Lueras attend veteran reunion
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Liliana Johse

Happy birthday to Donna Chmelik, Justin Vaughan and Edith Borak.

David and Nifa Luera traveled to San Antonio in order to attend the 78th AAA Gun Battalion Korean War Veterans reunion at the Radisson Market Square Hotel. David and Nifa hosted this event which was the first one being held in Texas. There were 52 people attending from Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio, Arizona, Virginia and many other states. They say it was a very good turnout considering the ages of the veterans being from middle 70s to late 80s. They all enjoyed San Antonio and the company of old buddies.

The Lueras were surprised when a photographer from a local television station called to say he was coming to interview David. It was televised on the 6 p.m. news. Ninfa and David brought tamales and cookies. Jackie and Harold LeBlanc from Marrero, La., provided cookies, shrimp mold and shrimp salad. Dorothy and Don Manuel from Lake Charles, La., provided boudin and chips. Refreshments were also available throughout the reunion. On Saturday night the hotel had a banquet which consisted of beef and chicken fajitas with all the trimmings, tacos, tamales, enchiladas, borracho beans and Spanish rice with lots of pico de gallo, which some of the guests had not eaten before. They enjoyed the food especially the trio which played for entertainment. Can you guess who sang along with the trio? Of course, it was Ninfa! On Sunday everyone parted ways and the next meeting place will be held next October in Missouri.

WCJC drama and music faculty deserve a big pat on the back. Something Old, Something New was enjoyed by everyone. It was held Sept. 20 in the Horton Foote Theater of the Duson-Hansen Fine Arts Building in Wharton. Congratulations Phil Hoke, Debbie Lemson, Lee Lemson, Jason Lester, Dr. Paul Spellman and Joe Waldrop.

The second annual Peace Officers Spaghetti Cookoff Dinner of the 100 Club will be held at the Wharton County Youth Fair at Crescent Hall Oct. 20. Please keep it in mind and mark your calendar. Teams are being formed from each law enforcement department in the county. Each team will be composed of up to five members. They will prepare five gallons of spaghetti sauce. This will be judged by independent parties. The public will also have an opportunity to cast a vote for a dollar. The board of directors will cook the spaghetti, bread and salad. The public is invited and asked to come out and meet the men and women who serve our county and enjoy a great meal.

The Capital Campaign Reception at St. Joseph Mission in Boling will be held tomorrow after the 8 a.m. Mass.

Keep our friends who are ill or recovering in your prayers. These include L.D. Gassett; Ninfa Luera, who is now home recovering; Sarah Hobbs; Lois Freitag; Father Henry Rachunek; Wilbert Hundl; Vlasta Hanslik; Bennie Hundl; Joe Roeder; Louis Gerard; J.B. Johse; Dotty Kincer; Marion Bozarth; John Konvicka and George Krenek.

A-Med Hospice hosted the monthly luncheon at Pat-A-Cake last Wednesday. As always, pretty

Paula Jones, their marketing representative, did a good job of hosting. Representatives were from Wharton EMS, Girling Home Health, Rosenberg Health Care, Avalon and Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Sheryl Hopson, R.N., of Wharton Nursing won the door prize. Everybody enjoyed socializing with each other.

Dorothy Mach celebrated her 60th birthday Sept. 19. Belated wishes to Dorothy.

Welcome to the Wharton Journal-Spectator staff Sakonh Pathiepphanith, he is the newest addition to the staff. Sakonh is originally from Thailand and is a nice young man. You will be enjoying his work. He is a graphic designer and is glad to be in Texas. He moved from Connecticutt. Welcome!

The Fort Bend Rosenberg/Richmond Business and Professional Women's Association met at the George Brown Library in Richmond on Thursday. Celebrating Legislature Month, the speaker was Rhonda Kuykendall, founder of Their Voice, a child victim's rights group. The topic was "How to Get A Bill Passed Through Legislation."

The Knights of Columbus remind members of their next meeting Oct. 9 with dinner at 7 p.m. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. The Knight of the Month is Franklin Kocian. Family of the Month is Tim and Mary Duyka.

New members welcomed were proposed by Charles Campos. They are Vincent Pena, Michael Villareal, Jerome Estrada and Lawrence Martinez III. Re-instated was Edward Guajardo and transfer is Randy Hines. Completing second and third degrees are: Eric Hundl, Coby Frankum, Tommy Mechura, Philip Hamlin, Gary Hlavinka and Dan Flores.

Mario Garcia has a birthday on Thursday. Carol Askew celebrates a birthday today and Joan Andel on Friday. Also celebrating are Kay Bollom, Terri Koenig, Clint Kelly, Betty Mueller, Betty Miori, Mary Ann Stolle and Charlene Brewer on Monday; Robert Kolacny, Dr. Clark Spears on Thursday along with Guy Barnett, Rory Hubenak, Karen Heintschel, Della Mae Sammons, Dianne Segrest, Jacki Bishop, Ronnie Stavena, Stephen Hubenak and Jo Venglar.

Anniversary wishes to Carl and Gail Marino, Brian and Gina Koehl in Oklahoma City, Greg and Jeanette Koenig, Paul and Olivia Castro. Willie and Gladys Gavranovic celebrate on Friday. Gladys is recuperating from recent surgery. We are keeping her in our minds and our prayers. Others with anniversaries are: Brian and Karen Cunningham, Jobie and Jodie Phillips, Dustin and Katherine Wendel, Joe and Sheryl Rhodes. Have a great celebration.

A University of Chicago study released in April says the happiest and most satisfied of all American workers are the clergy. They were followed by firfi.ghters at 80 percent and physical therapists 78 at percent. So, if you want to do work that makes you feel satisfied and happy, forget about chasing the big bucks. Focus instead on finding a job that has you serving other people.

Our congratulations to the Catholic Daughters Saint Bernadette Court No. 1108 of East Bernard on wining first place in the National newsletter competition. Terrie Vacek is Regent and newsletter editor.

Welcome back to Sandra Fojtik. Sandra is a registered nurse who works at GCMC as a case manager and has been with the hospital for many years. She was out four months due to health reasons. She came back to work last week wearing a brace on her left foot but is definitely getting better. We are glad to have her back in the work force.

David Schroeder was in Dallas recently on business.

Margie Dornak is now retired from Texana. She says she is very busy, she doesn't know how she went to work with so much to do at home. She is looking great.

Delores Cox was another friend whom I hadn't seen in a long while. She is working for Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City but misses everyone in Wharton after many years working at GCMC. Another friend who just retired but is working more at home is Phil Hart. His beautiful lady Lucille Hart says that after 30 years living in the same home, he is doing some remodeling and a lot of work at home. Lucille works at the Work Source.

Saw Harry Priesmeyer at the 100 Club Dinner, we spoke briefly but he just transferred from Rosenberg to Wharton with the Work Force. Welcome back to Wharton Harry.

Our Denise Francoeur took a long vacation home to Marseille, France. She always has an enjoyable time when she goes home. I know exactly how she feels. Denise is now back at her boutique taking care of her customers. Good to have you back.

Have a good weekend. Drive careful and maybe we'll get cooler weather. See you next week.