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Have a safe and fun spring break WSISD ! Volume 3 No. 39 March 18, 2009 Grizzly The Detail www.grizzlydetail.com 817.246.NEWS Serving West Fort Worth, White Settlement and the Entire WSISD ELECTION FILINGS Filing for both city and school district positions. Election filings ended Monday, May 9. WSISD Board Place 1 Raymond Patterson Place 2 Danny Knowles Place 3 Robin Allen, Ben Posey, Julio Toro *Becky Simmons withdrew Fort Worth City Council Place 3 (Silcox) W.B. “Zim” Zimmerman, A. James Nuttall, Bill Lawson, Gary Hogan, Eric Fox Elizabeth J. McCune WS City Council Place 4 Don Smith, Rachel Beavers, Helen Warner Place 5 Garry Wilson, Ron White Fort Worth - Mayor Mike Moncrief, Clyde Picht, Louis “Mac” McBee Today is the f irst of The Grizzly Detail ’s ‘Meet the Candidates’ series for May Election 2009. Candidates who are willing to be interviewed will be featured in subsequent issues until the election on May 9. Be an informed voter, and then VOTE . CRIME ALERT Fugitive evades police capture after chase ends in west FW By Ben Posey Kevin Patterson A wanted fugitive escaped police this past week as he fled from Parker County Sheriff officers in a chase that began in east Parker County and ended in west Fort Worth on White Settlement Road. Kevin D. Patterson, described as a white male, age 26, brown hair, hazel eyes, 5’ 8” and 150 lbs, eluded police on Tuesday, March 10 after a police chase ended in a residential yard in the 10500 block of White Settlement Road. The passenger in the vehicle was captured and arrested for local warrants. Patterson fled on foot in an unknown direction. Patterson, who was arrested in January of this year on a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, is considered to be armed and dangerous by police. Patterson has warrants in both Tarrant and Parker Counties and was listed on the Top 10 Crime Stopper Wanted list just last month. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest of Patterson. If you have information or a location of any fugitive, call Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS (8477). Overseas, Overhead: Sky is not the limit OUT OF CONTROL Lockheed Martin to build USS Fort Worth A driver lost control of his vehicle this past week in White Settlement, landing upside down in a front yard, just inches from a house. The vehicle, carrying three people, was reportedly traveling north in the 300 block of Russell Street where the driver lost control. Police reports stated that the vehicle was speeding and that all three individuals were wearing seatbelts. No one was injured in the accident, which damaged a brick planter just in front of the house. The driver was charged with reckless driving. LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS Home builder closes, warranty requests no longer accepted By Ben Posey Choice Homes, one of many home builders here on the west side of Fort Worth, has closed up operations after 21 years in the business. The Fort Worth based builder announced last week that it is shutting down. Homeowners in the area are worried about their warranties, property values and unfinished homes in the neighborhoods. When contacted on Monday, a representative at the Falcon Ridge model home near North Elementary directed our questions to the Choice Homes corporate office. A recording on their answering machine at corporate offices stated that Choice Homes was no longer accepting warranty requests and that if a homeowner was experiencing emergency problems with their plumbing, electrical, air conditioning or heating, they should contact the list of contractors provided to them during the mortgage closing. The recording also stated that the ceasing of home building was due to a downturn in the home building market, a deep prolonged recession and a very difficult credit market. Choice Homes corporate offices also referred customers with structural warranty problems to the Residential Warranty Company at 1-800445-8173. Choice Homes operated three subdivisions on the west side of Fort Worth. Amber Trails just east of Chapel Creek Boulevard near Blue Haze Elementary, Falcon Ridge just north of White Settlement Road near North Elementary and West Point Village just west of Chapel Creek near Tannahill Intermediate School. CLIFFORD STREET TIRE CO. CUSTOM WHEELS TRUCK ACCESSORIES Buy 4 Tir 8421 CLIFFORD ST. Get a es, WHITE SETTLEMENT, TX 76108 FR AlignmEE ent! COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR (817)246-4430 Fort Worth will be getting its name painted on the side of a war ship. After years of campaigning by leaders and schoolchildren, the Navy announced this past week that the next littoral combat ship (LCS 3) will be built by Lockheed Martin. The ship will be christened the USS Fort Worth. The LCS class of ship will be fast and agile and will be used to protect coastal waters with missions such as mine warfare, anti-submarine warfare and unconventional threats. The ship will be 378 fee long and will be able to travel in excess of 40 knots. BF-2 takes to the air in good company Lockheed Martin’s second short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) F-35B Lightning II accomplished its first flight recently at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth. The aircraft joins a conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) F-35A and another STOVL F- 35B that already have logged a combined total of 84 flights. The flight on Wednesday took the new flying machine through a series of maneuvers to assess its systems and handling qualities. Subsequent missions, just like the ones for previous aircraft, will take the jet fighter higher and faster in a structured series of flights. “The F-35 program is now entering a period of greatly accelerated flight testing, as aircraft are delivered to the flight WS Area Chamber to hold jackpot drawings at monthly meetings By A.C. Hall Holding their regularly scheduled monthly meeting this month at Ryan’s Steak House, the White Settlement Chamber of Commerce discussed several upcoming events. In an attempt to get more of their over one hundred members to attend the monthly meetings, the chamber will begin a member jackpot drawing once per month starting next month. During the meeting a random chamber of commerce member will be drawn and will be awarded twenty five dollars. If not present to claim the prize, the winner will not receive the money and it instead carries over to the next month. The maximum amount of money that will be allowed to build up will be 250 dollars. Chamber President Janet Pruett also informed the members that they will once again be holding See Chamber page 5 Ben POSEY for WSISD Place 3 VOTE May 9, 2009 Political Advertisement paid for by Ben Posey Campaign. Dana Glover - Treasurer GZD-031809-A01-C.indd 1 line at an ever-increasing rate,” said Dan Crowley, Lockheed Martin executive vice president and F-35 program general manager. “Each aircraft that rolls off the assembly line fulfi lls a unique verification objective and moves us closer to our customers’ initial operational capability dates.” The BF-2 is essentially identical to the first STOVL jet, BF-1. The major difference lies with the instrumentation – the two aircraft have different roles during flight-testing. The BF2 will conduct flutter envelope expansion, air-refueling testing, high angle-of-attack testing, performance and propulsion testing, weapons testing and radar-signature testing. The BF-1 will concentrate on initial STOVL flight operations such as short takeoffs, hovers and vertical landings, and will conduct shipsuitability and gun-integration testing. The BF-1’s first vertical landing is planned for the middle of 2009. MEET THE CANDIDATES CCNA president files for FW Council seat 3 By Cheryl Posey West Fort Worth resident Gary Hogan is running for the seat formerly filled by Chuck Silcox. Chapel Creek area resident Gary Hogan, 57, has fi led to run for place 3 on the Fort Worth City Council. He is a thirty-four year Fort Worth resident who has worked at Lockheed Martin (formerly General Dynamics) for 29 years. and has been married to his wife, Brenda, for 25 years. Hogan is an active community warrior who has served the residents of his own neighborhood for many years. He has been the president and served on the executive board of the Chapel Creek Neighborhood Association since its creation in 1999. See Hogan page 5 P R S I A N D G O S BAR-B-Q ★ CATFISH S “ALL YOU CAN EAT” BBQ OR CATFISH Thursday, Friday & Saturday Nights 817.246.4644 8620 CLIFFORD STREET, FORT WORTH, TX 3/12/09 10:49:58 PM West Side News Page 2 Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Postage rates to increase this May City connects parks, schools with walkways Join more than 2,000 fellow citizens on Saturday, March 28 as they work to stomp out litter in Fort Worth. The event will run from 9 a.m. till noon, rain or shine. Have your club, group, church or business register at www.fortworthgov.org/dem Trash bags, gloves and a free T-shirt will be available for the first 3000 registered participants. A “thank you” celebration will be held at Trinity Park that afternoon (2 p.m.) with entertainment and food provided. 