The West News (West, Tex.), Vol. 109, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 9, 1999 Page: 4 of 12
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Thanks for listening
Going to work that nice, cool
day in November, 1963, was the
same as any other day. I must
have driven the same route I had
been driving for two years, parked
my car in the same downtown
parking garage where I paid 25
cents a day and walked to the
Adolphus Tower, where I took an
elevator up to the 13th floor,
where I worked. At different
intervals of the morning, I would
look out the window to see how
many people were congregating
on the street below, just so they
could get a glimpse of the
President and First Lady, who
were to drive by later in the day.
When it was nearing the time for
the motorcade to pass in front of
the building, we opened the
windows and waited. The first
thing we saw were policemen on
motorcycles, then the big black
car. We knew who was in that
car, but all I really noticed was
Mrs. Kennedy in a bright pink
suit. The viewing lasted maybe
twenty seconds and then they
were gone. Never in a hundred
years would I have thought that
would be the last time I would
ever see President John F.
Kennedy alive. He was
assassinated at the age of 46 and
the whole world mourned
There my sister, Margaret,
and I sat on lawn chairs while
the kids romped and stomped at
Buffalo Lake near Lubbock. It
wasawarmday in August, 1977.
Bud had brought their travel
trailer out earlier in the day and
we were planning to spend the
night. We were enjoying the
serenity of the day when one of
the kids came out of the trailer
with the news that Elvis Presley
was dead. Margaret was not as
saddened by this as I. I was a
rock and roll fan of the 50's and
he was part of that time in my
life. He was merely 42 years of
age and the world mourned.
We had stayed late at the
Westfest that September evening
in 1997. When we walked into
the house, my daughter said that
Princess Diana had been in a
wreck, but we did not know until
later that she had died. Diana
was so young, vibrant and
beautiful. She was someone 1
admired, since Prince Charles
took her as his wife. I watched
the whole marriage on TV, along
with half the world. I'm sure.
Her life seemed like a real life
fairy tale to me and I didn't want
her dead. I wanted her life to end
with the words, "And she lived
happily ever after." I was not
alone in this love for her. The
whole world mourned her death.
a holiday tradition
Russell's Pecans & Fine Candy
Our New Crop Shelled Pecans • Walnuts • Almonds • Peanuts and Brazil Nuts
Chocolate-Covered Nuts - 20 Kinds • Homemade Butter Fudge
Also Sugar free Candy -14 Kinds
Pecan Turtles and Clusters • Custom Cracking, Shelling & Shipping
Honey • Gifts • Chocolate Covered Cherries, Strawberries and Blueberries
^ Specializing in Group fund-raisers/corporate gifts
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V (254) 829-1489 »M-Sat, 9-5:30* Sun 12-5
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Texas Knights
Saturday, December 11
8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
come and have a good time!
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Veselanka
Saturday, December 11
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original band from the Czech Republic
8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
$6 per person
Follow the crowd to fun, food & fellowship
(2wc-25/12-9) West Fraternal Auditorium
Geneva Hall
Elm Mott, Texas
SATURDAY, December 11
Roy Robbins & the Availables
SATURDAY, December 18
Jerry Haisler
New Year’s Eve reservation tickets
featuring Jerry Haisler
$8 in advance * $10 at the door
Game Night • Friday at 7 p.m.
Dances are from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
For Hall Rental, please call 799-1510 or 829-2675
License #3-00000-54855
By
Jeanjtte
Karlik
The West News - Thursday, December 9,1999
Eighth Annual Christmas at the Fort celebration slated for December 19-12
These are but a few of the
deaths that came to mind, a
couple of weeks ago, when 12
A&M students were killed,
building what was to be the
traditional bonfire for their
school. Sadness overwhelmed
me, as in the above mentioned
tragedies. I did not know any of
the students. I had never read
anything about them, they were
not in the public eye. But they
were someone's brother, sister,
child, cousin, friend. They were
so young and yet they too, are
gone and we all mourn for them.
In all of these cases, life goes
on. In years to come, I will still
remember what I wasdoingwhen
John F. Kennedy was shot, when
Elvis died and when Diana was
killed, but will I remember what
1 was doing when the students
were killed? No, I probably won't.
But, I will remember them every
year when the bonfire is lit. That
bonfire, which has been a yearly
tradition since 1909, will now
also be a yearly memorial to the
twelve students who died doing
something for their school and
enjoyingeveryminuteofit. Think
about it.
Preparations for the eighth
annual Christmas at the Fort
celebration are now in full swing
as historic Old Fort Parker is
being transformed into a win-
dow of Texas history.
Christmas at the Fort is spon-
sored by the Fort Parker His-
torical Society as its major
fundraiser for the historic site
for the year.
