a really good run.” Sealy ISD Superintendent Sheryl

Moore said she and her husband had a great time at the event. “I think it’s great that everybody comes out and supports the town,” she said. Lapham noted how the chamber is success-

fully networking countywide and observed that representatives from Bellville’s chamber were in attendance. “This is a good event to get everybody together,” he said.

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Candidate profiles for contested Primary races Tax Assessor/Collector

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Marcus Pena

Kim Rinn

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Allen Kaminski

Name: Marcus A. Peña Office running for: Austin County Tax AssessorCollector City of residence: Bellville Age: 39 Family: Wife – Ivette and Daughter – Victoria (16 months) Occupation: Tax AssessorCollector Austin County Education: BS – Accounting, B. Theology, Earning MBA

Name: Kim Rinn Office running for: Tax Assessor-Collector City of Residence: New Ulm Age: 49 Family: Randy, Husband; Travis, Son; Chastity Masson, daughter; Sacha Masson, son-in-law; McKenna & Luke, grandchildren Occupation: Escrow Officer & Manager for Botts Title Company, Bellville Branch Education: Graduate of Round Top Carmine High School, Associate Degree in Applied Science from Blinn and Studied Business Management at Sam Houston State University

Name: Mark Lamp Office Running for: Austin County Commissioner, Precinct 1 City of Residence: Bellville Age: 58 Family: Wife of 33 years, Wendy; daughters Alyssa (deceased), and Reagan (16), daughter, Mandie and sonin-law, Scott Radcliffe; granddaughters Kiera (3) and Camryn (2) Education: Sealy High School graduate, class of 1976 Occupation: Retired LCRA Power Plant Fuel Technician

Name: Allen Kaminski Office running for: County Commissioner Precinct 1 City of residence: Sealy Age: 53 Family: wife – Becky, stepdaughters – Courtney and Misty, six grandchildren Occupation: Director of Career and Technical Education for Sealy ISD and Rancher on the Family Ranch that has been in agriculture production for over one hundred years. Education: Bachelors Degree in Agriculture Education and Masters Degree in General Agriculture from Sam Houston State University

What are your qualifications for this position?: I have worked 16 years as an accountant. The skills and experience of an accountant are crucial to effectively meet the needs of the tax office. My leadership skills have enabled me to go above and beyond my “job description”; I have worked with the state legislature, fighting for property tax relief and defeating the option fee on vehicle registration to taxpayers. I am well versed in the election code and law, as well as the transportation code. I am adaptable to change and have a vision for the tax office and the county for years to come.

Whare are your qualifications for this position? During my more than 20 years of employment at Botts Title I have displayed the qualities needed to grow and lead a business through changes in both physical locations and continuously changing regulations. I have helped open and manage office locations in Bellville, La Grange, and Hempstead.

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Qualifications: I have over 35 years of relevant, handson work experience. Work that we need our county to do for its citizens and work that I’ll make sure gets done. I also have four years of extensive vocational training and apprenticeships in machinist and mechanical industrial maintenance. For the last 18 years of my career as a fuel tech crew leader, I was expected to manage budgets and large crews of workers through labor-intensive projects. My job was to oversee ■ LAMP, page B3

What are your qualifications for this position?: Through my career in education, I have the fiscal financial experience through the budget process of planning, getting the budget passed, setting up the accounts, and then staying within your budget through purchase orders, vendors, and the bid process if needed. Our budget at the school includes federal, state, and ■ KAMINSKI, page B3

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Reese Turner Name: Reese Turner Office running for: City of residence: Age: Family: Occupation: Education: Qualifications: I hold the office now. My fellow-commissioners re-appointed me to represent them and Austin County government on the Appraisal District Board. My previous career was in industrial problem solving and involved negotiation and service; exactly what I do as Commissioner every day. What sets me apart from my opponents? Gonads to stand up, speak up and fire up to fight for common sense and openness in county government. I was elected to fight Judge Bilski, my predecessor would not, and I did. My protests of her arrogance and actions took place LONG BEFORE I ever thought of seeking this office. My opponents said nothing as the county borrowed millions without voter approval. They protested ■ TURNER, page B3

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H.W. "Buddy" Koenig

Marc Young

James Clark

Name: H. W. “Buddy” Koenig Office running for: Austin County Republican County Chairman City of residence: New Ulm (New Bremen Community at the dead end of Hoppe Sister Road) Age: 78 Family: Wife Carol, sons Stephen Koenig, Boston; Glen Koenig and wife Celeste, Philadelphia; son Robert Koenig, Houston; son Will Koenig and wife Kellie, Manvel; grandsons Stephen Vincent Koenig II, Joseph Henry Koenig and Garrett Scot Koenig, Boston; granddaughter Palma Louise Koenig, Boston; granddaughters Kara and Hailey Keeling of Manvel. Occupation: State Farm Insurance agent for 38 years in Houston. July 1964 to February 2003. Rancher since 1989 in Austin County Education: Valedictorian Kosse High School class of 1955; University of Houston undergraduate. One of the first Certified SCUBA Instructors in Houston LUTC and other insurance courses, Boy Scouts of America Wood Badge instructor, CERT instruc-

Name: Marc Young Office running for: Austin County Republican Chairman City of residence: Sealy, Texas Age: 63 Family: Wife, Married Son and Married Daughter, Two Grandchildren Occupation: Licensed Engineer Education: BS Chemical Engineering

Name: James Clark Office running for: Austin County Constable Precinct 4 City of residence: Wallis Age: 37 Family: Wife Mary Speckmaier Clark, Daughters Lydia 5, Zoe 4, Rachel 1 Occupation: Texas Peace Officer Education: High School Graduate, 1 year Victoria College, Victoria College Police Academy, Texas Bible Institute (Biblical Studies)

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What are your qualifications for this position?: Current Vice Chair for Austin County Republican Party. Attended Secretary of State Biennial Election law Seminar for County Chairs Regular participant at SD-18 Quarterly meetings Chaired the 2014 Austin County Convention Delegate to (2) State Conventions, and led delegation in 2014 Member of Texas Delegation to 2012 National Convention What sets you apart from your opponent(s)?: I, like the Governor of Texas, stand for the “Rule of Law”

What are your qualifications for this position?: 16 years Law Enforcement Experience Advanced Texas Peace Officer License (I will obtain my Master Peace Officer License in September 2016) I have built a good working relationship with local law enforcement agencies, fire departments and other county government offices in AC. Two of the relationships I’ve built have been with the Austin County Sheriff’s Office and the Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace. With the transition of a new Sheriff in 2013 and a new JP in 2015 it has allowed me to build key relationships that benefit the citizens of Austin County. These relationships are fundamental to providing the ■ CLARK, page B4 EDITOR'S NOTE: Pct. 4 Constable candidate Matt McArthur did not respond to The Sealy News' request for profile information.

What sets you apart from your opponent(s)?: I am a servant-leader first to my community. Whether it’s sitting on the executive and board of directors of Bellville Chamber of Commerce, Advisory Board of Rising A c a d e m i c Performance, and State Association Committees or serving my home church Christian City Fellowship, I am always seeking different ways I can serve others. I have a proven track record of leadership and positive changes in the tax office, in the motor vehicle division, and the elections division. I have served on the Austin County early voting ballot board, helped on republican primaries, as well as served as Precinct Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Austin County Republican Party. I have fought at the state legislature in Austin for Austin County on different

RINN continued from Page B1 As part of the title industry I remain current with all local, state and federal regulations concerning title transactions. I also have a combined tenure of 10 years with the Austin County Appraisal District and State of Texas. What sets you apart from your opponent(s)? You will find that I am always hard working, dedicated, dependable and a fair minded person. I am a team leader and always looking for ways to enhance operations within the title industry. I believe that being effecient is essential to running a productive office however all these qualities must begin with the

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pieces of legislation that would have hurt us. I have authored a bill to bring tax dollars that were spent on special elections back to Austin County. I am on all these boards and committees to be a voice for Austin County, to stay connected, to stay informed and in turn inform our community, and to ensure Austin County’s needs are being met. What are the main issues and goals you wish to address in this position?: My goal is to take the county in elections to polling centers where the voters can vote at any location on election day instead of having to drive to their polling place. I would also like to provide more services in our motor vehicle division where our taxpayers can renew their vehicle registration at their local grocery shopping store or bank such as; Walmart, Brookshire Bros, Industry State Bank. I would also cut the cost of election in half by going electronic.

person in charge. Leaders must always be available and present for the team to thrive. I have no desires to pad a resume to climb the political ladder; my goal is to be a servant for the taxpayer’s of Austin County for as long as they allow me to do so. What are the main issues and goals you wish to address in this position? I view this elected position as a position that requires most of my time in the office assisting taxpayers and staff, however when necessary I will not hesitate to fight battles for our county. Advances in technology for the voting process have been available for several years and I will seek funds for those improvements from other places before asking our taxpayer to pay the bill. What other information would you

What other information would you like voters to know about you?: My faith guides me in all areas of my life. My core values is God, family, Job, Church without this core it is hard to lead. I have always been a servantleader, from my time in high school on the student council to college, in business, church, and in public office. I never forget where I came from and how I need to open doors for the next generation of Austin County youth to step into my shoes and run. I want legacy is not to be about how many titles I can hold but how many people I can help and serve along the way. Though, I know that it is important for me to be involved with my community because that is my heart to always serve and help. I often reflect on my favorite verse in the Bible, 1 Timothy 4:12, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example in speech, in conduct, in love in faith and in purity.” I always want to be an example to my community.

like your voters to know about you? My family roots run deep in Austin County dating back to the late 1800’s. The I m m a c u l a t e Conception Church and Cemetery in Industry are located on my grandfather’s family property. In 1985 I moved to New Ulm, to start a family on a ranch that my husband’s family owns. Over the last thirty years I have spent my time in the Austin County community helping many organizations. I am always helping at the Industry Volunteer Fire Department fundraisers and currently serve on the Austin County Fair Association’s Steer and Heifer Committee. I also support Lion’s Club, church and youth organizations such as little league, FFA, 4-H and Boy Scouts. Kim is a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in New Ulm and Farm Bureau.

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KAMINSKI continued from Page B1 local money. Next, I have the leadership, communication, and personnel skills needed as a county commissioner in supervision, evaluation, hiring, and conflict resolution. I also have an open door policy that I will maintain has a county commissioner. If you have a concern, question, suggestion come in and we can talk about it. I will return your phone call, answer your text, and/ or reply to your email. As a rancher on the family ranch, I have learned how to safely operate and maintain equipment along with construction skills. What sets you apart from your opponent(s)?: My community involvement and leadership skills is what sets me apart from the other opponents. I am a thirty-year director of the Austin County Fair with six years as first vice-president and four years as president. A twenty-two year director with Austin County Farm Bureau serving as president sixteen out of the twenty-two years. Member and chairmen of the Austin County Beef and Forage Committee. Member of the Austin County Go Texan Committee. Member of the Austin County Agrilife Leadership Advisory Board. Through my involvement in these county wide organizations, I have developed contacts within the county and state that will assist me if needed

TURNER continued from Page B1 not when Bilski led the commissioners upstairs for a tax increase vote of 7.77% in the night of September 25, 2010, as about 70 of us were left in the courthouse basement. My two opponents were silent as county employees were denied pay increases for 5 years, or when the $4 million jail expansion was NOT awarded to the lowest bidder. I loudly protested all before I ever ran for office. My oppo-

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as a county commissioner. What are the main issues and goals you wish to address in this position?: Austin County is like any other county in Texas. Growth and time comes issues that need to be address but issues most of the time cost budget money. County roads are a visible issue. Everyone sees our county roads as they drive down them. Austin County has been in a drought the last few years now with nearly a hundred inches of rain in 2015 that has created more road issues that as a county we were not prepared for. As commissioner, I want are residents to have a safe and comfortable travels to and from their property. Our county buildings are getting older each year with needed repairs and everyday maintenance issues. A needs assessment needs to done on each building. Most of the time, it is cheaper to make these needed repairs instead of replacing a building. I do understand that these needed repairs will cost budget money but the old saying goes you can pay me now or pay me later. Working for a school system, I have experience with budgets. You have got to look at the total budget for Austin County. The general fund portion of the budget makes up 69 percent of the total budget. The general fund includes the sheriff department, EMS, auditor and treasurer offices, county clerk, county buildings, librar-

nents were “Ka-missing-in action” and “The silence of the Lamp”. Who would think they would ever stand or speak for anything county, or fight for anything? What are the main issues? Preparing for the future. Watching the Katy transformation over the last 20 years shows us what is coming. We must plan so that we do not get wrecked by helterskelter development: like pee-poop-puffers (aerobic septics) on one acre lots in large devel-

ies, and many more. If you look at the pie chart of general fund budget, there are thirty-two areas that receive budget money. We need to make sure they have the funds needed to maintain their daily operations. When looking at the budget for Austin County, you have to also consider debt repayment from the bonds issued. This year, that portion totals $898,000 so debt repayment is another issue. Your goal should be to maintain a budget that meets the needs of the county without increase taxes. As a goal, I would like for all the cities in Austin County along with the County to attract new businesses and industry into our county. Business and industry will increase our tax base. This can be done through a county wide EDC. There is a group meeting to create this organization and I am will to serve to accomplish this goal. What other information would you like voters to know about you?: I am a life time resident of Austin County. Serving as County Commissioner is a goal that I set for myself thirty years ago that when I complete my career in education, I will serve Austin County to make sure it is prepared financially and physically for the growth it is going to experience in the future and maintain what we already have. What I am asking the residents of Austin County in Precinct 1 is to help me reach my goal to serve them.

doing so within a set budget.

LAMP continued from Page B1 the progress and quality of our projects, from start to finish, and ensure top-quality work was produced during each phase. As a small business owner as well, I know not only what it takes to succeed in business but also what conditions need to be set for businesses in Austin County to succeed. Finally, as someone who works on their family land day in and day out, I have always believed that one should, “leave the land better than you found it.” What sets you apart from your opponents?: For the past 35 years of my life, I’ve worked with my hands – I’ve never been one to sit behind a desk. I am a hands-on, get dirty, “let’s get this done” kind of a man and I intend to bring that same work ethic to County Courthouse as your next County Commissioner. Before I retired, I worked extensive plant maintenance cycles that required our crews to work 24/7 with 12-hour rotating shifts. I know about long days, long night, hard work and what it takes to get the job done! For decades, I have studied, operated, repaired and maintained heavy equipment. I understand and appreciate the importance of working with the resources you have – whether those are tools, equipment, or man-power… and

What are the main issues and goals you wish to address in this position? For the last several years, I have watched what the waste of resources and the mismanagement of this precinct has brought us. I think most of us agree that we deserve better! I want to help put this county back on track by bringing new business opportunities to Austin County and reestablish the manufacturing facilities that could be a great source of jobs for our citizens and tax-revenue for the county, alleviating some of the heavy taxburden currently placed on Austin County property owners. I would work diligently to improve our infrastructure as well as the rate and quality at which it is maintained and prioritized. Our county infrastructure, including the needs of right of way, drainage, and roadway maintenance and the overall quality of roads needs to improve so that they are as safe as they should be for our

community. What other information would you like voters to know about you? I am in this race for positive change - not for the title, the paycheck, name recognition, or to use this as a stepping stone for higher political office. I truly think our county deserves better. I have lived in Austin County my entire life and have always been a man who gives generously of his time, talents, and gifts with the help of his hands, support of his family, and faith in the Lord. When I’m not rebuilding equipment, furniture or vehicles I’m volunteering at our church, supporting my daughter during her last few years of high school, or spoiling my two granddaughters. My wife and I live on land that has been in our family for over one hundred years. This county, its people, its land and its roads have always been an important part of our life and I want to pave a positive way for our future generations. Let’s get the job done!

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KOENIG continued from Page B2 tor, Austin County. What are your qualifications for this position?: 1998 delegate to county convention, alternate delegate to state convention; 2000 appointed Precinct 209 Chair, maintained list of Austin County voters for get out the vote; 2001 served on Republican Party of Austin County (RPAC) executive committee to adopt bylaws, start the Republicans of Austin County (RAP) monthly meetings at Tony’s; maintained membership list and county voter lists, appointed RPAC treasurer by County Chair Chuck Beers; 2002 hosted the first of 7 Grand Old Picnics drawing conservatives from Austin and surrounding counties, activists, candidates and elected officials from across Texas and raising money to support candidates and issues. Served as RPAC Vice Chair and assisted County Chair

Chuck Beers recruit election judges and run the primary elections; served as Central Counting Station Judge until appointing Delwin Rettig in 2006. 2005 elected County Chair by Executive Committee when Chuck Beers resigned and elected by the voters in 2006 primary. 2008 recruited Don Kitchen to run for County Chair in 2008 primary and elected Precinct 209 Chair (current position) What sets you apart from your opponent(s)?: I’m a doer, not a talker. I have successfully performed the “Role of the County Chair” as defined by the Republican Party of Texas. I have not chosen one Republican over another Republican as County Chair or Vice Chair and will not when I take office in June. I have brought many District, State and Federal office holders to functions in the county.

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What are the main issues and goals you wish to address in this position?: Get the RPAC back together after 11 months of divisive actions of my opponent and the current leadership Promote smaller government with conservative values Focus on the bullies in Washington DC who are trying to take away our Second Amendment Right to bear arms instead of the bullies in Austin County who want to take away our First Amendment Right of Free Speech. What other information would you like voters to know about you?: I have maintained a positive relationship with local Austin County voters, Statewide and District elected officials, Republican Party of Texas leadership, State Republican Executive Committee members, County Chairs and activists and local media. I am ready to go to work for you.

YOUNG continued from Page B2 I have the support of the current Chair who has decided not to run for re-election What are the main issues and goals you wish to address in this position?: The Leader of Austin County GOP needs to have a commitment to the political process. It is critical for the Leader of the Republican Party of Austin County to attract more young people into the party. The use of social media to reach a broader spectrum of interested voters will be encouraged The party needs to send a clear and correct message to the public and a positive message about the party needs to be told One of the key roles of the Party Chair is to know the Party rules Provide a source of information for people interested in running

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for office and Encourage good candidates for public service to sign up to run What other information would you like voters to know about you?: I believe our State Senator, State Representative and key members of their staff know me and respect me. They along with other area Representatives recently wrote letters of recommendation to the Governor for me to serve on a state board. I have the endorsement of Don Al Middlebrook, the chair of Wharton County, who stated in his written endorsement, “I’ve witnessed you and your involvement in Republican politics

CLARK continued from Page B2 citizens of AC with the service they deserve. 11 years experience in executing civil process and courtroom security as a Texas Peace Officer What sets you apart from your opponent(s)?: 2 things I live by: Honesty and IntegrityI believe these values are lacking in many levels of public service. I want to restore these values and the only way to do this is to practice what you preach. My Texas Peace Officer License is Active and in compliance with all Texas statutes; it has never lapsed and has no issues requiring compliance. I have 16 years law enforcement experience and will obtain my Master Peace Officer License this year which is the highest level certification as a Texas Peace Officer. What are the main issues and goals you wish to address in this position?: Precinct 4 is the fastest growing precinct in AC. Along with growth comes an increase in crime and service of civil process. The citizens of Precinct 4 deserve the best law

since 2011. I agree with your stances and viewpoints and more importantly your commitment to the political process. I feel you would make a great Republican Party Chair for Austin county.” Like many of our neighbors, I am involved in Farming and Ranching and understand that the needs of a rural county must be defended at the state level. I have fought for our water rights and the battle is not over. My wife and I are supporters of Austin County youth and have been for a number of years participants in the Austin County Fair Youth Auction. I have been married for 44 years to my wonderful wife Becky. enforcement possible and I will continue to seek avenues for providing more coverage and service at a minimal cost to the tax payer. Every law abiding citizen in AC should own a firearm, train how to properly use it and then be prepared to defend life if necessary. As your Constable, it is my duty to protect the citizens’ liberties which include the right to bear arms, be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures and the right to due process. These rights come from God and not man and I will use every avenue under Texas State Law and the US Constitution to prevent these fundamental rights from being trampled on in Austin County Pct 4. What other information would you like voters to know about you?: The citizens of Austin County deserve a public servant who keeps his word and oath and has the backbone to make the tough decisions. “If ever the time should come, when vain & aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin.” Samuel Adams 1780

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Site for the new elementary school.

The much anticipated announcement for the new elementary school’s location, and soon-to-be fifth school under the district’s umbrella, finally arrived on Oct. 19 at the completion of a Sealy ISD Board of Trustees meeting. The school is located no closer than 2.5 miles Courtesy Photo from the nearest exist-

ing Sealy ISD campus, yet it’s still strategically positioned off the north side of Hwy 36 on FM 2187 next to Sealy Homestead subdivision. “It meets all of the elements that we were searching for in a new site,” said Sealy ISD Superintendent Sheryl Moore in an Oct. 19 press release. “We wanted something very close to the town, near a residential neighbor-

hood, and in a location that wouldn’t compound current traffic issues.” The process dates back to last year when trustees commissioned a group of local residents to comprise a long range facilities planning committee determined to track down some of the district’s biggest problems and prioritize them. The committee isolated a few major Priority

1 situations, one of which was the need for a new elementary school because of enormous growth and the prospect of lacking the ability to curtail it without an additional facility. Back in February, the committee said both the elementary and intermediate schools are less than 100 students away from capacity and Sealy ■ ISD, page 16

Council agrees to utility project for Town Park Center By HOLLY GALVAN

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In an effort to move forward with the Town Park Center project, Sealy’s City Council approved a measure for the city to proceed with the utility easement for the project but not without discussing the bidding process involved with the project. Councilwoman Janice Whitehead made the motion to authorize the city manager to accept the town park utility easement for the IH-10 Frontage Road Project but not without adding that she would like verification on the bidding process. “I did not see [that bidding was openly] advertised in the paper. Was there a reason why?” said Whitehead. “Because of how quick it needs to be done,” said Sealy City Manager Larry Kuciemba. Whitehead questioned if the pipeline easement project was considered an emergency project. “If we don’t get this done now we will be looking toward the spring to get it taken care of,” Kuciemba said. Whitehead still questioned why the city didn’t seek bids on the project but Kuciemba reiterated

that the city didn’t have time to seek an open bidding process on the project. Whitehead questioned the city attorney if the city was in violation of any laws because the $61,000 project was not bid out as normal projects are done within the city. Whitehead asked the City Attorney Lora Lensch, “Are we in violation of anything because we did not bid this project out?” “If we are in violation and we pass this, then that would open us up to, I believe, even more litigation,” Whitehead said. According to city officials, a project that costs more than $50,000 must be open to bids. Council agreed that if Kuciemba couldn’t reach an agreement with the construction company on a bid less than $50,000, then they would open it up for bids. Councilmember Michael Kubricht said he wanted to address the situation about the city charter in case anyone in the public had any questions. Kubricht said he is one of the councilmembers who is proposing a change to city charter in regards to the city manager. “I have been very honest and transparent

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Mark Wolfe, executive director of the Texas Historical Commission, Lareatha Clay, State. Rep. Leighton Schubert, John Nau, chair of the Texas Historical Commission, State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, Florence Sims, and Carolyn Bilski, president of the Friends of San Felipe de Austin and former Austin County Judge, grab the first shovels of dirt from the future site of the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site museum and visitor’s center.

