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Today’s Funeral and Death Notices, Page A7 Thelma Rholfs.

Dateline Wharton n Newgulf Book Fair A Scholastic Book Fair is being held at Newgulf Elementary School until Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. A Family Event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. n First Quarter Game Day Sivells Elementary School parents are invited to attend the First Quarter Game Day from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. Parents and their children will participate in educational math games.

Parents will also be provided strategies to use at home to help their children succeed in math. For more information, call the school at 979532-6866.

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Colorado River Rivalry: Wharton vs. El Campo

A lot’s on the line for the Tigers

By KEITH MAGEE kmagee@journal-spectator.com

It’s finally here.

The 104th meeting of the famed Colorado River Rivalry, Wharton vs. El Campo, is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Tiger Stadium.

This year’s game is huge, especially for the Tigers. There’s a lot more at stake than just bragging rights between the two Wharton County teams.

Here’s what will happen if the Tigers win: • The Tigers will break a school record for best start, previously 7-0 by the 1974 Tigers.

• The Tigers will clinch one of four playoff

spots from District 25-3A. • The Tigers will end an 11-game losing streak to the Ricebirds.

Oh, and just to throw one more thing into the mix: It’s Homecoming for the Tigers.

For the second year in a row, the two teams enter the mid-October game with only one loss between them. Last year, El Campo was undefeated and Wharton had one loss. This year, the Ricebirds have a loss, and the Tigers are undefeated at 7-0.

Wharton is in sole possession of the district lead at 3-0. El Campo is 1-1.

See TIGERS, Page A3

1974 Tigers

2013 Tigers

(7-0 start)

(7-0 start so far)

OPPONENT A&M Consolidated Boling El Campo Calhoun County Brazosport Rice Consolidated Edna Sweeny Columbia Yoakum

RESULTS W, 42-6 W, 21-0 W, 14-3 W, 36-0 W, 16-7 W, 62-12 W, 35-8 T, 13-13 W, 3-0 T, 0-0

See DATELINE, Page A2

Photo courtesy of Terrell Jessen

Boling High School student Kyla Lockley, second from the left, is crowned Homecoming queen during last Friday’s football game against Brazos. Pictured, from left, are father Richard Lockley, Lockley, Boling Superintendent Wade Stidevent and former queen Abby Herndon.

A Wharton tavern has been shut down for selling alcohol without a license.

Mingles Sports Bar, 207 E. Boling Hwy., was closed Sunday following a joint investigation of the Wharton Police Department, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the Wharton County District Attorney’s Office.

A sign is currently taped over the tavern’s front door notifying the public that the business “has been seized” by the police.

“It’s criminal activity, and we’re not going to allow that in the community,” Detective Don Falks said on Monday.

Falks said that the store’s assets have been confiscated.

He noted that bar owners were renting the space and that an See BAR, Page A2

Wharton man sought for dealing drugs

By BENJAMIN SHARP bsharp@journal-spectator.com

Police are looking for a Wharton man they say was peddling one of the most dangerous drugs available.

Daniel Rodriguez, 28, was last seen in a Chevy Avalanche that sped away from police during an attempted traffic stop Daniel Rodriguez on Oct. 6. At some point in that pursuit, police believe Rodriguez, who was the passenger, jumped out. They also believe that Rodriguez tossed out an insulated cooler that contained an assortment of drugs.

Police later found that Houston Texans cooler and said it contained around 30 grams of crystal meth.

“That’s one of the largest

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amounts of crystal meth I have seen,” said Sgt. Grady Smith of the Wharton Police Department. “It’s a very dangerous drug.”

Also found in the container was a quarter of a pound of marijuana, 30 grams of hydrocodone and a small amount of Xanax, according to police.

“Those are all controlled substances,” Smith said.

Police tried to stop the Avalanche for a traffic violation at 11:38 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, on Alabama Road. The vehicle sped up, going around a couple of turns. When it was finally pulled over, only the female driver was found inside.

“I briefly lost sight of it and in that time we believe that Rodriguez jumped out of the truck,” Smith said.

Smith said that he could smell the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Scouring the area, officers eventually located the cooler See WHARTON, Page A3 Details Page A2.

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n CC Golf Tournament The sixth annual Wharton Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture golf tournament will be held Saturday at the Wharton Country Club.

Proceeds benefit the chamber’s business development programs to make the town a better place to live. The format is a four-player scramble, play what is brought and maximum score on any hole is a bogey. There will be one flight only with a limit of 15 teams. Mulligans are two per player, $20 for two. Prizes include closest to the pin on par 3s, most accurate drive and a new vehicle for a hole in one. Entry fee is $240 per team, which includes green fees, refreshments, snacks, lunch and a golf cart. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and breakfast will be available. The tournament begins at 8 a.m. Sponsorships are available at various levels, including supporter is $100, hole sponsor is

RESULTS W, 23-22 W, 71-0 W, 44-28 W, 35-25 W, 32-3 W, 35-13 W, 25-17 ? ? ?

By BENJAMIN SHARP bsharp@journal-spectator.com

n Republican Dinner George P. Bush, 2014 candidate for land commissioner, will be the keynote speaker at a dinner sponsored by the Wharton County Republican Party Thursday at the Wharton Civic Center. Social hour is at 6 p.m. and a barbecue dinner starts at 7 p.m. Dress is western attire. Tickets $15 and sold in advance. For ticket information, call Sharon Mersmann at 532-8550 or Sarah L. Hudgins 281-433-3357.

n S.P.O.T. Garage Sale Jeff and Angela Wilson and Sharon Sifford, all of El Campo, are hosting a garage sale to benefit Wharton County S.P.O.T. on Saturday. It will be held at 902 Avenue I in El Campo. To donate items, call Jeff at 979-578-3488 or Sharon at 979-543-1264 to arrange for pickup or to drop items off. Raffle tickets for a Duck Dynasty wreath and lemonade and cookies will also be sold.

OPPONENT Cuero Scarborough Columbia Brazosport Needville Sealy Columbus El Campo Bellville Royal

Police close bar

Boling Homecoming queen

n Chicken Soup Dinner The Boling High School junior class will sponsor a Chicken Noodle Soup and Chicken Salad Sandwich Dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. This is a pick-up only event at the BHS Homemaking Building.

Dinners are $7 and tickets can be purchased from any junior class member. All proceeds will go to the 2014 Prom. Contact persons are Lisa Burger at 979-533-0368 or Kern Ford at 979-533-2698.

n JDIN Fish Fry Just Do It Now will host an allyou-can-eat fish fry from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday at the Dawson Community Resource Center Cafeteria. Plates will consist of fried fish, potato salad, green beans, bread, dessert and tea or water for $10. To go plates will be available with fried fish, potato salad, green beans, bread and dessert for $8.

All proceeds benefit a wide variety of programs conducted through the Just Do It Now organization.

For more information or to place an order, call Barbie Fortenberry or Charlotte Jackson at 531-1975 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Wine fest spectators

Staff photo by Natalie Frels

The fifth annual Monterey Square Wine and Arts Fair attracted some unique spectators in front of the Plaza Theatre. Dressed as characters from the past Plaza productions of the Greater Tuna series are, from left, Russell Kacer as Vera Carp and Quinn Wrench as Pearl Burras. Despite inclement weather, the annual event was well attended. See Page B6 for additional photos.

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BURN BAN LIFTED

Wharton County’s burn ban has been lifted until further notice.

For burning guidelines, visit www.co.wharton.tx.us/ Controlled burns must be reported to 532-1550.

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— Bar closed by police after serving without license Continued from Page A1 eviction process is under way.

Police and agents with the TABC served a search warrant on the Eastgate Plaza business around 2 a.m. Sunday.

Two store employees were taken into custody.

Carmen Rene Scarlett, 52, and Dana Arnell Scarlett, 33, both of Wharton, were booked into Wharton County Jail on Sunday and charged with not having the license required to brew/sell beer, a misdemeanor charge.

Dana Scarlett was further charged with outstanding warrants for failure to appear, failure to display driver’s license, failure to maintain financial responsibility, and expired registration. Both women were later released on bond.

Falks said the bar opened in February of this year and that a couple of months ago police began receiving complaints that alcohol was being sold without a permit.

Based on those complaints, police and TABC sent undercover agents into Mingles back in September.

“The agents went to the bar and purchased beer, wine and spirits,” Falks said.

The TABC issued arrest warrants for Carmen Scarlett, the manager of the bar, and for her daughter, Dana, who was an employee. A search and seizure warrant was also obtained.

The warrants were served on Sunday.

Additional arrests are pending.

“It’s still under investigation,” Falks said.

Put on your running shoes: A lot of things are going on around here We often talk about putting on our running shoes to make all the rounds, activities and opportunities that are available in Wharton.

Yes, the month is half over, but the remaining days are filled with interesting and fun activities.

Folks, those Tigers are for real, and now everyone needs to get involved as we welcome the El Campo Ricebirds Friday to Tiger Stadium.

It is no secret that every seat will be filled with red shirts across the way.

If you have a blue shirt wear it; if not, denim is great.

This is our opportunity to show Wharton spirit. Did you say you do not like or understand football? Show up anyway!

First, many thanks to the Monterey Square Merchants for another successful Wine Fair. A few drops of rain here and there did not dampen the spirits as folks walked in and out of the participating businesses.

What about Bright Minds Dinner & Dance this weekend? I understand all tickets have been sold but I have another idea.

Contribute to this worthy scholarship fund and then check out the delightful Wharton County Junior College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, A Classic Laugh.

The food will be great, as always, and that is served in the Pioneer Student Center. After dinner everyone will go to the Horton Foote Theatre for a delightful evening of music and fun.

Personally, I have attended performances for years and never have I come away disappointed. Oh yes, the times, dinner at 7 p.m. and the concert at 8

p.m. The cost for the evening is $20 and that is quite a bargain. Gather up family and friends and make this a profitable evening for this amazing group.

