At a recent meeting, Mark Epperson Chapter United States Daughters of 1812 members Merle Duncan, Nancy Belford, and Tammie Duncan Blackburn (pictured left to right) celebrated the approval of their supplemental applications on additional War of 1812 veterans.
If you live in Cass County, you are eligible to submit your photos, along with description, to: kate.stow@casscountynow.com for a chance to have your photo printed in the newspaper! Photos must be at least 1 MB in size and in focus. No nudity or lewd images will be accepted. Winning photo will be judged on content, concept, lighting and clarity.
On June 12 the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce will have the honor of hosting the Bessie Coleman Fly-in at Hall-Miller Municipal Airport. The event is a natural fit since Atlanta, Texas can make the claim no other city can - we are the birthplace of Bessie Coleman, the first female African American, and Native American pilot to become internationally licensed to fly. June 15, 2021 will mark a century’s passing since Bessie earned her wings.
What is it that makes a man great? Is it when he does great things for his community? Is it when he builds great and fast machines? Or is it when he is humble in his endeavors in his life? Prolific musician Bob Marley once said, “The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires but, in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.” Truer words were never spoken of both great men and of Steven Smith, a great man himself.
Renee Rosser, Valerie Mason, Clay Fant, and Jagger Dyer are pictured with U.S. Congressman Pat Fallon. See story on page 10. Courtesy Photo
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