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Homeschool Co-op

Greater Vision Team School is a Christian homeschool coop that offers Science, History, Geography, Writing, P.E. and Electives to children ages newborn to 8th grade, and Writing & Science for grades 9-12th. We meet every Tuesday at Camp Lutherhill in La Grange for 12 weeks each Fall and Spring semester. Families can join for the academic classes in the morning, the elective classes in the afternoon, or both. We are having our Fall welcome meeting on Aug. 9 in the meeting room of the Fayette Public Library, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Check us out on Facebook or call Brianne Bernsen at (979) 966-9672 for more information.

Legion, Auxiliary

The American Legion Post No. 102 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 102 will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. at the VFW Home located at Veterans Memorial Drive in La Grange. New potential members are invited to attend, and member attendance is encouraged to discuss business matters. A light meal will be served following the meeting.

Drive-Thru Dinner

Relay for Life of La Grange is having a drive-thru dinner on Aug. 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Randolph Rec Center. Koopmann Catering will be making grilled pork steaks, twice baked potatoes, green beans, corn and peach cobbler. Plates are just $12. For tickets, contact Glenda Munsch at City Hall or call (979) 249-6884.

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Jury Selected, Up to Life In Prison Considered in Lehmann Shooting Trial

By ANDY BEHLEN

County Record

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Best of the Fest

By ANDY BEHLEN The Fayette County Record

The Schulenburg Festival

lived up to its nickname as “The National Party Of Texas” last weekend.

The headline act on Saturday night, Kevin Fowler and Roger Creager as “Dos Borrachos,” drew one of the largest crowds the Festival has seen in many years. Festival Association had not yet counted all of the ticket sales when the Record spoke with officials on Sunday, but it was expected to be one of the most well-attended nights in

Hazardous Spill on Bluff After Truck Flips

Jury selection in the Shazziz

Mateen trial began last Friday.

Mateen stands accused of shooting and injuring Fayette Sheriff’s Deputy Calvin “C.J.” Lehmann on Nov. 1, 2018, at the Carter Motel in La Grange. Lehmann lost his eyesight as a result of his injuries, which ended his career as a patrol deputy.

District Judge Jeff Steinhauser transferred the trial to Austin County in an effort to ensure a fair trial. The Austin County District Clerk’s Office reported that they called 350 potential jurors. About 100 showed up for jury selection last Friday. The attorneys narrowed the pool down to 12 jurors and four alternates. Those selected as jurors and alternates included seven men and nine women.

The attorneys representing Mateen are Calvin Garvie and Patrice Carrington. Representing the State are attorneys Josh Somers and Andrew Rountree of the Texas Office of the Attorney General. Steinhauser informed the jury that Mateen faces possible punishment of five to 99 years or life in prison if convicted for the crime of aggravated assault against a public servant. Somers began questioning the jury pool by asking if any of them have heard of the case or knew anyone involved. None of the potential jurors said they knew about the case or any of the individuals associated with the case. Somers explained the elements of the case that he and Rountree will prove during the course of the trial: that on Nov.

1, 2018, the defendant Shazziz Mateen did intentionally, knowingly or recklessly cause serious bodily injury to Lehmann by shooting him with a firearm,

Cecilia’s, Fayette County’s Newest Church, Finds a Home in Round Top

Round Top may be home to the well-known antique show, but as of late 2021, the town gained another interest of the spiritual kind, the St. Cecilia’s Episcopal Church located in the historic Haw Creek Chapel in Henkel Square.

“It was an idea that we believe was divinely inspired. We felt led here.” said William

“Father Bill” Miller, one of St. Cecilia’s founders and pastor.

“My wife, Sandy, and I started dating in December of 2019 and our first out-of-town trip was to Round Top right after Christmas where I was to officiate a wedding at the Haw Creek Chapel in Henkel Square. Talk about serendipity, we had no clue that would be our future spiritual home.”

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Miller continued, “We were newly married and felt that God was calling us to a new ministry in a place where we could have a fresh start together. One day, we were out walking our dogs in Louisiana and we both turned to each other at the same time

said ‘Let’s move to Round

and that Mateen knew Lehmann was a law enforcement officer.

Somers told the jury that the law does not require the prosecution to prove premeditation, motive or planning in this case.

Somers said possible defenses include insanity, mistaken identity or self-defense. Somers said he expects to prove that none of those apply in this case.

Somers alluded to a possible insanity defense from Mateen’s legal team. Somers said that for the jury to acquit based on insanity, the defense would have to prove that The defendant has a mental disease or defect and that the disease or defect prevented the defendant from knowing their conduct was wrong.

Garvie spoke to the jury pool about the importance of presuming the defendant is innocent. He also said the jurors need to be able to place the government prosecutors and defense attorneys on a level playing field.

“Some people say that if you disagree with the State, that means you’re not patriotic,” Garvie said. “Does anyone here feel that way?” No one spoke up.

“I don’t want to ask this, but I have to ask,” said Garvie. “The officer is a white man and the suspect is black. Is there anyone here who can’t be fair and impartial because of that?”

Again, none of the potential jurors spoke up. “Thank you for that,” said Garvie.

One of the potential jurors said that his dad, his brother and a brother-in-law were all law enforcement officers. The man said he didn’t think he could be impartial. That man was not selected to be on the jury.

Steinhauser told the jurors that the trial could take most of this week. The prosecution will begin arguments on Monday.

New LG Principal Encouraging Change But Respecting Tradition

By MAKENZIE GIVAN The Fayette County Record

There have been several changes in staffing at La Grange ISD this past year, and that includes a new principal of the elementary campus.

Though Dr. Regina Walker may be new to the elementary campus, she has experience in the classroom as a teacher, on the court as a coach, and in the office as an assistant principal –most recently at La Grange Middle School.

Being able to understand all these different aspects, Walker hopes to unify the staff regardless of how long they’ve been in an LGISD classroom.

“What’s nice about new teachers is that they present the opportunity to effect change a bit faster than teachers who have been here for a long time and stick to tradition. But at the same time, we need to have a really good balance of that, because I don’t want to lose tradition,” said Walker.

And Walker knows local tradition well. She’s a LHS graduate herself, and both her parents, Bill and Terri Wagner, were longtime LGISD educators. Bill retired this summer as LGISD superintendent.

Typically when change occurs on a school campus, traditions can sometimes be brushed aside, but Walker plans to keep the traditions held dear while improving upon areas that need growth. She came from the middle school campus, where she was an assistant principal, so she understands the culture of

La Grange and its expectations. With help from the admin staff that has been at the elementary previously, Walker has created new systems that will improve effectiveness both educationally and relationally.

“I walked into a pretty amazing admin team, honestly. They’ve really brought me in and shown me the ropes, they’ve helped me when I asked to make some changes here and there,” shared Walker.

“Truthfully, they’ve been up here working all summer working to make things the best they can be for our teachers and students.”

The vision that Walker and the rest of the admin team have created is ‘One Team: LEPS’, which stands for leadership, excellence, pride, and scholars. Walker plans to ensure that teachers are supported so that they can put their best foot forward for the students. With this support, teachers can be more effective and lead the students in the right direction to reach their full potential.

Volleyball season arrives and La Grange looks ready.

Dr. Regina Walker, new La Grange elementary principal

and

Creager

crowds the Festival has ever seen. Photos by Andy Behlen

St. James Barbecue

The St. James Episcopal Men’s Club will hold a barbecue Saturday, Aug. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until sold out, at 156 N. Monroe St. across from H-E-B. A half chicken “reduced” is $5 and sausage link $7, drive through only. This barbecue is for the benefit of the “Holy Smokers.” The barbecue will open at 10:30 a.m. with no drive through pre-orders prior to 10:30 a.m.

