January 1, 2009 RSS feed / News

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Pianist records album

Fairfield native . . .
Fairfield native, Dr. Edward Daniel, announces the release of his recently completed album, Gratitude, which features a collection of inspirational hymns. More...

New Year's closings set

Businesses and governmental offices will observe a general closing Thursday in observance of New Year's Day. Most locations will reopen for business on Friday. Post Offices plan to close for New Year's Day and reopen on Jan. 2. More...

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READING THE CHRISTMAS Carol to diners at the Fairfield History Club's annual Christmas party was Leslie Freeman, owner of Freeman's Flowers. More...

Blood bank supply rises

With donor resolutions . . .

As hearts swell with the season, our charitable donations rise. In this time of personal philanthropy, resolve to make a regular donation at the bank as well. The blood bank. More...

Alumni group sets January meeting

Everyone who attended J.A. Brooks or Booker T. Washington high school is invited to attend a meeting Saturday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. to plan for the schools' 100th reunion. The meeting will be held at the EOAC Community Service Building at 110 N. More...

Santa delivers presents

At Fairview Residence . . .

Santa Claus visited residents at Fairview Healthcare Residence, arriving not by reindeer but on a motorcycle. More...

Pearce Collections temporarily closed

The Pearce Collections Museum at Navarro College is closed for the holidays through Jan. 19, 2009. During this time, the entire Western Art gallery will be repainted and a new hanging system will be installed for the art collection. More...

Medicare Part B signups open

If you are eligible for Medicare Part B medical insurance, but you didn't sign up for it when you first became eligible for Medicare, you have another opportunity to apply. Open season for Medicare Part B runs from January 1 until March 31, 2009. More...

Use safety with alternative heat

As the mercury dips, some people turn to alternative sources to ward off the cold. Too often, these practices lead to accidental deaths and injuries. More...

Church News

SAINT HILL FAMILY CHURCH The Saint Hill Family Church will hold its Super Sunday services this Sunday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Anthony Taylor and the Joyful Noise Youth Group. More...

Couple exhcanges vows in Oct.

Ceremony held in Bullard . . .

Amanda Brooke Raye became the bride of Timothy James Croteau in a doublering ceremony held Oct. 11 at the Dewberry Plantation in Bullard. Officiating at the afternoon ceremony was Larry Reeves Roseheights. More...

Stay home from school

Symptoms to watch for . . .

Children may complain of many ailments in an attempt to stay home from school, but pediatricians at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston can help parents with advice on how to make the decision to stay or go. More...

Preventing holiday stomach discomfort

Holiday partygoers may choose to mingle first and eat later, but they may return home with an unexpected guest — an upset stomach — if those foods have been sitting at improper temperatures for too long, says , a clinical nutritionist a More...