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I had a couple of people lined up to interview for this week's article. But after some thought, I decided they could wait just a bit as I share some thoughts on a special teacher, Mr. Edward Hulsman, who passed away a few days ago from health complications.
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Friends, this is the fifth installment in a series illustrating the men who made significant impacts on my life. Some were family, some were brothers-in-arms, some were just there when I needed them most, but they were all what I consider “Men of Iron”. “As iron sharpens iron, one man sharpens another” Proverbs 27:17.
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The annual Grimes County 4-H pecan sale continues into October. Orders will be delivered before Thanksgiving, just in time to make pecan pies for the holidays. My grandsons, Luke and Colton Waitz are selling them through their 4-H club.
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The Patriots of Texas Salute to Service Fest is October. 3–4 at the Grimes County Expo Center and features a barbeque cookoff, bull riding, live music by Trent Cowie, Cody Joe Hodges and Josh Ward. Visit, patriotsoftexas.org for more information.
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The Rev. John Claeys filled the pulpit at Evergreen Baptist Church Sunday, Sept. 14. He led the Sunday School hour and the morning worship service. He holds degrees from the University of Northern Iowa and is the author of several books.
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The Bluebonnet Zone of the LWML will be meeting at Salem Lutheran Church for their fall rally Sunday, Sept. 28. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. with the program starting at 2 p.m. The day will begin with Bible study then two special speakers. A meal will be served afterwards.
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Sorry for any inconvenience with the Plantersville News Column. I took a mini vacation to the UK and Europe. Thanks for your calls and concerns.
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The Hispanic Heritage and History Festival is Saturday, Sept. 20, at the historic Anderson Park from 1–6 p.m.
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