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VOLUME 134 NUMBER 19 THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 18 PAGES, $1 One Act earns WHAT’S NEXT? fourth at state

By VALERIE REDDELL SPECIAL TO THE SEALY NEWS

n mere days, the Class of 2021 will be launched into early I adulthood after more than a year of pandemic life that offered very few of the traditional rites of passage that they looked forward to for most of their 13-year educational career. This graduating class – and their predecessors in 2020 – deserve commendations for navigating the unique challenges the pandemic brought to their junior and senior years in high school. This accomplishment is no small feat since the adults in the room who would have been shouting directions at you for the last 14 months couldn’t turn to the answers at the back of the book for this test. So, soon-to-be graduates, whether your next move is directly into the workforce, the military, college, university or technical school, we are all pleased to join you in celebrating this moment. Over the next few weeks, The Sealy News will look COURTESY PHOTOS at what happens next for members of the Class of 2021 Jackson Osborne and Cody Prause represented Sealy One Act Play with individual along each of these possible future paths. awards throughout the run to its eighth state appearance in late April. The pair of seniors played the main character, Buster Keaton, in his younger and present-day Diving into the Workforce form, respectively. For those who plan to head straight into the workforce once they’re handed that diploma, the Tiger Stage Company’s production Class of 2021 will find the labor market improving, but still somewhat unsettled. of Stoneface places at competitions Many workers who have several years’ experience on the job are still experimenting By COLE McNANNA with what their new normal will look like. [email protected] Sealy High School Most employees who have the option to work One Act Play will from home typically have college degrees or After a 30-plus-year perform public substantial experience, and they may decide to streak of placing at dis- production of continue to use their home offices for several trict was snapped, Sealy Stoneface at the high more months. High School’s One Act school’s Golson The lack of clarity for what the future will Play simply wanted to Auditorium bring for that portion of the workforce will advance past the first this Sunday, May 16, impact many others who work further down round this year. The at 7 p.m. with free the corporate structure, and even entire momentum generated fol- attendance. Masks are industries such as commercial construction lowing first-place finish- required for entry. and real estate. es at district and bi-dis- trict with its production of Work now, study later Stoneface, however, made the biggest competition in Before COVID-19, 30 percent of high everyone believe state was Texas. school graduates did not immediately a real possibility. Prause and Osborne enroll in college. The reasons vary “Going into this year, were responsible for play- widely, but the National Center for we were like ‘All we care ing the main character, Educational Statistics reports that about is making it passed Buster Keaton, in his delaying enrollment greatly reduces district,’ that was the big- present-day and young- their chances of completing a college gest hurdle,” senior Jack- er form, respectively. The degree in their lifetime (unless they son Osborne said in a May pair earned Best Actor at 10 interview. “Then after are delaying college for a stint in the district and Prause won that, when we made it military). Those who delay education the same award at bi- past bi-district, we said, district where Osborne to enter the military do tend to buck ‘Let’s take this all the that trend, however. earned All-Star Cast. way.’ Everyone in the pro- “I think we were all After completing their military gram are really good peo- commitment, many adults find they wanting to get passed dis- ple so we all worked for trict and it was cool to are better equipped financially and each other.” have the maturity to perform better go all the way to state Another first-place for something because our in an academic setting. finish at regionals pro- Some students in this 30 percent freshman year us three pelled Sealy to its eighth (he, Osborne and Wigfall) group choose to move directly state appearance where into the workforce because they made it to state and it it earned fourth place in was cool to go back there Class 4A. Seniors RJ Wig- See NEXT, page 16 again,” Prause said. fall (All-Star Cast) and Wigfall, who was list- Cody Prause (Honorable ed in the playbill as Mention All-Star Cast) garnered honors for the “The COVID-19 pandemic Tiger Stage Company at See STATE, page 16 brought about a sharp increase in the number of American students who graduated in 2020 that intentionally took a year off before enrolling in college, a practice that is more common in the United Kingdom, Australia and Europe. As the Fall 2020 semester approached, many students chose to delay their enrollment rather than begin their college experience by attending class remotely. Across the US, those numbers went from 3 percent

to 17 percent of graduating seniors.” Cody Prause and RJ Wigfall garnered individual honors from the state competition where Sealy One Act Play earned fourth with its production of Stoneface.

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National Police Week OBITUARY FROM STAFF REPORTS memorialize their broth- organizers of National JUDITH BREAUX CLAUSON ers and sisters who have Police Week include: Peace Officers Memo- paid the ultimate sacri- National Law Judith Breaux Clau- presence in their lives is rial Day and Police fice for this nation. Enforcement Offi- son of Sealy, Texas sorely missed. Week is an observance From May 9–15, the cers Memorial Fund passed away on Wednes- For everything Mom in the United States National Law Enforce- (NLEOMF), which day, April 28, 2021 at was to many others, she that pays tribute to the ment Memorial and produces the annu- the age of 74. Judy was was so much more to our local, state, tribal and Museum will deliv- al Candlelight Vigil. born on March 7, 1947 family. Her character, federal peace officers er virtual programs to Phone: 202.737. at St. Joseph Hospi- energy and work ethic who have died, or who keep current officers 3400 | [email protected] tal in Houston, Texas were evenly matched have been disabled, in safe and healthy, as Fraternal Order to Berard and Mae with her warm heart the line of duty. well as ceremonies to of Police/Fraternal Breaux. and sense of humor. National Police Week honor those fallen offi- Order of Police Aux- The younger of two Her departure was far pays special recognition cers whose names have iliary (FOP/FOPA), daughters, Judy gradu- too soon and far too sud- to those law enforce- been recently added which organize the ated from South Hous- den, but we will hold ment officers who have to the Memorial. Visit Peace Officers Memo- ton High School in 1965. JUDITH BREAUX CLAUSON tight to memories until lost their lives in the SealyNews.com for a rial Day Service at She would go on to grad- 19472021 we are with her again. line of duty for the safe- list of virtual events. the U.S. Capitol. uate from the Univer- She was preceded in ty and protection of oth- National Police www.policeweek. sity of Texas Dental countless people over death by her parents: ers. Week is a collaborative org Branch, School of Dental the years as a dental Berard and Mae (Gos- This is a special but effort of many organi- Concerns of Police Hygiene in 1967. From hygienist. She took pride sett) Breaux. somber time in the lives zations dedicated to Survivors (C.O.P.S.), there she embarked on in the care she provided She is survived by her of police officers and honoring America’s which holds the a decades long career and enjoyed the connec- husband of over 50 years: their families as they law enforcement com- National Police Sur- in dental hygiene that tions she made with her John, sons: A.J. and reflect, remember and munity. The principal vivors’ Conference. spanned into 2021. patients. Most recently Andrew of Sealy, daugh- Phone: (573) On June 19, 1970 she worked at Chesson ter-in-law: Ana Galvis 346-4911 | cops@na- she married John Clif- Dental in Katy and prior Clauson, and sister: Nan tionalcops.org ford Clauson. They were to that spent several Thomas of Pasadena. blessed with sons Antho- years with Four Oaks A Celebration of Life Saddleback Saloon ny Joseph (A.J.) in 1979 Dental in Columbus. will be held for family BIRTH and Andrew John in From show rabbits and friends at a later Bar & Grill 1984. They made their and mini donkeys to res- date. In lieu of flowers, A Registered Texas Historial Landmark Built in 1886 home in Conroe and cue dogs and cats, Judy please consider a dona- Mont Belvieu before set- had a deep love and tion to the Star of Hope Saturday, May 15, 2021 tling in Sealy over two compassion for animals. Mission, the Houston decades ago. The joy they gave her SPCA, or an animal res- Vested Interest Judy positively was only equaled by the cue organization of your impacted the lives of love she gave them. Her choice in her memory. Sundays $5 Burgers Mondays Drink Specs SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Tuesdays Steak Night Wednesdays Pool Tourn PAUL DRONKA Thursdays TX Hold’em Fridays Karaoke On the first anniversary of Paul Saturdays Live Bands Dronka’s death, the Sealy American LIAM JAMES Legion Hall will host services hon- Holidays We Rock! POSEY oring his life on Memorial Day, May 31. $5 Cover Charge Kyle and Holly The American Legion Hall will Open Every Day @ 11:30 AM for Lunch & Dinner Posey are excited to host its annual Memorial Day cere- announce the birth of Great Food! Great Drink! Great Time! mony at 11 a.m. with the raising and Liam James Posey, lowering of the flag, gun salute, lay- Children & Adults Under 21 Welcome Until 8PM who was born April ing of the wreath and speakers, fol- 29 at 7:39 p.m. He 207 Main Street - Sealy, Texas - 77474 lowed by free sandwiches. The Legion weighed 6 pounds and 979-885-7346 Like us on Facebook will light a candle for each Legion 3 ounces and mea- member who passed during the pre- sured 19.2 inches long. vious year, of which Dronka is one. At 1 p.m., a memorial mass for Dronka will be held at Immaculate FILE PHOTO Conception Catholic Church in Sealy Paul Dronka was involved with many community where anyone may attend. At 2:30 organizations which allowed him the opportunity to p.m., a Celebration of Life event will connect with students on multiple occasions. be hosted at the Columbus Club at 1310 Highway 90 with light refresh- systems. Dronka continued to work ments. at the BAE facility in Tactical Vehi- The official program will begin at cle Systems Contracts Management 3 p.m. where featured speakers from after his retirement from the army various organizations he belonged to from 2002 to 2013. will make remarks before an open- In his post-military career, Dron- mic time for family and friends. ka was an active member of many There will also be “Share a Memory” community groups including the cards that anyone can fill out as well. Sealy Knights of Columbus Coun- To close the services, a gun salute cil 3313 where he served as Grand Registration is Open for and Taps will be performed. Knight, Sealy’s American Legion “Everyone who knew Paul and Post 442 where he was named Com- wants to celebrate his life is welcome mander and the Rotary Club of Sealy MAY to attend,” his wife Lenore said. where he was most recently the trea- The Detroit, Mich. native set- tled in Sealy in 1995 when he was surer. 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NEWS BITS Sealy Knights of Columbus Book signing at off the summer with its free Family Gordon Library, May 13 Field Day Saturday, May 22, from 11 donate to Meals on Wheels The Gordon Memorial Library in a.m. to 2 p.m. at Abe & Irene Levine Sealy and The Page Flippers Book Park at 406 Main Street in Sealy. Club welcome Elizabeth Dettler Attendees can enjoy games and Moreno to a presentation and book snacks and sign up for free Early signing Thursday, May 13, at 10 a.m. Intervention Developmental Screenings. Car seat safety, first aid The Gathering and CPR tips will also be offered Artisan Market, May 15 from vendors. Come out for a fun morning and meet some creative local talent. Miss Marshmellow Shop for hand-thrown pottery, dance recital, May 23 handmade jewelry, artisan soaps Miss Marshmellow’s Dance stu- and body products, creative glass dents are preparing for their dance products, home décor and more. We recital on May 23 at 5 p.m. at the are always looking for local talent. If Sealy Columbus Hall featuring the interested, send an email to the- “Candy Man.” Classes are scheduled [email protected]. for Monday through Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and are free Friends of the Sealy for the children and families of American Legion Pork Sealy. Steak Dinner, May 16 The Friends of the Sealy American Poppy Distribution, Legion will host a Pork Steak Dinner May 28 and 29 Sunday, May 16 at the Sealy Stop by and pick up a poppy in American Legion Hall. Plates will be memory of our fallen heroes. The served in the drive-thru only from Sealy American Legion Ladies 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Auxiliary will distribute poppies at Sealy Wal-Mart, Tractor Supply Co., SHS One Act Play public Tony’s Restaurant, Prasek’s and Bill’s performance, May 16 Grocery between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Sealy High School One Act May 28 and 29. Play group, which recently earned fourth place at the state competi- Legion Memorial Day tion, will put on a free, public perfor- Ceremony, May 31 mance of Stoneface at the high Join the Sealy American Legion school’s Golson Auditorium Sunday, Post #442 for their annual Memorial May 16, at 7 p.m. Masks will be Day Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. May 31, required for entry. with a program immediately after CONTRIBUTED PHOTO inside the hall, located at 1630 The Sealy Assembly #2103 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, the patriotic order, made a monetary presentation to Early Childhood Intervention Meyer Street. Snacks will follow. Austin County’s HOA Meals on Wheels program May 4. Sir Knight Andy Felchak, Faithful Navigator, is pictured presenting Field Day, May 22 the donation to Carolyn Bilski, president of Austin County HOA Meals on Wheels. In the back row from left to right are SK The Region III Early Childhood Disclaimer: The news bits section is Joe J. Marusik, Faithful Comptroller, SK Joe Lemos, Terry Ashorn, Meals on Wheels board member, SK Dustin Konesheck, Intervention program is celebrating only for free local events that benefit Faithful Purser, and SK Edward Klecka. The Sealy Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus consists of Knights of its 40th year of operation by kicking the community Columbus members from the Sealy Co. 3313, Bellville Co. 9268 and Industry Co. 10224. PUZZLE ANSWERS ON PAGE 14 ARREST REPORTS GRAND JURY

