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JANUARY 10, 2019
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VOLUME 125
NUMBER 23
SCHULENBURG, FAYETTE COUNTY, TEXAS 78956
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Rainfalls totals
43.92” in 2018
Thanks to Central Texas Chapter
County to use matching funds from their first ride s in an aircraft at no
Kidd to participate in three two-
worst flood in recorded history.
tion, an ultra-light gyro-copter was committed by juveniles, with 86
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By Lisa Mederos
Schulenburg Sticker Staff
....Page9 Government-Business
.... Page 3 Obituaries...................
Pages 8-9 News From Long Ago
.... Page 6 Police Report..............
.... Page 4 Society........................
.... Page2 Sports.........................
side of town just inside the city limits is
posted at 55 miles per hour.
Balcar, 78, was pronounced dead at 7:35
By Lisa Mederos
Schulenburg Sticker Staff
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** County officials
SWORN IN
August 9
Fayette County Drug Interdic-
August 16
I-10 westbound between Schu-
By Lisa Mederos
Schulenburg Sticker Staff
By Lisa Mederos
Schulenburg Sticker Staff
highlighted last year's Commis-
sioners Court meetings.
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT &
FLOODPLAIN
ADMINISTRATION
Janet Carrigan, administrator
JUVENILE PROBATION
Debra Byler, chief officer
Data showed Fayette County
9-1-1 ADDRESSING
Dawn Moore, coordinator
The Fayette County 9-1-1 Ad-
Local weather observer Elroy
Dieringer reported a rainfall
total of 43.92 inches for 2018
after he recorded 6.73 inches
in December.
It was the sixth wettest De-
cember on record for Schulen-
burg with the average for the
month 2.89 inches. Last year’s
total came in at 6.26 inches
above the norm.
Dieringer’s measurements
last month:
•Dec. 6...................0.25”;
•Dec. 7...................3.82”;
•Dec. 13.................0.25”;
•Dec. 18.................0.10”;
•Dec. 26.................0.18”;
•Dec. 27.................2.00”;
•Dec. 31.................0.13”.
The wettest Decembers on
record for Schulenburg: 1926
(13.35”), 1991 (9.46”), 2002
(8.78”), 1986 (7.81”), and 1976
(7.12”).
Dees’ relationship with M& F
(See 3D/HITCHING POST,
Back Page)
August 23
Aribbon cutting and open house
was held for the Schulenburg
for some eight hours after one
18-wheeler rear-ended another
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New window display at Historical Museum
The Schulenburg Historical Museum has a new window display honoring the 100th birthday
of the American Legion. Stop by to see it anytime, or visit the museum at 631 North Main St.
during business hours - Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The museum Board of
Directors offers their best wishes to the members of American Legion McBride Post 143 during
their centennial celebration, and would like to extend their thanks to all veterans who continue
to serve their community through the American Legion and/or other service organizations.
REGIONAL AIR CENTER
Joseph Caldwell, manager
Most private and all Fayette hosted a rededication attended
those operations, there has not during that same time period,
been an accident or injury at the
airport. In April 2018, the airport
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way 90 resulted in a fatality on
Year’s Day.
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Safety report, Ramirez was
The Greater Schulenburg
Chamber of Commerce has
initiated a “Community Cat
Project” with a presentation to
the City Council at Monday’s
regular meeting.
“As we are all aware, Schu-
lenburg has lots and lots of cats,”
Chamber Board member Me-
lissa Henderson said. “Many of
them are feral and, until we take
action, the cats will continue to
reproduce as they have for the
past several decades.”
Henderson said that cats can
give birth to an average of five
or more per litter, up to three
times per year. One female can
contribute almost 23,000 cats
over a 10-year span by her kit-
tens reproducing, she said.
The Chamber, along with
several residents, would like to
stop this cycle, Henderson said.
“We ’ d like to do it in the most
humane way possible,” she said.
Chamber Executive Director
Marcia Hmcir said profits from
the Wine-O-Bingo would sup-
port the project. Boardmembers
wanted the money to benefit the
community, she said.
After speaking with the or-
ganization Prevent Unwanted
Pets of Cat Spring, Henderson
said a spaying and neutering
program has been approved for
up to 10 feral cats per month.
The opportunity comes with the
condition that the Chamber pay
for the rabies vaccines of the
(See COUNCIL, Back Page)
worked with many County, re-
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‘Cat project’
brought to
City Council
3D Belt Co, bought out
Hitching Post closing western wear
store, expanding convenience store
not bought and buildings totaling
37,800 square feet were retained
by Dees’ Navidad Creek, Inc.
