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The Iola Food Pantry held their monthly distribution of food Saturday, Sept. 17, at Iola Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall and it was well attended. There were approximately 70 people or families that came for food. There were a lot of volunteers from Evergreen Baptist Church that showed up to work. There were the usual canned goods, bread, sweets, frozen meat and fruit. The pantry is open the third Saturday each month from 9-11 a.m. The pantry is open to anyone needing a helping hand. Area residents were sorry to learn about the death of Robbie Lynn Maxwell Sheffield. She was born Oct. 29, 1940 the daughter of Eddie E. and Loyce Maxwell. She passed away Sept. 14. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Warren Arthur Sheffield and two daughters. She was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church for over 30 years. Her funeral was held in the Willis Cemetery in Willis. She is survived by two sons and their wives and other family members. Do remember her loved ones in your prayers.
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Bedias Civic Association will sponsor their annual Trunk or Treat, Saturday, Oct. 22, and encourages area residents and businesses to participate. Call Mayor Gwen Boullion for more information. The Bedias Museum and Library sponsors second Saturday Story Times, 2 p.m., third Thursday Christian Movies, 5 p.m. and more. Visit www.facebook. com/BediasLibrary.home, for more information. Bedias Food Pantry is open the third of the month from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for both canned goods and for produce day. For more information go to the pantry Facebook page, www.facebook. com/BediasFoodPantry.
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The Anderson-Shiro Education Foundation will hold their annual steak dinner and auction fundraiser at the St. Stanislaus Parish Hall Sept. 24 beginning at 6 p.m. This foundation is dedicated to supporting Excellence in Education and has awarded $196,948 in grants benefiting students and educators at Anderson-Shiro schools. Tickets are $60 each or a table for six for $400. The hall is located at 1511 Hwy. 90 in Anderson. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact Erna Freeman, 936-870-8407. Christ Our Light Catholic Church’s 38th annual homecoming bazaar in Navasota will be held on the church grounds, 9677 N. Hwy. 6 on Sunday, Sept. 25. This event will begin with a barbecue dinner at 11 a.m. There will be booths and games, raffle, a live auction beginning at 1 p.m. and a silent auction all day ending at 3 p.m. The public is invited to come out for a delicious meal and lots of fun.
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Grimes County VFW Post 4006 held their annual breakfast Sept. 9 for first responders of the county. I know it is difficult for employees in this line of work to come, but I am happy we can accommodate some of them. This year we opened it to the public for a small charge and we had some stop by. If you didn’t come, you missed some really good homemade biscuits and gravy made by none other than Chef Jim. He is a Vietnam veteran, was in law enforcement and a chef.
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Funeral services for our friend, Gordon Roscoe Coneley, were held at Martins Prairie Missionary Baptist Church Sunday, Sept. 11, with a full house of family members and friends present. He was born Oct. 11, 1949, the son of Carroll Clayton and Mayme Griffin Coneley. He passed away Sept. 7, at the age of 72. There were several songs sung and a bible reading as well. The message was brought by Brother Glenn Connor. There was a song sung by the congregation as well. Following the service, burial in Martins Prairie Cemetery, and a lunch was served in the church fellowship hall. He is survived by his wife Brenda Coneley, two children and their spouses, James Brandon and sister Ann Dean Grinnell and husband Josh, several grandchildren, a sister, a brother and other family members. Do remember all of them in your prayers.
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Texas Renaissance Festival is beginning soon, and they are hiring for a variety of positions. Visit www.texrenfest. com for more information.
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We had a brief but productive interview with Grimes County DA Investigator, John Wren, a few weeks ago regarding the Anthony Williams case. A couple of weeks ago my wife, Sandra Woodruff, was receiving persistent phone calls from one of those “you have won a lottery” scammers, and they would not let her go or stop the phone calls. I suggested that Sandra talk to Mr. Wren for some advice on how to deal with the unwanted contacts, and Mr. Wren was so gracious to take the few minutes to reassure her on how to deal with the pressing phone calls. Mr. Wren’s patient and calm reassurance was a great relief and help and we thank him, and the GCDA’s office for his time and good efforts. Bedias Civic Club offers first Thursday potlucks, and second Tuesday movies at the civic center. Please go to, www.facebook.com/ BediasCivicClubAssoc, for more information. The Civic Association will sponsor their annual Trunk or Treat, Saturday, Oct. 22, and encourages area residents and businesses to participate, please call Mayor Gwen for more information.
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“Carnival Sunday” will be held at Zion Lutheran Church Sunday, Sept. 18 on the church grounds, 455 FM 149 in Anderson. The day will start out with Sunday school from 9-10 a.m. followed by the worship service from 10-11 a.m. The carnival will begin at 11:30 a.m. Join this parish for brisket plates and carnival games. A free will offering will be taken up for repairs on the parsonage roof.
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