Why WE Run

Old River-Winfree Founders Day is a City of Old River-Winfree Event.  The 5K Run/Walk Exclusively Sponsored by Barbers Hill Bank is a run for the Wounded Warrior Project.

The following article was co-written by Kenneth Collier, Old River-Winfree Resident and Race Manager of the 2012 5K Run/Walk Benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project in Memory of Pfc Wesley R. Riggs and Colleen Fontenot, Old River-Winfree Resident and President of Old River-Winfree Founders Day.

Old River-Winfree Founders Day is backed by a host of volunteers working hard to make this event and all events at Founders Day a Day to remember!

Please take the time and read below.  Join us in the magnificent Run for this generations Warriors!

Registrations Coming in for the Old River-Winfree Founders Day 5K Run/Walk Benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project in Memory of Pfc Wesley R. Riggs

Online registrations and Mail-in Registrations are coming in, so be sure and get registered to run or walk for a deserving project, The Wounded Warrior Project!

The first 50 get a T-Shirt with their packet!

Not much time left until Race Day on October 13th!

Go to orwfoundersday.com and click on FORMS to register online or print and mail in your entry with your payment!

While you are on the website, visit the events page to see what else is going on that day.  Stay with us and experience HISTORY!

See you there!

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Judges for the 2012 Old River-Winfree Founders Day Cake, Pie, Cupcake Bakeoff Announced

Again this year, we have a prestigious line up of Judges for the Old River-Winfree Founders Day Bakeoff Contest to be held October 13, 2012 at the 4th Annual Event.  This event is open to boys and girls, men and women.  The judges are:

• Ryan Holzaepfel, Emergency Management Coordinator and County Fire Marshall;
• Scott Peal, Chambers County Attorney;
• Constable “Butch” Bean, Constable for Precinct 4; and
• Mayor Billy Combs, Mayor of Beach City.

After the winners are announced, the highly anticipated and lively auction starts with 90% of the proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Project and 20% going to the Pfc. Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship Fund.  Wes graduated from Barbers Hill High School in three years and a deserving Senior there is a recipient of the Scholarship.

New this year are cash prizes to the Overall and 1st Place Winner in each category (Cake, Pie, Cupcake).  

Also new this year, is the Mrs. Ethel P Ramsey Teen Excellence in Baking Award  for the best Teen cook overall.  Founders Day hopes to encourage our young people to continue the art of baking and baking from scratch.

The Event is Sponsored by Carnes Engineering, Inc. and has been for four (4) years in a row!

Prizes this year are:

$200 Prize and Cup Trophy for Grand Overall Champion of Bake-Off

$100 Prize and Trophy  First Time Award:  Mrs. Ethel P. Ramsey Teen Excellence in Baking Award 

$25 Prize for Best in Cupcakes

$50 Prize for Best in Cakes

$50 Prize for Best in Pies

1^st Place Prizes in each Category

The Entry Form is below OR you may go to the Old River-Winfree Founders Day website at orwfoundersday.com and click on the “Events” or “Forms” tab at the top of the page.

Pfc Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship Fund Awarded to Katelyn Kelly

Colleen Fontenot, ORWFD President; Bob Botto, 5K Run/Walk Race Manager; Mayor Joe Landry, Mayor of Old River-Winfree; Katelyn Kelly, Winner of the Pfc Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship Award; Bob Allen, Senior Vice-President, Barbers Hill Bank a Branch of Anahuac National Bank; Madison Kelly, sister of Katelyn; Darrla Kelly, Mother of Katelyn; Tim Kelly, Father of Katelyn; and Jeanette Green, ORWFD Bakeoff Chairman.

Old River-Winfree Founders Day, sponsored by the City of Old River-Winfree is proud to announce Katelyn Kelly as the winner of the Pfc. Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship Award given to a graduating senior at Barbers Hill High School.

