BBQ-COOKOFF Winners
Congratulations to all the BBQ-COOKOFF Winners..
Pork Ribs
1st – You Kill It, We Grill It (Jason & Johnnie Vasut)
2nd – Three King & Full House (Terry McKenzie)...
3rd – B 4 Cookers (Brent Henderson)
Chicken
1st – You Kill It, We Grill It (Jason & Johnnie Vasut)
2nd – You Kill It, We Grill It (Jason & Johnnie Vasut)
3rd – Kubi’s Cookers (Clement Kubicek)
Pork Butt
1st – B 4 Cookers (Brent Henderson)
2nd – Kubi’s Cookers (Clement Kubicek)
3rd – You Kill It, We Grill It (Jason & Johnnie Vasut)
Beef Brisket
1st – Unbeatable Meat (Mark Trlicek)
2nd – B 4 Cookers (Brent Henderson)
3rd – B 4 Cookers (Brent Henderson)
Jackpot Beans
1st – Triple E Cookers (Jerry Emshoff)
2nd – Kubi’s Cookers (Clement Kubicek)
Showmanship
Mop Em Up (Rocky K Roesler)
Friday Night Anything but BBQ Winners......
Sweet
1st – Tara Pietsch - Pecan Pie Cake
2nd – Kelly Vitek
Savory
1st – Mike Pietsch - Friend Pork Spare Ribs
2nd – Jerry Emshoff
NEW Pet Sign Installed
Tomato Growing Contest
Hope everyone has their tomatoes planted for the Tomato Growing Contest happening during the 83rd Ellinger Tomato Festival the last Sunday in May!
CASH PRIZES will be awarded!
Johnnie Walla Memorial $500
2018 Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to Kenneth C. Brothers of La Grange for receiving the $500 Mr. Johnnie Walla Memorial Scholarship
presented by Michael P. Schlabach, Ellinger C of C President,
Chicken Noodle Soup Lunch & Bake Sale Oct 18,2020
To all the Community Members, Friends, Supporters, and Volunteers.. Just a huge THANK YOU for making our first fundraiser since the Covid pandemic an overwhelming success!
We hope that you will join us again the first Sunday in December for our Polka Fest Homemade Fried Chicken & Sausage Drive Thru.
We promise to keep working to make this a beneficial Community Center for not only Ellinger but also all of Fayette County and Surrounding Areas.
In Honor of Fallen Fire Fighter and Ellinger
Chamber of Commerce Member and Volunteer,
Larry Marusik, May He Rest in Peace
Larry was not only just a special person to all who met him, he and his wife, board member Diane Marusik were staples at the Ellinger Community Center. Always volunteering before, during and after festivities, such as Chicken Noodle Soup Lunch, Polka Fest, BINGO, Tomato Festival and other activities involving the chamber. His smiling face and helping hands will surely be missed at all events!
Our sincerest condolences to the family of Larry Marusik and fellow firefighters of the Ellinger Fire Department.
Pecan Trees
THANK YOU to Mr. Jacob Walla for donating and caring for 12 new Pecan Trees.
KITCHEN REMODEL
THANK YOU for your support and participation in the Ellinger Community Center! Throughout the year there are many events and fundraisers and we would like to show you where your money is spent.
Recently we have put funds towards a complete Kitchen remodel. This includes air conditioning/heating, insulation, double door refrigerator, kitchen island restoration, stainless steel sinks and tables in kitchen, outside cooking and bbq areas, new flooring, walls, plumbing, paint and LED lighting throughout.
We are an all VOLUNTEER association. 100% of all funds raised goes towards the restoration of the 1935 school/hall, community improvements and local scholarships.
THANK YOU again for your support!
Be sure to go check out before and after pictures of the kitchen remodel transformation under the
"Hall Renovations" link above.
2017 Ellinger C of C Scholarship
Due April 21, 2017
The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce is offering scholarships to local Ellinger area high school seniors.
Applications can be obtained by emailing ellingertexas@hotmail.com or going online to www.ellingertexas.com
Applications are due by April 21, 2017.
Click Below for Application
Ellinger C of C PARADE WINNERS
Check out the "Photos" tab for Pictures!
POP Corn Machine
The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce would like to thank, Rocky and Bonnie Roesler for the donation of a new POP Corn Machine!
Halloween Costume Contest Winners
Congratulations to the Halloween Costume Contest Winners. A Big THANK YOU to Jason Hahn & Hahn’s Construction for sponsoring!
