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Series on ‘Cooking Well with Diabetes’ scheduled

For those with Type 2 diabetes or just interested in healthy cooking ideas, a multi-county “Cooking Well with Diabetes” series will be held in 2022 starting on Monday, Jan. 10. There is no cost for the four-week virtual program (Jan. 10, Jan. 17, Jan. 24 and Jan. 31).

Correction to reunion caption

In the caption for the photo of the Bishop Forest High School class of 1961 reunion which appeared in the Nov. 25 issue, Marie Ripper Hickey’s name was incorrectly submitted as Marie Ripper Firmin.

MLK event set Jan. 15 in La Grange

The Fayette County Juneteenth Committee announces its 2022 program celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. “Our theme is ‘Unity in the Community,’” Juneteenth committee chair Johnathan Ellis explained.
Phainopepla

Phainopepla

Birds photographed in Nevada, Schulenburg

John C. Landa Jr., “The Schulenbirder,” sends three photos he took in Nevada over Thanksgiving weekend: •Phainopepla – Notable for its shaggy crest and red eye, this bird is usually found in mesquite or scrubby oak habitats. •Gambel’s Quail: Notable for the teardrop-shaped plume protruding from...
When Santa and Mrs. Claus visited Schulenburg on Dec. 4, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 and Associates filled goodie bags for the youngsters. Shown are (standing, from left) Jo Ann Brown, Ray Urban, Louis Estradatreasurer, Leonard Korenek, Kathy Kutac-associate, board member Daniel Kutac, Billie Urban-associate, Eugene Krupala, Andy Janda-president and (front) Terry Brown. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 and Associates wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

When Santa and Mrs. Claus visited Schulenburg on Dec. 4, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 and Associates filled goodie bags for the youngsters. Shown are (standing, from left) Jo Ann Brown, Ray Urban, Louis Estradatreasurer, Leonard Korenek, Kathy Kutac-associate, board member Daniel Kutac, Billie Urban-associate, Eugene Krupala, Andy Janda-president and (front) Terry Brown. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 and Associates wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Vietnam Veterans assist at Santa’s visit here

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 and Associates filled goodie bags given to the children who came to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus downtown at the gazebo on Saturday night, Dec. 4. Everyone enjoyed seeing all the children who came to visit Santa.

Christmas Parties

Vietnam Veterans Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 870, holds its regular meeting on the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the KJT Hall in Ammannsville. All members or prospective members are urge to attend.

Bulletin Board

Christmas Ham Sale benefitting Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Dubina will hold a Christmas ham sale featuring smoked peppered hams prepared by Craig Mechura and crew. The hams (pre-sale only) average 6-8 lbs. and cost $50 each.

Turtle Wing’s Christmas family gathering set Dec. 3

Christmas is just around the corner, and Turtle Wing Foundation invites all families to help welcome the season by sharing in “A Gift of the Finest Straw,” a special program which shares the true meaning of Christmas through music and poetic storytelling.

News from Navidad Valley Community Connections

Everyone was thankful for this past Thanksgiving week at the Navidad Valley Community Connections Senior Center – everyone was filled with good will and good feelings as they headed home to farm, family and friends for some together time.