30 Year Reunion plans for CF Brewer High School Class of 1979 Would you like to know what happened to “so and so” from school? Plans have been finalized for the CF Brewer High School Class of 1979 30 Year Reunion to be held July 24 & 25, 2009. The place will be at The Radisson Hotel Fossil Creek and the cost is $50 per person. A block of rooms have been reserved for any who wish to stay at the hotel for one or both nights for the reunion. All members of the class, whether you graduated with the class or are a member of the class from earlier times, are excitedly encouraged to reply. I would like for the family and/or friends of classmates to help by letting our class members know about this reunion and to have them get in touch with me. Or, if a member of our class has passed away, I would like to know that also so I can make a record of it, even if you feel someone else has already notified me. I would rather receive this information many times than to never know about it. There are many from the class that have not been heard from or about, most since graduation. For questions or to respond to this request, please email me at barbiejaynesbrewer@ymail.com or call 817-899-3985 and leave a message. Also please, classmates, if you are able, register with Classmates.com for free and email me from that site and give me your information to get back with you. Waiting to hear from you. Barbie Jaynes Brewer Volunteer Opportunity PHOENIX HOSPICE is seeking com-passionate volunteers to make supportive visits to individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families in Fort Worth and the surrounding area. Training is provided. Arrange visits to suit your schedule. Interested persons may contact Bill Cox at (214) 500-0522 or by email at bill_cox_58@yahoo.com Detail What else can go up? COMMUNITY NEWS AND NOTES Cowtown Cleanup set for March 28 The The City of White Settlement will continue to add new walkways along major thoroughfares throughout the city. Recently the city crews completed a stretch of sidewalk that runs from White Settlement Road down the west side of Las Vegas Trail to Rowland Street. “I would drive to work in the morning and see several students having to walk on the street portion of Las Vegas Trail,” City Manager Jimmy Burnett said. “That roadway is way too busy to have pedestrians in the street.” The sidewalk runs near West Elementary School and will help students walking to and from school along Las Vegas Trail. The plan is to continue the sidewalk to Central Park. New Brewer High School Diplomas Available to 2008 Graduates Brewer High School Class of 2008 graduates may pick up their new diplomas that include the photo of the new campus now through June 30, 2009. The diplomas are available in the main office from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Individuals wishing to receive their diploma by mail may send a self-addressed stamped 6x9 envelope (82 cents) to Brewer High School, Attn: Joyce Maloney, 1025 W. Loop 820 North, Fort Worth, TX 76108. White Settlement Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Mixer, Tuesday, March 17, 5 - 7 p.m. at the Best Western Fort Worth Inn & Suites 817-246-1121 www.whitesettlement-tx.com By Ben Posey Got Mail? Starting this May it will cost you an extra 2-cents when you mail a letter. The U.S. Postal Service announced this past week that the price of a first-class stamp will rise to 44 cents on May 11. Did you stock up on those Forever Stamps? You might think about picking up an extra pack or two at the 42cent rate. They will remain valid for future use regardless of any rate hikes. “The Postal Service is not immune to rising costs which are affecting homes and businesses across America today,” said Postmaster General John Potter. “Even with the increases, the Postal Service continues to offer some of the lowest postage prices in the world.” Postage rates go up annually in May, with the new prices announced in February. The overall change is tied to the rate of inflation in the year before. While the new 44-cent rate covers the first ounce of firstclass mail, the price for each additional ounce will remain unchanged at 17-cents. Most Postal Service shipping services prices were adjusted in January and will not change in May. Postal officials estimate the increase will cost the average household $3-a-year. Buffeted by rising costs and declining mail volume, the Postal Service lost $2.8 billion last year and, unless the economy turns around, is headed toward much larger losses this year. The agency could have cited extraordinary circumstances and asked the independent Postal Regulatory Commission for larger increases, but officials felt that would only result in a greater decline in mail volume. The post office has been cutting costs, reducing work hours, and has asked Congress to ease requirements for advance funds for retiree benefits and to allow mail to be delivered five days a week instead of six. The Grizzly Detail Newspaper 8430 White Settlement Rd. P.O. Box 151342 White Settlement, TX 76108 Other changes taking effect May 11: • The postcard stamp increases 1-cent to 28 cents. • The first ounce of a large envelope increases 5 cents to 88 cents. • The first ounce of a parcel increases 5 cents to $1.22. • New international postcard and letter prices are, for one ounce, 75 cents to Canada; 79 cents to Mexico; and 98 cents elsewhere. Motorcyclist dies after speeding down west Loop 820 After being clocked at 100 miles per hour speeding down west Loop 820 near Las Vegas Trail, a motorcyclist died as he exited Loop 820 onto Jacksboro Highway. The man struck a light pole and died at the scene after being thrown from his bike as he exited the freeway. The police began pursuit but stopped because the driver was going so fast. Police said the driver was wearing a helmet but was not carrying any identification. CLIFFORD STREET TIRE CO. CUSTOM WHEELS TRUCK ACCESSORIES Buy 4 Tir 8421 CLIFFORD ST. Get a es, WHITE SETTLEMENT, TX 76108 FR AlignmEE ent! COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR (817)246-4430 817.246.NEWS www.grizzlydetail.com Published and distributed every Wednesday at 8430 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX 76108. Send address changes to The Grizzly Detail Newspaper, PO Box 151342, Fort Worth, TX 76108. Postal permit USPS #4687. 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As the obsessive inventor lost himself in the legal battle his personal life began to fall apart. It’s hard not to be amazed that this film is based on true events as the things that transpire are certainly engrossing. Greg Kinnear may have a rather generic look, but there’s absolutely nothing generic about the man’s acting skills. He becomes this character and even though it’s a very subtle and understated role, Kinnear plays it with amazing power. Watching him let his life crumble around him while he obsesses about bringing Ford to justice is compelling every step of the way. Of course, it’s also rather boring. At the end of the day this is just a movie about the invention of windshield wipers and there’s no real way to make that very exciting. Fifteen minutes into the film I was already a fan of the movie but I was also already bored. This movie doesn’t just move slowly, it crawls. While it’s still a good story, it’s one that could possibly put you to sleep. The best part of the film is the moral dilemma it forces you to consider. Kearns is a man of supreme integrity, but it’s his unwavering belief in that integrity that ultimately leads to his family falling apart. This aspect of the film is really the one that makes the movie worthwhile. Ultimately I’d say Certified Grizzly Cool this one is worth renting as long as you know what you’re getting. It both entertains