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What a weekend! Mine started with baking the cross cake for Bean’s confirmation party. Due to my amateur status of decorating, it takes me all day because I stop and rest in-between the steps. Well, it turned out okay and Bean was pleased so I guess that is all that matters.
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According to recent news reports, only about 26% of Grimes County residents and only about 20% of Madison County residents, have received the full COVID vaccination, thus taking advantage of this important step in ending our long night of discontent.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers in Grimes County. Hopefully every mother enjoyed their day.
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The fundraiser for the youth of Evergreen Baptist Church held Saturday, May 1, at the Iola Fire Department was certainly a success. There were several hundred people that attended from all around the area. All the cookers did an amazing job with the fried fish, much of which was caught by local anglers. The fellowship was great, and the money raised will assist the Evergreen children with summer camp. Thanks to everyone that assisted in any way. May God bless you all.
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Winner number 37 of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, May 9. The winner of a Rock Island Arms 1911 A, 380 is Travis Endsley of Dallas. The next drawing will take place Sunday, May 16.
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Clay and Cullen keep their parents on their toes, for sure. A while back Clay had a wreck that wasn’t his fault, and luckily all is well. As for Cullen, he had a wreck but not with a vehicle. His accident involved a horse, rope and his knee. Hopefully, once he has his surgery, he will be better, and these two young men can continue their “extracurricular” fun and let’s pray that they stay safe! I know that I will miss these guys when they leave for college in the fall.
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Grimes County Commissioner Chad Mallett has now put the ball in our court. For Grimes County to move forward with adopting our Darrell Hall roadways, each property owner must sign and return an “Acknowledgement and Release” to Commissioner Chad Mallett, PO Box 160, Anderson, TX 77830 (ATTN Chad Mallett).
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Graveside services for Ross Allen Jarvis, 74, were held Friday, April 23, in the Martins Prairie Cemetery. He was born June 3, 1946, the son of Ross and Viola Allen Jarvis. He passed away April 15. Orphans Friend Masonic Lodge No. 17 was in charge of the services with Clyde Collins officiating. Visitation was held at Hillier Funeral Home in College Station. Do remember his wife and other family members in your prayers.
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