VOICES OF VALOR

JA ROBINSON,A Sentinel of Service BETWEEN TWILIGHT AND TRUTHTime drags on so slow on those nights I don't sleep well.Thinking about those divergent paths that lead to Heaven & Hell.On some paths the way is dim, on others so dazzlingly bright.

Dear Elon

More than any other country in the history of the world, twentyfirst century United States should be functioning like a well-oiled machine.

The Cemetery Couple of Sulphur Springs

Annada Jones and her husband James are active citizens of Sulphur Springs. Annada has worked with the civic center and the chamber of commerce. James is involved with veterans’ activities. Annada is a retired teacher. James worked for a company that makes valves for the oil patch.

2 Cents Worth

Well things happen, the last of Lester's brothers, Jerry, one of the twins, the last of the Dewey Greenway boys have gone to heaven two girls are the only ones left.

Carol's Kitchen

BACON ONION PINWHEELS• l/2 cup of finely chopped onions• l/3 cup of soft margarine• 6 slices of cooked bacon crumbled• 2 Tablepoons of chopped parsley Mix all together• 2 8 oz cans of crescent rolls Take them out of the cans and make little triangles.

Take a bow

We come from a school with no auditorium, we practice in my classroom, sometimes the bus barn concrete floor, and sometimes in a neighborhood school's auditorium that has closed its doors. It's a challenge, but my kids are resilient and just adapt to our surroundings well.

Letter to the Editor

Editor: I am writing you about a World War 2 hero from Sylvester who is perhaps all but forgotten now.My father was Staff Sgt. Monte Ogens. He was an aviator with the 301st Bomb Group, 353rd Bomb Squadron, 15th Air Force. His last flight of the war, on January 11, 1944, was on B-17 bomber No.

The Lone Star Bat Company

Wade Thomas has an antique store in Crockett.He calls it Stories of Texas.Once a friend of his went in with a couple of bats. “They had a brand on them that said The Lone Star Bat Company Crockett, Texas,” says Wade, “Without saying anything I was pretty darned excited.

2 Cents Worth

Good morning let's visit awhile before the wind blows us away!!!!Yesterday was horrible Joe had a hard time keeping the pickup on the road, it was in blowing so hard between Rotan and Aspermont. We went to Rotan yesterday and helped Lee Jay, my grandson, celebrate his birthday.

Carol's Kitchen

3 sticks of butter or oleo3/4 cup of cocoa3/4 cup of flour3 cups of sugar l and l/2 teapooons of vanilla6 eggs Mix all together and pour into unbaked pie shells Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes (I used only l/2 cup of cocoa) Enjoy but wow it is rich!!!!!