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				<title><![CDATA[See Eddie Coker in Sherman March 19, 2010, at 7:00]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 14:04:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[Eddie Coker in Sherman March 19, 2010, at 7:00. Tickets available at the door or in advance at Belden Street Montessori School.

Since 1987, Eddie Coker, an award-winning singer, songwriter, and performer, has entertained over 1,000,000 children nationwide, created his own radio show for Disney, has written music for Barney, Borders Books, and Chuck E. Cheese, and has recorded 100&#39;s of songs for children and their families.

A former opera singer, Mr. Coker spends the majority of his time presenting live musical programs (200 per year) that provide educational and spiritual support in diverse venues, such as schools, churches, temples, youth organizations, and corporations. These unique programs touch on the areas of character building, the fostering of kindness and empathy, physical fitness, and helping children to build, from an early-age, a "core" of self-valuing; a self-valuing that is essential in dealing with the world they live in.

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				<title><![CDATA[Lake Texoma Fishing Report :: Spring Is On The Way!]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Mon, 8 Mar 2010 11:13:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[It looks like Old Man Winter finally gave up the goat and it is about time.  We&#39;ve had some warmer weather the past few days and the fishing seems to be getting a little more consistent.  My last trip I was reading a surface temperature of 50&deg; in the necks but it is still 46&deg; in the main lake.  All my fish are still coming off of 5" glow sassys on a 1 &#189; oz head slow rolling along the bottom in 15-40 feet of water on ledges and humps.  When slow rolling, what you want to do is cast into the wind and basically let the boat pull the lure along while reeling very slowly but do not drag the bottom.  The wind speed will determine how fast you need to reel to keep the lure in the strike zone which is about 1 foot off the bottom.  Every 5-6 cranks or so release the spool and let the lure fall back to the bottom so that you are staying in the strike zone.  If the wind is blowing too fast this method will not work as effectively but drift socks will work great to slow you down so you can continu]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[ Law Firm Assists Texas Landowners ]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Wed, 3 Mar 2010 19:10:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[The State of Texas and its municipalities, along with certain utilities,  have the right of eminent domain to take all or a portion of a landowner&#39;s property for public use.  The process, known as condemnation,  can be complex and daunting to landowners.

The lawyers at the Texas law firm of Sanders, O&#39;Hanlon & Motley have decades of experience in maximizing  compensation to North and East Texas landowners and fighting  efforts to use land for purposes that would diminish the value of surrounding property.

For example, attorney Luke Motley has assisted landowners in maximizing the value of their land value in condemnation proceedings by natural gas companies seeking pipeline easements. Mr. Motley  also obtained a significant judgment  against the city of Sherman on behalf of a client whose property was rezoned to a use that left it  commercially worthless.

Attorney Roger Sanders, recognized as a super lawyer by Texas Monthly magazine, successfully fought a n]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Supporting Cast Members Produce YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:45:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[Theatricks teen theatre group, the Supporting Cast has been diligently working on all of the production elements for YOU&#39;RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, and are ready for the public to view their efforts.

25 members with ages ranging from 11 to 18 have been working on committees including set, props, costumes, lights, sound, and advertising for this production led by Supporting Cast president Elise Hebert.

A special fundraiser being held by the Supporting Cast will be the raffling a gift basket containing items donated by area businesses and worth over $250. Chances to win the basket will be $1.00, and all proceeds help to fund the Supporting Cast and their efforts to learn more about theatre hands on. The drawing for the winner of the basket will be held on Sunday, March 14 after the intermission of the matinee production.

The Supporting Cast will also be offering Star Grams at each production for a donation of $1.00. Star Grams give the audience members a chanc]]>
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				<title><![CDATA["Peanuts" characters Take the Stage in YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:40:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[60 years after their creation by cartoonist Charles Shulz, the "Peanuts" gang are reunited for a spring performance of Theatricks YOU&#39;RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN which performs March 5 to the 14, 2010 sponsored by AmeriState Bank.

YOU&#39;RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN chronicles the events in a day in the life of Charlie Brown along with other familiar characters such as Lucy, Sally, Linus, Schroeder, Snoopy, Frieda, Peppermint Patty, Marcie, Lila, Pig Pen, and Violet. YOU&#39;RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Clark Gesner. This show originally written and performed in 1967 and revised in 1999 includes the songs: Beethoven Day, My New Philosophy, My Blanket and Me, The Kite, The Baseball Game, Little Known Facts, Book Report, Suppertime and Happiness to name a few. The revised version won two Tony Awards.

