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County Road 206 in the Blackberry Community is open for now, but I don’t know when they are planning on finishing the work. I’ll keep you all posted. I have to give a shout out to the contractors; the road work thus far looks great. We are all waiting on the finished product.
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Last week Tanya Schuleman, Beckie Wichman and I decided to take a trip. We all needed a break and were offered the Airbnb that Shauna and Richard own in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. With an offer like that, you take it, right? The house is two levels and almost 4,000 square feet. It was huge and beautiful. I believe the elevation was 1,430 feet. Heights have never been my thing, so it took me two days to work my way to the steel and concrete bannister to look out. I will write more details next week.
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The annual meeting of the Concord Cemetery Association was held Saturday, Oct. 16, with a large attendance. It was one of the largest attended since the beginning of COVID. The meeting was called to order by President Andy Selman, then people introduced themselves. The meeting lasted several hours, and new bylaws were discussed. The burial fee will remain $300.
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For their October meeting, Richards Civic Club featured Mason Conely, Wildlife Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife. Conely serves Leon, Grimes and Madison counties, taking in a range of studies from wildlife development to soil conservation studies.
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No, I do not want to know how many days until Christmas, I want to be able to enjoy the fall colors and Thanksgiving first. I know the big craft stores already have Christmas items out, but I was a bit shocked that our own Walmart also had decorations and trees. However, they did not have windshield wiper fluid, which was what I needed.
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Iola Hay Day was enjoyed by all Saturday, Oct. 9. The day started at 9 a.m. and lasted well into the afternoon. There were hundreds of people in town with many booths selling a variety of items. The parade was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Vivian McDougald, who turned 101 on Oct. 11, was the Grand Marshal. She rode in the lead car and waved to everyone. She is still in good health and has a sound mind. May God bless her and grant her many more years.
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Todd Mission VFD is proud to announce their partnership with Dan’s House of Hope, a 501c3 nonprofit that benefits cancer patients between the ages of 15-30. They participated in their annual 5k fun run/walk and intensified it by making it a station 5k bunker gear challenge. All registration proceeds benefitted the cancer patients. In honor of Dan, Todd Mission VFD walked with his photograph. They also walked for Robert Faltisek, Michelle Miller and in loving memory of Sean Leffler. The department plans to participate yearly and will open the door for other departments to participate in the spring.
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The WHCVFD had a good first Saturday on Oct. 2. Very little food was left when we shut down thanks to all our dedicated customers. It takes many volunteers to pull this fundraiser off and it is amazing how this group comes together as a team. As a resident of White Hall, I am very thankful for this group!
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