FCCT Second Saturday

The next Fayette County Community Theatre Second Saturday Session will be held Saturday, Aug. 13 from 9-11 a.m. Mark Mikulin will be teaching a basic workshop in Theatre Lighting and Sound. Tickets are available online and at the FCCT Box Office. For questions, call (979)-702-9368

South Lee County VFD Barbecue

The 42nd South Lee County VFD Annual Barbecue will be held Satuday, Aug. 13 at the Serbin Picnic Grounds on FM 2239. Beef and pork to go at the pit at 4:30 p.m. and plates will be served with all the trimmings from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Plates are $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Cornhole tournament at 2 p.m. and silent auction begins at 3 p.m. Enjoy barrel train rides for the kids and live auction begins at 6:30 p.m. The Lost Cause Band plays at 3:30 p.m. All proceeds go to updating fire equipment.

Queen of the Holy Rosary Church Benefit

The community of La Grange is organizing a benefit concert for Queen of the Holy Rosary Church on Sunday, Aug. 14 at the KC Hall located at 190 S. Brown to aid in the rebuilding of the Hostyn Church. A social hour begins at 3 p.m. with a concert following from 4 to 6 p.m. featuring James Dick, New Soul Invaders, Ruby McGuill and a community choir.

Bingo for Seniors

Ledbetter Community Center will have bingo on Sunday, Aug. 14 and Sept. 11 from 2-4 p.m. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Chips, snacks, and drinks are available for a free will donation. This is a non-profit community event. The bingo schedule for upcoming games is Oct. 16, Nov. 13, and Dec. 11

Hermann Sons Life Shelby

Hermann Sons Life Shelby will meet Sunday, Aug. 14 at Harmonie Hall in Shelby beginning at 5 p.m. Members attending are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. The lodge will furnish pizza.

Harvest Fest in Weimar

St. Michael Catholic Church Harvest Fest will be held Sunday, Aug. 14 at Veteran’s Memorial Hall in Weimar. Mass begins at 10:30 a.m. with Father Flag and Lost Cause Band. Drive thru plates available beginning at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Family Center of fried chicken and stew dinner for $12. Auction at 1 p.m. and bingo from 2-6 p.m. Cornhole tournament begins at 4 p.m. Free dancing and music from the Shiner Hobo Band and Lost Cause Band, and South Bound 955. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.

Ellinger Hermann Sons Life

The Ellinger Hermann Sons Life will be meeting at the Ellinger Fire Station on Monday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m.

St. Mary’s Praha Picnic

St. Mary’s Church Picnic will be held Monday, Aug. 15 with Mass at 10 a.m. A meal of famous Praha stew and fried chicken with all the trimmings begins at 11 a.m. Drive thru plates will be available for $12. Auction starts at 1 p.m. with bingo from 2-6 p.m. Enjoy a ring toss, toy box, country store, fishpond and cake walk. Bands include The Ennis Czech Boys, The Czechaholics, and The Blue Denim Band. For more information, visit www.stmaryspraha.org.

VFW 5254, Auxiliary Social & Meetings

A light meal and monthly meetings will be held by the La Grange Fayette Memorial VFW Post 5254 and Auxiliary on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the VFW Home in La Grange. The Auxiliary will meet at 5 p.m., the light meal will be served at 6 p.m., and the VFW Post will meet after the meal.

Financial Peace University

Financial Peace University to learn how to better and biblically deal with finances begins Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at First Baptist Church in La Grange. For more information, visit http:// fbclagrange.net/class.

Vietnam Veterans Meeting

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 will meet on Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Ammannsville KJT Hall located in Ammannsville. Food and refreshments will be available after the meeting. Members and prospective members are encouraged to attend.

First

Baptist Church Programs

The Hive begins Wednesday, Aug. 17 at First Bapist Church in La Grange for kids ages 4 through 6th grade. Visit fbclagrange.net/ thehive. Fuel for Jr. and Sr. High students begins the same night. Visit fbclagrange.net/fuel.

GriefShare in Giddings

Immanuel Lutheran Church of Giddings is sponsoring a grief recovery program called GriefShare for anyone grieving the death of a loved one. The 14 week series will begin Thursday, Aug. 18, 6-8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. GriefShare is Christ-centered and non-denominational. Call Kathy Bartels at (512) 461-5442 or email monniebartels@gmail.com to register or for more information.

Opry to Feature Lynn Landry, Missy Brown and Ken Brothers

The Fayette County Country Music Club will host their monthly Opry on Monday, August 15, 2022 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange, Texas. The show starts at 7:00 P.M. and the doors will open at 5:30 P.M. Admission is $7.00.

This month the opry will feature Lynn Landry, Missy Brown, and Ken Brothers.

Lynn Landry is a native of Dutchtown, and resides in Slaughter, La. He is a singersongwriter who organized his first band at an early age and began singing country music and Swamp Pop (old rock & roll) for parties, shows, night clubs and other events. Within a year, he and his band were opening shows for such country music stars as Lefty Frizzell, Tex Ritter, Conway Twitty, and others.

Since 2005 Lynn has been

singing Classic Country Music and telling “almost true” Cajun stories on family-oriented opry shows in East Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi. His original songs include a combination of Country music, Swamp Pop, Ballads and Gospel. To date Lynn has released 8 CD albums.

Missy Brown has been performing since she was eight years old. She has had the opportunity to perform in Nashville, Vegas and the Houston and surrounding areas. She was introduced to classic country at an early age but has enough versatility to perform many music genres. “I just love good music, but classic country will always be my favorite!” She currently sings back up for the Alvin Opry, The Sugarland Opry and The Pearland Opry.

Craighton Wins Scholarships, Named Miss U.S. Agriculture

Rebekah (Bekah) Craighton, the granddaughter of Lyle and Linda Craighton of La Garage, a senior at Hampton Dumont High School in Hampton, Iowa has been awarded the Sally Gearhart Strottman Memorial Scholarship in elementary education at the University of Northern Iowa. The UNI College of education awards this scholarship to an incoming freshman from Northeast Iowa who will pursue a degree in elementary education.

The scholarship is made possible through a generous gift to the UNI Foundation. In addition to this scholarship,

Patterson Receives Dean’s List Recognition From A&M

Julia Patterson, daughter of Randall and Linda Patterson of Round Top, received the Liberal Arts Dean’s List distinction from Texas A&M University for the spring semester.

Julia was the 2020 Valedictorian of Round Top-Carmine High School. She is a Junior in the Political Science department and will receive her Aggie Ring in September. This summer, she completed a ten-week Public Policy Internship in Washington, D.C.

Fayette County Marriage Licenses

July Christopher Edward Benavides and Brenna Ross Helton

Jose A. Dominguez Jimenez and Lana Fadi El Dimassi

Casen Edward Novak and Logan Taylor Sine

Pedro Enrique Sanchez Leal and Lori Ann Rosales

Brandon Michael Burkhardt and Sarah Elaine Green

John Hampton Roberts and Allison Lynnleigh Paige Worthington

Orlando DeSantiago Rios and Magali Lezllant Torres Cortez

Eric Nelson McFarland and Amie Elizabeth Todd

Doesn’t matter if she’s performing for two people or the 65,000 she sang the National Anthem for at NRG stadium. She gives her best every time she hits the stage. La Grange Opry show is quickly becoming a favorite.

Ken Brothers a singer songwriter who has been playing guitar and singing country music, for fifty plus years all over Texas and the surrounding states. His distinctive approach to yodeling and singing has brought pleasure to audiences everywhere.

Ken won the United States Yodeling Championship held in Kerrville in 1977.

