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Christmas was good this year, but still tough on my little family. The loss of Kacie and Joni’s dad doesn’t stay out of our minds. His birthday was Christmas day and he always called me weeks in advance to let me know what sweet I had to make for him. He didn’t share either. He was a Marine and his smart remarks kept us all on our toes. This year was a little more lighthearted and we laughed a lot, but that chair was still empty.
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For many years I have listed the names of people that have ties to the Keith community that have passed away. This year they are Landon Reed Chatman, Brady A. Hand, Harold Gene Dudley, Rev. Bill Adkisson, Ima Merle Burns McDuffie, Jack Jernigan, Gail Jernigan, Joyce Dudley Rice, David Moore, Ruby Lavender Stuckey, James Dixon Sr., Raymond Pirtle, Harley Lee Stabler, Jon Karl Proskine, Carolyn Kellogg, Bonie Keller. Donald Gaylor, Betty Jo Vaughn Dane and Travis Stewart and John D. Bretling. Do hope I have not missed anyone. May their memories be forever blessed.
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Vitex agnus-castus, vitex, is native to Asia and the Mediterranean region. Now common in Grimes County landscapes, it’s believed that vitex came to North America in the 17th century. It is easily recognizable because of its spikes of showy, purple flowers. Bees, butterflies and other insects enjoy the nectar which produces excellent honey. It is usually from 3 to 10 feet tall and may be as wide with twisty multiple trunks. Leaves are olive green and palmately compound. Flowers and leaves are aromatic. Dark brown fruit is a drupe, berry-like. Beautiful and hardy, vitex is prized as a long-lived cut flower. The Texas Department of Transportation, txdot.gov, has recommended it for plantings in the median of some state highways.
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The new year is just around the corner and here comes those dreaded New Year resolutions that most rarely keep. I quit saying I’m going to lose weight this year because it never happens. I am turning my resolutions to another direction which gives me more pleasure and is easier to accomplish. During Lent I usually try to call a friend or someone I know that is homebound or rarely can get out anymore because of health reasons. It makes them happy and it makes me happy too. This year I plan to do it every week of the year.
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My driver’s license had to be renewed. The last time I was at the Brenham DPS was 10 years ago. I took Jordan there for his driving test when he turned 16. Now, you must make an appointment online, sign in online 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time, fill out more paperwork and wait. When called, you must show your birth certificate, social security card, voter’s card, current license but she didn’t want to see my insurance.
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Area residents were sorry to learn of the death of Domingo Mingo Padron, age 82, who passed away Dec. 5. He was certainly a good man and will be missed by all that loved him and were a friend to him. He was born July 2, 1941 to Julian and Sandra Flores Padron. Throughout his life he was known to be a hard worker, provided for his family and to those that were in need of help.
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Please, have your news, birthdays, etc. to me by Wednesday, Dec. 27, by noon so I can include it in the newspaper. This is the holiday schedule deadline. Send it to 55maepj@gmail.com or call me, 936-894-2094. Thanks in advance.
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Friends, families and community members donated food and gifts to help make the Grimes County District Attorney’s Office Angel Tree successful. Adopted families received baskets including a Christmas ham, bags of fruit, bread, snacks and non-perishable food. Simple Truth Church also donated bicycles for children of adopted families. The DA’s Office includes District Attorney Andria Bender, Assistant DA Meagan Callaham, Crime Victim Coordinator Brenda Williams and Crime Victim Liaison Gilverta Diaz.
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