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The Fayett e County Retired Teach ers Ass ociation enjoyed a tour of the Swiss Alp Bison Ranch on Oct. 14. Shown are members Terri Wagner, Jaci Elliott, Kathleen Svatek, Karen Novak and Jeanne Wetjen; tour host Suzanne Batchelder; and members Chris Morrison, Peggy Halamicek and Lisa Slinkard.

The Fayett e County Retired Teach ers Ass ociation enjoyed a tour of the Swiss Alp Bison Ranch on Oct. 14. Shown are members Terri Wagner, Jaci Elliott, Kathleen Svatek, Karen Novak and Jeanne Wetjen; tour host Suzanne Batchelder; and members Chris Morrison, Peggy Halamicek and Lisa Slinkard.

Retired Teachers tour Bison Ranch at Swiss Alp

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Members of the Fayette County Retired Teachers Association traveled to Swiss Alp Bison Ranch on Monday, Oct. 14 to commemorate Indigenous People’s Day.A brief tour of the ranch was conducted by Eric Batchelder.Suzanne Batchelder presented information on the status of bison and their reintegration...
CVQG has ‘Storied Quilts’ program by Govindan

CVQG has ‘Storied Quilts’ program by Govindan

CVQG has ‘Storied Quilts’ program by Govindan

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The guest speaker at the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild’s meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22 was Vasudha Govindan, who presented her program “Storied Quilts – a Quilting Journey.”Govindan’s trunk show featured two key themes that she uses in her quilting – her use of geometric design to create curves and 3D...

Legion and Auxiliary had monthly meetings Oct. 1

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 40 Legion and 10 Auxiliary members in attendance.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
First Baptist Church Fall Fun FairA Fall Fun Fair for youngsters elementary school age and younger will be held on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 110 N. Upton Ave., Schulenburg.

Texas Times: Whispers in the Texas wind

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Editor’s note: The following column, entitled “Texas Times,” is from U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas.As the leaves shift from green to shades of red and brown, fall brings more than just hayrides, pumpkin patches and trick-ortreating.

Christmas Parties

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Legion & AuxiliaryAmerican Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary Unit will hold their annual Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the American Legion Home in Wolters Park. Social will start at 6 p.m. followed by the meal and awards presentation at 7 p.m.Dress is casual with Legionnaire cap.

Meetings

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
AMERICAN Legion & AuxiliaryAmerican Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary will hold their next monthly meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the American Legion Home in Schulenburg beginning at 7 p.m. All members and prospective members are invited to attend.
Hostesses were (from left) Shirley Winkelman, Mary Demel and Jan Ripper.

Hostesses were (from left) Shirley Winkelman, Mary Demel and Jan Ripper.

Behlen gives program at Garden Club meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
For the Schulenburg Garden Club meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, the room was filled with decorations that set the mood for the theme, “It’s Fall.”The serving table was decorated with hues of yellow, orange and brown.
William “Bill” Wagner received Mirabeau B. Lamar Medal from the La Fayette Masonic Lodge, with the following on hand for the presentation: (from left) R.W. Lonie S. Mercer, District Deputy Grand Master; Brother Jackie Skelton, retired La Grange Chief of Police; Wagner with his medal and certificate; Brother Jeff L. Messer, lodge officer; and Brother Scott Noles, Master of the Lodge.

William “Bill” Wagner received Mirabeau B. Lamar Medal from the La Fayette Masonic Lodge, with the following on hand for the presentation: (from left) R.W. Lonie S. Mercer, District Deputy Grand Master; Brother Jackie Skelton, retired La Grange Chief of Police; Wagner with his medal and certificate; Brother Jeff L. Messer, lodge officer; and Brother Scott Noles, Master of the Lodge.

Wagner gets Lamar Medal from La Fayette Masons

News Staff
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The La Fayette Masonic Lodge in La Grange recently presented the Mirabeau B. Lamar Medal to William “Bill” Wagner.The award is given to outstanding educators who have excelled in the field of education and made a significant contribution and impression upon their students and co-workers.The award...
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