May 2009 Newsletter - Blooming Grove Library

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May, 2009
A Monthly Publication of the Blooming Grove Community Library, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization Serving
Blooming Grove and the Western Navarro County Communities of Barry, Frost, Dresden, Navarro Mills,
Raleigh and all points in between
www.BloomingGroveLibrary.com
SPECIAL
POINTS OF
INTEREST:
•
Adventures of
Homer Spurlock &
Doc Shotgun
•
BG VFD News
•
Local Business
Directory
•
May Photography
Contest
•
BG Prom
•
Gone Fishin’ What’s Biting
Blooming Grove Community Garden & Farmer’s Market
Blooming Grove will soon
have its very own Community Garden and Farmers
Market! Thanks to Mayor
Alva Lynn Smith and the
BG City Council, a space
owned by the city has been
made available for this new
venture which has the potential to provide several
benefits to the community.
The site of the project is the
location of the old First
Christian Church at the intersection of Fordyce and
3rd Street, caddy corner
from the BG Library and
next door to Armstrong’s
Garage.
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
BG Community Garden
& Farmer’s Market
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Local Wildlife News:
Rio Grande Turkey Facts
8
Native Plant of the
Month: Dewberries
13
How Does Your
Garden Grow?
Edible Landscapes
29
BG Sports
42
Funny Pages
14
Sky Watch
28
According to Jeffrey Dyess,
head of the Community
Garden & Farmer’s Market
Planning Committee, “The
Community Garden will be
a place where the town can
come together the way a
community should”.
“What I see the Community
Garden becoming is a place
where local groups, such as
the Lion's Den, Boy/Girl
Scouts, the local chapter of
the FFA or 4H, etc can come
together and raise all natural, chemical free fruits,
vegetables and herbs that
can be sold onsite in the new
Farmer's Market area. The
proceeds from the sales will
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C i t y C o u n c i l & S c h o o l B o a r d
E l e c t i o n s S a t u r d a y M a y 9 t h !
Don’t forget! Upcoming Elections will
be held on Saturday, May 9th. The
Blooming Grove City Council has
three open seats, with four candidates
running: Jeanette Wisdom
(Incumbent), Trevor Boyde, Jeffrey
Dyess and Alba “Mickie” Ingram.
The Blooming Grove School Board
has 2 open seats with six candidates in the running: Marty
Weaver (I), Donnie Grounds (I),
Rory Evans, Chris Ivey, Johnathon
Southard and Thomas (T.C.) Lawhon.
Frost City Council has three open
seats with four candidates seeking
election: Jerry English and Kevin
Freeman join incumbents Jimmy
Hooser and Jean Sanders in the
race.
Frost School Board—Incumbents
Caleb Martin and Cliff Williams
are being challenged by Kelli
Ritterbach and Jeremy Woods
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CONTACT US [email protected] ~ 903‐695‐2175 Publisher Community Relations BG Community Library 301 South Fordyce Blooming Grove, TX 76626 903‐695‐2175 Gordon Griffin 903‐695‐2175 www.BloomingGroveLibrary.com Advertising & Sales Managing Director Robert Phipps 903‐695‐2978 Hollie Simmons 903‐695‐2175 Birthday Listings [email protected] Managing Editor Creative & Design / Web Robert Phipps 903‐695‐2978 [email protected] Copy Editor Carolyn Carroll‐Vinson 903‐695‐2175 [email protected] Carolyn Carroll‐Vinson 903‐695‐2175 [email protected] Classifieds Photography Steve Orth, Sue Price, Cin‐
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About Community News: We’re published Monthly by the Blooming Grove Community Library & distributed throughout Western Navarro County . Post your stories and pho‐
tos on www.BloomingGroveLibra
ry.com for a chance to see them in an upcoming edi‐
tion. Several copies of your (April) publication appeared at
my office. The lead article, A Short History of Early
Blooming Grove, TX, caught my eye. I enjoyed reading that article so much that I read the entire publication and enjoyed the rest just as much. Congratulations on an outstanding contribution to your community and to Navarro County as well. (Have you noticed
how much T. Edgar Campbell resembles Tim Campbell, the CPA?)
Sincerely,
Dave Ralston, Jr.
319 West Third Avenue
Corsicana, Texas 75110
“Any society that would give up a
little liberty to gain a little security
will deserve neither and lose both. “
~ Benjamin Franklin
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The Case of The Wild Man of Blooming Grove
In our opening episode, Homer Spurlock had received instructions from Ranger Headquarters,
through Secret Undercover Ranger "E", via animal
courier, to go to Blooming Grove and investigate the
mysterious Wildman. As we rejoin the action, we
find Homer and his sidekick, Doc Shotgun at the
horse rental place.
SCENE 2
"Welcome to U~RID~UM!”
Kin I hep yew?"
"Yes. Me and my pard Shotgun are in desperate need
of some fast mounts; time is of the essence!'
"Oky doky. Will you be needing a saddle and tack?"
"Yes, we have a long ride ahead of us."
"Where y'all headed?"
"Over to Blooming Grove."
"That's a pretty fer piece, I suggest you upgrade to
the Comfort King Saddle, it's like riding on a cloud,
and it's only six bits a day extra."
"OK, Comfort Kings for both of us."
"By the way, you will have to go through Frost on
the way, would you like a radar detector on your saddle? Only four bits per day extra, and well worth it."
"Thank you, but no, we shan't require such accoutrements."
"Ok, it's your funeral."
"Homer, I'm tired, can we dismount a while?"
"Doc, we don't have time, we have got to keep pushing at a full gallop, the game's afoot!"
"Homer, I think we are coming into Frost now, we'd
best be careful."
(Homer observes the traffic signs, and notes the
speed limit is gallop, then 200 feet further slows to
canter, then 20 feet further it slows to trot. Homer
and Doc slow to a trot, but too late. Up ahead, two
cherries appear atop a vintage Cadillac, which has a
set of longhorn horns strapped to the hood. Homer
and Doc stop and wait. A figure emerges from the
car. He is wearing sunglasses and a white spandex
suit encrusted with rhinestones. He is also wearing a
badge and a gun, and has police department patches
on his sleeves.)
"Howdy folks, may I see your hoss permits and insurance, please?"
"Officer, these are rental horses, and we forgot to
purchase insurance.."
"Well in that case you need to have a seat in my patrol car."
(Homer dismounts and walks to the car, the officer
opens the passenger door for him, then walks around
the car, and sits in the driver's seat.)
HOME LOAN RATES AT AN ALL TIME LOW. RATES STARTING AT 4.50% (certain conditions apply). CALL LANCE WATKINS TODAY! 903‐695‐2311 or [email protected] for more information. 109 S. Fordyce, Blooming Grove, TX. 76626 (Continued on page 47)
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BG VFD News
The Blooming Grove Volunteer fire department would like to invite you and your family
to a Bar-B-Q to show our appreciation for
your past and continued support. It will be
May 23, 2009, at the Blooming Grove Fire
Station.
We will begin serving a Bar-B-Q dinner at
4:30. and we will auction off any remaining
desserts and brisket later in the day. Please
come and enjoy a plate of Bar-B-Q, get to
know our new members and see what we
are doing to help you. Takeout plates will be
available.
We thank you for your past and continued
support of your all-volunteer service.
July 4th, following the parade there will be a
raffle for a 32” LCD TV, Garmin 205w GPS
unit and a shotgun to raise money for the volunteer fire dept. Tickets will be $3.00 each or
4 for $10.00 and are available from any firefighter or local businesses.
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C o m i n g S o o n :
4 t h o f J u l y P a r a d e
Blooming Grove will host it's
Annual 4th of July Parade
again this year. The parade
will be held in Historic Downtown Blooming Grove on Saturday, July 4th, 2009 at 11:00
am. As usual, there will be lots
of Food, Fun and Entertainment for the whole family.
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VFD News Continued
ing the burn ban. The ban has
been lifted for Navarro County.
How ever conditions are still
dangerous for outdoor burning.
Extreme caution should be used
and No fire should EVER be left
unattended! Remember to call
and report your fire to Navarro
county Sheriff’s office before
you start it at (903)645-3001
BG VFD Engine-2
DRAWING WILL BE HELD:
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2009
@ 12:30 p.m. at the park
following the parade
Need not be present to win.
BGVFD monthly report
Alarm log for March 09
Grass Fire 4
Medical Emergency 3
Residential Structure fire 2
Automatic fire alarm 1
Motor vehicle fire 1
Traffic accident 1
Public service 1
Hazards materials fire 1
14 Runs
month
total
for
BLOOMING GROVE
VOLUNTEER
FIRE & RESCUE
the
P.O. Box 364 Blooming Grove,
Texas 76626 (903)-695-2900
The Blooming Grove Vol. Fire
Dept would like to thank every
one for their corporation dur-
July 4th Parade Continued...
A Parade Planning Committee is currently being
formed to help coordinate and plan this year’s event. If
you are interested in joining the Committee, or for more
information, float sign-ups, or to become a volunteer or
sponsor, please send an email to [email protected].
More info will be posted at the BG website at
www.BloomingGroveTX.com as we get closer to the
Parade date.
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“What is a Community Garden?”
(Continued from page 1)
Community Garden Continued...
be used to support both the local clubs, and our local library.
This land was originally donated in hopes of becoming a library, so a portion of the proceeds going to support the library is a step towards utilizing this gift as it was intended.
Very Simply, it is:
Any piece of land gardened by a group of people.
We at the ACGA have a broad definition of what a community garden entails. It can be urban, suburban, or rural. It can
grow flowers, vegetables or community. It can be one community plot, or can be many individual plots. It can be at a school,
hospital, or in a neighborhood. It can also be a series of plots
dedicated to "urban agriculture" where the produce is grown
for a market.
I will be contacting the local clubs and businesses here in
Blooming Grove over the next several weeks to try and get
as much participation as possible. This area will not be limited to groups and businesses; my plan is also to have fruit Benefits of Community Gardens:
trees, and assorted berries along the perimeter of the garden.
• Improves the quality of life for people in the garden
I will also be working on getting some benches set up, so
• Provides a catalyst for neighborhood and community
members of the community can come and enjoy our garden.
development
If anyone is interested in helping with the garden please feel
• Stimulates Social Interaction
free to contact me at [email protected].”
• Encourages Self-Reliance
• Beautifies Neighborhoods
• Produces Nutritious Food
• Reduces Family Food Budgets
From the Ameri• Conserves Resources
can Community
• Creates opportunity for recreation, exercise, therapy,
Garden Associaand education
tion ACGA
• Reduces Crime
• Preserves Green Space
An LG VU Phone for You!
