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A Christmas Miracle Lizzyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winning the battle BY CAROL HERRINGTON Examiner reporter A Christmas Miracle is what Lizzyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family is calling it, and indeed it is a miracle. She was diagnosed in July 2015 with Stage 4 embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), an embryonic cancer. That cancer spread and was in her bones when it was discovered in September 2015. Five-year-old Elizabeth â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lizzyâ&#x20AC;? Greer has an indomitable spirit and has not let the

bouts of sickness associated with the treatment stop her. She is full of energy and on the go, go, go, according to Kacey

Greer, the girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, and now there has been progress; the cancer on her lungs and in her bones are gone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of her tumors are gone. There is a big one in her stomach but that is shrinking, and a smaller one on her lower spine,â&#x20AC;? said Kacey Greer, a former teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aide of her daughter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The one in her stomach is pressing on her kidneys and bladder and until that is no longer pressing; we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have it taken out.â&#x20AC;? Lizzy was rushed to the hospital just before Christmas with a low blood cell count and a slight fever. She was given blood, red and white platelets. Lizzyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doctor walked into the room and handed the devoted mom a piece of paper, which was a chemotherapy chart. The doctor urged Lizzyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom to look carefully at the paper; she did, and what she saw made her jump for joy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hollered and then I cried,â&#x20AC;? said Greer, also mom to 7-year-old Nathan Perkins and wife to Justin DeLeon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I saw the chemotherapy chart but where there was radiation written as a need, it was crossed through. She no longer needed radiation therapy. I said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;are you kidding me?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Lizzy and Kacey still make the twice SEE LIZZY PAGE 5A

Five-year-old Elizabeth â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lizzyâ&#x20AC;? Greer is winning the battle against her cancerous tumors. Greer was diagnosed with Stage 4 embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, an embryonic cancer, in July 2015. Submitted photo

Brady meets with local law enforcement BY NICOLE WILCOX Staff writer Congressman Kevin Brady met with local law enforcement officers Monday at the American Legion Hall in Anderson to discuss issues and concerns facing officers in the community. Referring to â&#x20AC;&#x153;boots on the groundâ&#x20AC;? Brady asked for input from those gathered to effectively deal with issues that they see on a regular basis throughout Grimes County. The main focus was on terrorism, mental health

and border security and how the federal government could help prepare and inform local law enforcement for the threats prevalent in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world, while reaching out to learn exactly what those officers are facing. The roundtable discussion included representatives from agencies and entities throughout the county and was held in a relaxed informal atmosphere. Brady initiated the discussion, touching on events that have happened SEE BRADY PAGE 5A

An ATM at the Navasota Shell station on the corner of state Highway 6 and state Highway 90 is burglarized the morning of Jan. 3. The Navasota Police Department is investigating the incident and no arrests have been made at this time. Submitted photo

Navastota Police investigate burglary at gas station BY NICOLE WILCOX Staff writer The Navasota Police Department responded to a burglary call at approximately 3:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 3. The burglary occurred at the Shell station located at the southeast corner of the junction of state Highway 6 and state Highway 90. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Navasota PD did respond to a burglary and we are actively investigating this incident,â&#x20AC;? Chief Justin Leeth said. Surveillance video shared by the owner of the store, Bobby Broglen, on social media shows two suspects breaking the glass on one of the entry doors and entering the building. The suspects made their way to the ATM unit and proceeded to knock over and open the unit. According to Shell sta-

tion employees, the alarm system, although set did not sound. Cameras throughout the building caught the entry and exit, but do not appear to have caught the method used to break into the ATM. Marlene White, coowner of T. Dubbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wings located within the Shell station said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;They only hit the ATM but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s far too close for comfort as they hit us right before the time Maria and I usually come in.â&#x20AC;? Sources say that the burglars left with over $3,300 from the machine but nothing else was apparently taken. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Normally, if it is kids they take alcohol or cigarettes,â&#x20AC;? said White. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They knew what they were after and it seems professional.â&#x20AC;? Navasota PD is continuing their investigation and cannot disclose any additional information at this time.

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U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) discusses local and federal concerns with law enforcement oďŹ&#x192;cials throughout Grimes County. Examiner photo by Nicole Wilcox

Trenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Davian Dickson will play his last game as a Navasota Rattler during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Game Saturday in San Antonio. This will be Dicksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last high school football game and the last time that he will wear his No. 2 jersey. He will take the field for the West Team during the bowl game before

heading to Baylor to continue his journey as one of the Bears. There are a limited number of free tickets available at Navasota High School to cheer on Dickson and his fellow All-Americans. If you are interested in tickets for the event, see Mrs. Carolyn Harris at Navasota High School.

Navasotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;State of the Cityâ&#x20AC;? address to be given Thursday Mayor Bert Miller will deliver the 2016 annual State of the City address starting at noon on Thursday, Jan. 7, at the Navasota Center. Also presenting will be Navasota ISD Superintendent Rory Gesch with a brief overview of developments from the previous and coming year. The Navasota

Grimes County Chamber of Commerce hosts the State of the City address. Due to space limitations, RSVP is requested for this event, which is free and open to the public. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lunch will be co-sponsored by Republic Services and Mid-South Synergy, with additional spon-

sorship by the Navasota Examiner. The mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State of the City address is an annual event where business, community, faith and nonprofit leaders come together to hear the â&#x20AC;&#x153;state of the cityâ&#x20AC;? from the mayor and the superintendent of schools. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s address will in-

clude a visual presentation from the city of Navasota to accompany the mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speech. To reserve your seat, please contact the Chamber of Commerce by calling 936-825-6600 or RSVP online at navasotagrimeschamber.com.

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USDA removes farm program payments to managers not actively engaged in farming WA S H I N G T O N , D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) finalized a rule Dec. 15 to ensure that farm safety-net payments are issued only to active managers of farms that operate as joint ventures or general partnerships, consistent with the direction and authority provide by Congress in the 2014 Farm Bill. The action, which exempts family farm operations, closes a loophole where individuals who were not actively part of farm management still received payments. “The federal farm safety-net programs are designed to protect against unanticipated changes in the marketplace for those who actively share in the risk of that farming operation,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “To ensure that help goes to those who genuinely need it, such as America’s farm families, the Farm Bill authorized USDA to close a loophole and limit payments from those not involved on a daily basis in nonfamily farm management.” Since 1987, the broad definition of “actively engaged” resulted in

some general partnerships and joint ventures adding managers to the farming operation, qualifying for more payments that did not substantially contribute to management. The rule applies to operations seeking more than one farm manager, and requires measureable, documented hours and key management activities each year. Some operations of certain sizes and complexity may be allowed up to three qualifying managers under limited conditions. The changes apply to payments for 2016 and subsequent crop years for Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Programs, Loan Deficiency Payments (LDP) and Marketing Loan Gains (MLG) realized via the Marketing Assistance Loan program. As required by Congress, the new rule does not apply to family farms, or change regulations related to contributions of land, capital, equipment, or labor. The changes go into effect for the 2016 crop year for most farms. Farms that have already planted fall crops for

2016 have until the 2017 crop year to comply. For more details, producers are encouraged to consult their local Farm Service Agency office. The announcement was made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill, which builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past six years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. To learn more about Farm Service Agency, visit www.fsa.usda.gov.

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second amendment rights,” Brady said. “Let’s be honest, Mr. President, you’re playing politics and trying to circumvent Congress because your dictates are outdated, unconstitutional and won’t make this country one ounce safer. Until you get serious about real mental health care in America, I’ll fight hard to stop these political games.”

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Masons give free dental kits to kids

Corpus Christi ships first U.S. Oil Export in 40 years CORPUS CHRISTI – Following the United States government’s repeal of a 40-year ban on the export of U.S. crude oil, NuStar Energy and ConocoPhillips have loaded the nation’s first export cargo at Port Corpus Christi. The light crude oil sold to the international trading company Vitol, has set sail from Port Corpus Christi. Major investments in terminal operations at Port Corpus Christi in recent years have primed the South Texas port for a position as a leading exporter of U.S. crude oil. Deep water, dock space and abundant storage along with plans for further channel deepening will accommodate some of the world’s largest tankers for efficient movement of crude and condensate from Port Corpus Christi. Port Corpus Christi is connected via intricate pipeline systems to the South Texas Eagle Ford Shale and to the Permian Basin. “Infrastructure improvements at Port Corpus Christi have placed our port in a unique position as a critical component in the export of U.S. crude and condensate. Port Corpus Christi’s deep draft ship channel and strategic location to some of the largest production areas in the U.S. provides a secure and competitive supply chain to markets worldwide. Future capital improvements including deepening the ship channel will accommodate larger vessels that are required to cost effectively supply U.S. crude oil to global markets,” said John LaRue, Port Corpus Christi Executive Director. NuStar has invested heavily in recent years to expand its South Texas Crude Oil Pipeline System and in Corpus Christi Terminal operations. “Based on our investments in Corpus Christi and our South Texas pipeline system, NuStar was well-positioned, equipped and staffed to immediately begin loading cargoes for export,” said NuStar President and CEO Brad Barron. “And we plan on further expanding our Corpus Christi operations to provide more options to our customers to move

Eagle Ford Shale crude oil, whether it is being moved domestically or internationally. In fact, we are currently in the process of developing a second private dock in the Port of Corpus Christi.” “Today is a great day for our nation, as the first shipment of oil leaves Texas soil through the Port of Corpus Christi. We have made great strides in protecting our national security, economy, and the future of the Eagle Ford Shale region by lifting the ban on oil exports. Exporting crude oil ensures long-term and sustainable growth throughout South Texas,” said Omar Garcia, President and CEO, STEER. About Port Corpus Christi As the primary economic engine of the Coastal Bend, Port Corpus Christi is the fifth-largest port in the United States in total tonnage. Our mission; to “Leverage Commerce to Drive Prosperity.” Our vision; “To be the energy port of the America’s.” Strategically located on the western Gulf of Mexico, with a straight, 45foot deep channel, Port Corpus Christi provides quick access to the Gulf and the entire United States inland waterway system. The Port delivers outstanding access to overland transportation with on-site direct connections to three Class-1 railroads and uncongested interstate and state highways. Port Corpus Christi is protected by a state-of-the-art security department and an award-winning Environmental Management System. With outstanding management and operations staff, Port Corpus Christi is clearly “The Port of the Lone Star State.” http://www.portcorpuschristi.com/ Port Corpus Christi is a member of START (South Texas Alliance for Regional Trade), a collaborative effort that highlights business opportunities in South Texas in the manufacturing, energy, aerospace, international trade, military, and other sectors and the related strategic support provided by Port San Antonio, Port Corpus Christi, and Port Laredo. http://www. southtexastrade.com/

All first-graders at High Point Elementary, John C. Webb Elementary, Brule Elementary, Madisonville Elementary and Iola Elementary schools were recently given free prevent tooth decay kits through the Fantastic Teeth Fan Club. Members of Planters Masonic Lodge and Bedias Masonic Lodge, led by Randal Smallwood, assembled and delivered a total of 473 kits to the schools. The Fantastic Teeth Fan Club, sponsored by Masonic Home and School of Texas, strives to prevent suffering from toothaches, reduce missed school days due to dental problems, and cut costs for dental treatment. Prevent tooth decay kits contain: a toothbrush, toothpaste,

dental floss, healthy teeth sticker, two-minute timer (optimal brushing time), Tips for Healthy Teeth educational info for parents in both Spanish and English, and a summary of MHS services. According to Oral Health In America: A Report of the Surgeon General, tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease – five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever. Poor children are affected by this epidemic more frequently than other children, with nearly 12 times more restricted-activity days due to dental issues than children from higher-income families. With more than 1.5 million Texas children living in poverty, there is a great need for

preventive dental care. Dental problems also directly affect success for children, with more than 51 million school hours lost each year to dental-related illness. Teachers have judged both classroom performance and classroom behavior to be significantly poorer among children in need of dental care. Pain and suffering due to untreated dental disease can also lead to problems in eating and speaking. Masonic Home and School of Texas (MHS) is a non-profit organization with a history of helping children across Texas for more than 100 years. Contact MHS by calling toll-free 1-877-203-9111; sending an email to info@mhstx.org; or by visiting the website, www.mhstx. org.

Brady fights terrorism, backs Texas energy BY DAVID O’BRIEN

Press Secretary to U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady WA S H I N G T O N , D.C. – U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) voted to fund the federal government in 2016, including critical national defense funding, adding 1,000 new border agents and protecting America against foreign terrorist

travelers. Brady also played a crucial role in lifting the federal ban on selling crude oil to the world – a change that will create an estimated 300,000 energy jobs in Texas. “I refuse to surrender to terrorists by crippling our military,” Brady said. “I refuse to let dangerous Islamic jihadists travel to America without a visa. And I refuse to turn my

back on Texas energy workers who are on the verge of losing their jobs. “I’m voting yes to fully fund our national defense in the war on terror, secure our border and set up the historic House vote in early January to send to the President’s desk our law to defund Planned Parenthood and dismantle ObamaCare.” The House amendment to the Senate amendment

to H.R. 2029 would provide funding for appropriated programs for the remainder of fiscal year 2016. It contains critical national defense funding, it adds 1,000 new border patrol agents, and it protects America against foreign terrorist travelers. The bill also lifts the outdated ban on selling crude oil around the world, which will add 300,000 jobs in Texas.

Christmas tree recycling event Saturday The city of Navasota would like to remind all residents to be sure to recycle their Christmas trees. The Christmas Tree Recycling event will be held between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Navasota Recycle Center at 501 Fifth Street. All tinsel, ornaments, tree stands and bags should be removed from the trees before the city will accept them. The city is partnering with the Texas A&M Forest Service Conroe District to provide free trees for

participants of the event. Residents bringing in their Christmas tree will receive a free two-quart potted tree and a one-yard load of compost. The tree varieties that are available will be Chickasaw Plum, Red Bud and Pawpaw. Each of these trees will flower and produce edible fruit. In addition, literature will be available for proper tree planting, composting, and rainwater harvesting. Citizens who chose not to take their trees to the recycle center are asked to place

them curbside during the week their regularly scheduled yard-waste collection begins.