Performing in Theatricks production is Elliot Rivers a junior at Sherman High School in the title role of Charlie Brown. Tayl]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lake Texoma Fishing Report :: No Bait but Good on Lures]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:21:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[It was a pleasure meeting so many people at the Dallas Boat Show but I&#39;m glad to be back on the water fishing again.  Falling water temperatures, due to the recent snow fall on Lake Texoma, has sent the bait into deep water in the river channels making it impossible to catch.  Lake Texoma elevation is 617 (2 ft above normal) and I am marking 40-43&deg; surface temperature.  Luckily the lure fishing has been fair to good depending on the weather and we are still having successful fishing trips.  Late February and March are some of the best months to lure fish and there have been several occasions where lures have worked better than bait during this time so not being able to catch bait has not been a critical factor. 

Having been at the Dallas Boat Show for the past couple of weeks, I tried to pick up where I had left off.  I set out to go catch bait.  I threw in Cedar Bayou, Rock Creek, Shepherd Annex, Mill Creek, Cardinal Cove, Eisenhower, and the back of Simmons Shores.  I also got]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Common Concerns as We Age:  by the Elder Law Practice of Richard M. Barron]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:39:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[Many of us assume that disease is part of the normal aging process. It is not. Aging is not a process of decline; it is a process of becoming, of continuing to meet life&#39;s challenges and of growing into a complete human being. The second half of life brings many changes: new career, retirement, widowhood, a new home, an "empty nest." Many of these changes bring new freedom and opportunities. Others may present problems, many of which can be addressed if we plan for them.
 
Everyone is aging.  We begin the process at birth.  Everyone wants a long and healthy life. So, what do we typically find when we look to see how healthy elders have lived their lives In his book Taking Care of Today and Tomorrow, George J. Pfeiffer noted that people who live in areas with especially long life expectancy have the following characteristics, apart from hereditary or genetic influences (we cannot choose our parents or grandparents, but their life expectancy influences ours):

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				<title><![CDATA[SCP/THEATRICKS "YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN" OPENS MARCH 5TH!]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:56:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[60 years after their creation by cartoonist Charles Shulz, the "Peanuts" gang are reunited for a spring performance of Theatricks YOU&#39;RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN which performs March 5 to the 14, 2010.
Theatricks held auditions January 25 & 26 with 25 talented individuals auditioning for the six parts.  The directors Webster Crocker, Sylvia Rivers, and Amy Dean decided to expand the cast to 12.  The production elements of this production are being handled by Theatricks teen theatre group, the Supporting Cast.  For the past three weeks, the cast, directors, and the Supporting Cast have been busily working on learning music, blocking, dance, and creating the set, costumes, props, lights, and sound for the production.  A small combo band of 10 musicians conducted by Pam Gauthier will accompany the cast during the production.
YOU&#39;RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN chronicles the events in a day in the life of Charlie Brown along with other familiar characters such as Lucy, Sally, ]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grayson College offers  Elder Law Boot Camp]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:26:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[Denison, TX -- A crash course on the legal basics pertaining to people 50 plus will be offered in three 90 minute sessions at Grayson County College.  Richard Barron, a local elder law attorney who will teach the classes, was quoted as saying,   "Legal, financial and health care options for the elderly are an absolute maze.  Part of what  elder law provides clients is help negotiating that maze."  

The classes, scheduled from 7:00 to 8:30 pm February 15, 16 and 18, are designed to educate older persons, their families and professionals about common legal mistakes, myths and concerns related to aging.  The instructor notes it is never too early to prepare for the future.  "All of us want to age in place, that is to stay in our own homes and be independent," Barron said, "but the reality is some of us will need help either at home or in a care facility.  It is important to know what steps to take to when additional care is necessary to insure there is no worry about paying for nee]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Annual Refuge Photo Contest]]></title> 
				<link>http://www.texomaland.com/articles/2486</link> 
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				<pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010 07:42:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[Entries for the first annual Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Photo Contest are being accepted through February 28, 2010.  The contest is open to all photographers, and is being sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman NWR, in order to increase awareness and appreciation of the Refuge. 

All submitted photographs must be taken within the boundaries of the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. There are no restrictions regarding when the picture was taken i.e. submitted image
may have been taken last week or five years ago.

Each entrant is limited to no more than 5 images. There will be a $100. First Place prize (US) given out for each of 6 categories. In addition, Best of Show, First, Second and Third place winners will receive ribbons. Winning photos will be displayed at the Refuge Visitor Center, and published on the Friends web site.

