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Theodore Roosevelt once said, “I am an American; free born and free bred.” This week we are celebrating our Independence, and freedoms many fought hard to achieve. Richards Civic Club and Richards Volunteer Fire Department have put together a community tailgating party at Teague Park, right behind the Richards VFD station - Sunday July Fourth, starting at 5 p.m. This is a first-time tailgate party for the two groups, both hoping to have a big turnout. Bring your lawn chairs, lawn games, snacks, drinks, and BBQ pits!
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Nancy Franek, Grimes Health Resource Center office manager, stated GHRC has openings for the senior meal program. Homebound seniors ages 60 and up may qualify. Do you need transportation assistance? GHRC can help, call 936-870-4575 for more information.
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Winner number 41 of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, June 6. The winner of a Glock G17, 9mm is Rick Ornelas of Montgomery. The next drawing will take place Sunday, June 13.
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William James once said, “A cowboy is a man with guts and a horse.” I’m reminded of this every year when the Grimes County Fair rolls around. The young cowboys, FFA and 4-H put in work for the past year getting ready to showcase their animals, products, and skills. County fairs continue to solidify the fact that the way of the west never dies.
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This has certainly been a busy week for the seniors graduating from Iola High School. It all began with the baccalaureate service at Evergreen Baptist Church Wednesday, May 26, with 21 of the 32 graduating seniors presented with bibles from area churches. It was fitting that the number was 21 since they are the 2021 graduating class.
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Last Saturday the Grimes VFW Post 4006 and Auxiliary distributed Buddy Poppies at different places in the county. I want to personally thank all the people who stopped at our tables and accepted a poppy and to those who graciously made donations to the Relief Fund. Several people indicated they had not seen poppies since they were very young. These monies are used strictly for veterans and families in need.
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Hope everyone had a safe, wonderful and relaxing Memorial Day weekend - something we all needed. Summer vacations are now in progress. Our family will soon be going to Corpus Christi for the annual “Hoffart” family vacation. Counting the little and big ones too, if nothing happens there will be 32 of us in attendance. Can’t wait!
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It’s been a big week in Richards - Friday RISD Seniors were honored as they walked the stage for their final act as Panthers. This group of 17 young adults have plans that range from Agricultural Science, Social Media Marketing, to Cyber Security and Government protection. Guest speaker for the RISD graduation was be Robert Frazier, brother to History Teacher for RISD Timothy Frazier. Robert Frazier has a background working for the US Government with a specialty in securities and policies. While his brother Timothy Frazier has worked for RISD for several years and works with students to teach U.S. and local history as well as important civics for local government.
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