Adults: Left to right, 1st place winner Patsy Eckermann, 2nd place winner Melissa Finke, Best Overall winner Pam Keilers, & 3rd place winner Jordan Hunger.
Kids: Pictured left to right, 3rd place winner Kadyn Burleson, 2nd place winner David Fischer, & 1st place winner Emir Chester.
Bids for Lawn Services - Deadline Feb 28,2021
81st Ellinger Tomato Festival Winners
Winners in tomato contest—left to right—Larry Marusik 3rd place, Tom Kubena—2nd place, Barbara Hrachovy, Jerry Haluska, judges, Kenn Berger—1st place
Johnnie Walla Memorial $1,000 Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to Mr. Zane Deen of La Grange for receiving the $1,000 Mr. Johnnie Walla Memorial Scholarship presented by Ellinger C of C President, Michael P. Schlabach
Ellinger C of C $1,000
2018 Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to Lissa Hoelscher of Columbus ISD for receiving the $1,000 Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
presented by Michael P. Schlabach, Ellinger C of C President
T-Shirts for Sale
Pictured Below.
Available in Red or Pistachio sizes S-XL $15 & XXL $18.
If you would like to purchase, please contact 979/966-8612.
PARADE WINNERS
First Place Parade Winners...
Best Decorated Float—Colorado County Fair Association
Best Business—Peters BBQ
Best Patriotic—Shelby American Legion Post # 602...
Most Comical—Sherwood Forest Faire
Best Horseback rider—Jordan, Cullen, & Shawn Hunger
Best Classic Vehicle—1967 Corvette owned by Joe Brown of Texas 71 Classics Garage
Best Antique Vehicle—1923 Ford Model T Tudor Sedan owned by Tommy & Diane Supak
Best Muscle & Pony Car—1968 Camaro RS owned by Keith Weishuhn
Ellinger C of C 2020 Scholarship Winners
Congratulations!!
Laney Urban - La Grange High School - $1,000
Julie Korenek - Fayetteville ISD - $1,000
Dawson Loehr - La Grange High School - $500
ECC Annual Meeting 2020 - New Board Members, Officers Elected; Koehl Honored
The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce held their annual membership meeting and appreciation party on Saturday, January 11, 2020,
at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall. A social began at 4 p.m. with the membership meeting at 5 p.m. Election of new board members as well as new officers took place. Elected new board members are Bradley Dunk, Charlotte Michalsky, Dennis Niesner and Paula Urban. They join the other board members: Diane Marusik, Cynthia Niesner, Lawrence Urban, Jeffrey Cook and Tom Kubena. Officers elected are: President – Michael P. Schlabach, Vice President – Nicole Ramirez, Secretary – Erica Michalsky, Treasurer – Paulette Urban. After a delicious ribeye steak meal prepared by Freedman’s Catering, door prizes were given out.
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
Presented to Lawerence and Paulette Urban
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
A Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition was awarded to William Koehl from Congressman Michael T. McCaul. Pictured (Left) are Ellinger C of C Officers and Directors accepting the award from District Representative Andrew Ross. The certificate reads: In honor of the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award, “I thank you for your longstanding impact on the Ellinger Community in leadership, in business and in philanthropy.” Presented to William Koehl, Signed – Michael T. McCaul, Member of the Congress, Texas District 10. Pictured (Right) is Michael P. Schlabach, Ellinger C of C President, presenting the award to William “Billy” Koehl.
William "Billy" Koehl 07/28/38-09/20/20
Ellinger C of C officers, board members and friends
want to extend a very deep heartfelt goodbye to our former director, officer, parade marshall, photographer and friend to all, William “Billy” Koehl.
We will miss him dearly. Sometimes they say there are people and personalities you meet in your life that can not be replaced and he is one of them. God Speed.
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Ellinger Senior of the Year
Ellinger C of C $1,000
2018 Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to Stormy Kasmiersky of Fayetteville ISD for receiving the $1,000 Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
presented by Diane Marusik, Ellinger C of C Board of Director
Live Music by Chris Rybak
Happy to announce Chris Rybak will be playing at the ECC Appreciation Party from 3-5PM on Jan 14, 2017. http://www.chrisrybak.com/
BINGO JACKPOT WINNER October 19
Big BINGO winner at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce on October 19. Anna Buzek is shown receiving $550.00 from Tom Kubena, bingo chairperson.
Parade Entry Forms
Get your Parade Entry Forms for the Ellinger Tomato Festival.
Parade starts 10 AM.
