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n Czechered Flag Run-Car Show
The Czechered Flag Charity 5K
Run and Car Show will be held
today in East Bernard. The 5K Fun
Run and Kiddie Dash starts at 8
a.m. at 123 Leverdge St. in East
Bernard with registration beginning
at 6:30 a.m. The Car Show will run
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes
five award categories. The event
benefits Living Water International.
The early registration deadline has
passed, but registration will also be
available the day of the event. For
more information or registration
forms, visit www.facebook.com/
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Saturday, March 21, 2015
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By BARRY HALVORSON
Bay City Tribune
State Senator Lois Kolkhorst has
introduced legislation calling for an
interim study of the make up of the
Lower Colorado River Authority’s
board of directors.
Labeled Senate Bill No. 1598, a
committee made up of members of
the Senate Committee on Agriculture
Water and Rural Affairs and members
of the House Committee on Natural
Resources would study the effects of
altering the composition of the LCRA
board.
“The downstream interests deserve
more representation on the LCRA
board,” Kolkhorst said. “That’s why
I’ve filed Senate Bill 1598. Our local
agriculture community and our precious bays and estuaries may need a
louder voice at the LCRA and this bill
would start the conversation.”
Kolkhorst represents Senate District 18, which includes four LCRA
counties — Wharton, Matagorda, Colorado and Fayette. In response to extended drought conditions since 2014,
the LCRA has received Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
approval to cut off interruptible water
supply releases for most downstream
irrigation.
According to SB 1598, the committee’s study would consider:
• Expanding the board from 15 to
17 directors.
• Reducing the number of directors
appointed from counties served with
electric power from three to two directors.
• Appointing two directors to represent agricultural interests.
• Appointing one director to represent interests related to the ecological health and economic productivity
of bays and estuaries affected by the
75 Cents
LCRA.
If approved, the joint interim committee would be scheduled to report
on its findings and recommendations
to the legislature no later than Dec. 1,
2016.
While supportive of the proposed
legislation, Matagorda County Judge
Nate McDonald is taking a wait-andsee approach to the issue until voted
on by the Legislature.
“How it will impact the area will
depend on the what the committee
finds,” McDonald said. “It appears it
See KOLKHORST, Page A2
Spaghetti
cook-off is
Thursday
By NATALIE FRELS
nfrels@journal-spectator.com
n Hazel Hurd reception
The Wharton ISD and Wharton
School Board will honor former
WISD school board member Hazel
Hurd with a reception from 5:30
to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday in the WISD
board room at the Wharton ISD
Education Support Center, 2100 N.
Fulton St. Hurd, who resigned from
the school board earlier this year
because of health reasons, is being
honored for her 31 continuous years
of devoted service to the children of
Wharton ISD.
Staff photo by Keith Magee
The Wharton Chamber of Commerce & Agriculure honored three Wharton citizens during the 96th annual banquet on
Thursday night at the Wharton Civic Center. Pictured, from left, are Don Carlson, Business Person of the Year; Wanda Popp,
Educator of the Year; and Leroy Dettling, Community Service Award. See more photos, Page A8.
You’d never think that local law enforcement officers — our brave men and
women in blue — would engage in such
fierce competition over spaghetti. So the
ninth annual Wharton County 100 Club
Law Enforcement Spaghetti Cook-Off at
the Wharton County Youth Fairgrounds
in Crescent on Thursday is surely a
sight to see.
This year, eight teams — the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office, the WCSO
jail, El Campo Police Department,
Wharton Police Department, Wharton
County Constable’s Office, Department
of Public Safety, Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission and Texas Parks and
Wildlife — will vie for the year-long title.
A number of factors are considered
in naming the winner, including aroma, consistency, showmanship and, of
course, taste. Calling the shots this year
will be six judges from across the county
including District Judge Randy Clapp,
Debbie Cenko, El Campo Leader-News
Publisher Jay Strasner, KULP’s Russell
Hill, KIOX General Manager Landon
James and Wharton Journal-Spectator
staff writer Natalie Frels.
Teams are scaled on a 1 to 5 point
scale, with the exception of showmanship, which is, perhaps, more delightful
than a delicious Italian meal including
salad, bread and desserts, Andy Kirkland said.
See SPAGHETTI, Page A3
LCRA official: Reservoir
step in right direction
By NATALIE FRELS
nfrels@journal-spectator.com
When the Lower Colorado
River Authority broke ground
at the site of the Lane City
Reservoir on Dec. 10, it was a
step in the right direction for
supplying water to offset the
effects of the historic drought
in Texas, an LCRA official said
this week.
LCRA’s John Hofman addressed Wharton Rotarians
and guests Wednesday to discuss the current situation and
moving forward to take action
in planning for dryer, hotter
and longer summers to come.
“What we have seen of late
is anything but normal,” Hofman said. The influx, he said,
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has been very low since 2007.
But everything changed in
2011, Hofman said. With
higher evaporation, more heat
and higher water consumption, water use was at its record high for all classes of use,
including municipal, industrial and agricultural.
The speaker listed the 10
worst years in LCRA’s history,
along with the acre-feet recorded that year. Three of the
last four years top the list.
The list includes:
• 2011: 127,802 acre-feet
• 2014: 209,023 acre-feet
• 2013: 215,138 acre-feet
• 2008: 284,462 acre-feet
• 2006: 285,229 acre-feet
See LCRA, Page A4
Details Page A2.
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Kolkhorst bill proposes study to change representation on board
n Boy Scout Meeting
Boy Scout Troop 499 invites the
public to their Court of Honor and
Friends of Scouting meeting at 7
p.m. Monday at the LDS Church on
Briar Lane. For more information,
call Lee Mrnustik at 979-618-8276.
n March Java Jam
Duke Davis, a frequent and
loyal guest performer, will play on
filling more than
Senator eyes new look for LCRA
n JDIN Dad-Daughter Dance
The Just Do It Now/Wharton
Youth Football League Cheerleaders will host this year’s Daddy
Daughter Dance from 5:30 to 8:30
p.m. today at the American Legion
Hall in Wharton. Tickets are $20
per couple and $10 for each additional daughter and $8 for moms
or observation. Tickets may be purchased at the Just Do It Now office,
1619 MLK Blvd., in Wharton, or
at Woodforest Bank located inside
of the Wharton Walmart. Dress
for the occasion is nice to formal.
For more information, call Barbie
Fortenberry at 531-1975.
n First Presbyterian Fish Fry
First Presbyterian Church will
have its once-a-year Fish Fry on Friday, March 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. The
meal includes fried fish fillets, french
fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, pinto
beans, tartar sauce, ketchup, iced
tea and dessert. All tickets are $10.
You may dine-in (all-you-can-eat) or
pick up to-go plates in the church
foyer. Call 979-533-3799 or 979532-3523 for tickets. Some tickets
will also be available at the door.
First Presbyterian is located at 1602
John Knox St. near the Tiger Baseball Field.
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n Mission Workshop
The Camp Zion Rising Star Baptist Church will hold its annual Mission Workshop today beginning at
10 a.m. at the church, 6400 FM
1161 West in the Spanish Camp
community. The public is invited.
n 100 Club Cook-off
Wharton County 100 Club will
host the Law Enforcement Spaghetti Cook Off Thursday, March
26, at the Crescent Fairgrounds.
Doors open at 4 p.m. and meal
serving starts at 5 p.m. Cost is $8
per plate and there will be plates
to-go. Raffle tickets will be available at the door or any 100 Club
board member. There will also be
a cake silent auction and cake live
auction. All of the different law
enforcement agencies in Wharton
County will compete to see who
can make the best spaghetti sauce
in the county.
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John Hofman of the Lower Colorado River Authority answers questions at Wednesday’s Wharton Rotary Club meeting after he presented the current situation of the historic drought, as well as a timeline
of the construction of the Lane City Reservoir.
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BURN BAN LIFTED
Wharton County’s burn ban has been lifted until further notice.
For burning guidelines, visit www.co.wharton.tx.us/
Controlled burns must be reported to 532-1550.
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NEXT WEEK’S MEETINGS
Monday, March 23
• Wharton County commissioners meet at 9:30 a.m. at the
Wharton County Commissioners Courtroom, 309 E. Milam St.,
Wharton.
• Wharton City Council Finance Committee meets at 5:30
p.m. at City Hall, 120 E. Caney St., Wharton.
• Wharton City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 120 E.
Caney St., Wharton.
Tuesday, March 24
• Wharton School Board meets at 7 p.m. at the Wharton ISD
Education Support Center, 2100 N. Fulton St., Wharton.
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Parsons loved art and history, and
he made history at the newspaper
It’s been a week practically like
no other week here at the Wharton
Journal-Spectator.
I’ve been here only four years, but
the man who sat next to me had occupied that desk for the last 28 years, to
the exact date.
This week we said goodbye to Burlon
Parsons, who not only was a journalist
and photographer, but also a lover of
art and history.
He wrote his own history here at the
newspaper — a fixture at this establishment since March 16, 1987.
Shoot, I’ve worked at nine different
newspapers and publications around
the state during that same time period.
It was tough enough for me to get
through this week. I can only imagine
how tough it would have been if we had
been co-workers for 28 years.
As soon as we posted word of his death
on our Facebook pages, people from
around the community sent messages to
express condolences and tributes.
Keith
Magee
His funeral service on Thursday
morning was appropriately titled a
“Celebration of Life.”
From the first moment that the Rev.
Don Hurley spoke, he started telling
stories about Burlon that made everyone laugh. Those lighter moments can
really help us get through a tough time.
There were serious moments, of
course, and most everyone knew of his
deep religious convictions. He has a lot
of friends in this community, including
his church family at College Park Baptist Church, and I know they will be a
comfort to his wife Betsy, their sons and
to the rest of his family in the months
and years to come.
During Thursday night’s Wharton
Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
Banquet, Parsons was remembered
along with other community members
who died within the last year. Banquet
MC Landon McClain called him a
“gentle giant.”
I finally had time to catch my breath
Friday afternoon and write this column. It was done quickly, so I hope it
makes sense.
The hardest thing for me is going to
be looking over at that empty desk next
to me. Next week will not be easy, but
hopefully it will be less difficult.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Keith Magee is managing editor
of the Wharton Journal-Spectator
and East Bernard Express. He can be
reached at kmagee@journal-spectator.
com.
— Kolkhorst proposes bill to study make-up of LCRA board of directors
Continued from Page A1
will primarily benefit the agricultural interests, not only of the lower basin, but also those
counties in the upper portion of he basin like
Mills and San Sabo, which is good because the
three governing mandates of the LCRA are agriculture, electric generation and community
service.
“It’s also very important that the environmental concerns are addressed and is a piece
of the water equation. Our bays, estuaries and
(fishing) nurseries have been starved for water
since 2008.”
McDonald said if the recommended changes are adopted, it would benefit a majority of
the entire basin.
“All along, my goal in this has been to establish good policy that benefits the whole basin where right now it only seems to benefit
two of the 10 counties — Travis and Burnet,”
he said.
“We’ve been making our case before the
LCRA, TCEQ and Legislature and making it
Dateline Wharton
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upright bass as he puts together a promising
show when he appears with the Hill Country
Pep Steppers in this month’s Java Jam, set for
6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 27 at the Milam
Street Coffee Shop in downtown Wharton.
Here’s the way the Java Jam works: 6-7 p.m.,
opening music; 7-8 p.m., buffet; and 8-9
p.m., second round of music. Those who attend may bring their own wine if they wish.
