From butterflies to campfires: 2008 Founder’s Day a winner
By CAROLYN HILL
Rains County Leader staff
From the release of dozens of beautiful butterflies on Friday afternoon to a nostalgic campfire stew supper and gospel singing, the 2008 Founder’s Day was filled with activities and winners galore.
Read the full story on page 1 of the Rains County Leader.
ESD takes reports in meeting
By CAROLYN HILL
Rains County Leader staff
The Rains County Emergency Service District board of fire commissioners breezed through a routine agenda Thursday evening, May 1, in a short 20 minutes.
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Vote Saturday Emory City Council Election
By CAROLYN HILL
Rains County Leader staff
Saturday, May 10, will see the race for mayor and two council seats on the Emory City Council decided. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Emory City Hall.
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Prom week spurs mock accident at high school
With the Rains High School Junior/Senior Prom scheduled for Saturday, May 10, a mock automobile accident demonstration is planned for Thursday, May 8.
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GRAND MARSHAL – Howard Garrett and wife Cornelia kicked off the 2008 Founder’s Day Parade Saturday as Grand Marshal.
Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday encourages Texans to choose energy-efficient appliances
During Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes when they purchase certain energy-efficient appliances and other household equipment bearing an Energy Star label. Shoppers are expected to save about $2.6 million in state and local sales taxes.
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Kitchen Scents
Olene Preslar doesn’t look a day over 80, does she? Well, think again. The spry lady is 100 years old and right proud of it. Her family’s proud too, and they threw a heckuva blowout at the Rocky Point Community Center . . .
Read the rest of Bonnie’s interview with Olene Preslar on page 4 of the Rains County Leader.
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