Tip of the Week
Propagating an avocado tree
      This exotic beauty is free. The seed should be sown when as fresh as possible. It does not retain the ability to germinate for very long. Sow with the pointed end up. Put in pot with light, porous soil with one third above the soil. Keep soil moist but do not over water.
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CLUB HOLDS RECEPTION AT GOVERNOR'S MANSION
      Recently, the Legislative Ladies' Club held a breakfast reception at the Governor's Mansion. Billie Hopson, wife of State Rep. Chuck Hopson and president of the organization, put a lot of energy and effort into this event.
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Discovery Science offers free fun
      The fourth week in April is dedicated to celebrating Week of the Young Child, which promotes Early Childhood Education. The Discovery Science Place will begin the week with an invitation only kick off ceremony with Smith County Sheriff J.B. Smith. The morning will be filled with fun activities fo...
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LMC dance team places in compete
      The Lon Morris College Dance Team attended the American Dance/Drill Team Collegiate Nationals Competition in Denton recently. In the Collegiate Soloist Division, first runner-up went to Katherine Segapeli of Shertz. Charlea Grundy of Jacksonville, Jodi Hicks of Deer Park and Jenny Harlow of Trini...
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ACHIEVERS
      From left: Patty Carr, Gerald Carr and Wayne Jones, Worshipful Master as Bullard Lodge No. 785 awarded the Golden Trowel Award to Gerald Carr at an Open Meeting on April 2.
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MEALS ON WHEELS
      Wednesday, April 11 Catfish filet Pinto beans Cole slaw Cornbread Apple cobbler Thursday, April 12 Fried steak Mashed potatoes Broccoli with cheese Wheat bread Fresh fruit Friday, April 13 Turkey tetrazzini Peas and carrots
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Area residents picked for Rotary sponsored trip
      Two Jacksonville residents have been chosen for a Group Study Exchange sponsored by Rotary International. Shawn Smith and Amanda Jo Chesshir were chosen to be a part of a five-member group who will travel to Switzerland this spring.
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Gardening
Time now to begin mowing the lawn
Keith Hansen Smith County Horticulturist
      Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. Yes, it's time to bring mowers and spreaders out of winter storage and pay attention to the lawn. No doubt the most common landscape feature of any yard, big or small, is the lawn. It forms the foundation of the entire yard, and performs many valuable func...
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EXPANDING HORIZONS
      A group of Bullard Middle School students recently attended "Expanding Your Horizons," at Tyler Junior College sponsored career conference for sixth through eighth grade females.
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