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Energy plant eyes
Danevang location
By KEITH MAGEE
kmagee@journal-spectator.com
An Illinois-based power
company wants to build a
natural gas-fired electric
generation facility in the
Danevang area of Wharton
County and is seeking a tax
abatement for the project.
Officials with Indeck En-
ergy Services have an option
to purchase property at Tex-
as 71 and FM 441, but some
of the residents in the area
voiced their objections to the
proposed location during a
public hearing at Monday’s
Wharton County Commis-
sioners meeting.
Commissioners accepted
the application for a tax
abatement, but after hear-
ing comments, a motion for
a resolution to create a rein-
vestment zone for the proj-
ect died because of a lack of
a second.
The motion was made by
County Judge Phillip Spen-
rath.
“We were approached
about a year ago,” Spenrath
said. “They have 15 plants
across the country. Most are
gas powered. It would be a
peaker plant. It only runs
when it’s needed.”
Officials estimated that
the total number of hours
the plant would run per
year would total about three
weeks.
Some residents who at-
tended the meeting said they
were upset that they didn’t
know anything about it.
“My issues are about how
they planned it without any-
one knowing about it,” said
Patty Jensen, who has lived
in Danevang for 50 years.
“I’m not opposed to it, but
I’m opposed to the location.
There should have been a
meeting of residents, or at
least a letter.”
She said there were more
than 108 homes in close
proximity to the proposed
plant site. She said another
location south of Danevang
would have been better.
“Please take your time
on this,” said another resi-
dent, Farryl Holub. “I’m not
against power plants, but
I think this location is ter-
rible.”
Spenrath said the power
plant doesn’t have to have
the county’s approval to be
constructed, only that of the
Texas Commission on Envi-
ronmental Quality (TCEQ).
“We have no way of stop-
ping them,” Spenrath said.
“All they are asking from us
Nothing to do? There's plenty!
Have you heard this before?
There is nothing to do in Wharton
or something like, “what do you
find to do in Wharton? When I hear
things like that, I know the person
has all the symptoms of a bad case
of turtle fever. The best remedy is to
get your head out of your shell and
look around and get moving, start-
ing now.
Start this Saturday with the
Wharton County Freedom Fest.
This one-day event puts all our eggs
in one basket making it bigger and
better. Everything is happening around
the Wharton County Courthouse
Square making it much more conve-
nient. First, the weather, May is much
more comfortable than June or July In
addition, the weatherman says we are
going to have a cool front move in mid-
week and then a comfortable weekend.
Perfect for being outdoors.
There is something for everyone. The
car show has grown each year in cars
shown and attendance. This starts at 8
a.m. at Guffey Park. The awards will be
presented at 2 p.m. on the main stage.
After the awards are given, there will
be a car parade, and that is always a
show not to be missed.
There could not be a festival of any
description in Wharton County without
some form of barbecue cook-off. How
about a tailgating cook-off across from
Guffey Park, doesn’t that sound like
fun? Check in is 7 to 9 a.m. with awards
at 2 p.m. on the main stage.
Before we talk any more about the
main stage, does everyone know, espe-
cially visitors or those hometown folks
who are attending for the first time?
The location is on Houston Street near
the corner of Burleson Street.
Booths will be set up around Mon-
terey Square in the usual locations.
There will be a large selection of food
to eat and food to take home, crafts
and tables to show the handiwork
and talents of folks. This is the time I
always have to have my annual fix of
funnel cakes. It can probably never be
found on a healthy food list, but oh, so
wonderful. The booths are open 10 a.m.
until 10 p.m. and the beer booth 10 a.m.
until midnight.
Many of us have become real fans of
Bocce Ball, that ancient lawn game that
Dorian Tool has taught us to appreciate.
This is a game for all ages and great
fun for folks who want to get a team
together. Or come on out, grab some
friends or just watch the action. Bocce
Ball court is located on the northwest
courthouse lawn.
New this year is an opportunity to
enjoy crawfish on the square. An H-E-B
trailer will be set up, someone to take
your order, sit at tables and chairs and
yes, there will be paper towels. After all,
we know the only way to really enjoy
crawfish is when liquid is dripping off
the arms and elbows. Is hand washing
available? Of course, this is first class
with hand washing stations.
There are many other events but if
you are ready for a little rest around 2
p.m., walk over to Caney Creek Church
and enjoy a free gospel concert by the
well known singer, Dallas Holm. There
are events all day but the Veterans’
Salute is really what this event is all
about. Veterans will gather at 4:30 p.m.
at Milam Street Coffee Shop and be led
by the bagpiper to the Veterans’ Memo-
rial where the program begins at 5 p.m.
These are the men and women who left
their homes and served in the Armed
Forces so that we can enjoy American
freedoms.
Another new event and one for
the whole family to enjoy is the
laser show at 9:30 p.m. Have you
seen a laser show? I saw a short one
being demonstrated several years
ago but nothing like this. This show
will be 25 minutes and will hap-
pen between the west side of the
Wharton County Courthouse and
Plaza Theatre. This may be a good
time to load up those lawn chairs,
sit and enjoy
Have we forgotten entertain-
ment? Of course not and the good
thing, it starts at noon and goes all day,
a different band each hour. It can’t be
a real Wharton County party without
dancing in the streets, that will happen.
There will be much more for all ages.
There is too much to report today, grab
a program and don’t miss anything. If
you have never been, give us a try For
those of us who are there year after
year, it is a good time when friends get
together.
The Plaza Theatre will hold open
auditions Sunday, May 18 and Tuesday,
May 20 for the 2014 summer show,
The Sound of Music. We have looked
forward to this production for a whole
year. For more information visit the
website, whartonplazatheatre.org.
