National Veterans Awareness Week Nov. 9-15
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National Veterans Awareness Week Nov. 9-15
National Veterans Awareness Week Nov. 9-15 Volume 3 No. 21 November 12, 2008 Grizzly The Detail www.grizzlydetail.com 817.246.NEWS Serving West Fort Worth, White Settlement and the Entire WSISD Veterans Day Parade salutes heros Parade. Citizens lined the streets waving American Flags of the service were out in full in support of the men and force Tuesday morning at Fort women in the military who Worth’s Annual Veterans Day have served the United States unselfishly. Bands from almost every high school in the Fort Worth ISD played military tunes along the parade route as hundreds of high school students, part of R.O.T.C. programs at the high school level, marched in the parade. The parade started at LaGrave Field, continuing through the streets of downtown and finishing up back at LaGrave Field. Fort Worth city streets were decorated with hundreds Stewart Heplin, who served in of American Flags for the the South Pacific in 1942, walks festivity. the parade route waiving the American Flag. Veterans from every branch Storms rumble, cause flooding in area Driver falls asleep after truck crashes into building Photo by Ben Posey White Settlement Police were called to the 700 block of Highway 183 at 3:30 a.m. this past week where police discovered a pickup truck that had crashed into the entry doors of a building. In a police report, officers stated that the vehicle was still running with the driver still seat belted in the driver’s seat, appearing to be asleep. After identifying the driver, officers arrested Randy Blake, age The White Settlement Fire Department and Police Department were hit with an onslaught of calls Monday night as severe storms rolled through causing flooding and power outages across the area. The Fire Department went to a level 3 status calling all volunteers to the station. Streets such as Cherry Lane, Redford, Las Vegas Trail and Dale Lane Court were all closed at one point in the night. Above: White Settlement Police and members of the White Settlement Fire Department search a vehicle that sat in flood waters on Dale Lane Court during the pouring rain storm. No passengers were found and debris was up to the top of the wheel wells before water subsided. WS CITY COUNCIL MEETING : TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Council honors veterans, talks mixed use zoning in workshop Photo by R.J. Schwartz 23, of Springtown on an outstanding warrant out of Parker County. Blake was also charged with possession of marijuana after officers located a baggy full of a green leafy substance along with rolling paper in the glove box while looking for insurance papers. The officer stated in the report that he reached into the truck through an open driver window, turned off the engine, and removed the keys. The victim woke up and tried to put the vehicle in drive as the officer began talking to him. Officers, who stated that the vehicle’s airbags had deployed, asked the driver to exit the vehicle through the passenger side due to the driver door being obstructed by a support pole. Blake was held in custody while awaiting pickup by the Parker County Sheriff’s Department. City of White Settlement workers cleaned up debris left by the storm this week. Trash and limbs clogged many of the drain pipes in the area. 817-910-2213 Fax: 817-910-2238 Cell: 817-925-8109 Carpet * Tile * Woods * Natural Stone GZD-111208-A01-C.indd 1 II the council was receptive to when it was first discussed in October, and all present seemed to approve of the possibilities it could bring. Proponents say it would allow businesses to get around some of the zoning and other restrictions that currently exist and cause them to be disqualified. The main concern voiced by several of the people participating in the workshop was how to control what businesses were able to come into these mixed use zones. Burnett assured them that nothing that wasn’t approved would be able to sneak in and that the final say would still rest with the city government. The current areas being considered for a change to this new zoning exist in the southern edge of town and would include buildings such as the empty Wal-Mart and Sam’s buildings. Several of those taking part in the workshop voiced enthusiasm about the possible growth that could be spurred by opening up restrictions and bringing in more businesses to the area. With the positive consensus from the members taking part, Burnett will move forward and continue to look into the mixed See Council page 2 817-246-4100 I den I BY GORDON KENNEY In their regularly scheduled meeting last night at city hall, the White Settlement City Council opened their agenda with a presentation in honor of Veteran’s Day. A plaque was presented by Mayor Jerry Burns to VFW Post 5617 honoring all veterans of all wars. All the veterans present at the meeting were asked to stand and were honored with a round of applause. Members of the Economic Development and Planning and Zoning boards had been asked to attend the meeting for a workshop that was held along with the City Council. Held at the end of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting last night, the workshop was presented by City Manager Jimmy Burnett and the matter discussed was mixed use zoning. Burnett related to those present the high volume of calls he and the Economic Development Director get from companies wanting to come into the town but are unable to do so due to strict zoning regulations. Many of these companies are light industrial and light manufacturing businesses. The idea of mixed use zoning is one that I FLOORS PLUS By A.C. Hall TM Since 1923 Oil, Lube, Filter & Tire Rotation A/C Performance Test $ ONLY $15 tax included 9.95 Reg. $69.95 Includes: up to 5 Qts oil. 4x4 and vehicles requiring special filters extra. Coupons may not be combined. Jake Glover, quarterback for the Brewer Bears, barely missed getting his name on a list of elite athletes this past week. In this past Friday night’s game, Glover threw 65 passes, completing 40, with 3 i nt e r c e p t i on s for a total of 520 yards. This put him just 2 yards short of Koy Detmer’s Texas High School football record of 522 yards in a single game in 1991. 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The discharge lowered the pH of the river, resulting in a fish kill, and making the river appear red. Ferric sulfate is used as a coagulant in the drinking water treatment process. Workers cleaning a ferric tank thought the discharge was going into the sanitary sewer main when, in fact, it was entering a storm drain. Once the error was discovered, the work was stopped. The incident was reported to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Water Department staff retrieved and disposed of the dead fish, mostly less than two-inches in size. Bear Stadium to host three playoff games this weekend If you were at Brewer’s final game on Friday night, you probably left the stadium with an empty feeling knowing that the 2008 football season is coming to a close. The Bears, who beat Boswell 46-21 in its final game, finished the season with an overall record of 4-6, district record of 3-4, just missing the playoffs. Fortunately for the district, three sets of playoff teams will be leasing the facility for their playoff games starting this Thursday night. The district will receive revenue from the leasing of the facility, parking, and individual organizations will reap the benefits of concession stand sales. Schedule of Playoff Games: Thursday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m., Arlington Heights (8-2) vs. Arlington Seguin (4-6) Friday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., Godley (6-4) vs. Troy (7-3) Saturday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m., Carrollton Ranchview (7-3) vs. Alvarado (6-4) National Gaming Day @ Your Library - Get your game on & help set a record Saturday, Nov. 15 is the first annual National Gaming Day @Your Library. The White Settlement Public Library and other libraries across the United States will be trying to help set a record for the most number of people playing a new board game called PICTUREKA!T on the same day! The White Settlement Public Library invites area families to stop by on that day and play PICTUREKA!T together. The Library will provide the games and keep a count of the total number of people who play. As an added bonus, families who participate will be eligible to enter a drawing to win their own board game or card game to keep. The Library will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15. This event will be a great opportunity for area families to read, learn, and play together. ALFA STEEL CONSTRUCTION Carports * Pipe Fencing * Awnings * Metal Roofs Metal Buildings * Miscellaneous Welding City Council discusses mixed use zoning mixed use zoning. Four foot sidewalks on both sides of Las Vegas Trail may be showing up sometime in the near future as the council considered an agenda item that would see them being built. The idea of this is to begin connecting sidewalks to city parks, city complexes, and other major thoroughfares. This stretch of sidewalks, which would run along Las Vegas Trail from White Settlement Road to Rowland Street, would connect White Settlement Road to Central Park and would also serve as a safety route for school children going to West Elementary. “This coincides with our master park plan,” Burnett pointed out. Handicap ramps onto the sidewalks would currently only exist at Allencrest, as the second ramp would be placed in an area that will soon be torn up for the Farmer’s Branch Creek project. With an estimated cost of $24,580, the project isn’t currently represented in the budget, an issue that was brought up by both Don Smith and Freta Powell of the council. “It