SEALYBRATION SHOWCASES MUSIC, MOTORCYCLE RUNS, & MORE JULY 10-12TH
Posted on July 3rd, 2009
If summer has slowed you down, here’s the “pick-me-up” that you’ve been looking for —the return of a local favorite festival the Sealybration at the BP&W Park, 1008 Main Street in Sealy, Texas running from Friday, July 10th through Sunday, July 12th. This family-oriented event that promises to keep everyone busy the entire weekend and create memories for a lifetime is sponsored by the Sealy Community Foundation, a newly-formed organization that serves as a voice for all non-profits with intent to advance education and charity.
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Wallis Fireman’s Frolic successful fundraiser
Posted on July 3rd, 2009
Auctioneer Bunge Halla swears he won’t come back to ask a buyer for more as he and J D Divin sell one of the more popular items, a hand-painted Wallis VFD seal sign, at the Fireman’s Frolic auction on June 28.
Wallis Volunteer Fire Department members and volunteers sold over 660 plates of barbecued chicken and beef at their annual Fireman’s Frolic fundraiser at the Wallis American Legion Hall on Sunday.
The air conditioned hall was a comfortable place to be on a hot afternoon and bidding action was strong for the quality items the firemen had for sale.
Fire Chief Clay Engelbrecht said all of the final calculations and expenses weren’t in yet, but it looked like the Frolic netted around $16,000 to $17,000 in funds for the department.
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More and more tractors in Wallis
Posted on July 3rd, 2009
The Brazos FFA Tractor Show is continuing to grow. The show was held June 28 in conjunction with the Fireman’s Frolic at the American Legion Hall in Wallis with 56 tractors entered in the competition. Last year’s event drew 44 entries. Contestants traveled from New Braunfels, Pearland, Devine, Spring and there were many local entries as well.
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Reward offered in tractor, crop destruction case
Posted on July 3rd, 2009
Contributing Writer, Barry Halvorson, East Bernard Express
The owners of the four tractors, farm truck and crops damaged in a criminal mischief case under investigation by the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office have announced they will be adding their own reward to any offered through the West Wharton County Crime Stoppers.
Sheriff’s Lt. Daniel Marek said this week the owners have told him they are offering up to an additional $5,000 in reward money “upon the arrest and conviction” of those involved in the incident.
The incidents were originally called into the sheriff’s office the morning of June 8 and happened sometime the previous night at farms in the Hungerford and Lissie area. Read the rest of this entry »
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Birthday celebration for Mary Lou Evans
Posted on July 3rd, 2009
Mary Lou Evan, a life long resident of Wallis, who spent her middle years living and working in Houston, while maintaining her home in Wallis, returned home years ago and considers herself to be extremely blessed by the Lord to celebrate her 90th birthday on June 12.
Family and friends gathered to celebrate her birthday at the home of her Godson and Pastor and wife Geneva who prepared a wonderful meal to celebrate her birthday on Saturday, June 13. In attendance left to right were Mary Diggs and Lillie Hunter of Wallis, Barbara and husband (nephew) Nathaniel Dickerson of Austin, Rev. John and Min. Rose Hatton of Wallis, niece Monica Hatton of Wallis, niece Terry L. and husband Arthur Davis of Round Rock. Seated is the honoree Mrs. Evan, her loving niece Minnie Hatton and Godson Billy of Fulshear. Not pictured is hostess Geneva Hatton of Fulshear, cousin Leola Cleveland of Wallis, good friend Helen Bedford, nephew Robert Dickerson and guest Mable Jackson of Houston. Laughter, singing, and joyous celebrating were capped off with Mrs. Evans blowing out the candle on her birthday cake and she was excited to receive her gifts.
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St. Mary’s VBS
Posted on July 3rd, 2009
A combination of 106 children from St. Mary’s, Immaculate Conception, and Guardian Angel Catholic Churches attended the VBS program entitled SonRock Kids Camp at St. Mary’s parish in Frydek, June 22-26. We had a total of 60 volunteers (combination of youth and adults). The program was directed/coordinated by Carolyn Rapsilver of St. Mary’s parish. The children learned about the different encounters the Apostle Peter had with Jesus. There were five themes (one for each day): Accepted by Jesus, Protected by Jesus, Saved by Jesus, Forgiven by Jesus, and Living for Jesus. Each day there was a Bible verse to go with each theme and the each station that the children went to pertained to that overall theme of the day. SonRock Kids Camp was a camping theme which were used for the basis of decorations.
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Blood drive to benefit Weston Lakes resident
Posted on July 3rd, 2009
The Fulshear-Simonton Lions Club and the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be holding a blood drive on July 13 from 2-8 p.m. at Fulshear First United Methodist Church. Donations from this blood drive will be credited to Addison Marshall, a Weston Lakes resident who is undergoing cancer treatment. For more information, contact Wendy Long at 281-450-4802.
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Ross, Miller to exchange vows
Posted on July 2nd, 2009
David and Donna Ross of Weimar announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Sarah Charlaine Ross to Jerry Michael Miller, son of Mike Miller of Greybull, Wy. and Susan Phillips of Wallis.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Johnnie and Lois David of Weimar. She is a 2002 graduate of Weimar High School and a 2005 graduate of Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s degree in Academic Studies and is currently employed as a teacher in Cy-Fair ISD.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Jerry and Delores Stavena of Wallis and Kenneth and the late Elsie Miller of Greybull, Wy. He is a 2001 graduate of Greybull High School and is currently employed as a technician at an automotive repair shop in Houston.
The couple will exchange vows July 18 at Christian City Fellowship in Sealy.
Following a honeymoon to the Carribean, they will reside in Katy.
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Butler, Horelica to wed in July
Posted on July 2nd, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Terril L. Butler of Rosenberg are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Steffenie Diane to Blake Alan Horelica, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie A. Horelica of Tavener.
The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Lamar High School and is attending the University of Houston-Victoria majoring in early education. She is currently employed at Fort Bend ISD as a teacher’s assistant.
The groom-elect is a 2003 graduate of Brazos High School. He attended WCJC and received his certification in architectural design and is currently employed with Jones and Carter Inc. in Rosenberg. The couple will exchange vows on July 11 at 2 p.m. at Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Wallis.
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Frolic success, then back to basics
Posted on July 1st, 2009
By Johnny Griffin, Editor
I told Wallis Fire Chief Clay Engelbrecht that I need to get a photo of him and my bride at the Fireman’s Frolic on Sunday because I don’t catch him in his dress uniform very often. It didn’t take but one more day to remind me just how often I see him in his other fire uniform, the one he wears when someone’s property is burning.
On Sunday afternoon, the small but dedicated group of Wallis Volunteer Firefighters was hard at work raising money at the Frolic to help finance the things they do for our community. Read the rest of this entry »
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