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Governmental entities in Washington County have debts totaling more than $146 million, figures from the Texas Comptroller’s Office show.

The city of Brenham, the Brenham school district, Wash-ington County and Blinn College have outstanding debts as of Aug. 31, 2013, totaling $138,357,099.

Throw in the Burton school district and the city of Burton and the total rises to $146,311,099, according to the comp-troller’s office.

The vast majority of that debt is listed as “tax-supported,” according to the comptroller’s office, meaning they’re fund-ed mostly through property taxes.

Brenham leads with $50,545,000 — debt issued for a variety of projects that include street renovations, a new water tower, utility lines, a new police station, library ren-ovations, a new animal shelter, fire trucks, refinancing debt issued earlier and U.S. 290 improvements.

That’s a per capita average of $3,132, the comptroller’s office said.

The city issued about $14.1 million in debt for the U.S. 290 work, with that being repaid by the Texas Department of Transportation. The city, however, must pay the interest.

Total debt in Washington County? $146 million-plus

The city of Brenham’s outstanding debt divided by categories

Brenham school trustees will hold another budget discussion Monday, followed by a tour of one of the district’s major building projects.

The board will meet at noon in the administra-tion building, 711 Mansfield.

At that formal meeting, trustees will discuss the 2014-15 budget and employee compensation and benefits.

Brenham school trustees are considering a number of scenarios on the 2014-15 budget, in-cluding staff reductions and shifting a portion of the tax to pay for debt to operations and main-tenance.

Financial director Kim Horne has project-ed the district would have a $936,000 deficit if trustees decided to give a 2.5 percent wage hike to employees.

Budget projections are estimating a $70,000 increase in the district’s transportation costs and a $50,000 rise in utility costs.

Also, trustees are looking at continuing the hiring of off-duty law enforcement officers to provide security on all campuses, with an annu-al cost of $140,000-$150,000.

The board will also discuss a review of the district’s investment program and designating investment officers.

After that meeting, trustees will tour the mid-dle school to look at the massive renovation proj-ect which has almost been completed.

Voters approved $12 million in funding for the renovations.

Work is also continuing on a new $14 million Alton Elementary School.

Improvements being made to a portion of the U.S. 290 Loop will be switching to nighttime work this week.

Beginning Monday, the Texas De-partment of Transportation’s (TxDOT) contractor will begin overlaying the lanes of U.S. 290 with a permeable fric-tion course.

This overlay project will be from Highway 36 to FM 389, from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m., according to TxDOT. The work will include some lane closures while the new surface is being laid

Motorists who travel this area should watch those lane closures and obey all traffic control warnings, TxDOT offi-cials said.

This $1 million-dollar overlay proj-ect is contracted to Knife River Corp.-South. This entire project should be complete by winter of 2014.

Nighttime work planned on 290

BISD board to continue discussions on budget

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Presi-dent Barack Obama says the U.S. has only succeeded because gener-ations of Americans have fought to expand rights and opportunity to more people.

Obama was reflecting on the meaning of the Fourth of July in his weekly radio and Internet ad-dress. He said there’s no nation on earth that wouldn’t trade places with the United States.

Obama said the Founding Fa-thers were united by a belief that all are created equal and have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

He added that America’s success has been made possible because Americans never took those truths for granted.

In the Republican address, Ar-kansas Rep. Steve Womack says Washington has been denying Americans the chance to seize their economic destiny. He says Republicans are working to restore opportunity.

It’s that time of year when people head to the beach, and when headlines sometimes scream of a shark attack somewhere along the U.S. coastline. But the chances of being bitten by a shark are so remote they are hardly worth worrying about, says a Texas A&M University at Galveston marine expert.

David Wells, assistant professor of marine biology who has studied sharks for years, says you should deep-six those shark fears. Bottom line: the odds are in your favor.

“There are very few shark attacks worldwide, and Texas’ beaches appear to be some of the safest any-where,” Wells explains.

The International Shark Attack File, run by the Flor-ida Museum of Natural History, is the world’s leading source on shark attacks. Its records show that from 1959 to 2010, there were 1,970 people killed by lightning strikes in the U.S., compared to 26 shark fatalities.

In Texas during that time, 213 people were killed by lightning while only one shark attack death occurred (there have been two deaths in Texas since 1911 – one in Galveston county and one in Cameron county).

Florida appears to be ground zero for both sharks and lightning. Since 1959, it is by far the leader in lightning deaths (459) and shark attack deaths (9).

No doubt, your chances of a shark attack are incredi-bly small. The Shark Attack File has done the math and the odds of getting killed by a shark are about 1 in 264 million.

Along the Gulf Coast, your chance of getting at-tacked by an alligator is three to four times higher than a shark attack, statistics show.

Sun seekers should be more concerned about their drive to the beach than shark attacks, Wells says. For that matter, they should be more concerned about dying from a bee sting (50 to 100 people die worldwide, and bee stings kill more people each year than all venomous animals combined).

Even killer sharks are no match for killer peanuts: About 100 people worldwide die annually from an al-lergic reaction to eating peanuts, according to the Asth-ma and Allergy Foundation.

While there are numerous kinds of sharks, only four are frequently cited in shark attacks – the bull shark, the tiger shark, the great white shark and the oceanic white tip shark.

“Bull sharks tend to be very aggressive,” Wells says, “and they are commonly seen along the Texas coast.”

Bull sharks have been known to swim many hun-dreds of miles upstream, such as deep into the Missis-sippi River, while great white sharks and oceanic white tip sharks are almost never seen off Texas beaches.

“If you want to play it very safe, it’s a good idea not to swim alone,” Wells says.

“And always swim near a lifeguard station. Life-

Killer sharks or killer bees?You’re safer at the beach, saysTexas A&M University expert

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Young onlookers wave as another f loat passes by during the Chappell Hill 4th of July parade Friday morning. The annual parade features dozens of f loats and other participants, including the World Famous Kazoo Band.

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa told Uni-versity of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers that he must resign or he will be fired, a person with direct knowledge of the conversation has told The Associated Press

The person who confirmed the ultimatum spoke on the condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.

Cigarroa told Powers he must either resign ahead of the Board of Regents July 10 meeting or he will be fired at it, the person said.

The person said Powers told Cigarroa that he would not resign but is willing to discuss a time-line for leaving.

A message left with the University of Texas Sys-tems spokeswoman requesting an interview with Cigarroa was not immediately returned. Powers could not be reached for comment Friday.

Powers has led UT since 2006 and is popular among faculty and students.

But his vision for higher education has clashed with some regents — sometimes dramatically — whose ideas are supported by Republican Gov. Rick Perry.

Cigarroa has acknowledged a “strained” rela-tionship with Powers, whose job has been rumored to be in jeopardy since 2011.

UT president toldto resign or be fired

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WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is imple-menting tighter security mea-sures at foreign airports that have direct flights to the U.S. out of concern that al-Qaida is trying to develop a new and improved bomb that could go undetected through airport se-curity.

Some questions and answers about the enhanced security measures:

Q: What’s behind the move to enhance security for overseas flights bound for the U.S.?

A: The unspecified new secu-rity measures, planned a month ago, are a response to intelli-gence suggesting that bomb makers from al-Qaida’s Ye-men affiliate, known as al-Qa-ida in the Arabian Peninsula, or AQAP, have linked up with the al-Qaida-affiliated Jabhat al-Nusra, or the Nusra Front, in Syria to work together on bombs that can be slipped past airport security.

Q: AQAP has been trying to blow up U.S. airliners for years. What is different today?

A: U.S. officials have two new areas of concern. Thousands of Westerners, including Ameri-cans and Europeans, have trav-eled to fight government forces in Syria, including some who have joined up with the Nus-ra Front, which the U.S. con-siders a terrorist organization. Many of those people can board

flights to the U.S. without visas. U.S. and European intelligence agencies track such people and sometimes put their names on no-fly lists, but they don’t know all the names.

Second, U.S. intelligence has observed new linkages between AQAP, which possesses sophis-ticated bomb-making expertise, and the Nusra Front, including AQAP operatives traveling to Syria. There appear to be indi-cations that AQAP’s bomb mak-ers are testing new designs for devices that can get past airport security, as their previous de-vices have done. U.S. officials say the new threat is not related to Iraq or the extremist group fighting there.

Q: What’s the history of AQAP’s attempts against U.S. aviation?

A: AQAP has successfully placed three nonmetallic bombs on U.S.-bound airliners, none of which detonated. Nigerian Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab smuggled an underwear bomb onto a Detroit-bound passenger

jet in December 2009, but it did not detonate, and he is serving life in prison. Two other bombs were found hidden in printer cartridges on U.S.-bound cargo planes in 2010.

