Winchester Area Civic Association Announces Domino Tournament Winners
Those attending the WACA Fried Chicken and Annual Domino Tournament had a great time this last weekend. Winners of the Straight Domino Tournament were Don Patton and Keith Evans; second place were Arthur Bosque and John Eilert; and third place went to Joe Scott and DJ Scott. The winners of the 42 Tournament were Greg Roeber and Mike Simpson; second place Rebecca Deen and Calvin Harbaugh and third place Patsy Zbranek and Cathy Walla.
Winchester Area VFD
On March 8 at 6:30 p.m. in Zilss Hall, Winchester Area Volunteer Fire Department supporters will meet to once again pledge their willingness to assist the department when asked to do so.
Election of board officers and business related to the operation of the department will also be held. If you are interested in serving as a board member or helping as a general member, this is the meeting to attend.
If you would like additional information, contact Marceil Prestridge, (832) 567-8636 or Eddie Schneider, (979) 966- 7071. Supporters will start assembling at 6 p.m. with the business meeting at 6:30 p.m. BYOB.
Winchester Book Club
The Winchester Round Table Book Club will meet on March 15 at 7 p.m. at Zilss Hall with a discussion of the book “One for the Black Bird and One for the Crow” by Olivia Hawker. Please come and join in the discussion.
Barn Board Quilt Trail
Quilt Block paint classes are scheduled for March 10 and March 19 with spots available. Classes are being planned for April 10 and April 23. So, if you want an Easter or Mother’s Day gift you have time to paint a block. Each class will begin at 10 a.m. and will be completed by 4 p.m. The cost of the class is $75, and you can register and pay on the website, www.quiltblocktrail. com. All supplies are provided. You are asked to bring sack lunch and wear clothes that are suitable for painting. If you have any questions give Rhoda Gersch a call at (979) 242-3213 or Margaret Atkins at (512) 751-5298.
Barn Board Quilt Trail
Drive out to Winchester, pick up a map at Murphy’s or Zilss Hall and enjoy viewing the 65 quilt blocks displayed in our area. The trail is self-drive, available at your convenience, and is a great 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 can be picked up at the Texas Quilt Museum, Casino Hall, the Wendish Museum, quilt stores, and other businesses in Giddings, Smithville, and La Grange.
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 to advertise, please post.
Birthdays
Sending birthday greetings to Cindy Hielscher-March 1; Shanti Odom-2; Alicia Wich and Linda Hart-4; Karen Robbins and Tommy Franke-5; Jo seph Lehmann, Ron Kaiser and Saydee Hart-6; and Markus Wilson-7.
Anniversary
Anniversary celebrants include: Linda and Ron Krautz, and Katrina and Travis Miertschin-March 3 and Sandy and Barry Zoch-4.
First United Methodist
The Winchester First United Methodist 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 FM 153 at North Raymond Road. For more information, please contact Rev. Paul Whitmill at (512) 629-1428.
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
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. You are welcome to visit for Worship and Bible Study. When you come to the church, please introduce yourself to Pastor Nate, he will be thrilled to get to meet you.
In Our Prayers
Those on the prayer list include: Don Buck, Marian Fritsche, Sam Gibbs, Evelyn Haschke, Bea Kilian, Mary Lehmann, Rose Lehmann, Ramona Lopez, Henry Pearson, JoAnn Schneider and Layne Schramm.
Recycling Trailer
The recycling trailer is located on the side of Zilss Hall on Memorial Hall St.
Calendar of Events
March 7-Winchester Area Civic Association meeting at 7 p.m. at Zilss Hall.
March 8-Young at Heart meets at 2 p.m. at Zilss Hall; Winchester VFD Annual Business Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Zilss Hall.