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Serving Austin, Colorado and Fayette Counties

VOL. 30 NO. 12

McCallum Chamber GuitarEnsemble to Perform

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Hugo Chotek WasEarly Czech Journalist

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Tri-County 14 ReachesBracket Play in World Series

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Kiln Heat, Creosote, AluminumCuts and Gasoline Fumes

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Banner Scoreboard HighlightsVolleyball’s Opening Week

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Dale Alexander has announced plans to expand his flag displays throughout Columbus, as well as ColoradoCounty. The goal is to have all homes and businesses displaying the American flag and be recognized as thecity with the most flags. The flags are free, but Alexander says donations would be appreciated. If anyonewould like to have a flag, contact Alexander at (979) 733-6645. Donations are being accepted at Industry StateBank-Columbus Branch, c/o Dale Alexander Flags. Alexander also is in search of chain link fence pipe to usefor flag poles. Banner Press Photo by Ramona Ferguson

Flying proudly over Colorado County …

Chris Beckendorff donated a quilt that will be auctioned off at the An-nual Back to School Dance Saturday at the Cat Spring Agricultural So-ciety Hall in Cat Spring. Proceeds from the auction will go to the Schol-arship Fund at St. John Lutheran Church in Cat Spring. Raffle ticketsare $1 each or a book of six for $5.

Back to school quilt …

Haggard to headlineFayette County Fair

MERLE HAGGARD

By CATHY CHALOUPA

LA GRANGE — The FayetteCounty Fair will be held LaborDay weekend, beginning Thurs-day, Aug. 28 and continuingthrough Sunday, Aug. 31 at theFayette County Fairgrounds in LaGrange.

The event is indeed a livinglegacy in itself.

For 87 glorious years, carnivalsand clowns, cook-offs and culi-

nary delights with creative com-petitive venues, livestock and lo-cal talent, music and makingmemories, exhibitions and enter-tainment, pageant and parade,food and fun-all have delightedaudiences.

The entertainment lineup thisyear includes the legendary MerleHaggard, Kevin Fowler, AnthonyMoreno Band, Robbie WootenBand, The Czechaholics, The Tri-umphs, Texas Dutchmen, WayneToups, D’Vine Testament, AbigailTaylor, Boogie Allen, RobertZentek, Barney Sledge & theSledgehammers, and ChrisRybak.

There’s also a valuable array ofhistory, traditions and memoriesthat bring out the best in the an-nual event.

The Fayette County Fair wasorganized in the 1920s by a group

of visionaries in the area who weredetermined to cultivate unity, hos-pitality, and prosperity in a singlefestival with multiple events.

Needless to say, they’ve suc-ceeded for 87 years with the driv-ing force of festivity, tradition andcompetition their mainstay.

Visitors can expect to see live-stock exhibits, poultry, rabbit,game birds, pigeon horse, goat,lamb, and heifers from the area onexhibit depicting the rural farm-ing and ranching communitiesthat have shaped the county for thelast 175-plus years.

And some of the competitiveexhibitions include MemorableCollections, Photography, Quilt-ing, Crafts, 4-H, Fine Arts, Ce-ramics, Needlepoint, Canning,Culinary, Collectibles, Scrap-books, Cothing and Educational— all part of the fabric thatweaves the cultures of FayetteCounty.

This is an event for all ages thatwill keep folks busy and havingfun for a nominal fee all for thesake of scholarships.

As the visitors work up an ap-petite, they won’t have far to goas many of those local booths arenon-profit organizations servingup their food to provide scholar-ships right back into the commu-nity for the area youth.

Cuisine includes chicken friedsteak burgers, French fries,gorditas, cheese enchiladas,fajitas, tacos, flauta, quesadillas,grilled chicken salad, fruit cups,pizza, hamburgers, cheeseburgers,wine coolers, frozen margaritas,funnel cakes, curly fries, friedTwinkies, Oreos, Snickers, icecream, cappuccinos, slush,smoothies, lemonade, roastedcorn on the cob, hot dogs,chilidogs, corn dogs, nachos,shaved ice, barbecue ribs, brisket,pork, beans, potato salad, barbe-cue tacos, baked potatoes, turkeylegs, sausage wraps, grilledchicken on a stick, chips, soft

drinks, water and beer.Expect to see loads of

children’s activities, including theever-popular carnival and the Ex-otic Petting Zoo, throughout thefair.

Lanky the Clown will performeach day providing comedy walkaround acts. He has performed atcountless fairs/festivals, and hastoured Russia, Guatemala, Af-ghanista, and Cambodia as part ofan International Coalition ofClowns put together by renownedMedical Doctor, Patch Adams.

The parade will be held Satur-day, Aug. 30 beginning at 10:30a.m. Scores of entries will beshowcased in a variety of catego-ries, including Best Out of Town,Most Comical, Best Hometown,Best Junior, Most Original, BestFair Theme, Best Fayette CountySmall Town, Best Western/Wagon/Rider, Best Antique Car,Best Antique Truck, Best ClassicCar, Best Classic Truck and BestHot Rod.

Fair tickets are available fromany of the queen contestants withpresale season tickets $25. Theseason tickets are priced at $30after 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27.

Daily passes will vary through-out the fair. They are $15 forThursday and Friday, Aug. 28 and29; $30 for Saturday, Aug. 30; and$20 for Sunday, Aug. 31. Children11 and under are free.

Ticket admission, daily or sea-son passes, includes all entertain-ment, but does not include carni-val rides.

Passports to Fun include ad-mission for all four days of the fairand unlimited rides in the carni-val at a price of $70 each. Theyare on a limited basis and will besold until Sunday. They may bepurchased at the Gardenia JanssenAnimal Shelter at (979) 966-0021,Hatfield Dental Clinic at 968-5813, World Travel at 968-6328,or National Bank & Trust at 968-3136.

LCRA seeks membersfor regional councils

AUSTIN — LCRA is accept-ing applications through Augustfor membership on its four re-gional councils, groups of volun-teers who provide an important

link between LCRA and the com-munities it serves.

Regional council membersmeet several times a year to dis-cuss regional topics involvingLCRA services in their commu-nities.

Among the regional councils isthe Lower Basin that representsAustin, Colorado, Fayette,Matagorda, Waller, Washingtonand Wharton counties.

Members pass along informa-tion from council meetings to theirlocal communities to provide aclear, accurate understanding ofissues related to LCRA.

“The regional councils helpLCRA identify regional and localissues, and the members share in-formation about LCRA in theircommunities,” said Bill Lau-derback, LCRA executive vicepresident for public affairs.

“We appreciate all the time andenergy members devote to the re-gional councils, and we encour-age anyone interested in becom-ing a member to apply.”

The other regional councilsLCRA service areas are:

•Upper Basin: Bandera,Gillespie, Hamilton, Kendall,Kerr, Kimble, Lampasas, Llano,Mason, McCulloch, Menard,Mills and San Saba counties;

•Central Basin: Blanco, Bur-net, Hays, Travis and Williamsoncounties; and

Guadalupe, Lavaca and Lee coun-ties.

Members serve two- or four-year terms, and must agree to at-tend at least six meetings a year.Each council includes up to 30members.

LCRA strives to appoint mem-bers who represent diverse inter-ests, including property owner-ship, community leadership, rec-reation, the environment and ag-riculture. The LCRA board of di-rectors will appoint members tothe Regional Councils in late fall.

Applications are available atLCRA.org/regionalcouncils orhttp://bit.ly/lcrarcap. The deadlinefor submitting an application isAug. 31.

For more information, contactJames Wells toll-free at (800) 776-5272, Ext. 3265.

To contact a contestant to pur-chases tickets or to obtain moreinformation/registration forms onthe fair, visit online atwww.fayettecountyfair.org or call968-3911.

•Mid-Basin: Bastrop, Cald-well, Comal, DeWitt, Gonzales,

GIDDINGS — All too often senior citizens have to decide be-tween purchasing medications, paying a utility bill or buying food.

This is the case for many senior citizens in Fayette County. Thissegment of the population is growing every day.

The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area recently reportedthere will not be enough caregivers to care for the elderly populationas it ages, which will increase the demand for more services to theelderly.

With aging come unique challenges, challenges that require pro-grams and organizations to assist with needs such as health, food andcompanionship.

Combined Community Action (CCA) helps by providing hot noonmeals to senior citizens over 60 years of age in Fayette County at fourcongregate sites in Carmine, Flatonia, Schulenburg and La Grange.

They also provide Meals on Wheels to those individuals who arehomebound and are in need of a nutritious meal.

The nutrition program prepares and delivers an average of 1,400meals a month in Fayette County.

Unfortunately, CCA only receives a portion of their funding fromthe Older Americans Act. The remainder must be raised through pri-vate donations and fundraising efforts.

The program is financially strapped and does not want to cut ser-vices to the seniors who so desperately need these meals.

The program is also in need of volunteers to deliver meals and tofill in for the local site managers. It cannot afford to pay an additionalstaff person when a site manager needs to take off for appointmentsor is sick; therefore, volunteers are needed to donate three hours a dayat the centers to package and prepare meals for delivery.

For those interested in making a donation to the Meals on WheelsProgram or volunteer, contact Helen Snow or Kelly Franke at (979)540-2980. Personal donations can be sent to Combined CommunityAction, 165 W. Austin St., Giddings, TX 78942, and include Mealson Wheels — Fayette County in the memo line.

Meals on Wheels needs support

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9/11 MEMORIAL WALL ON DISPLAYSEALY — The 9/11 Memorial Wall will be on display Thurs-

day, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Levine Park in Sealy. Amemorial service, including MIA Memorial Table, and reading ofthe names of those who has given thier all since the 9/11 attack onNew York City, will be held at 10 a.m. The event is free to thepublic. Donations and business sponsors are welcome. For furtherinformation, contact Tom Knapp at (713) 206-1494.

SCHOLARS DEADLINE EXTENDEDWHARTON — The deadline for the Wharton County Junior

College Presidential Scholars Program has been extended to Mon-day, Sept. 15. Students who have completed at least one semesterof coursework at WCJC, and hold a cumulative grade point aver-age of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply. Applications can be ob-tained on the website www.wcjc.edu, or by contacting programdirector Catherine Shoppa at shoppac@wcjc.edu or call (979) 532-6918

HOMECOMING BAZAAR SLATEDSEALY — The Immaculate Conception Church in Sealy will

hold its Homecoming Bazaar Sunday, Aug. 31 at the KC Hall inSealy. A dine-in or take-out barbecue beef, chicken and sausagedinner will be served at 10:30 a.m. Mexican food also will be avail-able. The event will include live and silent auctions, gift card stand,country store, grocery bag stand, white elephant booth, cake walk,snow cones, children’s rides, and games. There also will be a bigdrawing of 40 prizes. Music will be provided by the Krenek’s.

MDA TELETHON/BAKE SALE PLANNEDCOLUMBUS — The Catholic Daughters will once again spon-

sor the Labor Day Muscular Distrophy Association Telethon col-lections in Columbus. CDA will sponsor a bake sale Friday, Aug.29 from 8 a.m. until sold out at Brookshire Brothers in Columbus.Collections will be at Brookshire Brothers Friday, Saturday andMonday. Donations can be made to MDA, dropped off at Brook-shire Brothers on either day or mailed to CDA, P.O. Box 331, Co-lumbus, TX 78934. All proceeds will benefit MDA and are tax-deductible. For more information, call Ruth Kunz at (979) 732-3389.

GERMAN SOCIETY TO MEETCOLUMBUS — The Colorado County Chapter of the Texas

German Society will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the ColoradoCounty Services Facility in Columbus. Jerry Haluska will presenta program entitled “Specifics of the D-Day Invasion.” New mem-bers and visitors are always welcome to attend.

PARISH PICNIC PLANNEDHIGH HILL — St. Mary Catholic Church Parish Picnic will be

held Sunday, Aug. 31 in High Hill. The event will begin with aflag-raising ceremony at 9:30 a.m., Polka Mass at 10 a.m., cakewalk at 11 a.m. and washer tournament at 1 p.m. Bingo will beheld from 2 to 6 p.m. A sweepstakes drawing will be held at 9 p.m.A chicken and stew dinner will be served beginning at 11 a.m. at acost of $8 for adults and $4 for children. The drive-thru will fea-ture adult take-home plates only. An auction will begin at 1 p.m.Music will be provided by Texas Sound Czech and Mark Halata/Texavia during the day. Texas Dream will provide the music thatevening for the free dance. A fireworks show will start at 10 p.m.

BROILER ORDERS DUE FOR SHOWSLA GRANGE — Any 4-H or FFA member in Fayette County

who plans to show in the Market Broiler Division at the 2015 Hous-ton Livestock Show and Rodeo, San Antonio Stock Show & Ro-deo, Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, and/or Fayette County JuniorLivestock Show need to place their order by Tuesday at the TexasAgriLife Extension Service of Fayette County in La Grange.

MONTHLY BLOOD DRIVE SETCOLUMBUS — The monthly blood drive will be held Friday

from noon to 6 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge in Columbus. Please bea donor and save three lives.

4-HERS URGED TO ORDER BROILERSCOLUMBUS — Any 4-H member planning to exhibit broilers

in the 2015 major shows needs to make plans to order chicks. Chickswill be $1.25 each and must be ordered in increments of 25. Or-ders should be placed through the Texas A&M AgriLife ExtensionService of Colorado County. Chicks must be paid for at the time oforder and the deadline for ordering is Friday, Sept. 5.