Q: What else is known about AQAP and bombs?

A: The underwear and printer bombs are believed to have been the work of Saudi militant Ibra-him al-Asiri, who is often de-scribed as a master bomb-mak-er. U.S. officials say he is continually trying to perfect his craft. The U.S. obtained a more recent design for an underwear bomb after an operation by various intelligence agencies in 2012 that placed an agent in Yemen who won AQAP’s trust and smuggled out the device. Al-Asiri is believed to have trained others, so the threat is not limited to him alone.

In 2009, al-Asiri’s brother,

Abdullah, blew himself up in the Jeddah office of Prince Mo-hammed bin Nayef, then Saudi Arabia’s interior minister. The bomb, believed built by Ibrahim al-Asiri, has been described as having been either hidden in a body cavity or his underwear. Nayef was unhurt.

Q: What is the U.S. doing to counter the threat?

A: The CIA and the military work closely with the Yemeni government on counterterror-ism operations and run paral-lel drone strike campaigns in Yemen. The most recent drone strike in Yemen was reported to have occurred on June 14, killing four militants. Yemeni forces have conducted a series of ground operations in recent months, capturing and killing AQAP militants. But AQAP remains a potent force, and its operatives recently released

a video in which they talked about targeting American air-planes, said a Yemeni official who would not speak publicly because he was not authorized to be quoted.

The U.S. is not known to

have undertaken lethal opera-tions against al-Qaida figures in Syria. The Obama adminis-tration has condemned both the Bashar Assad government and

the extremist militants fighting it. The CIA has been running a covert program to arm and train moderate Syrian rebels, but the Nusra Front has been the most successful fighting force in the rebel movement.

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Lake Somerville full stage: 238.0.Lake level at 7 a.m. Saturday: 238.14.City of Brenham water usage: July 4: 3,931,000 gallons.Rainfall this month: 0”.Rainfall this year: 24.23”.Average annual rainfall: 44.15”.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONThe Brenham Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Mon-day at 5:15 p.m. in City Hall, 200 W. Vulcan. The commission will consider approval of a preliminary plat for Ralston Creek Estates, phase 2. It consists of 99 residential lots in an area bounded by East Stone Street, Blue Bell Road and Gun and Rod Road.

FAIR EXHIBITOR MEETINGSA colt workout day for Washington County Fair exhibitors will be held Saturday, July 12 at Wichita Ranch beginning at 9 a.m. A goat clipping and showmanship clinic will be held Sunday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m. in barn 1 at the fairgrounds. A commercial steer meeting will be held Sunday, July 13 at 6 p.m. in the Gathering Place at the fairgrounds. Broiler/turkey exhibitors will meet Sunday, July 12 at 6 p.m. at the sales facility on the fairgrounds.

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No reports were available Saturday from the Brenham Police Department.

Central communications had 4,211 radio transmissions and 331 calls to the 911 emergency phone system during the 48-hour period ending at midnight Friday.

A breakdown of the 911 calls: Brenham Police Department, 14; Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 27; Emergency Med-ical Services, 17; Texas Department of Public Safety, four; fire departments, eight hang-ups or abandoned calls, 106; non-emer-gency calls, 51; 101 outbound checks on abandoned calls; and four calls transferred to agencies in other counties.

The department’s website address is www.ci.brenham.tx.us/police.

———The Brenham Fire Department had four calls during the 48-

hour period ending at 6 a.m. Saturday.BFD responded Friday at 3:07 p.m. to an automobile accident

in the 7400 block of Highway 36 North. It was thought someone was trapped in a vehicle, but no extraction was needed. BFD used absorbent on spilled engine fluids.

The department responded at 10:45 p.m. Friday to an alarm at the Brenham High School athletic department field house at 530 A.H. Ehrig Drive. Fire fighters found that a painter in the build-ing had set off the alarm. There was no emergency.

BFD and the Chappell Hill Volunteer Fire Department re-sponded to a grass fire Thursday at 3:41 p.m. in the 4000 block of U.S. 290 East. A property owner was burning a tree and fire had spread, burning an area about 20-feet by 30 feet before it was extinguished.

The department responded at 6:01 p.m. Thursday to the High Hopes retirement center for a report of a structure fire. BFD could not find any source of smoke or heat after search-ing throughout the building. All occupants were evacuated as a precaution and allowed to return after it was determined there was no fire.

The fire department’s website address is www.ci.brenham.tx.us/fire.

———Washington County Emergency Medical Services calls

during the 24-hour period ending at midnight Friday:• Responded to 17 medical emergencies.• Made two out of county transfers.• Responded to one accident.EMS was called at 3:08 p.m. Friday to the 7000 block of High-

way 36 North for a one-vehicle accident.One person was transported to Scott & White-Brenham for

treatment.The EMS website address is www.washingtoncountyems.net.

Brenham Beat Funeral Notices

The Brenham school dis-trict’s total debt is $46,082,099, all voter-approved to fund new schools. That amounts to $9,323 per student, according to the comptroller’s office.

Public school districts ac-count for the largest share of most property tax bills in Tex-as. In fiscal 2013, they also held more than half of all tax-sup-ported outstanding debt issued by local governments — $64.8 billion.

According to Texas Bond Re-view Board (BRB) and Texas Education Agency (TEA) data, that’s more than $13,000 for every student in a district with debt. The share of all public and charter school expenditures

spent on debt repayment — largely for construction — has grown from 7.6 percent in the 2002-03 school year to 10.8 per-cent in 2012-13.

During the same period, the TEA data show debt service spending rose by 103 percent, while enrollment grew only 19 percent.

School districts can levy a tax up to 50 cents per every $100 of a property’s value to pay down debt issued for large capital projects such as new schools, renovations, technology and athletics facilities.

Blinn College has debt total-ing $37,575,000, all of which is revenue-supported. That means the debt is funded through stu-dent fees and tuitions.

Washington County’s debt is $4,155,000, also tax-supported. The debt per capita is $132.

Total debt for the Burton school district is $6,955,000, or $19,055 per student.

The city of Burton’s debt is $999,000, or $3,308 per resi-dent.

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cur.“At any given moment, there

are tens of millions of people in the world who are at the beach and in the water,” he adds. “The odds of not getting bitten by a shark are very much in your fa-vor.”

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DannhausMrs. Evyonne Dannhaus, age 82, of

Brenham, the wife of Elwood Dannhaus, died July 5, 2014 at Scott & White Hospi-tal-Brenham.

Funeral services for Evyonne will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at St. James Lutheran Church of New Wehdem.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted Me-morial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main,

Brenham, Texas

HughesHenry “Bubba” Hughes, 51, of Washing-

ton and the husband of Kerry Hughes, died July 4, 2014 at his residence.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at St. Peter’s Episco-pal Church with Father Robert Gribble of-ficiating.

Burial will follow at Prairie Lea Ceme-

tery.Visitation with the family and friends

will be Monday July 7, 2014 from 6-8 p.m.Memorials may be given to Hospice Bra-

zos Valley or Rhizo Kids International.Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St. Brenham, Texas 77833, (979) 836- 4564. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.me-morialoakschapel.com.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs says it has reached out to nearly 140,000 veterans in the past two months to get them off waiting lists and into clinics for medical appointments.

Acting VA Secretary Sloan Gibson re-vealed the number as the VA released new audit figures showing improved patient ac-cess at 731 VA hospitals and clinics nation-wide.

The audit of patient access information is the third released by the VA in the past month as the agency responds to a nation-al outcry over reports of patient deaths and

treatment delays at VA facilities across the country. Audits of 731 VA hospitals and clinics also were released June 9-19.

As of June 15, about 46,000 veterans wait-ed at least 90 days for their first VA medical appointments, the agency said.

That’s down from 57,000 who waited more than 90 days as of May 15.

An additional 7,000 veterans had never gotten an appointment for VA care, despite seeking one over the past decade, the VA said. That’s down from about 64,000 veter-ans who did not get appointments as of May 15.

Despite the improvements, Gibson said veterans in many communities still are waiting too long to receive needed care. The VA provides health care to nearly 9 million enrolled veterans.

“There is more work to be done,” Gibson said. “We must restore the public’s trust in VA, but more importantly, we must restore the trust of our veterans who depend on us for care.”

A veteran died this week after collapsing in an Albuquerque, N.M., veterans hospital cafeteria. The man waited 30 minutes for an ambulance, officials said.

VA says patient access to medical care improving

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EL PASO, Texas (AP) — The former El Paso School District superintendent sentenced to 42 months in prison for his role as mastermind of a test-cheating scandal has been moved to a halfway house as the end of his prison term approaches.