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TčĎĘ WĊĊĐ Iē GėĎĒĊĘ CĔĚēęĞ 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006 2006 • The City of Navasota holds a welcoming reception for Brad Stafford as he takes over the helm as city manager. • Stanley Legge is recognized by the Plantersville-Stoneham VFD for having responded to the largest number of fire and emergency calls throughout 2005. • Blake Urbanosky of Plantersville is among the fall semester initiates of Beta Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Blinn College. 1996 • Community Life Care avoids a default in the company’s lease on Navasota Regional Hospital by sending Grimes County a check for $28,000 on the last day of the deadline. • Heavy rains wash away part of the Navasota Municipal Airport’s asphaltic paving, causing potholes from aircraft landing gear. • City street department employee Isiah Williams

is recognized upon his retirement with a plaque for his 11 years, nine months and 12 days as a municipal employee. 1986 • A young boy riding his bike discovers a nearly nude body dumped in the bottom of Elm Grove Creek near Whitehall. • Bank deposits increased by $6,114,689 from Dec. 1984 to Dec. 1985. • Marlen Sandate enters the world as the first baby of 2016 in Grimes County at Grimes Memorial Hospital. 1976 • Between 1974 and 1975 bank deposits within Grimes County increased by $2,169,756. • Navasota volunteer firemen re-elect Lloyd Pool as their chief. • The 1975 rainfall totals show that the county received 40.52 inches of rain, only 0.24 inches drier than the country-wide average.

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The Hunger Games One of my favorite authors is Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan. For those of you unfamiliar with her work and background, she was a speechwriter for President Ronald Reagan at an early age. In one of her columns, she recounted the story of her journey to Ireland to connect with people who had known her grandfather, an immigrant to the United States out of sheer necessity. Ms. Noonan's great-grandfather dispatched his son to America with these words: "Go now, and never come back to hungry Ireland again." She further explains that her grandfather was a typical immigrant of that time. They cast their lot with America and made a conscious decision — she refers to it as “The Decision” — to become Americans. They would never forget their Irish roots, but they would assimilate fully into the American way of life. These immigrants made fateful and life-altering changes in their lives based, in large part, on hunger. Another group of Americans made similarly life-altering decisions despite their hunger. Their story began in late 1864 in Savannah, Georgia. Major General William T. Sherman of the Union army marched his troops from the captured city of Atlanta into the port of Savannah on Dec. 22, 1864. There, the troops burned and pillaged the city just as they had done throughout most of the state. When the surviving southerners emerged from hiding, they discovered that the aggressors had taken everything of value including all livestock. What they hadn't taken, they had burned. With one exception. Sherman's troops had left behind silos filled with livestock feed. They couldn't carry everything, and they concluded that the feed would be of little use to survivors without any remaining livestock. The southerners did the only thing

Marv at Large BY MARVIN L. LONGABAUGH they could do. Given the choice of dying by starvation or living off cattle feed, they chose the latter. You could hardly call it a New Year's feast, but the survivors considered themselves fortunate to have anything to eat at all. They made their own version of "The Decision” — they chose to stay on their land and rebuild rather than flee. They cast their lot with Georgia and the rest of the South and rebuilt after the Civil War. Within the past two weeks, some friends of mine in Farmersville have been confronted with having to make “The Decision” for the second time in their lives. Dan and Donna moved to Texas from Michigan in the early 1980s. Just like the immigrants who built this country and the southerners who rebuilt theirs, Dan and Donna's immigration to Texas was motivated by hunger. Michigan natives were fleeing their state because their largest industry, automobiles, had been devastated by increased gasoline prices and Japanese imports. They moved here without much more than what they could fit into their vehicle. I met them shortly after they arrived in Fort Worth. I have now known them for over 30 years and have never once heard them disparage Texas or expect Texas to change for them. They have adopted our state and I consider them to be more Texan than many folks I know that were born and raised here. I particularly remember one day

in west Texas when Dan had traveled with me to visit my family. We were driving from Midland to Lubbock for a high school football game when Dan begged us to stop the van. We complied and he jumped out, running into the cotton fields that line the highways north of Midland. It turns out that Dan had never seen raw cotton in the ground before. He picked a stalk or two to take home to Donna. He loved his new home state and wanted to share the discovery with his wife. But Mother Nature can be cruel in Texas, even to those who honor their adopted state. The tornadoes that ravaged Rowlett and Garland found their way to Farmersville too. The house that they had bought and improved for years was leveled. Dan was slightly injured, while Donna escaped harm by being elsewhere when the twister hit. They made “The Decision” again, without much thought. This is home and they will rebuild. But they won’t have to do it alone. They celebrated the New Year by combing through the wreckage, assisted by friends they have harvested here in Texas along with other Texans willing to help just because that is what we Texans do. It is what survivors and their countrymen do when they’re hungry. Oh, I forgot one other important point about that livestock feed that kept the southerners alive in late 1864. That “feed” was black-eyed peas, which we now eat to celebrate New Year’s Day. The southerners were lucky to have them to eat, and they have now been a symbol of New Year’s good luck for over 150 years. Happy New Year and good luck to us all in 2016. Marvin L. Longabaugh is a law professor and attorney practicing in Navasota. The Examiner doesn’t always agree with his opinions, but that’s OK with him. He doesn’t always agree with their opinions either.

Let me tell you a story You see, two days before Christmas I left Navasota, and Texas, to go home to visit my mom for the biggest, most excitable holiday of the calendar year. You know, the one with the red-nosed reindeer and the guy in the red suit that slides down chimneys around the globe to bring gifts. I remember that before I left my apartment we were having rather dense fog late at night and lasting into mid-morning. Well, my drive to the airport in Houston was free and clear of any fog, or delays for that matter. I left in the middle of the night, took an early flight to get to my hometown to spend as much time as possible with Mom. See, this year was the first Christmas without my father who passed away unexpectedly in June. So, I knew that me getting home was going to be the key that made Christmas work for Mom. So, leaving Houston everything was fine. The plane landed at Philadelphia International Airport

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and I had a one-hour layover to catch my flight to State College, which is about a 40-minute drive from my hometown. However, due to a technical issue at the airport, we couldn’t get off the plane for close to 35 minutes – leaving me about 20 to get from Terminal C to Terminal F, which involved a shuttle ride. I then had a flashback to my days of playing football in high school and chased an imaginary running back through Terminals C, B and A before hustling down an escalator to the waiting shuttle. The shuttle then drove for Terminal F, probably about two miles away. So, after catching my breath, the chase ensued through Terminal F. When I finally reached the gate I

looked out the window – no plane. I walked up to the flight attendant and said, “Please tell me the flight to State College hasn’t left already.” She politely looked at me, laughed, and said, “Oh, it hasn’t even arrived yet.” So I waited, got on the plane and enjoyed the 30-minute flight to the center of Pennsylvania. When I got to the airport, Mom was already there and very happy to see me. We picked up my luggage and went to the car and my week of spoiling her commenced. First we went to lunch at one of her favorite restaurants. And wouldn’t you know it – she loved the meal and wasn’t allowed to pay. That was a theme of the whole trip – I paid for lunch and/ or dinner every day we went out. Needless to say, Mom ate well. Then Christmas morning arrived, and I awoke around 8 a.m. and heard Mom, and her sidekick “Chief,” a pintsized dog bouncing around the house. So, I got up and got ready to shower Mom

with a gift I wasn’t sure how she would react to. I had her open the gift that arrived at her doorstep before I did that had drawn her curiosity for days. She kept telling me, “You didn’t need to get me anything.” Well, Mom, too bad! She opened the box and pulled out the gift and her eyes lit up and she exclaimed, “Oh my! Muk Luks! I’ve wanted a pair of these!” So, the gift I bought on a whim and was unsure of turned out to be the biggest hit I can remember in Christmases past. With this day of technology, I picked up my smartphone and ordered Mom another pair. The slippers should have arrived at her house by the time you are reading this. My trip back to Texas – was an endeavor that took me from Pittsburgh to Chicago to Los Angeles and then Houston. I took plenty of pictures from the plane window, and have shared them on social media. I had a great Christmas. I hope you did as well.

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weekly trips to Temple for chemotherapy treatments and additional surgeries to replace the stints in her kidneys. Lizzy is in week 21 of a 54week treatment plan. Still the “Prettiest Princess,” Lizzy’s treatment has taken a slight toll on her tiny body. Her immune system is compromised and susceptible to colds from the winter chill and infections resulting in 104-degree fevers. Peach fuzz on her head is replacing her once long dark brown hair that was lost to chemo. She has lost her eyebrows and eyelashes that frame sparkling large brown eyes. The loss has not taken its toll on Lizzy’s spritely spirit, but it is taking a toll on the family’s 2008 Mazda. “When Lizzy was diagnosed, my car had 100,000 miles on it. Since July, we’ve put more than 11,106 miles on the car, done monthly oil changes, spark plug changes, tires rotated and at least one new tire. I just want this car to last until the last chemo treatment, and then we can worry about a replacement,” Kacey said. “I think it is tired, too.” Friend Katie Loewe set up an account and webpage, and friends of the family have set up a web page to help raise money for the family – www.youcaring. com/elizabeth-greer-411732 – to help defray some of the fundamental necessities, including medication costs, travel expenses to and from Temple and the still ever present overnight stays for treatment and check up. Donations also can be deposited at Prosperity Bank, where an account has been set up for Elizabeth Greer. Follow Lizzy’s progress on Facebook at www. facebook.com/kacey.greer1?fref=ts. Meanwhile, Lizzy has gotten a brown Dodge Cummins – a 12-volt. Lizzy drives all over the property, said her mom. She got the truck for Christmas and this serves as a great way for her to get around. The cancer impacted her ability to walk. She still stumbles when she walks, Kacey said. The family is moving into a new home on land in Anderson, once a bacterium from the water well is treated. Kacey, once a John C. Webb Elementary student, will now be in the Anderson-Shiro Consolidated Independent School District but it will be two years before Lizzy sits in a desk at school. The chemotherapy will keep her away since it has compromised her immune system. The kindergartner, who wants to be a teacher like her mother, misses school but is keeping up with her schoolmates through ABC Mouse. For $8 a month, Lizzy is learning math, social studies and reading. Lizzy is not happy about missing school, said her mom. “I completed the paperwork for home schooling in the Navasota (Independent) school district when we were in their district. I never heard from them, so I went down to the administration building. They told me kindergarten was not a required home school curriculum for districts, so they were not offering it,” said Kacey. “I have not

Elizabeth “Lizzy” Greer, center, who is just age 5, received a Christmas gift when her doctors found that the majority of her cancer had been eradicated by the treatments. She now has only two tumors that are considered inoperable. However, she will not be able to return to school for two years as the treatment has compromised her immune system. At left is Elizabeth’s mother, Kacey Greer. At right is Elizabeth’s brother, Nathan Perkins, who is age 7. Submitted photos

approached the new school district.” Finances are still tight for the small family but some relief has occurred with Lizzy’s Social Security disability designation. Social Security does not pay for everything since the family is still paying for medications (antibiotics – one is $380) and a $4,000 a week shot that is required to be given after each chemotherapy treatment.

“We still have the incidentals, the gas, the vehicle maintenance, overnight stays. We have used the funds in the fundraising account and the bank account that were set up,” said Kacey. “I don’t know of anyone who has that kind of money, so we just have it added to the bill. We are focusing on Lizzy and getting her well, not the bills that will be left to pay.”

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adding personnel to the area but reiterated that communication between federal, state and local agencies should be more free flowing, so that local officers are aware of ongoing actions in their areas. Grimes County Sheriff deputies then turned the conversation over to mental health and the lack of resources and cooperation available for those who would be better served with treatment over imprisonment. They relayed a case that involved a veteran who

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through high school and took a few interior design courses in college. She has enjoyed art, crafts and design since she was just 4 years old and received her first box of beads. Jensen said of her art medium, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I work with a combination of leather and vintage components, including estate jewelry, hardware, clock parts, keys and anything rusty or patina-ed that I find laying around.â&#x20AC;? For this full-time artist and mother of two young children, she says that her art is her daybreak to heartbreak, bread-and-butter source of income. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creativity has always been an outlet for me,â&#x20AC;? Jensen says of her passion for creating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From beadwork, writing, rearranging furniture, repurposing and re-loving old pieces into something beautiful and

functional â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always been in my blood. What I do now has evolved over time, beginning with a box of my grandmotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vintage jewelry and few leather remnants, to a wide range of leather jewelry and accessories featuring the derelict and castaway pieces I find along the way.â&#x20AC;? Mitch Cohen, founder of the First Saturday Arts Market, was impressed with the quality of work Jensen presented when she applied. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jewelry is the most competitive art medium at shows. We always look for materials made by the artist, quality and originality,â&#x20AC;? Cohen said of Jensenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Natalie is phenomenal creative, what really captures patronsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attentions is her entire booth, not just her jewelry and cuffs. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a cross between urban

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gypsy and Victorian era. It is probably why her booth is always crowded. We love having her back in Houston!â&#x20AC;? For her first Houston show of 2016, Jensen said she worked on a new line of leather cuff bracelets that feature words that do not have a direct English translation. For example, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Suadadeâ&#x20AC;? is a Portuguese word meaning, â&#x20AC;&#x153;a feeling of longing for someone you lost and is lost.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a chronic nerd, I am fascinated with language, so I am in my element with this project,â&#x20AC;? said Jensen. Jensen travels the state attending markets and popup shows. In addition to First Saturday Arts Market, Jensen is a regular at the Discovery Green Flea in downtown Houston, visit her website at peculiarsentiments.com for a schedule. First Saturday Arts Market is a 12-year-old monthly outdoor fine arts event featuring the works of dozens of visual artists. Nearby restaurants and shops are within walking distance. Also available at the market is live music and delicious fare from some of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best gourmet food trucks. Open year-round on the first Saturday of each month, the market is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and located in the Historic Houston Heights between Genâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Antiques and YogaOne Studios at 540 West 19th Street in Houston. For more information visit www.FirstSaturdayArtsMarket.com or call 713-802-1213.

