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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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Nancy Franek, Grimes Health Resource Center office manager, stated GHRC has openings for the senior meal program. Homebound seniors ages 60 and up may qualify. Do you need transportation assistance? GHRC can help, call 936-870-4575 for more information.
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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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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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Due to the past rains, Mayor Charlie’s second birthday party had to be rescheduled to last Saturday. He had a Firehouse Birthday Party which included a bouncy house, hayride, swimming, Grill Sargent hot dogs and music. Several of the WHCVFD were present; Chief and Susie, Travis and Little Red, Jason and Kimberlee, Chucky and me and of course, Charlie’s parents. Everyone seemed to have a good time. I know that Chucky enjoyed that pool (even though he was in his street clothes) and I enjoyed the people, music and maybe I should add the beer! Thank you for inviting me.
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