would have to be a budget amendment,” Burnett told the council, adding that the funds would “come out of reserves.” After some deliberation and a few silent moments that made it uncertain as to whether a motion was going to be made on this matter or not, Don Smith spoke once again. “I think this is something the city can use,” he said, going on to highlight its added safety for children. Smith made a motion to approve this project and that motion passed unanimously. The next order of business that the council addressed concerned an amendment to the drought contingency and water conservation plan. In a memo to the council Burnett stated that “the additional changes are needed to comply with the City of Fort Worth as a wholesale customer.” Public Works Director Randy Brown laid out some of the changes that would be happening. These include “except for hand watering and soaker hoses, no watering between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. all year,” “the governmental use of water for essential services such as police, fire, and emergency services are exempt from any and all restrictions,” and “the inclusion of an administrative fee, provisions for paying the West Freeway Church of Christ Matthew Craig Phone: 682-438-4868 E-mail: sw2.craig@sbcglobal.net 8000 Western Hills Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76108 (817) 246-8000 CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE TODAY! Check out the Brewer Exes’ website at cfbrewerexes.org Sundays Bible Class 9:30am Worship 10:30am Wednesdays 7:00pm 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 administrative fee and a time line for re-establishing service for sprinkler systems that have been locked off.” The proposed fee for violating these new restrictions would be 25 dollars with additional violations going up to a possible fee of $500. As a city that purchases water from Fort Worth, it’s required of White Settlement to institute and apply the same rationing and conservation measures that Forth Worth does. These changes will reflect the latest changes that Fort Worth has instituted. Council member Gene Hatcher made a motion to accept an ordinance that would institute the needed changes. That motion passed unanimously. The new animal control facility that is being constructed at 8900 Raymond was the subject of another agenda item. A letter of agreement between the City of White Settlement and Oncor Electric was needed in order to move forward with the underground electrical service to the location. The cost of the service will be $1895.25. Answering a question from council member Don Smith, city staff stated that the transformer being installed should be sufficient to support any future expansion done in the same area. Council member Garry Wilson made a motion to accept this agreement and that motion passed unanimously. The Graystone Apartment complex got one step closer to being demolished last night as Burnett presented bids for the asbestos abatement and demolition of the empty complex. City staff recommended AMX Environmental for the asbestos work at a cost of $53,640 and Garrett Excavation to do the demolition work at a cost of $87,100. After consulting and permit fees are added in the total cost of the work is set at $152,550. Detail continued from page 1 A representative of a company known as NatDemo was on hand and had requested to speak to the council. He stated that although it wasn’t present in the final bid sheets that his company actually had submitted the low bid for the demolition of the property. City Manager Jimmy Burnett at first speculated that it was the long completion time NatDemo had estimated that had seen their bid passed over, but another representative of the company said that their bid showed a time of seven days for completion instead of the listed time of forty five days. A consulting firm known as ERI Consulting had been used to help go through the bids and recommend the contractors and it was unclear as to why the NatDemo bid wasn’t presented in their findings as being the low bid. Burnett indicated that he wouldn’t be against using the company if they were in fact the low bid. The demolition bid was not awarded at this time until the issue can be sorted out. A motion passed unanimously to accept the AMX bid for the asbestos abatement as well as the permit and consulting fees on the project. In other business, Ron White, a White Settlement citizen, spoke to the council concerning the actions of council member Don Smith. According to White, while in the City Secretary’s office last month to pick up a public information request, he sought clarification of that information from Assistant City Manager Linda Ryan. Ryan, who had been speaking with Smith in her office, came into the city secretary’s office and began explaining the information to him. White said that Smith had entered the area as well and, after feeling “annoyed” that Smith was intruding on the discussion, he asked Smith to leave while he finished conducting his business. It was stated by White that Smith refused to leave the area, saying it was a public place, and eventually, his business concluded, White left. He described the behavior as unprofessional and indicated that as someone conducting business in the area he had the right to not have Smith intruding. Smith asked to respond and apologized to White for anything that he had done that had seemed intimidating or defensive, stating that he was not intending to come off that way. Smith continued, saying that White has long been critical of him and other members of the council. Smith listed several of the projects that the city is working on, saying that “we are doing positive things.” With the matter discussed at length, Mayor Burns had the council move on to the rest of their agenda. After holding a closed-door executive session to conduct the annual review of Mike Burkett, the City Attorney, the council reconvened to take action. Council member Gene Hatcher made a motion to increase Burkett’s salary by 300 per month, bringing it up to 2500 monthly. That motion passed unanimously. White Settlement’s Public Works Director Randy Brown presented to the council the final plat of 2020 Las Vegas Trail as a public hearing was held on the matter. The small area of .4709 acres is being replatted for the stated purpose of “future use.” “The action item will be taken at the next council meeting,” Brown told the council. This small area is right next to the new Jack in the Box restaurant located there and will be combined into that piece of property. “It’s in the opinion of the staff that it meets all the requirements for the plat,” Brown told the council. With none present wishing to speak about the matter the public hearing was closed. 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Who among us has not attended memorial services that stretched toward eternity? Given advance warning of lengthy services, we might opt to be absent. Or to concoct an exit strategy triggered by a coughing spell. A tribute recently held in Fort Worth was to memorial services what Lawrence of Arabia was to movies: long, but worth every second… The tribute was to Kyle Ogle of Texas, a real-life hero to the thousand-plus mourners who crowded into McKinney Memorial Bible Church to honor the life of this 38-year-old hero. A bold Christian who battled cancer for a dozen years, Kyle met the disease head-on with dogged determination, deep faith and a trademark smile. Honoring Kyle’s detailed directives for the service, eulogist Tommy Saxon set the tone: “Keep it light. Keep it fun. Keep it real.”… Saxon and fellow eulogist Jeff Turner were “thick and thin” buddies who forged friendships from life’s deepest waters. Their bonds began in childhood days of neighborhood scrapes, bicycles and BB guns. Reflections ran the gamut, with laughter and tears in equal measure. “Kyle died young but lived old,” observed minister friend Dr. Tommy Nelson. Powerful words, videos and music stirred mourners. More than two hours passed, but no one noticed. “More,” collective souls seemed to plea, “more.” Wanting to glean more lessons from this magnificent life, fully half of the crowd lingered in the foyer for the better part of another hour. “Kyle stories” abounded…. And there are many. Though cancer was a backdrop for a dozen of his 14 years of marriage to the former Darla Ward, Kyle and his bride refused to let his disease dominate their lives--until recent days. They “lived large,” building their dream home overlooking a lake on acreage near Weatherford. They worked hard, her at home with son Turner, 9, and daughter Katherine, 7, while Kyle earned #1 sales status for a world-wide medical equipment firm. The family was the picture of perseverance. He rarely flinched in his slugfest with synovial cell sarcoma. Known far and wide for his self-effacing humor, he “laughed off” much of the grimness that typically is “part and parcel” of cancer. Intimate friends gathered for his 2002 “Farewell to Arm” party that preceded the surgery that took his shoulder and right arm… It was one of many surgeries. Immediately “left-handed,” he soon was driving again. To the sporting world so important in his life, he introduced a new bow-hunting technique. Pulling back arrows with his teeth, he claimed deer, wild hogs, bear, elk and turkeys. Kyle was always “at the ready” to share his testimony. And he was featured on TV hunting shows. He reached the hearts of tens of thousands with the message of Christ just as certainly as his arrows felled prey on Texas ranches, the mountains of Colorado and the wilds of Canada. His witness never wavered. He “leaned into life’s struggles,” friend Jeff said, “never asking ‘why me?’ Instead, he asked ‘why not me?’”