FUN SHOOT TO BE HELDLA GRANGE — The Fayette County 4-H Shootings Sports

Club will hold a 90-bird sporting clays fun shoot Saturday. Formore information, call Craig Oltmann at (979) 968-3815.

ST. MARY’S PLANS ANNUAL FESTIVALNADA — St. Mary’s Parish Annual Festival & Homecoming

will be held Sunday, Aug. 31 at the Nada Community Center inNada. A barbecue beef and sausage dinner, including tea and des-sert, will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at $10 per plate andchildren under 12 $5. Drive-thru plates to go will be available un-til 1 p.m. Enjoy dinner music while you dine in the air-conditionedhall and see what the ladies have to offer in the bazaar and pastrybooths. A country auction will begin at 1 p.m. Food and refresh-ments will be served all day and evening. Other activities will in-clude bingo, variety walk, kid’s games, face painting, train ride,water slide (children bring swimsuits) and karaoke. The festivitieswill conclude at 8:30 p.m. with a drawing for 26 prizes.

PARENTING WORKSHOP TO BEGINCOLUMBUS — Youth & Family Services will facilitate Suc-

cessful Parenting workshops beginning Tuesday, Aug. 26 throughSept. 30 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at its Columbus office located at514 Washington St. There is no charge and anyone can attend. Formore information, call (979) 732-8355.

OLD PHOTOS BEING SOUGHTLA GRANGE — The La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce

is looking for anyone who may have any historic pictures of LaGrange and the old railroad depot. Copies can be made for thechamber archives for those who are willing to share. Photos can bemailed to La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce, 171 S. MainSt., La Grange, TX 78945, emailed to chamber@lagranetx.org orcall (979) 968-5756.

BACK TO SCHOOL DANCE SLATEDCAT SPRING — St. John Church in Cat Spring will sponsor a

back to school dance Saturday at the Cat Spring Agricultural Hallin Cat Spring. The silent auction and food sales will begin at 7p.m. The Krenek’s will provide the music for the dance beginningat 8 p.m. Admission is $7 per person. Students 16 and under get infree with the donation of a school supply item for local schools.All proceeds will benefit college scholarships.

ARCHERY PROJECT TO GET UNDERWAYCOLUMBUS — The Columbus Area 4-H Shooting Sports Club

will sponsor an archery project Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. at theHE Building at the Colorado County Ag Complex and Fairgroundsin Columbus. The Shooting Sports projects are open to boys andgirls, from third grade to 18 years old, throughout Colorado County.Attendance at the first meeting is mandatory. Both the participantsand parents should attend. A shooting schedule will be determinedand a $1 fee will be charged for insurance that all participants arerequired to take. Participants must be a 4-H club member to par-ticipate. Anyone that is not a current member of a club will beenrolled at the meeting. For additional information, contact theTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Colorado County at(979) 732-2082 or 732-2530 or Paul Schlaudraff at (979) 733-0020.

RELAY FOR LIFE 5K SETCOLUMBUS — Colorado County is ready to kickoff the 2015

Relay for Life year with the Fourth Annual Relay 5K Saturday,Oct. 18. Everyone is encouraged to come out and support Relayby running or walking in the event. Those who have not done so,please consider getting a Relay team together or joining one. The2015 Relay will be held Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.at Memorial Stadium in Columbus. Individuals can join a Relayteam now and start fundraising for the team by getting runners/walkers to come to the 5K. There also will be team registration atthe 5K. For more information, call Event Chair Wanda Henry at(979) 758-1512.

FAYETTEVILLE PLANS CHURCH FEASTFAYETTEVILLE — The Fayetteville St. John the Baptist

Catholic Church will hold its annual picnic Sunday, Aug. 31 at St.John’s Recreation Hall in Fayetteville. A Mass with polka musicwill be held at 10 a.m. with local musicians taking part in the Mass.There will be a barbecue beef, pork and sausage dinner served at11 a.m. Plates to go at the hall and a drive-thru line also will beavailable at 10:30 a.m. Larry Sodek and area musicians will pro-vide live music starting at 11 a.m. D.J. Ricky Canik will providemusic during the noon meal. Barbecue and sausage burgers willbe sold beginning at 2:30 p.m. A country auction will begin at1:30 p.m. and bingo at 2 p.m. Kolaches and other pastries will beavailable throughout the day. Other attractions include countrystore, grocery and plant wheel, children’s games, silent auction,cake walk, train rides, moon walk, plenty of Blue Bell ice creamand ice cold refreshments. A free dance by Charles and the Fabu-lous Four will be held after the auction until 10 p.m.

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Hugo Chotek wasan early Czech journalist

Footprintsof Fayette

EDITOR’S NOTE: FayetteCounty is one of the oldest andhistoric counties in Texas andthere are so many wonderfulstories that need to be preservedand shared with everyone.

The Fayette County Histori-cal Commission will resumepublishing articles relating his-torical facts pertaining to Fay-ette County in a column, Foot-prints of Fayette, which will runweekly and cover a wide rangeof topics. Members of the Fay-ette County Historical Commis-sion will author these articles.

This column will give newresidents of Fayette County agood background on theiradopted home and help all resi-dents appreciate the history ofthis county. Teachers also will beable to utilize this column intheir classes as a teaching aid.

Care will be taken to ensurethe accuracy of the column. Anycomments on the articles can bedirected to Footprints of FayetteCommittee Chair CarolynHeinsohn.

The Fayette County Histori-cal Commission meets the thirdMonday of odd-numberedmonths at various locationsthroughout the county andmembership is open to every-one. If you are interested in be-coming a member, call (979)968-3545.

Its office, located at the Fay-ette County Agricultural Build-ing in La Grange is open Mon-days and Wednesdays from 10a.m. to 3 p.m., or other days byappointment.

By CAROLYN HEINSOHN

The following article, the firstof a two-part series, was writtenin Czech and published in the“Amerikan Kalendar” Vol. XXXVin 1912 and was translated byReuben J. Petrusek Sr. of Fay-etteville, Texas, in 1985. Although

Chotek only lived in FayetteCounty for a few years, his in-volvement in the county and in-teractions with some of the notedfamilies of La Grange are worthyof documentation. This is an ab-breviated version of the article.

Hugo Chotek was born on No-vember 8, 1851, in JindrichuvHradec (Southern Bohemia —now the Czech Republic). Hecame from a noble family, but hisgrandfather did not use his nobil-ity title; neither did he have thatmuch wealth to live according tohis position.

Hugo was an only child. Hisfather, Hugo Jan Chotek, was aprofessor at the gymnasium (highschool) in Jindrichuv Hradec. Hedied at an early age leaving awidow with a three-year-old son.

Chotek’s mother was BaronessMarie Emilie von Steger, who wasborn in Cechy (Bohemia). Herparents were of the Evangelicalfaith, but during the oppression ofthe Czech Brethren, they movedto Silesia where they joined theCatholic Church, and they diedthere.

After being educated in thetown school and gymnasium inJindrichuv Hradec, Chotek’smother tried to get him to becomea minister. She often invited min-isters into her home and with theirinfluence, she became a very reli-

gious woman.However, her son did not want

to pursue religious life, because hewas inclined to be an independentspirit. He wanted to be a doctor,so he went to Prague (Bohemia)where he entered the university.During his vacations he traveledwith his student friends throughmany small towns.

He was enthused about theCzech national causes of that time.He did not continue his studies inmedicine because of his sympa-thetic feelings — he could not dealwith surgery and working withcadavers.

He served his year with thearmy as a volunteer. Then heserved as an assistant editor ofvarious Czech papers for sometime.

In 1876 he left for the UnitedStates full of youthful ideas. Hestayed in New York for a shorttime. Then he accepted an offerfrom Detroit to work on a Germannewspaper Anzeiger.

After some time Chotek de-cided that he wanted to see someother states, so he accepted an of-fer from Mr. Frank Lidiak of LaGrange, Texas, to work on theweekly paper Slovan.

There he met Miss Annie L.Kalus, who was born in Frenstatpod Radhostem, Moravia, whereher father was a master of traveland teacher of music, as well as a

respected city dweller. Chotek mether as an actress in a voluntarytheater directed by FrankGlueckman, a friendly citizen ofLa Grange and well-known dealerin cotton.

To him Chotek had once said,“I like that girl, I will wait for her,she and only she will be mine.”

Chotek did not wait very longeither. After six weeks, he ac-cepted her as his bride withouteven giving her enough time toreceive her parents’ permissionfrom Moravia.

He liked living in La Grangewhere about six Czech familieswere living at the time. They wereJudge August Haidusek and fam-ily, Frank Lidiak and family, K.Mozig, Frank Glueckman andChotek.

They all lived as one big fam-ily, peaceful and friendly. Twothirds of the population of LaGrange at that time were German.

To be continued …

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NOTICE OF 2014 TAX YEARPROPOSED PROPERTY

TAX RATE FORCity of Columbus, TX

A tax rate of $ 0.27312 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adop-tion by the governing body of City of Columbus, TX. This rate ex-ceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax rate, and state law re-quires that two public hearings be held by the governing body beforeadopting the proposed tax rate.

PROPOSED TAX RATE $ 0.27312 per $100PRECEDING YEAR’S TAX RATE $ 0.27312 per $100EFFECTIVE TAX RATE $ 0.26953 per $100ROLLBACK TAX RATE $ 0.28725 per $100

The effective tax rate is the total tax rate needed to raise the sameamount of property tax revenue for City of Columbus, TX from thesame properties in both the 2013 tax year and the 2014 tax year.

The rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate that City of Columbus, TXmay adopt beforevoters are entitled to petition for an election to limitthe rate that may be approved to the rollback rate.

YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES CANBE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS:property tax amount =( rate) x (taxable value of your property) 1100

For assistance or detailed information about tax calculations, pleasecontact:Bill Mitchell, Chief AppraiserColIecting Agent for City of Columbus tax assessor-collectorP. O. Box 10/106 Cardinal Lane, Columbus, TX 78934979-732-8222coloradocountycad@sbcglobal.netwww.coloradocad.org

You are urged to attend and express your views at the following publichearings on the proposed tax rate:First Hearing: August 28,2014 at 6:30 p.m. at Columbus City Hall,605 Spring St., Columbus, TXSecond Hearing: September 2, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at Columbus CityHall, 605 Spring St., Columbus, TX

American Legion Post 383 in Columbus hosted the Annual Boys State Banquet on Aug. 7 at the VeteransMemorial Center in Columbus. On hand for the presentation were, from left, sponsor Dr. Lawrence Baron ofColumbus Animal Clinic, Boys State delegates Andy Theut, Tavaris Thompson, Jessy Castro, Cameron Urbanand Travis Newman, and sponsor Chris Arthur of Columbus Rotary Club. Not pictured was a representativeof sponsor Henneke Funeral Home. Banner Photo by Judy Mikulenka

St. Mary’s plans annual eventELLINGER — St. Mary

Catholic Church Father NockRussell and its parishioners hasissued an invitation to the publicto attend the church’s 64th AnnualBazaar and Feast Sunday at theEllinger Chamber of CommerceCommunity Center in Ellinger.

The day will begin by celebrat-ing Mass at 8 a.m. at St. MaryCatholic Church.

A fried chicken and sausagemeal, including potatoes, gravy,sauerkraut, corn, peaches, pickles,bread and tea, will be served at 11a.m. The meals are priced at $9each for adults and $4 for childrenunder 12.

Adult take-home platesthrough the drive-thru line will beavailable at 11 a.m. Chicken bythe piece and link sausage alsowill be available to go.

Sausage wraps and nachos willbe available at 2 p.m. There alsowill be a good supply of cold re-freshments on hand.

Kolaches in all flavors, cakes,strudels, pies and other pastrieswill be available.

The highlight of the afternoonwill be the country auction at 1

p.m. A variety of items, includingantiques, pictures, coins and othertreasures, will be on the auctionblock.

The items will be available forviewing Sunday morning prior tothe auction.

A raffle drawing, with the op-portunity to win the grand prizeof a 2014 Polaris Sportsman 400

ATV, along with other prizes, isscheduled after the auction. Tick-ets will be sold throughout the day.

The Holub Polka Band willentertain the crowd from 10:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

There also will be a cake andplant wheel, country store, sur-prise package booth, arts andcrafts booth, and silent auction.

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AUSTIN — A Travis County grand jury on Aug.15 indicted Gov. Rick Perry on two felony counts:abuse of official capacity and coercion of a publicservant.

Count I alleges Perry, on or about June 14, 2013,intended to harm Rosemary Lehmberg, TravisCounty district attorney and chief of the state’sPublic Integrity Unit, by intentionally or knowinglymisusing public property in withholding fundingapproved by the Texas Legislature for the opera-tion of the Public Integrity Unit.

Count II alleges Perry by means of coercion andin his official capacity as a public servant threat-ened to veto legislation funding the Public Integ-rity Unit unless Lehmberg resigned as district at-torney.

Lehmberg was arrested for drunken driving inApril 2013. She served a short jail sentence, pub-licly apologized, underwent counseling and re-turned to her elected post as district attorney andchief of the Public Integrity Unit, a division of thedistrict attorney’s office that investigates and pros-ecutes criminal activity involving state governmentand state government officials.

Lehmberg refused to resign and Perry reactedwith a line-item veto of the funding approved forthe Public Integrity Unit ($7.5 million) in the state’s2014-15 general appropriations bill, SB 1.

