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PEGGY O’NEILL (left) spoke about Hatha Yoga and led members of the Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association in a number of postures and breathing exercises during the meeting on Monday, May 9.

PEGGY O’NEILL (left) spoke about Hatha Yoga and led members of the Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association in a number of postures and breathing exercises during the meeting on Monday, May 9.

Fayette Retired Teachers’ Assn. has program on Hatha Yoga at meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Members of the Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association met on Monday, May 9 at the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church in La Grange. Refreshments were provided by Nancy Pietsch. The guest speaker was Peggy O’Neill, certified Hatha Yoga instructor.
Lions Club has program on CASA

Lions Club has program on CASA

Lions Club has program on CASA

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
A presentation on CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for children was given at the Schulenburg Lions Club meeting on Tuesday, May 17. CASA executive director Kristi Bauer (right) is pictured with Schulenburg Lions Club president Kristi McBride (left).

Mr. and Miss Juneteenth Pageant entries sought

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The Juneteenth Committee announces a Mr. and Miss Juneteenth Pageant will be held Saturday, June 18 at 5 p.m. at the Randolph Recreation Center in La Grange. The event is open to those 3 to 18 years old of all backgrounds.
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, John Everett Chapter, officers for 2022-24 are (from left) chaplain Ann Lattimore, regent Marti Herring, vice regent Paula Johnson, registrar Jennie Muggli, treasurer Susan Glover, corresponding secretary Judy Zachmeyer, recording secretary Marilyn Wade, historian Connie Dittrich, honorary chapter regent Randa Simmons, (not shown) librarian Chaney Gregory and parliamentarian Jana Semler.

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, John Everett Chapter, officers for 2022-24 are (from left) chaplain Ann Lattimore, regent Marti Herring, vice regent Paula Johnson, registrar Jennie Muggli, treasurer Susan Glover, corresponding secretary Judy Zachmeyer, recording secretary Marilyn Wade, historian Connie Dittrich, honorary chapter regent Randa Simmons, (not shown) librarian Chaney Gregory and parliamentarian Jana Semler.

DAR John Everett Chapter installs 2022-24 officers

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The John Everett Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), held an induction ceremony for its new officers for the 2022-24 term. Schulenburg residents Connie Dittrich and Jana Semler were sworn in for the coming term of office.
FAYETTE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS; ASSOCIATION MEMBERS attending the District 13 Spring Leadership Conference were (front row, from left) Melanie Mica, Karen Fitch, Lisa Slinkard, Linda Oltmann, (back: row) Rick West, Carolyn West and Nancy Pietsch.

FAYETTE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS; ASSOCIATION MEMBERS attending the District 13 Spring Leadership Conference were (front row, from left) Melanie Mica, Karen Fitch, Lisa Slinkard, Linda Oltmann, (back: row) Rick West, Carolyn West and Nancy Pietsch.

Retired teachers attend Spring Leadership Conference

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The District 13 Retired Teachers’ Association Spring Leadership Conference was held on May 12 at the Plum Creek Events Center in Kyle. Fourteen units (counties) of retired teachers comprise District 13, and there are 20 districts in Texas.
DORIS KLESEL (right) was selected as the St. Mark’s Medical Center recipient of the Dan Wilford Award for Compassion and Community Service. She is shown with Mark Kimball (left), SMMC president/CEO.

DORIS KLESEL (right) was selected as the St. Mark’s Medical Center recipient of the Dan Wilford Award for Compassion and Community Service. She is shown with Mark Kimball (left), SMMC president/CEO.

St. Mark’s selects Klesel for Dan Wilford Award

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
St. Mark’s Medical Center (SMMC) in La Grange announces that Doris Klesel, RN, OR Circulator Nurse, is this year’s winner of the hospital’s Dan Wilford Award for Compassion & Community Service.

Tomato Festival to be held May 27-29 in Ellinger

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Everyone is asked to mark their calendars for the 85th annual Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Tomato Festival planned for Friday, May 27 through Sunday, May 29. For all the great cooks out there, the festival kicks off Friday night with Chef’s Choice competitions.
American Legion Auxiliary has Poppy Day Proclamation Signed

American Legion Auxiliary has Poppy Day Proclamation Signed

American Legion Auxiliary has Poppy Day Proclamation Signed

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
On hand for the signing of the Poppy Day Proclamation were: Front L-R: Peggy Fish, President; Mayor Elaine Kocian; Patricia Marty, Historian; Back L-R: Linda Dieringer, Chaplain; Debora Behlen, Treasurer; and Patricia Hranicky, Vice President.
Post 143 members raise flags at Slavnost

Post 143 members raise flags at Slavnost

Post 143 members raise flags at Slavnost

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Schulenburg American Legion Post 143 members raised the flags at the Slavnost (May Fest) on Sunday, May 15 at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center in La Grange.
Eastern bluebird, whistling duck

Eastern bluebird, whistling duck

Eastern bluebird, whistling duck

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
John C. Landa Jr., “The Schulenbirder,” sends three photos that he took on Saturday morning, May 21. The first photos show an eastern bluebird, which was on his property shortly after sunrise.
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