After 31 years in business, 3D They are currently available for
Belt Co. announced its closure rentas office or warehouse space,
and sell out on Dec. 26 to com- Dees said the sellout was a
petitor M&F Western Products tough decision to make partly
based out of Sulphur Springs, because ofall his loyal employees
According to 3D owner Steve over the years. He added that the
Dees, M&F bought all intellec- western wear industry is getting
tual property and will keep the smaller, having seen a decline in
3D label. recent years, and the Internet has
3D Belt Co., located on Huser really changed shopping and the
Boulevard in the north part of retail environment. He said all
town, had 36 employees and those factors were involved in
Dees said M&F has hired a few his decision to sell.
of them. All inventory and op-
erations have been relocated to
Sulphur Springs. Real estate was
County department heads, commissioners give year-in-review
Editor’s Note: The following is workshops with the General Land and other special events still took Commissioners Court, with the
the second half of a press release Office, FEMArecovery, National place even though the county was assistance ofTexas Department of 1347 ofthe Experimental Aircraft
submittedby Fayette County Judge Flood Insurance Program officials, either in the beginning, middle Transportation-AviationDivision, Association for supplying the
Ed Janecka which gives a review Texas Water Development Board, or ending recovery efforts. More and the Federal Aviati on Adminis- luncheon at the rededication. The
of every County department as
In early October, Monogram Food Solutions announced that its local plant on Russek Street would not have to close
after the company signed a multi-year contract to co-pack the pet treats made at the facility.
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A look back at 2018 from the Sticker files
Editor’sNote: Thefollowingare
some of the top stories from the < y
last six months of 2018 from the Kl
issues of the Sticker. Stories from |J
January through June appeared
in last week’s issue.
July 5
The Marvin O. Stichler Me-
morial Donation for Science and
Technology was presented to the
Schulenburg ISD in the amount of
$621,121.35.
Lyons Masonic Lodge No. 195
AF&AM selected long-time St.
Rose of Lima Catholic School
Gorman’s selected as uniform
provider for County after 3-2 vote
opposed.
In a telephone interview after
Monday’s meeting, Berckenhoff
Gorman Uniform of Schulen- said he voted against Gorman’s
burg was chosen over Unifirst because of the unorganized pre-
of La Grange to supply uniform sentation on Dec. 26. He said
services for Fayette County Gorman’s did not come prepared
employees at all road and bridge with a quote and when asked to
precincts as well as at the Recycle step out ofthe meeting to prepare,
Center. the representative returned with
The decision, by a 3-2 vote, one that was not complete.
came at a special Commission- Additionally, Berckenhoffsaid
ers C ourt meeting Monday, J an. numerous phone calls were made
7. The motion to pick Gorman’s to Gorman’s to provide uniform
was made by Precinct 4 Commis- samples, references, and a con-
sioner Tom Muras with a second tract since that meeting, while
by Precinct 1 Commissioner Ja- Unifirst obliged the requests right
son McBroom. They, along with away. He said that, as of Mon-
County JudgeJoe Weber,votedin day’s meeting, Gorman’s still
favor. Precinct 3 Commissioner had not presented a contract for
Harvey Berckenhoff and Precinct (See COMMISSIONERS COURT,
2 Commissioner Luke Stemadel Back Page)
Local woman struck, killed while walking
across Fosters Creek Bridge on Jan. 1
ing eastbound in the westbound lane, out that late, perhaps the weather was too
Ramirez struck Balcar with the front right cold, and that she would sometimes stay
of his vehicle. Balcar came to rest on the under the bridge. Brenek said his depart-
An auto-pedestrian accident on High- north ledge of the bridge. The report said ment had advised her in the past not to
New Ramirez pulled onto the north improved stay under the bridge and they had given
shoulder of Hwy. 90 and his vehicle came her multiple reflective vests in the past.
Schulenburg resident Helen Frances to rest facing west. Balcar, who lived off Kessler Avenue
The accident was investigated by DPS (Hwy. 77) on the north side of town, got
Bridge at 6:17 p.m. when she was struck Trooper Austin Lynch. Highway 90 at the around with the assistance of a walker,
by a 2014 white Chevy Camaro driven by accident site was closed for two hours Brenek said she was not wearing a re-
Jesus Noel Ramirez, 25, of Schulenburg. while under investigation. The Schu- flective vest at the time of the accident.
The speed limit at that location on the west lenburg Police Department and Fayette Ramirez was not injured and was wearing
County Sheriff’s Department assisted his seatbelt. No citations were issued,
with traffic control. Funeral services for Balcar were set
Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek for Saturday, Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. at St. Rose
p.m. by Justice ofthe Peace Dan Mueller. saidBalcarwas likely headedbackto town of Lima Catholic Church. Visitation was
According to the Department of Public aft er feeding cats at the Recycling Cent er, set for Friday after 5 p.m. at Schwenke-
traveling located behind the Precinct 4 warehouse Baumgarten Funeral Home with the Parish
westbound and approached the Fosters just northwest of where she was struck. Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Interment
Creek Bridge where Balcar was walk- Brenek saidhe was unsure why Balcar was will be in the Hostyn Catholic cemetery.
