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News March 21, 2007
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How to prune young plum trees
      The plum tree you planted last year survived. Now what? If your tree grew vigorously last year it may be time to prune it. Plum trees should be pruned in the late winter, just before the bud breaks. Open center pruning is recommended for stone fruit trees and should be done when the tree is one...
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PERFORMIING ARTS
      The Brook Hill Advanced String Quartet performs at the Atria Copeland Senior Living Center 10- year anniversary celebration on Thursday, March 8.
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Tax Tips
Readers ask tax expert questions
Gina L. Gwozdz
      Steve asks: I am planning to sell shares of stock that I own which are currently subject to Long-Term Capital Gain treatment, as I have held them for over a year. I'm not clear on the following things: 1) How do I qualify for LTCG of 5 percent, i.e., is there an income limit?
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EVENTS
Flower market added to Azalea trail
      TYLER - A new event, the Main Street Flower Market, is set to take place in downtown Tyler on Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31 during the 48th Annual Azalea and Spring Flower Trail.
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Assess and correct damage caused to trees by storms
      Winter storms cause tremendous stress and severe damage to trees in the urban forest. Obviously, a snapped or downed tree should be removed. What about a tree that suffers minor damage? How can a homeowner tell if a tree is safe?
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Club News
Rusk Rotary slates golf tourney
      Whether you're a great golfer or a duffer, here's your chance to help deserving Rusk students further their education. The Rusk Rotary Club's annual Memorial Golf Tournament, which benefits the Rotary Scholarship Fund, will be held Saturday, April 14 at the Birmingham Forest Golf Club in Rusk.
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MEALS ON WHEELS
      Wednesday, March 21 Burrito with Chili Seasoned Pinto Beans Spanish Rice Tomato Slices Sliced Peaches Thursday, March 22 Sweet and Sour Chicken Rice Seasoned Green Beans Seasoned Carrots Wheat Bread Chunky Pineapple Friday, March
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TJC festival features famous pros
      Vince DiMartino, former lead and solo trumpet with the Lionel Hampton Band, the Chuck Mangione Band and the Clark Terry Band, will be one of two featured guest artists to perform with the Tyler Junior College jazz ensemble at the closing concert of the TJC Jazz Festival at 8 p.m. Friday, March 23, ...
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CELEBRATIIONS
      Marion Darr, left, and Johnye Harrington celebrated their mutual 90th birthdays March 15 at the Bullard home of Karen Kreiter.
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BULLARD MUNICIPAL COURT
Monthly Report -- February
      Warrants Issued Class C Misdemeanor .......................76 Others ..................................................0 Capia Pro Fine Warrants .....................3 Failure to Appear ...............................25 Submitted to outside collection vendor.....
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Cummings wins big at photog meet
      East Texas photographer, Donna Cummings, received awards at the Southwest Regional Professional Photographers of America (SWPPA) convention recently. After winning "Best Wedding Image," "Judges Choice" and "Highest Scoring Print" in the East Texas annual competition last December for her entry, "D...
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TxDOT helps wildflower seekers
      AUSTIN - Motorists searching for the best wildflower locations along Texas highways have help at their fingertips. The Texas Department of Transportation's wildflower hotline (800-452-9292) and Internet site (www.txdot.gov) give users information on the best spots to find wildflowers along the Tex...
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