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Volume 3 No. 24 December 3, 2008
Happy
Grizzly Holidays
The Detail
from the staff
of The Grizzly
www.grizzlydetail.com 817.246.NEWS
Serving West Fort Worth, White Settlement and the Entire WSISD
Tree lighting at City Hall WS City Council report
The City of White Settlement
Parks and Recreation Depar- Council approves rolling work convoy project
to map seismic abnormalities of Barnett Shale
tment has invited everyone
to share in their Western
Christmas Holiday Event Fri-
day, Dec. 5, from 6 p.m. to 9
p.m. A special visit from Santa
is planned as well as Rudolph By A.C. Hall the “rise and falls, dips, and any kind of stations. The amount of time it takes for the
and other characters, so don’t seismic abnormality” of the Barnett Shale, as waves to bounce back will help determine the
forget to bring your camera. A Holding their regularly scheduled meeting told to the council by Dawson representative makeup of the Barnett Shale.
Christmas cartoon along with last Tuesday, the White Settlement City Cou- Ron Underwood. “Will it interrupt traffic?” Council
a petting zoo, train rides, and ncil took care of one final agenda before the The process will include the laying of cable member Don Smith asked.
pony rides will be available for Thanksgiving holiday. in the gutter of some streets with listening Smith was assured that the rolling convoy
the children. The event is FREE Chesapeake Energy was on the agenda as devices placed every 160 feet or so. Once that would not cause a traffic problem. Underwood
to the community and free a request by Dawson Geophysical Company. is complete a large “vibe truck” will come said that the stops at each listening station
refreshments will be served. They were seeking approval to conduct a along as part of a rolling work convoy. The last only a few minutes and will only be done
For more information, contact
project on White Settlement streets in order truck will stop at each listening station for a during daylight hours. Also, an off duty police
the City of White Settlement at
to create a three dimensional seismic survey. short time to send waves into the ground that
817-246-5012 or www.wstx.us See Council page 2
The purpose of the survey would be to map are then measured by the geophone listening
CHRISTMAS?
Central Park detention
pond construction update Fall colors shine throughout the are a
Construction crews continue to work on the detention ponds
being installed just south of Central Park. Wire gabion baskets,
used to hold rocks to prevent soil erosion and slow water velocity, photo by Keith Robinson
were being put in place along concrete waterways just this week.
Once crews complete the installation of the baskets, additional Photo by Keith Robinson
grading work will be completed around the construction site. More The skyline of Fort Worth is framed with color as the leaves of city trees turn different shades of yellow, red and green.
information on a completion date will be available later this week.
New animal control shelter
How to send holiday cards to
U.S. service men and women
Christmas on a budget
Recession makes gift time a challenge for many
reaches slab phase By Cheryl Posey Once the cards have been collected, By A.C. Hall
the Red Cross and Pitney Bowes
Some incorrect information is will then screen cards for hazardous The stock market plunged 680 points Monday
making the rounds on the email materials, sort and package the with the official announcement that the United
circuit about how to send holiday cards, and deliver them to military
wishes to U.S. service men and bases, veteran’s hospitals and military States has been in a recession since December
women. hospitals during the holidays. 2007. The announcement was no real surprise to
No mail addressed to “A Recovering The goal of this campaign is to anyone who could read the headlines in the past few
American Soldier” will be accepted collect and distribute 1 million pieces months.
by the Walter Reed Army Medical of holiday mail and see that it reaches
Center, as the email claims, but the not only wounded service men and Dow Plunges to Lowest Level in Years. Stocks Crash
American Red Cross and Pittney women but also veterans and their Again. Another day, another plunge. When will it get
Bowes is stepping in to facilitate this families. Last year the Holiday Mail better?
effort with their “Holiday Mail for for Heroes campaign resulted in These are just a small sample of the headlines that have
Heroes” campaign. more than 600,000 cards being sent dominated the media over the past months as uncertain
However, those who want to send to hospitalized service personnel. economic times have become the norm in the global
some holiday cheer to our American economy.
service men and women through the “As we enter this holiday season-- When facing the biggest shopping season of the year
Red Cross must act within the next -a time to celebrate with family and and a holiday that most define by the giving and receiving
Construction at the new construction crews will continue few days to make the deadline for friends---it’s important to remember of gifts, it’s always tough to keep finances in order and
White Settlement Animal working on site completing these cards. the thousands of men and women who that’s when things are going well. This year, when times
Shelter is coming along as work such as parking lots and All cards must be postmarked by serve our nation in harm’s way and are even tougher than usual, several families across the
scheduled according to Robert driveways while they wait on Dec. 10 and mailed to the following those who are recovering in military country will need to look at ways to reduce spending this
Smith, Project Manager for the the arrival of the building address and NOT Walter Reed and veterans hospitals,” said Army holiday season.
