Society

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 meets

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 meets

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 meets

On Wednesday, Oct. 15, members of Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 870 held their last planning meeting before this year’s fundraiser, which will be held at the Ammannsville KJT Hall on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. The public is invited to a home-cooked meal of beef stew and chicken noodle...
Footprints of Fayette

Footprints of Fayette

Footprints of Fayette

The Springs of Fayette County By Gregory WalkerThere is an almost magical quality to natural springs. By providing a flow of fresh, clean water from underground aquifers, they provide a life-sustaining resource for humans and wildlife.

Meetings

LEGION & AUXILIARYAmerican Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary will hold their next monthly meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at the American Legion Home in Schulenburg beginning at 7 p.m.
FEC, CVC host Shred Day for National Co-op Month

FEC, CVC host Shred Day for National Co-op Month

FEC, CVC host Shred Day for National Co-op Month

Every October, cooperatives across the nation unite to celebrate National Co-op Month, spotlighting the cooperative business model – a trusted, community-driven approach that strengthens and sustains local communities.In observance of National Co-op Month and in celebration of their shared values,...
This photo of an Osag e Camp Meeting on March 15, 1912 is just one of numerous historical photos in A Good Place to Rest: A History of the Osage Community Cemetery and Early Harvey’s Creek Settlers, first printed in 2018 as a fundraiser for the cemetery association.

This photo of an Osag e Camp Meeting on March 15, 1912 is just one of numerous historical photos in A Good Place to Rest: A History of the Osage Community Cemetery and Early Harvey’s Creek Settlers, first printed in 2018 as a fundraiser for the cemetery association.

Osage Community Cemetery Assn. sets annual meeting

The annual meeting for Osage Community Cemetery Association will be held at the cemetery on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome, but those attending are asked to please bring chairs.Located at the junction of County Roads 205 and 208 in Colorado County northeast of Weimar, the cemetery...

More volunteers always welcome at Animal Shelter

Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter (GJAS) held a volunteer orientation on Saturday, Oct. 25.The orientation was well attended, and the shelter is grateful to welcome so many new volunteers who are helping to save the lives of the dogs and cats in its care.
Bishop Forest class of 1965 holds reunion

Bishop Forest class of 1965 holds reunion

Bishop Forest class of 1965 holds reunion

The class of 1965 of Bishop Forest High School in Schulenburg celebrated its 60-year reunion at Holman Valley Steakhouse on Saturday, Oct. 4.

Stanzel Museum to host Drone Racing Day Nov. 22

Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum will host Drone Racing Education Day on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to drone racing, there will be career information, STEM activities, museum tours and food vendors.The schedule includes:•MultiGP-Drone Racing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Watch...

Meeting Notices

SCHULENBURG Young FarmersThe Schulenburg Young Farmers will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28 starting at 7 p.m. at the Schulenburg Expo Center.LEGION & AUXILIARYAmerican Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary will hold their next monthly meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at the American...
A program on safety was given by Police Chief Troy Brenek at the Literary Club’s October meeting.

A program on safety was given by Police Chief Troy Brenek at the Literary Club’s October meeting.

Police chief gives program at Literary Club meeting

The Schulenburg Literary Club met on Oct. 14 in the Schulenburg Public Library. Hostesses were Peggy Halamicek, Natalie Horak, Diana Mikesky and Kathy Rorschach. They served a delicious lunch of pulled pork sandwiches, Asian coleslaw, spinach artichoke dip, “tombstone” crackers and chips.