A suggested cover charge of $15 helps pay
for the guest musicians. Those who attend
are also asked to bring a covered dish with a
little extra to share. Door prizes are also given
away featuring the Business of the Month.
For more information, call the Milam Street
Coffee Shop at 282-9771.
Holy Family Fish Fries
Holy Family Catholic Church will host its
2015 annual Lenten Fish Fry every Friday
during the Lenten Season through March
27. They will be held in the Holy Family Life
Center, 2009 Briar Lane in Wharton. Serving
will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Inside all-youcan-eat plates will be $10 for adults, $5 for
children ages 6 to 10 and free for those under age 6. Outside, the to-go drive-through
plates will be $10. The menu consists of catfish fillets, French fries, hush puppies, cole
slaw, beans, macaroni and cheese and the
trimmings. Desserts will be 75 cents each
with free coffee. Proceeds go to the Holy
Family Building Fund.
Lenten Fish Fries
East Bernard Knights of Columbus No.
2500 will host its 2015 annual Lent Fish
Fry every Friday night through March 27
at Riverside Hall in East Bernard. Serving is
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is all-you-can-eat
for $10 inside only and children ages 6 to
11 eat for $4 inside only and those under
age 6 eat free inside only. Fish will be sold
for $10 per pound inside only. Drive-through
and plates to-go are $10 and feature catfish
fillets, French fries, hush puppies, cole slaw,
beans, tartar sauce, ketchup, cocktail sauce
and iced tea. Other drinks may be purchased
inside. Proceeds go to benefit scholarships
and local charities.
Spring Sweep
The Wharton Beautification Commission’s annual Spring Sweep is set for Saturday, March 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Wharton County Junior College dormitory
parking lot on Boling Highway. The event,
which could end earlier if the dumpsters
fill up, is for city of Wharton residents only.
Participants must bring the card that was
mailed to them or a water bill, along with a
photo ID. Items to be accepted include car
and pickup truck tires (no tires from businesses and no rims on tires), residential construction debris, furniture/lawn equipment,
clothing and linens, books, magazines, paper, window AC units, refrigerators and appliances. Items not accepted include tractor
and big truck tires, commercial construction
debris, paint, batteries, pesticides, fertilizers
and lawn and household chemicals. For
more information, call the City of Wharton
at 532-2491.
SPOT Fundraiser
Wharton County Stray Pet Outreach
Team (SPOT) is hosting a garage sale and
raffle from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,
March 28, at 902 Avenue I in El Campo
to support the homeless dogs and cats of
Wharton County. The raffle is for a J.J. Watt
autographed football in a case. Tickets are
$5 each or 6 for $25. The drawing will be
held March 28 at 5 p.m. For tickets call 979541-9644. Donations of gently used items
for the garage sale are welcome. To donate
items or for more information about the garage sale, call 979-543-1264.
SPOT Adoptions
Wharton County Stray Pet Outreach
Team (SPOT) will have a pet adoption from
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28
at Wharton County Junior College parking
lot No. 2. Adorable Adoptables are available;
adoption fee includes exam, vaccinations
and spay-neuter. For more information, call
SPOT at 979-253-3446 or email wcspot@
hotmail.com. Other adoptions dates are on
well based on facts and science. Unfortunately,
those don’t hold much sway in Austin. The recommended changes would be a good step in
the right direction.
Wharton County Judge Phillip Spenrath
also endorsed Kolkhorst’s proposal.
“All five counties in the Lower Colorado
River Basin fully support Senator Kolkhorst’s
efforts to review the makeup of the LCRA
board of directors,” he said.
“The five lower counties recognize that our
Texas is in a severe drought as we have made
the ultimate sacrifice of three consecutive
years with no water releases.”
“Recent changes in the makeup of our
LCRA board of directors has resulted in a very
contentious and polarized governance that appears to promote self-interest above more fair
and equitable management of the river basin
as a whole. The lower basin applauds Senator
Kolkhorst’s efforts to seek answers and explore solutions that will create more effective
and efficient management of Colorado River
water,” said Spenrath.
Upcoming events in and around our community
Saturdays, April 11 and 25.
Spring Craft Show
The Rowold-Mays American Legion Ladies Auxilary Spring Craft and Vendors Show
will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,
March 28 at the American Legion Hall, 227
Croom Drive in Wharton. For registration or
more information, call the American Legion
at 282-9610.
Fundraiser Dance
Wharton Training High School and Exstudent Association will host a Go Western
Dance scholarship fundraiser from 8 p.m.
until 1 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Hungerford Community Center, 235 Cypress St.
in Hungerford. Music will be performed by
Whatever I Takes Barry Golden, Prince of
Funk and The Velocity Band. Presale tickets are $15 and $20 at the door. Prizes will
be given for best dressed couple and best
dressed male and female. For more information, call Jeffery O’Neal at 713-992-5076 or
218-437-8154; Linda Allen at 713-723-8128,
Ernestine Nelson at 532-3683 or Delores
Hayes at 281-853-7092.
FUMC Spring Festival
First United Methodist Church will host
its annual Spring Festival from 10 a.m. to
1 p.m. Saturday, March 28. There will be
fun for the whole family with an Easter Egg
Hunt, food, music, vendors, pictures with
the Easter Bunny and more. For more information, call 532-1100 or visit www.fumcwharton.org.
tance, go by Dawson Community Resource
Center, 1619 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.,
and complete an assistance application beginning April 1. Once the application is complete, one may be eligible to receive food
donations on the third Friday of every month
beginning April 17. For more information,
call the JDIN office at 531-1975.
Prosperity Bank Bale Sale
Prosperity Bank in Wharton will have a
bake sale on Thursday, April 2 from 7:30
a.m. until everything is gone at the bank, located on the south side of Monterey Square
in downtown Wharton.
8th annual Egg-stravaganza
Avalon Place will have its 8th annual Eggstravaganza at 2 p.m. Friday, April 3 at Avalon Place, 1405 Valhalla Drive in Wharton.
The event includes an Easter Egg Hunt for
all ages, pictures with the Easter Bunny, a
Moonwalk, games and refreshments. For
more information, call 532-1244.
CUFN Easter Egg Hunt
Coming Up From Nothing (CUFN) Trail
Riders will host an Easter Egg Hunt at 3 p.m.
on Saturday, April 4 at Harris Park, Camellia
and West Milam streets in Wharton.
Scouts BBQ Benefit
Wharton Boy Scout Troop No. 326 will
hold a barbecue fundraiser from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday, March 29 at the Knights
of Columbus Hall in Wharton. Plates are $9
each and feature half a chicken and two
sides. It is a drive-through event only. For
tickets, call 979-533-1173.
Babe Ruth Baseball signups
Registration for the Wharton Babe Ruth
Baseball League is currently open. Players
from the ages of 13-18 are eligible to play.
The sign-up deadline for the age 13-15
league is April 6, and the deadline for the age
16-18 league is May 6. For more information, visit whartontxbaberuth.baberuthonline.com. Registration form are available
online or from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday at Coastal Warehouse, 602
N. Sunset St. in Wharton. Forms will also be
available at Tiger Field during Wharton High
School baseball games. For more information, call William Loocke at 533-0148.
Food Assistance
Just Do It Now is teaming up with the
Victoria Food Bank to provide food for individuals and families in need. To receive assis-
Youth Fair Cook-off
The 2015 Wharton County Youth Fair
Bar-B-Que Cook-off is scheduled for Friday
and Saturday, April 17-18. Officials now
have 100 teams and have capped it for now.
However, if there are a significant number of
more people interested, they will expand the
field. Those interested can call and be put
on a waiting list. Entry forms and $150 entry
fee per team must be brought to the fair office. Entry forms are available at www.whartoncountyyouthfair.org or in the fair office.
For more information, call Sandy Valigura at
979-257-9383 after 5 p.m. or the fair office
at 979-677-3350.
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Teams go all-out in showmanship. In
past events, there has been a barn setup
with hay, a pizzeria and even a speakeasy, among others.
“The competition in this is just incredible,” Kirkland said. “They put more and
more into the show every year, and it’s
just a blast.”
It’s for a great cause, too.
All money raised from the $8 tickets
and the $20 raffle tickets goes to the
Wharton County 100 Club, which provides approximately $100,000 toward
equipment for local agencies, such as bullet-proof vests and night vision goggles.
“What’s neat about it is if any (agen-
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rsday in rescent
cy) in the county needs to borrow those
glasses, they know where to find them,”
Kirkland said.
Proceeds from the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year also go toward
scholarships for Wharton County students pursuing a career in law enforcement.
Organizers are expecting around
800 visitors attending this year’s event,
which also includes a raffle for a fire pit
a live and silent auction with great items
— anything and everything — including
guns and gift certificates, to name a few.
The event is an opportunity “mix
and mingle with local law enforcement
women and men in an atmosphere more
conducive to laughs than tickets” and the
public is urged to remember:
“The community’s support of its peace
officers is an unequal responsibility,”
Kirkland said. “The community can give
but time and money. The peace officer
can give his life.”
Tickets for Thursday’s ninth annual
Wharton County 100 Club Law Enforcement Spaghetti Cook-off are $8 each and
are available at Briggs and Veselka, CPA
in El Campo, Wharton Feed in Wharton,
most law enforcement officers, 100 Club
directors and at the door.
To-go plates will also be available.
Doors at the Big Hall on the fairgrounds
open at 4 p.m., with the meal served at
5 p.m.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Saturday, March 21
• Czechered Flag Charity
5K Run and Kiddie Dash is
at 8 a.m. and Car Show from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 123 Leveridge St., East Bernard.
• Wharton Training High
School Alumni and Ex-student Association meets at
11 a.m. at the Dawson Community Resource Center,
Room 21, 1619 Martin Luther
King Blvd., Wharton. Allen J.
Branch, 832-506-4778.
• Just Do It Now and Wharton Youth Football League
Cheerleaders will host a Daddy-Daughter Dance from 5:30
to 8:30 p.m. at the American
Legion Hall, 221 W. Park St.,
Wharton. 531-1975.
Monday, March 23
• Wharton County Veterans Service office is open
from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1
to 5 p.m. at 1017 N. Alabama
Road, Wharton. Don Montoya, 532-1311.
• Pre-school story time
(ages 1-5) is from 9:30 to 10
a.m. at the Wharton County
Library, Central Branch, 1920
N. Fulton St., Wharton. 5328080.
• Support group for survivors of childhood abuse meets
at noon at Victory in Jesus Recovery Center, 218 N. Houston St., Wharton. John Williams, 533-2319.
• Alateen meets at 4 p.m.
at Victory in Jesus Recovery
Center, 218 N. Houston St.,
Wharton. John Williams, 5332319.
• Narcotics Anonymous
meets at 7 p.m. at Dawson
Community Resource Center,
1619 Martin Luther King Jr.
Blvd., Wharton. 532-1975.
Tuesday, March 24
• Wharton County Veterans Service office is open
from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1
to 5 p.m. at 1017 N. Alabama
Road, Wharton. Don Montoya, 532-1311.
• Free adult GED class
is from 9:30 a.m. to noon at
the Dawson Community Resource Center, 1619 Martin
Luther King Jr. Blvd., Wharton. To register, call 531-1975.
• Pre-school story time is
from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the
Wharton County Library,
East Bernard Branch, 746
Clubside Drive, East Bernard. 335-6142.
• Pilot Club of Wharton
meets at noon at the Wharton County Library, DittmanMerka Room, 1920 N. Fulton
St., Wharton. Krista Spano,
533-0982.
