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White Hall Community VFD first Saturday BBQ was a success with all our loyal customers and several first-time visitors. One couple ordered and shortly afterwards, the young man came back to order another sandwich.Another customer asked how to help, and we discussed her joining. We were done fairly early this time and there were no buns left and only about 2-3 pounds of meat.
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The Keith Civic Club monthly meeting was held a week later due to work being done on the Keith Community Center. The meeting began with a covered dish meal that was enjoyed by all present. The new sign in front of the building was certainly admired by all. Work done on the ceiling really looks good. Lots of work has been done and there is still work that needs to be done.
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September is Suicide Prevention Month. If you or someone you know is battling depression, dial 988 for help.
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Sunday, Sept. 10 was a special day in our household. It was 25 years ago that day in 1998 when Don was appointed as the new Grimes County Sheriff. He had been asked to put his name in the hat for the appointment so after much discussion with family Don decided to take the dive. He was on duty at Harris County Sheriff’s Office when he got a call from the county saying a special Commissioner’s Court would be in session that afternoon to decide who would be appointed. That particular week he had put in 25 years with Harris County. Little did he know at that time that he would be the Sheriff of Grimes County the next 25 years of his life.
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It’s that time of year for the 4-H pecan sale, and just in time because I used my last bag of pecan pieces. If you have purchased these pecans in the past, you will never buy them in the store again. They are the best. There are various options including pecan halves, pecan pieces, praline pecans, frosted pecan assortment, mild chocolate assortment, chocolate pecans, cinnamon pecans, walnuts, pistachios, raw Spanish peanuts, chocolate peanuts, trail mix, roasted salted peanuts, hot and spicy Cajun peanuts and honey toasted peanuts.
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The Celebration of Life for Allan Stafford was a wonderful tribute to him. Several VFW members ventured to White Hall to attend. Little Man went to church with me on Sunday. He tickles me because he waves to everyone. His buddy, Jim Britt, took him into church and I was invited to sit with them. That little boy stayed busy, but he was quiet. Being that he loves to color and look at books, he was having a great time with the bag of goodies the church offers
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The Back-to-School Bash at Evergreen Baptist Church Wednesday, Aug. 23, was certainly a success. Around 118 children and adults attended. There were all sorts of tacos, and Kona Ice was served. Everyone had a wonderful time.
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Happy Labor Day to everyone. Just a reminder the burn ban remains active. St. Francis Wolf Sanctuary’s Festival of the Wolves is Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Vendor space is available. For more information call Nicole, 936-494-9765.
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