Wheeler Chamber of Commerce - 39th Annual 4th of July Celebration
Photo Credits: Edwin Mendoza and Sammi Lee Davis (SLD Multimedia)
Our wonderful, Wheeler Chamber of Commerce 39th Annual 4th of July Celebration would not be possible without the generous donations of our local community members. Many of these sponsors not only donate some big bucks, but they often donate supplies, labor and materials and ask how they can volunteer. Please consider shopping local and supporting our following businesses that make fun events like this possible! They MAKE A DIFFERENCE every day by being a part of the commUNITY and give back as often as they can. YOU can MAKE A DIFFERENCE by choosing to shop and support local businesses when you can! TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE in our commUNITY!
ROCKSTAR: Britt Ranch, Capital Farm Credit, Cross Country Barn, Koepke Sales and Koepke Legacy Insurance Group, Market Square and Wellington State Bank
BLUE: Arrow Water Well, Marshall Auto and Ware Chevrolet
WHITE: 7H Angus/H&H Tire, Amy Zybach CPA, Bob's Bail Bond - Pat Childress, Branded Metalworks, D.Howard Production Consulting, Goad Families, Guns 'N Glitter, Happy State Bank - A DIVISION OF CENTENNIAL BANK, Hyland's Pharmacy, James & Natalie Thomas, Legends 92.9 & 98.9, Maxey's Steakhouse, Mel's Diner, Moore Insurance Agency, Oneok, Parkview Rural Hospital & Health Clinic, Pinion RV Park, Pinion Spraying, Stiles Ranching Services, The Coate Rack, The Studio, Wheeler Church of Christ, Wheeler General Store, Wheeler Land & Livestock, Wheeler Nursing & Rehabilitation, Shelton Title Companies, Wheeler Vet Clinic and Xcel Energy
RED: Cornerstone Church, County Star News, Robertson Funeral Directors, Shamrock Chamber of Commerce, Soto's Family Restaurant, and Western Equipment - Pampa
ACTIVITIES: B&G Cattle Co., Bass Farms, Billy & Kara Richardson and Family, Carniceria Aguilar, Chick's All Things Beauty, The Daughtrys, Finsterwald Ranch, Gage Angeley Construction, Greenbelt Electric Cooperative, Inc., JL Ranch LLC, Kim's Barber Shop, Meek Club Lambs, Panhandle Handmade Market, Pat & Liz McDowell, The Randy Hensons, Rogue Theater, Sew Champ Designs, SLD Multimedia, Wheeler Times, Y&C Tax Services
FRIENDS OF THE FOURTH: Cole Wilson, David & Stefanie Jones, Hefley Hardware and Feed, Kimberly Morgan Family, Main Fades by Bobbi Howe, Massage Therapy Cener - Zodell Swift, Dan & Gail Sams, Rick & Tina Bond, Dustin & Taylor Weatherly, Tink's Snowcones, TR Land & Cattle, Turkey Track Ranch, Wheeler Self Storage, BeRefreshIV
Thursday, July 4th at Tom Britt Memorial Park
1st Lt. Ben Britt Fun Run:
Male (10 & under): Camden Lawyer 16.21
Female (10 & under): Ava Cooper 30.44
Male (11-18): Trent Baggett 12.13
Female (11-18): Skylnn Lawyer 14.22
Male (19-30): Hayden Holwick 13.35
Female (19-30): Brooklyn Buckingham 28.36
Male (31-55): Josh Britt 14.50
Female (31-55): Stacie Hanson 16.09
Male (56+): Steve Zybach 30.09
Female (56+): Shonda Vinyard 22.42
PARADE:
Business (TIE): Wellington State Bank & Marshall Auto
Club/Organization: Wheeler Chamber Youth Ambassadors
Classic Car: Zybach Wealth Management
Family: WHS Cheerleaders
Just for Fun: Rylee Rose, Aliyah McCarter & Jace Moffett
ATV (tie): Koepkes & Holwicks / Nicholas Shipley
TURTLE RACE:
Heat 1: Jimmie Davis
Heat 2: Hoover
Heat 3: Leedy & Lace Lane
