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SMCS WEIMAR NEWS
SMCS WEIMAR NEWS
On Wednesday, May 17, graduation exercises were held at St. Michael Catholic Church for the eighth-grade students of St. Michael Catholic School followed by a reception in the school cafeteria. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Quilt Guild donates quilts to nursing homes
Quilt Guild donates quilts to nursing homes
LA GRANGE – On Tuesday, May 23, the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild held their second Charity Quilt Workshop. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS LIONS AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHS SENIORS
COLUMBUS LIONS AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHS SENIORS
COLUMBUSLIONSAWARDSCHOLARSHIPSTOCHSSENIORS 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR KNIGHTS AWARD BIBLES TO ST. MICHAEL EIGHTH-GRADERS
WEIMAR KNIGHTS AWARD BIBLES TO ST. MICHAEL EIGHTH-GRADERS
WEIMARKNIGHTSAWARDBIBLESTOST.MICHAELEIGHTH-GRADERS 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
THE INCREDIBLE KNOCKOUTS, DARLIN’S DINER DONATE TO TURTLE WING FOUNDATION
THE INCREDIBLE KNOCKOUTS, DARLIN’S DINER DONATE TO TURTLE WING FOUNDATION
Left: The Incredible Knockouts made a $1,000 donation to the Turtle Wing Foundation. Pictured are Samuel MacDonald (IK), Edward Kozel (IK), Hannah Bartos (IK), Destiny Psencik (Turtle Wing), Lukas Bartos (IK), Callan MacDonald (IK), Daniel MacDonald (IK), Charlie Bartos (IK), Megan Bartos (IK). Right: Darlin’s Diner recently made a generous donation to Turtle Wing Foundation. The proceeds were raised from their third annual Muffins & Mufflers Event. Darlin’s Diner is a small-town diner and coffee shop, located off South Main in Flatonia, and is open daily. Turtle Wing Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission of helping individuals with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential. Pictured from left areTaylor Swenning, owner of Darlin’s Diner, and Destiny Psencik, executive director, Turtle Wing Foundation. Courtesy photos 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Fayette Savings Bank donates to schools
Fayette Savings Bank donates to schools
WEIMAR – Fayette Savings Bank recently made a donation to the Weimar Independent School District and St. Michael School from its School Debit Card Program. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR ENCORE LIONS PRESENT SCHOLARSHIPS
WEIMAR ENCORE LIONS PRESENT SCHOLARSHIPS
WEIMAR ENCORE LIONS PRESENT SCHOLARSHIPS 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Turtle Wing Foundation awards five $1,000 scholarships
Turtle Wing Foundation awards five $1,000 scholarships
Every year, Turtle Wing Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors from Fayette, Lavaca, and Colorado counties pursuing college and/or a trade school. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Two Columbus students receive Garden Club Scholarships
Two Columbus students receive Garden Club Scholarships
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Garden Club said they were proud to have Columbus High School student Jordyn Templeton, her mother Joyce Templeton, student Ivett Hernandez and her mother Maria Guadalupe Hernandez attend the recent Springtime Tea and Installation Program for the upcoming garden club year. They were there to be introduced to the club members as the recipients of this year’s 2022-23 scholarships from the club. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar Lions present scholarship recipients
Weimar Lions present scholarship recipients
WEIMAR – At their meeting on Tuesday, May 16, the Weimar Lions recognized their scholarship winners. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
UPCOMING ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLUMBUS’ PLAY MAY 7
UPCOMING ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLUMBUS’ PLAY MAY 7
UPCOMING ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLUMBUS’ PLAY MAY 7 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake’s bright lights and dance hall on Main Street
Eagle Lake’s bright lights and dance hall on Main Street
Eagle Lake Remembers 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Poets speak at library’s Open Mic Night
Poets speak at library’s Open Mic Night
WEIMAR – The Friends of the Weimar Public Library hosted their Second Annual Poetry Open Mic Night on Thursday, April 27 to celebrate National Poetry Month. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
CHS Class 1953 to celebrate milestone on May 13
CHS Class 1953 to celebrate milestone on May 13
The Columbus High School Class of 1953 will celebrate their 70th reunion on Saturday, May 13 at the Pheonix Event Center, FM 219 between Columbus and Weimar. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
McHugs’ workshop a success at the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild
McHugs’ workshop a success at the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild
LA GRANGE – Annie McHugs’ workshop on her Picture Windows Reverse Applique was a huge success at the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
TxDOT representatives speak to the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club
TxDOT representatives speak to the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club
EAGLE LAKE – On Thursday, April 27, the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club welcomed two representatives from the Texas Department of Transportation’s Yoakum District: Ryan Simper is the engineer for Wharton Area of the Yoakum District and is in charge of construction and maintenance within four counties. Lucean Kuykendall is the Public Information Officer for all the 11 counties in the Yoakum District. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR KNIGHTS DONATE $5,000 TO ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL SECURITY
WEIMAR KNIGHTS DONATE $5,000 TO ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL SECURITY
WEIMAR KNIGHTS DONATE $5,000 TO ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL SECURITY 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS PTO GETS $1,000 FROM ROTARY
COLUMBUS PTO GETS $1,000 FROM ROTARY
COLUMBUS PTO GETS $1,000 FROM ROTARY 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Fayette Community Foundation administers $40,000 grant to EMS station
Fayette Community Foundation administers $40,000 grant to EMS station
LA GRANGE – The Fayette Community Foundation administered a $40,000 designated grant on behalf of an anonymous donor to the Fayette County EMS on Wednesday, April 12. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Round Top Publishers donate to Fayette Community Foundation
Round Top Publishers donate to Fayette Community Foundation
ROUND TOP – Round Top Publishers hosted their annual Designer Dinner on March 26 with a portion of proceeds supporting the Fayette Community Foundation. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Holman Valley Steakhouse raises over $25,000 for Turtle Wing Foundation
Holman Valley Steakhouse raises over $25,000 for Turtle Wing Foundation
LA GRANGE – Saturday, March 25, was an unforgettable day and night for the Turtle Wing Foundation and the community. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
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