and bores with equal amounts of power, but if you’re interested in a quiet drama this is one you’ll likely enjoy. The other movie I caught up on was The Express. Also based on a true story, this film starred Dennis Quaid and Rob Brown and tells the story of Ernie Davis. Davis was the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy and his successful time as a college football player was a big moment in race relations in the country. The movie primarily takes place in the late 50’s/early 60’s as Davis attends Syracuse University. As one of only three African American players on the team, Davis suffers through tremendous hardships but What is it? A downloadable puzzle game for the XBOX 360 game system as well as the home computer. The simple, painterly style of the game is joined by an at first simple game play mechanic reminiscent of the classic Super Mario Brothers. The game utilizes several time-manipulation techniques that must be used to solve each of the levels as the user moves through an engrossing short story about a lost love. single most unique games ever created. There is a small amount of skill required, but for the most part this is a game that anyone could pick up and enjoy. As it asks the player to constantly adjust their way of thinking and to view not only the game, but the concept of time in different and warped ways it ties the levels together with an excellent short story about the main character’s search for his lost love. XBOX 360 owners can download a free demo of this genre redefining game. Braid will also be released for the computer at the end of the month as a downloadable game. It costs fifteen dollars. For its one of a kind, mind warping game play and for its beautiful art style and well crafted story we’ve deemed “Braid” to be Certified Grizzly Cool. Weekend at the Theater It should be a strong weekend with three new releases landing in the theater. First up is the spy action/comedy film Duplicity starring Julia Roberts and Clive Owens as retired spies who are now working in the world of corporate espionage. They’re forced to team up against an evil corporation, but may get derailed by their complicated personal relationship. While it’s got a little too much in common with the recent movie Mr. and Mrs. Smith, it’s hard to deny the charm of these two stars. This one will likely under achieve at the box office but could make a great viewing for anyone looking for a straight up entertaining film. Next we have the R rated comedy I love you, man. The main character in the film, played by Paul Rudd, has just gotten engaged and is forced to realize that he doesn’t have any male friends to ask to be his best man. At the urging of his soon-to-be bride, he goes on a quest to find a friend worthy of being his best man. While the trailers for this one look very funny the R rating will likely bring a lot of raunchy humor into this one. Younger adults should find a lot to enjoy here as this looks to be the best comedy to hit lately. For our choice film of the weekend we’re highlighting the thriller Knowing. Starring Nicolas Cage, this movie centers around a formula that was found in a fifty-yearold time capsule. Once deciphered, Cage realizes that the formula accurately predicts the time and victim count of disasters and he sets out to try and prevent them from occurring. This film looks truly freaky and the special effects look top notch. Anyone looking for a thrilling and terrifying movie should go and give this one a shot. Can’t make up your mind about which film to see? Maybe we can help. Just head over to our website at www.grizzlydetail.com and watch the trailers for each of these films at the bottom of the page. The Music that Matters Most “Braid” An occasional look at new items and services available to our readers. Why is it cool? Simply put, Braid will blow your mind. Anyone who has ever played a puzzle game, from Tetris to Bejeweled, would be well advised to give this unique new puzzle game a try. Each of the puzzles within Braid employs one or more techniques of time manipulation. While at times frustrating, none of the puzzles ever feel unsolvable. There’s nothing quite like the moment when the strange and unique solution comes to you. This game forces the player to think in ways they’ve likely never ever thought again and is one of the overcomes them with a positive attitude and mental toughness. Movies like this can be very hit or miss but The Express was actually a very strong film. Davis’s story is known by most that follow sports and needless to say it’s an inspiring yet tragic story. Rob Brown does an amazing job portraying Davis and you immediately fall in love with his character. In the face of horrific situations and hatred he is calm, soft spoken and respectful. These qualities have you solidly behind him and cheering along with the football fans in the stadiums on game day. Dennis Quaid also brings a lot to this film as the curmudgeonly Syracuse head coach. His struggle as he’s forced to face his own racist feelings throughout the film is a big part of why this movie works. Known mostly for being a nice guy on the big screen, Quaid portrays the hardnosed coach perfectly here. It’d be criminal not to mention the beautiful cinematography of this film. Things are presented authentically and at all times The Express is a visual joy. This is one that I wasn’t expecting to love but I’m pleased to be able to say that you should certainly rent this one and view it. It’s an entertaining film in its own right, but it also represents a very important man in this country’s history that we all should know a little more about. one This week I decided to pick up a few more of the films that slipped past my review schedule late last year to give them a critical viewing. First up was Flash of Genius. This Flash of Genius and The Express Detail Admit By A.C. Hall THIS DVD Spotlight on: The Admit one Page 3 Wednesday, March 18, 2009 It’s been a while since we’ve had an installment of this writing feature, but every once in a while inspiration does strike. There’s nothing quite as universal as music. At one point or another it has touched all of us in lasting ways. This new semi-regular feature is a place to share the memories that music has made for you, be they sad, joyous, or somewhere in between. It speaks to the music that has impacted and shaped our lives. The music that matters most. To have your music memory appear in The Grizzly Detail, go to grizzlydetail.com/contactus.html and input it or email it directly to freejenkins@gmail.com. You can talk about a particular artist, a particular song, a particular concert, or anything at all music related that has had an impact on your life. Send it in and you just may see your music memory on the pages of a future Grizzly issue! By Cheryl Posey As with many of you readers, there have been some “why” situations in my life. You know the times when you look up and utter the word as you stand shocked after some type of life gut-punch experience? Or maybe you can’t understand the “why” in someone else’s life whom you would gladly trade places with (or at least that’s what you tell yourself when it isn’t you). Or something that you want so very, very badly just doesn’t seem likely for you. You want to know “why?” or maybe the pitiful “why me?” Well, yes, I know I’m surely not alone with this question or in these situations. I guess there’s no real answer to that question, or if there is, only God knows it. But the late, great poet and songwriter John Denver did get awfully close to an answer in his 1976 hit “Looking for Space.” “On the road of experience, join in the living day. If there’s an answer, it’s just that it’s that way.” I love this answer. I love this philosophy. To me it says it all. As we travel down the sometimes short and sometimes long road of life, we must live in the day we have been given. Don’t put off living, you may not get another day. Don’t pause to ask the question why, and if you do, the answer may be so simple. “It’s just that way.” Go on; there isn’t anything else. Profound. So simple. A person can go crazy if they let themselves go down the “why” road. A better question is “what now?” I don’t mean that in a negative way, but meaning what do I need to do to go on and live in this day. Denver says in the song that he’s “looking for space, to find out who I am.” The ‘why’ situations certainly are the test to find an answer to that question, “Who am I?” To find out, you only need