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On the first Monday of the month, the White Hall Community VFD conducts their business meeting. This month’s meeting started with prayer lead by Chaplain, Chad McMillian, and the pledge of allegiance to both flags. The next order of business was the installation of three new members, Jason, Kimberlee and Brett, by President, Michael Serres. It was exciting to count 24 members and one visitor present for our meeting. There were only a few updates and the meeting ended early.
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Plantago major, broadleaf or common plantain, P. lanceolata, narrow leaf plantain and other species in the Plantago genus, Plantago spp., are not related to the cooking plantain that resembles a banana. Native to Eurasia, Plantago spp. got to North America by hitching a ride from early colonists.
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Winner number 38 of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, May 16. The winner of a Ruger Takedown, 22 LR is Gerald Proctor of Bryan. The next drawing will take place Sunday, May 23.
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What a weekend! Mine started with baking the cross cake for Bean’s confirmation party. Due to my amateur status of decorating, it takes me all day because I stop and rest in-between the steps. Well, it turned out okay and Bean was pleased so I guess that is all that matters.
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According to recent news reports, only about 26% of Grimes County residents and only about 20% of Madison County residents, have received the full COVID vaccination, thus taking advantage of this important step in ending our long night of discontent.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers in Grimes County. Hopefully every mother enjoyed their day.
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The fundraiser for the youth of Evergreen Baptist Church held Saturday, May 1, at the Iola Fire Department was certainly a success. There were several hundred people that attended from all around the area. All the cookers did an amazing job with the fried fish, much of which was caught by local anglers. The fellowship was great, and the money raised will assist the Evergreen children with summer camp. Thanks to everyone that assisted in any way. May God bless you all.
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Winner number 37 of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, May 9. The winner of a Rock Island Arms 1911 A, 380 is Travis Endsley of Dallas. The next drawing will take place Sunday, May 16.
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