Winchester VFD to Meet, Elect New Officers
On March 8 at 6:30 p.m. in Zilss Hall, Winchester Area Volunteer Fire Department supporters will meet to once again to 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 at (832) 567-8636 or Eddie Schneider at (979) 966-7071. Supporters will start assembling at 6 p.m. with the business meeting at 6:30 p.m. BYOB.
4-H Shrimp Boil
The Winchester 4-H will be holding the Third Annual Shrimp Boil on Feb. 5 beginning at 6 p.m. at the St. Michael’s Park pavilion in Winchester. Tickets are $30 each and all proceeds will benefit the Winchester Youth Livestock Project. There will be a raffle as well. You can contact any Winchester 4-H member for tickets and more information.
Winchester Book Club
The Winchester Round Table Book Club will meet on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at Zilss Hall. The book on the reading list for the month of February is “The Last Thing He Told Me” by Laura Dave. Please come and join in the discussion.
Domino Tournament
The date for the annual domino tournament held by the Winchester Area Civic Association has been set for Sunday, Feb. 20 beginning at 1 p.m. at the St. Michael’s Park Pavilion in Winchester. A meal will be available prior to the beginning of the tournament. Straight and 42 will be played. A silent auction is planned and will be BYOB. Proceeds benefit local charities and scholarships.
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.
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.
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 to advertise, please post.
Birthdays
Sending birthday greetings to Karlton Montgomery-Feb. 3 and Bobby Bedient-6.
Anniversary
Congratulations are sent to Rose and Charles Lehmann on their wedding anniversary.
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 Rd. 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
Don Buck, Steve Burton, Marian Fritsche, Sam Gibbs, Evelyn Haschke, Billy Hajek, Bea Kilian, Mary Lehmann, Rose Lehmann, Ramona Lopez, Henry Pearson, and JoAnn Schneider.
Calendar of Events
Feb. 5-Winchester Show Fund Shrimp Boil at St. Michael’s Park Pavilion.
Feb. 7-Winchester Area Civic Association meeting at 7 p.m. at Zilss Hall.
Feb. 8-Young at Heart meets at 2 p.m. at Zilss Hall.
Feb. 8-Winchester Area Volunteer Fire Department meeting at 7 p.m. at the Fire Station .
Feb. 12-Quilt Block Paint Class meets at 10 a.m. at Zilss Hall
Feb. 20-Domino Tournament at 1 p.m. at St. Michael’s Pavilion.
March 8-Winchester Area Volunteer Fire Department annual business meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Zilss Hall.
Have News?
If anyone has news to share, call Rhoda Gersch at (979) 242- 3213 or email rmgersch@yahoo.com.