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I could write a column or two about Kaylee Morgan’s irresponsible behavior as a Navasota Public Library cardholder but I’m not. What has my goat today is that KBTX seems to prefer following the drama this misguided woman created for herself while Grimes County has real news of even greater consequence to more people.
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It’s hard to believe that in just a few weeks it will be the one-year anniversary of this little column. It has been so much fun meeting new people and getting their story, as well as seeing people around town and having them comment on stories they’ve read.
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Richards Food Bank organized by Richards Civic Club will distribute food Thursday, April 4, at 6 p.m. Families in need are welcome to come to Richards Civic Club Center.
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The Grimes County Child Welfare Board requests community participation recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. In 1983 a report about abused and neglected children caught the attention of President Ronald Reagan. Sadly, since that first Child Abuse Prevention Month, the number of abused victims has grown from half a million children to over 6 million new reports of abuse along with 1,600 child abuse related deaths annually. Over 200,000 children in Texas are reported as abused or neglected every year. One is too many.
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Hosting people at your house always takes time and effort. I may complain but after it’s over and I see how excited and thankful everyone is, I am happy. Chucky was finally confirmed on Palm Sunday. The four confirmands were Julia Trullinger, Ethan Mikulin, Spencer Ellis and Chucky. They did a great job and there was a very good attendance. Congratulations to each of you.
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There was a large crowd at Palm Sunday Services at Evergreen Baptist Church March 24. There were around 130 people present for worship service and communion. After service children hunted Easter Eggs and a covered dish meal was served. All had a wonderful time.
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Household hazardous waste will be accepted Saturday, April 20, at Twin Oaks Landfill from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. They are also accepting new/used books and donations for Texas A&M University Services Building’s Books and a Blanket.
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There was certainly a good turnout for the Iola Food Pantry March 16, at the Iola Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. A total of 86 people including five new people received food. The food distributed will feed around 230 people. There was a variety of food including frozen food, vegetables, canned goods and other items as well. Volunteers helped set up the pantry the day before. The pantry is open the third Saturday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are needed the Friday before around noon for setup.
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