Plaques Awarded
Raffle Tickets
Ellinger Tomato Festival RAFFLE Tickets for SALE!!
50 AWESOME PRIZES!!
Donation of $20 ea or 3 Tickets for $50.
Only 1,000 Tickets sold.
Let us know how many you want or
purchase from ECC officers or call 979/966-8612!!
$16,002 CDPP Grant Awarded
LCRA and Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative representatives present a $16,002 grant to the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce for community center improvements. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, front row from left to right, are: Tami Blaschke-Walker, City of Schulenburg city administrator and CDPP review committee member; Michael Schlabach, Ellinger Chamber of Commerce president; Byron Balke, Bluebonnet director; Hondo Powell, Bluebonnet chief of staff; and Lori A. Berger, LCRA Board member. Back row, from left to right: Charlotte Michalsky, chamber director; Miranda Schlabach, grant writer; Tom Kubena, chamber secretary; Diane Marusik, chamber director; and William Koehl, chamber vice president.
Gun & Other Raffle Winners
Congratulations to the Gun & Other Raffle Winners....
AR-15 - Leesa Love
9 MM Purple – Johnnie Vasut
.270 & RTIC Cooler/Meat Combo – Charles McWhorter...
Benelli Supernova - Wesley Gaertner
.40 Smith & Wesson – Curtis Brawley
Old Glory .38 Special – Jennifer Olivia
9 MM Black – Chris & Patterson
Wet Sounds Speaker Soundbar – Steven Banks
Massage/Wine Combo - Paula Urban
Griddle/Fire Pit Combo – Larry Marusik
Ellinger Chamber of Commerce
Tomato Growing Contest
Hope everyone has their tomatoes planted for the Tomato Growing Contest happening during the 81st Ellinger Tomato Festival the last Sunday in May!
CASH PRIZES will be awarded!
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
A Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition was presented to Matt and Caroll Mikulenka, from Congressman Michael T. McCaul during the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Appreciation Party on Saturday, January 12. The certificate reads:
In honor of being selected 2018 Citizens of the year by the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce “I commend you on your great work and dedication to the people of Ellinger, Texas. Thank you for your commitment to our community.”
Signed—Michael T. McCaul,
Member of Congress,
Texas District 10
Pictured, Ellinger C of C President, Michael P. Schlabach, Matt & Caroll Mikulenka and Andrew Ross, District Representative from Michael McCaul's Office
$21,315 CDPP Grant Awarded
FLOOD RELIF DONATIONS
The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce along with Fayette Savings Bank presented a check for
$1,000 to Knights of Columbus#2574 and $1,000 to Second Chance Emporium for Hurricane Harvey Flood Relief.
Ellinger C of C 2021 Scholarship Winner
Congratulations!!
Landon Urban - Fayetteville ISD - $1,000
Hall Renovations
Click on green button below to see the latest Hall Renovations ....
THANK YOU for all the SUPPORT!
Keep checking back for more improvements!
NEWS
ECC Chicken Noodle Soup Lunch & Bake Sale Drive Thru Volunteers. Oct 18, 2020. Not Pictured: Lawrence Urban, Bradley Dunk, Tom Kubena & Cynthia Niesner
Tomato Festival Cancelled
The 84th Annual Ellinger Tomato Festival, that was scheduled for May 29-31, 2020 has been cancelled due to covid-19 concerns.
The annual event that normally includes a BBQ cookoff, dance, parade, fried chicken meal, auction, and raffle serves as one of the largest fundraisers the organization counts on to support the maintenance and operations of the 1935 community center hall.
For those that are interested in contributing to the ECC to help defray the loss of the fundraiser,
feel free to do so by mailing Ellinger CofC, PO Box 37, Ellinger, TX 78938.
While all events related to the Tomato Festival are cancelled, the Ellinger Chamber Board of Directors would still like to recognize two individuals who were planned to be honored during the festivities.
The Ellinger Tomato Festival Parade Marshal is Mr. William “Billy” Koehl and Ellinger Senior Citizen of the Year is Mrs. Bernetta Cook.
Ellinger C of C $1,000 Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to Ms. Brittany Brune of Fayetteville ISD for receiving the $1,000 Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Scholarship presented by Ellinger C of C President, Michael P. Schlabach.
Annual Meeting Held Newly Elected Chamber Officers & Directors
BINGO JACKPOT WINNER Feb 10, 2018
Big BINGO winner at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce on Feb 10, 18. Jimmy Supak is shown receiving $650.00 from Tom Kubena, bingo chairperson.