The Blooming Grove Community Library holds raffle
sponsored by Scream Communications
for a raffle that is being held on May 15, 2009. The library is holding this raffle to help raise funds for library
programs and operational expenses. Volunteers from the
Blooming Grove Community Library will be in front of
Atwood’s Ranch & Home on May 9, 2009 selling raffle
tickets. The public is invited to come out and support
the Blooming Grove Community Library. Ticket prices
are 1 - $3.00, 2 - $5.00 or 10 - $20.00.
The Blooming Grove Community Library wishes to extend a grateful “Thank you” to David (who is a graduate
of Blooming Grove High School, Class of ’95) and
Rosaella Lopez, owners of Scream Communications, for
their generous donation.
Rosaella Lopez (pictured right) presents Michelle Howard,
Blooming Grove Community Library volunteer (also pictured), with a LG VU cell phone that Scream Communications donated to the Blooming Grove Community Library
For more information about the LG VU cell phone, contact Scream Communications at 903-872-0000 or 903872-3993.
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“The Parable of the
Hot Dog”
At a recent visit to a local business I saw a great story
displayed on the proprietor’s desk. It was called "The
Parable of the Hotdog". I was so taken with this story
that I couldn’t help share it in this month’s newsletter. It has great value to each of us, especially in today’s uncertain economic times. ~ RLP
The Parable of the Hot Dog
There was man who lived by the side of the road and
he sold Hot Dogs. He was hard of hearing so he had no
radio. He had trouble with his eyes so he read no
newspapers, nor did he watch television. But he sold
good Hot Dogs.
He put no signs on the highway telling how good
they were. He stood on the side of the road and cried
"Buy a Hot Dog, Mister?" And the people bought. He
increased his meat and bun orders. He bought a bigger stove to take care of his trade. He finally got his
son home from college to help him.
But then something happened......
His son said, "Father, haven’t you been reading the
newspaper? There is a big depression on. The European situation is terrible, the domestic situation is
worse. Everything is going to pot."
There upon the father thought, "Well, my son’s been
to college, he reads the newspapers, he listens to the
radio, he watches the television and he ought to
know." So the father cut down on his meat and bun
orders, took down his advertising signs and no longer
bothered to stand out on the highway to sell Hot
Dogs. And his Hot Dog sales fell almost overnight.
"You’re right son," the father said to the boy. “We certainly are in the middle of a great depression." :{)
Author unknown
BGC Library News
The Blooming
Grove Community Library has
recently
installed
new
s h e l v e s
throughout the
facility
and
would like to
encourage the
public to stop
in. The next
New shelving just installed in Library.
purchase item is
Photo by Michelle Howard planned to be an
updated collection of books made possible by the Tocker Foundation.
The past several weeks the library has received another
round of donated books and movies from the following: Curtis Stephens, Robert Phipps, Oleta Brumley, Edna Nicholson,
Alma Stephens, Ruth Moore, Suzanne Plyer, Diana Holland,
Maxine & Lester Easley, Jessica Burnett and Joyce Fields.
The books range from Large Print, Mystery, Christian Fic-
tion, Historical Romance, Rural families Fiction, Suspense
and more.
The library staff and board members would like to say
thank you to the following people who have gotten involved at the library and given their time in the following
areas: Robert Phipps with the production and planning of
the newsletter, Mark Dillman and Boy Scout Troop 0218,
Bubba Jones and his little helper Colby with the maintenance of the library grounds. These two areas were in
great need of extra hands; so thank you all for coming to
the rescue.
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Library Summer Reading Programs are underway so plan
to visit this summer….
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Support the BG Community Library by saving and donating your Coca-Cola bottle caps and 12 pack carton ends.
These small fortunes are being used to obtain magazine
subscriptions for the library which means another shared
enjoyment in our community.
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Rio Grande Turkey Facts
Ecology and Management for the Spring and Summer Months
By: Jay Whiteside, Technical Guidance Biologist, Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept.
year, the spring breeding season. Turkeys will begin to separate from their winter flocks, which are typically segregated
(male and female flocks), from late March to early April.
Then, they will scatter throughout mostly upland habitats to
begin their annual mating rituals. During this time, the male
turkeys (toms) are constantly trying to win the favors of eligible hens by gobbling and performing their infamous fanning
strut. For anyone who has been fortunate enough to witness
this courtship display, it is truly an unforgettable experience.
Following courtship and mating, bred hens will begin scouting
the uplands for suitable sites for nesting. Hens will search for
nest sites that provide good concealing herbaceous (grasses and
forbs) cover and are within ¼ mile or so from a permanent
water source, such as a stock pond or perennial creek.
Photo by Sue Price
It’s been almost 3 months since the 131 wild Rio Grande Turkey’s that were relocated from the Texas Panhandle and Rolling Plains were released in western Navarro County. Based on
reports and personal observations, it appears that the turkeys
have settled in nicely to their new home and possibly mixed in
with some of the resident populations that were already here.
Since we now have these new wildlife residents in our part of
the county, I thought that it would be a good time to inform
people about some basic turkey ecology and provide some
management tips for the spring and summer months.
As the days become increasingly longer and temperatures
slowly begin to rise, the turkey’s biological clocks begin to
steadily wind towards one of their most important times of the
Good nesting cover for turkeys includes areas with tall grasses
and forbs, or woody cover that is adequately screened with
herbaceous vegetation or woody vines. Research has shown
that a majority of nesting hens (87%) select nesting sites that
contain herbaceous or woody cover that is greater than 18
inches tall. Sites with relatively tall herbaceous vegetation are
selected for nesting because they help hide the nest from predators, reduce wind movement at ground level, and provide favorable climatic conditions (lower temperature, and higher
humidity) for incubating the eggs. Some common plants associated with good nesting sites include little bluestem, big bluestem, yellow indiangrass, Canada wild rye, Texas wintergrass,
and sunflowers.
Once the hen has selected a site for nesting, she will begin laying her clutch of 8-12 eggs (average 10.3 eggs per nest). The
hen will typically lay 1 egg per day until she has a full clutch of
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eggs. A clutch size of 12
eggs will typically take
about 2 weeks to lay.
After the hen has completed laying her clutch
of eggs, she will begin
continuously incubating
them. It usually takes
about 26 days for the
eggs to complete incubation, at which time the
poults hatch one by one.
If the first nesting attempt is successful,
hatching typically occurs
Photo by Steve Orth
from late May to early
June. If the first nesting attempt is not successful due to nest
predation or an unfortunate weather event, the hen will relocate
to another area (typically about 1 mile from her previous nesting
site) where she will lay a second clutch of eggs which will be
smaller than the first (8-10 eggs).
After all of the eggs have hatched, it will take the turkey poults
about 12 to 24 hours to completely dry and become fully coordinated. At this time they are able to follow the hen and begin
foraging on their own. Because the newly hatched turkey poults
require a diet that is high in protein, the hen will take them to
areas that have plentiful insects and where the vegetation is tall
enough to conceal them from predators. It is also important that
foraging areas for turkey poults have ample amouts of tall
The Frost Community Center is taking orders for distribution of the Angel Food Menu. These foods are
packaged in group specials ranging from $19.00 $30.00. These prices are sure to benefit the budget
and are packed with balanced nutrition and variety.
Order forms can be picked up from the Frost Community Center and need to be turned in on the first
Thursday of the month.
Accepted payment methods are: Cash (EXACT CHANGE
ONLY), Money Order, Checks (for orders $100 or less
with a valid Texas Driver’s License Number) or Food
Stamps (EBT)
NO REFUNDS or CREDITS will be issued for unclaimed
food. All sales are final.
For more information please contact the Frost Methodist
Church office at 903/682-2721.
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bunchgrasses and low growing woody brush for protection
from predators. The hen and poults will continue to utilize this
type of habitat almost exclusively for the first 2 to 3 weeks of
the poults lives.
Once the poults are about 2 to 3 weeks old, they begin replacing their natal down with their juvenile plumage, a process
called moulting. This is an extremely important juncture in a
turkey’s life because the newly acquired juvenile plumage will
now allow them to begin learning how to fly short distances.
The ability to fly short distances now allows them to roost in
small trees and shrubs, which makes them less susceptible to
predators. At this point in the poults development, the chances
of predator related mortality are greatly reduced and the odds
of surviving until the upcoming fall are much higher. Additionally, at this stage of development the poults’ diet begins to
switch from insects to plant material. This added versatility in
the diet makes finding nutritious foods much easier which will
greatly help in survival throughout the remainder of the summer.
From this point on, turkey poults will continue to grow and
become less and less reliant on the hen to protect and watch
over them. By early fall if the poults were lucky enough to be
hatched from the first clutch, they will be fully grown and begin molting into their sub adult plumage. They have officially
made it through the toughest time of their lives and are prepared to take on the world.
Spring and Summer Management Tips
Maintaining a stable population of wild turkeys is heavily reliant on reproductive success from year to year. Therefore, the
number one management priority should be to insure that the
habitat remains suitable for successful nesting and brood rearing annually. Fortunately, this is one of the easiest habitat
types to manage for unless an overall habitat overhaul is in
order.
Because grazing lands are the predominant land use type that
can either positively or negatively affect nesting habitat quality, the following guidelines are offered to provide turkey nesting and brood rearing habitat under most grazing systems.
Grazing exclosure’s can be easily incorporated into any
grazing system. Excluding pastures, or portions of pastures from grazing for one or more years is a relatively
quick and easy way to provide nesting cover for wild turkeys. To insure that grazing exclosures are large enough
to prevent predator traps, it is generally recommended that
grazing exclosures be at least 100 acres in size. Exclosures can be smaller if there is good nesting cover adjacent
to, or very close to the chosen site. Grazing exclosures
will have to be maintained periodically to ensure nesting
cover quality is not compromised from the lack of disturbance. Therefore, it is recommended that exclosures be
grazed every 2 to 3 years between the month of July and
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RURAL RENEWAL 2009
Rural Renewal 2009 is coming to Blooming Grove United
Methodist Church on May 17-19, 2009. The evangelist
will be Dr. Rev. William Abraham who is a world renown
evangelist and theologian. The gospel style revival will
begin at 7:00 each evening. On May 17th for the Sunday
evening kick-off, the Chancel Choir from Lake Highlands
United Methodist Church in Dallas will present a miniconcert of old gospel favorites, as well as a few classic
choral works. The choir will lead the congregation in traditional hymns for the revival as well. The pastor of
Blooming Grove United Methodist Church, Rev. Sandralyn Pierce, expects the revival to be great fun and spiritually uplifting for all who are present. “Dr. Abraham is a
tireless servant of God who is a blessing to all who hear
him preach, so I hope all the folks of Blooming Grove will
come be blessed by him.”
