Happy Father's Day Grimes County!
There is a burn ban in effect for Grimes County. I traveled to Nashville, Tennessee and they are experiencing the same heat. Their heat doesn’t have high humidity. Stay cool, check on your neighbors, take your trash to the dump etc.
Congratulations to Todd Mission firefighter Scott Goddard for receiving his state certifications for Rescue Apprentice, Ropes Rescuer Level 1, and Vehicle Rescuer 1. Chief Cassandra Godfrey also received her state Driver Operator certification. Great job to both of them!
Due to the lack of ticket sales, the Plantersville Stoneham VFD voted to postpone the gun raffle until the Aug. 8, board meeting. The raffle includes a true to Henry’s 1860 patterns and patents Lever Toggle Link Action .45 Colt centerfire rounds and a reproduction of Colt SAA Model Peacemaker in .45 Long Colt. The winner will receive both guns and two boxes of .45 Long Colt Ammo. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets can contact BOD President Deen Miller, 936-524-1700. The department will also sell tickets at Tractor Supply in Navasota June 25.
The Light House Sober Living fundraiser is Saturday, June 25, beginning 7 p.m. at Relay Station, 15680 Hwy. 105 in Plantersville. There will be a steak dinner and live music by Bill Mock.
A food handlers class hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife is June 23 and July 8, at 10 a.m. at the Navasota Annex, 205 Veterans Memorial in Navasota. A payment of $20 is due the day of the class. Reservation for the June 23, class was due June 21. Reserve by July 5, for the July 8 class. Contact Grimes County Extension Agent Kyla Moeller, 936-873-3907 or via email, kyla.gladson@agtamu.edu for more information.
The City of Navasota is hosting the third annual Freedom Festival Friday, July 1, in downtown Navasota. The event will include the annual Fourth of July Parade, live music, fireworks, and family fun. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. at Brosig Avenue and will travel west on Washington Avenue to 9th Street. Participation in the parade is free and does not require registration. Participants can begin lining up at 5 p.m. on Brosig Avenue. The Brown Sugar Band will take the stage outside of Navasota City Hall at 7 p.m., and vendors will be on site for food and beverage purchase. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. and will be launched by Brule Field. Fireworks may be viewed downtown or at Brule Field. Gates will open at 8 p.m.
Youth Gala Night is Saturday, July 9, from 4-8 p.m. at The Place of Grace, 8658 CR 313 in Plantersville. For more information contact Apostle Greenwood, 936-672-5192. Tickets are $20 per couple and $10 for singles. This is a formal attire event.
Happy birthday to Jeremy Green, Adrian Sneed Noble, Rachel Elder, Frances Lott, Jonilu Gray, Destinye Powell, Wheeler Peavy, Latoga Woods and a Heavenly birthday to Larry Holmes.
Psalm 9:9-10: “The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Grimes County thanks for praying with me during these trying times.”
Please have all news/ birthdays/anniversaries/etc. to me by noon Thursday. Send news to 55maepj@gmail.com or call me, 936-894-2094. Thanks in advance.