City of White Settlement. materials. Medical Center. Col. Norvell V. Coots, commander, One of the toughest but most effective ways of
“All the plumbing is in and Completion of the shelter is Walter Reed Health Care System. “The making Christmas cheaper is to reduce the number of
they are hoping to pour the expected in late March to early Holiday Mail for Heroes Holiday Mail for Heroes program is a people you buy gifts for. While the immediate thought
foundation this week,” said April barring any unforeseen P.O. Box 5456 wonderful outreach effort and a great that comes to mind may be that there’s no one you can
Smith. weather slow downs. Capitol Heights, MD. 20791-5456 way to acknowledge the sacrifices of our
Once the slab is in place, men and women in uniform.” See Christmas Budget page 2
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Page 2 Wednesday, December 3, 2008 West Side News The Detail
Council approves rolling work convoy
continued from front cover Obituary
officer will be a part of the company known as Pat, Inc. was Melvin “Pete” R. Self, peacefully passed around the country winning the National
convoy to help keep things the low bidder for the job. Spoil away surrounded by his family and went to Senior Tournament twice and Pete was the
moving along and to account for material is mostly made up of be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 18, proud recipient of an MVP award. Pete was an
unforeseen issues. Underwood also materials discarded during public 2008. A memorial service was held at his avid Cowboys, Mavericks & Rangers fan, but
informed the council that third works projects. home church, Normandale Baptist, on Friday, he also enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s
party engineers will be a part of “We do about twenty-five to November 21, 2008. Internment was at Laurel sporting events and rarely missed a game.
the process to monitor the testing thirty thousand dollars of business Land Memorial Park Pete was a devoted husband, father & papa
to make sure everything remains with them every year,” Assistant Pete was born December 9, 1924 in who will be dearly missed. He was a man of
within safe levels throughout the City Manager Linda Ryan said. Alexander, TX. He married his soul mate, few words but the way he loved his family &
testing. The cost will be $175 per Mary Jo on August 13, 1951. In 1958 lived his life spoke volumes. He was preceded
Smith made a motion to twenty-yard load. they moved to their current home in White in death by his parents, Hazle and Ethel Self;
approve the request to conduct “They’ve been with us for Settlement where they raised their four and his brothers, Dow Self and H.L. Self.
children. Pete served in the U.S. Army, was Survivors are his wife of 57 years, Mary
employed at General Dynamics for 18 years Jo Self; son, Melvin Ray Self, Jr. and wife,
& retired from Bell Helicopter in 1990 Connie; daughters, Donna Meester and
after 17 years of employment. Shortly after husband, Stephen, Cheryl Pierce and
retirement, Pete began playing softball in a husband, Duane, and Terrie Blevins and
Melvin “Pete” Self Senior League which continued until last year. husband, Tommy; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-
1924-2008 His team, the Fort Worth Senior Cats traveled grandchildren; and many friends.
Utility billing truck rear ended in accident near Loop 820
A White Settlement city
worker suffered minor injuries
Mayor Jerry Burns presents City Financial Rachel Plantz an award for this past week when the city truck
excellence in financial reporting. she was driving was rear ended by
another vehicle along the service
the survey and that motion passed several years,” Smith stated of the road near Loop 820. The
unanimously. The process is low bidding company. utility billing truck was struck
estimated to take only a few weeks Council member Gene from behind as it yielded to
and will start in the next six to Hatcher made a motion to accept exiting traffic from the highway.
eight weeks. the bid by Pat, Inc. and that The worker was transported to
Following up on an issue from motion passed unanimously. the hospital but was later released.
the Nov. 11 meeting, the council The council also addressed The vehicle, which is used
again looked into demolition bids several other items on last week’s for collecting utility readings for
for the Graystone Apartments. agenda. They approved a ten foot the City, will more than likely be
The low bid by company Nation utility easement at the new animal totaled according to city workers.
Wide Demolition in the amount control facility being built at 89oo
of $85,000 was accidentally Raymond for ATMOS energy
overlooked by the company that corporation. The second council
went through the bids for the city. meeting in December was moved
Since the last meeting, city staff from Dec 23 to Monday, Dec 15. The Grizzly Detail
had looked into the matter and Addressing past business, the
discovered that the Nation Wide final plat for 2020 Las Vegas Trail
Newspaper
bid was in fact received in a timely was approved. This new plat
8430 White Settlement Rd.
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Page 3 Wednesday, December 3, 2008 OPINIONS The Detail
Australia: An old school epic
A.C. at the movies! By A.C. Hall
way. The focus is primarily
on the laughably bad story
that spends a ridiculous
only as the Drover (Hugh Jackman)
to help her drive cattle to a nearby
Transporter 3: woman, makes his job even
harder than usual as he fights
amount of time developing port and usurp the cattle baron’s
the romance between Statham military contract. Along the way the
STAR VILLAGE 8 The wheels come off to unravel the nefarious plot and this woman. It’s among the two of them find themselves faced
LOOP 820 & JACKSBORO HWY. this action franchise before it’s too late. most unbelievable and annoying with mounting challenges and have
You see that part above romances ever captured on film to juggle the dangerous life in the
817-238-8300 The 1990’s were a decade about a mysterious woman? and when coupled with the too outback with the care they must give
to a young aboriginal boy.