Be sure to be with the music club on Monday, Aug. 15 for another great line of entertainment.

Craighton was also awarded the Horatio Alger National Scholarship for $25,000.

Craighton was named the 2022 National Hostess Miss United States in Agriculture.

Notice of Public Hearing on Fayette County Appraisal District Budget

The Fayette County Appraisal District will hold a public hearing on a proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year.

The public hearing will be held on August 23, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at 111 South Vail Street, La Grange, Texas.

A summary of the appraisal district budget follows:

The total amount of Proposed Budget $__1,456,120 _____

The total amount of increase over the current $__83,170 ____ year’s budget.

The number of employees compensated under ___12 full-time the proposed budget. (full-time equivalent)

The number of employees compensated under ___12 full-time the current budget. (full-time equivalent)

The appraisal district is supported solely by payments from the local taxing units served by the appraisal district.

If approved by the appraisal district board of directors at the public hearing, this proposed budget will take effect automatically unless disapproved by the governing bodies of the county, school districts, cities and towns served by the appraisal district.

A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection in the office of each of those governing bodies. A copy is also available for public inspection at the appraisal district office.

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Lynn Landry Missy Brown Ken Brothers

Rebekah (Bekah) Craighton is the granddaughter of Lyle and Linda Craighton of La Garage.

Carmine Chamber Casino Night Saturday

Casino Night sponsored by the Carmine Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Carmine Hall, beginning at 6 p.m. It will be German themed with the German Alpine Band, Enzian Baum.

Enjoy Gary’s chicken-fried steak meal and delight in “Prosting” Beer and Wine.

Reserved Tables for eight are $400 and individual tickets are $35. They are available by calling or texting (979) 451-1507 and at Carmine State Bank. Reserve your spot now because there will be limited admissions.

RT-C School News

Round Top-Carmine High School volleyball team started two-a-days on Aug. 1. They participated at the Giddings scrimmages on Aug. 5 and at the La Grange scrimmages on Aug. 6. JV and varsity teams will host Anderson Shiro Aug. 9 at 4 p.m. Varsity plays at the Navasota tournament Aug. 11; while JV team plays the next day Aug. 12. They will both play at Navasota Aug. 13.

Teachers will have professional development days Aug. 8-12. Teacher work days are Aug. 15 and 16.

The administration offices both at Carmine and Round

Top are open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday through Aug. 9. After that there will be regular hours.

Seventh grade Welcome

Walk is Aug. 11 from 5-6 p.m. at the high school campus for incoming 7th grade students only.

RT-C Elementary School will have a Meet the Teacher Night on Aug. 15 from 5-6 p.m.

Back to School night is Aug. 16 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

The first day of classes for the 2022-2023 school year will be Aug. 17.

Carmine VFD

Carmine Volunteer Fire Department regular meeting is Aug. 11.

The burn ban continues to be in effect for Fayette County.

Blood Drive

A blood drive will be Sunday, Aug. 28 from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Martin Luther Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. It is in conjunction with Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Round

CARMINE News

By NANCY EILERS Carmine News Correspondent

Top. You can make an appointment by contacting Khardin@ giveblood.org or logging into your established Digital Donor Account

Carmine History

A piece of Carmine History about dry goods and specialty stores. Part 2.

Flora’s 5 and 10 (Five and Dime) store was owned by Flora Johle Afflerbach from the 1940’s until the 1960’s. It was on Hauptstrasse south, on the east side.

Paul Wolff had a feed store at what is now known as 214 Hauptstrasse. Arnold and Lydia Peters bought it from him in about 1947 and called in Peters Feed Store. They lived in the back of the store. They sold it to Jerry Jacob and Norris Fuchs and it became Carmine Feed in about 1982. Now Carmine Feed & Fertilizer stores inventory there.

Carmine Feed and Fertilizer sells feed, hardware supplies, toys, jewelry, and other items at 230 Centennial St. It is owned by Lane and Robyn Jacob.

R.Z. Afflerbach sold feed from his store on Sylvan St. and it was then loaded on Hauptstrasse.

Lack’s Auto Supply Store was located at 138 E. Sylvan St. in the late 1940’s and was owned by E. P. Jacob, Sr. The name changed to the Carmine Farm & Home store in the 1950s, and Henry Sanders continued to manage the store. They sold radios, TVs, appliances, bicycles, liquor, vinyl records, gifts, and more. It closed in the early 1970’s. At some point, it became a store with electrical supplies. Butch Marth had it as a liquor store for a short while and also sold beer. Runnin Hare was at the same location and they did

leather crafts. Deanna Mesecke and Sam Pope bought the building in 1999. Currently Mesecke owns Unique Antiques in the shop.

R. G. Zwernemann Lumber Company was opened along the former US Hwy 290, now 248 Centennial St., in possibly the 1930s. According to Nathalie Ponfick Rothermel’s memories of her growing up years (19011913), Zwernemann bought it from Charles Schubert, who bought it from Charles Bauer in 1913. In later years, the Carmine Lumber Company was formed by selling stock to shareholders. In October, 1985 brothers Charles, Marvin, and Eddie Marburger and Douglas Knutzen bought it. They sold it to John Hatch in September, 2002. After that, it became Carmine Trading Post, owned first by Anderson’s and now by Art Weis and Veronica Garcia. A number of dealers sell antiques and collectibles in the two buildings.

Annie Kuhn owned Kuhn’s Flower Shop, which was located where the current fire station is on Augsburg Ave. in probably the 1940s or 50s through part of the 60s. In the 1970s Lucile Neese bought the business and moved it to the green building which was formerly Dr. A. C. Miller’s office, now 115 Thigpen. The name was changed to Green Cottage Florist and Dora Kieke operated the shop from the 1970s until about 2000. In the early 2000s, Joe Dykes and Joil Ladner were the flower designers. It closed in the early 2000s, about 2003.

Priesmeyer Clothing Store was located in the Hoppe Store Building now 108 Thigpen St. in the late 1950s and early 60s. It was owned by the Priesmeyer family from Garwood.

B & S Sales & Service Co. was owned by Max Bathe, Charles Bathe, and Fred Schultz during the 1960s at 108 Thigpen. They sold furniture, kitchen gadgets, beauty aids, dry goods, toys, children and adult clothing, refrigerators, and other items. Schultz sold air conditioners and did electrical work.

Watch for Part Three in the near future.

CDA No. 1962 Welcomes New Member

An afternoon of fellowship and fun was held Sunday, July 31 at the Sacred Heart Center for members of Court Annunciation No. 1962 of La Grange, Catholic Daughters of the Americas. The event began at 3 p.m. with prayer followed by the reception of a new member. Then members relaxed while playing bunco, putting together puzzles, visiting and enjoying a light meal. Pictured from left is new member Virginia Higdon and membership chairman Stacy Ryza.

MLLC News

Rebekah Group meets August 11 at 2 p.m.

Shared Ministry Meeting is at Waldeck from 9-10:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Saturday worship with Holy Communion is at 6 p.m.

Sunday School is Sunday at 9 a.m.

Worship with Holy Communion observing the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost is at 10 a.m. The service will also be on the mllccarmine.com website.

The Rev. David Tinker is the pastor.

Domino party is Monday at 1 p.m. in the Mission and Ministry Building.

Recycling Trailer

The recycling trailer is at the Carmine Hall on Thursdays from noon until 4 p.m.

Attendants are available to help unload dry newspapers, telephone books, magazines, cardboard, paper, junk mail, clean no. 1 and no. 2 food grade plastics (milk cartons should be separated from other plastic), all colors glass, steel food cans, and aluminum cans.

The trailer is in Ledbetter from 8:30-11 a.m., also on Thursdays, behind the Ledbetter Fireman’s Hall.

