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The Bedias Civic Club is getting ready to celebrate Christmas in Bedias in a big way. Everything is set for Saturday, Dec. 18, starting with Breakfast with Santa at the Civic Center, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast, then a Gingerbread House Contest also at the Civic Center at 10:30 a.m. Next is the Bedias Christmas Parade starting at 6 p.m., followed by Cookies with Santa back at the Civic Center at 7 p.m. Please go to the Civic Club Facebook page, www. facebook.com/BediasCivic- ClubAssoc, for all the updates.
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Winner number 12 of the 2nd Annual St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, Nov. 14. The winner of a Ruger LC9S, 9mm Dewalt Tool Yellow is Joe Upton of Willis. The next drawing will take place Sunday, Nov. 21.
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Grimes County Courthouse Lighting Ceremony will be held Saturday, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m. The event is hosted by Grimes County Animal Rescue. Come out and enjoy this free event, have your photo taken with Santa, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and great food.
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For over 120 years PTO and PTAs around the nation have worked hard to help schools better reading and math skills, socialization of students and ensure that no matter the subject, parents continue to have a voice in their child’s education. Richards ISD PTO is no different, their upcoming plans and student activities are proof that PTO in our community continues to strive towards success. The group announced the need for volunteers at RISD every Tuesday and Thursday to help with skill development at RISD. Parents can sign up via Sign Up Genius Panther PTO “Panther Parents Volunteer” or email pantherPTO@ yahoo.com. Volunteers will help with math and reading skill development.
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Saturday was a good day for a parade. The Veterans Day parade was held in downtown Navasota. Unfortunately, I didn’t attend because I was working the Post, but I did get feedback from people who came to the Post to visit with veterans, take advantage of the information from the representatives of the Veterans Benefits Office (Houston) and enjoy the baked goodies and raffle items the Auxiliary had to offer. The parade participants indicated they were larger in numbers than the spectators. I wish I could fix that.
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Donate your new or gently used shoes. All types and sizes of shoes are being collected now through Dec. 3. Shoes may be dropped off at the Grimes Health Resource Center, located in the Grimes St. Joseph Hospital, 210 S. Judson Street in Navasota. For more information call, 936-870-4575.
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Funeral services for Rev. Walter Herbert Richards, age 101, were held at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan on Friday, Oct. 29, with a large number of family members and family friends attending. He was born Jan. 14, 1920 in Wheelock and passed away Oct. 23, 2021. He was married to Margaret Denton and they were married 73 years before her death in 2013. They had two children, Rev. Eugene Richards and Marilu McDonald. They have several grandchildren and great grandchildren as well. Several of the family members participated in the service. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery beside his wife. Following the service lunch was served to family and friends. Richards was the former minister of Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church twice and pastored at other Free Will Baptist Churches. He was certainly a good man and will certainly be missed. Do remember his children and other family members in your prayers.
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Winner number 11 of the 2nd Annual St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, Nov. 7. The winner of a Taurus G2C 9mm is Jordan Schimel of Nashville, TN. The next drawing will take place Sunday, Nov. 14.
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