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Representatives from several local organizations gathered recently to receive donations from the Whaley United Methodist Church Women. The funds for the gifts were the proceeds from the church women’s annual Chicken Spaghetti Dinner held in November. Present to receive gifts were (not in order): Kim Cook and Kelly Fiore-Watson, Abigail’s Arms; Tricia West, Boys and Girls Club and Littlest Angel; Vicki Robertson, CASA; Mary Klement and Rayedean Crittendon, DASH; Molly Worthen, Habitat for Humanity; Kathie Kirby, Home Hospice; Kim McClinton, Meals on Wheels; Carolyn Castleberry, Stanford House; and Marilyn Melton, VISTO. Also pictured is Nita Boardman, President of Whaley's United Methodist Women.
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Fletcher: West Nile precautions underway
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Blumberg finds calling as reading teacher
At the May 20 Gainesville Independent School District (GISD) board meeting, Callisburg graduate and Edison Elementary School first grade teacher Jamie Blumberg was chosen as the elementary teacher of the month for the GISD. Gainesville High School teacher Melissa Hutchison was named secondary teacher of the month.
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Grand jury hands down indictments
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Morton Museum gets dolled up for summer
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“We are building on the huge success of our recent auction and fundraiser by planning many wonderful events throughout the summer for our community,” museum director Jayleane Smith said. “ This will be a wonderful time for groups to come to the museum and see our new exhibits. -
City employee of the month
Gainesville Human Resources Coordinator Jo Ann Mendez, left, was named “Employee of the Month” for May 2013 during Tuesday’s regular city council meeting. City manager Barry Sullivan presented the award.
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Summer Sounds series returns to Gainesville
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Kiwanis Club pledges $25K to Abigail's Arms
Abigail’s Arms Executive Director Kim Cook and Capital Campaign Chairperson Karon Sullivant accepted a $25,000 pledge at the Gainesville Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday.
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Area bankers fight cyber crime
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Noblitt discusses demo projects
Over 700 commercial and residential buildings have code violations as detailed by Gainesville Community Services Director John Noblitt at Wednesday Lion’s Club meeting in Gainesville.
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