Winchester Cemetery Association to Meet May 7

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Sunday, May 7, at 11 a.m. the Winchester Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at St. Michael’s Park, 700 Frio St. in Winchester. This year again, members will join together and enjoy a meal prepared consisting of barbecue pork steak, noodles, potato salad, green beans, bread and tea. The price for the meal will be $15 per plate. RSVP no later than April 26 by calling or texting Amanda Hart at (979) 540-0600. Annual dues are $10 per member. If you are unable to attend the annual meeting, mail dues and/or monetary donations to: Winchester Cemetery Association, 8315 FM 153 Winchester, Texas 78945.

WACA Scholarship

This year Winchester Area Civic Association will be offering a $1,000 scholarship to a person enrolled or enrolling in an institute of higher learning for careers in the professions helping in the community such as nursing, teaching, criminology/peace officer, fire sciences, dental, radiology/ imaging, EMT certification/ paramedic or other degree that helps your community. WACA feels careers in these areas serve our community and this is a way to show appreciation to those entering these fields.

Scholarship applications must be submitted by May 15. Email richardbarbschafer@ gmail. com or call Barb Schafer (254) 644-0336 for scholarship application.

Farmer’s Market

At the April meeting of the Winchester Area Civic Association meeting, it was decided to hold a community Farmer’s Market to be held on the grounds of Zilss Hall the first Saturday of the month beginning on May 6 from 8:30 to 12 noon. Vendors will be able to sell their fresh locally grown produce, eggs, baked goods, jams, spices, as well as handmade items such as quilts, jewelry, woodworking items etc. Vendor booths will cost $10 and you must provide your own tables.

Community members are encouraged to participate both as vendors and as customers. For more information and to register for a booth, contact Isaac or Shanti Odom at (512) 913-9110.

Winchester Team in MS150

Amanda Hart is representing Team Winchester in the MS150 this year. She is not only training to once again conquer the hills of Bastrop State Park, but also exceed her fundraising goal.

Amanda will be riding from the State Capitol to La Grange, cycling through Winchester between 11:30 and 12:30 on Saturday, April 29 and then from La Grange to Kyle Field on Sunday, April 30. This totals approximately 159½ miles with an average cycle time of 5½ hours on Saturday and six hours on Sunday, not including break times.

Through fundraising efforts, 79 cents of every dollar goes directly to improve the lives of people living with MS. Contact Amanda if you would like to support her fundraising efforts. You can donate directly to Amanda or call her at (979) 540-0600 for more information.

Quilt Block Paint Class

You may now register for the next class which will be held on May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Zilss Hall in Winchester. If you would like to paint a 2x2 foot block to hang on an exterior wall, gate or fence please register on the website, www.quiltblocktrail. com. All supplies are provided and the cost for the class is $75. You will need to bring a sack lunch and wear appropriate clothing for painting. Templates are provided for you to choose your design, or you may bring your own. You may register on line at www. quiltblocktrail.com. For questions, call Rhoda Gersch at (512) 237-0842.

Recycling Trailer

The Winchester Recycling trailer is located on the side of Zilss Hall on Memorial Hall Street. 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. Reminder: these bins are not for household garbage. Recycle items only.

Barn Board Quilt Trail The bluebonnets are starting to disappear but other wildflowers are also beautiful this year, so it is the perfect time to drive out to Winchester, pick up a map at Murphy’s or Zilss Hall, and enjoy viewing the sixty-five quilt blocks displayed in the area. The trail is self-drive, 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, quilt stores, and other businesses in Giddings, Smithville, and La Grange.

Zilss Community Hall

Anyone wishing to rent Zilss Hall should contact (512) 434-0292. The hall is inexpensive and air conditioned. The hall will be unavailable from May 1-20 for renovations.

Little Free Library

The library is on the covered patio at 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.

Birthdays

Birthday wishes are extended to Jacob Liebscher-April 28; Michelle Smith and Annette Alvarado-29; Jenna Althaus-30; Kami Maldonado and Emma Adams-May 1.

Anniversaries

Happy anniversary wishes are extended to Katherine and Grant Pease-April 27; Linda and Jon Adams-28; Amanda and Jon Hart-29; Jillian and Andrew Franke and Trish and Shane Herzog-May 1.

Condolences

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Rose Ann Lehmann who passed away on April 12 at the age of 80. She was a long-time resident of Winchester and is survived by her husband of 58 years, Charles and three daughters, Denise Becker (Glenn), Sheila Bojorquez (Alan) and Jennifer Harper (Matt). She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, siblings, numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Rose was laid to rest in the Winchester St. Michael’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.

First United Methodist

The Winchester First United Methodist Church has service 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, 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 10:15 a.m.

Calendar of Events

April 25-Young at Heart meets at 2 p.m. at Zilss Hall.

April 25-Winchester Area Volunteer Fire Department meeting at 7 p.m.

May 1-WACA meeting at 7 p.m. at Zilss Hall .

May 6-Farmers Market on the grounds of Zilss Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon Have News?

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