*STADIUM SEATING*DIGITAL that did action movies extremely Well, that’s where the majority of short action sequences it made
SOUND*WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE this film’s problems come from. The easiest way to describe this
well. Today it’s hard to come for a boring 90 minute film that
*ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES
The actress portraying this movie is to say that it was gorgeous.
across a straight action movie seemed to last for three hours. In every conceivable way this was
full of kung fu battles, car woman can barely speak a word THE VERDICT: All this simply a gorgeous film. Australia
chases, and gun fights. While of English, a fact that becomes could possibly be forgiven if
Fri & Sat Night Curfews * Call for Info is portrayed in all its rugged beauty
story is great most of the time, a real setback considering she’s Transporter 3 delivered the action throughout the film and both
$5 Tuesdays **
the straight action movie has onscreen through about eighty- the way the previous two did Kidman and Jackman give grand
$4 Senior Wed. matinees **some restrictions apply
become something of a lost art five percent of the film. Trying but that’s far from the case. The performances. As the Drover,
12/5 - 12/11 form. Jason Statham is one of to decipher what it is she’s saying action sequences feel shoved Jackman again shows that there’s no
the few actors these days who is as she talks through the movie in to the story and are always one better at playing the rugged hero
One of my favorite things about than he. There’s not a single second
Madagascar: Escape 2 (PG) still delivering great action films takes far too much brain power over quickly. There’s one hand movies is their ability to move you. when he loses your attention and
(11:45* 2:00 4:15) 6:30 8:45 and he’s done that twice now and sadly does little to keep your to hand combat scene that is It happens so rarely. Generally they
mind off of the other ways the he continues to be one of the best
Twilight (PG-13) under the Transporter franchise. marginally entertaining but are all entertaining, some more than
movie is failing. and most captivating actors working
(11:30* 2:00 4:45) 7:30 10:10 Playing the role of a rules rehashes way too many elements others, but it’s not every new release today.
obsessed driver with a tendency Although the previous from the previous films in the that can truly move you. Australia is
Quantum of Solace (R) The film itself tells a sweeping
for heroics, Statham has twice Transporter films dealt with franchise. How a movie that one of those rare films. It captures
(12:30* 2:45 5:00) 7:20 9:45 story that is populated by several
produced solid action films a romantic angle it always is popular only because of its the epic feeling of all time classics handfuls of wonderful characters.
Bolt (PG) that, while anything but deep, happened naturally and was only action and driving sequences and mixes romance and adventure This is one of the great charms of the
(12:00* 2:15 4:30) 7:10 9:20 an afterthought to the adrenaline fails to put hardly any of such to make a brilliant blend. Perhaps film as it invents slightly larger than
are enjoyable start to finish. the highest compliment I can pay it
Four Christmases NP (PG-13) This made the disappointing pumping action that made the sequences in is beyond me. life characters that all capture your
movies great. In Transporter 3 is that even though the movie is two imagination in one way or another.
(12:15* 2:30 4:45) 7:00 9:30 Transporter 3 even more of a And sadly, the few that are here hours and forty five minutes long,
that is handled in the opposite just don’t resonate whatsoever Across the board the acting in this
Transporter 3 (PG-13) letdown, as this latest installment I was genuinely sad when it ended. film is some of the best I’ve seen all
(12:45* 3:00 5:30) 8:00 10:20 does just about everything within this terrible story. I wanted more time with these year with each role being filled by
Australia (PG-13) wrong. There’s no way around it, characters and this gorgeous world capable and enjoyable actors.
(1:45 5:15) 8:45 Legendary driver Frank this is just a bad movie. The that they inhabited. THE VERDICT: Movies such
Martin (Statham) is trying to story is terrible, the romance Set in Australia right as World as these are far too rare to miss. It’s
Punisher: War Zone (R) is the worst, and even the War 2 is breaking out across the globe,
enjoy a quiet life when his old at once both gentle and rugged, epic
(12:15* 2:45 5:15) 7:45 10:00 the movie tells the story of Lady
high octane life literally comes trademark action falls flat. and small, and tragic and uplifting.