One of the items required in the Application for this scholarship was an Essay on the Legacy of Pfc Wesley R. Riggs. Katelyn’s Essay was on “The Importance of Volunteerism”. This essay hit right on the sacrifice made by our Military and their families. Katelyn shows a maturity and understanding of our First Line of Defense Volunteers that is far beyond her years.

An excerpt from Kelly’s essay will help you understand why she was chosen.

“What if no one answered the call to protect our country and the freedom that so many people take for granted. Pfc. Wesley R. Riggs answered that call to volunteer to serve in the United States Army. I am sure it was a proud day when he joined and when he graduated boot camp. I bet there was no fanfare or recognition outside of his and his family’s pride and sense of accomplishment.

Unfortunately, it has taken an attack on American soil and two wars for Americans to appreciate this country’s first responders and our volunteer military. After the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Towers, when we watched the brave men and women of the NYFD rush into those towers as everyone was running away, Americans have appreciated the bravery and celebrated our first responders all across our country. After the call by our President to these attacks and to defend our way of life, thousands of young Americans bravely answered the call to volunteer and fight to defend our freedom. No one volunteers to die, whether it is fighting a fire, answering a police call or serving in the Military in a hostile country. These brave men and women, like Pfc Riggs, have all been doing a job, a job they were genuinely proud of, and doing it to the best of their ability. God has a plan for all of us and he uses our lives for a greter purpose. I am thankful that men and women like Pfc Riggs have volunteered to serve in our Military, and while far too many have died in service to our country, I believe that they all served a special purpose under God’s guidance. I am sure Pfc. Riggs’ family all understand what his purpose was, and while they miss him each and every day, they are proud of his accomplishments and his service to our country.”

Katelyn plans to attend Lee College where she will aim toward a Career in Medicine as an Emergency Room Nurse.

Katelyn was awarded $1,160 toward her tuition, books, etc. The Scholarship Award is derived from the Old River-Winfree Founders Day 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by Barbers Hill Bank and the Auction of Pies, Cake, and Cupcakes from the Bakeoff Contest sponsored by Carnes Engineering.

2012 Old River-Winfree Founders Day Sponsors are all in Place!

True American Patriots are known by their actions!  Barbers Hill Bank, a branch of Anahuac National Bank, has just signed on for the third year to Exclusively Sponsor the 2012 5K Run/Walk Benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project in Loving Memory of Pfc Wesley R. Riggs.  Bob Botto is back again as Race Manager.  We have added Kenneth Collier of Collier’s Barber Shop in Old River-Winfree as Assistant Race Manager.  Jerren Young is our Route Safety Chairman; a job that is a true miracle of timing and awareness of our runners and walkers.

 

A-Automotive in Mont Belvieu is sponsoring the “Rolling Thunder” Tribute (which is a jaw dropping tear jerking sight to see), and the Motorcycle Contest headed up by the Circuit Riders-Mont Belvieu Chapter.

 

The Pie, Cake, and Cupcake Bakeoff is sponsored 4 years in a row by Carnes Engineering.  Cash Awards this year along with trophies and the first time Mrs. Ethel P Ramsey Teen Excellence in Baking Award will be given out. Jeanette Green, Chairman and team will run this event with the same care and dedication.

 

The “My Best Friend” Kid’s Dog Show is back with Sam’s Express as first time sponsor.  Colleen Fontenot will step up as Chairman of this super fun event

 

As always the City of Old River-Winfree sponsors the Founders Day.

 

I am thinking of a “Karaoke Talent Show” on Friday Night, but we will discuss this at the next meeting.

 

All forms are posted to the website with the exception of the Bakeoff.

 

With Kindest Personal regards,

 

God Bless,

 

 

Colleen Fontenot

President

Phone:  281-576-1236

Cell:  979-661-6172

website:  http://www.orwfoundersday.com

 

 

 

 

Barbers Hill Bank in Mont Belvieu Sponsoring the 2012 5K Run-Walk October 13, 2012

True patriots are always recognized by their actions.  Barbers Hill Bank, a branch of Anahuac National Bank, has proven this time and again.

