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A new freezer was donated to Senior Connections by Wellsential nursing facility in Halletsville. Shown with the freezer are (from left) Erica Furnace and Anthony Villanueva, representing Wellsential; Stephanie Shroyer, Senior Connections program director; and Amanda Kridel, Senior Connections executive director.

A new freezer was donated to Senior Connections by Wellsential nursing facility in Halletsville. Shown with the freezer are (from left) Erica Furnace and Anthony Villanueva, representing Wellsential; Stephanie Shroyer, Senior Connections program director; and Amanda Kridel, Senior Connections executive director.

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
So many wonderful things are happening at Senior Connections it’s almost hard to keep up! Several gifts have been received recently.The first is a grant from the Anderson Foundation for $10,000.

Animal Shelter statistics

News Staff
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
As of Aug. 9, total intake at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter stood at 1,042 for the year – 449 dogs and 593 cats in need.As of Aug. 9, the shelter had 135 animals in its care – 72 dogs and 63 cats.
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CCA Meals

News Staff
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
CCA’s “Meals on Wheels,” located in the Civic Center, 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, August 13, 2024
The shelter has many dogs that will suit many lifestyles. Abused, neglected, abandoned, discarded, they are all just searching for their second chance at “forever.” Pictured are Newton (left) and Blue Jean (right), two of the bully breed dogs who are worthy of a visit.
Baked goods from the baking team were delivered last month to several Flatonia officials. Senior Connections is so excited to be expanding into Flatonia this month and thought these folks needed a gift. Shown are (from left) Jaqueline Ott, Flatonia city secretary; Stephanie Shroyer, Senior Connections program director; Flatonia Mayor Travis Seale, who will be the first lunch-and-learn speaker at the Flatonia site; and Precinct 3 County Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff.

Baked goods from the baking team were delivered last month to several Flatonia officials. Senior Connections is so excited to be expanding into Flatonia this month and thought these folks needed a gift. Shown are (from left) Jaqueline Ott, Flatonia city secretary; Stephanie Shroyer, Senior Connections program director; Flatonia Mayor Travis Seale, who will be the first lunch-and-learn speaker at the Flatonia site; and Precinct 3 County Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff.

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Next week will be exciting for Senior Connections, starting in Schulenburg on Monday, Aug. 12. Tater tot casserole, sausage, mixed vegetables and dessert are the menu, and lunch-andlearn speaker will be Deborah Bradley, director of Texas Quilt Museum in La Grange.

Animal Shelter statistics

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
As of Aug. 2, total intake at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter stood at 1,017 for the year – 440 dogs and 577 cats in need.As of Aug. 2, the shelter had 145 animals in its care – 71 dogs and 74 cats.
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CCA Meals

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Combined CommunityAction’s “Meals on Wheels,” located in the Civic Center, 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.

Local Food Pantry serves 132 families during July

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
The Schulenburg Area Food Pantry served 132 families in July with a total of 395 individuals. The Pantry had three new clients with a total of nine individuals. The amount of food given out was 6,964 pounds. Food donated was 3,352 pounds. The volunteer hours were 281.

St. Mary’s, Praha, to hold picnic Thursday, Aug. 15

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Fr. Gabriel Maison and the parishioners of St. Mary’s Church, Praha, invite everyone to their annual parish picnic on Thursday, Aug. 15 in Praha.The celebration will begin with Mass at 10 a.m.Beginning at 11 a.m.
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Adopt me!

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Available for adoption from the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter:Dumpling is an 8-month-old terrier mix. He has a friendly disposition (with people and other dogs) and loves to play with toys. He had a broken tibia but has healed splendidly. He is fully vaccinated and neutered.
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