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Wharton Journal-Spectator, Wednesday, September 26, 2012
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—Bowen to join county
as agriculture agent
Grad returns, church family arrives
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With Bowen in place, he
will help oversee the hiring
of an office manager. Those
applications have been nar-
rowed to three finalists, Mon-
temayor said.
Bowen replaces Peter Mc-
Guill, who resigned June 30
to take a similar position in
Victoria County.
The agency is also looking
for a replacement for Diane
Gertson, who also left in the
summer to take a position in
Fort Bend County.
“If we have no internal can-
didate for that position, then
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Overall, Wharton County
has about 24,000 registered
voters so the number affected
is extremely small, Wessels
said.
In other counties, Harris,
for example, voter registrars
are balking at the require-
ment of having the living re-
we’ll open
it up exter-
nally,” Mon-
temayor said.
TheAgriL-
ife Extension
Agency is a
network of
professionals
that provide
agricultural
education
Corrie and services
Bowen to communi-
ties.
It is a partnership between
the Texas A&M University
and the Texas legislature.
port in on their status.
But here, the letters went
out.
And will go out again next
year.
After all, election laws pro-
hibit the dead, regardless of
whether the current address
is within the voting precinct,
from casting ballots.
I suppose it is no secret
that I believe Wharton is a
great place to live. It is excit-
ing that other folks think so
too. It is especially gratifying
when those who grew up
here, go off to further their
education, and then return
home to pursue their career.
A special thanks also to the
businesses that grow by add-
ing staff members who have
deep roots in this area. It is a
win-win for everyone.
First State Bank an-
nounces Taylor Ustynik as
their latest addition to their
Wharton location. Taylor
did his internship with First
State while finishing his de-
gree from Sam Houston State
University. He is also a 2008
graduate of Wharton High
School, and his knowledge
of the people and the com-
munity is always a plus for
business. Yes, he is the son of
Lester and Lynell Ustynik,
and they are justly proud to
have him home.
There are others who will
soon call Wharton home.
On Sunday, Sept. 23, the
congregation of St. Thomas
Episcopal Church heard the
announcement that Rector
John Robert Soard II and his
family will begin their life in
Wharton around the first of
November.
He and his wife, Claire,
are the parents of two chil-
dren, and they will be coming
to St. Thomas from Trinity
Episcopal Church in Bay-
town. Oh yes, the local Baylor
Bears are excited to have this
2002 graduate in their midst.
We will want to welcome the
Soards to the community at a
later date.
When our friend Ali Qat-
tom brought the plans for the
new 9’ers to Wharton City
Planning Commission, he
told us there would be noth-
ing like it in the area. He was
right. The plans were nice on
paper but nothing like the
beautiful restaurant that will
open soon at the corner of
Boling Highway and North
Fulton Street. The open-
ing will be soon, and it will
amaze you.
I first met Ah in 1990
and was impressed with his
friendliness and his desire
to be successful in Wharton.
This new business is a giant
commitment to Wharton, and
we wish him every success.
We will soon hear more.
You are a wonderfully
generous people. Last Friday
morning, Doc Blakely and I
were visiting at the Wharton
County Junior College fitness
center while trying to keep
these bodies healthy.
Doc was peddling fast,
on what I call Doc’s tricycle,
and I at my usual place at a
nearby tread mill. It was the
morning after the latest Java
Jam where you great folks
contributed $2,700 toward
our Wharton High School
fitness center project. By the
way, Carl King told me just
this morning that other dona-
tions have come in so more
thanks to you.
Speaking of Carl King,
let’s talk more. About five
years ago, Carl and I were
drinking coffee with Attorney
Perry Young, and Carl told
me about this lady he had
met. During the conversa-
tion, Carl told me how much
I would enjoy meeting this
friend and I realized this
must be a very special lady
in his life. Now fast forward
until about three years ago,
1 believe 2009, when I was
introduced to the new Mrs.
Linda King. This lady was
indeed special and she was
also a business woman and
that caught my attention.
