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www.colonyleader.com — Wednesday, April 23, 2003 — The Colony Courier-Leader — Page 3A
Briefs
the week of May 11-17. This is Police
Memorial Week. Donations can be given
in the name of Russ Clark, a reserve offi-
cer at a Carter BloodCare location.
Locations: Lewisville, 1565 W. Main St.
#475, Lewisville, TX, 972-219-1666.
Plano, 4709 W. Parker #505, Plano,
TX, 972-612-2098. They have a num-
ber of additional locations.
For information, call 800-366-
Performances are at “The Old Library”,
5151 North Colony Blvd. Ticket prices are
$10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens
and student. Children 17 and under must
be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Wilson attends seminar
Christie Wilson, deputy city secretary,
attended a two-day seminar on govern-
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or
visit
www.carterbloodcare.org. Call the
location for hours and appointment
times.
part of the requirements for the Texas
Registered Municipal Clerk’ Certification,
which requires about 200 hours o home
study, written homework, four examina-
tions and attendance at eight TMCCP
seminars related to course subjects.
She is a member of the Texas
Municipal Clerks Association, a
statewide, professional organiza-
tion of 875 city secretaries and
municipal clerks.
Theater presents ‘Who’s
Afraid of Virginia Woolf’
Lakeside Community Theatre in
The Colony hosts Edward Albee’s
drama, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia
Woolf,” May 2 through May 12.
Directed by Kent Godfrey who also
plays the role of George, this pro-
duction features cast members Paige
Priddy (Martha), Jared Huffaker
(Nick) and Morgan Justiss (Honey).
An American classic, this searing
drama revolves around a college pro-
fessor, George, and his wife, Martha,
Veterans Monument still
accepting orders
The new 5 Star Sports complex is
nearing completion and in the com-
plex will be the Veterans Memorial
Monument dedicated to all veterans
of all service past, present and
future.
This memorial is made possible by
The Colony Masonic Lodge No.
1451, Parks and Recreation and the
veterans club of The Colony.
submitted photo The memorial will stand about 5 feet
Paige Priddy (left), Kent Godfrey, Jarrod Huffaker and Morgan Justiss will perform in ‘Who’s Afraid high with a granite stone at the top
of Virginia Woolf.' ......— -*
with a tribute to all veterans, living or
* Integrity
• Professionalism
Commitment
to Excellence
whose evening guests become embroiled
in their vicious emotional games. Intense,
provocative, and riveting, this production
is recommended for mature audiences.
Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday
and Saturdays evenings, May 2, 3, 9 and 10
and at 3 p.m. on Sunday May 4 and 11.
Group discounts are also available.
Reservations can be made by calling 972-
625-7811 or online at www.lakesidethe-
atre. org.
For information about Lakeside
Community Theatre, call 972-625-1726.
ment finance sponsored by the Texas
Municipal Clerks Certification Program
located at the University of North Texas.
The workshop was held in Irving.
Wilson is enrolled in TMCCP’s educa-
tional and professional development pro-
gram. Attendance at this workshop fulfills
deceased.
On both sides of the monument will be
a walkway made of brick and on each brick
will be a veteran’s name, rank, service and
dates of service. To purchase a brick for
$25, contact Dewey Fambry at
wolf380@swbell.net or 972-370-5141 or
visit The Colony Veterans Club, 5204 South
Colony Blvd., Ste. 350, each day from 8 to
10 a.m.
Military Briefs
Local resident graduated
from submarine course
Navy Seaman Apprentice
Derek Diaz, son of Tina Diaz of
Carrollton, recently graduated
from the Basic Enlisted
Submarine Course at the Naval
Submarine School in Groton,
Conn.
During the six-week course,
Diaz learned the basic theory,
construction and operation of
nuclear-powered submarines.
Diaz also learned shipboard
organization, damage control,
and submarine safety and escape
procedures.
Diaz participated in hands-on
training with reality simulators,
practicing firefighting and flood
control on board a submarine.
Diaz also learned about a subma-
rine’s basic hydraulic, water and
air systems, and practiced escap-
ing from a simulated sinking sub-
marine.
Diaz is a 2001 graduate of
Colony High School and joined
the Navy in July 2002.
