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.
“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.
Countless hours of practice and preparation culminated this week for the Forney High School Band when they competed in the 2021 UIL State Marching Band Championships. Held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, the contest began with the top thirtythree 5A marching bands in the state, who performed in the preliminary competition on Monday.
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.
Once, I had an awful boss. She could smell fear over the phone. I had been warned. Co-workers who knew my situation, a daughter recently lost and hair that was still growing in from my “monk wannabe” post cancer bald spot look, had taken me aside and groomed me on how to proceed in this newly promoted position of mine. “Tell her nothing,” they said. “If she knows anything about your personal life, she’ll use it against you.” So, I did horrible things like missing my stepson’s birthday party because said boss wanted me to fly out a day early with a few minutes notice. I worked on the early anniversaries of the date my daughter passed away, because, who knows? I suppose I hate confrontation so much that I would rather swallow my tears than tell another person I am weak. I dreamed of quitting this job of mine. I auditioned in front of my boss in order to pass a curriculum test and be granted the task of presenting modules during workshops. I passed with flying colors but was ordered to study and re-take the exam because I’d improved so much in such a short time span that, surely, it was a fluke. This happened 3 times. I was berated in front of my co-workers for things like a 3.5 inch heel instead of a 3 inch heel. I was also chastised for wearing flats. The pinstripe on my suit was too wide, in her opinion. My nude lips were distracting to her. My red lips were distracting to her. My earring studs were too big one day, too small the next. Yet, I shook when I turned in my notice. I cried. She asked me to stay on and I actually said yes, until I realized what I’d done. It had been the job of my dreams until it became a nightmare. Yet, it took years for me to quit. I had needed that job so desperately. If my husband’s situation hadn’t warranted me the opportunity to take a step back, I’d likely still be there now. And, today, we have entered into a period known as “The Great Resignation.” I think I know why.
Luke’s bow stand this past week was near this old whiskey still that has been resting here for well over one hundred years. Fodder for much thought for a guy setting way back in the woods waiting for a deer.
For many years I have found myself in a tree stand or ground blind in early October with my bow. I’ve taken some good size bucks in northern states during early bow season but here closer to home, it’s usually younger bucks and does that offer close in bow shots. I often see photos of mature bucks on my trail cameras, mostly taken at night. But as October transitions into November and the opening of rifle season and breeding season becomes closer, those big bucks become more active during daylight hours.
If you’re going to retire in the next few years, you’ll want to start thinking about making some changes to your investment portfolio. And one area you may want to look at is whatever type of cash account you might have – because, when you’re retired, the amount of cash you have readily available may be even more important than when you were working.
The calendar has reminded us once again that time-- and tide-- wait for no man. The parents of senior students in Forney ISD could have already told the world this because they have been looking at this march of time known as senior year since August. So many events happen in the last two months of the calendar year, and many people feel overwhelmed trying to participate in everything they think is necessary to make the end of the year perfect.
If you plan to light an outdoor fire this fall, remember to check first with your city and county about burn bans and local fire rules. Check the Texas burn ban map to see county burn ban information maintained by the Texas A&M Forest Service.
This year, Crandall ISD introduced Wellness Wednesdays--a weekly initiative where employees are encouraged to participate in some form of a wellness activity, whether it is walking around the building, reading a book or doing a yoga class.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 936, Forney, TX 75126
Physical Address: 201 W. Broad St., Forney, TX 75126
Phone: 972-564-3121
Fax: 972-552-3599