• Survivors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
meet at noon at Victory in Jesus Recovery Center, 218 N.
Houston St., Wharton. John
Williams, 533-2319.
• Tech Tuesday, an assistance program for basic
computer skills and more, is
from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Wharton County Library, Central
Branch, 1920 N. Fulton St.,
Wharton. 532-8080.
• East Bernard Lions Club
meets at 7 p.m. Location varies. Henriette Jalowy, 3354879.
• Celebrate Recovery, a
Christ-centered recovery program, meets at 7 p.m. at First
United Methodist Church,
1717 Pioneer Ave., Wharton.
John Williams, 533-3219.
Wednesday, March 25
• Rotary Club of Wharton
meets at noon at the Wharton
Civic Center, O’Quinn Meeting Room, 1924 N. Fulton St.,
Wharton. www.whartonrotaryclub.com.
• Alcoholics Anonymous
meets at noon at Victory in Jesus Recovery Center, 218 N.
Houston St., Wharton. John
Williams, 533-2319.
• Family story time is at
2 p.m. at the Wharton County Library, Central Branch,
1920 N. Fulton St., Wharton.
Homeschoolers are welcome.
532-8080.
• Domestic violence support group meets from 5:30
to 6:30 p.m. at the Wharton
Women’s Crisis Center, 116 E.
Burleson St., Wharton. 5311300.
Thursday, March 26
• Wharton County Veterans Service office is open
from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1
to 5 p.m. at 1017 N. Alabama
Road, Wharton. Don Montoya, 532-1311.
• Free adult GED class
is from 9:30 a.m. to noon at
the Dawson Community Resource Center, 1619 Martin
Luther King Jr. Blvd., Wharton. To register, call 531-1975.
• Wharton Lions Club
meets at noon at the Wharton Civic Center, O’Quinn
Meeting Room (temporary
location), 1924 N. Fulton St.,
Wharton. Leroy Dettling, 5322218.
• Wharton County 100
Club will host the Law Enforcement Spaghetti Cookoff (doors open, 4 p.m., serving begins at 5 p.m.) at the
Wharton County Youth Fairgrounds, Crescent.
• Women’s Alcoholics
Anonymous meets from 6 to
7 p.m. behind Texana Learning Center, 1017½ Alabama
Road, Wharton. 979-3204840.
• Fraternal Order of the
Eagles No. 4507 meets at 7
p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2820 N. Fulton St.,
County Road 138, Wharton.
Bo Kucera, 533-1555.
Friday, March 27
• Wharton County Veterans Service office is open
from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1
to 5 p.m. at 1017 N. Alabama
Road, Wharton. Don Montoya, 532-1311.
• UH-Coastal Plains Small
Business Development Center representative will be in
Wharton from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
at the Wharton Economic Development Corp. office, 1944
N. Fulton St., Wharton. For
appointments, call 979-3204085.
• Fish Fry is from 5 to 7
p.m. at First Presbyterian
Church, 1602 John Knox St.,
Wharton. 533-3799.
• Lenten Fish Fry is from
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• Lent Fish Fry, sponsored
by East Bernard Knights of
Columbus No. 2500, is from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Riverside
Hall, 4643 Buls Road, East
Bernard. 335-4875.
• Java Jam is at 6 p.m. at
Milam Street Coffee Shop,
200 W. Milam St., Wharton.
282-9771.
• Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m.
at Victory in Jesus Recovery
Center, 218 N. Houston St.,
Wharton. John Williams, 5332319.
• Alcoholics Anonymous/
Narcotics Anonymous meets
at 7 p.m. at Victory in Jesus Recovery Center, 218 N.
Houston St., Wharton. John
Williams, 533-2319.
Saturday, March 28
• Wharton County Stray
Pet Outreach Team (SPOT)
will have a pet adoption from
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at
Wharton County Junior College, parking lot No. 2, 911 E.
Boling Hwy., Wharton. 979253-3446.
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In Custody
Public records of persons booked
into the Wharton County Jail
Alcohol, drug charges
Jose Tomas Chinchilla, 28, of
Humble was charged March 18
with driving while intoxicated. He
was released on bond.
David Gonzalez, 60, of El
Campo was charged March 18
with driving while intoxicated,
second offense. He was released
on bond.
Darris Evans Scott, 30, of
Wharton was charged March 19
with possession of a controlled
substance in a drug-free zone.
Joseph L. Hereford, 32, of
Houston was charged March 19
with possession of a controlled
substance.
Jermaine Demond Carr, 38, of
Wharton was charged March 20
with possession of marijuana.
Jonathon Demon Graves, 34,
of El Campo was charged March
20 with possession of a controlled substance, manufacturing
a dangerous drug and failure to
yield right of a way to an emergency vehicle.
Amber Nicole Brown, 35, of
El Campo was charged March 20
with possession of a controlled
substance.
Assault charges
Charles Anthony Thomas, 27,
of El Campo was charged March
17 with assault of a family or
household member impeding
breath or circulation.
Anthony Adam Mendoza Jr.,
23, of El Campo was charged
March 17 with assault, family
violence impeding breath and assault causing bodily injury to a
family member. He was released
on bond.
Eddie Belasquez, 43, of Wharton was charged March 18 with
assault causing bodily injury and
unlawful restraint.
Shawn Rene Gaona, 28, of
Wharton was charged March
19 with assault, class C misdemeanor.
— LCRA reservoir is
a step in the right
direction, official says
Continued from Page A1
• 1963: 392,589 acre-feet
• 2012: 393,163 acre-feet
• 1983: 433,312 acre-feet
• 1999: 448,162 acre-feet
• 2009: 499,732 acre-feet
In 2011, the level was
80,000 acre-feet less than the
subsequent worst year recordOther charges
ed.
Jeffery Wayne Smith Ford, 52,
“That’s how out of scale
of Wharton was charged March
that year was,” Hofman said.
18 with indecency with a child by
sexual contact.
LCRA’s board met last
Jason Lee Williamson, 34, of
month to discuss the fact that
Crosby was charged March 18
the drought has gone on long
with criminal nonsupport.
enough that, as LCRA conMelody Dereese Hudson, 37,
ducts hydrology, it is apparent
of Wharton was charged March
that it is now taking the place
18 with abandoning or endangerof the worst recorded drought
ing a child, criminal negligence.
in our history. The firm yield
— the calculated amount of
“In Custody” is compiled
from the records of the Wharton
water supply available for
County Sheriff’s Department.
supply calculated from a rePersons arrested have been
peat of the worst drought pericharged with crimes but may not
od from 1947 to 1957 — stood
be guilty. Under law, they are
at 600,000 acre-feet.
innocent until proven guilty in a
Hofman said that LCRA
court of law. This information is
has estimated a 100,000 acrepublished in the belief that an
feet loss, bringing the system
informed community is best able
storage to 500,000 acre-feet.
to preserve and protect life and
property.
“The asterisk I’d put on
that number is that this
drought is still going on,” he
said. “We don’t know yet when
the end of this is or what the
Crimes reported to local bottom is.”
law enforcement agencies
“I would caution you,
however, to draw conclu13.
sions about the impact of the
501 W. Willow Lane, Wharton
drought and time because
on March 13.
droughts wax and wane. We
823 W. Spanish Camp, Wharhave periods where there’s
ton on March 14.
more rainfall and periods
823 W. Spanish Camp, Wharwhere it’s hotter and dryer.
ton on March 14.
So the impact would be pro100 S. Ford St., Wharton on
March 14.
portionate to what you see in
1624 Shady Oak Drive, Wharthe climate as it happens over
ton County on March 15.
time.”
812 Ave. C, Wharton on March
In light of the amount of
16.
rainfull the region has seen
4446 Boyett Drive, Apt. C, East
lately, Hofman reported that,
Bernard on March 16.
since January, water in the
310 University Ave., Wharton
Highland Lakes has 42,000
on March 18.
acre-feet of additional water.
“However,” he said, “almost
Criminal mischief
1957 Bear Bottom Drive, Wharton
all of our major rainfall events
on March 12.
have happened in Austin and
309 Moutray, Wharton between
downstream where we don’t
March 13 and March 14.
have a reservoir to store it. All
1012 W. Caney St., Wharton on
the good rains are coming and
March 14.
going through the river, bene1502 CR 239, Wharton on March
14.
fiting the river, benefiting the
1701 N. Richmond Road, Wharton
bays and estuaries, but it’s not
on March 15.
happening in a place where
421 Texas St., Wharton between
we can store water to restore
March 17 and March 18.
the full surface level for people
3926 U.S. 60, East Bernard on
that depend on the Highland
March 18.
Lakes for water supply pur-
Police Blotter
Burglaries, thefts
3024 FM 1163, Wharton on
March 7. Video games and a soft
drink valued at $301 were reported
stolen.
501 W. Willow Lane, Wharton
on March 12. U.S. currency valued
at $2,000 was reported stolen.
1518 E. Milam St., Wharton on
March 12. A pullover jacket with
unknown value was reported stolen.
10484 U.S. 59, Wharton on
March 12. A Yetie Cooler and beef
jerky valued at $256 were reported
stolen.
10912 FM 1301, Boling on
March 13. A cell phone valued at
$500 was reported stolen.
808 Cargill St., Wharton between March 13 and March 15. A
television, digital coin counter and
U.S. currency valued at $150 were
reported stolen.
1502 CR 239, Wharton on
March 14. Three laptops valued at
$1,800 were reported stolen.
2511 N. Richmond Road, Wharton on March 17.
1125 W. Spanish Camp, Wharton on March 17. A cell phone valued at $150 was reported stolen.
501 Dan St., East Bernard on
March 18. A cooler valued at $360
was reported stolen.
Assaults
141 CR 255, Egypt on March 7.
103 Sinclair St., Boling on
March 11.
141 CR 255, Egypt on March
“Police Blotter” is compiled from
the records of the Wharton County
Sheriff’s Department and the Wharton Police Department. This information is published in the belief that an
informed community is best able to
preserve and protect life and property.
poses.”
These facts highlight the
great need for projects like the
Lane City Reservoir, he said,
with special consideration
given to the fourth year of an
interrupted water supply for
mostly agriculture.
The LCRA board voted
unanimously on March 19,
2014 to approve an additional
$17 million to the new reservoir. It will be the first in the
basin in decades off the main
channel of the lower Colorado
River and will hold 40,000
acre-feet of water to use and
recharge, potentially adding
up to 90,000 acre-feet per year
to the region’s firm water supply.
The reservoir will also be
the first significant new water
supply reservoir for this region since the Highland Lakes
were built back in the 1930s
and 40s.
“What it represents is a
lifeline supply that is down
here locally, but it also represents an opportunity to have
stored water for whatever the
future looks like in this area,”
he said.
LCRA broke ground at the
Lane City site on Dec. 10 and
began the site test excavation
in late January to get a better
idea of the quality and quantity of material needed to build
the reservoir.
“We have a very aggressive
timeline. Construction activity is going on out there as we
speak. We’re trying to firm
out the design, which is going
to drive a whole lot in terms
of cost and in terms of what
the project is going to be like,”
Hofman said. “We’re looking
at how much of the local material we can use and how much
material we have to haul in.”
The foundation, Hofman
reported, will be prepared
in April, with construction
scheduled to begin in June.
The $214.9 million reservoir is expected to be in operation by 2017.
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Retired teachers hear about SPOT
The Wharton County Unit
of Texas Retired Teachers Association met on March 11,
2015, at the Wharton County
Historical Museum in Wharton. The meeting was called to
order by President Jim Murrile of East Bernard at 10:35
a.m. He led pledges to the
U.S. and Texas flags.
The blessing was given by
President Murrile before the
catered lunch was served.
Members paid for the silent
auction items that they selected.
In his president’s report,
Murrile strongly urged members to communicate with the
local state legislators, Phil
Stephenson and Lois Kolkhorst, and make them aware
of our current health care
needs with TRS-Care.
Tish McAlister of El Campo, legislative chairman, likewise stressed the previous
comments made by Murrile.
The State organization continues to institute the Each
One Bring One initiative to
encourage retirees to join
the organization. Numbers
count!! McAlister also presented information on HB711,
Equal Treatment of Public
Servants Act.
In her health report, Dottie Collins of El Campo talked
about “Shaking the Salt” habit and the side effects of drinking diet sodas.
An important day for retired teachers is TRTA Day
at the state capitol in Austin,
Wednesday, April 8. Wear red
and show support. Numbers
count!
Murrile gave the 269 books
that the local unit collected to
the Just Do It Now program
in Wharton to benefit chil-
Courtesy photo
Christine Stransky of Wharton was the speaker at the meeting of
the Wharton County Unit of Texas Retired Teachers Association
Wednesday, March 11. She gave information on Stray Pet Outreach Team (S.P.O.T.). She brought Champ, a rescue dog who is
available for adoption.
dren’s literacy.
Mary Ellen Meyer of El
Campo announced that April
17 is the deadline to submit
an application to receive a
scholarship from WCRTA.
The applicant must be pursuing a degree in education.
Membership
chairman,
Kay Sikes of El Campo, an-
WCJC Drama
Dept. shines
at college
play festival
Special to the Journal-Spectator
Photo courtesy of Wharton County Junior College
Wharton County Junior College theatre arts students John
Ramirez of Rosenberg, back left, David Hiebert of Rosenberg, back right, and Stephanie Udayan of Sugar Land,
seated, rehearse a scene from their recent production,
Dearly Departed, which was presented at the TCCSTA Play
Festival in Kingwood.
Wharton County Junior College
actors and actresses were recognized for their outstanding talents
during a recent play festival.
Held at Lone Star College in
Kingwood on Feb. 25-28, the annual Texas Community College
Speech and Theatre Association
(TCCSTA) Play Festival featured
productions from 12 community
college drama departments.
A panel of judges graded the
plays as well as the individual performers.
WCJC’s theatre art students
earned an “Excellent” rating for
their performance of Dearly Departed, a comedy they performed
for the public back in February.
In addition, several cast and crew
members received top marks individually, including two “Superior”
rankings — the highest award bestowed at the festival.
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Secretary Dana Riley of
Wharton announced that
members Dorothy Hensley of
El Campo and Jeanne Merka
of Wharton have passed away
since the last meeting.
Treasurer Donald Lorfing
of East Bernard announced
that the scholarship fund balance is $2,389.00.
60th TRTA State convention will be April 6 and 7 at
the Marriott Hotel in Austin.
Delegates will be Donald and
Janie Lorfing and Jean Murrile of East Bernard. President Murrile will be a delegate as a district officer.
Representatives from the
Association Member Benefits
Advisors (AMBA) were present to answer questions about
benefits available to members
of TRTA.
Christine Stransky of
Wharton was the guest
speaker. She is public relations director for the Wharton
County Stray Pet Outreach
Team (SPOT) and the SpayNeuter Program chairman.
She brought along Champ, a
rescue dog who is available for
adoption.
SPOT is a support system
for persons who choose to
rescue animals in Wharton
County. Stransky noted that
S.P.O.T. itself is not a rescue
organization although it has
cared for and placed more
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OBITUARIES
er, Angelo Rosselli, Bill Jahn- Continued from Page A5
sen, and Bill Luder.
“Our students did really
Visitation will be held today, Saturday, March 21 at well and I couldn’t be prouder
Wharton Funeral Home from of them,” said WCJC Instruc5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services tor of Drama Jami Hughes.
will be held on Sunday, March “We faced some very stiff com22 at 2 p.m. at Wharton Fu- petition but walked away with
neral Home with the Rev. Rick some really great marks.”
WCJC students receiving
Dubroc officiating. Burial will
follow at Evergreen Memorial awards included:
• David Hiebert of RosenPark Cemetery in Wharton.
Survivors include her berg – Superior (acting)
• Kristi Callies of Beasley
daughter, Sue Jahnsen and
husband Bill of Van Vleck; – Superior (acting) and Excelson, Brian Prather of El Cam- lent (makeup design)
• Mycah Brooker of Van
po; granddaughter, Tiffany
Waits and husband Donny of Vleck – Excellent (acting)
• Stephanie Udayan of
Magnolia; grandson, James
Payton Prather of Kyle; and Sugar Land – Excellent (actgreat-grandchildren,
Walt ing)
• Ellie Wright of Edna –
Parker Waits and Andi Rhea
Excellent (costume design)
Waits.
• Shanna Schroeder of
In lieu of flowers, please
consider a donation to the Edna – Excellent (costume
design)
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Hughes said the judging
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year, with several schools
Funeral Home.
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She credited her students
Janie Wendel Prather
Janie Wendel Prather
Janie Mae Wendel Prather,
85, of Bay City died Monday,
March 16, 2015, in Bay City.
She was born on February 16,
1930, in Wharton, Texas, a
daughter of E.J. and Francis
Freid Wendel.
Prather was raised in
Wharton and was a resident
of Newgulf. She graduated
from Wharton High School.
Janie worked as a teacher’s
aide with the Boling ISD.
She enjoyed bowling, dancing, playing softball, gardening, arts and crafts and anything with kids, especially her
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death
by her parents, husband Elton James Prather and sister
Josephine Brandt. Serving
as pallbearers will be Payton
Prather, Jody Rolf, Dick Cart-
Marjorie Moore Owens
Marjorie Moore Owens
Marjorie Moore Owens, 74,
of Wharton passed on to the
other side Sunday morning at
12:53 a.m. at Oakbend Medical Center in Richmond, surrounded by family.
She will be greatly missed.
To celebrate her life, Homegoing services are being held
at 11 a.m. today, Saturday,
March 21, 2015 at St. Stephens Baptist Church.
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with having the dedication
and talent necessary to garner the judges’ praise.
“The kids were just perfect,” she said.
Although the experience
was invaluable for the students,
it was also rather exhausting.
Hughes noted that with so
many schools competing – and
only one stage available – the
performances stretched on into
the night. She said there were
four productions each day of
the festival.
“We saw more shows than
some people see in their lifetime,” she said with a smile.
The WCJC Drama Dept.
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East Milam Str.
532-1831
Rev. C.L. Wallace, Pastor
Sunday School
9:30 a.m.
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M t. C alvar y B aptist Churc h
F.M. Road 102, Wharton
532-5799
Rev. Roy Harris, Pastor
Sunday School
9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.
M t. G ilead Baptist Churc h
County Rd. 257
Rev. Royal Jackson Jr., Pastor
Sunday School
9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
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3503 Hudgins Cut-off 532-8601
Rev. Carl Spradley, Pastor
Sunday School
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Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00
N ew H ope Com m unity C hurc h
226 N. Fulton
532-3224
Pastor A. Charles Stearns
Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday Bible Institute 7:00
N ew M t. O live Baptist Churc h
CR 448 Rd., Wharton, TX
Rev. J. Wright, Pastor
Sunday School
10:00 a.m.
Morning Service 11:00 a.m.
N ew Z ion Bethel Baptist Churc h
Owens Road (C.R. 235)
Wharton
Re . . . atfield Pastor
Sunday School
9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.
Peac ef ul R est Baptist Churc h
2903 Jr. College Blvd.
Rev. E. Baines, Pastor
Sunday School
10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Prim era I glesia Bautista
128 E. Belle St.
532-5890
Rev. Joel Ramirez
Sunday School
9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
S olid R oc k Baptist Churc h
1817 Old Lane City Road
Rev. AJ Jones, Pastor 282-2037
Sunday School
9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday Mission
5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
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815 Mattie
532-5604
Rev. B.B. Willis, Sr., Pastor
Sunday School
9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.
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1213 Bailey St.
Wharton
Sunday School
9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
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2500 Jr. College Blvd.
Riverbend Club
Rev. Chris Jackson, Pastor
Sunday School
9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.
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F irst U nited M ethodist Churc h
1717 Pioneer
532-1100
Rev. Meredith Wende
Sunday School
9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.
Youth Fellowship 5:00 p.m.
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117 Northeast Ave
Rev. Linda E. Smith, Pastor
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Rev. Eddie W. Ferguson, Pastor
Sunday School
9:15 a.m.
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H oly F am ily C atholic Churc h
2011 Briar Lane
532-3593
Robert (Bob) Knippenberg, Pastor
Sat. Evening Mass 4:30 p.m.
Sunday Mass 10:00 a.m., 4:30 p.m.
O ur L ady of M ount Carm el
Catholic Churc h
506 S. East Ave
532-3492
Pastor: Rev. Gabriel Espinosa
Sat. Mass 5 p.m.
Sunday Masses
8,10 and noon.
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T em plo Bethel CL A DI C
419 S. Sunset
532-1420
Pastor-LIC Pablo Martinez
Sunday School
9:45 a.m.
Worship Service
11:30 a.m.
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1416 N. Alabama Rd. 532-4933
J. Michael Bumgarner, Pastor
Sunday Morning
10:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Service 7:30 p.m.
T em plo De L ibertad
442 Milam
532-2650
Pastor Joshua (Josue) Garcia
Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
T rue H oliness Pentec ostal
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Bishop R. A. Wauls 531-0570
3209 E. Alabama Rd Wharton
Sunday Service
7a.m. & 12
Wed. Bible Class
7 p.m.
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Churc h of Christ
1908 M.L. King Blvd. 532-4837
Eddie Brinkley, Minister
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.
Churc h of Christ
501 Abell532-3524
Luke Guthrie, Minister
Sunday School
9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Classes 7:00 p.m.
Churc h of Christ
913 Spanish Camp Rd. 532-2567
James B. Scarlett, Sr., Minister
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.
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404 Moutray
Rev. T.C. Banks, Pastor
Sunday School
9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
R oy M em orial C.O .G .I .C .
1308 W. Caney, P.O. Box 692
Eric Mosely, Pastor
Sunday School
10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:30 a.m.
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N. Rusk at Bob-O-Link
Rev. John Soard, Rector
532-1723
Christian Formation Classes..9:30
Holy Eucharist, Sunday 10:30
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1906 Briar Lane
532-3002
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614 Pecan St.
532-2336
Rev. Wm. Barry Sharp, Pastor
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9:00 a.m.
Divine Worship 10:00 a.m.
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325 N. East Ave. 532-2315
Rev. Laura M. Olson
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1602 John Knox St 532-3375
Rev. Debbie Cenko, Pastor
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Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
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Mickey Reynolds, Pastor
Sunday School
9:30 a.m.
Worship Service
10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Night 6:30 p.m.
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915 S. Alabama Rd. 532-3254
Paul Stieb, Pastor
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Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
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4425 Walters Rd • 240-1758
Pastors Frank & Lisa Paiz
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Wed. Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
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3639 County Rd. 161 532-5128
Pastor Anthony Ford
Tuesday Service
7:30 p.m.
Sunday School
9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship
11:00 a.m.
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1900 E. Boling Hwy. 532-3999
Pastor Myles Sweeney
First Service
9:00 a.m.
