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Christmastime in Henderson
City of Henderson employees work diligently Tuesday to hang Christmas decorations around the town just in time for the annual Christmas parade, scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 3. The Chamber is askin...
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Veterans (left to right): Walter Edgin, William Cash, Gerald Goff, Leonard Burkhead, and Elmo Weaver. Not pictured: Mr. Lushios Burnett, Jr.
Veterans (left to right): Walter Edgin, William Cash, Gerald Goff, Leonard Burkhead, and Elmo Weaver. Not pictured: Mr. Lushios Burnett, Jr.
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In honor of Veteran’s Day, on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Chester County Healthcare honored their veterans with a party. They were presented with certificates of appreciation and American flag pins. All men and women who have served the country and all that are serving our country now to keep us safe were honored. Also honored was one of the Chester County Healthcare staff members, Ashley Davis, and her husband. They will be deployed in December to Iraq. CCH asks for prayers for their safe return home.
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Christmastime in HendersonCity of Henderson employees work diligently Tuesday to hang Christmas decorations around the town just in time for the annual Christmas parade, scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 3. The Chamber is askin...
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Houston Carroll, long-time business manager, school board member passes, Nov. 11
Houston Carroll, long-time manager of the Chester Farmers Co-op, passed away Nov. 11 at his home in Henderson at the age of 81. Carroll served eight years as a member of the Board of Education, as...
Houston Carroll, long-time manager of the Chester Farmers Co-op, passed away Nov. 11 at his home in Henderson at the age of 81. Carroll served eight years as a member of the Board of Education, as...
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Frances Melton hosted the November meeting of the Pentagon-Ingleside Club in her lovely home, with members gathering in the den and looking out upon a wooded area bright with autumn leaves. Becky C...
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The Chester County Independent community reporters were treated to a luncheon in their honor Nov. 4 at the Independent office. Pictured are, standing from left, Cynthia Springer (guest of J. Greer)...
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Sometimes teaching outside of the box yields greater learning outcomes. And perhaps, no greater example can be applied than Chester County’s ‘On My Own’ financial simulation for graduating seniors....
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The Freed-Hardeman University athletic department announced this week that Coach Don Meyer will be its featured speaker at the 2010 Sports Advisory Council Benefit dinner on April 30. Meyer curren...
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A free food pantry is set up for the needy only from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, at Montezuma United Methodist Church. Take Hwy. 45 South from Henderson, turn right on Monte...
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For special prayer requests or needs call 989-0326 or 989-7563. Services at Jacks Creek Apostolic Church are at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday and at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The church is located at ...
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Sudden unexpected losses are perhaps the most devastating traumatic pain of mind (grief) to experience. Often in these circumstances we may feel guilty, and we do not know why, or we are plagued wi...
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Sometimes teaching outside of the box yields greater learning outcomes. And perhaps, no greater example can be applied than Chester County’s ‘On My Own’ financial simulation for graduating seniors....
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Chester County Head Start Center, East Chester, Jacks Creek, West Chester Elementary Schools Monday, November 23 Fish scroodles or corndog Macaroni/cheese White beans, salad bar Creamy...
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Everyone is looking forward to the Thanksgiving holidays. School will be dismissed on Nov. 25-27. Joy McKinnon’s kindergarteners are enjoying a unit on Native Americans. They are also studying se...
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Kindergarten and first grade had a Parent Involvement meeting and hot dog supper Tuesday night. Second and third grade will have their hot dog supper on Thursday, Nov. 19. UT Extension Agent Amy De...
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We’re staying busy with lots of learning at East Chester. We’ve also been learning about pledges and promises. Every morning we say the East Chester Pledge together, “I promise each day to be hones...