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At Courtney, in the year 1913, when the two-story brick school was completed, and classes opened that fall, the town was a bustling, hustling town. The railroad was easy access; cotton was still king in the Brazos River bottom; there were mercantile stores, blacksmith shops, a gristmill, a sawmill, the saloon, along with churches and a post office. The main highway to Navasota was the King’s Trail, now named County Road 326.
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The big news for the week is there was no runoff election Tuesday, May 26. The election has been postponed until Tuesday, July 14 with early voting beginning Monday, July 6.Monday, May 25 was Memorial Day. I hope that you remembered our men and women that served our nation and many of which gave their lives so that we might live in a free nation. There were American Flags placed on many of the graves of veterans in our local cemeteries. There are 42 veteran graves buried in the Evergreen Cemetery and 49 veterans buried in Martins Prairie Cemetery.
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Congratulations to all Grimes County graduates. Congratulations to my great nephews Derrick and Dominique Johnson and my great niece Jayden Powell on their accomplishments.
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As I sit here typing, I cannot help but remember the tornados that came thru our little community four years ago and left a trail of damage. It appears that most of the people who lost their homes have managed to rebuild and move on. The day after, I remember riding around with Kevin and Ms. Pauline just looking at all the downed trees, tin everywhere and homes gone. I admit from that point, wind and rain get my attention immediately. Hopefully God will have mercy on our little community during this tornado season.
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Everyone is invited to the Grand Opening of the (Bedias) White Hawk Gallery, located in the Bedias Museum/Library Annex, this Saturday, June 6, noon to 6 p.m. Please go to their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/whitehawkartistllc or call 936- 395-0100 for more information.
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It is nice to feel like we are finally working toward getting back to some type of normal life. Although it’s not what we are used to, it’s still better than what it was a month ago. On Monday, May 25, Don’s mom, JoAnn Sowell turned 84. Being as she is a resident of Navasota Nursing and Rehab and all nursing homes are still on “lock down,” we have not been able to visit her since mid-March. Employee Mary Mable arranged a window visit for us with her that day. So, Don and I and Joe and Denise Shead got to see her precious smiling face for the first time in months, and she was just as beautiful as always. Our family would like to express our appreciation and a big thank you to Mary Mable for fixing her hair and painting her nails that morning. She looked as if she felt like a queen. JoAnn has always been a big “hugger” so that was the hardest part not being able to give or get a hug.
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Goodness, the last couple of days have been so hot, especially when you are in town walking on that concrete. At least out here in the country, you can stand under a tree in the shade. Can you tell I have been inside just way too long?
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To wear a mask or not, that is the question? There is much controversy today about masks. In my opinion, for what it’s worth, and this is strictly just my opinion, I believe it’s up to the person wearing the mask. I have seen people become angry about either way. I try to wear a mask most of the time when I am out and about. I would not want to make anyone sick. I did attend church for the first time Sunday in quite a while and forgot my mask. I just tried to keep my distance. I understand to wear the mask does not protect me but protects everyone else.
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