SAN FELIPE MUSEUM BREAKS GROUND By JASON B. HOGAN editor@sealynews.com

Austin County residents have looked to resuscitate the Town of San Felipe and the little known San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site for more than two generations, — ever since the Runaway Scrape where San Felipe settlers set their town ablaze before the arrival of Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna 180 years ago — not only for the economic impact that can be had locally and statewide but also to restore lost culture and historical pride in the state of Texas. In September 2015, preliminary

site plans for a 6,500-square-foot new museum and visitor’s center for the historic site were released with a $7 million price tag. The state legislature already funded $5.2 million of the cost through two appropriations. Now, its size has been increased to 10,000 square feet along with cost estimates. The groundbreaking took place just two weeks shy of Nov. 3, Father of Texas Day, which commemorates the birth of Texas pioneer Stephen F. Austin. On the morning of Oct. 20, the day of groundbreaking, fog rolled across the fields and seemed to create a scene per-

fect for a Texas Revolution battle reenactment. Reenactments take place annually in San Felipe as a part of heritage celebration. “Today, the Friends of the Texas Historic Commission officially launch a $12.5 million capital campaign,” said John Nau III, chairman for the Texas Historical Commission, who was there for the ceremony along with TCH executive director Mark Wolfe. Descendants of the Old 300, the original settlers, were also

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Allens Creek Reservoir enter first phase of reservoir plan By HOLLY GALVAN

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A joint partnership between the Brazos River Authority and the city of Houston and is expected to provide water to support ongoing economic development and growth in the lower Brazos basin counties of Austin, Brazoria and Fort Bend. Allens Creek Reservoir is a proposed Courtesy Photo off-channel, permitted

water supply reservoir to be located in Allens Creek, which is a tributary of the Brazos River near Wallis in Austin County. Allens Creek would be a water supply reservoir and the impoundment will not be a constant level and will fluctuate with rainfall and use. Before construction can began for the project, a Section 404 permit must be obtained from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. To

obtain this permit numerous studies must be obtained and then construction will begin by a legislative mandated date. “[NRG] sold this site to BRA in Houston. The BRA and the city of Houston have owned that property for a very long time. Houston is 70 percent owner and BRA is the 30 percent owner. It’s a reservoir that we are looking to build and we are looking to start building it now,” said

David Collinsworth, Basin manager of the central and lower basin. “[The BRAs] reservoir will not have flood storage. So when the reservoir is full, every drop of water that comes in has to be released. When the floods happened around Tax Day and the floods in May, all these core lakes were holding water to protect folks down stream. ■ PLAN, page 16

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Obituaries

James Joseph Janik James Joseph Janik, age 78 of Alvin, Texas, passed peacefully into eternal rest Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016 at Georgetown Living, in Georgetown, Texas. James was born on March 15, 1938 in Wallis, Texas, and was a resident of Alvin for over 50 years. He graduated from Brazosport High School in 1957, enlisted in the United States Army as a medic, and was stationed in Washington, D.C. at the Pentagon pharmacy. Upon his honorable discharge, he attended Sam Houston State University where he met his future wife Katie. They were married in Sealy, Texas in 1963 and settled in Alvin shortly thereafter. James worked at the Chocolate Bayou

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NewsBits Petrochemical Plant for 30 years as a laboratory technician where he made many lifelong friends. He was actively involved in his community and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. James was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council #6403 where he spent innumerable hours in volunteer and fundraising efforts. He served in many positions, including Grand Knight. He was an Assistant Scoutmaster for his sons during their involvement with the Boy Scouts of America and also worked with the American Heart Association on multiple fundraising events. As an avid outdoorsman, he spent countless hours with family and friends hunting, fishing, and golfing along the Texas Gulf Coast. James was a charter member and supporter of the Alvin-Manvel Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by all those who were blessed to have known him. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Lillie

Janik, and brother, Larry Gene Janik. James is survived by his loving wife, Katie Janik; sons, James Janik (Amy) and Thomas Janik; brothers, Augie Janik (Sandra) and Charlie Janik; grandchildren, Kinley, Chris, Logan and Dawson Janik, along with numerous other relatives and friends. The Janik family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the staff at Georgetown Living and New Century Hospice for the compassion and care that James received in his final months. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to: American Cancer Society at cancer.org. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. A Rosary service was held at 7 p.m. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 110 East South, Alvin, Texas. Graveside Services was held at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at Pilgrims

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The Rotary Club of Sealy meets every Tuesday at noon at Maribelli’s Italian Restaurant, its new location. Special guest speaker during the month of October: Cari Hensley, public information officer, with TxDOT Special guest speaker during the month of November: Ryan Simper, TxDOT area engineer, on Nov. 1.

Eagle Lake Alive

The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with ELLA (Eagle Lake League of Arts) and downtown businesses, are hosting Eagle Lake Alive on Oct. 29 from 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Evening shopping, art displays, live performances, sip and stroll, food trucks and much more begins at 6 p.m. and the House of Terror runs from 7 p.m.-11 p.m.

Bras for a Cause

Join The Sealy News to raise funds and have a fun night out on Oct. 29 (Adults only). The Sealy News is asking area businesses and the community to use their creative skills in making elaborate-themed decorative bras to be donated for our auction. Come join us as we showcase male dignitaries in our county as they model the bras on the runway at the Saddleback Saloon at 207 Main St. in downtown Sealy beginning at 7 p.m. Please drop off your best creation at the Saddleback Saloon or The Sealy News office by Oct. 26. All proceeds benefit The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Breast Care with Memorial Hermann–Katy. For more information, contact Karen at 979-885-3562.

Octoberfest Dance

The Texas Heritage Music and Dance Club is sponsoring a dance at the Sealy American Legion Hall on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 2 p.m.-5 p:30 p.m. The Dujka Brothers will be providing the music. There will be door prizes, silent auction and a 50-50 pot. For more information, contact Gwen at 936-894-2804.

Boo Bash

The Sealy News and Sealy Main Street join forces once again this year to bring the gremlins and goblins a place to play on Halloween night. On Oct. 31, Sealy downtown will once again close off its streets to host trick or treaters of all ages from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Have your photo taken, jam out to your favorite tunes, get your goodies and dare to make your way into the haunted house. Vendors are still needed. For more information, contact Toni Franklin at 979-627-6136.

Public stakeholder meeting

The public is invited to attend the Mill Creek Watershed Partnership meeting on Nov. 1, 2016 in Bellville. This meeting will provide an update on the status of the Mill Creek Watershed Protection Plan, including implementation activities identified in the plan. The plan outlines a strategy to implement management measures that will

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Meals on Wheels fundraiser

HOA-Meals on Wheels Annual Sealy BBQ Fundraiser will be held Friday, Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. at Abe & Irene Levine Park. For more information, contact Buddy or Ginger at 979-885-4188.

Arts and Crafts Show

Arts and Crafts Show sponsored by the American Legion Post #200 of Wallis, Texas will be held Nov. 5, 2016 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 6 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 330 Legion Road in Wallis. For more information, call 979885-2164.

Veterans Day Chapel

Faith Academy to host annual Veterans Day Chapel on Nov. 7 at 8 a.m. in Beth Keaton Gym, 12177 Hwy 36, Bellville, Texas. Open to the public. Refreshment ceremony for veterans afterward.

Food Bank Produce Truck

The Houston Food Bank Produce Truck will be in Wallis at Wallis American Legion Hall, 300 Legion Road, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The produce is free to anyone living in Austin County. There will also be someone from the Houston Food Bank to assist anyone that needs help with applying or renewing SNAP (food stamps) or children’s Medicaid/CHIP.

Cancer survivors group

Don’t face cancer alone. The Houston Methodist West Hospital, located at 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, is hosting support groups Wednesdays from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. On Nov. 9, the meeting will be held in the Mahogany Conference Room and, on Dec. 14, in the Mesquite Conference Room. For more information, email egesprit@houstonmethodist.org or call 832-5228110.

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You are invited to the Marine Corps 241st birthday on Nov. 10. It will be held at Sheperd’s Way Church, located at 1225 Eagle Lake Rd. in Sealy. The event starts at 6 p.m. with cake cutting around 7 p.m. An auction will take place after cake cutting. Any questions, call Don Williams at 713205-1749. You may also bring a guest and an item to auctioned. ■ BITS, page 3

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Commissioners Court enacts burn ban for county By HOLLY GALVAN

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Due to a high number of grass fires reported this weekend, Austin County Commissioners placed a burn ban in effect following the Oct. 24 commissioners court meeting. Pct. 1 Commissioner Randy Reichardt brought up the potential burn ban. “Wallis [Fire Department] was out two or three times, San Felipe and Sealy were out two days on the same fire for six hours each day from noon until well after dark. I talked to most of the fire chiefs that I could get ahold of this morning and only one fire was a hay fire, everything else was self-inflicting,” said Reichardt. “If people can’t be smart, then we will regulate it.” An amended Compensation Order was also approved; motion made by Pct. 4 Commissioner Douglas King and seconded by Pct. 2 Commissioner Bobby Rinn. A compensation order sets a not-to-exceed amount for county employee salaries based upon positions. Austin County Judge Tim Lapham explained the reasons why the compensation order took longer

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SHS Veteran’s Day program

The Sealy High School Student Council is collecting the names of local veterans to be used in a multimedia presentation at this year’s Veterans’ Day program to be held on Nov. 11, 2016. If you know of a local veteran who you would like to see honored in the show, please contact Student Council adviser Val Goad at vgoad@sealyisd.com with the following information: the veteran’s name, age (or date of birth and death), branch of service, years of service, awards/commendations and a photo. Hard copy photos can also be submitted and will be scanned and returned. Information must be received by Nov. 3, 2016. If you have any questions, please email Goad or call the high school at 979-8853515.

Home Break-ins?

Concerned about home security? How safe are you? What can I do to improve my security? Join us at the Sealy American Legion Hall where Mr. Don Williams (Certified Texas Law Enforcement Instructor) will address locks, doors, windows, alarm systems, cameras and other related topics. This presentation is done as a public service, so

than previous years to get finalized and approved. “We got an account number wrong. I think that we had it wrong last year and we just didn’t catch it but somebody caught it this year,” Lapham said. “Putting numbers in that weren’t in there last year and then when we rounded them, they didn’t get rounded right. Hopefully it goes better next year.” Austin County Sheriff Jack Brandes addressed commissioners about purchasing DVR camera systems for the Sheriff’s Office. “We have several cars that have cameras that are eight to nine years old that aren’t recording very well. It’s really hard to see video. We would like to purchase two camera systems for these cars. The total would be $9,040, and we would like to pay for it out of [the] traffic safety fund,” said Brandes. The motion for the cameras was approved. A discussion was held regarding an itemized bill from Tetra Tech Incorporated, a disaster relief company that helps with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) application process. The county elicited relief and recovplease bring your questions and concerns along with your friends, and learn from the best on Nov. 17 from 6 p.m. –10 p.m. Attendance is free.

Community Bible Study

Community Bible Study is held at the Bellville United Methodist Church, 234 South Masonic, Room 204, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Thursday until April. Classes cover an exciting study titled, “Red Sea to the Jordan River” from the books of Exodus, Leviticus and Numbers. There’s also a program for children from nursery through high school. For more information, please visit our website at http:/ bellville.cbsclass.org or call Missy Graham at 979-8859194.

Storytime

The Gordon Memorial Library is hosting Storytime at 10:30 a.m. every third Tuesday of the month at 917 N. Circle Dr. For more information, please contact Joyce Williams at 979-8857469.

New Beginnings Support Group

New Beginnings Support Group is a new group which will cover topics such as domestic abuse, depression, anxiety, divorce and grief. Meetings are held on Tuesdays, at 7 p.m. (office behind the church) at St.