Complete entry information is available at www.friendsofhagerman.com, on the NEWS page, or at the Refuge Visitor Center, 6465 Refuge R]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Northeast Texas Public Health District in Smith County, Texas, Goes Online with Food Worker Permit Service]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:29:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[The Texas Department of State Health Services is on a mission to eliminate food borne illness in throughout the state. One big component of their strategy is the implementation of Food Worker Safety training which requires people involved in the food service industry to be trained in the proper process and procedures involved in safe food handling. Education is the best means to change people&#39;s behavior and have a positive impact on food safety.

But in today&#39;s economy, few retail establishments can afford the luxury of onsite training and testing. That&#39;s where SmithCoTX.FoodHandlerClasses.com comes in. This online courseware, offered by Food Handler Classes for the Northeast Texas Public Health District located in Smith County, Texas, eliminates the need for physical classrooms, printed material, paid instructors, and clerical staff. It is self-contained, self-paced, available in both English and Spanish, and available 24/7. The curriculum covers all of the material required by ]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lake Texoma Fishing Report :: Sat Jan 30]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:37:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[The last couple of weeks have been slow for me.  I haven&#39;t been able to bring home a good box of fish since the last artic blast blew through, with humbling totals of 10 fish or less on the few trips that have decided to fish.  Thankfully on Saturday, with temperatures not rising above freezing, I was blessed with some feeding fish to give me a decent box of fish.  

Saturday was a cold one.  With temperatures in the 20&#39;s all day it made everything a challenge.  My locks and dock lines were froze solid and had to be pried free.  My bait was barely hanging in there but after changing the water it thankfully perked right up in the warmer lake water.  I had 3 guys which were repeat customers and had full confidence that I would put them on some fish. Possibly even a little more confidence than I had, with the way the fishing had been, but I knew that fish would eventually start biting for me sooner or later. It was as good of a day as any with a change in the weather.  We headed out]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free Elder Law Workshop Friday at Wheeler House]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:46:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[Gainesville, TX &#45;Wheeler House Assisted Living at 2310 East Broadway in Gainesville will host a free workshop this Friday, January 29, 2010 to help seniors and their families better understand legal options necessary for their well being.

The event, which is free and open to the public will address such questions as 
1.	Why do I need a will
2.	What are Advance Directives
3.	Who is eligible for Veterans Benefits that help pay for medical expenses
4.	Why plan ahead
5.	Will the government take my home if I go on Medicaid
6.	What is "Spend Down"  
7.	What is a trust Why have one How do they work
8.	What is Life Care Planning

The public is invited to be guests of Wheeler House for the evening.  This workshop is for anyone who wants to know more about legal alternatives for protecting their assets, their spouse and their home in these days of high health care costs.  Information gathered from an elder law attorney and other experts can allow th]]>
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				<title><![CDATA["THE NERD" OPENS THE NEW YEAR!]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:35:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[Sherman Community Players&#39; third show in the 2009-2010 Season will be the rollicking comedy, THE NERD written by Larry Shue who also wrote THE FOREIGNER, one of SCP&#39;s funniest crowd-pleasing shows, and this one if even funnier!

The play tells the story of a young architect named Willum, whose life was saved many years ago in the Vietnam War by a man named Rick, whom he has never met.  Many years later Rick shows up at Willum&#39;s apartment and turns out to be the "nerdiest" person imaginable.  In a very short time, the geeky war hero proceeds to destroy Willum&#39;s social life, as well as his professional career, and he is helpless to do anything about it because he feels he owes his life to Rick.

THE NERD is guaranteed to take audiences on a zany, zig-zag trip of uproarious laughter.  So get on board and enjoy the ride!


DATE AND TICKET INFORMATION

Performances&#45;February 5, 6, (7-mat.), 11, 12, 13, (14-mat.), 18, 19, 20, (21-mat.),
 
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				<title><![CDATA[Remember Senior Citizens on Valentine's Day]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:43:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[Seniors need to be remembered on holidays and Valentine&#39;s is no exception. Here are ideas for thoughtful gestures from children and family for senior citizens. 
    
In the not-so-distant past, a Valentine was a very sweet little homemade or store-bought paper note just to make someone smile and show friendship, thoughtfulness, or love. Valentines are a sweet and simple custom that senior citizens remember fondly from their youth and Valentine&#39;s Day is a sweet time to show love for seniors.

School children, homeschooling children, scouting or other groups, families or individuals can make seniors feel special and remembered in many ways. Ideas below can help seniors or residents of a senior citizen center or adult home to have a cheerful St. Valentine&#39;s Day.