Dr. Rev. William Abraham was born and raised in Northern Ireland. His father died when he was only three years
old, so his mother raised him and his five brothers alone.
He was brought to faith by the farmers in the community
where he grew up. He was educated at Portora Royal
School, Enniskillen and Queen’s University, Belfast.
Abraham went on to receive a Master of Divinity Degree
from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. and a
doctorate in Philosophy of Religion from the University at
Oxford, England.
Dr. Abraham has preached in pulpits throughout Europe,
including his native Ireland, Russia, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Africa, Australia, as well as throughout the United
States. He has served as visiting professor to a number of
Universities and seminaries. He has also served as a distin-
guished speaker in seminars and conventions throughout
the world. He is currently actively involved in church
planting in Nepal, Kazakhstan and Romania through his
non-profit foundation called The Oasis Foundation, Inc.
The Oasis Foundation, Inc. is supported by a number of
Baptist, Methodist, and Episcopalian churches in Texas.
He has served as a Methodist minister in Ireland and held
the post of Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Seattle Pacific University. From 1985 to 1995 he
was the McCreless Professor of Evangelism and Professor
of Philosophy of Religion at Perkins School of Theology,
S.M.U. In 1995 he was appointed to the Albert Cook Outler Professor of Wesley Studies at Perkins, working as a
philosophical and systematic theologian in the Wesleyan
tradition. In 2003 he was appointed as University Distinguished Teacher at Southern Methodist University.
Abraham has authored numerous articles in philosophy,
theology, and evangelism. In 1991 he wrote a major review article on “The State of Christian Theology in North
America” for the Encyclopedia Britannica’s Great Ideas
Today. His books include: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion, The Logic of Evangelism, Canon and Criterion in Christian Theology, Crossing the Threshold of
Divine Revelation, The Logic of Renewal, Waking from
Doctrinal Amnesia, and Wesley for Armchair Theologians.
He has edited and co-authored a number of various other
books as well.
Submitted by Sandralyn Pierce.
Pastor, BG United Methodist Church
United Methodist Church
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors The People of the United Methodist Church Invite You to Join Us Sunday Worship at 11a.m. Dresden UMC on FM 744 Worship at 9 a.m. 205 E. Third Street Blooming Grove 903‐695‐2334 Pastor Sandralyn Pierce P a g e
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Come Let the Holy Spirit Move in You!
Rural Renewal 2009
Rev. William J. Abraham, Evangelist
May 17-19, 2009 7:00 pm
Blooming Grove United Methodist Church
300 Kerr St., Blooming Grove, TX
Dr. Rev. Abraham hails from Northern Ireland. He is a world renowned evangelist. He has
preached in pulpits in Europe, Russia, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Australia, and Africa,
just to name a few. He is actively involved in church planting in Nepal, Kazakhstan and
Romania. He is also the Albert Cook Outler Professor of Wesley Studies at Perkins
School of Theology SMU and author of numerous books on theology.
For the Sunday evening kick-off of the revival on May 17, the Chancel Choir from Lake
Highlands United Methodist Church in Dallas, under the direction of Rev. Nicki Lyford, will
provide a mini-concert at 6:30 pm of old Gospel favorites as well as classic choral
works . Music will be led nightly by Rev. Jonathan Mellette and Rev. Sandralyn Pierce.
Rev. Leah Hidde-Gregory will also assist in worship.
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Hi View Real Estate in Blooming Grove is now called Blue Sky Country Real Estate. We have been serving the Real Estate needs of Blooming Grove and Navarro County since 2005, and look forward to working with buyers and sellers in Navarro County for many, many years to come. We are located in the “Old City Hall” building at 128 S Fordyce in Historic Downtown Blooming Grove. Call 903.695.2978 today for an appointment to discuss your needs. Robert Phipps Vince Dickens Broker / Owner Sales Associate 972.351.4710, cell 469.767.5456, cell [email protected] www.BlueSkyCountry.com [email protected] Farm & Ranch, Homes, Commercial, Recreation & Investment Properties May Photography Contest~
“Spring in the Country”
Ready, set, let the games begin! It’s
time for all you budding photographers
to dust off the old camera lenses,
charge your batteries, and put your
creative hats on. May marks the beginning of our first annual photo contest
here in Ole Blooming Grove. This
month’s theme is simply titled, “Spring
in the Country”.
Whether an early morning sunrise showing the dewy mists
rising from the lush green grasses, children playing in a spring
shower, a farmer plowing his fields or a stroll through the
bluebonnets, contestants are asked to use their imagination
when taking photos to submit for this theme.
There will be a category for kids, ages 8-16, and another for
adults, ages 17 and up.
Entries will be posted online at the Community Library web-
site, as well as being displayed in some of our local establishments. Winners will be judged on overall photographic and
artistic content.
Winning entries will be featured on the Library’s website and
in future issues of the Community Newsletter. A local yearly
calendar and post cards which would feature the year’s very
best submissions are also being discussed as a potential fundraising effort for the library.
Each month’s winner will receive $25 in “Blooming Grove
Bucks” which can be spent at any local business, or used to start
a savings account at a local bank.
Entries can be submitted digitally, on a CD, or as an actual photograph. If submitting a developed photo, please include the
negative. You can drop off your entries at the BG Library, or
email them to [email protected].
Happy Shooting!
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Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Subfamily: Rosoideae
Genus: Rubus
Subgenus: Eubatus
Photo by Steve Orth
It’s that time of year again: Dewberry Time!!
The spring rains have helped produce a bumper
crop of these tasty black and purple gems. Keep
your eyes peeled for these fruits to start maturing in the next couple of weeks. The article below contains lots of helpful information on
dewberries, how to pick them and a few ways to
cook them. Happy reading, picking and eating!
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
The Dewberries (Rubus sect. Eubatus) are a
group of species closely related to the blackberries. They are small brambles with berries
reminiscent of the raspberry, but are usually
purple to black instead of red.
Dewberries are common throughout most of the
Northern Hemisphere, sometimes thought of as
a nuisance weed, but the leaves can be used for
a tea, and the berries are sweet and edible. They
can be eaten raw, or used to make cobbler or
jam.
Around March
and April, the
plants start to
grow white flowers that develop
into small green
berries. The tiny
green berries
grow red and
then a deep purple-blue as they ripen. When
the berries are ripe, they are tender and difficult to pick in any quantity without squashing
them. The plants do not have upright canes like
some other Rubus species, but have stems that
trail along the ground, putting forth new roots
along the length of the stem. The stems are covered with fine spines or stickers. The berries are
sweet and for many, are worth the scratches and
stains that come from picking them.
Kingdom: Plantae
In the winter the leaves often remain on the
stems, but may turn dark red. The leaves are
sometimes eaten by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Peach Blossom.
Division: Magnoliophyta
The European dewberry, Rubus caesius, grows
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BG Funny Page
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Flattery is like alcohol: If it makes you want
more, you’ve had too much.
and that he should simply lock his door and
an officer would be along when available.
A neighbor will stand at your door talking for
20 minutes because she doesn’t have time to
come in.
George said, “Okay”, hung up, counted to 30,
and phoned the police again. “Hello, I just
called you a few seconds ago because there
were people stealing things from my shed.
Well, you don’t have to worry about them
now because I’ve just shot them”. Then he
hung up. Within five minutes three police
cars, an Armed Response Unit, and an ambulance showed up at the Phillips’ residence and
caught the burglars red-handed.
Alimony is like paying installments on your car
after it is wrecked.
Heard in a doctor’s waiting room: At my age
it’s always something I have to live with, or
something I have to live without.
By the time a man is old enough to watch his
step, he’s too old to go anywhere. ~ Billy Crystal
Don’t worry about avoiding temptation, as you
grow older it will avoid you. ~ Winston Churchill
Maybe it’s true that life begins at fifty, but everything else starts to wear out, fall out, or
spread out. ~ Phyllis Diller
How to call the Police when you’re old and
don’t move fast anymore:
George Phillips of Meridian, Mississippi, was
going to bed when his wife told him that he’d
left the light on in the garden shed, which she
could see from the bedroom window.
George opened the back door to go turn off the
light but saw there were people in the shed
stealing things. He phoned the police, who
asked “Is someone in your house?” and he said
“no.” Then they said that all patrols were busy,
One of the Policemen said to George: “I
thought you said that you’d shot them!”
George said, “I thought you said there was
nobody available!”
The Twenty and the One
A well worn dollar bill and a similarly distressed twenty dollar bill arrived at a Federal
Reserve Bank to be retired. As they moved
along the conveyor belt to be burned, they
struck up a conversation. The twenty dollar
bill reminisced about its travels all over the
country. “I’ve had a pretty good life”, the
twenty proclaimed. “Why, I’ve been to Las
Vegas and Atlantic City, the finest restaurants
in New York, performances on Broadway,
and even a cruise to the Caribbean”. “WOW”
said the one dollar bill, “You’ve really had an
exciting life”. “So tell me” says the twenty,
“Where have you been throughout your lifetime?” The one dollar bill replies, “Oh, I’ve
been to the Methodist Church, the Baptist
Church, the Lutheran Church…..” The twenty
dollar bill interrupts, “What’s a Church?”
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Thursday, May 21st
5p.m.—7 p.m.
Join
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Prepaid orders will be accepted until Wednesday,
May 20th at 4:30 p.m.
Pick up will be at the Blooming Grove Community Library on
Thursday May 21st from 5-7 p.m.
A Large one topping pizza will be $10.00
(extra toppings are $1.00 each)
Topping choices are: cheese, pepperoni, hamburger, sausage, canadian
bacon, chicken, mushrooms, onions, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, green
olives, black olives, green peppers, anchovies
Desserts also available—$10.00 each
Apple pizza, brownies, cinnamon rolls
Garlic Cheese Bread—$10.00 each
Brought to you by the
Blooming Grove Community Library
“Proceeds will go towards children’s summer reading program”
301 S. Fordyce
Blooming Grove, Texas 76626
903-695-2175
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Test Your Word Search Skills!
Reading is Fun!
See How many words and word phrases you can locate from the list below.
Remember, words can be diagonal, vertical, horizontal, forward or backwards.
