NordheimNews
GOD first...Heavenly Father, we thank You for the many blessings and rain so generously given. Help us to share the rebirth of the life that springs forth every time it rains. Help us share what we receive through Thy bounty with those who are in need of support, kindness, and concern. We ask in the name of our dear Savior, Jesus. Amen. Pray for those who are ill, suffering, grieving, or are in need of God's help and mercy.
Our government has decided to not make pennies anymore. They should also quit making nickels, dimes, and quarters. Oh, no, not the quarter! Think about it. It's too small to buy a pint of ice cream, too small to be used in a vending machine, too small to buy a gallon of gas, or a bottle of water. It's hardly enough to give as a tip. But on Sunday, when the plate comes by to put it in, it becomes a big deal.
The Nordheim St. Paul Lutheran Bible School will begin on June 1st thru the 5th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The main topic will be 'Exploring the Nature of God,' with Rainforest Falls captured in beautiful wall paintings in the Parish Hall. Children from ages 3 (potty trained) to 5th grade (completed) will be accepted. For more information, call Roberta Hale at 361- 564-7149.
If you were one of the ones that came here to the Shooting Club last Friday evening, you would have seen all the fifth wheel trailers and mobile homes parked all over the grounds and in front of the Hall. The parking lot, provided, was beginning to fill also. It was the beginning of big events to come. The BBQers were being set up for Friday's contest. Inside the eating hall, homemade ice cream was being sold along with all kinds of things to eat, including hamburgers and other special munchies. Around the front of the hall, vendors were selling their wares, and arm bands were being to be sold to enter the Tractor Pull. Inside the hall, there was an ATM machine to help, as it is a cash-only event. There were ear plugs, koozies, T-shirts, and chances to buy anything from a 60-inch TV to other valuable items.
On Saturday morning, there was a lot of smoke as the BBQers were setting up to do their best at cooking in several categories — beans, chili, ribs, brisket, and chicken — for prizes after judging was completed. By 9 a.m., The Texas Mini Rods Tractor Pull Association started their exhibition of some of the smallest and loudest little pullers with some coming from places like Snyder and Bonham Texas. There were nine different categories as each event was for a different weight. Weights ranged from 1050 lbs. to 2050 lbs. Each had a different name too such as; Lil Red Warrior, Lil Popeye, Dirty Dog, The Intimidator, Dirty Dead, Corn Fed, Buzzin Half a Dozen, Sassy la, and B D Express. There were only a few people attending because it really got hot out there and by 12 noon, the temperature was over 90 degrees. By noon, all the BBQ cookers started bringing their best to the judges. As the chili was being judged, the Nordheim Volunteer Fire Department was standing by. Those without cast-iron stomachs were asking for cold milk. After the judging was completed, several stayed at the table, unable to move. A few vowed to not judge again but the old salts that were judging just were glad that they had a good meal and will volunteer to be a judge again next year. Also, inside the Eating Hall, Shooting Club members were busy making hamburgers, with tea, and chips, tacos, and cakes. There was a table where each hamburger could be filled with whatever was available. The lines were short and not too crowded. But the best was the best lip-smacking, mouth-watering, most enjoyable and tasty homemade churned ice cream that can only be bought in Nordheim. Bar none. The recipe was a closely guarded secret only belonging to the St. Paul Luther League for Summer Encampment each year. At 4 o'clock, the winners of the BBQ cookers was announced in the big hall. Each winner's entry was presented as an auction item and each one was put up for bids. First place winners are as follows: Beans-Pfeifer BBQ, Chili-Airstream Cookers, Ribs-Tailgate Grillers, Chicken- Tailgate Grillers, Desserts-R&R Cookers, Brisket-Part time BBQ, and the Tripple Crown award went to Tailgate Cookers. The Grand Champion of all went to R&R Cookers. The ranks of the second place through the fifthplace winners were also auctioned off and rewarded according to the final bid. I went home to get some rest as the BBQers started bidding and returned a little after 7:20 p.m. and was astonished by all the cars and people that had arrived in that time span. The stands were full of onlookers with a lot of them milling around watching the Big Tractors Pulling. The large parking place was nearly full and by some accounts, over a thousand people showed up. More than last year. The concession stand was working two shifts as the relief crew and the new crew worked until 11 p.m. To say that it was a great success is an understatement. See you next week!