You know the rest. In
2010, Carl and Linda opened
Milam Street Coffee & Wall
2 Wall Words and downtown
Wharton received a shot in
the arm and a new dose of
excitement.
This has become a “drop
by anytime and often, or miss
out on the happenings” place.
They not only provide a place
to eat, drink, read a book,
hook up a computer, swing
to Java Jam but even help
strangers find a friend.
One day, a passing motor-
ist stopped for a cup of coffee
and stroll around Wharton
County Courthouse. While
enjoying his coffee, he told
the waitress that he once
knew a Billie Jones and he
thought she moved to Whar-
ton but that was 1984 and he
had lost contact and she may
have had something to do
with the chamber or she may
have moved.
It was all very vague.
Linda and Carl were out at
the time but the Chamber
was called and given my
phone number and then I
received a call.
The name was Roger Van
Horn, which left my wheels
turning as I drove to Milam
Coffee. I think we were both
surprised as we put the
pieces together. He is a den-
tist who was a member of my
husband’s congregation and
now the mayor of Nacogdo-
ches. Finding old friends and
meeting new ones is another
reason to visit this fun busi-
ness.
Some folks will tell you
when they move to a new
town it is difficult to be ac-
cepted. I have never found
that to be true and appar-
ently Linda has the secret,
get busy and get involved.
Thanks Linda and Carl for
the hard work that has gone
into making Milam Street
Coffee & Wall 2 Wall Words
a center for activity and your
generosity with your time. If
it is happening in Wharton,
you can bet Linda and Carl
are involved.
There is another special
reason we are pleased that
Carl and Linda found each
other. Her son Julian Suniga
is a student at WHS and
a valued member of First
Methodist Youth group. He
also works in the family busi-
ness and has a great smile.
Billie Jones is a long-
time Wharton resident who
writes a weekly column on
items of interest about the
Wharton communitiy. She
can be reached at bhhones6@
sbcglobal.net.
— County checking rolls
L/ateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
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■ Free Legal Aid
Lone Star Legal Aid services will be at
the Wharton County Library at 10 a.m. on
Thursday, Oct. 4, to conduct a free legal
education presentation regarding pro-se
divorce. A legal aid attorney will meet with
individuals who have a scheduled appoint-
ment. Call 979-849-6464 for more informa-
tion.
■ Church Garage Sale
New Zion Bethel Baptist Church will host
a garage sale from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Fri-
day and Saturday, Oct. 5 and Oct. 6, in its
church fellowship hall.
■ Pictures With Bulldog
Come out to have a professional picture
taken with Spike the Bulldog on Friday, Oct.
5, at the Boling FHigh School Stadium before
the game from 6 to 7 p.m. All proceeds
will benefit the Boling UCA All American
Cheerleaders in their efforts to perform in
the Capital One Bowl Pregame Performance
in Orlando, Fla., and the London New Year's
Day Parade.
■ Boling Lions Carnival
Boling Lions Club will host its annual Bol-
ing Lions Club Carnival at 5 p.m. Saturday,
Oct. 6, at Boling FHigh School. There will
be food, fun, games, prizes, cake auction,
raffle with 50 prizes, costume contest, car
bash, dunk the coach and much more. The
public is invited to come out and have fun
and support the Boling Lions Club and Bol-
ing Independent School District clubs.
■ Holy Family Blood Drive
Floly Family Catholic Church, 2011 Briar
Lane, will host a blood drive from 7:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, in the CCD
Building. To schedule an appointment, visit
giveblood.org and login to Digital Donor.
Enter sponsor code No. 0027 or call Shirley
Chilek at 532-3356 for an appointment or
for more information.
■ Beatles Music Sunday
Wharton's First Presbyterian Church will
offer a Beatles Sunday Family Day at 10:30
a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7. There will be four
guest musicians using music and lyrics from
the Beatles to interweave a faith message.
There will be a luncheon on the lawn, or in-
side if preferred, following the service. Bring
a covered dish, the kids and friends and en-
joy music, fun and fellowship. The public is
welcome.
■ St. John's Bazaar
St. John's Catholic Church in Flungerford
will host its annual bazaar on Sunday, Oct.
