Spring is in Full Swing!May 2008
The Schulenburg Public Library has been receiving donations from generous patrons. Patrons that have donated this month are as follows: Josephine Boxler, Tanja Cubit, Jeanette Gouldsberry, Scott Gresham, Pastor Lemae Higgs, Travis Hurd, Jan Joyner, Audrey Kalich, Ashley Meyer, Brittany Meyer, Dustin Meyer, Roy Saffel, and Olivia Sotello. The library has also received a DVD titled, “Solutions for People with Hearing Loss in Career and Education Environments” from the Texas Department of Rehabilitation Services and the Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. Memorials have also been given to the library. Books have been donated in memory of Rev. Daniel Berry. Also, books has been given in memory of Jamie Hernandez given by Cindy Lytle and Donna Holub. The library has also been grateful for the help of the following volunteers: Jon Beebe, Gloria Clifford, Michael Holcombe, Lynne Holle, and Wayne Holub.
Congratulation goes to our library director, Cindy Lytle. She has recently received the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors and is included in the 2008-2009 Strathmore’s Who’s Who Book. This award is limited to individuals who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in their occupation, industry, or profession.
Summer is just around the corner and the Texas Reading Club’s Summer Reading Program 2008 will begin soon. The theme this year is “Texas Reading Club Jubilee: 1958-2008! Texas Celebrates 50 Years of Reading!” The program will begin on June 2, 2008 and end on August 8, 2008. The requirements for the program are as follows: you must be from ages infant (read to me) to 12. The child must read 15 picture books or 10 chapter books to complete the program and receive a certificate. So come by the library to sign up for the 2008 Summer Reading Program!
The library will once again be holding the Summer Story Hours on Saturdays at 10am. The dates for the story hours are as follows: June 7, 14, 21, & 28, July 12, 19, & 26. Each Story hour will have a theme. The children will listen to stories, get a chance to create a fun craft to go along with the stories, and then enjoy a snack. We are also looking for wonderful volunteers to sign up to read for the story hours. If you would like to volunteer please call the library at (979) 743-3345. Our first story hour will be held on June 7, 2008 and the theme is: Sail into Summer! Join us for great books, fun crafts and yummy snacks!
Fayette County Republican Women Donated Books to Library
The Fayette County Republican Women’s organization has purchased and placed four children’s books in the Schulenburg Public Library through the Barbara Bush Literacy Project. Since Barbara Bush founded this project on March 6, 1989, many Republican women’s organizations have placed books in libraries, schools and shelters throughout the United States in support of the Barbara Bush Literary Project. The four books received byt the library are Woodrow the White House Mouse, President Adams’ Alligator and other White House Pets, and Woodrow for President by Peter W. Barnes and Cheryl Shaw Barnes; and Washingtons, D.C. ABCs by Carla Holembe, Cheryl Shaw Barnes and Peter W. Barnes.
Pictured (L to R) Cindy Lytle, Library Director; Florence Farek, Patricia Bueck, and Becky Bohlmann, representatives of the Fayette County Republican Women.
Jump into Spring!April 2008
IRS forms and booklets are available free to the public at the Library. The forms that we do not have you can print off of IRS.gov for 10 cents a copy.
· 2008 is a year of new beginnings. A new Library will begin construction this year and we will say goodbye to a building that has served the community well. The children are our future and this new library will become a place for them as well as the rest of the community. But we will continue as best as we can in the house that we are located now, 700 Bohlmann . A man came in today and said he was told we do not have a Public Library in this town, over the years, I cant tell you how many times I have heard that statement. We have free Internet access, Wireless Access, Inter Library Loan, Large Print Books, Texashare Data Bases, DVDs. VHS, Books on tape, Schulenburg Historical Information, Old Yearbooks, and lots of books available. If we do not have the information you need we will try in any way we can to help.
· The Public has been good to us over the years, donating books, DVDS, VHS, magazines and their volunteer time. Don’t stop now we can still use your donations. We especially need donations of local history, such as pictures ,books and documents for our growing genealogy section donated. The volunteers this month are Gloria Clifford, Debra Anderson, Cheryl Novak, Jon Beebe, Lynne Holle Margie Baty, and Michael Holcombe. Donations were made by Olivia Sotello, Jan Joyner, Louise Purdy, Roy Saffel, Mary Sellers, Jeanette Gouldsberry, Lemae Higgs, Sheila Brossmann, Kathy Rehak, Amanda Buchanek, Sharon Kainer.
