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This past weekend several people braved the weather and cold to participate in the Richards Christmas Parade. It was great to see that even Santa showed up, leaving his sleigh behind to ride in the oh so shiny Richards VFD Fire Truck. One couldn’t help but smile at the Volkswagen bug in the parade, and the overall happiness of everyone there. Parades come from the middle French word meaning “to prepare,” started showing up around the mid-1600s and was accompanied by a show of something by groups of people. Parades usually bring smiles and memories of catching toys and candy as a small child. Richards did not disappoint and will continue to provide some of the best small-town parades there are.
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COVID-19 testing is being offered at the Bedias Civic Center Wednesday Dec. 23, and again Monday, Dec. 28 through Wednesday, Dec 30, from 8 a.m. till 4 p.m. each day. Testing is free and consists of a cheekswab test. No appointment is necessary. You are requested to stay in your car for the drive thru testing and photo identification is required.
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The football stands were filled for Hayden Martinez’s memorial service Saturday, Dec. 12 at Iola Bulldog Stadium. It was a very moving service that lasted for more than an hour. He was born Dec. 25, 1995 and passed away Dec. 6 in an accident near Iola on FM 39. Three others were injured but he was the only death. He was a 2015 graduate of Iola High School. He is survived by his parents and many family members and friends. Do remember all of them in your prayers.
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COVID-19 testing is being offered at the Bedias Civic Center Dec. 16 and 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and testing will continue Monday, Dec. 21 to Wednesday, Dec.23 and again on Monday, Dec. 28 to Wednesday, Dec 30, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. No appointment is needed for the cheek-swab test. You are requested to stay in your car for the drive thru testing. There is no charge, but please bring photo ID.
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The WHCVFD had a good first Saturday BBQ sale. The weather was chilly but awesome. The food was good and warm, and the customers were very loyal to come and help support the needs of our department. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us.
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The burn ban in Grimes County has been lifted and the good news is there is more rain expected.
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Area friends of Dexter Lavender gathered at the Keith Community Center to celebrate his 70th birthday Saturday, Dec. 5 which is his actual birthday. There were approximately 50 people, both family members and friends gathered to wish him well. The food consisted of fried fish, fries, hushpuppies, beans, potato salad and lots of other good eats. His wife Mary baked a delicious birthday cake and other desserts were served. Everyone had a wonderful time. He is the son of the late Herbert and Myrtle Lavender.
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May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve. Almost weekly my family takes a peek at the night sky because we love looking at the stars. We love to instill in our daughters the wonder of the night sky and how something so beautiful and wonderous can just appear.
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