Bob Allen at Barbers Hill Bank gave the go ahead for the 3rd year of Exclusively Sponsoring the 5K Run/Walk Benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project in Memory of Pfc. Wesley R. Riggs.  

Pfc Riggs graduated in three years from Barbers Hill High School and then felt the call to fight for America’s way of life and freedom.  He joined the Army and was eventually sent to Iraq where he gave the ultimate sacrifice in May 2005 in Tikrit, Iraq.   His story can be found at http://www.orwfoundersday.com.

Runners and Walkers come from far and wide to support this event.  The “Rolling Thunder” Tribute right before the race is made up by Christian Motorcyclists from Beaumont, Dayton, Mont Belvieu, and areas in between.

It is a truly honorable event for all concerned and seems to bring out the pride in America that patriots have.

Want to join the “Rolling Thunder” tribute or the race itself?  Just go to the website at http://www.orwfoundersday.com and click on Events.  You can see all the events of Saturday, October 13th and read what Old River-Winfree Founders Day is all about……..Family!

2012 Submittal of the Pfc Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship Fund Announced

Pfc Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship Fund 2012 has been submitted to Barbers Hill High School.  Contact Shari Lippe, Counselor at the High School, for more information.

This year the Scholarship is a record breaker for the Old River-Winfree Founders Day effort!  The award is in the amount of $1,160!

Old River-Winfree Founders Day Raises Money for the WWP

Colleen Fontenot, Old River-Winfree Founders Day, President; Bob Botto, Old River-Winfree Founders Day 5K Run/Walk Race Manager and Vice President, International Runner; Bob Allen, Barbers Hill Bank, Senior Vice President; Jeanette Green, Old River-Winfree Founders Day, Chairman Cupcake, Pie, Cake Bakeoff and Vice President; Kari Hughes, Barbers Hill Bank, New Accounts Representative; Lisa Cutbirth, Barbers Hill Bank, Teller Supervisor

Courtesy of the Baytown Sun

Colleen Fontenot knew she had to do something when she heard the news that her son’s closest friend had lost his life in Tikrit, Iraq, as a member of the U.S. Army.

Pfc. Wesley R. Riggs of Baytown died May 17, 2005, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted position. Riggs, who was assigned to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga., was  19.

He received a military funeral with honors at the National Cemetery in Houston where his parents were presented with Wesley’s two commendations — the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.  He also received the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal and Army Service Ribbon.

Riggs graduated from Barbers Hill in three years, and is remembered as a quiet, pensive guy who loved the water and frequently went rafting with friends.

And he always had that fun loving – but mischievous – look on his face.

“It made you wonder what he was up to,” said family friend BJ McCoy.

He loved working on cars, fishing, camping and riding dirt bikes. He was a connoisseur of “southern fun,” said BJ’s husband, Gary.

Riggs and his friends would tear through the closest mud field in a big-wheeled truck. 

“They would go muddin’ or riding any kind of motorized anything that could go fast,” McCoy said. “They could make a party out of just about any day.”

Today, a memorial plaque in Beach City marks his life and his sacrifice to the country.

For Fontenot, that plaque just didn’t fill the void she felt to continue to honor the fallen hero.

Fontenot organized a 5K run in 2008, which went off during the Old River- Winfree Founders Day.

It had some success, raising just over $6,000. Fontenot said the proceeds went to the Wounded Warriors Project, a non-profit organization that provides services and works to integrate wounded soldiers back into society.

Hurricane Ike forced the cancellation of the 2009 race, but Fontenot picked back up in 2010, raising $7,000.

Enter Bob Botto, who volunteered to manage this year’s race.

“Bob really did an outstanding job,” Fontenot said. “He took this race to a whole new level.”

Fontenot said under Botto’s guidance, the race grew by 30 percent, and topped the $11,000 mark.