Lorenzo Garcia received a sentence reduction for com-pleting a Bureau of Prisons drug rehabilitation program while incarcerated and is set to be released in November, U.S. Bureau of Prisons spokesman Chris Burke told the El Paso Times.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is not close to launching a military assault against an Iraqi insurgent group but “may get to that point” if the militants become a threat to the American homeland, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says.

Gen. Martin Dempsey told Pentagon re-porters that he does not, at this point, be-lieve the U.S. needs to send in an “industrial strength” force with a mountain of supplies to bolster the Iraqi troops as they battle the fast-moving Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL, insurgency.

Instead he said the most urgent need still is a political solution centered on a more in-clusive Iraqi government.

“That’s obviously one possibility, but it’s not one that personally I think the situation demands,” Dempsey said when asked about plans to send more troops.

“I think the situation demands first and foremost that the Iraqi political system find a way to separate the Sunnis who have part-nered now with ISIL, because they have zero confidence in the ability of Iraq’s poli-ticians to govern.”

Offering his most extensive comments to date on the state of Iraq and the U.S. mili-tary’s effort there, Dempsey said the U.S. is still assessing the situation, and American troops are not involved in combat.

“This is not 2003. It’s not 2006. This is a

very different approach than we’ve taken in the past,” Dempsey said.

“Assessing, advising and enabling are very different words than ... attacking, de-feating and disrupting.

“We may get to that point, if our nation-al interests drive us there, if ISIL becomes such a threat to the homeland that the pres-ident of the United States, with our advice, decides we have to take direct action. I’m just suggesting to you we’re not there yet.”

Dempsey laid out a grim assessment of the Iraqi security forces, saying that while they are capable of defending Baghdad, they don’t have the logistical ability to launch an offensive.

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EDITORS NOTE: The follow-ing information, obtained from Washington County records, has no legal effect on what is recorded in the courthouse. Names, acreage and any other information obtained here are only summaries and may not re-flect the entire transaction.

MARRIAGE LICENSESBeth Rothermel/County Clerk

EDITORS NOTE: These are a listing of marriage licenses on file in the County Clerk’s of-fice. Couples obtaining a license may or may not be married.

Jeffrey Dalton Rau and Char-lene Marie Babb.

Kyler William Kaase and Ra-chel Marie Buro.

Thomas Wayne Wimberly and Cheryl Grebe Harris.

Brandon Wayne Mueller and Sara Lynn Scheffer.

Kenneth Lee Forrester and Kristina E Kutcher.

Jamie Edward Batchelor and Genevieve Nesvadba.

Troy Dean Hanath II and Ashley Kaye Thrasher.

Matthew Rayn Huston and Leann Michelle Steinfeld.

Jonathan F Ramos and Lacey Annette Herreth.

Adam David Lewer and Caro-line Esther Kipp.

Elijah Holmes Jr. and Kenista Marchell Holloway.

BUILDING PERMITSCity of Brenham

Must Be Heaven, 107 West Alamo Street; plaster repair and mural signage, $18,000.

EastTex Bush’s Chicken LLC, 2749 Highway 36 South; neon awnings, $12,000.

DR Imports, 1307 U.S. 290 West; repave existing parking lot, $50,000.

Stylecraft Builders Inc., 2207 Ralston Creek Court; new resi-dential, $152,250.

Stylecraft Builders Inc., 2302 Ralston Creek Court; new resi-dential, $152,520.

Stylecraft Builders Inc., 2118 Timberline Court; new residen-tial, $100,380.

Stylecraft Builders Inc., 2106 Timberline Court; new residen-tial, $71,100.

Vincent Krupka, 1007 Oakridge Street; foundation re-pair, $9,675.

Hang Nguyen, 501 West Blue Bell Road #15; new manufac-tured home, $31,000.

Steven McPherson, 206 South Dixie Street; 30’x40’ accessory building, $18,200.

Brenham Christian Academy, 2111 South Blue Bell Road; in-terior buildout for gymnsium, $113,087.

Stylecraft Builders Inc., 2300 Ammans Drive; Phase I-subdi-

vision signage, $50,000.Stylecraft Builders Inc., 2300

Ammans Drive; Phase I-side-walks and retaining walls, $150,000.

DEEDS RECORDEDBeth Rothermel/County Clerk

Dawn Lange, executrix, Do-lores Murski, deceased to Dawn Lange; Lot 5, Sec 5, Woodson Terrace Addn; less however res-ervations.

Ricky Jason Bender to Sally Braun Bender; Lot 3, Altman’s S/D; less however reserva-tions.

Alison Ann Brunner Vande-ver, individually and executrix, Bernadette Brunner, deceased to William Lawrence Brunner; 1.027 acres, I Jameison Survey; less however reservations.

Anthony A LeBlanc to Robert L Yzaguirre; Lot 4, Sec 2, Lake Park S/D; less however reserva-tions.

Brent Jackson, et al to An-nette Turner and Raymond C Thaler Jr; 7.265 acres, D B Friar Survey; less however reserva-tions.

Robert S Burk to Joseph Wal-lace Chavez and Eloisa Figueroa Chavez; Lot 44, Sec 1, Holiday Oaks S/D; less however reser-vations.

Kenneth J Kooyers and Su-san K Kooyers, et al to Beverly Smith; 11.678 acres, J Harbor Survey; less however reserva-tions.

Brian Grimm and Lindsay Grimm to Sarah E Kmiec; Lot 50, Sec 2, Woodbridge S/D; less however reservations.

New Beginnings Assisted Living Community LLC to New Beginnings Apartments; .366 acre, P Coe Survey; less howev-er reservations.

Tamieka Jackson, et al to Larry L Johnson; Part of Lots 22 – 24, 30 – 32, West Block J A Wilkins Addn; less however reservations.

Clarence Hall and Betty Hall to Rogers R Hall; Lot 14, McIn-tyre Addn; less however reser-vations.

New Beginnings Assisted Living Community LLC to Brenham Real Estate Trust; 1.192 acre, .309 acre, and .366 acre, P Coe Survey; less how-ever reservations.

Michelle V Newton and Timothy G Newton to Chris B Garrett and Carol Townsend; 1.9245 acre, N Whitehead Sur-vey and J M Hardemann Sur-vey; less however reservations.

Chris B Garrett and Erica Garrett to Robert Heiser; 1.921 acres, N Whitehead Survey; less however reservations.

Chris B Garrett and Eri-ca Garrett to Robert Heiser; 1.9245 acres, N Whitehead Survey; less however reserva-tions.

Billie J Johnson to GBCS Properties LP; 5.9358 acres, W and P Kerr Survey; less howev-er reservations.

Delle Carson to Julie W Rawls; 1.00 acre, H Lee Survey and 0.500 acre, I Lee Survey; less however reservations.

Patricia I Ryan to Linda La-cross; 36.533 acres, J W Cole

Survey; less however reserva-tions.

Linda Lacross to Michael Donovan and Melissa Donovan; 36.533 acres, J W Cole Survey; less however reservations.

Patrick M Mendenhall and Nancy D Mendenhall to David Rutledge and Lori Rutledge; 17.896 acres, E Allcorn Survey; less however reservations.

L Budd Prus and Emily C Prus to Prus Family Living Trust; Lot 2, Sec 1, Parker House Farms S/D; less however reservations.

Stylecraft Builders Inc to Jus-tin M Colley and Shelby L Col-ley; Lot 13, Blk 1, Sec 1, Ralston Creek Estates; less however res-ervations.

Matthew Farmer and Robyn Farmer to Charles C Matejows-ky and Carolyn Matejowsky; Portion of Lot 5, Lot 7, and Lot 9, Blk C, Washington Park Addn; less however reserva-tions.

Jeramie A Vinklarek and Mindy Vinklarek to Petra M Rodriguez; Lot 15, Sec 2,

Meadow Park S/D; less howev-er reservations.

Paul A Murksi Jr, individual-ly and executor, Paul A Murski, deceased, et al to Pleasant View Farm LLC; 39.785 acres, M A Early Survey; less however res-ervations.

Kathy Phillip to Courtney Sokol; 5.000 acres and 10.1 acres, with easement, A Miller Survey; less however reserva-tions.

Hyperion Energy LP to Help Transition LLC; 40.377 acre, J F Perry Survey; less however res-ervations.

Darryl W Heine and Kren K Heine to Brian T Shirley; 5.376 acres, T H Borden Survey; less however reservations.

Charles E Meinecke to Kim-berly R Fine; Part of Lots 5 and 7, Blk 6, Washington Terrace Addn; less however reserva-tions.

Dolores Naumann to Neal Edward Naumann; Part of 8.45 acres LESS 2.00 acres, P Coe Survey and I Jameson Survey; less however reservations.