… Kyle was loving, giving, selling and joking, even during those final 10 days at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. He closed deals on medical equipment from his hospital bed, all the while greeting loved ones and friends who visited. During some lucid moments on Sunday, three days before his death, he led son Turner to Christ. Fighting kidney poison that was having its way, he struggled to utter a prayer for his son. Darla finished it. Though not a mystic, Kyle hearkened back to a vision that seemed so real to him eight months earlier when he had neurotoxicity from chemo poisoning. He told Darla about a black coat, a train, a bright figure and a voice requesting his coat. He told her how the bright figure took his coat (covered Detail Nuggets of Faith by Tony Barnes A Life of Full Measure Commentary by Dr. Don Newbury Dr. Newbury is a speaker and author in the Metroplex. He welcomes inquiries and comments. Email: newbury@speakerdoc.com Call: 817-447-3872. Website: www. speakerdoc.com The with his sin, Kyle insisted), and how he heard the words “it’s not your time yet” as the train pulled away…. A dozen hours before his death, Kyle said, “The train’s coming and I’m getting on it.” At 1 a.m. on October 29, he was restrained when he tried to get out of bed. Who knows? Maybe he heard a train whistle. And maybe he was determined to get on board. Perhaps a bright figure handed him a coat as white as snow, in case of a chill in the morning air…. His one-way ticket punched, Kyle leaves a legacy of a man who squeezed life to extract the very last drop. His stories will be re-told across the years. Hearers will smile, weep and marvel. Sounds of the service will echo for a long time. Still resonating are Dr. Nelson’s reminder: “We can dry our tears on the memory of this man’s life.” And Saxon’s summation: “Kyle could do everything well except quit.”… (I was in Kyle’s presence just twice. I took him parasailing at Lake Brownwood just prior to his initial diagnosis. Soon after the radical surgery that took his arm, I enjoyed a two-hour lunch with him. He spoke of God’s powerful words: “I am.” If you’d like to revisit an earlier column about Kyle, it is on the home page of my web site, www.speakerdoc.com, until November 16. Also there is his wife’s touching poem of tribute. Other accounts and pictures are at: http://caringbridge.org/visit/ kyleogle.) Where is the real news in the papers? I love newspapers. This morning I picked up my copy of the Colorado Springs Gazette and read through the many features. There was the national and state coverage of the upcoming elections. In the metro section, there was some information on a drug trial. Also listed were the classified advertisements where people attempt to sell anything from water pumps to watermelons. Listed in the business section were small articles about my favorite restaurant’s third quarter earnings. And, of course there was the obituary listing of people who had entered into eternity over the last few days. But, try as I might, I never could find a column that listed those people who were baptized the previous week. I could not find a listing of those who had walked an aisle at church and made a life giving decision to accept the gift of salvation from Jesus Christ. Why is that we will celebrate another victory for the Longhorns or the Crimson Tide and yet ignore the crimson tide that has been flowing for 2,000 years from a hill on the outskirts of Jerusalem? Why is it that we can root and wave our hands in the air for 9 men on a field that hit a ball with a little stick? How many of us were glued to the television set for a couple of weeks while athletes represented their country in sports I had never encountered? And, naturally, we root for “da boys” struggling over a line of scrimmage in Texas Stadium. I wish I could just hear Tom Brokaw or Katie Couric announce on a regular basis that some famous actor, athlete or politician had given their life to Christ. Just as we sometimes hear a story of how many people have been injured in a train wreck, I would love to hear coverage on the positive side of life. Occasionally, a story might venture into mainstream news coverage of a miracle cure that is inexplicable. But, for the most part spiritual matters are never mentioned on mainstream news. Yet, the spiritual truths of Christianity are far more significant than the level of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. I suppose I will never see my dream come true, but the Bible tells us that a day will come when every knee will bow and every tongue confesses that Jesus Christ is Lord. Every single person will reach that point of time when they will confess Christ. Unfortunately, for some that Day of Judgment will be too late. Men like Adolph Hitler and Jack the Ripper will bow on knee and confess Christ on that judgment day. But, unless they had been born again through faith in Jesus Christ that day will be too late. 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Back then the most important offices most of us were concerned with was the County Commissioner for our precinct and maybe the County School Superintendent if some of our local teachers were campaigning, either for themselves or a friend. Sometimes the would-be commissioner was supported because he promised to improve a road, build a bridge or perhaps open a new road. Usually the strongest support came from those who were promised jobs if the candidate they were supporting was elected. Those who were working to get a candidate elected contacted every voter in the precinct and explained how important it was to get this man elected. There were attractive promises made but many were not kept. After a bitterly fought campaign in which the candidate my dad was backing lost, I remember him telling the backers who won, “Well, I’ve got as good a Commissioner as you have!” The Commissioner’s Precinct usually encompassed about twenty or thirty miles of farm land. The roads in these areas were unpaved and generally in need of serious repair. Many streams did not have bridges and when it rained road traffic virtually stopped. The elected official had good intentions but his budget was very limited and 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 cwposey@aol.com or mailed to us at The Grizzly Detail, P.O.Box 151342, Fort Worth, TX, 76108. his equipment was usually old and in need of repair or replacement. The few men he hired to operate his graders and tractors had more work than they could do. There was no way they could help their neighbors who had helped them get their jobs by voting for their boss. No real help was available to the Precinct Commissioner until the government created the WPA and other agencies to improve the roads and provide employment for those who were suffering from the great depression. The WPA built roads and bridges in the country and surfaced them with gravel or caliche. Most of the work was done with very little machinery. Post holes for the fences were dug with a bar and post-hole-digger and the wire stretched by hand. The caliche was plowed with a big plow and loaded with shovels into dump trucks that carried it to the road. The bridges were built with very little machine help. The WPA paid decent wages but workers were restricted in the number of days they could work. The work period was determined by the size of the family in most cases. I worked for a short time on a road building crew. Because I did not have a family to support at the time, I was limited to 10 days a month. While working at this job I dug postholes and loaded caliche with a shovel. The WPA work wasn’t harder than farm work and they furnished all the water you could drink. A “water boy” came by every few minutes with a big container of water and a row of tin cups on his belt. If you were thirsty you took a cup and drank all you wanted. Everyone used the same cups and nobody complained. The “water boy” wasn’t a boy – any old man would do. After jobs became more plentiful and the roads were improved, the County Commissioner wasn’t as important to the politicians in the community and the person-to-person campaigning slowed down. The County School Superintendent could be of considerable help to a school district and it was helpful to have one that felt indebted to a district where its support had helped to elect him. School money was scarce and was collected by the county and divided among the county schools by the County School Board. Of course the board could be controlled to a certain extent by the Superintendent. School terms were for nine months if the budget allowed that much. Some years the terms were much shorter. Some schools only had money enough for five or six months. When the money was gone the school term was ended. A child was supposed to enter the first grade of school at the age of eight. An ideal high school experience was four classes a year for the four years. Schools that met seven. Graduation required completion of the eleventh grade and 16 high school credits. High school started at grade state standards could have their credits approved and students from those schools could enter college without entrance exams. But this didn’t mean too much since most colleges would find a way to enroll a student if he had enough money! One year our Superintendent was running for the office and lost. His comment was, “I found out there are three thousand liars in the county!” The old time political situation only proves one thing – “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” OPEN: Tuesday - Saturday 10-3pm Over 1400 Exhibit Items! www.wsmuseum.com WHITE SETTLEMENT HISTORICAL MUSEUM 8320 Hanon Drive 817-246-9719 Groups Welcome - FREE Admission Your Custom Care Cleaners The Detail Letters Ethics and Nepotism at City Hall? During the May 2008 election, one candidate and his supporters, was responsible for the circulation of fliers that contained wording which appeared to credit his opponent with sole responsibility for the repeal of