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Young Marines Honors Jacqueline Bracey of Heartland as Adult Volunteer of the Year

Young Marines Honors Jacqueline Bracey of Heartland as Adult Volunteer of the Year

Young Marines Honors Jacqueline Bracey of Heartland as Adult Volunteer of the Year

In observance of National Volunteer Month in April, the Young Marines named Heartland resident Jacqueline Bracey as Young Marines Adult Volunteer of the Year for Division 4. She is the Unit Commander for the Kaufman County East Young Marines who meet in Crandall.
Shining Moments in Spring

Shining Moments in Spring

Shining Moments in Spring

The way a shaft of Spring sunlight moves through the air is sometimes a surprise to the viewer. Light in the sky illuminates but a shaft of light is special unto itself.
We Like to Party (We Like, We Like to Party)

We Like to Party (We Like, We Like to Party)

We Like to Party (We Like, We Like to Party)

Last night was one for the ages. I was surprised. We were carded as soon as we walked in the door. It was a very exclusive place, too. They had to buzz you inside through a locked door. Very speakeasy. It was a packed house! So much activity everywhere. Lots to see. Of course, there was drama.

Fitting Conclusion

And, since HISTORY usually involves “ old folks and events,” such as Harry Power and his good buddy, Don Themer, I will close with some “tidbits” he recently sent to me, since, as he too often says: “Themer, we are closing in on ‘old age’.” (1) “It is weird being the same age as old people.

Beach Boys Tribute

For those of you who are weekly readers of The Forney Messenger, you might be thinking, “Themer is slipping; he has already written about this group.” But hold on!

Celebrating 100 Years of Texas State Parks with Special April Events

The Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks is in full swing as spring brings more Texans outdoors. To commemorate 100 years, every state park will host at least one special community event during the 2023 Centennial year, along with regular park events all year long.