Christ Our Light Bazaar Sunday
Winner number four of the 2nd Annual St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, Sept. 19. The winner of a Savage Mod 42 Rifle/Shotgun 22/410 is Paul Castillo of Montgomery. The next drawing will take place Sunday, Sept. 26.
Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Navasota will hold their annual bazaar Sunday, Sept. 26 on their church grounds with a barbecue dinner and trimmings beginning at 11:30 a.m. The dinner will be dine-in or take-out, whichever suits you best. The day will include games, booths, silent and live auctions and much more.
Gerald and Mary Catherine (Katkoski) Schroeder were married at St. Stanislaus Sept. 18, 1971 by Fr. Bernard O’Neill. On Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, Fr. Eli Lopez gave them a blessing at Mass at St. Stanislaus. After Mass, family and friends gathered at the parish hall to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of this sweet couple. A barbecue dinner with all the trimmings was enjoyed by all. The Risky Liver Band provided good down-home country music for all the listeners and dancers.
Chris and Virginia Lewis of Anderson hosted a shindig at their home in Anderson Saturday afternoon. Guests included family, old friends and new friends. When I asked Chris what the occasion was, he replied “no reason other than just getting together with our friends that we haven’t gotten to see in a while.” Lots of visiting and reminiscing went on. The guys did all the barbecuing, side dishes and dessert were cooked by Pam Szymanski. The guests enjoyed every bite they put in their mouth and went home with a full tummy.
The family of Rylee Rutledge hosted a “send-off” party at the home of Ryan and Megan Rutledge Saturday afternoon. Family and friends wished him well as he starts another chapter of his life. Rylee has been training in San Antonio and has been home on leave for a week or so. He is leaving this week for Grand Forks AFB in North Dakota where he will be stationed until further notice. Rylee’s specialty of training will be Security Forces.
The Anderson VFD will host an IBCA Championship BBQ Cook-Off at the Grimes County Expo Center Oct. 1 and 2. On Friday evening, the Risky Liver Band will provide good country music for dancing from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Cost to get into the dance will be $10. Tasting judges for Saturday, Oct. 2 are greatly needed. If you are interested in being a judge or need other information contact Samantha Kimich, 936-870-6438 or email her at andersonfire114@yahoo.com.
Happy Birthday to those celebrating this week: Sept. 23 – Jordan LeFlore, Thomas Floyd, Jr., Easton Walkoviak and Beverly Igo; Sept. 24 – Joy Walkoviak, Kyle Molitor, Clinton Cook, Shalla Roesler, Lauren Theriot, Elizabeth Douga, Diana Branch, Kim Ross and Joe Toler; Sept. 25 – Michael Gessner and Wesley Schroeder; Sept. 26 – Bill Foster, Johnny Yargo, Alisha Young and Amy Teston; Sept. 27 – Jennifer Katkoski, Gerard Szymczak, Caleb Rabun, Carol Reissig, Ryan Lyde, Michelle Belinowski, Amy Brown and Tyler Vickers; Sept. 28 – Julie Yargo, Tonya Carroll, Jennifer Garza, Luanne Rakowitz, Ann-Marie McElroy, Amy Keally, Marie Kampbell and Jason Sowell; and Sept. 29 – Darrell Wagner, Kelli Anz and Shelby Parrott.
Happy anniversary to those celebrating this week: Sept. 23 – Travis and Brianna Tomkivits, four years; Sept. 24 – Jimmy and Kimberly Winningham, 10 years; Sept. 26 – Danny and Ann-Marie McElroy, 34 years; Sept. 27 – Alan and Susan Burzynski, 18 years; and Sept. 29 – Logan and Shelley Parsons, nine years.
Many hearts were saddened this week with the loss of Bruce Crenshaw of Anderson and husband of Sandra. Bruce was the best mechanic of any type vehicle or tractor in town. Many came from all over to have Bruce work on their vehicle. Don, as well as many, will miss his visits with Bruce as he was the best philosopher in town! Condolences and prayers go out to this family as they try to make it through this difficult time.
If you have special news about what goes on in your family or life, let me know by calling 936-870-6842 or email me at gailmsowell@yahoo.com.