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IOLA WINGO 1922 – 2015 Iola Sandefur Wingo, 93, who began her life as a country girl in Oklahoma, transformed to city dweller in Dallas and Little Rock, Arkansas, and then returned to the countryside near Navasota, died Friday, Dec. 18, at Navasota Nursing and Rehabilitation. A reception will be held at noon on Thursday, Jan. 7, in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church of Navasota. A celebration of her life will follow in the sanctuary at 1 p.m. with pastor C. McAllister “Mac” Vaughn officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Pinecrest Memorial Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. Iola was born a farmer’s daughter on Feb. 27, 1922, in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, to R.F. and Annie Brown Sandefur, where she grew up and graduated from high school. Taking a job with the federal government in Dallas in her late teens, she met and married her husband, Thomas James Wingo. Her first son, Larry, was born in Dallas at which time she “retried” to become a housewife and full-time mom. Soon thereafter, a job change for her husband facilitated a move to Little Rock, Arkansas, where a second son, Bruce, was born. After a few years, Iola and James purchased a home in North Little Rock. They lived there for over 30 years and were members of the Park Hill Baptist Church. In the early 1970s, after Larry graduated from high school and started college, Iola returned to work with the Federal Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). Another move to Sherwood, Arkansas, occurred when both Iola and James retired. James passed away in late 2001 and in early 2004, she decided she wanted to be closer to her son, Larry and his wife Candace. At that time, Iola made a move

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back to the country, building a home on her son and daughter-in-law’s property in the Whitehall area of rural Grimes County, southeast of Navasota. It was there that she spent most of the final 11 ½ half years of her life. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Navasota and attended Bible study. She enjoyed working in the garden and spent many days outside working in the flowerbeds and the yard. Iola also enjoyed the birds, watching the alpaca herd in the pastures and visiting with the Australian black swans that lived on the pond in front of her house. When not outside, she spent her time reading and watching old movies on TV. In November 2015 her health declined significantly and she became a city resident once again, moving to the Navasota Nursing and Rehabilitation. This is where she was living when she passed away. Iola was preceded in death by her parents, her three sisters, a son Bruce, and her husband James. Her son, Larry Wingo and his wife Candace of Whitehall survive her. In lieu of usual remembrances, memorials in Iola’s name can be made to Hospice Brazos Valley-Brenham, 302 E. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham, TX 77833 or First United Methodist Church of Navasota, 616 Holland St., Navasota, TX 77868. You are invited to sign the guestbook and leave condolences for the family at www. lindleyrobertsonholt. com.

Constance “Connie” Marie Pasket Marriott, 80, of Houston died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, at Harbor Hospice House of Houston. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at Lindley-Robertson-Holt Funeral Home. The funeral liturgy officiated by deacon Grant Holt was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church followed by the rite of committal. Interment was in the Houston National Cemetery. Connie was born Sept. 20, 1935, in Anderson to John L. and Ernestine Sechelski Pasket. She attended school in Navasota and later moved to Houston, where she worked for Aetna Insurance. Connie married Norman V. Marriott and they made their home in Houston. She enjoyed shopping, cooking, reading and having conversations with friends and family. Connie enjoyed attending and helping prepare for the ba-

zaars at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Connie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norman; as well as three of his daughters, Shirley Ann Marriott, Sharon Lynn Marriott Foster and Karen Sue Marriott. Survivors include her brothers, Johnny Pasket Jr. and wife, Virginia Floyd Pasket, and James Pasket, all of Anderson; stepson, Norman Kenneth Marriott and his wife Shelly; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. You are invited to sign the guestbook and leave condolences for the family at www. lindleyrobertsonholt. com.

HELEN SUNDERMEYER LANDS 1928 – 2015 Helen Sundermeyer Lands, 87, passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, in Navasota. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Navasota. She was born on March 29, 1928, in Houston to Albert Frederick and Bessie Pattillo Sundermeyer. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Reginald P. Lands; her son, Barry S. Lands; her sisters, Ruth Taylor and Alberta Rives; and

brother, Albert F. Sundermeyer Jr. She is survived by her sister, Alma Moon; nephews and nieces, David Rives, Mark and Pamela Taylor and Timothy and Colleen Taylor; and special friends, Dan Rodriguez and Ruth Parker. Graveside Services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at the Bryan City Cemetery in Bryan. Our thanks to Navasota Nursing Home and Traditions Health Care for her care.

MONICA ROSE SZYMCZAK KRAUSE 1935 - 2015 Monica Rose Szymczak Krause entered into heaven peacefully on Dec. 26, 2015, at the age of 80. She was born near Richards to Harold Szymczak and Veronica (Verna) Walkoviak Szymczak. Her family moved to Houston where Monica attended Christ the King School and Saint Agnes Academy. She met and married her true partner in life, Clarence (Mickey) Krause, celebrating 50-plus years of a loving and devoted marriage. Monica filled her life with an abundance of activities serving others. She was involved in a multitude of PTA organizations serving in various capacities at Christ the King School, Durham Elementary, Our Savior Lutheran School and the School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. She was a weekend mom to many cadets at Allen Military Academy. She was a lifetime member of Texas Exes Alumni Association for The University

of Texas. Monica served many years on the Woman’s Auxiliary to Harris County Pharmaceutical Association,

including holding the office of President. She was awarded the Spouse of the Year by the Texas Pharmaceutical Association. Her Catholic faith was important to

her and as a result she dedicated her time and energy of 20 years as co-chairing the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Bazaar and participated in the St. Stanislaus Altar Society. Monica was bestowed an Apostolic Blessing from His Holiness John Paul II. She was a twice past president of the Shepherd Park Plaza Civic Club and was an active board member until her death, serving over 40 years. She held several offices in the Shepherd Park Plaza Garden Club over the years. Monica’s love for cooking was pronounced in the compilation of many cookbooks for the Woman’s Auxiliary to Harris County Pharmaceutical Association, Auxiliary to Texas Pharmaceutical Association, Our Savior Lutheran School, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and Szymczak Family Reunion. She is preceded in death by parents Harold and Verna Szymczak and her son Samuel R. Krause. Monica is sur-

vived by husband Clarence (Mickey) Krause; children Michael, Monique and Darrell Krause; grandchildren, Jennifer Guerra and husband, James, Jonathan Krause, Matthew Krause and wife, Jessica; Melissa Mansker and husband, Eric; and great-grandchildren James, Joshua, Julianna Guerra and Harper Krause; sisters, Ann Marie Szymczak, Matilda Salinas and husband, Bruce, and Rita Szymczak; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Monica touched many hearts and was loved by all that knew her. Those that adored and cherished her carried out her final wishes and requests. Visitation was held Dec. 29, 2015, at Pat H. Foley & Company in Houston. Funeral services were held Dec. 30, 2015, at St. Stanislaus Church in Anderson. Contributions may be made in her name to a charity of your choice.

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CROSS BAPTIST CHURCH 10339 CR 103, Iola. Munroe Rice, Min.

ENON FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST 23129 FM 244, Iola. 394-5122 Larry Andrews, Min.

EVERGREEN FREEWILL BAPTIST 8834 CR 172, Iola, 394-2992

FIRST BAPTIST

GOD’S COUNTRY COWBOY CHURCH

17219 Hwy 105 W., Washington, TX. 979-575-7321 - Buddy Hogue, Pastor

HISTORIC OAKLAND BAPTIST

IGLESIA BAUTISTA DE NAVASOTA - BAPTIST CHURCH

9970 S. Hwy 6, Navasota (936)870-5069 Pastor Jose Maldonado

MACEDONIA BAPTIST

22728 Clay, Millican, 825-8009 M. Otis Clark, Min.

MACEDONIA BAPTIST

Debra White-Finke Financial Services in association with

Commercial • Residential 806 N. LaSalle • Navasota (936) 825-2433 Fax: (936) 825-3900 M: 37337

224 Peeples St., Navasota, 825-7417 Gregory Baldwin, Min.

MT. PLEASANT MISSIONARY BAPTIST

ST. HOLLAND MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

15898 Hwy 6 South, 936-825-7320 Corey D. Thomas, Pastor

ST. MARK BAPTIST

Mormon

ST. MARTINVILLE BAPTIST

Pentecostal

R.C. Lenton, Min.

Washington - L.J. Allen, Min. Conroe Hwy, 825-2317 Robert Lawrence, Min.

CHANGE OF LIFE PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE

14349 CR 304, Navasota, 936-213-0077 Travis Hoffman, Pastor

CHRISTIAN LIGHTHOUSE

TRUEVINE BAPTIST

625 Blackshear St., 825-6388 Glenn T. Murphy, Jr., Min.

UNION GROVE BAPTIST

WILLIAMS MEMORIAL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

Navasota - William Gantt, Min. 24380 FM 149, Richards, 851-2540 Rev. Rick Boswell

UNION GROVE BAPTIST

Catholic

SHIRO PRESBYTERIAN

Old Washington Steven Nesrsta, Min.

Shiro, 936-395-8200

Other

9677 Hwy. 6, Navasota, 825-3920 Rodolfo “Jojo” L. Cal-Ortiz

CR 1774, Plantersville, 894-3200 Gregg McHenry, Min.

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC

902 W. Washington Ave., Navasota, Pastors L.C. & Darlene McClellan 979-203-2312

Stoneham. 894-2223 Edward C. Kucera, Jr., Min.

CHRIST TO THE NATIONS

Plantersville, 894-2223 Edward C. Kucera, Jr., Min.

ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC 1511 Hwy. 90 S., Anderson, 873-2291

Church of Christ BEDIAS CHURCH OF CHRIST

FUENTE DE LUZ

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Church & Manley St., Navasota, 825-6634 - Ted Cherry, Min.

state farm

Real Estate wwww.mcdougalco.com

Episcopal SAINT PAUL’S EPISCOPAL

414 E. McAlpine St., Navasota, 825-7726

SALEM LUTHERAN

2373 FM 2988, Navasota, 825-0216

Stoneham Community Center, Plantersville, 894-3632 Robert Trim, Min. Angella Nickerson, Min.

HOUSE OF LOVE CHURCH

2763 CR 408, Navasota, 936-419-3321 Elder Willie Manning, Pastor Cheryl Manning

Hwy. 39, Iola, 394-2944/394-3306 Cloyce Johnson, Min. Walter J. Williams, Min.

NEW HOPE CHURCH

902 W. Washington Ave. M.L. Tucker, Min.

2051 Hwy 105 E., Navasota. Pastor Max Brand. 936-825-9468

PLANTERSVILLE COUNTRY Hwy. 105 @ FM 1774 John & Pamela Caplinger, Min.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST

THE APPLE OF GOD’S EYE

FIRST UNITED METHODIST

THE WORSHIP CENTER

3202 Main St., Bedias, 936-395-0300 Pastor Ann Worrell

8532 FM 2 Rd., Navasota, 825-7177 Bennie Steptoe, Min.

Anderson - Mac Vaughn, Min.

OAKLAND BAPTIST

616 Holland St., Navasota, 825-3342 Mac Vaughn, Min.

IOLA ZION UNITED METHODIST

9416 Hwy 6 Loop • Navasota, TX 77868 936-870-3040 LaCasitaMexFood.com

IOLA WORSHIP CENTER

ZION LUTHERAN

Methodist

Lunc h Sp Every ecials day

7520 CR 107, Iola, 936-394-2401 Rev. Sewell Stewart

NAVASOTA NEW DAY DELIVERANCE

455 FM 149 Rd. W., Anderson, 873-2175 Pastor Kermit Bostelman

“Serving Grimes County since 1986.”

GOD’S PROFOUND MINISTRIES

TRINITY LUTHERAN

1530 E. Washington Ave., Navasota, 825-6851 - Matthias Dinger, Pastor

Robbie & Kim Allphin (936) 894-2628

GOD’S GATEWAY

LOVE FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN CENTER

Lutheran

R. Michael Moore, ALC

Broke Associate / Accredited Land Consultant 211 McAlpine / P.O. Box 1417 / Navasota, Texas 77868 (936) 825-3235 / Cell (936) 870-6063 / Email rmmoore@embarqmail.com

515 Laredo, Navasota, 825-4102/ 870-5713 - Erasmo Briseno, Pastor

874-2822 - Gene Beamon, Min.

Hwy. 39 - Donny Chappell, Min.

SALEM HOUSE OF BLESSINGS

1515 Sycamore St., Navasota, 825-2849 Charles R. Tompkins, Min.

SERVANTS OF GOD MINISTRIES

1411 E. Washington Ave., Navasota, 825-8183 - Frank Williams, Min. 201 S. Railroad St. Mary Robinson Evans, Min.

45550 FM 1774, Plantersville 281-259-5255

UNITED FAITH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES 1440 FM 2193, Brenham, TX. Aslan Ford Sr., Pastor

EAM OF NAVASOTA

8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon-Sat

McDougal & Moore

FOUNTAIN OF FAITH CHURCH

Hwy. 90 North

Iola, 394-3310 Rev. Larry Spooner Pastor

Rheem Water Heaters

Outdoor Cookers • Holland Grills 726 W. Washington 936-825-3214

Roans Prairie Community Center, 870-6725 - Pastor Steve Prewitt 105 W. Holland, Navasota. 979-450-3291 Rolando West, Pastor

1614 E. Washington Navasota, TX 77868 936-825-7551

SALES AND SERVICE

FELLOWSHIP OF BELIEVERS IN ROANS PRAIRIE

ANDERSON CHURCH OF CHRIST

22058 Highway 90 N, Bedias, 936-395-2004

936-825-3068 • 936-825-6868

NAVASOTA LP-GAS CO., INC.

11596 Hwy. 6 Loop S, 825-2517

MT. ZION BAPTIST

Plantersville, 894-2735

Texan

FAITH OUTREACH CHRISTIAN CENTER

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC

1558 N. LaSalle Navasota

Friendly .... Clean ....

BELIEVERS FELLOWSHIP

CHRIST OUR LIGHT

BEDIAS UMC

PLANTERSVILLE BAPTIST

Kolkhorst Petroleum Co., Inc.

302 Nolan St., Navasota, 825-6847 Rev. Barrett Ingram

MT. PLEASANT MISSIONARY BAPTIST

Ricky Manning, Min.

woodmen.org

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

James “Jim” Schroeder Field Representative Life Phone: 936-661-2294 jeschroeder@woodmen.org Annuities Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society, Omaha, NE 3131-F E. 29th St #101, Bryan, TX 77802

412 First St., 936-825-2624 Ruey Stephens Jr., Pastor

15301 FM 362 Rd., Navasota, 825-3770 Jack Jeter, Min.

Richards - Rev. Eric Dehmer, Pastor

PILGRIM POINT BAPTIST

11765 Highway 6 South Navasota, TX 77868 936-825-6581 Fax 936-870-2567

400 Ivy St., Navasota, 979-218-4217 Gary Williams, Min.

BAY’S CHAPEL METHODIST

Roans Prairie

TRINITY HEADS, INC.

Hwy. 2818, Richards, 851-2883 Hopie Sanders, Min.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

Hwy. 30, Shiro, 874-2275 Andrew Sanders, Min.

Clyde Miller Clyde Miller Marion936-825-6472 Busa - Mgr. 936-825-6472 Fax - 936-825-7058

Family Owned & Operated 3465 Hwy. 105 West Navasota, TX 77868

YARBOROUGH CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST

Washington, 825-2402 Joe Walker, Min.

Hwy. 2 East & CR 323 Ronald Hackett, Pastor.

Established 1971 Established 1971

6088 CR 357, Navasota

INDEPENDENT GOSPEL CHURCH

Team

Now Open 7am-11pm 7 Days a Week 1712 E. Washington • Navasota (936) 825-7541

12616 Hwy. 90 N., Bedias, 291-2807 Floyd Hoke, Min.

MEMORIAL BAPTIST

9429 CR 423, Navasota, 825-2146 James Mable, Sr., Min.

The greatest compliment you can give is a referral.

STONEHAMVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

IOLA CHURCH OF CHRIST

22275 Pierce St., Millican, 936-825-3469 Noel Vargas, Min.

1903 Dove Crossing Lane, Suite E • Navasota, TX 77868 Bus (936) 825-3943 • Fax (936) 825-3945 • www.neilsthere.com • neil@neilsthere.com

11100 CR 304, Navasota Rev. Ron Perry, Pastor

INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY

MILLICAN BAPTIST

Neil Martensen, Agent

STONEHAM UNITED METHODIST

Hwy. 6, 825-1636 Alvertice Bowdre, Min.

Washington - Rev. Carl L. Brock, Sr.

Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710

Rev. Mireya Martinez, Pastor

HWY. 6 CHURCH OF CHRIST

MT. CALVARY BAPTIST

President’s Award 4 Year Recipient

SHIRO UNITED METHODIST

12540 CR 175, Keith Jeremy Baker, Min.

811 N. LaSalle | Navasota, TX 77868 p: 936.825.6395 | f: 936.825.7242 c: 936.443.6450 debra.white-finke@hrblock.com

Brenham, Texas (979) 836-1615 • (800) 259-2175

ROSEHILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST

Greg Felder, Pastor

MISSIONARY CAMP BAPTIST

Tegeler Toyota

Allen Farm - Keith Thompson, Min.

Providing Insurance and Financial Services

RICHARDS UNITED METHODIST

MARTIN’S PRAIRIE MISSIONARY BAPTIST

MERCY SEAT BAPTIST

State Farm

MILLICAN UNITED METHODIST

FRIEDENS CHURCH OF WASHINGTON, UCC

Debra M. White-Finke Tax & Business Services Specialist

Woodward St., Anderson, 873-2433 Hopie Solomon, Min.

CR 206, Plantersville Willie Buckner, Min.

318 Frazier St., Navasota, 825-3739 Marcus Bowen, Min.

(936) 825-7070

16402 CR 319, Navasota, 979-826-3727 Reverend Katy Ware. 979-826-6321

6639 FM 1486, Richards, 851-25803 Rev. Eric Dehmer, Pastor

FIRST BAPTIST RICHARDS

1111 S. LaSalle St., Navasota, 825-3744 H. Smith, Min.

9475 FM 1227 • Navasota, Texas

LYNN GROVE UNITED METHODIST

ROCK WEST BAPTIST

ST. PAUL MISSIONARY BAPTIST

FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST

203 Teague St., Navasota, 825-3682 Rev. Carolyn Robinson, Pastor

22029 Kathy Fleming Road, Millican, 936-825-0350 - Peggy Hines, Min.

FM 2819, Richards, 851-2397 L.L. Dunbar, Min.

ST. MATTHEWS BAPTIST

5647 Trinity St., Richards, 851-2033

LEE TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST

ROBINSON HILL BAPTIST

301 Church St., Navasota, 825-6597 Clyde Larrabee, Min.

22426 Gin Tank, Bedias, 395-0029 Pastor David Burns

P.O. Box 1200 • 7846 Highway 90 South Navasota, Texas 77868 Office: 936-825-6545 Fax:936-825-3654 Sale Each Saturday, 11am

RICHARD’S BAPTIST

5040 Colorado St., Richards, 851-2473 Joe Saffle, Min.

SINGLETON BAPTIST

Charles Byrd, Min.

Office 936-825-6805 Toll free 1-877-295-0929 Mike Serres, Master Plumber TMPL# 17862

MCKENZIE CHAPEL METHODIST

COXBERRY BAPTIST

LONE STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

NAVASOTA LIVESTOCK AUCTION CO.

FM 362 - Larry Blackshear, Min.

6670 Carrell St., Shiro Jay Kott, Pastor

23471 FM 244 Rd., Iola, 394-2701 Pastor Tim Owens

329 E. Washington • Navasota • 936-825-6565 • www.wegibson.com

REID’S PRAIRIE BAPTIST

SHIRO BAPTIST CHURCH

IOLA MISSIONARY BAPTIST

7625 Hwy 6 | Navasota, Texas 77868 | 936.825.5100 | www.midsouthsynergy.com

FM 362 South of White Hall Hubert Williams, Min.

Hwy 1774, Plantersville, 936-894-3633 David Greenwood, Min.

Railroad Ave., Roans Prairie Ed Devries, Min.

Start Everyday with a GREAT smile

PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST

CENTER POINT BAPTIST

13805 FM 1774 GREEN VALLEY BAPTIST 1.5 miles north of Plantersville Willie Jackson, Min.

415 N. La Salle St., Ste. 1A Navasota, TX 77868 M-F 10am to 6pm Sat 9am to 2pm 936-825-7799

George Ward, Min.

Hwy 30, Carlos

FM 3090 - Jim Nelms, Min.

Lic. 59395 • Lic. 59372

PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST

Plantersville David Durant Greenwood, Min.

CARLOS MISSIONARY BAPTIST

Wholesale Distributor for Gasoline, Diesel, Oils & Greases GRACE FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST George Nelson, Jr., Min. Bob Blalock, President P.O. BOX 650 • WASHINGTON @ SANTA FE • NAVASOTA, TEXAS GREATER FIRST BAPTIST P: 936-825-6631 • F: 936-825-6898 • C: 936-825-4513 • Email: Anderson, 873-2063 JRBNOC@ AOL.COM GREATER NEW HOPE BAPTIST

936-894-WELL (9355)

Commercial and Residential

9965 Hwy 6 Loop Navasota, TX 77868 936-825-2225 Se Habla Español

www.TEAMOFNAVASOTA.com

1310 Spur 515 • Navasota, TX 77868 • (936) 825-2081 Feed * Fencing * Health Aides * Tack * Lawn & Garden * Pet Foods & Supplies * Gifts & More Sealy • Brookshire • Alvin • Magnolia • Richmond • Hempstead • Rosenberg • Bryan WWW.STEINHAUSERS.COM

KNIGHT INSURANCE AGENCY SUE KNIGHT, Insurance Agent 350 Hwy 290 East, Suite 3 • Hempstead, Texas 77445 Bus: (979) 826-3026 • (800) 660-3026 Fax: (979) 826-3261 • E-Mail: sknight@farmersagent.com

9285 St. Hwy. 90 Navasota 936-825-7273

HALLMARK CLEANERS 518 E. Washington • 936-825-8267 Locally owned and supporting Grimes County since 1995

FERRUGIA MECHANICAL

AC/Heating • Indoor Air Quality • Residential • Commercial

www.ferrugiamechanical.com FOR SERVICE CALL

281-259-3367 936-870-3900 Lic # TACLB28048E

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Snow birds flock to warmer weather

A flock of Sandhill Cranes make a rest stop in Navasota near the Industrial Park on their trek south in the middle of December. Photo submitted by Pam Kelley Johnson of Anderson

Church News Ongoing • St Paul’s Episcopal Church has opened the Coat Closet for anyone in need, regardless of religious faith or practice. The Coat Closet will be open from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday through the end of March 2016. Stop in to get warm, have a cup of coffee, get a coat, blanket or other item of clothing to stay warm during the winter season; and if you so choose, enjoy fellow-

ship, prayer and communion. The Coat Closet is located in the Parish Hall and can accessed through the Church Street entrance, just look for the sign. For more information, or to make donations, please contact the St. Paul’s church office at 936-8257726 or at www.stpaulsnavasota@gmail.com. God Bless. •

Jan. 9 Lee Tabernacle

United Methodist Church in Navasota will have their Gospel Explosion 2016 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9. The event is presented by Ernest Wear and Janice Pratt and will be emceed by Carla Goree. Lee Tabernacle is a historical landmark church that is 155 years old and in need of numerous repairs. Come and join us to help restore our historic church. Gospel groups from around Texas will be coming together to

help including: On Time Gospel, Soul of Faith, Willing Workers, Ricky Williams and Friends, Divine Harmony, Jackie Blackwell and Friends, Divine Favor Ministries (praise dancers), Anointed Vessels, The Incredibles (praise dancers) and Burden Lifters. Join us, praise the Lord and raise the roof with praises. For questions or donations, please contact Janice Pratt at 832385-5107 or Ernest Wear

at 979-575-7843. Jan. 12 • Women Reaching Women Bible Study begins at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at First Baptist Church. An 11 session DVD driven study by Beth Moore – Breaking Free. Call the church office at 936-825-6597 to reserve childcare and your study book. All women are invited.

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Jan. 20 • Community UNITY prayer gathering will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at First Baptist Church. A light supper will be served at 6 p.m. Childcare provided for pre-school, children’s ministry for elementary school and TEEN ministry for junior high and high school youth. All free and all churches and families are invited.

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Grimes County Sheriff’s Report 382 FM 149 Rd W, Anderson

Friday, Dec. 25 • 1:22 a.m. – Noise complaint, Falkenbury • 1:24 a.m. – Agency assist, SH 6 • 3:15 a.m. – Welfare concern, CR 302 • 7:43 a.m. – Close patrol/house watch, CR 317 • 7:48 a.m. – Burglary, FM 2445 • 9:08 a.m. – Theft, CR 412 • 9:44 a.m. – Runaway, FM 39 North • 10:44 a.m. – Animal estray, 8800 block of Ada Oaks • 1:01 p.m. – Grass/wildland fire, CR 446 • 2:11 p.m. – Reckless driving, SH 90 • 2:54 p.m. – Welfare concern, SH 6 • 3:52 p.m. – Animal bite, 8300 block of Denman • 4:15 p.m. – Shooter/hunter complaint, Smokethorn • 5:35 p.m. – Animal cruelty, SH 105 East • 5:59 p.m. – Traffic, SH 6 • 6:41 p.m. – Reckless driving, SH 90 North • 6:47 p.m. – Reckless driving, SH 105 East • 9:01 p.m. – Assist motorist, SH 30 • 10:56 p.m. – Major accident, SH 30 • 11:09 p.m. – Major accident, SH 30 Saturday, Dec. 26 • 12:34 a.m. – Animal estray, FM 244 • 12:36 a.m. – Reckless driving, SH 6 • 2:28 a.m. – Disturbance, 6100 block of Shady Oaks • 2:43 p.m. – Structure fire, CR 185 • 4:00 a.m. – Business/residential alarm, SH 105 East • 8:16 a.m. – Animal estray, CR 124 • 9:19 a.m. – Welfare concern, 11000 block of Woodside • 9:49 a.m. – Abandoned vehicle, SH 6 • 10:37 a.m. – Threat or attempt, FM 1486 • 10:43 a.m. – Illegal dumping, CR 311 • 12:15 p.m. – Welfare concern, 17100 block of Cedar • 12:37 p.m. – Minor accident, SH 105 East • 12:48 p.m. – Reckless driving, CR 156 • 2:30 p.m. – Burglary, 3600 block of Dick Barnes • 3:30 p.m. – Suspicious vehicle/person, 15200 block of Micrea • 4:12 p.m. – Harassment, CR 147 • 4:42 p.m. – Suspicious vehicle/person, CR 302 • 4:51 p.m. – Burglary, FM 1696 • 6:02 p.m. – Disturbance, 300 block of West Johnson • 6:59 p.m. – Assault, CR 429 • 7:12 p.m. – Trespassing, 6600 block of Planters Row • 9:49 p.m. – Suspicious vehicle/person, FM 1774 • 10:29 p.m. – Major accident, SH 105 East • 11:38 p.m. – Assist motorist, FM 149 West Sunday, Dec. 27 • 2:51 a.m. – Agency assist, CR 206A • 4:23 a.m. – Theft, FM 3090 • 9:37 a.m. – Animal estray, FM 1696 • 10:12 a.m. – Theft, 11200 block of John Rice • 10:37 a.m. – Major accident, 700 block of Brosig • 12:23 p.m. – Road blockage/ hazard, SH 6 • 1:01 p.m.

Don Sowell, County Sheriff

– Structure fire, Spur 515 • 1:32 p.m. – Harassment, CR 192 • 2:06 p.m. – Assist motorist, SH 105 East • 2:29 p.m. – Minor accident, SH 105 East • 4:46 p.m. – Business/residential alarm, CR 137 • 5:04 p.m. – Animal estray, FM 3090 • 5:45 p.m. – Business/residential alarm, FM 379 • 6:09 p.m. – Animal estray, CR 416A • 7:03 p.m.- Road blockage/hazard, CR 139 • 7:11 p.m. – Fire, FM 1486 • 7:44 p.m. – Animal estray, CR 234 • 10:49 p.m. – Disturbance, 17100 block of Youpon • 10:57 p.m. – Assault, 11100 block of Greenwood • 11:32 p.m. – Major accident, CR 314 • 11:51 p.m. – Business/residential alarm, FM 379 Monday, Dec. 28 • 1:30 a.m. – Business/ residential alarm, 17000 block of Red Oak • 3:44 a.m. – Minor accident, SH 90 South • 6:10 a.m. – Abandoned vehicle, FM 1486 • 6:57 a.m. – Shooter/ hunter complaint, SH 90 North • 7:40 a.m. – Animal estray, CR 206 • 11:03 a.m. – Burglary, SH 90 • 1:44 p.m. – Animal estray, CR 235 • 1:55 p.m. – Fire, 6400 block of Magan • 2:41 p.m. – Animal control, 8500 block of Carolyn • 3:32 p.m. – Sex offender compliance checks, SH 105 East • 3:51 p.m. – Animal estray, FM 1774 • 4:04 p.m. – Animal cruelty, 7800 block of Tawnyberry • 4:46 p.m. – Sex offender compliance checks, 15800 block of Post Oak • 5:58 p.m. – Animal cruelty, FM 2988 • 6:13 p.m. – Business/residential alarm, 500 block of South Main • 7:59 p.m. – Suspicious vehicle/ person, FM 1774 • 8:30 p.m. – Business/residential alarm, 1800 block of Vista Hills • 8:45 p.m. – Close patrol/house watch, FM 1774 • 9:58 p.m. – Theft, SH 6 • 10:00 p.m. – Suspicious vehicle/person, CR 406 • 11:08 p.m. – Reckless driving, FM 1774 Tuesday, Dec. 29 • 4:08 a.m. – Animal estray, FM 3090 • 7:43 a.m. – Suspicious vehicle/ person, 16700 block of Lone Star • 8:09 a.m. – Mutual aid, 25100 block of Pleasant Grove • 8:29 a.m. – Major accident, FM 2620 • 8:52 a.m. – Animal control, FM 1774 • 9:37 a.m. – Forgery/fraud, FM 149 West • 10:14 a.m. – Hit and run accident, 100 block of North Main • 10:29 a.m.- Burglary, FM 1486 • 10:32 a.m. – Theft, FM 2562 • 11:30 a.m. – Burglary, CR 233 • 2:20 p.m. – Theft, Deep Forest Trail • 3:17 p.m. – Property lost/misplaced/found, SH