· Children books were given as memorials for Karl Halamicek, Alfredo Valenzuela,
Laurie Kristinik and Paul Huser from Cindy Lytle and Donna Holub.
We are still taking donations for the new library such as bricks and memorials. There is still plenty needed to furnish the building.
Ready for Spring!March 2008
Spring has arrived!! Why not take a break from mowing the yard and check out a great book from the Schulenburg Public Library? We have amazing books to help you get started on a spring flower garden and an interior decorating section that will help make any home look spring fresh.
We would like to thank Barbara Moellenbrandt, Tanja Cubit, Scott Gresham, Justa Helm, J.W. Coddou, Mary Gresham, Gloria Clifford, Art Holle, Lynne Holle, Jon Bebe, Susie Shank, Jeanette Gouldsberry, Jan Joyner, Louis Purdy, Olivia Sotello, Roy Saffel, Samantha Vestal, Shane and Tricia Mendel, Sharon Burns, and Connie Kocurek for all of their generous donations.
The Schulenburg Garden Club also donated The Garden in Winter. Walter Eyring donated 125 Years of History-Exxon Mobil. The American Egg Board donated Eggs 101 a DVD about the egg industry and how it has changed over the years. The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce donated two copies of Schulenburg: Halfway to Everywhere. These two books will be wonderful additions to our genealogy section.
The Lance Armstrong Foundation and the American Library Association are working together to provide our library with reference materials to better serve those seeking health-related information. We have been given two LIVESTRONG Survivorship Notebooks to use as reference materials in our library. These notebooks are designed to organize and guide one’s cancer experience with information about cancer-related concerns, worksheets and stories from cancer survivors.
The Library is Bringing in the New Year!Janurary 2008
Patrons have been very generous and have donated books, magazines, and DVDs. This list includes Richard Powe, Johnny Moore, Olivia Sotello, Verne C. Howard, Patty Simkins, Jim J. Burch, Sandy Jones, Betty Ashford, Joseph Sepulveda, Jim and Jane Gaggney, Jeanette Gouldsberry, Jeffrey Cannon II, Robert Adams, Connie Kocurek, Marcia McKinney, and Tanja Cubitt. D.J. Loomis also donated The Emerald Stone. Al Boyd donated a set of Thomas Register books. The Fayette County Republican Women also donated a book entitled Our 50 States by Lynne Cherry. Volunteers who helped out at the library this month include Gloria Clifford, Jon Beebe, Alicia Rother, Roy Saffel, Wayne Holub, and Lynne Holle. We would like to thank everyone for their donations and help at the Library!
Memorials have been given in memory of Fran Galipp by Nancy and Conley Brown, for Ruth Galipp from Scott and Bob Gresser; from Donnie and Shirley Machicek and Family; from Cindy Lytle and Donna Holub, for Rosie Thompson from Cindy Lytle and Donna Holub, and for Mary Alice Harris by Nan and Dan Newman.
Make a stop by the Library and check out a great new book. Pick up a new hobby, plan a healthier lifestyle, learn a new language, study a piece of the past, or just get lost in a book and let it take you away!