On Saturday and Sunday,
December 11 and 12, the magic
of Christmas will once again
settle over Limestone County for
Christmas at the Fort. The an-
nual event will, in reality, begin
on Friday, December 10, when
more than 2500 school children
from across Central Texas will
be special guests.
Fort Parker is the setting for
one of the most romantic pieces
of Texas history. Cynthia Ann
Parker was captured from the
Fort in 1836 by hostile Indians.
She was raised by the Comanches
and later became the mother of
Quannah Parker, the last great
Comanche chief.
Old Fort Parker will come
alive with pioneers, immigrants,
buckskinners, longhunters, Con-
federate soldiers, traders, trap-
pers and Indians when re-enac-
tors show how these colorful
people lived their lives in Texas
history through dress, demon-
strations and stories.
Fantastic entertainment will
include Indian dancing, the
North Harris Dulcimer Society,
storytellers and various artists,
entertainers and musicians.
Additionally, unique Christ-
mas shopping can be found in
the shadow of the Fort for that
special gift. Anything from his-
torical replications to country
and southwestern items will be
available along with a wide vari-
ety of western arts and crafts.
Christmas at the Fort promises
fun and activities for the entire
family.
The gates will open from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sun-
day, December 11 and 12. En-
trance fees are $5 for adults and
$2 for children. Camping fees
are $10.
Old Fort Parker is located be-
tween Groesbeck and Mexia on
Park Road 35, just ofTState High-
way 14. For more information,
call Sarah McReynolds at 254-
729-5253.
View of Old Fort Parker.
Santa Claus is a contraction of
St. Nicholas, who was born in the
third century, became a bishop
and was famous for giving unex-
pected gifts.
Lordy, Lordy
DeeDee's finally
"40"
Scene from inside fort.
Jackie Linn and Amy Beene demonstrate their skills during
the Old Fort Parker celebration.
Happy Birthday!
Love,
Dad, Mom and
brothers and sisters
Thank You!
I would like to thank everyone who donated their time
and money towards the benefit held for me on Sunday,
November 21.
Due to every individual's help, the benefit turned out to
be a success.
I would especially like to thank my fiancee, Kellie
Swaner, for being by my side, both emotionally and finan-
cially, through my entire sickness.
Thank you all.
Sincerely,
Aaron Lucien
Buckskin clad participants
in authentic costumes.
Q>'
New Year’s Eve Party!
Come and celebrate with
Wayward Sons
Tours Hall
8 p.m. to Midnight
The greatest one-day, non-
annexation population increase
in the history of U.S. cities took
place on April 22, 1889, when
10,000 settlers moved into Okla-
homa City, Oklahoma.
West VFW Post 4819
Bingo Night
Every Sunday starting at 7 p.m. • West VFW Club
License # 1-74-1064172-2
Country junction Party House
Reunions, receptions, business parties,
school and church functions.
Catering available.
I mile from Dairy Queen, heading south
Call 799-7426 for more information.
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Tell your family and friends,
^ ^ and let’s bring in the new year
with a BANG!!!
Tickets are going fast, so call now
and reserve your seat for the best
New Year’s Eve Party ever!
Tickets are $10 per person
For more information, call (254) 533-2272
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Top Quality Steaks
Gift
Certificates
The ideal gift
Hap pi/ Holidays!
Czech-American Restaurant #1
(Downtown-West)
Will be open on Tuesdays
during the holidays, starting
November 16 thru December 21
11a.m. till
8:30 p.m.
Kake's Place
at Kolacek's Kolace Kitchen
Sports Bar
Drink specials
Monday night
$1 Big O’s • $1.25 Longnecks
Come and enjoy!!!
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BLOWOUT PARTY!
featuring
Casey Kelley, Texas Knights,
and
^ Wayward Sons
£ LIVE MUSIC!! ^
Closing Party
Sunday • December 12
2ip.m. til ?
A Country-Style Steakhouse
Where Families Gather
1-35 Elm Mott, TX • Exit 343
Lunch & Supper
Hours: Mon. - Sat.
11 a.m. -10 p.m
Closed Sunday
(254)
829-2651
Heitmiller
Family
Steakhouse
(dze)
Tokio Store
Open noon daily • 829-8078
Calendar of Events
Commanche Peak
with Bennie Calderon
great country music
Saturday, December 11
8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. • no cover
Texas “Good Time” Karaoke
Saturday, December 18
7 p.m. til ? • cover charge ‘canned food’
/ oi Benefit food drive
all proceeds go to the Salvation Army
please bring canned foods anytime
during store hours • now thru Dec. 18 iwp g)
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