2 Cents Worth

I am writing this column on Sunday night, because Joe has got the fishing fever, and he wants to get up early on Monday morning and go fishing. Now this is the person that sleeps until 8:00 or later, so we will see what happens in the morning!!!

Soup’s on in Stanton

For 33 years Stanton has had a soup cook-off to raise funds for the restoration of the city’s historic monastery and convent complex. I have been privileged to judge it a few times and have always had a good time there. It costs nothing to enter the contest.

A guest editorial from a former student

Zach McMeans is a 2014 graduate of Borden High School where he was a State FFA Officer and a UIL State Champion in Congress, CX Debate, and Persuasive Speaking. He earned his bachelor degree from West Texas A&M University in Agricultural Media and Communication.

Old Glory News

I am always so proud when someone stops me and says, “Carol I enjoyed your column so much, or Carol what are you going to write this week, and I always say “I am writing this column for all of you to enjoy.

How to Choose an Assisted Living Facility

Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about choosing an assisted living facility for my 86-year-old father? Since mom died last year, his health has declined to the point that he can’t live at home anymore but isn’t ready for a nursing home either.

Going to Europe but staying in Texas

I am due for a road trip. Nothing major but something to reward myself. I just survived a hectic month of UIL academic and speech competitions with my students in addition to judging 18 speech and debate rounds. This is my version of March Madness. The route chosen is from www. texaskidsadventures.

The restored Palace in Spur

When the Palace Theater in Spur closed in the 1970s it ended up belonging to the chamber of commerce, which offered to sell it to the county historical commission for ten dollars. The commission accepted the offer.

Old Glory News

We are really having a beautiful day today (Sunday), believe it or not the wind is calm and the sun is warming things up. It would be fun if every day was like today. We could use a nice shower of rain, but the weeds are terrible. Oh my, gotta take the good with the bad. That’s life......

How to Appeal Medicare Surcharges When Your Income Changes

Dear Savvy Senior, Is there anything I can do to reduce my high Medicare premium surcharges? Because of my past income, I pay $329.70 per month for my Part B premium and $64.50/month for Part D, but my income has dropped since I retired. Do I have any options?

George Hallmark’s Life in Art

George Hallmark of Meridian is one of the most accomplished and awarded artists in America. “As an artist you first try to do something that you like and that you hope appeals to people,” he says. “I think a painting should be something that stops you, something you’d like to step into.