to “join in the living day.” To read this feature online and to hear the song that was discussed head to www.grizzlydetail.com/musicmatters.html s ’ n i Kev HOMETOWN FURNITURE As Shown $1498 8157 White Settlement Rd. White Settlement 817-246-9181 Open M-Sat 10am-7pm SUNDAYS 12-5PM Roundup Rustic Rocker Recliner ONLY $498 Mattress Sets Sold Separately Queen size 7 piece Rustic bedroom sets from $899 Rustic 5 piece Dinette w/4 chairs ONLY $748 Kevin’s has EXPANDED! Creme, Mocha, Sage or Brick Red Sofa & Love Seat Set ONLY $699 - Available in 4 colors GZD-031809-A03-B.indd 1 Come see our new selection of Texas Rustic gifts and decor from $599! We now have Rustic Entertainment Centers, Armoirs, Dining tables and chairs, Bedroom sets, etc... BEST PRICES IN TOWN! 3/12/09 10:55:21 PM OPINIONS Page 4 Wednesday, March 18, 2009 MODEL T - IT BEAT RIDING A HORSE! Another Tale from an Old Timer By Norris Chambers Norris Chambers and his wife Ella have lived in White Settlement over 60 years. They have raised a family here and have been active in school, city and community activities and organizations and still enjoy being among the world’s best people. Continued from last week... Gasoline was measured by a similarly basic system. A stick inserted into the filler opening and withdrawn showed the fluid level. Free advertising sticks were available that were marked in gallons for most popular cars. The Model A, introduced in 1928, had the gasoline tank mounted in front of the windshield over the engine, and had a sight gauge on the instrument panel. The gas tank was moved to that position in the 1926 and 1927 model T’s, but no gauge was installed. The Model T did not have a water pump. Water in the radiator and engine block circulated by heat. Water entered the engine at the bottom and the heated liquid was discharged into the radiator at the top by hot water rising. A fan behind the radiator tended to keep the engine from boiling, except in extremely hot weather. Most Model T users carried a can of water for emergencies. Earlier T’s did not have a starter, but in the early twenties a battery, generator and starter were added. The earlier autos were cranked by means of a crank connected directly to the crankshaft. A magneto provided power for ignition and for the lights. The same magneto was used in 1926 and 1927 T’s, but had a selector switch for battery or magneto use. It was customary to start the car on battery power and switch to magneto. The magneto furnished a stronger Opinions Policy: The opinions represented by our individual writers do not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of the staff of The Grizzly Detail. Responses to items in the paper are welcomed in the form of letters to the editor. There is no charge for letters to the editor, even if they are of a political nature. However, political letters will not be published the week before an election. The Grizzly Detail staff reserves the right to edit all letters for grammar or length, but not to change the intended meaning of the author. We reserve the right to withhold letters from publication if they do not serve the needs of a large number of our readership. All letters must be signed with the name and phone number of the person who wrote the letter. Letters can be e-mailed to us at news@grizzlydetail.com or mailed to us at The Grizzly Detail, P.O.Box 151342, 8430 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX, 76108. You can also reach us by phone at (817) 246-NEWS or at www.grizzlydetail.com GZD-031809-A04-B.indd 1 spark and better lights because the voltage and power output was higher. The magneto was attached to the flywheel at the rear end of the engine and ran entirely immersed in oil. It consisted of a ring of horseshoe magnets turning inside a series of coils connected in series. The output of the coils was brought out to a post on top of the flywheel housing. The negative side was grounded to the frame. The ignition system used four vibrating spark coils mounted in a box above the engine. Each coil output was connected to a spark plug and the control wires went to a timer on the cam shaft. The timer was nothing more than four contacts in a housing. The grounding roller on the cam shaft passed over each contact, and at that time the coil for the timed cylinder vibrated and generated a spark about three fourths to an inch long. The timing was controlled by a lever on the left side of the steering column that rotated the timer housing to advance or retard the ignition. It was very important to retard the spark when hand cranking, otherwise the cylinders kicked back and spun the crank in reverse. Many arms were broken by this handle kicking back and hitting the arm. When the engine was in operation, the spark was advanced as far as possible for better performance and gas mileage. On the right side of the steering column was the gas lever. It was connected to the output of the carburetor, and when pulled down allowed more vapor to enter the cylinders. The carburetor itself was very simple. Just a metal bowl with a float valve to prevent overflowing and a needle valve to vaporize the gasoline as the engine suction pulled it through and into the cylinders. This needle valve was adjustable from the dash by turning the choke rod. When pulled, the rod closed the air intake of the carburetor and caused more gasoline to be drawn into the engine. The valve could be adjusted for best performance when driving. Model T’s came in about four body styles - open touring cars with canvas top, coupe or two seated sedans with roll-up windows, roadsters with open sides and canvas top and trucks. The 1926 model was the first that had replaceable rims, allowing a spare to be carried for emergency flats. Before this, a flat tire meant patching and hand pumping. That same year brought balloon tires. Tires before that were 30 inches in diameter and 3-1/2” wide. Old Model T’s served many useful purposes after they were no longer used for transportation. They could easily be adapted to pump water, saw wood or serve as a tractor to plow in the field. Kits were sold for converting automobiles to tractors, but many country blacksmiths or mechanics did their own converting, using two transmissions from other vehicles and a Model T Truck differential and wheels. These tractors were pretty efficient and gave good service. The first Ford tractors had engines built exactly like a Model T except that they were much larger. The same coils and timer fit them. But the transmission was different and they did not have a magneto. They had iron wheels with lugs and two knifeedge wheels in front. What happened to our fleet of Model T’s? When we all left during the war and came back when it was over they were all gone. Scavengers had gone all over the country taking everything that was metal and selling it for the war effort. Even our plows and metal stock guards were gone. My favorite strip-down was gone with the rest of the metal. Nothing has been the same since the big war. Things are better now in a lot of ways - but we old timers miss the freedom we had back then to do whatever we wanted to and have fun doing it. Model T Fords were definitely a lot of FUN. It’s too bad that so many people never owned one! Commentary by Dr. Don Newbury Dr. Newbury is a speaker and writer in the Metroplex. He welcomes inquiries and comments. Send email: newbury@speakerdoc. com Phone: 817447-3872. His website: www. speakerdoc.com Much bluster is made about the coming in and the going out of March. Children learn early on about its strange combination of lion and lamb-like tendencies, and it is the only month typically linked with ides. It’s not the only month with ides, but it’s the only one heightened by a highly-significant assassination. Yep, March 15 is the date Julius Caesar went down. It’s also the month millions of Americans mutter about the need to be working on income tax, but almost never do. Let’s give March its due. How about “March Madness,” intercollegiate basketball’s “second season” when 65 teams vie to make it to the national championship? Many Americans who barely acknowledge the sport during regular season join sports conversations at water coolers, yipping and yapping as if they’ve followed every bounce of basketballs since November…. One new wrinkle I never expected to see in our unraveling cultural fabric bodes ill for many folks. We shouldn’t hold March responsible, but that’s the month Six Flags Over Texas is expected to start selling beer, despite objections by many community leaders in the Metroplex. There’ll be much joking about “feeling drunk,” and not knowing Hilites ELITE CUTS No Appointment Necessary $10 Off* Mon-Fri 9-8 Sat 9-6, Sun 1-5 Color or Perm whether to blame the brew or the rides. Sadly, we see yet another salute to the almighty dollar, without regard for documented dangers associated with drinking…. An aside concerns the patient who deeply inhaled for his first whiff of anesthesia. “Hey, Doc,” he said. “This stuff makes you feel like you’re drunk, doesn’t it?” I don’t know,” the doctor answered. “I’ve never had anesthesia.”