*=Time for Sat & Sun Only “DON’T BOTHER” with Ashley (Nicole Kidman). Believing Australia succeeds on levels that few
crashing into his living room.
Transporter 3, especially with so that her husband has been spending films can and truly feels like a direct
Martin soon finds himself so much time in Australia in order
NO CHILDREN UNDER 6 IN (R) RATED FILMS many other worthwhile films descendant from the old greats such as
NP = NO PASSES
drawn into an illegal scheme to be unfaithful to her, Ashley travels
to transport a package across showing up lately. Casablanca. I most certainly suggest
ND = NO PASSES/N0 $5 TUESDAY PRICING there to drop in on their ranch known that you go and “SEE IT NOW.”
( ) = MATINEE PRICING: $6.50 ‘TIL 6 PM Europe. He is rigged with an as Faraway Downs. Upon arriving
AFTER 6 PM ADULTS: $8.50 explosive bracelet that will go off Transporter 3 is rated PG-13 she finds that the ranch is about to be Australia is rated PG-13 for some
STUDENTS: $7.25 MILITARY: $6.75 if he ventures away from the car. for sequences of intense action bought out by an evil cattle baron and violence, a scene of sensuality, and brief
SENIORS/CHILDREN: $6.50 This, along with the unwanted and violence, some sexual content that her husband has died. Defiant strong language.
company of a mysterious and drug material. by nature, Ashley hires a man known
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Page 4 Wednesday, December 3, 2008 OPINIONS The Detail
YOU CAN’T WIN ‘EM ALL Uncle Mort Goes for the Gold
Norris Chambers and his wife Ella They’ve gone awry…. What are the odds that Originally, the hoops were
have lived in White Settlement over For my uncle down in founders of companies that made of twisted grapevines by
60 years. They have raised a family the thicket to make such an manufactured all-time favorite Egyptian youngsters some 3,000
here and have been active in school, admission is big indeed. His toys would expire in the same years ago. More specifically, it
city and community activities and “frenzied” would be comparable year? is believed that the very first
organizations and still enjoy being to total hysteria for the rest of us. In January, Richard Knerr of ones were fashioned by young
among the world’s best people. He hates shopping in general Hula Hoop fame, died at age 82, Egyptian herdsmen. Once the
repair area. We disassembled
THE IDLE and long lines in particular. He and in November, death claimed herds were settled for the night,
figured that a gift of gold would 90-year-old Betty James. Her the guys fought off boredom with
the instruments much like a AMERICAN be a grand gift for his wife of 75 company made the Slinky. Both fruit of the vine, and eventually
Another Tale watchmaker does in cleaning a Commentary years. companies have registered sales the vine itself. It is said that the
watch. All of the little springs, by Dr. Don Newbury
from an Old Timer pointers, bearings and gadgets were “Maude would have loved in the hundreds of millions of night air in those olden days was
By Norris Chambers removed and thoroughly cleaned Dr. Newbury is a speaker it,” he chirped. “But my dentist dollars around the globe…. fouled by the odor of cigarettes
with a special fluid. They were and author in the Metroplex. put the quietus on it. He said Though both toys quickly made of grapevine….
When I was hired as an aircraft then reassembled, lubricated and Information about his books it wouldn’t be cost effective to achieved “must have” status when Though historical references
electrician at a place called an Air calibrated. When completed, the and speaking requests at remove my gold tooth.”… unleashed on the world more are sketchy, it is believed that
Depot I supposed it would be instrument looked and worked like website: www.speakerdoc.com. Mort said there is a “silver than a half century ago, their these creative herdsmen may
something like a train depot except a new one. lining” in his ill-fated, “gift-on- origins differ greatly. have concocted the recipe
Inquiries and comments, email:
airplanes would come and go. An This experience led me to start the-cheap” scheme. The concept for the Slinky for “Grapette,” a soft drink
working on clocks and watches. newbury@speakerdoc.com, or
air depot was a huge plant where “You’ve mentioned what was born when a spring from introduced in the 1940s.
all air force military planes were A big book on watch and clock call 817-447-3872.