10 percent of those proceeds of the 5K Run/Walk and the Annual Cupcake, Pie, Cake Bakeoff go to the Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded to a deserving senior at Barbers Hill.  

This year the donation was $1,162 to the fund, with over $10,000 going to Wounded Warriors.

Barbers Hill Bank, a Branch of Anahuac National Bank, has sponsored the 5K Run/Walk for 2 years running.  

“As a branch of Anahuac National Bank, Barbers Hill Bank takes pride in supporting our military, “ Bob Allen, Senior Vice President said.

Fontenot said the event continues to grow every year, but only because of partnerships like they have with barbers Hill Bank and volunteers like Botto and Jerren Young, the route safety chairman, make it possible.

Courtesy of the Baytown Sun

Old River-Winfree Founders Day Cake/Pie/Cupcake Bakeoff a Fabulous Success

Not only were the entries up this year, but everyone brought their A List recipes.  Jeanette Green of Reflection Printing in Baytown and long time Old River-Winfree resident Chaired one of the most successful events of Founders Day.

After the Bakeoff, Jeanette Green and Michael Brown of the Archangels Silsbee (Auctioneer) headed up the most successful Auction of these fine entries to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and the Pfc Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship Fund.  Michael Brown auctioned off these deserts for a total of $7605.  God really blessed this event!!

Thanks for all the entries even if you didn’t win a ribbon, you are a winner for the Wounded Warrior Project.

To find out how to enter next year’s event just go to http://www.orwfoundersday.com, click on FORMS and find the Bakeoff Form.  Jeanette’s contact information is there.

Thanks again, Michael Brown and the Archangels of Silsbee and all those who bid on these Fabulous entries!!!

See you next year!!!!

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MOTORCYLES: “Start Your Engines” and join the “Rolling Thunder” Tribute to the Wounded Warriors

AND it’s Free!!  Get the polish out and get that chrome to sparkle and the paint job shiny!  Ride with the best FOR the best.   Our Warriors serving in the Iraq and Afghanistan Theaters of was since the beginning.

The “Rolling Thunder” Tribute will herald the starting of the 3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project in Memory of Pfc Welsey R. Riggs, a favorite son of Chambers County and Barbers Hill High School, who gave the Ultimate Sacrifice in Tikrit, Iraq May 2005.

It will be a glorious, honorable ride!

After the tribute, don’t waist all that work you put into your bike! Enter it in the 2nd annual Motorcycle Contest with Fabulous Trophies in three different categories and three deep!

Information is on the following Registration for the Motorcycle Contest.  Bike Blessing on the Contest grounds even it you don’t enter.  

Then, park the bike and come back to see the Best Vendors and Bands around.  Check out the website under EVENTS at http://www.orwfoundersday.com

Women OUTNUMBER Men on 5K Run/Walk Entries

Never seen it happen before, but this phenomena is occurring this year.

First, congratulations and a “Hooah” to the women registering that live on Indian Ridge!!!  Home town girls running for our warriors!  Woop!

Women are outnumbering the men in this year’s pre-entry around 2 to 1.

You women must be a force to be reckoned with!

The Wounded Warriors Project and the Memorial Scholarship will appreciate it so .

Men must wait until the last minute!

Go to:  http://www.orwfoundersday.com/events.html and look under the

5K Run/Walk Benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project

and pick “Register Online” OR “Forms and Waiver” and register anyway you want (guys).  Take a tour of the site, too!

In Memory of Pfc Wesley R. Riggs – Old River-Winfree Founders Day 5K Run/Walk Benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project

This Run/Walk is held in Loving Memory of PFC Wesley R. Riggs, beloved son of Ms. Gayle McDermott and Mr. Daniel Riggs, and graduate of Barbers Hill High School. 

