By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
Granger First United Methodist Church has launched a Feed the Hungry Food Bank for area residents.
'With times so tough now for so many, we knew this could help the families who are struggling,' said the Rev. Judy Gotcher.
High gas prices and the economy's downfall inspired the idea for the food bank.
'But we knew we couldn't handle it alone,' Ms. Gotcher said, explaining that the church has a weekly attendance of just 13 people. 'So we worked to make it a community effort.'
It didn't take long for the Granger school district, some area businesses and neighboring churches to get involved.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Book for a cook: Seaton sisters share savory snacks
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
If you don't know what to fix for dinner, leave it to the Seaton Christian Sisters to give you some ideas.
They've compiled a 400-page cookbook full of dinner, party and dessert ideas. Entitled 'Blessings from the Kitchen,' the book's recipes are divided into these categories: Appetizers and beverages, soups and salads, vegetables and side dishes, main dishes, breads and rolls, cookies and candies, and this and that.
'Most of the recipes have been handed down from family to family over the generations,' said Helen Haisler, one of the cookbook contributors. 'The dressing, for example - my grandma made it, my mom made it and now I make it. It's not Christmas without it.'
That's the way Joyce Skrabanek feels about her sausage and sauerkraut.
Telegram Staff Writer
If you don't know what to fix for dinner, leave it to the Seaton Christian Sisters to give you some ideas.
They've compiled a 400-page cookbook full of dinner, party and dessert ideas. Entitled 'Blessings from the Kitchen,' the book's recipes are divided into these categories: Appetizers and beverages, soups and salads, vegetables and side dishes, main dishes, breads and rolls, cookies and candies, and this and that.
'Most of the recipes have been handed down from family to family over the generations,' said Helen Haisler, one of the cookbook contributors. 'The dressing, for example - my grandma made it, my mom made it and now I make it. It's not Christmas without it.'
That's the way Joyce Skrabanek feels about her sausage and sauerkraut.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Blind craftsman creates spooky world
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
There's not much not scary at the Hoskinson house.
Bats and goblins fly from the trees in the front yard. Skulls and headless men lean on the fencepost, and corpses play peek-a-boo from coffins in the backyard.
'Everything's been up since the first of October,' said David Hoskinson. 'Had to be able to enjoy it.'
It's not the sight of the decorations, though, that pleases the blind Mr. Hoskinson. It's the love of his handiwork.
'He does the carpentry and woodwork,' said wife Mari - who does the painting and helps with the design. 'He works power tools, climbs on ladders, everything. He even does the wiring for the sound. Scary music plays at night.'
Neighbor Rusty Williams attests to the quality of Mr. Hoskinson's skill.
'He makes some awesome stuff,' Williams said. 'He's been working on this year's stuff since the day after last Halloween.'
Telegram Staff Writer
There's not much not scary at the Hoskinson house.
Bats and goblins fly from the trees in the front yard. Skulls and headless men lean on the fencepost, and corpses play peek-a-boo from coffins in the backyard.
'Everything's been up since the first of October,' said David Hoskinson. 'Had to be able to enjoy it.'
It's not the sight of the decorations, though, that pleases the blind Mr. Hoskinson. It's the love of his handiwork.
'He does the carpentry and woodwork,' said wife Mari - who does the painting and helps with the design. 'He works power tools, climbs on ladders, everything. He even does the wiring for the sound. Scary music plays at night.'
Neighbor Rusty Williams attests to the quality of Mr. Hoskinson's skill.
'He makes some awesome stuff,' Williams said. 'He's been working on this year's stuff since the day after last Halloween.'
'Army' plans new center
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
The Salvation Army of Temple wants to build 'A Center of Hope.'
'We're in a feasibility study right now,' said Capt. Martha Burchett, the director. 'We have to find out the cost, what location would be best and how big it should be.'
Her goal is to create a community service facility that will offer programs in counseling, transitional housing, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and character development for at-risk youth.
Funds for the center will come from a capital campaign fundraiser, set to start in the spring of 2009.
Assisting Ms. Burchett in this endeavor is an advisory board full of community leaders like Sam Farrow of Extraco Bank, Richard Archer of the Texas Veterans Land Board, Lonzo Wallace of Temple Fire Rescue, Jimmy Stewart of Wal-Mart, Realtor Bob Arris and Chaplain Jack Covington of the First Responders Fellowship.
'There's a lot of needs in this community that we can meet if we can get the resources to do it,' Wallace said.
He and Covington said the homeless and at-risk youth are two populations that need help and attention.
'Growth has been astonishing in this area, practically non-stop,' Covington said. 'But when the good grows, the bad grows too. And we've got to be prepared to address it and be there to help.'
The Center of Hope, however, will not be a place for free hand-outs. It will follow the Salvation Army mission code.
'We're about touching hearts and changing them,' Capt. Burchett said. 'We're about providing the tools to make positive change and growth happen.'
Telegram Staff Writer
The Salvation Army of Temple wants to build 'A Center of Hope.'
'We're in a feasibility study right now,' said Capt. Martha Burchett, the director. 'We have to find out the cost, what location would be best and how big it should be.'