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Sealy city services workers helped haul away saturated carpet and padding from townhomes along Eagle Lake Road on April 25 following the Tax Day Flood. ery assistance from Tetra Tech back in April following the second major flooding of Austin County within two months. The net contract salary was for approximately $200,000 and the remaining contract balance is just under $66,000. The agreement was set up to where the county paid Tetra Tech for its services and would recapture

those fees later in a FEMA reimbursement. The court is still waiting to be reimbursed by FEMA for the March and April floods. “FEMA reimbursed us for 75 percent but we are on the hook for 25 percent,” said Lapham. “If FEMA says they weren’t paying this, then we have to pay for the whole thing.”

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Updated property tax information available

The Austin County Appraisal District has updated property tax information available to assist taxpayers. Has information for select groups, such as disabled veterans and persons who are who are age 65 or older. For more information about these programs, contact the Austin County Appraisal District at 906 E. Amelia St., Bellville, Texas or at 979-865-9124. Information is also available on the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division’s website.

Today’s Word Ministries

Today’s Word Ministries is starting a nondenominational Bible study at Tony’s Family Restaurant in Sealy. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays every month at 7 p.m. Come as you are and, if you want to, enjoy your Tony’s supper at 6 p.m. and study from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. For more information, call Stew Williford at 979-6610242 (cell), or email stewandmickey@earthlink.net.

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To contact The Sealy News editorial department, call (979) 885-3562, e-mail reporter@sealynews.com or editor@sealynews.com.

USMC meets the second Saturday each month at 6 p.m. at Maribelli’s Italian Restaurant.

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The city of Sealy is banking on a new JACK that will streamline the payment procedure at city hall and save at least $600,000 of paid employee time over 10 years. JACK stands for justified automated collection kiosk. The kiosk is bilingual and is open and working 24 hours a day. The bill payment kiosk has numerous benefits. The kiosk machine can perform a number of services such as scanning checks and payment stubs. Kim Kaiser, Administrative Services Manager with the city, said the automated payment kiosk will accept utility payments and payments for court citations. “[The machine accepts] credit cards, checks or cash, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the convenience of our citizens,” said Kaiser. “We are hoping this will give citizens

another option to pay their bills and help reduce any late fees.” JACK is very similar to an ATM, said Kaiser. “You can actually search for your citations or accounts with the city. Searches can be made by name or address, or [the kiosk] can scan the barcode that comes on your bill. And of course you can type in the account number,” Kaiser said. The accounts are updated as soon as a payment is made and the kiosk charge will show as a pending payment. Kaiser said the machine gives a receipt, so it will be a benefit for people who usually use the night drop box. “We are really looking forward to it, and it is a nice addition. I think that eventually we will get rid of the night drop just because this [kiosk] is more secure. For now though, we are still offering it all,” said Kaiser. “The machine is functioning and we are looking forward to it taking some of the traffic from city hall.”


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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz B40B Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-5922 U.S. Senator John Cornyn 517 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-2934 U.S. Representative, Dist. 10 Michael McCaul, 2000 S. Market St., Ste. 303 Brenham, Texas 77833 (979) 830-8497 Texas Governor Greg Abbott P.O. Box 12428 Austin, Texas 78711-2428 (512) 463-2000 State Senator, Dist. 18 Lois Kolkhorst P.O. Box 1867 Brenham, Texas 77834 (979) 251-7888 State Representative, Dist. 13 Leighton Schubert P.O. Box 2910 Austin, TX 78768 (512) 463-0600 Austin County Judge Tim Lapham 1 East Main Bellville, Texas 77418 (979) 865-5911

County Commissioner, Precinct 1 Reese Turner One East Main Street Bellville, Texas 77418 Barn - (979) 865-2126 County Commissioner, Precinct 2 Robert "Bobby" Rinn P.O. Box 275 Industry, TX 78944 Barn - (979) 357-4780 Office- (979) 357-4785 County Commissioner, Precinct 3 Randy Reichardt 166 Jefferson Cat Spring, TX 78933 Barn - (979) 865-5441 County Commissioner, Precinct 4 Douglas King P.O. Box 754 Wallis, TX 77485 Barn - (979) 885-3829 Office - (979) 478-7121 Sealy City Manager Larry Kuciemba 415 Main Street Sealy, Texas 77474 (979) 885-3511 Sealy ISD Superintendent Sheryl Moore 939 Tiger Lane, Sealy, Texas 77474 (979) 885-3516

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Judge reaffirms, expands reach of injunction against bathroom directive AUSTIN — Fort Worth-based U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor has reaffirmed his Aug. 21 injunction placing a temporary hold on federal guidelines for accommodating transgender students in the use of public school bathrooms and locker rooms. In his order last week, O’Connor also denied a request by the Obama administration to limit the injunction to Texas and 12 other states that signed on as plaintiffs. The administration asked that the injunction not apply to states that did not sue for relief. In his order, O’Connor wrote, “A nationwide injunction is necessary because the alleged violation extends nationwide. Defendants are a group of agencies and administrators capable of enforcing their Guidelines nationwide, affecting numerous state and school district facilities across the country.” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in an Oct. 19 news release, said, “I am proud to lead a coalition of 13 states against the Obama Administration’s latest illegal federal overreach. The court’s reaffirmation of a nationwide injunction should send a clear message to the president that Texas won’t sit idly by as he continues to ignore the Constitution. The president cannot rewrite the laws enacted by the elected representatives of the people and then threaten to take away funding from schools to force them to fall in line.” Background: On May 13, 2016, the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice released joint guidance “to help provide educators the information they need to ensure that all students, including transgender students, can attend school in an environment free from discrimination based on sex.” The two federal agencies said that under Title IX of the Education

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Amendments of 1972, schools receiving federal money may not discriminate based on a student’s sex, including a student’s transgender status. On Oct. 20, the Obama administration appealed O’Connor’s Oct. 18 order to the New Orleans-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. State economy adds jobs Texas’ job force grew by an estimated 38,300 non-farm jobs in September, the Texas Workforce Commission announced Oct. 21. Also, according to the commission, Texas has added jobs in 17 of the last 18 months and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the Lone Star State increased to 4.8 percent in September, up slightly from 4.7 percent in August. Meanwhile, the national unemployment rate was tabulated at 5.0 percent over the same period. Texas employers continue demonstrating their competitiveness by adding 38,300 jobs in September, for a total of 206,800 jobs added over the year, said TWC Chairman Andres Alcantar. The Amarillo and AustinRound Rock Metropolitan Statistical Areas recorded the month’s lowest unemployment rate among Texas MSAs with a non-seasonally adjusted rate of 3.5 percent, followed by the Lubbock MSA with a rate of 3.6 percent and the College StationBryan MSA with a rate of 3.7 for September. HUD awards flood funds Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush on Oct. 20 announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded the state of Texas $45.2 million to assist in longterm recovery efforts following severe flooding events earlier this year.

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HUD, Bush said, will prioritize the most impacted of the 112 affected Texas counties included in the Presidential Declarations for 2016. The residents living in the combined affected counties encompass 76 percent of the state’s population, which totals more than 20 million Texans. “The damage from the 2016 floods in Texas had a compounding effect from those that occurred in 2015,” Bush said. “Many residents were unable to rebuild from the 2015 floods before the rains began again. We must work efficiently and diligently to turn these funds into effective results,” he added. Trade grant is awarded The Texas Department of Agriculture on Oct. 17 accepted a grant for $800,000 from the State Trade Expansion Program of the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of International Trade. Texas Deputy Agriculture Commissioner Jason Fearneyhough said plans are to use the funding to expand export-related activities of small businesses in Texas and to increase export dollars earned by those companies. The grant money, Fearneyhough said, will provide training through the University of Texas-San Antonio’s International Trade Center. Stipends will be made available for Texas businesses that request small infusions of funding to support export expansion, according to the Texas Department of Agriculture.

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Dear Editor, In response to the article “Council to look into changing city charter”: I agree that the charter needs to be updated and revised; however, I question the motives behind the proposed changes. The city manager was hired under the current charter; his contract stated a “necessary” move was to take place within a six-month period. When the city manager failed to move his residence to Sealy, not only did he violate his contract, he violated the charter. Now, several members of the city council want to change the residency requirements of the charter. This is what I disagree with. Citizens of the community establish rules and regulations for the good of the public. When a violation occurs, the rules are not modified to accommodate the offender – the offender is penalized. In a business environment, when an employee violates a contract, they are terminated for breach of contract – companies cannot afford the liability incurred by an employee who does not adhere to the basic terms of employment. Both parties sign a contract agreeing to the terms and conditions. Therefore, as a taxpayer in this community, I do not agree with the motives behind this pending charter revision. However, as a member of the city council, I am a minority. Council also made contractual revisions with regard to use of the city vehicle. Numerous complaints, from citizens, attested to the city manager driving the vehicle, for personal use, after business hours. In September, Council voted to give the city

manager an auto allowance plus mileage for each business mile driven outside Austin County. I did not agree with this revision; however, I voted for it. Oct. 10, I was called to New Mexico to tend to a family emergency. I received a copy of the manager’s current revised contract at 4:50 p.m. that afternoon. On Oct. 11, council voted to approve the revised contract confirming the raise, extending the terms of relocation to Sealy until June 2017, and offering moving expenses up to $5,000. Given the opportunity, I would not vote for this contract. As a taxpayer, I want my dollar spent wisely. I did not vote in favor of the 2016-2017 budget; I felt it was incomplete. Many questions were unanswered. I also objected to $11,000 budgeted to “build employee morale.” There are viable methods used to build morale other than using taxpayer dollars for catered dinners. The remodel of the public works building is incomplete. The intersection at Moody and Front streets needs repair. On Silliman Street and Frydek Road, potholes are developing due to the increase in traffic. The culverts on Front Street, the YMCA, and the Wastewater Treatment Plant have yet to be completed. It troubles me to witness this downhill spiral; yet, my concerns fall on deaf ears. I am in office for the citizens of this community, to uphold the laws of the State of Texas, and serve to the best of my abilities. I take this oath seriously. Please voice your opinion. Janice Whitehead Clarifying The Sealy News I would like to clarify statements that have been published

in three issues of The Sealy News. The Sept. 22, 2016 article, “Council approves budget”, incorrectly stated that “Sealy City Council approved its 201617 budget that includes a tax rate increase of eight percent for homes in the city limits.” The tax rate that I voted for and passed for the City of Sealy for the upcoming year is .43737. The current tax rate is .4500, so the tax rate has been decreased. The Sept. 29, 2016 article, “City enters into agreement for pipeline relocation”, states that the cost for moving the gas pipeline for the frontage road currently being constructed is estimated at $462,692.10. I think it’s important that the taxpayers know that half of that cost will be paid by Town Park Center, in accordance with the Road Improvement Agreement the city has with Town Park Center. In the Oct. 13, 2016 article, “City officials voice concerns over I-10 construction plans”, the article addresses my statements made in regards to the project. I stated at the TxDOT meeting that we are requesting that the current frontage road being built be extended from Rexville Road to FM 3538, between the high school and the interstate, in the plans for widening I-10. The safety concerns I was referring to when I spoke at the meeting are along Kloecker Road, once the current frontage road is completed. Adding a frontage road from Rexville Road to FM 3538, will help prevent frontage road traffic going onto Kloecker Road, which the high school is located on as well as residential homes. Jennifer Sullivan Sealy City Council Place 4


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Sealy faced a top five team in Class 4A for the second week in a row on Friday at Stafford. The Tigers scored early to cut the Spartans lead to 10-7, but the speed and size of Stafford (6-3, 5-0 in District 12-4A Div. I) was too much to overcome with Sealy losing 44-7. Stafford was forced to forfeit the first three wins of the season (North Forest, Bellville, Calhoun) due to an ineligible player. Sealy’s defense was well prepared and forced Stafford to convert on three fourth downs on its opening drive. A seven-yard run converted the first fourth down and on fourth-and-1 at the 26, Justin Eckhardt looked to have a tackle made but couldn’t bring down Walter White, who kept the drive alive. On the third fourthdown attempt, the Spartans were inside the Sealy five and scored on a reverse by Desmond Mathis for a 7-0 lead with 5:30 remaining in the first quarter. The promising start was short-lived for the Tigers. Stafford kicked a short kickoff that was called for a fair catch, but the catch was muffed and the Spartans recovered it at the Sealy 43. “Two special teams’ mistakes kept us out there (on defense),” Sealy coach Jason Holcomb said. “I think they had 50 plays in the first half and we had 13. I thought our defense played exceptional. The secondary accepted the challenge to play against some college football players – they have several kids committed to Division I’s. I was very proud of our defense.” Jaizel Bay made several big plays against the tall Stafford wide receivers to stifle the Stafford drive.