a great conversation-starter a mechanism on a World War Egyptian hieroglyphics also
completely overhauled and repaired. repair supplied me with a general
Stories about survivors of that gold tooth is,” the dentist II naval vessel bounced around reveal passages that were silent
I had seen airplanes flying overhead knowledge of the art and I began
to repair watches for friends and “Black Friday” abound. You reminded, “and I just don’t think the deck. The Hula Hoop across the years until “herd” in
and that was about all I knew about
them. I did have a good knowledge neighbors for the cost of parts. I know who you are, and you a gap there would be nearly as (sometimes called “hoola hoop”) the smash Broadway/movie hit,
of electronics and experience in needed the experience! Many of the know what I mean. You “bit” interesting.” craze didn’t blossom until it The Color Purple. And some
radio repair. tools and parts normally available on the advertising lure--sinker, The doc advised Mort to keep was manufactured in plastic musicologists think they may
The first two weeks on the job were not available due to the armed line and hook--that you should an eye on gold prices, and if they configuration. have written several popular
consisted of schooling on the various forces needs and I was forced to abandon your bed around 2 keep on going up, the tooth Earlier, they were made of songs that made it big in the
electrical aircraft systems. When this substitute several methods. a.m. to join the chase. Everyone might make a nice gift for her bamboo, and popular only in 20th century, including, I ‘Herd’
training was finished, I was assigned One machine I could not would be out that day after summer birthday…. Australia…. it through the Grapevine, Deep
to work for two weeks in the various find was a dryer to be used after Thanksgiving to save a bundle on Don’t expect to see Mort in the Ah, but pages must be turned Purple and Flying Purple People
component overhaul departments removing parts from the cleaning gifts as the Christmas shopping shopping lines. At least, not yet. back much further if we’re Eater.
– starters and generators, aircraft solution. The book suggested a
season officially began. He’s going to suggest to Maude to learn when the hoops first Enough already! Too much,
instruments, relays and controls substitute method using a fine
wire and stringing the parts on it. My hunch is that you perhaps that they draw names this year. whirled. in fact. All these Egyptian “facts”
and radio equipment. By the time
I finished the school and the “on The string was then held in front saved a half-bundle, but still have That way, he’s got a 50/50 A song or sumthin’ mentions could be the stuff of dreams. Or
the job” training in the different of or over a fire until they were more than half a list to check off chance of drawing his own…. walking like an Egyptian. maybe I’m just recalling spiels
departments I had a pretty good completely dry. ‘tween now and the big day. As we approach the festive Well, I’m here to tell you that reeled off by Uncle Mort. They
knowledge of the aircraft systems at One of our neighbors presented a Uncle Mort called the other season, let us take note of two toy researching ABOUT Egyptians said he was awful bad about
that time. The school was continued very small wristwatch that had quit night, labeling himself “frenzied” world giants who made their exits isn’t easy, either. One could go smoking grapevines back in the
for an hour two evenings a week performing. My job was to fix it. I about gift plans for Aunt Maude. this year. loopy poring over this stuff. day.
after work. removed it carefully from the case
After my training in the various and disassembled every tiny part.
departments I was assigned to a The tiny screwdriver set and the eye
loupe or magnifier were very handy
Weekend
P-40 plane that had been forced to
THIS
land with the wheels not extended. for this work. After a nice bath in
Admit
Admit
It was a mess along the bottom the cleaning machine I proceeded
one
one
of the fuselage. Workers started to string the parts on a guitar string
removing parts from the machine. and sat down in front of the heater
The hydraulic crew removed all
the hydraulic parts – lines, valves,
tanks etc. The mechanics took
to dry them. I held both ends of the
string and the nice collection settled
to the bottom of the loop.
at the Theater
all flight control items – pulleys, About the time I considered It’s time for a bit of a break this week anti-heroes. After his wife and child are drop us a comment on any movies you’ve
cables, control surfaces and related the drying operation complete I as there’s only one widely releasing film murdered, Frank Castle becomes a vengeful seen lately.
items. The engine crews removed accidentally released my grip on one hitting this weekend. Punisher: War Zone vigilante who kills criminals with abandon.
all engines and accessories. Another end of the string and the little parts is an action movie based on a comic book. If any of these movies sounds interesting Seen a movie that you want to sound off
electrician and I were to remove fell to the floor. They scattered in After the mildly successful Punisher film a to you, head on over to www.grizzlydetail. on? Agree or disagree with one of our movie
all wiring, all electric conduits, many directions. After Ella and I few years ago, this new film has a new actor com/boxoffice.html to see the theatrical reviews? Make your voice known by sending
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These parts were then routed to no more I began to reassemble the
watch. tone as it explores one of comic’s darkest mini-reviews from recent releases and even just may see your opinion in print!
the departments that repaired those
particular items. When they were One very necessary escapement
completed they were like new and part was not there and could not be
were ready to be re-installed. It took found. The supply company did not
months to complete a rebuilding job
like this.
have a replacement and told me they
could not get one. There was no way Tis the Season
Before my first job was finished to make the nice little watch work.