An arrest is not proof of guilt. All was arrested for driving with The Austin County Grand Jury returned persons are presumed innocent license involved with previous con- indictments against 13 people in the until proven guilty. viction/suspension without finan- April 28 session. Those indicted include: cial restitution and reckless driving. Bradley Edwards Anslum, theft of Austin County property between $2,500 and $30,000. Sheriff’s Office Bellville Police Department Paul Douglas Blunck, III, possession APRIL 19 APRIL 19 of a controlled substance less than 1G. Carol Ann Consla, driving while Rufino Rivera, III of East Darius Desmond Roberts of intoxicated, third or more IAT. Bernard was arrested for manu- Brenham was arrested for posses- facture/deliver a controlled sub- Gilberto Garza, theft of firearm. sion of marijuana, less than 2oz, Virginia Mae Garza, manufacture/ stance greater than or equal to and unlawful carrying of weapon. 4G but less than 200G. deliver a controlled substance less Lateasha Marie Shelton of APRIL 21 than 1G. Wallis was arrested for credit/ Christy Elaine Willingham of Jacob Gish, possession of a con- debit card abuse. Bellville was arrested for driving trolled substance greater than or equal APRIL 20 while intoxicated. to 4G but less than 200G. APRIL 23 Nancy Hamilton, possession of a Virginia Mae Garza of Sealy was controlled substance greater than or Bradley Lee Long of Bellville was arrested for manufacture/deliver a equal to 1G but less than 4G. arrested for PV/assault that causes controlled substance less than 1G. Eric Lucero, two counts of posses- a bodily injury/family violence. APRIL 21 sion of a controlled substance greater Alejandro Rodriguez Valdez of than or equal to 4G but less than 200G. Mercedes was arrested for driv- Sealy Police Department Steven Mikulencak, possession of a ing while intoxicated, third APRIL 23 controlled substance less than 1G. offense or more. Ysrael Trevino, JR. of Sealy was Brittney Salter, possession of a con- APRIL 22 arrested for driving while intoxi- trolled substance less than 1G. Travis Lamon Sanders, assault of a Jeremy Kalinec of Sealy was cated. family/household member with previ- arrested for violation of bond/ ous conviction IAT. protective order. Wallis Police Department Scott Allan Spykes, possession of a APRIL 23 APRIL 19 controlled substance greater than or Ajay Chamberlain of Carlsbad, Antonio Zuniga of McAllen equal to 1G but less than 4G. New Mexico was arrested for was arrested for PV/driving while Presley Ann Warren, driving while sexual assault. intoxicated with a BAC over 0.15. intoxicated with a child under 15 years APRIL 25 of age. Justin Lynn Pancherz of Bellville — Contributed report — Contributed report

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the voters, and my family for not only the overwhelming support in this year's Sealy ISD School Board election, but also for the support, and trust you have given me the past 9 years on the board. I would like to congratulate John Sodolak on being elected to board, I look forward to working with John and my fellow board members to make Sealy ISD better. I would also like to thank the other candidates Bradley Miller, Ralph Bond, Claribel Barrera, and Monique Clinton for running for the school board. It is not an easy decision to put your name out there to run for a public offi ce, so I commend them for their effort. I would also like to extend a welcoming hand to them and all the citizens of the Sealy school district if you're not already, to become more involved in our school district. You don't have to be a board member to make an impact on a student or teacher in our amazing district. I ask that you consider volunteering as a mentor, watchdog, committee member or with the PTA. There are also booster clubs for theater, band, FFA and athletics that you can join to support those activities and students that participate in them. We are very fortunate at Sealy ISD that we have some very talented students not just in athletics, but FFA, culinary arts, art, band, theater and choir. I would like to challenge you to support these talented students by fi lling the stadiums and cheering for them at athletic events and supporting them in FFA at the Austin County fair with their animal projects. Our Sealy Tiger band has done extremely well at marching contest, concert contest this year at the jr. high level and high school. Attend one of their concerts and see the talent for yourself. Choir also made straight ones at their contest this year, please support them at their Christmas and Spring concerts. The Sealy Tiger Stage company our theater students routinely qualify for state in One Act Play. These talented students put on performances of two plays in the fall, October, and December. The Spring semester in May they perform their UIL One Act Play please come out and fi ll the auditorium for their shows. Their next performance is on May, 16th. Our students are excelling inside the classroom as well despite all the diffi culties they and all the district employees have had to overcome in the past year. So as we as a community start to get back to normal from the pandemic I ask you to please think about getting out and supporting our students I PROMISE YOU WILL BE HAPPY YOU DID. Thank you for your support, I look forward to serving on the board these next three years. Thanks for supporting Sealy ISD, Joe Mike Young

THE SEALY NEWS 4 THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 PINIO SEALYNEWS.COM O N The Treat Lady Sealy is booming! anner and Dakota are waiting for me. rom the I-10 expan- T They’re standing CARRIE sion project to new As part of our at the corner of their chain- CLASSON F businesses and indus- KIMBRA tries, 10 confidential proj- GRIGAR HILL link fence, watching the THE planning, we will sidewalk. They know I’m POSTSCRIPT ects, in addition to the hous- GUEST coming, even if they don’t ing developments under con- COLUMNIST identify target know exactly when, even if struction, we have four new they can’t see the sidewalk subdivisions in various stages industries that very well and can’t hear at can do when a 170-pound of approval or development, commence the development all. dog has decided he is going and manufacturing plants are best suited for of our strategic plan, these Tanner and Dakota are to lie down on the side- opening or preparing to break goals will all be addressed my two oldest dog custom- walk. We saw Darron and ground throughout the great- Sealy’s location, and strategies will be ers, dogs I give treats to Monica’s growing frustra- er Sealy area. designed to implement and nearly every day. My hus- tion and that’s when Peter The Sealy Economic Devel- infrastructure, achieve them. A priority will band, Peter, has decid- yelled from the door, “Hey, opment Corporation and City continue to be ensuring that technology and ed against paying the big Snoopy!” are planning strategies to be the impact of growth on exist- bucks for high-priced dog Snoopy leapt to his feet prepared for the rapid devel- ing neighborhoods, business- workforce. treats full of questionable and bolted straight to our opment boom. We are com- es, traffic, utilities and the door, dragging Darron ingredients. He bought mitted to quality and well- environment are considered down the steep hill in front himself a dog-bone-shaped managed growth which will and addressed as we support oping workforce needs and of our house. Snoopy land- cookie cutter, did some be achieved by building the growth that is needed demands, and improving research on the internet, ed in a happy, panting pile strong working relationships to create and retain employ- employee retainment with and now he bakes healthy on the stoop. and maintaining constant ment and improve the quali- their skills development pro- dog treats for me to take “You see?” he seemed to communication with city ty of life in Sealy. gram. on my daily hike. As you be saying to Monica and and community leaders, and As part of our planning, We look forward to work- might imagine, as the Treat Darron. “We had to visit!” local business owners, as well we will identify target indus- ing with our citizens and Lady, I have a lot of loyal Snoopy is a very sweet dog. as staying informed of and tries that are best suited for community leaders to build customers. All the dogs are sweet. tracking the successful mod- Sealy’s location, infrastruc- our hometown, retaining our Some of the dogs have Fergus, a cattle dog of some els and trends in the growth ture, technology and work- small-town character while even tracked me to my type, leaps into the air and development of communi- force to support and look for actively exploring opportu- home. Matilda, a pudgy whenever he sees me on the ties we aspire to emulate. all opportunities to diversify nities to recruit the busi- corgi, knows where I live trail and gives me a kiss on The SEDC is focused on employment in Sealy. We are nesses, industries, restau- and pauses every time she the face. His owner no lon- achieving relevant past and fortunate to have the Blinn rants, retail, entertainment walks by with her owners, ger says, “Stop, Fergus!” future goals that have been College campus in Sealy to and services that will provide licking her lips. One day, because there is no stop- identified and created from assist our local businesses prosperity and quality of life Snoopy, the giant Bernese ping Fergus from kissing community input. As we and future recruits in devel- to the citizens of Sealy. mountain dog, who I meet me. Fergus loves the Treat on the trail, was walking by Lady. And I really don’t the house. Snoopy is now mind at all. almost a year and a half old As we prepare to leave and weighs more than 170 this place, I think of all the This month on Main Street pounds. dogs I am going to miss I told Peter, “That’s and I wonder if they will e have been work- available downtown to rent Snoopy!” and (probably miss me. But I know there ing hard to help during many of our events. unadvisedly) called out the are dogs in every state, in W promote Mudbugs CHELSEA This month we have been front door, “Hey, Snoopy!” every country, and every on Main. A huge thank you HUMES working on setting the pro- Snoopy stopped in his dog needs a treat. I don’t to the Shops in Downtown GUEST gram and year up for success. tracks and stared. think I’ll stop being the Sealy for their dedication COLUMNIST As we wait for our new board to be approved, we have had Darron and Monica, Treat Lady, living some- and putting on this event. briefings with our previous Snoopy’s owners, came and where else. Look out for the Down- chatted on the stoop and town Sealy Car and Motorcy- board members and new vol- Tanner and Dakota are down anytime and leave a unteers. I thought no more about still waiting at the fence. I cle Social with a Pub Crawl it. Snoopy, however, has a and BBQ by the Brown Fam- book/ take a book at the cor- We are currently research- give them each a treat and ner of Main St and Atchi- ing and strategizing a plan very good memory. Tanner barks in excite- ily. Bring the family out and A few days later, we saw celebrate Dad Saturday, son St. for a yearly event. Our volun- ment. His bark is loud Another new company teers are full of energy with Darron and Monica and and strange because he is June 19. No tickets are need- ed. coming to Sealy we have been great ideas! Snoopy passing (probably deaf, but I can tell he is We also set up a ribbon- working with is Sealy Scoot- intentionally) on the other happy—even if he can’t see If you’re interested in mak- cutting event this month for er Rental who will be help- side of the street. Not want- me, even if he’s not entire- ing a difference in your com- the new Little Free Library ing promote tourism in Sealy. ing to be pests, we didn’t ly sure where this treat is munity and Main Street dis- holler out the door. But we that will be placed at Levine They will help direct their trict contact us at chumes@ coming from. were watching Snoopy star- Park that has been donat- scooter rental guests down ci.sealy.tx.us and we would “You’re such a good dog,” ing at our house and walk- ed by the Garza and Hys- through the Main Street dis- be happy to share more about I tell him, scratching his ing more slowly. Finally, lop Family. Bring your kids trict and even have them the program. gray muzzle. “You deserve he came to a dead stop on a treat.” the sidewalk, still staring at our front door. We could Till next time, see Darron tugging on his Carrie Fast horses come from unlikely places leash, and that’s when Carrie Classon’s mem- Snoopy decided to lie down. oir is called, “Blue Yarn.” arry Phillips has a just being tired, I guess, Snoopy went on strike. Learn more at CarrieClas- special look about but she left Junior behind. There isn’t much you son.com. L him these days. Oh, SLIM And with Junior … who he’s a happy enough guy RANDLES knows? Of course the racing anyway. Has Sharon and HOME competition will be tough, the kids and is proud of COUNTRY but that’s just the name of all of them. His job’s not the game. Look at Junior The Sealy News is posing the bad and he makes a living. there. Doesn’t he have that Bowling on Tuesday nights, look of eagles in his eyes? following question to our readers: that sort of thing. run around on it. He sees Can’t you picture him get- those churning legs fly- But it’s more than that. ting his picture taken with How far will the Sealy baseball ing through the pasture You see, Junior’s a yearling Larry and Sharon and the grass, but what Larry is team go in the playoffs? now, and he’s looking good. jockey in the winner’s circle? really seeing are those legs A. Bi-district Of course, Junior is just It’s happened before. Fast churning up the dirt on the horses come from unlikely B. Area what Larry and the fami- home stretch of the Ken- ly call him. He has a real places, sometimes. You can’t C. Regionals tucky Derby in two years. see the future, of course. But name, registered with the Churning up the dirt with D. State there’s one benefit to having Jockey Club, that is about Junior out in front of the Junior around that’s built in that long and means Junior rest of them, of course. and is already in effect. will be eligible for having Larry and Sharon Last week’s question was: It’s a fact; no one with a his shot at racing someday. bought Junior’s mother yearling ever commits sui- How did you vote in the general election? Of course, being a year- after saving up for a long ling, he’s too young to time. Sharon took in iron- cide. A. I voted early ride. That’s at the very ing and Larry worked two Brought to you by Sweet- 68% | 15 votes least a year off. But Larry jobs for a while until they grass Mornings, by Slim has this pasture and he could afford it. 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THE SEALY NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 COMMUNITY SEALYNEWS.COM 5 Alum to graduate with triple honors

