Community area poet sells 9/11 inspired poem and sings for officials
Flora Wilson, a former Edgewood native now in Grand Saline, wrote the poem I Am an American after the September 11 attacks and sold copies to readers. The singer and mother of three, who performed for Bush as Texas governor, plans a VFW karaoke night in Grand Saline on October 16 and a rodeo event on October 7. She can be reached at 972-524-2240 or at 707 East Brin B, Terrell, 75160.
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Texas
Phil Gramm
John Sharp
David Crain
Adrian
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Kevin
Lisa
Pebbles" Daniels
Terrell
Tarleton State University
Stephenville
Misty Garvin
Burleson
Trinity Valley Community College
Jesus
God Bless
VFW
East Brin
Veterans Day Parade in Mineola Plans Nov 10 Event
Organizers invite participation in Mineola Veterans Day Parade on Saturday November 10 starting 11 a.m. at Hibernia Bank. World War II veterans receive special salute with grand marshal Ed Dziadul. Participants include Mineola High School Band fire dept marching units scouts and Shrines. Call 903-569-1000 for entries by November 1.
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Hibernia Bank
Smith County
Farmers Market
Veterans Memorial
Jack Fields
Student fears 9-11 impact and prays for safety
A student reflects on the 9-11 attacks, expressing initial indifference turning to worry. They pray for loved ones to stay safe and hope the danger ends soon, while naming Kim Wilson and GSHS as context.
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Kim Wilson Gshs
Memory Walk to Benefit Local Alzheimer's Chapter Set
The Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce hosts the Ninth Memory Walk on Thursday October 4 at 6 p.m. at the pavilion. Registration requires a $15 pledge. proceeds stay in 16 Northeast Texas counties to fund day care, support groups, hotlines, education, research, and related services for Alzheimer families.
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Alzheimer's Association
Anderson
Cherokee
Delta
Franklin
Gregg
Harrison
Henderson
Hopkins
Lamar
Panola
Rains
Rusk
Smith
Upshur
van Zandt
Wood
Fruitvale High Students Take Top Prizes at East Texas Science Fair
David White and Lacey Kinsey of Fruitvale High School won first place in physical science and biology respectively at the East Texas Science Fair. Each earned a $100 savings bond and a trophy. Rebecca Bain is their Fruitvale High School teacher.
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Fruitvale High School
Lacey Kinsey
Rebecca Bain
Grand Saline Community Events And Yearbook Pickup
Saline Scenes lists 2000 2001 Grand Saline High School yearbooks pickup during school hours. It also notes AA NA meeting schedules on Houston Street, a revival prayer meeting, football ticket sales, and various church, charity, and community activities through October including Alzheimer's Walk, hospital open house, gospel singing, pet adoption, class reunion, catfish fry, and a members workshop. It includes contact numbers for more details.
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Stephanie Channault
Alcoholics Anonymous
Nutrition Center
Houston Street
Narcotics Anonymous
Jay Land
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Women In Prayer Group
Harvest Assembly of God
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Warner B. Massey
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Round Flat Pentecostal Church
Fruitvale
Darrell Lester
van Zandt County Humane Society
Lit'l Fannie's Country Retreat
Highway 110
Creagleville
Billie Teal
Joyce Sloan
Mavis Simpson
Corby-Germany Hospital
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Delbert Akins
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Wind Point Park
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Sharon Stanley
Ladies Guild of St. Celestine
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Main Street Baptist Church Hall
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