Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael BerryComanche County Cotton ProgramWhile cotton is not the biggest group in the county, it is still a valuable crop with sales over $1 million annually.

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie JenschkeThe Adventure ContinuesErath County Master Gardeners (ECMG) has set the date for its next Adventures in Gardening class. Saturday, January 25, certified master gardener Ken Stokes will conduct a class on growing vegetables.

Someone’s Watching

I noticed his Watch immediately. I usually notice watches immediately.But his was especially noticeable. It was a Rolex. I don’t own a Rolex, but one day I plan to. A nice one like his.That’s the thing about watches. They all used to be nice before the cheap ones flooded the market.

Briefs

Dublin students to perform at TSU band concerts On Saturday, Jan. 18, 12 Dublin students from the high school and junior high bands will be performing in four band concerts throughout the afternoon and evening at the Clyde Wells Fine Arts Center in the auditorium atTarletonStateUniversity.

The cold never bothered me anyway

“She’s handling that cow incredibly well ...”“I like that one’s spots!” “Oh, that pig is so cute!” Yes, my knowledge of actual stock, in a livestock show is somewhat limited, but that didn’t limit the passion, energy, enthusiasm and support for Erath County youth that I saw this week.

Where Are They Now? Sandra Beverly Burns

Dublin graduate Sandra Beverly Burns has long been a friendly face in Stephenville. Whether she was working as a teller at First National Bank or helping plan services at the funeral home, she’s been a source of help and comfort to the community for many years.

A Place Called Holy

I made a huge mistake. It was done out of ignorance, but non-theless, a big error for sure. I was in the U.S. Army, being all that I could be, working as a chaplain’s assistant. Part of my duties included setting up the chapel for various services. The protestant services weren’t difficult at all.

He is Acquainted with All Your Ways

Psalm 139:15: My frame was not hidden from you, when I was made in secret.In his book on near-death experiences, Imagine Heaven, John Burke writes, “He alone knows who he created you to be.

Berry’s Picks

Comanche County Junior Livestock Show It is time for the Comanche County Junior Livestock Show. We need to do all we can to encourage young people to be involved with agriculture, so be sure to come out and support the youth that will be showing their animals.

Museum Matters

In the early years, tractors were a luxury that most farmers couldn’t afford. Many had horses and didn’t really see a need for having one of those new fangled machines anyway.The earliest tractors were steam powered. They were big and heavy.