White Settlement, Texas, City Ordinance No. 1010-93 adopted on March 23rd, 1993, Code of Ethics for City of White Settlement. Official Minutes of White Settlement City Council meeting, July 9th, 1996, tell a different story. Council Woman Jo Ann Grammer made a motion that Ordinance No. 1076-96 be adopted Repealing the Code Of Ethics. Motion passed, Ayes, Grammer, Sue Miller, James Ouzts, Nay Diann Stevens, Abstention, Danny Anderson. On Oct. 27, 2008, the White Settlement City Council agenda included the following; Discuss and Consider Ordinance No. 235508 Providing a New Article, ARTICLE 53 of the White Settlement Code of Ordinances (2008) Establishing an Identity Theft Prevention Program, to set out Definitions, Policies and Procedures for Implementation of the Identity Theft Prevention Program; to provide a repealing clause, to provide a savings and severability clause and providing for an Effective Date. (Asistant City Manger Linda Ryan) I find it interesting that some of these same people were responsible for supporting a re-call petition that included forged names. Now the icing on the cake: City of White Settlement Resolution 849-07, New Employee Personnel Manual, included the following stipulation; relatives of the immediate family of City Employees related to the second degree of affinity (marriage) or Fond memories of the one and only Mrs. Woodrum Last Friday night Brewer High School honored Mrs. Mildred Woodrum, former English teacher, author, and co-writer of the BHS Alma Mater and Fight Song. I was one of her students walking the halls of “Dear Old Brewer High” in ‘74-’75 who was lucky enough to have her as my Senior English teacher! So, Mrs. Woodrum, if you are reading this please know that my life’s path probably wouldn’t have been quite the same without your tutelage, guidance, and influence each day in Senior English class. Mrs. Woodrum always had “a way about her.” She knew when you were down, not feeling well, or just needed a little boost of encouragement. After having surgery and going through some health issues my senior year, Mrs. Woodrum always showed care and concern for me in class. Hard to believe now, but a once 90-pound, skinny little senior girl that I was, she was worried that I wasn’t taking care of myself or getting adequate nourishment. One day she saw me a bit lethargic in class and called me up in concern. Her advice : “Peanut butter and Karo syrup mixed together and spread on Saltine crackers!” This, she said, would give me the protein and extra energy that I needed each day to “build me up!” Truly, it did work! I began making this snack at home, carrying extras in my bag to school, and eating it as a late night snack. Yes, Mrs. Woodrum, the pounds did come back on and haven’t left to this day!!! Ha! Mrs. Woodrum was a fantastic English teacher who truly cared about all of her students consanguinity (blood) will not be appointed to work for the City, adopted 24th of April, 2007 by City Council members Rasmussen, Miller, Cash, Smith, Wilson. Aug. 12, 2008, White Settlement City Council Adopted Resolution 89208 changed some wording regarding Nepotism in the Employee Hand Book, more importantly it removed the stipulation concerning the employment of relatives of City Employees. Not long after that, Jim Ryan was hired as the new Economic Development Director by White Settlement City Manager Jimmy Burnett. Mr. Ryan is the Husband of Linda Ryan who was recently hired as the Assistant City Manager, by City Manager Jimmy Burnett. Ethics and Nepotism? You be the Judge. After all, they report to you! Ronald A. White, White Settlement, Texas and tried her best to prepare us for college. I loved the stories and novels, the lengthy poetry unit, the drama, the Shakespeare, and the Senior Research Paper! My favorite remembrance of class was the poetry unit in the spring semester. Under Mrs. Woodrum’s guidance, I carefully put together my rather large poetry folder full of my favorite poets, poems, and illustrations. Poetic devices, analysis, and rhyme scheme gave way to a better understanding of my favorite tomes and I loved spring and I loved poetry! It meant that it was getting closer to summer and the end of school, especially our Senior year! I will never forget Mrs. Woodrum at the organ as we proceeded down the aisle at Commencement in 1975 - it reminded me again of her dedication to BHS and how her expression of love through music would transcend down through the years. I ended up teaching at “Dear Old Brewer High” - English, no less, and at the old campus I know that I taught in the same classroom [as Mrs. Woodrum], upstairs in B-hall overlooking Cherry Lane, that I once sat in as a high school Senior. I can still see Mrs. Woodrum standing at her podium in the front left side of that same classroom looking at us Seniors with high expectations for our futures. She deserves the credit, along with many other outstanding English teachers through the years at BHS, for who I became and I what I enjoyed doing the most. Thank you, Mrs. Woodrum, for instilling that love of reading, writing, research, and editing in me. You know, spelling and vocabulary tests were always my favorite! Still are! Debbie Beckham McKinney, Brewer High School English teacher - Class of ‘75 Finding a great Salon isn’t hard. . . . . We’re right HERE ! 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Like I said, it’s an absolute fine basis for a comedy film, and on the surface both Rudd and Scott are great choices to star. However, in an attempt to be edgy and raunchy like so many other comedies these days, Role Models slaps an R rating on the whole deal and mixes in so much profanity and inappropriate dialogue that it becomes the focus instead of the overall story of the film. THE VERDICT: It really is a shame that writers of comedies are becoming convinced that they have to have cussing and vulgarity in their films for them to be successful, because underneath all of that there really was a lot of great potential here. Sadly, after spending a good two thirds of the film focused mostly on crude humor, there’s just no way of establishing an emotional connection when the film suddenly tries to show a at the Theater you may want to look into catching one of the many special sneak peek showings of the upcoming animated film Bolt, as on Saturday night many theaters will be showing the movie a week before its release. If any of these movies sounds interesting to you, head on over to www. grizzlydetail.com/boxoffice.html to see the Ft Worth Carpet Company, Inc. 2603 8th Avenue * Fort Worth TX * 76110 Family owned since 1951 Commercial and Residential Service 827-921-3433 $3.99 sq. ft. od 5 colors Wo Ceramic Tile 13” - $1.49 or 18” - $1.69 Bliss Carpet yl STAINMASTER Vin $1.99 sq. ft. Laminate Bacteria Resistant Destroys Odor $2.25 sq. ft. Custom Rugs Carpet Binding $1.69 sq. ft. Since I spent the entire last week driving to Las Vegas and then driving back home, I haven’t had that much time to stay on top of the pop culture world like I usually do. So instead I’m going to share with you the story of my Vegas vacation this past week from start to finish. After two months of planning and saving EVERY PENNY possible, on Monday morning, Nov. 3 my roommate and I got up at 5:00 a.m. and headed west. Our first stop was the Big Texan Steakhouse in Amarillo, a bright yellow building that confirms that everything really is bigger in Texas. The two of us weren’t quite brave (or stupid) enough to attempt the “eat a 72 oz steak dinner in one hour and it’s free challenge,” so after our regular meals we were just about ready to hit the open road. There was one stop we had to make first, and that was Cadillac Ranch. I came across this strange landmark one day while researching the route of our trip and I’m very glad I did. There are ten old Cadillacs buried nose down into the ground with their back halves sticking up into the air. Sound bizarre? It is. Covered in years worth of spray paint and graffiti, these cars just jut up out of the farmland like some sort of strange redneck Stonehenge. It was a bizarre stop, but one I’m glad we made. After that we were on I-40, THE road to go west on. It took us out of Texas, across New Mexico, and nearly across all of Arizona too. But before we went all that way, we hit the New Mexico border and enjoyed the change of scenery. While there’s not much in the state, at least from what we saw, the place is rather gorgeous. After a stop off for dinner in downtown Albuquerque (which was a nice city), we set back out to make our ambitious day one stopping point of Flagstaff, Arizona. In retrospect, trying to drive 1000 miles in a single day is a bit of overkill, but we were determined. After getting derailed at an Indian See Pop Culture page 7 theatrical trailers. 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Daniel Craig makes his second appearance as Bond in the first film in the long franchise to be a direct sequel, this one picking up soon after the ending of Casino Royale. For any of you families looking to see a film, Fort Worth’s Complete Flooring Source little heart towards the end. The movie wasn’t helped much by the mostly lifeless acting and the repetitive characters and jokes that keep popping up throughout. It’s good for a few chuckles, with A.C. Hall “Viva Las Vegas” Admit one THIS We’re reaching that truly unfortunate phase in any trend when it seems that things emulating the trend aren’t even trying any more. Such was the case with Role Models, a comedy that had huge potential and lived up to just about none of it. With Paul Rudd and Sean William Scott starring as two friends who end up having to spend community service hours as mentors, the movie had a great base to build upon as the two jaded losers tried to deal with their respective kid. Instead, the filmmakers simply stuffed in an endless amount of cursing and sexual vulgarity up until the point that they attempted to salvage some sort of emotion from a story that was long since broken. In the film, Rudd and Scott are two friends who go around to schools promoting energy drinks. When Rudd’s girlfriend breaks up with him, he goes on an energy drink fueled rampage that lands both he and Scott in trouble. They’ve got one month to complete 150 hours of community service as mentors or they end up in prison. However, things get complicated when each of them find that their assigned children are some of the most difficult around. Rudd has to deal with a socially inept teenager who spends his days dressing up in Detail Special Purchase Stories will be added regularly. www.culpepperstories.com. 