Here is a list of our new arrivals: Angels All Over Town by Luanne Rice, The Gazebo by Kimberly Cates, The Look by Randolph Duke, Bite Size by Francois Payard, Family Health Nutrition and Fitness by Paul Reisses, Dr. Gott’s No Flour No Sugar by Peter Gott, Hot Chocolate by Fred Thompson, Family by Karen Kingsbury, Chocolate and Vanilla by Gale Gand, Last Minute Fabric Gifts by Cynthia Treen, Night of New Magicians by Mary Osborne, Relentless by Robin Parrish, Walking Lazarous by T.L. Hines, Slight of Hand by Kate Wilhelm, Motor Mouth by Janet Evanovich, Old Farmers Almanac 2007, Simply Love by Mary Balogh, Make Money Not Excuses by Jean Chatzly, On Agate Hill by Lee Smith, Maximum by James Patterson, Morning Pilates Workout by Cathleen Murakami, ,Month by Month Gardening in Texas by Dan Gill, The Complete Bioterrorism Survival Guide, Health is Your Birthright by Ellen Tart Jensen, The Only Grant Writing Book You’ll Ever Need, Psycho Kitty by Pam Bennett, White Trash Gatherings by Kendra Morris, Salsas and Tacos, Goodbye to Shy by Leil Loundes, What to Eat Before, During, and After Pregnancy Judith Brown, Real Food Daily Cookbook by Ann Gentry, Family Adventure Guide by Randi McNally, Life In God by R.A. Toreyawn, Faith by Charles Finney, Faith to Live By by Derek Prince, There’s Dynamite in Praise by Don Gassett, China Shakes the World by James Kynge, Blizzard of Blue Moon by Mary Osborne, Dial L for Loser by Lisi Harrison, and Angels Fall by Nora Roberts.
Fayette County Republican Women has donated
Our 50 States, A Family Adventure Across America by Lynne Cheney to the Schulenburg Public LIbrary. This contribution is made as a part of the Barbara Bush Literacy Project, a program established in 1996, by the Texas Federation of the Republican Women to honor the former First Lady. Through this and the annual Dictionary Project, FCRW hopes to contribute to citizenship education and the reading enjoyment of our community. Copies of the book are also being donated to public libraries in Flatonia, LaGrange, and Round Top.
Pictured below (L to R) John Yarling(Associate Member), Mary Dekok(member), Florence Farek(member), and Cindy Lytle (Library Director).
School is Back in Session!September 2007
Donations were made by the following patrons: Shirley Tilicek, Olivia Sotello, Louise Purdy, Jan Joyner, Sylvan Rossi, Cindy Lytle, Lynne Holle, Rose Klekar, Chad Riche, Vicki Woodard, Marsha McKinney, Scott Gresham, Barbara Hammontree, and Jeanette Gouldsberry. Roy Saffel also donated a subscription to Birds and Blooms Magazine.
Volunteers included Gloria Clifford, Megan Pavlicek, Cheryl Novak, and Jon Beebe, and Debra Anderson.
The Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation donated One Pilgrim’s Progress. This book is Bo Pilgrim’s autobiography encouraging readers not to settle for being average, but to strive for excellence as they put Jesus Christ first in their lives. The Texas Press Association donated The News in Texas: Essays in Honor of the 125th Anniversary of the Texas Press Association. A memorial was also give in memory of Jimmy Pavlik by Cindy Lytle and Donna Holub.
Disney’s Bear In-Air and Let There Be Light were given as memorials in memory of Blanche Bolling by Cindy Lytle and Donna Holub.
We have a large variety of large print books at the Library. These books are available to patrons who have difficulty reading small or normal print. They are excellent for senior citizens, the visually impaired, stationary bicycle and treadmill users, students with reading difficulties, patients recovering from head injuries or stroke, and anyone who enjoys reading larger print. These books contain the same material only in larger print. A few of our large print books include Firestorm by Iris Johansen, Echo Park by Michael Connelly, 2nd Chance by James Patterson, The Summer I Dared by Barbara Delinsky, and The Summons by John Grisham. This service is provided by the Central Texas Library System in Austin. We receive a new selection of large print books every three months. Come down to the library and check out our large selection of large print books!
Donations are as follows: Appaloosa by Robert Parker, The Brass Cupcake by John MacDonald, No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy, The Spiral Staircase by Karen Armstrong, Fire Flight by John J. Nance, Out of Range by C.J. Box, Savage Run by C.J. Box, Free Fire by C.J. Box, Trophy Hunt by C.J. Box, The Antelope Wife by Louise Erdrich, It Happened in San Antonio by Marily Bennett, Journal by Kristine Atkinson, The Wild Girl by Jim Fergus, Stormy Weather by Paulette Jiles, and Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier.
