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In 1891, an albino slave child started up the Navasota Echo as publisher/editor of a black newspaper in Navasota. His name was Charles Love. His mother was born a mulatto slave in 1842 in what became Grimes County. She carried the name of Sarah Jane Holland.
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Thlaspi arvense, field pennycress, is found on every continent with debate about Antarctica. It is in the mustard family, Brassicaceae, with the same characteristics as other family members such as cabbage, kale, etc. Leaves and stem of family members have a pungent mustard odor when crushed. Flowers, white or yellow, have four petals in the pattern of a cross with 6 stamens, 4 tall and 2 short.
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For many, many years on the third Saturday of October, the children of Sylvester and Laura Sechelski put on a Czarnina (duck soup) party to honor their Polish heritage. Besides the Czarnina, there is homemade chicken noodle soup with real homemade noodles made each year by Debbie (Sechelski) Klawinsky, as well as fried chicken and all kinds of sides and homemade desserts.
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The St. Stanislaus Bazaar was a huge success with a record-breaking crowd. The day was picture perfect. Thanks to all who volunteered in various ways, made desserts, worked booths, attended and supported this parish in any way. Raffle winners included: 1) John Deere Gator 560 E – Ron Hamala; 2) $1,500 Visa gift card – David Clauson; 3) $500 Visa gift card - Thomas Sechelski; 4) 5-piece Woven Patio Set with Cushions – Jarl Renn; 5) $500 Wal-mart gift card – Maggie Buckner; 6) $500 Lowe’s gift card – Jennifer Roberts; 7) $500 Academy gift card – Betty Small; 8) $500 Home Depot gift card – Grace Burzynski; 9) $300 Wal-mart gift card – Melissa Vezurk; and 10) $200 Visa gift card – Jerome Urbanosky.
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Grimes County has reinstated the burn ban. Remember not to burn!
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Be on the lookout for fish fry updates as the event grows near. The 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.
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There was a special wedding ceremony Saturday, Oct. 1, for Katie Compian and Michael De-Haven. They were united in marriage at Evergreen Baptist Church by Rev. Jeff Morgan. The bride was escorted by her father, Charlie Wendt. There were other family members in attendance from both sides of the family. A reception was held in Bryan. Join me in wishing them many years of happiness together. Area residents were sorry to learn of the death of David Alton Pyle who passed away Monday, Sept. 26, in Stephenville. He was born Sept. 13, 1927 in Iola, the son of Neal M. and Steele Carnes Pyle. There was a visitation Sept. 30 at a Stephenville funeral home. The service was held in the Concord Cemetery and conducted by Rev. Tim Owens, the pastor of Iola Missionary Baptist Church. He was the last of his brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Helen Pyle. Do remember his loved ones in
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Don’t forget to vote this year. Early voting is Oct. 24 - Nov. 4. The locations for the early voting are Grimes County Courthouse and the Navasota Center, from at 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Extended voting hours are Tuesdays only, beginning from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Election Day is Nov. 11 and there are 10 locations in the county for you to vote. As a Grimes County voter, you can vote at any of the 10 locations.
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