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The big news this week is Iola High School graduation that took place May 27, in the gym with a full crowd seniors and others. There were 35 seniors present who definitely had a good time. A few days before, a baccalaureate service was held at Cross Baptist Church with 22 seniors present as well. Bibles were given to each graduate and refreshments were served at the service.
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The Grimes County Mobile Food Bank will be open Thursday, June 8 from 9:30-10:45 a.m. in the back-parking lot of the Grimes County Fairgrounds in Navasota. Any resident of Grimes County will be served and will only need to show their driver’s license when they complete the once-a-year Client Assistant Intake form. For more information contact Chris Albright, caanavasota@gmail. com or 713-962-2144.
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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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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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The memorial service for a very special man, Richard Grimes, was perfect from the speakers to the music. Living here in our small community, he supported the White Hall VFD as he came to get his sandwich. I never saw him without a smile and friendly greeting. Please keep his family in your prayers.
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I babysit our youngest grandson, Case Karl Krause, who turned two in February, every weekday Monday through Friday. On Monday afternoon, Case and I rode the golf cart to the pasture to open a gate in the back to let the longhorns out. Since they were all in the back, and we were coming right back, I left the front gate by the house open.
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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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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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