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Funeral services for our friend, Gordon Roscoe Coneley, were held at Martins Prairie Missionary Baptist Church Sunday, Sept. 11, with a full house of family members and friends present. He was born Oct. 11, 1949, the son of Carroll Clayton and Mayme Griffin Coneley. He passed away Sept. 7, at the age of 72. There were several songs sung and a bible reading as well. The message was brought by Brother Glenn Connor. There was a song sung by the congregation as well. Following the service, burial in Martins Prairie Cemetery, and a lunch was served in the church fellowship hall. He is survived by his wife Brenda Coneley, two children and their spouses, James Brandon and sister Ann Dean Grinnell and husband Josh, several grandchildren, a sister, a brother and other family members. Do remember all of them in your prayers.
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Texas Renaissance Festival is beginning soon, and they are hiring for a variety of positions. Visit www.texrenfest. com for more information.
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We had a brief but productive interview with Grimes County DA Investigator, John Wren, a few weeks ago regarding the Anthony Williams case. A couple of weeks ago my wife, Sandra Woodruff, was receiving persistent phone calls from one of those “you have won a lottery” scammers, and they would not let her go or stop the phone calls. I suggested that Sandra talk to Mr. Wren for some advice on how to deal with the unwanted contacts, and Mr. Wren was so gracious to take the few minutes to reassure her on how to deal with the pressing phone calls. Mr. Wren’s patient and calm reassurance was a great relief and help and we thank him, and the GCDA’s office for his time and good efforts. Bedias Civic Club offers first Thursday potlucks, and second Tuesday movies at the civic center. Please go to, www.facebook.com/ BediasCivicClubAssoc, for more information. The Civic Association will sponsor their annual Trunk or Treat, Saturday, Oct. 22, and encourages area residents and businesses to participate, please call Mayor Gwen for more information.
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“Carnival Sunday” will be held at Zion Lutheran Church Sunday, Sept. 18 on the church grounds, 455 FM 149 in Anderson. The day will start out with Sunday school from 9-10 a.m. followed by the worship service from 10-11 a.m. The carnival will begin at 11:30 a.m. Join this parish for brisket plates and carnival games. A free will offering will be taken up for repairs on the parsonage roof.
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The annual meeting of Martins Prairie Church Cemetery Association was held at Martins Prairie Church Sunday, Sept. 4, with a good number in attendance. The meeting was called to order by president Dexter Lavender. The pianist for the day was Sharon Lavender. There were several congregational songs. Special music was provided by John Briscoe.
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The burn ban in Grimes County has been lifted. Remember to use caution when burning. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the family of Queen Elizabeth II for their loss. Texas Renaissance Festival will begin another season in the kingdom weekends beginning Oct. 8 thru Nov. 27. Plantersville Town Hall is hosting a 52 Gun Raffl e this year.
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The United Way luncheon and “tailgate” event at TAMU was nice. There were many people there, entertainment, games and a lunch. I was appreciative of the invitation and holding that big check for $10,000 that the Grimes Health Resource Center will be given. The Madisonville group was there so I met those ladies too. The WHCVFD was busy selling first Saturday BBQ sandwiches.
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The Grimes County Mobile Food Bank will be open Thursday, Sept. 8 from 9:30-10:45 a.m. in the back-parking lot of the Grimes County Fairgrounds in Navasota. Any resident of Grimes County will be served and only need to show their driver’s license when they complete the once-a-year Client Assistant Intake form.
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