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One of our residents, Don Schoenberg, took a spill on his bike after encountering a wild hog and has had a few health problems. I visited with him briefly and he was feeling somewhat better. Get well Don!
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Winner number 47 of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, July 18. The winner of a Remington 783, 270 is Tom Katri of Conroe. The next drawing will take place Sunday, July 25. A new 52-week gun raffle will begin Aug. 29, so if you are interested in buying raffle tickets for this upcoming raffle, contact Marcy Pavlock, 936-661-6662 or Mike Wetuski, 936-870- 6836. I also have some to sell so you can contact me, 936-870-6842. Tickets are $100 each. Hurry, only 500 will be sold.
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The monthly meeting of the Keith Civic Club scheduled for Thursday, July 22, has been canceled. I will post information for the next scheduled meeting once I receive the information.
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Todd Mission Volunteer Fire Department is having their Annual Fundraiser and Raffle on August 7. Raffle tickets are $10, and you can contact Mary Gaudreau, 936-524-0800 for more information. Thanks in advance for your support.
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Mackie shares that the Bedias Library resumed regular hours the first week of July. If you would like to volunteer to help keep the library open and active, please give Mackie a call, 936-355-0642. Please go to www.facebook.com/Bedias Library.home for more information and updates.
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The Freedom Parade in Navasota was good. It was nice to see people not only in the parade but also there to watch the celebration. Paige, Chucky and I decided to come home afterwards but later regretted not staying for the fireworks. Pictures on Facebook looked like it was a fun time. Yes, Mayor Charlie was riding in the “memo” and waving to the crowds. Paige and I crossed the median to get a close picture and also to support him. Children on bikes show true respect for the “American Way”.
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The Fourth of July was celebrated with a large celebration at the Iola Community Center Sunday evening. Hotdogs, watermelon and other goodies were served to a large group of Iola citizens. The food was good, and the fireworks were enjoyed after dark. At least 100 people attended. It is not often the holiday falls on a Sunday. Last year there was not a celebration because of coronavirus.
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Winner number 46 of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, July 11. The winner of a Glock G43X, 9mm is Gene Bohack. The next drawing will take place Sunday, July 18. A new 52-week gun raffle will begin on Aug. 29, so if you are interested in buying raffle tickets for this upcoming raffle, contact Marcy Pavlock at 936-661-6662 or Mike Wetuski at 936-870- 6836. I will also have some to sell so you can contact me at 936-870-6842. Tickets are $100 each.
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