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DAR holds regular meeting in Mexia
      The meeting of the Jonathan Hardin chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was called to order at 10:30 A.M. on January 13, 2010 by Regent Diana McDonald who welcomed the members and one new member. Regent McDonald led members in the DAR ritual, pledges to the United States and Texas Flags and read the President General’s Letter.
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Shaping history: Clues from Clay at Pearce Museum
      The Pearce Museum is pleased to announce the opening of its newest temporary exhibition, “Shaping History: Clues from Clay.” This exhibit includes Native American pottery, such as clay effigy vessels and Santa Clara “reservation” pottery from the Pearce Museum’s permanent collection, as well as two ceramic vessels borrowed from the University of Texas at El Paso,
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Artist-In-Residence Program at Pearce Museum
      The Pearce Museum is excited to present its next Artist-in-Residence program scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 26 and 27, on the Navarro College Corsicana campus. The two-day program will be hosted by Western landscape painter Brenda Howell.
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Courthouse News
      The following marriage licenses were issued in the County Clerk’s Office since the last report: Sergio Ortiz and Linda M. Mora Brian E. Smith and Ruth M. Franklin Page DISTRICT CLERK The following civil cases have been reported in the District Clerk’s Office since the last report:
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Fundraising event at Bremond Public Library
      The Friends of the Bremond Public Library Announce a Special Fundraising Event, “Step Back in Time…with Books”!
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Leadership conference offers tools and strategies for success
      STEPHENVILLE—If you’re looking to develop leadership skills to bring to your business or community, here is your chance. Tarleton State University and the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are hosting a leadership development conference on Feb. 10 in Waco, at the Heart O’ Texas Fair Complex.
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Betsy Norman named Woman of the Year
      The Groesbeck Study Club selected Mrs. Betsy Norman as its Woman of the Year for 2009. Mrs. Norman, who is active in many endeavors, was presented the award at the Chamber of Commerce banquet on Saturday night. Brandye Wilson, president of the Groesbeck Study Club, made the presentation. The text of Mrs. Wilson’s presentation speech is given below:
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Penny, Arnold Gray are Citizens of the Year
      By Tom Hawkins Penny and Arnold Gray were named “Co-Citizens of the Year for 2009.” The award was announced and presented to the Grays at the Chamber of Commerce banquet on Saturday night. Dennis Wilson, the 2008 Citizen of the Year, made the presentation.
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Cassie Anders is Youth Citizen of the Year
      Cassie, a G.H.S. senior, was named Youth Citizen of the Year for 2009. This award is sponsored by the Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented at the Chamber of Commerce banquet last Friday night. The award was presented by Keri Thoele, principal of Groesbeck High School. Some of Mrs. Thoele’s presentation remarks is given below. ***
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GROESBECK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARD WINNERS
     Bill Haynes (left) accepted the Co-Organization of the Year award on behalf of Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry. The award was presented by Tom Hawkins. Journal photo/David Stone
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