Recent addition to the MESSENGER staff MISTY HOLLER A new smile to the left!

Recently, I made my entrance through the front door, looked to the left, looked to the right and “howdied” at Jeff Cannon and Darrell Grooms, and then took a longer look to the left to see a big smile, a little wave, and then a woman getting back to her work.

2018 Fall Coloring Contest Sponsored by City Bank

Kindergarten Winner: Colby Brien and Bruce Bynum, SVP Commercial Lender   To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. http://www.etypeservices.com/Forney%20MessengerID423/

Messenger Book Review

Everyone questions at least once whether the world we know is real or an illusion or simulation. If such a question makes you scoff and roll your eyes, Patrick Ness’s More Than This may make you question your own reality.

Scarred for Life

I worked 2 jobs in high school. It was a DISD high school and I was fortunate to academically qualify for something called the Executive Assistant Program. I became the proud intern of a KERA weekly news program called The Morning Edition, with Bob Ray Sanders and Mia Squilla.

FIFTY YEARS and no intention of slowing down! Richard Dodd—carrying on the family “BARBERING” tradition

Not long ago, I received a call from Jeff at the Messenger, wondering if I knew Mr. Richard Dodd and saying that I ought to check out the action at his Barber Shop on Pinson Road. I answered, “Yes, I know him and his wife, and I taught his two children, both good students. I will see what’s up.

Holiday Gifts that Keep on Giving

Make gift giving easy with unique green gifts that provide weeks and in some cases months and years of beauty. Plus, gifting easycare blooming plants is an experiential gift that’s ideal for everyone, especially that person on your list who has everything.

Forney EDC Hosts FIRM Lunch

On Thursday October 25, EDC staff hosted their twice annual FIRM luncheon. What is FIRM? It stands for “Forney Industry Retention Meeting.” The FIRM is an opportunity for major employers in Forney to meet one another and speak with EDC staff about their businesses.

GEORGE BROWN: Newest FESA Hall of Honor Inductee

Last week’s Forney Ex- Students Association article promised a fuller look at our newest Hall of Honor Inductee—Mr. George Brown, Class of 1969, and nearly life-long resident.