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LONDON (AP) — Wimble-don finalist Eugenie Bouchard has a big fan in actor Jim Par-sons of “The Big Bang Theory.”

The three-time Emmy winner has been following Bouchard’s progress at the All England Club, and he was sitting with the

Canadian tennis player’s family in the guest box at Centre Court during the semifinals Thursday.

When Bouchard’s 7-6 (5), 6-2 victory over Simona Halep ended, Parsons joined in with the celebratory handshakes and hugs in the stands.

Bouchard said the two met through their respective agents and have been in contact for about a year, trading emails and discussing similarities between acting and sports.

Bouchard’s got a ‘Big Bang’ fan in Jim Parsons

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A case of suspected mad cow disease has been found in Romanian beef, officials said.

Romania’s animal health and safety authority said a prelim-inary test on May 1 indicated that a cow slaughtered at an authorized abattoir was infect-ed with bovine spongiform en-cephalopathy, or BSE.

It said the carcass has been sent to a British laboratory for further tests and it could be an “atypical form of BSE which appears naturally and sponta-neously in cattle.”

The officials only revealed the case after Russia decided to ban imports of Romanian beef, citing fears of BSE. It wasn’t clear how the Russians learned about it.

They said Romania has not had a case of BSE since 1995 when testing began and there was no risk to public health from the current “isolated case.”

BSE is fatal to cows and can cause a fatal brain disease in people who eat tainted beef. It first broke out in the late 1980s in Britain, where hundreds of people fell ill and many died after eating contaminated meat. Over the years, 4.5 million cat-tle were slaughtered to contain the spread.

Suspected mad cow disease found in beef

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School Gardens, Club AwardedPictured in the Butterf ly Garden at the presentation of the certificates of achievement and participation to Brenham Elementary School are, from left, represent-ing BES and Outdoor Education, Mary Lou Zeiders, Jennifer Ebel-Dalman, Rachel Cangelosi, Suzanne Maxwell, Fletcher Dalman, Natalie James and Principal Robert Fleming. Presenting the award are members of Bluebonnet Garden Club’s Youth Gardening committee, Twila Tate, Jeri Baehren, Beckett Dalman, fourth grade gardener, Joy Kenjura, Debbie Urquhart, Scottie Davis and Carolyn Sander.

Club News

Bluebonnet Garden ClubNational Garden Clubs, Inc. has presented two certificates of

achievement to Brenham’s Bluebonnet Garden Club and to Bren-ham Elementary School. A certificate of participation in the 2013-14 School Gardens Project was awarded to Brenham Elementary School for allowing the Bluebonnet Garden to sponsor a school garden along with a Junior Garden Club on the campus. The proj-ect won second place in the National Garden Club’s School Garden Contest. The second award certificate was awarded to Bluebon-net Garden Club as the second place winner in the School Gardens Project. This was accompanied by a cash award which will be used in the Butterfly Garden sponsored by the club.

Cattlewomen MeetThe Washington County Cattlewomen met for their May meeting. The secretary’s report was approved as read. Correspondence

from the calf scramble recipient and thank you letters were read.The treasurer gave a report on the successful drive-through fund-

raiser. The financial report was approved.A report was given on the Ag-in-the-Classroom Day which was

held at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Approximately 400 fourth grade students were served hot dogs,

chips, ice cream sandwiches and drinks for lunch.The scholarship chairperson, Joyce Weiss, gave the report on the

six scholarships to Blinn College that were awarded to students at Brenham High School and Burton High School.

The Cattlewomen again held drawings for sirloin steaks for fa-thers to win for its beef for Father’s Day promotion at meet markets in the area.

The family night hamburger supper will be July 25 at Fireman’s Park kitchen beginning at 5:30 p.m. Bring dominoes, cards or what-ever one would like for entertainment.

The Texas Cattlewomen’s steak dinner and fundraiser will be held at College Station Hilton Aug. 3.

Members are asked to donate items for the silent auction and to volunteer to help with the auction. Following the meeting a meal was served by the officers.

White Cane AwardsWhite Cane awards were announced by Peggy Kramer, treasurer. President Laverne Krumrey handed certificates and pins to those Lions who assisted in collection for the event. Certificates of Life Membership in the Lone Star Lions Eye bank were presented to, from left, Dee Dee Eastfelt, Beverly Vesper, Krumrey, Pat Lueckemeyer, Linda Oberhoff, Connie Kendall and Thresia Oberhoff. Also receiving life membership awards were Sherry Krueger, Becky Sallach, Amanda Stolz and Karen Stork.

Earning Lady Lions ScholarshipWashington County Lady Lions Club awarded a $500 scholarship to Brenham High School graduate JaKayla Dabera. Dabera spoke at the June 23 meeting of the club about her future in education and her goals. Pictured with Dabera are, from left Dabera and Linda Oberhoff, schol-arship committee chair.

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Muckleroy Receives Degree From SMUDALLAS — Adam Muckleroy, a resident of Brenham received

a Master of Divinity in theology during the May 2014 SMU Com-mencement ceremony. After the university-wide Commencement, SMU’s schools and departments held individual receptions through-out the day to honor graduates.

Local listed on the Provost’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll at Mary Hardin-Baylor

BELTON – The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor announced that 391 students have been listed on the spring 2014 provost’s honor roll.

To receive this recognition a student must achieve a 3.85 grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale.

In conjunction with this, 474 students were named on the dean’s honor roll for spring 2014.

To receive this recognition, a student must achieve a 3.5–3.849 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Those named to the provost’s honor roll include from Brenham, Donavan Anderson Catron, Megan L. Redmond and Brooke Nicole Steele.

Those named to the dean’s honor roll include from Brenham, Rob-ert Tyler Agnew and Sara A. Eckert.

Yard of the MonthThe Bluebonnet Garden Club awarded the July Yard of the Month to Fay and Ivan Rubbenhorst at 1007 Windswept. The yard is landscaped with roses, azaleas, zinnias, mums, Mississippi lilies, begonias, nadina and sweet William.

Children with Hair Loss DonationOlivia Howk of Brenham, donated her nine inches of hair to Children with Hair Loss. CWHL is a non-profit organization that provides wigs for children who have lost their hair due to cancer or other childhood diseases. Pictured with Howk is Lindsey Harrison, stylist, and Traci Moran owner.

Donating Hair to Make WigsDaphne Baker of Brenham, made a donation of her hair to wigfund.org. This organization accepts silver hair to fashion wigs for mature women suffering from long term hair loss due to illness. Pictured with Baker is Lindsey Harrison, stylist.

CWHL DonationBrittany Hohlt donated 12 inches of hair to CWHL. Children With Hair Loss is a non-profit organization what makes wigs for children suffering hair loss from cancer or other childhood disease. Pictured with Hohlt is Katie Davis, stylist, and Traci Moran, owner.

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Hello WorldByron and Amy Hohlt of Brenham are the parents of twins.Boy Vaughn Antone and girl Vaylynn Emily were born June 27,

2014 at Scott and White Hospital, College Station.Vaughn was born at 7:47 a.m. and weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces.Vaylynn was born at 7:48 a.m. and weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces.They were welcomed home by brother Vance.Grandparents are Eugene and Diane Laskoskie; and Bobby Hol-

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and the late Dorothy Laskoskie; the late Clarence Hohlt and the late Ella Mae Sanders Hohlt; the late Johnny Lee Murphy and the late Doris Murphy-McAlexander.

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TEXAS HISTORY

In an emotional letter to a friend on July 2, 1832, the most respected Mexican of his gener-ation hinted strongly at taking a life – his own.

“Immortality! God! The soul! What does all this mean?” Don Manuel de Mier y Teran asked in obvious pain. The presidency of Mexico was within his reach, but the tortured general wanted to end it all.

Gen. Mier y Teran stood head and shoulders above his corrupt contemporaries. Re-spected by the majority of his countrymen as the only honest leader in their troubled land, he was also the one Mexican of-ficial Texas colonists felt they could trust.

From 1811, when the 22 year old mineralogist fought hero-ically for independence from Spain, until the tragic events of 1832, Mier y Teran consis-tently rose above the petty pol-itics and chronic treachery of the Mexican Revolution. But

the man-eating whirlpool of intrigue and his own private demons would not leave him alone.

In an attempt to break the ad-dictive cycle of violence, Mexi-cans tried picking a new presi-dent in 1828 with ballots instead of bullets. But old habits died hard, and the loser, Vincente Guerrero, took up arms against the winner, Gomez Pedrazo, in a futile attempt to reverse the results. Pedrazo, however, for-got to watch his back and with-

in the year was overthrown by his vice-president, Anastasio Bustamante.

