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Jimmie Dale Harris of Columbia, Texas with a familial connection to Grimes County, was recently buried in the historic Stephenson/Harris Cemetery located in the very south of the county off CR 325. This small family cemetery juts out into my hayfield.
Jimmie Dale was considered the Stephenson/Harris family genealogist. The cemetery’s history is closing in on two centuries. This cemetery is mostly about a historic Grimes County citizen’s descendant, Captain James Bell Stephenson, an early Texas Indian fighter and Confederate officer.
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St. Joseph’s Altar Society Stew Supper was a success as usual. Raffle winners include: iPad – Charles Noski; 2 Adirondack Chairs – Meribeth Shimshack; Queen size quilt – Jaime Diehl; $500 gift cert. – Kathy Capshaw; $500 gift cert. – Cathy Busa; $200 gift cert. – Betty Shiflett Leibham; $200 gift cert. – Matt Burzynski; $100 gift cert. – Chris Disser; and $100 gift cert. – Nancy Schlottman.
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I found the most beautiful bluebonnet field. It is on the right going towards William Penn, FM 390, and it is solid blue. When I first noticed it, I thought about stopping, but there is not much space to park, and I was running late. Near Kettler Road there was a field of orange and then when you get to the outskirts of Somerville, there is one part on the side of Hwy 36 that is mostly pink wildflowers with blue, orange and yellow wildflowers sprinkled throughout.
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The Keith Civic Club monthly meeting is Thursday, March 23, at Keith Community Center. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a covered dish meal followed by their business meeting. All members are expected, and visitors are always welcome. Come out and meet with your friends and neighbors.
Daylight Saving Time began March 12. Do hope you remembered to change your clock.
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The Plantersville-Stoneham VFD annual bazaar is April 16, at 15985 FM 1774 in Plantersville. The bazaar will feature food, games, an auction, raffle and more. Volunteers are needed. For more information visit www.planters-stoneham-vfd.com.
Saddle Up and prepare to run cancer out of town at the annual Grimes County Relay for Life April 14, from 6:30-10 p.m. The event will be held at Navasota City Hall. Follow the Relay for Life of Grimes County Facebook page for more information.
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The famous St. Joseph’s Stew Supper is Thursday, March 16 at 6 p.m. in the parish hall in Stoneham. Supper will be served after a 5:30 p.m. Mass in the church. This yearly event is put on by the Altar Society to celebrate St. Joseph’s Feast Day. A delicious homemade beef stew, wonderful bread and homemade pies are on the menu. Meal for adults is $10 and $5 for children 12 and under. They usually have some left over you can buy to take home. Lots of people bring their own bowls or containers. Only in the country, right? A raffle and short auction will coincide with the supper. Don’t miss it.
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A baby shower for Steve and Mollie Williamson was held at Evergreen Baptist Church Saturday, March 4. Many good gifts were brought for the happy couple. May God bless them and their coming child.
There will not be a service at Evergreen Baptist Church Wednesday, March 15, because of Spring Break. Services will return to normal after that.
An Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Zion Methodist Cemetery near Iola Sunday, April 9, at 7 a.m. Come out and celebrate the risen Savior. Come one come all.
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Congratulations to Todd Mission VFD members James Lord, Amber Young, Ryan Gunning, Chief Godfrey and Scott Goddard on their training at TEEX.
Cattle Raisers Convention and Expo is March 24-26. Register now at www.cattleraiserconvention.com.
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