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‘Bob ’s Magic Pond’ was the site for the fishing event for disabled veterans held on April 6. Twice a year, Bob and Bonnie Baker host this opportunity for disabled veterans to enjoy fishing.

‘Bob ’s Magic Pond’ was the site for the fishing event for disabled veterans held on April 6. Twice a year, Bob and Bonnie Baker host this opportunity for disabled veterans to enjoy fishing.

Disabled veterans enjoy semiannual fishing event

News Staff
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Bob and Bonnie Baker were gracious enough to again host the semiannual veterans’ fishing event at “Bob’s Magic Pond” on Saturday, April 6.Veterans – many of whom are paralyzed or disabled – and their families are invited to this event.
Mary Louise Dorr was the recipient of the “Women In American History” Award from the Smith-McMillan Chapter, NSDAR. Shown are (from left) Cathleen Tutt, vice regent; Kathy Schatte, chaplain; Mary Louise Dorr, award recipient; Myrna Thiessen, member; and Sherry Hebert, secretary/media chair. Not shown is American history chair Claudia Valastro.

Mary Louise Dorr was the recipient of the “Women In American History” Award from the Smith-McMillan Chapter, NSDAR. Shown are (from left) Cathleen Tutt, vice regent; Kathy Schatte, chaplain; Mary Louise Dorr, award recipient; Myrna Thiessen, member; and Sherry Hebert, secretary/media chair. Not shown is American history chair Claudia Valastro.

DAR presents ‘Women In American History’ Award

News Staff
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Members of the Smith-McMillan Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, awarded the prestigious NSDAR “Women In American History” Award to Mary Louise Dorr on Friday, April 19.
A bee served as guest model for pole painting being done by Berni Gillings.

A bee served as guest model for pole painting being done by Berni Gillings.

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
It was a bee-utiful week at Senior Connections. The lunchand- learn speaker kept everyone laughing with his humor as he gave a presentation about bee keeping.Having the name Bob Smothers, some wondered if he may have been related to the two comedian brothers from years ago, the Smothers Brothers.

Poetry night set in Weimar

News Staff
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
This Thursday, April 25, the Friends of the Weimar Public Library will present its third annual Poetry Open Mic Night at 6:30 p.m. at the City Gazebo.Everyone is invited come for a truly unique experience for the community.All are welcome – come to listen or come to read.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Schulenburg 4-H Rack of Ribs FundraiserTickets are on sale for the fourth annual rack of ribs fundraiser for the Schulenburg 4-H Club. Cost is $25 per ticket and the rack serves 3-4.Pickup will be on Friday, April 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at City Market, which is preparing the ribs.

Meetings

Old High Hill Cemetery Association Inc.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Old High Hill Cemetery AssociationThe Old High Hill Cemetery Association Inc. annual business meeting will be held on Sunday, May 5 at St. Paul’s Hall, 712 Summit St. in Schulenburg at 2 p.m.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Schulenburg Garden Club Flower Show The Schulenburg Garden Club will present a flower show titled “The Arts” on Wednesday, April 24 from noon to 4 p.m. at the KC Hall. The show is free to the public. There will also be cookies and punch, a country store, lunch and a plant sale.
Guest speaker – Literary Club members learned about the Round Top Family Library from Craig Moreau, its executive director.

Guest speaker – Literary Club members learned about the Round Top Family Library from Craig Moreau, its executive director.

Literary Club learns about Round Top Family Library

News Staff
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The Schulenburg Literary Club met on April 9 at noon in the Schulenburg Public Library. Springtime was in the air in the meeting room. Immediately catching one’s eye were small vases of multicolored flowers atop pink runners on each of the guest tables.
Footprints of Fayette

Footprints of Fayette

Footprints of Fayette

Flatonia! The Cars Are Coming By Judy Pate
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission This advertisement for town lots heralded the arrival of the first train in Flatonia. This year will mark the 150th anniversary of that event which occurred on April 18, 1874.

Meetings

Democratic Neighbors Luncheon
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Fayette County Democratic Party The Fayette County Democratic Party would invites the public to its monthly luncheon (self-pay) on Thursday, April 18 at 11:30 a.m. at La Marina Mexican Restaurant, 1502 State Highway 71, La Grange. For further information, email fayettetxdemocrats@gmail.
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