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At the Shelter
(Features ~ 11/27/09)
'Tis the season for friends, family and holiday feasts - but also for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won't be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a pet-unfriendly floral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended alcoholic drink...
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Obituaries for November 27, 2009
(Obituary ~ 11/27/09)
Lloyd Wayne Foster (Bo) age 62 of Killeen, Texas, formerly of Miston passed away November 19, 2009 at 2:40 a.m. Lloyd was born on May 4, 1947, to Luther Lee Foster and Seveler Marie Scott Foster in Crockett County. He leaves his wife Betty Sue, a son Lloyd Wayne Jr., three daughters Regina Sue of Killeen, Amy Michelle Smith of Harker Heights, Tx, and Alyssa Michelle Foster, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. ...
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Health Dept. advises second H1N1 dose for children under 9
(Local News ~ 11/27/09)
The Tennessee Department of Health has recommended children 9 years old and younger receive a second dose of H1N1 vaccine at least four weeks after their first dose. To make an appointment please call the Dyer County Health Department. No shortage of 2009 H1N1 vaccine is expected. The Tennessee Department of Health expects to receive enough H1N1 vaccine in coming weeks so anyone who wants to receive it, can do so...
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1 of 3 men in Newbern burglary avoids prosecution
(Local News ~ 11/27/09)
Aggravated burglary and theft charges were not prosecuted against a 19-year-old man in Newbern city court on Monday. Robert Jackson Nanny, 110 W. Johnson in Newbern, was arrested Aug. 25 for burglarizing a woman's home and attempting to sell her jewelry in a pawn shop...
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American Cancer Society helping local patients on a national scale
(Local News ~ 11/27/09)
What's more important: finding a cure for cancer or helping those who already have it? The American Cancer Society is trying to do both - and more. The cancer society also strives to educate people about preventing cancer or diagnosing it early. "Our mission is to cure cancer," said Ben Littlepage, an American Cancer Society community representative...
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Community Cancer Fund -- for Dyer County residents, by Dyer County residents
(Local News ~ 11/27/09)
For those individuals that are battling cancer, it is a remarkably difficult burden to bear. But those who are fighting the battle and do not have the financial resources to wage an effective war it is especially challenging. The Community Cancer Fund is the one local organization that has been assisting Dyer County cancer patients with vital resources so they will have one less thing to worry about during this arduous time...
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Salvation Army kicks off bell-ringing season
(Local News ~ 11/27/09)
For years, the ringing of bells has been associated with the holiday season. So has the generosity of the human spirit. The Dyer County Salvation Army will combine these two traditions in its annual Kettle Campaign from now until Christmas with volunteers taking turns in front of both main Wal-Mart entrances collecting for local residents in need...
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