Sick and tired of the bloody bickering, Mier y Teran refused to take sides in the senseless squabble. Despite his neutrali-ty, Bustamante appointed him commandant general of four northern provinces simply be-cause he was the best man for the job.

Heeding his presidential in-structions, Mier y Teran took a grand tour of Texas. His de-tailed report confirmed fears in Mexico City that the sparsely populated province was being overrun by Anglo-Americans.

To turn this alarming tide, Mier y Teran recommended the massive infusion of Mex-ican nationals at government expense. Ignoring this practical solution, Bustamante opted for the cheaper alternative of com-pletely curtailing immigration from the United States with the Law of Apr. 6, 1830.

Mier y Teran worked tireless-ly behind the scenes to frustrate enforcement of the short-sight-

ed decree, and his success won the admiration of grateful Tex-ans. “If Genl Teran issues any orders, obey them,” Stephen F. Austin told his secretary. “He is our mainstay. You may rely upon it, and he is worthy of our confidence and support.”

Meanwhile, more and more Mexicans were looking to Mier y Teran to rescue them from a revolution gone mad. But the unassuming scholar rejected the role of savior. “I am not a politician and I care naught for a political career which brings one nothing but cares and enmi-ties. My profession is that of a soldier, and my pleasures are in the sciences.”

After a brief calm, another storm swept across weary Mex-ico and diverted Mier y Teran’s attention from Texas. By Jan-uary 1832, the resilient Santa Anna was again center-stage at the head of a fresh revolt.

Motivated by a desire for stability rather than concern for Bustamante, Mier y Teran marched in April from his head-quarters at Matamoros to put

down an insurrection at Tam-pico. Intent on avoiding blood-shed, he put off attacking in order to negotiate, but the peace talks netted nothing and his compassion cost him the open-ing battle of the siege.

President Bustamante’s frightened cabinet resigned on May 20 making his fall from power inevitable. Once more speculation over his likely suc-cessor focused on Mier y Teran as a secret poll of state legisla-tures indicated he was the clear favorite.

Mier y Teran managed to crush the Tampico rebels in early June but gained no satis-faction from the victory. Prone to prolonged periods of depres-sion, pessimism over the future of Mexico plunged him into the depths of despair.

Bad tidings from Texas two weeks later seemed to push the melancholy general over the edge. A reckless subordinate had provoked the colonists into a confrontation at Anahuac, an incident which could serve as a convenient excuse for purging

the province of Anglo settlers.Concluding his July 2 letter,

Mier y Teran wrote, “The spirit is uncomfortable. It commands me to set it free. Here is the end of human glory and the termi-nation of ambition.”

The next day he put on his special dress uniform covered with the decorations of a distin-guished military career, buck-led on his ceremonial sword and strolled around the plaza.

Encountering a corporal, he asked, “If your general should die, what would you do?” The soldier’s direct answer settled the unspoken issue. “Someone would replace you.”

Selecting a secluded site be-hind the ruins of an ancient mission, Mier y Teran placed the handle of his sword against a rock and the point on his heart. He lunged forward and the razor sharp blade did the rest.

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LONDON (AP) — On a re-cent morning in London, Lara Thomson practiced spinning on benches, swinging from metal bars and balancing off raised ledges — all elements of a daredevil discipline known as “parkour.”

What was unusual about the scene is that Thomson is 79 and all of her classmates are over 60.

They are members of a unique weekly class for seniors in a sport more commonly known for gravity-defying jumps than helping people with arthritis.

Invented in the 1980s in France, parkour is a sport usu-ally favored by extremely nim-ble people who move freely through any terrain using their own strength and flexibility, of-ten using urban environments such as benches, buildings and walls as a type of obstacle course. It’s also known as free running.

The London parkour class of about a dozen students is taught by two instructors who have adapted the sport’s main ele-ments to a level that can be han-dled even by those over 60 who have replacement joints or other medical conditions.

“I wondered whether it was a government plot to get rid of old people when I heard about the class,” Thomson joked. She said she has balance problems and that the class helps her feel more confident about getting around. “Being able to get outside and do silly things like hugging trees is great,” she said, refer-ring to a stretching exercise.

While most fitness classes aimed at seniors focus on calm-er activities such as dance or yoga, experts say parkour is a reasonable, if unorthodox, op-tion.

“When I first heard about this, I had a picture in my mind of elderly people jumping off of walls and I thought there was no way this could be ap-propriate,” said Bruce Paton, a physical therapist who works

with the elderly at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health at University College London. He is not connected to the pro-gram. “But when you look at the things they’re doing, it’s actually quite gentle and could increase their strength and flex-ibility to help them with their daily activities.”

Still, Paton said parkour could potentially be dangerous for people with serious heart prob-lems and warned anyone with a joint replacement or muscle weakness should be careful.

The parkour instructors said everyone who takes the class fills out a health form and they are particularly careful to dis-suade participants from doing too much; several students have artificial joints, arthritis or a pacemaker.

Seniors learn ‘parkour,’ sport of daredevil youths

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D E A R ABBY: I am p l a n n i n g to attend a birthday par-ty for my friend “So-phia” who is turning 50.

When I m e n t i o n e d to her that I would be shopping for her birthday gift, she asked that while I was shopping for her, that I also pick up a gift for her friend “Stacy.”

I have met Stacy only a couple of times, and I think it was ex-tremely nervy for Sophia to ask me to do it. The party is only for her, and I don’t see the connec-tion. Sophia has done this in the past, and I’m trying to think of a way to tell her I’d rather not buy a gift for her friend. How should I handle this? — NO LONGER A DOORMAT

DEAR NO LONGER A DOORMAT: Tell Sophia with a SMILE that you are not close to Stacy, don’t know her taste and do not feel comfort-able shopping for her.

Smiling when you say it should prevent your refusal from appearing confronta-tional.

P.S. I agree she had a lot of nerve to ask.

******DEAR ABBY: We went out to

dinner with another couple. The wives are psychiatric

nurses; the husbands are a bank-er and a business owner.

All of us are accustomed to dealing with “sensitive” issues.

A woman at the table next to ours went to the ladies’ room.

When she returned, a short “train” of toilet paper was caught in the waistband of her slacks.

It was very obvious.

There was silence, but a palpable “en-ergy,” so the woman knew something was amiss and it might have something to do with her.

The tissue “float-ed” with each step, so I knew it wasn’t weighed down with moisture.

Because I didn’t perceive it to be an im-minent public health

threat, I joined the silent legion. Did I miss a moral imperative by not letting her know? I didn’t know how to do it discreetly. If this should ever happen again, what — if anything — should I do? — MR. MANNERS IN MASSACHUSETTS

DEAR MR. MANNERS: Imagine if the person with the paper trail was you or your wife.

Would you want to know, so that when you got up to leave the restaurant all eyes didn’t follow you out? A discreet way to have let the woman know there was a problem would have been for you or your wife to have written her a note, and given it to her serv-er to pass to her. That way, she would know there was a prob-lem with the least amount of

embarrassment.******

DEAR ABBY: My husband, who is nearing 60, throws plates of food at the wall if he gets up-set about something.

It is usually minor and totally spontaneous.

He then leaves it for me to clean up and won’t apologize.

I am sick of living with a 60-year-old going on 4. What can I do? — HAD ENOUGH IN ILLINOIS

DEAR HAD ENOUGH: How long have you been tol-erating your husband’s explo-sive outbursts of temper?

Has he been breaking oth-er things, or raising a hand to you? There are several things you can do. The first is stop cleaning up after him.

Eat separately if you have to. You could also warn him that if he doesn’t seek help now for his temper that you have had it. If you need my permission to go, I am giving it to you.

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ASK DOCTOR K

Geriatrican can help older adult weigh treatment options DEAR DOCTOR K: My

mother has been going to the same doctor for decades.

Now that she is 80, should she switch to a geriatrician?

DEAR READER: There’s a lot to be said for a doctor-pa-tient relationship that has built trust over the years.

Switching to a geriatrician may not be a good idea — but consulting a geriatrician could be a very good idea.

Geriatricians specialize in the health of older adults.

Older adults have many of the same medi-cal conditions as adults in their 40s, 50s and 60s.

But the implications of these illnesses can be different when a person is 70 or older. Put simply, many people over 70 place more value on the quality of their remaining life than the length of their remaining life.

Geriatricians probably understand this balance better than most physicians who see younger adults.

Geriatricians are especially trained to provide patients with practical advice, sug-gesting changes to enhance safety, nutri-tion, function and mobility.

Here’s an example. Not long ago a

90-year-old patient of mine developed metastatic cancer.

His life expectancy was no longer than a year with-out treatment, but there were treatments that offered him a chance for several extra months of life.

The oncologists were urg-ing him to take the treatment.

