lot more deer this season. A heavy acorn crop last year kept deer in the woods and out the crosshairs for the most part.

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Statistics indicate that foodborne illness continues to be a health issue in the United States. Each year, 1 in 6 Americans will become sick, 128,000 will become hospitalized, and 3,000 will die due to a foodborne illness.

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The Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association met on Monday, Nov. 13, at the Fellowship Hall of the New Life Methodist Church (formerly First United Methodist Church) in La Grange, with 19 in attendance. Refreshments were provided by Lisa Slinkard and executive officers.

The campus improvement plans for each of the three LGISD campuses were accepted by the board at their meeting last Monday. The goals for La Grange Elementary are: 1. La Grange Elementary will ensure academic performance and achievement levels reflecting excellence in learning and attainment of both high expectations and high standards for all students in all areas of study.

The ecumenical St. Nicholas Ministry has helped thousands of needy individuals and families in the tri-county area of Colorado, Fayette and Lavaca Counties over its 36-year history. This ministry identifies and assists those who are struggling, needy children, their families and the elderly by providing gifts (boxes of food, new toys, blankets/quilts and other items) during the Christmas season.

Adams, Madilyn Gayle Anderson, Emma Catherine Anderson, Luke Arnold Baker, Kallen Wade Bamsch, Jonathan Roy Baptiste, Jace Rhyn Bayless, Kori Elizabeth Brawley, Kylin Laine Cabrera, Alexander Jesus Chumley, Calley Rene Collier, Macie McKaren Cooper, Campbell Lorene Cooper, Haedyn Elexis Debrock, Mercedes Francesca Finch, Carter Lawrence Gross, Hannah Hart Gross, Jessica Ann Hamrick, Madison Grace Haynie, Dylan Scott Hudson, Molly Mae Janacek, Melanie Irene Janca, Reisy Day Karisch, Rheagan Layton Lopez Ocon, Jahir Monjaras, Aaron Alesandro Muniz, Phalyn Renee Pietsch, Layla Addison Shearer, Griffin Brodie Smith-Neeley, Zoe Ashleen Soto, Judith Swafford, Kynzee Kalla Zbranek, Koen Ryan

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