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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 2002
Page
14
A mother reflects on decorating clutter and discarding preschool art while her Alzheimer's affected mother cannot share in present moments. She argues memories are not the items saved, and the only tense that matters is now as she embraces making moments with her children. Carol Pavliska, a Floresville native, shares personal experiences.
The American Legion Post 38 in Floresville seeks help identifying one unknown member in a 1912 photo of Boy Scout Troop 114. People may view the image at Post 38 at 1412 Fourth Street or at Floresville United Methodist Church and contact R W Wentz at 830 393 9501 or leave a message at 393 7929.
The H E B MS 150 Bike to the Beach in San Antonio raised a record 425000 for multiple sclerosis research. More than 1400 riders, led by Team Velo Valero with 160 participants and Team Methodist with 70, biked from San Antonio through Wilson and Karnes counties to Beeville and Corpus Christi. The event repeats Oct 4 and 5, 2003 with online registration at ms150.org.
Carol Roark and Bruce Marshall will sign books at the Texas Historical Commission library sale in the Gethsemane church on 16th Street and Congress Avenue. Roark signs Fort Worth Then and Now and Fort Worth's Legendary Landmarks 10 am to noon. Marshall signs Uniforms of the Republic of Texas and the Men That Wore Them 1836 1846 noon to 4 pm. A silent auction runs during the event to benefit library acquisitions.
The SCSO met at 7 p.m. Oct 10 in Stockdale with nine members contributing 258 volunteer hours last month. Donations totaling 120 from Lowell Jackson and Mack Spear were deposited last month. A $50 Project Graduation gift was approved. A Dec 7 bake sale booth is reserved and a Christmas party will replace a December meeting. The nominating slate includes Ann Cooper as president Edith Akin vice president Peggy Knobles secretary and Mary Bush treasurer. Upcoming Nov vote for new officers and a Nov 14 meeting at 7 p.m. in Building.
The 1st Infantry Division known as the Big Red One will hold its 85th annual reunion in Reno Nevada from July 30 to August 3 2003. The event is sponsored by the Society of the First Infantry Division based in Blue Bell Pennsylvania. Over 1000 veterans and guests expected with a memorial service for nearly 13000 fallen division soldiers. Details from the Society of the 1st Infantry Division Blue Bell PA 19422. Call 1 888 324 4733 or email Soc1ID aolcom.
The Texas Historical Commission invites nominations for its T R Fehrenbach Book Award with up to three $1000 prizes for Texas history books published in 2002. Details and forms are on thc state tx dot us site or via marketing communications at 512 463 6255.
La Vernia hosts a living history event on December 7 at 9 30 a m portraying 1944 combat with Allied and German troops. Reenactors from the 6th Cavalry Historical Association Texas re enactors and the Texas Military Vehicle Preservation Association will participate alongside military vehicles vendors and food booths at the fire department on U S 87. Call 713 641 2377 for details.
The Extension Education Association schedules a November 21 meeting at 11 a.m. in the Wilson County Library Floresville. A December 13 Christmas party “Happy Holidays” will be at 10 a.m. at Three Oaks Community Center with a $5 gift exchange optional. Members should bring cleaning supplies toiletry items and side dishes for baskets. Contact 830-393-7357 for details.
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