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CITY OF SCHULENBURG OFFICIALS and PAT personnel on hand for the signing of a proclamation honoring Parents As Teachers were (front row, from left) Greg Thomas, Place 1 Alderman; Wendy Fietsam, Place 2 Alderman; Mayor Elaine Kocian; Larry Veselka, Place 5 Alderman; Ben Herzik, Place 3 Alderman; Clarence Ahlschlager, Place 4 Alderman; (back row, from left) Phyllis Venghaus, Josue Rivas, Windi Raphael and Zulma Hay, representing Parents As Teachers.

CITY OF SCHULENBURG OFFICIALS and PAT personnel on hand for the signing of a proclamation honoring Parents As Teachers were (front row, from left) Greg Thomas, Place 1 Alderman; Wendy Fietsam, Place 2 Alderman; Mayor Elaine Kocian; Larry Veselka, Place 5 Alderman; Ben Herzik, Place 3 Alderman; Clarence Ahlschlager, Place 4 Alderman; (back row, from left) Phyllis Venghaus, Josue Rivas, Windi Raphael and Zulma Hay, representing Parents As Teachers.

Proclamation recognizes Parents As Teachers program

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
A proclamation recognizing the contributions made to the community by the Parents As Teachers program was signed at the Schulenburg City Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 1.
November yard of the month announced

November yard of the month announced

November yard of the month announced

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
The Schulenburg Garden Club has chosen 907 Anderson, the home of Corky and Sherry Bubela, for November yard of the month. A gorgeous bougainvillea anchors the well-thought-out flowerbeds in the front of the house.
MEDA WOGAN spoke to the Garden Club on including native Texas plants in Christmas decorations.

MEDA WOGAN spoke to the Garden Club on including native Texas plants in Christmas decorations.

Garden Club has ‘Lone Star Christmas’ program

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
The Schulenburg Garden Club held its first meeting of the club year on Tuesday, Nov. 2. President Janet Kobza welcomed members and guests. Hostesses Delia Jurica, Julie Clements and Sharon Rankin prepared and served a delicious lunch surrounded by a beautiful fall table display.
‘THE BRIDGE’ – This ramp was installed at the Navidad Community Connections Center in Wolters Park on Tuesday, Nov. 2 by City of Schulenburg personnel so that the senior citizens don’t have to walk through water and/or mud to get to the front door.

‘THE BRIDGE’ – This ramp was installed at the Navidad Community Connections Center in Wolters Park on Tuesday, Nov. 2 by City of Schulenburg personnel so that the senior citizens don’t have to walk through water and/or mud to get to the front door.

Navidad Valley Com. Connections news

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
The planning for the Navidad Valley Community Connections Thanksgiving lunch on Wednesday, Nov. 17 is coming along well. Members and board volunteers have filled out both the sides and dessert lists and will work together to make this event a success.
Meadowlark, Kestrel, Woodpecker

Meadowlark, Kestrel, Woodpecker

Meadowlark, Kestrel, Woodpecker

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
John C. Landa Jr., “The Schulenbirder,” sends three photos that he took this past weekend. All three birds were photographed while on a tree above a pond on Landa’s property off Steiber Road. Landa can be found on Twitter, @Schulenbirder. At left is a Meadowlark.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Veterans Day Holiday The Veterans Day holiday will be observed on Thursday, Nov. 11.  The City of Schulenburg will have a holiday and residential garbage pickup for the week will be as follows: north side of town on Tuesday, Nov. 9 (usual day); and south side of town on Wednesday, Nov. 10.

MEETINGS

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
YOUNG FARMERS The Schulenburg Young Farmers will hold a CEU meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Schulenburg Expo Center.   The meeting chairman is Arlan Berger and the program will be good for two hours of CEU (Continuing Education Unit) credits.
SPEAKER – Kevin Raabe (standing at back right), plant manager at Dairy Farmers of America, gave a presentation at NVCC. Members seated at the table in the foreground are Jo Nell Vacek on the left and Freda Ellison on the right.

SPEAKER – Kevin Raabe (standing at back right), plant manager at Dairy Farmers of America, gave a presentation at NVCC. Members seated at the table in the foreground are Jo Nell Vacek on the left and Freda Ellison on the right.

Navidad Valley Community Connections news

News Staff
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The NVCC Senior Center had a great week last week and everyone is looking forward and planning on some family time and also on getting to share with others, especially among those at the Center.
Betty and John Burkland (right) donated a 1972 Ford Bronco which was raffled to benefit Turtle Wing Foundation. The winner was Julie Shumney (second from left) and also shown is Andy Slater (left).

Betty and John Burkland (right) donated a 1972 Ford Bronco which was raffled to benefit Turtle Wing Foundation. The winner was Julie Shumney (second from left) and also shown is Andy Slater (left).

Donation of Ford Bronco benefits Turtle Wing

News Staff
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
This year, Turtle Wing Foundation was blessed by the generosity of philanthropists John and Betty Burkland, who donated a 1972 Bronco Sport to be raffled off. The drawing took place at the second annual Turtle S’Wing & Shoot at Big Easy Ranch near Columbus on Sept. 20.

Columbus library to host ‘Texas Writes’ program

News Staff
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The Nesbitt Memorial Library in Columbus will host a Writers’ League of Texas writing workshop on Saturday, Nov. 13, featuring presentations from two accomplished authors. The program, called “Texas Writes,” is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
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