Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
FM 71 widening project begins
Work was to begin this week on a $1.8 million contract to widen roads in Franklin, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar and Delta counties.
Primary election boxes moved, worker training set
Training for primary election workers is scheduled over the next three weeks. Registered voters should be receiving notice of voting boxes later this week, according to Franklin County Elections Coordinator and Voter Registrar Sue Ann Harper.
Bacon instructor for scratch board class
Lorelle Bacon of Winnsboro will be the instructor for a scratch board workshop set from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb 19 and 20 at the Cultural Arts Center. For more information, see the Feb. 4 edition of the Optic-Herald.
Concert successful
Approximatel 50 people attended the Mount Vernon Music "Out of the Ordinary" concert on Saturday, Jan 30 despite the blustery damp weather.
Dinner, Valentine party at senior meal center
Back to back events are planned Thursday and Friday, Feb. 11 and 12 at the Senior Citizen Meal Center on Taylor St. in Mount Vernon. A "Chili and Fixins" benefit dinner is set from 5 - 7 p.m.
Computer training classes offered
Seven spots are available for a "Basic Computer Training" cource at the Franklin County Library. Individuals are encouraged to sign up for the class now.
Sherman plays for Lady Buffs
Aly Sherman, a basketball standout and 2008 graduate from Mount Vernon High School, is currently playing college basketball for the Lady Buffaloes of West Texas A&M.
Down court
Jakerey Rogers dribbles the ball down court forr the freshman Tigers during thier game against Pittsburg on Thursday, Jan 28.
Jeans wanted
Students at Saltillo ISD are currently collecting old jeans to donate to the Teens forJeans Campaign for 2010.
Gym dedicated
The Saltillo ISD gym will be renames during the homecomming cereomonies on Friday, Feb 5 at the Saltillo vs Sulphur Bluff game. The gym will be dedicated in memory of Kerry Garmon and renamed the Kerry W. Garmon Gymnasium in his honor. For more details see the Feb 4 editi...
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