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Donate your new or gently used shoes. All types and sizes of shoes are being collected now through Dec. 3. Shoes may be dropped off at the Grimes Health Resource Center, located in the Grimes St. Joseph Hospital, 210 S. Judson Street in Navasota. For more information call, 936-870-4575.
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Funeral services for Rev. Walter Herbert Richards, age 101, were held at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan on Friday, Oct. 29, with a large number of family members and family friends attending. He was born Jan. 14, 1920 in Wheelock and passed away Oct. 23, 2021. He was married to Margaret Denton and they were married 73 years before her death in 2013. They had two children, Rev. Eugene Richards and Marilu McDonald. They have several grandchildren and great grandchildren as well. Several of the family members participated in the service. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery beside his wife. Following the service lunch was served to family and friends. Richards was the former minister of Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church twice and pastored at other Free Will Baptist Churches. He was certainly a good man and will certainly be missed. Do remember his children and other family members in your prayers.
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Winner number 11 of the 2nd Annual St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, Nov. 7. The winner of a Taurus G2C 9mm is Jordan Schimel of Nashville, TN. The next drawing will take place Sunday, Nov. 14.
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Have any of you ever had a week when it seemed you were constantly working but not really finishing anything? In trying to finalize the educational contests offered through the VFW and working on the last-minute things for the Veterans Day festivities, I have not completed much of anything else.
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Hector Bazy, an African American cowboy, told his life story in a 30-page memoir entitled “My Story.”
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Each year our community spends time and effort planning Mainstreet Halloween, and each year the event gets bigger and better. This year was no exception with the presence of a petting zoo, book garden, the biggest haunted house yet, bouncy slide and multiple games- all which trick-o-treaters played for free earning candy, sweets, and prizes. Booths from both the Civic Club, Richards VFD, local churches, and others ensured every child enjoyed their visit. Kara Hughes, librarian for Richards ISD spent time with multiple children helping each pick out books, discussing their favorite authors and encouraging them to read daily. Barbeque by Michael Bauer was also available with a portion of the proceeds from the sales going towards the Richards Civic Club.
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Charm and Sewing 4-H club has several ongoing projects and need donations from people in the county. They need quilts, afghans and blankets. They are also making care packages for the homeless. In addition, they have several drives including a pajama drive, sock drive and Toys for Tots drive. Call Audrie Busa or Cindy Gardovsky for more information, 979-777-0856.
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The monthly meeting of the Iola-North Zulch Order of the Eastern Star was held Monday, Oct. 25, in North Zulch at the Pyramid Masonic Lodge with good number of members and visitors (approximately 25) present. The covered dish meal was enjoyed by all. Deputy Grand Matron, Dianne Ryder, attended the meeting. She gave the Grand Worthy Matron’s message for the year. There was a good deal of business taken care of as well.
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