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The Detail A look back at Election 2008 Where are we going from here? “Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.” ~Napoleon Bonaparte Kathryn Garrett is a graduate of Boswell High School and is pursuing a degree in Journalism. She is a full time mom and wife, and welcomes any emails or comments. You can reach her at Kathryn@grizzlydetail.com. E conomic Crisis. Foreclosures. War. Terrorism. Obama. McCain. Any of these words are guaranteed topics to inspire reaction and fuel arguments. Every reaction will be different and carry weight in the world in which we live. Election 2008 left us with many thoughts to reflect upon, and questions to be answered. This election may be over (breathe sigh of relief here), but the issues surrounding it are still relevant and the long road to dealing with each issue is just beginning. The historic events of Tuesday night spawned sobs of joy and the heartbreak of defeat. While many let out cheers and applause, others felt anger and fear. As an aspiring media player, I reacted above all with curiosity. I felt the joy of many and understood the frustration of others. I wanted to learn and give people a voice in my ever so humble way. I began to ask questions of the people in my life, people from different backgrounds, different ethnicities, and different motivations. This election was an election of firsts-- firsts for women, firsts for African Americans, firsts for America. The world watched as history was made, and voter turnouts set records. For many, this election was either their first time to vote or their first time to vote outside their usual party. Republicans put their trust in an inspiring, charismatic Democrat and Democrats voted for a heroic war veteran. The recent issues facing our country heightened the tension and importance of this election. Many felt passionately about the urgency for solutions, but most disagreed on how these problems need to be solved and who should solve them. The low approval rating of President Bush became a hurdle for the McCain campaign, and a trust issue for many Americans. Obama’s message of change gave them hope, and increased their mistrust of another Republican president. On the other hand, many Americans felt they could trust McCain’s experience and proven devotion to our country. Both candidates poured their hearts into their campaigns, and undoubtedly pulled out all the stops to win. Many felt that McCain’s choice of Sarah Palin as running mate was a strategic move that backfired, while others believed that choice saved his campaign. Obama’s call for unity appealed to many during a very divisive election. The passion fueling many people’s vote seemed to stem from the current economic crisis our country. Everyone has something to gain, and everything to lose. While so many continue to lose their homes and retirements, others continue to watch their loved ones go to war. These issues affect families in different ways, and many families have experienced more personal impact than others. No one can deny that experiences shape and often dramatically change perspectives. As we listened and watched each candidate, we were listening through the ears of our own perspective and watching through the eyes of our own experiences. A mother sending her child to war has a different perspective than a twentysomething law student. Terrorism that may seem a distant memory for many of us, is likely a fresh fear in the heart of those who walked through the rubble of Sept. 11. In this way, none of these perspectives are wrong, only different, and molded from different motivations. We all want the best for our country, and we all have hope that better days are to come, and even this ability to hope is uniquely American. Now that the election is over, can we put aside our support for one candidate, and join together in support for one country? I truly believe we all share the responsibility for our own future no matter the leader elected. We have a new American leader, thus a new World leader. The military has a new commander in chief and the White House a new resident family. Can we as a nation overcome the struggles of the election that put them there, and become a nation who supports our leader? The world is watching. Overall, Obama’s message of change won out and the sun rose Wednesday morning to a very different America. There have been no tangible changes yet, but the realm of possibilities remains endless. Election Speak What are your thoughts on the recent election? “McCain has a better understanding of what the job will entail. I feel that leaders in other countries would have treated McCain with more respect. He has a better idea of what it will take to keep our country safe.” - Stacey Kamrowski (recent college graduate) “I feel people are finally beginning to open their eyes and their minds to the fact that we are all people regardless of age, gender, race, color, culture, etc. Change is completely inevitable. Change is how we evolve and learn from our past mistakes and accomplishments. “Because Bush was a Republican, I believe many may have voted Democrat merely for a change in party.“ - Courtney Johnson (college student) “Due to the economic crisis taking the spotlight, defense was put on the backburner. What has gone on in the rest of the world during this campaign? I think Obama is going to be very overwhelmed when he gets his first intelligence briefing and I hope he surrounds himself with the very best of advisers.” (Stacey Kamrowski) “I feel that to truly be a free country you have to open your eyes to new things. It’s not who you are that defines you, it’s how you are.” – Griff John “I am moved and inspired that our country is developing a human consciousness and that there is an overall desire for change. “Yes We Can” is an empowering philosophy that will hopefully breed a change for the better and keep a sense of optimism in the hearts of Americans.” -Shane Regier (college graduate, NYC resident) “We Americans have dug such a hole in our economy that something harsh will have to be done to correct the centuries of abuse!” - Nicole Arrendondo (medical field worker) “Our government is essentially like a business and cannot be run in such deficit for very long. I would say that the economic policy is the heart of our governing body. Other issues are important too, but if we have a fatal heart attack, our kidneys really aren’t worth much to us, are they?” - Carissa Ellis (mother of two) Brewer Ex-Student Association presents the True Blue2008-2009 Campaign Each year for about 40 years now, the Brewer Ex-student Association has presented a scholarship to at least one graduating senior of Brewer High School. The association has accomplished this mainly through raising funds from memberships from past Brewer students. Have you considered helping your Alma Mater by joining the Exes’ Association? Membership dues are still a bargain at only $5.00 per year and are renewed each year during the Homecoming Weekend. Weekend. Nothing more is required of members who do not desire an active role in the association. Your membership conveys your desire to be a part of a group that is dedicated to keeping the Brewer Bear Traditions alive, and to helping send another Bear to college. 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ONLY $28 a year The Grizzly Detail * PO Box 151342 * Fort Worth, Texas 76108 11/11/08 11:34:06 PM West Side News Page 7 Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Pop Culture The Woodrum’s Wisdom continued from page 5 casino outside of Albuquerque for about an hour for a little Vegas warm-up, we barely made it down the dark I-40 road to Flagstaff. We checked in to the Highland Country Inn after midnight and quickly fell asleep. Tuesday morning started early and as I pulled the curtains away from the window in our hotel room I got quite a surprise. For us, Arizona had consisted of nothing but four lanes of highway, a full sky of stars, and nothing but blackness, but right outside our window was a certifiable mountain. It got us excited for the day’s first stop, the Grand Canyon. After a long and winding drive up there, we arrived at Grand Canyon National Park and were greeted by a magnificent site. It’s hard to put into words just how amazing the canyon is. The whole thing is strangely significant and takes on a huge meaning. Knowing we exist in a world that contains such wonders is one thing, but seeing that we exist in a world that contains such wonders is another thing altogether. I felt like more of a complete person for seeing it, and couldn’t encourage the experience more. After that experience we were headed back down to I-40 and onto the final big stop of the trip before Las Vegas. The Hoover Dam has long since been one of my favorite landmarks and one that I was so thrilled to finally get to see in person. Then we drove there. And now I hate the Hoover Dam. You’ll find yourself navigating all sorts of dicey roads and stressful situations when you drive halfway across the country on a 3000 mile trip. However, nothing compares to the sheer madness of the