Visitors’ Center Carmine Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Center at the restored Train Depot is open on the second and fourth Fridays and Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Birthdays

Birthday wishes are extended to Nicholas Roemer-Aug. 9; Joe Cucuzza and Nicholas Lehmann-11; Joann Ullrich-12; Conway Waak, Jr.-13; Doris Gebhard, Wendy McDaniel, and Tye Siptak-14; and Linda Kovar and Connie Peters-15. Have News?

If you have news for the Carmine column, email w5ten@ industryinet.com or call (979) 278-3645, or send it to P.O. Box 95, Carmine, TX 78932.

W.S.

Fayetteville Brethren

1022 Kramr & Ross Prairie Church Rd; Rev. Mike Groseclose; W.S. 2nd, 3rd and 4th

Saturdays at 10 a.m.

RT Church Christian Fellowship

440 E Mill St; Matthew Diehl, Min.; S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m.; www.roundtopchurch.

org.

Temple Israel of Schulenburg

211 Baumgarten; High Holy Days, Pesach,; Kabbalat Shabbat The Remnant Church

Non-Denominational;

Second Amendment About More Than Just Hunting

To the editor:

Addressing the FCR edition of Letters to The Editor on Friday, July 29, 2022, regarding the letter on “Support Assault Weapons Ban.” That letter is probably one of the most ridiculous letters I’ve read in a while.

Let’s clear up the misunderstanding either intentional or not on what constitutes an assault weapon vs. an AR-15. AR-15style rifles are NOT “assault weapons” or “assault rifles.” An assault rifle is fully automatic, like a machine gun. Automatic firearms have been severely restricted from civilian ownership since 1934. If someone calls an AR-15 style rifle an “assault weapon,” then they’ve been duped by a political agenda. Also, the AR in AR-15 doesn’t mean assault rifle it stands for Armalite Rifle.

Now to set the record straight when it comes to the 2nd Amendment and the rights our Constitution guarantees to Americans.

The 2nd Amendment states “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Free State being the point.

The author states, “A literal detailed interpretation of the Second Amendment is that it guarantees the rights of citizens to bear rifles, pistols and shotguns which in those days only had limited capacity magazines” Of all the comments in that letter, this illustrates very effectively how the Kool Aid drinking liberals think. The 2nd Amendment is one sentence: concise and specific. In addition, if the 2nd Amendment applied only to the types of weapons that existed in 1783, the writers of the 2nd Amendment would have listed those weapons. The reality is the Founders of this country were well educated and forwardthinking men. They weren’t so naïve to believe that weapons would not advance in the future which is why they used the term “arms.” Really not that hard to understand.

The men who wrote the 2nd Amendment did not just finish a hunting trip, they just finished liberating a nation from tyranny. The Democratic Party and the political left are well aware that as long as Americans are armed, they will never be able to turn this country into a dictatorship. It’s why they want to strip the 2nd Amendment out of our Constitution and disarm the law

abiding populous.

The Second Amendment not only grants us the right to bear arms; more importantly, it denies the government the authority to infringe upon our right to bear arms.

“The Constitution shall never be construed to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms.” - Samuel Adams, Massachusetts Ratifying Convention, 1788 One thing that apparently is hard to understand for people like the one who authored the letter is that weapons don’t kill on their own. I’ve left my weapon out on the dining room table for a week. Never once in that time did it jump off the table and go on a killing spree. It’s a shame that this statement has to be repeated over and over. People kill people; whether it’s by guns, knives, cars, etc. For all our advancements as humans, we are still a savage species.

And to address this comment “These weapons have only two uses: (1) use by demented individuals to commit multiple murders”. and (2) recreational obliteration of targets and wildlife.” To No. 1, demented individuals have used any number of methods to kill; people who use semi-automatic weapons are the cases that get the most airtime as it fits into the democrat agenda. No. 2 It’s always immediately apparent when someone has no idea the difference between an automatic weapon and a semiautomatic weapon. Semi-automatic weapons are single shot fire. Meaning one has to pull the trigger each time to shoot; just like a hunting rifle; just like a handgun. So, no obliteration of targets and wildlife.

And you’re right, everyone should contact their congressmen and tell them to vote against this bill.

By the way, Americans can own cannons as well as things like grenade launchers, and tanks. Any law-abiding citizen could own several different military type weapons. Which means they are covered under the 2nd Amendment as well. With the proper registration and background check of course.

Biden: You don’t need a gun with a 30-round clip to hunt! We the People: Correct. But the 2nd Amendment wasn’t written in case the deer turned on us.

Sandy Hooper, La Grange

Trump, GOP’s Conspiracy Exposed

The House Committee charged with investigating the January 6th attack has completed eight public hearings to uncover the truth and demand accountability. And more hearings are planned for the Fall.

We’ve learned that Republican Richard Donoghue, who served as acting United States deputy attorney general, said former President Trump pressured officials to declare that there was voter fraud in the election, Trump fought in his vehicle with a secret service agent to go the Capitol, and that Trump wanted to walk to the Capitol with the rioters as well. We’ve heard the public testimony of former Republican White House Counsel Pat Cipollone that all White House staff strongly urged Trump to end the ongoing violent insurrection, and that only Trump wanted the violence to continue.

Biden, Rioters, Soros, Etc.

To the editor:

The letters in the Friday June 29 Record expressing value of freedoms and assaulting truth were deceptive and flawed.

Biden has participated in sabotaging elections by issuing an executive order to federalize elections. The Federalist has reported, “Biden’s executive order directs all 600 federal agencies to focus on increasing voter registration and turnout.”

Biden has curtailed our freedom of choosing economical energy supply by threatening the fossil fuel industry.

With respect to the Jan. 6 activity at the U.S. Capitol, rule

of law implies due process. The D.C. justice system has abused due process and private rights to those who have been arrested.

In June, the Daily Caller reported, according to a new 17-page report, compiled by the nonprofit Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund (LELDF), “Left-wing billionaire George Soros funneled $40 million in the last 10 years to get 75 “social justice” prosecutors elected in cities across the country.”

“Strikingly, most of these prosecutors were political neophytes and had zero prosecutorial experience – previously an assumed prerequisite for office. Many

have no previous criminal case experience.” The Bloomberg headline, July 19, 2022, “Billionaire George Soros Donates $1M to Texas Governor Candidate Beto O’Rourke”.

Freedom and the U.S. Constitution are worth fighting for. I agree we should hold accountable “everyone involved in criminal conspiracy to attack our country and we must vote to block from holding office anyone who tries to sabotage our elections and freedom,” which includes Soros-funded socialists.

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Capital Rioters Were Hardly Role Models

To the editor: I had to laugh when I read the “An Exciting Week Of Truth” letter to the editor. Anyone that has watched any video footage of Capital security battling protesters,

being injured and suffering fatalities cannot knowingly believe people were just “walking in” through doors held open by Capital police. To believe a man that purportedly en-

tered through a window with a bottle of whiskey and took shots in the Capital just got caught up with the crowd is laughable.

Regardless of what we each want

from our government we should not accept hooligans as role models. It demeans our own beliefs, whatever those may be.

Ian Julian La Grange

We’ve heard from voices of Republican elected officials, including Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Arizona Assembly Speaker Republican Rusty Bowers who withstood pressure from Trump and his allies to lie about the outcome of the election, from a poll worker whose life has been altered forever by the conspiracy that Trump and his MAGA allies told about dedicated election workers; and learned of Vice President Pence’s stance against Trump and his allies pressure on him to participate in the criminal conspiracy to overturn the election. What we have learned comes also from the Lost, Not Stolen report by eight prominent Republicans, a report that investigated and documented the fictions about voter fraud in the 2020 election. Read the report at https://lostnotstolen.org/

Trump led a months-long, criminal conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 election, which he knew he had lost. These efforts also involved attempts to sabotage federal civil service workers—the Schedule F plan-- so that they would be removed from any say over election outcomes. Understand this if nothing else: What we have learned comes from the testimony of and research and reporting by Trump Republicans.