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4THOFJULYPARADE
BARRY
BLOOMINGGROVE
BOYSCOUTS
CITYCOUNCIL
COBBLER
COMMUNITYGARDEN
CONSERVATION
DEWBERRIES
DOCSHOTGUN
DOLLAR
DRESDEN
ECOLOGY
EDIBLE
FARMERSMARKET
FISHING
FROST
GIRLSCOUTS
HOMERSPURLOCK
JELLY
LANDSCAPE
LIBRARY
MAY
MOTHERSDAY
NAVARROCOUNTY
ORGANICFOOD
PARABLE
PTO
SCHOLARSHIP
TURKEY
VOLUNTEER
WATERBILL
Through the Grapevine
We do Decorating, Catering
& Party Planning.
We bring your ideas to life!
No Party is too large or too small.
Intimate or Extravagant,
We do it all!
Tea Parties, Showers, Weddings,
Luncheons, Rehearsal Dinners,
Anniversary Parties
Relax and enjoy your event.
Let someone else do the work.
We have linens, centerpieces, all serving pieces, china, flatware,
& stemware.
We have many themes to choose from!
Please call
903-695-0200
Leave a message.
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Kids Corner
May Crossword Puzzle
Test your crossword puzzle skills.. There
are several clues throughout this newsletter!
Across
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A baby turkey.
A place for kids to play.
Tasty black & purple fruits growing
wild in our community.
10. Cast your ______ to elect a public official.
11. A sticky, yummy treat made from fresh
fruit. (It’s good on toast).
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What is a volcano?
A mountain with hiccups!
How did the farmer fix his jeans ?
With a cabbage patch !
What runs but never walks?
Water!
Opposite of the city.
April showers bring May _______
A place to plant good food.
A person who puts out fires.
Vacation _____ School.
The most important woman in your
life.
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Carrie.
Carrie who?
Carrie the bags in the house please!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Ada.
Ada who?
Ada burger for lunch!
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Country Cookin’
Have some
Favorite
Recipes,
Cooking ,
Canning or
Baking Tips
that you’d like
to share? Send
us an email or
drop them off at
the BG
Library—We’d
love to post
them in an
upcoming issue
and on the
Website for all
to enjoy...Feel
free to drop off
some samples of
your creations
as well!
I’ve never understood why people
say to each other, “Don’t work too
hard” (it’s a terrible bit of advice).
Seems like we should say “work
hard” (the unsaid portion of that
being “and enjoy the fruits of
YOUR labors,” - instead of someone else’s). Hard work is good for
the soul.. For the mind… and for the
body. It’s the stuff which allows us to
reach our goals and make our
dreams come true. So my advice to
you is never, EVER, let your
Perfect with mashed potatoes, green
beans with bacon and corn!
Submitted by Pam Martin ~ Gibbs
MEAT LOAF
Preheat oven to 350. In a large
bowl, combine 1 to 2 pounds of lean
ground beef, chopped onion, 1 egg
and 1 to 2 pieces of grated bread
(use cheese grater and bread that’s
a bit stale ~ or use the heels). Mix by
hand, until well mixed. Form into
oval loaves and place in a baking
dish.
In same bowl, now pour 1 large can
of tomato paste and 3 cans of water.
Daily Specials!! Friday ‐ Fajitas Saturday – Chicken Fried Steak Add 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
and 1 tablespoon of ketchup. Salt and
pepper to taste. Stir with whisk until
smooth. Pour 1/2 the mixture over the
loaves. Bake for 1 1/2 hours. Halfway
through baking, pour balance of sauce
over loaves.
Cooking Quotes
“A good meal ought to begin with hunger.” ~ French
Proverb
“A good meal makes a
man feel more charitable
toward the world than any
sermon.”
~ Arthur Pendenys
Mexican & American Food
104 S Fordyce
Blooming Grove
903‐695‐2634
Dine In or Take Out!! Sun—Tues Wed—Sat 10‐2 10‐8 P a g e
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Blooming Grove Prom
The Blooming Grove Prom was on April 4th at Star
Hall in Corsicana. The theme was Black Tie Affair
and the colors were turquoise silver & black. The
tables were covered with turquoise satin and black
runners with white chair covers and black satin
chair sashes. The center pieces consisted of table
chandeliers with pink and blue lighting. The seating area was anchored with 4 floor to ceiling balloon
columns at the corners with a turquoise lighted
overhead canopy centered by a huge chandelier
and lighted cake table skirted with gunmetal taffeta and silver sequins. The walls consisted of city
skyline silhouettes outlined with LED lights that
flickered to the beat of the music.
The dance floor was decorated with lighted 3-d
skyscrapers floating on clouds of turquoise with iridescent streamers and Hollywood lights. The fireplace hosted a lighted silver and black marquee ac-
cented with white feathers and seating for Prom
Royalty. Seniors Jonna Smith and Darius Harris
were crowned King and Queen and Juniors Lauren
Thedford and Ethan Weaver were crowned Prince
& Princess.
Students in the attached picture are left to right.
Top Row:
Austin Melton, Kali, Jake Adair, Haden Richards, Cheyenne
Livingston, Zack Thomas, Ashley Ganske, Blake Piland,
Johnna Smith, Justin Brown
Bottom Row:
Clayton Peters, Lauren Thedford, Chelsea Heaton, Kayla
Keating, Austin McGraw, Demi, Chelsea McGraw, Jordan
McGraw, Ethan Weaver, Courtney Wigley & Lane Matous
Submitted by Shelby Thedford
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RUTH RAMSEY
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Community Garden Continued...
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Creates income opportunities and economic development
Reduces city heat from streets and parking lots
Saturday, April 18th, the Ruth Ramsey Scholarship
Provides opportunities for intergenerational and
Awards Committee met at Jean Hinkle’s home on
cross-cultural connections “
Why Start a Community Garden?
Many families living in the city would like to grow some of
their own fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Some want
to save money on their food bills. Others like the freshness,
flavor and wholesomeness of homegrown produce. And for
many, gardening is a relaxing way to exercise and enjoy
being out-of-doors. There are also families from other cultures who would like to grow traditional foods not available
in the supermarket. Community gardens beautify
neighborhoods and help bring neighbors closer together.
South Hinckley Street for brunch as the members
selected the 2009 recipients of the Ruth Ramsey
Scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded
May 14th, 2:00 pm, at Blooming Grove High
School auditorium.
Members of the Ruth Ramsey Scholarship Award
Committee are: Betty Melton Wilson, Wanda
Rhodes Robinson, Billie Tatum Mixon, Bruce
Lane, Wanda McLain Gillen, Gale Gillen Hill,
Terri Ralston Golden, and Jean Sheppard Hinkle.
Vacation Bible School News
With what I hope is enough notice behind me in
announcing the date, I would like to officially
name Tuesday, June 16th - Friday, June 19th, 9:30
am - Noon, as the dates for the upcoming Vacation
Bible School for Blooming Grove United Methodist Church.
Camp E.D.G.E.: Experience and Discover God
Everywhere is an extreme adventure camp taking
kids on exciting Bible treks to experience and discover God everywhere, every day. Each Bible trek
is supported with science activities, songs, crafts,
games, and snacks.
To be part of all the extreme fun at Camp
E.D.G.E.: Experience and Discover God Everywhere, call September Kirk at (903) 695-0935, or
email at [email protected].
I hope to hear from you!
September Kirk
P.S. Don't forget that Monday, June 15th, is the
day to decorate!
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BG PTO News
CARNIVAL/SILENT AUCTIONCOMING SOONSATURDAY MAY 23RD
WHERE- Blooming Grove Elementary
600 FM 55 ~ Cafeteria/parking lot
WHEN-Saturday May 23rd 2:00 - 5:00
Come join fun, games, and good eats.
Look for the Silent Auction lots of great
stuff.
If you would like to donate items for the
Silent Auction (Avon, Mary Kay, house
hold items, gift certificates etc...), please
contact me Michelle Thormann 254678-1812 or [email protected]
All proceeds go
to Blooming Grove PTO to be used for
playgrounds, as well as school supplies
for teachers' class rooms and teachers'
work room.
We need someone to take over the "box
top" responsibilities. If you are interested, please contact me Michelle
Thormann 254-678-1812 or
[email protected]
Remember May 4th-8th is TEACHER
& STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK.
Remember all of our teachers and staff
on all three of our campuses. They all
deserve a BIG thank you!
Thank you all for your support and do
not to forget to volunteer your time to
help with your child's class booth.
Submitted by Michelle Thormann
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May Birthdays
1st
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
11th
13th
14th
15th
Tony Howard
Stephen Phipps
Mickey Ingram
Kasey Fisher
Sandra Mahood
Ruth Moore
Charlie Barham
Eva Marshall
Mary Ryno
James Page
Nina Barham
Phillip Russo
Gracie Smith
Mike Brittingham
Bobbie Simmons
18th
19th
20th
25th
26th
27th
28th
METAL BUILDINGS
CHEROKEE
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
469‐337‐8725 Cory Smith
[email protected] All Types of Welding* Commercial/Industrial Gary Armstrong
Gerald McSpadden
Edna Nicholson
Julia Blackmon
Alyssa McClure
Ava Brittingham
Ralph Dozier
Brian Rippenkroeger
Read Holland
Donna Hollingsworth
Casey Cox
Linda Tribble
Margie Dozier
Kathy Christian
Danny Gillespie
Velma McClure
"Nothing in life
is to be feared, it
is only to be understood. Now is
the time to understand more, so
that we may fear
less."
Structural Steel * Construction Management Pre‐Fab Buildings ~ Marie Curie
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Local Scouting News
Have information
about Boy Scouts,
Girl Scouts, or Cub
Scouting
Activities, Events
or Awards? Send
us your news and
photos and we’ll
include your info
in our upcoming
publications.
GIRL SCOUT NEWS
I have put girl scouts on hold until April 27th.
But I will be having Early Sign Up for girl scouts in May. The girls who sign
up before next school year will receive a special patch and the new registration fee will be $12.00.
If any one is interested in signing up, please contact Michelle Thormann
254-678-1812 or [email protected]
Rose Hill Cemetery
Association Homecoming
June 14, 2009
The annual meeting will be held Sunday, June 14th 2009.
The meeting will begin at 12:30 in the Blooming Grove
High School Cafeteria.
Pastor Sandralyn Pierce of the Blooming Grove Methodist
Church will deliver a short devotional and music.
Come and bring your favorite dish for a delicious covered
dish lunch. Awards and door prizes are given out during
the meeting. Kids are welcome. Bring your children and
grand children and keep the Rose Hill tradition going.
We look forward to seeing you and sharing memories of
our loved ones.
Don't forget to visit Blooming
Grove's
“un-official" website at
www.BloomingGroveTX.com.
Have a product or service you
would like to advertise on the
website for FREE??? Just email the
BG
web
guy
at:
[email protected]. Be sure to
send any information, pictures,
business logos, etc, and I'll be
happy to put your info on the website.