Kedron and fellow’ recruits
ended the training phase with
The Crucible, a 54-hour, team
evolution culminating in an emo-
tional ceremony in which first time in their careers.
recruits are presented the Kedron is a 2002 graduate of
Marine Corps Emblem, and The Colony High School.
addressed as “Marines” for the
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& Infrastructure
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Replacement
Insulin Therpy
For Diabetics
Daryl A. Stewart, M.D.
Diplomate American Board of Surgery
The pancreas releases insulin contin- Diabetes is just one common compli-
uously and increases production after cation of obesity’. At BARIATRIC
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produce insulin, but the body fails to from morbid obesity. The procedure is
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patients benefit from insulin therapy, important long-term results for many
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maintenance of healthy blood sugar an appointment.
levels and prevention of long-term P.S. Two risks associated with insulin
complications associated with dia- therapy include low blood sugar and
betes. When successful, insulin - weight gain.
TOPCATS
ring Sho
Annual Performance
Thursday, April 24 & Friday, April 25
7:00 p.m.
The Colony High School
Performing Arts Center
$5.00 Admission
TCHS grad completes Marine
basic training
Marine Corps Reserve Pvt.
John L. Kedron, son of Estrella
G. and David Beirne of The
Colony, recently completed 12
weeks of basic training at Marine
Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego
designed to challenge new
Marine recruits both physically
and mentally.
Kedron and fellow recruits
began their training at 5 a.m. by
running three miles and perform-
ing calisthenics. In addition to
the physical conditioning pro-
gram, Kedron spent numerous
hours in classroom and field
assignments which included
learning first aid, uniform regula-
tions, combat water survival,
marksmanship, hand-to-hand
combat and assorted weapons
training. They performed close
order drill and operated as a
small infantry unit during field
training.
Kedron and other recruits
also received instruction on the
Marine Corps’ core values—
honor, courage and commitment,
and what the words mean in
guiding personal and profession-
al conduct.
whether administered daily or as need-
ed - reduces the risk of eye. kidney,
and nerve damage; improves choles-
terol levels; and lowers the risk of car-
diovascular disease. Insulin is admin-
istered via an injection or infusion
from an insulin pump.
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Honorary Chair — Gloria Campos
Live music by Grupo Batacha
I Congratulate the 2002-2003 team on winning
a National Championship in Orlando, FL
Were you a TCHS Topcat?
Come and be recognized as a Former Topcat!
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Community Leader
The Colony Chamber of
Commerce - Past President,
Member of The Colony 2000,
Director of Education, Developed
The Colony Tomorrow Youth
Leadership Program
The Colony Rotary Club - Past
President
Holy Cross Knights of Columbus -
Past Grand Knight, Active Member
of Holy Cross Catholic Church
Member Lewisville Education
Foundation
Past Member L.I.S.D. Community
Education Advisory Council
L.I.S.D. Adopt-A-School Business
Partner
The Colony Economic
Development Corporation -
President and Board of Directors
Denton County - Capital
Improvement Committee for
Buildings and Property, Better
Safer Roads Committee, Re-
districting Committee
City of The Colony - City Council
Member, Place 1 for last four years
RECOGNITION
The Colony Citizen of the Year
- 1994
Sam Walton Business Leader
Award - 1996
The Colony Volunteer of the Year
- 1997
The Colony Hall of Fame Award
- 1999
ACADEMIC
Graduate of Kansas State University,
Bachelor of Science, College of
Arts & Science 1970
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Over 31 years with the Insurance
Industry. The last 15 years, owner
and president of Gordon &
Gordon Insurance Agency, Inc. in
The Colony.
MARRIED
Married for 31 years. Wife is Judy
Gordon, Educator, Carney
Elementary, past 18 years. Two
daughters, Vanessa, age 27,
Educator at Ethridge Elementary,
Christy Troost, age 23, and
husband, Noel, with one beautiful
grandbaby, Kaylee Noel, age 2‘/2.
YOUR VOTE
COUNTS!
The Colony can, and
should be, one of the
premier cities in North
Texas. Please join me
in making this a reality!
ELECT
JOHN
GORDON
FOR
MAYOR
Early Voting April 16-29
ELECTION DAY
MAY 3,2003
Pd. Pol. Adv. John Gordon for City Council. W.D.
Jamme, Treasurer, 5405 Sutton Place, The Colony.
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Shafer, Leah. The Colony Courier-Leader (The Colony, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 11, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 23, 2003, newspaper, April 23, 2003; The Colony, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1621769/m1/3/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Colony Public Library.