(936) 873-2151

90 • 3:38 p.m. – Animal bite, CR 302 • 4:54 p.m. – Animal estray, CR 132 • 5:46 p.m. – Animal cruelty, 8300 block of Smith • 7:54 p.m. – Theft, CR 174 • 9:12 p.m. – Assault, 3900 block of Dogwood • 9:50 p.m. – Jail disturbance, FM 149 West Wednesday, Dec. 30 • 1:07 a.m. – Disturbance, 5300 block of Green Valley • 2:41 a.m. – Animal cruelty, Rabun • 7:40 a.m. – Animal estray, FM 1696 • 8:44 a.m. – Abandoned vehicle, SH 105 East • 9:53 a.m. – Animal estray, FM 2620 • 10:05 a.m. – Traffic, SH 30 • 10:20 a.m. – Traffic, SH 30 • 10:35 a.m. – Animal control, 7300 block of Loblolly • 11:50 a.m. – Rescue, Roese • 1:48 p.m. – Traffic, FM 244 • 1:55 p.m. – Animal control, CR 203 • 2:31 p.m. – Animal control, Brooks • 4:07 p.m. – Trespassing, CR 232 • 4:20 p.m. – Business/ residential alarm, 17300 block of Rustic • 4:26 p.m. – Animal control, FM 244 • 5:04 p.m. – Animal cruelty, 25900 block of Cemetery • 5:36 p.m. – Welfare concern, SH 90 • 6:16 p.m. – Animal estray, CR 157 • 7:20 p.m. – Fire, CR 403 • 8:42 p.m. – Disturbance, 12200 block of Dogwood Branch • 10:18 p.m. – Disturbance, CR 311 • 10:18 p.m. – Suspicious vehicle/ person, CR 174 • 10:27 p.m. – Disturbance, 16900 block of Hollyhill Thursday, Dec. 31 • 12:51 a.m. – Shooter/ hunter complaint, CR 449 • 3:50 a.m. – Agency assist, CR 450 • 7:01 a.m. – Traffic, SH 90 • 8:53 a.m.- Animal estray, SH 6 • 9:24 a.m. – Traffic, SH 30 • 9:49 a.m. – Animal cruelty, Rabun • 10:03 a.m. – Animal control, 7700 block of Bookman • 11:03 a.m. – Animal cruelty, CR 144 • 12:29 p.m. – Reckless driving, FM 1696 • 12:44 p.m. – Local warrant arrest, FM 149 West • 12:57 p.m. – Traffic, North LaSalle • 1:05 p.m.- Shooter/ hunter complaint, CR 146 • 2:31 p.m. – Traffic, SH 90 • 2:59 p.m. – Illegal dumping, CR 417 • 3:07 p.m. – Noise complaint, 8400 block of Tupelo • 3:18 p.m. – Theft, CR 415 • 3:56 p.m. – Animal control, FM 149 East • 5:54 p.m. – Major accident, FM 1227 • 6:54 p.m. – Traffic, FM 379 • 7:53 p.m. – Disturbance, 8500 block of Clark • 9:11 p.m. – Structure fire, FM 2 • 10:11 p.m. – Welfare concern, CR 330 • 11:02 p.m. – Burglary, CR 321 • 11:42 p.m.- Shooter/hunter complaint, 14400 block of Rolling Acres • 11:57 p.m.

Navasota Police Department 204 E. McAlpine, Navasota

Wednesday, Dec. 23 • 7:23 a.m. – Traffic stop, SH • 8:35 a.m. – Harassment, 1600 block of Washington • 8:51 a.m. – Theft, 200 block of East McAlpine • 9:10 a.m. – Agency assist, SH 6 • 10:26 a.m. – Escort, 400 block of East Blackshear • 11:31 a.m. – Reckless driver, Felder/Jones • 5:08 p.m. – Reckless driver, 1500 block of South LaSalle • 5:46 p.m. – Burglary, 700 block of Eighth • 6:46 p.m. – Suspicious activity, 500 block of Laredo • 7:55 p.m. – Noise complaint, 800 block of Jewett • 8:23 p.m. – Criminal mischief, 200 block of Foster • 10:31 p.m. – Verbal disturbance, 400 block of Dickson • 10:55 p.m. – Verbal disturbance, East Washington/Church • 11:08 p.m. – Noise complaint, Fourth/West Washington. Thursday, Dec. 24 • 2:29 a.m. – Accident, SH 6/FM 2154 • 3:44 a.m. – Suspicious person, Stone Ridge/Boulder • 10:43 a.m. – Animal complaint, Horlock/Kettler • 11:17 a.m. – Accident, 600 block of West Virginia • 11:29 a.m. – Loud music, 600 block of Teague • 12:30 p.m. – Welfare check, 1000 block of Church • 2:04 p.m. – Traffic stop, SH 105 East • 2:16 p.m. – Animal complaint, 700 block of Wades Way • 2:30 p.m. – Loud music, 700 block of Piedmont • 2:35 p.m. – Reckless driver, FM 379/Washington • 3:18 p.m. – Verbal disturbance, 400 block of West Washington • 6:07 p.m. – Reckless driver, West Washington • 8:00 p.m. – Animal complaint, 700 block of West Stoneham • 9:00 p.m. – Criminal mischief, 800 block of North LaSalle • 10:43 p.m. – Loud music, 800 block of Doris • 11:30 p.m. – Fight in progress, 1500 block of West Washington • 11:57 p.m. – Loud music, Duke. Friday, Dec. 25 • 12:06 a.m. – Loud music, 200 block of Victoria • 12:07 a.m. – Loud music, 400 block of Spur 515 • 12:35 a.m. – Suspicious vehicle, Wildflower • 2:09 a.m. – Noise complaint, Nolan/Johnson • 3:12 a.m. – Loud music, 500 block of Nolan • 3:54 a.m. – Reckless driver, SH • 4:50 a.m. – Loud music, FM 379 • 7:36 a.m. – Theft, 400 block of Duke • 7:45 a.m. – Welfare check, 1500 block of South LaSalle • 10:14 a.m. – Disturbance, 500 block of Tyler • 10:19 a.m. – Disturbance,

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1300 block of Smith • 11:25 a.m. – Criminal trespass, 500 block of Laredo • 11:55 a.m. – Reckless driver, SH 6 South • 1:00 p.m. – Control burn, CR 446 • 1:03 p.m. – Found property, 200 block of East McAlpine 3:24 p.m. – Alarm, 1200 block of Church • 5:17 p.m. – Animal complaint, 300 block of Northside • 5:24 p.m. – Criminal trespass, 1100 block of Foster • 5:47 p.m. – Suspicious person, 200 block of Judson • 6:17 p.m. – Suspicious vehicle, SH 90 • 7:00 p.m. – Terroristic threat, 700 block of Foster • 8:26 p.m. – Welfare check, Victoria/FM 3090 • 8:58 p.m. – Suspicious person, 700 block of Foster • 10:24 p.m. – Loud music, Lonesome Dove • 10:28 p.m. – Verbal disturbance, 700 block of Foster • 11:47 p.m. – Verbal disturbance, 1300 block of Grimes. Saturday, Dec. 26 • 1:04 a.m. – Assault, 600 block of West McAlpine • 1:59 a.m. – Alarm, 900 block of Spur 515 • 2:30 a.m. – Agency assist, 6100 block of Shady Oaks • 2:41 a.m. – Structure fire, CR 185 • 4:26 a.m. – Alarm, SH 6 • 4:21 p.m. – Disturbance, 600 block of Brosig • 4:32 p.m. – Physical disturbance, 500 block of Pink • 6:37 p.m. – Verbal disturbance, 600 block of West Washington • 8:18 p.m. – Motorist assist, 100 block of South LaSalle • 8:32 p.m. – Verbal disturbance, 600 block of West Virginia • 9:58 p.m. – Welfare check, 700 block of North Judson • 10:26 p.m. – Motor vehicle accident, SH 105 East • 10:40 p.m. – Traffic stop, SH • 11:06 p.m. – Theft, 300 block of Ivy. Sunday, Dec. 27 • 7:55 a.m. – Alarm, 900 block of West Washington • 8:36 a.m. – Alarm, 700 block of Heritage • 10:33 a.m. – Accident, 700 block of Brosig • 11:37 a.m. – Welfare check, 200 block of Buckingham • 11:40 a.m.- Fire, 1000 block of Church • 12:55 p.m. – Structure fire, 400 block of Spur 515 • 1:01 p.m. – Animal complaint, 100 block of East Washington • 2:02 p.m. – Criminal trespass, 600 block of West Virginia • 2:03 p.m. – Animal complaint, 300 block of North Post Oak • 3:17 p.m. – Burglary, 1400 block of West Washington • 3:36 p.m. – Accident, SH 6 North • 8:01 p.m.- Criminal trespass, 400 block of Bell • 10:09 p.m. – Traffic stop, 500 block of West Washington • 11:25 p.m.

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– Motor vehicle accident, CR 316. Monday, Dec. 28 • 4:00 a.m. – Harassment, 1000 block of Church • 9:08 a.m. – Traffic stop, 500 block of Nolan • 9:32 a.m.- Suspicious activity, 200 block of East McAlpine • 9:57 a.m. – Alarm, SH 6 • 10:27 a.m. – Criminal trespass, 200 block of East McAlpine • 10:41 a.m. - Animal complaint, 1300 block of South LaSalle • 12:39 p.m. – Theft, 600 block of East Washington • 12:58 p.m. – Accident, 400 block of East Washington • 1:50 p.m. – Agency assist, 1400 block of Neal • 3:47 p.m. – Criminal trespass, 200 block of East McAlpine • 4:28 p.m. – Alarm, 700 block of Doris • 4:36 p.m. – Welfare check, 600 block of East Washington • 4:44 p.m. – Accident, 500 block of North LaSalle • 8:07 p.m. – Traffic stop, 1700 block of East Washington • 9:07 p.m. – Traffic stop, SH 90 • 9:54 p.m. – Traffic stop, SH • 11:55 p.m. – Suspicious activity, 800 block of Laredo. Tuesday, Dec. 29 • 2:37 a.m. – Assault, 200 block of Foster • 11:03 a.m. – Welfare check, 400 block of Leon • 1:46 p.m. – Warrant service, 700 block of South LaSalle • 2:59 p.m. – Welfare check, 700 block of Doris • 4:13 p.m. – Alarm, 700 block of Doris • 8:10 p.m. – Warrant service, 1300 block of Smith • 8:26 p.m. – Traffic stop, 100 block of South LaSalle • 11:11 p.m. – Alarm, SH 6. Wednesday, Dec. 30 • 4:47 a.m. – Fire, 500 block of Laredo • 5:34 a.m. – Accident, SH 6 • 7:42 a.m. – Theft, 700 block of Heritage • 11:36 a.m. – Motorist assist, Farquhar/ Washington • 11:42 a.m. – Water rescue, Roese/ Navasota River • 12:04 p.m. – Criminal trespass, 700 block of Doris • 12:07 p.m. – Drug activity, 200 block of East McAlpine • 12:49 p.m. – Animal complaint, 200 block of South Judson • 1:03 p.m. – Accident, 900 block of Doris • 4:20 p.m. – Traffic stop, Blackshear/North LaSalle • 4:26 p.m. – Welfare check, 500 block of Pink • 4:39 p.m. – Agency assist, 1000 block of Durden • 7:21 p.m. – Reckless driver, SH 6 • 7:27 p.m. – Fire, FM 3090/CR 403 • 7:52 p.m. – Disturbance, 1400 block of Chinski • 10:10 p.m. – Traffic stop, Fifth/Blackshear • 10:25 p.m. – Accident, North LaSalle/Millican.

Grimes County Jail Log The following persons were arrested or booked into the Grimes County jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. • Mateo Osono, 33, public intoxication. • Javier Puente-Cortes, 33, driving while intoxicated or with an open alcohol container; possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, less than 1 gram.

• Anna Karen Rebuelta, 21, driving while intoxicated. • Jared Allen Sheridan, 19, public intoxication. • Clay Clee Thomas, 40, speeding; no motorcycle endorsement; possession of marijuana, less than 2 ounces. • Ronnie Ray Williams, 25, failure to appear, manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, more than 4 grams, less than 200 grams. • Joshua Seth Albright,

28, indictment, possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, more than 1 gram, less than 4 grams. • Kevin Obrien Jefferson, 44, Navasota Police Department warrant, expired motor vehicle inspection; Navasota Police Department warrant, failure to appear. • Abdallah Sami Kawar, 20, motion to adjudicate, possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 2, more than 4 grams, less than 400 grams.

• Brea Lanae McLain, 21, prostitution; weekender. • Carroll Wayne Dicky, 28, Brazos County warrant, possession of marijuana, less than 2 ounces. • Noah Russell Fake, 20, failure to appear, possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, less than 1 gram; failure to appear, possession of marijuana, more than 2 ounces, less than 4 ounces; failure to appear, unlicensed carry of a weapon.

• Payton Dane Sorsby, 18, criminal trespass with a deadly weapon. • Daylan Lamon Williams, 18, criminal trespass with a deadly weapon. • Jerry Keith Corley, 44, driving while intoxicated second offense. • Andrew Fletcher, 25, driving with license invalid with previous conviction or suspension without maintaining financial responsibility; evading arrest or detention with a vehicle; possession of a controlled

substance, penalty group 2, less than 1 gram. • Xyllano Michaux Jessie, 27, motion to revoke, possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 2, more than 1 gram, less than 4 grams. • Noe Cecilio Mendoza Ortitz, 35, no driver’s license. • Raymond Earl Whitton, 50, driving while intoxicated third offense or more; indictment, escape while arrested or confined, felony.