7, in Flungerford Flail. Serving of a barbe-
cued beef, chicken and sausage dinner
begins at 10:30 a.m. There will be enter-
tainment for all ages. An auction begins at
noon followed by a grand drawing.
■ PA Boosters Meet
The Performing Arts Booster Club meets
at 7 p.m. at the Wharton FHigh School Band
Flail. The next meeting will be on Monday,
Oct. 8. For information, call 532-6800.
■ GCMC Volunteers Meet
The FHospital Volunteers of Wharton will
meet Tuesday, Oct. 9, in the classrooms of
Gulf Coast Medical Center. The board meet-
ing will take place at 1 p.m. followed by the
general meeting at 2 p.m. Guest speaker
will be John Williams from the Victory in Je-
sus Recovery Center.
■ Jake Ford Picnic
A Jake Ford Community Reunion and
Picnic will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on
Saturday, Oct. 13, at Legacy Park, CR 226
in Wharton. Residents and former residents
are invited to attend. For more information,
call Curtis Edwards at 532-0491 or Augerine
Anderson at 713-721-2380.
■ Wine Festival
The fourth annual Monterey Sguare
Wine and Arts Fair invites the public to shop,
sip and stroll through downtown Wharton
from 3 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13.
This year's wines are from Santa Fe's Flaak
Winery. Adding to the festivities are food,
live music, art cars, carriage rides and art
and photography by Jess Coleman, Sharon
Joines and Burlon Parsons' Dragonfly Art
Group students.
■ GFVFD Fundraiser
Glen Flora Volunteer Fire Department
will host its annual fundraiser from 7 p.m.
until midnight on Saturday, Oct. 13, in the
old gym at the Crescent Fairgrounds. The
night will feature a dinner, dance and auc-
tion. The meal will consist of beef or chicken
enchilada casserole and sides. Meal tickets
are $7.50 or $8 at the door and dance tick-
ets only are $5. For tickets, contact any fire
department member or call Frank Partida at
979453-1345.
■ WCJC Choral Dinner
Wharton County Junior College Choir
will offer its 21st annual Choral Dinner/Mu-
sic Revue at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Floly
Family Catholic Church Family Life Center,
2011 Briar Lane in Wharton. Enjoy a dinner
and Broadway-themed concert along with a
silent and live auction. Proceeds to help sup-
port students' expenses for the choir trip to
Carnegie Flail in New York. Tickets are $20
each or $300 Reserved Corporate Sponsor
tables which includes premiere seating for
eight. For tickets or more information, call
the WCJC Fine Arts Division at 532-6300.
■ Men's Annual Day
Little Zion Jerusalem Baptist Church, 531
CR 229 in Wharton, will celebrate its Men's
Annual Day at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14.
Guest speaker will be Rev. Roy Flarris, pastor
of Mount Calvary Baptist Church. The public
is invited.
■ WCJC Senior Fundraiser
A fundraiser for the WCJC Senior Citizen
Program will be held from 11 a.m. until 1
p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the WCJC
LaDieu Technology Center, 911 Boling FHigh-
way in Wharton. Barbecued chopped beef
sandwiches, chips and dessert will be sold
for $6 per place. This is a pre-sale and drive
through event. It is co-sponsored by Ava-
lon Place. For tickets, call the senior citizen
program office at 532-6430 and LaToya
Roberts or Meghan Janik at Avalon Place at
532-1244.
■ Chamber Golf Tournament
The fifth annual Wharton Chamber of
Commerce & Agriculture Golf Tournament
will be held Saturday, Oct. 20 at Wharton
Country Club. Contact the chamber to enter
a team or to be a sponsor at 532-1862 or
helpdesk@whartonchamber.com, or go to
its portal at whartontexas.com.
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activities that will benefit local residents
to submit information. Submissions must
be in our office three weeks prior to the
event, deadline for registration or ticket
sales. Submissions subject to editing. The
listing will publish in up to four issues. Send
listings to bparsons@journal-spectator.com
or 115 W. Burleson St. TX 77488. Please
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