These efforts to sabotage future elections continue today as Trump and his MAGA allies statewide in Texas and in our own electoral districts change state laws, threaten state officials and pack election administration offices so that they can have the final say over election results –even when they lose. In America, the voters decide the outcome of elections. The promise of democracy is not a partisan issue but a calling that unites us as Americans. We must be vigilant in our work to uphold it.

Some Letters’ Best Use is in The Garden

To the editor:

I believe that Editor Jeff Wick is doing his best to help local gardeners. He is helping gardeners use recycled editions of the Fayette County Record as mulch. To be sure, the July 29th edition of “Letters to the Editor” was full of manure.

Saul Alinsky, an American communist organizer, wrote “How to Create a Socialist State -Twelve Rules for Radicals.”

The rules were simplistic tactics designed to be used by people with low intelligence. The tactics did not require any knowledge of facts or the ability to process thought. Instead, they relied upon crude intimidation and bullying.

For example, Alinsky’s Rule #5: “Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon.” All one has to do, is write a letter to the local newspaper and label all “Trump Re-

publicans” as white nationalist, racists, and gun toting freedom haters. One does not need facts.

It is not necessary to have met with, and to have a discussion with the “Trump Republicans.” It is enough to just ridicule them all as ignorant and deplorable people. National media pundits are very adept at this propaganda. After all, there is no place for honest debate in a communist society.

And then there is the letter that supports the communist style kangaroo court in Congress. The Jan. 6 “bi-partisan” committee investigation is anything but bi-partisan. The minority party members selected to participate in the committee were rejected by House Speaker Pelosi. Instead, Pelosi appointed two biased minority party members to assist the majority party in a one sided persecution, not

a prosecution. There is no representation for the defense, and there is no cross examination of witnesses. Unsubstantiated hearsay testimony is allowed, anonymous testimony is allowed, and evidence is edited and censored. Who authorized the suspension of the Bill of Rights? For those that are accused of violating the law on that day in question, let them be charged by probable cause and tried by their peers with due process. Unbelievably, some have been arrested, denied bail, and jailed under cruel conditions in violation of the eighth amendment. Watch the movie “Capitol Punishment” produced by Nick Searcy.

Finally, there was the hilarious letter attempting to support an “assault weapon” ban. I have conducted extensive research and cannot find where the Constitution describes the type of

firearms that citizens may bear. Where is the “literal detailed interpretation” stating that only rifles, shotguns and pistols with limited capacity magazines were allowed? That would be kind of difficult, because the first widespread magazine fed firearm, the Spencer repeating rifle, was not invented until 1860. The only “magazines” commonly in use at that time of the Constitution were the buildings used to store gunpowder. Also at that time, cannons were owned by anyone that could afford them. It was not common because they were expensive, but it was not prohibited. Accordingly, any weapon of the time “shall not be infringed.”

“Defending individual liberty” against the restrictions of government was exactly the reason the 2nd amendment was added to the Bill of Rights. The

2nd amendment was second because it guaranteed the 1st amendment. The founding fathers never intended for there to be a strong centralized government. They understood that a strong central government would subjugate the power of the states, and ultimately the freedom of the people. Just look at the corruption we have in Washington D.C. today, evident in the alleged Biden and Pelosi crime families. The corruption is not exclusive to any branch of the government or any political party. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

It is an individual’s responsibility in society to search for the truth, and strive for a better community. However, evil is inherent in human beings. People do bad things. I spent four years in my long career as a homicide detective, and 26 years as a hostage negotiator. I have seen and

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smelled the evil that people do. One should dedicate their life to spiritual improvement, and at the same time be ready to defend themselves with all means available, including semi-automatic firearms with high capacity magazines.

As I often say, I am proud to live in Fayette County where 80% of voters vote Republican. I encourage them to resist and fight back with their voice and their votes. Stay aware, and be on the lookout for two other Alinsky Rules that socialists and communists will use to destroy a free society:

Alinsky’s Rule #8: “Keep the pressure on. Never let up.”

Alinsky’s Rule #12: “Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it.”

Steven Cain Fayetteville

Schulenburg Festival One to Remember This Year

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the event’s history.

The Festival opened up on Thursday night with a concert by local band Southbound 955.

Friday night entertainment featured The Triumphs and Carson Jeffrey. Texas Dream and Texas Unlimited Band entertained the crowds on Sunday.

A downpour drenched the town Saturday afternoon. The rain didn’t keep the crowds away, although it did disrupt the Festival softball tournament. Several games were delayed, and some out-of-town teams decided to go home early. Play resumed on Sunday with a smaller bracket.

The Grand Festival Parade took place on Sunday morning in Downtown Schulenburg. The parade included about 70 entries. Serving as parade marshals were the 1972 Schulenburg Shorthorn State Football Team.

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek said officers broke up one disturbance at the Festival. He said police did not make any arrests at the Festival. They did issue one citation for public intoxication, Brenek said.

New Church Named in Honor of Patron Saint of Music

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Top!’ We felt drawn to Round Top with its wonderful mix of charm, music, creativity, traditional Texas, innovative thinking, food, and people. There’s a “can-do” spirit here and a beautiful sense of caring for this special place. It’s a magical, mystical place where creative dreams are birthed and thrive.”

Miller was born and raised in Houston and has lived in Abilene, Austin, Kauai (Hawaii), Chicago, and the New Orleans area. He enjoys helping spiritual communities grow, thrive, and reaches out to make a difference in the world. Music has been a primary passion in his life and he has even founded music festivals. He was also the owner of a music venue in Marfa called Padre’s. He is the author of three popular books. He is also the driving force behind The Howlelujah Foundation, which is helping animals throughout the world and has a partner organization in Cape Town, South Africa.

As many know it is rare locally that a new church starts in Fayette County but especially one in a town of 87 residents.

“When I first approached the Episcopal Diocese of Texas with the crazy idea of planting a new church in a town of 87 residents, I didn’t know how it would be received,” said Miller.

“As it turned out, it was received enthusiastically. We have great leadership in this Diocese that is visionary and supportive of creative ideas. Sandy and I both loved the idea of being partners in a brand new ministry initiative that the spirit could shape from the beginning.”

For the Miller’s Saint Cecilia who is the patron saint of musicians and creators was the only fitting name. “It felt right to call the new creative spiritual community Saint Cecilia’s,” said Miller. “Our church is committed to supporting those who inspire us through the arts. We also recognized that Round Top attracts an extraordinary assortment of folks who have had great success in business and in life. What is missing for some of those folks is a vibrant, life-giving, and healthy expression of spirituality. All of us long deeply for some sort of spiritual connection whether we may realize it or not.”

Speaking of creativity one hugely important part of the church is music.

“Music is so important to us and has been a hallmark of my ministry wherever I’ve lived,” said Miller. “The arts lead us

Card of Thanks

The family of Erwin J. Wostarek wishes to thank everyone for the love and support that has been shown to us during the loss of our loved one. The many acts of kindness, prayers, cards, flowers, food, charity donations and sympathy continue to be a great comfort to the family during this difficult time.

We send our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Father Felix Twumasi, of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church for his prayers and kind words expressed during the rosary service and funeral Mass. Thank you also to the pallbearers, honorary pallbearers and participants in the Mass for your participation in the funeral service. Special thank you to Joyce Muras, organist, along with the choir members for the beautiful music provided during the funeral Mass. The family also would like to express gratitude to the Fayette County VFW Post 5254 for the military services provided at the burial.