Wesley Riggs was a “quiet presence,” a pensive man with blue eyes that would put Paul Newman to shame. “It made you wonder what he was up to,” said family friend BJ McCoy.  Growing up on the Gulf Coast, Wesley Riggs was always fond of the water and frequently went rafting with friends. He loved working on cars, fishing, camping and riding dirt bikes. He was a connoisseur of “Southern fun,” said BJ’s husband, Gary. Riggs and his cohorts would tear through the closest mud field in a big-wheeled truck. “They would go muddin’ or riding any kind of motorized anything that could go fast,” McCoy said. “They could make a party out of just about any day.” He finished high school in 2003 after just three years. His decision to join the military was “an organized plan,” said his stepmother, Vicki Riggs. “He was a real Southerner,” she said. “And he was raised by two Yankees.”

Pfc. Wesley R. Riggs, 19, of Baytown, Texas died May 17 in Tikrit, Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted position. Riggs was assigned to the Army’s 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Wesley came home to rest at the National Cemetery in Houston, Texas May 25, 2005. At the Mass, Wesley’s family received Wesley’s two commendations — the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.  He also received the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal and Army Service Ribbon.  Our Hero was given full military honor funeral that rivaled the funeral of President Reagan.  

The duly elected representatives and senators of Texas rallied round the family!  A flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol in Wes’ honor.  This same flag was then delivered to the family at a town Memorial for Wes that Sunday by a Texas representative.

The soldiers in his division had a memorial in Iraq and told stories of Wes and their thoughts!  It’s is extremely hard on the ones still fighting on in a fallen soldier’s division.  God Bless them and all the others serving around the world from all countries fighting for and protecting freedom! 

Wes took great pride in serving his country in Iraq.  It was what he wanted to do.  His main concern was the children, where most have newspapers for shoes.

A Memorial has been set up in Beach City for him. 

This is a great cause, so everyone join in through participation in the event, sponsoring a child, or volunteering to help. We have something for everyone to do.

Bob Botto, Race Manager and Chairman, and Jerren Young, Route and Route Safety Chairman

Click Here for Printable Registration Form and Waiver

Click Here to Register Online

Old River-Winfree Founders Day 5K Run/Walk benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project in Memory of Pfc Wesley R. Riggs

Licensed Proud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project on the front with the Sponsor on the back T-Shirt. Winners receive the Famous ORWFD 5K Run/Walk Texas Trophy in three sizes 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. In addition, Best overall time receives a heavy Cup Trophy. Separate awards for men, women, walkers.

You also know that every time your foot touches the ground, every time you shed a drop of sweat, every time you take a labored breath, and sometimes, every time you shed a tear, you are extending your hand to help a Wounded Warrior stand tall!

In Memory of Pfc Wesley R. Riggs
Date: October 8, 2011
Entry Fee: $25.00
Cannon Start Race Time: 8:00 a.m. SHARP No Exceptions.
Where: *City of Old River-Winfree City Hall, 4818 FM 565 North, Old River-Winfree, TX 77523

Time: Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. If you haven’t received your Packet, it will be waiting for you at the registration desk. with numbers. Be sure and arrive in plenty of time. We will have people to help you

Register online or by mail and we will send your packet 2 weeks before race time. Phone : 281-385-1735 for directions, if needed.

1st, 2nd, 3rd in each age category and separated by gender. Best overall time trophy and large cup trophy. Walker category: best time Male, best time Female.

3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk Race Benefitting Wounded Warrior Project. 10% Goes to Pfc Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Fund at Barbers Hill High School and is awarded to a deserving Senior.

We encourage you to attend this unique event!

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Website:  www.orwfoundersday.com 

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/ORWFD

Community News:  http://orwfd.wordpress.com  

Jake Steadham Awarded the Pfc Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship Award

Old River-Winfree Founders Day is proud to announce Jake Dalton Steadham as the winner of the Pfc Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship Fund Award.

Jake has lived in Barbers Hill all his life and is proud that his great grandmother was a Barber.  His roots run really deep in the forming of our community.  