Her goal is to create a community service facility that will offer programs in counseling, transitional housing, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and character development for at-risk youth.
Funds for the center will come from a capital campaign fundraiser, set to start in the spring of 2009.
Assisting Ms. Burchett in this endeavor is an advisory board full of community leaders like Sam Farrow of Extraco Bank, Richard Archer of the Texas Veterans Land Board, Lonzo Wallace of Temple Fire Rescue, Jimmy Stewart of Wal-Mart, Realtor Bob Arris and Chaplain Jack Covington of the First Responders Fellowship.
'There's a lot of needs in this community that we can meet if we can get the resources to do it,' Wallace said.
He and Covington said the homeless and at-risk youth are two populations that need help and attention.
'Growth has been astonishing in this area, practically non-stop,' Covington said. 'But when the good grows, the bad grows too. And we've got to be prepared to address it and be there to help.'
The Center of Hope, however, will not be a place for free hand-outs. It will follow the Salvation Army mission code.
'We're about touching hearts and changing them,' Capt. Burchett said. 'We're about providing the tools to make positive change and growth happen.'
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Latin Mass resumes at St. Mary's Church
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
The Latin Mass is returning to St. Mary's Catholic Church after an absence of more than 40 years.
'It took some work to make it happen, but now that it's here, we're all excited,' said Keb Burns, director of adult Catholic education at St. Mary's.
It's not just a one-time deal. The Latin Mass will become a regular fixture of worship at the Temple church. Father Gregory Hanks of Rockdale will offer it the first Sunday of every month at 5 p.m., starting Nov. 2.
'Nothing's going to change about the regular Mass (the one said in English),' Ms. Burns said. 'It'll still be there. The Latin Mass is an opportunity for those who want it to have it.'
Officially called the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite and sometimes referred to as the Gregorian Rite and Tridentine Mass, the Latin Mass was a regular practice at all Catholic churches until the Second Vatican Council dismissed it in 1962.
Telegram Staff Writer
The Latin Mass is returning to St. Mary's Catholic Church after an absence of more than 40 years.
'It took some work to make it happen, but now that it's here, we're all excited,' said Keb Burns, director of adult Catholic education at St. Mary's.
It's not just a one-time deal. The Latin Mass will become a regular fixture of worship at the Temple church. Father Gregory Hanks of Rockdale will offer it the first Sunday of every month at 5 p.m., starting Nov. 2.
'Nothing's going to change about the regular Mass (the one said in English),' Ms. Burns said. 'It'll still be there. The Latin Mass is an opportunity for those who want it to have it.'
Officially called the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite and sometimes referred to as the Gregorian Rite and Tridentine Mass, the Latin Mass was a regular practice at all Catholic churches until the Second Vatican Council dismissed it in 1962.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Carrying on in the name of Love
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
He died in 2002, but people are still talking about him.
'Robert Love was that kind of guy - he was cool,' said longtime friend Bruce Matous of Temple. 'He meant lots of things to lots of people.'
And it'll be a long time before his memory fades.
His name is a permanent fixture to the newly formed Robert S. Love Foundation.
'It's a local organization committed to raising money for cancer research,' said Charles Lucko, foundation founder. 'Everything we do will benefit the Scott & White Cancer Research Institute.'
How this came to be is a story of loss, but it's also a story of friendship.
Telegram Staff Writer
He died in 2002, but people are still talking about him.
'Robert Love was that kind of guy - he was cool,' said longtime friend Bruce Matous of Temple. 'He meant lots of things to lots of people.'
And it'll be a long time before his memory fades.
His name is a permanent fixture to the newly formed Robert S. Love Foundation.
'It's a local organization committed to raising money for cancer research,' said Charles Lucko, foundation founder. 'Everything we do will benefit the Scott & White Cancer Research Institute.'
How this came to be is a story of loss, but it's also a story of friendship.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Polka starts Bartlett church's party
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
Hey, hey, the gang will be there for Sunday's polka service at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bartlett.
With laughs and upbeat music, Oma and the Ooompahs plan to launch the church's 125th anniversary celebration with a German flair.
'And that's fitting,' said Charles Gersbach, president of the church council. 'We're a church of Czech and German roots, family and tradition.'
A bite of the congregation's homemade sausage will prove the man's not kidding.
'We're all so excited about the anniversary,' said Shirley Fischer, a woman who was baptized, confirmed and married at the Bartlett church. 'Our families go back four and five generations. That's identity.'
Telegram Staff Writer
Hey, hey, the gang will be there for Sunday's polka service at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bartlett.
With laughs and upbeat music, Oma and the Ooompahs plan to launch the church's 125th anniversary celebration with a German flair.
'And that's fitting,' said Charles Gersbach, president of the church council. 'We're a church of Czech and German roots, family and tradition.'
A bite of the congregation's homemade sausage will prove the man's not kidding.
'We're all so excited about the anniversary,' said Shirley Fischer, a woman who was baptized, confirmed and married at the Bartlett church. 'Our families go back four and five generations. That's identity.'
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