Celebrate Older Americans Month
Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by a federal agency, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities.
Senior Connections Looks Forward to A Busy May
Here at Senior Connections in Schulenburg we look forward to many things in the month of May. Heather Barthelme with Fayette County Community Theater will be stopping by for our Lunch and Learn on Monday, May 6, after a delicious meal of grilled chicken and scalloped potatoes from Koopmann Catering.
Sacred Heart Interscholastic Meet Competitors
The 6th graders from Sacred Heart placed 3rd overall among all the schools at the contest. Left to right, front to back – Camille Fabre, Hannah Garza, Audrey Jackson, Miguel Moya, Alice Muzny, Tabitha Smith, Annabelle Zoch. Dictionary Skills – Coached by Mrs. Spies: Fourth Grade – Krislee Kallus, Helen Streiff (6th place), Adalyn Emmel, Alternate Emmy Neal; Fifth Grade – Mary Catherine Streiff (5th place tie), Kirtley Kallus (5th place tie), Emma Wilkerson (6th place), Lyle Westberry alternate; Sixth Grade: Hannah Garza (5th place), Tabitha Smith (6th place), Audrey Jackson.
Shelter Took In 51 Animals Last Week
As of April 20, the total intake for the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 503: 249 dogs and 254 cats in need. As of April 20, the shelter has 95 animals in care: 71 dogs/24 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner.