As I look at the rest of October calendars and those of November and December, I notice we have not learned a lot about scheduling. More than one event, and sometimes three or four, on the same night hurts everyone.

Folks work too hard on a favorite project and then find many other events conflicting. The Wharton and El Campo chambers try to keep good scheduling calendars. A call often prevents disappointments.

We are always hungry, fall is here and are we ready for gumbo? Troy Albrecht is asking if you think your gumbo is the best in Wharton County?

We know Troy has quite a reputation as a chef because of the many law enforcement cook-offs where his expertise shows through. Now he is challenging you to actually prove yours is best.

Here is the deal. Team registration forms are available at First United Methodist Church now.

On Saturday, Oct. 26 teams will be showing up early, around 7 a.m. at the

Dateline Wharton Continued from Page A1 $200, flag sponsor is $300 and event sponsor is $1,500. For more information, call the chamber at 532-1862 or send an email to helpdesk@whartonchamber.com.

n Class Golf Event 1980 Tigers Par-Tee Time will host its third annual Golf Outing in Memory of Becky White Wick at 2 p.m. Saturday at Wharton Country Club, 126 Country Club Drive in Wharton. It is a four-man scramble on nine holes. Cost is $25 per person and it is open to the public. For more information, contact Kelly Tant a.k.a. Captain America at ktant@clearvisionsinc.com or Nancy Phelan at npsunshine3@gmail.com. n Church Musical It’s Not About Us will hold its 14th annual musical at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Community Church, 226 N. Fulton in Wharton. n America’s Freedoms Jonathon M. Saenz, president, and David Walls, director of Operations of Texas Values will be speaking at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at College Heights Baptist Church, 1515 Briar Lane in Wharton. They will be speaking on religious liberty, sanctity of human life, family values and constitutional rights. The event is free to the public and all are invited to attend. n Carve a Pumpkin Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServicesWharton County will host its 2013 Youth Pumpkin Art Workshop at 5:30 p.m Thursday, Oct. 24, at the office located at 315 E. Milam St., Suite 112, in Wharton. Activities include pumpkin decorating, roasting pumpkin seeds, information about pumpkins and cook books. Each family will get a pumpkin to decorate. To RSVP contact FCS Agent Bethany Jackson at 532-3310 or email Bethany.Jackson@ag.tamu.edu. n WES Monster Mash Wharton Elementary School’s PTO will host a Monster Mash Fall Bash on Friday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Wharton Elementary School. This event will be geared for elementary school age children and younger. There will be games, concessions, a drawing, costume contests and music provided by a dee jay. Admission charge will be $1 per person. All children must be accom-

n FCA Rodeo Fundraiser Faith Christian Academy will host rodeo events on Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Wharton County Youth Fairgrounds. On Friday a 4D Barrel Race will be held at 7 p.m. Registration begins at 4 p.m.

Entry fee is $35 with $1,000 added and 75 percent payback. For more information, call Tiffany Sonnier at 979-358-0662. At 4 p.m.

Saturday there will be a Ranch Rodeo. Registration closes at 3 p.m. Entry fee is $400 per team with a 75 percent payback and the person named Top Hand receives a saddle and first place finishers get buckles. For more information, call Jared Wakefield at 533-0820.

A dinner, dance and auction will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday in Crescent Hall. Tickets are $15 each; the band is Texas Wild. For more information, call 531-1000. Food and drinks will be available at all of the events. n Mini Cheer Camp Wharton High School cheerleaders will hold a Mini Cheer Camp from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Oct. 16. The $30 registration fee is due by the date of the event. Pick-up registration forms at Wharton Elementary School and Sivells Elementary School. n FUMC Gumbo Cookoff First United Methodist is hosting a Gumbo Cookoff with public serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Team registration is $25 per category. For more information or to register a team, call 532-1100, or go to fumcwharton.org. n Mother/Son Dance Wharton High School Theatre Department will host a Mother/Son Masquerade Ball Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Wharton County Junior College Pioneer Student Center. The event will be for boys up to eighth grade. It will be an evening of mystery and masquerade for these boys and their dates — mothers, grandmothers, etc. Tickets for the dance are $20 per couple. Additional son tickets are $10. Dust off those dancing shoes, it will be a night to remember forever.

Dress for the occasion is nice. There will be a dee jay, cookies, punch and a photographer on hand. For more information, call Casey Killough or Scott Tipton at 532-0866.

n Swim Team Fundraiser Wharton High School’s swim team will hold a fall fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 27.

A drive-through meal will consist of chicken fried chicken, buttered potatoes, green beans and bread. Serving time is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the WHS Cafeteria. Tickets are $8 each and can be purchased from any WHS swim team member or at the WISD main office, 2100 N. Fulton.

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n Church Homecoming Shiloh Baptist Church will host its 59th Homecoming Service at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. Evangelist will be A.C. Gardner of Sandridge Baptist Church in Egypt. n Mobile Clinic Here Wharton County S.P.O.T. and the City of Wharton will host a SNAP Mobile Clinic visit on Monday, Oct. 28, at Just Do It Now, 1619 MLK Boulevard in Wharton. Only city of Wharton residents are eligible. For more information, contact S.P.O.T. at 979-253-3446. n Franchise Workshop Franchise ownership is one of the fastest growing segments of business ownership.

It is affordable, offers a proven method of success, allows for easy entry and provides options for a variety of backgrounds and skill levels. But before taking the plunge, attend an interactive session and walk away with a better understanding of how franchising works and if it’s the right option to choose.

Stephen Maeker, senior franchise consultant, MBA, will speak at a seminar to be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Wharton Civic Center. Featured at this workshop is a hands-on look at an actual franchise disclosure document. The document discloses information about the franchisor and is intended to give enough information to make an educated decision regarding an investment. Key areas include initial franchise fees and expenses, obligations of the franchisor and franchisee, territory restrictions, renewal and termination, franchisor financial statements plus much more. There is no charge for the seminar. n Haunted Dawson Event Just Do It Now will host a Haunted Halls of Dawson Halloween House event from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, through Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Johnelle Baines Building, former sixth grade Dawson Building. This event is open to anyone age 6 and

above and the cost is $3 per person. All proceeds benefit the Yes We Can after school program conducted through the Just Do It Now organization. For more information or to volunteer, call Barbie Fortenberry or Charlotte Jackson at 531-1975 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

n FBC Harvest Festival First Baptist Church in Wharton, 319 N. Fulton in Wharton, will host its annual Harvest Festival from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. There will be fun, games and food. It will be held in the church’s Family Life Center and is open to the public. n Wreaths Across America Veteran’s wreaths are now on sale for Wreaths Across America. Wreaths are $15 each and the deadline to order is Monday, Nov. 25. To purchase wreaths in East Bernard call Lorraine Chumchal 335-6150. To purchase wreaths in Wharton County call Sarah L. Hudgins 281-433-3357. The ceremony for placing the wreaths will be held at 11 a.m. in the East Bernard cemetery, noon at the Hungerford cemetery and at 1 p.m. at the Wharton County Veterans Memorial on Saturday, Dec. 14. n Retired Teachers Meet Wharton County Retired Teachers will meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at First United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 421 Pietzsch St. in East Bernard. There will be an $8 catered lunch by reservation only. Call one of the following numbers to reserve your lunch — in Wharton, call 532-2366; in East Bernard, call 335-6675 — by Friday, Nov 1. Bring a book for a child or adolescent.

These will be donated locally as part of their statewide initiative.

nior Citizen Program will hold a 5K Stride & Stroll on Saturday, Nov. 9, to benefit its program which provides hot meals and a variety of services to adults 60 years and older who reside in Wharton County. The event begins at the Riverfront Park, Central Pavilion, W. Elm St. in Wharton at 8 a.m. Pre-registration is $25 for individuals and $100 per company through Oct. 31. The company registration includes up to five participants. Late registration for individuals is available through Nov. 9 for $30. Prizes will be awarded for various first place finishers as well as for best costume, cheering group and best decorated stroller or wagon. Preregistration packets are available at the WCJC Senior Citizen Program office in the LaDieu Technology Center on the Wharton campus or by emailing carolo@wcjc.edu. For more information about the 5K Stride & Stroll, call the WCJC Senior Citizen Program at 532-6430.

Dateline Wharton is a free listing for nonprofit events and fundraisers open to the public. We encourage local civic groups, organizations and groups with activities that will benefit local residents to submit information. Submissions must be in our office three weeks prior to the event, deadline for registration or ticket sales. Submissions subject to editing. The listing will publish in up to four issues. Send listings to bparsons@ journal-spectator.com or 115 W. Burleson St. TX 77488. Please include contact information.

n CPR/First Aid Class Become CPR Certified. A CPR and First Aid class will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, at Milam Street Coffee Shop Wall2Wall Words Used Books, 200 W. Milam St. in Wharton.

The CPR class is from 8 a.m. until noon and the First Aid Class is from 1 to 4 p.m. They will be taught by Jim Cody, a certified Red Cross teacher. Cost is $65 cash only. Deadline to sign up is Friday, Nov. 1, and it is limited to the first 12 students to sign up. For more information, call 282-9771. n Senior 5K Stroll The Wharton County Junior College Se-

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church parking lot. At 11 a.m., serving food begins and tickets are ready for $5 a bowl, takeouts too. While there, try a $5 ticket for a drawing for a fire pit. Sounds like we can get Saturday lunch and maybe go home with a way to keep warm when cool weather arrives.

Java Jam has a different twist when our own many talented Mike Blakely will be the starring guest.

In addition, the singer, songwriter and author will share his new book “What Are the Chances?” which he co-wrote with Kenny Rogers. The date is the last Friday of the month, Friday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. We will talk more about Mike next week and another exciting Mike Blakely venture but mark your calendars.

Are you tired yet and need a little exercise to walk off the good food we have been consuming? Remember, the Wharton Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament is Saturday.

