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Patriotic splendor: Chamber raises more than $30,000 with banquet

by | May 19, 2016 | Life & Style

Citizens and friends give Jeanine Langley a standing ovation after she receives the Citizen of the Year award. Presenting the award was her good friend Billie Goldstein.

Citizens and friends give Jeanine Langley a standing ovation after she receives the Citizen of the Year award. Presenting the award was her good friend Billie Goldstein.

The American spirit was on full display with red, white and blue splendor at the annual Chamber of Commerce awards banquet May 13.

The banquet, held at Bear Creek Ranch in Nevada, featured annual awards, dinner and a live and silent auction for fundraising for the chamber.

The organization raised about $30,000 with the fundraiser, in line with last year, Executive Director Lisa Eastman said.

By Wyndi Veigel • News Editor • [email protected]

For the complete story see the May 19 edition of The Farmersville Times or click here for the e-Edition.

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