This is signup time for the 13th
Annual Wharton Boys & Girls Golf
Tournament. The date is Saturday, May
30 at Wharton Country Club. This is
always a fun day for golfers and help-
ers but I hope we never forget the real
reason for this fundraiser. Nothing is
more rewarding than making a differ-
ence in the lives of boys and girls. Your
dollars provide a safe place daily for
children to congregate, do homework,
learn positive lifestyles and play after
school and in the summer. Thanks for
your continued generosity
Billie Jones is a longtime Wharton
resident who writes a weekly column
on items of interest about the Wharton
community. She can be reached at bh-
jones6@sbcglobal. net.
in an abatement.”
Ann Schaer, a representa-
tive of Danenang Lutheran
Church, was also against the
location.
“My biggest concern is
for the church,” Schaer said.
“We are alive and well. The
church is growing. We’re not
a dying community.
While commissioners did
not vote on the issue, Spen-
rath said it could come back
on a future agenda.
Officials from the com-
pany want to speak to local
civic organizations to make
a presentation about their
proposal.
They also plan to be at fu-
ture commissioners meeting
in two or four weeks to make
a presentation.
Spenrath said the plant
would add 8 percent to the
county’s tax value.
“That’s a big chunk,”
Spenrath said.
rv
LJateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
Continued from Page A1
■ Appreciation Services
Mount Calvary Baptist Church will hold
appreciation services for Rev. Roy Harris
beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday when Rev. C.
Gardner will be the guest speaker; at 7:30
Wednesday, May 21, Rev. J. Robinson will be
the guest speaker; at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May
23 Rev. H. Lemons will be the guest speaker;
at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 25, services will con-
clude with Dr. C.L. Wallace of Mother Zion
Baptist Church as the guest speaker.
■ Musical Auditions
The Plaza Theatre will host auditions for
The Sound of Music by Richard Rodgers and
Oscar Hammerstein II at 6 p.m. Sunday, May
18 and Tuesday, May 20. It will be directed
by Darin Mielke. Performances are Friday,
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1 to Aug. 3,
Aug. 8 to Aug. 10 and Aug. 15 to Aug. 17.
■ Pastor Appreciation
Seven Star Baptist Church, 7506 Hawes
St. in Hungerford, will hold pastor pre-ap-
preciation services for Dr. R.l. Campbell ill
at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 22. Guest speaker
will be Rev. A.L. Edwards of Greater New
Prospect church in Needville. Appreciation
services will be on Sunday, May 25. Guest
speaker will be Rev. V.P. Jones of Mount Ver-
non Baptist Church in Rosenberg.
■ WJ-S Deadline
The office of the Wharton Journal-Spec-
tator will be closed on Monday, May 26, in
observance of Memorial Day. Retail and clas-
sified deadlines for the Wednesday, May 28,
edition will be noon on Friday, May 23.
■ Annual Mission Day
Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church will
sponsor its 4th annual Mission Workshop
at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 24. Guest speakers
are Josie Hurd of Camp Zion Rising Star and
Marian Whalon of Faith Temple Church of
God In Christ. At 3 p.m. Sunday, May 25 will
be the annual Mission Day Program. Both
events will be held at the Solid Rock Mission-
ary Baptist Church located at 1817 Old Lane
City Road.
■ Nan Ya Blood Drive
Nan Ya Plastics, 2081 FM 102 in Whar-
ton, will host a blood drive with the donor
coach in the parking lot from 8 a.m. until 2
p.m. Tuesday, May 27.
■ EB Lions Fundraiser
East Bernard Lions Club will host a
Chicken Fried Steak Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 28, at the EBISD Cafeteria.
It is a drive-through only event and tickets are
$8 each.
■ WHS Mega Reunion
Wharton High School classes of 1989 to
1999 will hold an Alumni Crawfish Boil from
2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Riverfront
Park's Central Pavilion, W. Elm St. in Whar-
ton. Ticket prices are $15 per person, $20 for
couples and $25 for families. Teachers and
administration are welcome to attend.
■ Hungerford VFD Dinner
Hungerford Volunteer Fire Department
will host its annual Fried Chicken Dinner be-
ginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 1, at the
Hungerford Community Center. A live auc-
tion starts at noon. The public is invited.
■ Clinic Blood Drive
Memorial Hermann MedicalGroup-Whar-
ton, 2100 Regional Medical Drive in Whar-
ton, will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. Tuesday, June 3. To schedule an ap-
pointment, visit giveblood.org and log in to
Digital Donor, code No. 6501.
■ Crisis Center Dinner
The Crisis Center of Wharton and
Matagorda counties will host a Chicken Fried
Steak Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Thomas
Episcopal Church, 207 Bob-O-Link in Whar-
ton.
Tickets are $9 each and it is a drive
through event. For tickets call 531-1300 or
go by the Crisis Center at 116 E. Burleson.
Funds raised will go to help support the pro-
grams offered at the center.
Sponsorships are available: Platinum —
$1,000; Gold - $500; Silver - $250; and
Bronze — $100.
■ Water Aerobics
The Wharton Municipal Pool will open
on Tuesday, June 10. Water Aerobics is on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m.
starting June 10 and Thursday, July 31. The
cost is $80 for June and July.
The instructor is Delores Salazar. Enroll-
ment forms are available at the Wharton
Community Civic Center. A minimum of 10
enrollees will be required. For more informa-
tion, call 532-2491, ext. 603.
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 of-
fice 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 bpar-
sons@journal-spectator.com or 115 W. Bur-
leson St. TX 77488. Please include contact
information.
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