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CCHCC monthly program McKinney residents. Stephanie Ward Galler>' is a people The success of your art auction lunch "Gelling out the Hispanic "We have more families oriented company, striving to put largely depends on the preparation Vote" our sponsoring organizations and and plarming leading up to the Presented on Thursday July 22, now," Wattley said. Ham -1 pm by Good Politics, Saint Mark has members customers first. From booking the event. Strong audience date to post-auction follow-up, we participation approach and Inc. Location; San Miguel Grill, from 14-16 different cities from are at your service. extensive art mix, leads to 506 W. University, McKinney as far away as Denison and 75069 {exit 41 turn right to the The Stephanie Ward Gallery customer satisfaction and east of Hwj^ 75 for approx. 1 Cedar Hill. brings years of experience to your generous commissions for your mile) CCHCC members "The size of our church organization. Our courteous, detail organization. SlO/visitors SI 5 makes people that come here oriented auction consultant will We Have: On Friday July 23, from 8:30 from rural areas comfortable." guide your chairperson and • Extensive Selection of Custom am to 4:30 pm the Lifeline Wattley says. committee through the painless Framed Art Screening will present a process of coordinating this • 20Year Art Exchange Program Community Health Event to By: E. Dewayne Gibson Jr. 1979, the Historical Society of "Congregants want to know exciting fimdraiser. screen individuals to prevent Pastor Charles Wattley is Texas gave Saint Mark her their pastor and the members." • Professional Auction Staff On the day of your auction, at the • Generous Commissions stroke, aneurysm, peripheral building upon the legacy of historical marker having A few weeks ago, Saint Mark facilit>' of your choice, a wide • Two Day Option arterial disease and osteoporosis. former slaves in the McKinney documented Saint Mark as the A 10 minute non-invasive ultra hosted their Annual City Wide spectrum of custom framed art • Comprehensive Planning area who wanted to worship sound test is designed to expose oldest African American church Vacation Bible School. work will be beautifully displayed, Handbook blood clots, plaque and possible and to be free. Saint Mark in McKinney. Pastor Wattley commented complete with lighting and • Promotional Materials osteoporosis. Admission ranges Baptist Church will be Reverend Wattley is a native of on the success. creativity to wow your guests. Your Printed invitations with from S35 to S45 celebrating its 125th Church McKinney, Texas and for the "We are in a diverse collection will be designed to meet envelopes, posters, statement For more information call Anniversary later this year. In the personal tastes and economic stufFers past 20 years, Wattley has been TTte Right Season Page 3 800-407-4557 or visit needs of your target audience. 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