By COLE McNANNA [email protected]

Sealy High School alumnus Matth- ias Litzmann not only completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychol- ogy at Sam Houston State in three PHOTOS BY COLE McNANNA years, but he will graduate May 13 with honors from the Elliott T. Bow- The area behind the Sealy American Legion Hall on Highway 36 has been cleared out as part of a ers Honors College, honors from the beautification process in the area of where an RV Park is under construction. university and summa cum laude, the highest Latin honors. On top of that, he was also named Planning commission, a Raven Scholar as one of the top 100 students in the school after he earned Dean’s List all five semesters and was Escovy talk new RV park named to the President’s Honor Roll three out of five of those semesters. By HOLLY When the next set of honor rolls get GALVAN POSEY announced, however, he hoped those [email protected] numbers would increase. “If the semester ends the way I am Interim Sealy City planning on it, I’ll be on President’s Manager Warren Esco- Honor Roll again so I’ll be on Dean’s vy and members of the List all six semesters then on Presi- city’s planning com- dent’s four out of six semesters,” he mission clashed swords said in a May 5 interview. during a recent meet- Litzmann used what he learned COURTESY PHOTO ing over the upcoming growing up in Sealy to help propel him Sealy High School alumnus Matthias Litzmann earned RV park and beautifi- through a collegiate course of study a three sets of honors in completing his Bachelor of cation process behind year less than normal. Science degree in Psychology at Sam Houston State. the legion hall area on “They’re super proud and they’ve West Front Street. Construction has begun on the RV Park that will be across the street always pushed me or just wanted what- as an accomplishment. It’s something After numerous from the Post Office on Moody Street in Sealy. ever I could do the best but they’ve that I set a goal for myself that I need- questions from plan- never been like, ‘You have to do this or ed to do this. This is something I need ning commission mem- Escovy said he could but not for the plan- we’ll be upset with you,’” he said of his to do and once I’ve completed or accom- bers, Escovy said he not say how it will look ning review or the parents Mark and Barbara. “They’re plished it, it’s not something that I was stopping the ques- but he can tell them drainage review. The just amazed at everything I’ve been was like, ‘Oh wow that was amazing, tions. what the ordinances new interlocal (agree- able to accomplish on my own with my I didn’t expect that.’ It was something “We cannot be cher- are. ment) is that any- own personal motivation and drive.” I prepared for and expected to, if I do ry-picking what you “In the ordinanc- thing in the ETJ, the He cited his time at Sealy High this and do this, then I will accomplish like or do not like and es, (the RV park) is county is completely School, where he earned Salutatorian this.” questioning every lit- allowed. I apologize if responsible for,” Esco- for the Class of 2018, as the catalyst One of those honors included being tle thing. I will provide this has hurt your feel- vy said. “The county to finishing his undergraduate degree awarded the Raven Scholar award for you with the informa- ings that something is solely responsible early. being one of the top 100 students in tion. This was done has come in that you for planned review at “The key to my success actual- the school. Of course, with pandemic the right way,” Esco- did not know about but this time. Not the city. ly started before I even stepped foot protocols still in place, the award ban- vy said. “I do not like I have actually let you We have nothing to at Sam Houston,” Litzmann said. quet was a little different than in past to be questioned like know before it hap- do with the drainage, “In my total span of being at Sealy years. this.” pened. If you have an the streets, utilities or High School, I took a total of 12 AP “There usually is a banquet but Planning Commis- issue with a particu- anything like that.” (Advanced Placement) tests and one because of COVID-19 restrictions, sioner Denyce Treybig lar situation, let me Saldana said she dual-credit class. I got credit on 10 of everything was held over Zoom so said that projects like know offline, but this felt like the county those AP tests and I got credit in the there was a Zoom conference with the the RV park make peo- is a publicly recorded should have reviewed dual-credit class so I walked into Sam keynote speaker and one hundred stu- ple not want to live in meeting and I am tell- all of the plats. Esco- Houston a college sophomore with 42 dents, very typical of the COVID-19 Sealy. ing you now this was vy responded and said hours of college credit.” lifestyle nowadays,” Litzmann said. “I “Because you do not done the right way,” that is not what the Three years later, he’s walking out was nominated by the supervisor of the live here, it is not as Escovy said. interlocal agreement of Sam Houston with three sets of hon- lab, she emailed me and said, ‘There’s important to you as it Also, during the said. ors and professional experience gar- the Raven Scholar award and you’ve is to us,” Treybig said. planning commission “The interlocal did nered from his time volunteering at done such exceptional work in the lab, Escovy responded meeting, staff and the not say that as of state the on-campus research laboratory, I want to nominate you for this award and said that was not commission members law. (The county) was The Health and Resilience Initiative is that OK?’ I hadn’t even heard about true. addressed comments given the opportunity for Vulnerable and Excluded Groups it before I had to look it up on the web- “The reason we are made during previ- to review them but it (weTHRIVE) lab. He won’t be walking site but soon said, ‘That’s fine with talking about this is ous city council meet- was not their respon- too far away, however, as he’ll pursue me, I don’t know if I’ll get it or what because we care about ings regarding errors sibility to actually act a graduate degree from Sam Houston I need to do but if you want to nomi- how this looks. Why do made in plats and the on them. Commission- starting in the fall. nate me that’s perfectly OK,’ so after I you think we are here changes regarding the ers court can certainly “I’m going into the Masters of Coun- was nominated I did have to complete fighting about beauti- interlocal agreement. not approve the plans seling here at Sam in the department a form with a few questions about me fication and doing the Planning Commis- if they do not like it,” of education,” Litzmann said. “I am and what I’ve done at Sam and my dif- right things for our sioner Roxanna Sal- Escovy said. going to go for my LMFT, which is ferent activities.” city? This was blind- dana asked if the coun- Treybig said that License of Marriage and Family Ther- As he reflected on the last three siding to us. We did ty was still responsible she was aware that apy, and while I will get that I will do years, Litzmann said he knew he not know that this RV for reviewing solely on the county and the city the coursework needed to also get the picked the right university to repre- park was going (up) plats. had made mistakes license for my LPC, which is a Licensed sent. and we are the plan- “The old interlo- regarding past plats. Professional Counselor.” “It means a great deal to me, it ning commission. How cal was that the city “I think we just Litzmann said he hadn’t looked too makes me feel very proud and very does that look?” Trey- was solely respon- far into the future of the three-year honored to be a part of that select big said. sible for the platting See PARK, page 16 graduate program but also that a lot of group here at Sam Houston,” he said. his undergraduate recognitions hadn’t “I feel like Sam is a very prestigious FINANCIAL FOCUS settled in quite yet. college that might get left out when brought to you each week by “A lot of people ask me, ‘How does you think of universities here in Texas, it feel to be graduating in eight days?’ but I don’t think that will be the case or ‘Congrats on all these awards and for too long. Even though Sam might Member SIPC accomplishments,’ and I think it just not get the same notoriety as other hasn’t hit me,” Litzmann said last colleges, it’s just as good – if not even ANDREW KRAMPITZ CAMERON T KERSHNER week. “I think just because I keep actually better in some departments – Financial Advisor Financial Advisor thinking at the next thing forward. so it made me feel really special that Once I complete one thing, I’m already I fit in this very specific criteria of a looking at the next thing and as well, prestigious college such as Sam Hous- Watch out for tax scammers it’s not something I necessarily view ton.” Sadly, identity theft happens throughout the year – but will make no grand promises and will explain their fees some identity thieves are particularly active during tax-fi ling upfront. Before hiring someone to do your taxes, fi nd out season. How can you protect yourself? their qualifi cations. The IRS provides some valuable tips for One of the most important moves you can make is to be choosing a reputable tax preparer, but you can also ask The American Veterinary Medical Association dedicates your friends and relatives for referrals. the first week of May each year to National Pet Week. suspicious of requests by people or entities claiming to be National Pet Week is both an opportunity to celebrate from the Internal Revenue Service. You may receive phone Another tax scam to watch out for is the fraudulent tax calls, texts and emails, but these types of communication return – that is, someone fi ling a return in your name. To our furry friends who bring so much joy to our lives and are often just “phishing” scams with one goal in mind: to do so, a scammer would need your name, birthdate and a time to remember the importance of responsible pet capture your personal information. These phishers can be Social Security number. If you’re already providing two of ownership. Veterinarians, veterinary staff , and pet owners quite clever, sending emails that appear to contain the IRS these pieces of information – your name and birthdate on are all a part of the team that helps to keep pets healthy logo or making calls that may even seem to be coming social media, and you also include your birthplace – you and happy. National Pet Week is a great way to kick off the from the IRS. Don’t open any links or attachments to the could be making it easier for scam artists to somehow get Pet Tips Section in the Sealy News, where we will share emails and don’t answer the calls – and don’t be alarmed the third. It’s a good idea to check your privacy settings if the caller leaves a vaguely threatening voicemail, either information on pet care and veterinary medicine. and limit what you’re sharing publicly. You might also asking for personal information, such as your Social want to use a nickname and omit your last name, birthday This week I want to discuss the importance of microchips. Security number, or informing you of some debts you and birthplace. A microchip is a small transponder that is injected under the skin. It remains in place for the life of supposedly owe to the IRS that must be taken care of Here’s one more defensive measure: File your taxes as your pet and allows for identification and ownership. It does not require anesthesia to be placed. “immediately.” soon as you can. Identity thieves often strike early in the Unlike a collar, a microchip is not removable. A lost pet can be taken to any veterinary clinic or In reality, the IRS will not initiate contact with you by tax season, so they can fi le their bogus returns before animal shelter to be checked for the presence of a microchip and subsequently returned to their phone, email, text message or social media to request their victims. owner. It is always an extra special day when we are able to help an animal find their home! personal or fi nancial information, or to inquire about issues pertaining to your tax returns. Instead, the agency will fi rst To learn more about tax scams, visit the IRS website (irs. At Sealy Animal Hospital, we are celebrating pets all month with Microchip May. This month only, gov) and search for the “Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft.” microchip placement and registration is just $35; which is a $20 savings. Call our off ice today send you a letter. And if you’re unsure of the legitimacy of such a letter, contact the IRS directly at 800-829-1040. 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THE SEALY NEWS 6 THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 LOCAL NEWS SEALYNEWS.COM Quilts donated to Sealy EMS No. 2 The Cotton Boll Quilters presented housewarming gifts to the Austin County EMS Station No. 2 on Highway 90 in Sealy May 5. Crews quickly moved into the new station ahead of the mid-February freeze and now the building is about 90% moved into according to Chief Walter Morrow. The Chief said, “We’re so grateful for the support from the community and groups like these since we opened.”

PHOTOS BY COLE McNANNA The Cotton Boll Quilters donated quilts to the EMS Station No. 2 in Sealy May 5. Pictured from left to right are Chief Walter Morrow, Susie Stigall, Julia Johnston, 12 quilts created by members of the Cotton Boll Quilters were Teresa Henry, Lillie Spillars-Svec, Sandy Lewis, Theresa Enax, Grace Holtkamp, John Stanford, Judith Washburn, Katherine Podeszwa, Deanna Creekmore, Captain presented to EMS Station No. 2 in Sealy May 5. Gary Stansbury, Jordan Hoegemeyer, Mike Lee and Assistant Chief Gary Scarborough. Not pictured from the Cotton Boll Quilters is Rita Gomez. BMC celebrates two years of local operation CONTRIBUTED REPORT

At 12:01 a.m. Friday, May 7, the third year of local control and oper- ation of the Bellville Medical Center began. With community sup- port, dedicated employ- ees and Hospital Dis- trict Board members and stellar leadership, Bell- ville Medical Center has grown significantly in the past two years. Several additions enhance the healthcare services now offered to the community, offer- ing convenient qual- ity care and keeping CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Austin County EMS showed off new ambulances, which feature a hydraulic patients close to family The HCA air transport helicopter was put on display as part of the celebration for the second anniversary of system to load and unload the stretchers, at Bellville Medical Center’s and friends. It has been Bellville Medical Center’s local operation. second-anniversary celebration May 7. important to the leaders that growth only occurs tion, made possible by a area of healthcare to pro- Afghanistan and left the in Bellville. He sits on facts about the growth with quality staff. Thus, gift from Robert Reinicke vide Emergency Servic- Army to follow her love the board of the Bellville and expansion since May we have seen additions and the family of Mar- es to the south end of of sports with a Sports EDC and is proud to be 7, 2019. The following such as general surgeon guerite Wilson. This Austin County with Tri- Medicine fellowship at a member of the Lions departments have seen Russ Juno, urologist technology has already County ER. Outpatient the prestigious Ochsner Club. approximately 100% Dr. Ryan Frieben, Dr. identified numerous can- imaging is also available Medical Center. On hir- In December 2020, growth: Imaging, Physi- Sri with Texas Oncolo- cerous tumors that oth- at that location, which is ing Dr. Johnson, former longtime beloved pri- cal Therapy, Acute Care, gy, Bellville native ortho- erwise would have been a remote department of CEO Juanita Romans mary care provider Kim Observation Care, Clin- pedic surgeon Dr. Col- missed with the “old” BMC. It should be noted said, “I would have been Koehn, FNP-C official- ic visits, Austin County ten Luedke, and Bell- technology. Mammogra- that no Bellville Hospi- thrilled to have had ly joined the BMC fami- Orthopaedics visits and, ville Medical Center’s phy tech Rhonda Cano tal District tax revenue her at Memorial Her- ly in the Bellville Inter- most recently, Personal own orthopedic surgeon compared the two tech- was utilized in the set-up mann in the Texas Med- nal and Family Medicine Training. The Surgery Dr. Shawn Johnson of nologies and said, “It is of Tri-County. Instead, ical Center, that’s how Clinic. With that addi- department has seen a BMC’s Austin County the difference between Sealy EDC partnered good she is!” With the tion, the Clinic began to growth of approximate- Orthopaedics. Not only a Polaroid picture and with a grant that will arrival of Dr. Johnson, provide care across the ly 400%. Both emergen- are these physicians very a digital picture.” She total $180,000 over the BMC’s surgical depart- lifespan, seeing children, cy departments have well-respected in their predicts it will soon be period of the grant. Dr. ment required more and providing women’s well- seen increased visits, too, fields, but their patients the standard of care for Johnson sees orthopedic new equipment to allow ness and general health- especially at Tri-Coun- also love them. At Bell- mammography. patients in Sealy every Dr. Johnson to do joint care. ty ER, which increased ville Medical Center, In September 2019, Wednesday. repairs and replace- In February 2021, the approximately 60%. that matters, too. Aus- BMC added Chef Jonny In August 2020, Aus- ments. The Bellville Clinic acquired anoth- One of the partner- tin County is most fortu- Averitt to the Dietary tin County Orthopaedics Hospital Foundation er well-known and loved ships BMC and Tri- nate to have these doc- staff which upped the was born as a depart- has been most generous primary care provider, County ER is proudest tors close to home. quality of food offerings ment of BMC when Dr. in supplying that equip- Amye Lilljedahl, PA-C. of is with our own Austin In August 2019, BMC for patients, staff and Shawn Johnson joined ment so now you only Lilljedahl brought even County EMS. Working added 3-D mammog- the community (until the BMC family. She drive a few miles to have more depth to the BMC together for the health of raphy for the commu- COVID-19 had us closed sees patients in Bellville a hip or knee replaced or primary care bench, the county is rewarding nity. This state-of-the- to the public). That was and Sealy and does all other orthopedic repairs. with a strong pediatric and can be best shown art technology is gen- part of improving quali- her surgeries right here Also in August 2020, and women’s healthcare during the winter storm erally only available in ty across the board at the in Austin County. Dr. CEO Dan Bonk came on background. when Tri-County ER was large medical centers. hospital. Johnson, a former ath- board to lead BMC as With Koehn and Lil- without power and water This equipment was a In May 2020, in lete and sports fan, had Romans stepped down ljedahl, along with well- and transportation was donation from the Bell- response to COVID-19, vast trauma experience to pursue retirement. respected Internist Dr. difficult. Austin Coun- ville Hospital Founda- BMC expanded their during her two tours in Bonk’s vast experience Don Bosse and Amelia ty EMS worked tireless- with large hospitals Williams, PA-C, all pri- ly for the citizens of Aus- and systems as well as mary care needs can now tin County and worked 1ST ANNUAL small hospitals brought be met right in Bellville. alongside ER staff under a wealth of knowledge to In March 2021, Aus- difficult conditions. BELLVILLE BAND the helm of BMC. “Aus- tin County Commis- Citizens will have the tin County has a jewel in sioners Court voted to opportunity to weigh in Bellville Medical Center. grant some of the coun- on their needs, wants When so many rural hos- ty COVID-19 and tobac- and opinions soon as pitals across the country co funds to BMC for the BMC places a survey on and in Texas are closing, purchase of lab equip- its website for a Com- through careful fiscal ment which provid- munity Health Needs EVERY PURCHASE management, the gener- ed rapid and accurate Assessment. Watch for BENEFITS THE BAND! osity and support of the COVID-19 tests, along more information on the community and the Hos- with numerous other BMC or Tri-County ER pital District and expan- medical tests, giving pro- Facebook pages or BMC Twin From $199 | Full From $249 | Queen From $299 | King /CA-King From $399 sion, BMC has avoid- viders more lab results website. ed closure and grown,” sooner for several tests. 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VARSITY SPORTS RESULTS & EYE ON THE PRIZE SCHEDULE Tigers claim bi-district, face Orangefield in area round RESULTS By COLE McNANNA Area varsity results [email protected] starting May 3: SOFTBALL he Sealy Tiger baseball team used a 12-run first FRIDAY, MAY 7 T inning to notch a 15-2, • Little Cypress- run-rule win in five innings Mauriceville 7, Bellville 1 over Mickey Leland Prep in • Sealy 8, Splendora 4 the bi-district round of the SATURDAY, MAY 8 playoffs last Friday night at • Little Cypress- Aubrey “Mutt” Stuessel Sta- Mauriceville 11, Bellville 7 dium in Sealy. The Tigers advance to the BASEBALL area round where they’ll face MONDAY, MAY 3 the Orangefield Bobcats in • Bellville 6, Franklin 3 a three-game series at Cros- • Sealy 14, Kempner 4 by High School to determine who moves onto the region- FRIDAY, MAY 7 al quarterfinal. Game 1 is set • Bellville 22, North Forest 0 for Thursday at 5 p.m., Game • Sealy 15, Leland 2 2 is Friday at 5 p.m. and Game 3 (if necessary) will be STANDINGS Saturday at 1 p.m. In the bi-district round, Final district standings Sealy senior Tyler Hennessey collected two hits, four RBIs DISTRICT 24-4A SOFTBALL and two runs scored in the • El Campo 10-0 first frame after classmate • Wharton 7-3 Rhys Reichardt started the • Sealy 6-4 game on the mound for the • Bellville 5-5 third-seeded Tigers. The left- • Navasota 2-6 handed hurler didn’t allow a • Royal 0-10 hit, or a run, to the Knights DISTRICT 24-4A BASEBALL until the fourth inning, after • Bellville 9-1 the hosts had scored all their • El Campo 8-2 runs. • Sealy 7-3 The pair of seniors are the • Navasota 0-6 only members on the 2021 • Royal 0-6 roster that went to the post- • Wharton 0-6 season with the 2019 team DISTRICT 24-3A SOFTBALL and delivered a strong perfor- • East Bernard 11-1 mance in their return to the • Danbury 11-1 playoffs. • Boling 4-4 “I can’t speak on how big • Hempstead 5-7 that is,” Sealy head baseball • Van Vleck 1-5 coach Dane Bennett said. • Brazos 1-6 “Those two guys are our lead- • Hitchcock 0-9 ers, I mean those are the cap- DISTRICT 24-3A BASEBALL tains of the team. They don’t • Boling 11-1 have the ‘title’ of captain, but • Danbury 11-2 unofficially there’s no ques- • Van Vleck 6-6 COLE McNANNA tion those are our leaders • Hitchcock 5-6 Sealy sophomore Garret Nedd fires a throw onto first for an out in the first inning of the Tigers’ bi-district playoff game against • East Bernard 2-6 Mickey Leland Prep last Friday at Aubrey “Mutt” Stuessel Stadium in Sealy. See PRIZE, page 10 • Brazos 0-7 • Hempstead 0-7 SCHEDULE Brandes earns seventh at state Schedule of events beginning Wednesday, May 12: By COLE McNANNA [email protected] SOFTBALL Sealy junior pole vaulter Breanna Brandes WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 registered seventh place with a final clearance • Liberty at Sealy (at of 11’ 6” – an inch away from her school and Navasota HS), 5 p.m. personal record – at the UIL Track and Field FRIDAY, MAY 14 State Championships last Thursday at Mike • Sealy at Liberty (at A. Myers Stadium at the University of Texas Navasota HS), 5 p.m. at Austin. • Liberty at Sealy (at Brandes and the rest of the field passed on Navasota HS, if the opening height at 10’ but then the Lady necessary), after Game 2 Tiger junior failed on her first attempt at 10’ 6”. She cleared it on her next attempt then cleared BASEBALL the next height, 11’, on her first attempt. THURSDAY, MAY 13 “I had a rough warmup, my run was off,” • Orangefield at Sealy (at Brandes said in a May 10 interview. “On my Crosby HS), 5 p.m. first jump, I was still trying to tune in my • Hamshire-Fannett at run at 10’ 6” so when I finally got over that I Bellville (at Splendora thought, ‘OK, I got my run down I’m good now.’ HS), 7 p.m. Then at 11’, that settled me in.” MATT HOOKS/GRANITE PUBLICATIONS She said she adjusted her marks and also See SCHEDULE, page 10 Sealy junior Breanna Brandes prepares for a pole vault attempt at the UIL Track and Field State Championships at Mike A. Myers Stadium at the University of Texas at Austin May 6. See BRANDES, page 10 Banquet canceled TIGER By COLE McNANNA recipients and once details of the week [email protected] are further solidified, par- ents and athletes will be Sealy High School’s notified. athletic banquet original- Last year’s athletic DYLAN THAXTON ly scheduled for Wednes- banquet was not held in day at T.J. Mills Stadi- person due to the COVID- um has been canceled due 19 pandemic’s closure of to weather and a sched- schools. The plan this year uling conflict with Sealy was to host it outdoors to softball’s regional quarter- give the athletes one more final series against Liber- night under the lights ty set to start that evening where social distancing in Navasota. could be better practiced. In its cancellation Stay tuned to Sealy- notice Monday, the ath- News.com and The Sealy letic department said they News’ social media pages were still working on a for updates on the 2021 plan to recognize award athletic banquet.

