Winchester Adapts to COVID Precautions
Faith Lutheran Registration
New student registration is open at the school in Warda. Any new student who registers prior to March 12 will have registration fees waived for the 2021 school year. You can receive registration materials by calling (979) 242-2889 or visit the website at www.faithlutheranhighschool.com.
Annual Domino Tournament
The Winchester Area Civic Association has cancelled the annual domino tournament held in Winchester the third Sunday of February due to COVID-19. We hope to resume this activity as soon as possible.
Barn Board Quilt Trail
The quilt block trail in Winchester can now be seen at www. quiltblocktrail.com. Schedules of classes and class registration forms, pictures and trail map are just some of the items available for viewing. A comment section is being developed. Quilt Trail maps are available at the Museum, Casino Hall, the Wendish Museum, quilt stores, and other businesses in Giddings, Smithville, and La Grange. The trail is self-drive, is available at your convenience and is a great way to spend an afternoon during this COVID-19 social distancing time. You will find the blocks on fences, gates, barns, and houses that can be seen from the road.
Recycling Trailer
The Winchester recycling trailer is located on the side of Zilss Hall on Memorial Hall Street. Please 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. Please recyclable items only.
Zilss Community Hall
Anyone wishing to rent Zilss Hall should contact (512) 434-0292. The hall is following COVID-19 requirements. Rent is very reasonable.
The Little Free Library
The library 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. The Little Free Library is housed under the roof of the patio at Zilss Hall. There is also a bulletin board available on the patio. If you have an event you would like advertised, please post.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes are sent to Chris Wich-Jan. 27; Grace Embesi-29; James Teinert-30 and Barry Zoch-31.
Condolences
Sympathy and prayers of comfort are extended to the family of Sarah Qualman of Winchester. Sarah passed away on Jan. 9 and is survived by her son Gabe, parents Pastor Bill and Lisa Qualman, and brother Matt.
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
Continuing for all future worship services unless notified otherwise, St. Michael’s will be changing the format of their worship services as they continue to adapt to COVID-19. The new worship format will allow those who are comfortable returning to worship service in the sanctuary to so while still making accommodations for those who would prefer to participate from their vehicles in the parking lot. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Pastor Nate at (979) 966-8036.
First United Methodist
The Winchester First United Methodist Church has returned to service inside the sanctuary. Pease wear a mask and social distance inside the church. The Church has services 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 FM153 at North Raymond Road. For more information, please contact Rev Paul Whitmill at (512) 629-1428.
In Our Prayers
Betsy Anderson, Steve Burton, Sherry Cook, Jeanette Franke, Tommy Franke, Marian Fritsche, Sam Gibbs, Hugh Hall, Evelyn Haschke, Stanley Herzog, Bobbie Hajek; Audrey Koenning, Bea Kilian, Mary Lehmann, Rose Lehmann, Ramona Lopez, Jodi Miller, Henry Pearson, Raymond Schulz and Thelma Zoch.
Remembering Our Shut-Ins
Charlene Franke, R. C. Franke, Evelyn Kasper, Marie Kilian, Lillian Pietsch, and Thelma Kieschnick.
In the US Armed Forces
US Air Force - Nathan Brothers, Eielson AFB, Fairbanks Alaska; Ryan Spray, San Antonio, Texas
US Army - Warren Evans, Ft. Wainwright, Alaska; Jake Hagood, Ft. Hood, Texas; Byron Taylor, South Korea
US Marines - Damien Hernandez, San Diego, California; Kevin Gonzalez. San Francisco, California
Have News?
If anyone has news to share and/or corrections please call me, Rhoda Gersch, at (979) 242- 3213 or email me at rmgersch@ yahoo.com.