Perry explained the veto this way: “Despite theotherwise good work the Public Integrity Unit’semployees, I cannot in good conscience supportcontinued State funding for an office with state-wide jurisdiction at a time when the person chargedwith ultimate responsibility of that unit has lost thepublic’s confidence.

“This unit is in no other way held accountableto state taxpayers, except through the State bud-getary process. I therefore object to and disapproveof this appropriation.”

Mary Anne Wiley, general counsel for Perry,issued a statement saying, “The veto in questionwas made in accordance with the veto authorityafforded to every governor under the Texas Con-stitution. We will continue to aggressively defendthe governor’s lawful and constitutional action, andbelieve w e will ultimately prevail.”

Panel Votes for CensureThe House Select Committee on Transparency

in State Agency Operations on Aug. 11 met andvoted 6-1 to admonish and censure University ofTexas System Board of Regents member WallaceL. Hall Jr. of Dallas “for misconduct, incompetencyin the performance of official duties, or behaviorunbefitting a nominee for and holder of a state of-fice.”

State Rep. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, votedagainst the action.

Hall, who was appointed as a regent by Gov.Perry in 2011, reportedly has been conducting anindependent investigation of UT’s fundraising andother activities. Allegations against Hall are de-tailed in a motion 28 pages in length.

The motion also directs two of members of thecommittee, state Reps. Lyle Larson, R-San Anto-nio, and Trey Martinez-Fischer, D-San Antonio,to monitor the Board of Regents of The Universityof Texas System, The University of Texas Systemand The University of Texas System componentinstitutions.

Notes Get Highest RatingsState Comptroller Susan Combs on Aug. 12

announced Wall Street’s three biggest credit ratingagencies have given their highest ratings to Texas’2014 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes.

These annual, one-year notes, Combs explained,are sold to help fund school payments and managecash flow between the start of the fiscal year andthe arrival of tax revenue later in the year.

Combs said the ratings reflect confidence inTexas and its economic growth. The state’s sale of$5.4 billion in Tax and Revenue Anticipation Noteswill be conducted Aug. 26 with repayment sched-uled Aug. 31, 2015, she added.

Economy Adds Jobs in JulyTexas Workforce Commission on Aug. 15 an-

nounced the state’s economy added 46,600 season-ally adjusted non-farm jobs in the month of Julyand the unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in July,while the national unemployment rate was 6.2 per-cent.

Texas employers have added 396,200 jobs overthe last year, a 3.5 percent annual growth rate, saidAndres Alcantar, chair of Texas Workforce Com-mission.

“The Texas economic engine is strong, withevery major industry posting positive annualgrowth in July,” Alcantar added.

Also, all of the major industries in Texas ex-panded during July, with professional and businessservices adding 10,600 jobs in the month.

RRC Elects Craddick ChairChristi Craddick of Midland on Aug. 12 was

elected chair of the three-member Texas RailroadCommission, the state agency that oversees theregulation of the oil and gas industry.

She succeeds fellow member Barry Smithermanat the post.

Ed Sterling is the director of member servicesfor the Texas Press Association.

Kiln heat, creosote, aluminumcuts and gasoline fumes

By WILLIS WEBB

“Honest sweat and skinnedknuckles never hurt anyone.”

“Boy, don’t ever let me hear ofyou backing up to get a pay-check.”

—quotes from L. Ray Webb,circa 1940s-50s

Dad was right. A lot. Muchmore than he ever got credit forfrom me.

On occasion in more than 55years of writing this sort of mis-

sive, I havequoted mydad, L. Ray“Son” Webb.

As a mat-ter of fact, thesecond quote,about a pay-

check, has led this column before.Physically hard, tough work is

good medicine. It will make youappreciate a job that is not asphysically wearing as manual la-bor. You’ll gain an appreciation,too, for furthering your educationand the impetus provided byknowing and caring parents toachieve the goal of a college de-gree.

Editing and publishing news-papers can be physically tiring,but it is also mentally, and some-times emotionally, draining aswell.

While pursuing that goal andan always-dreamed-of job of writ-ing for newspapers, I worked at alot of physically-taxing and occa-sionally dangerous jobs.

In high school and the first twoyears of college, there were anumber of endeavors — paper

route (all the way through highschool), sacking groceries, sellingfireworks, driving a truck deliv-ering bulk gasoline, stackingbrick, making window coolers,surveying pipeline right of wayand repairing railroad bridges.

There are scores and scores ofgrocery sacking stories, deliveringnewspapers, maybe even sellingfireworks, but I daresay the oth-ers are pretty unique, particularlytoday.

Stacking brick is tough fromseveral standpoints. First, youhave to stand atop a kiln — ap-proximately 20 feet wide, 80 feetlong and 15 feet tall — pulling“platting” off the cooling kiln.

Platting is old brick, mostlybroken, placed atop a kiln-stackof freshly stamp-molded brickthat are still “damp” upon beingput in the kiln to “cook.” The kilntemperature I can only guess at,but several hundred degrees Fahr-enheit.

“Cooking” takes several days(I don’t remember how long), thencooling is allowed for severalmore, but believe you me, it’s veryhot atop that kiln removing theplatting and tossing it down to acompanion at ground level, whothrows it into a bin to, hopefully,be reused.

We had rudimentary “gloves”that were rough leather maybe aneighth inch thick, cut to resemblea baseball catcher’s mitt but withrawhide thongs that go across thebacks of your hands to hold themon as you play pitch and catchwith two brick at a time.

Of course, any kind of cuthurts, but the aluminum used tomake Jack’s Manufacturing

Economy Coolers in the days be-fore central air conditioning oreven window A/C units werewidely used, sliced the flesh if youweren’t very careful.

Jack’s product was a windowunit that had a fan and a fiber panelthrough which water dripped fromon top, then the fan blew acrossthe panel pushing “cooled” airinto a room.

We took sheets of aluminum,cut them to size on a foot-pedal-operated cutting device, then putthem on another device which die-cut holes and openings for hoses,pipes and fans. Then, another sec-tion of the shop assembled the“Economy Coolers.”

One of my favorite labor jobswas surveying the pipeline rightof way. I was out front, pulling the“chain,” a metal band 100 feetlong and using a machete to hacka path for us through some fairlydense forest undergrowth. Count-ing the pipeline company engi-neer, there were four of us on thecrew, the other three being collegestudents like me.

With that machete, you’d havethought I was Tarzan (no, notCheetah).

But when the engineer took us“night-clubbing,” they took themachete from my belt and left itbehind.

Shucks. It seemed like thatwould’ve been fun.

Willis Webb is a retired com-munity newspaper publisher ofmore than 55 years experienceand past president of the TexasPress Association. He can bereached by email atwwebb1937@att.net.

Steps to take when companygoes out of business

By GREG ABBOTT

When a company closes downunexpectedly, its customers oftenturn to the Office of the AttorneyGeneral (OAG) for help recover-ing upfront layaway payments andmerchandise that was never deliv-ered.

In addition to filing a com-plaint withthe OAG,T e x a n sshould takeindependentsteps to pro-tect them-selves when aretailer suddenly goes out of busi-ness.

The most important step issimple. Customers should alwaysmaintain meticulous records ofevery transaction. Invoices, salesreceipts, credit card slips, salesrepresentatives’ names, and otherdocumentation are vitally impor-tant to recovering refunds or mer-chandise.

Whenever possible, customersshould pay for goods only after theproducts are delivered. If a ven-dor requires an upfront payment,customers should try to negotiatethe deposit down to the lowestpossible amount.

Customers contemplating alarge purchase should avoid pay-ing with cash and instead use

credit cards to make large depos-its or payments. Under the FairCredit Billing Act and certaincredit card companies’chargeback rules, financial insti-tutions can usually provide re-funds to customers whose pur-chases are not delivered.

Before disputing a credit cardpurchase, customers should at-tempt to resolve the problem withthe actual retailer. Customersshould outline their complaint ina certified letter to the merchantand save copies of all correspon-dence.

If the retailer fails to respond,customers should contact theircredit card company, formally dis-pute the charge and provide theissuer with a copy of the disputeletter. To be eligible for protectionunder the Fair Credit Billing Act,customers must dispute a creditcard charge within 60 days. Thecredit card issuer likely will at-tempt to contact the merchant todetermine whether the customeris owed a refund.

In the event a company de-clares bankruptcy, customers be-come creditors who may be paidafter the business liquidates itsassets. The bankruptcy court ischarged with overseeing whichcreditors get paid first based uponthe order of priority in the bank-ruptcy code.

Bankrupt companies typically

pay their debts first to “secured”creditors, and only later to ordi-nary creditors (such as custom-ers).

To protect their rights in abankruptcy proceeding, custom-ers must complete a Proof ofClaim form and file it with thebankruptcy court.

Customers should ask whetherthe court has appointed a trustee.Bankruptcy trustees are respon-sible for attempting to pay thebankrupt company’s creditors —including customers.

Unfortunately, there are fewguarantees that customers who areowed money by a suddenly-shut-tered company will receive a re-fund.

Customers who are owed largeamounts of money should con-sider contacting a private attorneyregarding their individual legalrights.

Customers may also file a com-plaint against the company withthe Office of the AttorneyGeneral’s Consumer ProtectionDivision.

While the OAG cannot takelegal action on behalf of privateindividuals, the agency is empow-ered to enforce state law and someenforcement actions do producerestitution for individuals.

Greg Abbott serves as theTexas attorney general.

The Banner Press Newspaper, August 21, 2014, Page 5

Obituaries

AUSTIN

COLORADO

FAYETTE

DELROY GROSSSeptember 7, 1944 — August 17, 2014

Visitation for Delroy Gross, 69, of Industry will be held today (Thursday, Aug. 21)from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Zaskoda Chapel in Industry. The familywill receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

Services will be held Friday, Aug. 22 at 2 p.m. at Industry Methodist Church inIndustry.

Burial will follow at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery.Gross died Aug. 17 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.He was born Sept. 7, 1944, in La Grange, the son of Roy and Leona Minar Gross.Gross was united in marriage with Dorothy Frank in November 1974 at Industry

United Methodist Church.He worked as a truck driver for Huebner Concrete for over 49 years. He was a

member of Industry United Methodist Church, Industry Volunteer Fire & Rescue De-partment, Sharecropper’s Antique Farm Equipment Club, Woodmen of the World, andSons of Hermann.

Gross was preceded in death by his son, Dustin Gross; parents; brother, HaroldGross; and, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wilbert “Candy” and Louise Frank.

Survivors include his wife; son, Dwayne Gross and wife Emily of New Ulm; sis-ter-in-law, Carol Gilbert and husband Melvin of Houston; brother-in-law, Wilbert Frankand wife Debbie of New Ulm; granddaughter, Shelby Lynn Gross; two nieces; a nephew;and numerous cousins, and friends.

Pallbearers will be Gary Gross, Burnie Galle, Jimmy Ripple, Duwayne Pfeffer,Leonard Koester and Robert Richter.

Memorial contributions can be made to Industry United Methodist Church, P.O.Box 86, Industry, TX 78944 or Industry Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, P.O.Box 146, Industry, TX 78944.

Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home, La Grange, director.

HILDA LOUISE HARTMAN BRASTApril 1, 1922 —August 16, 2014

Services for Hilda Louise Hartman Brast, 92, of Bellville were held Aug. 19 atKnesek Family Funeral Chapels in Bellville.

Burial followed at Cat Spring Cemetery in Cat Spring.Brast died Aug. 16 at Colonial Belle Nursing Home in Bellville.She was born April 1, 1922, in Cat Spring, the daughter of Carl and Louise Brast

Hartman. She was raised in Cat Spring. She attended Cat Spring School and shared inthe family farming duties.

Brast was united in marriage with Amandus Brast on Feb. 6, 1942. They farmedtogether and she was also a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Edmund and Willie Hartman;and sister, Waldine Richard.

Survivors include her daughter, Denise Lange and husband Randy of Frydek; brother,Carl “Charlie” Hartman and wife Leatrice of Cat Spring; sister-in-law, Gladys Hartman;grandson, Everett Lange and wife Kirby; great-grandsons, Grady Lange and GrantBubela, all of El Campo; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Knesek Family Funeral Chapels, Bellville, director.

Court FilingsDistrict CourtDivorces Filed

Debrah Naron and Jon Naron

Divorces GrantedJames Collier Ferreri and Beth Helene FerreriSteven Engel and Nicole Engel

DispositionsAug. 12

Lucious Clarence Josey III, delivery of mari-juana in an amount greater than 1/4 ounce butless than or equal to 5 pounds. Originally filedSept. 9, 2010. Defendant’s case was dismissed.

Agustin Martinez-Cabrera, evading arrest/detention with vehicle. Originally filed May 8,2013. Defendant was sentenced to two years de-ferred adjudication, 20 hours community service,must submit blood sample to the Texas DPS DNADatabank, and was assessed court costs, fees,fines and restitution.

Darron Wyatt, evading arrest/detention withvehicle. Originally filed Aug. 20, 2013. Defendantwas sentenced to five years in the Texas Depart-ment of Criminal Justice-Institutional Division,must pay outstanding medical bills to the AustinCounty Jail, and was assessed court costs and fees.To run concurrent with other charge.

Darron Wyatt, burglary of building. Originallyfiled Aug. 20, 2013. Defendant was sentenced to24 months state jail, and was assessed court costsand fees. To run concurrent with other charge.