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District 12, 4A-2 Parker makes

Date Opponent Site Time August 12 Smithville Away 7:00 Scrimmage commitment August 19 Columbus Home August 27 Brazosport Home 7:30 Special Olympics September 3 Navasota Away 7:30 By COLE McNANNA [email protected] September 10 Montgomery Lake Creek Away 7:30 September 17 Stafford Home 7:30 Homecoming Sealy High School September 24 Bay City Away 7:30 senior athlete Draper October 1 Open Parker made his com- October 8 *Royal Home 7:00 Pink Out mitment to play football October 15 *Bellville Away 7:00 for Missouri Southern State University Satur- October 22 *Sweeny Home 7:00 day afternoon. October 29 *Wharton Away 7:00 Parker collected November 5 *La Marque Home 7:00 Senior Parent Night 1,025 receiving yards and 14 receiving touch- downs to help the Tigers win an undefeated dis- trict championship and Date Opponent Site Time Date Opponent Site Time go three rounds deep COLE McNANNA August 12 Smithville Away 5:00 August 12 Smithville Away 5:00 in the playoffs. He was Sealy senior Draper Parker cruises in for a touchdown in the bi-district August 19 Columbus Home 6:30 August 19 Columbus Home 5:00 named first-team all- district, second-team round of the playoffs against Orangefield at Huffman Hargrave High August 26 Brazosport Away 5:00 August 26 Brazosport Away 6:30 all-state on the Padilla School on Nov. 11, 2020. Parker recently made his commitment to September 2 Navasota Home 6:30 September 2 Navasota Home 5:00 Poll list and honorable continue his athletic and academic careers at Missouri Southern State September 9 Montgomery L Home 6:30 September 9 Montgomery Home 5:00 mention all-state on the University. September 16 Stafford Away 6:30 September 16 Stafford Away 5:00 Texas Sports Writers she said, ‘I’ll come visit ents, not just his foot- September 23 Bay City Home 5:00 Association’s list. In bas- September 23 Bay City Home 6:30 every two weeks until ball skills, will carry September 30 Open ketball, he was an all- September 30 Open you get used to it.’” him through competing October 7 Royal Away 6:30 October 7 Royal Away 5:00 district honorable men- tion and in track, he was Head football coach at the next level. October 14 Bellville Home 5:00 October 14 Bellville Home 6:30 a regional qualifier. and athletic director “He’s going to have a October 21 Sweeny Away 6:30 October 21 Sweeny Away 5:00 He said in a May 10 Shane Mobley said he lot of success in Joplin, October 28 Wharton Home 6:30 October 28 Wharton Home 5:00 interview that he felt was proud of the three- there’s a bright future year varsity football ahead not just because November 4 La Marque Away 6:30 November 4 La Marque Away 5:00 right at home during his player and was happy to of how good he’s in at SEALY HIGH SCHOOL visit to the campus in Joplin. see him follow in a trend football,” Bennett said. “Honestly I just felt set by Tyrek McNeese “For me, getting to coach like it was best for my from the Class of 2018 him all four years and 2021 schedule released family financially and who went to Arizona all three on varsity, he they also made me feel State University to run was in my specific group, By COLE McNANNA the trip to town Aug. 27 with kick- at home. I felt like it track. so just to see how far he’s [email protected] off set for 7:30 p.m. The teams have was the best opportuni- “That’s a great thing come and all the growth split their last two meetings but ty to play there,” Park- Tyrek might not under- he’s had, all the big foot- The Sealy Tiger football sched- were unable to play last year due to er said. “The way they stand is just him taking ball games he’s been a ule is set for the 2021 season and Hurricane Laura’s approach in the treated me over there, it that leap of faith and part of and to see him features two scrimmages, four non- days leading up to the season-open- felt like they had known going beyond Texas to grow into the leader he district games and an open week ing game. me for years when I another program kind was this year, there are before the five games within Dis- “We planned on playing them went up there.” of helped Draper under- not enough words that trict 12-4A-D2. last year but it got canceled because Parker and his moth- stand you don’t need I can come up with that The 2021 schedule mirrors what of the hurricane,” Mobley said. “It er, D’Andrea Polk, were to be here, you can go can talk about my love the 2020 schedule was supposed to wasn’t COVD-19-related, it was a able to enjoy access to explore,” Mobley said. and respect for Draper.” be before cancellations and rear- hurricane so we lost that game but players and the new “You can FaceTime your Parker said he was rangements were made due to the that’s been a battle the last few coaching staff that just mom every day, you can pleased with the way his COVID-19 pandemic and weather. times.” took over before their talk to your little broth- senior season came to an The University Interscholastic After a trip to Navasota comes shortened spring season er every day, they can end and looked forward League slated Aug. 2 for the tenta- the meeting with Montgomery Lake during their late-April eat breakfast with you.” to the summer grind tive start of conditioning for schools Creek, which competes in Class visit. Mobley, who took before he officially joins without spring training, including 5A-D2. That game was also sup- “We had dinner with over head coaching the Lions. Sealy, and Aug. 7 for the first day posed to be played last year but the players, went back duties before Parker’s “It was fun, if I could of full contact. On Aug. 12, when when the two biggest classifications to the facilities and freshman year, has been go back, I would do it all scrimmages can begin being played, started their season later than the asked them questions able to see the evolution over again. But, every- Sealy will see its first opponent rest, adjustments had to be made and then when that was of Parker from a fresh- thing has to come to an when it travels to Smithville for the on the Tigers’ end. done we got to chill with man quarterback to an end and I’m glad it came initial scrimmage. Columbus will Instead of facing 5A Lake Creek, them and I stayed over- all-state wide receiver. to an end like this,” Park- make a trip to T.J. Mills Stadium Sealy traveled to the San Antonio night with them,” Park- “The thing about er said. “Now, I just have the following Thursday, Aug. 19, for area to play Somerset which Mob- er said. “And the city Draper is that he’s a to buckle in and get pre- the Tigers’ lone scrimmage at home. ley felt paid dividends later in the was really nice, I had great kid. He’s a coach’s pared to try and win that Head football coach Shane Mob- season. never been to Missouri.” dream to coach, he starting spot.” ley said the Thursday scrimmag- “I think the Somerset game Their travels took works hard, he’s quiet The Missouri South- es are meant to give the players a helped us out when we went to La them on an hour-and-a- and gets his work done ern State Lions com- look at different opponents as early Marque,” Mobley said. “When you half plane ride to Tulsa, but the key to every- pete in the Mid-America as possible. have the opportunity to make the Okla. and another two- thing for Draper is just Intercollegiate Athletics “A lot of times when you’re playoffs, I’m a firm believer in pre- hour drive to Joplin but going and not worrying Association (MIAA) in scrimmaging on a Friday, that’s season trying to find at least one Parker thinks being about anything. He’s NCAA’s Division II. The two weeks in and kids are antsy game that you have a two-hour road that far away from going out there to get conference did not play and with us not being able to have trip. Even the first round this year home shouldn’t be too his education and play,” a fall season and MSSU spring ball this year, the sooner was Orangefield, that’s the Louisi- much of an issue. Mobley said. “He’s start- played only one spring we can get to play someone else ana border so for the kids to travel “That was the only ed since he was a soph- game against South- – Smithville’s got a good program some is good.” thing kind of holding me omore, he’s played in ern Nazarene, which it right now – that will test us to see The Tigers close non-district play back from my decision,” some big Texas high won by a 21-20 score. where we’re at starting off,” he said by hosting Stafford then traveling Parker said of choosing school football games. They are coached by May 10. to Bay City Sept. 17 and 24, respec- an out-of-state school. When he goes out there, Atiba Bradley, who was From there, Sealy will open the tively. “I knew that was going he needs to know he’s introduced as the pro- regular season against a formida- to be hard for me but back at the bottom and gram’s 14th head coach ble foe in Brazosport who will make See RELEASED, page 9 my mom was all for it, he needs to fight his way in early February. He back to the top.” became the first gradu- Receivers coach Dane ate of Missouri Southern Bennett has been able to to lead the Lions’ foot- work closely with Park- ball program, according er for all four years and to the sports information Matth ias Joseph Frybert Litz mann agreed that all of his tal- department. 2021 SHSU Graduate • Summa Cum Laude • 2021 Raven Scholar • With Honors Under the Elliott T. Bowers Honors College • SHSU President’s Honor Roll • SHSU Dean’s List • Psi Chi Honor Society • Alpha Lambda Delta-National Freshman Honor Society

