FLO VFD meeting on February 5
By Paul K. Matney
      The FLO VFD held their regular meeting on February 2 with eleven members present. Cindy Pate presented the minutes and financial report and they were approved. Chief Richard Blanchard read a resignation letter from assistant chief Ron Carmichael. Carmichael does not have the time because of other commitments to devote to being the assistant chief.
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Two suspects charged with cattle theft
      Fort Worth, Texas - Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Special Ranger Marvin Wills located and recovered three head of cattle stolen from Thornton, Texas. The cattle were recovered at a Clifton livestock auction.
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Jewett City Council hears Police Chief
By Paul K. Matney
      The Jewett City Council had their regular monthly meeting on February 9. Mayor Judi Kirkpatrick presided and all council members were present. Motion was made and passed to approve the consent agenda. Motion to accept financial report was made and passed.
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T'is the season... for colds and flu AH-CHOO --
By Vanessa Goodwyn
      If it seems like everyone you know (or everyone in your family) is sick, join the club. There is definitely a lot of illness going around. Kim Gannon, Aguirre Family Care Clinic office administrator, responded to a request and reported that they are seeing some strep and flulike respiratory infections.
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