drive into the Hoover Dam. As our tiny, two lane road plummeted and spiraled down into the canyon home of the dam, I no longer looked forward to seeing the landmark. I hoped for two things. To live through the experience and to find a way around it on the way home. Thankfully we made it across and outta there and it was just a short while before Las Vegas. We arrived around 3:00 in the afternoon and checked into our hotel/casino on the south end of the strip called The Excalibur. Built to look like a big castle, this hotel is medieval themed throughout and was one that we had no complaints about at the end of the trip. Thoroughly exhausted but excited, our first evening in Vegas was spent using a tram to go to the Mandalay Bay hotel/casino, where we sat and ate at an upscale “build your own burger” restaurant known as the Burger Bar. While there we watched election results start rolling in, then we left and explored the Luxor (casino shaped like a pyramid that shoots a beam of light into the sky), played some poker back at the Excalibur, and then turned in. Wednesday morning was an early morning for me and after having some ups and downs on slot machines in our hotel I decided to sign up for a poker tournament. With 36 players entered, I was extremely nervous and even though I consider myself to be a skilled, No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em poker player there were many in the field that lived in Vegas and played all the time. It may’ve taken me four or so hours, but I outlasted and on a few occasions even outplayed 33 other players and I finished 3rd in the tournament, walking away with the prize of sixty-seven dollars. Riding high off my win, my roommate and I ate at the “roundtable buffet” in our hotel and then spent the rest of the day walking down the hectic yet amazing Las Vegas strip. It’s impossible not to feel overwhelmed as you take in the recreated New York skyline of the New York, New York casino, or the replica Eiffel Tower at the Paris Casino, or the countless ornate statues at Caesar’s Palace. We bought souvenirs, took plenty of pictures, and ultimately decided to get a taxi to take us back to our hotel since we had walked ourselves to the brink of exhaustion over the course of the day. Luckily we survived the cab ride, which consisted of speeds well over triple the speed limit and Las Vegas backroads that seemed to do little Detail more than add eight bucks to our fare and endanger our lives even more. The evening was not lost, however, as we took in the Tournament of Kings, a medieval times type dinner show in our hotel. Seated in the “bad guy” section, we had fun booing all of the good knights as the amazing performers in the show dueled, jousted, and put on an all around spectacular display. Thursday was to be our final full day in Las Vegas and we spent it a bit more relaxed. After a great off-the-strip breakfast at the Hash House a Go Go, which serves pancakes the size of pizzas, we spent the early afternoon taking in old Las Vegas as we ventured down Fremont Street. Home to a dazzling video show at night, the Fremont Street dome existed mostly to keep us cool as we shopped in the shops, photographed the place, and had some fun in the old style casinos that still paid in coins. The highlight was definitely when my roommate won 800 nickels, which was a good time all around. Thursday evening we took in the Shark Reef aquarium at Mandalay Bay before heading to the crowning achievement of our trip. After backing out because the ticket prices were too high, we were slightly bummed not to be seeing the Cirque De Soleil performance known as “Ka”. However, after ingeniously checking a local service called Tix4Tonite, a group that receives unsold show tickets for that day and then sells them at a huge discount, we got a great deal on tickets to the show and were there that evening in the MGM Grand to take it in. To try and explain the mind-blowing madness that was that show is nearly impossible, but let’s just say that rotating platforms, kung fu routines, people falling from hundreds of feet, people swinging from the rafters all around you, and some of the most amazing music ever all came together to make this a show that we’ll never forget. It was the perfect way to close out our time in Vegas, plus I won a hundred dollars on a slot machine while we waited for the doors to open. Friday and Saturday were just spent hunched over the steering wheel heading back across the country. We went south around the Hoover Dam on the way out and ended up stopping at Tucumcari, New Mexico on Friday night. Saturday was more driving where upon re-entering the DFW Metroplex we learned that Texans really ARE bad drivers. And I guess that’s the end of my story. We had a great time and we finally made it home, where I currently sit, perfectly happy and planning on not leaving again for a long, long time. 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 The Best Day Greetings to The Grizzly Detail Newspaper readers. My purpose for writing Woodrum’s Wisdom is to bring new thoughts to light, to talk about life’s values, to find out what readers need and how each of us may be our brother’s keepers. These are things of concern in today’s world. I also hope to include some of your favorite scriptures. I begin with one of my favorite topics: How can I make this the best day of my life? Let me suggest first, with your eyes open wide when your feet hit the floor in the morning, say out loud “Thank you, Lord, for your watchful care during the night and for giving me this new day. Be with me Lord, in each hour ahead and give me the wisdom and strength to do the things I need to do today. Thank you in advance, Lord, I love you.” Starting the day with the Lord is a shield of protection and strength for whatever lies ahead. You know Job began every day this way. Just as he put on each item of clothing, he put on God’s righteousness. And although he suffered greatly, he never quit trusting God to care for him. Try breathing a little prayer for the day and prove to yourself that it does fortify you for whatever comes. Next, greet each family member with “I love you, and, I wish for you a good day.” Some days can be so hectic, and knowing that there are those who love us encourages us to move forward. If you prepare a lunch for your spouse, slip a little love and encouragement into the lunch pail to be discovered at lunchtime. Then, as you go about the day’s activities, take time to look at the beautiful blue of the sky, at the fluffy white clouds that might remind you of “snow ice cream.” Look at the shades of green in the grass and the foliage around you. Admire the blends of pink, yellow and red blooms on flowering plants. God did such a wonderful work of putting beauty before our eyes to enjoy. Take time to smell the roses, too. In addition to the hum-drum household chores, you may get a telephone call from your best friend; she has a problem. You listen, and as you listen you breathe a little prayer asking how to help her. You suddenly realize that this is an opportunity of service. So what do you do? Quietly suggest to your friend, “Let’s pray.” You lift your friend and her problem to the Solver of all problems – the Lord – and ask for His leadership and guidance. His Word tells us in 1 Chronicles 16:11; “To look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.” The Lord is never too busy to listen to us when we need His help. To be sure He already knew all about the friend’s problem, but it pleasures Him for us to look to Him for guidance. How does all of this produce a good day? Let’s count the ways. Your day began with praise; you shared your love; you praised the Lord for the beauty of His creation; and your acts of service to your family and your friend brought honor and glory to the name above all names – the Lord himself. A good motto to make every day a special day is: Christ first, others second, self last. Until next time, keep a song in your heart and remember, “His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He cares for me.” Mildred Woodrum is a retired teacher of the White Settlement I.S.D. and currently lives in Weatherford. She wrote the words and music for the Brewer HS fight song, and put music to the school’s Alma Mater. Her column appears in the Weatherford Telegram, and now in The Grizzly Detail. Whitehill & Associates 817-237-3311 HANDYMAN’S DELIGHT 3-1-0 $59,000. GR02 MOVE IN READY 3-2-2 $110,500. AD12 CUSTOM BUILT 3-3-2 $219,900. TA08 Equal Housing Opportunity Each office is independently owned and operated. 