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Scripture of We Support the Week THE WALLER Our Service Men and LUKE 23: 54-56 54 And that day was the preparation, Women 55 and the sabbath drew on. And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. 56And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment. IMES “Serving Waller, Hempstead & Surrounding Communities” God Bless America Easter Scripture Series 2 of 4 T VOLUME 24 NUMBER 16 V I S I T U S O N TH E W E B @ www.thewallertimes.com Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 12 Pages, 2 Sections [email protected] • Phone 936-372-5184 Waller County District Attorney Breaks Silence Details Alleged Conspiracy to Hide Landfill From Public General and Cosmetic Dentistry By Carrie Prazak-Gourley new Commissioners Court and is exposing the conspir- Attorney Mathis, however, says he had no knowledge of The Waller Times acy of silence and false statements that so many Hemp- such an agreement. WeWaller Love Dental Services:Children For four long years, Waller County District Attor- stead residents have suspected. Beckendorff, when questioned this week about the • Medicaid, Chips, ney Elton Mathis held his tongue. Even in September According to Mathis, he never believed Judge Beck- secrecy, stated that no one on the court knew of what most PPO Accepted of 2013, when County Engineer Orval Rhoads allegedly endorff was ever against the landfill. After the landfill location Pintail was going to choose. “The court did not • Root Canal Treatment accused him of telling county officials to keep the pro- deal became public, Beckendorff told a packed audience go public because we did not want to cause an uproar all • Sedation Dentistry/ posed 15-story Highway 6 landfill deal a secret from the he only found out about the landfill after the company over the county when a location had not yet been cho- Laughing Gas public. Mathis now admits that false revelations made had bought land rights and was obligated to keep the sen.” • Wisdom Teeth Extractions his life a ‘living hell’ because so many townspeople deal a secret because of a confidentiality agreement. Beckendorff also stated that no legal counsel for • Bleaching (Teeth Whitening) turned on him. That was Beckendorff’s story before Dolcefino Consult- the county had made the court aware of the need of a • All General and Cosmetic Mathis was required under state law, as the County ing proved through phone records that he had been talk- waste management plan by means of an ordinance. In Dentistry Attorney, to keep lawyer-client communications confi- ing with the landfill bosses for months before he claimed all workshops attended such an ordinance had not been Waller Dental Specials: dential, and even though he asked to be released from his he even knew about a landfill. mentioned. “In fact,” Beckendorff stated, “it was Stan • $45 New Patient Exam legal obligation, former Waller County Judge Beckend- When questioned during the trial and on his depo- Kitzman who found out about such an ordinance from a with X-rays orff and some since ousted commissioners would never sition, Beckendorff claimed he was trying to keep the Fort Bend County commissioner.” Bleaching (Teeth Whitening) • let Mathis tell his story. landfill company from coming, and kept it secret be- Special - $150 • 20% Complete Treatment Mathis was recently freed of that obligation by the cause of an agreement with the landfill group. District See MATHIS page 5A Plans • Payment Plans Available ~ Now Hiring ~ Experienced Dental Staff Candidates Set for May 9 Elections Experienced Front Dental Staff By Carrie Prazak-Gourley city council Positions 3, 4, and 5. Lonnie 31315 FM 2920, Suite 16A The Waller Times Garfield will face David Lewis for Position Waller, Texas On Saturday, May 9, the cities of 3; for Position 4, incumbent Charles Tomp- Waller Village Shopping Center Waller, Hempstead, and Prairie View will kins Jr. faces challenger Eileen Birney; and next to Pawn Shop hold elections for city council, and Hemp- Ben Tibbs, incumbent for Position 5, faces 936-372-2673 stead ISD voters will chose two members Terrance Johnson. for the Board of Trustees. All applications Hempstead I.S.D. will hold an election have been filed and candidates that will be for School Board positions 5 and 6. Jen- placed on ballots are final. nifer Schmidt, incumbent for Position 5, & This year, the City of Waller will elect faces challengers Ricky Pierce, Tressy Wil- three members to the city council. Five son, and Marvin Hood. Four candidates vie candidates have filed for the three posi- for School Board position 6: Odis Styers tions. Incumbents for council are Roger III, Eileen Birney, Janet Fisher, and Maria Frey, Dwayne Hajek, and Sidney Johnson. Vargas. Rick Dalton, a former councilman, is trying The City of Prairie View will hold an to regain his seat, after vacating his position election for council positions 1,2, and 3. E. Turlington Elementary students aged K – 2nd grade performed the last year to run for mayor. Mike McCor- Incumbent Brian Rowland will face chal- line dances they have been perfecting over the past six weeks for the

Waller Assistance mick, who ran last year, is again attempting lenger Jonathan Miller for Position 1; for school’s Go Western Day celebration. Pictured is kindergarten student to gain a position on the council. Lucas Ramirez getting down at the performance on Friday, February 27. Restoration Ministries Hempstead will hold an election for See ELECTIONS page 3A WISD Public Information.

Support W.A.R.M., Court Approve Resolution Opposing Unfunded Mandates and surrounding communities. helping those in need in Waller By Carrie Prazak-Gourley Legislature is considering a bill that would raise the court about the necessity of hiring a professional ser- WARM The Waller Times juvenile age from 17 to 18. If this bill is passed, Fort vice in connection with redrawing county precinct On Wednesday, March 11, the Waller County Com- Bend County has already estimated an extra cost to boundaries as required by Texas Election Code section 40070 Bus. Hwy. 290 missioners Court met in regular session at 9 a.m. at the their county of $3 million, which would necessitate a 42.031. Waller, TX 77484 Waller County Courthouse. In attendance were Com- higher tax rate. According to Teed, the City of Katy is growing missioners Justin Beckendorff, Jeron Barnett, Rus- Duhon stated, “In order to avoid extra expenses for rapidly westward, annexing parts of Waller County 936-372-5173 sell Klecka, and John Amsler, and County Judge Trey the county in relation to bills passed by the state legis- and will expand even more; especially since Houston WARM Assistance Duhon presided. lature, this resolution is a necessity.” recently released its extraterritorial jurisdiction in the Office - 936-372-3025 Commissioners unanimously approved a reso- In further business, the court unanimously adopt- area. Redistricting may be required more than once in lution presented by Judge Duhon which opposes un- ed new Rules of Procedure, Conduct, and Decorum at the near future due to the population explosion of Katy Monday - Saturday funded mandates. According to Duhon, this action is meetings of the court. Individuals will be allowed to into Waller County. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. recommended by the Texas Association of Counties to make up to a five-minute public comment, but will now The county is running on a short time table, since prevent the Texas Legislature from passing a bill which be required to fill out a form to be able to speak out on a redistricting, by state law, must be completed by May requires extra funding and then passing that cost on to specific agenda item, rather than just being recognized 1. Judge Duhon stated that his goal is to acquire the Inserts the county. by the court to address concerns during discussions. services of a law firm as quickly as possible to deal this week: For instance, at the present time, the Texas State Elections Administrator Dan Teed addressed the with the matter in a timely fashion. Arlan’s Market Local Citizens Question Delay of Community Center in PV By Carrie Prazak-Gourley of the proposed center. When using this Worth as the general contractor for the tract was terminated on March 4, 2015. Wal-Mart The Waller Times method, instead of choosing the lowest project. According to the committee, In the meantime, Hills Construction, LaVaughn Mosley, community li- bid, a committee reviews bids, as well as Sedalco was highly recommended and who submitted the lowest bid in a tradi- aison for the Waller County Assistance qualifications of the builder, and then se- had been used by surrounding counties tional sealed bid method, was awarded Printed on Coalition and Senior Citizen Expo, and lects a contractor based on a consensus with good results. the contract to tear down the old commu- other Waller County citizens, have ex- recycled paper of factors. Commissioner John Amsler, Current Waller County Judge Trey nity center and clear the site for approxi- pressed their concern over the long delay Waller County Engineer Orval Rhoads, Duhon stated that the budget for the proj- mately $20,000. in construction of a new Waller County Waller County Auditor Alan Younts, and ect was approximately $880,000. But “Part of the problem,” Duhon ex- Community Center in Prairie View. Rick Price were chosen to serve on the Sedalco’s bid, which was made after they plained, “is getting small to medium con- be our friend on Last September, the Waller County committee with Asst. District Attorney were chosen as the contractor, came in struction companies to bid on this project Commissioners Court approved chang- Ruhee Leonard acting as their legal advi- well over budget, at $1.8 million. After because they must be able to bond the ing from the traditional sealed bid pro- sor. the bid was finalized, the court did not cost, which is an extra expense for the cess to a Construction Manager at Risk On October 8, 2014, the Court ap- approve moving forward with the project www.facebook.com or CMAR for the construction process proved Sedalco Construction of Fort due to the high cost, and Sedalco’s con- See CITIZENS page 3A

