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With the opener of the general deer season last weekend in North Texas, many of us have been making last minute preparations for upcoming hunts. On many ranches managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD), deer hunting began in early October and hunters were allowed to use all legal sporting arms to harvest deer but for the majority of us across most of Texas, November 6 is the official opener of what we old timers used to call ‘gun season’.

The boys and girls varsity golf teams played in the Bridges invitational at Firewheel in Garland recently. The boys team finished 13th in the team competition. Leading the way for the Jackrabbits was freshman Jackson Belobraydic. Other notables were senior Austin George, junior Brennan Horton, seniors Andre Kielczewski and Austin White. The girls varsity team finished 5th place overall in the team competition. Leading the way for the Jackrabbits was junior Alexis Abart. Other notables were seniors Lilli Wehmeyer, Chloe Crane, sophomores Emma Chaney and Makayla Peek. This was the varsity’s last tournament in the fall and will go into the offseason to prepare for spring events.

On Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who have served in our armed forces. If you’ve recently separated or retired from the military, or you will be leaving soon, you can be proud of the service you’ve provided to your country. But once you’re a veteran, away from the structure and imperatives of the military, you may need to take greater control over managing your finances and protecting your family.

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Armistice was signed by representatives of Germany and the Entente between 5:12 and 5:20 that morning formally ending the hostilities of World War One. Since June 1, 1954, Americans have celebrated “Veterans Day,” honoring all American veterans of all wars.

I gave up being surprised about antics and behavior that occurs within the public school system long ago. However, a recent incident out of Hazard Kentucky left me speechless.

The Forney Lions Club recently came to Forney ISD and provided free eye exams and glasses for students in Forney ISD! The Forney ISD Health Services Department referred 80 students in need of professional evaluation and free glasses to the event. The Lion’s Club was able to secure two doctors to provide the evaluations.

During a ceremony on Nov. 1 to celebrate Texas Municipal Courts Week at Mesquite Municipal Court, the City of Mesquite announced Kristi Holt as the 2021 Clerk of the Year and Ronald D. Parker as the 2021 Deputy Marshal of the Year.

THE END OF LIFE THROUGH A DOG’S EYES

“Honey, the boys want to know where you want to celebrate your ‘Birthday Dinner’ so they can be sure to be available,” casually remarked Vivian Themer a few weeks before the event.

Delta Kappa Gamma’s Kaufman County Chapter, Alpha Tau, uses this year’s theme (Journey—which way will you go?) when planning for the year. On September 14, a planning meeting was held at the Kaufman County Library. Members signed up for committees, decided upon goals, and discussed and planned programs and projects. They also socialized at the beginning, using a back-toschool theme meal and mimicking students eating in the cafeteria with sack lunches. During this meeting, members were recognized for their years of service—Jerri Coates for 20 years and Nancy Shaw for 30 years.

If you’ve been worried about your teen’s social media usage, it would seem your concerns are now legitimized by hard facts and figures.

Families who need assistance with Christmas gifts for their children and who live within the Forney Independent School District boundaries are invited to attend one of three (3) signups.

At the October 18 City Council Meeting Police Chief David Gill was administered the Oath of Office by City Secretary Sonja Land.