4-H registration begins
The 50th anniversary party for Art and Barbara Courville was a huge success. It was great to see people I haven’t seen in a long time. I really enjoyed the hugs.
Tammy asked me to make the cakes for this occasion and I want to thank all the people who complimented me. The community center was decorated so elegant. I wish I would have thought to bring some of that sangria home. I believe that Shan, Art’s sister, made it and it was good.
Pastor Selle, the pastor who married them, attended along with his wife and one of their daughters. He shared the blessing and kind words. He reminded me he still refers to my family as the “mayonnaise” family. My dad worked at Holsum Foods which used to be on the block where Prosperity Bank is now located. They made dressings, not a variety like in the stores now, and they bottled olives. I know members of Salem were excited to visit with the Selles.
4-H News
• Texas 4-H is for children of almost any age or grade. K-2 can be in Clover Kids if offered in your area; 3rd-12th may be a regular 4-H member.
• Find a Grimes Cunty 4-H Club by contacting Grimes County Extension Office, 936873-3907.
• All 4-H members must be enrolled in at least one project. When you choose a project, you will learn everything there is to know about that topic. You will participate in various hands-on activities, learn new skills, do community service, or even make speeches about your project. Find available 4-H projects at texas4-h.tamu. edu.
• Yearly 4-H memberships end Aug. 15, and students and volunteers must re-enroll. Participation fees are $25 for students enrolled by Oct. 31, and $30 after Nov. 1. Adults pay a $10 volunteer application fee.
• Adults and youth will need to enroll online and be active to be considered an official member of Texas 4-H.
Please add our sick and homebound friends to your prayer list. These friends include Charlotte Serres, Frank Surovik, III, Lois Bell, Jean Fleischhauer, Sue Kolojaco, Mary Bauer, Rosa Finke, Mary Whatley, Billie Wittenbach, Suzie Rimes, Alexander Hanna, Troy Weigand, Shawn Welch, Delores Mitschke, Glenn Binder, Joanne Floyd and Betty Feldmann.
Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries
Aug. 13 – Joe Clepper, Von and Cynthia Herring; Aug. 14 – Samantha Perry; Aug. 15 – Bradley Offutt; Aug. 17 – Betty Feldmann; Aug. 18 – Chucky Lawrence, Mike and Judy Cotter; Aug. 19 – Ivo Djambov, Nellie Finke. Congratulations to each of you.
Upcoming Calendar Events Each Monday of the Week, Clothes Closet, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Grimes St. Joseph Hospital, but clothes can be dropped off Monday-Friday at the hospital.
Each Tuesday, FREE Bingo at the VFW Post, 5:30 p.m. Food will be available for purchase.
Aug. 17 – Sonshine Sisters, 10 a.m. at the Educational Bldg.
Aug. 17 – Grimes County VFW Post 4006 and Auxiliary monthly business meeting, 6:30 p.m. meal, 7:30 p.m. meeting.
October – White Hall 150-year celebration.
October 14 – BBQ cookoff at Grimes County VFW Post 4006.
If you have any information you wish to share, please feel free to call at 936-870-5284 or email me at imhoff2home@yahoo.com and I will be happy to add to my column.