Fun in the Sun!August 2007
The Summer Reading Program was a splash this year with 132 children completing. Over 70 children and parents enjoyed time in the pool and a hot dog lunch. The Library would like to thank the many local businesses that helped make the party such a great success. These businesses are as follows: Prosperity Bank, Fayetteville Bank, Fayette Savings, Wells Fargo Bank, Dairy Queen, Dollar General. Literary Club, City of Schulenburg, Family Dollar, McDonalds, Harlans, Sonic Drive-In, Subway, and JoLane Schwenke. We would also like to thank Wayne Holub, Sylvia Gabler, Jon Beebe, Megan Pavlicek, Tyler Machicek, Mrs. Schroeder, and Mayor Roger Moellenberndt for volunteering their time. Rodney Gresser donated a memorial in memory of I.E. Clark. Books were donated in memory of Jessie Dean Reves by E.T. Reves. Cindy Lytle gave a memorial for Hazel Hazelrig. Oliva Sotello, Jeanette Gouldsberry, Scott Gresham, Tanja Cubit, Christina Avila, Dorothy Grigson, Jan Joyner, Ann Arbour, Roy Saffel, Mildred Saffel, IMCO, Shane Mendel, Christine Buchanek, Travis Hurd, Natalie Niesner, Louise Purdy, Margie Baty, and Amber Soto have donated items to the library. Lynne Holle donated the newly released last installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Volunteers include Wayne Holub, Meagan Zak, April Blevins, Barbara Moellenberndt, Lynn Holle, Jon Beee, Roy Saffel, Tyler Machicek, Megan Pavlicek, Samantha Gabler, Natalie Gabler and Gloria Clifford.
Thank you to our story hour volunteers: JoLane Schwenke, the Boy Scouts, Cathy Runnels, Tristian Schwenke, Nicole Gabler, Julie Moellenberndt, Mayor Roger Moellenberndt, Bobbie Beyer, and SWIFT Americorps Summer Literacy with Parents as Teachers.
A need to know about the library- The lay representative is elected by the governing body of the library. This person serves without compensation. The lay rep’s purpose is to advise in the formulation of the annual plan for service to be offered by the library, recommend policies appropriate to service needed, evaluate services needed, counsel with administrative personnel, and recommend functions and limitations of contacts between cooperating agencies. For the past five years Jon Beebe has graciously donated his time for this position.
May Flowers!May 2007
Donations have been generously given by Jeanette Gouldsberry, Olivia Sotello, Geri Yoho, and Debi Holz.
A gift of a CD-rom titled “All About Judaism” was given by the Patti Arnold Foundation. Still Pitching by Jim Kaat was given as a memorial by Patsy Wellmann and Myrtle Bartosh in memory of Henry Dittrich, Jr.
New books include the following: ACT Preparation in a Flash, Algebra 2 for Dummies, CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, Cracking the GRE, Deduct It: Lower Your Small Business Taxes, Divorce Without Court: A Guide to Mediation, Executors Guide: Settling A Loved One’s Estate, Kaplan ASVAB 2007: The Armed Services VOC, Kaplan PRAXIS 2007, Kaplan SAT Subject Test Biology EM 2007, Legal Forms for Starting and Running a Small Business, Legal Guide for Starting and Running a Small Business, Limited Liability Company, Painless Algebra, Practical Math Success in 20 Minutes a Day, Princeton Review: Paying for College, Research and Writing Skills Success in 20 Minutes, Working for Yourself, Barrons New MCAT Medical College Admissions, Collaborative Divorce: The Revolutionary, Complete Idiot’s Guide to Chemistry, Cracking the GED 2007, Cracking the NCLEX-RN, Criminal Law Handbook Know Your Rights, Divorce and Money, Kaplan GED 2007-2008, Kaplan SAT Subject Test Physics 2007-2008, LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Exam Review, Nursing Assistant Nurse Aide Exam, Princeton Review Cracking the SAT 2007, Reasoning Skills Success in 20 Minutes, Renters Rights, Represent Yourself in Court, Self-Employed Tax Solutions, Tax Savvy for Small Business, and 101 Law Forms for Personal Use.
It’s that time of year again!! We will be sponsoring the 2007 Texas Reading Program. The purpose of this program is to encourage our youth of the community to check out books and read during the summer months. The age groups are Read-To-Me (infant to 4-years old) to age 12. Parents are required to read 15 books to the Read-To-Me level. Ages 5-9 are required to read 15 books. Ages 10-12 are required to read 10 chapter books. The theme for this program is Sail Away With Books! It will begin June 1, 2007 and end on August 13, 2007. The Library will offer activities that make reading FUN! Story time will be held on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. You can contact the Library at (979)743-3345 for a schedule of planned events.
