Newsletter
July 21, 2020
(be sure to see Dates to Remember at the bottom)
LVHA volunteer, Graham Lawrence, enjoys the new signage under the special Deaf Smith tree offspring.
New signage commemorates second-generation Deaf Smith tree

Thanks to Ryan Richter , we now have a new and much better marker to tell the story of the Deaf Smith next-generation tree at the museum. Ryan had the idea to mount the sign in an easy-to-read position. He also volunteered his welding skills to make the stand and he also dug the hole to erect it. Ryan is the son of our museum director, Susan Richter.

The tree was grown from an acorn of the famous Deaf Smith Tree and planted at the museum by Iris and Skipper Seale on Nov. 18, 2007.

A special tree requires special attention
A few of the Richter family boys volunteered to help when the tree needed attention at the
base and roots during the hot summer.
L-R: Landon, Ryan Jr., Ryan Sr.,
and Andrew Richter

LVISD surprised LVHA
with a
Special Recognition Certificate
On July 20, the LVISD Superintendent, Dr.Hensley Cone , along with the Board of Trustees and Chairman, Jeff Towns , (not in photo) presented LVHA Officers, Elaine Stephens and Susan Richter , left, with Certificates of Appreciation for their work
with the
La Vernia Historical Association .
Summer Membership Drive
One Time Offer!
Deadline - July 30
Join before July 30 and receive a full set of Lavernia Legacies FREE - all 5 issues - a $25 value! Every issue is full of La Vernia history, photos, stories, lists and more!

Annual Membership Dues
Individuals - $15
Couple - $25
Family - $30
*Pioneer - $50
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*Benefactor - $250
*Also receives a free, personalized brick in the Local Legends walkway at the museum.


Thank you for supporting us!
Bricks are paving the way to the final goal at the La Vernia Veterans Memorial
Your brick orders will help us complete the final phase of the construction - a 21' obelisk in the center similar to the one pictured here.

"Bricks and bench donations will get us to our final goal," said LV Veterans Memorial Chairman, Walter Scull . "The wall inscriptions are not a fundraiser but the brick and bench orders will help us finish this beautiful project."

Bricks - $60 and $250
Benches - $2,500

Order a bench or brick today here.

Please support the La Vernia Veterans Memorial. Thank you!
Dates to Remember in 2020

July 30 - Deadline to get a free set of Lavernia Legacies with a new membership. See above.

September 1 - Next LVHA Meeting at 7pm at the GVEC Community Room.

October 12 - Deadline for applications for Veterans' inscriptions on the La Vernia Veterans Memorial to be ready by Veterans Day. Get applications for inscriptions, bricks, or benches here .

November 11 - Veterans Day ceremony at the La Vernia Veterans Memorial, 11am, weather (and COVID-19) permitting.
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