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It’s Fall in Richards, and in a normal year that would mean the VFD BBQ, Halloween Carnival at Richards ISD and trick or treating for our youngest community members. This year could be different, but that hasn’t stopped our community from making plans to ensure fall is fun, festive and full of adventure for everyone!
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Early voting started yesterday at the Bedias Civic Center, please take advantage of this opportunity to avoid the lines on election day, Nov. 3. Voting hours will be 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, Oct. 13 through Oct. 30; and extended hours on Tuesdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 25, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Many area family members and friends attended the wedding ceremony of Stephen Williamson and Mollie Jane Martinez. The ceremony was at the Deep in the Heart Farm in Brenham Saturday, Oct. 3. In addition to the wedding ceremony, they celebrated their birthdays as well.
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Lillie Edwards turned 90 years old on Oct. 2 and had the best birthday party possible. A party had been planned for the occasion but because of COVID-19, it was too dangerous for her to be around a lot of people. Therefore, a birthday parade was planned for Saturday, Oct. 3 instead. So, a collage of vehicles gathered at the old school gym parking lot.
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I am passing the baking jobs down to my two grandchildren in Lyons. Bean won Grand Champion for his pecan pie with chocolate drizzle and Bree won second for her pineapple cake and third on her cookies at last week’s Burleson County Fair. Maybe my “baker’s knee” can heal now. Their rabbits sold well too.
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Fall is here! We have had nice weather this week. I hope everyone is enjoying the cool mornings. I turned off my air conditioner and let the fresh air in.
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Sometimes it feels good to see your community in action, despite the circumstances of 2020, and the stress we feel as our kiddos face a new school year with the unknown. Richards and the people in it have worked hard to connect with each other and make our small southern town a place to visit for any road tripper.
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The monthly meeting of the Keith Civic Club was held at the Keith Civic Community Center Thursday, Sept. 24. The covered dish meal was served at 6:30 p.m. and enjoyed by all. Following the meal, the following running for Iola School Board in November were allowed to speak: Tammy Harvey, Alec Pointer and Luke Bradicich. Each was allowed 10 minutes to make their appeal for votes. There are others that are running for school board as well. There will be another chance to hear them and others Saturday, Oct. 10, 3 p.m. at Iola Community Center. There are about 535 students that attend our school. If you wish to hear from the candidates make an appearance and ask them your questions.
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