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church presents “Coat Closet”

Representatives from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce cut the blue ribbon to celebrate the opening of St. Paul’s new “Coat Closet” located within the church. The coat closet is open each Saturday to provide coats and other seasonal clothing for needy men, women and children. Examiner photo by Ana Cosino

Weekly • Navasota Kiwanis meet at noon every Wednesday at Wrangler Steakhouse in Navasota. Any interested parties are welcome. • Come build strength and flexibility at the exercise classes held in the LaSalle Room in the Navasota Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $40 per person per session, payable to the City of Navasota. Remaining sessions are held November to December, January to February, March to April and May to June. Gentle exercise will be 5-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. A mix of light weights, Pilates, Zumba, yoga and low-impact aerobics is 5:30-6 p.m. Tuesdays. On Thursdays is gentle yoga from 5-5:30 p.m., followed by moderate yoga from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Participants will need light weights and a yoga mat. To register in person at city hall, see Shelby Green. • The Brazos Valley Food Bank will offer application assistance from 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays inside the Grimes St. Joseph Health Center at 210 S. Judson St. in Navasota. Those interested in applying for SNAP, TANF, CHIP or adult Medicaid should bring a copy of social security cards, ID and/ or birth certificates for everyone in the household; proof of all income; receipt for rent, lease or mortgage payment; most recent telephone, electricity, gas, water, insurance premium, medical bills and prescrip-

tions; proof of resources and immunization records. For more information, call Chelsey Ramirez at 979779-3663 ext. 105. • The City of Navasota is offering free mulch from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday now through Feb. 27 at 501 N. Fifth St. All city utility billing customers are eligible to take part in this offer. Bring your pickup or trailer to load, along with your current city utility bill and identification. Smaller quantities can be obtained if you bring a shovel and container for transport. For more information, call city hall at 936-825-6475. • Two Rivers Heritage Foundation will kickoff its 2016 history mixers Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Lynn’s Rendezvous Room across from the Navasota Post Office and City Hall. The group will be meeting regularly from 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. every Tuesday. First Wednesday • The Navasota Garden Club meets at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month September through May. Meetings are usually held at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 309 Church St. For more information, email NavasotaGardenClub@ gmail.com or call 979255-3778. Ongoing • Grimes County boys’ and girls Little Dribblers basketball signups are happening now. You can pick up registration forms at KB Cutz located at 1019 S. LaSalle in Navasota or

Mark’s Barber Shop located at 808 W. Washington Ave. in Navasota. For questions, please contact Kevin Baker at 979-5759860. • Online registration for the March 2016 Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills exit level tests will be from now until 5 p.m. Feb. 5. Out-of-school examinees, including former TAAS and TEAMS examinees, must register online at www.TexasAssessment.com/taksoos to take the tests at Navasota High School. The March TAKS exit level tests will be administered as follows: English language arts, Feb. 29; mathematics, March 1; science, March 2; and social studies, March 3. Because the TAAS tests are no longer being administered, former TAAS examinees and former TEAMS examinees will take the TAKS exit level mathematics and/or appropriate part of the English language arts test. TAKS scores will be matched to the appropriate TAAS passing standard. On the day of testing, examinees should arrive at the test site 30 minutes before the designated testing time. Examinees must present picture identification such as a driver’s license, DPS ID, military ID, school ID or resident alien card to test. Examinees will not be allowed to take the test without a picture ID. If you have any questions about TAKS OOS registration, call the cus-

tomer service center at 800-627-0225 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or Navasota High School at 936-825-4250. Jan. 6 • NISD Navasota Junior High will hold their school-wide National Spelling Bee competition at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The event is sponsored by the Miller Insurance Agency and Navasota Kiwanis. Jan. 7 • NISD Brule Elementary will hold their schoolwide National Spelling Bee competition at 9 a.m. Thursday. The event is sponsored by Terrell & Carter PC and Navasota Kiwanis. • NISD High Point Elementary will hold their school-wide National Spelling Bee competition at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The event is sponsored by Navasota Land Company and Navasota Kiwanis. Jan. 8 • NISD John C. Webb elementary will hold their school wide National Spelling Bee competition at 9 a.m. Friday. The event is sponsored by T. Dubb’s Wings and Navasota Kiwanis. Jan. 9 • Crime Stoppers will hold their annual Law Enforcement Awards banquet with doors opening at 6 p.m. Saturday at the VFW Post 4006 located at 1575 W. Washington Ave.

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Jan. 14 • PPT, an interdenominational Christian social club, will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 14, in the First Baptist Family Life Center. Games start around 9 a.m. The scheduled speaker is the Rev. Barrett Ingram, pastor of First Presbyterian Church. A potluck meal will follow. Please bring your favorite soup, chili, salad dish or dessert. All are welcome. Jan. 25 • The Grimes County

Feb. 1 • The Grimes County Republican Party will hold their next regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at the American Legion Hall in Anderson. Feb. 6 • The 11th annual Reagan Dinner will be presented by the Grimes County Republican Party Saturday, Feb. 6. A VIP book singing by special guest and author Kris “Tanto” Paronto will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. There will be a social hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. before the steak dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. Reservations before Jan. 23 are $75 for the VIP book singing and steak dinner and includes a copy of the book, or $50 for just the steak dinner. Reservations after Jan. 23 are $25 more for either option. There will be no reservations taken after 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2. For more information contact Karen Hale at kjhale@ embarqmail.com or 936894-2249. Calendar items are due by 3 p.m. Friday the week before desired publication. Email to news@ navasotaexaminer.com or drop by our office at 115 S. Railroad St. in Navasota.

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Jan. 11 • GED and ESL registration is at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11 at the Navasota Center located at 101 Stadium Drive. The class meets from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings at the Navasota Center. No child care will be available during registration. Students 16 or 17 years of age must have a parent present. For more information, call 979-4517205. • The Grimes County Democratic party will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at the Progressive Outreach Center located at 615 W. Virginia St. in Navasota. For any questions, contact James Harris at 936-825-4846.

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SEALED PROPOSALS addressed to Susie Homeyer, City Secretary, 200 East McAlpine Street, Navasota, Texas 77868, will be received until Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m, and then publicly opened and read for construction of Horlock House Parking Lot Addition, including associated appurtenances, according to the project plans and specifications. PROPOSAL FORMS, specifications, plans, and contract documents may be examined or obtained at the office of Payne Industries, LLC, 121 W. Buck St., Caldwell, TX 77836, Phone: 979-567-4500, Fax: 979-567-6800, email: dordonez@paynelandsurveying. com. Documents will be provided electronically at no charge. Please email to obtain information. One paper copy of each set of documents may be purchased from Payne Industries, LLC for $50.00, non-refundable. A CERTIFIED OR CASHIERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHECK, or an acceptable bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total maximum bid shall accompany each bid as a guaranty that, if awarded the contract, the bidder will promptly enter into contract with City of Navasota. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday January 19, 2016, 2 p.m. at the Horlock House, 1215 E Washington Ave, Navasota, TX 77868.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JACQUELIN LUJEAN SNOW, Deceased, were issued on the 22nd day of December, 2015, in Cause No. 8574, pending in the County Court of Grimes County, Texas, to: RONALD EUGENE SNOW. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law c/o: James E. Soto Attorney at Law 945 Heights Boulevard Houston, Texas 77008 DATED the 22nd day of December, 2015. /s/ James E. Soto SOTO LAW FIRM, PLLC JAMES E. SOTO Attorney for RONALD EUGENE SNOW State Bar No.: 00792848 945 Heights Boulevard Houston, TX 77008 Telephone: (832) 435-5506 Facsimile: (713) 643-6226 E-mail: jsoto@sotolawfirmpllc.com CITATION BY PUBLICATION

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This suit is brought to have a receiver appointed under the provisions of Â§64.091, TEX. CIV. PRAC. & REM. CODE, for undivided mineral interests owned by some or all of the Defendants in the following-described lands in Grimes County, Texas, to-wit: A. 420.1 acres, more or less, located in the James W. Pankey Survey, Abstract No. 47, Grimes County, Texas, being more particularly described, in five (5) tracts, as follows: First Tract: 180 acres, more or less, being Tract No. 1, in a Deed, dated November 16, 1951, from Frank Smith, Sr., et al., Grantors, to Teddy Lowery, Grantee, recorded in Volume 215, Page 10, Deed Records, Grimes County, Texas. Second Tract. 62.2 acres, more or less, being the same lands described as Tract No. 2, in a Deed, dated November 16, 1951, from Frank Smith, Sr., et al., Grantors, to Teddy Lowery, Grantee, recorded in Volume 215, Page 10, Deed Records, Grimes County, Texas. Third Tract. 37.9 acres, more or less, being the same lands described as Tract No. 3, in a Deed, dated November 16, 1951, from Frank Smith, Sr., et al., Grantors, to Teddy Lowery, Grantee, recorded in Volume 215, Page 10, Deed Records, Grimes County, Texas. Fourth Tract. 125.54 acres, more or less, being a 140 acre tract described as Tract No. 4, in a Deed, dated November 16, 1951, from Frank Smith, Sr., et al., Grantors, to Teddy Lowery, Grantee, recorded in Volume 215, Page 10, Deed Records, Grimes County, Texas, less and except 14.46 acres, more or less, being the same lands described in a Deed, dated effective June 20, 2005, from A.J. Shaw and Lynn Shaw, Grantors, to Don H. Creamer, Jr. and wife, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lynn Creamer, Grantees, recorded in Volume 1132, Page 648, Deed Records, Grimes County, Texas. Fifth Tract. 14.46 acres, more or less, being the same lands described in a Deed, dated effective June 20, 2005, from A.J. Shaw and Lynn Shaw, Grantors, to Don H. Creamer, Jr. and wife, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lynn Creamer, Grantees, recorded in Volume 1132, Page 648, Deed Records, Grimes County, Texas.

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May your 2016 be filled with blessings My wish for you is that your 2016 will be a year that is filled with many, many blessings. My New Years was a little eventful this year. There were no fireworks going off here just a nice warm cozy fire to relax by. A few days before New Year’s, Lee, my husband traveled to Eldorado to spend a day or two, with his mother, Juanita Igo. His brother Carl Igo and family, had been visiting with her for Christmas, and Lee and Carl’s path just almost crossed. Lee’s brother Carl and his wife Mary Ellen and their son’s Ethan and Aaron Igo, had just returned to Montana where they now call home. Carl is a professor at Montana State. Mary Ellen teaches at the school in Montana. They have three son’s Aaron is a student at the university and Ethan is an Ag teacher. Caleb Igo is an Ag teacher, and his wife will soon be a veterinarian. Carl, Mary Ellen, along with sons Aaron and Ethan had come in from Montana for Christmas. I do believe they brought with them cold weather, and snow for most of Texas. I am thinking now that they have gone back

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to Montana, maybe the weather will follow them, and just maybe it will warm up again. Lee did have a real nice visit with his mother. I stayed at home and kept the home fire burning in Richards. I had to stay around and care for the livestock. Payton was away in Buffalo for several days for the Buffalo Christmas Basketball Shootout Tournament. I did travel back and forth to Buffalo every chance I got, to watch his games. Several Grimes County schools participated in this tournament. From Grimes county were Anderson Shiro, Iola, and Navasota playing some very exciting games. There were many other schools participating. There was lots of talent in this tournament. My son, Payton, is on the Anderson Shiro Varsity basketball team and his team played very

well. The last game of the championship was held on New Year’s Eve, which was Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Anderson Shiro faced Huffman, a 4A school who won the first place trophy, Anderson Shiro took the second place trophy. Good job to all these teams that participated in this tournament. They played hard and they played good. Other schools that participated in this tournament was Centerville, Devine, Elkhart, Gateway, Glen Rose, Leon, Lovelady, Moulton, North Zulch, Romeo Prep, and Satch. Looks as though the county is in for some exciting basketball this year. Heard the Richards Panthers who did not attend this year’s tournament has a very good team too. Lee returned for New Year’s Eve and Lee, Payton and I had a very nice New evening, as well as New Year’s day with black-eyed peas and all the trimmings. With New Year’s comes resolutions. Many times I ask people if they made any New Year’s Resolutions. More than not the answer is no. I am asking that question again. Please do not say no. Make

it your New Year resolution to call or email me with your news this year. This week I had none. I did receive one email from one of my faithful readers. It said “ Wishing you a happy new 2016. I have been missing your column since early Dec. I hope you are doing well.” Wasn’t that nice of someone to be concerned. Someone to take the time to wish me a Happy New Year. However my reply was “ I have been writing it. Happy New Year to you too! I will try to see why you cannot receive it.” Charles Doughtie is a long time resident of Richards that has since moved away, and longtime reader of my column. I appreciate his loyalty and many others like him that read this column. I assured him I would be checking into it. Has anyone else had problems receiving my news? I have had some recent phone problems and I do apologize. I will be getting it fixed real soon. In saying that I want my readers to know how important it is for you to send your news. It is important to folks like SEE RICHARDS PAGE 15A

What’s coming for Plantersville in 2016? Happy New Year! Hope everyone ate their greens and black-eyed peas. I made sure I had plenty! I also had plenty of champagne with my family and friends! That's always a good way to start off the New Year. I'm looking forward to lots of awesome events

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this year, especially the crawfish festival in April. I had a few crawfish at

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Wolfies on the lake the other night and now I'm ready for our big awesome festival. Let the countdown begin! So what's the New Year hold for Plantersville? A train, a highway, new things? What are your concerns and excitement for the New Year? Personally, I would hate to see the bullet train run thru our county and our town. I love the small town feel we still have. I really think we need to hold on to that as long as we can. Give me your opinions. Let's get this conversation going. The Plantersville Town Hall dinner will be Friday, March 4. If you have a donation for the auction or a raffle item please be sure to email me so I can pick it up. Be sure to mark your calendar for the dinner. It's always a wonderful time with good food and lots of great auction

items. I'll let y'all know when I have raffle tickets. Congrats to the Rev. Earnest Powell on his pastor anniversary. Your family says, "Keep preaching the word and many more years in the vineyard!" A very happy birthday to Jay W. Bradley, Ever Johnson, Ruthie Powell and the late Charl Powell Bradley. Barbara Copeland says, "I would like to wish my granddaughter a happy birthday! Her name is Brooklyn Raper, and she will be celebrating her Sweet Sixteen on Jan. 5. She is a freshman at Navasota High School and will be celebrating with friends and family." I'm still in Colorado being a snow bunny. Back to reality on Friday. Peace, Love, and Snow! If you'd like to contribute to my column please email me lizzyland@ ymail.com or call me 936-718-0462.

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Keith remembers those who have passed in 2015 Each year I list the names of the Keith area people both present and past that have passed away. Those who passed away in the year 2015 are as follows: Lee “Sonny” Gibson, Rex Stephen Holler, Glenn Cutler, Jon Gaylon Phillips, Jennifer Stewart, H.M. “Bill” Williamson, Travis I. Williams, James Truitt Stuckey, Faye Trant, Gregg Gregson, Charles Matthew DeWitt, Barbara Lynn Kolbasinksi Schneider, Ronald J. Humphrey, Mary Sue Cook Altimore, Harry Hershel “Sonny” Halley, Barbara Perkins and Meril Moseley Brown. May their memories be blessed. Area residents were sorry to learn of the death of Meril Mosely Brown who passed away Dec. 25 at the age of 101. For many years she made her home in Keith with her daughter and son-in-law Ruth and Bill Cunningham and moved with them to Crosby several years ago. Her funeral was held Jan. 28 and burial was beside her husband. She was a good Christian woman and will certainly be missed by her family members and friends. There was a Christmas Eve service beginning at 6 p.m. at Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church with a good number of church members and area residents in attendance. The service was lead by the church’s pastor Blane Trant, who read various Christmas passages from the Bible. Also, there were three solos sung by members of the church’s praise team. There was singing by the congregation as well. A good time was enjoyed by all present. There was a good time enjoyed at the home of Marvinee Hare with plenty of good eats, good fellowship and gift giving on Wednesday, Dec. 23.

