Beasley-Gilbreath vows said Feb. 21
      Meghan Loraine Gilbreath of Tyler and Jason Scott Beasley of Jacksonville were married Feb. 21 at The Castle on the Lake. Judge James Morris officiated. The bride is the daughter of Tom and Loraine Gilbreath of Tyler; and the granddaughter of Claudette McKinney of Tyler, the late Richard Lee McKinney and Tom and Betty Gilbreath of College Station.
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Educator honored
     Jacksonville Chapter of the Walter Prescott Webb Historical Society named their chapter in honor of honored retired instructor Barnwell Anderson Feb. 7. Mr. Anderson taught history and government at Jacksonville College from 1963-98. At left is Mrs. Anderson.
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MEALS ON WHEELS
March 16-20
      Monday: Smoked pork sausage, lima beans, pineapple tidbits, milk Tuesday: Corned beef and cabbage, baby carrots, new red potatoes, crescent rolls, lucky poke cake, milk Wednesday: Grilled oregano chicken, mashed potatoes, seasoned green beans, whole wheat dinner roll, pear half with cottage cheese,
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Lenten retreat planned
      During Lent each year, Catholics traditionally set aside time for prayer, fasting and works of mercy in preparation for Easter, said Father Mark Kusmirek of Our Lady of Sorrow Catholic Church in Jacksonville. A Lenten retreat is planned for Sunday, March 15- Wednesday, March 18 at the Jacksonville church.
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Handy grand opening
      Wallace-Thompson True Value employee Greg Chancey restocks shelves in preparation for the store's official grand opening. The extravaganza will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 13 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m.
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Library sets book fair March 16-20
      The Singletary Memorial Library will hold a Scholastic Book Fair March 16-20. The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Special events will include Snacks with Clifford and Story Time. For more information, contact the library at (903) 683-5916.
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