He consulted with a geri-atrician, who asked the pa-tient questions. How would he feel about the time and travel that would be required

to undergo treatment? How bothered would he be by various side effects the treatment might cause? And by symptoms that might be caused by the disease itself, particular-ly if it was left untreated? The geriatrician didn’t urge any particular course of action; she helped the patient understand the issues.

When he had answered all the questions, the patient decided to forgo treatment. He was feeling well enough to travel, and there were a few places he really wanted to see. If he were to undergo treatment, he would have to remain in town for several months. He also traded off the side effects of treat-ment against the extra months of life he might get from treatment.

Geriatricians are also alert to the poten-tial harmful effects of medications. Older adults often have numerous health problems that require multiple medications, and the more medications a person takes, the higher the risk of drug interactions.

In addition, older adults are more vul-nerable to side effects from medications. Their bodies process drugs differently than younger people’s bodies do. Doctors not as well versed in caring for older patients are more likely to mistake medication effects for dementia or depression.

Finally, geriatricians are more likely to recommend an occupational therapist, who can help with simple changes that make it easier and safer for older people to accom-plish everyday activities such as cooking or cleaning. Geriatricians also understand how to muster home health services. There are ways to help your mother stay in her home for more time.

So I’d recommend that your mother ask her current doctor, or friends and neigh-bors, about good geriatricians who practice in your area.

Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. To send ques-tions, go to AskDoctorK.com, or write: Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Bos-ton, MA 02115.

Your BirthdayMonday, July 7

A progressive and successful year lies ahead. Don’t hesitate when you should be pursuing your goals. You will receive valuable assistance if you ask for it and are willing to help others. Your special communi-cation skills will help you reach your highest potential.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — People will think you’re pushy if you try to make plans for everyone around you. Listen and learn. By observing friends, colleagues and relatives you will gain experience and wisdom.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Show some consideration. Not everyone will opt to do things your way. Give your friends and family breathing room while you focus on mastering your skills.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Make your own decisions. Let everyone know that you won’t be pressured into doing something that goes against your morals and beliefs. Take control, and you’ll have no re-grets.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You’ll have plenty of ener-gy today. No one will be able to keep up with you, making it easy for you to outdo the com-petition. A physical challenge will be satisfying.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — An escalating problem in a personal relationship could lead to estrangement if it’s not handled discreetly. Don’t com-pound the problem by revealing intimate details to outsiders.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Don’t assume that

everyone who asks for a dona-tion is with a legitimate orga-nization. If you are at all sus-picious about the request, walk away and cut your losses. Char-ity begins at home.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Opposition will set you back. If you find a way to compromise, it will be easier to reach your goals. Keep life sim-ple until you can comfortably expand your interests.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Friends and colleagues will be bowled over by your unique ideas. Find a platform where you can present your vi-sion to people who will support your plans and impact your fu-ture.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — It’s necessary to keep up-to-date with your banking records. Go over your statements me-ticulously and investigate any questionable withdrawals, ex-penses or bank charges.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — If someone is not being total-ly honest, ask direct questions. You can’t enter into an endeav-or or move forward with your plans if you don’t know where you stand.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You will feel stressed when dealing with personal or business relationships. Take a step back from the situation be-fore you do or say anything that could be detrimental to your fu-ture.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Take a break from your routine. You deserve a rest, and spending some time outdoors or simply relaxing will help your state of mind. Put your needs first.

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Mike Trout homered leading off the ninth inning after the Angels twice rallied to tie the game, giving them a victory over the Astros.

Trout sent an 0-2 pitch from Tony Sipp over the wall in left field and charged into a celebra-tory mob at home plate.

A’s 1, BLUE JAYS 0Melky Cabrera couldn’t cor-

ral Nick Punto’s double with one out in the 12th inning, send-ing the Oakland Athletics to a 1-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.

DODGERS 9, ROCKIES 0Clayton Kershaw nearly had

no-hit stuff against Colorado again, allowing only two singles over eight masterful innings as the Dodgers beat the Rockies.

Kershaw (10-2) extended his scoreless streak to 36 innings before being replaced by a pinch hitter in the ninth.

YANKEES 6, TWINS 5Brian Roberts hit three dou-

bles and a triple, leading the Yankees to the road win.

PIRATES 8, PHILLIES 2Andrew McCutchen had four

hits and Jordy Mercer drove in a career-high four runs, powering Pittsburgh to the victory.

CUBS 7, NATIONALS 2Justin Ruggiano homered for

the second straight game for the Cubs, who got another solid out-ing from Jason Hammel in the win.

ROYALS 7, INDIANS 1Yordano Ventura pitched 8

1-3 stellar innings and Mike Moustakas hit a three-run ho-mer to help the Royals beat the Indians.

PADRES 2, GIANTS 0Eric Stults pitched seven

strong innings to win for the first time in nearly two months

and Alexi Amarista homered to lead the Padres to a win over the Giants.

REDS 4, BREWERS 2 Alfredo Simon moved into

a tie for the National League lead with his 11th win and Billy Hamilton homered as the Reds snapped a three-game losing streak with a victory over the Brewers.

METS 6, RANGERS 5Travis d’Arnaud snapped an

eighth-inning tie with a two-run double and the Mets overcame an early injury to starter Jona-thon Niese, beating the skidding Rangers to stop a four-game slide.

Lucas Duda hit a two-run homer, and the Mets opened a 10-game homestand with their second victory in nine games.

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Colvin, who was a 6-4 senior forward this past season for the Cubs, will be joined by 11 oth-er all-stars on the South squad including Montgomery forward Currie Byrd and Mumford guard Aubrie King.

Colvin is one of six 4A play-ers to be invited to the presti-gious game. His team will be playing the North All-Stars.

Colvin averaged 15.5 points and 8.8 rebounds per game for the bi-district finalist Cubs. He will be playing college basket-ball for Blinn in the fall.

The THSCA All-Star game will be televised on FOX Sports Southwest.

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hamAubrie King, 1A, Mumford

Samuel Scott, 3A, DibollZjori Bosha, 3A, Hardin Jef-

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Astros fall on walkoff Trout homer

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Applications available at the Austin County Sheriff’s Office,

417 N. Chesley, Bellville, TX 77418 and at www.austincountyso.org.

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Job OpportunitiesGiddings State School is looking for

teachers with valid secondary Texas Teacher Certifications to fill the following positions:

Physical EducationSecondary English Language Arts (2 positions)

Secondary Mathematics

Detailed information & job descriptions for these positions are available at:

http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/JobSearch/Default.aspx

Location of positions:Giddings State School

2261 James Turman Rd., Giddings, TX 78942

For additional information, contact:Rebecca J. Hart, PHR

HR Administrator for Division of Education Services

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Want To Buy Wrecked Or non-running cars w/titles.Also, equipment. Will pay

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2005 PONTIAC VIBEExc. condition, 30 mpg,185k miles. $3850. Call

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ences required & will bechecked. 979-836-4366

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Local Company is LookingFor drivers to transport rail-road crews up to a 200 mile

radius from Somerville. Mustlive within 20 miles of

Somerville, be 21 or older,and pre-employment drug

screen required. A companyvehicle is provided, paid

training, and benefits. Nospecial license needed.

Compensation is $.16 permile or $7.25 an hour whilewaiting. Apply at www.ren-

zenberger.com

Experienced CDL DriversNeeded for the Brenham

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1503 North Park, BrenhamCall 979-836-3664 or Faxresume to 979-836-2265

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EQUIPMENT MANAGER -Reports to Golf Course Su-

perintendent, oversees com-prehensive preventive main-tenance programwhich in-cludes the repair of failing

equipment, record keeping ofparts/labor needed to main-

tain each piece of equip-ment,ordering parts/suppliesas needed for equipmentrepair/service, promptly

communicates any needs orproblems as they relate

to equipment maintenance/repair to Golf Course Super-intendent, schedules and di-

rects work assignmentsfor the assistant equipmentmanager. The equipment

manager places safety as atop priority and is responsiblefor maintaining a clean serv-

ice area andmaintenance building.

Please send your resume toKBrown@thefallsresort.com

SURVEY CREW HELPER.Immediate opening at local

engineering firm. Experiencepreferred but not necessary.Vacation, sick leave, holi-days, health and dental

insurance, 401K. Apply at203 S. Jackson St.

