St. Stanislaus Bazaar Sunday in Anderson

Anderson Food Pantry, 367 Fanthorp St. will be open Thursday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. until noon. All residents of Grimes County in need of food may participate. For more information, contact Renee Fredwood, 936-873-5005.

The 3rd Annual Anderson VFD State Championship BBQ Cookoff is Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 -7, at Grimes County Expo Center. The sponsor dinner opens the event Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m.The live auction starts at 8 p.m. followed by a dance featuring the Risky Liver Band. The championship barbecue cook-off is Oct. 7, ending with the awards ceremony at 5 p.m. For more information contact Samantha Kimich, 936870-6438 or email andersonfire114@ yahoo.com.

St. Stanislaus Catholic Church 69th Annual Homecoming bazaar is Sunday, Oct. 8. Mass begins at 10 a.m. A barbecue lunch with all the trimmings begins at 11 a.m. Plates are $15 each. The live auction starts at 1 p.m. Brian Marshall and the Texas Paradise Band will provide live music from 1:30-5:30 p.m. for your listening and dancing pleasure. Under the pavilion there will be spin-to-win booths, kid’s games, Babusha’s Porch with tons of handmade items and holiday crafts, a variety of jellies, pickles, breads, salsa and other delicious baked goods. The historic church will also be open for viewing. For more information, call the parish office, 936-873-2291 or visit www.saintstans.org.

Grimes County Mobile Food Bank will be open Thursday, Oct. 12 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the back-parking lot of the Grimes County Fairgrounds in Navasota. Any resident of Grimes County will be served and will only need to show their driver’s license when they complete the once-a-year Client Assistant Intake form. For more information contact Patricia, jimcozby@gmail.com.

Emily Thomas is putting together a multi-family community yard sale Saturday, Oct. 14 from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. located at 5784 FM 1486 in Richards. If you have items to get rid of, Emily says anyone is welcomed to join in the sale. Contact Emily, 936-851-2842 or email ladyemily1940@gmail.com.

Mark your calendars for these October events Oct. 20 – Anderson-Shiro Elementary PTO Fall Festival on school grounds.

Oct. 21 – Anderson-Shiro Education Foundation fundraiser.

Oct. 22 – KC Blood Drive and Pancake Breakfast & Lunch at St. Stanislaus Parish Hall.

Oct. 28 – Trunk or Treat, Main St. inAnderson.

Oct. 29 – Tina Kott Medical Bills fundraiser, American Legion Hall.

It was a tragic week in our area as 22-year-old Sydney Arthur, daughter of Todd and Donna Arthur, was killed in an auto accident. Sadly, it was not her fault. She just happened to be in the wrong place at the right time. It’s hard to understand why things like this happen but it’s not in our hands. At the time of this writing, arrangements are pending with Nobles Funeral Home. Much sympathy goes out to the family and many friends of Sydney.

Longtime Grimes County Chief Appraiser Bill Sullivan, who retired a few years back, has lost his nearly two-year battle with brain cancer. He passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 1. Bill graduated with Don from Navasota in the Class of 1969. I really got to know Bill well while I was Mayor of Anderson. He was my shining star as he helped me through the town’s tax hearings each year. Condolences to his wife Chere and all his family and friends.

Happy Birthday to those celebrating this week: Oct. 6 – Bradley Wehmeyer; Oct. 9 – Scott McDuffie, Hannah Childress, Larry McGinnis; Oct. 10 – Pat Sechelski; Oct. 11 – Dave Hesterman, Luke Hammer and Colin Ordaz.

Happy Anniversary to those celebrating this week: Oct. 5 – Jordan and Sarah Hargrove, 10 years; Oct. 5 – Thomas and Meagan Moriarty, 4 years; Oct. 6 – Michael and Jessica Eastep, 11 years; Oct. 8 – Russell and Kristen Gallo, 7 years; Oct. 8 – Kelly and Amber Wagnon, 20 years; Oct. 9 – Jared and Lauren Schroeder, 13 years; Oct. 10 – Travis and Diane Pasket, 14 years; Oct. 11 – Darrell and Harriet Borski, 43 years.

If you have special news about what goes on in your family or life, let me know by calling 936-870-6842 or email me at gailmsowell@yahoo. com. I would love to share with others.