Encourage your child to participate in the 2007 Texas Reading Program! By doing so, you will help your child retain hard earned reading skills acquired during the school year. The library books, audiocassettes, dvds and videos available for you to check out. Your family can explore Texas from the Gulf Coast to the Piney Woods with an inexpensive trip to the library. Joining the Library is free!
Hope to see ya’ll at the Library!
April Showers!April 2007
Patrons have generously donated books, newspapers, magazines, and other items. Olivia Sotello, Carrie Veselka, Jeanette Gouldsberry, and Geri Yoho have donated items.
Tip O’Neill and the Democratic Century by John A. Farrell was given in memory of Henry Dittrich, Sr. by Myrtle Bartosh and Patsy Wellmann.
DW: A Lifetime Going Around in Circles by Darrell Waltrip was given in memory of Patrick “Butch” Dittrich by Myrtle Bartosh and Patsy Wellmann.
John Paul II Rise, Let Us Be On Our Way was given in memory of Elizabeth Dittrich by Myrtle Bartosh and Patsy Wellmann.
Still Pitching: Musings from the Mound and the Microphone by Jim Kaat was given in memory of Henry Dittrich, Sr. by Patsy Wellmann and Myrtle Bartosh.
New books at the library included the following: It Happened In San Antonio by Marilyn Bennett, Great Train Robberies of the Old West by R. Michael Wilson, Austin by Hilary Hylton, Historic County Jails of Texas by Ed Blackburn, Jr., Texas Curiosities by John Kelso, Insider’s Guide to San Antonio by Paris Permenter, Getting Away With Murder by Bill Neal, Day Trips from San Antonio by Paris Permenter, Peak Oil Survival by Aric McBay, Texas Rattlesnake Tales by Tom Wideman, Patrolling Chaos by Robert Lee Maril, Tough Towns by Robert Smith, Pistol Packin’ Madams by Chris Enss, Texas Monthly on Texas Women, Best Supporting Actors-Rodeo Clowns by Tommy Sheffield, Texas Disasters by Mike Cox, Bayou Plantation Country Cookbook by Anne Butler, Woodall’s 2007 Campground Directory, Start a Business in Texas by Traci Truly, Landlord’s Legal Guide in Texas by Traci Truly, File for Divorce in Texas by Karen Rolcik, Mex Tex Traditions Tex-Mex Taste by Matt Martinez, and Historic Texas Courthouses by Michael Andrews.
We would like to welcome all our new patrons that we have recently signed up and also remind our regular patrons, we have some great new books available to check out. Our hours are Mon.-Fri. 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. and Sat. 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon. You may reach us at (979) 743-3345.
Schulenburg Public Library is Thankful!November 2006
Patrons have been generous and donated books, DVDs, and many other materials. We thank them with all our hearts. The following patrons donated items: Izabella, Averi, and Vicki Reeves; Chad Riche; Oliva Sotello; Tim J. Burch; Dennis and Kathy Kleiber; IMCO; Patty Simkins; Mr. and Mrs. Yoho; Kathy Barta; Jeanette Gouldsberry; Ashley, Britney, and Dustin Meyers; Claudia Roost; Aytz Chain Book Distribution; Mrs. Helen Stanzel; Jarrell Rubrnitt: Tanja Cubit; Susie Shank; and Betty Allen. Mrs. Gloria Clifford, Jon Bebe, Wayne Holub regularly give their time to the library.