Derek Vaughn Dabney, burglary of habitation.Originally filed May 12. Defendant was sentencedto two years in the Texas Department of CriminalJustice-Institutional Division, must submit bloodsample to the Texas DPS DNA Databank, and wasassessed court costs, fees and restitution.

Anthony Ray Woodward, burglary of habita-tion. Originally filed Jan. 19, 2012. Defendant wassentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department ofCriminal Justice-Institutional Division, and wasassessed court costs, fees and restitution.

Artiz James Francies, theft of less than 10 headof livestock in an amount less than $100,000.Originally filed Aug. 30, 2009. Defendant was sen-tenced to two years in the Texas Department ofCriminal Justice-Institutional Division, must sub-mit blood sample to the Texas DPS DNA Data-bank, and was assessed court costs, fees and res-titution.

DeedsJuly 3

Deed: Thomas W. Jr. and Catherine L. Knightto Michael S. and Tracy Barkley Ackley, 16.395Acres, Joel Lakey Survey, A-64.

Deed: April Robertson to James AnthonyGarcia, 0.125 Acre, David Chandler Survey, A-24.

Deed: Bertha Zapalac Jalowy to Charles DavidJalowy, 33.507 Acres, Stephen F. Austin League,A-7.

Deed: Gindorff LLC to Timothy R. and SabrinaG. Keen, Lot 4, Block 4, Gindorff Estates.

Deed: Timothy R. and Sabrina G. Keen toDouglas K. II and Terri M. Watson, Lot 22, Sy-camore Hill.

July 7Deed: Martha L. Broadway to Michael and

Susan Macha, 11.429 Acres, James P. StephensonSurvey, A-95.

Deed: Sally M. Jones, co-independent execu-trix, Charles W. Machemehl II, co-independentexecutor and the Estate of Doris Machemehl, de-ceased to Charles W. Machemehl II and Sally M.Jones, see recording.

Deed: Cecile Baydik to Sherrie Ann OttHubenak, 0.221 Acre, Lot 50, South End Addi-tion, Sealy.

Deed: Darrell B. and Judith M. Faldyn toDarren and Stephanie Detmer, 8.444 Acres, JamesCochran Survey, A-146.

Deed: Robert E. and Julie Popham to MichaelLee Taylor, and Aspire Financial Inc. dbatexaslending.com, Lot 12, South Forty Addition,Bellville.

Deed: Jerry McKinney Ministries Inc. to InnadHusani, 10.3393 Acres, Heirs Jesse Boykin Sur-vey, A-131.

July 8Deed: S&S Round Top LLC fka Seacon Marsh

& Marine LLC to Seacon Advanced Products LLC,4.023 Acres, James Cummings Hacienda, A-31.

Deed: Ford J. and Claudia W. Frost to FVLLTD, see recording.

Deed: FVL LTD to Ford J. and Claudia W. Frost,see recording.

Deed: Ford J. and Claudia Wilson Frost to AnnChiles Frost, 5 Acres, John Fitzgibbons League,A-36.

Deed: Thomas K. and Annamma K. Samuelto Mark R. Nastoupal, 24.82 Acres, Section 163,H&TC Railroad Company Survey, A-206.

Deed: Nancy Olson Lawrence aka and fkaNancy Olson, Nancy J. Olson and Nancy J. OlsonLawrence to Graeme Richard Lawrence, 0.801Acre, Richard Graham Survey, A-171.

July 9Deed: Ruby Lee Koehn, et al to Ruby Lee

Koehn, et al, see recording.

July 10Deed: Pamela Claire Johnston to Kenneth

Wayne Woodley, 26.57 Acres, Tract 2, MatthewR. Williams Grant.

Deed: Arthur W. and Marcia E. Brecker toNYMT Loan Trust 2013-RP1, Lot 14, CharlesGebhardt Subdivision, San Felipe de Austin TownTract, A-5.

Deed: Opal Virginia Kovar to Doris JeanWidacki, Laurie Kovar Roznovsky and SandraKovar Wellbrock, 2 Acres, S.F. Austin League, A-6.

July 11Deed: Nancy Jean Blansett to Charles Michael

Blansett, Lot 37, Quail Meadows, San Felipe deAustin Town Tract, A-5.

Deed: Patricia Baranowski, executrix and theEstate of Melvin Ray Baranowski, deceased toPatricia Baranowski, see recording.

Deed: MLOH Vast Skies LLC to Sally HarleHaughland, trustee, James O. Harle, trustee andMary Lane Harle Trust, 1 Acre and 0.779 AcreEasement, John Nichols League, A-73.

July 14Deed: Kathleen Gammage Phillips Trust, Earl

W. Gammage and Frost Bank, trustee to KathleenA. Phillips, 56.4 Acres, Section 173, H&TC Rail-road Company Survey.

Deed: Michael and Kimberly Williams to Ja-son M. and Sarah M. Weber, 3.97 Acres, Lots 4-5,Allen Creek Farms, Section IV.

Deed: Milbert C. and Evelyn Haedge to AlanT. Haedge, et al, 55.86 Acres, Benjamin EatonLeague, A-4.

Deed: Elise Jeanette Hill Felder to EsmeraldaGarcia, 0.461 Acre, Benjamin Babbitt League, A-13.

Deed: Gary A. and Carol S. Robison to MichaelJoseph Griffin, see recording.

Deed: Countryside Neighborhoods LP andLand of Oaks Development LLC, successor to Tho-mas A. and Deborah A. Luce, Tract 5, Ranches atCat Spring, J.P. Morton Survey, A-273 and JohnJordan Survey, A-241.

Deed: James D. and Melissa A. Furman toDonald M. and Bernice R. Jensen, and First Na-tional Bank of Bellville, 30.056 Acres, S.M. Will-iams Survey, A-104.

Deed: Mlcak Family Living Trust to Mark S.

Mlcak, see recording.Deed: James Hering and Austin County, 0.236

Acre, H&TC Railroad Company Survey, Section171, A-210.

Court FilingsMarriage License

John Wesley Perry and Dina Guadalupe Rios

Cases FiledAug. 6

Damon Andre Bates, terroristic threat of fam-ily/household.

Aug. 13Jamie Garcia Mendoza, driving while license

invalid with previous convictions/suspensionswithout financial responsibilities.

Gregorio Sergio Ibarra, driving while licenseinvalid with previous convictions/suspensionswithout financial responsibilities.

District CountDivorces Filed

Gary Monroe Alley and Mary Jane AlleyOlga Sanchez and Isidro Sanchez

Cases FiledAug. 5

National Credit Union Administration Boardacting in its capacity as liquidating agent for TelesisCommunity Credit Union vs. Mangalia Living Cen-ter Real Estate Company, accounts/contracts/notes.

National Credit Union Administration Boardacting in its capacity as liquidating agent for TelesisCommunity Credit Union vs. Robert E. Gay III,other civil cases.

Aug. 7Order of foreclosure concerning 523 E. Davitt

St., Eagle Lake, Texas 77434 vs. Olivia DorisMaxine, other civil cases.

Sharon Simmons, trustee of the Artie A. AllenSpecial Needs Trust, other civil cases.

Olga Isabel Duchicela vs Juan Carlos Ortega,other civil cases.

Aug. 8Colorado County Central Appraisal District vs.

Charles E. Woods aka Charles Edward Woods, etal, tax suit.

Aug. 12Robert Eugene Brom vs. Jett Andrew and

Dolores Ligues, other civil cases.

Aug. 13Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Melvin

W. Hedt, accounts/contract/notes.

Aug. 14The State of Texas vs. One 1999 Ford pickup

and one 2005 Trailer CTT Flatbed, other civilcases.

DeedsAug. 5

Gift Deed: Beverly Nunn to Destinee Hudec,and Lance and Michelle Nunn, Two Tracts, JohnChaney Labor Survey.

Special Warranty Deed: The Estate ofAberleen Parker and Michelle Parker to RodneyParker, 1.25 Acres, James Earl, et al surveys.

Warranty Deed: Fred James Fischer Jr. toWilliam Michael and Sue Fisher, 1.998 Acres,Alfred Kelso Survey.

Aug. 6Warranty Deed: Frankie Jeanne Adams, et al

to Pupek Properties LLC, Lot 3, Block 2,Meadowbrook Addition, Eagle Lake.

Aug. 7Warranty Deed: Glenn Anthony and Betsy

Ellen Boenisch to Glenn Anthony and Betsy EllenBoenisch, trustees, and Glenn and Betsy BoenischRevocable Trust, 40.755 Acres, &GN RailroadCompany Survey.

Warranty Deed: Zelda Ann Walker to Rich-ard Lawrence and Joann P. Popp, Tract out ofWalker Wilson Survey.

Aug. 8Gift Deed: Retta Allen, et al to David Johnson,

Tract out of Block 127, Columbus.Gift Deed: Ludivina Cantu Esparza to Frank

Edward Cantu, Lots 15-17, Block 3, End O’MainAddition, Eagle Lake.

Gift Deed: Erlene Trapp to Vicki Gordy, TammiMenke and John Trapp, Lot 35, Second Addition,Krupka Subdivision, Columbus.

Warranty Deed: Betty Jo Kotrla to Carlos A.and Consuelo Marin, 1.72 Acres, W.B. DeweesSurvey.

Warranty Deed: Gary and Michelle Kulhanekto GMK Interests LLC, Tract out of Block 75, Co-lumbus.

Warranty Deed: Arthur H. Brandt Jr., et al toEdgar Darron and Mary H. Granger, 11.32 Acres,H. Austin Five League Grant.

Aug. 11Gift Deed: Andres and Juanita Rodriguez to

Maria Rerich, 1.092 Acres, A.D. Kenion Survey.

Aug. 12Warranty Deed: Jane Lux, et al to Terri Billeck

and John Guenther, 0.412 Acre, Henry Austin

Survey.

Aug. 13Warranty Deed: Matthew H. Hagendorf and

Robert E. Tait Jr. to 4LJ3 Ranch LLC, 33.76 Acres,Cook & Dewees Survey.

Warranty Deed: Kathryn A. Truehitt to MichaelJ. and Dorothy Wostarek, 17.88 Acres, JamesCummins Survey.

Court FilingsMarriage License

Richard Nelson Horbach and Tracy DeniseRamirez

County CourtCases Filed

Aug. 13Shanea Marie Hickman, unlawfully carrying

weapon.Jack Ryan, speeding.

DeedsAug. 1

Quitclaim Deed: Shirley Ann Mann Hale toRobert Sam Hale, 11.21 Acres, W.A. Matthews 3/4 League, A-240.

Quitclaim Deed: Robert Sam Hale to RobertSam Hale, 11.21 Acres, W.A. Matthews 3/4 League,A-240.

Special Warranty Deed: Citadel Realty Hold-ings LTD and Citadel Realty Investments Inc. toGregory D. and Andrea Mathis, 107.864 Acres,2.47 Acre Ease, 0.219 Acre Ease and 5.821 AcreEase, S.M. Williams League, A-111.

Warranty Deed: Ernest L. and Vernell F. Micanto John R. and Rowena M. Belvill, 53.01 Acres,Burrill Perry Survey, A-79.

Warranty Deed: Franklin C. and Elaine Brandtto Pedro Moreno Rios and Floridalma Moreno, 2Acres, W.H. Taylor League, A-97.

Aug. 4Deed: Susan K. Friedrich to BSF Unlimited

Series LLC and Fritsche Acres Series LLC, 49 Acres,25 Acres, 9.61 Acres, 8.5 Acres and 1.5 Acres,Elizabeth Campbell League, A-26.

Warranty Deed: Sandra Rochelle and DavidHinman to Robert D. and Dianne P. Singletary,2.73 Acres, D.E. Colton League, A-33.

Warranty Deed: Matilda A. Attal to SuzanneM. Osborne, 5 Acres, being Tract 2, Old LockhartEstates Subdivision, Thomas Thompson Survey,A-100.

Aug. 5Deed: Kimberly Kerr Knott and the Estate of

Edward Arden Kerr to Michele Kerr, 0.715 Acreand 60.215 Acres, W.F. Hamilton League, A-52

Special Warranty Deed: Michele Kerr, inde-pendent executrix and the Estate of Edward ArdeKerr to Michele Mctheny Kerr, 0.715 Acre and60.215 Acres, W.F. Hamilton League, A-52.

Warranty Deed: William E. and Stanley J.Budnik, and Jerry J. Schafer to Subrata and Shikha

Chakravarty, 10.412 Acres, being Lot 3, LedbetterAcres Subdivision.

Warranty Deed: Dana J. and Patricia L.Weidemann to Russell C. Joseph, 0.236 Acre,being part Lot 4, Block B, Eblin Addition, LaGrange.

Warranty Deed: Fayetteville Columbus Clubto Anova Management Inc. and Wayne Penello,5.202 Acres, Alexander Thompson League, A-98.

Warranty Deed: Atlin Frank Gabler, et al toAlfred Fred Gabler, 13.88 Acres, J.S. CounselLeague, A-36.

Warranty Deed: Lawrence Ray Gabler toAlfred James Gabler, 13.88 Acres, J.S. CounselLeague, A-36.

Warranty Deed: Richard K. and Linda P.Henderson to Richard and Jeraldine Frenzel, Lot3, Park Place Subdivision, David Berry League,A-15.