VALENTINE IDEAS FOR CHEERING SENIORS

+ Make handcrafted Valentines for seniors. A class or group can adopt a group of seniors make cards. 
Hand delivered purchased cards would also be very much]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[AUCTION ITEMS for Empty Bowls]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:04:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[  Kim Daniels Photography:  Family Portrait Package
  Sugar & Spice Photography:  Portrait Package
  Simply Scrumptious- Catered dinner for 4
  Gift certificates for Aromatherapy Mineral Bath, a Deep Tissue massage by Juanita, a Life Coach session with DJ Henninger &#45; top it off with a new haircut and style from Kwik Kutz
Value - $260
  Joni Beamish art
  Pulsar watch-Barry Fontaine
  Northern Challenge Golf-4 rounds with cart
  Lone Star Bowling-25 coupons (buy 1 get one free) 
  Strokes Baseball-(2)-1/2 hour lessons-value $50.00
  Aspen Athletic Club-3 month membership
  Woodlawn Golf- Round for 2 with cart
  Sherman Community Players- 10 tickets
  Garden Gate-Woodwick Candle & diffuser
  Outdoor grill from Wal-Mart Sherman
  Signed limited edition Marc Chagall lithograph
  More than $900 in area restaurants&#39; gift certificates which will be grouped in varying amounts
  Vickie White Travel-Day trip
  Dr. Wayne Bell- Crystal Cand]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sponsors]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:55:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[2010: 

Wal-Mart
Watkins Transporation
American Bank of Texas
LifeCoach, DJ Hennergin
Moseley & Assoc.
Riedl Family Trust
Mark Smith, DDS
Walnut Creek Resort
Barry & Laura Fontaine
Landmark Bank
Richard & Gail Ulrich

The Frame Team
Rockin&#39; S Auction Services
Wal-Mart Sherman

Awards Unlimited
DSBWorldWide, Inc.
Herald Democrat
HinCo Printing
Texoma Living
KLake
DOC FM
KXII, KTEN

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				<title><![CDATA[St. Mary's Archery Team takes 50 Students to Invitational Tournament]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:45:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[In preparation for the state archery tournament to be held February 26th, St. Mary&#39;s Catholic School attended an invitational tournament held in Gladewater, Texas last week.  Union High School in Gladewater held its first archery tournament in which five schools attended.  There were approximately 250 students, grades 3 through 8,  who competed.  St. Mary&#39;s, who took about 50 students, had a great showing.  

In the primary category, which is 3rd grade only, St. Mary&#39;s placed first overall in the team category and had students in 2nd through 8th places in the individual category:   Jesse Flynn 2nd, Tonya Sanchez 3rd, Jared Miller 4th, Duke Jarvis 5th, Luke Miller 6th, Emily Adlof 7th, and Ryan McNamara 8th.  In the Elementary division, which is 4th through 6th grades, St. Mary&#39;s came in third place as a team and had three students in the top 6 as individuals:  Jordyn Wedell 2nd, Charlotte Huckestein 3rd, and Carter Khoury 6th.  To be noted, Jordyn Wedell shot the ]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Empty Bowls Tickets]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:35:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[$10 per person tickets are available at all American Bank of Texas locations, Angela&#39;s Cafe, Carol&#39;s Red Apron, Kathleen&#39;s Kitchen, the Salvation Army, the Funky Monkey and at the event.]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wheeler House Hosts Free Elder Law Workshop]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:13:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[Gainesville, TX - Elder law attorney Richard M. Barron was recently quoted as saying,   "So many people have failed to plan.  Updating existing documents or putting legal documents in place can mean the difference between peace of mind and utter chaos."   Wheeler House, an Assisted Living Concepts, Inc facility at 2310 East Broadway in Gainesville will host a free workshop on January 29, 2010 to help seniors and their families better understand legal options necessary for their well being.

