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By Angela Guillory
aguillory@casscountynow.com

Public Works Director Robert Luzio wants to alert businesses and residents of possible water loss during a fire hydrant repair.
A major fire hydrant repair will take place on May 28 at the corner of Broad Street and Park Street. City crews will be exposing the fire hydrant assemble to make needed repairs.
Luzio said it is likely that the water will be shut off for a period of time during the repair process.
Crews will begin the repair process around 8:30 a.m. so residents are advised to plan accordingly.
During this time period Broad Street will be closed off from the 700 block to Washington Street. Park Street will be closed from Frazior Street to Broad Street.
For more information contact City Hall at 903-756-7502.

By Angela Guillory
aguillory@casscountynow.com

Linden-Kildare High School participated in the UIL one-act play competition in March. Four out of the five cast members received awards at the March 17 competition.
D’Shawn Higgs and Surtraylon Grant received all star cast, Kiana Peters and Lexi Loizeaux received all star cast honorable mention, Kayla Mitchell received the techie award.
Other cast and crew members for the production were Averie Daniel, Haley Richardson, Alyssa Cargile, Jasmine Durham, Shanequia Higgs and Megan Kirkland.
The group performed The Eden Echo, a comedy in which man has been destroyed and all that is left on Earth are females.
Two females, Theodosia and Lavinia, reminisce about the days of having males on the Earth and wish the return of man. It is only when the young Airabella returns from the forest looking for a ground hog that the women’s wishes come true.

Texarkana, TX., May 12, 2014— LifeShare is having a blood drive May 20 , 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Queen City High School, 905 Houston St., Queen City, TX. The Blood Drive is part of LifeShare Blood Centers 2013 – 2014 LifeScholars program. The program is designed to honor students who demonstrate community service and leadership by becoming regular blood donors.
Every school has the opportunity to earn a scholarship for its students, regardless of school size or athletic classification, but it must qualify by reaching a minimum blood donation level. The community can offer its support to Queen City High School by giving blood at the Feb. 12 blood drive.  
“As emerging adults learning about the responsibilities of grown-up life, high school students have the opportunity to practice the highest form of philanthropy - giving the Gift of Life,” says Rachael Green, Donor Recruiter for LifeShare Blood Centers.  

Nancy Durham’s sketch of local wood artist Oval P. Cope was deemed “Best of Show” in the adult division during the 2014 Linden Wildflower Trails Art Show held April 26 in downtown Linden.
There were adult entries competing in nine categories.
Other winners in the adult competition were:
Abstract: Beryl Orr, first place; Lloyd Neil, second place; and Charles Ellingburg, third place.
Insects, Birds, Animals: Nancy Lynn, first place; Lisa Egner, second place; and Ruby Gildon, third place.
Landscape: Beryl Orr, first place; Ruby Gildon, second place; and Judith Vann, third place.
People/Children: Sharon Cromer, D.D. Durham Award and first place; Nancy Lynn, second place; and Gay Durrant, third place.
Spirituality: Judy Lanier, first place; Charles Ellingburg, second place; and Darrell Rogers, third place.
Still Life: Oreta Wright, first place; Gay Durrant, second place; and Stella Ellington, third place.

By Angela Guillory
aguillory@casscountynow.com