Warranty Deed: Scott J. Davis, attorney andKirsten L. Vold by attorney to Thomas C. Jr. andErin Nicole Brown, 12.972 Acres, Robert Max-well Survey, A-244.

Aug. 6Deed: Claire Jones Mahoney, individually, in-

dependent executrix, agent and attorney, the Es-tate of Arthur Evan Jones and Anne Jones Coco byattorney and agent to David R. and Susan T.Lummis, 3.972 Acres, Alexander ThompsonLeague, A-98.

Warranty Deed: Meinen Real Estate LLC toAllen K. and Jane A. Meinen, 10 Acres, BenjaminGreenville Survey, A-50.

Warranty Deed: Alan K. and Jane A. Meinento Kent S. and Peggy S. Richardson, 10 Acres,Benjamin Greenville Survey, A-50.

Warranty Deed: James Michael andGuadalupe Cavazos Nava to Joseph A. and BeatriceV. Taylor, 0.226 Acre, being Lot 94, MonumentHill Reserve A, Frisch Auf Subdivision, David BerryLeague, A-15.

Warranty Deed: Patsy West Hinson to Darrelland Brenda Mae Vojacek, 10 Acres and 25 Acres,John Marshal Survey, A-248.

Warranty Deed: Schroeder Family Limited

Partnership, et al to Bruce Heinrich, Acreage inAndrew Castleman Survey, A-30, see instrument.

Aug. 7Special Warranty Deed: Elton and Ruby

Jochen to John D. and Katerinea Riehs, 109.1Acres less 14.81 Acres, Silas Jones League, A-60.

Warranty Deed: Ibrahaim M. and Mollie A.Measher to James E. and Vonda K. Dress, 10.223Acres and Ease, J.R. Ross Survey, A-271, see in-strument.

Aug. 8Warranty Deed: Kenneth and Diana Barnes

to Fayette Water Supply Corp., 0.518 Acre,Montraville Woods League, A-115.

Warranty Deed: Gwendolyn Syrinek, et al toCleophus Monroe and Carol Ann Hermes, 5-7/10 Acres, J.T. Whiteside League.

Warranty Deed: Brian H. and Ramona G.Holub to Henry L. and Maxine Holub, 7 Acres,John Cook Survey, A-34.

LeasesAug. 4

Lease: Elizabeth Rotter to Sabine River En-ergy LLC, 50 Acres, Joseph B. Tatum Survey, A-298.

Lease: Andrew Schlinke to Sabine River En-ergy LLC, 50 Acres, Joseph B. Tatum Survey, A-298.

Lease: Charles Trlica to Sabine River EnergyLLC, 50 Acres, Joseph B. Tatum Survey, A-298.

Lease: Oscar Schlinke III to Sabine River En-ergy LLC, 50 Acres, Joseph B. Tatum Survey, A-298.

Lease: Lucile Tipton to Sabine River EnergyLLC, 50 Acres, Joseph B. Tatum Survey, A-298.

Lease: Norma Dittlinger to Sabine River En-ergy LLC, 50 Acres, Joseph B. Tatum Survey, A-298.

Lease: Sharon Jones Williams to Sabine RiverEnergy LLC, 0.22 Acre, being Lots 1-3, Block 12,Ivy Addition, W.M. Evans 1/3 League, A-174.

See COURTS, Page 6

Public HearingThe City of Columbus will hold a public hearing on

the City’s 2014-2015 Budget at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday,September 2, 2014, at Columbus City Council Cham-bers located at 605 Spring St. in Columbus, Texas.

This Budget will raise more total property taxes thanlast year’s budget by $19,674 or 2.9%, and of thatamount, $12,246 is tax revenue to be raised from newproperty added to the tax roll this year.

The proposed 2014-2015 Budget is on file in theColumbus City Secretary’s office at City Hall locatedat 605 Spring St. and is also posted on the City’s website(www.columbustexas.net).

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SUMMER BLOWOUT SALE

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Lease: William Thomas Jones by attorney andThomas Perryman Jones, attorney to Sabine RiverEnergy LLC, 0.22 Acre, being Lots 1-3, Block 12,Ivy Addition, W.M. Evans 1/3 League, A-174.

Aug. 8Lease: Mary Ann Jurica to Pangea GE Fractal

I LLC, 25 Acres, Thomas Thompson Survey, A-100.

Lease: Joyce Jurica Markwood to Pangea GEFractal I LLC, 25 Acres, Thomas Thompson Sur-vey, A-100.

ANDERSONWillie and Andrea Anderson

of Columbus an-nounce the birth oftheir daughter,Jensen LillieAnderson, bornJuly 12 at 10:22a.m. at College Sta-

tion Medical Center in CollegeStation.

She weighed 7 pounds, 5ounces and measured 20 1/4inches in length.

Jensen Lillie was welcomedhome by her sister, Berkley Roch-elle 3.

Grandparents are Eddie andDebbie Hernandez, and PeggyAnderson, all of Columbus, andDavid and Beverly Anderson ofAustin.

Great-grandparents areClemens and Irene Noska, and thelate Donald and Patsy Busselman,all of Columbus, the late F.M. andDorothy Wilson of Sheridan, andthe late H.L. and Mildred Ander-son.

ST. ANTHONYMonday, Aug. 25

Chili cheese nachos, baked beans, broccoli,carrots, Ranch, milk

Tuesday, Aug. 26Beef tacos, trimmings, corn, pineapple

chunks, milkWednesday, Aug. 27

Chicken burger, trimmings, tater tots, straw-berries, bananas, milk

Thursday, Aug. 28Steak fingers, noodles, gravy, broccoli nor-

mandy, red grapes, milkFriday, Aug. 29

Pepperoni pizza, marinara sauce, housesalad, fruit, milk

SCHULENBURGMonday, Aug. 25

Breakfast: Pig-in-blanket, pears, juice, milkLunch: Mini corndogs, sweet potato fries,

peas with carrots, salad, mandarin oranges, milkTuesday, Aug. 26

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Lunch: Popcorn chicken, macaroni andcheese, green beans, carrot coins, broccoli,Ranch, peaches, milk

Wednesday, Aug. 27Breakfast: Strawberry pancakes, peaches,

juice, milkLunch: Beef tacos, trimmings, pinto beans,

cucumbers, Ranch, grapes, milkThursday, Aug. 28

Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, cereal,applesauce, juice, milk

Lunch: Meatballs in spaghetti sauce, butterednoodles, broccoli with cheese, salad, strawber-ries/blueberries, milk

Friday, Aug. 29Breakfast: Pop Tarts, yogurt, fruit cocktail,

juice, milkLunch: Pizza, corn, salad, baby carrots,

Ranch, strawberry mango sidekicks, milk

Breakfast: Muffin, cereal, fruit, juice, milkLunch: Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes,

peas, pears, bread, milkTuesday, Aug. 26

Breakfast: Biscuit, eggs, cereal, fruit, juice,milk

Lunch: Spaghetti with meat sauce, broccoli,green beans, fruit mix, bread, milk

Wednesday, Aug. 27Breakfast: Pig-in-blanket, cereal, fruit, juice,

milkLunch: Hot dog, oven fries, baked beans,

mandarin orange, milkThursday, Aug. 28

Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, cereal, fruit,juice, milk

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MR. AND MRS. GARY LEE GUGGENMOS

Hill, Guggenmos wedA nuptial Mass uniting Joanna

Helen Hill and Gary LeeGuggenmos in the Sacrament ofHoly Matrimony was held on June

7 at 2 p.m. at St. Roch CatholicChurch in Mentz.

Celebrating the Mass was theRev. Wayne Flagg. He was as-

sisted by Deacon Scott Hill,brother of the bride.

The bride is the daughter ofDaryl and Joan Hill, and thegranddaughter of Bea and the lateA.J. Hill, all of Bernardo, and thelate Joe and Helen Roeder ofWharton.

The groom is the son of Josieand Rick Serl of New Braunfels,and Stephen Guggenmos of Or-egon. He also is the grandson ofVirgil Guggenmos of Oregon, andthe late Richard and MaryMartinez of California.

The bride’s sisters, Allison Coxand Kathryn Jurica, served as thematrons of honor.

Bridesmaids were MandyMoeller, Taylor Wagner, TraciMachinsky and Kaylie Ochoa, allfriends of the bride, and ClareChessher, cousin of the bride. Thejunior bridesmaid was AlauraGuggenmos, niece of the groom.

The flower girls were AbbyGuggenmos, Grace and KinsleyCox, and Ava and Abigail Jurica,nieces of the bride and groom.

The groom’s best men wereRichard Guggenmos, brother ofthe groom, and Austin Wiley,friend of the groom.

Groomsmen were DerisonFitzgerald and Ken Hamilton,friends of the groom, and DustynCox and Trey Jurica, brothers-in-law of the bride.

The ring bearer was Reid Stew-ard, cousin of the bride.

Serving as ushers were CaseyGlynn and Jacob Harbich, friendsof the bride.

A reception was held at the St.Roch Parish Hall. Amber BurrisBecera, wedding coordinator,decorated the hall in a vintagestyle.

Following the reception, a bar-becue dinner was served byPeter’s of Ellinger. Music wasprovided by Gilbert Gaetner andhis band, and the Grand Marchwas led by Bea Hill and MurrayNelson.

On the eve of the wedding, thegroom’s parents hosted a fajitadinner at Los Cabos for the wed-ding party and friends.

After a honeymoon trip toFlorida, the couple is residing inNew Braunfels.

LA GRANGE — Rose AnnCook, author and owner ofQuilter’s Emporium in Stafford,will be the guest speaker at theColorado Valley Quilt Guildmeeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. at theRandolph Recreation Center in LaGrange.

Cook’s desire to know moreabout her father’s family led hernot just to places and dates, butalso to family members she didn’tknow and photographs she hadnever seen.

As an avid quilter and quiltshop owner, she naturally turnedto designing quilts to honor herfather and remind her of the mem-bers of his family who were such

an important part of his life andwho were now a part of her fam-ily history.

Her well-known, full-servicequilt shop, Quilter’s Emporiumwas the first quilt shop to offerQuilt Cruises from the Texas portof Galveston.

Cook will share the story of herCzech heritage and the quilts ofher father’s family from her recentbook, “Czecherboard Quilts.”

The program will be of inter-est to quilters and historians alike.Visitors are always welcome toattend.

For more information, visitcvquiltguild@yahoo.com.

CVQG to feature Czech quilt historian

PERALESJonathon Perales and Katlyn

Brown of Columbus announce

the birth of their daughter, TaylynNicole Perales, born Aug. 15 at1:25 a.m. at Columbus Commu-nity Hospital in Columbus.

She weighed 7 pounds, 3ounces and measured 19 3/4inches in length.

Taylyn Nicole was welcomedhome by her sister, Haley Perales,8.

Grandparents are Anthony andSheryl Brown of Garwood, andTheresa Perales and MichaelLonkouski of Columbus.

Great-grandparents are the lateJerry Sr. and Molly Smidovec, thelate Ernest Sr. and Naoma Brown,and the late Arthur Sr. nd CiraPerales.

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OPENING NOW AVAILABLEFOR CDL DRIVERS

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The 2nd 25th Judicial District is seeking to hire anAssistant Director for the adult and juvenile proba-tion departments. All applicants must meet statutoryrequirements for this position and are required to sub-mit a resume and transcript to the 2nd 25th JudicialDistrict, P.O. Box 330. Hallettsville, Texas 77964 byno later than 5:00 p.m. on August 26, 2014. For moreinformation please call (361) 798-3714.

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PUBLIC NOTICEThe Colorado County Commissioners’ Court will conduct a

public hearing to consider a plan for the District Clerk’s Technol-ogy Fund, to fund, Government Code, Chapter 51 Subchapter D,for the preservation and restoration of the District Clerk’s records.

The meeting will be held on September 8, 2014, at 9:15 a.m.in the Colorado County Courtroom, Courthouse, 200 Spring St.,Columbus, Texas 78934.

We have an immediate openings in an energized and pleasantatmosphere. We offer a competitive pay rate, maximum mileage

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COLUMBUSCattle on hand: 1,352Packer Cows: Higher dressing utility and cut-

ter cows, 1.18-1.37; lower dressing utility and cut-ter cows, 1.10-1.24; thin cows, .75-1.10

Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, 1.38-1.49;utility cutter bulls, 1.24-1.35

Steers: 150-300 lbs., 3.12-3.75; 300-400 lbs.,2.50-3.65; 400-500 lbs., 2.00-3.10; 500-600 lbs.,1.75-2.87; 600-700 lbs., 1.70-2.25; 700-800 lbs.,1.65-2.15

Heifers: 200-300 lbs., 3.00-3.70; 300-400lbs., 2.15-3.35; 400-500 lbs., 1.80-2.90; 500-600lbs., 1.75-2.80; 600-700 lbs., 1.70-2.52; 700-800lbs., 1.65-2.08

Stocker cows: 1. $1,850-$2,300; 2. $1,450-$1,750

Pairs: 1. $1,950-$3,000; 2. $1,650-$1,900

FOUR COUNTYReceipts: 877

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Columbus .............. 20 .... 18 ... 25 .... 23Schulenburg .......... 25 .... 25 ... 19 .... 25

Columbus (0-1) — Aces: CheyenneHuskey, 2. Assists: Huskey, 15; Sara McNutt, 11;Sarah Vlach, 2. Kills: Hali Wisnoskie, 14; Huskey,9; Heather Hartley, 3; Madison Schindler, 2;Corine Sutton, 2; Brooke Hernandez, 2. SoloBlocks: Sutton, 4; Wisnoski, 2; Hernandez, 1. As-sisted Blocks: Huskey, 2; Wisnoski, 2. Digs:Huskey, 10; McNutt, 7; Katie Ridlen, 5; CassidyZajicek, 5; Schindler, 4; Vlach, 3; Wisnoski, 2;Hartley, 2; Reagan Schaefer, 2.