August 2
Wilbert J. “Bill”
selected as the parade marshal
for the upcoming Schulenburg
Namedto the Texas Sports Writ- Festival. A local mortician for 50
ers Association all-state softball years, Klesel was active innumer- Bohhnann, 91, was honored by
team for Class 3A were: senior ous local organizations, including (See STICKER YEAR-IN-REVIEW,
Kyndal Kutac, first-team short- the Festival Association. BackPage)
or ending recovery efforts. More and the Federal Aviati on Adminis-
Texas Division of Emergency than 300 families have begun or tration, are continuing the Ramp Chapter also hosted a Young Eagle
well as reports from allfour com- Management and the City of La completed building homes in the Grant Program, which enables the Rally and luncheon that gave kids
missioners. The first half, which Grange officials to help in the county over the last 18 months.
appeared in last week’s issue, recovery efforts. Finally, Fayette County OEM the FAA for minor improvements charge.
Fayette County EMC was one is awaiting word on the buyout and maintenance at the airport.
of the few selected by Chief Nim program. The application pack- Since theAirport was justrecently
age was submitted to the state’s rehabilitated, the cost ofthe Ramp
day workshops in College Station mitigation officer in October and Grant Program has been less this dressing Department assigned 290
about the future of disaster recov- then submitted to Chief Kidd’s year than in years past. new addresses during the past 12
ery. The response and recovery office the beginning of Novem- Fayette Regional Air Center months and the Fayette County
to future disasters is now on the ber with the recommendation for has had in excess of 2,000 flight 9-1-1 Call Center handled an
It was another eventful year forefront ofthe governor’s office, funding, and the County should operations during 2018. For all average of 45 9-1-1 calls per day
for the Fayette County Office As of Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, hear any time,
of Emergency Management and the Fayette County 700 MHz
Floodplain Administration. Fay- project was completed and is
ette County continued its recovery officially online. More than 10
from Hurricane Harvey, the third years of planning have resulted in County-owned hangars at Fayette by aircraft from the San Marcos Juvenile Probation Department
Fayette County being prepared for Regional Air Center have been Chapter of the Commemorative received 21 referrals from law
With the impact of the his- future communications growth, continually occupied throughout Air Force. During that rededica- enforcement for criminal offenses
toric flood, Fayette County EMC Regular business could not stop the year. Thirty-two aircraft are
because of one, two, three, four based on-field, including two unexpectedly blown over from a percent of the population being
gional and state offices. Fayette disasters, either. The MS 150, corporate twin-engine jet aircraft, crosswind and was damaged dur- (See COUNTY YEAR-IN-REVIEW,
County OEM set up meetings and antique festivals, County Fair, Fayette Regional Air Center, the ing take-off. BackPage)
Bulletin Board I Meetings.....Page 9 Government-Business...........Page 6
Church-Charity.....................Page 3 Obituaries.............................Page 3
Classifieds........................Pages 8-9 News From Long Ago...........Page 7
Courthouse Report Page 6 Police Report........................Page 6
Education-Youth...................Page 4 Society..................................Page 7
Footprints of Fayette Page 2 Sports...................................Page 5
Qfye g>d)ulenburg Sticker
Brett Janecek (right) celebrates with Bobby Smith following the Shorthorns’
win over Ganado in the regular-season finale on Nov. 9 which clinched a playoff
spot, ending a four-year post-season drought. Sticker File Photo
teacher Matt Bonner for its Lamar stop; junior Macey Thompson,
Medal recognizing outstanding second-team second baseman;
personal achievement in academ- and junior Alyssa Otto, honorable tion Sgt. Randy Thumannreceived
ics, citizenship, and community mention pitcher. the Gregg McFarlin-Max Banks
service. July 26 Award for Texas Lawman of the
July 12 Top winners in the Schulenburg Year from the Texas Sheriffs’ As-
Two fatality accidents occurred Festival Scholarship Pageant sociation.
on Interstate 10 east of town in a were: Ka’Leigha Lopez, Young
span offive days. In one, a64-year- Miss; Clay Hoffmann, Little Mis-
old San Antonio man lost his life ter; Kynslee Zapalac, Little Miss; lenburg and Flatonia was closed
and five others were seriously AlainaAdcox, Miss Schulenburg;
injured when an SUV left the road and Riley Zapalac, Junior Miss.
and went down an embankment. Monogram Foods announced just west of the Engle exit.
In the second, an RV struck an the closing of its local production
18-wheelerparked on the shoulder facility by mid-September. The
resulting in the death of a 70-year- plant,locatedinthenorthwestpart
old woman from Horizon City. of town, produced Monogram Pet ISD’s new Career and Technical
The Twin Cities Little League Treats and employed 85. Education Building which was
10- and 11-year-old all-star base- August 2 made possible as part of the $5.6
ball team finished as runner-up at Wilbert J. “Bill” Klesel was million bond approved by voters
the sectional tournament. selected as the parade marshal in 2016.
July 19 for the upcoming Schulenburg August 30
Schulenburg native W. F. (Bill)
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