KJZT Family Life adopted a statewide Fraternal 100 Project, recognizing each of the 64 Status Societies of 2021. The Fraternal 100 Project will provide $100 from the State Office to each Status Society to be given to the charity of their choice. KJZT St Anne’s Society No. 10, Fayetteville donated the money to the St John’s Catholic Church Faith Formation Program. In 2021, KJZT Societies were not deterred by the pandemic in their work. New and innovative projects were held where possible, accommodations were made, and when meetings were not possible, donations were still given. KJZT is proud of its Status Societies and their members’ dedication to their parishes and communities. KJZT Family Life is a Fraternal Benefit Society founded in 1894 by Czech catholic women. Now offering memberships to all Texans, the fraternal organization is committed to strengthening its members’ lives through Catholic faith and community service while offering financial security. Pictured (from left) are: Rose Rohde, KJZT Secretary; Helen Wied, KJZT VP; Lexxus Zika, St John’s Church Religious Education Director; Mary Jane Toddy, KJZT President; and Lois Kaspar, KJZT Treasurer.

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of April 24-30. Agency Assist On April 30, Officer Chris Kalina assisted with a disturbance in the 600 block of FM 2672.

Rylan Stork placed second in class at the 2022 Blinn Ag Mechanics Project Show held in April 27 in Brenham. More than 140 high school students, 4-H and FFA members, from across Texas showcased their skills displaying projects ranging from restored farm equipment to animal traps.

The Ellinger Sewer and Water Supply held its annual meeting on April 28 at 7 p.m. at the Ellinger Community Center Dining Hall.

The April meeting of the Pioneer Unit of the Herb Society of America was held at Brenham Presbyterian Church. Susan Wood presented a lively demonstration about making potpourri from the herbs and flowers in our gardens.

Flatonia Elementary students are learning aeroponic gardening thanks to a generous donation from Oak Grove Veterinary Clinic. Drs.

Gravestones of the Faison House residents received some much-needed tender loving care this spring thanks to several generous donors, including the Fayette County Historical Commission. “The dome of Louisiana (Lou) Brown Faison’s monument had come loose and was lying on the ground,” Arnold Romberg, President of the Faison Preservation Society explained.

This year’s ArtWalk featured poster artist is Shannon Mucha of Montgomery. Mucha’s artwork has been prominently displayed across the region, playfully celebrating the popular annual event. The artist’s body of work includes drawings, paintings and mixedmedia pieces. Each animal, floral, portrait or abstract work is inspired by literature or poetry and departs from literal translation to fanciful whimsy.

Above: The Flatonia branch of Fayette Savings Bank celebrated its 40th anniversary last Friday. Pictured (back from left) are Joe Gajdos, Wade Mozisek, Mark Friedrich, Rodney Kalich, Ben Schovajsa, Jonathan Treptow, Stephen Lev, David Zapalac, Mike Olle, (front) Kelsey McGrath, Katie Branecky, Jyl Stavinoha, Etta Brown, Denise Greive, Virginia Steinhauser, Bitta Maeker and Erin Kaufhold.

La Grange High School held its academic banquet on Monday, April 26. The banquet honored the top 16 graduates in the Class of 2022. Jordan (Knesek) Ayers was the keynote speaker. Ayers is a 2010 graduate of La Grange High. She later earned a degree from Texas A&M University. She now Director of Human Resources for Fox News Media in New York City. Ayers gave the honorees several pieces of advice for college and young adulthood. Here are just a few of quotes she shared: