American Legion Auxiliary accepting applications for school aid
American Legion Auxiliary is accepting applications for APPLES program, which helps needy children with school supplies.
A limited number of children will be helped.
Applications may be picked up or filled out from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays at Post 50, located at 313 W. Chambers.
For information call 817-645-6053.
— Special to the Times-Review
Venus grad completes basic training
Army Pvt. Stewart D. Ware has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla.
During the nine weeks of training, Ware studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.
He is the son of Allen Ware of Alvarado and a 2007 graduate of Venus High School.
— Special to the Times-Review
Master Gardeners to sponsor certification class for juniors
The Johnson County Master Gardeners will sponsor its second Jr. Master Gardener certification class on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from Aug. 12 through Dec. 9 in the Joshua Community Room, located in the high school parking lot next to the Library
Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, with a 15 minute break. Parents responsible for snacks and drinks
The class is geared for children ages 7-12 to learn the fundamentals of gardening and working with the natural world. Children younger than 7 will need to attend with a parent.
As much as possible, recycled materials will be used for activities, and students will be asked to bring recycled and other items for projects.
All other materials provided.
The only fee is for the Jr. Master Gardener Handbook, which is $15.
Seating is limited. To register contact Pat Kriener at 817-793-4625 or e-mail wildwoodc@yahoo.com.
— Special to the Times-Review
Library chess tournament begins Thursday
Children 17 and under are invited to participate in the Cleburne Public Library’s first chess tournament, which begins Thursday.
Check in begins at 10 a.m. and play starts at 10:30 a.m.
A second tournament is scheduled for Aug. 10, with check in at 3 p.m. and play beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Tournament rules will be posted at the library.
The tournament includes three divisions: Division 1 for children 9 and younger, Division 2 for children 10-13, and Division 3 for children 14-17.
Participants must bring their own chess sets.
Although two dates are available, participants may only play in one. Entrants should plan to play one to three games during tournament play.
Winners of the initial tournaments will be invited back to compete in an invitational-only championship to be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 17.
The Cleburne Public Library is located at 302 W. Henderson St. For information, call 817-645-0934 or visit www.cleburne.net/library.aspx.
— Matt Smith
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May/June 2012 Community Life magazine
The May/June 2012 edition of Community Life magazine is available for online viewing. Click here to view.
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Primary election today
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Officials, residents remember those who gave it all
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Candidates vie for Pct. 2, 3 seats
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Voters urged to check for possible precinct changes
Because of redistricting as required by the 2010 Census, Johnson County experienced some changes effective Jan. 1, said Patty Bourgeois, Johnson County Elections administrator.
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Early voting numbers well short of ’08
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Yellow Jackets headed to finals
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Changes at Splash Station
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