Wharton, TX

PDF of print edition Seniors flock to WCYF to be honored on their special day By BURLON PARSONS bparsons@journal-spectator.com       Senior Citizens' Day at the Wharton County Youth Fair is always a huge event and Thursday's event brought in more than 850 seniors to the fair. "We're here because of the many contributions you seniors have made in our community," said Wharton County Youth Fair President Darrel Kutach. "We thank ... More ... New physicians start practices here, house blessing for Burditts Who's News Liliana Johse       Two new young physicians have opened their offices in Wharton. Dr. Biju Lukose, general surgeon and Dr. V. Ranganathan, gastroenterologist. They held an open house last Thursday at their office on Regional Medical Drive. Guests were welcomed by their staff as they arrived. More ... Lots to see at Smith -Dworsky garden and more By BURLON PARSONS bparsons@journal-spectator.com       When visitors arrive at the country garden of Becky Smith and Suzanne Dworsky, they better be ready to spend a few hours. Besides the greenhouse and multiple flower beds there are the cut glass and concrete artwork and the animals. More ... Garden tour ends this weekend       The fourth annual Wharton Hidden Garden Tour ends this Sunday. Gardens on the tour will be open for visits from 2 to 5 p.m. each day at a cost of $10 for adults and $5 for children under age 12. Advanced tickets are on sale at Wharton Chamber of Commerce, Wharton County Historical Museum, Charle... More ... Earth Kind roses mean little care By BECKY SMITH Master Gardener/Texas Rose Rustler       What is Earth Kind? "Earth Kind uses researchproven techniques to provide maximum gardening and landscape enjoyment while preserving and protecting our environment," say experts at Texas A&M University. Earth Kind Roses have been extensively tested under the direction and supervision of Texas A ... More ... Mothers honored      Wharton's Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court No. 1990 members deliver their annual boxes of hand-made corsages to Wharton Manor and Avalon Place nursing facilities to honor resident mothers for Mother's Day. Pictured are, from left, standing, Albina Hundl, Irene Svatek and Liliana Johse; seate... More ... Boling ISD readies for school banquets Boling Bits Judy Womack       Tomorrow is Mother's Day! Make sure you show your mom, grandmother, and/or motherin law all the love and respect they deserve for all they have added to your life. Congratulations to BHS senior golfer Douglas Mach for another successful season. Douglas competed in the State Golf Tournament last... More ... WISD calendar fills with activities in May       Here's some highlight events which are happening this month in Wharton ISD: May 12 - WHS: Ag Banquet May 13 - WHS: Award of Excellence Banquet at Civic Center. May 13 through 15 - Dawson: Book Fair, buy one, get one free. More ... DAR members attend state conference       The Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution held its 109th State Conference at the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre Hotel on March 13 to15. Representing Comfort Wood Chapter was Regent Hazel Foltyn and Vice-Regent Annie Stafford. There were 803 attendees representing 134 Chapters across th... More ... Honor Roll Newgulf Elementary School       Newgulf Elementary School Honor Rolls for the fourth six weeks. First Grade Gilt Edge Honor Roll Laelah Bickham, Colby Bosch, Danielle Bowers, Gabrielle Castillo, Chase Chumchal and Allison Jedlicka. More ...