Call 979-532-1862 today. It may not be too late.

To you our friends, the past 10 days you have showered us with your love, your prayers, calls, flowers, cards, visits and care.

You have upheld us during these dark, bleak days. Richard has said so many times that he wanted to give back to Wharton because Wharton had given him everything he loved. You truly did.

God bless.

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We are in need of many volunteers.

Will you help make a Child’s Christmas this year??

If you are interested, please contact Steve Lyford at: 979-320-4015 or stevelyford@att.net The 1st Volunteer Meeting will be Thursday, October 24th at 6:30 pm At First Baptist Church El Campo’s Fellowship Hall (206 Depot St. El Campo)

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— Tigers face El Campo in key football contest Continued from Page A1 “Beating El Campo at home would make it a special season,” Wharton Coach Tim Finn said. “That would be a great accomplishment for this team and a great boost for the school and community.”

A capacity crowd is expected for this year’s game.

El Campo won last year’s game, 17-10, in El Campo with a loud and large crowd that filled both sides of the stadium.

The Wharton Athletic

Booster Club is selling special blue Tiger T-shirts for the game this week, and they encourage all Tiger fans to wear blue on Friday night.

“We had a pretty good crowd last year,” Finn said. “I would expect the same type of atmosphere this year.”

Finn said Friday’s game will also be Breast Cancer Awareness Night as players and others wear pink to show their support for fighting breast cancer.

For more on the game, see sports, Page B1.

— Wharton man sought Continued from Page A1 Photo courtesy of Kevin Farley

Wharton County Junior College Choir Director Eddie Vandewalker helps students to prepare for the choir’s upcoming dinner fundraiser, which will be on Saturday. Debra Lemson accompanies the students as they practice choral music with a twist for “A Classic Laugh.”

Wharton County JC choir to host dinner fundraiser on Saturday Special to the Journal-Spectator

The Wharton County Junior College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers present “A Classic Laugh,” featuring a dinner along with classic music with a comedy twist on Saturday. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. in the WCJC Pioneer Student Center with concert to follow in the Horton Foote Theatre, Duson-Hansen Fine Arts Building both on the Wharton campus. Admission is $20.

This concert will feature well-known composers of choral music but with a twist. This will be the first concert of the

season, as well as first concert with the new choir director, Eddie Vandewalker.

Debra Lemson will be the accompanist.

The choral literature chosen for this concert allows the students the opportunity to study and perform the music of famous choral music composers from the 1600s to living composers, but will also allow the audience to be surprised with the unexpected twists.

Proceeds from this event will be used to help support student educational travel.

For more information on the choir dinner fundraiser or to purchase tickets call

532-6300.

Upcoming choral events include the annual favorite Christmas Candlelight Concert on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Wharton. This concert will feature the WCJC Concert Choir and Chamber Singers. Community participation is encouraged for the last three songs of the concert. One of the songs to be featured will be Handel’s Hallelujah! from the oratorio Messiah. Community members planning to sing are asked to attend a few rehearsals before the concert. Information about rehearsals is available by calling 532-6300.

cooler on the side of the road in the 1200 block of Hodges Lane. Officers helping in the search included Dino Garcia, Rudy Flores, Vinson Valdez and Donna Guanajuato.

Warrants have been issued for Rodriguez, but so far he has remained at large.

Police have checked a motel where he was staying and

also his last known address on Westgate.

Anyone who may have information on Rodriguez’s whereabouts is asked to call police at 532-3131. Smith stressed that Rodriguez is known to carry weapons and should be considered armed and dangerous.

“We need to get him picked up as soon as possible,” he said.

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community calendar Monday through Friday (except Wednesday) • Wharton County Veterans Service office is open from 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 1017 N. Alabama Road, Wharton. Dwight Winkler, 532-1311. The veterans’ officer is in El Campo on Wednesdays.

Wednesday, Oct. 16 • Rotary Club of Wharton meets at noon at the Wharton Civic Center, O’Quinn Meeting Room, 1924 N. Fulton St., Wharton. www.whartonrotaryclub.com.

• Family story time is at 2 p.m. at the Wharton County Library, Central Branch, 1920 N. Fulton St., Wharton.

Homeschoolers are welcome.

532-8080.

• Domestic violence support group meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Wharton Women’s Crisis Center, 116 E. Burleson St., Wharton. 5311300.

Thursday, Oct. 17 • Free adult GED class is from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Dawson Community Resource Center, 1619 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Wharton. To register, call 531-1975.

• Wharton Book Club meets at noon at the Wharton County Library, Central Branch, Conference Room, 1920 N. Fulton St., Wharton.

532-8080.

• Wharton Lions Club meets at noon at Hinze’s BarB-Q, 8229 U.S. 59, Wharton.

Marvin Koliba, 281-344-7680.

• George P. Bush, a candidate for land commissioner, will be the guest speaker at a dinner hosted by the Wharton County Republican Party at 6 p.m. (dinner at 7 p.m.) at the Wharton Civic Center, 1924

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N. Fulton St., Wharton. Sharon Mersmann, 532-8550.

Friday, Oct. 18 • Just Do It Now will sponsor an all-you-can-eat fish fry from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dawson Community Resource Center, 1619 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Wharton. 531-1975.

• Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. at Victory in Jesus Recovery Center, 218 N. Houston St., Wharton. John Williams, 5332319.

• Alcoholics Anonymous/ Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Victory in Jesus Recovery Center, 218 N. Houston St., Wharton. John Williams, 533-2319.

Saturday, Oct. 19 • Sixth annual Wharton Chamber of Commerce golf tournamen will be held with registration at 7 a.m. and tee off at 8 a.m. at Wharton County Club, 126 Country Club Drive, Wharton. 532-1862.

• Wharton County Stray Pet Outreach Team (SPOT) will have a benefit garage sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 902 Avenue I, El Campo. To donate items, call 979-578-3488.

Sunday, Oct. 20 • Wharton County Stray Pet Outreach Team (SPOT) will have a benefit garage sale from 8 a.m. to noon at 902 Avenue I, El Campo. To donate items, call 979-578-3488.

• Wharton County Stray Pet Outreach Team (SPOT) will have a pet adoption from

1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Petco, 23710 Commercial Drive, Rosenberg. 979-253-3446.

Monday, Oct. 21 • Pre-school story time (ages 1-5) is from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the Wharton County Library, Central Branch, 1920 N. Fulton St., Wharton. 5328080.

• Share board meets at 2:15 p.m. at the Share Center, 229 W. Milam St., Wharton.

Dana Riley, 979-532-3523.

• Alateen meets at 4 p.m. at Victory in Jesus Recovery Center, 218 N. Houston St., Wharton. John Williams, 5332319.

• Boling Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Boling High School cafeteria, Boling. Brad Macha, 532-1220.

Tuesday, Oct. 22 • UH-Coastal Plains Small Business Development Center representative will be in Wharton from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wharton Economic Development Corp. office, 1944 N. Fulton St., Wharton. For appointments, call 979-3204085.

• Free adult GED class is from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Dawson Community Resource Center, 1619 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Wharton. To register, call 531-1975.

• Pre-school story time is from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the Wharton County Library, East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard. 335-6142.

• Pilot Club of Wharton

meets at noon at the Wharton County Library, DittmanMerka Room, 1920 N. Fulton St., Wharton. Krista Spano, 533-0982.

• Tech Tuesday, an assistance program for basic computer skills and more, is from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Wharton County Library, Central Branch, 1920 N. Fulton St., Wharton. 532-8080.

Wednesday, Oct. 23 • Rotary Club of Wharton meets at noon at the Wharton Civic Center, O’Quinn Meeting Room, 1924 N. Fulton St., Wharton. www.whartonrotaryclub.com.

• Family story time is at 2 p.m. at the Wharton County Library, Central Branch, 1920 N. Fulton St., Wharton.

Homeschoolers are welcome.

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• Domestic violence support group meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Wharton Women’s Crisis Center, 116 E. Burleson St., Wharton. 5311300.

• Community calendar is published every issue. To add or change a listing, contact Managing Editor Keith Magee at kmagee@journal-spectator.com.

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Court rejects case against election law

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AUSTIN — A threejudge panel of the U.S. d Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Oct. 3 reterling jected a case challenging the constitutionality of a State Capital 2011 Texas election law Highlights regulating deputy voter registrars.

In a 2-1 ruling, the Department of Transportamajority of the panel tion grant. said the plaintiffs Voting for The precise count of DWI America Inc., Brad Richey, arrests was 1,682, and 218 Penelope McFadden and Projof those arrests were a direct ect Vote Inc. “have not made result of the increased patrols a clear showing” that certain funded by the TxDOT grant, provisions of the law violate DPS Director Steven McCraw their First Amendment rights reported. or are preempted by the federal Voting Rights Act. TxDOT plans Plaintiffs challenged these to name names five points in the state elecThe Texas Department of tion law: Transportation on Oct. 2 an• Prohibition of non-state nounced it is notifying the top residents from serving as toll violators and giving them volunteer deputy registrars. a deadline to pay their over• Prohibition of a volundue tolls or be included on a teer deputy registrar from list the agency will publish in serving as such in more than the next two weeks. one county.