Keith News BY JOHN RAY MAXWELL (936) 394-8273 There are always lots of good times enjoyed when a party is held there. Good times were also enjoyed in the past when her husband, Bob Hare, was alive and they would have pancakes and waffles for friends on Sunday evenings. We certainly had lots of rain Sunday, Dec. 27, before during and after church services. My rain gauge at the Keith dump showed 3 ½ inches. Others received four inches. Water was on FM 244 in two places and on CR 172 in at least one spot as well. Guess there will be lots of happy kids back at school when this column is printed. Wonder who will be the happiest, the kids or the teachers? Ha Ha! As we enter 2016, I would like to wish you a very happy New Year. Hope this year will be the very best you have ever had. May God bless you in every way. Happy birthday this week to the following: Itziar “Itzi” Thebeau and Patricia Pinson, Jan. 3; the Rev. Faron Wayne Thebeau, Jan. 4; Lena Louise Coneley Finley, Jan. 6; Kathy Howell, Jan. 6; Jonathan Compian and Rose Moore, Jan. 7; John Maxwell Norman, Tina Louise Humphrey and Lillian High, Jan. 8; and Richard Grissett and Brannan Crawford, Jan. 9. Do join me in wishing them many more years of happiness. Happy anniversary to Harold and Linda Dudley, married Jan. 5. Do join me in wishing them a very happy anniversary and many more to come.

A fine holiday season was had by all this year Today is Monday and I already have three tenants for the day. Too bad it is just too cool and windy to send them outside to play. The day is beautiful, but I sure don't want any of them to get sick. Well, by the end of the day, I had five small people taking up residence at my house. I would like to thank all the people who came to see the Salem Lutheran Children's Christmas Eve program. Parents, grandparents, friends, members of the church and even previous members of the church filled the pews to watch the performance. The children did a wonderful job telling the story of the birth of Jesus. Our performers included Kori and Fallon Frenzel; Hadley and Spencer Ellis; Bryanna and Canyon Fields; Zack, Riley and Luke Grimillion; Paige and Chucky Lawrence; Audrey Malek; Clay Oncken; Cullen and D'Lynn Robbins; and Anna and Lauren Welch. We tried something a little different this year with candles being used for Silent Night instead of the standard lighting. There was the incident where the youngest angel's box broke and several candles hit the floor but it was all good – they were battery operated. We did not have to recruit firemen from the audience. Church President Roger Leider (and assistant fire chief) was very complimentary about the children and secretly happy for batteries and not matches.

Whitehall News BY GEORGIA MOLITOR The Serres family hosted the annual Whitehall Christmas Eve "after church" gathering. There were approximately 40 people attending for food and visiting, including several people originally from Whitehall, but who have since moved away, such as Valerie and Jeff Offutt from Virginia. Valerie is the daughter of JJ and Susan Brak. Also attending were Alice Ripper and Fred and Dina Ripper. My Christmas Eve night schedule included all the grandchildren and their families, plus Judy and Mike Cotter after the program. Then on Christmas Day, all the grandchildren and their families came back to celebrate. Other guests included Allen Fields, Ellie Sue and Stephanie Surovik and Kaleigh Evans. We had a very nice visit. I played a little trick with their stockings this year and my oldest grandson, Jordan, was a little miffed because he thought I had forgotten the standard handmade Christmas ornament which he as been receiving for approximately 10 years. I was happy that such a small tradition meant so much to him. Allen Fields turned 70, SEE WHITEHALL PAGE 15A

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Subway opens in Anderson Anderson is stepping up with the opening of a Subway on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Hours of operation are: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 9 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. A grand opening is tentatively set for Monday, Jan. 25. The Anderson Baptist Food Pantry will be open 9 a.m. until noon Thursday and Friday. All Grimes County residents are eligible to participate. Stagecoach Days at the Fanthorp Inn will not be held in January, but you can run over to Washington-on-the-Brazos to the Barrington Farm. You can help state park personnel butcher a hog Saturday and return Sunday to help cure the meat. Butchering livestock was a very necessary part of life in the mid-19th century, because the animals were raised for that purpose. Pork has been preserved by drying, salting and smoking for centuries, so the meat could be eaten later. If you want to see every step, you should attend the entire event; steps will not be repeated once

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the resources have been used up. If the weather conditions are not acceptable, this event may be postponed. Check first before attending by contacting Bruce Wardlow at 936-878-2214 ext. 246 or emailing bruce.wardlow@ tpwd.texas.gov. This event brings back many memories for me since my dad used to butcher hogs and calves for people at our processing plant in Dobbin. I remember back in the old days he would shoot the hog then place it in a long galvanized rectangular water trough in scalding water. After a while, we kids helped him scrap the hide to prepare the hog for curing. So it is a process that children and adults alike have no clue about. Therefore, this event would be a wonderful history lesson for all. The annual Crime Stoppers law enforcement

awards banquet will be held 6 p.m. Saturday at the VFW Hall in Navasota. Former CIA agent James Olson will be the guest speaker. There will be a silent and live auction. If you would like to donate items for these events contact me, Gail Sowell or Connie Clements at connieclem@ suddenlink.net. The event is free to the public but donations will be accepted. Come out and show your support and appreciation for all the law enforcement officers in our county. It’s hard to believe it is 2016. I remember 16 years ago when the year rolled over to 2000. All sorts of things were supposed to happen; and the world was possibly going to end. And, as usual, life went on and it continues on today. It’s also amazing how when I was younger, partying on New Year’s Eve was a must. These days staying home on that night sounds and feels so much better. Actually, this year my kids – except Ashleigh and Tanner – and their families camped out at the Longhorn Ranch of John and JoAnn Sowell. We sat

around the campfire eating taco soup, pulled pork, cabbage and cornbread. Now that was a relaxing evening. Hope yours was a fun and safe one too. Happy birthday this week to Ryan Sechelski, James Grassl, Sam McClosky and Kim Burke, Jan. 7; Trey Harrison, Dorothy Carrell, Salina Lindley and Kimmie Devillier, Jan. 8; Colby Schroeder, Colby Gurka and Jessica Eastep, Jan. 9; Ayla Sechelski, Cohen Reed Phillips, David Crenshaw and Amy McRae, Jan. 10; Jennifer Lavergne, Curtis Lemons, Annette Hardin, Jeff Szymczak, Philip Dowdy, Jesse Greenwood and Joe Corley, Jan. 12; and twins Gavin and Garrett Barnfield and Rufus Pavlock, Jan. 13. Anniversary wishes go out this week to these couples: Jan. 8, Marion and Baleriana Klawinsky, 50 years; Jan. 8, Keith and Karen Herzog, 5 years; and Jan. 13, George and Pat Raum, 15 years. Call me at 936-8706842 or email gailmsowell@yahoo.com with all your news.

Happy New Year! The Battle of Galveston After terrorizing the Texas coast, the Union Navy took Galveston Island in December of 1862. Left with inadequate defenses, Galvestonians had evacuated, taking the essential elements of the town on to the mainland. The newspaper, banks, businesses and most of the citizens had taken the train to Houston, leaving a single Confederate detachment behind, to answer the Union cannons with a single volley before giving the largest city in Texas over to Union occupation. A Confederate envoy was able to negotiate the evacuation of the last families on the island, and the Union occupation began. This was a moment of great shame to the defenders of Texas and especially the Confederacy, led by General Hebert. In fact, Texans were furious at the ineffective leadership of General Hebert and his bloodless loss of the island and demanded that he be replaced. General Hebert was replaced by the eccentric if not flamboyant Major General J. B. Magruder, who came to Texas and quickly made a name for himself, and wrote his

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so Kacie and Joni prepared a nice dinner to celebrate their dad's birthday. We sure missed Dustin, his family and Amber too. Amber did stop by to see me Sunday on her return trip to Pearland. Family – keyword for happiness. Lynn Grove UM Church reported a wonderful turnout for their Christmas Cantata, potluck and Christmas Eve Services. Sunday morning worship services are held at 9 a.m. Lynn Grove UM Church is an open hearts, open doors, open mind kind of church and all who enter are welcomed with open arms. Laurie Shine is a great contact person for more information and can be reached at 936-870-8094. Ms. Pauline Kasper said she had a relatively quiet celebration but she enjoyed sons, Kevin and

name in the hearts of Texans and especially the men who fought under him. Even my grandmother, 100 years later, could not say his name without a joyous, even risqué lift... "MAGRUDER!! That rogue!" Magruder handpicked an elite group of specialists from the thousands of Confederates on hand and set into motion a daring plan. Numerous Grimes County boys were serving in the Confederate Army and were awaiting transport to the east when this emergency called them into action and at least one wrote his account of it. Leaving the Harrisburg (Houston) docks on Buffalo Bayou by the dark of the moon on New Year’s Eve, with an assortment of river steamers padded with makeshift armor of cotton bales, Magruder's assault force headed down to Galveston on New Year’s Eve. The Rebels knew that

the Federals knew they had no navy with which to attack their impressive warships. So surprise became the Rebel's most effective weapon. Suspecting that the celebrating Federals would NOT be suspecting, they threw caution to the wind. Meanwhile "Flying Artillery" brought by rail by George Durant and others from Virginia Point across the bay caused general confusion among the Federal ranks on the island. Magruder and his Texas officers had dreamed up a wonderfully ridiculous contraption – heavy artillery mounted on a rail car. Effectively distracted, the Union forces focused on a deliberate decoy, the surprise bombardment from the west by rail, (I’m told the first mobile artillery in American history!) as the Confederate steamer Bayou City rammed the Harriet Lane, helplessly anchored in Galveston Bay. As the tides turned

in Galveston Bay, so did the fortunes of the two armies. The sham attack from the west required incredible risk and could have spelled disaster for the cannoneers, which could have been easily discovered while crossing the two-mile wooden bridge connecting Galveston to the mainland, and who could have been easily overpowered if the plan had not worked. They were severely delayed when Durant and his men had to pull the rail cars by hand over the old rickety causeway, when the mules refused to budge. But Magruder's handpicked invaders showed remarkable skill and bravery, and handed him one of the sweetest victories in his military career. With only 26 casualties, Magruder had inflicted twice as many on his enemy and captured 400 Union soldiers and the Federal Flagship Westfield. The island was taken back and Texas' most famous Civil War battle was a victory for the South. This unlikely Confederate victory was considered the single most humiliating defeat of the American Navy ... until Pearl Harbor.

helps those who are in the nursing home are that are shut-in to keep up with happenings in the community. I have many folks who tell me that they look forward to reading this col-

umn every week. Please keep your news coming, it is so important to me and so many people. Thanks, and have a very Happy New Year! Prayers for Kenneth

Avery, Faye Faust, Janet Wiggins, Iva’s Montgomery, Homer Pool, James Grissom, Linda Wells and Pearl Steinkuehler. Please send news to bjigo78@yahoo.com

Kert. Kert lives in Houston and he actually was able to visit for three days. Kevin is looking forward to his Christmas party with Knife River later in January. Mike Kurtin and a yellow school busload of friends from Houston, Anderson, Ennis, Bryan, College Station and other areas participated in the eighth annual Polish Christmas Caroling. The reason they need a bus is due to the fact that there were so many participants for this event. They traveled throughout the Chappell Hill area singing Christmas carols in Polish. Some of the people dressed in actual Polish attire for the event. Mike wears his crown, the one made from the Lone Star beer box; so appropriately, he is referred to as King Mike Lone Star. At each home they visited, the people provided food and drink for the carolers. It sure sounded like fun and quite a good festive

tradition. I wish I could sing in Polish. Nellie Finke is once again a proud grandmother of Callie Jo Finke, daughter of Brandon and Jennifer Finke. It was good to see them all at Salem for the Children's program. Congratulations to all. The Lawrence family, Hughson family and Galvez family, along with several other friends, enjoyed an evening of bowling and visiting as their Christmas celebration for the children. Upcoming birthdays include: Debbie Colby, Jan. 1; Seith Trulinger, Jan. 2; Mark Bauer and David Kainer, Jan. 3; Tyler Eppler, Jan. 5; Cal Bauer, Jan. 6; Tammy Hughson, Jan. 8; Beau Cavanaugh, Fallon Frenzel and Carolyn Raesner (this young lady is catching up with me now), Jan. 9; Margaret Finke, Jan. 10; Jason and Shane Izard

(brothers but not twins), Jan. 11; and Johnny Busse and Tucker Hertel, Jan. 12. Anniversaries include: Shawn and Cindy Welch, Jan. 1; and Herbert and Wanda Theiss, Jan. 4. Happy day to all of you. We still have sick, recovering and homebound family and friends in our area to include: AJ Kolojaco, Howard Caillouet, Lois Bell, Carole Robison, Betty Nigliazzo, Tammy Welch, Clara Finke, Dorothy Mahaffey and Lillian Shimshack. Dates to remember: Whitehall Taxpayers at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Community Center and the Salem Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Educational Building. Please call me with updates and any information you wish to share at 936-870-5284. If you don't live in Whitehall but have info for me to post, I would enjoy hearing from you. Have a great week.

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‘Coon hunting Please come out and support the Iola FFA Alumni Association for their annual ‘coon hunt. It will take place from Thursday through Jan. 9 at the Iola Fire Station. Mallet Brothers will be providing burgers and steaks for dinner Thursday and Friday. A fish dinner will be available Saturday and all dinners will be served from 5 through 10 p.m. Breakfast will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FFA Officer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Ag building. Report cards will go home on Jan.7 Girls varsity basketball will play two games this week. The first is at 5 p.m. Friday in Somerville. The second game Iola will be hosting and will take on Normangee at 5 p.m. on Jan.12. Boys’ varsity basketball will play at noon on Saturday in Milano. ATSSB area auditions

Iola News BY JULIA CROSBY will take place beginning at 8 a.m. at Robinson High School. I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break. The weather was all over the place but we rolled with it and had a lovely time as a family. Is anyone making any New Year’s resolutions? I am not big on resolutions, but I hope that you are able to follow through and excel in the New Year. If there are any upcoming events or items you wish to be seen in the article please call 979-402-0947 or email junebug.crosby@ gmail.com. The deadline for submitting an event or announcement is Wednesday at noon.

