East Bernard Express (East Bernard, Tex.), Vol. 70, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 28, 2013 Page: 3 of 10
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East Bernard Express
Thursday, March 28, 2013
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— County residents visit state officials in Austin
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from school to learn more about the legis-
lative process.
“I felt honored to have the opportunity
to meet with some of our state leaders.
It was really awesome getting to meet
and speak with Gov. Rick Perry. He en-
couraged me about Scouts, saying, The
worst thing in Life is to stay a Life Scout
for the rest of your Life’,” Sydney Esca-
milla, YAC vice president and Life Scout,
said.
“It was worthwhile because not every-
one gets the opportunity to go to the state
capitol and speak with their state lead-
ers,” the student said.
Agriculture Commissioner Todd Sta-
ples was the next to address the group.
During his talk he said he may seek an-
other office in the near future, but did not
say which one.
Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock, chairman of
the House Committee on Public Educa-
tion, sent an aide knowledgeable about
education issues to address the Wharton
County group.
The day wrapped up with addresses
from Stephenson, Hegar (who also sug-
gested he might seek a different office in
the future) and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst.
Before Stephenson spoke, Dr. John Zer-
was, who had represented Wharton
County before redistricting changed his
district last year, spoke to his former con-
stituents and assured them he will con-
tinue to work with Stephenson in repre-
senting Wharton County.
Spenrath, who lined up the impres-
sive itinerary, said it’s imperative that
Wharton County officials continue to
build relationships with their legislature
and inform all state officials of the issues
that concern Wharton County.
“Surprisingly, a majority of our state
legislators do not know where Wharton,
El Campo and Louise are located, so it’s
up to us to be proactive and travel to Aus-
tin and let them put a face to our Whar-
ton County name,” the judge said.
El Campo Mayor Richard Young said
he benefitted by spending some time with
others from the county who have similar
interests in trying to better Wharton
County.
“It does not matter which community
we live in when we are on this particular
trip, we are all more focused on the entire
county,” he said.
He admitted it was difficult to take a
day off from work since the spring sched-
ule at Greenleaf Nursery is especially
busy, but said it was worth showing up to
“demonstrate to our elected state govern-
ment officials that we are interested in
how they look at various issues, and that
we want them to also know how we view
these same issues.
“By meeting each of those who repre-
sent our interests face to face, it is much
easier for them to relate to us and our
communities’ needs when we are visiting
with them at various times during the
year,” the El Campo mayor said.
Wharton Mayor Domingo Montalvo
Jr. agreed. The most important thing is
bringing together all of Wharton Coun-
ty, and we owe Judge Spenrath a great
thank you for that. Whenever we can
show folks in Austin that we are united,
we receive our fair share,” he said.
El Campo City Manager Mindi Sny-
der said several of the presenters made
a point of letting the group know it is im-
portant to make their presence known,
and she said building on these relation-
ships can be beneficial.
“As the local municipality, we depend
on our legislators at the state level to
make informed decisions for us and we
try to stay informed on our end so that
we can provide information when needed
as legislation that will impact our citi-
zens is being considered,” she said.
Snyder said a highlight for her was
seeing the special attention the state of-
ficials all gave to El Campo’s Youth Advi-
sory Council members, a group she initi-
ated last school year.
“For those students to take their whole
day to attend with us speaks volumes
about their future leadership potential,
and hopefully will lead to very produc-
tive, engaged citizens that understand
the governmental process and the impor-
tance of being involved in it.
“The trip was very worthwhile in my
opinion, and I would certainly encourage
others to attend in the future,” Snyder
said.
Said Wharton ISD Superintendent
Kay Shoppa: “Attending Wharton Coun-
ty Day at the Capitol was a great experi-
ence. We were able to have many small
group and personal conversations with
our elected officials, and in the process,
gain insight into their individual views
and priorities in this legislative session.”
Shoppa also said that WISD’s young
students got involved.
“Our kindergartners had designed
and drawn greeting cards for the elected
officials, and the children were extremely
excited later to see pictures of the gover-
nor, our senator and representative and
others holding their cards,” Shoppa said.
“I hope this made state government in
some way come alive for our young Tex-
ans in Wharton.”
— East Bernard man indicted in automobile fatality
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him dead at 11:15 a.m. and ordered an
autopsy.
Clifton was transported to Gulf Coast
Medical Center in Wharton with a head
injury.
The truck driver — Larry Bell of Cor-
pus Christi — was not harmed.
Investigating Department of Public
Safety Trooper Glen Taft reported all
three men had been wearing seat belts.
If ultimately convicted of intoxication
manslaughter, Clifton faces a punish-
ment range of two to 20 years in prison.
An indictment is not an indication of
guilt, but rather a citizen jury’s verdict
that a state prosecutor has enough evi-
dence against a person to proceed with
felony charges.
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Grace Community Fellowship in
Wharton will present The Messiah
Easter production for two more per-
formances on Friday and Saturday
at GCF, 1900 E. Boling Hwy. The
production features new scenes and
new music. Admission is free and
seating begins at 6 p.m. for each per-
formance.
■ Fair Fund Cook Off
The East Bernard Fair Fund chili
cook-off will be held Saturday, April
6, at the American Fegion Hall. Cook-
off categories include chili, beans,
cornbread, dessert, ribs, chicken and
showmanship. A dinner and live auc-
tion will follow the cook-off competi-
tion. To register a team for the cook-
off, call Tammy Dotson at 3354299.
All proceeds benefit the East Bernard
4-H and FFA members who exhibit
projects at the Wharton County
Youth Fair.
■ Holy Cross Blood Drive
Holy Cross Catholic Church in East
Bernard will hold a community blood
drive from 7 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 7, in its education build-
ing. To make an appointment, go to
giveblood.org, click on digital donor
and enter sponsor code 0242, or call
Patricia or Robert Michulka at 335-
6107. No appointment is necessary.
■ Health Fair
First Texas Home Health Agency
will host a Health Fair from 11 a.m.
until 2 p.m. Thursday, April 11, in the
Fellowship Hall of First United Meth-
odist Church in East Bernard. A light
lunch, vendors and door prizes are
included. For more information call
335-6298 or 979-877-0900.
■ EBHS Blood Drive
East Bernard Student Council will
hold its last blood drive of the 2012-
2013 school year on Friday, April 19.
Students, teachers and members of
the community are invited to donate
blood that will save lives. For every
unit collected, three people can be
saved. This will be the last opportu-
nity for any senior to earn an honor
cord to be worn at graduation. The
blood drive will be held in the old gym
from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Schedule
an appointment at giveblood.org and
login to Digital Donor and use spon-
sor code 0641, or contact Marian
Merritt at 335-7519 ext. 143. Walk-
ins are welcome.
■ 51st Wenceslaus Bazaar
St. Wenceslaus Church in Beasley
will host its 51st annual bazaar Sun-
day, April 21, at its CCD building and
on the church grounds.
Serving begins at 10:30 a.m. of
barbecued beef, chicken, sausage
plates with all the trimmings. Plates
are $9 each. A live auction begins at
11:30 a.m. and there will be games,
raffle, music and entertainment for all
ages. There will be plates to-go and
pastry available.
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Wallace, Bill. East Bernard Express (East Bernard, Tex.), Vol. 70, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 28, 2013, newspaper, March 28, 2013; East Bernard, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth787559/m1/3/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Wharton County Library.