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When my mom, Dolores (Herzog) Hoffart, gave the valedictory speech at the Montgomery High School graduation in 1952, little did she know that she was beginning a legacy that would span over 68 years in the history of Montgomery ISD. Three generations of our family have attended Montgomery ISD from start to finish and have held the valedictorian title at Montgomery High School. My mom Dolores graduated in 1952 with less than 20 in her class, her daughter and my sister, Carol (Hoffart) Reissig, graduated in 1980 with about 60 students in her class, and Carol’s son and my nephew, Seth Reissig, just graduated on June 5 with 410 students in his class. All three were Valedictorian’s of their class. (Just a side note: I graduated from Montgomery High School in 1971 with 31 in my class but only with the title of Salutatorian – not top dogs with them). It all started with our mother who instilled in all of us good study and work ethics. I’m saddened that she was unable to be with us to receive acknowledgment of a “job well done” as she died Jan. 15.
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The monarch butterfly has been the official State Insect of Texas since 1995. The U.S., Canada and Mexico are hosts to the monarchs’ multi-generational migrations that cover thousands of miles. There has been increasing concern as monarch numbers have shown a long-term downward trend.
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Everyone is invited to visit the newly opened (Bedias) White Hawk Gallery, located in the Bedias Museum/Library Annex. The gallery opened to the public Saturday, June 6. Please visit their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/whitehawkartistllc/, or call 936-395-0100, for more information.
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Area residents were sorry to learn of the death of Irene Glass Hensley who passed away on May 27. She was born Feb. 26, 1924, the daughter of A.W. and Tessie Glass. She was married to John W. “Jake” Hensley who preceded her in death April 18, 1975. Her funeral was held at the Madisonville Funeral Home with a large number of family members and friends present. Her service was conducted by Bro. Dale Evans and Bro. Tim Owens. Her burial was in the Pankey Cemetery.
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The deadline to register to vote in the Primary Runoff Election is approaching. June 15 is the final day to register. Early voting begins Monday, June 29.
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It’s an exciting time for many young people in Grimes County. The Grimes County Fair reported an exceptional year under the circumstances. Hats off to all those who made this possible. Many hours go into preparing for the fair that takes place in our county each year. This year was no exception as things had to be done a little different than normal years.
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I attended the wedding of my oldest granddaughter last weekend. Of course, I got lost, again. I was only 2.9 miles from my turnoff but back in the area where the wedding was held, it seemed more like 29 miles. I only thought CR 302 was curvy, nope! However, there are those big arrows instructing you which way to turn prior to coming up on the curve. The weather was good for an outside casual attire event and the hosting family did a wonderful job for Stephanie and Brandon. Being the grandma, I had a corsage, too! Not sure it looked that good with jeans. With that said, I have a grandson-in–law and three more great grandchildren to add to this already crazy group.
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“The flag of the United States shall be of thirteen stripes of alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars of white in a blue field, representing the new constellation.” That was the resolution made on June 14, 1777 by the Continental Congress. Red symbolized valor and bravery, white purity and innocence and blue vigilance, perseverance and justice.
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