By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
This time of year is about Lent.
And people are talking about 'giving up' stuff; it could be anything from meat to treats.
Those who follow the tradition know what its about. But to those outside the faith - like the TV host who recently mistook Vice President Joe Biden's ashes for a bruise - the rituals and traditions are a bit of a mystery.
To help explain the yearly occurrence, the Telegram did some research and compiled this list of facts about Lent.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Club thanks community volunteers
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
Nothing shows love of community more than volunteer work.
The City Federation of Women's Clubs knows this to be true.
'Volunteering is what we're about,' said president Judy Scarborough at the City Federation's Feb. 9 meeting. 'We aim to do what we can when we can.'
That was her introduction to the club's annual distribution of the Community Volunteer Awards. The 2010 recipients are Federation member Jean Nolen of Temple and Shawn Shannon of Belton, the director of the Baptist Student Ministry at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
'These two women are out in the community giving their time for the betterment of others,' said Aliceanne Wallace, co-chair of the Volunteer Award committee. 'They don't do it because they expect anything back. They do it because they enjoy the work and because they see value in it.'
Telegram Staff Writer
Nothing shows love of community more than volunteer work.
The City Federation of Women's Clubs knows this to be true.
'Volunteering is what we're about,' said president Judy Scarborough at the City Federation's Feb. 9 meeting. 'We aim to do what we can when we can.'
That was her introduction to the club's annual distribution of the Community Volunteer Awards. The 2010 recipients are Federation member Jean Nolen of Temple and Shawn Shannon of Belton, the director of the Baptist Student Ministry at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
'These two women are out in the community giving their time for the betterment of others,' said Aliceanne Wallace, co-chair of the Volunteer Award committee. 'They don't do it because they expect anything back. They do it because they enjoy the work and because they see value in it.'
Fashion show will focus on prom
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
Prom can make or break a girl's high school experience.
So to help Bell County girls have the best prom they can, the upcoming Day for Women event will showcase the newest trends in prom wear.
'The most popular thing, by far, this year is the one-shoulder prom dress,' said Patti Halbert, owner of After 5 Formal Wear in Robinson. 'And the trend's not just limited to prom. It's showing up in dresses for other special occasions too, like holidays and birthday parties.'
Telegram Staff Writer
Prom can make or break a girl's high school experience.
So to help Bell County girls have the best prom they can, the upcoming Day for Women event will showcase the newest trends in prom wear.
'The most popular thing, by far, this year is the one-shoulder prom dress,' said Patti Halbert, owner of After 5 Formal Wear in Robinson. 'And the trend's not just limited to prom. It's showing up in dresses for other special occasions too, like holidays and birthday parties.'
Chinese new year comes roaring in
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
Today isn't just about kisses between Valentines.
For the Chinese culture, it's the start of a new year: the Year of the Tiger.
'According to the Zodiac, Tigers are aggressive, courageous, candid and sensitive,' said Alicia Go of Temple, a woman of full Chinese descent. 'They are also emotional, willful and likely to rebel.'
These traits are, supposedly, good for boys born in the Year of the Tiger.
'But it's not good news for girls,' Mrs. Go said. 'The Chinese culture says that's bad luck.'
Luck, superstition and the lunar calendar are intertwined in the Chinese Zodiac. It's the astrology that makes it so.
Telegram Staff Writer
Today isn't just about kisses between Valentines.
For the Chinese culture, it's the start of a new year: the Year of the Tiger.
'According to the Zodiac, Tigers are aggressive, courageous, candid and sensitive,' said Alicia Go of Temple, a woman of full Chinese descent. 'They are also emotional, willful and likely to rebel.'
These traits are, supposedly, good for boys born in the Year of the Tiger.
'But it's not good news for girls,' Mrs. Go said. 'The Chinese culture says that's bad luck.'
Luck, superstition and the lunar calendar are intertwined in the Chinese Zodiac. It's the astrology that makes it so.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Church plants roots on 'holy' highway
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
There's a new church in town, and it's congregation hopes to become a part of the 'Highway of Holiness' that is Interstate 35.
