Donation to Paradigm at the Oak

Liberty Killion and Elaine Hernandez presented seasonal donations for residents and staff at the Paradigm at the Oak nursing home in Schulenburg on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.Shannon Heiman (left), MDS (Minimum Data Set) coordinator, accepted the donations on behalf of 56 residents and 45 staff.

Animal Shelter info, statistics

The Gardenia E. JanssenAnimal Shelter hours of operation are as follows: open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday for all normal operations.On Monday, the shelter is closed to the public but staff is on-site for animal care from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To whom are you listening?

Last Sunday was Transfiguration Sunday on the church calendar.Matthew reveals, “Jesus took Peter and James and his brother John and led them up on a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white.

Adopt me!

Available for adoption from the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter:Meet Orion (left) and Rex (right), the shelter’s longest-residing canine companions, who are now ready to thrive in their forever home.

Stevens Chapel hosts free monthly meals in 2026

Stevens Chapel United Methodist Church and New People/New Places grant provider are hosting a “free” monthly meal each month during 2026.The “free” monthly meal for February will be served on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 4 p.m. until all meals are served.

Stanzel Foundation gives Capacity Building Grants

The Stanzel Family Foundation has awarded Capacity Building Grants to seven nonprofit organizations serving the Schulenburg and Weimar communities.

JGAS gives statistics

The Gardenia E. JanssenAnimal Shelter hours of operation are as follows: open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday for all normal operations.On Monday, the shelter is closed to the public but staff is on-site for animal care from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Program to address funeral planning

The topic for February’s Resources for Successful Living lunch-and-learn series will be “Peace of Mind: Simplifying Your Funeral Plan,” scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 104 in La Grange.

Second Chance gives $15,000 to Feed The Need

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $15,000 to Feed The Need Missions (FTNM). Monies donated will be used to fund the FTNM La Grange site operations for its weekly hamburger/hot dog cookout which is open to the public.

Lenten journey begins at area Lutheran Churches

Lutheran churches of the Tri-County Cooperative Ministries, ELCA, will begin the Lenten journey with Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17 services and Ash Wednesday , Feb. 18 Communion services.The schedule includes:•Zion Lutheran Church, Moulton – Wednesday, Feb. 18, supper 6 p.m. and worship service 6:45 p.m.