Schulenburg (1-0) — Assists: HannahLewis, 4; Kelsie Fietsam, 2; Bay Guentert, 2. SoloBlocks: Lauren Beyer, 2; Guentert, 2. Kills:Guentert, 17; Fietsam, 16; Lewis, 5; Beyer, 4;Kyndal Kutac, 3. Digs: Fietsam, 18; Guentert, 17;Mikayla Beiersdorfer, 14; Lewis, 10; Kutac, 2.

August 14

Flatonia (0-1) — Aces: Maggie Mica, 3;Kylie Mica, 2. Assists: Alanis Ribera, 17; ErinMiksch, 15. Kills: Miksch, 11; Savannah Flood,7; Fernanda Torres, 5; K. Mica, 3; M. Mica, 3;Rachel Steinhauser, 2; Kimberlyn Michalec, 2.Solo Blocks: Flood, 4. Assisted Blocks: Flood, 2.Digs: K. Mica, 17; Flood, 8; Ribera, 7; Miksch, 7;Michalec, 5; Torres, 2.

Rice (1-0) — Kills: Emma Kelly, 7; RileySchneider, 6; Cameron Marsalia, 5; BaileySchneider, 5; Jada Johnson, 2. Assisted Blocks:Marsalia, 2; Kelly, 2. Digs: Marsalia, 6; Mary Huvar,6; Daisy Hargrove, 2; B. Schneider, 2.

La Grange .............. 25 .... 25 ... 17 .... 25Weimar .................. 21 .... 23 ... 15 .... 19

La Grange (1-0) — Assists: Missy Zoch,21; Destiny Psencik, 17. Kills: Blake-Ann Fritsch,11; Shelby Dixon, 10. Blocks: Kyla Pietsch, 3;Kelsey Parchman, 2. Digs: Hattie Moore, 8;Hannah Gerecke, 6.

Weimar (0-1) — Aces: Madison Mican, 7.Assists: Mican, 23; Amberlee Munsch, 14. Kills:Munsch, 9; Makayla Kunz, 8; Summer Almedia,7. Blocks: Hunter Ervin, 3; Emma Holland, 2.Digs: Shelby Vacek, 16; Holland, 14.

Sealy ................................ 25 ... 25 .... 25Flatonia ........................... 16 ... 12 .... 21

Flatonia (0-2) — Aces: Maecie Mikulenka,2; Kimberlyn Michalec, 2. Assists: Erin Miksch,6; Alanis Ribera, 5. Kills: Savannah Flood, 4;Miksch, 4; Fernanda Torres, 3. Solo Blocks:Maggie Mica, 2. Assisted Blocks: RachelSteinhauser, 2. Digs: Flood, 7; Miksch, 5; KylieMica, 4; Ribera, 3; Michalec, 2.

Sealy (1-0) — Kills: Courtney Rabius, 13;Lauren Thielman, 9.

Bellville (1-0) — Aces: Sarah Braun, 6;Britani Schulz, 3; Ashleigh Traylor, 2; MadisonHolle, 2. Assists: Holle, 16; Keeton Holcomb, 11.Kills: Traylor, 11; Reilly Kuenstler, 8; JennaLewellen, 6; Holle, 3; Carlie Goltz, 2. Digs:Holcomb, 16; Braun, 13; Traylor, 13; Holle, 7;Schulz, 4; Keeley Coker, 3; Reilly Kuenstler, 2;Rebecca Noska, 2.

Sweeny ............................ 25 ... 25 ..... 25Bellville .......................... 16 ... 18 ..... 11

Flatonia ................. 24 .... 20 ... 27 .... 15Rice ....................... 26 .... 25 ... 25 .... 25

Sealy ................................ 25 ... 25 .... 25Rice ................................. 12 ... 13 .... 17

Sealy (2-0) — Aces: Courtney Rabius, 5.Kills: Lauren Thielman, 16; Rabius, 10.

Rice (1-1) — Aces: Emma Kelly, 2. Kills:Bailey Schneider, 6; Destiny Knight, 5; RileySchneider, 5; Cameron Marsalia, 2; Kelly, 2. So-los Blocks: Knight, 3. Digs: Marsalia, 6; MaryHuvar, 5; Kelly, 3; B. Schneider, 3; MikennaGabler, 2;

Brenham ......................... 26 ... 25 ..... 25Brazos ............................ 24 ... 16 ..... 14

Brazos (0-1) — No stats available.

Fayetteville ..................... 14 ..... 7 ..... 17Mumford ......................... 25 ... 25 ..... 25

Fayetteville (0-1) — Assists: Julie Bertling,20; Emily Polasek, 10; Taylor Goerig, 3. Kills:Brittany Brune, 16; Taylor Schneider, 12; Jenni-fer Harris, 5; Goerig, 2.

East Bernard ... 21 ... 22 ... 25 .... 25 .. 19RT-C ................ 25 ... 25 ... 16 .... 23 .. 17

Round Top-Carmine (0-1) — Aces: Brit-tany Hohlt, 2. Assists: Hohlt, 14; Madison Krause,9; Kills: Hohlt, 14; Taylor Williford, 7; DelaneyHirsch, 5. Blocks: Hohlt, 20; Emma Leppard, 8;Madison Krause, 7; Hirsch, 7. Digs: Mallory Hall,23; Hirsch, 18; Adyson Lange, 15; Williford, 11.

Steers I: 150-300 lbs., 3.40-4.10; 300-400lbs., 2.90-3.45; 400-500 lbs., 2.50-3.00; 500-600lbs., 2.25-2.55; 600-700 lbs., 2.00-2.20

Steers II: 150-300 lbs., 2.80-3.38; 300-400lbs., 2.50-2.88; 400-500 lbs., 2.20-2.48; 500-600lbs., 2.00-2.24; 600-700 lbs., 1.88-1.99

Heifers I: 150-300 lbs., 3.00-3.80; 300-400lbs., 2.50-3.20; 400-500 lbs., 2.15-2.85; 500-600lbs., 2.00-2.80; 600-700 lbs., 1.90-2.25

Heifers II: 150-300 lbs., 2.50-2.98; 300-400lbs., 2.20-2.48; 400-500 lbs., 1.95-2.14; 500-600lbs., 1.85-1.99; 600-700 lbs., 1.80-1.89

Bull yearlings: 700-850 lbs., 1.80-1.98; 850-1,000 lbs., 1.50-1.85

Slaughter bulls: Top bulls, 1.38-1.45; Me-dium bulls, 1.24-1.37

Slaughter cows: Top cows, 1.20-1.34; Me-dium cows, 1.07-1.19; Thin cows, .80-1.06

Bred cows: 1. $1,700-$2,000; 2. $1,200-$1,650

Pairs: 1. $2,400-$3,000; 2. $1,400-$2,000

Bellville ......... 20 ... 25 ... 25 ... 17 .... 11Cinco Ranch ... 25 ... 22 ... 21 ... 25 .... 15

Silver Bracket

Bellville — Aces: Ashleigh Traylor, 3; Sa-rah Braun, 2. Assists: Madison Holle, 39; KeetonHolcomb, 16. Kills: Traylor, 25; Jenna Lewellen,12; Reilly Kuenstler, 10; Lauren Gongora, 4; Holle,3; Holcomb, 2; Sydney Gelsthorpe, 2. AssistedBlocks: Lewellen, 3; Traylor, 2; Kuenstler, 2. Digs:Holcomb, 27; Traylor, 27; Braun, 19; Holle, 15;Britani Schulz, 15; Gongora, 2; Kuenstler, 2.

Round Top-Carmine — Assists: MadisonKrase, 5; Brittany Hohlt, 3. Kills: Hohlt, 3; JordanPeters, 3; Blocks: Hohlt, 5. Digs: Delaney Hirsch,5; Mallory Hall, 2; Hohlt, 2; Emma Leppard, 2;Jordan, 2.

RT-C ......................................... 20 ..... 16Seguin ...................................... 25 ..... 25

RT-C .......................................... 25 .... 25Hardin-Jefferson ....................... 22 .... 22

Round Top-Carmine (3-4) — Aces: Jor-dan Peters, 2; Delaney Hirsch, 2. Assists: Madi-son Krause, 8; Brittany Hohlt, 5. Kills: Hohlt, 7;Emma Leppard, 3; Taylor Williford, 2; Peters, 2.Blocks: Hohlt, 2. Digs: Mallory Hall, 16; Hirsch,11; Peters, 10.

Bellville .................. 22 ... 23 ... 25 .... 19Cy Woods ................ 25 ... 25 ... 16 .... 25

Consolation

Bellville (5-4) — Aces: Madison Holle, 4.Assists: Holle, 22; Keeton Holcomb, 12. Kills:Ashleigh Traylor, 18; Jenna Lewellen, 10; ReillyKuenstler, 8; Sydney Gelsthorpe, 3. Solo Blocks:Traylor, 2. Digs: Traylor, 18; Holcomb, 16; SarahBraun, 12; Holle, 12; Britani Schulz, 8.

Pool 1

RT-C .......................................... 23 .... 25Lake Travis ............................... 14 .... 25

Round Top-Carmine — Assists: MadisonKrause, 4. Kills: Brittany Hohlt, 5; Taylor Williford,2. Blocks: Hohlt, 2. Digs: Jordan, 5; Mallory Hall,4; Williford, 3; Delaney Hirsch, 3.

Round Rock Westwood Showcase

RT-C .......................................... 25 .... 25St. Dominic Savio ...................... 16 .... 15

Round Top-Carmine (1-3) — Aces:Emma Leppard, 5. Assists: Madison Krause, 6;Brittany Hohlt, 3. Kills: Hohlt, 4; Taylor Williford,2. Digs: Delaney Hirsch, 6; Mallory Hall, 3;Williford, 3; Hohlt, 3.

Pool 4

RT-C .......................................... 25 .... 30Elgin ......................................... 30 .... 28

Round Top-Carmine — Aces: MadisonKrause, 5; Taylor Williford, 3; Brittany Hohlt, 2.Assists: Krause, 7; Hohlt, 2. Kills: Hohlt, 8; Jor-dan Peters, 2. Digs: Mallory Hall, 14; DelaneyHirsch, 6; Peters, 5; Hohlt, 5.RT-C .......................................... 17 .... 15Hutto ........................................ 25 .... 25

Round Top-Carmine — Assists: MadisonKrause, 4; Brittany Hohlt, 2; Delaney Hirsch, 2.Kills: Hohlt, 6; Jordan Peters, 2. Blocks: Hohlt, 3;Digs: Mallory Hall, 10; Jordan Peters, 5; Hirsch,4.

Round Top-Carmine — Aces: MadisonKrause, 2. Assists: Krause, 11; Brittany Hohlt, 5.Kills: Hohlt, 9; Emma Leppard, 4; Jordan Peters,4. Blocks: Hohlt, 3. Digs: Mallory Hall, 19;Delaney Hirsch, 9; Hohlt, 7; Peters, 4.

RT-C ................................. 25 ... 17 .... 32Hardin-Jefferson .............. 10 ... 25 .... 30

Sharyland Championship

RT-C .......................................... 11 .... 16Sharyland Pioneer .................... 25 .... 25

Round Top-Carmine (4-5) — Digs:Mallory Hall, 9; Jordan Peters, 8; Brittany Hohlt,5; Delaney Hirsch, 4.

Bronze Bracket

Non-DistrictFayetteville ..................... 4 ...... 15 ...... 7Brazos Christian ........... 25 ...... 25 .... 25

Fayetteville (0-2) — Kills: TaylorSchneider, 2.

August 15

Shiner Tournament

Flatonia .................................... 25 .... 25Thorndale ................................. 17 .... 22

Flatonia — Assists: Alanis Ribera, 6; ErinMiksch, 6. Kills: Fernanda Torres, 4; Miksch, 3;Rachel Steinhauser, 2; Savannah Flood, 2. SoloBlocks: Torres, 2. Digs: Kylie Mica, 2; Flood, 2;Kimberlyn Michalec, 2.

August 14-15

Bellville (3-1) — Aces: Sarah Braun, 3.Assists: Madison Holle, 19; Braun, 3. Kills:Ashleigh Traylor, 16; Reilly Kuenstler, 7; Holcomb,3; Jenna Lewellen, 3; Lauren Gongora, 3. SoloBlocks: Kuenstler, 2. Assisted Blocks: Lewellen,2; Traylor, 2. Digs: Braun, 23; Holcomb, 16;Schulz, 12; Traylor, 10; Holle, 9; Gongora, 3;Kuenstler, 2.

Bellville .................................... 25 .... 25Alief Elsik ................................... 9 .... 17

Bellville — Aces: Ashleigh Traylor, 6; Holle,2. Assists: Madison Holle, 18; Keeton Holcomb,2. Kills: Reilly Kuenstler, 10; Traylor, 9; JennaLewellen, 2. Digs: Traylor, 10; Sarah Braun, 9;Holcomb, 7; Britani Schulz, 6; Holle, 4; KeeleyCoker, 2; Kuenstler, 2.

