CCA Casino Nite Set for June 5 in Winchester

The 21st annual CCA Casino Nite organized by Combined Community Action and Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area will be held in Winchester at St. Michael’s Hall located at 310 Frio St. on June 5. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and gaming begins at 7 p.m.

VIP tickets are $75 and includes dinner, drinks/BYOB, and $30,000 in gaming tokens. General Admission is $50 and includes dinner, drinks/BYOB, and $10,000 in gaming tokens. Come try your luck and support a great cause.

WACA 250th Celebration 

The community is invited to come together in patriotic celebration on Saturday, June 14, for a special America 250 Flag Day Celebration at Zilss Memorial Hall, 8945 FM 153 in Winchester. This meaningful event will honor the rich history of our nation while celebrating local heritage with the dedication of the Zilss Memorial Hall Historic Marker. The dedication ceremony will begin promptly at 2 p.m., marking an important milestone in preserving the hall’s historical significance for future generations.

Bring your family, wear your red, white, and blue, and join in honoring our nation’s past while building community for the future. Guests can also enjoy an old-fashioned ice cream social, offering a sweet way for families, friends, and neighbors to gather in fellowship while commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.

The event promises an afternoon filled with patriotism, history, and community spirit as residents celebrate both the American flag and the legacy of one of Winchester’s treasured landmarks.

Winchester Area Civic Association encourages everyone to attend and participate in this memorable Flag Day event as Winchester proudly celebrates America 250.

Winchester VFD 

Winchester Fire Department needs you. The fire department has only 14 first responders currently. They are in desperate need for young men or women who would like to be trained to be first responders and help their community. Please contact a fire department member for more information 

Women’s Luncheon

The June luncheon for the Winchester Women will be on Thursday, June 11 at 11 a.m. at Murphy’s Steakhouse in Winchester. Please come and bring a friend. Contact Bobbie Hajek, at (970) 639-1646, to make reservations so she can let the restaurant know the number of participants.

America’s 250th Birthday 

Winchester Area Civic Association is placing American flags along FM 153 in Winchester as a patriotic display to celebrate its 250th Birthday. You can sponsor a flag for a $30 donation. All sponsors will be proudly recognized in the local paper and Facebook page. Find out how to sponsor a flag, contact Tom Atkins at (512) 750-3345 or Michele Weth at (281) 435-9245. Join in honoring our nation by being a part of a beautiful patriotic display that celebrates our history, unity and community spirit.

Quilt Block Class 

If you are interested in taking a quilt block class, the next class will be scheduled on June 13 and runs from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with a cost of $90. All supplies are provided for you to finish a 2’x2’ block. Design templates are available. Please dress appropriately for painting.

Bring your lunch and beverage. There is a refrigerator, microwave, and Keurig available. Class size is limited to 10. To register for a class go to www.quiltblocktrail.com and complete the registration form. Your registration is not confirmed until payment is received. After filling in the registration form you may pay by credit card. Look for “click here” to complete the transaction. If you wish to pay by check, make checks payable to WACA and send them to: WACA, 8945 FM 153, Winchester Texas 78945. For more information about the class contact Karen Kilian at (979) 966-7091.

Winchester Quilt Block 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 on the Quilt Block Trail. The trail is self-driven, available at your convenience, and is a wonderful 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 may be picked up at the Texas Quilt Museum, Casino Hall, the Wendish Museum, Zilss Hall, Murphy’s Steakhouse, quilt stores, and other businesses in Giddings, Smithville, and La Grange.

Recycling Trailer 

All cardboard boxes need to be broken down before placing them in the recycling trailer. We would appreciate it if you made sure that you close the bins so that any trash will remain in the bins and not blow out. The Winchester Recycling trailer is located on the side of Zilss Hall on Memorial Hall Street. Place your recycling in the appropriate bins.

Zilss Community Hall 

Anyone wishing to rent Zilss Hall should contact (512) 434-0292. The hall is inexpensive and air conditioned and available for rentals.

The Little Free Library The library is on the covered patio at the Hall and 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. Also on the patio, there is a bulletin board available to post event notices.

Condolences 

Condolences extend to the family of Jacob Robert Koenning age 33. He was preceded in death by his mother, Christi Koenning; grandfather, Delton “Butch” Koenning; grandmother, Aledith DeGaugh; grandfather, Elmer Hardin Jr.; and cousin, Sherry Koenning Cook. He is survived by his wife, Ashley Koenning; his son, Wylie Koenning; and his father, Kenneth Koenning. He also leaves behind his brother, Justin Koenning, and sister-inlaw, Rebekah Koenning; his grandmother, Elna Koenning; his parents-in-law, Scott and Cindy Hielscher; his brother- in-law, Chuck Hielscher and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and friends. Burial at St. Micheals Lutheran Church Cemetery Birthdays

Wishing birthday greetings to Jeanette Franke-May 26; Katherine Pease and Reyna Adams-27; Grant Fryer and Linda Dunk-28;Jason Kasper and Prince Boykie Murphy- 29; Kaidence Kana-30 and Sherry Murphy-June 1.

Anniversary 

Wishing Happy Anniversary to Alicia and Chris Wich-May 28; Alice and Mark Wilson, Janet and James Wannamaker and Pat and Clayton Kleiber-May 29; Leighann and Bobby Bedient-May 30 and Marvy and Sam Gibbs-May 31.

Winchester United Methodist Winchester United Methodist Church has service on the first and third Sunday of the month at 9 a.m. Richard Johnson is the pastor.

Shiloh Baptist Church 

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

St. Michael’s Lutheran 

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 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Nate Hill is the pastor.

In Our Prayers 

Those on the prayer list include: Briana Adams, Jan Atkins, Kourtney Burton, Irma Gersch, Sam Gibbs, Bea Kilian, Ramona Lopez, Travis Miertschin, Kolton Montgomery, Travis Odom, Eddie Schneider, Dana Srubar, and Layne Schramm.

Calendar of Coming Events June 1-Winchester Area Civic Association meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at Zilss Hall.

June 5-CCA 21st Annual Casino Night at St. Michael’s Park Pavilion. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

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

June 9-Winchester Area Volunteer Fire Department meets at 7 p.m. at the Firehouse.

June 11-Winchester Women’s Luncheon begins at 11 a.m. at Murphy’s Steakhouse.

Have News? 

If anyone has news to share, e-mail Rhoda Gersch at rmgersch@yahoo.com.

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