Justin Eckhardt drags down a Stafford ball carrier. “If you’ve watched as much film as I’ve watched, I promise you they’ve made a whole lot of teams look a lot worse than we did,” Holcomb said. “I’m real proud of our defense, but we just lived out there. We’ve got to go back to the drawing board. Our kids played hard and were physical. They did a good job of handling that adversity early in the first half.” On third down, Darius Houston pressured the Spartans quarterback on a screen pass attempt that was incomplete. The Spartans settled for a 33-yard field goal from Kirvin Bonilla for a 10-0 lead with 3:39 to play in the first quarter. Sealy (3-5, 2-2) had trouble with the second kickoff and a high, short kick was recovered by the Spartans off a bounce to keep the Tigers offense off

the field again. Stafford committed an intentional grounding call on the first play of the drive. The Spartans were forced to punt and a fortunate bounce pinned the Tigers offense inside its own 10. Sealy’s first offensive possession began with 2:36 remaining in the first quarter. Garret Zaskoda completed a six-yard pass to Brennan Brandes on second down. Zaskoda was stopped on a third down readoption play to force a punt. The Tiger defense made another big stop on the ensuing drive. Stafford opted to pass on fourth-and-1 from the Sealy 25 and Christian Browning made a play in the secondary on a pass that was destined for the end zone. Sealy’s best drive of the night started with a nine-yard completion

from Zaskoda to Brandes. Deshawn Davis converted a fourth-and-2 run to keep the drive alive. Zaskoda hit Jared Kainer for a 12-yard gain and first down on the next play and Brandes hauled in an eight-yard screen pass to put the Tigers at the Stafford 44. On second-and-2, Sealy used a bubblescreen to get Browning open on the sideline and he broke a tackle at the 30 and cruised to the end zone for the Tigers’ only score of the game that cut the Stafford lead to 10-7 with 7:01 remaining in the half. Stafford extended its lead to 16-7 when White scored on a three-yard run with 25 seconds remaining in the first half, but the point after attempt was missed. Sealy’s defense made the Spartans work for their points as it wasn’t able to score again until

the 6:30 mark of the third quarter when James Brown scored on a 28-yard run for a 23-7 Stafford lead. The size and speed of the Spartans appeared to wear Sealy down as the game progressed. Stafford’s next two scores in the third quarter came on a 47-yard touchdown run by Cameron Montgomery and a 45-yard touchdown run by Brown to make it 37-7 Stafford after three quarters. Early in the fourth quarter, Stafford backup quarterback Charles Crooms found Mathis on a 10-yard touchdown pass to complete the 44-7 victory and set up a district title showdown next week in El Campo between the unbeaten Ricebirds and the Spartans. Tyrek McNeese ended the game on a positive for Sealy with a blocked field goal

late in the fourth quarter. Zaskoda finished 6-for-15 passing for 81 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions for the Tigers. Houston had eight carries for 35 yards and Deshawn Davis picked up 15 yards on seven carries. Browning was the top receiver for the Tigers with one catch for 44 yards and a touchdown. Brandes added four receptions for 26 yards and Kainer had one catch for 11 yards. “I’m proud of our effort and we got out of it injury-free,” Holcomb said. “We’re going to give it our best shot the next couple of weeks.” The Tigers host Bay City (5-3, 3-1) on Friday in a crucial game for playoff position and finish the season on the road against Columbia (3-5, 0-4) on Nov. 4.


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Blinn lets match slip away against Lee, 3-2 Buccaneers wrap up Region XIV regular season with a 6-4 record BRENHAM, Texas – Blinn College volleyball played so well in the first two sets and then lost that momentum to drop the following three in a 3-2 loss to Lee College Thursday night inside the P.E. Building. Lee won by the score 20-25, 19-25, 25-19, 25-18 and 15-13 to drop Blinn’s overall record to 17-18. That was the final Region XIV regular season match for the Buccaneers as they finish with a 6-4 record and likely will be the No. 3 seed from the South in the regional tournament. “Game one and game two we definitely had control the entire match,” said Kalie Mader, Blinn head coach. “We just let them in during game three and fourth and we had too many ups and downs in game five to win.” Alexis Kingston led Blinn with 17 kills and 21 digs. Eboni Mitchell added 16 kills while Danusia Sipa Borgeaud and MeKayla Gurley each had 14 digs. Ally Lanik earned 45 assists in the loss. Blinn had everything going at the beginning of the

match as it led 6-1 to start the match behind the serve of Borgeaud. Following a Lee error, the Buccaneers led 18-9 later in the set. Lee crept back slightly but Mitchell was able to put away a kill to help Blinn take the first set 25-20. The second set started out much closer but Blinn was able to pull away for a 14-6 lead after a couple Lee errors. Again Lee made it a little bit closer but another kill from Mitchell closed out the second set with a 25-19 win to take a 2-0 lead in sets. The third and fourth sets are two to forget for Blinn as Lee charged back to tie the match by claiming both sets. Lee took the third 25-19 and the fourth 25-18 to force a fifth set. The fifth set didn’t start out so hot as Lee grabbed a 5-2 lead but Blinn charged back to take an 11-6 lead after a Lee error. The Buccaneers were two points away from winning the match at 13-11 after a kill from Kingston but Lee scored the next four points to steal away the match with a 15-13 win. Blinn will have a non-conference match on Thursday, Oct. 27 at Hill College at 6 p.m.

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Faith Academy, Bellville cross country results The Cross Country team ran in the “Little Monsters” 5K run in Bryan Saturday, Oct. 22. This event is held in support of and to raise awareness for those families who’ve had a baby born prematurely or critically ill and have had to spend any amount of time in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). In addition, this run/walk supports community angel families (those who’ve had a pregnancy or infant loss). October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and together we celebrate the lives of many angels.

Brianna Gallaher (Sophomore) was the overall female winner with a time of 19:03. Nathan Taake (Freshman) was second place and ran a 28:10. Josh Poorman (eighth grade) was first place in his age group and ran a 19:30. Noah Girts (fifth grade) was first in his age group and ran a 21:38. John Poorman (sixth grade) was second place running a 21:55. Eric Carlin (8th) ran in the “Color Run” 5K here in Bellville and placed fifth with a time of 24:00. Courtesy Photo

Tigers head to regionals with state qualification in mind By SCOTT JOINER esjoiner@yahoo.com

The Sealy boys’ cross country team is coming off its second straight district title and heads to Corpus Christi on Saturday to compete in the Region IV meet. The top four teams in each region will qualify for the state meet at Old Settles Park in Round Rock on Nov. 12. In 2015, Sealy sent one runner as Colton Gajewski finished seventh overall. Gajewski is currently ranked No. 15 heading into Region IV with a time of 17:14 he ran at the District 25 meet in Brookshire. Gajewski’s best time of the season was a 16:38 at the Cy Woods Invitational. The top qualifier is La Vernia’s Aubrey Stewart with a time of 16:17. La Vernia has three of the top five times of regional qualifiers. Blake Alvarado’s District 25 meet time of 17:58, which puts him at 48th heading into the regional meet. Henry Brown also set his personal best for the sea-

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Colton Gajewski looks to return to state competition on Nov. 12 in Round Rock. Last year, he finished seventh at state. son with a 18:18 at the District 25 meet and sits at 60th. Jose Hernandez’s top time of 18:42, also set at the district meet, puts him at 76th among regional qualifiers. James Gassiott’s best time of the season was a 19:35 to put him 109th, Nolan Treybig’s 20:02 puts him at 123 rd , and Jesus Barroso has a seasonbest 20:15 for 129th. “We’ve got a lot of work to do to get into one of those top four spots,” Sealy coach Anthony Branch said. The Lady Tigers reached the regional as the third place team in District 25. They’ll have

their work cut out for them to reach state but several individuals have an outside chance to advance. Mary Ann Hernandez is the top qualifier for the Lady Tigers after a 13:57 at the district meet. She sits at 122nd among qualifiers for the region. Ashlyn Royal from Wimberly is the top qualifier for the girls with a 12:01 at the District 27 meet. Vanessa Villagomez was forced to withdraw from the district meet due to injury but is expected to compete in Corpus Christi. Her best time of the season is 14:19 from the Cy

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Lady Tigers struggle Lady Knights notch against Bellville, Columbus district title, playoff birth By SCOTT JOINER esjoiner@yahoo.com

The Sealy volleyball team had a tough week against two of the top teams in District 25-4A with losses to Bellville and Columbus that set up a must-win match this Tuesday in Stafford. The Lady Tigers lost to Bellville 3-1 (25-23, 22-25, 22-25, 18-25) and came up short against Columbus 3-1 (25-18, 22-25, 22-25, 19-25). “We had some good moments,” Sealy coach Jennifer Vaden said. “Against Bellville, we didn’t play very well but they did. Against Columbus we were a lot better. But, Columbus has a lot of kids that can put the ball down. I thought we competed hard and took steps forward. We showed a lot of courage and strength against Columbus. We’re just looking forward to this week.” Stafford defeated Bellville 3-0 on Friday to set up several different scenarios in the last district game of the season for both teams.

“We play Stafford at Stafford and they just beat Bellville in three games,” Vaden said. “We beat them last time in three. There was one close set but the others weren’t close. They’re a very athletic, fast team. And, we’ve shown that we can play good and bad.” If Sealy wins and Bellville loses against Needville, the Lady Tigers would finish third outright and Bellville would finish fourth. If the Lady Tigers win and Bellville beats Needville, the teams would be tied for third place in district. If Sealy loses to Stafford and Bellville loses to Needville, a playoff would be needed to decide the third and fourth playoff teams in the district due to a three-way tie between Sealy, Bellville and Stafford for third in the district. “That makes Tuesday a big deal,” Vaden said. Vaden said her team isn’t down on itself after a few rough losses and should be confident heading into Tuesday.

“We’re in a very tough district; if you don’t come to play it can be anybody’s game,” Vaden said. “If we come to play, we have a chance to compete with anybody.” The thirdand fourth-place teams in District 25 will face either El Campo or Sweeny in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. Sealy will know what they’re up against in the playoffs after facing both teams in non-district play. “If we’re third we would play Sweeny and if we’re fourth we would play El Campo,” Vaden said. “We’ve played both of them already and beaten both of them.” The Lady Tigers defeated Sweeny 3-0 on Sept. 13 and beat El Campo 3-1 on Sept. 16. Sealy’s junior varsity defeated Bellville 2-1 (16-25, 25-20, 25-14) and picked up a win against Columbus 2-1 (13-25, 25-11, 25-18). The Lady Tigers freshman lost to Bellville 2-0 (6-25, 11-25) and defeated Columbus 2-1 (15-25, 25-21, 26-24).

