Gullick Celebrates Grandson’s Texas A&M Graduation
Roberta Gullick was so proud to attend her “bonus” grandson Lance C. Liccioni’s graduation from Texas A&M University. Lance graduated with a bachelors in Petrochemical Engineering. He will be staying on an extra year at A&M to complete his master’s degree.
Shiloh Memorial Service The first Sunday in May is the day reserved in many communities for honoring family and friends who have passed away and are buried in local cemeteries. Ron and Pam Knotts try to attend every year at the Shiloh Cemetery north of Hallettsville and this year the weather was perfect for the festivities.
Pam’s relatives have been buried there for four generations ever since the family began arriving in America from Germany in the mid 1800s. The afternoon gathering involves a small service of remembrance, hymn singing and a light lunch of sandwiches and desserts.
The community is lucky to have the old schoolhouse still available and an active committee works diligently to keep it well maintained. Funds are raised every year to take care of the cemetery grounds and the building. This special Memorial Day is always a great time to remember and honor those who went before.
Church News
The ladies at the Stray Gathering Cowboy Gathering are busy. They have the ongoing ladies’ Bible study that meets on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. Sweet Tea & Scripture, another ladies’ Bible study will be meeting on May 26 at 6 p.m. These are great ways for area ladies to study the Bible and get to know other ladies in the area.
SG2C is planning a big Fun Shoot at the Swenson Ranch on May 30. Bring your handgun, ammo, eye and ear protection along with a lawn chair and start practicing, because this is always a good time with lots of competition. Along with the shooting there will be a picnic lunch. Everyone is invited to bring their favorite food to share. For more information contact Lee Nusbaum (512) 629-2214.
Eating will happen again after the worship service on Sunday, May 31, There will be Sunday Vittles. Everyone is invited to bring their favorite dish to share. Come out and practice your culinary skills and sample others. Worship service begins at 10 a.m.
Out and About
Dana and Darrell Kulak along with Dana’s dad, Devon Boehnke all slipped over to Magnolia to celebrate Mother’s Day with Dana’s siblings Beth Field, April Pospisil and their mom Virginia Tappe along with extended family.
Lane Rightmer arrived for Mother’s Day weekend to celebrate with her mom, Jennifer Rightmer.
Kathy and Frank Chlumsky have been out and about. They traveled to Denver for a memorial service and arrived to snow storm and 30-degree weather. Then they traveled to Lake Charles for a surprise Mother’s Day visit with Kathy’s mom, Nelda Lamb. Their daughter, Jennifer Dong and her husband, Kenny, and sons, Connor and Hunter, also made the trip. It was a great day for everyone. They got to visit with Kathy’s sister, Debbie David, and her family. A couple whirlwind trips but it was great to get back home.
Nancy and Martin Cherry enjoyed having Nancy’s sister Lulu and her husband Steve come to visit for the Pitman Cemetery Memorial Day service. They enjoyed lunch at Robert’s before heading out to the cemetery to check on the graves and put out flowers. Following the cemetery service Nancy and Martin’s son, Martin Jr and his wife Lora and family Caroline and Mitchell came over to join them for brownies and visiting at the house.
School Is Out
Flatonia ISD had their last day on Thursday, May 14. This means the buses will not be running and the kids will be out and about at different times. Please take care when traveling through the area and watch out for bicycles, motorcycles and young drivers who will be moving around.
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