Second Service 10:45 a.m.
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1224 N. Walnut
531-1453
Rev. Matthews, Pastor
Sunday School
9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship
7:00 p.m.
Thursday Bible Study. 7:00 p.m.
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529 W. Milam
532-4158
Elder John Newsome, pastor
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10:00 a.m
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship
6:00 p.m.
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6:00 p.m.
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DAR hears report on state conference
The Comfort Wood Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution met Thursday,
March 12 in the home of Luayne Pierce. Nancy Kacal assisted in hostess duties.
Debra Hamman, Regent
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Flag pledges, The American’s
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Ainsley Sims, whose Patriot is
Samuel Northington and Linda Hinkle Runnells, whose
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both of Wharton. They were
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Hamman
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President General Lynn
Young’s message to the chapters. “DAR officially formed
October 11, 1890, and 125
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The National Defense Report was given by Pat Blair. It
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24, 1912, neither the order of
the stars nor the proportions
of the flag was prescribed. She
displayed several flags for the
group to see.
In the absence of Secretary
Beverly Luther, Hamman
read the minutes of the Jan. 8
meeting. Luayne Pierce, Treasurer gave her report. Discussion followed on giving an
additional scholarship. The
Executive Board will meet,
make guidelines and bring
back to the chapter at the
April meeting. Hazel Foltyn,
Registrar, gave her report on
one pending new member’s
status.
Foltyn, Kacal and Runnells
gave the program on the 2015
Texas State DAR Conference
held in San Antonio March
4-8. Runnells highlighted the
programs she attended on the
DAR schools, how impressive
and patriotic the ceremonies
were, being visited by Cinder-
ella and George Washington.
Kacal spoke and shared pamphlets on the schools, the Veterans War Memorial of Texas
and Texas DAR’s participation
in the project, the purchasing of DAR Insignia and the
numbers attending. Foltyn
concentrated on reporting on
the itinerary of each day. She
summarized “It was definitely
a worthy, inspirational, well
planned event.”
In keeping with this year’s
theme “Legacy of Love & Loyalty,” members enjoyed refreshments and visitation.
If you are interested in a
lineage society and think your
ancestors might date back to
the American Revolution, call
Hamman 979-543-9036 or
Foltyn 979-543-2060.
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407 County Rd. 115
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Rev. Gregory Webb, Sr., Pastor
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:15 a.m.
• IA G O •
I ago F ederated Churc h
Inter-denominatonal
Brother Dan Fritch
FM 1096, Iago 657-2466
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Worship 10:45
Wed. Adult Worship 6:30 p.m.
Children/Youth 6:15 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
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Co. Rd. 2817, Iago 657-1106
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Bible Study Wed. 6:30 p.m.
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Sunday School 10 a.m.
Evening Worship 6 p.m.
Wednesday Evening 6:45 p.m.
• E A S T BE R N A R D •
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• BO L I N G •
Churc h of Je sus Christ
421 E. Texas St. Boling
Bobby Charles, Pastor
657-9903
Worship Service 2:00 p.m.
Wed. Mid-week 7:30 p.m.
Coastal Plains Cow boy C hurc h
Newgulf Clubhouse
Jim Bo Warren, Interim Pastor
979-533-4007
Sunday School 9:15 - 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Crossove r Com m unity F ellow ship
11406 FM 1301
Boling, TX 77420
979.997.1023
Pastor James Riley
F aith Baptist Churc h
CR 162 Boling Boy Scout House
Next to Boling Community Center
Pastor Harold David Gates
Worship 9:30 a.m & 10:30 a.m.
F irst U nited M ethodist Churc h
607 Texas Ave.
Boling 657-3057
Rev. Kenny Carter
979-245-5108
Worship 9:00 a.m
S hiloh Baptist Churc h
FM 442 657-2729
Rev. Carl Neal
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.
Wed. Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
S t. Jos eph’ s Catholic Churc h
Robert “Bob” Knippenberg, Pastor
Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.
532-5139
F irst Baptist Churc h
619 Fitzgerald, E.B. 335-6125
Tony Gideon, pastor
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday Youth, RAs, GAs and
Prayer 7:00 p.m.
F irst U nited M ethodist Churc h
421 Pietzsch, E.B. 335-6298
Alex Lupo, Pastor
Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.
Senior High MYF 6 p.m.
during school year
H oly C ross Catholic Churc h
839 Church St., E.B. 335-7551
Father Donald Ruppert, Pastor
Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Masses 7, 9 & 11 a.m.
• E A S T BE R N A R D continued •
I glesia M etodista L ibre
823 Seydler 335-4604
Antone Rauda, Pastor
Sunday School 10 a.m.
Worship 6 p.m.
Tuesday Prayer 7 p.m.
Friday Bible Study 7 p.m.
R ive r of L if e Churc h
301 Wallace, E.B. 335-7706
Joe Barbee, Pastor
Bible School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.
S hield of F aith Churc h
823 Seydler 281-677-0315
John Heimann, Jr., Pastor
Sunday Services 10 a.m.
• L A N E CI T Y •
F irst Baptist Churc h
81719 Beadle St. (979) 532-3418
Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.
M ount Z ion Baptist Churc h
115 S. Kerr 532-1673
Rev. Carl Kemp
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
• H U N G E R F O R D•
Center U nion Baptist Churc h
139 Ponderosa Rd. Wharton
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Church Service 10:30 a.m.
Tues. Night Mission 6:00 p.m.
Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Rev. Deric D. Dawson
F aith T em ple C.O .G .I .C .
7410 Colorado St. 532-8028
Elder Grayling Alexander, Pastor
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Morning Service 11:00 a.m.
Wed. Doctrinal, Bible study. 7
L if eW ay C hurc h
FM 1161 at Co. Rd. 218
532-5372
David Kirschke, Pastor
Counseling 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Sunday Services 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
L ittle Z ion Je rusalem
Baptist Churc h
Peach Creek, Loop 183
532-2829
Rev. Larry Collins, Pastor
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Devotion 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
S t. Joh n’ s Catholic Churc h
Church St., Hungerford
532-4747
Father Charles Dwomoh
Saturday Mass 4 p.m.
Sunday Mass 7:00 & 9:30 a.m.
Confession: Sat. 3:30pm - 3:50pm by
appointment
S eve n S tar Baptist Churc h
7506 Hawes St 532-8922
Rev. R.I. Campbell III, Pastor
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday service 6:00 p.m.
Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
• S PA N I S H CA M P •
Cam p Z ion/ R ising S tar
Baptist Churc h
Spanish Camp 532-1909
FM 1161 West Spanish Camp
Rev. Clarence Owens, Jr. Pastor
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.
Wed. Prayer/Teacher Mtg. 6:00 p.m.
• K E N DL E T O N •
K endleton Christian Center
13326 H.P. Johnson Kendleton
Pastor D. Mills 532-5390
• K E N DL E T O N continued•
N ew m an Chapel U . M ethodist
Hwy. 59 Kendleton
Pastor Eddie W. Ferguson
Church Phone (409) 532-5446
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Service 11:15 am.• L I S S I E •
L issie U nited M ethodist Churc h
Corner of Raymond & Franklin St.
Janice Kerlee, Pastor
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service 11:00 a.m.
• G L E N F L O R A •
F irst Baptist Churc h
134 N. Elm St. Glen Flora
Rev. Ernest Gillis, Pastor
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Teachers Mtg. Tuesday, 6:30
N ew Prosperity / E ast G ate Churc h
Rev. Ruiel Taylor III, Pastor
FM 102, Glen Flora 532-5427
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.
• E L S E WH
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FM 102-CR 259, Egypt
979-677-3435
Rev. A.C. Gardner, Pastor
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Morning Service 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00
Bonus Baptist Churc h
Highway 102, Bonus
234-2205
Rev. Ronald L. Ebert
S t. L uk e M issionary B aptist
Bonus
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service 11:00 a.m.
M t. V ernon Baptist Churc h
FM 102
Rev. C.E. McWashington
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Service 11:00 a.m.
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Rev. R.L. Carter, Min. Evangelist
FM 102 S. Matthews Community
Meets at Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Sunday 4:00 p.m.
M agnet Baptist Churc h
Maurice Marrow, Pastor
223 Billy Neal Rd. 657-2754
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
F irst Baptist Churc h, P ledger
Willard E. Hill, Pastor
FM 1301 Pledger
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Bethlehem Baptist Churc h
County Road 100 • Pledger
Rev. Ray Felder, Pastor
Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.
Mission - 10:45 a.m.
Worship - 11:00 a.m.
U nion M issionary B aptist Churc h
111 5th St./P.O. Box 45
Pledger, Texas 77468
Rev. Russell Pointer, Pastor
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.
Bible Study Wed. 7:00 p.m.
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Rev. Derrick D. Blount, Pastor
115 First St. 657-2461 Pledger
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
The Lord’s Supper 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Mission 5:30; Bible Study 6:30
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Rev. Theodore Baines • 532-0857
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Service 11:00 a.m.
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1516 FM 1299 979-532-1609
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service 11:10 a.m.
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Wharton Chamber of Commerce banquet
Staff photos by Keith Magee
TOP: Chamber board member Debbie Folks celebrated
her birthday, and everyone
sang Happy Birthday.
MIDDLE LEFT: MC Landon
McClain congratulates banquet caterer Mike Hinze for
surviving last year’s fire to
re-open his business.
MIDDLE RIGHT: John Dettling
congratulates his
brother, Leroy Detting, who
won the Community Service Award.
BOTTOM: Carol Wootton,
right, representative for U.S.
Rep. Blake Farenthold, presented awards on his behalf
to all three honorees, including Teacher of the Year
Wanda Popp. Her presenter
was Kenneth Hewitt, left.
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WCJC rodeo team retains No. 1 spot
Pioneers lead the pack
in the Southern Region
Special to the Journal-Spectator
With two rodeos down and
three remaining in the spring
season, the Wharton County
Junior College men’s rodeo
team remains at the top of the
pack in the Southern Region.
Building on an impressive
fall showing, the Pioneers
have trampled on the competition so far this spring. Although WCJC tied for fourth
place in its most recent rodeo — held at Texas A&M
University-Kingsville on Feb.
27-28 — the Pioneers literally
decimated the competition at
the Trinity Valley Community College rodeo earlier this
spring. At that rodeo, WCJC
finished with 815 total points,
blowing away second place
finisher McNeese State University, which had just 525
points.
“It was a fantastic rodeo for
us,” said WCJC Rodeo Coach
Sean Amestoy, referring to the
Trinity Valley event. “We’ve
been fortunate and hopefully
we’ll stay that way.”
WCJC came into the
spring season at the top of
the National Intercollegiate
Rodeo Association (NIRA)
Southern Region standings.
That was due to a fall season
that saw the Pioneers rack up
900 points in a single rodeo —
a regional record. Currently,
WCJC remains in the top
spot of the region with 3,312
points. The nearest competi-
tor is McNeese State University with 2,937.50 points.
Rounding out the top 10
are schools like Texas A&M
University, Sam Houston
State University and Stephen
F. Austin State University —
four year schools with significantly larger programs than
WCJC.
Amestoy
believes
his
team’s success on such a competitive level is due to hard
work, discipline and a deep
love for the sport.
“We have some unbelievably talented individuals who
feed off of one another’s success,” he said. “I feel fortunate
to work with them. They are
just a great bunch.”