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These fellas could SING! laughter. I’m not sure how long Turns out that all the census I’m sure I’ll get all of it to see them again. They live in They sang a bunch of the old the restaurant has been there, but records before and after 1890 sorted out … soon. At least that’s Fulshear now. standards, a bunch of the Gaither it has a following. And for good were safely locked away. Just that what I’ve been telling myself Happy anniversary to Wil music, and some new stuff. reason: I’ve never had anything one census was unsecured. And since Thursday. and Kristine Dygert, Chris and Then a lady from Ken- there that was not top-notch. In that census was either destroyed And you know the worst part? Brandi Shamblin, Blackie and tucky … Allison Speer … sort case you can’t tell, I highly rec- in the fire, or so water-soaked as It happened the week AFTER the Martha Benoit, John and Laura of a polished Minnie Pearl … ommend the place. to be unreadable. Hmmmm … full moon! I can’t even blame it Hearnsberger, Gary and Thelma came on, and that woman raised I was still humming as I One good thing came out of on that. Oh, wait! I can blame it Hackler, and Clegg and Shannon the roof more than a couple of made my way back to Waller, and that fire, however (now that I’ve on the blasted time change! Yep, Herdon. inches. That’s when we might that’s when I made my next stop. digressed from my story). Con- THAT’S what caused it. One Absolutely fantastic news have thought we sat too close to (I should mention that I’m usu- gress approved the National Ar- more reason we should perma- about Peggy Albert … she’s home haven’t heard if the speakers. But truly, she had a ally in bed by 8:30 – 9:30 at the chives so that these irreplaceable nently do away with Daylight … and smiling that famous smile! the First Bap- fabulous voice, and she also told absolute latest!) I knew my sister, records could be safe. Now, I sup- Saving Time. Her mailing address is P. O. Box tist Church of some truly funny stories in be- Linda, was visiting from North pose, they are also on computer. Blowing out birthday can- 78, Waller, if you want to give her Tomball is still tween songs. Texas, but as I drove by Moth- But if the IRS computer scandals dles next week is Timothy Ray a boost. I standing … The next bunch up was a er’s, I noted that my sister Betty and other recent computer issues Garrett, Jenny Avila, Kaylen Little bit of trivia, brought on but I do know that on Saturday trio, Three Bridges, from Nash- was there as well. So naturally I don’t really give me much assur- Gonzalez, Melanie Marie Smith, by the mention of the 1890 cen- night it was rocking! Folks down ville. These boys … well, one stopped. ance that the records are any saf- Meredith Holz Silvas, Adda sus: The top two girls’ names in on Main Street (aka FM 2920) was a little past young … were It’s rare for us three sisters er than they were in 1921! Let’s Valdismerdottir, Tim Cullins, 1890 were Mary and Anna. Mary probably heard it and wondered, polished and poised and PAS- to have time just for us, so we keep our fingers crossed! Kourtney Hurry, Abby Dollings, would remain at the top of the list “What are them Baptists up to?” SIONATE about the music. They made the most of it. More laugh- That actually brings me Danny Michael Murray, Terry for decades. In the year I was born What they were “up to” was had us jumping to our feet, sing- ter, of course, and we snacked around to my own computer Arnold, Jessica Waldrop, Bro. (a good while after 1890, thank four hours of pure-D Southern ing, and clapping. on marshmallows … talk about woes. My computer at work im- Forrest Wood, Matt Stokes, Lau- you for asking), the top name was gospel, and it was uplifting, to After an intermission (had to a sugar high! We were tracking ploded Thursday afternoon, eat- rie Dollins, Kara Henkel Cordell, Mary, #2 was Linda, and #7 was put it mildly. shop all their CDs and books and down ancestors on Ancestry.com, ing files – or hiding them – as I Kaaren Lucas, Kathryn Hoffart, Nancy. At least I made it to the Two friends and I – all of us such out in the lobby), there was and you can’t imagine how many watched. I spent many hours try- Kathryn Kilcullen, Terri Schmidt, Top Ten! Southern women to the core – more of the same. My goodness! rabbit trails that sort of thing can ing to retrieve files, and I think I Amanda Rohrman, Keith Evans, Until next week … were on the fourth row from the We floated out of that church, still lead you down. managed to salvage everything. Cody Warden, Brandon Crosby, Contact Nancy at arnoldn@ front – maybe a little too close humming! Did you know, for instance, But, my meticulously main- Frances Frey, Coral Oliver, De- msn.com, or mail news items to those giant speakers. But what Next stop was Gianni’s, a that the 1890 census pretty much tained files are now a mess. I am seree Dalton, Danny Clark, Joyce to her at P. O. Box 282, Waller fun! wonderful little Italian restaurant doesn’t exist because of a still- a very methodical keeper of re- Bob, and Michele Polk. 77484. The People of the Cross, Then and Now

By Carrie Prazak-Gourley reth stood out, performing his house in Jerusalem, they were that the Emperor Constantine of has more Christians than mem- and Catholic Relief Services are miracles solely for the glorifi- set on fire as the Holy Spirit de- Rome became a Christian and fi- bers of the communist party. In the largest missions in the world cation of God--free of charge- scended upon them. Realizing nally halted the persecutions. another little noted trend, six mil- that serve the poor. Christian -while dispensing wisdom on their astounding ability to preach Christianity, continuing the lion Muslims convert to Christi- missions, large and small, exist morality and the nature of God’s and heal, one by one the Apostles “great commission” given to them anity every year. in every nook and cranny of the Kingdom. People flocked to set forth for distant lands, loudly by Jesus, continued to spread the Today, Christians are still world, bringing love and hope to Him, drawn to His plain lan- proclaiming the Good News of “Good News” throughout Europe the primary force in the world for those in need. guage and sermons filled with salvation to all they met. and later the Americas, spurred charitable giving. Following Je- One thing is certain in to- symbolic parables of real life. This was a remarkable mo- on by its eternal message of for- sus’ teaching in Matthew 25:45, day’s world, that to the People He astounded His listeners with ment in the history of the world. giveness and salvation. “Whatsoever you do unto the least of the Cross Jesus matters. He His quiet air of authority. Jesus’ A handful of fishermen and other That is until the 20th century, of these, you do unto me.” From mattered greatly to His flock teachings were a stark contrast to working-class men, born with when under the atheistic commu- the time of the Apostles until this two thousand years ago, and He His age. In fact, they were revo- little social power or position, nist regimes of the Soviet Union, day, Christians have been at the matters just as much today. He lutionary. He spoke of mercy, began the work which changed China, North Korea and others, forefront of education, founding has had a constant connection to love, forgiveness, and of a loving the course of humanity forever. millions of Christians were mar- schools and universities through- humanity in the years since His God who promised everlasting Traveling far and wide around tyred for their faith, and that trend out the world, and have taken on death and resurrection. Like the Jesus of Nazareth passed life; His message of love cried the Mediterranean Sea, they es- has continued today with the rise the mission of feeding the needy, 18th century Scottish poet Mi- through history like a campfire out as a beacon of hope to a tired tablished hundreds of churches, of Islamic jihad in the Middle clothing the naked, taking care of chael Bruce wrote, “ In every spark, a pinpoint of light, here and chaotic world. where baptized believers became East, Africa, and Asia. the sick, and visiting the impris- pang that rends the heart, the for an instant, then no more. Yet, After Jesus’ crucifixion and transformed by the Living Word. What about Christianity in oned, thereby truly living Jesus’ Man of Sorrows had a part.” His short life and violent death resurrection, His followers told Early Christians were a peo- the modern world? How has it commandment to “Love one an- Indeed. World history offers eclipsed any event in the history miraculous tales of a shroud, ple set apart from the immoral fared? How does “The Way” of other as I have loved you.” no other figure as omnipresent as of the world, and has filled whole an angel, an empty tomb, and a culture of the time, a violent, Jesus carry on in the 21st cen- The