Celebrating 126 Years of Serving the communities of Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, and Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties
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Wes and Rhonda Korchynski with their grands Berkley, Khloe and Trey.
Rhonda has been a member of both the Evergreen and Saint Joseph Cemetery boards; however, because of work duties, she is having to step back and not be as active for a time. But as a “grave-walker,” Rhonda states that she has officially been photographing and documenting graves for about 12 years on Find-A-Grave…
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*Please NOTE there are 2 LISTS depending on which cemetery your loved one is buried in.
Please contact Martha Wall at 210-213-5620 or Linda Kreinhop at 713-562-7504 or reach out to them on Facebook to add your loved one to the list of veterans who will receive a wreath on their grave in honor of their service as part of the Wreaths of America Program. There is NO COST.
However, if you would like to SPONSOR a wreath, the cost is $17 and you can do so at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/TX1147P
The 2 Cemetery Lists for Devine are below:
Continue reading “Current List of Veterans buried in Devine”
The Friendship Art Club gathered an enthusiastic group of artists, craftsmen and student artists to open the gates to Fall.
Continue reading “Local artists place in Lytle Friendship Art Club show”
The Devine Garden Club held their first meeting for the new season on September 28th, 2023 at the home of Sondra Rackley. She along with her co-host, Susan Wisenbaker, had a beautiful array of delicious foods for the 21 members that attended.
After the club meeting was held, a presentation was coordinated by Denise Unger, guest speaker, demonstrating the technique for making cement stepping stones, using a variety of items such as broken plates, glass, marbles, etc.
Each member displayed their imagination on their stepping stones, each one unique and beautiful. After the presentation, a few of the members went to the four corners and posted the new signs at each corner reflecting the club’s project since 1947.
Henri Castro charter members present Scott Tschirhart, Doug Semlinger, Josh Kempf, Charles Schott, Les Tschirhart, and Jim Harton.
On Monday, September 25, 2023, the Alsatian Pioneers Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas attended the Chartering Ceremony of the Henri Castro Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and hosted a reception which followed. Taking place at the Biry-Ahr Historical Center in Castroville, induction and chartering of the chapter was carried out by Past President General Sir Ken Pfeiffer, KSJ. SRT members from the Alamo Chapter and other chapters across the state took part in the ceremony, establishing the 61st chapter of this organization. Henri Castro charter member Les Tschirhart concluded the program with the Lord’s Prayer in Alsatian.
The SRT traces its origins back to April 1893 and the Texas Veterans Association, which was comprised of members that actually lived in the Republic of Texas. Members also consist of those who are direct lineal descendants of those who settled the Republic of Texas prior to February 19, 1846, when Texas merged with the United States as the 28th state.
Following the ceremony and reception, guests attended a film on the Alsatian Language Project at the newly renovated and re-opened Rainbow Theater.
For the second year the Current Events Club is excited to bring the Wreaths Across America (WAA) program to Devine Evergreen and St. Joseph Catholic cemeteries. This year’s ceremony and placement of wreaths on veteran graves will take place on Saturday morning, December 16, at 11:00 o’clock at the ceremony oak where the event was held last year. Join us as we participate in a program that spans across our nation and around the globe to honor our men and women in the armed forces.
Continue reading “Serve and Succeed: The 2023 theme of the Wreaths Across America mission”
The Friendship Art Club gathered an enthusiastic group of artists, craftsmen and student artists to open the gates to Fall. Twenty-two booths and venders mingled with each other and a cheerful crowd. Food trucks provided Italian ice and homemade tortillas, while colorful artwork was displayed inside the Lytle Community Center Saturday morning.
1st place winners of the Angels in the Fairway Golf Tourney Jolly Shackelford, Jay Dishman, Johnathan Gelinas, and Colin Dishman. The scholarship tourney was hosted in the memory of classmates Sam Buvinghausen, Dillion Burleson and Jacob Sanchez, all of the DHS Class of 2006. Congratulating them are Mr and Mrs Buvinghausen and Dillion’s mom Candace DeJesus.
Dove Hunting is well underway…Coltyn LaFond, 11, with all the luck at The Downing Farm in Devine, Tx .
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is encouraging Texans to bring their family and friend into the outdoors to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday. National Hunting and Fishing Day, celebrated on the fourth Saturday of every September, recognizes hunters and anglers for their contributions and leadership to wildlife and conservation.
Continue reading “Texas Commemorates National Hunting and Fishing Day this Saturday, Sept. 23”