The Library also has the following new good reads: Killer Dreams by Iris Johansen, Can’t Wait to Get to Heaven by Fannie Flagg, The Husband by Dean Koontz, Susannah’s Garden by Debbie Macomber, The Hardway by Lee Child, Two Little Girls in Blue by Mary Higgins Clark, Telegraph Days by Larry McMurty, At Risk by Patricia Cornwell, The Wrong Hostage by Elizabeth Lowell, Captive of My Desires by Johana Lindsey, Crime Beat by Michael Connelly, Coming Out by Danielle Steel, Vanished by Karen Robards, Sandcastles by Luanne Rice, The Rapture by Tim La Haye, Train from Marietta by Dorothy Garlock, Missing Member by Jo-Ann Power, Unexpected Song by Iris Johansen, Outsider by Diana Palmer, Sleeping with Fear by Kay Hooper, The Secret Heiress by Judith Gould, Shiver by Lisa Jackson, Slim to None by Taylor Smith, Tangerine by Edward Bleer, The Wedding Trap by Tracy Warren, Winter of the Ice Wizard by Mary Osborne, Reasonable Doubt by Catherine Anderson, Wishmakers by Dorothy Garlock, Christmas Collectibles by Dawn Langley, Trouble in High Heels by Christina Dodd, Under Orders by Dick Francis, One Last Look by Linda Lael Miller, Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich, Lover’s Knot by Emilie Richards, The Widow by Carla Neggers, Love Tactics by Thomas McKnight, 6 Rainier Drive by Debbie Macomber, Messenger by Lois Lowry, Fool Me Once by Fern Michaels, The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Catling, Carolina’s Journal by Katherine Stone, I’m Dirty by Kate McMullan, Golden Threads by Kay Hooper, Girls in Pants by Ann Brashares, Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley, Jerusalem Countdown by John Hagee, The Jury by Fern Michaels, Hundred Dollar Baby by Robert Parker, Edge of Darkness by Tim LaHaye, Echo Park by Michael Connelly, Cover of Night by Linda Howard, Antiques Roadkill by Barbara Allen, Judge and Jury by James Patterson, The Last White Night by Tami Hoag, Inside My Heart by Robin McGraw, The Book of Fate by Brad Meltzer, Angels All Over Town by Luanne Rice, The Gazebo by Kimberly Cates, Healing Powers of Rainforest Herbs by Leslie Taylor, God Gave Us You by Lisa Bergren, The Look by Randolph Duke, Dreams and Visions by Jane Harmon, Hot Chocolate by Fred Thompson, Family by Karen Kingsbury, Chocolate and Vanilla by Gale Gand, Night of New Magicians by Mary Osborne, Relentless by Robin Parrish, Slight of Hand by Kate Wilhelm, Motor Mouth by Janet Evanovich, Old Farmers Almanac 2007, Simply Love by Mary Balogh, Before the Change by Ann Gittleman, Mosaic by Diane Armstrong, Chicken Soup for the College Soul by Jack Canfield, On Top of Spaghetti by Johanne Killeen, With the Grain by Raymon Sokalov, The Artful Cookie, The Spice and Herb Bible by Jan Hemphill, Quick and Easy Kids Cakes by Sara Lewis, Southern Living 2006 Annual Recipes, Black Forest by Walter Stab, Diaper Free by Ingrid Bauer, A Cookbook of Sensual Pleasures, How to Write Fast by David Fryshell, Writing the Natural Way by Gabriele Ricco, Ghost Writing by Eva Shaw, The Writer’s Chapbook by George Plimpton, The Complete Beauty Bible by Paula Begown, 100 Best Careers for Writers and Artists by Shelly Field, and China Shakes the World by James Kynge.
We also have the following school reference books: Energy Alternatives, Conserving the Environment, Animal Rights, The Elderly, Brain Tumors by Arda Clark, Genetic Engineering, Steroids by Jacqueline Adams, Are American Elections Fair?, Are the World’s Coral Reefs Threatened?, Responding to the AIDS Epidemic, Is the Mafia still a Force in America?, Is Poverty a Serious Threat?, Is American Society Too Materialistic?, Hurricane Katrina, How Does Religion Influence Politics?, How Should the World Respond to Natural Disasters?, Antidepressants-History of Drugs, School Shootings, The Environment, Are America’s Wealthy Too Powerful?, and Illegal Immigration,
Cold weather has arrived and nothing is better than keeping warm while reading a good book. We have holiday books for young children and even holiday craft books for that Martha Stewart in the family. Come by and cozy up to holiday read!
Summer Success @ the Library!August 2006
The Schulenburg Public Library had a terrific summer. This summer was made a great success by Librarian Cindy Lytle, Assistant Librarian Donna Holub, college student Tristian Schwenke, high school students Nicole Gabler, Julie Moellenberndt, and Shandrae Runnels.