According to attorney Barron, author of The Consumers Life Care Planning, it is never too early for an individual or couple to begin preparing for the future.  "All of us want to age in place, that is to stay in our own homes and be independent," Barron said, "but the reality is some of us will need help either at home or in a care facility.  It is important to know what steps to take to insure when additional care is needed, no one has to loose sleep worrying about how to pay for the needed c]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chrystal Opry House Gospel Event]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Fri, 8 Jan 2010 13:14:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[	We welcome a new year with our first Gospel program on January 22nd at 7:00 P.M. Melody Ranch Gospel Band members include Debra Leake, vocals, Jody Cofer, bass and vocals, Sue Harlin, piano and vocals, Jonnie Davis, drums, George Kirby, fiddle, Tom Hackney, guitar and vocals, Keith Francis, steele guitar, Al Guinn, guitar and vocals,  and Bill Hayes, guitar and vocals. 
 	Admission for this evening is $6 for adults with children under 12 admitted free with an adult. Special rates apply for groups of 10 or more. A snack bar with food and refreshments is available.
   	The Chrystal Opry House is located one and a half miles west of Tom Bean (or 6 miles east of Howe) on FM 902 and a half mile south on White Mound Road. No alcohol is permitted and no smoking is allowed inside the building.  Contact Bill Hayes (903-546-6893) for more information.

Chrystal Opry House
1977 White Mound Road
Sherman, TX 75090  ]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[EMPTY BOWLS BENEFITS GRAYSON COUNTY]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Thu, 7 Jan 2010 18:27:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[ The 4th Annual Salvation Army Empty Bowls fundraiser will be Saturday, Jan. 23, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Sherman Ballroom, the corner of Rusk and Mulberry in downtown Sherman.
 The public will vote for their favorite soups after sampling small portions of as many soups as they want. The ballots will be tabulated at the end and the winner, second and third places will be awarded plaques.
 Participating restaurants are: Angela&#39;s Cafe, Carol&#39;s Red Apron, Cellarman&#39;s, Cracker Barrel, El Chico, Kathleen&#39;s Kitchen, Kelly&#39;s Rest., Michael&#39;s Family Rest., Pelicans Landing at Cedar Mills Marina, Red Lobster, and Tony&#39;s Main St. Cafe. There will also be soup from Logan&#39;s Roadhouse and Chili&#39;s.
 Three hundred people were served in 2009 and we are hoping for at least 600 this year. The 2009 winner was Loose Wheel&#39;s Texas Tortilla Soup. Second place was Angela&#39;s Cafe Chicken Corn Chowder. And third place was Carol&#39;s Red Apron&#39;s]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Holidays May Reveal Needs of Aging Family Members]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:47:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[Whitesboro, TX - Elder law attorney Richard M. Barron was recently quoted as saying,   "Holiday visits frequently prompt families into action as they recognize the need for aging relatives to have more help in the home.  These changes happen gradually, and often a visiting relative, who has not seen the person for some time, notices these additional care needs which can help the elder remain safely at home."

Here are some tips for moving forward when one feels an aging relative may need some additional help and guidance:

1.	Be observant.  Is your loved one losing weight  Do they appear well groomed  Is the home keep neat and orderly  Is there food in the pantry
2.	Talk with your loved one.  Ask if help with housework or cooking might
be welcome.  Discuss fears of falling or being alone at night.  Explore what activities of daily living are becoming more difficult to accomplish.
3.	Be sure all appropriate planning documents are in place for your loved one in ]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Interim Charges for House Committees]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:43:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[This week I will continue discussing the interim charges for House
committees.  The charges are good indicators of what legislation the
legislature will take up during the next session. Interim charges are
the issues that the Speaker asks committees to study during the time
between regular legislative sessions in order to make recommendations
for legislation for the following legislative session.   Legislators
rely on public input when crafting legislation, and it is important that
they hear from people during the interim.  This week I will review the
charges for the Committee on County Affairs, which has jurisdiction on
all matters pertaining to counties, including their organization,
creation, boundaries, government, finance and the compensation and
duties of their officers and employees; establishing districts for the
election of governing bodies of counties; regional councils of
governments; multicounty boards or commissions; relationships or]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lake Texoma Fishing Report :: Merry Christmas!]]></title> 
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:25:00 CST</pubDate> 				
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					<![CDATA[Its Christmas time again here on Lake Texoma and I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!  We have been enjoying some very beautiful weather and some great fishing here on the big lake the last few days.  The striper fishing remains good.  We&#39;re still catching lots of fish on every trip with the occasional big fish thrown in the mix.  The fish are getting set into their winter patterns and the majority of the fish are starting to move towards the river necks, however, there are still large schools of fish hanging out in the main lake on the river ledges in 50-70ft of water.  The blue cats are beginning to school up in the deep water but I haven&#39;t found anything consistent yet.  I&#39;ve been too busy catching stripers to hunt them down.

Saturday December 20th I had a group of 2.  I was excited because I had a full tank of bait which is something that I had to go without on my previous trip because there was none to be found in the Little Mineral arm, so I trailered my boat a]]>
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