TEXANA LAWN ANDLandscape now hiring land-scape worker. 2 yrs experi-ence & valid driver’s license

required. 979-661-1350

Help Wanted

BRENHAM VACATIONCabin Rental business is

looking for a full-time on-sitecaretaker as well as apart-time housekeeper

and/or maintenance/yardperson.Housing providedfor individual or couple.See job description and

contact details at:http://www.scenichillvaca-

tions.com/jobs.htm

CLASS A CDL DRIVERNeeded. End dump & roll-off

experience preferred. Faxresume 979-830-9075 ormail to 1555 Hwy 36 N.,

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the assistant equipmentmanager assists and/or

Works independently of theequipment manager in the

repairing and maintenance ofvarious gasoline- and diesel-powered golf Course mainte-nance equipment. The assis-tant equipment manager also

assists in maintaining aclean service area and main-tenance Building, contributesto a preventive maintenanceprogram, and places safetyprocedures as a top priority.Please send your resume toKBrown@thefallsresort.com

QuestVapco in BrenhamIs now hiring a nightshift QCTech (2pm-midnight) with

prior QC experience. Startingpay $16/hr. Interestedapplicants please go to

www.questvapco.com andclick on employment page forjob info, benefit information

and how to apply.

Car Wash Attendant AndAuto Detailer needed. Atten-

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Competitive Pay. Contact832-212-9020

Licensed Electrician WantedStart $12/hr for qualifiedhelpers. Must have own

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Five Oaks ResidentialTreatment Center

Is immediately seeking to fill2 Part-Time Night Staff and3 Full-Time Direct Care Staffpositions. Applicants must be

at least 21 yrs. old, have ahigh school diploma or GED,

valid Texas ID or DL, andpass drug screen. Pleasecall 979-992-3791 ext 304to schedule an interview.

CAD OPERATOR NEEDEDCivil engineering firm is

seeking CAD operator withtraining in mostcurrent ver-sion of AutoCAD, Civil 3D

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desired but not essential.Vacation, sickleave, holi-days, health and dental in-surance, 401 K.Fax resumeto (979) 836-7936 or email

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Full-Time / (2) years priorexperience in Diesel TruckRepair/Pickups/Medium

& Heavy Duty. Class A CDLPreferred. Apply in Person

at:The Truck Center3625 Hwy 290 West in

Brenham or Fax resumesto: 979-551- 9795

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BRENHAM PARALEGAL -3+ yrs exp., litigation &

guardianship exp. preferred,must be detail oriented, workwell with clients, advanced

word processing skills, highlyorganized, routinely handles

stressful situations.Full-time, competitive salaryand benefits. Send cover let-

ter & resume to: HR Dept.,P.O. Box 1808, Brenham, TX

77834-1808.

SUBWAY IN BRENHAMHiring for FT/PT All shifts.

Apply in person at any of theBrenham locations after 2

PM. NO phone calls.

Class Ready Mix, LocatedIn Industry, TX, is looking fora self motivated, trustworthyperson with a Class A or B

CDL. Must be willing to drivea dump truck and concretemixer, will train. Applicantmust be willing to learn tobatch concrete and learn

new tasks. Salary based onexperience. Applications maybe picked up at 16733 Ford-tran Blvd, Industry, TX or re-

sumes may be faxed oremailed to 979-234-2373 or

classreadymix@aol.com

LOCAL INSURANCE OFFICESeeking full time licensed

(preferred) insurance agent.Please email resume tovalerie.m.moline.knq9

@statefarm.comExperienced StructuralWelders needed for nightshift.(Applicants must be

able to pass a3G open route test.)

Proper ID And ReferencesNeeded. Hempstead

Area Call 979-826-4222

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QuestVapco CorporationIn Brenham is currently hiring

experienced aerosol (AMand PM shift) and liquid pro-duction line personnel, silk

screen operators, andMixer/Product Formulators.

NON-climate controlledwarehouse environment withlong periods of standing andlight lifting. Please see em-ployment page on websitehttp://www.questvapco.comfor starting pay, more job

info, benefits & application orapply in person to 2001 E.

Tom Green Street, Brenham,TX 77833 from 9am-5pm

M-F. NO phone calls please.

Gazebo Terrace Skilled Care &Rehabilitation

is seeking a

Please apply in person at:

1303 Hwy. 290 E. Brenham, Texas

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make the perfect purchase.Keep the store clean andrunning efficiently. Salesassociate. Full/Part-time.Apply within 213 W Alamo.

STRUCTURAL FITTERS Must be required to position,align ,and fit Oilfield Skids

following blueprints.Must have at least 5 years’experience in skid manufac-turing. Must have own trans-portation. Must be able to

work weekends and 12 hourdays. Must have own meas-uring tools to perform theduties of a Structural Fitter.

PROPER ID ANDREFERENCES NEEDED

HEMPSTEAD AREACALL 979-826-4222

EXPERIENCED OILFIELDTRUCK DRIVERS NEEDEDMust be at least 25 yrs old,have a class “A” CDL with

tanker endorsements & gooddriving record. Competitivepay, paid holidays, safetybonuses, vacation & sick

pay. Health, dental, vision,& life insurance available.

Apply in person at:Advance Hydrocarbon

Corporation1003 CR 237, Giddings,or call (979) 542-3462

WANTED: A FULL-TIMEStocker/driver for auto partsstore. Must have clean driv-ing record. Must not have acriminal record. Must be ableto lift heavy weights. Dutiesinclude stocking shelves,

freight inventory, and drivingmy delivery trucks to custom-

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Brenham Napa at1102 South Austin

CURRENTLY SEEKINGWelder and FittersApply in person at

Global Vacuum Systems,15431 State Hwy 6

Navasota, TX 77868 oremail resume to mark@

globalvacuumsystems.com

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Brenham

Tutoring

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Auto Services

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Dealership: (979) 836-1615Cellular: (979) 421-0269

Fax: (979) 836-2175

Tegeler Toyota1515 Highway 290 WestBrenham, TX 77833

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Installation, Consultation& Custom Sales

Professional, Church, Business & Home Audio SystemsMichael Brinkmeyer - Owner

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281-258-1642979-826-0102

Monument ServicesLawn Service Legal Services

Office: (979)836-2070Fax: (979)836-6905206 West Main StreetBrenham, Texas 77833

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121 StarrSan Antonio, Texas 78202

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Livestock & Supplies

Fish Day

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Large Mouth BassCrappieAlbino CafishBluegill HybridSun PerchMinnowsRed Ear Bream

Thursday, July 10th

4pm-5pmBrenham Produce Co.

1103 S. Market St.836-3523

4-6” Catfish .........$45 per 1006-8” Catfish .........$65 per 1008-11” Catfish .......$100 per 100

To purchase 8-11” catfish, you must bring your own container

and water. (Too big to bag)

We now have Hybrid Crappie!

2 acres with Anderson Lane

frontage, 3 miles from Walmart

$55K.

2100 sq. ft. 3-2-2 homebuilt in 2007

on 5.5 heavilywooded acres

with a 800 sq. ft. greenhouse

$440K.

979-830-1319

Articles For Sale

60”Table W/two 12” LeavesTwin pedestal base, 6 chairs,

$500. China cabinet $250All for $650. Please call

979-421-2828

Livestock & Supplies

Virgin, Fertility Tested, Angus or Charolais

Bulls. $2500 & up. Call979-732-6849 Columbus

Pets

Registered yellow and blackpuppies. Male / Sire - 110#Female / Dam - 80+# $400 -

call / text 979-235-9960

Want to Rent

Wanted - Private Room torent for Blinn Student. Male,

20 yrs old. Please call713-363-0156 Responsible

and co-signer available.Need asap.

For Rent

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979-353-42323 bedroom 2 bath – 1700 sqft apartment. New carpet,appliances, countertops.

Garage & small back yard.Visit website to view pictureswww.brenhampark-apts.com$1,250 ~ $1,400 month plusdeposit.Immediate move in!

For Lease

NOW LEASING2 & 3 Bedroom

Houses and Apartments.Contact Hueske Properties

832-967-7272

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ALL BILLS PAID! Cable TVpool table, washer & dryer

and DSL available.$400-$450/month.Call 281-960-9178

1 Bdrm, 1 Bath Apartment$475 Mth. $500 Dep.NO pets Please Call

979-836-4179

OLDE OAKS APTS2-1 With washer & dryer

conn. 1 Yr lease; $600 Mth.plus $450 Dep. Call

979-830-8715

Homes for Rent

3/2 Charming Home, CHAClose to downtown, Blinn

& 290. Appliances included.$1,200 mth. $1,200 dep.

1 Yr. lease. 281-793-9023

FOR LEASE: BRICK HOMEin the country, 2 miles fromBrenham. 3/1.5 beautifulsetting. $1050/month plus$1050 deposit. Available

Aug 1st. Call 979-836-0130.FOR LEASE

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath HomeNear Downtown $1400

Cabin in the Woods $1200979-830-3535

Rooms for Rent

ROOM FOR RENTALL bills paid. $575 month

NO pets. Does have accessto kitchen & living room.