WWII began and someone decided I sadly told the lady that If you’re a videogame player or comes to quality, with the mediocre as a guide for you as I run down the
that the elaborate rebuild jobs I could not get a part for it. That are related to a videogame player, far outweighing the great, so it’s big releases of the past few months.
were not practical. New airplanes was my first failure – this was also you’re likely not going to be shocked been almost unheard of to have this Videogames do have a ratings system
could be manufactured quicker. my last. I decided to quit the watch by what I’m about to tell you. The amount of good games released all but it can be rather subjective. I’ll do
We removed all of the newly repair business. It was probably a past few months have been packed within weeks of one another. my best to include opinions on the
restored equipment and the plane wise decision. full of big videogame releases. Not If you’re a gamer who’s been content of each game, but as always
was junked. We then did aircraft Was the watch repair Pop Culture
With A.C. Hall only that, but almost all of these curious about which games to buy if you’re buying for a younger gamer
modifications and minor repairs. business fun? Perhaps it was for a big releases have been quality or if you’re going to be purchasing it would probably be best for you
In my journey through the while, but I have never regretted my games. The videogame industry is a videogame for someone for to do independent research into the
different shops I was especially decision to try other things in my
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THE MOMMY DIARIES By Kathryn Garrett content of a game before buying it.
Dead Space: Released in mid-October, Dead
however, is all about cute straightforward fun and
this is a title that even younger kids (my six-year-old
Samuel McChord Crothers:
Space is one of the creepiest games around. You play nephew loves it) will enjoy. Designed to be enjoyed
an engineer who is sent deep into space to repair the by multiple players at once, LittleBigPlanet is a great
Quotes about Perfection communications relay on a massive mining ship.
Upon arrival you find that the ship has turned into a
game to buy if you’ve got multiple younger gamers in
the house.
Try as hard as we may for perfection, the net result of our labors is an amazing living nightmare, overrun with unspeakable horrors. LittleBigPlanet is rated E for everyone.
variety of imperfectness. We are surprised at our own versatility in being able to Navigating and repairing the dark ship, you must Fallout 3: I can’t even begin to try and be
fail in so many different ways. constantly fend off these evil forces as you attempt to unbiased here because I love this game. Set in the
survive. post apocalyptic nuclear wasteland of Washington
pregnant. is to speak honestly about my Dead Space is one of the few games on this list DC, Fallout 3 is a game that is frighteningly well put
Of course I loved the sonograms struggles and triumphs on this that I haven’t played (yet) but it is one that is sure to together. As you emerge from an underground Vault
and the gifts, but mostly I just journey of motherhood in the please the right kind of gamers. The game is all about (giant nuclear shelter) where you’ve spent your whole
Kathryn Garrett is a graduate wanted the whole thing to be over hope that other women can relate atmosphere and in that regard this title certainly excels. life, you are immediately forced to adapt to the hard
of Boswell High School and is with because I was miserable, and to these stories and emotions. It’s the equivalent of playing through a science fiction reality of life in the wasteland. Mutated animals,
pursuing a degree in Journalism. even still I had to pretend to be the I really believe that if I had felt horror movie (think Event Horizon) and has received radiation poisoning, brutal survivors, and more await
She is a full time mom and wife, perfect pregnant wife, which was more permission to feel how I felt favorable reviews from just about anyone who has you in what’s known as the Capital Wasteland as you
and welcomes any emails or exhausting in itself. and be who I am, pregnancy and reviewed the title. embark on a free form story that changes depending
comments. You can reach her at If I had had one more person motherhood would have been a Dead Space is rated Mature (17+) for blood and on the decisions you make. Want to be a hero and aid
Kathryn@grizzlydetail.com. share their terrifying labor story smoother transition for me. My gore, intense violence, and others who are struggling to survive? Great! Want to
with me only to end it with a first months as a mother were strong language. be a ruthless villain who lies and maims to get ahead?
Crisp aprons. Piping hot reassuring nod and an attempted also overwhelming in similar and Rock Band 2/Guitar Hero World Tour: It’s the Go for it! Fallout 3 is one of the most complete and
delicious and nutritious dinner on “You’ll be fine!” I might have gone different ways. hottest thing in videogames today and if you’ve been engaging games I’ve ever played and one of the few
the table at five. Cooking in heels. running at the mere mention of Any time you see a woman in a store in the past six months you know what I’m that gives you your money’s worth. I’ve logged over
Spotless house. Vacuuming with babies. I wasn’t even necessarily with a newborn in the movies she talking about. Music games are all the rage these days 25 hours into the game since its release and am still
one hand and holding the baby in scared about the birth, but more looks beautiful and together and and with the recent releases of these two music game nowhere near its ending.
the other. Perfect makeup and smile so I felt so alone and couldn’t so serene, and I felt overwhelmed sequels this trend looks stronger than ever. Both This one’s definitely not for the young as Fallout 3
in place. Growing up, these are the believe the insensitivity of people. and stressed and fat. I was very franchises now feature the opportunity to play as a full is rated Mature for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence,
images I imagined for a housewife I just wanted to scream “Can you much in love with my little girl, band with each available in a box set featuring a drum Strong Language, and Use of Drugs.