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I-30/Chapel Creek Westside City News The Detail Senior Service Center News Submitted by Lydia Neece, Senior Services Director Ghouls, Goblins, Witches, Ghosts and even characters such as Zorro, Cat Ladies and a Lady Bug, even some Pirates from the Caribbean made their special appearances at the recent Halloween Party at the Center. The next Center party is the Thanksgiving Party scheduled for November 26 at 10:30 am which promises some more of the same fun including refreshments, games, entertainment and as always prizes! The seniors and their families are invited to enjoy a wonderful performance by the TCC Band led by Director Rick Stitzel on their return engagement on Monday, November 17, 7:30-9:00 pm. This is a free dance/concert. Light refreshments will be served. An exercise class called “Qigong for Energy” led by instructor Rene Black will be offered on Friday mornings from 9:30-10:00 am at the Center. Qigong (pronounced Chee gong) is a form of self-healing practiced for centuries in China. This gentle and slow-moving exercise helps cultivate clear and free – flowing energy which is essential to good health. There is no charge for this class. Please come by the Center for more information. The monthly AARP 55 Alive class is on November 18 and 20 from 1 to 5 pm. Pay your $10 fee early to reserve a place in the class. Bring your favorite Dish to Brown Bag Bingo on Thursday, November 20 at 5:00 pm. for a” Pilgrim’s Delight”. Share a meal with the seniors and join them on their game night. Bring a non perishable item for the Bingo game. Make plans to meet the Supper Club at their last meeting place of the year at Spring Creek Barbecue located at 8628 W. Camp Ghouls, Goblins, Witches, Ghosts and even characters such as Zorro, Bowie. Be there at Cat Ladies and a Lady Bug, even some Pirates from the Caribbean 5:00 pm on Tuesday, made their special appearances at the recent Halloween Party at the December 2. We are taking how to access the internet and techniques reservations to for locating information describing diseases, our December Day Trip which is to the medical conditions, health examinations and Johnnie High’s Christmas Revue. The medications. The course will be held in the trip is scheduled for December 6 at 2:00 computer laboratory and students will be pm. Tickets are $18 which includes allowed to practice the skills learned in class. the transportation. The Johnnie High’s The class titled “Locating health information Country Music Revue Christmas show on the Internet”, a hands-on computer class, features 300,000 holiday lights, Christmas will be taught by Lisa Smith, Outreach decorations and special guests such as Santa Librarian, University of North Texas Health Claus, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer Science Library and will be taught on two and Frosty the Snowman. Some of the separate days, December 1 or December 2 artists who have performed at Johnnie Highs from 10am to 11 am. Please come by the Country Music Revue have gone on to Center to sign up for the class. Space is become famous. Among them are LeAnn limited to 10 students per class. Rimes, Lee Ann Womack and Steve Holy. If you have questions concerning any of Your payment guarantees your seat. Please the Senior Center activities, events or services check at the Center to pay for your ticket. available, call 817-246-6619 or come by and Attend a hands-on computer course visit with us at 8211 White Settlement Road. designed to teach class participants how to locate online health information from the National Library of Medicine website. This introductory course will teach attendees BHS Cheerleader’s fundraiser sees big eaters ITEMS FOR SALE Display Cabinet Glass counter top approx. 5 foot long and 18 inches deep. Sits on wood base with compartments underneath. Heavy Duty. $150 Call 817-266-8967 Calendar of Events Your guide to what’s going on in West Fort Worth, White Settlement and the surrounding areas. The Brewer High School Cheerleaders hosted a fundraiser/nugget eating contest this past Saturday at the Chick fi l a on Highway 183. The Cheerleaders themselves performed routines for the crowd as Bear Fans patronized the eatery. Highlighting the fundraiser was a chicken nugget eating contest by Administrator Jason Ferguson, Bear Mascot Taylor Minter, Cheerleader Regina Lewis, Football player Zac Cook, and teacher John McGee. Contestants had 2 minutes to eat as many nuggets as possible. McGee and Cook tied at 26 with Minter coming in 3rd at 22. Lewis ate 14 while Ferguson (evidently on a diet) ate 4. To break the tie, Cook and McGee received a big bowl of ice cream in a “no holds” showdown. McGee, now known to Bear fans as the Bottomless Pit, won the tie breaker. Thursday 11-13-08 WS Parks and Recreation board meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Tuesday 11-18-08 WS Pride Commission meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall WSISD Board of Trustees meeting 7:00 p.m. at Administration Bldg on Cherry Lane Wednesday 11-19-08 WS Board of Adjustments and Appeals meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Friday 11-21-08 WS Senior Services Council meeting 9:30 a.m. at Senior Center Tuesday 11-25-08 WS City Council meeting 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Thursday 11-27-08 Thanksgiving Day Tuesday 12-2-08 WS Planning and Zoning committee meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Thursday 12-4-08 WS Crime Board meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Friday 12-5-08 White Settlement Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 6:00 p.m. at municipal complex Tuesday 12-9-08 WS City Council meeting 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Thursday 12-11-08 WS Parks and Recreation board meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall 8805 Clifford Street White Settlement, TX 76108 (817) 246-8160 Pigskin Play Action Thank you to all who played this year! Look for an all new exciting Pigskin Picks in 2009. GZD-111208-A08-B.indd 1 Zac Cook throws in the white napkin as John McGee fi nishes one last scoop in Saturday’s BHS Cheerleader eating contest at Chick fi l a. 11/11/08 11:35:56 PM Page 9/Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Westside News & Sports Bears go wild in final game by Ben Posey spotter assistant Hayden Posey The Brewer Bears filled the stadium with excitement this past Friday in their last game of the 2008 season against the Boswell Pioneers. Pre-game activities included senior football players and cheerleaders receiving recognition with their parents for a job well done. The opening kick off proved to be one of many exciting moments of the game as the Bears tried an onside kick. Although ball didn’t quite go the required 10-yards for the Bears, a Boswell player jumped out in an attempt to catch the ball, muffing it into the hands of a Bear player. The Bears wasted no time going for the gusto with a double reverse, pitch back to the quarterback trick play. Unfortunately, the pass fell short in an attempt to hit #6 Andrew Pichardo and was intercepted by Boswell. The Pioneers had no trouble early in the game moving the ball on the Bears. With welltimed passes, receivers picked up four first downs on a drive that put Boswell up 7-0 with a touchdown pass to the corner of the end zone. Marcus Bryant, #14 for the Bears, bobbled the kickoff and moved the Bears to their own 16-yard line. With no gain on the first two plays, quarterback Jake Glover hit Carder Auten for a 21-yard gain and a first down. Unable to pickup another first down, the Bears were forced to punt putting the ball on the Boswell 30-yard line. The Bear defense, which played the run tough all night, continued to stuff the Pioneers. Included was a crowd cheering hit by #30, Jerermy Deadmon, on a Brewer 46 Boswell 21 Pioneer receiver near Brewer……… 20 6 14 6 the 30-yard line. On Boswell..... 7 14 0 0 the next play from scrimmage, #20 Jay Scoring Summary: Johnson picked off BO - Jim Davis 23 pass from Quinton a Boswell pass and Gregory (Ronnie Alford kick). returned it to the BR - Carder Auten 21 pass from Jake 41-yard line. With Glover (Armando Garcia kick). steady passes by Glover BR - Chris Kennedy 1 run (Garcia kick). to Carder Auten, BR - Dexter Chow 15 pass from Glover Andrew Pichardo, (kick failed) and Dexter Chow, the BO - Cameron Mavroulis 5 pass from Bears moved down to Gregory (Alford kick). the Boswell 22-yard BR - Andrew Pichardo 13 pass from line. With just over Glover (run Conversion fail). 3 minutes left in the BO - Mavroulis 4 pass from Gregory first quarter, Glover (Alford kick). hit Carder Auten in BR - Kennedy 3 run (Garcia kick). the corner of the end BR - Kennedy 49 pass from Glover zone for a touchdown. (Garcia kick). Armando Garcia BR - Kennedy 60 pass from Glover (run kicked the extra point failed) making the score 7-7. On the ensuing Team Statistics: B BO kickoff, the Brewer First Downs………….26 23 Bears did it again. Rushes-yards…… 20-88 29-63 Yes, another onside Passing Yards………. 520 294 kick recovered by Recep/Att/Int…... 40-65-3 23-40-5 Josh Garcia of the Punts – avg……….. 7-26 4-40 Bears. Starting on Fumbles-lost………..0-0 5-2 Boswell’s 48-yard Penalties – yds….. . 9-88 5-45 line, Glover through two incomplete Individual Statistics: passes before getting Rushing – Brewer: Chris Kennedy, 12-64; some help from the Jake Glover, 5-10; Bennan Cason, 1-10; Pioneer defense on two Andrew Pichardo, 2-10. Boswell: Dante separate offside calls Lipscomb, 5-23. giving the Bears a first Passing – Brewer: Jake Glover, 40-65-3down at the Boswell 520. Boswell: Quinton Gregory, 21-3838-yard line. A 285-294. yard pass to Carder Receiving – Brewer: Carder Auten, Auten took the ball to 12-149; Dexter Chow 5-47; Andrew the 10-yard line. From Pichardo, 10-93; Chris Kennedy 11there, Glover handed 209; Nic Razo, 2-22. Boswell: Cameron the ball off to #5 Chris Mavroulis, 14-150. Kennedy who took the ball over the right side Tennis finish 3rd in District giving the Bears a 14-7 lead after a Garcia extra-point kick. Onside kick one more time? That’s what the crowd thought as the Bears lined up in kickoff formation. This time, the Bears faked the onside and kicked it deep where it was brought out to the Boswell 32-yard line. A series Safety Geraldo Hernandez had enough of the Pioneer Quarterback and stepped in front of a pass 3-yards deep in the end zone and returned it to the 48yard line of Brewer. A 15-yard penalty against Boswell moved the ball inside Pioneer territory. The Bear’s offense heated up as Glover connected with Auten and Pichardo on passes while Kennedy weaved in and out for rushing yards. Steam ran out for the Bears as Glover was picked off at the 5-yard line. The Pioneers were through yet. The Boswell offense connected aon a long pass to the Brewer 6yard line where just a few plays later they scored on a short pass making the score 26-21 near the end of the 2nd quarter of play. The Bears started their drive at their own 24-yard line but the offense sputtered and had to punt. A miscue by the Boswell offense put the ball on the carpet, which was recovered by Dade Elza of the Bears. Using