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The Vega EnterpriseUSPS 621160 OLDHAM COUNTY, TEXAS 50 CENTS75 CENTS Thursday, June 3, 2021 Vol. 72 No. 48
Class of 1981 Class Reunion PlannedThe class of 1981 is planning a 40 year class reunion
the evening of August 14 at the Oldham County Country Club.If you are interested in attending, or assisting with the planning,contact Sheila Scott-Halsell, through Facebook or messengeror email your contact info to [email protected] who was in the class from kindergarten to graduationis welcome to attend.
Avenue of FlagsThe Milburn - Price Culture Museum will be displaying
the Avenue of Flags. The museum will place over 180 USflags along US 385 and Route 66 within the city limits ofVega. There will be at least 6 flags per block (3 on each sideof the street) on our main east-west and north-south highwaysthrough town. Anyone has the opportunity to sponsor a flagor flags at $25.00 per flag per year. The flags will be put outthis year at Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, Main StreetParade route for Roundup, Labor Day and Veterans Day.Please consider sponsoring a flag or flags in honor of a Veteran,a loved one in the service, law enforcement, emergencyservices personnel. This is such a beautiful way of decoratingour town during these holidays and at the same time honoringthe service of our loved ones past and present. Patriotism isan important part of our culture. Please consider being a partof this flag service.
Checks can be mailed to the Milburn - Price CultureMuseum at P.O. Box 377, Vega, Texas 79092. Thank youfor your continued support.
Food Pantry OpenMonday, June 7, 2021
Vega Food Pantry serves the people of OldhamCounty at the Methodist Church in Vega. Pantry will be openMonday, June 7 from 10:30 to 12:00 for food distribution.We will be open for filling out shopping list in person. Pleasecome to the fellowship hall at your appointment time. Youmay call 806-267-2441 for more information or an application.
Community
Vacation Bible School At the Baptist Church – Adrian, Texas
June 14 – 16
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Light meal will be served
Join us
“In The Wild” Bring all your Friends!!!!
3 years through 6th Grade
Oldham County Memorial Day Service HeldEven though the chilly wind and drizzles continued on Monday morning, Oldham County’s Memorial Day service
hosted by American Legion Post #168 was once again as nice as ever. Breakfast was held before the service for Veteransand their spouses and widows at the First Baptist Church in Vega.
Music was provided before and during the service by the Golden Oldies, Gerry Ingram, Deb Reed, John Paul Gilter,and David Whitten. The program was opened with the Posting of the Colors by Gary Moore and John Webb followed by theNational Anthem lead by Gerry Ingram. The Invocation was lead by Reverend Brian Hevrin of the First Baptist Church ofVega. The crowd was welcomed by Bruce Voyles and patriotic musical selections were enjoyed as presented by the GoldenOldies.
Veteran Escorts Rick Brainerd and John Webb escorted Dorothy Brainerd, widow of Richard W. Brainerd as allwere honored with the Laying of the Wreath. “Amazing Grace” was presented by Randy Cassetty on the bagpipes.
A very wonderful and informative message was brought to the crowd by veteran Karl Barfoot of Vega as our guestspeaker and his words were followed by “Taps” by Randy Cassetty. The Benediction was given by Reverend Ed Powers ofthe Vega United Methodist Church and following the service, lunch was provided by all the churches in Vega at ChristCommunity Church.
Our departed comrades from 2019-2021 include: Howard Engle, Eugene Fangman, Hayden Willhite, KennethWilliams, Harry Whaley, Larry Pridmore, Al Peters, Dick Brainerd, Lee Ayres, Odel Price, William Fontaine, Jack Funk,James Peach.