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Sew Much Fun
Deana Betik loves to sew. She does things her own way and does the kind of sewing she likes. “I don’t use patterns; they drive me crazy. And I’m not a seamstress; I don’t enjoy hemming pants.” Deana started sewing back in high school when she took a sewing class. “It was the only class in high school I failed,” she laughed. Her final project,
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Is a Rollover in Your Future?
Have you recently left one employer to begin working for another? Were you covered by an employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k)? If so, you may be wondering about the future of your account. In the event of a job change, there are many options available to you regarding your employer-sponsored
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Digging in the Dirt
Margie Duke has always loved living in the country. “My roots and upbringing are here,” she reminisced. “I used to ride a tractor and pick cotton with my dad.” Is it any wonder then that several years after she and her late husband, Joe, married, they would make their home in the country? And
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Board the Pirate Ship
This is not a tale of pirates who sail the seas and steal plunder. This is a story about a Little League team, supported by coaches, families, teachers and neighbors. Only two things are on their list to steal: bases and hearts. “What makes our team unique is that every one of these kids is the team
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A Baker’s Touch
When Kimberly Baker, an Ennis native, decided to bake and design her own cake for her son’s first birthday party in 2006, she had no idea it would be the beginning of a newfound talent. She is quick to admit her baking talents did not manifest until her adult years and actually branched out of her
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Salvias Forever
Finally, it looks and feels like spring! There is still time to find and plant some great plants that will bloom spring, summer and fall. Salvias are among these great types of plants. They are also known as sages.
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Larry’s Pond
Larry and Nancy Carson looked over their new land. Larry had recently been hired as the Palmer Independent School District Superintendent. So, after 30 years in Midlothian, the couple now needed to move to Palmer. Nancy had found this property on a quiet road that meandered past wide-spaced houses. There
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In The Kitchen With Holli Hubacek
As long as Holli Hubacek can remember, she has loved to spend time in a kitchen. When it comes to cooking, she credits her good friend, Debbie Jones, as being a great inspiration. Holli does not have any particular favorite form of cooking, she enjoys it all. “I love all types of cooking and catering,”
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A Classic Blend
The Steele family home, built in 1920, has seen many memories made over numerous holiday gatherings. The Steele’s children and grandchildren always look forward to visiting there, and two of the daughters have asked their parents to never sell the house to anyone outside the family. This attachment
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Students Raise Money for Earthquake Victims
ENNIS—In late January, student council members at Miller Intermediate in Ennis held a fundraiser to help the victims of Haiti. “Our students wanted to do something to help Haiti because they are in such dire need of help and they decided that we could raise funds to donate to the American Red
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