Round Top-Carmine Class of 1957 Reunites

The Round Top-Carmine class of 1957 gathered for lunch at JW’s Steakhouse in Carmine on Saturday, June 18 for their 65th year reunion. After a welcoming letter from J.C. Pohl was read by Elroy Isleib, classmates shared personal updates and concerns. The highlight of the event was to have Mr. Otto L. Fuchs, Jr., former ag teacher, in attendance.

After lunch, deceased members were remembered and classmates unable to attend were named. The gathering concluded with the group reciting “Blest Be the Tie That Binds.”

Carmine VFD

Carmine Volunteer Fire Department reminds the public that a burn ban is in effect for Fayette County.

Drill Night is the second Thursday in July at 7 p.m.

The annual Firemen’s Feast and Fundraiser will be held July 17 at the Carmine Hall. A fried chicken dinner to-go, drive through only will be served from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. or until sold out. Donations will be accepted as payment for the meal. Desserts will also be served for a donation. Tickets for a drawing are available.

RT-C School News

Round Top-Carmine ISD administration offices will be closed July 4-8.

The district is opening the waiting list for tuition-based prekindergarten for the 2022- 2023 school year. Go online to find the agreement, which needs to be completed and returned if you are interested in this program, or share the form with someone you know who may be interested. Tuition PK students will be placed on the waiting list in the order in which their agreements are received. You will be contacted the beginning of August with more information on the PK program and your child’s status on the waiting list. There is an email address on the website where the agreement may be sent.

They are currently accepting transfer applications for the 2022- 2023 school year. Transfer packets may be printed from the RT-CISD district website or picked up at either school campus. Transfer requests are reviewed by the transfer committee.

Casino Night

Casino Night sponsored by the Carmine Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Carmine Hall, beginning at 6 p.m. It will be German themed with an Alpine Band, chicken-fried steak meal, and drinks included.

Tables and individual tickets are available by calling (979) 451-1507. Reserve your spot now because there will be limited admissions.

MLLC News

Bible Study group meets Wednesday from 7-8:15 p.m.

Saturday worship with Holy Communion is at 6 p.m.

Sunday School is Sunday at 9 a.m.

Worship with Holy Communion observing the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost is at 10 a.m. The service will also be on the mllccarmine.com website. The Rev. David Tinker is the pastor.

Quilting for Lutheran World Relief and Camp For All is Monday at 9 a.m.

Recycling Trailer

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

Attendants are available to help unload dry newspapers, telephone books, magazines, cardboard, paper, junk mail, clean no. 1 and no. 2 food grade plastics (milk cartons should be separated from other plastic), all colors glass, steel food cans, and aluminum cans.

The trailer is in Ledbetter from 8:30-11 a.m., also on Thursdays, behind the Ledbetter Fireman’s Hall.

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.-2 p.m.

Birthdays

Birthday wishes are extended to Debbie Eckert and Susan Leppard-July 5; Joseph Vogel-6; Floyd Braun and Lori Weigelt-7; Emily Ortiz-8; Clint Eilers and Shelley Scheffer-9; and Robbie Tovey-11.

Have News?

If you have news for the Carmine column, you may email me at w5ten@industryinet.com or call (979) 278-3645, or send it to P.O. Box 95, Carmine, TX 78932.