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By COLE McNANNA record at state [email protected] By COLE McNANNA [email protected] With an 8-4 win over Splen- dora at Montgomery High Austin County was School last Friday, the Sealy well represented at the Lady Tiger softball squad col- University Interscho- lected an Area Championship lastic League’s track and advanced to the regional and field state champi- quarterfinals for the first time onships May 6 at Mike since 2018. A. Myers Stadium at Sealy draws Liberty in the the University of Texas third-round matchup that will at Austin. be decided in a three-game On the Class 3A series. Game 1 was scheduled stage, Brazos sopho- for Wednesday at 5 p.m. and more Esmeralda Gar- Game 2 is set for Friday at 5 cia not only medaled p.m. with Game 3 (if neces- in her first event but sary) to start 30 minutes after broke a school record Game 2’s conclusion. All games in the 3200-meter run will be played at Navasota High that kicked off the School. day’s events. She fol- In the area round, the Lady lowed that with a fifth- Tigers used a pair of two-run place finish in the 1600- innings in the first and second to earn a 4-3 lead. A four-run meter run to tally eight fourth inning pushed Sealy’s points individual at the CONTRIBUTED PHOTO advantage to four runs and the top meet in the state. Wildcats were only able to man- Garcia represented Brazos sophomore Esmeralda Garcia used a school-record time of age one run in their last-chance the Cougars in one of at-bats in the seventh inning. the first events of the 11:30.71 to earn third place in the 3200-meter run at the track and Brooke Kram, Colette Kelley day at 9 a.m. and one and Avery Oliver were among of the last events of field state championships May 6 at Mike A. Myers Stadium at the the Lady Tigers to register two- COLE McNANNA the day around 8 p.m. hit games where Kram and Oli- but earned those spots University of Texas at Austin. Sealy senior Avery Oliver runs down the third-base line to score a run for the Lady Tigers in the ver both recorded two RBIs as bi-district round of the playoffs April 29 at Sealy High School Softball Stadium. thanks to silver med- beck, Trevon Green, well. Kayla Camacho got the als in both races at the Richard Reese and Rob- start in the pitcher’s circle and adjust to playing the same team by Hargrave, No. 2 Wharton Region III-3A Champi- ert Briggs (4x100-meter recorded 19 first-pitch strikes up to three times. fell to Liberty and No. 4 Bell- onship at Midway High relay) and Kirby Marik and completed six strikeouts. One possible benefit Sealy ville lost to Little Cypress-Mau- School in Waco April 23 (high jump) joined her Liberty, the District 21 cham- could take advantage of is famil- riceville which left the Lady and 24. in representing Austin pion, took down Bridge City iarity with the all-turf field Tigers as the last representa- Her bronze medal County. in two games (4-0, 7-1) in the in Navasota where the Lady tives alive. in the 3200-meter run The 400-meter relay bi-district round. In the area Tigers played a district game The winner of the regional was garnered thanks team registered third round, the Panthers also swept March 17 and won 9-4. quarterfinal meeting between to a school-record time place at the Region Wharton, a district foe of Sealy, Although all District 24 Sealy and Liberty will play the of 11:30.71, which III-4A Championship two games to none (16-3, 9-0). teams won their bi-district con- winner of the Taylor-Carthage shattered her person- at Challenger Colum- After playing solo games in tests, Sealy remains the final matchup where the Ducks are a al record by 17 sec- bia Stadium in League its first two playoff matchups, team standing in the postsea- two seed and the Bulldogs are a onds and set the new City April 23 and 24 the Lady Tigers will have to son. No. 1 El Campo was swept one seed, respectively. school record by seven and advanced with wild seconds. Garcia was card designation as one also awarded six points of the best third-place toward the team score, finishers in the region. in which she was the At state, the team fin- No. 14 Blinn breaks ground team’s only competitor. ished in 41.87 sec- In the 1600-meter onds and earned fifth CONTRIBUTED REPORT run, Garcia regis- place, which scored four tered a time of 5:28.66 points and set a season The 14th-ranked which was good enough record for the group. Blinn College women’s for fifth place and two Marik earned sec- golf team entered the more individual points. ond place at regionals NJCAA Women’s Golf She finished the day to reserve her spot at Championship for the with a bronze medal, a state. She cleared the first time in program school record and eight opening 4’ 10” mark history. total points as just a on her first try then The Buccaneers sophomore. cleared 5’ on her sec- placed second in the On the Class 4A ond attempt. All three Region XIV tourna- stage, Sealy junior Bre- attempts at 5’ 2” failed, ment and earned their anna Brandes compet- however, and she regis- berth to nationals ed in the pole vault tered ninth in the state (read more about her after she just missed thanks in part to Sealy journey on page 7) and tying her season record High School alum Bellville’s Tyler Fish- set at the district meet. Madeline Goad. Goad became the first Buccaneer in undefeated district women’s golf history RELEASED to earn a spot on the championship in the CONTRIBUTED PHOTO from page 8 rearview mirror. all-region tournament with a fifth-place fin- Madeline Goad, a member of Sealy High School’s Class of 2020, and the Blinn College women’s golf team “Going into next competed in the program’s first NJCAA Women’s Golf Championship this week in Florida. “We play Stafford at year, I don’t want one ish. Only five golfers home, last year that of these seniors, one are named to the all- including a sixth-place Ormond Beach, Fla. finishers at the nation- was a dogfight (Sealy of these kids, to feel region team each sea- finish at the Pinecrest “I am excited for this al championship will be won, 12-10), they’re tal- any pressure,” Mobley son. Country Club on March team to be the first to honored as All-Ameri- ented and made a deep said. “It’s a new team “I am so honored to 7-9 to open the season. earn a berth to the cans. run last year,” the head but I’ve got the seniors’ get to play with such “I am super proud of national tournament,” “It has been an honor coach said. “Then we go goals right here with an awesome group of Madeline for her great Johnson said. “They to coach these girls to Bay City, they’ve got team and senior goals girls that constantly accomplishment,” head are a great group of and watch them grow a new stadium, as does and the second goal motivate me and push coach David Johnson young women to work throughout the semes- Navasota. They both they have is to make it me,” Goad said. “I wish said. “She and (Assis- with, have bought ter,” Johnston said. played in their new farther in the playoffs I could say I was able tant) Coach (Katie) into the team aspect “The girls gave it their stadiums last year but than last year. So, my to be a part of the all- Johnston work hard of golf, and really care very best, never gave came to us, now we’re deal is I think when you region team just out of on improving her game for each other greatly. up, and their drive to going to them.” have a target on your pure talent, but I have daily.” They have all improved get better earned them Heading into the back – which all good had such an amazing That work looked to their skill sets over the a berth to the nation- five-game district slate teams do – that’s just support system that pay off at the national spring.” al championship. The against Royal, Bellville, part of knowing how to has only grown since tournament which took The tournament team chemistry for this Sweeny, Wharton and handle adversity. If you coming to Blinn.” place Monday through consisted of 19 teams group is incredible, and La Marque which runs want to be a big dog, Goad led the Bucca- Thursday, May 10-13, and each team played it has been amazing to from Oct. 8 to Nov. 5, you know how to han- neers this season with at Plantation Bay Golf one round of 18 holes watch them grow into a Mobley sees last year’s dle it.” three top-20 finishes, and Country Club in each day. The top 18 family.” SPONSORED BY: Sealy High School 2021 Graduation Livestreaming JOIN THE CELEBRATION! Th ursday, May 28 • 8pm Tune in on @sealynews Sealy News PO Box 480 • Sealy, TX 77474 979-885-3562 • Sealynews.com

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MATT HOOKS/GRANITE PUBLICATIONS Tiger track coach Anthony Branch and junior Breanna Brandes talk strategy in between pole vault attempts during the UIL Track and Field State Championships at Mike A. Myers Stadium at the University of Texas at Austin May 6.

COLE McNANNA Tiger junior Gage Grigar cruises across the plate to score one of 15 Sealy runs in its bi-district win over Mickey Leland Prep at Aubrey “Mutt” Stuessel Stadium last Friday. PRIZE Once the teams get adjusted to the playing from page 7 surface, the three-game series is shaping up to and they’re the most be a good one, said Ben- experienced. When nett, who saw the Bob- they’re doing good cats play in person in things, most the time the bi-district round. everyone else is fol- “We feel like we lowing along doing the match up well with good things as well.” them, the key for us is That was put on dis- the same as it always play by sophomores is: getting hits with COLE McNANNA DeMarques Thompson runners on, playing Lady Tiger junior Breanna Brandes clears a pole vault attempt during the and Garret Nedd who solid defensively and Sammy Dierschke Relays at T.J. Mills Stadium March 11 in Sealy. Brandes both recorded two-hit pitching well,” the skip- earned seventh from May 6’s state championship meet. games and combined Sealy senior Rhys Reichardt provided a complete-game effort with 10 per said. “That’s our for a total of four RBIs strikeouts to help the Tigers claim a bi-district championship over bread and butter, if we BRANDES we found out when it and five runs scored. Leland Prep 15-2 at home last Friday. can throw strikes and was, (the coaches) were Senior Blake Zaskoda make plays behind the from page 7 already finding ways to (3 RBIs) and junior Jose compete for us and the weekend after a pitcher, we’ve prov- get there,” Boyd said. Bludau (2 RBIs) both we’ve just got to make good win and call them- en we can play in any credited her support “We’re already working drove in multiple runs the plays behind him selves bi-district cham- baseball game.” system of coaches, fam- on improving our speed and junior Gage Gri- and we can do that for pions.” After only playing ily and a former state even on days we’re in gar and sophomore Dil- him. There’s a reason Now, the Tigers will a one-game bi-district competitor, Raegan the weight room, we’re lon Dornak both scored why he’s 5-1 since dis- hit the road starting round, Sealy will have Newsome (SHS Class of working on speed. On two runs. trict started.” with a matchup with to play Orangefield at 2019), for helping her days that we’re doing On the mound, Not only was Reich- Orangefield at Cros- least twice and Bennett through the top meet in agility, we’re always Reichardt supplied a ardt able to provide a by High School, whose said the key to longevi- the state. working on speed so complete-game effort solid outing in the play- facilities present a spe- ty in the series is stay- “Definitely ner- we’ve really worked on with 10 strikeouts com- off-opener, but he was cific set of challenges. ing calm. vous to start, clearing that even at the junior pared to two hits and also able to do it on “They’ve got an awe- “The other thing for that first bar definite- high level up to try and one walk over five his home field one last some complex, real- us, which we kind of ly helped me think, ‘OK encourage our younger innings. He threw 46 time. ly nice field, they have saw in the second Bell- I’m here, I cleared I’m talent we already have strikes in 64 pitches, “To be able to call some of the top facili- ville game, is not get- ready to go,’” Brandes to just continue to grow retired nine batters on ourselves bi-district ties in baseball but it’s ting frustrated early,” said. “Then it was so because there weren’t fewer than three pitch- champions and do it at a little different for us Bennett said. “The cou- great (to have everyone many teams that had es and threw fewer our place is a special because it’s an all-turf ple guys they’re going there), it made it so fun as many freshmen at than 13 pitches in all thing because doesn’t field and they don’t to throw against us having my own school the regional level as we but one inning. happen a lot,” Bennett allow spikes,” Ben- aren’t super overpower- and team there to help did. And they weren’t “That’s a Rhys Reich- said. “I was just excit- nett said in a May 10 ing, they’re not striking me.” just there, they were in ardt outing,” Bennett ed to be able to get the interview. “We haven’t out guys. Their num- Assistant track multiple events so with said last Friday. “A con- seniors another chance played at a field like ber one pitcher threw coach Kim Boyd, who someone who’s already sistent strike zone, giv- to play at the Mutt, to that so we’re going to 74 pitches in seven is Brandes’ head volley- gone to state and has ing the team a chance, be able to play in front get our kids fitted for innings, gave up one hit ball coach in the fall, that leadership, that not overpowering but of their fans and their molded football cleats but only had two strike- said the group in the will help guide them for he’s gonna compete. family at their place. if they don’t have them outs so they’re going to stands made sure they years to come.” We all know he’s gonna Now they get to enjoy already.” be solid defensively.” were loud enough to be Brandes has also heard from the track. been able to benefit “(Anthony) Branch from the guidance of was on the track with her parents, Jennifer her, and then (Coach- and Jeff who are able es Brateicka) Mock and to offer hands-on help (Ray) Dabney were with with physical recovery me in the stands yell- and vaulting respec- ing really loudly,” Boyd tively. said. “I’m pretty sure “It’s nice, sometimes we yelled over the top it’s hard to have your of everyone just in case Dad coach you because she needed to hear us.” he’s a Dad and you’ve Brandes was appre- still got to go home but ciative of the support we get to talk 24/7 about and looked forward to pole vaulting,” Brandes getting back to work said of Jeff, who runs so she can bring more the Frio Vault Club. teammates to the state “She’s got a great meet next year. Mom who helps her “I definitely want to with all her injuries reach higher in height, which is another good I have a lot to work on, benefit,” Boyd said. a lot to do but I’m excit- “Shoutout Momma ed for my senior year,” Brandes for keeping she said. “I’ll do sum- her healthy throughout mer workouts, I’ll still the year for us.” be vaulting over the The biggest thing summer and then we’ll Brandes learned with be starting volleyball another year of high soon.” school left is to be mal- Boyd said in order to leable in the face of bring more athletes to adversity. state next year, the ath- “That you go in there letic program will con- prepared but some- tinue working on speed times when you get even with the younger there, things change groups. and you’ve got to adjust “We wouldn’t have to those changes and missed a big thing just go with it,” Brandes like this. The second said. SCHEDULE from page 7

FRIDAY, MAY 14 • Sealy at Orangefield (at Crosby HS), 5 p.m. • Bellville at Hamshire-Fannett (at Splendora HS), 7 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 15 • Orangefield at Sealy (at Crosby HS, if necessary), 2 p.m. • Hamshire-Fannett at Bellville (at Splendora HS, if necessary), 7 p.m.

