Hepatitis C is a deadly disease, but the good news is, there is a possible cure. An estimated 6,000-10,000 veterans in North Texas may have Hepatitis C and either don’t know it or are hesitant about receiving education about the disease or initiating therapy. Hope for a cure is now a reality for patients at Dallas Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center.

Ralph French, Chairman of the McKinney Armed Services Memorial Board, has announced that a new tradition will begin at the Collin County Veterans Memorial Park in McKinney, with the first annual Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony. The event will take place Saturday, May 25, at 10:00 a.m., when Gold Star Mothers Gina Trovillian and Jackie Hlastan will dedicate two wreaths in honor of the 350 names inscribed on the Wall of Honor, the Collin County heroes who have given their lives in the service of our country.

Sweetwater Farm Greenhouse offers two free seminars this Saturday: Come for one, or stay for both!

Start rummaging through your stuff for Sherman Parks and Recreation's "Junk in Your Trunk Sale" on Saturday, June 8 at Pecan Grove West Park (3200 Canyon Creek Dr). From 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. the parking lot will be filled with vehicles selling their treasures for all to buy. Reserve your spot now. Space is limited to the number of parking spaces available. Registration fee is $15 per car/truck/van.

Some people at work keep their frozen food entrees in the refrigerator until lunchtime, even though the packages say they should remain frozen until heating. Is this safe?

June 9, 2013

A picnic lunch will be served at 12:00 noon; those attending may bring a covered dish. A short business meeting will follow lunch. Graves will be decorated. Visitation will precede and follow the business meeting.

One of the most recognizable historic homes in Denison, Joe and Marla Pollaro's Italianate Villa that was built in 1882 by George Braun, was one of the homes featured at this year's Grayson County Master Gardeners Garden & Art Tour.

Summer is almost here! The 90-degree days are returning and students will be out of school for the summer and looking for something to do with themselves. This is when you want to make plans to bring them to the library. There is a lot going on at the Van Alstyne Public Library this summer.

The Bonhi Class of '93 20-year reunion is slated for June 15 at the Bonham Golf and Country Club. Golf will start around 2:30 p.m. with dinner around 6:00 p.m.

As May winds down and the end of school approaches, the Creative Arts Center is gearing up for Summer Camp activities. The Kidz Krew Variety Show on Friday, May 24 at 6:00 p.m. is the final activity for the performing arts group this school year. This Variety Show and Dinner promises to be a fun-filled evening and reservations are required since seating is limited. Tickets are $15 for ages 7 and up and include the show and dinner. Tickets for ages 6 and under are $6.

(L-R) Steve O. Black, Glenda Jones and Paul Jones pause for a photograph during the artist reception May 17. photo by George Mason

May 5th sold-out Game Show Spectacular benefitted the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation

Saturday & Sunday, June 29 & 30