or even a working mother. I not see my discomfort? Can you but I didn’t really know what to set, guitar, and microphone for a singer. These are just a sampling of the many quality
imagined the superwoman that can not see I am terrified? Do you not do with her. Here was this tiny With a hefty price tag of 189.99 on both of these games that have released lately. If you’re still looking
handle it all and be the perfect wife realize I already am well aware that little amazing person that I should games it may sound like a tough sell, but I must say for ideas, be sure to check into Fable 2, Mortal
and mother. childbirth hurts? Do you not know know everything about. For me, that I’ve done few things as fun as gathering with my Kombat vs DC, Gears of War 2, Call of Duty: World
Even more irrationally, I that I have to go to the bathroom motherhood was and still is very friends and taking our band to the top of the charts at War, and The Prince of Persia, just to name a few.
assumed that once I gave birth I every five minutes (literally) and much a learning process. I learn in Rock Band 2. Universally loved by critics, these One thing to note is that most of these games aren’t
would magically transform into have not slept in months? Do new things about my daughter two games are rather interchangeable and while I like directly developed for children. If you’re looking
such a creature. The baby will you not know that even my giant and myself every day. I constantly Rock Band 2 a bit more, you can’t go wrong with to buy games for those who are younger, you pretty
come out, my figure will be back in maternity clothes are getting tight? remind myself that perfection is either purchase. The game play can get extremely much can’t go wrong with the Nintendo Wii. While
place, and I will suddenly become Can you not just give me some not attainable for anyone, and that challenging (especially for those wanting to play the it’s barren of games for the serious adult gamer, the
gifted at cleaning and cooking. peace to attempt to wrap my head I am becoming a mother in my drums, which on higher difficulty settings becomes Nintendo Wii is the premier place to find games that
My idea of clean leaves a lot to around the idea of motherhood?” own way with my own unique almost exactly like playing drums in real life) but if kids will certainly enjoy.
hope for, and my idea of cooking The truth was that I could not child, and there is no special you’ve got a lot of friends or some family members Got a question, comment, criticism, or just want to talk
consists of pressing a couple express these feelings because they formula. who will play along, it’s definitely a game worth the about Pop Culture or life in general? A.C. welcomes any
buttons on the microwave. Even did not fit into the mold I had in God gave me Parker, and high price tag. and all email and can be reached at ac@grizzlydetail.com
worse, I never wear heels and rarely my mind of the perfect woman. I Parker me. Out of everyone in the Both of these games are rated Teen for lyrics and
vacuum. During my pregnancy always thought pregnancy was so universe, He meant for me and her mild suggestive themes.
LittleBigPlanet: Available only on the Playstation A.C. Hall graduated from Brewer High School in
I began my quest to fulfill these beautiful (and still do), and I was to be mother and daughter. This
3, this cute game is much deeper than it at first 1999 and has been writing ever since. His work
stereotypes in hopes it would calm so excited to be pregnant and have truth gives me the reassurance and
appears. Adored by just about every critic alive, this has been featured in several anthologies and comic
my anxiety about motherhood. a baby, that I never realized the faith I need to stop questioning
game is extremely customizable and can even allow the books over the past few years. A.C. has written and
Unfortunately, there were a few difficulties that go along. myself, and trust in Him. After all,
player to create entire levels that can then be played published his own books as well which can be bought
hang-ups...I didn’t like being Part of my goal with this column I married a man who cooks.
or shared with others online. The core of the game, at http://stores.lulu.com/freejenkins
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Middle School Students Selected to All-District Honor Band WSISD Holiday Celebration to
include performances by bands,
Several Brewer Middle School band students
choirs, drama groups and more
were selected for the All-District Honor Band. They
White Settlement ISD’s first- trees decorated with ornaments
will perform in the All-District Band on Jan. 30 at ever Holiday Celebration will made by WSISD students; and a
include holiday performances by variety of holiday characters.
Brewer High School. the Brewer High School, Middle Families can also shop for
School, Fine Arts Academy and the holidays at the Holiday
Tannahill Intermediate bands, Store. Several schools and
the Brewer High School, Middle campus organizations will sell
School and Fine Arts Academy a variety of items including
choirs, and the Brewer High handmade student ornaments
School and Middle School and decorations.
drama departments. Free cookies and hot chocolate
Eighth graders are: (front row) David The Family Resource Center will be served, and citizens will
Hill, (second row) Caitlyn Allbright, will sponsor the event on have an opportunity to visit the
Cheryl Strickland, Allyson Blackney, Jin Monday, Dec. 15 from 6 to 7:30 newly relocated Family Resource
Kim, (third row) Shelly Holdridge, Darby p.m. at its new location, 1000A Center.
