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23rd Anniversary

In another life, I labored within the bowels of the California public school system for 17 years. This was a productive, though trying time for me, as evidenced in part by the following story… I spent the first two years of my teaching career at Liberty Elementary School in Riverside, California (Room 3 - 6th grade). The school was home to many colorful characters. We had Mr. Hernandez, the school principal (he was super cool - think Ricardo Montalban on Fantasy Island). He was always relaxed, no matter the crisis. I think his biggest concern was not spilling grape soda on his polyester golf slacks. Then there was Mrs. Phillian, next door (she was a battle-hardened classroom veteran). My friend Mr. Heath, from across the hall, was perhaps the funniest teacher I ever met. He could never walk past my classroom TV and VCR without reaching out his hand and feigning electrical shock. He got a reaction from me every time. And the students… Memorable was Billy Maruffo. He was the only kid in 6th grade who had to shave (I think he was 19). His favorite pastime was mooning the school bus every morning before boarding.

Back to school is a time of new beginnings for kids. Between classroom learning, extracurricular activities, sports and social- izing, fun and filling snacks can help kids have a moment away from school-year pressures while also encouraging all that excitement and learning.

So, I got a cold.

The Multi-County New Landowner Education program is a series of eight informational meetings, seminars, and field days designed to make new landowners in Austin, Colorado, Fayette and Washington counties aware of what types of agricultural enterprises are best for their property.

– Columbus has amenities for tourists and children but, sadly, not for its senior citizens. Several playgrounds with elaborate equipment have been built and maintained year after year.

An unprecedented number of child care centers are expected to close across the state as pandemic relief funding ends, the Texas Standard reported. A survey conducted by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children of about 1,600 child care programs indicated 44% were likely to close their doors without additional funding. Federal pandemic relief funds ended for most centers in June.

LA GRANGE – Caring for a family member who is age 60 or older and find you need help managing your caregiving tasks?

COACH BRAD DUMONT

Turtle Wing Foundation was recently granted $25,000 from Texas Mutual to be used for therapeutic, educational, and recreational scholarships for those with learning challenges in rural areas. These funds will be used to directly fund services, ranging from speech therapy to tutoring to inclusive dance, for those whose families may not be able otherwise to afford the services.

Gordon Library hosts kin of namesake

WEIMAR – The annual Harvest Fest in Weimar is set for fun and food for this coming Sunday, Aug. 13.

SEALY – Sealy Police were dispatched to a private gathering in the 1200 block of Sealy Road for a report of shots being fired.

LA GRANGE – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offic es of Austin and Fayette County will conduct a food preservation workshop on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Fayette County Ag Building, 255 Svoboda Ln. in La Grange.

Medicare Open Enrollment can be confusing. To answer questions on what to do whether you are signing up for the first time or re-signing up for the 2024 year attend one of the two “Medicare 1 on 1” workshops being offered by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area and hosted by Fayette County Committee on Aging, Schulenburg Regency Retirement Villas, and the Fayette County AgriLife Ex- tension office. Yvette McVey, lead benefits counselor with Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area, will provide information on Original Medicare Part A & B, Medicare Advantage or Medigap Plans, Part D Prescriptions, and Medicare Savings Program, plus answer questions if you are work- ing past 65.

Hello Ink joins Eagle Lake Chamber

COLUMBUS – Industry State Bank and the Friends of the Nesbitt Memorial Library cohosted a second Cyber Security event July 3 at the Nesbitt Memo -

Altair boat ramp completed

COLUMBUS – Ronny Haynie walked away from the Columbus Education Foundation auction on July 22 at Houndsong Brewing Co. in Columbus with a smile and an autographed football from Spencer Burford, right, offensive guard of the San Fran- cisco 49ers.

PERALES Jonathon and Katlyn Perales of Columbus announces the birth of their son, Kade Anthony Perales, born July 3 at 11:24 a.m. at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus.