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Bluebonnet Market to bloom on downtown Saturdays

Downtown Ennis has gone through much more than a face-lift in recent years, forcing the popular Farmers Market to move and adjust to accommodate the re-do in the heart of the city. Until now. City leaders have unveiled a new location, a new name for the market while also broadening its services.

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FreshPet’s colorful leader, Willie Everett

Blessed with an abundance of energy and optimism, FreshPet’s selection of Willie Everett to lead their expansion to Ennis looks like a hand-in-glove fit.

Not only does the Springfield, Missouri native have the leadership goods and decades of experience in food and beverage management, but the likable Willie confesses to being a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan, or, as he describes it, “an obnoxious Cowboys fan.”

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Super Tuesday vote makes a difference

Finally here, Super Tuesday, the day that most of the national candidates and all state and local races have been gearing up for this year. So-called Super Tuesday because of the number of delegates that will be decided for the Presidential races on this one day of voting.

Ellis County voters are encouraged to also vote on the state and local races on the ballot.

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Veteran with Ennis ties fights on

The Vietnam War veteran who’s campaigning to aid sufferers of Agent Orange (AO) and who uses a photo of himself at Ennis’ Veterans Memorial Park on his business card, is still fighting for a change in laws regarding medical care for fellow AO survivors. Connecticut’s Gerry Wright was inspired by Ennis’ Veterans Memorial Park when visiting the city during a cross-country tour two years ago.

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Glimpsing Ennis life: 1911-1914

A peek into the archives lately turned up these slices of life in the Bluebonnet City some 108 years ago.

Robbery in Garrett

The Austin American Statesman reported in 1914 that a band of “automobile bandits” had robbed the post office in Garrett. It was described as a “night raid” in which $200 worth of stamps and post cards were stolen. Some 300 pennies were also stolen along with 200 money order blanks. In addition, money was stolen from three Garrett Stores.

Odd death

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Kucera family history

Bobbie Dlabaj, the best genealogist around in my opinion, prepared for this column the following account of the history of the Frank Kucera family, so wellknown to Ennis residents. It’s amazing what Bobbie can uncover, and I know that lovers of local history enjoy hearing from her as much as I do. Many sincere thanks, Bobbie! You are much ap preciated by me, the Ennis News and our readers.

Bobbie’s narrative follows:

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Salvation

“Save” has a historical and concrete meaning, which in Greek means “to be rescued”. It means victory. In Exodus, the Lord doesn’t give the people answers, just space. Salvation happens in relationships. We have been rescued by another Exodus 14:14—your job is to keep still.

Salvation is a historical phenomenon that happens right here and now, not later. For the church to be an obstacle course that leads to salvation is a corruption of the biblical message.

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ASH WEDNESDAY “PROPHETS”

Deacon Don Griffith

Special to The News

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Teamwork, faith the key to Project Snoopy

Mark Warde
mark@ennisdailynews.com
Kept under wraps for over two years, Project Snoopy, a.k.a. Freshpet, Inc., is finally official. The story is one that highlights the value of relationships and teamwork. It is also a story of faith and refusing to give up even when the competition and obstacles seem insurmountable.