impact of Christian Jesus. Napoleon Bonaparte said libraries with literature pertain- glowing apparition composed pagan world, where sexual pro- tury? charity is immeasurable. World- it best, when he wrote, “Alexan- ing to His life and teachings. of flesh and blood. And one by miscuity, infanticide and animal Some might claim, that with wide Christian charities such as And Christianity, the religion one, His Apostles found the as- sacrifice were common. the rise of secularism (belief sys- Samaritan’s Purse, World Vision, See GOURLEY page 6A that grew around Him, altered tonishing to be true-- Jesus was In a letter written to Diogne- tem that rejects all forms of re- the course of history, becoming not dead, but alive, and He was tus, c. A.D. 130, Christians of that ligion), Christianity is on the de- the world’s dominant faith, with indeed the long promised Mes- time were described thusly: “As cline. It is true that some modern an estimated 2.4 billion adher- siah. citizens they share all things with Christians do instill the tenets of ents today. His Apostles soon learned others. They marry, but they do secular society into their Chris- Born in Bethlehem of Judea, that His resurrection was only not destroy their offspring. They tian philosophy, even though God News Briefs Jesus entered into the violent, pa- the beginning. Accompanying have a common table, but not a said His Word is unchanging and gan world of the Roman Empire. Jesus for His 40 days on Earth common bed. They are in the eternal. And there has been a DAR Chapter to Hold Meeting His native land, subjugated by before His ascension, they lis- flesh, but not of the flesh. They marked decline in church atten- The Daughters of the American Revolution, San Felipe de Aus- Pompey in 63 B.C., was rife with tened to His last words: “Go ye pass their days on earth, but are dance since the 1960’s, which has tin Chapter, will hold a special meeting on Saturday, March upheaval. Jews, amidst strife and therefore and make disciples of citizens of Heaven. They surpass sadly been accompanied by a rise 21, 2015 at 10 a.m. in the Gordon Memorial Library, located persecution, prayed for the com- all nations, teaching them to ob- the laws with their lives. They in addictions, divorce, and abor- at 917 N. Circle, in Sealy. There will be three guest speakers ing of a Messiah long foretold by serve all things I have command- are a people set apart.” tion. from the Texas State Office of the National Society. They will Hebrew prophets such as Amos, ed you. And lo I am with you Christians endured centuries However, despite some re- speak on patriotism, veterans, local involvement and various Jeremiah, and Isaiah. always, even to the end of time.” of persecution and martyrdom, ports to the contrary, take heart, other topics. The meeting will be from 10 a.m. – 12 noon and Many itinerant preachers Soon the reality of their often worshipping below ancient because Christianity may not be refreshments will be served afterwards. arose in Judea during these tur- mission came to the Apostles for cities in “catacombs” to avoid on the decline after all. Accord- bulent times, but Jesus of Naza- when gathered together in a safe arrest. It was not until 331 A.D. ing to a recent Pew survey, Chris- Waller County Democrats to Meet tianity is sweeping the globe, The Waller County Democratic Club will have its regular month- with hundreds of converts be- ly meeting on March 26, 2015. It will begin with a social gather- THE WALLER ing added daily. Christianity is ing with snacks served at 6:30 p.m. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. booming in China, which now at the Hempstead Recreation Center, located at 635 Bus. Hwy. 290 E., in Hempstead. For more information, call 979-645-1664. TIMES Lamb and Goat Tag Deadline Set Family Owned — Family Operated Save money The deadline to order tags for Lambs and Goats for the State Published Every Wednesday Fair of Texas is April 7, 2015. Tags can be ordered at the Waller Serving Waller, Hempstead and Surrounding Communities on your County Extension office. Tag cost is $10 each. For FFA students, Mailing address is 2323 Main Street, Waller, Texas 77484. tags must be ordered through an Ag teacher and 4-H youth should Physical Address: 2323 Main Street, Waller, Texas. insurance. order through the county extension agent. For more information, Office hours are Monday through Thursday 9 am - 5 pm and Friday 9 am - 12 noon. please contact Extension Agent Damion Turner at 979-826-7651. Office: 936.372-5184 • Fax: 936.372.5186 Auto • Life Steer Validation Program Dates Set email: [email protected] The deadline for purchasing tags for the 2015-2016 Texas 4-H/ The Waller Times welcomes you, the reader, to submit club news, community and church news, school news or Fire • Truck farm and ranch news. We do, however, reserve the right to edit all news items for length, as well as controversial FFA Steer Validation Program is Thursday, April 10, 2015. subjects or anything that may be libelous or slanderous. 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Validation edit for length, libelous or slanderous remarks. Knight Insurance Agency will occur in late June, and parents and youths are expected to ELEcTIOn SEaSOn POLIcy be present. Tags cost $10 each. For more information, please It is the policy of The Waller Times to withhold all election campaign information, including, but not limited to, election Sue Knight Agent campaign events and appearances, during an election season consisting of three months. All electoral candidate contact Extension Agent Damion Turner at 979-826-7651. information, campaign events, campaign fundraisers, campaign town halls, etc. must be submitted as paid advertise- 350 Hwy. 290 E #3 ments during the three-month period that precedes an election. Prior to and proceeding election season, we reserve 34th Annual Waller School Reunion Set the right to edit all election and candidate news for length, as well as controversial subject matter or anything that Hempstead, Tx. may be libelous or slanderous. It is not the policy of The Waller Times to include a free candidate profile at any time. The Waller High School Class of 1965 will be hosting the 34th All candidate profiles must be submitted as advertisements unless it is a part of an editorial column or staff article. 979-826-3026 • 800-660-3026 Annual Waller School Reunion on April 11, 2015 in the Wayne aDVERTISInG cLaSSIFIED WORD aDS: C. Schultz Junior High School Cafeteria. Socializing will be- Personal: 25 words or less $4.25. Any words over 25 is charged at 15¢ a word. Deadline is Fridays by 12 noon. Business: 25 words or less $4.75. Any words over 25 is charged at 15¢ a word. Deadline is Fridays by 12 noon. gin at 3 p.m., followed by the welcome, special recognitions, all classified Word ads are paid in advance, unless you run on a regular basis with our company. and announcements at 4 p.m. The guest speaker for the eve- DISPLay aDS - (Bordered ads) are charged at a per column inch rate. Deadline is Fridays by 12 noon. ning will be Waller graduate Glenn Hegar, Texas Comptroller THE cOnTEnTS OF THIS nEWSPaPER aRE cOPyRIGHTED By THE WaLLER TIMES. nO PaRT OF of Public Accounts. A buffet dinner will follow. For questions THE cOnTEnTS OF THIS nEWSPaPER (EDITORIaL OR aDVERTISInG) May BE REPRODUcED OR cOPIED WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSIOn OF THE PUBLISHER. nO EXcEPTIOnS!! Se habla Espanol about registration and dinner reservations, call 936-856-4225. March 18, 2015, THE WALLER TIMES, Section A, Page 3 Tri-County Fire Department Installs New Officers The Tri-County Fire De- looking forward to serving the County and Northwest Harris partment started 2015 with a community he calls home as the County. This staff is compli- new fire chief, and several new Fire Chief and leading a great mented by 45 additional volun- officers. group of volunteers who sacri- teers. Chief Woolley would like J.R. Woolley took over the fice their time to protect their to invite anyone interested in top position at the Tri-County neighbors. joining the Tri-County Fire De- Fire Department on January One of his first acts was to partment to stop by Station 42 1. Chief Woolley began as a select a command staff to help at 29144 FM 1488 in the Field volunteer firefighter in 1992 in lead the department in their goal Store community on any Tues- North Carolina. He said he is of protecting Northeast Waller day evening at 7 p.m. Texas A&M Lists Deans Honor Roll Texas A&M University has fall semester who have main- 15 hours for the fall semester. named its honor students for the tained a 3.75 or higher grade Among those recognized fall semester, recognizing them point (GPR) out of a possible were Zachary M. Fritzsching, for outstanding academic per- 4.0. of Waller, Bachelor of Science formance. A second designation, - Ag Leadership and Develop- New officers for the Tri-County Fire Department were recently installed. Shown are (bottom row, The Dean’s Honor Roll rec- “Distinguished Student,” recog- ment; and Ryan A. King, of l-r) Safety Officer G.W. Noel, Battalion Chief Billy Smith, Lt. Bobby Bruyneel, Capt. Pete Tarver, ognizes students taking at least nizes those who earned a 3.5 to Hockley, Bachelor of Science - Chief J.R. Woolley, Quartermaster Keith Watson, Capt. Kevin Alford, and Assistant Chief Roy 15 semester hours during the 3.74 GPR while taking at least Agricultural Economics. Howse; (back row, l-r) Capt. Jason Cook and Battalion Chief Ed Faterkowski. Submitted photo. WCAD Reminds Businesses to