RT-C Class of 1961 Celebrates 61 Years

Fifteen members of the Round Top-Carmine ISD High School Class of 1961, two teachers, four former classmates, and 14 spouses and guests were present to celebrate “61 Years of the RT-C Class of ‘61” at the Quade-Werchan American Legion Post No. 338 (Round Top) on Saturday, July 16. Class members attending came from the following Texas places: Austin, Brenham, Carmine, Cedar Creek, Columbus, Cuero, Fayetteville, Flatonia, Houston, La Grange, Pearland, Round Top, and Tomball, as well as Pine Bluff, Ark. A moment of silence was held in the memory of the 11 RT-C graduates and 16 former classmates who have passed away in the past 61 years. A brief class meeting was held with the decision that the RT-C Class of 1961 will celebrate 62 years since their graduation on July 22, 2023 at the Quade-Werchan American Legion Post. Leonard Meinkowsky led the dinner prayer. After a chicken fried chicken meal with the usual sides, the attendees enjoyed desserts and a special cake celebrating 61 years since graduation that was designed by Mae Dell Hanath. Door prizes donated by Jeanette Schoenst were won by Bill Delk, Carolyn Hoffmann, Cathy Hajdik, Delores Bayer, and Shirley Cantrell. The Reunion Committee consisted of Jeanette Schoenst, Mae Dell Hanath, Leonard Meinkowsky, and Tom Menn.

RT-C School News The Round Top-Carmine ISD received their accountability ratings from TEA.

The elementary school received an “A” rating of 94 with distinctions in science, comparative academic growth, postsecondary readiness, and comparative closing the gaps.

The high school received an “A” rating of 95 in ELA/ reading, mathematics, science, social studies, comparative academic growth, postsecondary readiness, and comparative closing the gaps.

The staff, students, parents, and community are commended for their time and effort to earn these ratings and distinctions.

School pictures will be taken at the elementary campus on Sept. 9. RT-C High School JV and varsity volleyball teams host Mumford on Sept. 6 at 4:30 p.m. They play at Schulenburg Sept. 9 also at 4:30 p.m. Jr. High hosts Aggieland HS Sept. 12 at 5 p.m. Jr. High and varsity boys and girls will participate in the Moulton Invitational Cross Country meet on Sept. 10.

Heritage Committee The Heritage Committee of the Carmine Chamber of Commerce will meet Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. in the museum. “Remembering Recreation, Amusement, and Fun” will be the topic for discussion. Old timers in the area and new comers alike are invited to join the group.

Carmine VFD Carmine Volunteer Fire Department drill night is the second Thursday in September.

The burn ban continues to be in effect for Fayette County. Some areas have received measurable rain, while other areas are still very dry. To rent the Firemen’s Annex, call Jennifer Mohr at (979) 716-- 1377.

Ledbetter Fireman’s Feast Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 8 when the Ledbetter Fireman’s Feast will be held at the Ledbetter Community Center. Serving of a fried chicken dinner begins at 5 p.m. for dinein or carry-out. Other activities are also scheduled.

Travel to Colorado My husband, Wade, and I went on vacation to Colorado Springs, Colorado in August.

We took the Cog Railway to the top of Pike’s Peak, visited Garden of the Gods, toured the United States Air Force Academy, and went to the Wild West Ghost Town Museum.

We drove the Skyline Highway at Canon City. We then drove Highway 67 between Hwy 50 and Victor, which originally was built as a narrowgauge railroad and used until 1915. It carried gold ore out of Cripple Creek and was called the Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad. It opened in 1918 as a gravel road, and is known as the Phantom Canyon Scenic Area Byway Road. The majority of the 22 miles is still a very narrow and winding gravel road, but without steep grades. It took us three hours to drive it.

The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine tour took us 1,000 feet down to an abandoned gold mine, which has been converted into a museum. We rode in the “Miner’s Cage” getting to the bottom in two minutes.

MLLC News Worship Committee meets Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Confirmation classes begin Wednesday and are held from 4:15-6:15 p.m. A Bible study follows from 7-8:15 p.m. Rebekah Group meets Thursday at 2 p.m. Saturday worship with Holy Communion is at 6 p.m. A “New Year” Party will be held during Sunday School, which is Sunday at 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion observing the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost is at 10 a.m. Praise Team leads songs and the Noisy Offering will be collected. Sunday School students will be promoted. Grandparents Day will be observed. The service is also on the mllccarmine.com website. The Rev. David Tinker is the pastor.

Christian Ed and Property Committees meet after worship.

Quilting for Camp For All is Monday at 9 a.m.

Stewardship Committee meets Monday at 6:30 p.m.

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

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. to 2 p.m.

Birthdays Birthday wishes are extended to Cindy Dooley and Charles Mueller, Sr.-Sept. 6; Cheryl Etzel and Kooper Kirts-10; Troy Carmean, Robin Conger, Ronnie Hinze, and Jed Leppard-11; and Ryler Boyer-12.

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