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Around 82 people or families received food from the Iola Food Pantry at Iola Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Saturday, May 20. There were all sorts of food available – canned goods, meat, baked goods, milk, eggs and vegetables. The pantry is open the third Saturday each month for those in need of a helping hand.
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Happy Memorial Day! I hope you had a safe, enjoyable and peaceful day. Rail & Rye is hosting a Brunch & Learn for all Women in Leadership on Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration available on Eventbrite for $45 per ticket.
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I had planned to move out of the Town of Anderson in July 2019, so after 16 years of being Mayor, I did not run again in the May 2019 election. One of my alderwomen, Karen McDuffie stepped up to the plate to become Mayor of Anderson. After serving 4 years, Karen decided not to run again this year. One of her aldermen, Marc Benton, threw his name in the hat with no opposition.
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Little Man and I celebrated Mother’s Day early. We took flowers and goodies to his mama at her job. She was excited to see him as he dragged the flowers on the floor. Waiting for her outside the office gave him the opportunity to be a greeter, telling everyone “bye” and doing his infamous knuckles bump!
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Funeral services for our neighbor, David Joe Moore, were held at Connecting Point Church in College Station Saturday, May 13, with a full house of family and friends present. He was born Oct. 3, 1943 in California, the son of Joseph Isaac and Nola Mae Thornhill Moore. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Jenni Ann Foster, and four children. David lived a life of service, learning and educating. His pastor Jason DeVerna conducted the service. There were many that spoke during the service. The Orphans Friend Masonic Lodge, which he was a member, was in charge of the close of the service. Clyde Collins lead the closing with 11 members present. Refreshments were served following the service. Remember his wife, children and other family members in your prayers.
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Congratulations to all Todd Mission Volunteer Firefighters receiving their certifications: Vehicle Rescuer 2 - Amber Young, Hahah Fulton, Richard Goddard, Captain Kevin Lu, Lieutenant James Lord, Bryan DuBois and Ryan Gunning; Vehicle Rescuer 1 - Donald Selby and Gabie Olivieri.
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Since Sunday was Mother’s Day, I thought I’d share a story about my mother Dolores Hoffart of Dobbin. All of you that know my mother has a story and there are plenty of them. As busy a lady as she was, she rarely missed a party, baby or bridal shower. And you all know her dress code, everything matched from top to bottom.
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A ribbon cutting for the Grimes Health Resource Center Community Clothes Closet was held Thursday, May 11. Grimes County Chamber of Commerce members and Ambassadors, City of Navasota Councilmembers, GHRC Board Members, The Examiner and Navasota Chief of Police Mike Mize were present for the Grand Opening. The Clothes Closet, 210 Judson St., officially opened May 15, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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