WELCOME, 3-WAY SWITCH!
By Linda Elissalde
Bolivar’s Band has returned to Crystal Beach after a 4 year hiatus. FOE Eagles #3719 hosted Bruce Haire and 3-Way Switch who were welcomed back by overwhelmingly enthusiastic fans. Devotees from all over came to hear those great sounds that have
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Bruce is Back!
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Thank You Texas A&M Ramblers Bluegrass Band
…and John Wesley Foundation Members
By Linda Elissalde
Bay Vue Church received a great gift on Sunday, October 23. The John Wesley Foundation at Texas A&M used the church for an overnight retreat. Sunday morning their Ramblers Bluegrass Band presented a wonderful program of good old gospel hymns. The talented 6 member group
Good Bye Summer, Hello Fall!
By Linda Elissalde
Summer ends on September 22, 2022, and fall begins on September 23, 2022. That is according to the astronomical calendar. When you live on the Bolivar Peninsula it is hard to tell when one ends and the another begins. They just sort of blend into each other. However, there is one definite delineation between the two. That is
Ain’t Misbehavin’
By Linda Elissalde
Mary Ellen Smith may not be misbehaving, but she is still having fun. Marvelous Mary Ellen represents all that is best in our Bolivar community. She served in many capacities while here and was the first Bolivar Realtor elected President of the Galveston Association of Realtors. Although she now lives in Richmond, Texas, Ms. Smith still has
Something For Everyone
BPCF Fall Arts & Crafts Fair
By Linda Elissalde
September 17, 2022 promised sunshine and pleasant breezes for Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation (BPCF) to present their FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR. Thirty vendors showcased Jewelry, Artwork, Tumblers, Home Decor, Pottery Demonstrations, Fall and Christmas Items,
From Russia With Love
By Linda Elissalde
It took a lot of faith, a lot of paper work, and a lot of prayers for Christie and Michael Feighan to adopt, and bring home, a little girl from Russia in 2007. They adopted Tatiana from a Siberian orphanage. The Feighans went through much trial and tribulation to get this 7 year old sweetie to Texas, but they never gave up. Michael’s heart felt song,
Artist Patricia Hagstrom wins Best of Show
By Linda Elissalde
Bolivar Peninsula artist Patrica (Patty) Hagstrom won Best of Show in Galveston Art League fall juried show with her creative panels “Reef Visitors”. Well know artist Linda C. Dumas served as judge for the 108 entries from Galveston and other areas. Linda is a judge on the Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show School Art Committee and is
Bay Vue United Methodist Women
By Linda Elissalde
Members of BAY VUE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN (UMW) are an awesome group of ladies. President Elinor Tinsley welcomed guests to the UMW luncheon held on August 31. She shared how much women can accomplish when they join together for a good cause. That is certainly true of Bay Vue UMW.
Happiness in Giving!
By Linda Elissalde
United Methodist Women (UMW) and Second Going Resale Store find happiness in giving. They bring joy by providing a plethora of gifts to others. Members of UMW created almost 100 Vacation Bible Bags filled with markers to color the bags, books, games and, of course, some sweets. Elinor Tinsley carried many of them to
The most important Lighthouse
By Linda Elissalde
Bolivar’s famous lighthouse was once considered, “The most important lighthouse west of the Mississippi”. While it is no longer used to light ships safely into harbor, it still stands as a monument of strength and bravery. Descendants of those who sheltered inside during past hurricanes speak of it with reverence.
Chasing the Dream!
