Landa sends duck, butterfly photos

John C. Landa Jr., “the Schulenbirder,” forwarded photos in late June of a brood of black-bellied whistling ducklings following the mother duck on his pond. The photos appeared in the June 27 issue – the top photo is one of them. Landa has now sent a “family photo update” taken Sunday morning, Aug.

FEC, Co-Bank announce four grant recipients

Fayette Electric Cooperative, in partnership with CoBank, awarded grants to four area nonprofit organizations at its annual meeting on July 17. These donations were made possible through CoBank’s Sharing Success charitable contribution program.

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Early Childhood ScreeningEarly childhood screening for children ages 3-4 who have significant learning and communication delays and who live in the Schulenburg and Flatonia school districts will be held on Friday, Aug. 2 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Schulenburg School District.

Reunions

SHS CLASS OF 1974The Schulenburg High School class of 1974 will hold its 50-year class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 3 at Sengelmann Hall from 2 to 4 p.m.SIMMONS, LEMONS & ADAMS FAMILYThe Simmons, Lemons and Adams annual family reunion will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Meeting Notices

FAYETTE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTYThe Fayette County Republican Party will hold a meeting on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. at Riverside Cafe, 1225 Carroll Lane, La Grange.The meeting will include fundraising ideas and discussion and appointment of committees. All Republicans are invited to attend.

Legion and Auxiliary hold monthly meetings July 2

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, July 2. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 36 Legion and 10 Auxiliary members in attendance. Auxiliary chaplain Linda Dieringer read the opening prayer.

Meetings

American Legion McBride Post 143 and AuxiliaryAmerican Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary will hold their next monthly meetings on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at the American Legion Home in Schulenburg beginning at 7 p.m.All members and prospective members are invited to attend.

John Everett DAR recognizes Colorado County Sheriff's Department officers

The John Everett Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met Monday, July 15 for its summer luncheon at Los Cabos Restaurant in Columbus.

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Tri-County Friends of NRA EventThe 20th annual Tri-County Friends of NRA event will be held on Friday, July 26 at the Schulenburg KC Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for games, drawings, live auction and fun. Individual tickets are $30. Reserved tables are available; call for more information.

Reunions

SIMMONS, LEMONS & ADAMS FAMILYThe Simmons, Lemons and Adams annual family reunion will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Blase’s Hall (361-798-2978) near Hallettsville. Blase’s is located on Highway 90A nine miles east of Shiner and approximately 3½ miles west of Hallettsville.