Render Taxable Property by April 15 If you own tangible personal a business. Owners do not have You can also file a report value in 2015,” said Barzilla. praiser on or before April 15 to forms, taxpayers may contact the property that is used to produce to render exempt property, such of decreased value to notify the The last day to file a rendi- receive an automatic extension Waller County Appraisal District income, you must file a rendition as church property or an agricul- appraisal district of significant tion or report of decreased value to May 15 or the next business at 900 13th Street Hempstead, with the Waller County Apprais- ture producer’s equipment used depreciation of your property. is April 15, 2015. If a rendition day. The chief appraiser may Texas 77445 or 979-921-0060. al District by April 15, 2015. for farming. “For example, if your property is filed late or incomplete or not also grant an additional 15 days Information is also available A rendition is a report that “The appraisal district may was damaged by a storm, flood at all, a 10 percent to 50 percent after the postponed deadline, if from the Comptroller’s Property lists all the taxable property you use the information submitted in or fire last year, you should file penalty may be imposed. Prop- necessary. Tax Assistance Division’s web- owned or controlled on January the rendition to set property val- a report of decreased value. The erty owners who need more time For more information about site at www.window.state.tx.us/ 1 of this year. Property includes ues,” said Chris Barzilla, Chief appraisal district will look at to file their renditions may file a rendering property, deadline ex- taxinfo/proptax/ or www.waller- inventory and equipment used by Appraiser. your property before assigning a written request with the chief ap- tensions, penalties and rendition cad.org. Waller County Appraisal District: Deferred Property Tax Payments Available Texans who are age 65 or owner continues to own and live vit keeps homeowners from los- on delinquent taxes during the units may take legal action to 979-921-0060. older or who are disabled as in the home. Taxes accumulate ing their homesteads because deferral period; however, a tax collect the past due amount. Information is also avail- defined by law may postpone with 8 percent interest per year. of delinquent property taxes. deferral does not cancel penal- For further details about able on the Comptroller’s Prop- paying current and delinquent The law extends the tax defer- A pending sale to foreclose on ties that were already due. property tax deferral, contact erty Tax Assistance Division’s property taxes on their homes ral to the surviving spouse of the homestead’s tax lien will All deferred taxes and in- the Waller County Appraisal website at www.window.state. by signing a tax deferral affi- the person who deferred taxes also cease as a result of filing terest become due when the ho- District at 900 13th Street tx.us/taxinfo/proptax/ or www. davit at the Waller County Ap- on the homestead if the surviv- a tax deferral affidavit. 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This software ranges from simple to ad- ing the rapid growth within vanced which allows you to manage customer receivables, pay- the school district’s boundar- roll and inventory, pay bills, and generate all manner of finan- ies. The board appointed Mark cial statements and other reports. We are accredited QuickBooks Lam, Ph.D., AIA, with Sterling advisors and offer help using these products. 20 in November to oversee the construction program manage- We also offer businesses the choice of using us, with our CPA ment process. accounting program, to do the bookkeeping, such as reconciling Lam, an experienced ar- bank statements, preparing payroll reports and W-2s, recording chitect, released a request for their income and expenses on a regular basis and furnishing fi- qualifications to architects who nancial reports for business use. We offer these services on a were interested in providing fixed fee basis so that a business knows and can budget our fees. services to Waller ISD. Those As we do this, we point out trends, possible tax problems and qualifications include long- other items that we notice while preparing these reports. At times range facility planning, bond we act as outside company financial controllers. planning, facility program- ming, design, and contract ad- We can just prepare payroll, sales taxes, and other government ministration. Lam compiled reports on a monthly or quarterly basis also. the information and an Archi- tect Selection Committee was The Waller ISD School Board of Trustees selected VLK Architects to lead the process to address If you have any questions or would be interested in using any of formed consisting of the school the rapid growth in the school district boundaries. 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Gamma Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society Holds March Meeting The Gamma Omega Chapter Highest Bidder. Members en- surer Linda Pinkerton’s report tation is scheduled for Saturday, a donation for the convention’s son County members serving of Delta Kappa Gamma Society joyed shopping at the silent auc- was approved. March 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the unifying project for Boys and as hostesses. At this meeting, International met at 9:30 a.m. on tion to raise money for members’ Committee reports includ- Cannery Kitchen, 314 E. Alamo Girls Clubs of San Antonio. members will draw for program March 7, 2015 in the Fellowship expenses at the State Convention. ed First Vice-President Jessie Street, in downtown Brenham. The Gamma Omega Chap- planning months. Mary Ann No- Hall of St. Paul Lutheran Church Janet Allphin led the members in Kokemor thanking members for Members were reminded ter has been invited to attend the vosad won the door prize donat- in Phillipsburg, Tx. with forty- singing Texas Our Texas. their donation of toiletries for that there is a link on the TSO chartering of a new chapter in ed by Jackie Romine, and Jeanell three members present. President Trudy Holland Focusing Families. Lou Pruett website to the hotels that will be Area VII on April 12, 2015 from Dallmeyer won the Perfect At- Jackie Romine read the presided over the business meet- gave the Legislation report. used for the upcoming state con- 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Austin Com- tendance Prize donated by Linda Mission Statement and led ing. Minutes from the Febru- Membership Chair, Shelley vention and reservations should munity College in Cedar Park, Braun. Following adjournment, members in reciting the Collect. ary regular meeting and from Nies, announced names of four be made as soon as possible. Texas. Members wanting to at- the members sang the Delta Kap- Gail Schroeder led the pledges, the February executive meet- prospective members: Susan Jett Registration forms are also now tend should contact Holland for pa Gamma song. gave the meditation, and said a ing were approved as printed and Michelle Farrell of Caldwell; available online. Members were directions and more information. Members attending from prayer. by Recording Secretary Jeanell Sandy Johnson and Kathleen Da- urged to bring school supplies to The Summer Planning meeting Hempstead were Linda Braun, Hempstead members pre- Dallmeyer. Several notes of cor- vis-Wright of Somerville. Nies the upcoming April 18 regular was tentatively set for June 30, Jackie Romine, and Gail sented the program, Sold! To the respondence were read and Trea- noted that New Member Orien- meeting or to the convention as 2015 in the Fellowship Hall of Schroeder. St. Paul, Phillipsburg. Members attending from The Hempstead members Waller were Janyce Beyer, Mary MATHIS Continued from page 1A were thanked for serving as host- Alice Cure, Joyce Gallway, Chris- esses. The next meeting will be tina Godfrey, Merilyn Godwin, April 18, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. Carol Ogg, Kristen Robison, Eu- However, Mathis clearly own way, and Mathis then told for a real criminal investigation pile of trash will be horrible for at St. Paul Lutheran Church in nice Sitton, Evelyn Turlington, suggests Beckendorff wasn’t tell- them to save their receipts in case into the landfill deal, including the environment, and we now Phillipsburg with the Burle- and Mary Ann Weisner. ing the truth to the public from at some point in the future they whether any county officials know this deal stinks in more the start. Mathis says Beckend- could be reimbursed. gave false testimony to a Waller ways than one. The TCEQ has a orff told him early in 2011 that a When questioned about the County jury. chance to send a message about business worth a “lot of money” trip, Beckendorff says he felt that Taxpayers are being forced transparency and integrity. A lot Any where you want to go was coming to the South end of it was necessary to see what the to make about three quarters of of people are watching.” Waller County, but did not bother county was in for in regards to a a million dollars in restitution for As for Mathis, he’s just Any type of vehicle you want to mention at first it was a land- landfill. Even though Pintail had the violations of the Texas Public grateful that he can finally tell fill. Mathis assumed the negotia- not yet chosen a site, according Information Act and Texas Open his story. Taxi • Sedan • SUV tions were for a tax abatement. to Beckendorff, he knew that the Meeting Act by the former Waller “I appreciate Waller