Burger Shack
In Historic Downtown Blooming Grove
903‐695‐0343
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News from Frost, Texas
The Old Dixie Hens a wonderful group of fun loving girls
who love to support the Frost Community Center, the
Blooming Grove Library and other worthy causes gave a
wonderful performance at Mark Hill's home for the Corsicana Kiwanis Club. Several songs and jokes were shared
with a large crowd. Mark's beautiful and talented granddaughter also performed along with her father. This was a
one of a kind show and enjoyed by all in attendance.
The Frost Community Center also hosted a fundraiser in
the park on Saturday April 4, 2009 to support the Food
Bank and raise funds for adding an additional food room to
the Community Center. Hot dogs, Frito Pies, Chips, and
Drinks were sold and $200 was raised. Wish to thank all
the wonderful volunteers who made this fund raiser possible. Thanks also to all the people who bought the great
food. The Community Center was able to give out
free over fifty fully decorated Easter Baskets, thanks to
City Cafe, thanks again Paula and Kevin. A special thanks
also to Patricia Steward who organized a fun filled Easter
Egg Hunt compete with games and prizes that was enjoyed
by a large number of Frost Kiddos.
The Frost Community Center held their first raffle. A beautiful afghan was donated by Dorothy Holland,
and raised $160.00 dollars. The drawing was held at City
Cafe with a young man coming in with his family just in
time to draw the winning ticket. Would you believe that City
Cafe won that afghan. What luck for Paula!! Believe me we
shook and shook that ticket container.
The next fun raiser the Frost Community Center is planning
is a great big garage sale hosted at the Community Center
(217 N. Garitty St.) on Saturday May 2, 2009 from 8:00 am
to 2:00 pm. There will be all sizes and types of clothing
available and many household items of interest. Also great
food will be on sale, Hot Dogs, Frito Pies, Chips, Cookies,
Brownies, Drinks will be a part of the fund
raiser. Come hungry and shop till you drop.
The Frost Community Center is so pleased to be able to keep
the Center open to help any family that needs just a little
extra help with food and clothing. We are always looking
for more volunteers and thanks again to all the wonderful
people who have made donations to keep the Center a great
success. We are currently open on Tuesday and Thursday's
from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Notice: The Dresden Cemetery Association will hold its annual “First Saturday” meeting on May 2nd. The meeting begins with a memorial service at the Dresden Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Following will be a covered dish lunch at 12 noon and a business meeting at 1 p.m. Your attendance is encour‐
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News from
B a r ry, T X
News from BG
City Hall
Just a Little Barry Info:
The City Officials and Staff all want to wish the
Moore’s many happy times in their new home.
The closing was held on April 14th at 10:00a.m.
As you can see by the pictures, there were a lot
of smiles going around. I am told that Mr. Moore
can be seen daily now sitting out on his front
porch enjoying the new home.
On another note, the City launched their new
website the end of April. Go online to http://
ci.blooming-grove.tx.us/ and see the
latest news related to your City. You will be able
to find Agendas for upcoming meetings (posted
72 hours in advance), our most asked for ordinances (eventually full City Code Book), your
current City officials, Election news, various permits and the like. We hope that our citizens will
find this a useful tool in learning more about their
City government.
Early voting began April 27th and runs through
May 5th with Election Day being May 9th. Be sure
to get out and vote.
Beth Nemeth, City Secretary
Mayor- John Wade Braly
City Secretary- Aaron Allen
City CouncilAnn Elmore, Charles Worsham, Debra Prowell, Lori
Armstrong
The Barry Baptist Church and The Barry United Methodist Church had a combined sunrise service Easter morning
with a breakfast afterwards. We had a great turn-out!
Relay for Life Teams from Barry:
Guns & Hoses (BVF & Peace Officers)
Barry United Methodist Church
FCCLA & NHS ( Barry & BG students)
Crime Watch meets every 3rd Monday at 7:00 at the
Methodist Church
Also the Postmaster (Mike Ball) told me they had a surprise party for Frost Fire Chief Lynn Short who is retiring.
He was very surprised!!
City of Blooming Grove
903-695-2711
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“The Eta
Aquarids are a
light shower,
usually
producing
about 10
meteors per
hour at their
peak.”
May 5, 6 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Eta Aquarids
are a light shower, usually producing about 10 meteors per
hour at their peak. The shower's peak will occur on May 5 &
6, however viewing should be good on any morning from
May 4 - 7. This year, a waxing gibbous moon will hide all but
the brightest meteors. The radiant point for this shower will
be in the constellation Aquarius. Best viewing is usually to
the east after midnight.
May 9 - Full Moon
May 24 - New Moon
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Edible
Landscapes
“It will be in all
of our best
interests to invest
in local food
production –
from our own
yards, to our
communities, to
the farms that
surround our
cities…”
Most of us depend on others, usually “far
away others” for all of our food. When
food production is far removed from
where we live, we are vulnerable to events
or circumstances that could interrupt this
flow of food. The inevitable decline in the
availability of fossil fuels will spell great
changes for world food production and
distribution in the coming years. It will be
in all of our best interests to invest in local
food production – from our own yards, to
our communities, to the farms that surround our cities…. Edible landscaping is a
great place to start.
Edible landscaping is the use of foodproducing plants in landscape. Edible
landscapes combine fruit and nut trees,
berry bushes, vegetables, herbs, edible
flowers and ornamental plants into aesthetically pleasing designs. Why landscape with edibles?
There are many reasons to incorporate
edible plants into the residential landscape. Firstly, to enjoy the freshness and
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flavor of home-grown, nutritiously packed
fully ripened fruits and vegetables. The
nutrient content and flavor in most plants is
highest immediately after harvest. Also,
edible landscape provides fresh foods
which can be eaten minutes, rather than
days or weeks, after harvest! Another important reason is to control the quantity and
kind of pesticides and herbicides used on
the foods you consume. With the link between harmful chemicals and cancer… I
personally want to know what is on the
food I eat! Also, more veggies to eat increase the food security of your house, in
turn, saving on grocery bills.
H e r e a r e s o m e i d e a s f o r e d i b l e l a n d s c a p e s : Put pots of herbs on the patio
Include cherry tomatoes in a window box
or hanging basket
Build a grape arbor
Grow nasturtium, violas, borage, or calendula and include flowers in salads
Eat your daylilies
Plant a fruit tree in the corner of your yard
Grow Red-jewel Cabbage
Naturally Grown Fruits,
Vegetables & Beef
Blooming Grove, TX
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Plant colorful pepper
varieties alongside flowers
Tuck lettuce, radishes, or
other short-lived greens
into a flower bed
Put basil together with tomatoes in a planter box
Plant garlic in the flower beds
Try "rainbow" chard
Grow chives around the mailbox
Train dewberries up your fence
Edible plants, however, require a certain amount of
attention to produce well. They may require a little extra watering, pruning, fertilizing, or pest management..
To care for a fruit tree, for instance, may take only a
few hours a year, while the yield could be enormous. It
is best to treat edible landscaping as a hobby and not a
chore. You may find yourself checking on your plants
more than require, just because you want to see how
they're doing. If you are concerned about being overwhelmed, just start small.
The possibilities for edible landscaping are endless.
By incorporating just one—or many—edible plants
into a home landscape, you can develop a new relationship with your yard and the food you eat. So get
away from the TV for a few hours and start growing
some wholesome food for you and your friends. It is
rewarding, fun and the exercise you get in the process
can help you stay healthy and fit.
Get outside and have some healthy fun!
Steve Orth
Master Gardener
Eden Creek Farm
Blooming Grove, TX
"Defeat is not the worst of failures.
Not to have tried is the true failure."
~ George Edward Woodberry
Gardening Quotes
God made rainy days so gardeners
could get the housework done.
~Author Unknown
Plant carrots in January and you'll
never have to eat carrots. ~Author
Unknown
Gardening requires lots of water most of it in the form of perspiration.
~Lou Erickson
Gardening is a matter of your enthusiasm holding up until your back gets
used to it. ~Author Unknown
Congratulations !
Emily Crenshaw graduates
with honors May 8th with a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
from UT Tyler.
T.J. Abbe and Ashley Hall will
Marry on May 30th, At The
Twin Oaks Ranch.
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Gone Fishin’
Navarro Mills Lake - Updated 5/01/09
Water Temperature 74 degrees, Water Visibility 6"
1.21 Feet Above Normal
Currently Releasing 372 cfs (3 Gates Open)
CRAPPIE - SLOW
Fishing has slowed down after the rain. Lots of throwbacks were caught on
Thursday and Friday along with a few keepers. The keepers have been
1.3-2.0 lbs and the females still have eggs.
CATFISH - SLOW
Catfish have been slow after the rain.
BASS - FAIR
Bass have continued to bite through the rain. They have been active in
the evening along the bank in Liberty Hill Park and have been hitting
spinnerbaits.
“An angler is a man who spends rainy
days sitting around on the muddy banks
of rivers doing nothing because his wife
won't let him do it at home.”
~Author Unknown
BIGGEST CRAPPIE SO FAR
On 4-24-09, Eddy from Corsicana,
Texas caught this
“The fishing was good; it was the catching
that was bad.” ~A.K. Best
2.85 lb Crappie on the
“A bad day of fishing is better than a
good day of work.” ~Author Unknown
Fishing Pier in Liberty Hill Park
(Crappie Point).
“Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is
water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite
clear that the good Lord intended us to
spend triple the amount of time fishing as
taking care of the lawn.” ~Chuck Clark
95th
This is the
2 lb'er weighed
in for the 2009 Season and is the
biggest so far.
Fishing Dock Fishing Quotes
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Native Plant of the Month continued
several weeks, unless drought or extreme heat
causes them to become dormant.
more upright like other brambles but is frequently restricted to coastal communities especially sand dune systems. Its fruits are a
deep, almost black, purple and are coated with
a thin layer or 'dew' of waxy droplets. Thus,
they appear sky-blue (caesius is Latin for pale
blue). It is less sought after, because its fruits are
small and retain a markedly tart taste even
when fully ripe.
How to Pick Dewberries
Dewberries are a common wild berry that
grows in many parts of North America, with
several close relatives in many European countries. Related to raspberries, boysenberries, and
blackberries, they are smaller and less prolific,
but for what they lack in size, they make up for
in flavor. Here are some steps to help you harvest these delicious berries successfully.