Bellville ........................... 16 ... 25 .... 23Langham Creek ................ 25 ... 18 .... 25

Bellville .................................... 18 .... 17Jersey Village ............................ 25 .... 25

Pool Division 4

Bellville — Assists: Madison Holle, 11;Keeton Holcomb, 3. Kills: Ashleigh Traylor, 11;Reilly Kuenstler, 3; Holcomb, 2. Digs: Holcomb,10; Sarah Braun, 8; Traylor, 7; Britani Schulz, 3;Kuenstler, 2; Holle, 2.

Bellville .................................... 25 .... 25Klein Oak ................................. 15 .... 18

Bellville — Aces: Britani Schulz, 3; AshleighTraylor, 2. Assists: Madison Holle, 12; KeetonHolcomb, 4. Kills: Traylor, 6; Reilly Kuenstler, 6;Jenna Lewellen, 5; Sydney Gelsthorpe, 3. SoloBlocks: Kuenstler, 2. Assisted Blocks: Lewellen,4; Kuenstler, 2; Gelsthorpe, 2. Digs: Holcomb, 12;Traylor, 11; Sarah Braun, 10; Holle, 7; BritaniSchulz, 3; Lauren Gongora, 2; Kuenstler, 2.

Bellville .................................... 25 .... 26Klein ......................................... 14 .... 24

Bellville (5-2) — Aces: Keeton Holcomb,2. Assists: Madison Holle, 18; Holcomb, 2. Kills:Ashleigh Traylor, 9; Reilly Kuenstler, 8; JennaLewellen, 6; Holcomb, 2. Solo Blocks: Lewellen,2. Assisted Blocks: Lewellen, 2; Kuenstler, 2. Digs:Sarah Braun, 12; Holcomb, 11; Holle, 7; Traylor,5; Keeley Coker, 4; Britani Schulz, 4; Lewellen, 2;Kuenstler, 2.

Pool Play

Nike Invitational

Bellville .................................... 25 .... 11Mayde Creek ............................. 25 .... 11

Bellville — Aces: Keely Coker, 3; MadisonHolle, 3; Britani Schulz, 3. Assists: Holle, 12;Keeton Holcomb, 7. Kills: Ashleigh Traylor, 12;Reilly Kuenstler, 4; Jenna Lewellen, 3; LaurenGongora, 2. Digs: Sarah Braun, 9; Holcomb, 6;Schulz, 6; Traylor, 4; Holle, 4; Cooker, 3.

Pool Division 9

Flatonia — Aces: Kylie Mica, 2. Assists:Alanis Ribera, 7; Erin Miksch, 6; RachelSteinhauser, 2. Kills: Erin Miksch, 6; KimberlynMichalec, 3; Fernanda Torres, 2; K. Mica, 2. Digs:K. Mica,12; Savannah Flood, 7; Torres, 3; Ribera,3; Michalec, 2.

Flatonia ........................... 18 ... 25 .... 10Stockdale ......................... 25 ... 23 .... 15

Flatonia .................................... 18 .... 18Sacred Heart ............................. 25 .... 25

Flatonia (1-4) — Aces: Alanis Ribera, 3;Maecie Mikulenka, 2. Assists: Ribera, 5; ErinMiksch, 5. Kills: Fernanda Torres, 3; SavannahFlood, 3; Maggie Mica, 2. Digs: Amy Koncaba, 3;Kylie Mica, 3; Miksch, 2.

Purple Bracket

Flatonia .................................... 25 .... 25Nixon-Smiley ............................ 16 .... 19

Flatonia — Aces: Alanis Ribera, 2; MaggieMica, 2. Assists: Fernanda Torres, 3; Maggie Mica,2. Kills: Torres, 7; Savannah Flood, 5; RachelSteinhauser, 3; Maecie Mikulenka, 2. Solo Blocks:Torres, 3; M. Mica, 2. Digs: Kylie Mica, 8; ErinMiksch, 8; Flood, 5; Ribera, 4; M. Mica, 3.

Consolation

Flatonia (3-4) — Aces: Erin Miksch, 4;Alanis Ribera, 2; Savannah Flood, 2. Assists:Ribera, 13; Miksch, 10. Kills: Miksch, 8; Torres,7; Flood, 4; Rachel Steinhauser, 2; Ribera, 2. As-sisted Blocks: Maggie Mica, 2. Digs: Flood, 10;Kylie Mica, 9; Amy Koncaba, 6; Miksch, 6; Ribera,

Thorndale ........................ 21 ... 25 ...... 7Flatonia ........................... 25 ... 14 .... 25

Columbus Tournament

Brazos ........................................ 9 .... 22Sealy ......................................... 25 .... 25

Brazos — No stats available.Sealy — Assists: Amber Klepser. Kills:

Courtney Rabius, 9; Hailey Pacher, 4; LaurenThielemann, 3.

August 14-16

La Grange — Assists: Destiny Psencik, 8;Missy Zoch, 8. Kills: Kyla Pietsch, 11; KelseyParchman, 5; Hatti Moore, 5. Blocks: Pietsch, 3;Parchman, 3. Digs: Hannah Gerecke, 7.

Pool A

Hallettsville .............................. 14 .... 24Schulenburg ............................. 25 .... 26

Schulenburg — Aces: Shannon Mikesky,3; Kyndal Kutac, 2. Assists: Mikesky, 17; HannahLewis, 4. Kills: Kelsie Fietsam, 8; Bay Guentert, 8;Mikesky, 4; Lewis, 2. Digs: Mikalya Beiers-dorfer,10; Fietsam, 8; Lewis, 8; Guentert, 7; Mikesky, 2.

Lamar Consolidated ........ 25 .... 16 .... 20Weimar ........................... 20 .... 25 .... 25

Pool C

Weimar — Aces: Madison Mican, 5;Amberlee Munsch, 5; Assists: Mican, 18; Munsch,16. Kills: Emma Holland, 8; Munsch, 8; BriannaRhodes, 7; Makayla Kunz, 5. Digs: Shelby Vacek,12; Holland, 7.

Lexington ........................ 25 .... 15 .... 20La Grange ....................... 23 .... 25 .... 25

Pool B

Sealy ......................................... 25 .... 25Hallettsville .............................. 19 .... 15

Sealy — Aces: Lauren Thielemann, 7. Kills:Courtney Rabius, 7; Thielemann, 5.

Schulenburg ................... 23 .... 28 .... 14Brazos ............................ 25 .... 26 .... 25

Schulenburg — Aces: Shannon Mikesky,4. Assists: Mikesky, 20; Hannah Lewis, 6; KelsieFietsam, 3; Lauren Beyer, 2. Kills: Bay Guentert,10; Fietsam, 9; Mikesky, 6; Lewis, 5; Beyer, 4. SoloBlocks: Guentert, 2. Digs: Mikesky, 10; Guentert,9; Mikayla Beiersdorfer, 8; Fietsam, 7; Lewis, 7;Kyndal Kutac, 3; Beyer, 2; Reagan Bludau, 2.

Brazos — No stats available.

Sealy ............................... 29 .... 25 .... 26Schulenburg ................... 30 .... 14 .... 24

Sealy (5-0) — Assists: Amber Klepser, 31;Kills: Lauren Thielemann, 12; Courtney Rabius,8; Rayann Rabius, 5; Maelee Sowa, 5. Digs: C.Rabius, 7.

Schulenburg (2-2) — Assists: ShannonMikesky, 28; Hannah Lewis, 2. Kills: KelsieFietsam, 11; Bay Guentert, 10; Mikesky, 4; LaurenBeyer, 3; Lewis, 3; Kyndal Kutac, 2. Digs: Fietsam,9; Lewis, 9; Reagan Bludau, 8; Guentert, 8;Mikesky, 8; Mikayla Beiersdorfer, 6.

Brazos ...................................... 19 .... 18Hallettsville .............................. 25 .... 25

Brazos (1-3) — No stats available.

La Grange ................................. 25 .... 26Edna ......................................... 20 .... 24

La Grange — Assists: Missy Zoch, 9; Des-tiny Psencik, 5. Kills: Kyla Pietsch, 8; KelseyParchman, 8. Digs: Hannah Gerecke, 5.

East Bernard ............................. 21 .... 11La Grange ................................. 25 .... 25

La Grange (4-0) — Assists: Riley Fisbeck,15; Destiny Psencik, 7. Kills: Kelsey Parchman,12; Fisbeck, 10. Digs: Hannah Gerecke, 7;Fisbeck, 6; Psencik, 6; Hatti Moore, 6.

Luling ......................................... 7 .... 10Columbus ................................. 25 .... 25

Columbus — Aces: Cheyenne Huskey, 4.Assists: Huskey, 19. Kills: Hali Wisnoskie, 11;Madison Schindler, 6; Huskey, 6; BrookeHernandez, 4; Heather Hartley, 4. Digs: KatieRiden, 4; Sarah Vlach, 3; Cassidy Zajicek, 3.

Weimar ..................................... 25 .... 25Luling ....................................... 16 .... 18

Weimar — Aces: Shelby Vacek, 5; Assists:Amberlee Munsch, 24; Madison Mican, 6. Kills:Hunter Ervin, 10; Brianna Rhodes, 6. Digs: EmmaHolland, 14; Vacek, 10.

Lamar Consolidated .................. 10 .... 10Columbus ................................. 25 .... 25

Columbus — Aces: Cheyenne Huskey, 3;Cassidy Zajicek, 3. Assists: Huskey, 13; SaraMcNutt, 9. Kills: Huskey, 7; Madison Schindler, 4;Hali Wisnoskie, 4; Heather Hartley, 4; Zajicek, 4;Corine Sutton, 3. Solo Blocks: Sutton, 2. Digs:Sarah Vlach, 5; Katie Riden, 5; Schindler, 4;Zajicek, 4; Huskey, 3; Sutton, 2; Hartley, 2.

Weimar ..................................... 16 .... 21Columbus ................................. 25 .... 25

Weimar (2-2) — Aces: Shelby Vacek, 2.Assists: Madison Mican, 13; Amberlee Munsch,11. Kills: Munsch, 9; Hunter Ervin, 6. Digs: EmmaHolland, 5; Vacek, 4.

Columbus (3-1) — Assists: Huskey, 14;Sara McNutt, 4. Kills: Heather Hartley, 6; Madi-son Schindler, 5; Huskey, 5; Brooke Hernandez,4; Corine Sutton, 3. Solo Blocks: Sutton, 2. Digs:Huskey, 8; Schindler, 4; Sarah Vlach, 4; CassidyZajicek, 2.

Rice — No stats available.

Rice .......................................... 15 .... 20El Campo .................................. 25 .... 25

Pool E

Rice — Aces: Emma Kelly, 3; Riley Schneider,2; Bailey Schneider, 2. Kills: B. Schneider, 5;Cameron Marsalia, 3; Destiny Knight, 2. SoloBlocks: Knight, 6; Kelly 3. Digs: Mikenna Gabler,4; Marsalia, 4; B. Schneider, 4; Daisy Hargrove,2; Mary Huvar, 2.

Victoria West ............................. 25 .... 25Rice .......................................... 21 .... 15

Rice (2-3) — Aces: Emma Kelly, 6; BaileySchneider, 5; Riley Schneider, 4; Destiny Knight,2; Carlee Vandermark, 2; Jada Johnson, 2. Kills:Cameron Marsalia, 7; B. Schneider, 6; Kelly, 3;Knight, 2; R. Schneider, 2; Vandermark, 2.

Rice .......................................... 25 .... 25Brazosport ................................ 10 .... 11

Weimar ..................................... 13 .... 13Sealy ......................................... 25 .... 25

Pool 1

Weimar — Assists: Amberlee Munsch, 6.Kills: Hunter Ervin, 4; Makayla Kunz, 4. Digs:Shelby Vacek, 10.

Sealy — Assists: Amber Klepser, 20. Kills:Lauren Thielemann, 11; Courtney Rabius, 9.

Weimar ..................................... 15 .... 22Victoria West ............................. 25 .... 25

Weimar (2-4) — Assists: Madison Mican,8. Kills: Emma Holland, 5; Brianna Rhodes, 3.Digs: Shelby Vacek, 9.

Sealy ......................................... 25 .... 25Victoria West ............................. 17 .... 19

Sealy (7-0) — Assists: Amber Klepser, 28.Kills: Lauren Thielemann, 10; Courtney Rabius,10; Rayann Rabius, 8. Blocks: Hailey Pacher, 3.

La Grange — Assists: Destiny Psencik, 15;Riley Fisbeck, 13. Kills: Fisbeck, 15; KelseyParchman, 8. Blocks: Kyla Pietsch, 2; Blake-AnnFritsch, 2. Digs: Hannah Gerecke, 9; Fritsch, 7.

Brenham ......................... 19 .... 25 .... 21La Grange ....................... 25 .... 23 .... 25

Pool 2

La Grange ................................. 25 .... 25Calhoun .................................... 14 .... 15

La Grange (6-0) — Assists: DestinyPsencik, 10; Riley Fisbeck, 10. Kills: Fisbeck, 8;Hatti Moore, 8; Kyla Pietsch, 7. Blocks: Pietsch,2; Parchman, 2; Fisbeck, 2. Digs: HannahGerecke, 6.