Thank you to Brazos Valley Hospice along with Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center for your care of our loved one.

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of Jesus, and the Celtic roots of our Episcopal tradition. We also have vibrant Men’s and Women’s Group ministries that include the Living Compass Wellness Curriculum, Spiritual Practices, Bible Study, Fellowship, and much more,” Miller said. “We are also planning to be more intentional about Couples Ministry, and Children and Youth Ministry over the next year but of course, our Saint Cecilia’s Music and Literary Series will continue and expand.”

to a deeper relationship with God. Music, especially, can transcend mere words and take us to a deeper place of connection. Over the years, I’ve been privileged to collaborate with musicians across the world and I’ve led church services that paid tribute to Mahalia Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, the Beatles, Elvis, Van Morrison, Dr. John, Bob Dylan, Mr. Rogers, and many more.”

So of course, Saint Cecilia’s was no exception. “We knew from the beginning that we needed a great musician for Saint Cecilia’s and when we first moved here in the early summer of 2021, I was asked to preach and officiate at a church in College Station and while there, Joey McGee just happened to have been asked to provide music that Sunday,” said Miller. McGee is a New Orleans native and his music is infused with a unique blend of soul, country, rock, blues, gospel – and a good dose of New Orleans soul. Miller continued, “Joey has been such a blessing to our community. He is a person of deep faith who can play and sing anything. And at Saint Cecilia’s, we do everything so Joey might lead us in a traditional hymn or a contemporary praise song, as well as share a Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Townes Van Zandt, or Curtis Mayfield tune. So much music has a spiritual message to impart, whether we consider it “church” music or not.”

Along with the great music every Sunday, the church host several concerts, literary events,

and creative services. “For the next year, we are contemplating some special offerings including a “Jazz to the World” Christmas Celebration, a “Good News on Good Friday” Gospel service, and tribute services to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Townes Van Zandt,” said Miller. “We’ve also hosted a comedy show because other than music and the arts, humor, and laughter provide additional fast tracks to spiritual truth.”

The reception of something new in a small town may lead to mixed feelings but the Millers have found that they might be exactly what Round Top and the surrounding communities needed. “So many local folks have said to us: “This church community is exactly what I needed in my life,” said Miller. They have found that the church community extends to include long-time residents, newcomers, weekenders, visitors, retirees, and young families with children. Some of the people have even driven more than an hour to attend.

“Yes, It has been overwhelming and surprising but gratifying indeed,” Miller said. “I remember telling the Bishop that we might attract 30 folks or so for our in-person service and perhaps hundreds through our virtual recorded services but as it turns out we rarely have fewer than 50 and have thousands of viewers each week from all over the world watching our recorded services. We are seriously considering adding a second service on Sundays,” said Miller.

Also, don’t worry about feeling behind our lost because Saint Cecilia’s has that covered too. “We have so many people who are joining us from a variety of religious backgrounds and faith traditions or we have many coming from no particular religious affiliation and those who have not attended any sort of formal church service for decades so we have Discovery Day three times per year as an opportunity to learn more about the Christian faith, the priorities

In addition to the worship services and classes, the church is committed to helping and working with many other organizations. “We love animals at Saint Cecilia’s,” Miller said. “I believe that dogs would have to be rated as God’s best work so several of our events have also functioned as opportunities to support the Janssen Animal Shelter like the offering from our Animal Blessing which is coming up again on October 2nd and from our comedy show all went to the Janssen Shelter. We are hoping to offer a Bow Wow Film Festival sometime next year that will raise more funds for Janssen. We also support the beautiful outreach being done across the globe by Episcopal Relief and Development.”

If you would like to learn more about Saint Cecilia’s, the Miller’s, or the Episcopal faith visit www.stceceilias.org, or if you find yourself in Round Top on Sunday at 10:45 a.m. then just stop in and come as you are. Father Bill will welcome you in.

The Erwin J. Wostarek

Inside St. Cecilia’s in Round Top.

Church musician Joey McGee, left, and Father Bill Miller, right.

Rodeo bull riding action from Friday night.

Carson Jeffry entertained the crowd Friday night.

Photos by Andy Behlen

An equestrian group led by Orlando Adame brought up the rear of the Schulenburg Festival Parade.

The Triumphs performed Friday night before a big crowd at the Schulenburg Festival.

Schulenburg cheerleaders in the Festival Parade on Sunday.

Five La Grange Seniors Ready to Lead Volleyball Team

By JEFF WICK

The Fayette County Record

The talent the La Grange volleyball team returns this season should be downright scary for the opposition.

Among the returnees for the Lady Leps (who begin the regular season at home Tuesday at 5 p.m. against Weimar) are:

• The returning district overall MVP (Maddi Fritz)

• The returning district Offensive MVP (Camille Gonzalez)

• The returning district Setter of the Year (Hailey Hill)

• The returning district Newcomer of the Year (Tori Harold)

The La Grange volleyball team has won a share of the district title in each of the last two seasons (they were 21-26 overall but 11-2 in district last year) – and with the lineup they can put on the court this season, the Lady Leps’ expectations for 2022 certainly include another district crown.

“I’d be lying if I said my expectation wasn’t to repeat as district champion,” said La Grange head coach Leslie Coltrain, who begins her fifth year at the school this season. “And that’s exactly what the girls want to do too.”

But a district title three-peat will be even tougher as two new foes join the district this season

in Taylor and Caldwell, replacing Austin LBJ and Austin Eastside.

After graduating six seniors last season, this year’s La Grange team includes five seniors. Elyse Glisson and Alicia Tisdell are varsity newcomers, while Fritz,

Gonzalez and Hill own those aforementioned district superlative accolade winners. That trio of Fritz, Gonzalez and Hill are all being recruited by colleges. For Gonzalez and Hill, this will be their third year on varsity.

“We are definitely leaning on those three for leadership, but they are up to the task,” Coltrain said.

Fritz, meanwhile, enters her fourth season on varsity and has already verbally accepted a

2022 La Grange Varsity Volleyball Team

scholarship offer to play for University of Louisiana-Lafayette after graduation.

“Maddi’s always been a great player,” Coltrain said. “She’s dynamic and has made a difference for us for four years now. I’m so

extremely proud of her. She’s realizing a dream of playing college volleyball that she’s worked extremely hard for. Watching her in the gym this year, there’s an extra level of confidence to her play. She’s more vocal as a leader, and I think that stems from the confidence of getting that (college process) off her back. She’s worked really hard and now she’s reaping the rewards.”

In addition to the five seniors, the Lady Leps return three juniors who were on varsity last year (Harold, Jenna Jobb and Riley Youens).

Juniors who are varsity newcomers include Haylie Cooper, Mara Colon, Phoebe Tucker and Maddy Kates.

And then two freshmen have also made the varsity squad, Carley Ulrich and Kylie Trlicek.

“Those two freshmen, they made it impossible not to give them a look at the varsity level,” Coltrain said. “Tryouts were extremely competitive, we had 42 girls come out. It was not an easy task picking teams this year.”

“Fourteen players on varsity is as many as I’ve carried in a long time, but the competition in the gym every day on this team is going to be intense, and it’s going to be fun.”

Alumni Volleyball Game Held Saturday

Riley Youens Second at Junior Olympics in Javelin

Youens #7

Kylie Trlicek #25 FR Setter/Hitter

Fritz

I want to get closer to the new players, win district and go farther in the playoffs.”

Senior Camille Gonzalez

I want us to be competitive and play as one.”