THE SEALY NEWS EDUCATION THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 11 SEALYNEWS.COM Fair Memorial Scholarship winners CONTRIBUTED REPORT members. The following additional day because of her dedication to the 2021 ED MICHALKE MEMORIAL scholarships are also awarded: youth. SCHOLARSHIP The Austin County Fair Associa- The Harold Luhn Agricultural Below is a list of scholarship win- $500.00 tion announced the 2021 recipients Memorial Scholarship is presented ners awarded by the Austin County Jordyn Davila, Brazos High School of the Austin County Fair Scholar- to an exhibitor who will pursue a ca- Fair Association. ships. reer in agriculture. Harold Luhn was The Fair Association would also 2021 AUSTIN COUNTY FAIR “Even though the 2020 Fair was an active member of the Fair Associ- like to acknowledge the hard work MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP not a ticketed event and there was ation and believed that the youth of and time that the queen contestants $3,500.00 no charge to come to the livestock Austin County would forever be our put into selling tickets for the Austin Kyle Peschel, Bellville High School; shows, we are proud to award 21 future. The Harold Luhn Memorial County Fair. To award these young Scholarship is endowed by Chuck & Hunter Schumann, Bellville High School; scholarships totaling $55,500,” the ladies for their hard work and May 5 press release says. “The Fair Rita Scianna. Jessica Buford, Brazos High School; dedication, the Fair Association Association takes great pride in giv- The Ed Michalke Memorial Maddie Kneip, Brazos High School; Avery awarded scholarships to the Fair ing back to these students from our Scholarship will be given in mem- Oliver, Sealy High School; Rhys community for their hard work and ory of Ed Michalke. Mr. Michalke Reichardt, Sealy High School Queen, Runner-Up Fair Queen, dedication that they have shown was a longtime supporter of the Aus- $3,000.00 Ticket Queen and Runner-Up ticket throughout the years.” tin County Fair Association since the Jacob Kolwes, Bellville High School; Lee Queen. The Austin County Fair has been mid 60’s working with Austin County Michalik, Bellville High School; Cassie awarding scholarships in memory 4-H and FFA students. For 30 years, Moses, Bellville High School; Daelyn 20202021 AUSTIN COUNTY FAIR of deceased directors and deceased Ed Michalke was a familiar face with Warmke, Bellville High School; Jordyn QUEEN SCHOLARSHIPS directors’ spouses since 1992. At that the Fair Association serving as se- Davila, Brazos High School; Brayden QUEEN time, the Scholarship program origi- curity for the fair. The Ed Michalke Ashorn, Sealy High School $2,000.00 nally awarded six scholarships in the Memorial Scholarship is endowed by $2,250.00 Ashlin Gordon, Bellville High School amount of $1,000 each. The Austin the Michalke Family. Hudson Ham, Bellville High School; County Fair Association works hard The Judy Tiemann Memorial Brylie Bond, Sealy High School RUNNERUP QUEEN all year committing many countless scholarship will be awarded to an ex- $1,500.00 volunteer hours working towards hibitor that has been involved in the 2021 HAROLD LUHN AGRICULTURAL Avery Oliver, Sealy High School their goal of continuing to raise Calf Scramble program. Judy Tie- MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP scholarships. The Austin County mann was a director of the Fair As- Endowed by Chuck & Rita Scianna Fair Association will have awarded sociation in 1997-2006 and was the $3,500.00 TICKET QUEEN $2,000.00 $895,000 in scholarships since 1992. founder of the Austin County Fair Cameron Hein, Sealy High School The Austin County Fair Memorial Calf Scramble program. Judy began Rileigh Dinges, Bellville High School Scholarships are funded from money this program in 1990 with the pur- 2021 JUDY TIEMANN MEMORIAL raised throughout the year through pose of teaching exhibitors the im- SCHOLARSHIP RUNNERUP TICKET QUEEN various activities and the support of portance of the beef industry. This $1,000.00 $1,500.00 the community and dedicated board program continues to strive to this Avery Oliver, Sealy High School Emma Grace Fogle, Bellville High School Walk Across Texas finishes Country Critter Chaos By MICHELLE WRIGHT enski – 999 miles. At West AUSTIN COUNTY End, the results are Mrs. Beet- EXTENSION AGENT  F.C.H. ner (3rd Grade) –3,324 miles; Chance to Dance students show off their skills Mrs. Witty (5th Grade) – 2,901 At the end of the eight-week miles and Mrs. Armand (1st health and fitness program, Grade) – 2,190 miles. participants around the coun- On the south end of the coun- ty reported they accumulat- ty, Sealy Junior High’s results ed 73,458.29 miles. What an stand as Baby Got Track – exciting journey it has been 1,542.82 miles; Rumble Stum- this year. blers – 1,451.86; Sole Sistas On behalf of Texas A&M and a Brotha – 1,255.21 and AgriLife Extension Service of The Young & The Breathless – Austin County, Texas A&M 882.86 miles. At Orchard Ele- School for Rural Public Health mentary, the results are Kin- and the Austin County Family dergarten – Mrs. Williams – and Consumer Sciences Advi- 635 miles; Mrs. Mendieta – sory Committee, we would 254 miles and Mrs. Polak – like to extend a hearty con- 82.6 miles. First grade results gratulation to each participant are Mrs. Frnka – 1,251 miles; who participated in this year’s Mrs. Chupik – 812 miles and eight-week walking program. Mrs. Ezell – 625 miles. Second O’Bryant Primary finished grade results are Mrs. Hudgins with 26,474.8 miles. West End – 1,035 miles; Mrs. McCain – Elementary racked up 19,749 599 miles and Mrs. Eze – 371 miles. O’Bryant Intermediate miles. Third grade results are totaled 14,183 miles. Brazos Mrs. Loewe – 1,290 miles; Mrs. Elementary collected 7919.6 Strandell – 865 miles and Mrs. miles. Sealy Junior High Staff Fajkus – 104 miles. closed with 5131.89 miles. In Bellville, Kindergar- Walk Across Texas is an ten results are Mrs. Hardin eight-week walking program – 1,187 miles, Mrs. Payton – promoted by the Texas A&M 960 miles and Mrs. Bettis–949 AgriLife Extension Service miles. First grade results are and the Texas A&M School for Mrs. Martin – 1,296 miles; Rural Public Health. Locally, Mrs. Carlile – 856 miles and the fun and fitness program is Mrs. Burton – 674 miles. Sec- being sponsored by the Family ond grade results are Mrs. and Consumer Sciences Adviso- Dorenbach – 6,605 miles; Mrs. ry Board of the Austin County Locke – 1,895 miles; and Mrs. Extension Service. Education- Falke – 1,258 miles. Third al programs of the Texas A&M grade results are Mrs. Shack- AgriLife Extension Service elford – 2,451 miles; Mrs. are open to all people without Springer – 890 miles; and Mrs. regard to race, color, sex, dis- Leushner –854 miles. Fourth ability, religion, age or nation- grade results are Mrs. Pres- al origin. Teams are encour- sel – 2,626 miles; Mrs. New- aged to have fun and enjoy man – 991 miles; and Mrs. the healthy benefits of walking. Matthies – 869 miles. Fifth Walk Across Texas is designed grade results are Mrs. Frietag primarily to help enhance a CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS – 2,436 miles; Mrs. Greenville healthy lifestyle, the competi- Sealy ISD Chance to Dance students performed at May 4’s Country Critter Chaos at Sealy Junior High School. Four routines were – 1,945 miles and Mrs. Klov- tion is primarily for fun! performed and the students were honored for their achievements. For more pictures of the recital, visit SealyNews.com. Well, it works... Edgewood Apartment Homes 1601 Hwy 90 W • Sealy, TX • (979) 885-7173

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Public Lawful Notice of Judgment Nihil Dicit Customer Service Representa ve I Pos ng number 0014341 of Unrebutted Affi davit with OPEN POSITIONS in long term care in Certifi ed Proof of Service Salary ($13.41 hr.) Regular posi on – 40 Hrs. week, rota ng schedule/ Sealy or Bellville: weekends Affi ant fi led a Notice of Error, Mistake or Fraud relating to Austin County (a) Certifi ed Nurses Du es: Responsible for daily offi ce opera ons, camper registra on; Aide (CNA), (b) Appraisal District Records, on January 21, 2021 with repeated request to be Certifi ed Medica- revenue collec on and accoun ng; administra ve and clerical tasks; tion Aide (CMA), removed from commercial tax assessment roll, with all exhibits relating. answers telephones; prepares daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports; (c) Charge Nurse and provides high quality customer service. (LVN or RN), (d) Affi ant gave evidence that the fi ctitious overlay called “Tax Parcel ID No.” was housekeeper, (e) not in existence in 1845; their “colorable address” being a “color of law” Legal TPWD - Maintenance Specialist V (U lity Plant Operator) cook, (f) activities Description-and not the Legal Description of the private land in question; the director, (g) hairstyl- Pos ng number 00012419 Salary 3415.88 Monthly ist, (h) billing/offi ce fi ctional ens legis entity/debtor is not the woman being presumed surety; and Regular posi on – rota ng schedule associate. Please there being no executed contract between the parties creating a known legal call 832-651-3694 if Overall opera on, maintenance, repairs, and administra ve tasks duty, and failing to provide verifi cation of alleged debt, among several other interested associated with the water and wastewater systems at Stephen F. Aus n defects… No Party in Interest responded. State Park. Other du es include, but are not limited to: visitor services, Bellville Tube Company hiring Affi ant fi led a Writ of Error and Mandate to Dismiss February 24, 2021 on custodial du es, facility and equipment maintenance and enforcing park production workers. 2020V-0165 in 155th District Court for Affi davit of Facts of unrebutted rules and regula ons. (preferred class “D” or higher Water and Wastewater General labor to license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) start in manufactur- challenge to Jurisdiction, whereby I plead facts showing re: Austin County, ing environment. it’s taxing entities, and its legal counsel having no privity/standing to the 1st For more informa on call (979) 885-3613. For complete posi on Reliable. Off er descrip on, requirements and to apply, visit our web site: competitive pay Class headright, and the land heretofore held and possessed by the Republic, with benefi ts. Come relinquished All Right and Title, Granting the Same to Grantee, his heirs and h p://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/ in and fi ll out an assigns, forever by Letters Patent; said Contract having continuing obligations application at 141 Miller Rd., Bellville, stipulated by the term ‘forever’, without any reservations or exceptions by TX or call 281-964- the Grantor Republic in Original Executed Instrument, for itself OR successor KATY MOVERS NOW HIRING 9195 government, the Union State of Texas- to generate revenue off of private land (Contract labor: 1099) Now Hiring Trucks and property. Experienced PROFESSIONAL MOVERS SEALY Drivers & Equip- Starting pay $12-$14 PER hour ment Operators. 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“A Great Place to Eat” This devotional and directory is made possible by these businesses and churches Since 1936 who encourage all of us to attend worship services. Open 7 Days BAPTIST EPISCOPAL PENTECOSTAL Louis A. Servos Excellent Service 1629 Meyer, Sealy Banquet Room GRACE FELLOWSHIP 979-885-4140 Catering ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE 172 Selman Dr Meyer at Sixth Street 5th and Otto Pastor Tony Ramos 885-2359 W.S. 11:00 a.m. Samuel T. Taylor, Min. The Rev. Eric LeBrocq, Wed. 7 p.m. W.S. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. SUPERCENTER HOME COMFORT Pastoral Leader SYSTEMS Tues. 10 a.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m. AIS Innovation never FIRST BAPTIST BELLVILLE Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. 310 Overcreek Way felt so good.™ 504 E. E. Strauss St. AIR INSTALLATION AND SERVICE LLC 865-3644 LUTHERAN NEW LIFE SANCTUARY Sealy PO BOX 87 | BLEIBLERVILLE, TX | COREY JACKSON S.S. 9:20 a.m.: W.S. 10:45 a.m. cell: 979-877-8126 • office: 979-421-8080 UNITED PENTECOSTAL Wed. 6 p.m. 979-627-7758 [email protected] LIFEBRIDGE COMMUNITY 129 2nd Street, Sealy TACLA 34038C CHURCH (979) 627-7194 FIRST BAPTIST SEALY Pastor Scott Heitshusen 707 8th St. (832) 876-9011 885-3302 2162 FM 2187 Martin Villarreal, Min. First United Methodist S.S. 9:45 a.m.: W.S. 11 a.m. Fellowship at 9:15 a.m. S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. AUTOFROEHLICH CLINIC CERTIFIED AUTO REPAIR LLC Wed. 7 p.m. Worship Service at 10 a.m. Caring for the needs of our community COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR AND SERVICE End Time Ministries Irvin Baxter through prayer, deeds, inspiration, and 1007 S. Masonic William Froehlich DVD's Wed. 7:30 p.m love in the Spirit of Christ Bellville, Texas 77418 Master Technician MISSION BAUTISTA HISPANA ST. JOHN AMERICAN (ELCA) Phone: 979-865-4007 1115 Maler Rd., Bellville LUTHERAN Alex R.Garcia, Min. PRESBYTERIAN 200 Atchison St. 979-885-2223 fumcsealy.org Corner of Rogers and Third, Wallis ASE MASTER CERTIFICATIONS S.S. 11 a.m.; W.S. 12 noon Pastor Karen Wilhelm Wed. 7:30 p.m. Adult Bible study is every Sunday from FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 10am – 10:30am NEW BEGINNING BAPTIST 172 Selman Drive. VISIT US TODAY! Worship Service is 11:00am Emshoff Tax CHURCH W.S. 9:30 a.m. 114 South Front St., Bellville www.fi rstpresbyterian.org Services LLC Rev. Herbert M. Long II, Pastor ST. JOHN LUTHERAN SEALYNEWS.COM Power Up 9:30 a.m. 520 North Holland St., Bellville Bookkeeping and Tax Services Sunday School 10 a.m. Rev. Andrew Bell OTHER Worship Service 10 a.m. 865-2081 620 HWY 90 W • Sealy TX 77474 Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 8 & ALL AROUND COWBOY 10:30 a.m. Sat. 6 p.m. 979-885-6588 NEW PRAIRIE VIEW BAPTIST 5812 Crosstree Lane 4795 Sealy Rd., San Felipe at Hwy. 36 North Houser Roofi ng Charles Tompkins, Min. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH OF CAT SPRING Sonny Rice, Min., 885-1155 979•472•9176 885-6836 ★ ★ VISIT US TODAY! S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:00 a.m. 480 Ross Street S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. Your Quality Metal Roofi ng Specialists Wed. 7 p.m. ★ Free Inspections ★ Cat Spring, Texas 78933 ★ ★ 979-865-54444 CHRIST OUR REDEEMER Free Estimates SEALYNEWS.COM HouserRoofi ngTX.com WEST END BAPTIST www.stjohncatspring.org Faith Christian Academy, Dennis Keen, Min. Rev Stephanie Stark 9 mi.south of Hwy. 36 www.westendchurch.net S.S. 9:00 am; W.S. 10:00 am; Men's & Ladies Bible Study Tuesday 6:30PM Jerry C. & Debbie McKinney, Mins. Ladies Bible Study 9 W.S. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. KO’s ELECTRICC Youth Group (LIT) Wednesday 6:00PM ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Adult Prayer & Bible Study Wednesday MISSOURI SYNOD Keith Oliver CHRISTIAN CITY 7:00PM Wallis 979-885-3116 Ray Spitzenberger, Min. FELLOWSHIP “For All Your Electrical Needs”” CATHOLIC S.S. 10:15 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m. 5243 Hwy. 36 N. COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL Rusty Griffi n, Min., ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC TRINITY LUTHERAN, 979-885-3113 Frydek MISSOURI SYNOD S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m., Wed.7 p.m. Thuy Quang Nguyen, Min. All Around Cowboy Church 4th & Atchison Sts., 885-2211 “Church Times” Sat. Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sun. Mass 7:30 a.m. Rev. Ken Bersche, Min. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Wednesday service & S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. Bible Study 9 a.m. youth service 7 p.m. 707 W. Main, Bellville Worship & Church 10 a.m. Sat 5pm IMMACULATE CONCEPTION S.S. 8:30am; W.S. 9:30 & 11:00am Children’s Church 11 a.m. 608 5th St. We are located halfway between Sealy & Bellville on Hwy 36. METHODIST Ps. 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STATE everyone that it is just so rare. Bellville and from page 1 Sealy have never gone to state in football or Roscoe Arbuckle / Char- any other sport togeth- lie Chaplin / Bad Actor, er, and theatre is like a earned All-Star Cast sport it’s a team. You’ve honors from both the got to have all 22 peo- district and bi-district ple on board one hun- competitions and was dred percent of every proud to etch his name second or it’s not going in history with this to happen,” Moore said. group. “It’s so good to see the “It’s becoming part of arts thriving in Aus- a legacy because state tin County, because is the ultimate goal of I’ve always said that competing so now that our theatre depart- we’ve made it to state, ments are the best kept people can look up to us secrets in Austin Coun- and say, ‘I want to be ty because people don’t there,’” Wigfall said. realize how good it is. Beau Moehl and Then every time some- Morgan Smith simi- one comes to a play for larly enjoyed joining a the first time, they say, select group of individ- ‘I didn’t know, this is uals. like a movie, even bet- “It’s special to be ter,’ or they’ll come to able to do this, it was a a musical and they say, really good experience,” ‘This is just so good,’ said Moehl, who earned COURTESY PHOTOS and I just think people All-Star Crew at dis- Sealy High School One Act Play will produce a public performance of Stoneface this Sunday, May 16, at the Golson Auditorium with free attendance. discount it because a lot trict then earned spots of people do not grow orated on that and said, prose interpretation to toe with the guys I ing, high school was on the Best Overall up with programs like “It was cool to know that competition and Wig- looked up to freshman ending, it was all kind this.” Crew and All-Star Tech we were there and we fall in state theatrical year.” of coming to an end. Crews at bi-district. “It Moore also said the saw some of the other design. Sanders also rel- Then we went to state 2021 state run provid- was special to be part Osborne said it was a ished the chance to and it’s a happy ending, plays at state and we ed full-circle moments of it, it’s not something were to par with them.” special moment to end compete on a state level it’s a great way to end for fellow directors Mat- everyone gets to do.” That group of six his theatre career on a in her final go-around such a strange year.” thew Kent and Elena “It was just a phe- seniors not only made run to state and felt like although this was a lit- Another thing that nomenal feeling know- state in one act play but it had come full circle tle different than her made this trip to state Munguia ing that we’re the also in other disciplines from his freshman sea- previous trips to state. special was doing so “Kent is our choir fourth-best play in the as well. son. “I made it to state alongside neighboring director, he is alumni state for 4A,” Smith Smith and Sand- “We got to see some individually for choir Bellville, whose BHS and he went to state said. “Out of all the ers both made state really good actors and but never in a group set- Playmakers made their as a student in one act eight times people for choir solos, Moehl some really good lead- ting so this was a whole first trip to the top com- play,” Moore said. “This have gone to state from earned state for per- ers come through and different experience petition in program his- year, we have a new art Sealy, it’s a big group of cussion ensemble and that was very intimi- state-wise,” she said. “I tory. Sealy Director teacher, Elena Mun- people but it’s really a Osborne competed in dating as a little fresh- remember my goal was Erin Moore said she guia, and she went to small group that actu- the state poetry inter- man sitting on the side- to make it past district, was able to offer some state in 2014 as a stu- ally get the experience pretation competition. lines,” he said. “But it that’s what I wanted guidance to Bellville dent with us. Now, she of going and perform- Prause and Wigfall both was also something that that’s what would have Director Ernesto Man- got to go to state as a ing on the state stage made state for choir made me think, ‘I want made me happy. But as zano and enjoyed rep- director … and that con- knowing you’re one of solos and made all-state to be a part of that,’ so we kept going, I didn’t resenting the county fidence and that lead- the best in the state.” choir and Prause also when we got there I felt want it to end because together. ership and that experi- Darby Sanders elab- competed in the state like I was standing toe I knew one act was end- “I was trying to tell ence really helps.”

PARK make a mistake,” Remmert “(The tree) actually had Treybig asked if there is long people could stay at the said. “In defense of our staff, to be removed. It was not no ordinance regarding RV RV park. from page 5 it was a human mistake. We removed by the developers. parks, could there possibly be “Someone could live there corrected it. Let us move on. It was removed by us. The one made. and park there and we need to recognize that there I am so tired of talking about plans were approved and “So, we can prevent future could not really know. We were a few errors and here it, enough already.” I think it looks fine. (The RV parks being built as you would just depend on our we are,” Treybig said. The plans for the RV park plans) met all the require- are coming into (Highway) 36 RV park owner to follow the Planning Commission- project and the permits had ments for an RV park,” Esco- and it is one of the very first six months (rule)?” Treybig er Ellen Remmert said that been approved. vy said. things you see coming into asked. she wanted it on the record “A lot of times you look at Escovy spoke on the lack town,” Treybig said. Escovy said the hope is and in support of the staff something, construction sites of zoning for the project and Escovy said there is a RV park owners do not want that during the time some can look ugly. There were the feedback he had heard. mobile home ordinance in to have permanent residents. of the plat errors had been a lot of trees that were cut “We do not have zoning, Sealy that covers RV parks. Remmert asked Esco- made, the City of Sealy had down. A lot of those were so the fact is that some peo- “Could you not allow RV vy questions regarding the been shut down due to the trash trees. In the land- ple think that is a good idea, parks in the city? Certainly, water, power and sewer that COVID-19 pandemic. scaping plan, they put that some people think that is a you can and it could probably the RV park will be set up “This staff came back to they were actually going to bad idea. Some people do not. be challenged,” Escovy said. for. work. Their desks were piled replace most of those trees,” (The plans and permits) met “That would have to be some- “Those are things that multiple (stacks) high. Peo- Escovy said. all the rules.” thing that we discuss a little are important because it is ple are human. We make Escovy said the largest There are upcoming plans further but we do have things fees (and income) to the city. mistakes. Mistakes happen. tree in the area was cut down to hire a planning director or that we are looking at.” Number two it is a safety If you are not doing your job, by city staff due to the prox- city planner in the next cou- The planning commission and a health issue,” Rem- then you are not going to imity to a gas line. ple of months, Escovy said. members questioned how mert said.

NEXT or construction skills new graduates draft a sharp increase in the went from 3 percent to al growth that helps may be able to find plan for how they will number of American 17 percent of graduat- students refine their from page 1 work immediately that advance along a career students who graduat- ing seniors. career choice, gain life pays $15 to $20 an path as they age. Work- ed in 2020 that inten- As a result, many experience or explore already completed hour. ing on a framing crew tionally took a year off members of the Class other cultures. Univer- vocational or technical For any family who building new homes before enrolling in col- of 2021 may feel the sities have varying lev- programs that prepared suffered financial- may seem like a per- lege, a practice that is impact of this pandem- els of acceptance of gap them for their chosen ly during the pandem- fect option at 19 and more common in the ic-inspired change of year programs. Princ- career. ic, it’s hard for graduat- 20. But, looking down United Kingdom, Aus- plans as they enroll eton recommends it, Most high schools ing seniors to resist the the road, how many of tralia and Europe. in classes or look for Texas A&M University these jobs will be filled now offer coursework temptation to postpone As the Fall 2020 entry-level jobs. Some discourages it. by robots by the time that leads students spending more time semester approached, colleges and universi- Graduates who the Class of 2021 is ties say they are plan- directly into entry- in the classroom when many students chose would like to firm up level positions in they can earn a livable making plans for their to delay their enroll- ning to accommodate 20-year class reunion? their plans to enroll electronics repair income right away. ment rather than begin two “freshman” class- es this fall. Those who after a year in the and maintenance, Career counsel- their college experi- workforce or delaying automotive careers or ors urge parents and The ‘Gap Year’ ence by attending class have just graduated and the 2020 graduates their enrollment for up health care. Those who other adults in mentor- The COVID-19 pan- remotely. Across the who have had a year of to a year should con- graduate with welding ing roles to have these demic brought about a US, those numbers remote learning. tact their intended uni- The Gap Year Asso- versity for more infor- ciation reports that mation. the delay can be ben- eficial provided that Up next: What to the graduate spends expect on college cam- that time on person- puses this fall.

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