The Lady Knights finished off their regularseason district play last week with three more games. On Monday they travelled to Conroe to play Lifestyle Christian. Despite being down two of their starters, the Lady Knights came out serving and passing strong and won the first two games easily. In the third set, the team struggled to maintain control of the game with too many hitting, service, and passing errors and lost the game. In game four, the Lady Knights bounced back and once again took control of the game and won easily, which finished off the game. “We made way too many hitting and serving errors that game. The girls learned that game to take seriously every little missed hit and serve because it adds up in games,” said Coach Dawson after the game. Olivia Catlett was the top hitter with 12 kills, and her sister Julie Catlett was right behind her with 11 kills. Freshman Regan Woodley was the team’s top server going 16 for 16 with three aces. On Tuesday, the Lady

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Knights hosted the number two team in their district at home, Calvary Baptist. The Lady Knights breezed through game one, but in game two, with too many service errors, they had to fight to the bitter end but won 27-25. The team went on to fight hard and win game three. For their last district game on Thursday, the Lady Knights played Covenant Academy at home and won in three games, which clinched

the spot as district champions. Lacy Phillips led the team in serving with seven aces, and Chrislyn Turner was right behind her with five aces. Olivia Catlett hit hard and finished the game with 17 kills. Isabella Schoenborn led the team in passing with a 2.4 average. The Lady Knights head into playoffs this week and host Orange Community Christian School at home on Tuesday at 5 p.m.

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The future for the Sealy football program is being cultivated at Sealy Junior High School by a group of coaches dedicated to making the sport not

only fun but teaching life lessons as well to the young student-athletes. “We hold our studentathletes to a higher standard. Everyone knows it from the teachers to the students. I know that the teachers

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eighth grade programs are sporting winning records and both have chances to secure district titles in the coming weeks. Jason Luckett, who works with the seventh grade football team and runs defense for both

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continued from Page 7 support from the parents is a lot stronger. Everyone here supports everything that we do. The parents are just more supportive all-around,” said Luckett, who is in his second year of coaching at Sealy Junior High. Luckett and Tim Allen work with the seventh grade football teams while Kornegay and Glen Killough coach the eighth grade teams. “We break the teams and coaches up. Coach Killough and I are basically in charge of the eighth-grade team. He calls the offense and I call the defense. Coach Allen does most of the offensive coaching while Coach Luckett does most of the defensive for the seventh grade teams,” Kornegay said. As a unit, Kornegay said the teams break down the practice into

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individual sections. “We teach them individually, then we bring them together as a whole and we learn what the whole team scheme is. When we get done teaching them in their individual positions, then we bring them together as a whole. And then we teach them together as a whole,” said Kornegay. “It’s a big jump to teach seventh and eighth graders because the eighth graders have a year under their belt, and a whole year can make a big difference. [The eighth-grade students] know the terminology. The hardest part of teaching seventh graders is teaching them the terminology,” said Kornegay. Luckett agreed that the football knowledge gap is wide from seventh to eighth grade. “The eighth graders know their assignments and what to do on each play. That is

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the part that the seventh grade [players] have to learn,” Luckett said. Allen, who is in his first year coaching at Sealy ISD, said there is a distinctive maturity level between junior high players in seventh and eighth grade, physically and mentally. “The biggest challenge is keeping them focused and engaged; it is the two things that we [coaches] discuss a lot. You have to create the relationship and [the students] also have to have fun at the same time: building a relationship with them and respecting them. Trying to keep it fun and interesting is something I try to do whether I’m in my history class or at football practice,” Allen said. Luckett said it is important that seventh grade students need to learn the importance of no-pass,

no-play during their first year playing football for the junior high. “They are studentathletes. We make sure that they know that they are students first because that is the key [part]. That is another difference between the seventh and the eighth graders. The eighth-graders realize that they have to pass or they won’t play. After playing the previous year they realize that they have to handle their business in the classroom. That is another part of our job as coaches is to be that motivator and be that motivation for them to do well in the classroom and support the classroom teachers,” Luckett said. Allen said he thinks that students learn discipline being involved with athletics. “The discipline and not making mental mistakes helps you in life too. These are

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2016 Fantasy of Queens Pageant Sealy Community Foundation presents the 2016 Fantasy of Queens Pageant to be held

Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Liedertafel Hall in Sealy. Entry deadlines for pageant participation expires

Thursday, Nov. 10. For the pageant, check in 30 minutes prior to pageant times. The contest is

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October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to raise awareness about cybersecurity because the world is more connected than ever before. People use the internet for work and play and it affects a large part of people’s days. National Cyber Security Awareness Month is designed to engage and educate the public and to raise awareness about cybersecurity. NCSA months helps people stay safe online and increase the resiliency of the nation in the event of a cyber incident. The Department of Homeland Security encourages people to follow these simple steps to be safe on the internet. Being safe on the internet can be as simple as enabling stron-

ger authentication. DHS suggests to always enable stronger authentication for an extra layer of security beyond the password that is available on email, social media and financial accounts. An example of stronger authentication could be a one-time code that would be sent to a cellphone number. Using long and strong passwords is a great way to keep your accounts secure. “[For passwords] use one capital letter, one number and a character in the password. Change [passwords] every few months,” said Sealy Police Department Detective Jason Maines. Maines said it’s as the old saying goes, “If it’s sounds too good to be true, it is.” “Don’t allow yourself to be a victim. Never give personal information when someone is soliciting this type [information]. Call the company on the phone instead of giving them

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The fourth annual Klays K9 Shoot was held Oct. 14-15 at Texas Premier Sporting Arms in Sealy. K9 Officers organization was formed by Rocky and Shannon Smith to provide assistance to law enforcement departments in obtaining K9s. The event had over 120 participants. Winners included John Harbacek and Lady Amy Tyrl and Team Ensco won first place. Members of the winning team included are Eddie Speed, Clayton Coldewey, Ed Stevens and Rob Jeter. K9 Officers is a nonprofit organization designed to raise funds to donate police K9’s, handler training, and the necessary equipment for a K9 to perform their job effectively and safely. They also provide support to the handler and K9’s that are donated throughout the K9’s lifetime. Shannon and Rocky Smith started K9 Officers four years ago. The Smiths trained and donated their first dog back in 2000. “One of the local departments knew about the dog and sometimes needed him because he was a good tracking dog. It became evident that they really needed [the dogs] talents so I made the hard decision to actually let the dog work for the department,” said Shannon.

Trained K9 dogs cost between $10,000 to $20,000 each. Shannon Smith said K9 Officers was formed to meet the needs of the local departments. “Since we have started, we have donated over 25 dogs. The dog is donated fully trained and the training for the handler [is provided] and usually any equipment they need. All the money that people donate goes back toward getting the [K9] dogs on the street or raising funds to train more dogs,” Shannon said. Shannon said Klays K9 Shoot is made to be leisurely for K9 handlers by giving them a day of relaxation and fun. “The Klays K9 Shoot is our main fundraiser and this is our fourth year holding this event. We [hold this event] not only raise funds but to honor the K9 handlers. Any K9 handlers were invited to come out and participate and there is never any charge for them to participate. We make sure all of their costs are covered and we make sure that they have a good time,” said Shannon Smith. DPS Officer Brian Ihnen said it is important for people to know how to treat a K9 dog. “The importance of K9 dogs is to help find narcotics, keeping drugs and other illegal stuff off the roads. [Civilians] shouldn’t try and pet the dogs. [K9 dogs] are working dogs and they are trained to bite,” said Ihnen.

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SHS celebrates Unity Day To bring awareness to National Bullying Prevention Month, Sealy High School’s faculty and staff came out in force on Wednesday, Oct. 19 for Unity Day. National

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and inclusion.” Statistics show that one in every four students had experienced bullying, so orange was chosen as the color to send a vibrant statement to kids so they

know they are not alone. The SHS Student Council hosted the event. For more information on bullying prevention and Unity Day, go to www. pacer.org.

Homecoming Court: Queen candidates: Reagan Lamp, Ainsley Castaneda, Priscilla Lopez, Edith Chavez and Lesley Lopez. Duchesses: Sarah Kulhanek (junior), Sloan Strickland (fresh- King Candidates: Riley Gott, Will Cerny, Clayton Fritsch, Kobe man) and Makaylah Scott (sophomore). Aguado and Donavhin Soza. Courtesy Photos

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The Sealy American Legion is in need of gently used shower chairs, bathtub transfer benches, elevated commode seats, four-wheeled seated walkers, wheelchairs, walkers, reachers, and canes of all kinds. Sealy’s American Legion has served the Sealy community in this outreach program for many years. They lend the above-mentioned items out for the length of time needed. Gently used items can be dropped off Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at First Texas Home Health, located at 324 Meyer Street, in Sealy.

Help mentor a child, feed the hungry, help the abused and neglected, learn disaster preparedness, and prevent Medicare fraud with RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program). This is a non-profit organization serving Austin, Colorado and Waller counties. With RSVP, you receive orientation, training from the organization where you serve and an invitation to the annual Celebration of Volunteerism event. Volunteer as little as a one hour a month and up to 40 hours a week. There is no cost to volunteer with RSVP. For more information about volunteering, call Mary Martin, (979) 398-9549 or email mmartin@erjcchouston.org.

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Foster families needed in county

As the calls regarding child abuse and neglect increase, foster families are needed for foster children. Information meetings are held on a monthly basis in the Houston region. For more information call 713-394-4234 or go to www. dfps,state,tx.us/Adoption_and Foster_ Care/get_Started/Information_ Meetings/.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of Austin County would like to partner with a family to build a small, low-cost home in Sealy. Qualified families must be able to help build the home and to repay the zero interest mortgage. The home will be two bedrooms with one bath. Applications are available at the Library and the Chamber of Commerce and include information about income guidelines and other criteria. For more information contact Habitat at 979-865-2855.

Mentor volunteers needed

Raising Academic Performance (RAP) is in need of mentors for Sealy ISD students. These students are 5-18 years old and are seen by mentors from 30 minutes to one hour per week. Mentors encourage students to do better in school, have fun with them and help equip them for life by being positive role models. We provide training and ongoing support. Make a positive impact on a child’s life by becoming a mentor. Please call Michelle Maderer at 281-948-2527 or email mmaderer1@yahoo.com.

Sealy Playtime

Sealy Playtime is being offered for Sealy and area “seasoned” adults every Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hill Community Center in Sealy. There are games including dominos, checkers, Scrabble, Clue and many board games. There’s also free coffee, iced tea, hot tea, hot chocolate or bottled water. There is no charge to Sealy residents ages 62 and older, however, donations are encouraged and appreciated. For more information, call Frank Lemanski at 979-716-8976.

The San Felipe Masonic Lodge No. 239 meets every third Thursday at 7:30 p.m., at 1224 Eagle Lake Road. For more information, call 885-6203 or go online to www.sanfelipe239.org.

Alzheimer’s caregiver support

The Alzheimer’s Association of Houston and Southeast Texas will sponsor Alzheimer’s Caregivers support group meetings. The meetings will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 311 Sixth St. in Sealy. The group will help caregivers understand Alzheimer’s, cope with changes and learn to manage everyday life. For more information, contact Eric LeBrocq at (713) 398-8200.

Free lawyer time

Visit with a lawyer at Newman’s Bakery in Bellville every Saturday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Austin County Bar Association.

Jail museum offers exhibits

The Austin County Jail Museum is a local visitor attraction open Saturdays and manned by volunteers. Anyone interested in hosting tours at the jail museum one Saturday per month, please contact Becky Larson at (979) 877-8814. Volunteers will be given an orientation to begin. This historical county landmark in Austin County is a visitor’s treasure. The exhibits are fun and educational. For more information contact Larson at (979) 877-8814 or Austin County Judge Tim Latham’s office at (979) 865-5911.

Story time

The Virgil and Josephine Gordon Memorial Library is hosting story time every first and third Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at 917 N. Circle Drive in Sealy. For more information, contact Joyce Williams at (979) 885-7469.

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Sealy VFD needs volunteers

Looking for a demanding, challenging and exciting experience? Join the Sealy Volunteer Fire Department and give back to fellow citizens in their greatest time of need. The department is currently recruiting volunteers. Visit the department at sealyfire.com or call (979) 885-2222.