Columbus — Aces: Sarah Vlach, 2. Assists:Sara McNutt, 14; Cheyenne Huskey, 14. Kills:Huskey, 10; Hali Wisnoskie, 7; Heather Hartley,6; Cassidy Zajicek, 4; Madison Schindler, 3. As-sisted Blocks: Huskey, 2; Hartley, 2. Digs: Huskey,8; Cassidy Zajicek, 6; McNutt, 5; Wisnoskie, 4;Vlach, 4; Schindler, 2; Katie Riden, 2.

El Campo ........................ 23 .... 25 .... 21Columbus ....................... 25 .... 18 .... 25

Pool 3

Brazos ...................................... 10 .... 14El Campo .................................. 25 .... 25

Brazos — No stats available.

Brazos (1-5) — No stats available.Columbus (5-1) — Aces: Cheyenne

Huskey, 3; Sara McNutt, 2; Sarah Vlach, 2. As-sists: McNutt, 16; Huskey, 14. Kills: Huskey, 15;Hali Wisnoskie, 8; Heather Hartley, 5; MadisonSchindler, 3; Corine Sutton, 2; Brooke Hernandez,2. Solo Blocks: Sutton, 4; Huskey, 2. AssistedBlocks: Huskey, 2; Hartley, 2. Digs: CassidyZajicek, 6; Reagan Schaefer, 6; McNutt, 5; Huskey,4; Vlach, 4; Schindler, 2; Katie Riden, 2.

Brazos ............................ 25 .... 15 .... 14Columbus ....................... 23 .... 25 .... 25

Schulenburg — Aces: Hannah Lewis, 5;Kelsie Fietsam, 3; Shannon Mikesky, 3. Assists:Mikesky, 32; Lewis, 5. Kills: Bay Guentert, 11;Fietsam, 10; Lauren Beyer, 7; Lewis, 5; Mikesky,5; Kyndal Kutac, 3. Solo Blocks: Guentert, 2. Digs:Mikayla Beiersdorfer, 15; Lewis, 10; Fietsam, 7;Guentert, 6; Mikesky, 5; Beyer, 2; Reagan Bludau,2.

Luling ............................. 25 .... 12 ...... 7Schulenburg ................... 20 .... 25 .... 25

Pool 5

Rice — Aces: Emma Kelly, 5; Riley Schneider,3; Bailey Schneider, 2. Assists: B. Schneider, 3.Kills: B. Schneider, 7; Cameron Marsalia, 5;Mikenna Gabler, 4; Destiny Knight, 4; Kelly, 3;Reagan Dopslauf, 2; R. Schneider, 2; JadaJohnson, 2. Digs: Mary Huvar, 12; B. Schneider,6; Marsalia, 4; Gabler, 3.

Rice ................................ 25 .... 12 ...... 8Luling ............................. 21 .... 25 .... 25

Schulenburg (4-2) — Aces: ShannonMikesky, 2. Assists: Mikesky, 34; Hannah Lewis,7; Bay Guentert, 2. Kills: Kelsie Fietsam, 14;

Schulenburg ................... 25 .... 23 .... 25Rice ................................ 17 .... 25 .... 14

Sealy — Assists: Amber Klepser, 32. Kills:Courtney Rabius, 17; Rayann Rabius, 10. Digs: C.Rabius, 11; Hope Zaruba, 11; Mariah Holub, 11.

Needville ......................... 26 .... 21 .... 25Sealy ............................... 24 .... 25 .... 22

Gold Bracket

La Grange — Assists: Riley Fisbeck, 16;Destiny Psencik, 11. Kills: Fisbeck, 11; KelseyParchman, 9; Shelby Dixon, 6. Blocks: Fisbeck,2. Digs: Hannah Gerecke, 12; Fisbeck, 5; HattiMoore, 5.

El Campo ........................ 14 .... 25 .... 26La Grange ....................... 25 .... 20 .... 28

4.•All-Tournament Team: Flatonia: Savan-

nah Flood and Erin Miksch.

Guentert, 13; Mikesky, 7; Lauren Beyer, 4; KyndalKutac, 4; Lewis, 4. Digs: Mikesky, 12; Guentert,10; Lewis, 9; Mikayla Beiersdorfer, 7; Fietsam, 6;Kutac, 4; Beyer, 3; Reagan Bludau, 2.

Rice (2-5) — Aces: Bailey Schneider, 3;Riley Schneider, 2; Cameron Marsalia, 2. Assists:B. Schneider, 13; Mikenna Gabler, 12. Kills: B.Schneider, 7; Destiny Knight, 6; Marsalia, 5; R.Schneider, 2; Emma Kelly, 2; Jada Johnson, 2. SoloBlocks: Kelly, 2. Digs: Mary Huvar, 34; Marsalia,22; Daisy Hargrove, 7; B. Schneider, 6; R.Schneider, 4; Reagan Dopslauf, 2; Gabler, 2; Kelly,2.

Kelsey Parchman (6) and Blake-Ann Fritsch of La Grange go up to blocka kill attempt against Brenham during the second day of pool play lastFriday in the Columbus Volleyball Classic at the Marley Giddens Centerin Columbus. The Lady Leps finished second in the tournament. BannerPress Photo by Chad Ferguson

Kelsie Fietsam of Schulenburg records one of her 14 kills over Rice’sJada Johnson in the Lady Horns’ three-set win in the second round ofpool play in the Columbus Volleyball Classic last Friday at Cardinal Gymin Columbus. The Lady Horns won the Bronze Bracket championship.Banner Press Photo by Chad Ferguson

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Brazos quarterback Chris Demny finds himself in some Shark-infested territory during last Friday night’sscrimmage against Palacios at Shark Stadium in Palacios. The Cougars, as well as the rest of the tri-countyteams, will hold their final scrimmages this week in preparation for next Friday’s season openers. Photo byRyan West, Palacios Beacon

AUSTIN — Here is the Texas Girls CoachesAssociation’s volleyball poll for the week of Aug.18.

Class 6A

1 .......................................... Southlake Carroll2 ................................... San Antonio O’Connor3 ................................. Conroe The Woodlands4 ....................................................... Arlington5 ........................................................ Pearland6 .............................................................. Allen7 ........................................... Katy Cinco Ranch8 ................................. Round Rock Westwood9 ............................................. Austin Westlake10 ............................................... Austin Bowie

Class 5A

1 ........................................... Frisco Centennial2 ............................................. Canyon Randall3 ............................................... Alamo Heights4 ......................................................... Prosper5 .................................. Cedar Park Vista Ridge

6 ................................................... Georgetown7 ........................................... Dripping Springs8 ....................................................... Granbury9 ............................................................. Aledo10 .............................................. Lucas Lovejoy

Class 4A

1 ......................................................... Decatur2 ........................................ Longview Pine Tree3 ........................................................ Caldwell4 .......................................................... Melissa5 ..................................................... Wimberley6 .......................................................... Bullard7 .............................................. Fredericksburg8 ................................................. Bellville9 ......................................... Paris North Lamar10 ............................................... Abilene Wylie

Class 3A

1 ....................................................... Bushland2 ...................................................... Callisburg

3 ............................................................ Troup4 .......................................... Schulenburg5 ............................................................ Brock6 ..................................................... Commerce7 ....................................... Palestine Westwood8 ........................................................ Franklin9 .......................................................... Peaster10 ....................................................... Leonard

•Schulenburg was listed as No. 4 in Class 3A,but competes in Class 2A where the Lady Hornswere ranked No. 4 in the preseason poll.

Class 2A

1 .............................. Round Top-Carmine2 .................................................... Windthorst3 .................................................... Jewitt Leon4 ........................................................... Bronte5 ............................................................... Iola6 .......................................................... Evadale7 .......................................................... Lindsay8 ....................................................... Crawford9 ............................................................ Thrall10 ..................................................... Wortham

TGCA Volleyball Poll

Sara McNutt of Columbus tries to sneak the ballthrough a double block by Brazos’ MakaylaDickerson, left, and Talicia Lang during the secondround of pool play in the Columbus Volleyball Clas-sic at the Marley Giddens Center in Columbus. Ban-ner Press Photo by Chad Ferguson

Sealy’s Hailey Pacher (10) and Courtney Rabius con-trol the net against Hunter Ervin of Weimar duringthe second round of pool play in the Columbus Vol-leyball Classic last Friday at the Marley Giddens Cen-ter in Columbus. Banner Press Photo by ChadFerguson

The Texas Tri-County 15-year-old team will open its American Division pool play schedule in the Babe Ruth13-15 Year Old World Series against Schererville, Ind., today (Thursday) at 4:35 p.m. at David Story Field inLongview, Wash. Team members include, front row, from left, Easton Migl (Flatonia), Kaddin Mikulik(Flatonia), Southwest Regional batboy Caleb “C Pub” Vaughan (Siloam Springs, Ark.), Colton Starns(Hallettsville), Jake Salem (Schulenburg) and Andrew Dvorak (Flatonia); and, back row, Coach Glen Dvorak(Flatonia), Manager Chris Migl (Flatonia), Tanner Sembera (Weimar), Zach Smith (Columbus), Ty Condel(Shiner), Caleb Valchar (Schulenburg), Ty Boedeker (Shiner), Dalton Derringer (Hallettsville) and CoachChad Starns (Hallettsville).

Tri-County 14-year-olds reachWorld Series bracket play

Tri-County 15 to open World Series scheduleLONGVIEW, Wash. — The

Texas Tri-County 15-year-oldteam will draw Schererville, Ind.,in its opener in the Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series today (Thursday)at David Story Field in Longview,Wash.

Game time for Tri-County’sfirst game in the American Divi-sion is scheduled for 4:35 p.m.

Joining Tri-County andSchererville in the American Di-vision are Fargo, N.D., Torrance,Calif., and co-host Longview.

Tri-County will play at 7:05p.m. Friday, Sunday and Mondayto complete its pool play sched-ule in hopes of reaching thesingle-elimination bracket for a

shot at the World Series title.The local team will draw

Longview in its second game fol-lowed by Torrance and Fargo.

The National Division includesco-host Kelso, Wash., Waterford,Conn., Broomall-Newtown,Penn., Lumber River, N.C., andWoodinville, Wash.

The top three teams in eachpool advance to bracket play withthe champion drawing a first-round bye.

The quarterfinals are scheduledfor Tuesday followed by the semi-finals Wednesday, Aug. 27. TheWorld Series championship willbe held at 9:05 p.m. Thursday,Aug. 28.

Among the local players on theTri-County team are Zach Smithof Columbus, Easton Migl,Kaddin Mikulik, Andrew Dvorak,all of Flatonia, Jake Salem andCaleb Valchar, both ofSchulenburg, and Tanner Sembera

of Weimar.The rest of the team includes

Colton Starns and Dalton Derrin-ger, both of Hallettsville, andShiner’s Ty Condel and TyBoedeker.

Starns was the MVP of Babe

OCALA, Fla. — The TexasTri-County 14-year-old team wasscheduled to meet Lawrenceburg,Tenn., on Wednesday of this weekin single-elimination bracket playin its quest for the 2014 Babe Ruth14 Year Old World Series cham-pionship.

Tri-County reached bracketplay with its 3-1 National Divi-sion pool play record.

It was good enough to tie fortop honors in the division, but a6-2 loss to Ocala in its secondgame earned the host team, alongwith American Division cham-pion Oahu, Hawaii, a first-roundbye.

Lawrenceburg only posted a 1-3 record in its division, but earnedthe tie-breaker and a chance for aWorld Series title over Westfield,Maine, and Lexington, Ky.

The other quarterfinal gamewill pit American Division runner-up Sarasota, Fla., against Mt. Ol-ive, N.J., the third-place finisherin the National Division.

With a win in the quarterfinals,Tri-County would draw Oahu inthe semifinals at 7 p.m. tonight(Thursday). The World Serieschampionship game is scheduledfor noon Friday.

Tri-County opened pool playwith a 1-0 squeaker over Mt. Ol-ive before it suffered its 6-2 lossto Ocala.

But Tri-County reboundedwith a 9-8 victory over Spokane,Wash., and followed with a 12-6verdict over Ottumwa, Iowa.

Cole Garlin (Round Top) andMt. Olive’s Zachary Richardsonmatched each other pitch-for-

pitch over the first seven innings.Garlin allowed just four hits,

walked two and struck out fourbefore giving way to HunterAnderson (Sealy) in the eighthinning.

Anderson struck out the side toset the stage for Tri-County’sgame-winning rally.

Colson Geisler (Columbus)walked and eventually scored ona sacrifice bunt by CarterHelmcamp (Weimar) with oneout.

Tri-County trailed Spokane 7-3 after three innings, but eruptedfor four runs in its home half ofthe fourth to take an 8-7 lead.Garlin sparked the uprising witha two-run single.

Geisler reached base fourtimes, including three on walks,while Braden Rohde (Fa-yetteville), Michael Vallone-Schrab (Columbus) and Garlinhad two hits each.

In the win over Ottumwa, thetwo teams were tied at 5-5 whenTri-County scored two runs in thesixth to grab the lead and platedfive more in the seventh to blowthe game wide open.

Lucas Smith (Columbus) hadthe clutch hit in the sixth to drivehome both runs.

Geisler belted two home runsand drove in three runs for Tri-County while Smith had three hitswith four RBI.

Ruth 13-15 Southwest RegionalTournament in Siloam Springs,Ark., in late July.

Chris Migl of Flatonia is Tri-County’s manager, and he’s as-sisted by Glen Dvorak of Flatoniaand Chad Starns of Hallettsville.