Authority to report the • A compensation provinames of violators pubsion. licly and other powers were • Prohibition from phoprovided by Senate Bill 1792 tocopying or scanning voter passed in the recent legislaregistration applications tive session, TxDOT said, submitted to a deputy voter adding that drivers owe more registrar but not yet delivered than $27 million in unpaid to the county registrar. tolls — money that will be • Prohibition of voter depused to pay debt and fund uty registrars from sending operations on these roads. completed voter registration “Everyone using our state’s applications via U.S. mail. toll roads is responsible for The appellate court’s rulpaying to use them. Chronic ing reversed a lower court violators are ultimately ruling and ordered that taking from the majority of the case be sent back to the motorists who do things right district court level for further and pay their tolls,” said proceedings. Fifth Circuit Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, Judge W. Eugene Davis disthe author of SB 1792. “The sented. bipartisan support for SB 1792 reflects how strongly the Tax revenues climb again legislature feels about going Texas Comptroller Susan after toll road abusers who Combs on Oct. 9 announced are looking for a free ride.” that state sales tax revenue in September was $2.01 bilCuckoo protection lion, up 2.7 percent compared is proposed to September 2012.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife “State sales tax revenue Service on Oct. 2 announced collections continued to grow its intention to propose to add at a moderate pace,” Combs the yellow-billed cuckoo to a said. “Growth was led by list of protected animals uncollections from the construcder the Endangered Species tion, telecommunications and Act of 1973. retail sectors. State sales tax Preferred habitat of the revenue has now increased yellow-billed cuckoo, accordfor 42 consecutive months.” ing to Texas Parks & Wildlife, The state comptroller’s ofincludes open woodlands with fice will send cities, counties, dense undergrowth, overtransit systems and special grown orchards and pastures, purpose taxing districts their moist thickets and willow October local sales tax alloca- groves along stream banks. tions totaling $579.8 million, up 5.2 percent compared to Grand jury does not indict October 2012, Combs said.

A Travis County grand jury on Oct. 4 declined to DPS gives indict Travis County District enforcement count Attorney Rosemary LehmState Highway Patrol berg for her conduct after she troopers made more than was arrested on April 12.

1,600 DWI arrests during a Lehmberg, who serves special enforcement period as the state’s chief ethics recently, which included the prosecutor, on April 19 pled Labor Day holiday, the Texas guilty to drunken driving and Department of Public Safety served about three weeks of a announced Oct. 8. The en45-day jail sentence. forcement effort also resulted Lehmberg still faces a in more than 24,440 speeding lawsuit seeking to remove her citations, more than 3,540 from office for intoxication. seat belt/child safety seat citations, 1,223 fugitive arrests Ed Sterling writes a weekly and 977 felony arrests.

State Capital Highlights The targeted DWI enforce- column for the Texas Press ment period spanned 18 days Association, where he is director of member services. Email: and included additional paedsterling@texaspress.com. trol hours funded by a Texas

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The walled city of Lucca in Tuscany is a marvelous place to visit. The citizens started walling it off back in Roman times and continued working on the project for over a thousand years.

The wall is about two stories tall and broad enough for an eight-lane highway. There were and still are special gates here and there to let people through to the city if they knew the right password. Nowadays you just say, “Mama mia, may I?” and whiz right on through.

The fortified walls worked well until 1805 when Napoleon took it upon himself to liberate the citizens from their bank accounts, marched his armies over the walls and declared himself Emperor. They were afraid of Napoleon because he always wore his hat crossways and kept one hand inside his vest like he might pull a pistol or knife on them at any moment. So Nap took over the city and gave it to his favorite sister Elisa.

This did not sit well with his other sisters but when you’ve got a ruthless emperor on your hands what should you do? They did the only sensible thing and cow-towed to Elisa in return for free room and board, all the wine they could drink and unlimited spaghetti with meatballs. Napoleon went off to greener pastures and a date with Destiny. That’s Destiny Ventinelli, a little slip of a girl who looked a lot like Miley

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Nowadays, Lucca is a great tourist attraction, with lots of restaurants, theatres and mind boggling events.

One night we were there shopping and fine dining with friends who knew the ropes. We had parked the car inside the walls in an honor system parking lot, which means that if you let the meter run out, they send you to His Honor the mayor who fines you…a lot.

We were in a restaurant, about 9 p.m., when it dawned on Steve that we had nearly exceeded our allotted time.

We all pitched in with all the coins we had in our pockets.

He returned 30 minutes later to report it was a lot farther away than he remembered, but he fed all the coins into the metal bandit before he realized that they worked off a 24 hour clock… but not to worry because when he finally mentally converted everything to the traditional 12-hour American system he calculated we were paid up until 10:30 a.m. the next morning. Naturally, we

relaxed and toasted Elisa and her weird brother until the wee hours.

On the way back to the car, we passed lots of street musicians performing in the streets. One young guy was playing guitar and his girlfriend a peculiar instrument I didn’t recognize.

They spoke English so I asked her what it was. She said, “Hurdy-Gurdy.” I asked, “What’s the name of your duo?”

She said, “Macaroni and Molly.” “Where are y’all from?” “Austin,” she said, “We’re doing our best to keep Lucca weird too.” n Hey folks: Get ready for a really special Java Jam this month, Friday, Oct 25. Mike Blakely, Western Novelist, Singer/Songwriter, native Whartonian, graduate of Wharton Public Schools, WCJC and U of Texas will be the special performing guest for the Java Jam at the Milam Street Coffee Shop in downtown Wharton.

He will also be signing copies of his 18th novel, “What Are the Chances?” written with famed entertainer Kenny Rogers. This one follows on the heels of “A Tale Out of Luck” written with Willie Nelson.

Doc Blakely is a humorist and motivational speaker who resides in Wharton. For more information, visit www. docblakely.com.

Cruz and Abbott: A problem?

Texans, we must congratulate ourselves. We have sent a person to Washington, presumably to represent us; and in well under a year, he has become the most despised person in Washington.

That’s not easy to do. Sort of like the fastest car ever to go into the wall at the Indianapolis racetrack — and driven by a rookie.

We’re talking, of course, about junior U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, a Tea Party Republican. He had already done a pretty good job of earning the title before his fake filibuster, supposedly against Obamacare, for 21 hours on the Senate floor. But that stunt removed all doubt.

Perhaps it was best characterized when Cruz read a children’s story, Dr. Seuss’s popular “Green Eggs and Ham,” supposedly to his children home in Houston, as a bedtime story. We must hope they were watching, because his fellow senators, understanding full well what Cruz was really up to, and that it had no legislative impact whatsoever, weren’t. They stayed away in droves.

One of his fellow senators, Democrat Chuck Schumer of New York, said he was “appalled” that Cruz couldn’t see the relationship between the “Sam-IAm” book he was reading and the Affordable Health Care Act he was railing against.

“Green Eggs and Ham has a moral: Don’t criticize something, don’t reject something, until you actually try it,” Schumer said. “Sam said he didn’t like green eggs and ham for a long time.

And then when he finally tried it, he liked it.

“Maybe Ted Cruz, once Obamacare occurred, might actually like it,” Schumer said.

Cruz’s see-me show, and his role as a spokesman for the Tea Party wrecking crew in the U.S. House of Represen-

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tatives that wants to shut down the government and refuse to raise the debt ceiling as ransom for other things they want, probably has many Americans, and even some Texans, wondering if impeachment is possible.

It also tees up Texas Atty. Gen. Greg Abbott as Cruz’s creator and mentor, at a time when that isn’t so good for a guy running for governor.

Abbott, a Republican like Cruz (and every other statewide officeholder), has been considered sort of invincible, with $20 million plus in his campaign swag and lots of momentum with Republicans.

But Abbott can quite easily be asked if he agrees with Cruz’s look-at-me shut-it-down ransom antics and his expressed opinions. Until now, Abbott’s attitudes haven’t been called into question very much.

But if, as expected, Abbott is his party’s nominee against probable Democratic contender Sen. Wendy Davis of Fort Worth. Davis and her campaign can easily charge Abbott agrees with Cruz’s stances — and leave it up to him to agree or disagree. Either answer is bad, and no answer is worse.

Cruz apparently opposes the ideas in Obamacare, including doing away with refusal of insurance because of pre-existing medical conditions, allowing parents to carry their children on their insurance until age 26 and doing away with the lid on the dollar amount

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that a person can be covered for in their lifetime.

Presumably, Abbott, who also opposes Obamacare, shares those views.

Or at least that’s what Davis and her team can easily charge about Abbott’s presumed agreement with his protégée.

Cruz doesn’t care about the criticism hurled his way. To him, negative attention is better than no attention. As circus promoter P.T. Barnum said more than a century ago, “I don’t care what the newspapers say about me as long as they spell my name right.”

But a famous Texan, the late speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Sam Rayburn, lamented the Republican takeover in 1953 and worried about the future of programs like Social Security and others from the New Deal era of the 1930s. He observed then what many are concerned about today for Cruz and the wrecking crew: “They are going to learn the difference between construction and obstruction,” Rayburn told newspaper columnist Drew Pearson. “Any jackass can kick a barn down, but it took a carpenter to build it.”

With apologies to Dr. Seuss, some Texans might say this about Abbott’s mentor relationship with Cruz: “I do not like what Ted has said.

I do not like Greg with a Ted, Greg may say ‘Ted is not me, Don’t you see that? Don’t you see?’

But then why is it you agree With all Ted says, this we can see.

You hired Ted, he’s your creation, We don’t view this with elation.

You may think you & Ted will save us, But we’ll just vote for Wendy Davis.”

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Just Do It Now Executive Director Greg Baines, second from the left, was recently presented with a check from Valero for the benefit of the organization’s ongoing programs. The presentation was made at the Dawson campus, with Valero officials receiving a tour and refreshments. Pictured, from left, are Vanessia Baines; Greg Baines; Steven Roberts, store manager of the Boling Highway Valero store; Bill Hoyt, zone manager for CST; and Hazel Hurd from the Wharton ISD School Board.

In Custody

Public records of persons booked into the Wharton County Jail

Alcohol, drug charges Phillip Castillo, 21, of Wharton, was charged Oct. 13 with driving while intoxicated and miscellaneous class C charge. He was released on bond.

Kelvin Curtis, 28, of Wharton, was charged Oct. 13 with possession of marijuana and two counts of possession of a dangerous drug.

Beatriz Adriana Del Angel Portilla, 34, of Reynosa, Mexico, was charged Oct. 13 with possession of a controlled substance.

LaQuesha Kuykendall, 23, of Wharton, was charged Oct. 13 with possession of marijuana and two counts of possession of a dangerous drug.

