Marie Loewe Named Carmine Chamber Citizen of the Year

The Carmine Chamber of Commerce Texas Awards Mixer was held on the Friday before Texas Independence Day, Feb. 28 at the Busted Oak Cellars. Chamber President, Courtney Kieke, guided the events of the evening.

Marlene Waak, chamber treasurer, presented the Business and Citizen of the Year awards.

The Business of the Year award went to Pecan Grove Inn, a popular bed and breakfast in Carmine for 25 years. The owners who started the business and continue to operate it today are James and Jane Press.

Marie Loewe was the recipient of the Citizen of the Year award. She has volunteered for various organizations including Carmine Museum, chamber and church activities, and is the secretary/ treasurer for the Carmine Lions Club.

Guests enjoyed a delicious enchilada meal with all the sides prepared by Busted Oak Cellars. Dessert was a scrumptious Texas-theme cake of Italian Cream and Red Velvet made by HK Cakery.

An icebreaker activity was led by the Social Director, Tamara Neese. Door prizes were distributed by the chamber secretaries, Lou Ann Stokes and Marcia Hingtgen.

Two excellent fiddle and accordion players, Robert Herridge and Ella Grace Broussard, strolled the event and got the crowd involved in many “happy” songs.

It was a very successful event. Remember next year on the Friday before March 2, Texas Independence Day, all of you will be invited to “meet and greet” at the annual Carmine Chamber Mixer.

RT-C School News 

Round Top-Carmine high school baseball team plays at Somerville on March 11 at 2 p.m. Jr. High and varsity play at Milano on March 18 at 4:30 p.m.

Jr. High athletes will participate in the Fayetteville Invitational track meet Monday, March 17.

Spring Break continues this week through Friday.

The Red Door campaign was recognized during February to raise awareness and support for mental health. The Round Top Lions Club is thanked for donating signs to both the high school and elementary school campuses for this cause.

Each week this year, a high school baseball player will be given the Kingpin Award for their achievement. Sophomore Will Neese received the first award.

Carmine VFD 

The Carmine Volunteer Fire Department drill night is March 13 at 6 p.m. at the fire station.

If a controlled burn is planned, call the Fayette County Sheriff’s office at (979) 968-5856 to given them your name, address of burn, and phone number. In Washington County, call the nonemergency number at (979) 277-7373.

Keep in mind that there is a lot of dry grass in the pastures and do not burn on a windy day.

Bingo in Carmine 

Bingo in Carmine will be held on Friday, March 28 at the Carmine Hall, located at 300 N. Hauptstrasse. Doors open at 4 p.m.

Twelve regular games and two cover-all games will be played. Food and drinks will be available MLLC News

Lenten service will be held at Round Top Wednesday at 7 p.m. A meal will be served at 6 p.m.

Rebekah Group meets Thursday at 2 p.m.

AA meets Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School is Sunday at 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship with Holy Communion, observing the Second Sunday in Lent, is at 10 a.m. The Rev. Phil Fenton will be the guest pastor.

Domino party is Monday at 1 p.m.

Birthdays 

Birthday wishes are extended to Chester Gebhard and Glenda Oakes-March 13; Caden Tovey-14; and Axle Woodruff-17.

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