Although I don’t want it to stop raining for a month or two, I would like to be able to fix my road so that I can get in more easily. Right now, I’m dodging big potholes and washouts. The rains have been wonderful. Everything is lush and green. I’m sure we will have a bountiful hay crop or two. We all know the heat is looming!
STAAR results are beginning to come from the TEA. Mrs. Wyatt said she would let me know how the history students did on their tests. I know my students worked hard, and I hope they do well. Our new superintendent, Mr. Fryar, will be reviewing the results with Mrs. Wyatt as they are delivered from TEA.
Mrs. Wyatt wanted parents to know the school will be providing school supplies again for our students. If you go clothing shopping, please check the school dress code. I know the kids don’t believe in dress codes, but they do exist. It helps if parents and school staff are on the same page.
There will be a men’s prayer breakfast in the Tabernacle, Saturday the eighth, at 7:00 a.m. It is not necessary to be a member of any church. This is for the men and boys in the Richland Springs area. All are welcome. Dads, why not make this a special Saturday for you and your son?
The prayer breakfast will be immediately followed by the weekly Farmer’s Market. The market is open to local artisans and gardeners who wish to sell their produce. The time is from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Come early as many will sell out before one o’clock.
The funeral for Kathy Brockman was an outpouring of love and celebration. Although Kathy will be greatly missed, her services were a tribute to her outstanding contributions to this area.
When I first moved to Richland Springs in 2005, she was one of the first teachers that I met. The love she had for her students. The standards that she taught them and the dedication to her community will keep her name in our hearts for many years.
Another prime member of this community is Kay McKee. She may be retired from the Post Office, but she has not retired from helping her community. I still have her note to me written in the early eighty’s welcoming me to church and signing her name as Sister in Christ. She has been in Houston quite a bit lately. The triplets graduated from high school last week. I recall the first time Kay introduced her tiny babies to the church. We have walked their journey with them thanks to Kay.
Parents of four-year-olds to fifth grade, VBS will begin Monday June 10th and go through the 13th. This will be an evening event from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Kristy Perry will be the coordinator. The theme this year is SHINE. There are plenty of fun things to do, so bring the kids on over.
I hope everyone has put Sunday, June 9th, on their calendar. Mr. Billy Kniffen will be presenting information on rainwater harvesting. The event begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Center. Mr. Kniffen is the Water Resource Specialist from the Department of Biological& Agricultural Engineering office of Texas AgriLife Extension Service. Everyone is welcome to attend.
I’m a little early, but don’t forget the Stars and Stripes celebration on the first Saturday in July. It’s time to think about your float for the parade, practice your washer toss, and pick your fireworks spot.
The quilting ladies are heading for Stonewall for their June retreat on Thursday. I already have four projects to complete and several more to start. I doubt I will get it all done, but I am prepared. This is such a lovely venue overlooking our beautiful Hill Country.
Please pray for our country, inflationary prices, our government, and our open border. Most of all, pray for our precious troops and their families.