County Mathis claims when he did company would soon do so. County Commissioners Court. Judge Trey Duhon and the cur- Car/Bus/SUV Limo/Bus/Coach find out it was a proposed land- In the end, Beckendorff was Earlier this month, the Com- rent Commissioners Court al- fill he was told it was being put not able to go, and Odis Styers, missioners Court terminated lowing me to clarify with the 979-921-0154 by “Odis Styers place”, far away former Commissioner for Pct. 1, their contract with Allison, Bass, public what I knew and when I from a town and out by a Super- took his place. Mathis says that and McGee, the firm that had knew it. The last few years have Now Hiring: Responsible Chauffeurs fund site. Styers was a County at the time the trip to Georgia represented them throughout been difficult when you’ve been Commissioner at the time. Ma- took place, he was still “in the the landfill litigation. This firm intentionally bound and gagged this said he was not told until dark” about any plans for the had lost the trust of the county’s by the law, but I knew somehow May of 2011 that the landfill was landfill coming to Hempstead. citizens because they continually things would come to the light. coming to Hempstead, and al- When asked about the land- fought public information act They always do,” Mathis sur- Used Cars though he was outraged, he was fill, Styers said he did everything requests made by Dolcefino con- mised. TEGELER obligated under law to remain in his power to stop it. sulting and others, according to One thing’s for certain, the 850 N. Hwy 290 • Hempstead, Texas 77445 silent. “I even spoke with both the some current members of Com- landfill continues to be a hot top- 979-826-8100 Beckendorff stated that in governor and his chief of staff,” missioners Court. In addition, ic, and further litigation involv- his recollection all commission- Styers said. He also stated that he Dolcefino Consulting claim they ing the county is more than likely www.tegelerusedcars.com ers and the District Attorney fully cooperated with all investi- were stymied in efforts to obtain on its way. found out about the location of gations. emails from former Commis- Tieszen also stated that 2008 Dodge Ram the landfill at the same time. Both Rhoads and Styers sioner Styers and Rhoads. Green Group intends to move On September 9, 2013, Ma- state that they paid for the trip out According to Dolcefino, an- forward with the Pintail landfill this first confided to his staff at of their personal funds. Rhoads other former county employee at Hwy. 6 pending approval by the District Attorney’s office in sent a receipt for his airfare to involved in the early landfill deal- the TCEQ. an email obtained by Dolcefino The Waller Times, and Styers ings was Robin German. She Consulting. Wayne Dolcefino, a stated that he personally handed claimed many of her emails were former investigative reporter for over the receipts to both the Tex- destroyed by a computer virus. DID YOU KNOW? KTRK TV in Houston, has been as Rangers and the attorneys for German worked for Beckendorff You can learn more about working on the landfill case for CALH. early in 2011 before becoming W.A.R.M. at a local citizen whose property Green Group Holdings the county election official. Ger- www.wallerassistance.org. will be impacted negatively if the (GGH) representative Jeff Ties- man and Beckendorff exchanged And you can also join us on Facebook. landfill is built. zen confirmed earlier this week hundreds of text messages, but The email obtained by Dol- that GGH, parent company of the contents of those messages cefino involves Rhoads, who Pintail Landfill, did not pay for have never been made public. claimed Mathis advised him and any trips taken by Waller County Due to these problems, DID YOU KNOW? former Judge Beckendorff to officials. According to Tieszen, Mathis’s office is hiring a Pub- When you donate an keep a planned visit to a Georgia Green Group regularly meets lic Integrity Prosecutor. Mathis end-table to W.A.R.M. you $16,995 landfill a secret in early 2011, and with county officials and local said that the new administration help feed a family even showed them how to do it. businesses within a community wants to ensure that all county of four for a month. Serving the Tri-Counties for over 34 Years Mathis disputes that story where it is looking to develop a public employees follow legal and says he was asked by Rhoads project. guidelines and conduct all busi- and Beckendorff if it was ok for After the location of the ness with honesty and transpar- the landfill people to pay for landfill deal became public, ency. them to fly to see another land- Mathis said he had a heart to Dolcefino Consulting con- fill they owned. Mathis says he heart talk with Beckendorff and tinues their investigation into advised them the trip was legal encouraged him to oppose the this landfill scandal. if the “landfill company gave the landfill and believed “the people Dolcefino, President of Dol- money to the court publicly and would forgive him if he tried to cefino Consulting, stated, “This the court agreed to the travel as a do the right thing now”. landfill should never be built and Love God. Grow Together. Serve People. donation to the county”. According to Dolcefino, it is the Texas Commission on Envi- Mathis said Beckendorff likely that these new revelations ronmental Quality should do the and Rhoads decided to pay their will add fuel to continuing calls right thing and stop it. This huge Easter Room available for Parties or Meetings S u n day Call 713-703-2275 to book. AM 10:30 April 5th

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Anna Ortiz, a Harris County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Investigator, and Deputy Tommy Smith pre- sented new terminology and synthetic narcotics to emergency personnel at the Waller ISD Round- table Discussion Safety Preparedness Meeting. Roundtable meetings are held to share information, and to assist with preparation for responding to community safety needs. WISD Public Information. Empowering Families Summit Promotes Education Success WISD Public Information Several community part- ners joined forces with Waller ISD and the 21st Century After- school Centers to host the 3rd Annual Empowering Families Summit on Saturday, February 28. Community members at- tended the event to learn suc- cessful techniques to foster a positive educational experi- ence. The summit began at 8 a.m. with registration and a free con- tinental breakfast. Attendees were then welcomed and intro- duced to the keynote speaker, The Empowering Families Summit promoted strengthening the Waller ISD School Board mem- family unit and educational success for students. Representatives ber Dr. Michael W. Prince. Dr. from the Waller County Library were just one of the numerous organizations that shared their information and services avail- See SUMMIT page 5B able to community members. WISD Public Information.

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1206 Smith St., Waller, TX 77484 The Schultz Junior High theatre students performed The Marvelous Playbill at Lynn Lucas Middle School on February 20. Pictured Sunday School - 9:45 am Carrying Christ is the cast of the play standing left to right; Cooper Hightower, Aubrey French, Samantha Braziel, Jenna Beyer, Andy Ogg, Isabel Common Ground - 11:00 am into our community Byrd, Avery Williams, Adam Sellers, Madison Smith, Meaghan Simpson, Melissa Fernandeza and Dominique Vidrio. Seated left to (a Spirited Traditional) with a strong faith! right; Madyson Guidry, Hannah Morrow and Arlizza Velasquez. WISD Public Information. www.wallerumc.org 936-372-3907 Waller Junior High Presents The Wizard of Oz T I M E GET ALL THE MONEY The I.R.S. has for you And * FAST * E-FILE - LOW FEES Here, You TAkE HOME MORE!!! A *File 1099/W-2s **HEALTH INSURANCE Enrollments ***LOANS: BY “LENDUP” **COME SEE US** Inner-City Financial Services X 613 University Dr. Ste. 98 Prairie View, TX 77446 ** 936-463-3407 ** Email: [email protected]

Waller Junior High School theatre students participated in the UIL One-Act Play competition and placed third overall for their performance of The Wizard of Oz. Cast members featured are (front row, l-r) Enrique Saldana, Valentina Reyes, Katelynn Moree, Hailey Garner, Alexis Harris, Sidney Merritt, Director Deanna Krenek, and Bianca Urrabaso, and (back row, l-r) Lizabeth Wences, Ridin’ With Christ Fellowship Vanessa Martinez, Marissa Miranda, Alondra Sanabrie, Daisy Saldana, Seth Cortez, Cole Holladay, Logan Robertson, Mary-Eliza- 31083108 Washington Washington St. St. beth Perry, Tyler Lowery, Keylin Humphrey and Victoria Lewandowski. WISD Public Information. Waller,Waller, Texas Texas 77484 77484 WISD Public Information Waller Junior High was over the Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. For more information call: Congratulations to Waller rainbow to place third overall. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. For more information call: Waller County Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. (936) 372-3100 Main Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. (936) 372-3100 Main Junior High School’s UIL One- Individual awards present- Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m. (713) (713) 899-3021 899-3021 Pastor Pastor Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m. Chiropractic Act Play participants. The Wiz- ed at the conclusion of each ard of Oz cast and crew followed contest include Mary-Elizabeth A non-denominational cowboy church that 1206 11th Street • Hempstead A non-denominationalpreaches the Biblecowboy churchfrom thatGenesis preaches to the Revelations. Bible from Genesis to the yellow brick road from the Perry as Dorothy, who won Best Revelations. Boots, jeans, and cowboy hats zone competition, through the Actress Zone and All-Star Cast Boots, jeans, and cowboy hats are always welcome! Emerald City, all the way to the District, Logan Robertson as the are always welcome! 