their 2-minute offense, the Bears drove the ball down the field to the 20-yard line but a 4th down field goal try with less than a minute came up short sending the Bears in at halftime up 26-21. The Bears came out in the 2nd half with fast feet and sure hands as the Bears made shoestring catches for 1st downs The Detail Thump, Thump, Thump... it’s Basketball Season! The Brewer Bears and Lady Bears Basketball Teams have begun their bid for the playoffs as both teams have been practicing and scrimmaging during the past few weeks. The first home game for the Lady Bears will be November 18 against Irving Nimitz starting at 5 p.m. with the freshman. The Bears will play at home on November 21 at 6:30 p.m. Look on The Grizzly Detail web site for complete schedules for both teams. Cross Country takes 7th The girls cross-country team placed 2nd at the District Cross Country Meet last Friday. They qualified to run in the Regional Meet in Lubbock on Saturday, November 8th. Listed from left to right are: Zunika Brush-Daniel, Marisol Lopez, Kurstin Draper, Esperanza Lopez, Vanessa Lopez, Lauren Graham, and Lorena Rosales. Also, placing in the top ten and qualifying on their own were Esperanza Lopez (5th) and Vanessa Lopez (8th). “The girls ran a great race on Friday. We knew it would be a tough race, but the girls did an excellent job and finished in a strong 2nd place,” said Head Cross Country Coach Amy Ganninger. “They have run well all season and worked so hard for this. I am very proud of all they have done.” This is the Cross Country Team’s fifth straight year to earn a regional appearance. The Brewer Cross Country Team competed at Regionals in Lubbock this past week and finished 7th out of 24 teams. “The girls ran the best they have run all season,” said Head Coach Amy Ganninger. “The girls went out there and gave it all they had.” of screen passes and deep routes by Boswell brought the ball out to the 42-yard line of Brewer. On a second and long, the Pioneers though a long pass down the middle where it was picked off by Chris Hix who returned it 75-yards to the Brewer 15-yard line. Glover hit Dexter Chow in the back of the end zone for the Bears third touchdown of south end of the stadium on the the night. A missed point after Boswell side of the stands. With touchdown left the score 20-7. only underwear in place, the A deep kick by the Bears Boswell student escaped into a was brought out to the 33-yard waiting car and fled the scene. line of Boswell. Once again the Pioneers came out passing and found a stroke of luck as cornerback Jerermy Deadmon let one slip through the fingers with clear pasture to the Bear end zone. This gave Boswell a second burst as they drove the ball down the field and connecting on a touchdown pass in the end zone. A good extra point made the score 2014 early in the second quarter. Now it was Boswell’s turn. Tired of being picked on by the onside kick crew, the Pioneers returned the favor by attempting on of their own. The hands-team for the Bears gave no glory to the Pioneers as they recovered Asst. Superintendent Frank Molinar (left) and WSISD Superintendent Dr. Audrey Arnold (right) the ball on the 40-yard line. A 48-yard pass from Glover to present Brewer retired teacher Mildred Woodrum with a plaque of appreciation before the game. and huge rushing gains to put Chris Kennedy took the ball Boswell moved the ball down Chris Kennedy in line to score a down to the 12-yard line setting the field but the drive stalled touchdown from the 3-yard line. up a touchdown pass to Andrew after cornerback Marcus Bryant Pichardo. A failed extra point for Garcia added the extra point broke up a long pass down the bringing the score to Brewer 33 two left the score at 26-14. sideline. On the next play Bryant – Boswell 21. The Bears were at it again as stepped in front of a Boswell pass After a deep kick, the Bear’s they attempted an onside kick and returned the interception to defense was ready to play in the against the Pioneers. This time the Boswell 43-yard line. rd 3 quarter. Quarterback sacks, Boswell recovered the kick but Quarterback Jake Glover broken up passes and a tuff run gave the Bears another chance came out again fi ring to a defense stopped the Pioneers on after an offsides call by the variety of receivers with a final their own 20-yard line. officials. Yes, the Bears tried connection with Chris Kennedy Penalties killed the Bears drive the onside kick again but the who broke through four resulting in a punt down to the Pioneers recovered the kick a defenders on a way to a 51-yard Boswell 20-yard line. second time. touchdown. Garcia added the With 4 minutes left in the Once again Boswell got their extra point making the score rd 3 quarter, administrators put offense hitting on all cylinders 40-21. on their running shoes in chase driving the ball down to the 13After being stuffed by the of a pseudo-streaker near the yard line of the Bears. Brewer Brewer defense, Boswell punted the ball to Chris Kennedy who returned it to the 12-yard line. An intercepted pass ended the drive giving Boswell the ball deep in Brewer territory. A fumble by the Pioneers put the ball back in Brewer’s hands. A well orchestrated screen pass to Chris Kennedy opened up the field for a 60-yard touchdown giving the Bears a final 46-21 lead. With almost a half quarter left to play in the game, the Bear defense stayed strong. A thundering hit by Defensive End Dillon Thomas on the Pioneer quarterback sent the ball sailing into the air and into the hands of Jerermy Deadmon. The Bears offense moved the ball well thanks to more shoestring catches by receiver Nic Razo. An exchange of punts by both teams completed the nearly 3 hour, 8 minute game giving the Bears a season ending win, 4621. Game Highlights: Jake Glover threw for 520 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Brewer Bears (4-6, 3-4) past the playoff-bound Pioneers (55, 4-3) in District 6-4A. Chris Kennedy had TD receptions of 49 and 60 yards, and he also scored on runs of 1 and 3 yards. Carder Auten (21 yards), Dexter Chow (15 yards), and Andrew Pichardo (13 yards) caught the other Brewer touchdown passes. Brewer’s defense had five interceptions, with three leading to touchdowns for the Bears. Lady Bears say farewell to seniors at final volleyball game of the season By A.C. Hall The Bear’s Tennis Team shows off their district trophy after the District 6-4A tournament last week. A team plaque and medals were awarded to players and coaches. Pictured are Bryan Rivera, Josh Hanes, Reuben Allred, Ben Foster, Garrett Clark, Jason Watson, Chase Covington, Daniel Byrd, Kiki Crawford, Sparkey Crawford, Julie Brown, Tiffany Summerhill, Jamie Janzen, Emma Hayden, Michelle Rainwater, Leonie Mueller, Yesenis Herfeldt, and Dana Roe. Breaking News or Pictures? Text it, e-mail it, or call us at news@grizzlydetail.com 817-246-NEWS GZD-111208-A09-B.indd 1 In their final game of the year the Lady Bears Varsity Volleyball team faced off against Azle this past Tuesday night at Brewer. Falling into an early 6 – 2 hole in the opening game of the match, the Lady Bears fought back and eventually tied the game at 10. Melissa Hahn had a nice serving run and was supported by some great scoring from teammate Chastity Spann. The rally continued until Brewer had their first lead of the night at 11 – 10. Their biggest lead of the game was at 15 – 13, but soon after the Lady Hornets came roaring back. They scored 10 points in a row on their way to a 25 – 18 victory in the first game. The Lady Bears found themselves again playing from behind in game number two as they were down 9 – 2. With some great serves by Kirsten Whitner and Summer Tibbets, however, Brewer was able to get right back into the game. The game got extremely competitive with no points coming easy and the Lady Bears closed the gap to just one point, down 12 – 13. Unfortunately, Azle was again to have a late surge and pull away, winning the second game 25 – 15. In the third game of the match Brewer opened an early 3 – 1 lead, but soon Azle would go on one more scoring frenzy for the night. They opened up a 14 – 4 lead that was just too much for the Lady Bears to overcome. Summer Tibbets and the Lady Bears had a great serving stand to pull within 5, but the game was ultimately won by Azle by a score of 25 – 15, awarding them the match at 3 games to 0. 11/11/08 11:36:51 PM Sports Extra Page 10/Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Brewer 46 The Detail Boswell 21 All photos by Keith Robinson. Above: The Brewer kickoff team gives the signal after recovering another onside kick. Top right: #6 Andrew Pichardo had 10 catches for 93 yards and 1 touchdown. Right: #3 Carder Auten had 12 catches for 149 yards and 1 touchdown. Above: #4 Andrew Le drops Boswell’s quarterback for a loss. Right: Honeycomb of the Year Paula Dickerson was presented the award by last year’s winner Michelle Salts. Below: Band students filled the air with bubbles on the final football game of the season. Left: The Blue Crew sprinted across the field after a Bear touchdown. Above: #5 Chris Kennedy ran through the defense on his way to 4 touchdowns on 11 catches for 209 yards and 12 carries for 64 yards. Right: Elizabeth Clawson was named Football Sweetheart. She has been an athletic trainer for 4 years. Fort Worth National Bank is now Southside Bank. Not to worry, we’re from the same country. Texas. Southside Bank has been a proud part of Texas for half a century. Investing in communities, helping companies grow, launching dreams and simply being caring neighbors. Come say hello. We think you’ll find us to be good folks. Fort Worth National Bank is now Texas Strong for nearly 50 years. West Fort Worth – 9516 Clifford St. GZD-111208-A10-C.indd 1 Near Downtown – 701 W. Magnolia Arlington – 2831 West Park Row 11/11/08 11:37:26 PM
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