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VVA member Fojtik presented Quilt of Valor

VVA member Fojtik presented Quilt of Valor

VVA member Fojtik presented Quilt of Valor

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 member Steve Fojtik (front) was presented a Quilt of Valor at his home in Moulton by Anita Todd, representing the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild.

Beekeepers School set Mar. 6 in Brenham

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The 16th annual Central Texas Beekeepers School will be held on Saturday, March 7 at Brenham High School in Brenham. The school is open to the public for anyone interested in keeping bees or who wants to learn about bees.

Meetings

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Lions ClubThe Schulenburg Lions Club will meet Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 11:45 a.m. at the Schulenburg Public Library.Speaker will be Paul Zapalac, director of the Fayette County Recycling Program.

Bulletin Board

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
St. James Missionary Baptist Church Fish FrySt. James MBC will hold a building fundraiser fish fry on Friday, Jan. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with pickup at St. James MBC, 1103 James Ave. The $12 plates will include fried fish, two sides and dessert. To reserve plates, contact Rev.
Senior Spotlight on Monday, Jan. 5 in Schulenburg featured Frank Lafferty, a kind and gentle soul with a wonderful sense of humor. It was very touching to hear his life story and how he made his way to Flatonia and to Senior Connections. “We are lucky to have him as part of our family,” Stephanie Shroyer, program director, said, “Every morning, I tell myself to ‘Be Like Frank!’”

Senior Spotlight on Monday, Jan. 5 in Schulenburg featured Frank Lafferty, a kind and gentle soul with a wonderful sense of humor. It was very touching to hear his life story and how he made his way to Flatonia and to Senior Connections. “We are lucky to have him as part of our family,” Stephanie Shroyer, program director, said, “Every morning, I tell myself to ‘Be Like Frank!’”

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
At Senior Connections, membership is free for those age 55 and older, making it an inviting space for fun, camaraderie and the chance to make new friends while cherishing old ones. The schedule is consistent across all three locations (Schulenburg, Weimar and Flatonia): doors open at 9 a.m.
Hostesses were (from left) Carolyn Neely, Gail Hammontree and (not shown) Nancy Tinsley.

Hostesses were (from left) Carolyn Neely, Gail Hammontree and (not shown) Nancy Tinsley.

Peppers program spices up Garden Club meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The Schulenburg Garden Club gathered at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6 for a flavorful start to the year.A Festive Midday MealFollowing the recitation of the Garden Club prayer, members enjoyed a themed luncheon that perfectly complemented the afternoon’s spicy topic.
Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
“At Senior Connections, you’ll feel right at home and become part of our family as you join us for fun-filled days in Schulenburg, Weimar and Flatonia. Membership is free, the food is fine and the fellowship is even better!” Stephanie Shroyer, program director, said.
Walmart in La Grange was the location for a fundraising and awareness event hosted by the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter and also made a $4,000 contribution to the shelter. Shown are (front)Antoinette Joplin, GJAS volunteer with Hazelnut (available for adoption); (back row, from left) Kevin Ickles, Walmart store manager; Teresa Brown, GJAS executive director, Cindy Klosel, GJAS board director; and Frank Reichert, GJAS board president.

Walmart in La Grange was the location for a fundraising and awareness event hosted by the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter and also made a $4,000 contribution to the shelter. Shown are (front)Antoinette Joplin, GJAS volunteer with Hazelnut (available for adoption); (back row, from left) Kevin Ickles, Walmart store manager; Teresa Brown, GJAS executive director, Cindy Klosel, GJAS board director; and Frank Reichert, GJAS board president.

Animal Shelter holds fundraising, awareness event

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Shoppers at the La Grange Walmart were greeted on Saturday, Dec. 20 with wagging tails, warm smiles and an important message – the value of spay and neuter programs in protecting community pets. The Gardenia E.
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