The Schulenburg Public Library would like to thank the many volunteers who helped make story hours, the float, and every day operation possible. The following patrons volunteered: Darlene Nelson, Angela Sanders: Hill Country Zoo, Zana Cubit, Ashley Thomas, Taniyah Thomas, Taleah Thomas, Glenn and Gina Harden, Stacie Hopkins, Meagan Zak, Samantha Van Cleave, Natalie Gabler, Jonathan Sirilo, John Michael Stewart, Lloyd Schwenke, JoLane Schwenke, Grant Schwenke, Jaime Wetuski, Jaice Wetuski, Whitney Wetuski, David Langehennig, Ruby Rodriguez, Sandra Mendel, Mandy Simons, Bryan, Jon Beebe, and Gloria Clifford.
Donations included ice from Tiger Tote, use of Steve Wooster’s truck for the parade, the Pope Family, Olivia Sotello, J.W. Coddou Aldean Stoever, and Ms. Gouldsberry. Lorreta Pauler and Debbie Broun donated St. Mary’s Parish High Hill: 125TH Anniversary and Who’s Who and Where’s Where in the Bible in memory of Sister Sarah Kainer. A memorial was given in memory of Barnabas “Barney” Sommer from Mr. & Mrs. James Ross & Family. Scott Gresham donated Hunting Down Saddam by Robin Moore. The Single Shot Military Handbook was donated by the author, Croft Barker.
The awesome pirate riders included Kevin Velazquez, Shane Mendel, Drina Rodriguez, Lue Rodriguez, Angela Sanders, Darlene Nelson, Jon Beebe, Cindy Lytle – Librarian, Tristian Schwenke –College Student worker, Nicole Gabler –High School Student worker. Wayne Holub and Donna Holub – Assisstant Librarian pulled the float.
The Summer Reading Program Pool Party was made possible by donations from City of Schulenburg, Dairy Queen, Fayette Savings Bank, Fayetteville Bank, Harlan’s Food Market, McDonald’s, Sonic Drive-In, State Bank, Subway Sandwich, Wells Fargo Bank, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Schulenburg Literary Club, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greeson, Ryan Holz – Lifeguard, Colby Bohac – Lifeguard, Wayne Holub, Brent Holub, Jonathan Gaspar, Carina Gaspar, Jo Lane Schwenke, Grant Schwenke, Samantha Gabler, Natalie Gabler, and Jon Beebe.
We would like to congratulate the 2006 readers for a completing the Texas Summer Reading Program! 126 children completed the program’s requirements by reading the qualified number of books. The spectacular kids are listed below.
Alexandrea Anderson, Brittany Anderson, Bryson Anderson, Naeem Anderson, Salah Anderson, Taheer Anderson, Mikayla Beiersdorfer, Addison Belicek, Dawson Belicek, Ashley Bennett, Austin Bennett, Caity Bennett, Kade Berger, Alexia Berumen, Trevor Beyer, Jadon Blank, Ashley Boethel, Emma Boethel, Halle Byrn, Tristan Byrn, Claire Cannon, Dachsea Compton, Zana Cubit, Kiezland Davis, Shawn Dennis, Dawson Dittrich, Dax Dittrich, Jason Dunning, Stormie Dunning, Hunter Ewing, Wyatt Ewing, Tamirah Fields, Kinzey Filipp, Brayson Florus, Samantha Gabler, Carina Gaspar, Christian Gilliam, Jayce Gilliam, Kianna Haywood, Jade Hernandez, Skylar Hinson, Asia Houston, Edward Houston, Hannah Hutchins, Laura Beth James, Kate James, Brett Janecek, Alejandro Jimenez, Alfredo Jimenez, Kylie Jones, Amanda Jurica, Megan Klesel, Liberty Killion, Ason King, Colby Knigee, Kloe Kutac, Kyndal Kutac, Karsen Lacina, Wyatt Lacina, Javeon Lara, Hallie Lewis, Hannah Lewis, Heather Matula, Cody May, Clayton Mays, Chad McNab, Ezra McNab, Gary McNab, Meah McNab, Seth McNab, Allison Meyer, Blake Meyer, Michael Mollenberndt, Viviana Munoz, Isabel Munoz, Tyler Ochoa, Evan Oeding, Julia Oeding, Megan Ohnheiser, Alyssa Otto, Erica Otto, Tamara Otto, Seth Patten, Brandon Pavlica, Justin Pavlica
Ashley Pesl, Rebecca Pesl, Rylee Proske, Briana Pustka, Karisa Pustka, Kayla Pustka, Cassie Redding, Averi Reeves, Josh Roberts, Drina Rodriguez, Jose (Lue) Rodriguez II, Courtney Runnels