979 - 921 - 0700 Dr. Chad Barber district contest. Among eight Wizard, who won All-Star Cast schools who competed at the Zone and Honorable Mention Where Jesus becomes REAL! Now Offering Disc Decompression zone level, and six schools who District, Keylin Humphrey as Wanted ~ Anointed Musicians & Singers WE ACCEPT AND FILE MOST INSURANCE competed at the district level, the Tinman who won All-Star Cast Zone, Alexis Harris as the Wicked Witch, who won Honor- able Mention Zone, and Hailey • Now Serving Pitchers • 8 Flat Screen TV’s Whoo Loves Your Garner, Katelynn Moree, and • Daily Drink Specials • Dance Floor Valentina Reyes who received Eyes? We Do!!! Honorable Mention recognition • 4 Pool Tables • Live Entertainment at zone and district for their the- • The Best Looking on Weekends atrics as the witch’s cats. Bartenders in Town Lighting Technician Liza- beth Wences was named to All- 20727 FM 362 • Waller, TX Star Crew at zone while Sound Specialty Technician Sidney Merritt re- * Monday * Services Include: ceived the All-Star Crew award Pool Tournament q State of the Art Vision And you should too, at district. The students were * Tuesday * and Eye Health Testing directed by Waller Junior High Poker Tournament q Specialist in Contact call to schedule your theatre teacher Deanna Krenek. * Wednesday * Lens Fit and Comfort exam today. Jammin the Jukebox q Comprehensive Test and Treatment of Eye DID YOU KNOW? * Thursday * Disease Your cash donations Ladies Night q We Accept Many to W.A.R.M. are tax * Friday * Medical and Vision Plans deductible and are used to q Large Selection of Tara Bailey, OD TX Special Live assist neighbors in need. Frames to Match any Therapeutic Optometrist/ * Saturday * Budget and Lifestyle! Glaucoma Specialist Jammin the Jukebox * Sunday * 31315 FM 2920, Suite 19 • Waller, TX 77484 DID YOU KNOW? Jammin the Jukebox (Next Door to Harlans Grocery) When you shop at Phone 936-372-3644 • Fax 936-372-3243 W.A.R.M. Treasures Hours: Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. www.wallerfamilyeyecare.com Thrift Shop you are Saturdays 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. • Sundays 12 p.m. - 2 a.m. Proud to be your LOCAL eye care experts for over 9 years. helping your community. March 18, 2015, THE WALLER TIMES, Section B, Page 3 “The Waller Times” Classifieds Call 936.372.5184 today to place your Classified Word ad or Classified Display. Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Discover accepted

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LEGAL NOTICE BID NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Rolling Hills Volunteer Fire Department is accepting bids for Pursuant to chapter 59 of the Texas property code, the abandoned NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE Bookkeeping Services. To obtain bid packet with informa- goods stored at Waller Mini Storage facility located at 31203 WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE tion on services to be provided, please send email request to Washington Street, Waller, Texas will be sold to satisfy landlord’s TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CODE THAT [email protected] or call (281) 924-6353 or (979) lien on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. Waller Mini Stor- Bexar County Markets, Inc. has filed application for a 645-3420. Deadline to submit bid is 04/13/2015. Please mail age reserves the right to reject any unit or items from sale. Con- Beer Retail Dealer’s Off Premise License and Wine Only bids to: tents are, miscellaneous household items and boxes of unknown Package Store Permit to be issued to Arlan’s Market Rolling Hills VFD contents. Cleanup and removal will be buyer’s responsibility. #20 located at 31315 FM 2920, Suite 20, Waller, Waller Attn: Bids Unit # 2 John Herron County, Tx. P O Box 444 Unit # 31 Mike Blake Jomes Hempstead, Texas 77445 Unit # 65 Yvonne Mendez Bexar County Markets, Inc. Ames H. Arlan – Pres/Secy Karen J. Arlan – VP STAN STANART Place your COUNTY CLERK, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS PROBATE COURTS DEPARTMENT Waller I.S.D. and Private Nonprofit Help Equitable Services PROBATE COURT NO. Two (2) The Waller Independent School District (Waller ISD) Wanted will be applying for funds provided through the NCLB PLAINTIFF’S ORIGINAL PETITION FOR TREPASS TO TRY TITLE AND OTHER DAMAGES – Consolidated Application for Federal Funds under the ads in the CITATION BY PUBLICATION – UNDER RULE 109 Elementary and Secondary Education Act for the 2015- 2016 school year. If you are a Private Nonprofit School classifieds. THE STATE OF TEXAS { DOCKET NO: 431554-401 RECEIPT NO. OUT OF COUNTY that services students that reside in Waller ISD, you are { cordially invited to attend a meeting to discuss an over- COUNTY OF HARRIS { ESTATE OF: BARBARA CAROLYN RHODES TEW, DECEASED view of these programs on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 9:30 Email to a.m. in the Waller ISD Administration Building located at Greetings... 2214 Waller Street, Waller, Texas 77484. Please contact wallertimes@ Barbara Osburn at 936-931-3685 by April 1 in reference You are hereby commanded to summon CHARLOTTE TEW, CHARLIE ALLEN TEW and MARY to your attendance and/or desire to participate in the sbcglobal.net TEW ORTIZ, the known defendants whose residence and whereabouts are unknown to the plaintiff, application with Waller ISD. ARLENE VINING HOLBROOK, LINDA VINING RASCO and LESLIE “GLEN” VINING, by making publication of this citation once each week for four consecutive weeks, the first publication to be at least twenty-eight (28) days before the return date of the citation, the same being Monday REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS MARCH 9, 2015, in a newspaper printed in Waller County, Texas. You are hereby commanded to FOR DEPOSITIORY FOR MUNICIPAL FUNDS PURSUANT TO appear and answer plaintiffs’ petitions and cross-claims by filing a written contest or answer on or TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 105 before 8:00 o’clock a.m. of the first Monday after 42 days from the date of issuance, the same being FOR THE CITY OF WALLER, TEXAS Monday MARCH 23, 2015, at the next regular term of the Probate Court No. Two (2), 201 CARO- LINE, 6TH FLOOR, Houston, Harris County, Texas, or by mailing to P.O. Box 1525, Houston, Texas Notice is hereby given that the City of Waller, Texas is requesting proposals for depository 77251-1525, after service has been perfected, to be holden in the courthouse thereof, in Houston, contract. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes addressed to Cynthia Ward, City Texas, then and there to answer a petition filed in said court on OCTOBER 3, 2014, in a probate Secretary, City of Waller, P.O. Box 239, Waller, Texas 77484 and be received no later than action now pending in said court in the above numbered and styled estate on the probate dock- Monday, April 13, 2015, no later than 2:00 p.m. Copies of the Depository Proposal can be et of said court, where ARLENE VINING HOLBROOK, LINDA VINING RASCO and LESLIE downloaded from the City’s website at www.wallertexas.com or obtained by calling City Hall at “GLEN” VINING, are the planitiffs and CHARLOTTE TEW, CHARLIE ALLEN TEW and MARY (936)372-3880. The City of Waller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to TEW ORTIZ, are the defendants; said petition containing allegations as is shown in the attached accept the proposal it considers most advantageous to the City, and at its direction to waive any copy of said petition. defect or informality in the proposal. NOTICE: “ You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation NOTICE TO VENDORS by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 42 days from the issuance hereof, a default judgement may be taken against you” Sealed proposals addressed to Mr. Mike Marcus, Waller Independent School District will be received at 1918 Key Street, Waller, Texas 77484 for the following Herein fail not, but have you before said court, at the time aforesaid, this writ your return thereon, categories: showing how you have executed the same.

Awards & Commemorative Products (Catalog) Due: April 15, 2015 @ 1:00 p.m. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said court, at Houston, Texas, this 9th day of February, 2015. Special Service / Education Supplies & Equipment (Catalog) Due: April 15, 2015 @ 2:00 p.m. (SEAL) STAN STANART, County Clerk Probate Court No. Two (2) Athletic Supplies & Equipment (Catalog) Due: April 16, 2015 @ 1:00 p.m. 201 Caroline, Room 800 Harris County, Texas First Aid / Medical Supplies & /s/ Aliesa M Mcleod Equipment (Catalog) Due: April 16, 2015 @ 2:00 p.m. Aliesa M Mcleod Deputy County Clerk Proposals will be opened at time stated at the Waller ISD Business Office DAILY COURT REVIEW Waller Independent School District reserves the right to reject any/or all proposals ATTORNEY: TRAN B. NGUYEN and to accept any proposals deemed most advantageous to the district and to 16055 SPACE CENTER BLVD., SUITE 190 waive any informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received. 281-286-9898

