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Gillespie Veterans Memorial renovation

Gillespie Veterans Memorial renovation

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Gillespie Veterans Memorial renovation

Don Thompson
Friday, March 24, 2023
KNOX COUNTY – As initially reported in April, 2022, Jan (Myers) Beaty and husband Rev. Gary Beaty were working on a project to renovate a memorial for the veterans interred at Gillespie cemetery. Since the passing of many of the families’ members, the Gillespie memorial had fallen into disarray.

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Cardiac Health Symposium April 25th

Don Thompson
Friday, March 24, 2023
KNOX COUNTY – County Extension Agent KC Jones announced that the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office and Rolling Plains Rural Health Partnership is hosting a Cardiac Health Symposium titled The Power of Prevention, on Apr. 25 in Haskell.
Bluebonnet Detention Center hosts luncheon

Bluebonnet Detention Center hosts luncheon

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Bluebonnet Detention Center hosts luncheon

News Staff
Friday, March 24, 2023
ANSON—Bluebonnet Detention Center (BDC) in Anson hosted a Community Relations Luncheon on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. BDC staff and community stakeholders shared a meal and discussed upcoming events such as a Job Fair on March 15 and Correctional Workers Week activities in May.

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Correction

News Staff
Friday, March 17, 2023
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Knox notes

News Staff
Friday, March 17, 2023
Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group MUNDAY—Group meets second Thursday of each month 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at United Methodist Church. Feel free to bring your lunch.

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Knox County Aging Center Menus

News Staff
Friday, March 17, 2023
Menus for week of March 20-24 Monday: Chicken pot pie, California blend, salad, bread, fruit medley. Tuesday: Hamburger steak, squash casserole, carrots, hot roll, dessert. Wednesday: Salisbury steak, brown gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, bread, cookie.
Saint Patrick’s Day March 17th

Saint Patrick’s Day March 17th

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Saint Patrick’s Day March 17th

Don Thompson
Friday, March 17, 2023
KNOX COUNTY – Saint Patrick’s Day is today, the holiday to remember the anniversary of his death, to commemorate the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrate the heritage and culture of Irish in general. There’s a saying that everyone is Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day.

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Full agenda at Commissioner’s Court

Don Thompson
Friday, March 17, 2023
KNOX COUNTY – The Commissioner’s Court met in regular monthly session on Mar. 13 and addressed a full agenda. Commissioners reviewed requirements regarding county hospital board members and were reminded that the hospital board is to consist of seven members.
JONELL CORNETT Courtesy photo

JONELL CORNETT Courtesy photo

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Birthday time at Knox County Aging Center

Don Thompson
Friday, March 17, 2023
KNOX CITY – Each month, the Aging Center posts the birthday for each client. Then a day of the month is chosen to celebrate those that have birthdays. For years, Leona Burkham has volunteered to make the chocolate birthday cake for all in attendance.
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