Community Crafters preparing for Christmas
      It's not too early to start planning for handmade Christmas Gifts. The Community Crafters have a head start on projects. Last Thursday, we were introduced to knit and crochet slippers, always a winner for Christmas. Next Thursday will be demonstrations on Angels made from glass lampshades, button ...
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Sail Away With Books at the Chandler Public Library
      Sail Away With Books is the theme for summer reading at the Texas Reading Club at Chandler Public Library. A special program will kick off this year's summer program Thursday, June 7, at 10:00 a.m., at the library with "Creature Teacher with Lots of Exciting Animal News!
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Nationally known photographer to hold workshop at TFFC
      ATHENS, Texas-Famed photographer Wyman Meinzer will hold an unusual digital photography workshop at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center July 4, 2007.
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Recruiting Seminar planned for June 6
by Brenda Clark
      The Workforce Investment Act Program, located in the East Texas Workforce Center on 205 Murchison Street in Athens, is conducting a recruiting seminar at the center on Wednesday, June 6th, at 10:00 for CEO classes (Community Employment Opportunity).
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A Marine's Sacrifice
by Charles C. Hall, Ed. D
      Lance Cpl. Jeffrey M. Lucey* of Belchertown, Massachusetts, was home from a seven-month tour of Iraq before he began talking about taking his life.
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Meals on Wheels Ministry, Inc.
Menu June 4-8
      Orange Juice Served in Centers MON:   Chicken   breast fritters, mashed potatoes, seasoned   carrots,   rolls, pears TUES:   Chicken   fried steak,
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A rich musical heritage
      There's no better way to appreciate the enormous creativity of our state than by listening to Texas music and Texas musicians. Texans love their music, and always have.
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Fishing Festival June 2 at TFFC
      ATHENS, Texas-The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens will kick off National Fishing and Boating Week by making a family fishing trip affordable with free admission for kids 12 and under plus free fishing for the whole family and free hot dogs and drinks from 9 to 4 Saturday, June 2.
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Secure borders & immigration reform without amnesty
      As your U.S. Senators, we have been heavily involved in the Congressional debate on immigration reform for several years. We have taken a leadership role on this issue because we represent a state that uniquely benefits from the contributions of legal immigrants, but is also uniquely vulnerable to...
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Iota Delta celebrates Founders' Day
      The Iota Delta chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International recently participated in the Founders' Day Celebration of the Smith County Chapters of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
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