… Digression shoved to the side, let’s return to “March Madness.” For the regular season, coaches pretty much made comments that had been heard many times before. Pat Knight, who succeeded his dad as coach at Texas Tech, offered a new one. Suspended for a game after criticizing officials, he claimed that sometimes coaches have to fall on hand grenades to get the attention of the Big 12 Conference. Maybe my bias as a former university CEO is showing through, but it appears to me that Texas Tech University leaders have far better reasons for lobbing hand grenades than Red Raider coaches do covering them…. I’ll join the masses watching the NCAA Tournament, pulling NOT for the best or best-known, but instead for whichever school has the smallest budget, whose coach’s salary is in the low six figures and perhaps needs exposure the most. There may even be a team whose uniforms may seem a bit ragged for the national stage. Oh, I realize there aren’t many such teams. And usually, they don’t survive the first game. I know the odds, but I can dream…. Speaking of odds--and dreams-we were big dining winners at a restaurant new to us during our recent visit to Las Vegas. The steak of our dreams wasn’t at some glitzy place on The Strip, where flashing lights dazzled. No, it was Charlie Palmer Steak, off the lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel. The meal and all the trappings were regal. Here I’d thought for many years that the best steaks were served in Texas. My only regret is that we didn’t budget quite enough time for both dinner and the show following, so we had to rush. I would have enjoyed chewing each bite longer, but hey, that’s a reason to go back to LV one of these days. I don’t know if they grant last meal requests on Nevada’s death row, but if they do, I’m guessing Charlie Palmer’s is at the top of the list…. As a person barely on speaking terms with anything mathematical, I keenly remember that statistics brought me to my knees during doctoral study almost 40 years ago. And here I am writing about numerical odds and such. Be assured that it won’t happen often. Our preacher Mike--the one to whom we had nothing to confess relative to visiting Las Vegas-described the likes of me recently. He spoke of the bumbling mathematician who claims that finally, there are only three kinds of people--those who can do math, and those who can’t. Parishioners’ expressions didn’t change as the humor whizzed over our heads before falling limply to the foyer floor. So, he repeated the story, word for word, this time emphasizing THREE kinds of people. 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Hall Last week I talked about focusing on the things you love as they exist inside of some of your hobbies and passions. I can be pretty critical of television shows. Fact is, a lot of them are bad and even the good ones have plenty of flaws. There are very few shows that you’ll see me having no gripes with. Aside from The Shield and Battlestar Galactica, two shows that are pretty much unassailably perfect in my mind, I can pinpoint plenty of things I don’t like in even my most favorite shows. Which is funny, because the show I want to talk about today A.C. Hall graduated from Brewer High School in 1999 and has been writing ever since. His work has been featured in several anthologies and comic books over the past few years. A.C. has written and published his own books as well which can be bought at http://stores. lulu.com/freejenkins wasn’t one of my favorites. At least it wasn’t when I started watching it. I wrote a few months ago about TV shows on DVD and how if you bargain shop them they represent an incredible amount of entertainment for your dollar. This idea for me started when I got back from vacation last November. My roommate and I had driven to Las Vegas and while it’ll go down as one of my favorite weeks it was also easily one of the most draining and exhausting times of my life. Once we were back I went searching for a show I could watch regularly that wouldn’t ask me to think too Hogan files for place 3 continued from page 1 The Commentary My second trip to Vegas (ended too soon) much and wouldn’t heap on too much drama. Strangely enough, I decided to buy the first season of the TV series Las Vegas. Previous to this I had only seen a few episodes of the show when they were running in syndication in the middle of the day. I never watched it when it was on primetime and while I had nothing against the show, it also didn’t really seem to appeal to me. However, with the entire first season DVD costing only seventeen bucks, I picked it up, thinking it’d be a great light hearted show for me to watch while I recovered from my drive across half the country and back. As soon as I started watching it I fell in love. From what I had previously seen this was just a shallow, silly show about a casino in Vegas. And I won’t lie, it was incredibly silly a lot of the times and yeah, there’s some shallow business here. But beneath the surface this show is all heart. It’s about relationships, pure and simple. There’s an undeniable honesty to the way in which the people in the show interact and are interwoven. You can’t help but be pulled in and as much fun as the “heist of the week” (the casino in which they worked must’ve been robbed at least fifty times during the series run) can be, it was the small character moments that really made this show shine. And for all its light-hearted banter and silliness, when things did delve into the dramatic, it was always impactful and memorable. Since November I’ve been watching all the seasons of Las EdwardJones Ken Kruzel Investment Representative 9501 Clifford Road, Suite D Fort Worth, TX 76108 Bus. 817-367-0105 Fax 877-420-8874 www.edwardjones.com a school supply drive to benefit the WSISD. “Last year it was great,” Pruett said. “We had a box for every campus.” Jennifer Daniel of Tilden Car Care is heading up the supply drive and donations of either money or supplies can be dropped off at Tilden. Supplies can also be dropped off at Jay’s Self Storage where there is a storage are being given to house the supplies. “Hopefully we’ll do as well as we did last year,” Pruett said of the upcoming drive. Also covered were several upcoming events that included a ribbon cutting ceremony at Omni American Bank located at 7800 White Settlement Road. This will be held on Thursday, March 26 at 10:30 a.m. in the morning. The Mon-Fri 10-6pm Saturday 11-5pm Closed Sunday Dona Alterations Text it, e-mail it, or call us at news@grizzlydetail.com Donika Moni donikamoni@gmail.com 8137 White Settlement Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76108 (817) 246-5399 817-246-NEWS OPEN: Tuesday - Saturday 10-3pm (Behind Star Bank) 817-246-4445 Take Out We Cater for all Occasions www.caprisristorante.com 817.386.9300 GZD-031809-A05-B.indd 1 Daily Lunch Specials 11:00 am - 2:30 pm $6.25 Canelloni Chicken Parmigiana $7.50 $6.25 Tuesday Manicotti $7.50 Chicken Ziti $6.25 Wednesday Pasta Sampler $7.50 Chicken Ala Panna Over Ziti $6.25 Thursday Ravioli $7.50 Penne Bolognese $6.25 Friday Pasta Combo Eggplant Rollatini over Spaghetti $7.50 Monday 9650 Legacy Drive Fort Worth, TX 76108 Inside the Valero Gas Station I-30 & Cherry Ln. Bethany Christian Church 1500 Meadow Park Drive White Settlement, TX 76108 817-246-1170 Stonegate Community Church 401 W Loop 820 N White Settlement, TX 76108 817-367-0923 Castleberry Baptist Church 1250 Jim Wright Freeway N Fort Worth, TX 76108 817-246-0191 Terrace Acres Baptist Church 632 N Las Vegas Trail White Settlement, TX 76108 817-246-3102 Chapel Creek Fellowship 501 Academy Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76108 817-246-1692 Wesley United Methodist Church 9000 White Settlement Rd White Settlement, TX 76108 817-246-1242 Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints 100 Paint Pony Trail N Fort Worth, TX 