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DeLeon Volunteer Fire
Department BBQ Fundraiser
By TIM WHITE, Reporter
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DVFD BBQ FUNDRAISER
Pictured above are some of
the diners at the DeLeon Volunteer Fire Department’s annual
barbecue fundraiser last Saturday night. |
What makes a volunteer fire department?
The obvious answer is volunteer firemen.
What makes a volunteer fireman? That
question is rich with answers and as varied as the individuals who
rush out to protect our lives and properties.
The DeLeon Volunteer Fire Department
held their annual Barbecue Dinner fund raiser Saturday night at the
DeLeon City Auditorium. Early reports are that the event gathered in
a gross of around $6.900, representing at least $5.00 per plate.
"We have to buy all the food,"
explained Chief Doyle Rone. ….
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Council Members Remove
Restrictive Provisions
on Cross Timbers Health
Clinic Deed
By LAURA KESTNER, Editor
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DeLeon City Council members approved
the removal of restrictive provisions on the warranty deed from the
City of DeLeon to Cross Timbers Clinic during their most recent
meeting, Thursday, June 11, 2009. …
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DeLeon ISD Board Report
By Dr. Randy Mohundro
Special to the Free Press
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The regular monthly meeting of the DeLeon
ISD Board of Trustees was held June 9 in the Board Room of the DISD
Support Center.
The consent agenda was reviewed by the
Board which included the regular monthly reports and the appointment
of Grace Everhart as the district tax collector. …
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2009 QUEEN CANDIDATES
Courtney Caraway, above
left, the 2008 Peach and Melon Festival Queen, will soon pass
the crown and title to one of this year’s contestants. Four of
those contestants, also pictured above, met for the “kick-off
tea” Thursday, June 11, at The Scarlet Ibis. Pictured with
Caraway are Kendal Kellam, Emilie Kristopherson, Kendra Howard
and Megan Williams. In addition to these young ladies, there
will be competitions for the title of Junior Miss DeLeon for
girls in grades 5-8, and Petite Miss DeLeon for girls in grades
1-4. Kindergarten aged girls may compete for Little Miss DeLeon
as before. For further information, the Peach and Melon Festival
office downtown is now open from 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday,
or call 254-893-6600. For information at other times, call
254-734-5941. |
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COMMUNITY REHAB WORK
UNDERWAY
Young people from around
the county, state and nation are busy at work in DeLeon and
Comanche County this week. Nine homes in DeLeon, one in Gustine
and 11 in Comanche are having exterior remodeling work completed
by young volunteers and their adult leaders. Homes being
rehabilitated in DeLeon are at 417 S. Coke (above), 510
Humphrey, 217 Moseley, 117 S. Austin, 233 N. Bowie, 900 E.
Reynosa, 417 W. Ayers, 501 N. Travis and 440 Francis. The rehab
projects are made possible by donations of labor, materials and
cash. |
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