Jake grew up playing Little League Baseball, Little Dribblers Basketball and in Junior High he played football. He has always been an excellent student and was the first 8th grade boy in Barbers Hill to receive the Daughters of the American Revolution Award which was voted on by his teachers.   In High School Jake was a straight “A” student and played football and basketball his 9th and 10th grade years. 

This year, he is the Senior Class Favorite and as he was his Freshman year.  Jake is involved with journalism, hanging out with his friends and playing video games. Jake is set to attend Texas State University San Marcos in the fall to and Major in Accounting.

The Pfc Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship Award is funded by ORWFD 5K Run/Walk benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project in Loving Memory of Pfc Wesley R. Riggs who gave the ultimate sacrifice on May 17 2005 in Tikrit, Iraq, due to injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted position. Riggs was assigned to the Army’s 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.  Pfc Riggs was a graduate of Barbers Hill High School and accomplished this in three years.

The 5K Run/Walk is held annually in Old River-Winfree, Texas during the Founders Day Celebration.  In 2010 the Run/Walk was Sponsored by Barbers Hill Bank in Mont Belvieu. 

Old River-Winfree Founders Day has moved their event to the second weekend in October.  The 2011 5K Run/Walk will take place on October 8, 2011.  90% of the entry fees are designated for the Wounded Warrior Project with 10% going into the Pfc Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship Fund.  This year the Award is in the amount of $710.35.  For information regarding the 5K Run/Walk go to www.orwfoundersday.com.

 

Colleen Fontenot

 

President

 

Phone:  281-576-1236

 

website:  http://www.orwfoundersday.com

 

blog:  orwfd.wordpress.com

2010-2011 ORWFD Pfc Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship Fund Awarded

April 18th, 2011 at the Old River-Winfree Founders Day meeting, the Team Members chose the 2010-2011 ORWFD Pfc Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship Fund Recipient.  This Memorial Scholarship Fund is awarded to a deserving Senior graduating from Barbers Hill High School.

Applications, along with 500 Word Essay on Legacy of Pfc Wesley R. Riggs to our community, three (3) references, and a relative who has served in the Military, past or present were placed in envelopes.

When the Team Members received them, City Secretary, Linda Murphy (who did not vote), had left everything in the envelopes except for the Essays.  The decision was totally made on the Essay.

Father and Step-mom Daniel and Vicki Riggs were there to cast their vote.

After the Essays were read and a decision was made on which Essay really understood the meaning of a soldier losing his life in war, the decision was made.  This Essay brought tears to the eyes of everyone there.

This decision was unanimous.  The envelope the Essay came with was opened and the Applicants name was Jake Steadham (son of Larry & Kim Steadham.

His three references were impeccable.  His relative that had served in the military was Pvt Frank P. Steadham, Army, WWI who was Jake great-grandfather.

Jake will be attending Texas State in San Marcos and will be studying accounting.

May we never, every forget the Great Cost of our Freedom!  It is our pleasure to have you read Jake Steadham’s Essay.

Pfc Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship Deadline Tomorrow

The Application deadline for the Pfc Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship is tomorrow April 15th.

We are allowing a little “late time”  A representative of the ORWFD Team will be picking up all applications on Monday April 18th at 3:00 p.m.  You will have until then to get application entered.

Drop them off through Monday by 3.00 p.m. in the High School Administrative Office.  Ask for Erin Hill, Secretary to the High School Counselors.

Good Luck!  Decision will be made at the Old River-Winfree Founders Day Team Meeting on Monday Night.

 

 

Deadline April 15th for Pfc Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship Fund 2011 Applicants

Be sure and get your information in for the Pfc Weslery R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The Counseling Center at Barbers Hill High School posts new scholarship offerings and other information for Barbers Hill Seniors periodically throughout the school year. Please check back often for updated scholarship and testing information.