AA meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Mondays at 7 p.m. and Fridays at 8 p.m. at St. John Episcopal Church, Hwy. 36 and 6th Street.

American Legion boxes

Sealy American Legion Auxiliary Post 442 is collecting items for boxes to be sent to U.S. soldiers stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations overseas. The auxiliary is also looking for soldiers to send boxes to. To make a donation or let the auxiliary know of a soldier a box can be sent to, call Heather Smith at (979) 885-4802. Boxes are sent every three to four months, with the next shipment to be sent in one to two months.

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Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDa) is a 12-step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. Bellville’s CoDa meeting will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Learning Center at 936 Front Street on Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. For more information, call (979) 8659560.

Computer classes

Career and Recovery Resources Inc. will offer a basic computer literacy training session at the United Way Service Center in Brookshire. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. There is no cost to enroll, but pre-registration is required. To register, call Deborah or Alton Tallman at (281) 822-4210.

Early Childhood Intervention

St. Paul Bible study
St. Paul AME Church is hosting Bible study every Wednesday at 6 p.m. The Rev. Alma Phillips is the pastor.

Seniors Day Out

Food Addicts in Recovery

Charity’s Animal Rescue and Shelter

Contact us

St. Paul AME Church

The Willis-Andrews Missionary Society Senior’s Day Out program is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Paul AME Church, 400 San Felipe Road.

Charity’s Animal Rescue and Shelter (CARS) is a non-profit 501(c) 3 animal shelter serving Austin County. They

Food Addicts in Recovery meets every Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. at Christian Faith Church, 520 South St. in Bellville. For more information, call (979) 8303483. To contact The Sealy News editorial department, call (979) 885-3562, e-mail reporter@sealynews.com or editor@sealynews.com or fax News Bits to 979-885-3564.

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GRACE FELLOWSHIP

Temporarily meeting at 1115 Miller Rd. Rev. Tony Ramos 281-702-5602 or 281-702-5601 W.S. 10:15 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST BELLVILLE 504 E. E. Strauss St. 865-3644 S.S. 9:20 a.m.: W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST SEALY

707 8th St., 885-3302 Robby Magee, Min. S.S. 9:45 a.m.: W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m.

FIRST WALLIS BAPTIST Hwy. 60, Wallis, 478-6595 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m.

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Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship & Church 10 a.m. Children’s Church 11 a.m.

Wednesday service & Posse youth service 7 p.m.

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1115 Maler Rd., Bellville Alex R.Garcia, Min. S.S. 11 a.m.; W.S. 12 noon Wed. 7:30 p.m.

MT. ZION BAPTIST

114 South Front St., Bellville Rev. Herbert M. Long II, Pastor Power Up 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

NEW PRAIRIE VIEW BAPTIST 4303 Sealy Rd., San Felipe Charles Tompkins, Min., 885-6830 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m.

Frydek Thuy Quang Nguyen, Min. Sat. Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sun. Mass 7:30 a.m.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 608 5th St., 885-3868 Eric J. Pitre, Min. W.S. Sat 5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. Noon – Bilingual

GUARDIAN ANGEL

Wallis Thuy Quang Nguyen, Min. W.S. Sat. 6:30 p.m., Sun. 9:30 &11 a.m.

Donna Schmidt Fricke Donna Schmidt 12029 Hwy. 36 South 819 Waller Avenue Bellville, TX Brookshire, TX 979-865-2424 281-934-2424

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600 West, 885-6023 Jose Robles, Min. S.S. 11:20 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m.

EPISCOPAL

ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL Meyer at Sixth Street, 885-2359 The Rev. Eric LeBrocq, Pastoral Leader Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.

LUTHERAN

LifeBridge Community Church Pastor Jonathan Brandenburg 2162 FM 2187 Fellowship at 9:15 a.m. Worship Service at 10 a.m.

ST. JOHN AMERICAN (ELCA) LUTHERAN Corner of Rogers and Third, Wallis Pastor Bill Schwertlich W.S. 9 a.m. with communion the 1st and 3rd Sun of the month

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN

520 North Holland St., Bellville Rev. Andrew Bell, 865-2081 S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 8 & 10:30 a.m. Sat. 6 p.m.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, MISSOURI SYNOD

CATHOLIC

200 Atchison St. • Sealy, Texas (979) 885-2223 Rev. Curtis Matthys, Pastor Service Times: Sunday School – 9 a.m. Worship Services 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

NEW BEGINNING BAPTIST CHURCH

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC

First United Methodist Church

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN (ELCA)

Industry Dennis Keen, Min. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7:30 p.m.

7626 Hwy. 60 N, Wallis, TX Affordable rent for qualified applicants Open Mon. & Fri. 8:30am to 1:30pm (979) 478-7478 • Newly Renovated This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer.

201 Sixth at Fowlkes, 885-3277 David Massey, Min. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.

FM 1489 at Mixville Rd., Frydek Edward Joiner, Min. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m.

WEST END BAPTIST

Heritage Square Apartments

SEALY CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN FAITH

Cat Spring Kevin Haug, Min. W.S. 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

114 Hilburn at Bell Bellville, Texas 77418 Church Service 10:30AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Wed. Service Noon 1st Wed. only (979) 865-5605

CHURCH OF CHRIST

ANDERSON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST

TRINITY LUTHERAN, MISSOURI SYNOD

4th & Atchison Sts., 885-2211 Rev. Ken Bersche, Min. S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m.

METHODIST

COLE’S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST 438 San Felipe Rd., Sealy Steffon Arrington, Min., 885-3182 Second and Fourth Sunday S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m.

DOWNEY-WESLEY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST

6796 Hwy. 36 North | Bellville, Texas 77418

(979) 865-2155

123 Birch Wallis, Texas 234-2112 Ric Walters, Min., 281-384-8437 W.S. 10:30 a.m.

200 Atchison, Sealy Rev. Curtis Matthys, Min., 885-2223 S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 8 & 10 a.m.

Rev. Pamela Jackson, W.S. 9 a.m.

PARKER CHAPEL

21107 Hwy. 36 S., Wallis Revs. Grace Hall Johnson and T. Hordge, 532-3752 W.S. 1st & 3rd Sun. 11 a.m.

4806 Fannin St., San Felipe, 885-2172 Alma Phillips, Min. S.S. 9 a.m.; 2nd & 4th Sun. 10 a.m. Wed. 2nd & 4th 7:30 p.m.

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5th and Otto Samuel T. Taylor, Min. W.S. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Tues. 10 a.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m.

NEW LIFE SANCTUARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL 129 2nd Street, Sealy (979) 627-7194 (832) 876-9011 Martin Villarreal, Min. S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. End Time Ministries Irvin Baxter DVD's Wed. 7:30 p.m

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JANICEK PLUMBING

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Grace Fellowship Manifesting God’s Love to those in need Tony Ramos, Senior Pastor Temporarily Meeting at 1115 Miller Rd. Sunday 10:15 am Pastory Tony (281) 702-5602 Watch for us at our Future Home 1500 Rexville Road

PRESBYTERIAN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 172 Selman Drive. S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. www.rstpresbyterian.org

OTHER

5812 Crosstree Lane at Hwy. 36 North Sonny Rice, Min., 885-1155 S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.

CHRIST OUR REDEEMER

Faith Christian Academy, 9 mi.south of Hwy. 36 Jerry C. & Debbie McKinney, Mins. W.S. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

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CREATIVE THREADS 219 Fowlkes St. • Sealy • 979-398-1545 HRS: M, W, F 10:00-5:00 • T, TH, SAT 1:00-5:00

CHRISTIAN CITY FELLOWSHIP

5243 Hwy. 36 N. Rusty Grifn, Min., 979-885-3113 S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m., Wed.7 p.m.

GRACE BIBLE

707 W. Main, Bellville Wayne Martin, Min. S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.

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979-877-0444

MILL CREEK Church

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1566 South Loop 497 Harry Brisco, Min. 277-5988 W.S. 10 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m.

MT. NEBO COMMUNITY 103 Main St., 885-6651 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m.

NELSONVILLE BRETHREN CHURCH

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THE SHEPHERD’S WAY

1225 Eagle Lake Rd., 885-1225 Frank Lucas, Min. W.S. 10 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m.

NEW DAY DELIVERANCE CHURCH On campus at Willow River Farms 4073 FM 3318 in San Felipe 281-770-9328 Sunday fellowship 8-11 a.m. Sunday service at 9:15 a.m. Rev. Anthony R. Dabney, Jr.

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885 - 3522

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WALLIS UNITED METHODIST

EVANS CHAPEL

FIRST UNITED METHODIST

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333 Fowlkes, Downtown Sealy

400 San Felipe Rd. Alma Phillips, Min. S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 1st & 3rd Sun. 11 a.m. Wed. 6 p.m.

Pastor Monte Byrd 631 S. Mechanic, Bellville 865-8064 www.millcreekchurch.org S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m.

7115 Marek Rd., Wallis Revs. Grace Hall Johnson and T. Hordge, 532-3752 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun. Wed. 6:30 p.m.

Bill’s

COUNTRY MARKET

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5158 Front St., San Felipe Steffon Arrington, Min., 995-0434 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 1st & 3rd Sun. 11 a.m.

803 Liveoak St. in Sealy S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11:15 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m, (979) 885-1953

AIS

Rev. Joel McMahon FM 1458 & 2nd Street (936) 488-8633 W.S. 10 a.m.

ALL AROUND COWBOY

Wallis Ray Spitzenberger, Min. S.S. 10:15 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m.

620 S. Front St., Bellville, 865-5464 Lynn Burling, Min. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m.

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Since 1891

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H-E-B, Central Market and Keep Texas Beautiful announce Green Bag Grant recipients Austin, Texas – H-E-B, Central Market, and Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) recently announced that 13 KTB affiliate communities will share a total of $25,000 made available through the Green Bag Grants program, which supports plastic bag recycling and reduction, water conservation education, and programming pertaining to environmental education and/or waste management. Grants awarded range in size from $150 to $3,000, based on the scope of the funded project. The affiliates are: Keep

Alton Beautiful, Keep Bastrop County Beautiful, Keep Bolivar Beautiful, Keep Cuero Beautiful, Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful, Keep Lewisville Beautiful, Keep Odessa Beautiful, Keep Pflugerville Beautiful, Keep Salado Beautiful, Keep San Juan Beautiful, Keep San Saba Beautiful, Keep Sealy Beautiful, and Keep South Padre Island Beautiful. Established in 2006, the Green Bag Grants were designed to support community improvement and beautification projects across Texas. With

just 5 cents from each instore purchase of a reusable, green H-E-B shopping bag, the Green Bag Grants support communities all over Texas! “The Green Bag Grants help H-E-B and Keep Texas Beautiful affiliates work together to teach communities how to reduce, reuse, and recycle to create a healthier environment for everyone,” said Suzanne Kho, KTB’s Executive Director. H-E-B and Central Market provide an additional $25,000 in funding for the Keep Texas Waterways Clean pro-

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State Rep. Schubert aiming for higher education

Maresh letter of commendation On Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, the Austin County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a disturbance on Glenda Lane in Wallis. With minimal training, one of the Sheriff’s Office Dispatchers, Cheyenne Maresh, stayed on the line with the caller, calming the situation, which resulted in deputies having to use force

to incapacitate the subject. This effort by our dispatcher resulted in the safe conclusion of a dangerous situation. Austin County Sheriff Jack Brandes and Dispatch Supervisor Emilie Loeblein recognized and commended Cheyenne Maresh for her professionalism and dedication to duty.

