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Winning the blackout bingo prize in Flatonia on Tuesday, Sept. 10 was Jim Walker (right) of Columbus, who comes to all three Senior Connections campuses. Caller that day was Sandy Anderson (left) of True Care Living Center in Columbus.

Winning the blackout bingo prize in Flatonia on Tuesday, Sept. 10 was Jim Walker (right) of Columbus, who comes to all three Senior Connections campuses. Caller that day was Sandy Anderson (left) of True Care Living Center in Columbus.

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
On Sept. 22, autumn will officially arrive. A taste of cool weather has had people thinking about pots of homemade chili, stew and other fall-weather comfort foods.Stephanie Shroyer, Senior Connections program director, says: “What is your favorite way to warm yourself on a fantastic fall evening?
Local Catholic Daughters attending the national Catholic Daughters of the Americas convention in New Orleans were Grace Lebeda (left), regent, Court St. Rose 1597; Rosa Galipp (second from left), District 11 deputy; and Phyllis Valchar (right), recording secretary, Court St. Rose 1597. They are shown with Most Rev. Gregory M. Aymond (second from right), Archbishop of New Orleans.

Local Catholic Daughters attending the national Catholic Daughters of the Americas convention in New Orleans were Grace Lebeda (left), regent, Court St. Rose 1597; Rosa Galipp (second from left), District 11 deputy; and Phyllis Valchar (right), recording secretary, Court St. Rose 1597. They are shown with Most Rev. Gregory M. Aymond (second from right), Archbishop of New Orleans.

Local CDA members go to national convention

News Staff
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Some 1,600 members of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas – formed in 1903 and now one of the largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas, – gathered in New Orleans from Aug. 14-18 for their 60th biennial national convention.Among those attending were Grace Lebeda, regent of Court St.

Animal Shelter statistics

News Staff
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
As of Sept. 13, total intake at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter stood at 1,201 for the year – 532 dogs and 669 cats in need.As of Sept. 13, the shelter had 107 animals in its care – 40 dogs and 67 cats.
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CCA Meals

News Staff
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Combined CommunityAction’s “Meals on Wheels,” located at First Baptist Church, serves frozen congregate meals or frozen meals to the homebound. Meals should be ordered two weeks in advance and will be delivered to the homebound, or may be picked up at the center on Mondays.
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Adopt me!

News Staff
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Why are so many bully breeds brought to the shelter? Why do they stay there so long? Is getting a bully breed a status symbol? Does the novelty wear off? Did they have several litters? Do people decide to keep a puppy and start the cycle over?

Habitat Home Supply new hours

News Staff
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Habitat Home Supply, a resale shop that supports the mission of Fayette County Habitat for Humanity, is now open every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as well as on the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The store is located at 825 N. Main St.
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Adopt me!

News Staff
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Niko needs a miracle. He has been in the shelter for 145 days. He is a friendly boy with people and other dogs. He has a lot of energy and would love a friend to play with or an active family. Staff believes he is a pointer mix of some sort. He has a tall slender build, weighing in at 60 pounds.
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CCA Meals

News Staff
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Combined CommunityAction’s “Meals on Wheels,” now located at First Baptist Church, serves frozen congregate meals or frozen meals to the homebound. Meals should be ordered two weeks in advance and will be delivered to the homebound, or may be picked up at the center on Mondays.

Moulton Catholic Church to hold picnic Sept. 15

News Staff
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Fr. Gabriel Maison and the parishioners of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Moulton invite everyone to their annual parish picnic on Sunday, Sept. 15 at the St. Joseph Social Center on the church grounds.The celebration will begin with Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Animal Shelter statistics

News Staff
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
As of Sept. 6, total intake at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter stood at 1,164 for the year – 509 dogs and 655 cats in need.As of Sept. 6, the shelter had 127 animals in its care – 54 dogs and 73 cats.
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