Determine when the berries will begin bearing
in your region . Normally, dewberries begin to
ripen about 6 weeks after the last freezing
temperatures in an area, and continue to bear
Find a location where you can pick . Make
sure you are on public property, or have permission to enter private property to forage for
your berries. Highway and railroad right-ofways, forestry fire lanes, and country roads are
good places to look. Be aware that some highway departments spray herbicides on the
right-of-way, so you may have to do a little
research to make sure the berries you find are
safe to eat.
Watch for signs of ripening berries . You will
notice dark green clumps of bushy vines with
reddish purple stems in open areas with full
sun and good drainage. Soon after the last
frost, these clumps will be covered with bright
white, five-petaled blooms, and soon after, the
berries will appear. Watch as they progress
from green, to red, then deep purple or glossy
black, at which point they are ready to pick.
Dress yourself appropriately for an outdoor
experience . The dewberry vines are covered
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Learning Across New
Dimensions in Science
We enjoyed hosting the 5th Grade L.A.N.D.S. (Learning
Across New Dimensions in Science) Field Day on Friday, April 24. We hope everyone had as much fun as we
did. L.A.N.D.S. is a school enrichment program that
helps elementary students learn about wildlife management, environmental issues, natural resource stewardship, and how a sustainable ranching operation can coexist with those goals. We would like to thank the following people for their help:
Jay Whiteside, Wildlife Biologist with Texas Parks &
Wildlife taught the Turkey CSI & Scent Station. Koy
Coffer with Texas Wildlife Association assisted and also
helped Pam Baldree organize the event.
Brian Gregory and Tonoher Johnson with NRCS taught
the Soil Testing and Quality Station.
5th Grade Teachers Pam Baldree, Caroline Southard,
Carolyn Tunnell.
Student Chaperones Melissa Adkins, Evelyn Doring,
Marsha Owens.
Thanks to all the well-mannered 5th graders who participated in the Outdoor Classroom.
Submitted by Sue Price
Shari Harris, BG 4th Grade Science Teacher, taught the
Run For Your Life Station - a game to teach why it is
important for a turkey to have enough shelter, food, water, and space in their habitat.
Nathan Paul, Texas Wildlife Association Brigades Cadet,
played the role of the coyote in the Run For Your Life
Game.
Kristy Oates with NRCS taught the Water Catchment
Station and was assisted by Debbie Stewart.
Jimmy Stewart (retired from NRCS) and Derek Scasta
(Navarro County Extension Agent) taught the Plant Identification Station and Gordon Sumner ( Master Naturalist
and newcomer to BG) assisted.
Justin Dreibelbis with the Texas Wildlife Association
taught the Radio Telemetry Station.
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with sharp stickers, so long pants and sturdy
boots are recommended. Long sleeves are a very
good idea. Dab on some mosquito repellent if
you are sensitive to insect bites, and apply some
sunscreen or wear a wide brimmed hat to protect
your skin.
Find a suitable picking container for your effort.
Plastic grocery bags, small pails like one gallon
ice cream buckets, or plastic mixing bowls will
work for this step. Handles will make carrying
these containers easier if they have them. A one
or two quart bucket with a handle fastened onto
your belt will free both hands for picking, or a
hand for picking and one to hold your stick.
Take along a walking stick or some other implement to probe the thick briar vines for snakes or
other hazards if you are going to pick in an area
of thick growth where you cannot see the area
where you are walking clearly.
Locate an area to pick where there are clean areas to stand, to avoid an unexpected confrontation with snakes or fire ants, or other unwelcome
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creatures. Ideally, you will pick in a place where
there is minimal dust from traffic or other
sources, since the berry's tiny lobes make cleaning dust from them difficult.
Examine the area around the dewberry vines for
hazards, which may include wasp nests, poison
oak or ivy, fire ants, or even venomous snakes.
Look for traffic dangers also, if you are picking
along a roadway.
Dried, wilted berries are not worth picking
Learn to distinguish the prime berries, those that
are completely ripe, but haven't begun to wilt.
Look for bug sting marks where stinkbugs or
other pests have already dined on your fruit. The
ideal berries will be glossy black, with a firm feel,
and little red appearing on any of the lobes.
Pick the berries along the perimeter of the patch
of vines you are searching, choosing the ones on
vertical stems that can be reached without placing your hands too far into the tangle. Dewberry
vines have tiny, razor-sharp thorns that can easily prick an unsuspecting picker painfully.
Grasp individual berries carefully to keep from
crushing or bruising them. Pull the berry at an
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angle from the stem, breaking it away rather
than tugging it. This will leave the bud on the
vine stems, rather than the berry, saving time
later when you are cleaning them.
Pull the berry into the cup of the palm of
your hand, so you can use your thumb and
fingers to continue picking until your palm is
full, rather than taking individual berries to
the bucket every time you pick one.
Drop the berries into your container carefully, keeping them from being crushed or
bruised. These berries have very tender skins,
and abusing them will make it impossible to
clean them thoroughly for eating later.
Wash your berries when you get them home
by placing them in a large bowl, and slowly
filling the bowl with water until the berries
have sufficient water and room to float freely.
Stir them gently with your hand to dislodge
any dirt or debris that was collected with
them.
Enjoy your berries in a fresh pie, cobbler, or covered
with fresh cream and sugar.
Tips
Pick early in the morning while there is dew on the
vines or soon after a rain shower for fresh, clean berries.
Keep your berries out of the sun while traveling,
and protect them from being shaken about and
bruised.
Look around at all the sights while you are picking.
You may see animals, their tracks, other berries that
will ripen later, and tons of spring wildflowers.
Happy Picking!
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August. Grazing during this time will allow the grasses to
recover before going dormant and provide suitable nesting
cover for the following spring.
Roadside, railroad, pipeline, or power line right-of-ways
are convenient features that can be easily excluded from
grazing, and in some cases can replace pasture exclosures.
However, if these types of grazing exclosures offer the
only nesting cover in the area, they can become predator
traps for nesting wild turkeys. In this situation, right-ofway management should be incorporated with grazing
exclosues to prevent these types of predator traps.
Nesting cover can also be enhanced by planting or protecting brush such as Chickasaw plum, prickly pear cactus, or
tasajillo cactus (pencil cactus).
Half-cutting multistemmed mesquite is another technique that will create
some low growing thorny cover that could enhance nesting cover. Thorny cover such as these will allow grasses
and forbs to grow up around them making them good
cover for nesting.
this fashion will create usable nesting and brood rearing
habitat throughout your ranch and eliminate the need for
grazing exclosures.
Range Specialist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service offer free technical assistance in establishing grazing management plans that are compatible with wild turkey management.
For assistance contact your local USDA Service Center.
I hope everyone in western Navarro County can grow to love our
new wild feathered neighbor as much as I do. With that said,
anyone who would like to learn more about managing their property for wild turkeys, or would like a comprehensive wildlife
management plan for their property, please feel free to contact me
at 254-578-3786 or email me at [email protected].
Jay Whiteside, Technical
Guidance Biologist, Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department, Navarro County
Brooding habitat can be encouraged throughout pastures
or within grazing exclosures, by shallow disking in strips.
Lightly disking disturbs the soil just enough to encourage
the growth of seed producing and insect attracting forbs
without harming the warm season bunch grasses that provide nesting cover. Strip disking should be done between
October and November to encourage spring forbs.
Finally, the most efficient and sustainable way to manage
livestock in a way that doesn’t compromise habitat for
wild turkeys is by properly stocking your rangeland and
rotating livestock through multiple pastures. Grazing in
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Wanted: Chiefs and Indians
The BG Community Newsletter is currently published
monthly and distributed throughout Western Navarro
County as well as being mailed out to our monthly subscribers. In addition, the Newsletter is posted online at the
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The task of putting out a publication of this size is no
small endeavor; this month’s issue is up to 50 pages—and
growing. In fact, the only way it can continue in its present format is through the collective efforts of the entire
community.
Many folks have come together to contribute their time
and talents towards the production of our little paper, but
more assistance is still needed.
The following areas are in need of help:
Did You Know?
THAT AT 5 MINUTES AND 6
SECONDS AFTER 4 ON JULY
8TH THE TIME AND DATE
WILL BE:
04:05:06:07:08:09
THIS WILL NEVER HAPPEN
AGAIN IN OUR LIFETIME.
Reporters: persons to attend City Council Meetings, Crime Watch, Lion’s Club, Sporting Events,
School Events, etc and report back on the news.
Photographers: A picture tells a thousand words…
Keeping your cameras handy and capturing interesting events in our community.
Planners & Organizers: We have several projects
in the works that could use the skills of folks who
can help keep our town vibrant: 4th of July and
Christmas Parades, Community Garden & Farmers
Market, a possible yearly Blooming Grove “Bloom
Festival” with Bar-B-Que & chili Cook Off, a
Yearly BG Calendar and much, much more.
If you have any interest in helping in any capacity,
please contact the Library at 903-695-2175
Thanks in advance!!!
Memorial Day is on Monday, the
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In the United States, Memorial Day
is always celebrated on the last
Monday of May.
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An open letter to everyone that has a water meter and pays their water bill at the BG City
Hall: There are more than 300 water meters
currently being serviced by the City of Blooming Grove, both inside and outside the City
limits.
The BG Community Library, under the direction of Hollie Simmons, is a great asset to all
of us in the community. In addition to being
able to check out books and movies, you can
use the internet, make copies, or send and receive faxes. Also, the Library is used by local
Boy Scouts for their meetings, and is home to
several special events that take place in the facility.
The Library has a mortgage payment, as well
as several other expenses which are required to
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be paid monthly. If everyone who has a water
meter with Blooming Grove would donate just
One Dollar per month, a large portion of the
mortgage and expenses would be paid.
Please call Beth or Deana at City Hall (903-695
-2711) and tell them you would like to have one
dollar added to your water bill each month. This
would be a great benefit to the Library, and will
make you feel better….Where else can you get
so much satisfaction and make such a difference
for only one dollar?
Thank You,
Gordon Griffin
Support BG Community Library
The City of Blooming Grove supports the public library by providing water, sewer, trash pick‐up, and law enforcement services to Blooming Grove Community Library, a 501(c)(3) non‐profit Library. This provision is also a requirement of the Texas State Library in obtaining and keeping library membership which provides structure and viability to the library. The library is asking for your support by donating $1 a month to your BG water bill, thereby in‐
creasing City support that the library needs to maintain its membership with the Texas State Library. Texas State Library’s membership is a vital part of the growth and development of the library. The membership gives the library the accredita‐
tion needed to receive important grant funding that has enabled the recent purchase of new shelves (scheduled to arrive in April), the future purchase of new books, computers, and more. If you would like to be a dollar donor or a donor of any amount to support the library please feel out the form below and take it into City Hall. Sincerely, Alva L. Smith Hollie Simmons Mayor Library Program Director Name _______________________________ Account Number_________________________ I wish to contribute $1.00 per month to our public library. This donation is in addition to my regular charges. P a g e
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Dewberry Recipes
Renick’s Super Duper Dewberry
Cobbler Recipe
Serving Size: 8
Ingredients:
5 or so cups fresh dewberries
1 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons reserve sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk (skim ok)
1 cup butter (margarine / smart balance)
1 egg
Cook down the dewberries. In 2 quart saucepan
place clean, drained dewberries ¾ way to top of
pan. Add lemon juice, cornstarch and 1 cup of
the sugar. Over low to medium heat mash mixture so no dewberries are whole and mixture is
liquid. Cook on medium-high heat to a slow rolling boil then simmer for 10 minutes.
