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POSTE R CONTE ST – Division 1 (Grades K-2) Winners: Carter Ahrens of Flatonia Elementary (center) and Byrlinn Marrs of Flatonia Elementary (not shown) Presenters: Gene Kruppa (left) and Norman Schultz (right) representing Colorado Valley Communications

POSTE R CONTE ST – Division 1 (Grades K-2) Winners: Carter Ahrens of Flatonia Elementary (center) and Byrlinn Marrs of Flatonia Elementary (not shown) Presenters: Gene Kruppa (left) and Norman Schultz (right) representing Colorado Valley Communications

Fayette Soil; Water Conservation District holds annual banquet

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The Fayette County Soil &Water Conservation District No. 341 held its annual Conservation Awards Banquet on Friday, Feb. 3. Recipient of the Conservation Rancher award was Glen and Gina Minzenmeyer and award sponsor was Fayette Savings Bank, represented by Mark Friedrich (see photo on Page 1).
On Mosaic mania photo day, nine members were present to show off the mosaic art they created – (from left) Polly Quinones, Helen McIntyre, Alfreda Ellison, Cindy Villarreal-director, Irene Janda, Berni Gillings, Mary Bellinger, Carolyn Moore and JoNell Vacek.

On Mosaic mania photo day, nine members were present to show off the mosaic art they created – (from left) Polly Quinones, Helen McIntyre, Alfreda Ellison, Cindy Villarreal-director, Irene Janda, Berni Gillings, Mary Bellinger, Carolyn Moore and JoNell Vacek.

Senior Connections: A gathering place for active senior citizens

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
There is a whole lot of action at Senior Connections these days, and folks are letting staff know all about it. Senior Connections has a 91-year-old, a 90-year-old, a granddaughter driving her grandmother over and a mother-anddaughter, too. New friendships have formed.
A 75-year membersh ip pin was presented to Milton Mache (right) by Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14 president Ed Moeller (left) at the meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 8.

A 75-year membersh ip pin was presented to Milton Mache (right) by Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14 president Ed Moeller (left) at the meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Hermann Sons Life installs officers at meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14 meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 8 was opened by president Ed Moeller with the pledge of allegiance to both flags. Eighteen members were present.
The first place team in the junior division at the Bell County Livestock Judging Contest was the Fayette County 4-H Junior Maroon Team of (from left) Kullen Kutac, Abraham McBride, Rheagan Karisch, Alexis Berckenhoff and coach Kaci Carrales.

The first place team in the junior division at the Bell County Livestock Judging Contest was the Fayette County 4-H Junior Maroon Team of (from left) Kullen Kutac, Abraham McBride, Rheagan Karisch, Alexis Berckenhoff and coach Kaci Carrales.

Fayette 4-H’ers judge livestock at Bell Co. contest

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Twenty-one Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Bell County Livestock Judging Contest on Friday, Feb. 10. The Fayette County 4-H Junior Maroon Team won first overall.
Joseph Lebeda Sr. – Photo Courtesy of Ed and Margie Janecka

Joseph Lebeda Sr. – Photo Courtesy of Ed and Margie Janecka

Footprints of Fayette

Cinco De Mayo By Ed And Margie Janecka
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission Many people think Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day. It is not. It is a celebration held on May 5 in commemoration of the Mexican victory over the French at Pueblo in 1862.

‘A Matter of Balance’ series to begin March 7

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
“A Matter of Balance,” a series consisting of eight two-hour sessions, will be held starting Tuesday, March 7 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Blinn College, 100 Ranger Drive, Room 120, Schulenburg. The series will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 6 at Blinn.

Sr. Connections: Gathering place for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Second Chance Emporium is such an asset to the community. On Tuesday, Jan. 31, Senior Connections was excited to receive funding from Second Chance Emporium to help with technology needs. The much-needed upgrade keeps Senior Connections in line with its Strategic Plan goals and objectives.

THECB has free college and career planning tool

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has launched a new tool called Tomorrow Ready Texas to help parents and guardians support their teens with college and career planning.
Xi Upsilon Psi donates to Turtle Wing

Xi Upsilon Psi donates to Turtle Wing

Xi Upsilon Psi donates to Turtle Wing

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Xi Upsilon Psi, a chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International, had executive director Destiny Psencik (left) give an overview of Turtle Wing Foundation to its members, and presented the foundation with a donation.
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