The Senior Scholarship Page is at:  http://www.barbershill.isd.esc4.net/Counseling/Srbull/Sr_Bull.aspx

Local Scholarships 2011: http://www.barbershill.isd.esc4.net/Counseling/Srbull/LocalScholarships2011.pdf

Old River-Winfree Community News Posting: http://orwfd.wordpress.com/2011/02/07/2011-pfc-wesley-r-riggs-memorial-scholarship-fund-announced/

2011 Pfc Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship Fund announced

Below is the Letter sent to Barbers Hill High School counselor and the Application form.  As noted, the Scholarship Award is $710.

 

The ORWFD 5K Run/Walk Team Recognized

And they met again-One Last Time, 2010

Picture:

Back Row from left to right:

Jeanette Green, Cupcake/Pie Contest Organizer; Mike Bodack, Derik Hammes, Keenan Partain, Tiffany Gault, Mont Belvieu Paramedics;  Jacob Young, Rolling Blockade Route Crew

 Middle Row from left to right on three wheelers and motorcycles:

 Bo Hopkins and Allen Jacobson, Three Wheeler Route Safety Crew; Randy Hall, (Coordinator) Circuit Riders-Dayton Chapter; RuthAnn Miller, Christian Motorcyclist Association-Pasadena Chapter; Carl Miller, Christian Motorcyclist Association-Pasadena Chapter; Deann Fudge, Cross County Head Coach Cross County & Track-Barbers Hill Independent School District; Wayne Anderson, (President) Circuit Riders-Mont Belvieu Chapter;  Phil MacAdams, Christian Motorcyclist Association-Dayton Chapter; Roger Doyle (Vice President) Circuit Riders-Dayton Chapter; Shane Cullum and son, Ray Mosley, Three Wheeler Route Safety Crew.

Front Row from left to right:

Colleen Fontenot, ORWFD Organizer; Daniel Riggs, father of Pfc Wesley R. Riggs; Commissioner Gary Nelson, Chambers County; Bob Allen, (Senior Vice President) Barbers Hill Bank-Mont Belvieu; Brandon Rivera, Barbers Hill High School and Fastest Time Winner;  Brenda Rivera, mother of Brandon Rivera.

Not shown:

 Dennis “Jabo” Leonard-(Head 5K Run Organizer) – Barbers Hill Independent School District; Old River Baptist Church (Host of Registration and Ceremony);  Jerren Young, (Chief), Matt Young, and  Cody Vekios, Jerry Massey 5K Route Safety and Rolling Blockade; Woodland Acres Subdivision, Host of the 5K Run/Walk 2 years running)

Article:

The Old River-Winfree Founders Day 2010 5K Run/Walk benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project in Memory of Pfc Wesley R. Riggs 2010. 

 The people you see in this picture all contributed greatly whether with time, money, spirit, or compassion.

You see Paramedics, Coaches, Bank Officials, a Commissioner, a Father of A Hero.  We come from all walks of life for our Warriors coming home from the Iraq and Afghanistan Theaters of War; and for the one who gave the Ultimate Sacrifice.

The communities should be proud of these dedicated, compassionate people who gave up an early Saturday Morning to make as best an event as they could for the runners and walkers that came to give back by their sweat and sometimes tears.

We can not thank Barbers Hill Bank enough.  Because of them unselfishly sponsoring this event we were able to raise $7110.  The check (held by Commissioner Nelson and Bob Allen) symbolically represents the check that was sent off earlier in the month to the Wounded Warrior Project.  $711 is still in the bank account for a deserving 2011 Senior at Barbers Hill High School through the Pfc Wesley R. Riggs Memorial Scholarship Fund.

There are not enough words to express the gratitude to each and every person that helped with this event.  They each touched a Soldier or Marine with their involvement in the 2010 Run.  Along with the runners, their hands are outstretched to give a lift to a Wounded Warrior whether through loss of limb, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, or the other physical, mental, and spiritually trials our heroes endure. 

A big “Hooah”!!!

The Amateur Video from today’s Gathering

This is a fun video I took.  I am so proud of these people.   I will post it later with brightened shots.