By Linda Elissalde
Greg Truex and Nick Droege believe in chasing their dream whether it be chasing Whitetail deer, following birds out on the bay, doing something to make a better tomorrow, or creating the finest Spirits in Texas. Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation (BPCF) decided to see if Greg and Nick’s dream had come true. Twelve members took a trip
Those Awesome Girls from Austin
By Linda Elissalde
If our beach seemed a brighter and happier place this weekend, it could because of the arrival of those Anderson girls from Austin, Texas. Ten year old Harper and nine year old Addie added a lot of joy to Bolivar Peninsula while visiting Grandma Sherry Morgan and Uncle Bob Morgan. I had the pleasure of meeting Harper and Addie at
Three Families from Three States
By Linda Elissalde
Evenings on Crystal Beach are quite delightful. One of the joys Is meeting nice people from different places. What a pleasure it was to discover three families from three different states vacationing together. The Wheeler, Strauss and Sevitt families met up for a week’s vacation in beautiful Crystal Beach. They represented
The Visit
By Linda Elissalde
When I married my fine husband Marcel Elissalde, I also received a gift of an extended family. His children and grandchildren were a delightful addition. I loved his late sister Gertrude and her husband Steve Brown. They provided us with two wonderful nieces Melissa and Molly. These ladies married good guys. Now we have
Good Guests
By Linda Elissalde
Summer brings myriad visitors to our peninsula. There are people who declare that it is good for the economy, but often it is residents who pay the price. However, many fine folk do appear along our crowded shore. We met two on our Tuesday morning walk. JoEllen and Christian from Oklahoma were out picking up the flotsam and
Fabulous Fish Fry – No 7 or 8
By Linda Elissalde
Somebody, somewhere, somehow knows how many annual Fish Frys Bay Vue United Methodist Church (UMC) has created. There seems to be agreement that they started in 2015. There was one back before IKE. Did Bay Vue skip one because of COVID-19 in 2020? Oh well, it really does not matter. The 2022 Fish Fry was just as
Enthusiastic Enthusiasm!
By Linda Elissalde
Pastor Valerie Hudson’s sermon for June 12th at Bay Vue United Methodist Church explained the joys of serving God with enthusiasm. Bay Vue’s United Methodist Women (UMW) took that lesson to heart. They met Monday in Fellowship Hall and enthusiastically prepared 96 Vacation Bible School bags to hand out
Let there be light (and Air Conditioning)
By Linda Elissalde
We awoke Sunday morning to a wonderful sound. RAIN! Yes, drops falling from the sky after a long, long period of drought. However, as often happens with good gifts, there was a downside. Parts of Bolivar Peninsula were without electricity. Word spread that it would not be restored until noon. Bay Vue United Methodist Church was
Thank You, Educators!
By Linda Elissalde
Here’s to the teachers,
The staff and the crew.
We so appreciate
All that you do.
Bay Vue United Methodist Women (UMW) and volunteers expressed gratitude to local educators
The Bolivar Point Lighthouse
Our National Treasure
By Linda Elissalde
What a grand treat when Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation (BPCF) hosted their quarterly membership meeting on the Bolivar Point Lighthouse grounds, April 23 2022. Elinor Tinsley and Vicky Norris created delicious free lunches for new and old BPFC
Lovely
By Linda Elissalde
An overused adjective results in a most boring and repetitive composition. Writers must be careful when choosing a variety of describing words. However, lovely is the best descriptive choice when writing about Tatiana Feighan’s Bridal Shower hosted by Joy Crenshaw and Tamia Cooper at the home of Joy and Will Crenshaw. There are many
BPCF Spring Art Fest 22
By Linda Elissalde
The weather was a bit overcast, but there was plenty of sunshine underneath Steve’s Landing at the Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation (BPCF) SPRING ART FEST, 2022. Over 25 artists displayed and sold their fine creations. Attendants viewed and bought while enjoying music supplied by Galveston Ukulele Society, Juliet
Thank You
FROM BAY VUE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
By Linda Elissalde
Thank you to our community
And others who did not miss
The UMW Bake Sale
Of culinary bliss.
Faith and Love
By Linda Elissalde
It was known as, “The House That Doug Built”. Doug Wind designed and with the help of some friends built the house and a fine workshop. Betty Wind created an artistically decorated interior. Planning, designing and constructing was an act of faith and love. Even Hurricane IKE’s flooding and high winds did not destroy the
Victorian, Valentine Tea
“But if you find you have some time, how wonderful if we Could have a little chat and share a cup of Christmas tea.” Tom Hegg
By Linda Elissalde
The invitation wasn’t for a cup of Christmas tea from an aunt, but for A VICTORIAN, VALENTINE TEA from Barbara Gordon McNeill and Friends. It was to be held on
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21)
By Linda Elissalde
Each year Bay Vue United Methodist Church (UMC) bestows a Person of the Year award to an individual who best exemplifies the Christian spirit of cheerful giving to others. However, two people were tapped to receive this appreciation award for 2021. Elaine Rollfing and George Strong’s faith and help during 2020 and 2021 made them
The Very Best NEW YEAR’S EVE Ever!
By Linda Elissalde
I have observed many New Year’s Eve events. Some were wonderful, and one broke my heart. I have attended, and been in, many weddings. They were all quite lovely. However, 2021 combined New Year’s Eve and a wedding. Not just any wedding, but the marriage of our granddaughter Rachel Katz to Brent Westbrook.
