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September is National Preparedness Month, a full month dedicated to encouraging the public to assess and prepare for local disaster risks and unplanned emergencies. The 2019 National Holdings Survey (NHS) conducted by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) found that a growing number of people invest in disaster preparation activities. Approximately 60 percent reported perceiving themselves as being prepared, but only 42 percent believe preparing for a hazard will make a difference. Better Business Bureau serving Central East Texas urges families to plan for the unexpected and devise their own emergency preparedness plans.

My yard didn’t have an ounce of goat weed growing in it until I bought goats. The goat weed grew like weeds, but did the goats eat any of it? Not a twig – even though I’d been told goats would eat anything.

The Pittsburg Lions Club consist of a great group of like-minded servants, who serve not only within our club and but within our community, and Rhynn McMinn is one of those Lions. Rhynn has been a member of the Pittsburg Lions Club since 2007. She was invited to join the Lions by her good friend Jo Lange. Rhynn has worked on many service projects and has served as the Lions Tail Twister. She has also been the featured speaker sharing about her local business. Rhynn also serves as Secretary for the Child Protective Services Board and is part of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is a member of First Baptist Church and works with children’s program on Wednesday nights.