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ESSENTIAL GEAR FOR THE OUTDOOR COOK

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Thu, 05/05/2022 - 05:00

Back a half-century ago, my uncle gave me some great advice: “If you are going to live the life of an outdoorsman, you had better learn to cook. You won’t always have a mother or wife around to prepare meals.” My uncle was a great cook, and he taught me a great deal about the basics of camp cooking.

New Opportunities For 529 Plan Owners

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Thu, 05/05/2022 - 05:00

If you want to provide educational opportunities for your children or grandchildren, you may want to consider investing in a 529 plan. In recent years, this plan has gotten more flexible, and potentially more powerful, than ever.

The Scoop On Seniors

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Thu, 05/05/2022 - 05:00

The Layden Senior Citizens Center of Forney welcomes you at 101 Main Street in City Hall, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are entrances in the front and also through Handicap accessible doors located at the back of City Hall. Reserved parking for seniors is available 9:00-2:00.

Mothers Come in All Shapes and Sizes

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Thu, 05/05/2022 - 05:00

Mother’s Day is traditionally celebrated on the second Sunday in May since it became an official national holiday in 1914. The example our mothers give us on how to be caring, giving adults is truly invaluable. They show us that being present and active in children’s lives creates better humans.

The Most Popular Recreational Activities

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Thu, 05/05/2022 - 05:00

Summer is a season for recreation. Warm weather beckons people outdoors every day and during every season, but a quick glance outside your living room window in June, July and August will illustrate just how much people cherish any chance to spend time in nature when the mercury rises.

Forney Native Assumes Command of the War Eagles of Patrol Squadron 16

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Thu, 05/05/2022 - 05:00

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mathew Lombardo The War Eagles of Patrol Squadron (VP) 16 held a change of command ceremony on April 28th aboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Cmdr. Ves W. Whittemore, a native of Forney, Texas, relieved Cmdr. Timothy L.

Splash Pad at Forney Community Park Set to Open May 27

Splash Pad at Forney Community Park Set to Open May 27th

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Thu, 05/05/2022 - 05:00

The splash pad at Forney Community Park will open Friday, May 27, 2022. Hours will be 10 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week.

Gratitude in the Everyday

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Thu, 05/05/2022 - 05:00

Today I was overwhelmed by a feeling of gratitude. This isn’t a given for me, at this point in my life. Sometimes I feel the opposite of gratitude; for that I am sorry. I have been given much. I have been loved much. My life, for the most part has been wonderful.

Controlling Fire Ants with the Two Step Method

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Thu, 05/05/2022 - 05:00

After recent scattered rains and the warmer temperatures, fire ant mounds have begun to pop up again. Late April to early May is an ideal time to treat fire ants with a bait product before it gets hot.

What Do You Think About?

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Thu, 05/05/2022 - 05:00

“Change your thoughts and you change your world.” -- Norman Vincent Peale Your mind is constantly filled with thoughts. Are you aware of what you are thinking about? Are your thoughts random or are they directed by you? Do you think about what you can do or what you can’t do?