Some of WCJC’s top competitors and their current regional standings include:
• James Ty Arnold of Midway – 1st in team roping
(heeler)
• Mason Boettcher of East
Bernard – 1st in team roping
(header)
• Cade Goodman of
Waelder – 2nd in steer wrestling, 13th in tie-down roping
• Cole Dollery of Caldwell
– 2nd in team roping (header)
• Shane Semien of Beaumont – 3rd in bull riding
• Reid Zapalac of Smithville – 4th in men’s all-around,
3rd in tie-down roping, 10th
in steer wrestling, 6th in team
roping (header)
• Harold Wallace of George
West – 5th in tie-down roping,
Photo courtesy of RM Photos
Wharton County Junior College cowboys Mason Boettcher of East Bernard, left, and Ty Arnold of Midway chase down a calf during the
team roping competition at a recent rodeo. The pair is currently ranked No. 1 in the Southern Region in team roping.
11th in team roping (header)
• Reid Halbert of Needville
– 14th in tie-down roping, 9th
in steer wrestling, 5th in team
roping (heeler)
• Justin Glover of Madisonville – 8th in bull riding
• Dalton Jones of Bollston,
N.Y. – 11th in bareback riding
• Evan Harrington of Lake
Charles, La. – 12th in bareback riding
• Riley Hooks of Huntsville
– 12th in team roping (heeler)
• Taylor Pavlovsky of
Sweeny – 13th in steer wrestling
• Blaine Greener of Sealy
– 15th in team roping (heeler)
Amestoy is hoping his cowboys will continue to compete
at a top level. Their next rodeo
is this weekend, March 20-21,
at Texas A&M University.
The rodeo kicks off at 7:30
p.m. at the Brazos County
Expo Complex.
After that, WCJC will compete in the Hill College rodeo
in Hillsboro on April 17-18
and then wrap up the season
by hosting a home rodeo at
the Wharton County Youth
Fairgrounds on April 24-25.
The ultimate goal is to
reach the College National
Finals Rodeo, held in June
in Casper, Wyo. That’s a feat
plenty of WCJC cowboys have
attained in the past. Goodman, for example, was the
national champion in steer
wrestling last season.
For more information
about the WCJC Rodeo
Team’s latest standings, visit
the NIRA website at www.collegerodeo.com.
Tigers finish third in district,
waiting for playoffs to begin
WHS gets bye,
will face Royal
or Washington
By KEITH MAGEE
kmagee@journal-spectator.com
Courtesy photo
Bulldogs second in Rice tournament
The Boling High School golf team competed in the Rice Raider Booster Club golf
tournament on Monday, March 16. The Bulldogs finished second with a team
score of 365. Pictured, from left, with their individual scores are Kory Didear (86),
Joseph Deluna (93), Tyler Mann (101), Walker Monroe (96) and Chase Rolf (90).
The Wharton Tigers have
wrapped up their first season of soccer competition, and now they are
waiting for the playoffs to begin.
The Tigers finished their inaugural season as the third place
team in District 24-4A and are also
making school history with the first
team to advance to the state playoffs in soccer.
Wharton finished district play
SPORTS BRIEFS
Czechered Flag Charity 5K Run,
Car Show is today in East Bernard
The Czechered Flag Charity 5K Run and
Car Show will be held today in East Bernard.
The 5K Fun Run and Kiddie Dash starts
at 8 a.m. at 123 Leverdge St. in East Bernard
with registration beginning at 6:30 a.m.
The Car Show will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
and includes five award categories.
The event benefits Living Water International.
Early registration deadline is Sunday, but
registration will also be available the day of the
event.
For more information or registration forms,
visit www.facebook.com/czecherflagfunrun.
Registration begins
for Babe Ruth Baseball
Registration for the Wharton Babe Ruth
Baseball League is currently open. Players
from the ages of 13-18 are eligible to play.
The sign-up deadline for the age 13-15
league is April 6, and the deadline for the age
16-18 league is May 6.
For more information, visit whartontxbaberuth.baberuthonline.com.
Registration form are available online or
from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Coastal Warehouse, 602 N. Sunset St. in
Wharton.
Forms will also be available at Tiger Field
during Wharton High School baseball games.
For more information, call William Loocke
at 533-0148.
New softball league
looking for players
Registration for El Campo Softball League,
sanctioned by the Amateur Softball Association
of America (ASA), is currently open to all girls
ages 12-14.
The league is a new non-profit league based
in El Campo which gives girls from the age of
12-14 the ability to play softball.
However, they do not have to reside within
the boundaries of El Campo.
To register and for more information, visit www.ecsoftball.com.
Wharton Wave Track Team
registration under way
Registration is now under way at Just Do It
Now for the Wharton Wave Track Team. Registration will be held at the Dawson Community
Resource Center Monday through Friday from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Registration fee is $40 per member. A copy
of a birth certificate is required for new participants. Practice began March 2.
For more information, call Barbie Fortenberry or Charlotte Jackson at 531-1975.
Boys & Girls Club
registering for volleyball
The Boys & Girls Club of Wharton is now
registering for the club’s 2015 volleyball season.
The league is for third through eighth graders, ages 8 to 13. League play begins the week
of March 23.
Cost is $30 for club members and $55 for
non-club members.
Registration is at the club’s front desk at
2120 Newton St. in Wharton.
For more information, call the Boys & Girls
Club at 282-9660.
• Send items for sports briefs to Managing
Editor Keith Magee at kmagee@journal-spectator.com.
with a 7-3-2 record and are also automatically bi-district champions.
This is the first season for the
University Interscholastic League
to have three classes of soccer teams
— Class 6A, Class 5A and Class 4A.
In Class 4A, there are not
enough teams to have 32 districts,
and this year there is no District 234A. Therefore, all of the four playoff
teams from District 24-4A — including Wharton — automatically
advance to the next round.
Wharton’s first playoff game ever
in soccer will be an area playoff.
Coach Jonathan Cherry said
this week that the Tigers will play
the winner of the Royal-Houston
Washington match.
Coaches are looking at Thursday, April 2 as a possible playoff
date, but details won’t be confirmed
until after the Royal-Washington
match is played.
The Tigers are hoping to get
back into a winning mode in time
for the playoffs.
After beating Columbia, 4-3, to
clinch a playoff spot March 10, the
Tigers dropped their last two regular-season matches to Brazosport
and El Campo.
Against Brazosport, the Tigers
were down 3-0 and scored two
goals, but lost 3-2.
The first Brazosport goal got in
due to a goalie error, and the team’s
third goal was a goal off of a defender on a corner kick, Cherry said.
Tiger goals scored by Miguel Segura and Edgar Rios.
Assists were made by Edgar
Rios and Francisco Rodriguez.
SPORTS CALENDAR
Saturday, March 21
Baseball
• Wharton County Junior College at Alvin
College, noon (DH)
Rodeo
• Wharton County Junior College at Texas
A&M, Brazos County Expo Complex, Bryan,
TBA
Softball
• Wharton, Boling and East Bernard at
Sweeny Tourament (JV), TBA
Track
• Wharton at Gobbler Relays (V), Cuero,
TBA
• Boling and East Bernard at District
Tournament (V), Wharton, TBA
Tuesday, March 24
Baseball
• Royal at Wharton (JV, V), 5 p.m.
• Boling at East Bernard (JV, V), 5 p.m.
Golf
• East Bernard at Smithville Golf Tournament (VB), ColoVista Country Club, Bastrop,
TBA
• Boling at Moulton Golf Tournament
(VG), Flatonia Golf Course, TBA
Softball
• Royal at Wharton (JV, V), 5 p.m.
• Boling at East Bernard (JV, V), 5 p.m.
Tennis
• Boling and East Bernard at District
Tournament (JV, V), Wharton, TBA
Track
• Wharton, Boling Iago and East Bernard
at Needville Meet (7th, 8th), TBA
Friday, March 27
Baseball
• Hitchcock at East Bernard (JV, V), 5 p.m.
• Boling at Van Vleck (JV, V), 5 p.m.
Softball
• Hitchcock at East Bernard (V), 5 p.m.
• Boling at Van Vleck (V), 6 p.m.
Track
• Wharton at Texas Relays (V), Austin,
TBA
Wednesday, March 25
Golf
• Boling at Moulton Golf Tournament
(VB), Flatonia Golf Course, TBA
Tennis
Thursday, March 26
Baseball
• San Jacinto College at Wharton County
Junior College, 3 p.m. (DH)
Golf
• East Bernard at Smithville Golf Tournament (VG), Lost Pines Golf Club, Bastrop,
TBA
Track
• Boling and East Bernard at Tidehaven
Meet (JV, V), TBA
Saturday, March 28
Baseball
• Wharton County Junior College at San
Jacinto College, Houston, 3 p.m. (DH)
• Wharton at Bay City (JV, V), 5 p.m.
• Sealy at East Bernard (JV-W), 2 p.m.
Softball
• Wharton at Bay City (JV, V), TBA
Track
• Wharton at Texas Relays (V), Austin,
TBA
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day minimum)
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979-532-8840
News, East Bernard Express and on the web.
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West Burleson St., Wharton. Open 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Mail address:
P.O. Box 111, Wharton, TX 77488. Call 5328840 for information.
ERRORS, OMISSIONS: Please check your ad
the first day it appears. We cannot be responsible for incorrect ads after the first day of
publication.
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REAL ESTATE
001 Real Estate for Sale
002 Houses for Sale
003 Lots for Sale
004 Farms for Sale
005 Real Estate Wanted
006 Farms for Lease
008 Hunting Leases
INVESTMENTS
010 Bus. Opportunities
EMPLOYMENT
021 Help Wanted
022 Work Wanted
024 Schools
025 Child Care
RENTALS
041 Apt.-Furnished
042 Apt.-Unfurnished
043 Houses for Rent
044 Misc. for Rent
046 Want to Rent
SERVICES
061 Appliance Repair
062 Contracting, Repairs
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063 Misc. Services
AUTOMOTIVE
071 Vehicles Wanted
072 Trucks, Trailers
073 Used Cars
074 Motorcycles
075 Farm Machinery
MARINE
091 Boats
092 Marine Supplies
MOBILE-REC UNITS
111 Mobile Homes
REALTY LISTINGS
112
113
114
115
116
Travel Trailers
Motor Homes
Camper Covers
Campers
RV’s
LIVESTOCK/FARMING
131 Dogs, Cats, Pets
132 Poultry, Supplies
133 Cattle, Hogs, Horses
134 Feed, Hay
135 Seeds, Plants
FOR
151
152
153
154
SALE
Misc. for Sale
Household Goods
Want to Buy
Garage Sales
ANNOUNCEMENTS
171 Lost & Found
172 Special Notices
173 In Memoriam
174 Card of Thanks
175 Public Notices
HELP WANTED
Office Space
CDL DRIVERS NEEDED WITH Oilfield experience. Contact James
LAND FOR SALE: 29.9 Acres, 1559 at 979-702-1173.
county road FM 2817. $6,600/
acre (firm). Serious inquiries only. HELP WANTED in retreading industry. $12-18/hour. Experience
979-533-1076.
required. Email resume including
of Proficiency and years
Submit Your Classified areas
worked to: americanretreading@
WORD AD ONLINE
gmail.com
001 Real Estate for Sale
INDIVIDUAL OFFICE
SPACE ON THE SQUARE
AVAILABLE IN
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
WHARTON
832-858-0909
24 hours a Day,
7 Days a Week @
www.journal-spectator.com
NEEDED: LAWN SERVICE HELPER
w/one year experience mowing,
weed eating, edging, etc. Also
need DRIVER, LANDSCAPING
TECHNICIAN w/experience in all
areas. Pay according to experience. Call 979-533-3078.
