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Research finds that Irene Taylor Allen, author of the historical “Saga of Anderson” is the only Grimes County historian who wrote about the 1850s Kellum Spring Resort.
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Evergreen Baptist Church had a guest speaker Sept. 10. Jon Harper filled in for Rev. Jeff Morgan who was out of town with his wife, Diana, and son, Tanner. They were visiting their daughter Baylei.
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City of Plantersville’s “Treats On A Dirt Street” is Thursday, Oct. 26, from 6-8 p.m. at 11335 Lodge Lane. Please, have wrapped treats only. Participants that wish to set up a trunk, tailgate or table must be set up by 5:30 p.m. the day of the event. For more information contact Mayor Karen Hale, one of the Aldermen, or visit, www.cityofplantersville. net.
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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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