VFW celebrates Carl Dry's life
Grimes County VFW Post 4006 members conducted a beautiful tribute to the life of Mr. Carl Dry Saturday, March 21. Those attending were humored by Pastor Bruce Wood, Quartermaster Steve Storey and Commander Hal Reed with their stories about Mr. Carl. I am sure that everyone in the Post had been “convinced” at least once by Mr. Carl to take an officer position or job to assist with helping not only veterans but residents of Grimes County who were in need. The funny part is that you really did not realize what he had done until it was too late for you to back out. His legend lives on with the Carl Dry Veteran’s Award that will be given each year by the county. I am going to miss him picking on me.
I was unable to attend the White Hall Birthday Bash but from what I hear, they did pretty good this year. I hope that all the vendors were able to profit and will return next year. The winner of the People’s Choice Award for the classic vehicle was Gary Stevens with his ’46 Packard Clipper.
My physical therapist has really been good to me. I did forgive him for making me do squats at the sink. We were talking about jellies, so I gave him two small jars to take home. The following day I received a video of this 3-year-old boy at the table who said, “thank you Ms. Georgia for my jelly.” I have watched that video several times and I smile each time.
Union Grove Baptist Church will host a monthlong VBS every Tuesday in June from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The VBS theme this year is “Growing with God.” Children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade are invited. Each day there will be a Bible lesson, recreation, music, crafts and snacks for the children. VBS will be held June 7, 14, 21, and 28 and children may attend any or all of these days. All elementary children from the area are welcome. Contact Heather Robinson, shr929@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to preregister your child.
Please continue to keep our sick and homebound friends on your prayer list. These friends include Marilyn Mayerhoff, Mary Martin, Leon Gorney, Lois Bell, Jean Fleischhauer, Margaret Schultz, Nelda Shive, Lynette Frenzel, Sue Kolojaco, Mary Bauer, Rosa Finke, Marilyn Frenzel, Delores Mitschke, Mary Whatley, Billie Wittenbach, Beth McGinty and Alexander Hanna.
Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries:
June 5 – Canyon Fields, Conley Sechelski; June 6 – Bart Courville, Brandon and Rachel Glass; June 7 – Jones Offutt; June 9 – Justin Falkenbury; June 10 – Ryan Bauer; June 11 – Lois Bell. Congratulations to each of you!
Upcoming Calendar Events
June 4 – WHCVFD Sandwich sales, 11 a.m. until sold out.
June 6 – WHCVFD Monthly business meeting, 7 p.m. at station.
June 16 – Sonshine Sisters, 10 a.m. Educational Bldg.
June 16 – Grimes County VFW Post 4006 – meal, meeting.
June 18 – Gabriel Goode Fundraiser at 7-D Ranch, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Don’t forget to call me if you have anything to add to my column. My number is 936- 870-5284 or you can email me at imhoff2home@yahoo.com.