Senior Hailey Hill

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Eggs and Cow Chips Go Flying at Schulenburg Festival

By ANDY BEHLEN The Fayette County Record

The egg toss and cow chip throwing contests sponsored by the Schulenburg Young Farmers drew a large crowd at the Schulenburg Festival Saturday afternoon.

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This year’s 90-foot final round, as riveting as it was, came nowhere close to the recordsetting toss from five years ago. That was the year when Steven Sartain and Eric Oeding thrilled the audience with a clean 200foot throw.

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In the cow chip contest, Chase Collins of Katy won the junior division and Frank Bonno of Houston won the adult division.

The final round of the egg toss pitted some Schulenburg Shorthorn football greats against each other: Casey Taber and his cousin Tim Ford vs. brothers Jay and Cale Heinrich. If Las Vegas bookmakers had odds on the match, they would have probably picked Ford and Taber on account of Taber’s State football championship rings from 1991 and 1992. Taber, now a renowned orthopedic surgeon, was the quarterback on the 1992 team and later played for LSU. The Brothers Heinrich played for Schulenburg in the early 2000s - some lean years for Shorthorn football.

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Winchester 4-H Spaghetti Dinner Aug. 21

The Spaghetti Dinner prepared by the Winchester Area Civic Association (WACA) to benefit the Winchester 4-H Club will be held on Sunday, Aug. 21 at Zilss Hall. The dinner will begin at 11 a.m. and will be drive thru or eat in. Nicolette Morrison, WACA President is requesting everyone who wishes to contribute money or ingredients for the meal, to contact Barb Schafer at (254) 644-0336 or email at

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Neighbors Night Out Neighbors Night Out will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at Zilss Hall with co-hosts the Breedens and the Odoms. Please plan on coming and sharing a potluck with your neighbors. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m.

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Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

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Recycling Trailer

The Winchester recycling trailer is located on the side of Zilss Hall on Memorial Hall Street. Please place your recycling in the appropriate bins. We would appreciate that you make sure that you close the bins so that any trash will remain in the bins and not blow.

Barn Board Quilt Trail Drive out to Winchester, pick up a map at Murphy’s or Zilss Hall and enjoy viewing the 65 quilt blocks displayed in our area. The trail is self-drive, available at your convenience, and is a great way to spend an afternoon viewing quilt blocks on fences, gates, barns, and houses that can be seen from the road. Winchester Barn Board Quilt Trail maps can be picked up at the Texas Quilt Museum, Casino Hall, the Wendish Museum, quilt stores, and other businesses in Giddings, Smithville, and La Grange.

Zilss Community Hall

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The library is always open and has a variety of authors. Space is limited, so please, if you donate a book(s), look through the current selection and take as many as you leave. The Little Free Library is housed under the roof of the patio at Zilss Hall. There is also a bulletin board available on the patio. If you have an event, you would like to advertise, please post.

Birthdays

Happy Birthday wishes are sent to Glenda Herzog-Aug. 9; Kyle Koenning and Isaac Odom-11; Irma Gersch-12; Stacey Lehmann and Ricky Schultze-14; James Zoch and Glenn Zoch-15.

Anniversaries

Anniversary congratulations are sent to Betty and Don Jakobeit-Aug. 13 and Candice and Pastor Nate Hill-15.

First United Methodist

The Winchester First United Methodist Church has services on the first and third Sunday of the month at 8:30 a.m. The Rev. Patricia Zaiontz-Newcomer is the pastor.

Shiloh Baptist Church

The Shiloh Baptist Church is located on FM 153 at North Raymond Road. For more information, please contact Rev. Paul Whitmill at (512) 629-1428.

St. Michael’s Lutheran Church

The weekly worship service takes place at 9 a.m. on Sunday morning in the sanctuary. Following the worship service, you may gather in the Education Building for Bible Study and Sunday School beginning at 10:15 a.m. You are welcome to visit for Worship and Bible Study. When you come to the church, please introduce yourself to Pastor Nate, he will be

glad to meet you.

In Our Prayers

Those on the prayer list includes: Don Buck, Marian Fritsche, Sam Gibbs, Evelyn Haschke, Bea Kilian, Mary Lehmann, Rose Lehmann, Ramona Lopez, Travis Miertschin, and Layne Schramm.

Remembering Our Shut-Ins

Charlene Franke, R. C. Franke, Evelyn Kasper, Lillian Pietsch, Thelma Kieschnick and Audrey Koenning.

In the US Armed Forces US Air Force: Nathan Brothers, Eielson AFB, Fairbanks Alaska; Ryan Spray, San Antonio. US Army: Caleb Burton-Ft. Benning, Ga.; Warren Evans, Ft. Wainwright, Alaska; Jake Hagood, Ft. Hood; Byron Taylor, South Korea; Seth Lopez- Army Reserve National Guard, Egypt; Kaleb Pyle-Fort Jackson, S.C. US Marines: Damien Hernandez, San Diego, Calif.; Kevin Gonzalez, San Francisco, Calif. US Navy: Christopher Brand, Great Lakes, Ill. US Coast Guard: Brett Smith, Corpus Christi.

Calendar of Coming Events

Aug. 9-Young at Heart meets at 2 p.m. at Zilss Hall.

Aug. 9-Winchester Area

Volunteer Fire Department meets at 7 p.m. at the Fire Station.

Aug. 21-4-H Spaghetti dinner fundraiser drive-thru at Zilss Hall.

Aug. 23-Young at Heart meets at 2 p.m. at Zilss Hall.

Aug. 23-Winchester Area

Volunteer Fire Department meets at 7 p.m. at the Fire Station.

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Jay Heinrich holds up with winning catch in the Egg Toss Contest.

Photos by Andy Behlen

Pictured are (back left) Mark Vecera of the Schulenburg Young Farmers with winners of the Young Farmers Egg Toss Contest: front, from left) Junior Division - Chase Collins and Cale Collins of Katy and (back) Adult Division - Schulenburg natives Jay Heinrich and Cale Heinrich.

Cherry Family Enjoys Trip To Colorado, New Mexico

MULDOON News

By JOAN IVY Muldoon News Correspondent

Martin and Lora Cherry slipped off with their children Carolyn and Mitchell for a big summer adventure before school starts in a few weeks. They spent ten days on the road seeing as many sights as they could. They traveled through Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.

In Colorado they traveled to Breckenridge to hike some of the trails near the Continental Divide. They also took the time to explore the little town there. They enjoyed some cooler weather and beautiful scenery.

In New Mexico they stopped in Santa Fe to walk around the square. While there they also got the chance to visit a museum about Native American Art and Culture. They then traveled down to Roswell to check out the UFOs. The Cherrys did the true tourist thing and explored the UFO Museum and Research Center there in Roswell to see all the alien information that is very well displayed.

From New Mexico they explored back into Texas with a swath down to Fort Davis. There they slipped over to the McDonald Observatory and learned about some of the research being done there into astronomy. They also were able to attend a “Star Party” in the evening. This is a wonderful experience where they were able to look through some of the telescopes there on the Observatory to see the stars, planets and other objects in space.

The Cherry family had a great time exploring and seeing some great sights.

Out and About Dana and Darrell Kulak along with Dana’s dad Devon Boehnke took off for a few days to go to Fort Worth to visit with their kids, Elton and Miko Kulak and Cynthia Kulak. While there they went to see Cynthia’s work at the Fort Worth Zoo.

The family enjoyed checking out all the exhibits and just spending time together. The group also got the chance to have breakfast with Miko’s family before they headed back home.

Dry Conditions

Muldoon is very dry right now and the August heat is not helping. There is a burn ban on in Fayette County, but also pay attention when you are using equipment.

