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The Thomas Stalworth Henderson family written about in the last Sandbar column on the Farquhar Cemetery continues in the histories of the Rodes and Fowler Families at Farquhar Cemetery.
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How many days do we have left to lose the pounds we put on this past week so we can be ready for all those Christmas parties, lunches and the big day itself. I’m not going to miss out on enjoying all the delicious food we get once a year. We have a whole year to take those pounds off before we do it all over again!
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Brenda Storey and I helped for a few hours at the Progressive Center on the rainy Saturday we had last weekend. A group of people from Navasota City Mission organize, prepare, bake and donate a Thanksgiving meal each year. Anyone can come in and get two plates of food to either eat at the center or elsewhere. I am not for sure the exact amount of plates that were made, but it was well over 700.
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Evergreen Baptist Church celebrated Thanksgiving at the church Sunday, Nov. 20. Guest speaker was Brother Mike Satterfield. He has a tremendous passion for God’s people, and a contagious spirit of generosity that flows through every facet of his ministry. His message was enjoyed by all present. Approximately 97 attended the service including several visitors. Following the service, a meal was served in the fellowship hall.
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This week we learn of the Thomas Stalworth Henderson Family History at the Old Farquhar Cemetery. He had two wives and several children buried in this historic cemetery.
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Evelyn Szymczak, coordinator of the Grimes County Senior Center, thanks everyone that donated or supported their annual fundraiser recently. Proceeds help maintain and keep the center running. Winners of the raffle were: Handmade quilt – Brac Jones; 2 round bales of hay – Mark Alsup; Benchmade skinner knife – Andrew Duncan; $200 Photo Shoot – Dawn Spence; 25 lbs. hamburger meat – Ray Bullock; $100 Visa card – Brac Jones; $100 Darden Restaurants card – Patti Ermis; $100 Walmart card – Linda Copley; $100 Christmas Party Décor Package – Linda Wallcek; Basket and $40 certificate to Cathy’s Dog Grooming – Bitsy Key; $50 certificate to Juan and Linda’s Restaurant – Erna Freeman; Christmas wreath – Blake Vezurk; Gift party basket – Nancy Hock; $45 card to 57 Bloom Florist – Justin Mock; Avon and Misc. basket – Terry Licce; Country Cut & Curl gift basket – Lauren Stewart; Combination wrench set – Carolyn Neuman; and 2 large chicken fried steaks at Kott’s Café – Mary Flores.
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Monday morning sure came quick, and the weather is not supposed to be that great either. Hey, we just take one day at a time because the way I see it, 2023 will be here before we realize it.
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Area family members of Henry Davis were sorry to learn of his death Wednesday, Nov. 9. At the time of his death, he was a resident of Ft. Worth. There was not a funeral service. He is survived by two sons, Henry and Michael, along with other family members. Do remember them all in your prayers. He was the son of the late Joe and Lena Davis.
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