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First of all, I want to clarify a statement I made regarding the FREE Bingo on Tuesdays at the VFW Post. It appears the new rules do allow for visitors under the age of 18 as long as they are accompanied by an adult or guardian. One of the Post members called and asked that I include this information in my news.
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Grimes County Historical Commission presented the inaugural Great Gatsby Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 23, at Historic Anderson Park. The festival which raised money for park renovations included a Lil Ms. Historical Princess Pageant, live music by the Great American Boxcar Chorus, food and craft vendors, children's games, a pumpkin patch and more. Examiner photos
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Grimes County Farm Bureau members made their opinions known at the 58th Grimes County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Thursday, Oct. 21, by approving a resolution opposing a tax on miles driven and approving a second resolution opposing monitoring and reporting of financial transactions by financial institutions to the IRS. Board members, Tim Akers and Ronnie Floyd presented the resolutions.
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The Grimes County Farm Bureau (GCFB) welcomed 140 members and guests to the 58th annual meeting Thursday, Oct. 21, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Anderson. Attendees enjoyed the traditional steak dinner and received valuable information about resources to ferret out fact from fiction in a world of media bias.
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The WHCVFD had a good first Saturday on Oct. 2. Very little food was left when we shut down thanks to all our dedicated customers. It takes many volunteers to pull this fundraiser off and it is amazing how this group comes together as a team. As a resident of White Hall, I am very thankful for this group!
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Winner number seven of the 2nd Annual St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 52-week gun raffle was drawn Sunday, Oct.10. The winner of a Glock, G17. Gen 4. 9mm is Travis Pasket of Montgomery. The next drawing will take place Sunday, Oct. 17.
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Movie night at Evergreen Baptist Church Thursday, Sept. 30, was well attended. The movie was “Beautifully Broken.” It was about a refugee’s escape, a prisoner’s promise and a daughter’s painful secret converging in a true story of hope. Pizza, popcorn and drinks were served. An offering was collected to help children in Africa. A good sum of money was raised. God bless all that assisted.
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Each month 4-H kids spend time learning various skills, identifying local agriculture, and working on projects for upcoming competitions. Richards 4-H students are no stranger to these meetings, and this month they spent time learning about pumpkins and all things squash. Mandi Wrobleski leads the group and usually teaches subjects such as goat tying, horsemanship, and pecans. But as with any great fall season, pumpkins steal the show. Instead of her usual topics-4-H attendees learned new terms for pumpkins such as Warty Goblin, Jack be Little, and Fairy Tale for pumpkin types.
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