979-885-9297 or 203-0201

ROOM FOR RENT Furnished, all bills paid.

1 block from Blinn.Blinn students welcome.

979-551-6950

Mobile Homes

$19,900 AND UP HOMESSome Wind Zone 2

Fayettecountryhomes.comRBI 32896 800-369-6888

LARGE DOUBLEWIDE,2 porches, metal roof, 3 bed-

room, Living Room withStudy, Fireplace. Well main-

tained, Pictures uponrequest. Home must bemoved. $18,000 CASH

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WE BUY USED HOMES Year 1990 and newer

Fayettecountryhomes.com979-743-6192 Also openSundays 1pm – 6pm

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Mobile Homes

Fayettecountryhomes.com800-369-6888 RBI 3289624’ x 60’ 1500 sq ft used

classroom buildings,Central Air and Heat

Real Estate

Real Estate

REAL ESTATE ADVERTISINGin this newspaper is subject

to the Fair Housing Act whichmakes it illegal to advertise“any preference, limitationor discrimination based on

race, color, religion, sex,handicap, familial statusor national origin, or an

intention, to make any suchpreference, limitation or

discrimination.”

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Suitable forRVs, Cabins, Etc.

50 X 100$790 Down

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Real Estate

Horse Property Wanted Responsible couple with 2horses looking to either pur-chase, rent to own or lease.We will keep your propertyimmaculate! Referencesavailable. 970-946-3167

Carpet Cleaning

CARPET DEEP CLEANINGSpecial! 3 Rooms $95.00+TaxWalton & Co 979-877-8137

or 800-750-2443

Concrete Work

AAZ CONCRETE WORKDriveways, Sidewalks, Patios

Residential & CommercialOwner:Arturo 979-451-1472

T.J.O. CONCRETE CONST.Patios, sidewalks, drivewaysslabs; also Bobcat services.No job too small. 35 years

in business. Free estimates.Insured. Call 979-251-0585

FLORES CONCRETESidewalks, driveways, patiosconcrete walls & steps. Smalljobs ok.David 979-203-8476

Concrete Work

BW BUILDERS CONCRETEWork. No job too big or toosmall. Free estimates. Call

936-391-0022

Construction

LEONARD GROSSCONSTRUCTION

•New Homes• Add-ons • Garages

• Barns • Carports • DecksFree Estimates!

Mobile (979) 877-4022

DRYWALL, TILE, Paint, Carpentry, RoofingWill do small jobs - 32 Yrs.Exp.Richard 979 451-0885

or Jim 281-468-8533

METAL BUILDINGSCarports, Pole Barns,

Steel Structures. LocallyOwned. 936-391-0022

BW Builders, Inc.

SHANNON MITSCHKEDrywall, Insulation, Hanging,Finishing, Texturing, New orRemodeling. 979-277-4086Serving Brenham for 20 Yrs.

T. WELLMANNCONSTRUCTION

New Home & Remodeling979-421-0529

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Portable Buildings

PORTABLE BUILDINGSOf Brenham. Browse ourgreat selection or designyour own. 979-836-7225

Buildings by General ShelterCarports & Garages by Eaglediscounttreesofbrenham.com

STORAGE CONTAINERSNew/Used 20’ & 40’

Buy/Rent/Rent-to-OwnCall for Pricing 979-836-7500

or 409-748-0380

Dozer Work

MASSON DOZER SVCSClearing of all types. Pads,clean/dig ponds, shreddingdiscing, etc. 979-203-4145

Electrical Work

RR ELECTRICResidental/Commercial Work

ML#288365, TECL#29975rrelectric.2003@att.net

979-277-0415

Fence Building

J.W. FENCING COSpecializing in All FencingBoard/Pipe/Wire/Buildings15 Yrs. Exp. Brenham. Freeest. John Wall 210-602-3253

M & B FLORESSpecializing in all types offences and repairs andbuildings. Call for free

estimates. 979-525-3814

CUSTOMFARM SERVICES

Specializing in FENCING:*Board*, *Pipe*, *Wire*

Ronnie Weiss979-830-1608

Furn.Refi nishing

Antique Restoration/RepairFurniture refinishing, painted& faux finishes. 30 Yrs. Exp.Lee McGraw 979-421-3905

General Services

TOTAL SERVICESWe do it all from A to Z.

Construction, home repairs,pressure washing, painting,dozer work, pasture shred-ding, fence line clearing,

tree trimming/removalJerry 979-451-2321 Bill 713-882-8253

Moving Service

HAULRIGHT.comMOVERS AND DELIVERY

Household Moves AndFlatbed Freight Statewide

979-836-1205 or979-337-HAUL(4285)

House Leveling

RHINO FOUNDATIONLeveling & repair. Free ests.Lifetime wrty. Quality work-manship & price will not be

beat!! 281-798-0758 or979-865-1018

Lawn Service

King Lawn & LandscapingMow, edge, weed-eat, lawnmtnce.,sod, clean-up, mulch,brush & tree removal. Call

Curtis 979-203-1229

VICTOR’S LANDSCAPING~N~ TREE SERVICE

Complete Mow-N-TreeService 7 Days Service

979-251-0640

Lawn Service & SharpeningComplete lawn care: mowing,

trimming, flower beds, 979-451-1252

TEXANA LAWN &LANDSCAPE

Lawn Maint, Pasture Shred-ding & Irrigation, L.I. 8374.Landscaping, Garage DoorRepair & Fences. Insured.Tim Wilson 979-551-0214

Lawn Service

SCHULZ LAWN & FENCEMowing, weed eating, treetrimming, barbed wire fenceDarrel Schulz 979-251-1548

Landscaping

BRENHAM LANDSCAPINGMowing, Fence & flower bedclean up. Mulching, grass in-stallation 979-551-0225 Luis

GREEN SHADELANDSCAPE

Lawn care, fence mainte-nance, tree trimming &removal, stone work,

patios & walkways. Insured.Victor Aguilar 979-203-5372

JULIO’S LANDSCAPINGFor Everything OutsideYour Home or Business.Call ~ Julio Mendoza ~

979-451-9162

Masonry

M.C. MASONRYBrick, stone, block, patios,fireplaces, repairs, columns

979-661-0679

Painting

RIVAS PAINTINGInterior/Exterior, RemodelingSheetrock Finishing & More.

Free Est. 979-203-2613

PAINTING ~ RESIDENTIALOnly. Semi-Retired. 34 Yrs.Experience.Call After 5 PM

979-289-5574

Painting Interior-ExteriorSheetrock & Pressure WashFree Est. Carlos Sanchez

979-451-0922/979-451-5889

Plumbing

PLUMB LEVEL• 24 HR SVC(Formerly Brenham Plumbing)

Serving Brenham AndSurrounding Areas Since

1998 ~ Walt ~ TMPL#36799We’re here when you need us!

979-277-9993

Plumbing

Texas Plumbing SolutionsLocal professional plumbingservice for Brenham & sur-rounding areas. Free basichome plumbing inspections.

Insured. Aaron RoshtoTMPL#40427 979-251-7744

Pool Service

Sparkling Water Pool SvcCall For Free Estimates

979-830-5738www.sparklingwaterpools.net

Pressure Cleaning

AN AFFORDABLECustom Pressure Washing

JOB DONE RIGHT!Home, farm, comm., prof.

window cleaning. Free ests.451-2451 or 251-7595

PRESSURE WASHINGResidential/Commercial All Exteriors IncludingMetal Roofs, Gutters,

Decks, Patios, Driveways& Exterior Window Cleaning979-830-3684/979-451-3684

Tree Service

The Original All Trees CoBy Michael Gonzalez

Complete Tree Service. 24Hrs. Emergency Service

979-203-1898

*ALL TREES SERVICE* 20 Years Experience in TreeRemoval, Trimming, Pruning,

Stump Grinding, Spraying& Fertilizing. Lot & FenceClearing. Free estimates.

Insured! 836-7140 VICTOR ALCALA

Tree Service

-ROGER’S TREE SERVICE-Large Tree Planting, Re-

moval, Spraying, Fertilizing,Cosmetic Pruning, StumpGrinding, Cavity Filling,

Fence/Lot Clearing, Cabling/Supports. Shredding.

Insured. •Also PressureWashing Services

979-836-4517

Tree Service

24/7 TREE SERVICETree Trimming & RemovalFence Mtnce. INSURED

Victor Aguilar 979-203-5372VICTOR’S TREE SERVICE

Dead Trees, ToppingStump Work, 24/7, ServingWasington & SurroundingCounties 979-251-0640

Washington Tree ServiceTree trimming, planting, treecutting, fence & lot clearing.979-551-0225 Luis Avalos

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