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Love is in the air, getting very close to Valentines Day. Hope everyone remembers their very special Valentine! A total of 17 seniors gathered on Thursday for lunch and fellowship. Those being together were Linda Taylor, Wayne Sharp, Lorene Stembridge , Anita Andrews, Wilma Lee, Earl Mask, Donna Lloyd, Geri Lavessar, Fonetta Simmons, Alma McCurry, Ann Brown, Sue Wood, Gayla Lind, Helen Harvey, Linda and Roger Watson, and Site Manager Janice Bilbrey. Those with doctors appointments were Elizabeth Neason, Elle and Hank Staniszewski, Bobbie Reynolds, dentist and I went with my friend, Alb Seale to Dr. Several others weren’t present but don’t know reasons. Maybe we will all be back together next week. Was reported to me by Janice that everyone had an enjoyable day. Menu for coming week will be Salisbury steak, broccoli, rice pilaf, wheat bread and dirt dessert. Please let Janice know of your intentions of being here or not for lunch at 254-203-2769. Bingo winners were Alma McCurry, Earl Mask, Gayla Lind, Wayne Sharp and Anita Andrews, all winning one game each. Earl Mask won the Blackout Bingo Prize. Congratulations! A little bird told me that Kay Alston is planning on being at our meeting Thursday, Feb. 20, to announce her campaign for City Council Woman of Thornton and say a few words about her thoughts about the future of the City of Thornton. Everyone interested in hearing her speak is invited to come and hear what she has to say. Thanks to all who help in any way concerning the Senior Citizens, not just in Thornton, but the entire County of Limestone. We have a long waiting list of Senior Citizens who are, want and need to be on the Meals on Wheels program and need meals delivered to their homes. Lack of funds, transportation and volunteers at this point are keeping us from fulfilling the needs of all those. Any contribution you can make toward this goal would certainly be appreciated. Thought: We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.

After expiration of the filing deadline of last Friday, Feb. 14, the City of Kosse determined that an election will not be necessary on May 2. Brooks Valls was unopposed for Mayor. Three incumbent Kosse City Council members were unopposed and will return for another term, being Harley Leazer, L.B. Perry and Ronnie Funderburk.

Commissioners heard the January statistics of the Sheriff’s Office from Sheriff Dennis Wilson, who reported that: