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NCF scholarship fundraiser is set for June 14 at SCC |
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Friday, 16 May 2008 |
Board members of the Nolan County Foundation (NCF) have announced the date for their annual scholarship fundraiser for Nolan County high school graduates. According to NCF president Jerry Riggs, this year's golf scramble has been set for Saturday, June 14 at the Sweetwater Country Club. Registration gets underway at 8 a.m., and the event has a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Teams will consist of players in an ABCD scramble format, with club pro Don Timm assigning players. A brown bag lunch will be provided as well as refreshments. Typical awards will be presented to the top three teams, and silent auction awards will be provided by businesses and individuals who wish to assist in the fundraiser that provides college scholarships for recent high school graduates. |
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Liberty Fest celebration is again being planned for the Fourth of July |
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Written by Staff Reports
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Friday, 16 May 2008 |
When someone mentions a good, ol' fashioned red, white and blue Fourth of July celebration, people often think of fireworks before picnics, cookouts or a day at the park. On July 4, there will be swimming in the afternoon, a parade at 6 p.m., food, fellowship, fireworks and lots of fun. There will also be food booths and games for the children and the people that feel like being a child again. The Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce Committee is raising money to put forth a spectacular fireworks show. A donation shows support for the community and the events the Chamber provides for Sweetwater and Nolan County. For more information, call the Chamber at 235-5488. |
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WASP museum to have homecoming May 24 |
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Friday, 16 May 2008 |
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On May 24, the National WASP World War II Museum will host its fourth annual homecoming with an open house and barbeque dinner honoring the Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs, of World War II. The museum is located off Interstate 20 near Avenger Field in Sweetwater. Persons are invited to fly in between 8-10 a.m. to enjoy breakfast served by FBO John Howard and USAF Cadets. Call (325) 235-0099 to be counted. Open house begins at 10 a.m. with WASP movies, activities for children including origami airplane and glider making with Terry Minami at 2 p.m., and displays by collectors and history re-enactors. |
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Sales tax holiday is scheduled May 24-26 |
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Written by Staff Reports
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Friday, 16 May 2008 |
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AUSTIN — During Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes when they purchase certain energy efficient appliances and other household equipment bearing an Energy Star label. Shoppers are expected to save about $2.6 million in state and local sales taxes. “ The Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday is a new annual tax holiday that gives Texans an extra incentive to replace old appliances with energy efficient models,” state comptroller Susan Combs said. “Shoppers will pay no sales tax on selected Energy Star products and they will save even more on their future utility bills as Energy Star qualified appliances use 10-50 percent less energy and water than standard models, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.” The Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday applies only to the following appliances and household equipment: air conditioners priced less than $6,000, ceiling fans, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs, programmable thermostats, refrigerators priced less than $2,000 and clothes washers, but not clothes dryers. Energy Star does not label clothes dryers, because most models use about the same amount of energy. |
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Roscoe council to meet today |
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Written by Staff Reports
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Friday, 16 May 2008 |
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The Roscoe City Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. today at Roscoe City Hall. The agenda includes hearing from department heads and receives updates on the city park, WWTP and TCEQ. |
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