Provided by: Beverly McClure

Did you ever have your picture taken on a pony in front of your house? The photograhers came through the neighborhoods with their chaps, vests, and hats. And for a few minutes little boys and girls turned into cowboys and cowgirls. I don't suppose photographers do that today. With digital cameras and all the other fancy equipment (I haven't a clue what all is available)...
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Provided by: Ann Weyant

The Words I Wish I'd Said.... By Annetta 'Ann' Rich Weyant When I was young, you held my hand And taught me how to see. I didn't tell you often enough How much you meant to me. As the years passed by and you grew old, The time flew swiftly past. I didn't realize the day would come That life could change so fast. You told me then, that t...
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Provided by: Annie Miller

Several months ago a job opened at work, one that I have lots of experience doing, but had sworn never to do again. For some reason that escapes me now, I applied for it. The first day into training I knew the stupidity of my plan, but thanks to my upbringing, I had to follow it through to the bitter end. Or so I thought. Thankfully, after four stressful months I was a...
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Provided by: MELISSA dockins

Have you ever spotted a soldier out of a crowd by their extravagant tattoos on their arms or visible areas of their body? I have always noticed them and as I began to learn some of these many soldiers the stories of war and love became all to revealing! What a simple combat boot means or a dog tag dangling all alone posted on the skin of a soldier is far too wrenching a...
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Provided by: Child Advocates

Child Advocates staff has named Nocona resident Wayne as February's Volunteer of the Month. Wayne is a shining example of what it means to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Wayne has been named the February Volunteer of the Month by Child Advocates, the CASA program for Archer, Clay, Montague and Wichita counties. Wayne completed his training and was ...
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