At this point you could put the dewberries into a
quart zip-lock bag and freeze them. I put up 12
quarts, one cobbler for each month.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pour dewberries in
ungreased casserole. Mix flour, baking powder,
reserve sugar and salt in medium bowl. Stir in
milk, margarine and egg. Beat until smooth.
This gets tricky. Pour batter evenly into dewberries. With a spoon stir one slow rotation so that
some mixing occurs between the dewberries and
batter. Bake 30-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes
to cool, stir. Serve 50/50 with plain vanilla ice
cream.
NOTE: My mother has reminded me to tell you to
strain the seeds out of the dewberries. While I
personally consider this a tragic waste of time, if
you choose spend time pushing dewberry pulp
through a screen you should know that you still
need 4 cups of strained dewberry muck. Mom
also says not to get it on your clothes.
DEWBERRY COBBLER II
Printed from COOKS.COM
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. solid white vegetable shortening
(Crisco is recommended)
2 tbsp. cold water
Combine flour and salt, cut in shortening
until well combined. Mix in 2 tablespoons
water. Mix well with fork. Roll out on floured
board. Line pan bottom and sides with pastry, pour in prepared filling and top with a
solid or lattice work pastry top.
BERRY FILLING:
1 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. water
2 c. berries
1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. butter
Stir 1 tablespoon flour into water, add berries, sugar and melted butter. Mix and pour
into crust and bake 40 minutes at 375 degrees.
DEWBERRY COBBLER III
Printed from COOKS.COM
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
2 tsp. baking powder
1 stick butter
3-5 c. dewberries
Melt butter in 9"x13" pan. Mix together the
first 5 ingredients. Put half in the pan. Put in
dewberries. Add the rest of the batter on
top. Bake at 325 degrees for about 1 hour.
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Dewberry Jelly Recipe
Dewberries grow wild in my part of the country.
They are very similar to blackberries, but larger
and sweeter. This is my favorite jelly. You can
use this same recipe using blackberries or boysenberries. The times listed in the recipe DO
NOT INCLUDE the straining time.
by Jellyqueen
35 min | 20 min prep
3 pints
5 pints dewberries (dewberries are wild blackberries)
4 1/2 cups sugar
1 (1 3/4 ounce) box dry pectin
Place berries in large boiler with enough water to
almost cover berries.
Bring to a boil, turn down, and simmer berries for
5 to 10 minutes.
Allow to cool slightly, then pour through fine sieve
type strainer and allow to drain overnight (this
time can be shortened, but I love for it to
strain a long time in order to get all of the
juice out of the berries).
You should now have 3 3/4 cups juice (if necessary you can add up to 1/2 cup of water to
give you a full 3 3/4 cups).
Place the juice in a large boiler with the package
of pectin and bring to a full rolling boil (one
that cannot be stirred down).
Stir often.
While this is coming up to a boil, measure sugar
into a bowl.
When the juice is at a full rolling boil, add the
sugar quickly and stir constantly.
Bring back to a full rolling boil and cook for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and ladle into jars that have
been prepared and sterilized.
Wipe rims of jars with damp, clean rag and
place lids and rings on jars.
Process in a water bath for 10 minutes.
Dewberry Vinegar
Origin: British
Period: Traditional
Dewberry Vinegar is a traditional British recipe
for a classic vinegar that's flavoured with wild
dewberries and makes an excellent (and unusual) dressing for fish or salads. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this
classic British version of: Dewberry Vinegar.
I n g r e d i e n t s :
Fruit-flavored vinegars are easy to make and
provide an excellent and different base for a
salad dressing and this recipe marries tart wild
dewberries with red wine or cider vinegar.
600ml red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
450g dewberries
75g sugar per 100ml liquid
M e t h o d :
Wash the dewberries, dry and place in a large
glass or ceramic bowl. Pour the vinegar over
the fruit, mix gently then cover with a cloth and
set aside in a cool place for about 6 days, stirring occasionally.
At the end of this time strain the liquid and
measure the volume. Place in a saucepan
along with 75g sugar per 100ml of liquid. Heat
gently until all the sugar dissolves then bring to
a boil and continue boiling for 10 minutes.
Pour into bottles that have been warmed in an
oven heated to 110°C for 10 minutes, seal and
store. Allow 2 weeks for the flavor to fully develop and use within 6 months.
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Business Card Page
GET YOUR
BUSINESS NOTICED!
Next Month, Try Running a Business Card Ad in the Community Newsletter. Only $10 a month! Having a garage sale? Got a bike for sale?
An old car? A fish tank, old toys, clothes or
some furniture you no longer need?
Run a classified ad in next month’s
Community Newsletter for only $5.00
Call Michelle at 903-695-2175
to place an ad today!
1999 Chevy Suburban.
Runs Great. Needs some
work. $2,000 or Best
Offer. 972-351-4709
Day laborers Needed:
Picking Dewberries.
May 5—15th.
Call 972-351-4710
Volunteers needed for Want to get experience
Community Service Pro- as a reporter or newsletter publisher?
jects: Call
CALL: 903-695-2175
903-695-2175
Please support your local Businesses. BUY LOCAL!! ROSS & NELDA BROWN ~ OWNERS
Residential & Commercial
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B G
C o m m un i t y
C r i m e
W a t c h
The Blooming Grove Crime
Watch will meet at 7p.m. on
Thursday May 7th, at the BG
Fire Station. This month’s
speaker will be Navarro
County Sheriff, Les Cotton.
All community members are
invited to attend.
N e w s
Regular Scheduled
Community Meetings
BG City Council –
month 7:30 pm
1st
Monday of each
BG Historical Society – 1st Tuesday of
each month 7:00 pm BG Methodist Heritage Hall
BG Sewing Club – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
of each month 9:00 am BG Methodist Heritage Hall; everyone welcome. Come and
enjoy the food and fellowship while sewing
for a worthwhile cause or just for fun. Bring
a covered dish.
BG Young At Heart Club – 2nd and 4th
Thursday of each month 1:00 pm BG Volunteer Fire Department.
BG Crime Watch – 1st Thursday 7:00 pm
BG Fire Department
BG Lions Club –
pm Lions Den
Blooming Grove
Lions Club
For info call 903/874‐7641 -Thomas Jefferson
Dinner Meetings at the Lions Den 2nd Monday each month at 7pm 7:00
BG Library Board Meeting -2nd Thursday of every other month at 6:00pm at
the BG Library.
Were it left to me to
decide whether we
should have a government without
newspapers or newspapers without government, I should not
hesitate a moment to
prefer the latter”
Monday
BGISD Board Meeting – 3rd Thursday
6:30pm BG High School
Join Us! Lions Make a Difference Addressing Needs In Areas of: Health, Community and Education (Scholarships) 2nd
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Local Business Directory
A‐1 Grocery
A‐1 Cuts
Amy's Cuts
Armstrong Garage
By Appointment
100 N Kerr Street
Blooming Grove
903‐695‐2024
Blooming Grove
Arts Center
Blooming Grove
Community Library
Blue Sky Country
Realty
Burger Shack
205 S. Fordyce
301 S Fordyce
Blooming Grove, TX 76626
903‐695‐2175
Land & Home Sales
128 S Fordyce
903‐695‐2978
www.BlueSkyCountry.com
Gas, Groceries, Lottery
109 E Forgey
903‐695‐2391
Hair Stylist, Manicures
903‐695‐2494
109 Forgey
903‐695‐2391
Bubba’s Car Wash
Duane “Bubba” Evans
Now open!
Corner of Fordyce and SH 22
Eden Creek Farm
Naturally Grown Fruits,
Vegetables, Beef
Blooming Grove, TX
903‐695‐0730
Eden Creek Website
The Grapevine
Chaney HVAC
Heating & Cooling
Rusty Chaney
Tony Davis
903‐879‐5150
Farm Bureau
Insurance
4311 W SH 22
903‐872‐6678
Highlander Inn
Catering & Party Planning
212 S Fordyce
903‐695‐2671
Bed & Breakfast
509 S. Fordyce
903‐875‐9458
903‐695‐2354
Highlander Inn Website
Prosperity Bank
Tipping Alarm
Services
109 S Fordyce
903‐695‐2311
Prosperity Bank Website
14587 W SH 22
903‐695‐4386
Auto Repairs
Fordyce
903‐695‐2391
Conger Plumbing
Residential * Commercial
903‐695‐0799
Flower Shop
Restaurant
Fordyce
Blooming Grove
903‐695‐0343
Digginchy Bookstore
Used Books
117 S Fordyce
903-695-0455
Friendly Cafe
Flowers, Decorating, Events
709 Ramsey street
903‐695‐2847
903‐879‐2644
903‐879‐2651
Mexican & American Food
104 S Fordyce
903‐695‐2634
Hylander Roofing
The Miracle Store
Repairs & New Construction
Cell ‐ 214‐535‐4759
Office ‐ 903‐875‐8816
Food, Groceries
101 N Fordyce Street
Blooming Grove
903‐695‐0344
Z~Spa
Nails/Manicures
Pedicures &Tanning
By Appointment Only
903-654-7603
9038729669 Wayne Beets 111B W. 3rd Ave
Corsicana, TX
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Title Survey
Well Location
Property Line Staking
RPLS# ~ 6039
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Thank you sharing the excitement this
month! Our lady lions Softball defeated Kerens with a score of 11 to 0.
Ashley Ganske was the winning pitcher going 3 perfect innings and 5 hitless innings. They are 7-7 in district play. The Blooming Grove Lions Baseball team
has continued to be a crowd pleaser. With being 3rd in
district, they are headed to the playoffs with a 17-3
record. Way to go Lions!
Our Lions Tennis team – mixed doubles champions,
Carly Hosser and Zach Thomas are headed to Regionals. The Lions Golf Team is 4th in district. Blooming
Grove Power lifting is very proud to be sending Eric
Fisher to the State Competition, Eric finished 2nd at the
Regional Meet. Josh Cade finished 4th. Way to go
Power lifting!
