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The monthly meetings of both area Masonic lodges are upcoming. Orphans Friend Masonic Lodge No 17 will meet Monday, Apr. 4, at their lodge hall in Anderson. The meeting will begin with a covered dish meal at 6:30 p.m. Bedias Masonic Lodge No 651 will meet Tuesday, April 5, beginning with a covered dish meal at 6:30 p.m. All masons are invited to attend.
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I pray everyone is doing well after the storm. We needed the rain, but the tornadoes are another story.
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Welcome to Texas weather! My two daughters and I kept in touch until late Monday night. The storm appeared to be headed directly to Lyons where Joni and her family live. Thankfully for them, it took a turn. Since the tornado we had several years ago came right in my area, I get antsy when weather gets bad. Keep praying for our neighboring communities who were hit by this weather and suffered damages.
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Winner number 30 of the 2nd Annual St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, March 20. The winner of a Ruger Mark 4 Target, 22 LR is Matt Wyatt of College Station. The next drawing will take place Sunday, March 27.
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Sunday potluck at Salem sure was good and I enjoy getting to visit with members and eating someone else’s goodies.
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Ernest Hemingway once said, “In order to write about life you must first live it.” Richards news has been missing for a while due to life being, well busy. But it’s nice to be back, and to share what our community has been busy doing.
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A good sum of money was raised for Iola Volunteer Fire Department Friday and Saturday, March 11-12 during their annual fundraiser. On Friday crawfish was sold and Saturday they sold catfish with all the trimmings. There was also a live auction and barbecue cookoff. Thanks to all that helped make the event a success.
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Plantersville Stoneham Volunteer Fire Department is looking for a few good women and men to be firefighters and first responders. They meet and offer trainings every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the station. Everyone is invited to attend. Applications are available.
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