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St. John’s Lutheran Church Global Vacuum Systems is currently seeking an HIRING HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Lake Management Co. in Waller is needing automotive/industrial Lead painter. Experience Tractor with Pull Scraper, Bulldozer, and Trackhoe. in Katy seeking a Nursery Worker. needed. We are also looking for someone with Experience is a plus, but training is available. lake field technician. Looking for an adult individual Outside work, hands experience running a CNC Press break. FREE medical insurance, uniforms, retirement, and bonuses. Call 979-865-5941 to work in our nursery on on training, no experience Sunday mornings from Please apply at our office or send a resume to required. Benefits 7:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. available. Pay depends [email protected] or stop by HELP WANTED at $10 per hour. Must be CPR on qualifications. our office and fill out an application at certified (if not training will be Apply in person 15431 State Hwy 6 Navasota, TX 77868. provided) and pass a back- Mon thru Fri 9 am to 4 pm Water & Sewer Construction ground check. Fax resume to @ 4110 Katy Hockley Workers Needed 936-372-9337, or email to Cut Off Rd., Katy 77493 [email protected]. Call 281-391-3688 HELP WANTED - CASHIERS Supak Construction Waller & Hempstead Stores 979-478-6201 Footprints in the Sand Learning Center (Christian owned and operated) Now hiring both full and part-time dependable, energetic, and loving individuals. Previous childcare experience is preferred. Applicants must be Billing/Purchasing Position for certified in First Aid and CPR within 90 days of hire date. We can assist if Construction Firm near Katy, TX needed. Benefits include, paid holidays after the 90 day probation period. Full time employees will receive one week of paid vacation after one year Need experienced person for T&M, AIA, progress of service. Starting pay depends on previous experience. Please call (979) 826-3487 or send resume to [email protected]. billings, change orders, documentation, and close Apply at Hometown Hardware in Waller out with purchasing and purchase order duties. 936-372-9183 Send resume to [email protected] HELP WANTED or fax (281) 391-4787. Experienced CDL Drivers Estimating/Drafting/Autocad to drive concrete mixer trucks in Waller and the FT/PT/PT Retired OK CAJUN READY MIX, LTD is now CAJUN READY MIX, LTD is surrounding area. We offer paid health insurance, taking applications for professional now taking applications for Certified holidays, vacation and 401K. Katy area construction firm needs experienced and qualified Truck Drivers. 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MSLER DRIVERS NEEDED A AND ASSOCIATES Class A or B Phone: (936) 931-5356 REALREAL EST ESTATEATE Fax: (936) 372-5307 JOHN A. AMSLER - BROKER Roll-off dumpsteR SALES ASSOCIATES company Connie Amsler, Sherry Whiteley, Cindy Ochsner In The Spotlight *** SIGN ON BONUS *** REAL ESTATE FOR SALE HOMES READY FOR YOU ACREAGE AND LOTS 3/2 mobile home on 1.26 acres in Monaville area Please call or email: .79 wooded acres with community water & electric- ...... SOLD...... $75,000 ity available. No mobile homes. Community 979-826-2815 lake and park, & pool...... SOLD...... $4,500 Cozy Cottage in the woods! Home has 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath and is a comfortable and practical home for .36 wooded acres in rural subdivision with commu- the first time buyer or a retired couple. This home is [email protected] nity water & electricity available. Enjoy community brick with a durable metal roof. Nestled on 1.99 acres, parks, lakes & pool (restricted - no mobile homes) a corner lot with lots of trees and greenery that affords ...... ASKING...$2,500 privacy as well as the opportunity to enjoy nature. Look for deer and other creatures...... PENDING...$140,000 We have full-time openings 5 city lots - wooded with electricity available. A Little bit of country in the city! 5 wooded lots on a some- Zoned for single family home - no mobile homes... what secluded road within the City Limits. Property is for Denny’s ...... REDUCED...$18,000 COMMERCIAL zoned for single family residence. Electric is available and city water lines are located across the street. Gas is within 4 city blocks - total of 5.72 acres. Currently used for graz- 1.15 commercial acres in the heart of Navasota approx. 600 feet of the property and no city sewer line. Night Shift Managers and Cooks ing cattle. City utilities available in area..SOLD...$65,000 with a metal building for your new business...... Owner can install aerobic septic. Buyer should verify avail- ...... ASKING....$75,000 able utilities, permits, easements and installation regula- Must be able to work at least 5 shifts per week and be 1.96 wooded acres in Montgomery County with elec- tions with the City of Hempstead....REDUCED...$18,000 tricity available. Location provides quick access to FM availableRevised weekdays and weekends. 2978 or FM 1488. Restricted against mobile homes. Future development with proposed Woodland Parkway FIND US HERE! • Must haveProof 2 or more years experience. access in near future...... REDUCED..$80,000 • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. 19.75 cleared acres with clusters of trees, partially • Be authorized to work in the United States. fenced on 3 sides and currently leased pasture for ag exemption status. Quick commute to Houston or Katy and • Must have reliable transportation. close to shopping and schools...... ASKING...$207,375 • Background check required. HOMES READY FOR YOU Wage: Based on experience Previous Denny’s experience preferred, but not required. 4/2 home in Spring area. Quick access to I-45 Toll Road 19.75 acres of property with good stand of native grasses & Downtown...... SOLD.....$149,000 within daily commute distance of Houston or Katy. Land Must be able to work weekends, holidays and shifts has been used to graze horses and/or cattle for many 6 pm - 6 am. Diamond in the Rough! This home awaits the buyer years and is ag-exempt for low property taxes. Property who can provide some TLC to make this home a show- is located near Waller County Fairgrounds with quick ac- place. 3/2 Brick with cedar siding home sits on .75 List Your PropertyWith Us! cess to hwy 290 via FM 359. This unrestricted acreage is Apply in person, email, or fax…… acres. Property is in the 100 year flood plain. Sold close to Town of Hempstead but in the City Limits of Pine as is! Cash buyers only please!..SOLD...... $75,000 We Deliver Qualified Buyers! Island. Livestock on property please do not enter prop- erty without an appointment! ...... ASKING...$207,375 Denny’s 100 Cottonwood Drive, Hempstead, TX 77445 Serving Buyers and Sellers in Waller, Grimes, Harris and Montgomery Counties [email protected] 30717 FM 1488 @ Field Store Community • Waller, Texas 77484 • Call us or visit us online at www.amslerrealestate.net Fax 979-826-6288 March 18, 2015, THE WALLER TIMES, Section B, Page 5

ARCHITECT Continued from page 4A SUMMIT Continued from page 1B

6,275, to a student population growth has increased to more 868 students each year for the Prince shared with attend- children to learn. topics such as Building Effec- of 12,164 by 2024. According than 400 students in compari- next 10 years. ees about his background and Following Prince’s keynote tive Communication with our to the high growth scenario, son to this same time last year,” The architect firm will be- the importance of education speech, attendees were invited Kids, School Success: How to the school district could have said Twardowski at the Febru- gin the planning process meet- for youth. He addressed how to attend student and adult help your Child Succeed, and more than 8,577 students in ary school board meeting. The ings in March with district his family encouraged him to breakout information sessions. Career & College Ready, Set, 2019 and more than 13,338 in moderate growth model pre- administrators to address the appreciate his education when Elementary students in grades Go! Other entertainment at 2024. dicts that Waller ISD will in- rapid growth in Waller ISD. he was a young boy, and how 1-5 learned the value of fair the event included the Journey “The district’s overall crease by approximately 325 to ••• he approached encouraging play, while students in grades Church Band, ACE Drumline, education with his children. 6-12 learned to develop healthy ACE Steppers, and performanc- He stated that education is a relationships at every stage of es by the Waller High School family affair, and that parents life. Parents attended two of Theatre Art students and Jones Continued from page 1B SAFETY should always encourage their three workshops offered on Elementary students. deaths involving teens in sev- sented shared information about sistant Superintendent for eral states. The synthetic drug the narcotics that they have seen Administration Kevin Moran To place advertising or classifieds, is marked with smiley faces and in their respective communities shared the Waller ISD calendar wizards to entice children. Or- so that Waller ISD personnel is and testing dates. For more in- tiz also discussed the dangers of better able to protect students formation about the roundtable call 936-372-5184 or bath salts used as a drug, as well and staff from dangerous nar- discussion meetings, contact as clues to identify marijuana cotics. Anita Rochen at arochen@wal- email [email protected] grow houses. Agencies repre- To close the meeting, As- lerisd.net 936-931-3685.