Carmen Rene Scarlett, 52, of Wharton, was charged Oct. 13 with license required to brew/sell beer. She was released on bond.

Dana Arnell Scarlett, 33, of Wharton, was charged Oct. 13 with license required to brew/sell beer, expired registration, failure to display driver’s license, failure to maintain financial responsibility, and two counts of failure to appear. She was released on bond.

Basilio Flores III, 43, of Louise, was charged Oct. 12 with driving while intoxicated (second offense).

He was released on bond.

Reginald Neal Angels, 27, of Wharton, was charged Oct. 11 with manufacturing/delivery of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.

Wendall Theadis Ellis, 41, of Wharton, was charged Oct. 11 with manufacturing/delivery of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.

Curtis Lee Moore Jr., 33, of Wharton, was charged Oct. 11 with manufacturing/delivery of a controlled substance. He was released on bond.

Ruben Segura Jr., 45, of Edcouch, was charged Oct. 10 with

possession of marijuana and unlawful use of a criminal instrument.

Burglary, theft charges Barbara Nell-Smith Meyers, 66, of Wharton, was charged Oct. 13 with class C theft and failure to identify a fugitive.

David Robert Kocurek, 19, of Pierce, was charged Oct. 11 with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and possession of marijuana.

He was released on bond.

Theresa Marie Kocurek, 23, of El Campo, was charged Oct. 11 with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and possession of marijuana. She was released on bond.

Devyn Raylin Snyder, 17, of El Campo, was charged Oct. 11 with two counts of theft of property, minor in possession of tobacco and failure to appear. She was released on bond.

Leslie Lyn Wallace, 43, of Louise, was charged Oct. 11 with theft of property by check. She was released on bond.

Rodrick Dewayne Holloway, 31, of El Campo, was charged Oct. 11 with burglary of a habitation.

Sara Ann Parker, 35, of El Campo, was charged Oct. 10 with theft of property. She was released on bond.

Assault charges Marcos Campos III, 30, of Boling, was charged Oct. 13 with assault causing bodily injury.

“In Custody” is compiled from the records of the Wharton County Sheriff’s Department. Persons arrested have been charged with crimes but may not be guilty. Under law, they are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

This information is published in the belief that an informed community is best able to preserve and protect life and property.

Two traffic stops net drug arrests

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Two simultaneous traffic stops on the east side of town this past week netted crack cocaine, marijuana and equipment used to manufacture drugs, police said.

“These are not routine street level narcotics arrests,” said Sgt. Grady Smith of the Wharton Police Department.

Wendall Theadis Ellis, 41, Reginald Neal Angels, 27, and Curtis Lee Moore Jr., 33, were booked into Wharton County Jail on Oct. 11 and charged with manufacturing/delivery of a controlled substance. Ellis and Angels were further charged with possession of marijuana.

Ellis remained in custody as of Tuesday, while Angels and Moore were released after posting $51,000 and $50,000 bonds, respectively.

Smith said police received an anonymous tip on Oct. 10 that drug activity was occurring at a residence in the 200 block of Delmas Drive.

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Citywide garage sale set Saturday in East Bernard

Spring cleaning in October? Why not, say organizers of the first ever East Bernard Citywide Garage Sale.

Planned for Saturday, the event will provide area residents with the perfect opporCrimes reported to local law enforcement agencies tunity to clean out closets, organize garages and just get rid of some of the unwanted 303 Pierce St., Pierce, on Oct. items they’ve been holding on 12. to over the years.

Brittany Polak, organizer Criminal mischief of the event, said more than 213 Hamilton St., Wharton, on 50 people have registered to Sept. 24. A vehicle window valued hold a garage sale on that day. at $200 was reported damaged.

“I love to attend citywide 5811 Texas 60, East Bernard, garage sales so I thought I’d on Sept. 22. A vehicle window valued at $300 was reported damorganize one for my home-

Police Blotter Burglaries/thefts 4600 CR 100, Boling, on Oct. 12. Two four-wheelers valued at $5,000 were reported stolen.

14543 South FM 441, Danevang, on Oct. 8. Equipment valued at $3,000 was reported stolen.

10400 North U.S. 59, Hungerford, on Oct. 8. Diesel valued at $455.52 was reported stolen.

632 FM 442, Lane City, on Oct. 6. A TV valued at $500 was reported stolen.

2507 CR 231, Wharton, on Sept. 26. An AC air flow system valued at $8,807 was reported stolen.

1543 CR 235, Wharton, on Sept. 17.

peared to be drug dealing going on,” he said.

Two vehicles were spotted leaving the residence. Police split up to make simultaneous stops. Officer Rudy Flores stopped a vehicle driven by Moore while Smith — assisted by Sgt. Justin Moran — stopped a car occupied by Angels and Ellis.

Smith said Moore had three and a half cookies of crack cocaine with him, weighing roughly 20 grams.

Street value is around $3,000.

In the other vehicle, police allegedly found marijuana and cooking utensils “used for cooking crack cocaine,” according to Smith.

Smith said Ellis was later found to have additional marijuana hidden in his sock. It was found during a routine search at the Wharton County Jail during the book-in process, police said.

In addition to Flores, Smith and Moran, other officers assisting with the arrests were Sgt. Ben Guanajuato, Donna Guanajuato, Vinson Valdez and Sheriff’s Department Deputy Marshall Johnson.

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town to help bring visitors to see all that East Bernard has to offer,” Polak said.

Maps will be available to help shoppers locate the various garage sales. Those can be picked up at 7 a.m. the day of the event from Polak Petals, 115 Leveridge St., or by visiting the shop’s website: www. polakpetals.com.

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2013 Homecoming Nominees

Wharton High School Homecoming is this Friday as the Tigers take on the El Campo Ricebirds. Nominees for 2013 Homecoming Queen are, from left, bottom row, Keonja’Nay Balfour, Stephanie Benavidez, Hailee Koenig, Holli Reynolds and Jennifer Vargas. Nominated for the 2013 Homecoming King are, from left, top row, Raymond Garcia, Wyatt Hinze, Isaiah Lynch, Deniro Portillo and Ramzie Samhouri. Both teams are undefeated this year and game time is 7:30 p.m. at Tiger Stadium.

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Bananas, pineapple, Maraschino cherries and marshmallows.

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5 C. tortilla chips 1 Can (15 oz)black beans, drained, rinsed and mashed 1 Can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained 2 tsp. taco seasoning mix (from 1-ounce package) 2 Plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped 2 Medium green onions, sliced (2 T.s) 2 C. finely shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 ozs.)

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The baby was named Rylan Wayne Whitlock, and weighed 10 lbs. and 11 ozs.

Rylan’s maternal grandparents are Gary and Carol Bartek of El Campo. Paternal grandparents are Randy Whitlock of Wharton and Donna Johnson of Wharton.

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Happy wedding anniversary to David and Lynn Kwan celebrating their 14th anniversary on Oct. 9.

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Due to her own health problems she moved to Benicia, Calif., to be near her own daughter. She lived in Casa Villarrasa Apartments where she enjoyed her neighbors, playing bingo, crochet and outings with her daughter, until an injury and subsequent debilitation required her to move to Windsor Care Center in Vallejo for about three years where she passed on to the Lord.

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Colorado River Rivalry: Wharton vs. El Campo

District lead, win streak at stake Tigers hope 2013 is the year that drought to Ricebirds ends

By KEITH MAGEE kmagee@journal-spectator.com

The game that everyone has been wanting to talk about is here.

Wharton County rivals Wharton and El Campo tee it up on Friday at Tiger Stadium as the Tigers try to break a 1974 school record for best start at 7-0.

Meanwhile, the East Bernard Brahmas get back to work on their 20-game win streak after an open date when they travel to Brazos.

The Boling Bulldogs are also on the road as they face Van Vleck at Van Vleck.

All three games start at 7:30 p.m.

Here’s a look at the games: El Campo at Wharton With all the reasons why this week’s game against the El Campo Ricebirds is important, the game will definitely have an impact on the District 25-3A race.

A capacity crowd is expected at Tiger Stadium as Wharton hopes to have a victorious Homecoming.

A win would also stop El Campo’s 11-game streak and also break a Wharton school record for best start in a season.

“We’ll have to play a really good complete game to have a chance,” Wharton Coach Tim Finn said. “We’re capable of doing that.”

The game will pit the top two defenses in the district, but Finn says that doesn’t necessarily mean it will be a defensive battle.

El Campo has the top defense, while Wharton is second.

Wharton’s offense is fourth in the district.

“It’s all about who makes the plays,” Finn said. “That’s how high school football goes.”

During the annual Wharton County Football Coaches Luncheon in August, El Campo Coach Bob Gillis talked about not having a lot of returning players back from last year’s senior-oriented state finalist team.

Despite that, they enter the game with only one loss at 5-1 (1-1 in district).

“That shows you what kind of program they have,” Finn said. “It’s a credit to their program.”

Finn said El Campo has a

Football standings District 25-3A Team District Season Wharton 3-0 7-0 Columbus 2-1 4-2 Sealy 2-1 4-3 El Campo 1-1 5-1 Bellville 1-1 4-2 Needville 0-2 0-5 Royal 0-3 0-6 LAST WEEK’S RESULTS Friday, Oct. 11 Wharton 25, Columbus 17 El Campo 56, Royal 6 Sealy 41, Needville 0 Bellville, open THIS WEEK’S GAMES Friday, Oct. 18 El Campo at Wharton, 7:30 p.m.

Columbus at Needville, 7:30 p.m.

Bellville at Royal, 7:30 p.m.

