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Evergreen Baptist Church had a special guest during their morning service Sept. 15. The Band Reeves Brothers, Jeremy and Cody, and two of Jeremy’s children, Ryker and Revalie, led the service. Cody brought an inspiring message. They also had music and other items for sale. The church was filled with members and visitors. A barbecue meal was served after service. Everyone had a wonderful time.
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Our community is saddened by the closing of Kott’s Café who served delicious homestyle meals for nearly 39 years. They opened Nov. 1, 1985 and permanently closed their doors Aug. 29.
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Anderson-Shiro Education Foundation’s annual dinner fundraiser is Saturday, Sept. 21 at the St. Stanislaus Parish Hall in Anderson. The theme this year is “Denim and Diamonds.” Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with an open bar and charcuterie board snacks. Dinner will be catered by Bexar Barbecue and includes smoked Angus brisket, smoked turkey breast, homemade sausage, pinto beans, hot potato salad and a mixed green salad. Mary Lavender will provide the desserts.
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Charm and Sewing 4-H Club will meet Saturday, Sept. 28, at 9 a.m. at the Grimes County Go Texan Building.
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The good news for the week is the Iola football team won their game at Normangee, 46–6. Great win Iola. Keep up the good work.
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One of my cousins on the Becker side of the family had a mini reunion Saturday for Aunt Edna’s children. They invited me to eat with them in Brenham. I got lost but eventually found the restaurant and had a good time. They should have told me it was the old K&G Restaurant. I knew exactly where that was. My grandma Molitor was a Gerke and one of the children married a Kenjura, thus, K&G.
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Twenty–three years ago, the 9/11 tragedy happened. I remember it well. My mom and I stayed glued to the TV all day in disbelief. As I reminisce, I’m still so thankful I live in the United States of America.
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Many people in the area had Labor Day celebrations. Some traveled while others stayed home. Hope everyone had a wonderful time.
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