Church Potlucks
As each dish is unwrapped and uncovered it is placed in line–salads at the front, casseroles and crockpots in the middle followed by desserts. There is an order to things. Amid the shuffle of arriving food fare there is a subtle inspection taking place. As you add your own creation to the lineup you make small talk and glance across the tables to survey the competition. There will be no scores assigned or ribbons awarded, but make no mistake, there will be judging. From the moment the spoon scoops up the first serving, to the clean up at the end of ...
Chip Off The Old Block
Phill Haddock taught vocational drafting at Denison High School for twenty years, and while he remembers many of his students, Charles Piazza stands out. “I saw very quickly that he had people expertise, he could grasp information quickly, and he had integrity and he was honest. He talked about ideas, and that impressed me,” Haddock said. “I know his father’s reputation too, so I knew this kid had the personality to be a builder.” It’s definitely retro with its arched barrel roof and attention to architectural detail. “It has some of the characteristics of traditional old gymnasiums with bowstring trusses and ...
Animal Sanctuaries: No-Kill Shelters
Martha Hovers has been operating Arfhouse in Sadler for twenty years, ever since she transformed her grandfather’s farm into a “no-kill” animal shelter. “No-kill” means just that. No dogs are ever put down at the shelter. At last count, the facility has 314 dogs that patrol the property and greet newcomers to the gate with an array of barks, howls and wagging tails. [caption id="attachment_3368" align="alignleft" width="217" caption="Photo by Jerry Gundersheimer"][/caption] Arfhouse is also an adoption agency for stray and surrendered dogs, pets which are brought in by their owners. Each year more than one hundred Arfhouse residents find new homes with ...
Perrin Air Force Base: 1941-1971
The spring of 1941, Europe was eighteen months into a resumption of the hostilities that were little more than act two of the drama begun in 1914. The cast of characters was much the same, but the plot had developed twists that would bring revulsion to even those hardened by the carnage of the first bloodletting. America, behind her two broad oceans, was at an uneasy peace. Despite the alarmist warnings of the isolationists and heartfelt rallies by groups like America First, few of those whose job it was to plan for the nation’s security felt the United States could much ...
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Kent Black: Stepping Up, Giving Back
“I like to build things,” said Kent Black. He built a log house in Tanglewood, the first home that he and his wife Karen had at Lake Texoma....
Things That Matter, People Who Care
After more than 500 shows, Dennis McCuistion and Niki Nicastro still do programs about “…things that matter, people who care…”. About...
Big Band Jazz at Kidd-Key Auditorium
The Grammy® Nominated University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band will salute the music of jazz legend Maynard Ferguson during a special...
Chip Off The Old Block
Phill Haddock taught vocational drafting at Denison High School for twenty years, and while he remembers many of his students, Charles Piazza...
Animal Sanctuaries: No-Kill Shelters
Martha Hovers has been operating Arfhouse in Sadler for twenty years, ever since she transformed her grandfather’s farm into a “no-kill”...
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Cheesy Potato and Beef Casserole
Creamy, cheesy, and dee-lish! This potluck favorite won’t last long on the serving line at the church potluck. Make it for your next family...
Blackberry Cobbler
Blackberry cobbler is a southern treat that brings smiles to the faces to anyone who loves fresh berries. Loretha Riales has developed a tried...
3 Layer Corn and Green Bean Casserole
Verna Blood is the queen of potluck casseroles at Grace Lutheren Church. Her cooking is greatly anticipated and she always leaves with an...
Apricot Chicken
Deb Montgomery gets a lot of attention when she arrives at a church potluck. Her reputation for absolutely deee-licious casseroles is legend....
Coconut Sweeties
Coconut Sweeties -1 package of cake mix (your choice of flavor and color) -1 can prepared frosting (your choice of flavor and color) -Maraschino...
Red Velvet Cake Sandwiches
Red Velvet Sandwiches -1 box red velvet cake mix -½ cup butter at room temperature -2 eggs -1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting Heat oven...
Cake Pops
Pink Cakepops -1 box cake mix (your choice of flavor) prepared as directed in 13 x 9 pan -1 can (16 ounces) cream cheesefrosting -1 package candy...
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Wayne Bergeron
Wayne Bergeron will join the University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band on stage for a tribute to jazz legend, the late Maynard Ferguson,...
Bonham’s Chi Lambda
Photo by Mike Weber Think sorority and the immediate image is a college campus, Greek letters over the entrance of a white columned house, and...
The Changing Auto Dealership
(ADV) Everything in the car business has changed. That’s nothing but good for consumers. Get ready to be surprised at Holiday Chevrolet-Ford....
Top of the World, Ma!
How many technicians does it take to change the light bulb at the top of a three-hundred foot tower? Probably just one if it’s Jon Johnson....
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Denison Tour Events
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SPBOM II: Opens March 27
"Wash Day II" is part of the SPBOM II show. The Sunday Morning Art and Coffee Club art group plans to host a second SPBOM (an acronym for the actual title Shoes, Panties, Bras- Oh My!) show during the Denison Spring Fine Art Tour at the Freshlight Gallery & Studio inside the Katy Depot in Denison. An opening reception will be held... [Read more. Click here.]
Call for Artists
Barbara Reeves, CAC Director, prepares 2009's Judged Art Show The Bonham Creative Arts Center just issued a final ‘call for art’ for their Annual Judged Art Show. Entries received on or before March 2 will still be eligible for judging and awards. All area artists over the age of 18 are encouraged to participate. Please call the... [Read more. Click here.]
Wildlife Photographers Needed
"White FLight" by Robyn Raggio- a recent HWR Photographer of the Month The Friends of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge are sponsoring the 1st Annual HWR Photography Contest. The goal of the contest is to increase awareness and appreciation of the refuge, as well as recognize wildlife photographers. Cash prizes will be awarded in six... [Read more. Click here.]
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