A Word Please
June Casagrande
      The ink is not yet dry on the Writers Guild contract and already I'm itching for new fight. Not that I was one of the striking writers, mind you. I just enjoy watching a good tussle.
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Clark honors First Lady Lovelace
      The First Lady Annual Valentine Luncheon was held on Thursday given by 2006 First Lady Martha Clark in honor of 2007 First Lady Luan Lovelace. Since the inception of the Kilgore First Lady, 60 First Ladies have been honored since 1948.
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Loudermilk and Mata unite in marriage
      Miller Johanna Mata of Savannah, Texas, formally of Overton, and Jonathan Lee Loudermilk, of Savannah, were united in marriage at 7:00 PM, Saturday, January 12, 2008, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Kilgore. Rev. Fr. Michael Adams officiated.
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Harris and Dame exchange vows
      Llaura Lea Harris and Jason Wayne Dame were united in marriage on January 26, 2008 at Fellowship Baptist Church in a 2 p.m. private family ceremony officiated by Dr. Ronnie Hood. The bride was given in marriage to Jason by her family and escorted by her father.
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Hedrick and Briers announce March wedding
      Dale and Laura Hedrick of Kilgore are proud to announce the engagement and approaching wedding of their daughter Lisa Michelle Hedrick of Kilgore to Joseph Warren Lee Briers of Kilgore, son of Lee and Lori Briers of Kilgore. Lisa is the granddaughter of Bill and Anna Bess Hedrick of Kilgore and L...
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Thompson and Maxwell to wed
      Sherry Thompson of Dallas and Bryan Maxwell of Plano are pleased to announce their engagement. Miss Thompson is the daughter of Bailey and Cami Thompson and the granddaughter of Oretha Jeffress, all of Carthage. Mr. Maxwell is the son of Doug and Cheryl Maxwell, and the grandson of Benson Maxwel...
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Birthday
      LEWIS Born on January 21, 2007, Kyleigh Lewis celebrated her first birthday on January 19, 2008 at her home with a Rubber Ducky party. Kyleigh's parents are John and Misty Lewis of Kilgore. Her grandparents are Jerry and Peggy Medford of Kilgore, and Bill and Debbie Lewis of Kilgore. Her greatgra...
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March wedding for Brown and Ward
      Rod and Cindy Brown of Lake Cherokee are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Madge Brown, to Jarrod Lane Ward, son of Lacy and Judy Ward of Kilgore. Sara serves as a kindergarten teacher at Kilgore Heights Elementary. Jarrod is co-founder of Xino converters located in Kilgo...
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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
JEAN LAIRD MASTER GARDENER
      Dear Fellow Gardeners and Future Gardeners Time is passing quickly, soon Spring will be here. Daffodils are popping up everywhere. This means that gardeners need to really get ready. Check yourself: Have I ordered my seeds? Have I trimmed back all my dead perennials? Do I have my caladium bulbs r...
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Everything coming up roses at Evergreen Garden Club
      Dianna Jones hosted the Evergreen Garden Club at The First Christian Church Parlor on February 7, for their monthly meeting. Danny Armstrong, Horticulturist from the home and Garden Center in Longview, was our guest speaker. His topic of interest was the growing and caring of roses.
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The meaning of Valentine's day revealed at The Kilgore Garden Club
      The Kilgore Garden Club met February 7, 2008, in the home of Patsy Abernathy. Co-hostesses were Jean Robertson and Renee Conner. The refreshment table was beautifully decorated in the Valentine theme. The meeting was called to order by President Cynthia Adams. The Gardener's Prayer was read by He...
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CHITCHAT CORNER
Pizza on the day after
LINDA K. BALLARD
      If you looked around the local shops the day after Valentine's Day you would think a storm breezed down the aisles containing anything remotely associated with the day. The florists will tell you they survived the week by purchasing soft drinks by the case loads and though totally exhausted the ne...
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Preceptor Omicron Epsilon look back to 1938
      The Texas Preceptor Omicron Epsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met on Tuesday, February 5, in the home of Dimples Burns. President Marcella Harkrider called the meeting to order and led members in the Opening Ritual. President Harkrider read a communication from International which included Renew...
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