BARBEE CRANE SERVICE, WHARTON, TX. Wanted: NCCCO Crane
Operator. Minimum 5 years experience. CDL Good driving record.
Email inquiries/resumes: barbee@
sbcglobal.net
LOOKING FOR Enthusiastic, outgoing person to fill Kennel Technician
position. Must be detail orientated, hard working, dependable,
a team player that has excellent
communications skills. Duties to
include but not limited to feeding, watering, medicating and
bathing patients, cleaning kennels
and general janitorial duties. Nonsmoker, background check and
drug testing policy. Apply in person at Wharton Veterinary Clinic,
1518 Hwy 60S, Wharton, Texas
or fax resume to 979-532-8697.
HELP WANTED
NURSING AND
REHABILITATION CENTER
SEEKING CARING AND HAPPY PEOPLE FOR
THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
A.D.O.N. Needed. • LVNs Needed 2 p.m.-10 p.m. and
10 p.m.-6 a.m. New Wage Scale. Sign on Bonus
• CNAs needed new wage scale and $500.00 Sign on Bonus
• CMA needed 2 pm.-10 p.m. $500.00 Sign on Bonus
• Housekeeper Needed Full Time
Health Insurance & Dental Insurance
Please come by for an application EOE
CONTACT: KAREN PULLIAM: (979) 532-1244 FAX (979) 532-1142
WANTED: Licensed Journeyman
Electrician. Valid driver’s license
with good record. Excellent benefits. Inquiries, resumes to: barbee@sbcglobal.net. Barbee Services, Inc., Wharton.
LEAD MAINTENANCE. Experience
in HVAC, troubleshooting repair
of electrical, plumbing. $16.00
hr. Email resume isiahh@att.net
or call 512-736-2333.
PART TIME Lawn Mowing and
Weedeating, approx. 25hr/week.
Flex schedule. $8/hr to start. 979532-9194.
EXPERIENCED Auto and/or
Diesel Technician. Own tools,
dependable, must pass drug test
and references. Apply in person or
call Bob, 979-257-8353. Top-Notch
Diesel and Automotive Service,
LLC. 221 Avenue F North, Bay City,
TX 77414.
GROWING LOCAL AGRICULTURAL
COMPANY Seeking Drivers. Class
A CDL, Tanker Endorsement, Hazmat/ or willing to get, DOT Physical and Drug screening required.
Employee Benefits include: Vacations, Holiday Pay, Sick Leave.
401K Plan, Family Health Insurance. Dental & Vision Insurance.
979-543-1766
NOW HIRING! CNC Machinist.
Purchasing Agent. Quality Control.
CNC Maintenance Technician.
Local Machine Shop. More info
Larry@ameritechsi.com
$100 BONUS EVERY MONTH!
$8/HR to start, regular raises.
High school diploma not req’d.
We’ll train you. Flexible hours for
someone who can handle hard
physical labor. You must like dogs.
979-532-9194.
LANDSCAPING TECHNICIANS
needed full time/part time. Serious responsible individuals only.
979-533-0789.
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE is
looking for caregivers. Apply online: www.homeinstead.com/781
click on become a caregiver or call
361-433-0330.
APARTMENT MANAGER. Experience in Section 8, tax credit desirable. $36,000 annual, quarterly
bonus. Email resume isiahh@att.
net or call 512-736-2333.
Pool
The City of Wharton is accepting applications for parttime Lifeguards at the Wharton Municipal Pool. Must
be certified in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for
Professional Rescuer. Application and job description
are available at City Hall, 120 E. Caney Street, Wharton,
Texas and should be returned to the Human Resource
Department. For additional information, please contact
Paula Favors at 532-2491 Ext. 225. The City of Wharton
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NOW HIRING!
New
Location
Hiring a Manager and Sandwich Artist Positions
Opening Soon at
10400 Hwy 59
East Bernard, TX 77435
(at intersection of Hwy 59 and CR 216 inside Texaco Truck Stop)
Please apply online at www.MySubwayCareer.com
(Enter Store #64152)
OR
Attend Hiring Day at location on
Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 between 10am-2pm
BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INCORPORATED,
an Equal Opportunity and E-verify Employer, is seeking
full time laborers, equipment operators, and truck
drivers for the LCRA Lane City Reservoir Project
The right candidate will assist with duties to include demolition,
land excavation, site prepping, earthen excavations / embankments
and clearing. Experience required and must be able to stand or walk
for long periods of time, reach for, handle, and manipulate items
and to work in extreme weather conditions.
Contact our office to schedule an interview at (979) 531-8150
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315 North Alabama Road, Suite 6, Wharton, TX 77488
Ph: (979) 531-8150
Email: lanecityoutreach@barnard-inc.com
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CHARGE NURSE (Wharton, TX)
Description:
The Charge Nurse will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care
that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological
well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments
and individual plans of care. Conduct rounds on assigned residents at
beginning of shift, at least every two hours and upon completion of shift.
Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records.
Qualifications:
Must possess a current Texas RN or Texas LVN licensure
Previous experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred
• Full-Benefits provided • PTO and Holiday Pay • Great Environment!
• Opportunity for advancement and growth!
HR Coordinator: Price Sewell
Email Resume: psewell@regencyhealthcare.com
Phone: 979.532.5020
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021 HELP WANTED
021 HELP WANTED
044 MISC.-RENT
151 MISC. FOR SALE
CNA NEEDED several mornings
per week; PRN weekends, some
nights for help with in-home care,
Wharton. Call 979-533-0740 after
12pm.
P/T FRONT DESK CLERK
Must be able to work every Friday and Saturday over-night, no
exceptions. Need not apply if
unavailable for these shifts. Must
be flexible and willing to help as
needed. Apply in person: 25880
US 59 Road, El Campo.
COMMERCIAL SPACE AVAILABLE
on West Loop in El Campo. 1,160
sq. ft. in prime location. Call 979637-0130 for more information.
GET ALL YOUR AMMO and accessories @Bear Arms Shooters
Supply, 211 Randon Dyer Rd.,
Ste. H, Rosenberg, TX 77471.
832-278-2448.
CLASS A CDL DRIVERS
Driver needed in the Glen Flora,
TX area. Good MVR. Physically
Fit. Minimum 2 years flatbed experience. Normal schedule is Mon.
– Fri., Sat. on occasion. Good pay
and benefits package. Qualified
candidates please send resume to
tmitchell@treetownusa.com
COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
Lawn Service looking for a person
with a good driving record and
current driver’s license. Call 979541-7982.
END DUMP DRIVER NEEDED,
South Texas. 2 years experience
and class-A CDL required. Call T&L
Transportation: 979-758-2043.
FARM WORKERS: PLANTING,
maintenance and harvest of fruits
and vegetables. 5 temporary
positions in Northern Maryland.
$11.29/hr. March 3 - Nov. 15.
There will be work for at least
3/4 of work period. Tools provided at no cost. Must be able to
work outside, lift 75 pounds and
have 3 months prior experience.
Housing provided for workers
whose permanent residence is
out of the area. Transportation
and subsistence expenses to work
site provided upon completion of
50% of work contract. Employer:
Robert Black 15307 Kelbaugh
Rd. Thurmont, MD 21788. Apply for this job at nearest State
Workforce Agency or MD DLLR,
5340 Spectrum Dr., Suite A. Frederick, MD 21703, using Job order
#MD363807.
FT MEDICATION AIDE & PT Medication Aide needed. Must be certified. Apply in person at Meridian
Assisted Living 3515 West Loop,
El Campo, TX 77437.
Part Time
Cleaning Lady
with own transportation
needed in the Wharton
area. References required.
Please call-leave message
979-532-4761
LEHIGH HANSON IS ACCEPTING
applications for an Experienced
Third Shift Supervisor at the Arena
Plant located at 1924 County
Road 111 in Garwood. Applications may be picked up Monday
thru Friday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lehigh
Hanson is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer committed
to workplace diversity. M/F/D/V
MIKESKA’S BAR-B-Q & CATERING.
Help wanted at freeway location.
Apply in person at 22730 Hwy.
59 S.
NOW HIRING OVERNIGHT Maintenance (10 p.m. - 7 a.m.), Inventory Control (4 p.m. - 1 a.m.) and
Cashiers: All Shifts. All positions
part-time. Apply online at www.
walmart.com or in store at the
hiring kiosk.
PART-TIME HELP NEEDED TO
work weekends. Apply at Rioux
Hardware. 211 N. Washington, El
Campo. Call 979-543-3387.
SOLID LIBERTY SERVICES, LLC
now hiring for West Texas CDL
Vacuum Truck Drivers w/ Hazmat
License. Starting pay $17 hourly
+lodging. You must have a HS
diploma, 5-years experience, pass
DOT drug test and have Med card.
Apply at 480 CR 355, El Campo,
TX or email peggy@solidlibertyservices.com for an application.
Guaranteed Lifetime
Transferrable Warranty
Slab and Pier & Beam
Senior Discount
Free Estimates
Ask for Danny McBride
1-800-460-8594
063 Misc. Services
BIG BURT’S LANDSCAPING. Plant
flowers, weeding, mulching, tree
trimming, etc. Free estimates.
832-507-0361.
ROBERT LAITKEP’S Affordable
Tree Service. Tree Trimming,
Stump Grinding, Tree Removal and
Topping, Tractor Work. Insured.
Free Estimates. Senior Citizen
Discount. Credit cards accepted.
979-532-4403.
TEX-MEX HOUSE LEVELING &
ROOFING. We also do remodeling, painting, sheet rock, electrical, plumbing, etc. Free Estimates.
979-233-0369 or 979-201-3808.
OakHaven
A PA R T M E N T S
HOUSE LEVELING Slab, pier and
beam, replace rotten seals. Mobile
home leveling. Free estimates.
281-232-6268.
1 Bdrm A partm ent.
$ 4 0 A pplic ation F ee,
$ 2 0 0 Deposit, Clean,
F reshly Painted, Central
A ir, Ceiling F ans, S torage
S pac es & Plenty O f
ar in . ea in Office
O pen M - F 9 : 3 0 am – 5 : 0 0 pm
9 7 9 -5 3 1 -8 8 8 4
Fountainhead
Wharton Apartments
Spacious 2 BR Apartments
• School Bus, Transit Bus Service
• Rental Assistance Available
• Energy Efficient Appliances
• Nice, Quiet Community
This institution is an Equal
Opportunity Provider/Employer
TTD 800-735-2989
043 House for Rent
FOR RENT
DO YOU HAVE?
FOUNDATION REPAIR
041 Apt.-Unfurnished
979-543-1075
OPENING FOR
SERVICE ADVISOR
COASTAL BEND
NOLAN’S AFFORDABLE LAWN
SERVICE. Certified Landscaper.
Mowing, mulching, tree trimming, edging, weeding, hedge
trimming, pasture and lot
shredding. 979-253-9323.
526 Wilkes, Wharton,Tx.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO
EARN 35K OR MORE
PER YEAR?
062 Contracting Repairs
304 Joseph, East Bernard
Large 1+ bedroom, 1 bath
house, carpet, central heat/air,
stove, refrigerator,
washer, dryer, fireplace.
Call: 979-543-3911 days
or 979-543-7520 nights
044 Misc. for Rent
SINGLE CHRISTIAN MOM looking
to clean houses in the El Campo
area from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday - Friday. Contact Amber, 281948-7072.
