2014-09-17

2014-09-17 E-Edition

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

COMMISSIONERS APPROVE BUILDING FOR CRIME LAB – Wise County commissioners approved at the request of Sheriff David Walker acquiring a building from Fort Hood that will be set up and used as a crime lab. Walker told commissioners at their regular meeting Monday that the building was available through the Texas 1033 Military Surplus Property Program, which transfers excess Department […]

Kids still not eating enough produce

Recent studies reveal that many children still aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables. The recommendations for fruits and vegetables vary widely, and they depend on children’s daily calorie needs, which relate to their age and activity level. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advises that: Children ages 2 to 5 should eat 1 to 1.5 cups of fruit and 1 […]

‘Game’ stands in need of a fleshed-out script

The Movie Man dipped back – for the last time in a while, he hopes – to a movie that has been out a spell, “When the Game Stands Tall.” It’s a film that fills more than one niche; it’s an inspirational movie, a sports picture, and one with a spiritual bent made, in part, by a “religious studio.” ABOUT […]

Focusing on life’s better half

Did you ever have to halve something with a sibling? Which “half” did you want? I don’t remember who came up with the rule, but it is a good one – one person “halves” and the other person picks. That certainly has a way of keeping the “halver” honest. When I was a pastor, I got a lot of grief […]

Mark your calendars for upcoming 4-H events

When you hear the word, “4-H,” what image comes to mind? A green clover? Cows? Goats? What about food and nutrition, citizenship or public speaking? Do you think about shooting sports, photography or clothing and textiles? How about traveling across the country and overseas with fellow 4-H’ers? There is more to 4-H than showing livestock at the Wise County Youth […]

Niblett graduates from TSTC

Cruz Niblett of Decatur recently received his associate of applied science degree from Texas State Technical College in Waco. He graduated with top honors in diesel equipment technology with two majors – agriculture equipment and construction equipment. Niblett, a 2012 graduate of Decatur High School, is the son of Chet and Elaina Niblett. His grandparents are Don and Earlene Niblett […]

High school opens cosmetology academy

The Northwest ISD’s Shears of Steele salon began accepting appointments this week. The salon in the NISD Cosmetology Academy at the James M. Steele Accelerated High School opened after a year of state-mandated training. It gives students the opportunity to gain firsthand experience and to become certified cosmetologists after a four-year study plan. After completing the salon curriculum outlined by […]

Patsy Ann Scifres

Patsy Ann Scifres, 75, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, at her home in Weatherford. Her family will celebrate her life at a later date. Patsy was born July 21, 1939, in Thorp Springs to Rueben and Mary Richardson. She worked in food service and was a nursing home assistant. Patsy was a member of the Church of Christ and was […]

Billy John Knox

Billy John Knox, 83, a retired mechanic, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, in Decatur. Funeral was Sept. 16 at Victory Baptist Church in Park Springs, with the Revs. Willie Jo Haak and Mark Autry officiating. Burial followed at Chico Cemetery. Pallbearers were Keith Patterson, Richard Cooke, Steve Cleveland, Wayne Berg, Paul Arrington and Willie Haak. Billy was born Nov. 14, […]