Sealy, open District 13-2A Division II Team District Season Danbury 3-0 7-0 East Bernard 2-0 5-0 Van Vleck 2-1 3-3 Brazos 1-2 3-4 Tidehaven 1-2 2-5 Boling 0-2 2-4 Hitchcock 0-2 0-6

LAST WEEK’S RESULTS Friday, Oct. 11 Brazos 17, Boling 14 Danbury 55, Hitchcock 8 Van Vleck 21, Tidehaven 7 East Bernard, open THIS WEEK’S GAMES Friday, Oct. 18 East Bernard at Brazos, 7:30 p.m.

Boling at Van Vleck, 7:30 p.m.

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great defense and strong running game, as well as a big offensive line.

Last week, the Tigers defeated Columbus, 25-17, to take sole possession of the district lead at 3-0. They are 7-0 overall.

“The defense had a good night,” Finn said. “We did a really good job controlling their running game. It was a big test and we passed the test for three quarters and eight minutes.”

The Tigers got off to a good start, scoring on their first three possessions.

“It gives your defense a lot of confidence to have a lead,” Finn said.

to be mirroring last year’s championship run so far, but Coach Jerry Long will be keeping his team focused on this season, not last year, when East Bernard plays at Brazos.

The Brahmas enter the game with a 2-0 district record, one half game behind Danbury.

That’s only because of the Brahmas’ open date last week. East Bernard is 5-0 on the season.

Brazos comes into the contest with a 1-2 district record and a 3-4 season mark.

Last week, the Cougars knocked off Boling, 17-14, in a heartbreaker for the Bulldogs.

Brazos scored a touchdown in the last two minutes of the game to pull ahead of the Bulldogs.

The Brahmas are coming off a 58-0 win over the Bulldogs on Oct. 4.

East Bernard won last year’s game, 70-0.

Boling at Van Vleck The Bulldogs hope to get back on the winning track after losing their first two district games when they travel to Van Vleck on Friday to meet the Leopards.

Boling is 0-2 in district and 2-4 for the year, while Van Vleck is 2-1 in district and 3-3 overall.

Even though the Bulldogs have lost their first two league games, it’s still early in district play, and the Bulldogs still have a shot, especially with four teams advancing to the playoffs this year from each district.

Boling is coming off a 17-14 loss to Brazos on Homecoming last week, while Van Vleck took a 21-7 win over Tidehaven.

Van Vleck won last year’s game, 33-19.

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Wharton’s defense makes a stop against Sealy with Jervonte Dawson (30) getting the tackle and Ruiel Taylor (56) closing in during the Oct. 4 game at Tiger Stadium. The Tigers host county rival El Campo at 7:30 p.m. this Friday.

Gridiron Guesstimations Week 8 (Oct. 18-19)

Keith Magee Ben Sharp Bill Wallace Matt Watkins Gene Bahnsen WCJC Last week’s record 8-2 8-2 7-3 6-4 athletic director Season record 56-13 58-11 58-11 54-15 Guest picker El Campo at Wharton Wharton Wharton Wharton Wharton Wharton East Bernard at Brazos East Bernard East Bernard East Bernard East Bernard East Bernard Boling at Van Vleck Boling Boling Van Vleck Boling Boling Brigham Young at Houston BYU Houston Houston BYU BYU Rice at New Mexico State NMSU Rice Rice NMSU Rice TCU at Oklahoma State TCU Okla. State Okla. State TCU Okla. State UCLA at Stanford Stanford UCLA UCLA Stanford Stanford Florida at Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Florida Missouri Florida State at Clemson Clemson Florida State Clemson Clemson Clemson LSU at Ole Miss LSU LSU LSU LSU LSU

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The Wharton Athletic Booster Club is selling Wharton Tiger Spirit T-shirts for this week’s important game against Wharton County rival El Campo.

“We would like to see solid blue in the Tiger stands,” says Sharon Anders of the booster club.

The shirts will be available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day through Thursday at Just Do It Now, 1619 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Wharton.

The cost is $15.

— Keith Magee

Courtesy photo

This is what the Tiger T-shirt looks like that the Wharton Athletic Booster Club is selling this week for the El Campo game.

Chamber golf tournament set for Saturday The sixth annual Wharton Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture golf tournament will be held Saturday at Wharton Country Club.

Proceeds benefit the chamber’s business development programs to make the town a better place to live.

The format is a four-player scramble, play what you bring and maximum score on any hole is a bogey. There will be one flight only with a limit of 15 teams.

Mulligans are two per player, $20 for two.

Prizes include closest to the pin on par 3s, most accurate drive and a new vehicle for a hole in one.

Entry fee is $240 per team, which includes green fees, refreshments, snacks, lunch and a golf cart.

Registration begins at 7 a.m., and breakfast will be available. The tournament begins at 8

a.m.

For more information, call the chamber at 532-1862 or send an email to helpdesk@whartonchamber.com.

WCJC seniors program to hold 5K fundraiser The Wharton County Junior College Senior Citizen Program will hold a 5K Stride & Stroll on Saturday, Nov. 9 to benefit its program, which provides hot meals and a variety of services to adults 60 years and older who reside in Wharton County. The event begins at the Riverfront Park, Central Pavilion, W. Elm St. in Wharton at 8 a.m.

Pre-registration is $25 for individuals and $100 per company through Oct. 31. The company registration includes up to five participants.

For more information, contact the WCJC Senior Citizen Program at 532-6430.

Bullpups sweep Brazos Iago Junior High won both of its football games over Brazos last Thursday in Brazos.

The eighth grade Bullpup football team won its game, 34-8.

Vernon Jackson scored in the first quarter after a long drive and Iago led 6-0. Antonio Garcia scored on the next drive and Jackson added the 2-point conversion for a 14-0 lead.

Brazos scored in the second quarter and added the 2 points to cut the lead to 14-8.

Jackson would score again in the second quarter and Avery Campos caught the 2-point conversion to give Iago a 22-8 lead.

Right before the half, Aaron Wisnieski hauled in a long pass from Jackson. Two plays later, Antonio Garcia scored his second touchdown for a 28-8 halftime lead.

Chris Flores scored in the fourth quarter to make the final score 34-8.

Coaches said the Bullpup defense again played well.

The 8th grade is 2-0 in district play and will play Van Vleck in Boling this Thursday.

7th: Iago 44, Brazos 0 The seventh grade Iago Bullpups took a 44-0 win over Brazos last Thursday.

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Early in the first quarter, Dabraelyn Finex scampered in for a touchdown to put the Bullpups on the scoreboard first. Kyler Silvas added the 2-point conversion.

On a big defensive stand, Finex intercepted the ball and gave the Bullpups the ball with good field position. Soon the Bullpups struck again with Finex, and Korbyn Rolf ran in the 2-point conversion for a 16-0 lead.

Early in the second quarter, Finex added another score for the Bullpups and Gerardo Caldera pounded his way in for the conversion. To cap off the half, Finex carried again on 4th and long and dashed in for the touchdown; Colby Miller carried for the conversion.

The next attack from the Bullpups came from Colby Miller who scored on a long touchdown run in the third quarter.

Iago’s defense played tough and put the offense in good positions to make good things happen.

Late in the fourth quarter, Jaleon Robertson scored the final touchdown of the night.

This week the Bullpups host Van Vleck in Boling on Thursday.

Sports calendar Wednesday, Oct. 16 Volleyball • Blinn College at Wharton County Junior College, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 17 Football • Wharton at El Campo (F, JV) 5 p.m.

• Wharton at Sealy (7B, 8B, 7A, 8A), 4:30 p.m.

• Brazos at East Bernard (7, 8, JV), 4:30 p.m.

• East Bernard at George Ranch B (F), 5 p.m. (Note: This is a new opponent than the originally-scheduled game) • Van Vleck at Boling (7, 8, JV), 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 18 Football • El Campo at Wharton (V), 7:30 p.m.

• East Bernard at Brazos (V), 7:30 p.m.

• Boling at Van Vleck (V), 7:30 p.m.

Volleyball • El Campo at Wharton (JV, V, F), 4:30 p.m.

• East Bernard at Brazos (F, JV, V), 4 p.m.

• Boling at Van Vleck (F, JV, V), 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 19 Cross country • Wharton at District 25-3A Junior High meet, Needville Golf • Sixth annual Wharton Chamber of Com-

merce Golf Tournament at Wharton Country Club, 8 a.m.

Tennis • District Team Tennis Meet at Wharton, 9 a.m., 2 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 21 Athletics • Wharton Athletic Booster Club meeting at Wharton High School, Room 22, 6 p.m.

Volleyball • Sealy at Wharton (7B, 8B, 7A, 8A), 4:30 p.m.

• Rice at East Bernard (7B, 8B, 7A, 8A), 4:30 p.m.

• Brazos at Boling (7B, 8B, 7A, 8A), 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 22 Volleyball • San Jacinto College at Wharton County Junior College, 6 p.m.

• Needville at Wharton (F, JV, V), 5 p.m.

• East Bernard (F, JV, V), open date • Rice at Boling (JV, V), 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 23 Cross country • Wharton at District 25-3A Meet, Royal • East Bernard and Boling at District Meet, Brazos • Send items to Managing Editor Keith Magee at kmagee@journal-spectator.com.

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111 Mobile Homes 112 Travel Trailers 113 Motor Homes 114 Camper Covers 115 Campers 116 RV’s LIVESTOCK/FARMING 131 Dogs, Cats, Pets 132 Poultry, Supplies 133 Cattle, Hogs, Horses 134 Feed, Hay 135 Seeds, Plants

FOR SALE 151 Misc. for Sale 152 Household Goods 153 Want to Buy 154 Garage Sales ANNOUNCEMENTS 171 Lost & Found 172 Special Notices 173 In Memoriam 174 Card of Thanks 175 Public Notices

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024 SCHOOLS

THIS ELEGANT 3BR, 2BA Brick Home, 1107 Wisteria St., Wharton, Offered at $99,500. Open Floor Plan, 1815 Sq.Ft., Wood Flooring and Carpet, updated, Central Air/Heating, Large lot, Patio. Bill Coleman, B&C Properties 916-799-4561, candbprops@ aol.com.

