PETS OF THE WEEK
      "Hank" is a high-energy adult male miniature pinscher. Hank enjoys being with people. He gets along well with other dogs, but is better suited for a family without small children.
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IN RECITAL
KC music faculty make a beautiful noise
      The Kilgore College Department of Music and Dance presented its Music Faculty In Recital Thursday night at the Van Cliburn Auditorium. The program started off with a piano duet titled, Wizard of Oz Fantasy, performed by Sandra Siler and Cathy Waggoner.
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Kilgore Woman's Club announce new officers
      The Kilgore Woman's Club held their January 10th meeting at the First Christian Church. President Peggy Bowne opened the meeting with the reciting of the club collect. Ruth Ann Camp read the minutes of the last meeting. Virginia Wallace reported on Civic Affairs. Virginia spoke about the Kilgore c...
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Harris and Dame unite in marriage
      Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Harris, Jr. are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Llaura Lea to Jason Wayne Dame, son of Loyce Dame. Llaura is the granddaughter of Dennis and Marilyn Harris of Kilgore, Texas, and the late Sidney and Lena Tompkins of Tyler, Texas.
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She said "Yes" and the wedding date is set
      Mr. Tim Gounah is pleased to announce the approaching marriage of his daughter, Shelby, to Dillon McAdoo of Winnsboro, Texas. The wedding is set for March 15, 2008. It will be a garden wedding at Garden Valley Country Club near Lindale, Texas. Shelby is the daughter of Tim Gounah and the late Deb...
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Club AuCourant install new officers and learn about first female African-American pilot
      Club AuCourant met on January 15, 2008, at the home of Agnes Oliver. Marion Dovel and Dimples Burns assisted as hostesses. Vice president Jan Elliot, acting for President Vivian Patton, presided. During the meeting that followed, officers for the 08-09 club year were elected.
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Samuel Paul Dinkins Chapter of DAR learn about new American citizenship test
      Members of the Samuel Paul Dinkins Chapter DAR met at the Kilgore Public Library with Doris Snow, Agnes Oliver, Martha Smith, Nancy Bullock and Marguerite Lessley serving as hostesses.
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A WORD PLEASE
JUNE CASAGRANDE
      I recently got an e-mail from Tracy in Long Beach, Calif., with subject line "The problem with our youth." Tracy writes: "Actually, the problem is with an old person, who now is confused. Is it correct to say 'youths,' plural?
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DAR to celebrtate Texas Indepencence Day
      Daughters of the Republic of Texas, John Tilly Edwards Chapter held their January meeting at The New Hupie Chinese Restaurant, Longview. Twenty members were present with three visitors. Guest speaker, Mr. Van Craddock, entertained the members with stories of famous people of East Texas from before...
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CHITCHAT CORNER
Carrying burdens
LINDA K. BALLARD
      "Keep the community guessing" was the remark made in an e-mail intended for Rev. Charlotte Austin. "The next time," said Pastor Mike Waddle, "Someone is arguing over whether or not I'm a beautiful person…you can set them straight." His e-mail is referring to Charlotte's picture appearing in...
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