Any little spark can set off a fire. Be sure and check trailer chains and anything else that might drag. Also welding is very dangerous right now and could easily cause a fire to start and get out of hand quickly.

We all must be on alert for possible dangers in these drought times.

Neighborhood Watch

Harvest Feast

As summer is drawing to a close and school will soon be starting pay attention to traffic patterns in the area. Traffic has increased with the solar farms being constructed currently, but the teachers have already gone back to school and soon the school buses will be running and the children will be back also.

This also means keeping an eye out for each other. If you see something odd or out of place at your neighbor’s place, give them a call or shoot them a text to let them know. It is better to inform them of something that they may know than let something happen unbeknown to them. We can prevent crimes in the area if we all are on the alert and help each other out.

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knew that she loved her dogs, her daughter and son-in-law and her grandchildren. She was a true hometown spirit and hero who will be missed dearly by all.

Brenda is preceded in death by her parents; Raymond and Kay Hoskins and one sister, Kathryn Ann Hoskins.

She is survived by her daughter, Kitty Brenner (Zack) of Edinburg; grandchildren, Cory Kelley, Hayden and Sydnie Brenner; nieces, Christy

Parkinson

Funeral services for Brenda Raye Parkinson are scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 at 12 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Smithville with interment to follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithville. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 from 10-12 a.m. also at the church.

Brenda Hoskins Parkinson, 62, was called home to the Lord on Aug. 4, 2022 in Austin. She was born Oct. 22, 1959 in Smithville to Raymond and Kay Hoskins.

Brenda was proud to be in Law Enforcement for over 25 years. She served as an officer in Bastrop County and retired as a dispatcher for the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office in August 2019. She also worked at H-E-B in La Grange for over 20 years. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church. She loved her friends and families from the Sheriff’s Office, H-E-B, and the Church. Everyone that knew Brenda

August 8-11, 1972

James Lee Jasek, 19, of the Praha community, was fatally injured when the bulk feed truck he was driving collided with a Southern Pacific freight train about two miles north of Flatonia on Hwy. 95. Loaded with 12,000 pounds of feed, the 19

Two 17-year-old Houston youths were apprehended early Saturday morning after damaging the temperature section of the clock in front of La Grange State Bank. Nightwatchman Edward Chudej, who was making his rounds near Ehlers Cotton Co., heard the sound of breaking glass from the direction of the bank and hurried to investigate. He took the young men into custody and alerted La Grange Police Chief L.R. Ulbrich. After appearing in front of Judge A.V. Smith, the pair was released after posting $1,000 bonds. They also pledged to pay for the damage to the clock, which they had hit with a brick.

A Cistern family of seven lost practically all of their household possessions, escaping with only their night clothes before a flash fire consumed their home. Mr. and Mrs. Milton A. Janca, their three sons and two daughters, fled after their youngest son, Royce, who was awakened at 4:30 a.m. by intense heat, spread the alarm. The blaze spread so quickly that by the time the Flatonia Fire Department arrived, the building was only a mass of embers. The family also lost their 1968 Chevrolet parked under an adjoining carport. They felt fortunate that a San Antonio man invited them to use his summer home in the community. The

(Tim) Henker and Jana Welch; great nieces, Kari Nielson, Kayla Phipps, Sherie Welch, Kyersti Welch and one great nephew, Raymond Welch.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church in Smithville or to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange.

Chicken Fried Steak Drive Thru

The Colorado Valley Independent Cattlemen’s Association (CVICA) fundraiser will be held on Thursday, Aug. 18 at the La Grange KC Hall located at 190 S. Brown St. The meal consists of chicken fried steak with brown gravy, buttered noodles, green beans, corn and a roll. Drive thru plates to go will be served from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. Plates are $12. Proceeds will go towads awarding scholarships to graduating students in Fayette, Lee and Colorado counties. Call the Knights of Columbus Hall to reserve your plates at (979) 968-5117.

St. Mary Catholic Church Bazaar

The 72nd annual St. Mary Catholic Church Bazaar will be held Sunday, Aug. 28 in Ellinger at the C of C Community Center located on Hwy. 71. A drive thru fried chicken and sausage dinner will be served with dine in available. Serving begins at 10:30 a.m. Plates are $14. Take part in the online auction at www.stmaryellinger.com. Bidding opens Aug. 19 through Aug. 27.

Holy Cross Church Picnic

Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda will host their annual Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 5 at the church picnic grounds. Get barbecue pork by the pound and whole chickens from the pits starting at 9:30 a.m. Sides and desserts will be available from the Ladies Aid country store. Hamburgers will be available starting at 4 p.m. The annual live auction will start at 5 p.m. To preorder sides (noodles, cole slaw, potato salad, pinto beans) call (979) 242-3333.

wedding of daughter Debbie Janca, which had been scheduled for the following Saturday, was postponed. In 1970, the Janca family completely remodeled the house.

The matter of future ambulance service was discussed at a La Grange City Council meeting. It was noted that Koenig Funeral Home was being forced to give up the service due to new rules and regulations; therefore, an alternative had to be found.

The La Grange Schroeder Drug Demons were proclaimed the South Texas Zone champs of the National Baseball Congress after defeating the explosive Austin Aztecas, 6-5, with two comefrom-behind counters in the tail end of the ninth. Jim Langford opened La Grange’s last-chance inning with a single but was forced off at second by pinch-hitter Steve Janda. Tommy Knippel and Rick Blume also singled to load the bases. Ron Kainer strode to the plate and punched the first pitch into left field to plate Janda and Knippel with the game-winning runs.

The La Grange City Council authorized advertising for construction bids on a new wastewater treatment plant. The project had been initiated in June 1969 when citizens voted for issuance of $350,000 in revenue bonds. They were purchased and the proceeds invested in short-term interest bearing notes. In 1970, federal government grants totaling approximately $255,000 were approved to supplement the bond funds for the sewage system improvements.

Funeral services were held for: Charles H. Levien, 91, a native of

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Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Krause of Carmine observed their 25th wedding anniversary at the Carmine Hall with about 200 relatives and friends. A barbecue of pork and sausage was enjoyed by all. Nelson Krause and Mary Bell Eichler were united in marriage on July 8, 1947, in Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine. The couple had three children: Mrs. Sandra Beetner of Brenham and David and Mary Jane, who still lived with their parents.

Fayette County had at least 100 cases of screwworms, largely in the Flatonia, Cistern, Muldoon and West Point areas.

Michael F. Klesel was representing the Fayette County unit of the American Cancer Society at the 27th Division annual meeting at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas on Aug. 23-24.

Teen models in the fall fashion show sponsored by Needle Fashions Fabric Center included: Roxanne Giese, Virginia Mode, Carolyn H. Lehmann, Betty Moerbe, Suzanne Hruska, Gale Minzenmeyer, Rose Teinert, Kathy Zimmermann, Karen Fritsche, Myra Okruhlik and Debbie Wunderlich.

St. Michael’s Lutheran Women’s Missionary League members Mrs. Milton Koenning and Miss Toni Kraatz, who served on the hospital committee in July, reported on their visits to the Towers Nursing Home in Smithville, the Giddings and Hensley Homes and the Retama Manor Home and Fayette Memorial Hospital in La Grange.

Vrazels were headlining the Sat., Aug. 12 dance at the Round Up Club in La Grange. The following evening, Krytal Blue was playing there. Admission cost $1.50 per person at each dance.

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Martin and Lora Cherry along with their children Caroline and Mitchell enjoyed the cooler Colorado weather recently.

Dana and Darrell Kulak, along with Devon Boehnke, toured the Fort Worth Zoo with Elton and Miko Kulak and Cynthia Kulak.