'We wanted to be on the highway,' said the Rev. Gary Pemberton, pastor at Water Life Christian Center at 5106 S. General Bruce Drive in Temple. 'Not just because of the exposure, but because of what God is doing there. He wanted us to be on I-35.'
Pemberton's not alone in believing that I-35 has divine preference. In the 'Light of the Highway' movement that caught the media's attention in 2007, hundreds of people claimed I-35 to be the road referenced in Isaiah 35:8.
Telegram Staff Writer
There's a new church in town, and it's congregation hopes to become a part of the 'Highway of Holiness' that is Interstate 35.
'We wanted to be on the highway,' said the Rev. Gary Pemberton, pastor at Water Life Christian Center at 5106 S. General Bruce Drive in Temple. 'Not just because of the exposure, but because of what God is doing there. He wanted us to be on I-35.'
Pemberton's not alone in believing that I-35 has divine preference. In the 'Light of the Highway' movement that caught the media's attention in 2007, hundreds of people claimed I-35 to be the road referenced in Isaiah 35:8.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
On my honor... Boys salute a century of Scouting
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
A boy's not a Scout for the awards or weekly meetings.
'We're in it for the adventure,' said 18-year-old Bryan Walker of Belton Troop No. 153. 'There's camping, hiking, shooting - everything.'
The activities are numerous, agreed the older Dwight Jekel of Cameron, who was a Scout in the '50s and '60s.
'There's more than 120 merit badges a boy can earn by learning and doing,' Jekel said.
But that's not the real adventure.
'It's the growing up that happens in between,' Jekel said. 'You start as a boy and leave a man.'
He's seen it happen dozens of times, first to himself and then to the boys he led as troop guide.
'It never fails,' Jekel said. 'You watch a boy come in. He knows nothing and is scared of everything, but when, he leaves, he's competent, able and self-reliant.'
This magic is the crux of the Boy Scouts of America - and Monday, it will be 100 years old.
Telegram Staff Writer
A boy's not a Scout for the awards or weekly meetings.
'We're in it for the adventure,' said 18-year-old Bryan Walker of Belton Troop No. 153. 'There's camping, hiking, shooting - everything.'
The activities are numerous, agreed the older Dwight Jekel of Cameron, who was a Scout in the '50s and '60s.
'There's more than 120 merit badges a boy can earn by learning and doing,' Jekel said.
But that's not the real adventure.
'It's the growing up that happens in between,' Jekel said. 'You start as a boy and leave a man.'
He's seen it happen dozens of times, first to himself and then to the boys he led as troop guide.
'It never fails,' Jekel said. 'You watch a boy come in. He knows nothing and is scared of everything, but when, he leaves, he's competent, able and self-reliant.'
This magic is the crux of the Boy Scouts of America - and Monday, it will be 100 years old.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
No stall left unturned: College uses 'reading time' to educate
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
Toilet stalls have a pretty specific purpose.
You go in, let nature run its course, wash your hands and go about your day, right?
There's not much else to do in there, unless you have a book or cell phone at easy access.
At least, that's what I used to think.
A recent trip to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton changed my mind. I took a bathroom break that gave me a giggle and taught me a few things about studying habits and sleep patterns.
It wasn't a joke or cheat note scrawled on the stall wall.
It was what every UMHB student and professor sees when a potty is needed: the latest issue of the Stall Street Journal. Its trademark is its icon, a human-like toilet that's got a wide grin on its face.
Telegram Staff Writer
Toilet stalls have a pretty specific purpose.
You go in, let nature run its course, wash your hands and go about your day, right?
There's not much else to do in there, unless you have a book or cell phone at easy access.
At least, that's what I used to think.
A recent trip to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton changed my mind. I took a bathroom break that gave me a giggle and taught me a few things about studying habits and sleep patterns.
It wasn't a joke or cheat note scrawled on the stall wall.
It was what every UMHB student and professor sees when a potty is needed: the latest issue of the Stall Street Journal. Its trademark is its icon, a human-like toilet that's got a wide grin on its face.
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