Record Welcomes New Warda News Correspondent
Last week was Gladys Giese’s last column as news correspondent for the Warda news. She began writing the weekly column at approximately 15 years of age. She stopped briefly while living in Houston, but picked back up again in the 1970s. We are grateful for her work and dedication over these many years.
My name is Lisa Gay and I will be attempting to fill Gladys’ shoes by taking over as your new correspondent. I was born and raised in Giddings and spent most of my adult life in the hustle and bustle of the Houston area. After selling my auction business, I did what I said I would never do ... I moved back. When I’m not working in the kitchen at Camp Tejas you can find me enjoying this beautiful area with my husband John. We love our cows, country life and the friendliness of the small communities here that offer so many unique things to do.
Under New Ownership
The owners of Bluff Creek Ranch in Warda, Dr. Paul and Susan Nolan, sold their property after 30 years on May 29. The ranch is known for its exquisite mountain biking trails and longhorn cattle. The new owners are Breck and Jeannine Powers. The Powers are from Cypress and are both mountain biking enthusiast. Breck does custom home building and remodeling. The plans for the ranch are to continue the biking and raising and selling of longhorn beef. With the COVID-19 pandemic they are seeing more people coming to the ranch, due to the fact that many state and local parks are closed. With 148 acres they are easily able to social distance people. The June 28 time trial race is still on schedule, this is a USA Cycling Association sanctioned event of 150 maximum riders. The running race in November is still on schedule, as well. We welcome the Powers to the Warda area and wish the Nolan’s the best of life as they do some traveling in their RV. The Nolan’s want everyone to know how much they have loved living in Warda and enjoying the openness and friendliness of everyone in Fayette Country.
Celebrates 95th Birthday
Dr. Otto Kunze celebrated his 95th birthday on Wednesday, May 27. There was a family gathering of dinner and cake at his home on Saturday, May 30.
Waiser Named Valedictorian
Tabitha Waiser named valedictorian of Lutheran High North in Houston. She has been a student there since her freshman year of high school. She found out about being honored as valedictorian at the beginning of her senior year when she logged into the school’s online network. “I had no idea I was valedictorian until that day,” Waiser said. “It took me by complete surprise, and it actually made me anxious because after seeing that I was the top of the class, I really wanted to keep that spot.”
Waiser said students have received an email from LHN principal Dana Gerard that graduation will be held virtually on Zoom. Waiser understands the necessity of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, but says it’s also hard.
“I really wanted my whole family to be there cheering me on as I walked across the stage to get my diploma,” she said. Waiser’s favorite classes were theology and English.
Waiser was involved in varsity basketball all four years of high school and also played volleyball from her freshman through junior years. Waiser is going to the University of Houston in the fall and plans to major in nursing.
Waiser is the daughter of Brian and Amy Zoch Waiser of Houston and the granddaughter of Eugene and Barbara Zoch of Warda. Both of Waisers parents were graduates of Lutheran North as well.
Holy Cross Confirmation
On May 31 Holy Cross Lutheran Church held Junior Confirmation for Avery Madyson Davis and Sarah Elizabeth Kay.
Davis is the daughter of Brooke and Christopher Kovar and Toby Davis. Her favorite subjects are history and math. She loves playing volleyball, swimming and sleeping.
Kay is the daughter of Amanda and Justin Whited and Morgan Kay. Her favorite subjects are history, theatre, English and algebra. She loves playing sports, baking, cooking, cleaning, babysitting and playing bingo.
Camp Tejas
Summer leadership team members began arriving at Camp Tejas this past week. These are college age students who do an internship with the camp. They live on site and run the recreation activities, life guard, mud pit and will also be assisting additionally in the kitchen/dining hall this summer.
Although summer is not going to be a normal summer, by any means, these interns are an essential part of making things happen for the kids that come stay at Tejas.
Services Resume
Services are back on schedule at Holy Cross in Warda. They are currently offering two options: Sunday at 9 a.m. and Wednesday at 11 a.m. Bible Class follows the Sunday morning service.
Sermon links/streaming videos and additional information is on the website at: www.holycrosswarda.com
Communion will be celebrated on Sunday June 7.
Holy Cross Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid will meet again on Tuesday June 2 at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall.
Sewing Circle
The sewing circle is planning on resuming on Thursday July 9.
Wednesday Night Bible Study
Plans are underway to start meeting again on July 1. More details coming soon.
Faith Lutheran High School
Faith Lutheran High new summer office hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily.
New student registration is underway. If you are looking for a Christ-centered education, a rigorous college prep curriculum and small class sizes you can schedule a shadow day to check out FLHS call (979) 242-2889 or visit the website, www.faithlutheranhighschool.com
The faculty has part time openings in any subject areas for the 2020-2021 academic year. Contact the school to submit a resume.
Cancelled/Postponed Events
Vacation Bible School has been cancelled
Faith Lutheran golf tournament has been postponed.
All summer camps at Faith Lutheran have been cancelled. They may do some mini-camps just before school begins. Watch for more details.
Senior Tuesday game days are cancelled until further notice.
Lutheran World Relief collection of health kits has been postponed until later in September and October. More information as it becomes available.
AMEN Food Pantry
Holy Cross continues to be a drop off point for AMEN Food Pantry in LaGrange. You can drop off nonperishable food items in the designated basket in the hallway at your convenience.
Aluminum Cans
There is a large wire collection bin at the picnic grounds for you to drop off your aluminum cans. The funds benefit the Trail Life 143 of Giddings.
Recycle Trailer
Recycling is collected at the Warda Self Storage facility, a trailer with designated bins is there for your convenience.
Prayer Requests
Gladys Giese, Amy Wagner, William Jurk, Reba Sadler, Jana Tindle, Wesley Cervenka, Frank and Reedy Schwartz, Annie Mae Fick.
Celebrations and Such
Happy Birthday to Lance Schramm-June 10, Zane Gray, Cory Knox, Presley Landry-12.
Congratulations high school graduates:
Ty Christopher Noack graduating from Giddings, plans are to attend Blinn and then transfer to Texas A&M and study Agribusiness.
Madalyn Hopson graduating from La Grange, plans are to attend Cisco College in Abilene, transfer to Tarleton State for Pre-Vet studies and then apply at Texas A&M Vet Program.
Lauren Johanna Huenefeld graduating from La Grange in the top 12% of her class. Plans are to attend Blinn, where she will be a member their Extracurricular Athletic Training Team for which she earned a scholarship. Following Blinn, plans are to pursue a Master’s Degree from Texas A&M in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training
Congratulations to Curtis and Elaine Kieschnick on the birth of their grandson, Eli Curtis Kieschnick, born May 25 to Derek and Alyssa Kieschnick in College Station.
Have News to Share?
If you have news items to share with readers of the Warda news, contact Lisa Gay at (979) 218-6000 or Wardanews78960@gmail.com.