"Heart of the Orient" 2007 Heart Ball
      Athens - - -"Heart of the Orient" is the theme for the 2007 Henderson County Heart Ball. The Ball will be held Saturday, February 17, 2007 from 7 PM - 12:00 AM at Athens Country Club. The event raises funds for the American Heart Association and is the single largest source of income for the AHA ...
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Brownsboro ISD MENU
               February 12- 16   (Milk served with meals)          BREAKFAST MON: Ready to eat cereal, Graham cracker, juice TUES: Cinnamon roll, fruit WED:
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Meals on Wheels Ministry, Inc.
             Menu February 12- 16 Orange Juice Served in Centers MON:   Swiss   steak, mashed potatoes, breaded okra, roll, sliced peaches TUES:             Chicken
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Texas Times
From Big Sandy to the Big Show
John Cornyn, United States Senator - Texas
      For many Texans, the attraction of this month's Super Bowl was not the actual football game. It wasn't even the buzz about the television ads. Instead, they were watching Texas's own Lovie Smith, head coach of the Chicago Bears, at work on the sideline.
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Treasures or Trinkets?
Find Out At Gilmer's Appraisal Fair
      Disguised as a faded painting, a delicate porcelain figurine or even a battered old fishing lure, a small fortune may be gathering dust in your attic, standing inconspicuously in your china cabinet or languishing in your grandfather's rusty and dented tacklebox.
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Reducing income inequality through education
      During a recent speech in New York City, President Bush brought much-needed attention to the issue of income inequality in America. For the past 25 years, the distribution of income has become more disproportionate, and the reason is clear. While we have an economy that increasingly rewards educati...
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Edom Civic Theater holds annual awards ceremony
by Sibyl Creasey
      Edom Civic Theatre named Mary Scott of Edom best director of the 2006 season during the theatre group's annual awards banquet held Saturday, January 27, 2007, at the Willow Brook Country Club in Tyler. The Edey award was given for her direction of "A Sanders Family Christmas" in November.
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CASA to hold Volunteer Recruitment Night
      Who can help an abused child? This is a question many ask, and wonder if there is anything that can possibly be done to be a part of the answer. The answer is simple. Anyone can help an abused child with the proper training. On Thursday, Feb. 22, at 6pm, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) ...
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Here's to You, America
      The following individuals are proudly serving the United States of America in the Armed Forces. The Chandler, Brownsboro, Moore Station, Murchison and Lake Palestine communities are proud of you! For those who are serving overseas, we await your safe return.
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East Texas Genealogical Society
by Scott Fitzgerald
      East Texas Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Tyler Public Library in the Taylor Auditorium featuring Dr. John Ross. In conjunction with Black History Month, Dr. Ross will present a program called "East Texas African-America...
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Blanketeers sought for "Make A Blanket Day"
      On February 10, the Athens/Henderson County Area Project Linus Chapter will have a "Make A Blanket Day" at St. John Lutheran Church, 1401 E. Corsicana St. (Hwy 175), from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bring a sack lunch if you want to stay and visit.
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