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Forney Lions Club Angel Tree: Huge success for generous community
The Forney Lions Club's 2012 Angel Tree project helped nearly 200 kids and 90 families this Christmas. Those families received toys, clothes, and food to help them through the holidays. The project was completed on December 16 thanks to the generous nature of local businesses, residents, and organizations.
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Kaufman County gets disaster declaration, farmers eligible for aid
Steve Howie of the Kaufman County Office of Emergency Management was contacted by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture via Governor Rick Perry, regarding a disaster declaration due to drought conditions in Kaufman County.
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“Sharing the Warmth” drive far exceeds expectations
An overwhelming response from the community helped the Sharing the Love Foundation far exceed their goal to collect, wrap, and deliver Christmas gifts to 100 local seniors. Not only was the foundation able to help 100 senior citizens in Forney, they were also able to help an additional 52 seniors in Terrell.
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Brookshire's Spirit of Christmas Food Drive helps many Forney families
The Brookshire's “Spirit of Christmas” Food Drive is coming to an end, but not before making a dramatic impact on local Forney families. Approximately 89 Forney families received boxes of nonperishable food and a coupon for a free roasting hen just in time for the holidays.
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Carl “Skip” Thomas Memorial Fund established for scholarships and assistance
The Carl “Skip” Thomas Memorial Fund has been established in recognition of Kaufman County Patrol Sergeant “Skip” Thomas. Thomas passed away on October 5th, 2011, as a result of liver disease.
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Forney Parks and Rec to seek state funding in 2013 for trails system
The City of Forney Parks and Recreation Department will be seeking a Trail Grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 2013. If successful in procuring the grant, the money will be used to complete the trail system at the Forney Community Park and the Spellman Amphitheater.
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Forney Fire Department receives $739K federal grant, plans to hire 6 new firefighters
The Forney Fire Department will receive more than $739,000 in federal funding through FEMA's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. The grant will help pay for six additional firefighter positions for two years.
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