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Lifestyles February 24, 2008
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Kilgore Community Concert Association announces 2008-2009 season
      The Kilgore Community Concert Association has launched a membership campaign for its 2008-2009 season which features five performances and a variety of vocalists, instrumentalists, and musical styles. All five concerts will be held in Dodson Auditorium on the Kilgore College campus.
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KIBA AWARDS FOR FEBRUARY
      The Kilgore Improvement and Beautification Associaton gave out their awards for February. (photos left to right) The Beauty Spot went to Peggy Ringler at 500 Hillside Dr.
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A Word Please
by June Casagrande
      When I was in middle school, the worst fights on my campus all centered around the question: "Who's better? REO Speedwagon or The Knack?" (Don't answer till you've downloaded an MP3 of "Good Girls Don't.") How things have changed.
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CHITCHAT CORNER
When in Rome
LINDA K. BALLARD
      When in Rome, you will want to do exactly what Jackie and Vickie did - have a great time. "It was awesome," said Jackie. "Vickie took 550-560 pictures and she developed everyone of them. "I think it was more like 516 pictures," said Vickie. "And I'm proud of everyone of them.
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BETA GAMMA PSI PRESENTS CHECKS TO GRATEFUL CHARITIES
      Beta Gamma Psi recently held a "Queen of Hearts" tournament as a fundraiser. They were pleased to present a check to the Boys and girls Club of America in the amount of $2500 and to Helping Hands for $1000. Ronnie Spradlin received the check for Boys and girls Club, and Mary Helen Craig received t...
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TUTU TEXAS!
      About 100 little East Texas girls attended a fundraiser for the American Heart Association Go Red at the Cherokee Club at Lake Cherokee, Saturday, February 2. Cherry Hill And Co. in Longview hosted the event, with a "Fancy Nancy" theme of tutu's, hair bows, crowns, and dress up.
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Mackenzie Grace Miller
      Monty and Shannon Miller of Kilgore are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Makenzie Grace Miller. Makenzie was born January 18, 2008, at Good Shepherd Medical Center She weighed 7 pounds, 14.9 ounces and was 19 inches long. Her maternal grandparents are Cynthia Siebert of Kilgore and t...
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Kilgore Senior Citizens elect "Royal Couple"
      The Kilgore Senior citizens met Wednesday, February 13, in the Lions Building at 307 Rusk Street. The meeting was called to order by President Betty Roebuck at 11:30. David Parker led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Ray Drost gave the opening prayer. Cora Holt was here to take blood pressures.
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Dora L. Griffin turns 80
      I want to thank all of God's children that attended my surprise 80th birthday party. Please forgive me for not being able to be there. Your Dora was very sick. Glad all of you had a beautiful time. Love all of you, Dora L.
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Civic Garden Club
      With emphasis on "environmental roots," Civic Garden Club continued its program theme of "Learning About Our Roots" at its February meeting. Linda Whetsell of Tyler spoke on the topic of "Clean Air In Our Homes." She based her talk on the book, "How To Grow Fresh Air," by Dr. B.C. Wolverton, which...
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Overton fourth grade girls honored at annual afternoon tea
      The Queen Price Garden Club hosted a Valentine Tea at the Club House for the fourth grade girls of Overton Elementary School at 1:30 on Thursday, February 7. The girls, festively attired for the occasion, along with their teacher, her assistant, and other guests, were welcomed by Garden Club Presi...
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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
MASTER GARDENER
JEAN LAIRD
      Dear Gardening Friends, Are you planning a vegetable garden this year? If you are, please choose a sunny, welldrained spot. Most vegetables need at least eight hours of direct sun to produce to their fullest. I remember during World War Two that President Roosevelt asked each home in America to ...
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BOY SCOUT TROOP 251 VISITS THE KILGORE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND JAIL
      On the 5th of February, Boy Scout Troop 251 Tiger Cubs visited the Kilgore Police Department and jail. The highlight of the tour was being in a jail cell and having mug shots made of the individual scouts. All fof the scouts were very impressed with the police cars and cuffing each other up.
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