76108 817-367-1717 West Freeway Church of Christ 8000 Western Hills Boulevard White Settlement, TX 76108 817-246-8000 Covenant Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth 10750 Westpoint Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76108 817-989-9800 Faith and Love Church of God in Christ Meets at Best Western Inn 201 West Loop 820 North Fort Worth, TX 7610 817-983-8977 Faith Community Baptist Church 416 S. Cherry Lane White Settlement, TX 76108 817-367-3051 Wyatt Drive Baptist Church 8306 Wyatt Dr White Settlement, TX 76108 817-246-4461 West Freeway Church of Christ 8000 Western Hills Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76108 (817) 246-8000 www.wfcoc.org First Baptist Church of White Settlement 7801 White Settlement Road White Settlement, TX 76108 817-246-2171 Frontline Christian Fellowship 810 South Cherry Lane White Settlement, TX 76108 817-298-9069 Delicious Pasta & Pizza Take Out & Delivery Below is a listing of community churches located in the West Fort Worth Area. If you would like your church to be listed, please submit your information to news@grizzlydetail.com, attention Faith & Religion section. If your church would like to advertise in this section, please e-mail advertise@grizzlydetail.com for rates. First Church Of Fort Worth 632 Hallvale Dr White Settlement, TX 76108 817-246-6688 Capri’s Italian Ristorante w/Coupon exp. 3/30/09 Religion Faith Baptist Fellowship 301 Ralph Street White Settlement, TX 76108 817-246-5491 Dining OUT... 20% OFF Got a question, comment, criticism, or just want to talk about Pop Culture or life in general? A.C. welcomes any and all email and can be reached at ac@grizzlydetail.com and Entrepreneur Expo on Friday, April 22 was also mentioned. Attorney and CPA Fred Hepner was the guest speaker at the meeting and he spoke about the estate planning that should take place when a business owner is looking to exit their business. He discussed the different scenarios that may lead to voluntary or involuntary exits from business ownership and the things that need to be planned for if those were to occur. Ways to enhance the value of the business as well as the tax intricacies that come with either selling or transferring ownership of the business were also topics of discussion. The monthly host was the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. Breaking News or Pictures? I don’t know about you, but for me it’s extremely hard to get past judgments once I make them. If Las Vegas has taught me anything, it’s that sometimes there’s more going on under the surface than you might think. Sure, it may be one of the old “golden rule” style things we’ve all heard for years. You know, don’t judge a book by its cover? But sometimes it can take something like a television show to remind you to put that into action on a daily basis. Faith Chamber Meeting Over 1400 Exhibit Items! www.wsmuseum.com WHITE SETTLEMENT HISTORICAL MUSEUM 8320 Hanon Drive 817-246-9719 Groups Welcome - FREE Admission Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 Mike’s Pizza & Burgers NOW OPEN! Vegas and just this past week I watched the final episode. It was a bittersweet milestone for me, as the show got cancelled after its fifth season. The last episode ended on a cliffhanger, leaving what had become like familiar friends in a perilous predicament that’s now destined never to be solved. I tend to get way too attached to characters and this show was part of my nightly routine. As much as I wish there was more to watch I can’t help but just be glad that I watched it at all. Upon giving this show a chance I discovered that it wasn’t just a show about greed and sex, but it was a show about relationships, family and friendship. continued from page 1 As part of this neighborhood association he fought for many development improvements and opposed zoning changes for Multi family developments on the east side of Chapel Creek. He was also directly involved with the infrastructure improvements that led to the widening of Chapel Creek Blvd at I-30. He is now currently involved in advancing the need for widening the I-30/ Chapel Creek bridge. Hogan organized neighbors when the Waste Management Landfill was scheduled for closing and was then slated to become a Waste Transfer Station. “I served in a joint effort to minimize impact to the area from the proposed Waste Management Transfer Station and now serve on the Waste Management neighborhood input committee,” Hogan said. He has also been a member of The Westpoint Chapel Creek Citizens on Patrol for 10 years. More recently Hogan served on the City of Fort Worth Gas Drilling Ordinance Task Force in 2006 and 2008. “In that position I attempted to fight for the strongest regulations possible to protect neighborhoods from negative impacts,” Hogan said. Through his service on these community committees, Hogan has gained knowledge and know-how. “I have volunteered my knowledge learned on gas drilling and leasing as a speaker and adviser presenting to over 50 neighborhood and home owner associations, gas leasing committees and civic organizations, with the goal of them protecting their neighborhood quality of life as the most important issue,” Hogan said. As a member of the Fort Worth City Council, Hogan plans to make supporting the safety of the city a priority by his support of the city’s fire and police departments. He also plans to focus on smart development. “We need to fix past errors and practices of development standards that end up costing tax payers later. These include street and storm water drainage issues,” Hogan said. Hogan believes in fiscal conservatism and responsible budgeting, especially in the economic times being experienced today. And another high priority is citizen quality of life, particularly how it relates to gas drilling. “I would continue to fight as a watchdog over proper environmentally sound exploration of Barnett Shale gas,” he said. “We must make sure and foremost that this activity be regulated to the highest standards to protect quality of life, health and safety.” Detail All Lunch Specials Include Salad & Bread Please, No Substitutions on Specials Feature of the WEEK... Cooking homemade Italian family recipes, Capri’s Italian Restorante is a favorite right here in our own backyard. Specialties include Chicken Lasagna made with both marinara and alfredo sauce and Chicken and Shrimp Millanese (a brandy cream sauce with roasted peppers and mushrooms) all served over pasta. Make it a special dinner and bring your own bottle of wine to enjoy with some great Italian food. Top it all off with some delicious strawberry cheesecake. In a hurry? 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S BAR-B-Q ★ CATFISH $500 OFF ANY PURCHASE OF $25 OR MORE 8620 CLIFFORD STREET, FORT WORTH, TX 817-246-4644 3/12/09 10:58:15 PM NEWS FROM THE WSISD Page 6/Wednesday, March 18 2009 Fourth Six Weeks “A” Honor Roll NORTH ELEMENTARY ST 1 GRADE Ballinger, Jason Barboni, Isabella Benson, Yvonne Blount, Jasmine Breecher, Nora Calzada, Mimi Criss, Nathan Crist, April Davis, Jade Dobbs, Christian England, Jacob, Evans, Chanacee Flores, Aliyah Franklin, Hunter Gonzalez, Ariana Gonzalez, Samantha Guerrero, Jayla Hanson, Trinity Harris, Cade Laird, Penelope Lambert, Austin LeBlanc, Holland Madey, Payton Montserrat, Luna Mora, Sheridan Moralez, Isaac Noxon, Brianna Pfannenstiel, Kirstien Pickett, Griffin Ramirez, Cristian Reed, Cameron Richards, Mason Rios, Marco Scieneaux, Britany Sierra, Haven Smith, Devin Torres, Alyssa Vasquez, Jade Vielma, Isaac Yoxtheimer, Jedidiah 2ND GRADE Briones, Alejandra Bushey, Kelsey Coffey, Mimi Cowley, Kaitlyn Eichman, Jacob Esparza, Arnold Evans, Veronica Hicks, Kelsey Holekamp, Jordan Jairala, Nicolas Kacsir, Logan Meyers, Leah Oosub, Janet Paff, Amari Palacios, Hannah Ramsey, Bryce Salsman, Adrian Sanders, Meagan Stanforth, Mia Stuard, Danielle Thomas, Dylan Thomas, Zauria Thompson, Eric 3rd GRADE Arnold, Canon Benedict, Kalin Castillo-Diaz, Sarahi Gmer, Claudia Hernandez, Jaime Kelly, Tyler Lake, Balinda Lambert, Kaitlyn Lopez, Bernabe Ramirez, Ninett Sanchez, Noemi Soto, Andrea Souza, Chloe 4th GRADE Caston, Bridget Garza, Tamera McCoy, Brevin Rios, Mariah Rocha, Nancy Santangelo, Alyssa Walker, Caleb Wallis, Alyssa BLUE HAZE ELEMENTARY FIRST GRADE Bethany Bailey, Alexis Cobb, Thabang Kelebeng, Cole Garrison, Antjuan Geiger, Katie Griffitts, Isabel Izquierdo, Alyssa Lobbes, Hunter Lucas, Aidan McCord, Madison Munoz, Allison Johnson, Yusuf Khan, Kyrin Barnes, Desarae