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Winner number 49 of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, Aug. 1. The winner of a Smith & Wesson M&P 15, 5.56 is George Ross of Cypress. The next drawing will take place Sunday, Aug. 8. A new 52-week gun raffle will begin Aug. 29, so if you are interested in buying raffle tickets for this upcoming raffle, contact Marcy Pavlock, 936-661-6662 or Mike Wetuski, 936-870-6836. I also have some to sell so you can contact me at 936-870-6842. Tickets are $100 each. Time is running out so hurry, only 500 will be sold.
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Have you and your family received the COVID inoculation? Please reconsider. Do this for yourself, do this for your family, do this for your neighbor, do this for your community.
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Jared E. Groce and Jesse Grimes are early Grimes County historic names local residents recognize, but how many recall the name of Tandy Walker?
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A couple’s shower was held Sunday afternoon, July 18, for Kendra England and Jose Smith at the Keith Community Center. Many friends and family members were present. A meal was served, and many gifts were given as well. The bride-to-be’s parents, Mark and Kimann England were present as well. A special guest was the bride’s brother, Andrew England, who is in the U.S. Army. The couple wed in Montgomery Saturday, July 24. Their honeymoon will be in Hawaii. Join me in wishing them many years of happiness together.
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In any situation, a community wants their volunteer fire department to be able to respond to an emergency and handle it efficiently. VFDs are rated every four to five years, and it’s a rating that is both promising and dooming if the VFD does not score low enough.
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Last week ended for me with VFW Training in Austin. Maxine and I attended for three days. Needless to say, we were both ready to head back to Grimes County. We did learn a few new things, but those new items will lead to more work too!
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Winner number 48 of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, July 25. The winner of a Rock Island Arms M1911, 22 LR is Chelsea Robertson of Tomball. The next drawing will take place Sunday, Aug. 1. A new 52-week gun raffle will begin on Aug. 29, so if you are interested in buying raffle tickets for this upcoming raffle, contact Marcy Pavlock, 936-661-6662 or Mike Wetuski, 936-870-6836. I also have some to sell so you can contact me at 936-870-6842. Tickets are $100 each. Time is running out so hurry, only 500 will be sold.
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Mackie shares that the Bedias Library will resume regular hours the first week of August. If you would like to volunteer to help keep the library open and active, please give Mackie a call, 936-355-0642. Please go to www.facebook.com/BediasLibrary. home for more information and updates.
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