MUND
MOVING CO.
979-532-8810
You’ve tried the rest
Now try the best!
Judy’s Paint Service
Interior & Exterior Painting
High Pressure House Cleaning
Sheetrock Repair, Texturing
Free Estimates • 41 Years Experience
Judy Laitkep•Jerry Laitkep
Cell: 979-453-0015
Cell: 979-453-1652
075 Farm Machinery
FARM EQUIPMENT OBO: TRACTORS: Case IH 7140 $22,000.; IH
1586 $8,000.; IH 1466 $7,000 w/
canopy.; IH 806 $4,000.
12-ROW: JD 7100 Planter $6,000.;
W&A Do-All $8,000.; Amco Hipper $7,000.; Burch Hipper $4,000.
6-Row Woods flail shredder
$7,000.
AC D-10 garden tractor $1,500.
OBO 979-533-2052.
111 Mobile Homes
• Ability to work efficiently &
accurately
• Strong quality & customer focus
3BR, 2BA MOBILE HOME For
Sale in Nice Wharton Mobile
Home Park, nice, clean, new
washer and dryer, Owner FinanceOnly $575/month! ($26,000,
$2,000 DP, 11.5APR, 144 months,
RET0034878) Call 832-457-6760.
WE OFFER
• Competitive Wages
• On -the-Job Training
• Certification Opportunities
*******************
No Experience necessary
No Phone Calls
Email resumes to
theresa@donelliott.com
Fax resumes to
979-531-8368
or pick up an application in
the service department
HUGE SELECTION OF NEW and
used single wides and double
wides in stock!! Our competitors
hate our low prices! Come see
the difference! Reliable Homes
of Sealy *390 Gebhardt Rd.,* Call
979-885-6767* RBI33813
I PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR USED
MOBILE HOMES! Clear title or
small payoff is ok. Must be ‘85
model or newer! Call Chris at
979-743-0551.
DON ELLIOTT
AUTOWORLD
1225 N. Richmond Road
Wharton
FIND IT IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
041 Apt.-Unfurnished
041 Apt.-Unfurnished
115 Campers
1999 SANTA FE POP-UP. One
owner, great condition. AC/Heat,
Add-a-room, awning, queen and
double beds. $3,500. Phone: 706276-5403.
131 Dogs, Cats, Pets
DOG OBEDIENCE/ HUNTING/ RETRIEVING TRAINING - All breeds.
30 years experience, references
available, local. Call Michael Simpson, 361-219-1884.
SHOP THE
CLASSIFIEDS!
FOUR PROM DRESSES for sale.
Sizes 6, 8, 12. Formal dress size
12. Call 979-532-2413.
BRAND NEW 12” KICKER COMP
- out of box, but never used or
hooked up. Asking $65. BOSS
CX2000M Mono Block Car Amplifier. Used once, still in great condition. Asking $110. If interested
call or text 906-282-0246.
153 Want to Buy
CASH! TO BUY JUNK CARS,
junk trucks, junk farm machinery,
salvage metal, batteries etc. Call
979-618-1204 or 979-618-0880,
Joey.
153 Want to Buy
W A N T
T O
B U Y
non-working mowers and 4-wheelers. Call 979-721-0062.
154
Garage
Sale
GARAGE SALE
Sat • Mar 21 • 7am-?
Too much to list!
331 Croom Dr.
B3
175 Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Application has been made
with the Texas Alcoholic
Beverage Commission
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
TERMS OF THE
For A: BG Wine and beer
Retailer’s Permit and BL
Retail Dealer’s On-Premise
Late Hour License
PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS
ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE
CODE
By: Candace Limas dba
Mariachi Bar
SAID BUSINESS TO BE
CONDUCTED AT: 309 West
Caney, Wharton, Wharton
County, TX 77437
Owner: Candace Limas
__________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the
Estate of Ila Nadine Guin, Deceased, were issued on March
10, 2015, in Cause No. 14,479,
pending in the County Court
of Wharton County, Texas, to:
James Edward Guin.
All persons having claims against
this Estate which is currently being administered are required
to present them to the undersigned within the time and in
the manner prescribed by law.
James Edward Guin
c/o: Philip J. Hundl
101 W. Burleson Street
Wharton, Texas 77488
DATED the 16th day of March,
2015.
PHILIP J. HUNDL
State Bar No.: 24034498
E-mail: phundl@wphk-law.com
AUDRA B. SMITH
State Bar No.: 24093168
E-mail: asmith@wphk-law.com
101 West Burleson Street
Wharton, Texas 77488
Telephone: (979) 532-3871
Facsimile: (979) 532-3508
Attorneys for
James Edward Guin
___________________
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
TERMS OF THE
PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS
ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE
CODE
THAT: Kiran Food Market
Inc. of Texas d/b/a Tri Stop
HAS FILED APPLICATION
FOR A: Wine and beer
Retailer’s Of f Premise
Permit
SAID BUSINESS TO BE
CONDUCTED AT: 616 N
Wharton Avenue, El Campo,
Wharton County, TX 77437
Owner:
Kiran Food Market Inc. of
Texas d/b/a Tri Stop
Shams A. Noorani, President
Sadit A. Noorani, Secretary
__________________
THAT: Sarmad Enterprises,
Inc. d/b/a Super Stop #1
HAS FILED APPLICATION
FOR A: Wine Only Package
Store Permit, Beer Retail
Dealer’s Off Premise License
SAID BUSINESS TO BE
CONDUCTED AT: 825 E.
Milam Street, Wharton,
Wharton County, TX 77488
Owner:
Sarmad Enterprises, Inc.
d/b/a Super Stop #1
Bashir A. Shahani, Pres/
Secy
___________________
Notice of Application for
(Non Commercial) Oil & Gas
Waste Disposal Well Permit
XTO ENERGY INC, 600 E. EXCHANGE AVE., FORT WORTH,
TEXAS 76164 is applying to the
Railroad Commission of Texas
for a permit to dispose of PRODUCED SALTWATER by well
injection into a formation PRODUCTIVE of oil or gas.
The applicant proposes to dispose of oil and gas waste from
the MAHALITC/HUNT Lease,
Well Number 5, into the FRIO
FORMATION.
The proposed disposal well is
located 12.5 miles NORTHWEST
of WHARTON, in the BONUS,
SW (YEGUA) Field, in WHARTON County. The waste water
will be injected into strata in the
subsurface depth interval from
4400 TO 5050 feet. This well
will not be a Commercial Disposal Well.
LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter
27 of the Texas Water Code, as
amended, Title 3 of the Texas
Natural Resources Code, as
amended, and the Statewide
Rules of the Oil and Gas Division
of the Railroad Commission of
Texas.
Requests for a public hearing
from persons who can show
they are adversely affected or
requests for further information
concerning any aspect of the
application should be submitted
in writing, within fifteen days
of publication, to the Environmental Services Section, Oil and
Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967,
Austin, Texas 78711 (Telephone
512/463-6792).
___________________
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Theresa’s Polka Picks are
selected each week by polka musician Theresa Zetka Payne.
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35. About lobe
36. Broken into many
pieces
38. Spanish friend
39. Shares the suffering of
40. Employee stock
ownership plan
41. Expressed pleasure
42. Center of the
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43. Used to be United
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2. Genus Dasyproctas
3. Actress Stone
4. President Hoover
5. Mains
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11. Fabric from
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12. Sung outside a
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15. Expresses surprise
17. Mountain standard time
19. Famous persons
20. Goes with a gal
23. Slightly insane
24. Possessed
25. More timid
26. Where you sleep
27. Life terminations
28. Covers a can
29. Flower petals
30. Capital of Togo
31. Wood storks
32. Central Honshu
city
33. Grabbed at
36. A health resort
37. Missing soldiers
Saturday, March 21
• Hallettsville: Jodie Mikula Orchestra and the Dujka
Brothers (John and Mark) will
be playing your favorite happy
music tunes at the South
Texas Polka and Sausage
Festival, 5-11 p.m.
• The Red Ravens Band
will perform a variety of music
at the Wallis American Legion
Hall, 8-11:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 22
• Hallettsville: Music lineup
for the South Texas Polka and
Sausage Festival includes the
Shiner Hobo Band, 11 a.m.-1
p.m.; Czechaholics Band, Ennis Czech Boys and The Red
Ravens Band, 1-8 p.m. It all
takes place at the K of C Hall.
Thursday, March 26
• El Campo: Odessa plays
for the Senior Citizens Dance,
American Legion Hall, 7:30-10
p.m. It’s food night. Desserts
will be served, too!
Friday, March 27
• Columbus: Nathan Colt
Young and the Keen Country
Band will play country music
at the Shaws Band Social
Club, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Saturday, March 28
• Tomball: Chris Rybak
Band, Round Top Brass Band
and more bands will perform
at the German Fest in downtown Tomball, 10:30 a.m.-10
p.m.
• El Campo: The 11th
Annual Heating It Up for
Hospice cook-off will be held at
the VFW Hall, CR 306. Music
will be provided by Joe Zetka
Jr. and Friends, 1-3 p.m. in the
hall. DJ Dee will be playing
your favorites all day long.
There will be silent and live
auctions, food vendors and
prize drawings all afternoon.
It’s close to home folks and
benefits Hospice Support Inc.
For more information, contact
Reneau Gold at the Hospice
office, 979-541-9944. See you
there!
• Schulenburg: Shiner
Hobo Band, Mark Halata &
Texavia and Los Kolaches
bands will play at the 2nd
Annual Schulenburg Sausage
Fest. Arts and crafts, antique
cars and tractors and lots
of family activities will be
available. It all takes place in
downtown Schulenburg on
North Main St., noon-10 p.m.
Sunday, March 29
• Sweet Home: Red Ravens Band plays at the Sweet
Home Community Center, 2-6
p.m.
– Theresa says: “Let the sun
shine in, face it with a grin” as
the song says. We have been
waiting for the red-breasted
Robin, Mockingbird and other
fine feathered friends to sing
their sweet melodies.
Spring time is here! The
redbud trees are blooming and
the beautiful roses are budding. Time to mow and toil. It’s
the time and the season for the
well-kept yards in our fair city
to spring forth.
God bless Texas, where the
sun shines best!
Answer to Crossword
Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou
Romeo? I was wandering a county road
with my fair Juliet in search of a safe
haven. I ne’er saw true beauty until I
saw the car stop and a young woman
pick us up! We have boundless love
to give and parting will be such sweet
sorrow. And what’s in a name? We’re
Chihuahua-Dachshund mixes, 7-8
months old, vaccinated and ready to be
your One True Love!
Interested? Contact SPOT at (979) 2533446 (leave a message) or wcspot@
hotmail.com.
It is a class A misdemeanor with up to
$4,000.00 fine and/or 1 year in jail if
you abandon an animal (Penal Code
42.09)
Interested in adopting?
Contact SPOT at 979.253.3446
or wcspot@hotmail.com.
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The Wharton Journal-Spectator Saturday Crossword Puzzle
CLUES ACROSS
1. Possesses
4. Mortar trough
7. Exclamation:
yuck!
8. Filmmaker ___
B. de Mille
10. Constrictors
12. Peaceable
13. Radioactivity unit
15. Pasturage
16. Coral reef island
with a lagoon
17. A fisher cat is
one
18. Trimming scissors
21. Away from
22. ___ wit
23. Teletype (Computers)
24. Principal ethnic
group of China
25. Extinct flightless bird of New
Zealand
26. Not good
27. Deceptive action
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