2014-11-12

2014-11-12 E-Edition

Fire destroys Alvord home

    An Alvord home caught fire about 12:45 a.m. Wednesday when the heater on a chicken brooder malfunctioned. Homeowner Mark Kelley and his dogs, Thumper and Roxie, escaped without injury, but his house in the 1500 block of County Road 1790 was destroyed. The smell of smoke woke him up. “When I went to see what was smoking, I could […]

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

FIRE DESTROYS ALVORD HOME – An Alvord home caught fire about 12:45 a.m. Wednesday when the heater on a chicken brooder malfunctioned. Homeowner Mark Kelley and his dogs, Thumper and Roxie, escaped without injury, but his house in the 1500 block of County Road 1790 was destroyed. The smell of smoke woke him up. “When I went to see what […]

Festive foods can fit in diabetic menu plans

Special occasions are made more special by the foods served. For people with diabetes, making wise menu choices can be a challenge and can make it difficult to enjoy festive occasions. But healthy eating can be part of party menus, too. The following recipe would be a great contribution to any holiday meal, and it also fits into a diabetic […]

Space movie looks good but it’s no sci-fi classic

It seems we’ve been mighty “2001: A Space Odyssey”-intensive lately, and that’s certainly not going to change this week. That’s because “Interstellar” is trying very hard to be this generation’s “2001.” And it ain’t – by a long shot. THE PLOT (BIG SPOILER) In the near-future, the earth is going down the drain. Crops are failing in the dusty world […]

What I meant to say…

You have probably seen some of these classic church bulletin bloopers, but here are a few, just in case you haven’t. I offer these as examples of why every church needs a proofreader before anything goes to print. I offer my commentary on each one because, well … I can. 1. “Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking […]

Pecan Management School 101 set for next month

Most Wise County residents have a pecan tree in their yard or even a small orchard, and some of you may have a potential commercial orchard or a native creek bottom that needs improvement. If so, you will not want to miss Pecan Management School 101 hosted by the Wise County Extension Livestock and Forage Committee 10 a.m. to 2 […]

Beth Marie Weiss

Beth Marie Weiss, 87, a retired store co-owner, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, in Carrollton. There will be a celebration of life 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the home of M.E. “Doc” and Beth Weiss in Rhome. Beth was born Sept. 13, 1927, in Sumner, Iowa, to Paul and Catherine (Grannemann) Granner. She married Merlin Weiss July […]

Mildred Louise Traw

Mildred Louise Traw, 83, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, in Decatur. Mildred was born April 3, 1931, in Olivet, Kan., to William and Marjorie (Caukins) Neilson. She married Floid Traw July 6, 1947, in Lyndon, Kan. She was a retired factory worker. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Floid Traw of […]

Jack L. Robinson

Jack L. Robinson, 84, died on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at his home in Chico, surrounded by family and friends. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport with Jerry Carter and Dewayne Holden officiating. Jack was born Sept. 26, 1930, in Wise County to Roy Z. and Maggie […]