20 years ago…
March 2, 2006
S&S FFA DUO TAKE TOP HONORS AT SAN ANGELO AG MECHANICS SHOW
S&S FFA competed in the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Ag Mechanics Project Show last Wednesday and came away with several top finishes.
Brittany Townsend, Mandy Green, Ben Johnson and Allison Fisher placed first with their farrowing crate, which also went on to win Reserve Champion in the Livestock Division. Townsend and Green also won Showmanship for their “knowledge and ability to demonstrate their project” as Fisher and Johnson were not able to actually participate in the show due to TAKS testing.
Taylor Bell, Chad Wilson, Robbie Krueger, and Colton Broom placed third with their 10x6 utility trailer and Van Garrison placed second with his arena barrow. Wyatt Maher placed second with his goat-working box and went on to win the Determination Award for his “determination in showing his project.”
“At FFA shows all schools compete together regardless of size, so we are competing against everyone...even big 5A schools and for a small school like ours to do good you must have the very best students. Our students are very dedicated and have a strong work ethic,” S&S FFA Advisor Warren Maher said. “We didn’t get to start our projects until January because we had five leadership teams go to State, so we had to put in countless hours after school and on weekends to complete our projects. I couldn’t be prouder of our students and the projects they built.”
30 years ago…
March 7, 1996
GRAYSON SESQUICENTENNIAL BOOK FEATURES LOCAL WRITERS
Four local residents, Lucille Davis, Neva Pinkston, Bob Huffman and Gene Foster, are featured authors in the collection, “Telling Our Stories: Grayson County Reminiscenses: The First 150 Years, 1846-1996.”
The publication, edited by Jerry Bryan Lincecum with foreword by A. C. Greene, was printed in conjunction with the observance of Grayson County’s Sesquicentennial Celebration.
The volume is a collection of stories written by more than 40 Grayson County writers, all of whom have won Gold or Silver Star rankings in one or more of the annual contests for autobiographical stories sponsored by Austin College, 1991-1995. These contests were part of an on-going humanities project entitled, “Telling Our Stories,” co-sponsored by the Sherman Democrat and The Denison Herald.
40 years ago…
March 6, 1986
NEW MINI-BUS IN USE BY CITY
Senior citizens who take advantage of the Whitesboro Mini Bus Service for transportation will now ride in style, thanks to a new 1986 Dodge maxi van received last week by the City of Whitesboro.
The maxi van, valued at approximately $20,000, seats 15 passengers and replaces the 1978 Dodge van which seated only nine.
Purchased with matching funds through the Texoma Regional Planning Commission and the City of Whitesboro, the new vehicle is expected to be much more economical than the former one, since the estimated gas mileage is rated much higher.
“With the purchase of this new, larger bus, we’re hoping we can transport larger groups to various activities,” said Whitesboro Mini Bus Service Coordinator Jan Britain.
She noted that anyone 60 years of age or over may ride the mini bus by calling 564-3585. Senior citizens needing a ride to a doctor’s appointment or to go shopping, or to pick up groceries, pay bills, or visit friends, etc., may take advantage of the transportation service.
“If someone doesn’t feel like getting out of the house, we’ll pick up and deliver their groceries, etc.,” said Mrs. Britain. There is no charge for the transportation service, but donations are encouraged.
“This service is not a charity service or welfare,” assured Mrs. Britain, stating she feels the people have worked all their lives and that they deserve to take advantage of a service they paid for years go.
The Whitesboro Mini Bus Service currently has approximately 600 customers from Whitesboro, Sherwood Shores, Gordonville, Sadler, Southmayd, Tioga and Collinsville.
The bus will be equipped with running boards to allow customers easy access in and out of the new vehicle. The new Dodge is air conditioned and is radio-dispatched for its two drivers, Edmond Rodgers and Bill Eldredge, both of Whitesboro.
Both Rodgers and Eldredge are trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid, and have successfully completed a defensive driving course.
“We have an accident-free driving record,” said Mrs. Britain.
The coordinator is encouraging all persons who need transportation to Sherman and outlying areas to please make their out-of-town appointments for afternoons. “We like to keep the mornings free to transport customers locally for groceries, shopping, visits, etc.”