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OURGUNTER H ISTORY | V ALUES | F UTURE
CONTENTS 5
GHS Bass Fishing Duo Takes 2nd
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GISD Police Department Welcome!
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Gunter ISD School Zone
National Merit Scholars
Senior Ring Information
VOL 2, Issue 9 SPOTLIGHT
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HOCO Nominees 2020
Shannon Thomas GISD PD
GUNTER ISD National Merit Scholars
EVENTS
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Chamber Choir
October 2020
Halloween Window Painting at the Gunter Library
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GISD Calendar 10-11
Friday Night Lights
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City Connection - Voting Information
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Gunter Library & Museum
ON THE COVER Celebrating the fall scenery in Gunter with some Class of 2022 Gunter High School Cheerleaders. Photo by Renee Marler
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GHS Anglers Place 2nd at Ray Roberts Invitational Congratulations to our Gunter Tiger Bass Fishing Team! Be sure to follow their journey on the new Facebook page for the team at: https://www.facebook.com/GTBassFishingTeam Out of 170 teams, our Gunter Bass Fishing Team did incredible at the Ray Roberts Invitational! A huge congrats to Jacob Hales and Ben Wilcocks who placed 2nd overall! Way to go anglers! 2 37 40 47 62 82 83 83
JACOB HALES-BEN WILCOCKS JACOB MERRILL-JACOB PARRISH COLSON WOOD-BENJAMIN WILDE BROOKS BELL-BRODEE PARKER LANE DOPHIED-NATHAN NELSON HAYDEN STANDERFER-NATE KRIECHBAUM JOHN GAGE-CASEYN PLOCH ANTONIO LATHAM-RYAN CASSIDY
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F R I D A Y N I G HT L I G HTS Hayden Rizzo and the Tiger Band stealing the show during half time!
Gabi Geisendorff cheering on the Tigers! The Tigers with another W against Leonard with a final score of 29-8!
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The Tigers swept Bells 41-7 with an awesome 38 yard touchdown by Ethan Sloan! Below, Tiger quarterback, Hudson Graham, shows off his agility and speed.
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The month of October has a special place in our Gunter Tiger hearts. Thank you Tiger Varisty Cheer team for reminding us to always “think pink!�
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City
Connection
GUNTER CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES PLACE 1 • Larry Peters • Joe Woodwell PLACE 5 • Ashley Jones • Connie Eubanks
GUNTER ISD TRUSTEE CANDIDATES • • • •
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It’s time to come out and paint the windows at the Gunter Shopping Center. This year we have amazing paint sticks!!! No mess with water! And FREE as always. Register and Pick up paints at the Library. The contest starts Monday the 12th. Gift bags and prizes to top 3 winners in each age group. Families come too and paint with your kiddos and win a prize. The Library is open from noon to 4:00 each day and after hours grab paint at Andreas Restaurant. We also have individual sets of tempura paint for sale with a $5 Library donation if you want to have a set for only your family to use. 14
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The Gunter Library and Museum has been a part of the Gunter community for sixteen years. We are a 501 c3 non profit Library with volunteers who give their time and talents to serve our area’s business, academic, imagination, and reading needs. Visit us 110 S. Hwy 289 (next to the donut shop) and take advantage of our services • Books in print/audio/e-books/DVDs • Storytime, STEAM, and kids Summer Reading programs • Book Club • Free wifi and computer access with printer and fax services • Visit our museum and featuring artifacts, picture, and stories about the history of Gunter
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Stay current on all library events and activities by visiting us at gunterlibrary.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
Gunter Library & Museum 110 S. Hwy 289 (next to the donut shop) Jackie Kruzie Library Director Phone: 903-771-3066 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday: CLOSED OurGunter.com | October 2020
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