The Blooming Grove Track and Field team has been
very busy this month! Our own High School Track
Team is off to regional’s in many categories: the mile
relay winners are Josh Brown, Todd Ragan, Markell
Edwards and Stewart Chambers; 800 – Todd Ragan; 2
mile and 1 mile – Zeb Thomas; 400 & 800 Laura Bennett; 2 mile and 1 mile Brenna Pelzel; 2 mile Anna
Brewer. The Junior High Boy’s track team was
crowned District Champs – overall with the Junior
High Girls – 2nd place overall. Four Jr. High records
were broken. We had several 1st place medals: Jayd
Kirby (8th grade) 1st place for the High Jump; Richard
Conger, III (8th grade) 1st for the 2400 run and 1st for
1600 run; Ben Nicholson (8th grade) 1st in the 800 run;
Jacob Balderas (8th grade) 1st in Shot Put; Daniel Pelzel
(7th grade) 1st place in the 1600 run; Hunter Hawkins
N e w s
(7th grade) 1st place in the 2400run; Lauren Miller
(8th grade) 1st place in Discus; Stormy Davis (7th
grade) 1st place in the 800 run; Courtney Reames
(7th grade)1st place in the 800 run; Kassidy Blake
(7th grade) 1st place 300 M.I.H. The Jr. High 8th
grade boys and girls received 1st place in the 800
Relay.
The Blooming Grove Athletic Department will be
holding “Physicals” for current and incoming High
School Students: Girls Saturday, May 9th @ 10am;
Boys Saturday, May 23rd @ 10am. For more information contact Coach Doring. There will be a
Blooming Grove Football Camp on June 8-10 from
9:00-11:30am for incoming 2nd – 8th graders. There
will be a Volleyball Camp on June 8-10 from 9:0011:30am for incoming 2nd – 8th graders. On June 1517, there will be a Basketball Camp. For more information, contact Coach Love.
BGAYA – Blooming Grove Area Youth Association: Youth Baseball and Softball will begin its
regular season the first week of May. The Sr.
Midget – Lions, coached by Richard Conger and
Roger Mahoney, went all the way to the championship game on Saturday, April 25th, in the Ferris Sr.
Midget Pre-Season Tournament; they earned 2nd
place out of 8 teams. Stay tuned for all the excitement around the “Grove” from High School Athletics to our little league and pee wee sports!
*** BG Sports Info submitted by Mary Conger.
9036950799 Richard & Mary Conger P a g e
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Fill My Cup
2nd Annual Music Festival
Therefore I will praise you among the nations, O LORD;
I will sing praises to your name. Psalm 18:49NIV
Come Fill Your Cup as we
praise our Lord with live music
and community fellowship.
BLOOMINGGROVE
C I T Y PA R K
New Beginnings Family Fellowship
Talent from Area Churches
For information contact:
Myrna Wright
Stacey Wright
Phone: 903-695-4304,
after 5pm
E-mail: [email protected]
1 Hotdog
1 Bag of Chips and 1 Drink
FOR FREE
DATE: 05/16/2009 /
TIME: 5:30 - ???
Help us Fill the Community Empty Stocking Fund
With your Donations
Profits from the event will go to this fund
JOIN US IN WORSHIP
Sunday Worship
Sunday School
Prayer Meeting -Wed
10:45 am
9:30 am
7:00 pm
Praise Team- Wed
Youth Power Zone -Wed
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
NEED HOPE?
NEED PEACE?
GOT JESUS?
FIND HIM HERE!
Located On SH 22 (2 MILES EAST OF B.G.) For more information call
903/6950123 P a g e
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Digginchy
Books
“All Titles are only
$5 each, except for
the ones on the
porch, which are
only A Buck!”
“Located in beautiful and historic
downtown Blooming Grove, Texas.
We are ideally situated between
the financial district and the arts and
historical district, and in the heart of
the restaurant district.”
Our business hours are 11 AM - 7 PM
every day except Wednesday and
Sunday, when we are closed, and
Saturday we close at 5 PM.
117 South Fordyce
We now carry Fiction Titles!!!
……...The Adventures of Homer Spurlock
& Doc Shotgun continued…..
"Would you like a doughnut, Homer?"
"Yep, and I'd like to take one for Doc, if I may."
"You sure are taking a risk to contact me this way,
why didn't you reply by jackrabbit?"
"He got away from me. Besides, I got some questions
best asked in person. What can you tell me about the
Wildman?"
"Not much. He came roaring through here nearly 4
miles per hour over the speed limit, all kinds of lights
flashing, banners all over his vehicle, and I stopped
him and gave him a ticket. He started spouting some
nonsense about how he was some big shot federal
agent, scouting a route for some top secret government convoy that was passing through."
"Interesting.... so what happened?"
"Well, Homer, he got so riled up about me stopping
him, I had to place him under arrest. We don't have a
jail here so I carried him over to Blooming Grove and
stuck him in the cage they got over there in the park."
"Did you question him about the secret convoy?"
"Of course I did, but he clammed up on me, refused to
talk once I arrested him. But there is something fishy
here, that's why I contacted you."
"Ok my friend, I will get to the bottom of this, that's a
promise."
"Good, Homer, if anyone can figure this out, it's you.
By the way Homer, please try to use the animal couriers in the future. I don't want to blow my cover."
"Ok mis amigo, will do."
"Oh, and one more thing, watch your speed when you
come through Frost."
"Why did you let him loose, Homer?"
"Look at the size of that cage, Doc. He was here for 8
days, kids poking him with sticks, sat out a rainstorm,
I figure he's suffered enough, even if he IS a federal
agent."
"So, he really is, Homer?.'
"Yep!"
"What did he tell you, Homer?"
"Turns out there was a big government convoy, Top
Secret, that he was scouting for. And I have learned
this convoy is unaccounted for. Lost. Vanished."
"How can the government lose a convoy, Homer?"
" I have a hunch it has something to do with their
scout being locked in a cage while they were passing
through."
"Wow, Homer, you are so brilliant. Of course that
makes sense to me now."
"Grade school, pard Shotgun, grade school."
"So I guess the case is solved now, right Homer?"
"Hardly, Doc. Now we need to find that convoy. This
is an urgent matter!"
—- To be continued next month………
~ DiggyDog
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Flower Shop
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Fresh Flowers
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Decorating
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Parties
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Events
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Balloons
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Potted plants
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Mother’s Day
903/695-2847
903/879-2644
903/879-2651
709 Ramsey St.
Blooming Grove, TX
76626
R.E.A.D
“The clinic will
strive to enhance
the reading
comprehension of
students in the
Blooming Grove
community while
helping to build
the skills they
need to succeed
in school”
The Blooming Grove Community Library is excited to announce a new summer program designed to motivate children to a love of reading
while enhancing their skills and understanding
through fun and engaging activities. The new
program, titled R.E.A.D.(Reading for Excitement,
Adventure, and Discovery), is a four-week long
reading comprehension clinic for children that is
being funded in part by United Way of Navarro
County and Buster Brown, Mayor of the City of
Corsicana.
The clinic will strive to enhance the reading comprehension of students in the Blooming Grove
community while helping to build the skills they
need to succeed in school as well as “putting the fun
back into reading” for our children. Registration for
program participants will start soon; so watch for upcoming dates in the Communities in Action Newsletter.
We are excited about what this program could do to
ignite a passion for reading as well as learning in all
areas of education for Blooming Grove children, and we
look forward to everyone’s support of this new library
program.
(The R.E.A.D. program is in need of volunteer help.
Please contact Heather Harvick at 903-695-4229 or
Hollie Simmons at 903-695-2175 if you are interested
in making a real difference in the lives of Blooming
Grove’s children. Thank you for your support.)
We wish to invite you to
join us in weekly
Bible Study and Worship
Darren Heil, Pastor
221 S. Fordyce
PO Box 286
Home of the
Lion’s Den Ministry
903/695‐2271 Sunday School:
Morning Worship:
Evening Worship:
Wednesday Meal:
9:45 AM
11:00 AM
6:00 PM
6:15 PM
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“ F R I E N D S
2 0 0 9
OF
THE
M e m b e r s h i p
N e w s
LIBRARY”
D r i v e
Donations will be used for community programs & library services in 2009.
Blooming Grove Community Library is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.
Donations are tax deductible.
I pledge to support the BG Community Library with a gift of:
__$10 __$25 __$50 __$75 __$100 __$ Other __Monthly
__Annually
***Please make check out to Blooming Grove Community Library.
Name:
__________________________________________________________________
Address:
________________________________________________________________
Phone:
__________________________________________________________________
E-mail:
__________________________________________________________________
Thank you for enabling the library program to continue through you financial support.
T. E. Campbell, CPA
Certified Public Accountant since 1986
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Income Tax Preparation
Bookkeeping and Payroll
Tax Services
Small Business Consulting
1005 West 2nd Avenue
Corsicana, TX
“Books constitute capital.
A library book lasts as long as a
house, for hundreds of years. It is
not, then, an article of mere consumption but fairly of capital,
and often in the case of professional men, setting out in life, it
is their only capital. “
~Thomas Jefferson
903-875-9458
WE’RE ON THE WEB!
WWW.BLOOMINGGROVELIBRARY.COM
Blooming Grove Community Library
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301 South Fordyce
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Today a Reader,
Tomorrow a Leader
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Books
Movies
Internet
Copy and Faxes
Family Tree Maker with preloaded
names from surrounding towns
Summer Reading Programs
Join your community library for FREE!
Library Hours: M-W-F 9 - 4:30pm TUES & THUR 1- 5pm S a t u r d a y s C l o s e d
Library Location: 301 S. Fordyce
Library Contact:
Main 903-695-2175
Fax 903-695-2184
Library Email: [email protected]
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10th
Mother's Day is celebrated to
honor all mothers and express gratitude for the hardships they bear in
bringing up a child. Most countries
including US, Australia, Canada and
India celebrate Mother’s Day on the
second Sunday of May. Mother’s Day
came into being due to the efforts
made by Ms Julia Ward Howe and
Ms Anna Jarvis. The Resolution for
having a dedicated Mother's Day was
signed by US President Woodrow
Wilson on May 8, 1914. Since then
people across the world have been
celebrating Mother’s Day with joy and
devotion.
“God could not be everywhere, and
therefore he made Mothers”
~ Rudyard Kipling
“All that I am or ever hope to be, I
owe to my angel Mother.”
~ Abraham Lincoln

May 2009 Newsletter - Blooming Grove Library

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