Christian movie night is Sunday Bedias has a number of very worthwhile community organizations, Bedias Civic Club, Bedias Women’s Club, Bedias Food Pantry, Bedias Museum and Library, Bedias Volunteer Fire Department, Bedias Masonic Lodge and several others. In looking forward to the New Year, please consider upping your support of our community organizations through your participation, financial giving and in encouraging friends and neighbors to do the same. Tomorrow at 6 p.m. please join us for our monthly Bedias Civic Club meeting and community potluck. Everyone is invited and encouraged to join us. This Sunday is our Second Sunday Christian Movie Night, at Miller’s Theatre. Please join us for War Room. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the program starts at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend each of our monthly programs. There is no admission charge. Please go to www.Facebook.com/BediasTexasChristianFilmFestival for more information. Miller's Theatre, in downtown Navasota, generously supports our Second Sunday Christian Movie Nights. Regular weekend admission is only $5 and our second Sunday films are at no charge. For more information, the latest program updates and show times, visit www. MillersTheater.com. Are you thinking about who you want to support for Grimes County Commissioner for Precinct 1? Three people are hoping

Bedias News BY DAVE and SANDRA WOODRUFF for your support: John Bertling, Janet Green and Chad Mallett. The Bedias Civic Club will sponsor a Candidates Night at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4. Come out and let these candidates know what is on your mind and find out what their answers are to your questions and those of your neighbors. Election Day is Tuesday, March 1. Happy birthday to Nicki Thomson, Shirley Lambert, Sandra Stapleton, Paula Kirby, Dorothy Crowson, Laura Collins, Sharon Haefy, Daniel Reider, Linnie Stone and Mike Hance. Happy anniversary to Larry and Jennifer Figley and Roy and Melissa Willis. Congratulations to everyone else celebrating personal and family occasions. Drop us a note if you want to add someone to our birthday, anniversary or concerns list. Please hold our brave volunteer fire fighters in your hearts and prayers, also, please remember the Mort Thomson family and the Don Crowson family on their passing’s, and Lou Gears, Bob Jones, Audrey and Richard Allemore, Aidan Fedor and Betty Darby in your hearts and pr ayers. Send news to Editor-BUMCNL@msn.com. "Two are better than one: If one falls down, his friend can help him up." (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)

Lodge to install new oﬃcers in 2016 Happy New Year to all. The Washington Sons of Hermann Lodge 178 will be hosting Installation of Officers for District 33 on Jan. 17. All members are asked to please join us. Officers will be installed and a meal will be served at noon. Ladies are asked to please bring a desert. Birthday wishes this week go out to Dianna Dickschat and Josh Schroeder, Jan. 7; Thomas Borgstedte and Joyce Dickschat, Jan. 8; Stacey Becker, Lois Kate Kolkhorst, Lucas

Washington News BY DEBRA BUSA Gaschk, Brody Jensen and Shelley Addison, Jan. 9; Heather Fuller, Terri Shilling and Kielan Snyder, Jan. 10; Kevin Bush, Hilbert Goessler, Kelli Lara and Christine Williams, Jan. 11; and Haley Dickschat and Justin Groce, Jan. 12.

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First day of winter arrives The real story BY DENISE AND JASON GABBARD Master Gardners Dec. 22 was officially the first day of winter, however with temperatures around 80 degrees that may be hard to believe. Those of us who planted fall gardens should be reaping the benefit of delicious greens, cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower. Onions are reaching toward the sun. Onions can still be planted at this time, and by staggering your plantings you can prolong your harvest thereby getting a series of small harvests instead of one big batch. At the time of this writing, we are still harvesting fresh basil and tomatoes that have gone unscathed due to the lack of a frost. It is easy to be lulled into the thought that a freeze won’t happen, but vigilance is in the best interest of your plants. Keeping your winter annuals dead-

headed will keep them blooming into spring. Pansies, snapdragons, stock, dianthus and phlox will all flourish and produce more blooms by removing the spent flowers. Keeping plants from “going to seed” will extend their life and your enjoyment of more flowers. By this time most of the leaves that are going to fall have fallen. If you rake up your leaves, it is recommended that you mulch or compost them. This can easily be done by running them over with a mulching mower. Another option is to pile the leaves up in an inconspicuous area of your yard. The leaves will break down over a period of time and become useful organic material that can be added to your flowerbeds and gardens, instead of taking up space in the landfill. This completes the plant nutrient cycle by putting the nutrients that the trees used to make the leaves back into the soil for future plant use.

As the wet and cold weather forces us indoors, we can turn our focus to indoor houseplants. Most houseplants enjoy bright light, but not direct sunlight. Typically an east-facing window is ideal. Pick off any dead leaves. If you choose to fertilize your indoor plants, less is more. Use only one half of the recommended dosage on your fertilizer label. Never fertilize a plant that is dormant and wait at least a month or two before fertilizing new plants. Many garden centers and feed stores, as well as Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offer specialty classes on gardening. These can be great fun vand a good place to connect with people with like-minded interests. Many Texas Master Gardeners are certified specialists and enjoy sharing their knowledge with others. You can watch for these classes in your area in the local newspapers and online. Happy New Year!

End the streak: enough highway deaths BY JEFF MOSELEY Texas Transportation Commissioner Each year, 3,500 Texans – the equivalent of 10 jumbo jets crashing and leaving no survivors – die on Texas highways and streets. This staggering number of senseless deaths is heartbreaking and shocking. It's only fair I warn you; today, this story does not end well. Texas highway fatality statistics have improved over the last decade, but the sad fact is we've suffered a traffic crash fatality each and every day for the past 15 years. That's more than 50,000 Texas lives lost on roadways around our home state since Nov. 7, 2000. A stunning headline, indeed! Sadly, these fatalities are spouses, children, parents

and friends whose tomorrow will never come. It's tragic. It's heart wrenching. It's something we must fight to end. In the rush of our busy lives, we often fail to give driving a second thought. Driving is NOT something we should ever do on autopilot while juggling phone calls, food or grooming. Driving also is NOT something we do without regard for posted speed limits, red lights and our fellow drivers (no matter how late we're running). Instead, driving requires our absolute, undivided, eyes-on-the-road attention. Period. No texting, no fiddling with the stereo and no settling disputes between children in the back seat regardless of how badly they're whining. One split

second is all it takes to shatter a life forever. Last year, 484 roadway deaths were attributed to distracted driving. Another 1,007 fatalities were reported as unrestrained occupants. Those numbers are even more difficult to swallow when you consider they are largely, if not entirely, preventable. Regrettably – and, quite frankly, embarrassingly – the leading cause of Texas traffic fatalities continues to be alcohol. Last year, 1,078 DUI alcohol-related fatalities were reported. Over the past 15 years, that number is more than 14,500. Knowing these fatalities were entirely preventable makes this news even worse. Further stressing our roadways (and patience) is the

growth-induced gridlock that comes with Texas being such an appealing place to live and work. Our booming population is adding vehicles to our roadways at an unprecedented pace. Commutes that once took 20 minutes can now take twice as long or longer in some of our more crowded cities. While voters recently approved additional funding to enhance infrastructure and address the influx of people and vehicles, the short-term is going to require each driver to be patient, allow extra time and remain alert and diligent while behind the wheel. As with drunk driving, nobody wants to know a loved one was senselessly killed in crash caused by road rage and impatience. There is some good news. We are not helpless. Safety begins with you and me, and our ability. We have the power to rewrite the story of safer highways. Today, I ask that we all do our part to end this streak of daily deaths on Texas roads. Safety is simple, but profound. Let us put away our cell phone, obey traffic laws, allow extra time and, for the sake of ourselves, all other drivers and innocent children with whom we share the road, never, never, never drink and drive. Remember, we hold the key to driving safely and reducing crashes and fatalities. With the help of each and every Texas driver, we can join the fight to end this streak of daily deaths on Texas highways and streets! What if we all did our part and had a fatality-free day on Texas highways? What if we committed to break this 15-year cycle and show how our fight for safer highways can make a real difference? Let your voice be heard: #EndTheStreakTX. We can do this! Talk. Text. Crash.

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Happy New Year! I hope that everyone had a safe and happy New Year’s Day. Did you have the traditional meal with blackeyed peas and cabbage? To have those items on New Year’s Day dates back to 1864. Here’s the reason. The story of the blackeyed pea being considered good luck relates directly back to Sherman's Bloody March to the Sea in late 1864. It was called “The Savannah Campaign” and was led by Major General William T. Sherman. The Civil War campaign began Nov. 15, 1864, when Sherman’s troops marched from the captured city of Atlanta, Georgia, and ended at the port of Savannah on Dec. 22, 1864. When the smoke cleared, the southerners who had survived the onslaught came out of hiding. They found that the blue belly aggressors that had looted and stolen everything of value and everything you could eat including all livestock – death and destruction were everywhere. While in hiding, few had enough to eat and starvation was now upon the survivors. There was no international aid, no Red Cross meal trucks. The Northern army had taken everything they could carry and eaten everything they could eat. But they couldn’t take it all. The devastated people

Snips & Clips from Singleton Shiro Roans Prairie BY DANIS SURFACE of the south found for some unknown reason that Sherman’s bloodthirsty troops had left silos full of black-eyed peas. At the time in the north, the lowly blackeyed pea was only used to feed stock. The northern troops saw it as the thing of least value. Taking grain for their horses and livestock and other crops to feed themselves, they just couldn’t take everything. So they left the black-eyed peas in great quantities assuming it would be of no use to the survivors, since all the livestock it could feed had either been taken or eaten. Southerners awoke to face a new year in this devastation and were facing massive starvation if not for the good luck of having the black-eyed peas to eat. From New Year’s Day 1866 forward, the tradition grew to eat blackeyed peas on New Year’s Day for good luck. Happy birthdays to Destiny Snead, Jan.6; Lexi Gorrell, Jan.7; Nancy Ham and Troy Wilson, Jan.8; and Hank Outzs and Hattie Teal, Jan.15 Thoughts and prayers for all in need. Send your news to bdsurface2@yahoo.com or call 936-581-1699.

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BY SCOTT MCDONALD Examiner reporter Attrition finally showed up for the Navasota basketball team. The Rattlers lost four games during the holiday break, including three at the Waco ISD Tournament. Navasota is now 7-4 with a district game remaining before District 21-4A action begins. Navasota fell to Waco University, South Houston and Copperas Cove in the tournament, and then lost to Bryan Rudder on Saturday at The Armory in Bryan. All losses were to teams in Class 5A or 6A, but the Rattlers did defeat Class 4A Lorena. The Rattlers remain in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) poll at No. 20. University High simply overpowered Navasota to start and end the first game of the tournament for an 82-51 win. University outscored Navasota, 22-11, in the first quarter and 24-9 in the fourth quarter. Dajon Collins and Jabril Hunter each scored 12 points to lead the Rattlers. Eric Lattimore scored nine, followed by Joshua Cooper (5), Devon Jones (4), Adrian McDonald (3) and three players had two points apiece. South Houston raced out to a big first half en route to a 72-53 win. South Houston led, 43-17, at the half. Hunter scored a game-high 21 points. Lattimore scored seven, Tremayne Creeks scored six and McDonald scored five points. Navasota came back from a halftime deficit to bring down Lorena, 5955. The Rattlers outscored Lorena in the third quarter and held on for their only victory of the tournament. Hunter led all scorers with 21 points, Collins had 14, McDonald scored nine and Lattimore added five points. Copperas Cove came out strong and finished the same way with its 55-41 win over the Rattlers. Hunter once again had a game-high with his 15 points. Collins and McDonald each scored eight while five Rattlers each scored two points. Rudder jumped out to a big lead in the first half and held on for a 71-61 win on Saturday. Hunter and McDonald each scored 16 points to lead Navasota. Creeks scored nine, Lattimore had six points and Willie Spriggs and Cooper each scored four. Navasota has home games against Groesbeck (Jan. 5), Waco Connally (Jan. 8) and Mart (Jan. 12) before starting district at home against Caldwell on Jan. 15.

26-0 season start is a new team record BY SCOTT MCDONALD

Examiner reporter The Navasota girls’ basketball team has sprinted out to its best start in school history — but it wasn’t easy. The Lady Rattlers, ranked No. 2 in Class 4A, found themselves in a dogfight against 5A College Station on New Year’s Day. The visiting Cougars gave the Rattlers all they wanted before Navasota claimed a tough, low-scoring 38-37 win. Navasota wrapped up non-district with a sparkling 26-0 record, and now the target is squarely on their back. “We’ve got a big target on us,” said senior post Molly Love, who poured in nine points against the Lady Cougars. “We just have to keep playing and stay focused.” The Big Blue never got into an offensive rhythm on Friday because of solid, in-your-face pressure by the College Station defense. The Rattlers connected on just 13-of51 shots from the field for 25 percent. Navasota also shot a dismal 10-of-19 from the free throw line. Meanwhile College Station shot 36 percent from the field and 6-of-11 from the charity stripe. The teams were tied at 7-7 at the end of the first quarter. Love drove in for a layup, and then sank one free throw and added a jumper to give Navasota a 12-7 lead. Both teams played suffocating defense and kept the affair low scoring. College Station made a late comeback to take a 36-35 lead, but Keaundra Eddings drained a 3-pointer to give Navasota a 38-37 lead with 45 Top and bottom: Jabril Hunter leads the Rattlers to score 12 points against University HIgh.

Handgun practice Sometimes it's hard to get time to go to the gun range or the weather is not good, and that can be frustrating. I found a better way to get your practice; once you are accustomed to the recoil at the range you can get a co2 BB pistol at most sporting goods stores. They are not too expensive and you can do your practicing in your back yard. This way you can practice trigger control and sighting. Most of them have the same sights as regular handguns and what I like is it's a whole

Bow, Rod and Gun BY DANNY STONE lot cheaper than shooting 9mm bullets. This way you can get practice any time you want, and as much as you want. If you have children in the house keep it locked up where they can't get to it. Always be safe in handling guns and storing them. A word to the wise read the directions. They are important.

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Lady Rattlers capture gold at Weimar Holiday Classic again The Navasota girls varsity basketball team won six games in three days, including two convincing victories over state-ranked opponents, to capture the championship of the 2015 Weimar Holiday Classic. The Rattlers have won the gold trophy each of the past four years.

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Baker participates in All-American Bowl Game Classic

Rattler Kae’ron Baker took to the field Saturday, Jan. 2, at Southeastern University in Hammond, Louisiana, for the twelfth annual Max Emfinger All-American Bowl Game Classic. Baker suited up for the West Team as a wide receiver, wearing the red and white instead of his usual Rattler Blue. Sporting helmets from their individual high schools, the West Team took the win with a 17-0 score against the East Team. “He participated in the game and had some fun, that is all that matters,” said dad Kevin Baker. “It was a good experience for him.” Submitted photos

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