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Jeff Carroll, in the “1880 Tom Munson’s Grapes” chapter of his “Being Texan” book, states: “No one knows who invented wine. It’s been around for at least 4,000 years and is traditionally made by the fermentation of grape juice. Actually, you can make wine out of almost anything that will ferment, and I once tried some turnip wine that wasn’t all bad.”
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Happy Independence Day, also referred to as Fourth of July. The holiday celebrates the day the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, announcing the 13 colonies separation from Great Britain. Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday.
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Winner number 45 of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, July 4. The winner of a Ruger Precision, 22 LR is Chester McClosky. The next drawing will take place Sunday, July 11. A new 52-week gun raffle will begin August 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 will also have some to sell so you can contact me, 936-870-6842. Tickets are $100 each.
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Mr. Herbert Wheatfall came to the VFW meeting last week to personally thank the Auxiliary for their donation to help him rebuild. We also learned that Mrs. Verdell Jessie was his teacher when she taught in Courtney. It is very interesting to learn more history about the people of our county.
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It’s almost time to renew your cattle brands. All cattle brands in Texas must be renewed beginning Aug. 31, regardless of when it was registered. This also includes horses, sheep, goats, and pigs. Renewal applications will be available online, www.grimescountytexas.gov beginning Aug. 31. Renewal applications won’t be accepted prior to this date. The renewal period is August 31, 2021 to February 28, 2022. During this time, you will be able to send in your renewal application via mail, email, online or in person. Any brand not renewed by March 1, 2022 will become null and void. More detailed information will be sent out in August. If you have any questions, please call the county clerk’s office, 936-873-4410.
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Wednesday, June 16, was a very special day for the membership of Evergreen Baptist Church. One of their former pastors, Rev. Faron W. Thebeau attended the Texas Free Will Baptist state meeting in Austin. Before returning home to Rolla, Missouri, he and his wife Abbie and their children, Itza, Truman and Dominic, and his mother-in-law Graciela Cura, visited Evergreen Baptist Church. There was a pizza party held for them with several attending to visit with the family. It was good to see them.
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Have you paid a visit to the newly reopened Stone Flower Taco Bar and Grill in Bedias? Give Rita a call for the daily specials, 936-395-9900, or go to their Facebook page, www.facebook. com/StoneFlowerTaco, for more information.
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Winner number 44 of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, June 27. The winner of a H & K VP 9 SK, 9mm is Bryan Pasket. The next drawing will take place Sunday, July 4. 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 at 936-661-6662 or Mike Wetuski at 936-870-6836. I will also have some to sell, so you can contact me at 936-870-6842. Tickets are $100 each.
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