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DISPATCHER - EXPERIENCED Oilfield Dispatcher needed. Fast paced environment. Great pay/ benefits. Experienced only need apply. Email resume to: dispatcher_oilfield@yahoo.com.

SCHULZE FAMILY RESTAURANT, Rosenberg, now taking applications for experienced Cooks and Counter Help. Apply in person, 1218 First Street, Rosenberg.

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Guaranteed hours. Our guys take home $350/week & more. This job is hard, physical labor. Must like dogs. 979-532-9194.

DRIVER WANTED. Local transpor tation company looking for wheelchair van driver. For more information, call Ashley, 979-559-2961.

GENESIS CNA CLASS October 28, Med Aide Refresher, CPR Class monthly. No credit check financing. Call Erica at 979-2822225.

SIGN UP FOR ART CLASSES! Learn Drawing, Watercolor, Acrylic and/or Oil Painting and Print Making. Lessons offered from 5 to 7pm Mondays, 5 to 8pm Tuesdays and 3 to 6pm Thursdays at 816 Olive Street in Wharton. Classes are $15.00 for a two-hour session. Call Burlon Parsons at 979-532-5285 or 979532-8840.

CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES hiring class A CDL Drivers with tanker endorsement. Employee benefits. Call 979-543-1766.

GRAVEL HAULERS NEEDED Class A CDL license, South TX & Gulf Coast Region. Some benefits & immediate openings. Call 979648-2580.

2BR, 1BA, WOOD FRAME house.

Inside new floor and paint, covered carport w/storage area. $55,000. 605 Texas, Wharton.

979-532-4381 GUEST HOUSE FOR SALE TO be moved! 1 BR, 1 BA, completely furnished. Call 979-541-3157.

WHARTON: 3BR, 1BA, large living room, large kitchen (new cook stove), fenced backyard, adjoining lot. $35,000 cash, firm.

979-677-3242. $49,000 FRESHLY REMODELED 1 BR, 1 BA, small office or baby room, CA/H, detached garage, on 2 large lots at 1110 N. Washington, El Campo. Call 979-6370013.

003 Lots for Sale

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED to clean house every two weeks in Wharton. 281-883-3750.

CZECH CATHOLIC HOME seeking LVN/RN charge nurse. Contact Tria Svatek 979-648-2628. Hillje community, Hwy 59/FM 441.

Benefits. EOE. EXPERIENCED WINCH & POLE Truck Drivers. Apply at: B & B Services 3152 CR 360, El Campo, TX.

VETERINARY ASSISTANT needed.

Must be self-starting, motivated & willing to learn. Must not be afraid of animals or getting dirty.

FAX RESUME to: 979-543-4699.

MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Lifting, climbing, light plumbing/ electrical/housekeeping, stocking, supply inventory. Pick up application at St. Philip Catholic School, 302 W. Church St.

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BEST BUY IN WHARTON County! Owner Finance, 1.5 acres on CR 130, $145/month, 5 minutes from courthouse. Call Alan, 713-562-8570 to see.

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Wharton Independent School District is now accepting Applications for the following positions: • Bus Drivers-routes • $14.25 per hour • Substitute Bus Drivers Contact: Caleen Moffett, Administrative Asst.

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Wharton, TX 77488

979/532-6204 cmoffett@whartonisd.net Application Deadline: Until Filled Wharton Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

WANTED: Pasture Lease/Rent 5 to 15 acres for Show Cattle

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GROWING PROFESSIONAL SHOP LOOKING FOR LUBE TECH/LIGHT MECHANIC AND A HEAVY LINE DIESEL MECHANIC.

021 Help Wanted FULL-TIME AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN needed. Apply at El Campo Walmart or at: walmart. com.

DODGE/CHRYSLER EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT MANDATORY. APPLICANT NEEDS TO BE WILLING TO WORK WITH MINIMUM SUPERVISION IN A FAST PACED ENVIRONMENT.

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062 CONTRACTING REPAIRS

073 USED CARS

152 Household Goods

2BR, 1BA TRAILER on 5 acres of land in Wharton. $650. deposit, $650/month. Horses welcome.

Contact Sarah, 832-845-0893.

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EXQUISITE TOP-OF-THE LINE large sectional sofa & beautiful dining room set. Call 979-637-1425 for viewing & pricing.

WE LOVE PETS! 1BR house in great, safe Wharton area! Central Heat/Air, shady patio, $399/ month. 979-532-9194.

Guaranteed Lifetime Transferrable Warranty

2002 MAZDA 626 LX-V6, 180,000 miles, good running condition. Body/interior good condition. $2,000/neg. Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order.

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WANT TO BUY TRAVEL trailer even if repairs are needed. Call 281-820-2876.

044 Misc.-Rent VACATION RENTAL, sleeps 8, private lit pier. Very clean. Great crabbing and fishing! Also Lot for lease long term. Sargent. 281342-7153.

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CASE IH MODEL 2555 cotton picker. 4-row, cab & A/C, fieldready. $25,000. Rhino shredder model 168, 4 row, $3,250. Call 979-543-0279.

063 Misc. Services

111 Mobile Homes

MILLER CONCRETE SOLUTIONS. Slabs, driveways, floors; let us bid your next project. Decorative concrete and concrete countertops.

Call 979-253-0987.

PURCHASE A MOBILE HOME with easy terms. Se habla Espanol. Call 1-888-543-5837. www.pentagonhomes.biz SL#S41259

CLOTHING ALTERATION work wanted. Hems, buttons and repairs. For more information, call 979-282-2497.

HOUSE LEVELING. Slab, pier and beam, replace rotten seals.

Mobile home leveling. Free estimates. 281-232-6268.

NOLAN’S AFFORDABLE LAWN SERVICE, Professional Cer tified Landscaper. Weed Eating, Hedge Trimming, Mulching. 7 Days/Week. Call 979-253-9323.

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REPOS FOR SALE. Singles, Doubles. In house financing available.

Call today! 1-800-346-6144. Complete parts store available!

112 Travel Trailers 2007; 29’ GULF BREEZE, GOOD shape, inspected, new tags, $13,500, 2 slides, tow hitch.

Email for photos middtex@sbsglobal.net or 979-877-8133.

27’ 1999 PROWLER CAMPER Trailer. Sleeps five, good condition inside. $5,000. Call 281389-1328.

131 Dogs, Cats, Pets FREE BEAGLE MIX PUPPY to good home. Male, approximately 3.5 months old. 979-531-9304.

Tyler’s Jewelry & Pawn Shop

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979-532-5453 Back to School!

1, 2 and 3 bedrooms Newest Community in Wharton

BENEFIT DINNER FOR Bertrand Duane Hernandez to help with medical cost. October 19, 2013, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.,209 Higbee St., El Campo. Barbecue Chicken w/ 3 sides. For more information call or text: Bert 512-789-0077 or Esmeralda Garcia 512-644-3182.

BENEFIT TO HELP PAY FOR FINAL expenses for Mackenzie Warner.

Monetary donations may be sen to Wanda Evanicky - Mackenzie Warner Benefit Fund - Prosperity Bank- Account #213764698, P.O. Drawer G, El Campo, TX 77437 or at any Prosperity Bank location.

Also a Benefit Dinner on Wednesday. October 30, 2013, 4 - 6 p.m.

Lighthouse Worship Center, 206 East 1st St. El Campo, TX 77437.

Chicken Fried Steak with rice, gravy & green beans. $8.50 per plate. only. Bake Sale will be going at the same time! Call Wanda for more information 979-527-0057.

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154 Garage Sales EAST BERNARD Citywide G a ra g e S a l e o n O c t o b e r 19. Maps at Polak Petals, 115 Leveridge St. or at www.polakpetals.com

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Fri-Sat • Oct 18-19 • 8am-5pm Items include tools, lawn & garden equip., electronics, antique travelers trunk, kitchen items & much more!

Fri-Sat • Oct 18-19 • 7:30am-? 356 Wilderness Trail Lot of clothes for babies, men, women & children!

Shoes, toys, books, dishes, odds & ends, etc.

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SIDEWALK SALE Fri. • Oct 18 • 8:30am-5pm Sat. • Oct 19 • 8:30am-1pm

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10X12 PORTABLE BUILDING, A/ CD, restroom, electrically wired.

Like new. Asking $2,000. Located in Garwood. Call 979-243-4415.

River Bend Apartments

FILL DIRT WANTED. CONTACT Luz at: 281-905-7727.

PASTURE IMPROVEMENTS Jiggs, Tifton 85. Coastal Roots available.

979-533-2554.

DEER FEEDER FOR SALE. Paid $300, asking $150. Like new! Call 979-543-5602.

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134 Feed, Hay

151 Misc. For Sale

172 SPECIAL NOTICES

153 Want to Buy

ADORABLE PUREBRED BOXER puppies. Ready to go! Call 979543-3629 or 979-332-0108.

KALINA’S NURSERY Vegetable plants, Shrubs, Roses, Alyssum, Waves, Snapdragons, Supertunias, Snow Princess Lobularia, Flowering Kales, Pansies, Violas, Spreading Pansies. 979-532-1719.

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42. Relating to Deism 44. More dried-up 46. Pear-shaped vowels 47. Creator of 23 across 49. Leavened rum cake 50. “Much __ About Nothing”

51. Two-sided discussion 56. Snakelike fishes 57. Fold 58. Removed writing 59. Away from wind 60. Small time unit (abbr.)

61. Look at with fixed eyes 62. Former Soviet bloc 63. Vision organ 64. Three-banded Armadillo

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF TEST OF AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT Notice is hereby given that the automatic tabulating equipment that will be used in the Special Election held on November 5, 2013 will be tested on October 18, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the Wharton County Annex D, located at 315 E. Milam, Suite 123, Wharton, to ascertain that it will accurately count the votes cast for all offices and on all measures.

