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William James once said, “A cowboy is a man with guts and a horse.” I’m reminded of this every year when the Grimes County Fair rolls around. The young cowboys, FFA and 4-H put in work for the past year getting ready to showcase their animals, products, and skills. County fairs continue to solidify the fact that the way of the west never dies.
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This has certainly been a busy week for the seniors graduating from Iola High School. It all began with the baccalaureate service at Evergreen Baptist Church Wednesday, May 26, with 21 of the 32 graduating seniors presented with bibles from area churches. It was fitting that the number was 21 since they are the 2021 graduating class.
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Last Saturday the Grimes VFW Post 4006 and Auxiliary distributed Buddy Poppies at different places in the county. I want to personally thank all the people who stopped at our tables and accepted a poppy and to those who graciously made donations to the Relief Fund. Several people indicated they had not seen poppies since they were very young. These monies are used strictly for veterans and families in need.
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Hope everyone had a safe, wonderful and relaxing Memorial Day weekend - something we all needed. Summer vacations are now in progress. Our family will soon be going to Corpus Christi for the annual “Hoffart” family vacation. Counting the little and big ones too, if nothing happens there will be 32 of us in attendance. Can’t wait!
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It’s been a big week in Richards - Friday RISD Seniors were honored as they walked the stage for their final act as Panthers. This group of 17 young adults have plans that range from Agricultural Science, Social Media Marketing, to Cyber Security and Government protection. Guest speaker for the RISD graduation was be Robert Frazier, brother to History Teacher for RISD Timothy Frazier. Robert Frazier has a background working for the US Government with a specialty in securities and policies. While his brother Timothy Frazier has worked for RISD for several years and works with students to teach U.S. and local history as well as important civics for local government.
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The graduation party for Kaleigh was nice. Her Aunt Katie opened her home for Kaleigh’s friends and family members. I believe her grandmother, Kathy Wendt, said the banana pudding was her Aunt Ann’s recipe and it sure was good. Jordan and I eyed that bowl for some time! Kalem, are you with me?
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The Light House Sober Living has free groceries at the Relay Station Event Center in Plantersville the third Thursday of each month. To qualify you must be a resident of the Plantersville/Stoneham area, have proof of income, and identification is required. Volunteers are needed, and mask are required while loading. Thanks in advance.
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The big news this week was the house fire on FM 244. The house that belonged to Shirley Douthitt Keown caught fire Wednesday, May 19, about 2 a.m. and burned to the ground. The mobile home beside it was saved. Neither the house or mobile home have been lived in for some time. Iola Fire Department responded to the fire.
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