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Church & Community March 30, 2010  RSS feed
Campbell-Rantala engagement announced
     Mr. Mike Campbell of Buffalo and Ms. Janet Taylor of Dallas are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Campbell to Timothy Rantala, son of Niel Rantala and Mitzie Malina of Oakwood. The wedding will be on June 12, 2010. After the marriage the newlywed will be living in Lakenheath, England where Timothy is stationed in the US Air Force.
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Community Calendar
     Easter Bonnet Competition - Join us for our Annual Easter Party at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday April 1st at the Meals on Wheels/Palestine Senior Activity Center located at 200 N. Church St. in Palestine. Make your reservations by 12 noon the day before and join us for food and festivities. Bring a snack and the center will be providing coffee, tea and punch.
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The race is on: Oakwood School Board/Oakwood School Bond
      Thirty- three people attended the meeting at the Lone Star Community Center Thursday night to discuss strategies for electing Leon Moore and Arthur Koym to the Oakwood School Board. Moore opened the meeting by introducing himself and saying, “I will serve this community to the best of my ability. It is about the kids first.”
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     Members of the Cowboy Church of Leon County cooked and sold catfish for Relay for Life on a beautiful spring day. Pastor Tuffy Loftin is in the white hat! Sherry’s Shots
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     Myra Spaulding with the Chapel of the Hills Church takes a donation from pretty little Emily Page for goodies she bought from the church garage sale.
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North Creek Baptist Church
      New on the prayer list is James Boykin who was injured by his own truck. He joins a long list of persons who need prayer.
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American Legion Post #335 will meet on April 3rd
     American Legion Post #335 will hold our monthly meeting on Saturday April 3rd at 6pm. The meeting is held at the Centerville municipal building located across from the Post Office. This month we have decided to have a “Pot Luck” supper and we ask that those attending bring something to share with our members and guests. Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available.
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     Dogwood blossoms burst into their springtime glory, just in time for Easter.
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     This grove of redbuds greet travelers on Highway 75 at the double S curve. A sure sign of spring.
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Oakwood Extension Education Club meets
      The Oakwood Extension Education Club met on March 11, 2010 at the Methodist Church. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Jan Poston in the absence of President Sandra Botard. The minutes from the previous meeting was read by Joan Bing in lieu of Judy Thomason the Secretary.
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BHS, CHS One Act Plays advance
      In district competition on Monday afternoon, Buffalo and Centerville were the two schools whose OAP will advance on to the next level of competition. In what Director Jill Henson called their “best performance yet!” BHS’ “Dark of the Moon” impressed the judge enough to earn a shot at the Area competition next Tuesday, April 6 in Huntsville.
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Oakwood High School drama group takes “The Valiant” on the road
      Oakwood’s One Act Play went to Carthage on Tuesday to Panola College to try and win the hearts of the judges. This year’s play was directed by Mrs. Lisa Holt.
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Oakwood Garden Project postponed
      Due to Saturday's downpour and then Sunday's crazy snow flurries, Oakwood's 2nd Annual Garden Project "Save-A-Life" planting party has been postponed until Saturday, April 3, 2010. It will still be held at 12:00 noon in the same location as last year, next door to the Miracle Church at 1544 W. Broad St. in Oakwood on Hwy 79.
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