Boortz, Brianna Perez, Trevor Shires, Megan Ayers, Bethany Barker, Ashley Craig, Autumn Darder, Jarid Fleury, Marcus Grimes, Lauren Knearem, Gabriela Martinez, Theodore Morris, Austin Sykes, Andrea Vega, Caleb Whitlock, Travis Bradley, Brianna Cannon, Caden Gabbert, Rebecca Lares, Mariah Blackwell, Lucas Niemeyer, Jacob Olds, Sasha Ramos, Julian Rodriguez, Jackson Shepherd, Shelby Sims, Seth Tankersley, Elizabeth Campos, Cole Cunningham, JaCarrius Demmeritte, Emily Gee, Jessica Johnson, Logan Jones, Tommy Matheson, Isaac Moreno, Rayzel Surel, Emmanuel Amado, Skylar Ashton, Danny Bradley, Javier Cerda, Phoebe McCaffrey, Jordan Pendexter and Alijah Woolsey Andrew Schmidt, Alexi Tercero, Christian Aubrey, Carson Ingram, Hanna Myetich, Lainey Sitter, Kate Van Wyk, Gabbi Bristow, Bryan Guthrie, Brian Lawler, Emily McKinzie, Caden Primera, Lauren Trieger, Scott Ellis, Robbie Gee, Jacob Gimlin, Makayla Maston, Colby Pitts, Emma Powell, Casey Spaulding, Michelle Taylor, and Riley Waters THIRD GRADE Jonathan Trevizo, Garren Crow, Devon May, Tori Fortman, Raquel Guerrero, Grace Sandstrum, Emma Tracy, Josh Adair, Thaddeus Morris, Kelli Rekieta, Payton Rothenberger, Cole Smith, and Kathyrn Cameron SECOND GRADE Taylor Bresnahan, Alex Cannon, Ben Cooper, Rebecca Eason, Sean Hiller, Leah Hine, Caden Kessler, Belinda Norrick, Cristina Shelton, Devin Spencer, Hannah Tucker, Alyssa Estep, Alexa Kinnaird, David Ogidan, Kathryn Stevens, Savannah Torres, Taylor Wilks, FOURTH GRADE Sabrina Harris, Tyler Lattin, Connor Rasor, Claire Trieger, Sidney Waters, Ethan Wills, Parker Bagg, Sydnie Belousek, Makenna Blassingame, Logan Burns, Jordan Cisco, Hannah King, Rebecca Moore, Abbee Powell, Marisa Sykes, Ben Worrell, Alexis Deane, Brent Finberg, Bayley Holland, Jonathan Lee, Shailee Rankin, Brianna Smoot, Sara Stom, Tristan Ingle, Nicholas Barker, Erik Castillo, Garrett Peters, Alecia Sam, Makenzie Shirley, Alysah Sitter, Timothy Tanwongprasert, Daniel Bowie, Nick Deatherage, Caleb Shelton, Peyton Summerhill, Chris Tatum, Jake Berry, Bayleigh Green, Adrian Pena and Kayley Williams LIBERTY ELEMENTARY West Elementary Ms. Autry – 1L1 Sierra Craig, Dylon Duran, Jason Dustin, Bethanie MacMane, Madison Mitchell, Tracen Visage Ms. White – 1L2 Elizabeth Cortez, Nicholas Esteves, Danielle Fitzgerald, Dylan France, Favian Gonzales, Andrew Juarez, Noah Lee, Dawson Proctor, Sunny Sweatman Ms. Miller – 1L3 Paige Boland, Carlos Burrola, Diego Salazar, Kayla Scott, Jacob Underwood Ms. Dorosky – 1L4 Heidy Moreno, Abel Ordonez, Viviana Sesmas, Jesus Torres, Jacqueline Valverde Ms Harris - 2L1 Mollie Molinar, Karla Renteria, Adriana Saavedra, Chalee Pittman, Thomas Dorosky, Yulisa Pimienta, Karen Navarro, Elvira Cortez, Dylan Parham, Novalee Narvaez Ms.Harbuck – 2L2 Zach Goodwin, Nolan Crites, Adrian Jimenez, Kenny Martins Ms. Edge – 2L3 Trevor Bridgewater, Savannah Crawford, Triston Morris, Diana Velasquez Ms. Pace – 2L4 Adam Duncan, Devin Grimm, Melissa Infante, Christopher Kent, Mattison Parker, Lautaro Pena Ms. Gallagher – 3L1 Zach Anable, Jamie Blassingame, Hayley Craig, Natalie Jarvis, Reece Woolsey Ms. Blevins – 3L2 Lane Bridgewater, Cara Proctor Ms. Valenzuela – 3L4 David Alcantara Ms. Grinalds – 4L1 Lauren Lowry, Melissa Parada Ms. Wiseman – 4L2 Larry Albin, Zachary Milan Ms. Girten – 4L3 Adam Clair Ms. Clair – 4L4 Garrett Bitters, Anthony Charles, Daniel Fisher FIRST GRADE Viviana Briones, Joshua Miller, Jacob Mosley, Myranda Robertson, Madison Rushing, John Spoon, Logan Villalva, Tyler Allen, Natalie Cash, Taylor Hunter, Isaiah Meza, Troy Raza, Aditya Simanggaida, Byron Valiente, Emily Webster, Nevaeh Baird, Madelyn Cash, Carson Cato, Ashlyn Drake, Jorden Goforth, Chelsea Malugen, Abigail Martinez, David Puente, Angelique Aguirre, Kailey Davidson, Marlett Devero, Pablo Gomez, Jackie Martinez, Carly Milligan, Rianna Washington, Ethan Weaks SECOND GRADE Gabriela Castillo, Isaias Torres, Gwen Christy, Zachary Hill, Alexander Munoz, Alyssa Taylor, Chandler Crippen, Paxton McCleskey, Connor Hammack, Pyper Spoon, Dawson Pell, Alondra Rojas, Seth Thompson, Kiara Berends, Natalie Cabrera, Andrew Dubler, Thomas Friddle, Tabytha Garrison, Ramiro Hernandez, Raven Ratliff, Natalia Villalobos PRE K ---KINDERGARTEN Oswaldo Garcia, Jazmyne Henry, Faith Sandstrum, Alex Aubrey, Gavin Crockett, Maria Ivanic, Isabelle Roark, John Wesley Powell, Isaiah Vasquez, Natalie Ingram, Amy Heick, E’lycia Larry-Lewis, Solomon Harris, Kate Knezek FIRST GRADE Aidan McCord, Dustin Merrill, Zoe Jackson, Allison Johnson, Bethany Barker, Andrea Vega, Shelby Sims, Jackson Shepherd, Cole Cunningham, Elizabeth Campos, Colby Huffstutler, Ann Margaret Jennings SECOND GRADE Edward Collazo, Ben Cooper, GZD-031809-A06-B.indd 1 Brewer High School student Norman Score won second place (a $750 savings bond) in the Identity exhibition at the Goss-Michael Gallery in Dallas. The exhibition featured more than 100 high school artists from the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and a reception was held Feb. 14. Score will be featured on the Goss-Michael website and in the upcoming newsletter. Twelve students in Brewer’s Dual-Credit Design One and Advanced Art classes participated in the exhibit. Also pictured are: Brandon Elliot, Davinder Jassal, Ashley Williams, Jessica Flores, Fatemah Saleh, Sunika BrushDaniel, Rebecca Clark, Dakota Hunsaker, Delainey Staats, Taylor Conner and Leoni Mueller. Teachers are Judy Stone-Nunneley and Kerry Martinez The Goss-Michael Foundation sponsors the annual Student Art Contest for 10th through 12th graders. Middle School Drama Students Win Awards for UIL One-Act Play The Brewer Middle School drama students won an an Outstanding rating for their performance of “The Cop and The Anthem” by O. Henry at the Quad County West UIL One-Act Play Competition. The students also won the Distinguished Company Award out of seven other schools that competed. Eighth graders Brandi Blakeney and Darby Lorance won the Techie Relay and seventh grader Bailey Ingram took home the award for All-Star Crew. Eighth grader Madison Goodnight earned Honorable Mention for her performance, and seventh grader Sam Gmuer was honored as an All-Star Cast member. Pictured are: (front row) Caitlin Reynolds, Cournicia Phillips, Sam Gmuer, Rose Koke, Ethan Chunn, (center) Whittanie Pierce, Brandi Blakeney, Savana Jaymee Dalley, Micah Powell, Jessica Escobar, Emilee Byrnes, Trae Boortz, Elizabeth McKenzie, Emma Tracy, Christian Ramsey, Elizabeth Neal, Curry Addington, Lauren Papenfuss, Chase Gambino FOURTH GRADE Steven Boucher, Caroline Fischer, Brandon Hatter, Marisa Sykes, Meagan Crouch, Den’ee Barr, Jacob Martinez, Ian Hiller, Lacy Ramirez, Marcus Cano, Bayleigh Green, John Carmichael Earle, Bailey Ingram, (back) Darby Lorance, Jessica Parks, Madison Goodnight, Caleb Richardson and Victor Vera. WSISD Student Takes First Place in Area Spelling Bee White Settlement ISD students competed in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Area Spelling Bee on Feb. 17 and took four places out of the top seven. Thirtythree students competed. WSISD competitors were: (l-r) Makenna Blassingame, seventh place, Blue Haze Elementary; Samantha Quinones, Liberty Elementary; Teranne Shepherd, fourth place, West Elementary; Christa Brown, first place, Fine Arts Academy; Deanna Brown, third place, Fine Arts Academy; and Bridget Caston, North Elementary. Christa Brown advanced to the regional competition. North Elementary Kindergartners Welcome Home Serviceman Nita Griffith’s (center) kindergarten class at North Elementary celebrated the return of MSgt. Ron Pry, who recently returned home after serving in Kirkuk, Iraq. Also pictured is his wife, Stevenie, and daughter, Emily. The kids wrote cards to Pry while he was deployed. Also pictured is Phyllis Hill, teaching assistant (far right). High School UIL Science Team Wins Second Place at Competition The Brewer High School UIL Science Team won second place team in the large school division during the Aledo UIL Invitational. Pictured are: (front row, l-r) Brittany Barnes, Sparky Crawford, Norman Score, Emma Hayden, (back) Minyi Dong, Jamie Janzen, Ryan McGlasson, Zach Abel, Jeremy Tucker, Kiki Crawford, Erin Cabrera and Jin Kim. Paschal High School, a 5A school, took first place. FOURTH GRADE Ashton Ervin, Sara Fleming, Kayla Johnson, Kaylin Leonguerrero, Jacob Utter, Teranne Shepherd, Angel Perez, Hannah Pinkston Kristy Perry, Hunter Thompson, Alexi Tercero, Andrew Schmidt, William Knezek, Jordyn Phillips, Chelsea