In this monthly series, local realtor Andrea Schutter Riebeling does a Q & A with local business people about what inspires them. This month’s interview is with Taylor Swenning, the owner of Darlin’s Diner in Flatonia.

For week ending March 11 Week’s high Mar. 8.......................................................89 Degrees Week’s low Mar.

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I like to rub some garlic on my steak before tossing it on the grill. But have you ever thought about pre-seasoning your beef? I’m talking about feeding garlic to cattle.

Life As late I journied o’er the extensive plain Where native Otter sports his scanty stream, Musing in torpid woe a sister’s pain The glorious prospect woke me from the dream. At every step it widen’d to my sight, Wood, Meadow, verdant Hill, and dreary Steep. Following in quick succession of delight, Till all----at once----did my eye ravish’d sleep! May this (I cried) my course through Life portray!

The AMEN Food Pantry appreciates all in the community that provided food assistance for the month of February. This would include all that provided monetary donations, food drives and the AMEN Gardens.

The Green Door Fund for Workforce Development and Education is making a lasting impact in local communities by creating opportunities for students and young adults to access education and job training in skilled trade professions. As a dedicated initiative under the Greater Fayette Community Foundation, the Green Door Fund supports hands-on training programs, workforce certifications, and career development—ensuring individuals can build meaningful, sustainable careers without the burden of excessive student debt.

The meeting of the KJZT St. Anne’s Society No. 10 was called to order at 1 p.m. on Feb. 18 at St. John’s Hall. President Mary Jane Toddy opened the meeting with prayers for all living members and their families and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. There were eight members present.

E KJZT Annunciation Society 41 of St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellinger presented a check for $200 to the AMEN Food Pantry in La Grange.

As of March 7, the total intake at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter for 2025 is 267: 142 dogs and 125 cats in need. There are 76 animals in care: 62 dogs and 14 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to a rescue partner.