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Hagen letter of commendation

State Rep. Leighton Schubert is gearing up for his reelection bid in Texas House District 13 against Democratic opponent Cecil Webster as people will pack the polling locations in less than two weeks for general elections. Before that, he stopped by a Sealy Chamber of Commerce luncheon as the featured speaker to give a progress report on the political happenings out of Austin. The Texas House of Representatives continues to focus on business, Schubert said. “We cannot lose sight of how important business is in our state,� he said. Texas has one of the largest economies in the world. If it was still a country marching to its own drum, it would have the 12th largest economy in the world. “Texas is still wide open for business,� he said. In 2015, almost 350,000 jobs were created in Texas, and in the last 10 years 25 percent of all U.S. jobs came from here. Schubert’s professional life was born in business. He owns a small law firm in Caldwell, Texas in Burleson County, one of seven counties in Texas House District 13. “The foundation of our economic success is small business,� Schubert said. “If we can bring 50 jobs to Sealy, Texas, that makes a big deal.� In rural counties and towns, small figures carry big meaning but it helps the entire state become

more robust economically, he said. Chambers of commerce are the No. 1 supporters of small business. “Without your work and support of local businesses, we would not be in the position we are today,� Schubert said. Low taxes, lack of burdensome state regulations and top quality schools drives the state’s success. There’s no homegrown secret ingredient the rest of the nation can’t get a hold of, Schubert said. That’s why the House cut the franchise tax this last legislative session, Schubert said, and he hopes to see more of that. The state thrives on business dealings and keeping the government out of its affairs, he said. The skyline toward continued success remains bright, but the state has to remain vigilant. It starts by envisioning Texas 30 years down the line and what kind of jobs will be needed, what’s the outlook on infrastructure and education. By 2060, Texas population will grow by 80 percent, Schubert said. How does the state face those challenges? “The key to that is education,� he said. Community colleges are much easier to adapt and mold to what the economy need,� Schubert said. “Any good vocational program must be responsive to what the economy needs.� Recently, the Texas

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continued from Page 1 about it. For one [reason the change] is to accommodate the residency of our current city manager. But beyond that for future purposes. I don’t know of any really good reason why we would have a residency requirement,” said Kubricht. “If we go out shopping for new city managers there are qualified people that live in other communities that have children in school, that are in a good commuting distance, their spouse may have a good job and I don’t see a reason why to force them to uproot and move to Sealy to manage our community.” Kubricht said with modern technology, such as internet and cell phones, there are ways that a city manager is always kept up to date. “I believe in the future that when we go for prospective city

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managers that the residency requirement might keep some good qualified people from applying for that position,” said Kubricht. “That has been my stance all along and for those that believe that I am just approaching this just to accommodate Larry Kuciemba, that is not necessarily true,” The sections of the city charter discussed included 3.06, 4.01 and 3.07. Councilmember John Hinze made a statement regarding potential city charter changes. Hinze said the council is recommending changes to the charter, not changing the charter. “I know there is a lot of confusion about that. The charter, we are recommending these changes. You will see them next time you go to vote. It is up to the citizens to make these changes. If you would like them to go through, then by all means. If you don’t, by all means,” said Hinze.

During final comments Hinze brought the Sealy Community Foundation and the possibility of them having a sit-down chat with council either in an executive session or a public forum. “I know that they do a lot of good things and I know there are a few things that we are concerned about. I just want us all to get back and sit down and talk about this. I think we have gotten away from the spirit of what this is intended to be. I have concerns with how things are being handled and I think that if we all sit down with calm heads, I think we can work things out,” said Hinze. “I think they had their best intentions and I know we have concerns with some things that have happened.” Colonial Texas Heritage and Military Family months were recognized with a proclamation by Mayor Mark Stolarski during the city council meeting.

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continued from Page 1 present at the event. Additionally, the goal is to achieve a $3 million endowment to capture $15.5 million overall for the project. “We want to do the endowment so that the facility, the museum, can be updated as technology changes, as research comes up with newer facts. Most importantly, so that the building itself is not held hostage” by Austin bureaucracy, Nau said. “It’s kind of an insurance policy.” According to the commission and state historic site staff, the facility’s core exhibit will explore Austin’s life and role in Texas, as well as the history leading up to the Texas Revolution. It will also house a map plaza that reconstructs the town as it stood in 1836 with physical elements of San Felipe and the lives of residents nearly 200 years ago; outdoor interpretive exhibits; educational programs with interactive activities, camps and afterschool programs for students and teachers; and a research program for archaeology and historic preservation students, archaeologists and academics. By the numbers, $7.2 million of the necessary $12.5 million still leaves $5.3 million to be raised through public and private philanthropy, Nau

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continued from Page 1 Junior High School has already passed its limits. The new elementary will house prekindergarten through fifth grade. Parents still must wait to learn which elementary their children will attend once it’s complete. Plans haven’t been released as to how the district will be sliced up for attendance. Moore said that probably won’t happen until summertime once the community has had time to digest this new information. Once again, she said it will probably take another committee composed of parents, teachers and community members to address that issue. With the secret out of the bag, there is still work to be done. The district’s project manager Mike Zapalac presented an update on Sealy ISDs ongoing projects. On Nov. 29, Zapalac said he’ll have a final cost on the new elementary school ready for the board to review. For now, the concept floor plan remains a work in

said. “The friends and the Texas Historical Commission are committed to achieving that goal. Now, the timing of this project is opportune because San Felipe de Austin will celebrate the 200th anniversary of its founding in the year 2023, and then Texas will celebrate its bicentennial in 2036,” Nau said. “My personal goal is to impact and bring heritage tourists from around the state and beyond,” he said. “Heritage tourism is the fastest growing business in the tourism industry. Heritage tourists on average will spend about $175 a day more than recreational tourists. And that’s big business, not only for Texas, but for right here.” Nau said heritage tourists support 50,000 Texas jobs, lend $7.3 billion to the state’s economy and THCs historic preservation projects add $4.6 billion annually. “This isn’t a hobby folks; it’s a business,” he said. But continued restoration and San Felipe’s resurrection is more about its historical significance and educating the next generation to become torchbearers for the cause. State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst and State Rep. Leighton Schubert were also there to help increase public under-

standing of the colony’s history. S h a m e f u l l y , Kolkhorst said local grants have been the primary support for the historic site. “Embarrassingly so, not the state of Texas,” Kolkhorst said. The state does not lobby for historic site funding because it spends all its efforts on entitlement programs like Medicaid until there’s nothing left, she said. Kolkhorst has been behind the project for about 10 years now and saw prudence in addressing a fourthgrade class from Stephen F. Austin Elementary School in Richmond, Texas, who was there to lead attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance and the song Texas, Our Texas, on the site’s importance. “To those young people, today is about you. Today is about you and your friends and your future because we’re going to tell a story that must be told over and over again to understand where we came from and to understand where we must go,” Kolkhorst said. The museum is slated to debut in Spring 2018. The historic site is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is free. For more information, go to visitsanfelipedeaustin. com or call 979-8852181.

progress. As far as some of the existing campuses, DK Haney Roofing, a commercial roofing company out of Fort Worth, was approved to handle the roofing projects by the board. Zapalac said they met qualifications on the bid offer and it was the best the district was going to receive. The one-ply roof work on the intermediate and junior high schools comes with a 20-year warranty. The overall bid came in at just over $1.2 million. In the preliminary stages, the junior high roof received a $3.2 million budget alone, Zapalac said. “So we are saving money, substantially, for other priorities,” he said. “They are ready to go ahead and proceed mid-November, if you do elect to offer them the bid.” Trustee Mike Holub asked whether the chosen material DK Haney will use for the roof projects is of a lesser grade. Zapalac said every manufacturer has different standards but the roofing specifications that went out with the bid were the

same. Originally, the product that was close to being chosen would have maxed out at a 15-year warranty, but now with the DuroLast product the district gets 20 years. According to DK Haney’s website, the company has used Duro-Last single-ply roofing membrane for 15 years. “There are more expensive systems out there but that doesn’t mean they are necessarily better,” said Steve Daylor, a DK Haney representative. The membrane will be placed over existing insulation material after it has been fixed and prepared, a process that saves the district 20 percent more than expected. If the district chose to strip off all of the roofs’ existing material, the cost would have been substantially higher. “A lot of times in these roofing projects, you have as much money tied up in your insulation as you actually do in your singleply cover,” said James Germany, also with DK Haney. “Using what’s up there now … will end up saving you a lot of money.” The district has yet to receive a bid on the elementary school roof, a foam-based roof, for a variety of reasons, Zapalac said, but they are still looking into that project as well. If the cost is under $25,000, then the district can proceed. But, if it’s over, then a rebid for that roof will be required. Board members also requested a reference check on the company before they could confirm their interest in a business venture with DK Haney. “Out of six different school districts that have worked with DK Haney in the past, five glowing references,” Moore said. One did not highly recommend the company, but said DK Haney stays on top of any problems that occurs with their work.

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Sometimes when you walk into places, the mere sight of it will overpower you. From its majestic ceilings to its warm décor, the Church of the Guardian Angel, located at 5614 Demel St. in Wallis, Texas is one of those types of buildings. When entering this church, an overwhelming feeling can be felt just by looking at the visuals that the church provides for the human eye. Even though the church was built in 1913 and has been added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, the church still possesses that same majestic feeling that it had when it was opened years ago. The aroma of the church smells of past guests. But isn’t that a great thing about old buildings? People can actually smell and feel the history that has happened in them. There is no telling how many baptisms, weddings, and other special moments have happened here. How many of its patrons found God in this church? How many people regard this church as a special place for them? Upon walking in, one of the first things that are noticed is the Jesus crucifix hanging on the wall. This is a powerful piece and a reminder to

many why they seek the church as a refuge from the hustle of their daily lives. While it is a more realistic piece and might scare children, it remains a solid reminder that God gave his only Son so that his children can have eternal life. The church has one aisle that runs down the middle of two rows of pews. They look worn but still hold a nice look to them. The walls are covered with art pieces depicting different events from the Bible. There are three different altars in the church. Two on the sides and one massive one in the back, in the middle. All three will catch people’s attention due to the way that they look. The color scheme of this church is maroon, gold and brown. The walls are painted white with a maroon and gold trim. The gold shines through and looks almost dazzling against the white on the walls. While there are lights inside the church, most of the light in the church is natural that shines through the many beautiful stained glass windows in the church. At the top of windows, there are various saints and underneath different symbols that correlate to the Catholic faith. The ceiling is mainly white and made of squares with the same

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sparkling gold trim on top. In the middle of the square patterns, there are angels with words written on scrolls. The ceiling tiles say, “Jene nepomucky oroduj za nas!” and “Sv. Vite oraduj za nas!”, which both are written in Czech and translate to asking St. John for prayer. The main altar is surrounded by an angel statue looking down and holding a candle on each side. While each of the three altars have three pillars on top (almost looking like a castle), the three pillars in the middle alter are spread out, giving it the most power-

ful look out of all of them. According to historictexas.net, several Czech families started the church in 1892 after relocating from Fayette County to an area that was three miles from Wallis. Services were held in the Kransna School building which was located on four acres donated by Francis V. Smid in 1892. The Bishop of Diocese of Galveston suggested that church members build a sanctuary in 1899 at a site closer to the railroad in Wallis. The first service was held on Easter Sunday. Even though the build-

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The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce has haunted the southeast end of Colorado County for about eight years now with its freakishly realistic House of Terror scenes laid out in the bowels of its Main Street office. The blacked out maze keeps heads on a swivel and arms outstretched on the grim reaper in front as countless deathcloaked figures draw patrons deeper into the abyss. Without the skeletal scythe-wielding guide, ticket holders will never find their way out. “It’s not too gory or over the top but we try to make it scary,” said Phil Nolan, a volunteer set and haunted house builder, who didn’t fail to add that the chamber building is “run down and creepy like it should be.” Supposedly, the chamber itself is thought to be haunted, Phil said, and difficult to hang around by yourself without the holiday decorations. Phil’s wife, Christy,

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