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Aug. 19 marked the changing of the guard at the Grimes VFW Post 4006 in Navasota when former Desert Storm Army veteran, computer guru, husband and father, Hal Reed was installed as Post Commander. Reed will complete the unexpired term of former Commander Tony Lambert who relocated for a new job.
Read moreGrimes County VFW Post 4006 is accepting submissions for the 2021- 2022 Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Contest themed “America: Where do we go from here?” The contest is open to any student ages 9–12 who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States and its territories. Students don’t have to be related to a VFW or VFW Auxiliary member to participate, but the student must submit the entry to Grimes County VFW Post 4006. Deadline for student entry is midnight Oct. 31. The student brochure is available at https://vfwauxiliary.org/ scholarships/. Students must submit an original 3–5-minute (plus or minus 5 seconds max) audio speech stored on a CD or flash drive, printed copy of the speech, completed and signed entry form, and a head and shoulder photograph.
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United Way of the Brazos Valley awared $10,000 to the Grimes County Health and Resource Center as part of their 2021 Community Impact Grant. The grant money will be used to assist families in Grimes County with basic needs. Pictured, left to right: GCHRC volunteer driver Trisha Harris and GCHRC office manager Nancy Franek. Courtesy photo
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Examiner photos by Matthew Ybarra: Former Navasota Artist in Residence and Navasota Library employee Apinya Srikhwanthong imprinted the hearts of many in Navasota with her artwork and infectious smile. Apinya is returning to California and a “See You Again” party and mural celebration was held in her honor Monday, Sept. 13, at the library. Apinya’s last work of art was painting a mural at the library.
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Four Anderson-Shiro FFA members recently applied for the extensive Texas FFA Scholarship process. There were 1,029 applicants and 144 received scholarships ranging from $2,000-20,000. Together these seniors were awarded in excess of $200,000 in Scholarship monies Pictured front row left to right: Abby Ross, Alexia Ngov, Emily Daigle, Kynlee Stephens, Maryn Lara and Delaney Pavelock. Back row: Kyndal Bohnert, Zane Moriarty, Skyler Woods, Kelvin Adair, Landon Stem. Courtesy photo
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Courtesy photos: Grimes County First Responders were heroes to Anderson-Shiro Students Friday, Sept. 10, as they greeted them in the drop-off line before school. The annual event gives students a chance to mingle with everyday heroes.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Plantersville held their 127th Annual Homecoming and Bazaar Sunday, Sept. 5. The event included food, family fun, games and auctions. Courtesy photo
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Justice Ken Wise, a wellknown Texas historian, will be the guest speaker at the Two Rivers Heritage Foundation history mixer Tuesday, Sept. 21. The general public is invited to join the membership at 5:15 p.m. at New Hope Church, 2159 Highway 105, located east of Highway 6. All are welcome.
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