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The general election for the City of Plantersville is May 3. The deadline to file for a place on the ballot is Feb. 14.
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The Grimes County Mobile Food Bank will be open Thursday, Feb. 13 from 10–11:30 a.m. in the back parking lot of the Grimes County Fairgrounds in Navasota. Any resident of Grimes County will be served and only need to show their driver’s license when they complete the once–a–year Client Assistant Intake form. For more information contact Patricia, jimcozby@gmail.com.
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The monthly food pantry at Iola Missionary Baptist Church will be open Saturday, Dec. 15, from 9–11 a.m. All those in need are welcome to attend and receive assistance. All sort of good food will be available including frozen meat, eggs, vegetables and other items. Volunteers are also welcome to assist in setting up the pantry the day before around noon and the day of for distribution.
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American Legion Elvis Tribute fundraiser was fun. Janis, Dennis and I sat together and laughed the entire time. I don’t think Dennis knows how to handle us two women. Elvis was moving and shaking but we just sat and observed. Commander DeGeorge and wife, Carol, danced. I asked Kenny Graves if he could move like that. He said, “Yes, if a bee is chasing me or I run into a spider web.” Frank from the Post Office and his wife were moving to the music. Most people know Frank so that is another hint of why we were always laughing, too.
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This month has passed quickly. I can barely remember what I did this January. Unfortunately, there were several funerals and maybe my thoughts were there.
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Prayers for all who lost their life in the airplane/helicopter crash. Navasota is hosting a Valentine’s Day Date Night at the Navasota Center Friday, Feb. 14, from 6-8 p.m. Join others for an evening that includes a movie, chocolates and wine. Thanks in advance.
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Anderson Volunteer Fire Department is sending out letters asking for donations for their annual fundraiser. This department depends heavily on this fundraiser. Anderson VFD operates with 10 different fire apparatuses used for various situations. They have 13 active volunteers. The department is not part of a rural fire protection district, and don’t receive tax funds in addition to regular property taxes. Monetary contributions enable the department to respond to emergencies.
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Keith Civic Club held their monthly meeting Jan. 23, with a good number of members and visitors attending. The covered dish meal was enjoyed by all. Since this was the first meeting of the year, several people paid their yearly dues. There was a lot of business discussed and acted on. A long list of accomplishments in 2024 was discussed including: painting the outside of the building, installing a new roof and solar vent, painting the interior ceilings and walls, installed new toilets and wall partitions, new fire extinguishers, new flooring and a donated air conditioning system.
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