Audrey Wessels, Administrator

Elections

AVISO PUBLICO DE PROBAR EL EQUIPO PARA TABULAR AUTOMATICAMENTE Por lo presente se da aviso que el equipo para tabular automáticamente que se usará en la Eleccion Special que se llevará a cabo el 5 de Novembre 2013 a se probará el 18 de Octubre 2013 a la 10:00 a.m. en el Annex D del Condado de Wharton, 315 Calle E. Milam,Suite 123 Wharton para determinar si el equipo contará con exacititud los votos para todos los puestos oficiales y sobre todas los proyectos de ley.

THE STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF WHARTON § NOTICE OF SALE: REAL PROPERTY

By virtue of an execution issued out of the Justice Court, Precinct No. 5-2, Harris County, Texas on a judgment rendered in said such Court in favor of Cameron Credit Union, in Cause No. CV52C0187513 in such Court, I did on the 30th day of September, 2013, levy upon the following described tracts of land in Wharton County, Texas, as the property of the defendant, George Hicks, Jr. Betty Hicks, to wit: -All that certain tract or parcel of land situated in Wharton County, Texas, and in the Alexander Jackson Timer League, Abs. No. 34, in what is known as the Outlar Subdivision, and being a portion of that certain called one and one-half (1½) acre tract of land conveyed to Betty Bryant Hicks from Rosa

Lee Bryant in the Deed of Gift and Exhibit “A” thereto, recorded in Volume 15, Page 355 of the Official Records of Wharton County, Texas, and commonly known as 1617 Connie St., Wharton, Wharton County, Texas 77488-3513.

and on the 5th day of NOVEMBER, 2013, being the first Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on said day, at the courthouse door of said county, I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of said defendant in and to said property.

Dated: September 30, 2013.

Sheriff Jess Howell Wharton County, Texas By: James Elliott Civil Deputy ________________ Answer to Puzzle on page B4

Audrey Wessels, Administradora de Eleccións ________________ NOTICE OF ELECTION Wharton County (AVISO DE ELECION DEL CONDADO DE WHARTON) To the registered voters of the County of Wharton: (A los votantes registrados Del Condado de Wharton) Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on November 5, 2013, for voting in the Special Election for the following: A Special Election to adopt or reject the proposed Constitutional Amendments as submitted by the 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, of the State of Texas.

Notifiquese, por las presente, que las casillias electorales sitados adajo se abrirán desde las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m. 5 de Noviembre, 2013 para votar en: Elección Especial para adoptar o rechazar las enmiendas constitucionales propuestas así como fueron sometidas por la 83a Legislatura Sesión Regular, del Estado de Texas.

LOCATIONS OF ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES (DIRECCIONES DE LAS CASILLAS ELECTORALES) Precinct # (Número de precinto)

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Polling Place Address

(Dirección) Wharton Civic Center – Duncan Auditorium 1924 N. Fulton, Wharton East Bernard Library 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard Wharton Co. Historical Museum 3615 N. Richmond Rd, Wharton Meadow Lane Resource Center 2620 Meadow Lane, El Campo St. Robert’s Catholic Church 512 Tegner, El Campo (Nombre del Edificio)

101, 102, 103 201 202, 203 301, 302, 303 401, 402, 403

Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted on each day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or an official state holiday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., beginning on October 21, 2013 and continuing through October 30, 2013.

Thursday, October 31, 2013 and continuing through Friday, November 1, 2013 between the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

(Votando temprano por la apariencia personal realizó en cada día que no es un el sábado, el domingo, una vacaciones oficiales del estado, entre las horas de 8 de la mañana y 5 de la tarde, empezando en el 21de Octubre de 2013 y continuando por el 30 de Octubre de 2013; 31 de Octubre de 2013 y continuando por el 1 de Noviembre de 2013 que será de 7 de la mañana a 7 de la tarde.)

EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS (DIRECCION(ES) DE LAS CASILLAS ELECTORALES) Wharton County Annex D 315 E. Milam Street, Wharton Wharton County Library-El Campo Branch 220 W. Church Street, El Campo APPLICATIONS FOR BALLOTS BY MAIL SHALL BE MAILED TO: Las solicitudes para boletas que se votaran adelantadas por correo deberán enviarse a: Audrey Wessels, Early Voting Clerk P.O. Box 390, Wharton, TX 77488 Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on October 25, 2013 (Las solicitudes para boletas que se votaran adelantadas por correo deberán recibirse para el fin de las horas de negocio el dia 25 de Octubre, 2013)

Capt. William McCarson

Master Sgt. Mike Pena

A Soldier’s Story: Korean War (conclusion) “Dear Captain Weaver; There is no substitute for service on the battlefield, if one is to have any adequate understanding and appreciation of his fellow man, of the heights of unselfish labor and sacrifice of which he is capable, or of the real meaning and significance of comradeship, which elsewhere is seldom more than an empty term. – Sincerely, W. B. Woodruff, Jr.” Two more families of Wharton County mourn the loss of their loved ones; two more heroes gave their lives for our country.

Sept. 5, 1950: Waegwan S. Korea, Taegu Area: Master Sergeant Mike Castaneda Pena, Newgulf: 5th Cavalry Regiment F CO 2 BN 1st Cavalry Division Army: Per the Presidential Citation for the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously awarded to Aurora Pena, widow of MSG Pena, and his two young sons Michael and Frederick: In the vicinity of Waegwan, Korea, on 4 September 1950 at approximately 2300 hours, an enemy battalion moved up to within a few yards of Master Sergeant Pena’s platoon under cover of darkness and an obscuring mist. Observing the enemy, Sergeant Pena and his men immediately opened fire but the sudden, point-blank fire of the hostile forces made it necessary for the friendly troops to withdraw. Rapidly reorganizing his men, Sergeant Pena led them in a counterattack, regained the lost positions, and attempted to hold back the enemy. Despite the devastation fire laid down by the friendly troops, the enemy continued to hurl themselves at the defenses in overwhelming numbers.

Realizing that a scarcity of ammunition would soon make the positions untenable, Sergeant Pena ordered his men to fall back, manning a machine-gun to cover their withdrawal. Single-handedly, he held back the enemy until the early hours of the follow-

Sarah L. Hudgins A Soldier’s Story ing morning (Sept. 5th) when his position was overrun and he was killed. On September 18, 1950 a letter signed by Major General Edward F. Witsell and sent to Mike’s Mother, Mrs. Maria C. Pena, the letter said “Dear Mrs. Pena: It is with regret that I am writing to inform you of the death of your son…..”

On June 11, 1951 at 11:45 PM, the body of MSG Mike C. Pena, of Newgulf, arrived in Bay City where he was laid to rest at the Cedarvale Cemetery. MSG Pena, who started out as a Boy Scout, enlisted in the Army at the age of 16 and served first in WWII where he was the first group to enter Manila liberating the Santo Thomas prisoners and was part of the “suicide” landing on Los Negos Island in the Admiralty group with only 700 men against 7,000 Japanese. Pena was awarded the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Korean Service Medal, The United Nations Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and Distinguished Service Cross. Mike Pena, at the age of 26, with his heroic efforts, gave his life for our country.

Dec. 6, 1951: Pungchon, North Korea: Captain William Strickland McCarson, Marine Fighter Squadron 212, 1st Marine Air Wing, Aircraft Type: F4U-4, Marines. Excerpts of a letter from Captain McCarson to his wife Virginia written Dec. 3, 1951 “Dear Mama-San, As usual, I have been plenty busy out here. The C.O. is writing me up for a Bronze Star for “services performed beyond the normal call of duty” or some such BS. I’ll take it. Am looking for some pictures of that little gal one of these days before too long. Want to know what she looks like before I come home so that I won’t go around asking young ladies “Are you my baby” and get

me face slapped! Sure do love you, my bestest honey and pray for you and that young miss every nite.

Wish I could hold you real nice once – get a smooch or two, also. Love Mac.” Three days later, on Dec. 6, 1951, Captain McCarson was making a run over enemy positions during an armed reconnaissance mission over Pungchon when the F4U-4 Corsair fighter he was flying was shot down by anti-aircraft fire. As his plane was going down and his life flashed before him with thoughts of his wife, the daughter he never saw, and his family, it has been said that Mac (known in Boling as Billy) in his final efforts before his Corsair crashed and burned, maneuvered his plane to be a direct hit on the enemy that shot him down.

Billy McCarson’s body was never recovered and the next letter Virginia would receive would be one of great regret.

Per the Wharton Spectator, Feb. 27, 1953, the Bronze Star was presented to Mrs. Virginia McCarson, widow of late Capt. McCarson, in a ceremony at the Boling High School. The citation tells of Capt. McCarson organizing and training a four-man team of intelligence officers.

Captain McCarson was a career Marine and served in WWII and Korea. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star with combat “V”, Air Medal and Presidential Unit Citation, among other awards. Billy McCarson was 30 years old when he gave his life with honor and valor for his country.

Commentary: There is never a conclusion of war for those who fought and to those families who receive the letter of great regret. It lives on in their lives forever.

The next Soldier Story will feature Staff Sgt. Albert Schattel, United States Army Air Force, World War II. A Soldier’s Story is featured each month. To have someone you know included, contact Sarah L. Hudgins at 281-433-3357 or info@sarahlhudgins.com.

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Monterey Square Wine and Arts Fair Rainy weather wasn’t enough to derail the fifth annual Monterey Square Wine and Arts Fair.

Held this past Saturday in downtown Wharton, the festival included wine sampling, live music, art cars, food, a raffle, and the first ever “Whinefest.”

Crowds were impressive despite the weather, with participants moving indoors during the intermittent showers and then coming back outside when the clouds cleared.

There was plenty to do both inside and out, from the beer and wine sampling to viewing original art to watching a mural in the making at the Wharton Journal-Spectator office.

As always, a portion of the funds from the event will go toward a local, charitable organization.

Staff photos by Natalie Frels

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