Lyles, Gus Franklin, McKenna Brown, Colby Pitts THIRD GRADE Detail Brewer Art Student Places in Gallery Exhibition THIRD GRADE Collins, Deems Manandhar, Hayden Poyfair, Deisy Vazquez, Meg Shelton, Frances Elguera, John Bradfute, Brendon Foran, Caden Monroe, Krisha Jariwala, Blake Latham Fourth Six Weeks Character Champions at Blue Haze Elementary Character Trait—Fairness The FCCLA Students Place in Regionals Nine Brewer High School students recently attended the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) regional meeting in San Angelo. Senior Cody Brown earned second place in the Serving Up Success event, and Junior Princess Leal placed fourth in the Career Investigation event. In addition to competing in events, the students worked as runners, timekeepers and voting delegates. Pictured are: (front row, l-r) Laurie Butler, Day’zshia McKinley, Britney Martinez, (back) Miranda Jetton, Destiny Jackson, Arturo Rosas, Cody Brown, Anthony Narvaez, and Princess Leal. FCCLA sponsors are Jane Cramer and Barbara Gilbert. City Officials Speak to North Elementary Students White Settlement Mayor Jerry Burns and Councilmen Garry Wilson and Jack Cook recently spoke to North Elementary second graders as part of a government unit. 3/12/09 10:59:46 PM City News & Sports Page 7/Wednesday, March 18, 2009 The Detail Donkeyball has its ups and downs Westside Classifieds P.O. Box 151342 Fort Worth, TX 76108 (817) 246-NEWS / FAX (817) 246-2627 e-mail: ben@grizzlydetail.com Post & Pay online at www.grizzlydetail.com ELECTRICAL PAINTING & TILE Westside Painting & Tile Interior/Exterior Painting, Excellent work at affordable Ceiling & Wall repairs, prices. 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Thursday 3-19-09 Kelley Miller Circus 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Central Park Friday 3-20-09 WS Senior Services Council meeting 9:30 a.m. at Senior Center Tuesday 3-24-09 WS City Council meeting 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Tuesday 3-31-09 WSISD Board of Trustees meeting 7:00 p.m. at Administration bldg on Cherry Lane Thursday 4-2-09 WS Crime Board meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Tuesday 4-7-09 WS Planning and Zoning meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Thursday 4-9-09 WS Parks and Recreation board meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Tuesday 4-14-09 WS City Council meeting 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Friday 4-17-09 WS Senior Services Council meeting 9:30 a.m. at Senior Center GZD-031809-A07-B.indd 1 Pruett, Jones (6) and Aldred. Brewer 3-10-1, 0-1. VENDORS WANTED COMMERCIAL SPACES 820 WEST FRONTAGE CALL FOR DETAILS Hablamos Español #2 Eathan Baker gets ready at the plate. While the women of the Center might have their special red hatter’s club, the men of the Center have their special club also where they meet on a daily basis. Come by the Center in the morning hours and you can find an assortment of our men gathered to enjoy each other’s company while they play dominoes, put a puzzle together or simply read books or magazines available. Pictured playing dominoes are Will Dickinson with his back to the camera. To his left are Andy Anderson, then Bill Pennington and Elmer Bratcher facing the camera. In the distance is Fred Rain reading the morning paper. Tax-Aide is available at the Center sponsored by AARP Foundation. This service is for taxpayers with low to middle income with special attention to seniors age 60 and older. Please call or come by the Center to sign up for this assistance. Appointments are scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays in the mornings from now until April 15. The next scheduled Band Dance with “Open Range” is March 24 at 7 pm. Admission to the dance is $5 which includes refreshments midway thru the evening. Come join the ball room dancers on Monday at 10 am led by instructor Bill Witham. Bring your Bible to the Bible Study held every Wednesday at 10:00 am led by Jannie Englemann. The Silk Floral Design class is held every Monday at 10:00 am taught by instructor and florist of 14 years Nancy Bowling. Please bring silk flowers and a container to class. The “Royal Cowgirls” will be meeting on Wednesday, April 1 at 10:00 for their next *Red Hatter’s meeting. Meeting is from 10-11:00 am with a door prize during the meeting. Food Bingo is scheduled at 11:00 am and lunch at noon (please RSVP for lunch by the day before). The monthly AARP 55 Alive class is scheduled on March 19 from 9am to 11:00 am and 1 to 3 pm with a break for lunch. Pay your $12 ($15 for non- members) fee early to reserve a place in the class. If you plan to eat lunch with us, please call by noon the day before to make your reservation. Bring your favorite Spring time dish to Brown Bag Bingo on Thursday, March 19 at 5:00 pm. for “Bunny Food”. Share a meal with the seniors and join them on their game night. Bring a non perishable item for the Bingo game. The Area Agency on Aging representative will be available on March 30 at 10:30 am at the Center to provide free assistance applying for extra help paying for your prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries with limited income. Please come by or call to make a special appointment for this assistance. Make reservations before noon in order to eat with us the next day. Lunch is served Monday thru Friday at 12 p.m. Newcomers and visitors are very welcome. Please call 817-246-6619 or come by anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m to ask about our classes, trips, and other activities. Your Community, Your Paper... The Grizzly Detail Breaking News or Pictures? Text it, e-mail it, or call us at news@grizzlydetail.com 817-246-NEWS Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial gearing up Defending champion Phil Mickelson has officially committed to return to Fort Worth and defend his Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial title against a stellar field. If he is successful, he would become the first player since Ben Hogan to win more than twice in Fort Worth. Over half the field for the 2009 tournament is set, and the stars are lining up to challenge for the $6.2 million purse. Kenny Perry, Zach Johnson, Justin Leonard, Davis Love III and 18 other PGA Tour tournament winners adorn the list of players committing early to play in Fort Worth on May 25-31. Phil Mickelson won the tournament in 2008 with a memorable final-hole birdie that was set up by a spectacular shot, known as “Mickelson’s Miracle”, from the trees on the 18th hole. George Lopez and Luke Wilson will be on hand to participate in the Pro-Am on Wednesday while Darius Rucker will be the entertainer during the famed Entertainment night on Monday, May 25 at Billy Bob’s Texas. The Colonial is recruiting volunteers for this year’s tournament. If interested, visit their web site at www. CrownePlazaInvitational.com 3/12/09 11:21:04 PM Sports Extra Page 8/Wednesday, March 18, 2009 The Detail Pitch, Hit and Run set for March 28 The White Settlement Parks and Recreation Department and the White Settlement Youth Association will conduct the 2nd Annual Local Aquafina Pitch, Hit and Run Competition on Saturday, March 28th on the Neal Rogers Field at Central Park. This is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball for youth boys and girls 7 to 14 years of age; registration is free and will begin at 1:00pm (a copy of your birth certificate will be required at registration). It is FREE and EVERYONE is welcome! The competition will consist of participants pitching a baseball at a target, hitting a baseball for distance and accuracy and running the bases while being timed. Participants with the highest cumulative scores will receive an awards package and are eligible for advancing for competition in the Sectional Pitch Hit Run Divisional Competition later in the spring. WSYA Tournament Teams The WYSA Mavericks in the 5-6 year old group placed 1st in this past weekend’s tournament. Team members include (top l-r) Nathan Bowie, Kolten Davis, Kolby Nevins, Hunter Lucas; (bottom l-r) Shea Gosney, Valerie Cedillo, Alex Moncivais, Anthony Martinez. Head Coach Ben Nevins, assistant coaches Shawn Gosney and Jason Lucas. 1st place winners in the WSYA Pre-K division were the Red Raiders. Team members included Dalton Cook, Amad Esco, (top row) Devyn Styles, Kadin Gehring, Coach Derek Gehring, Trevor Neff. Kadin was also the Pre-K free throw champion. 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