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The WHCVFD met Monday for their monthly business meeting. Thirteen members were present. There wasn’t much on the agenda, so the meeting ended quick. On Aug. 9, Grimes County VFW Post 4006 has free Bingo beginning at 5:30 p.m. and cornhole through Grimes County Cornhole beginning around 7 p.m. Food will be available provided by the Post.
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Everything comes at a cost, and Richards Volunteer Fire Department is no stranger to this fact. RVFD suffices on a smaller budget yearly and an even smaller team than most in the county, but they still manage to make every call possible and provide efficient emergency services. The group consists of 10 members, and meets weekly to complete training, learn new techniques as well as perfect current skills and they exist on a budget consisting of $37,000-plus from Grimes County with additional donations and support. Financially RVFD needs a budget of over $60,000 annually to fully operate as best as possible, but with increasing gas prices, equipment getting closer to becoming outdated, even RVFD runs the risk of reaching their limit. “We will always be here for our community, but we need everyone to understand we cannot purchase new trucks like tankers and others with money provided by Grimes County,” explained Richards VFD Chief Cort Norwood. “That money supports other needs of the department, so we need the community to help with monetary donations if possible.”
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Keith Civic Club held their monthly meeting Thursday, July 28, with a good number of members and visitors in attendance. Instead of the usual covered dish meal, the members brought homemade ice cream, sandwiches, chips and dip. The meal was enjoyed by all present. Visitors included Ray and Sherriee Magness, Mark and Monica Hartman and Luke Bradicich. A good time was had by all. Evergreen Baptist Church had a wonderful morning worship service Sunday, July 31, with the pastor, Rev. Jeff Morgan filling the pulpit. The sermon was on communion and was enjoyed by all present. Follwing the message, communion was taken. Then a movie, “Family Camp,” was shown that afternoon in the church fellowship hall. The movie was certainly enjoyed by all present.
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The first day of school for Anderson-Shiro CISD is Wednesday, Aug. 17. Navasota ISD begins Monday, Aug. 22. I hope everyone has a great school year.
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We had a brief conversation with a Grimes County DA investigator early last week regarding our concerns about the seemingly too long delay in addressing the October shooting death of Bedias resident, Anthony Williams. GCDA Investigator, John Wren, shared that two persons were arrested some time ago and were released on bail. The case is now pending Grand Jury presentation (awaiting evidence processing, including ballistics testing and additional witness interviews).
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The Sheriffs’ Association of Texas’ 144th Annual Training Conference and Expo was held Saturday, July 23 -Tuesday, July 26 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth. Over 1,500 were in attendance. There were over 250 exhibits at the Expo where attendees could get familiar with the latest technology and products offered to the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Community.
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It sure was good to see my neighbor, Art Courville, up and running after his knee surgery but it was fantastic to see him smiling, playing dominoes and enjoying his retirement. Way to go, Art!
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During the Evergreen Baptist Church Vacation Bible School that concluded Wednesday, July 20, a special offering was collected each day. The offering is for Zach and Nikki Dehaven and their children Samuel and Hezekiah, who missionaries in Cairo, Egypt. There was a competition between the boys and girls to see who could collect more – the girls won. Last year the boys won. The children raised approximately $600 total. Someone matched the amount which doubled the offering. I am sure the family will make good use of the money. Children at VBS also enjoyed snow cones and a water slide.
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