Heat 4: Kace Campbell & Keegan Kiker
Heat 5: Sawyer Stevens
Heat 6: Jade Lee
Heat 7: Adyn Taylor
Heat 8: Rowen Selby
Heat 9: Winter Stevens
Grand Champion: Rowen Selby
PUNT / PASS / KICK (Camden Dorris & Josh Reid):
Kindergarten and Younger: Jansen
1st – 2nd Grade: Sawyer Stevens
3rd – 4th Grade: Grant Cooper
5th – 6th Grade: Champ Davis
7th – 8th Grade: Hazen Dorris
High School: Bryce Hill
3rd Annual MUD Volleyball Tournament – Hosted by: DV8 Youth
1st Place: Dirty Bumps from Pampa
Runner Ups: The Team
3rd Annual H.L. OWENS HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT (TA TAYLOR)
Doubles Champions: Cody Davis & Bobby Don Hendricks
Doubles Runner-Up: Ty Ferguson & Nathanael Darnell
Singles Champion: Drew Thomas
Singles Runner Up: TA Taylor
2nd Annual Goat Roping - Hosted by: Ft.Elliott FFA
12 & Under Buckle: Kace Campbell and Easton Otts
Open Buckle: Kyle Brown and Trent Cadra
1st Annual Muddy Tug-O-War - Hosted by: WJH Cheerleaders
Adult Winners: Team Oldies
Youth Winners: Team Mustangs
8th Annual Janette Umsted Memorial Scholarship Corn hole Tournament
1st Place: Daniel Dailey & Ethan George
Runner Up: Justin James & Trenton Gaines
3rd Place:Doug Reed & Landry Umsted
4th Place: Doug Reed & Steve Zybach
3rd Annual “King of the Grill” Red, White and BBQ Contest - Hosted by: Market Square with Bobby & Shantell Ford
Chicken: Pork ‘n Things / Ribs: Pork ‘n Things / Pork: Pork ‘n Things / Brisket: Spare Parts BBQ / Cook’s Choice: Spare Parts BBQ / People's Choice: Spare Parts BBQOverall Grand Champion and winner of TRAEGER Grill given away by Market Square: Pork ‘n Things
Chamber of Commerce “____ of the Year” Awards - Nominated by peers and community members
Wheeler Chamber of Commerce 2024 Man of the Year
Robert Ford - This year’s man of the year award goes to a man who serves this community in a very important role. He protects the citizens of Wheeler, Wheeler County, and the surrounding area with his calm leadership and priceless experience. He has been the Wheeler Fire Chief for 25 years, but he would be the first to tell you that the success of his department is the result of commitment from every person on the Wheeler Volunteer Fire Department. He’s a proud father, and an even prouder Pops to his granddaughter Laurel. Help me recognize and thank our Wheeler Chamber Man of the Year - Robert Ford.
Wheeler Chamber of Commerce 2024 Woman of the Year
Rhonda Scott - Our woman of the year is an outstanding individual who has been called things like kind, caring, efficient, hardworking, dedicated, and determined. All of these characteristics are evident in her career as well as in every organization that she is involved with - Girl Scouts, Wheeler Sports Board, Wheeler Caine Association, Wheeler County Community and Youth Training, Wheeler County Emergency Management, the Texas Tele-communicator Emergency Response Taskforce, Wheeler Mustang Sports Booster, Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, and the Wheeler Chamber of Commerce. ......just to name a few. In her spare time she helps Kristen with the Chamber Ambassadors and recently she was a great help with the wildfire relief efforts.A coworker said,”...her number one goal is to contribute to the growth and improvement of our community.” - WE SHOULD ALL STRIVE FOR THAT! This year’s very deserving Woman of the Year is Mrs. Rhonda Scott.