Branden Ryba, Tyler Ryba, Kaylee Scherbeh, John Scherbeh, Autum Scherbeh, Dylan Schilhab, Christopher Sedlar, Noah Sirilo, Billie Ray Stovall Jr., BreSha Stovall, Valissa Stovall, Myles Thomas, Taleah Thomas, Taniyah Thomas, Desman Thompson, Breshawna Thomas, Amber Treybig, Ashley Velazquez, Brianna Velazquez, Bryan Velazquez, Jazmin Velazquez, Kevin Velazquez, Samantha Vestal, Madison Vrazel, Mallory Vrazel, and Brandt Vyvjala
Beat the Heat at the Schulenburg Public Library
July Article 2006
On July 8, 2006, the Schulenburg Public Library held their weekly story hour at the Regency Nursing home. The children and residents listened to the Schulenburg Boy scouts: Troop 210 read stories, and then later enjoyed punch and cookies. We would like to thank the regency nursing home for having us there to do the story hour, and the boy scouts who came to read. The Schulenburg Public Library also holds a story hour on Monday and Wednesday mornings for the Boys and Girls Club of Champion Valley. The 20 children come and hear delightful stories read by our part-time high school help.
The Schulenburg public library would like to thank the following patrons that have helped us and volunteered their time: Gloria Clifford, Jon Beebe, Mandy Simons, Jo Lane Schwenke, Jonathan Sirilo, Johnny Toro, and John Michael Stewart. We would also like to thank our patrons that have recently made donations of either books or monetary. Thank you to the following: Jeff Joyner, Kathy Barta, Michelle Beyer, Alejandro & Aldredo Jimenez, Verna Poole, Tyler Pope, and The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands. A book, Spiritual Trails to Happiness by Rabbi Solomon Foster has been donated by Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion.
The Schulenburg Public Library has wonderful hardback and paper back books for sale daily! Come join us at the library and check out a great book! The library hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. To read this article and learn more information about the library, go check out the Schulenburg Public Library’s website! www.schulpl.org
June Atricle 2006
The summer reading program has begun at the Schulenburg Public Library and is in full force, with great attendance for the Saturday Story Hours and the Summer Reading Program. Starting, June 3, 2006, 20 children attended the first story hour. The children listened to butterfly stories and later created their own beautiful butterfly. The second story hour on June 10, 2006, 20 children listened to farm stories and later crafted their own duck hat. They also enjoyed coloring their own farm booklet with color pages and farm songs. 24 children attended the nature story hour on June 17th. They made a Turtle Father’s Day card, colored a Nature packet and Father’s Day color pages for their fathers. The past story hour on June 24th, 24 children heard racecar stories and later made their own racecar out of snacks. They also colored car packets and played with toy cars. After all the excitement of each story hour, the children enjoy a snack of punch and cookies.
The Schulenburg Public Library also holds a story hour on Monday and Wednesday mornings for the Boys and Girls Club of Champion Valley. The 20 children come and hear delightful stories read by our part-time high school help.
The Schulenburg public library would like to thank the following patrons that have helped us and volunteered their time: Gloria Clifford, Jon Beebe, Mandy Simons, Gloria Velazquez, Jo Lane Schwenke, Grant Schwenke, Eric Alvarado, Joshua Alvarado, Samantha Gabler, Natalie Gabler, Margie Baty, and Jessica Heger. We would also like to thank our patrons that have recently donated books to add to our collection. Thank you to the following: Janelle Rabon, Olivia Sotello, and The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands. Come join us at the library and check out a great new book! Library hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.