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1226 ACRES: Highly productive working cattle ranch in Chappell Hill. Over 4 miles of frontage, improved pastures, good fencing, CORNER TRACT: 32 acres on FM 529 south of Hempstead. 3-2 Manufactured home, 3-carport, pad for 2nd home w/water, 5 water wells, working pens, chute, hay & equipment sheds, irrigation system for 200-300 acres, holding tank, pond, good interior electric & separate septic, 7-stall barn, lighted arena, 2 loafing sheds, hay barn, fenced garden area & 2 ponds. Easy access to road, frontage along creek & Red Gully. Flood plain...... $5,500/ac. Hwy 290 or I-10...... PENDING...... $380,000 38.5 ACRE RANCH: Near Hempstead. Nice 3-2 metal exterior home w/large back porch. Barn, arena & x-fenced pas- HOMES tures. Ag exempt...... $499,000 BROOKSHIRE: 2-2-2 on 9.6 acres on FM 359. Quarters, shop, covered arena & RV parking. City utilities, well & septic. Un- FOR LEASE: Nice 2-2-1 duplex unit in Tomball. No pets...... $1,185/mo. restricted w/850’ frontage offers commercial potential...... PENDING...... $510,000 HWY 6 CORNER: Older 2-1 wood frame home on 0.39 acre at Hwy 6 & FM 1736. Needs work...... $60,000 WALLER: Gated 13 acre ranch with 3-2.5 custom home. First floor has 3,179 sq. ft. with too many extras to list. Separate BUS HWY 290: 2-1 rock home w/ slate roof. Fantastic commercial potential for your small business, office or shop. Wood burning entry unfinished 2nd floor is framed for 2 bedrooms, media room, great room w/firelace, & plumbing roughed in for kitchen, fireplace and oversized detached 1 car garage. Beautiful large trees...... $79,500 utility room & 2.5 baths. Plus a 36X60 Morton building/barn, RV parking, pond, pasture & fenced...... $674,900 BRUSHY CREEK: 3-2 manufactured home on 0.459 acre lot with large shade trees. Easy acres to Tomball, Magnolia & 35 Acre Ranch: on Hwy 6 north of Hempstead in Grimes County. Gated w/3-2-2 rock home with metal roof, high ceil- Waller...... $85,000 ings, study & rock fireplace. 6-Stall barn, 3 pastures & loafing shed. Ag exempt & unrestricted. Low taxes...... $1,300,000 FM 1887 Frontage: Quaint 2-2 home on 1.7 acres south of Hempstead. Metal workshop/barn with carport. Needs some TLC...$95,000 OAK CREEK RANCH: Scenic 410.8 acres with stately 2-story 5-2.5 farmhouse w/ 2-carport, horse barn, implement/hay REMINGTON FOREST: Well maintained 4-2.5-2 two story on 1/2 acre lot. Fresh paint throughout & nice landscaping. Off of FM barn, loafing shed, 6 ponds, running creek & great views. Fenced & x-fenced with 2 entrances from Mitchell & 1 from Old 1488 near Magnolia. Waller ISD...... PENDING...... $162,500 Mitchell. Great development potential...... $4,724,833 HEMPSTEAD: 3-3 all brick home on 2.5 lots. Wood, floors, formals, plantation shutters, sunroom, gameroom, crown molding & fireplace. Needs some TLC...... $162,500 HORSE PROPERTY: 5 acres with 3-2 manufactured home. Open plan w/fireplace & deck. 3-stall barn w/tack room, pasture, COMMERCIAL - INVESTMENT paddocks, lighted arena, round pen & pond. Fenced & x-fenced. Off of FM 2920 in Waller...... $223,000 FOR LEASE: Historical building in downtown Hempstead with 1,500 sq. ft. High visibility. Needs some TLC...... $750/mo. CHARMING: Remodeled 2-3 (possibly 3-3) farm house on 5 acres in Pine Ridge. Spacious with large kitchen, beamed ceilings, 0.92 ACRE: City of Brookshire. Commericial or residential. City utilities...... PENDING...... $62,000 wood floors & nice deck for outdoor living. Large shade trees. So much character!...... $225,000 0.99 ACRE: in Waller Business Park. Corner of FM 362 & Park 290 Drive just off of Hwy 290. Additional 1 to 3 acres NEAR WALLER: Charming older 3-2-2 home on 5 acres. Eat-in kitchen, formals, fireplace, extra room & screened-in porch. available...... $5.00/sq. ft. Partially fenced, storage bldg & scattered trees...... $234,000 1.5 ACRES: Just 1 block north of I-10 in Brookshire. Zoned commercial...... $1.95/sq. ft. WALLER: Recntly remodeled 3-2-2 home on 2.3 fenced acres. Property includes workshop, well house & old barn. Ag exempt. 2.59 ACRES: on FM 2920 near Lutheran Church Rd. in Tomball. Excellent location. Owner financing Easy access to I-10 & Hwy 290...... $279,000 available...... $450,000 PARK-LIKE: Adorable 3-2 home w/4-carport on fenced 4.38 acres. Wonderful wrap-around porch, island kitchen, gameroom & 3.96 ACRES: FM 362 near Hwy 290. Corner location. City utilities...... $3.50/sq. ft. back patio. Workshop, barn, covered stalls, lighted riding area & scattered beautiful live oaks. On FM 362 w/easy access to Hwy 4 ACRES: on FM 2920 across from Harlan’s shopping center. Rapidly developing area. Excellent commer- 290 & Grand Pkwy...... $342,000 cial location. City utilities. Near US Hwy 290...... $5.00/sq. ft. CUSTOM HOME: 5.2 acres w/3-2.5-2 home, 1 bedroom guest suite & unfinished room over garage. Lots of windows, fireplace, 30 ACRES: Commercial corner on Kickapoo right off US Hwy 290. Freeway on/off ramps on east & west side of intersec- porches, brick grill & concrete parking. Fenced & x-fenced with small barn. Near Hockley w/easy access to Hwy 290 & Grand tion for easy access...... $2.00/sq. ft. Pkwy...... PENDING...... $395,000 450 ACRES: Excellent for residential or light industrial development in Katy. 1.5 miles north of I-10 & 15 miles from the COUNTRY ESTATE: Stunning 4-2/2-3 home on 4.5 acres in Tennoaks. Home is loaded with too many features & upgrades to energy corridor...... PENDING...... $30,000/ac. list + guest suite over garage. Manicured grounds, 22-zone sprinkler system, deck w/hot tub & 30’X50’ insulated shop w/extended HISTORIC BUILDING: on 12th Street in Hempstead. Approx 1,500 sq. ft. Great location with high visibility...... $128,000 cover...... $575,000 WALLER NURSERY: 12 unrestricted acres with well, irrigation & commercial greenhouses. Heated plant beds for year round growing. Everything needed to operate a business...... $250,000 MULTI-FAMILY HEMPSTEAD: Investment opportunity - 8 houses on 8 lots. Must be sold together. Allbut one is currently leased...$364,430 TOWNHOMES: 5-Unit townhome building in Prairie View. Each unit is a 2-2. Located less than 1 mile from Prairie View HEMPSTEAD: Established & successful ballroom/reception hall. On 11.3 acres in Hempstead. Beautifully finished. Furnished A & M campus. Built in 2009 on 1 acre with paved parking...... $510,000 with everything you need – set up w/bookings & ready to go ...... $1,299,000 Page 6, Section B, THE WALLER TIMES, March 18, 2015

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4356 3-2-2 brick home on 5 beautifully landscaped lots, formals, large den, wood burning stove, small 4372 Awesome country showplace on 50 acres with custom home that includes granite counters, creek, corner property...... $149,500 high ceilings, butlers pantry, hardwood floors, gameroom, gazebo, pond, improved pastures, gated 4359 1-1-1 brick home in Hempstead...... $69,000 entrance...... $1,795,000 4375 3-2 home in town with a smaller home also on property...... $65,000 4374 10 acres in subdivision, deed restrictions, Waller ISD...... $470,000 4391 5 small homes on 3 city lots, investment potential...... $250,000 4386 160 acres with lots of frontage, water well, FM frontage, could be divided...... $2,486,820 4408 3-2-2 brick home on corner lot with nice shade trees...... $169,000 4401 Showplace!! Completely remodeled 4 bedroom home, fireplace, hardwood flooring, granite coun- 4427 3-2 brick home in Cypress, double sided fireplace, Cy-Fair ISD...... $200,000 ters, large game room, deck, inground pool, beautiful scattered oaks, 5 + acre lake, 5 barns, 81 acres, 4428 3-2-2 brick home, recent roof, formals, large kitchen on 2 lots...... $107,500 frontage on two sides...... $1,595,000 4440 3-2-2 brick home, sunroom, large living with fireplace, formal dining, large kitchen on over an 4402 4-2.1 Country home on 4+ acres, two story, stone fireplace, built in entertainment center, acre...... $230,000 island kitchen, inground pool with spa, cross fenced, 40 x 40 metal building, barn with stalls...... 4441 3-2.1/2 two story home on two and a half acres with mature trees, large island kitchen, gated entrance...... $499,000 ...... PENDING...... $379,900 4403 3-2 Beautiful home on 15 acres with ag exemption, gated entrance, workshop, barn with working COUNTRY HOMES AND ACREAGE pens, beautifully landscaped with irrigation, fenced and cross fenced...... $586,500 4411 Lots in City of Waller, corner property, scattered trees, recently cleared...... $27,900 3743 4-2.1 two story home on hill, stone exterior, hardwood flooring, 21 acres fenced and cross 4421 Beautiful 97 acres, brick home, barn, pond, scattered trees, close to Hwy. 290...... $2,764,500 fenced...... $579,500 4422 Corner lot in Hempstead, additional lots available...... $6,000 4088 80 acres, barns, storage shed, lake, beautiful land...... $2,258,760 4423 Two lots in Hempstead, city utilities available...... $12,000 4267 9 acres, FM 2920 frontage, excellent development location...... $1,300,000 4431 5 acres, frontage on 2 roads, close to town, some restrictions...... $79,500 4275 9+ acres, Tomball area, ag exempt, FM 2920 frontage...... $750,000 4432 Unrestricted lot, commercial or residential, community water...... 4276 318 acres, Peek Rd in Katy, excellent location...... $11,130,000 $165,000 4290 3000 sq. ft. building with covered porches, currently a restaurant, with ample parking on 1.9 acres 4433 4-3-2 Brick home with 2 fireplaces, on 4 acres with pond...... $265,000 with FM frontage...... $525,000 4435 4-3-2 100 acres, large scattered oaks, ag exempt, community water available...... $1,200,920 4309 Three lots with city utilities, curbs, close to schools and shopping...... $35,000 4437 3-2-1 Home, open floorpan, island kitchen on 4 acres, beautiful scattered trees...... $225,000 4349 388 acre horse ranch with rail fencing, FM frontage, barns, stables, 8 acre lake, large irrigated hay field, additional ponds, main home shaded by large oaks, additional home on property...... $4,225,000 4360 Corner lot in city with utilities...... $4,500 SOLD 4367 Beautiful custom stone home with cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace, marble counters, beautiful tile flooring on a hill with a view, 6 stall barn, lighted arena, covered RV parking, additional barn, two ponds on 30 acres...... $1,080,000 31315 FM 2920 #24 BUYING OR SELLING LET Waller, Texas COLDWELL BANKER PROPERTIES UNLIMITED HELP YOU!!