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Keith Civic Club held their monthly meeting Thursday, Sept. 28, at Keith Community Center with a fair number of members and visitors. The covered dish meal was enjoyed by all present. The guest speaker was Alec Pointer, who spoke on behalf of Iola School Board. Everyone enjoyed his presentation that included goals for the school year. Following his presentation, a variety of business was discussed and taken care of. There will be a garage sale to benefit the Civic Club Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. All sort of good items will be offered for sale at the community center. Come out and help support the club.
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Assist veterans at the Grimes County VFW Post 4006 annual barbeque cookoff Saturday, Oct. 14. Anyone can enter and win. Later, in the day, barbeque meals will be sold. Much of the meal has been donated to help us gain monies to assist the veterans in our county. Complete information can be found on Facebook under the Grimes County VFW Post 4006 and Grimes County VFW Post 4006 Auxiliary page. For more information call The Post, 936-825-3666 or Barbara “Cuz,” 936-524-3560.
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Congratulations to Harry Walker on his retirement. We appreciate what you did in the Blackberry Community. Reds, Wheats, & Blues Festival will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 3-8 p.m., at the Grimes County VFW Post 4006, 1575 W WashingtonAve., in Navasota. Visit www.navasotagrimeschamber. com for more information.
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What a beautiful day it was for the St. Stanislaus Bazaar. Fall is here for sure. Thanks to everyone who supported this parish in any way. Raffle winners include: John Deere Zero Turn Mower – Kevin Wheeler; $1,000 Visa gift card – Terry Diehl Borski; $1,000 Visa gift card – Debbie Muzyka; $1,000 Walmart gift card – John Zientek; Creole Fest 150 Qt.
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Just a reminder the burn ban in Grimes County is still in effect.
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There were three people baptized at Evergreen Baptist Church Sunday, Sept. 24, Rev. Jeff Morgan. They are Alyiah Hernandez,Ashley Shepard and Spencer Quinlan. Do remember them in your prayers and all others as they begin their lives in Christ.
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Since I was handicapped without a computer, my VFW meeting agenda was cut, taped, partially typed and parts were hand-written. My work looked like a kindergarten student made it. Either way, the District 17 Auxiliary President, his Jr. Vice and the State Guard all thought it was quite humorous. They complimented our Auxiliary and how it was fun to be with us. Conclusion to my story, we received a good inspection.
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Anderson Food Pantry, 367 Fanthorp St. will be open Thursday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. until noon. All residents of Grimes County in need of food may participate. For more information, contact Renee Fredwood, 936-873-5005.
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