Seventh graders are: (front row, l-r) S. Cherry Lane (Mesa High As a community service
Lorance, Lisette Pena, Andrew Bobbitt,
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Rebecca Tucker, Brennan Barrs, Haley Zac Bauman, Jeff Gibson, (fourth) Rebecca Parents, students and to bring new and gently used
Brewer Middle School band Allen, Siva Palasingam, Alyssa Harrell Craft, Kaylee Cox, Meagan Smith, (back) community members are invited children’s books to the center
students Jin Kim and Rebecca (back) Nicholas Foley, Nadia Stone, Emily Cotton, Trevor Wyatt, Erwynn to the free event, which will also for its Lending Library as well as
Craft—recently selected for the Katlin Parsons, Cody Record and Martinez and Brian Arredondo. include displays of students’ new pillows and twin sheets that
Region 2 Middle School Honor Michael Escobar. holiday-themed artwork; an will be donated to SafeHaven.
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Lead-tainted toys: Where do they go? Christmas Budget
continued from front cover
By Ben Posey those that were recalled in the summer of cut, it helps to list all the names Another way that many
2007 ended up on auction websites like eBay of people you normally purchase families are reining in the
As the holiday season approaches and and other business-to-business sites, and gifts for. Chances are the list will spending this year is by pledging
Santa’s elves are hard at work, parents are then eventually into the hands of unwitting be much more extensive than you only to buy presents for the
starting to wonder what to do with all consumers, many of them overseas. at first imagined it would be. children in the family. While
of those wonderful toys that have been Unfortunately, there is still no federal law While giving is many every adult likes to receive
congregating over the past few years. Recent or regulation against reselling recalled toys, people’s favorite part of the presents it’s much easier for a
news reports have uncovered a new problem although some members of Congress are holiday season, this is certainly grown up to understand not
for parents regarding lead-tainted toys. One trying to change that. For its part, eBay has a year when it may be prudent receiving a gift than it is for
of the biggest problems with the recall of agreed to try to keep recalled products off its to find some of the ancillary a kid. Adults are aware that
millions of lead-tainted toys over the last few auction website, but enforcement can be a names on your list and mark Christmas is a holiday with
years has been getting shops and consumers challenge. safety rules for dealing with lead and other them off. This could include much deeper meaning than just
to comply. According to Mattel, which has The fact that these toys got out there for hazardous materials. distant relatives (in which case receiving presents and can still
issued dozens of recalls in recent years, says sale in the first place is the real shame, as Consumers unsure about whether a you could not only cut down on have an enjoyable time even
historically only about six percent of recalled research has shown that kids who have been particular toy or other item has been part of gift costs but also on shipping when not receiving gifts. Add
toys are returned. For those that do come exposed regularly to lead or lead paint may a recall should check online at the “Recalls costs), co-workers, or even some special activities on to
home to roost, Mattel sells or reuses the zinc experience health issues, learning disabilities and Product Safety” section of the U.S. friends. Instead send a warm your regular holiday traditions
and some of the resins they contain, and then and possible behavioral problems. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Christmas card to these people. to have more fun and take the
recycles as many of the other components as The good news might be that recalls website (www.cpsc.gov). If a given product While it may not be ideal, it’s a spotlight off the lack of presents.
possible, off-loading the lead to companies are getting more exposure than ever, has been recalled, you can probably return big step you can take in cutting This could be done by way of
that specialize in the safe disposal of with better results. While there is still no it to the store where you bought it and let costs this holiday season. If playing games, watching holiday
hazardous materials. nationally accepted procedure governing them deal with the hassle of getting it to the the people are true friends and movies together, or just enjoying
But what becomes of the 94 percent or the disposal or recycling of such items, manufacturer. Or if you know an item was loved ones they’ll certainly a big Christmas dinner together.
so of the recalled lead-tainted toys that don’t individual companies are bound by the laws recalled for hazardous materials, you can understand why you needed to Although your family may
make it back to Mattel? Many of them no of their respective states regarding disposal drop it off at your local municipal hazardous exclude them from getting a gift certainly be feeling the pinch
doubt have found a comfortable home with of the harmful materials. Those who worry waste collection facility. The website (www. this year and chances are they’re of holiday spending, chances
a child somewhere long before word of the about lead leaching out of landfills and Eearth911.com) provides a comprehensive likely to be taking the same are there are others who may
recall, either ignored or missed by parents, into groundwater and soils would like to national database of such facilities coast-to- types of measures to save. be less fortunate. Some families
got out. Of the remaining toys, some of see the federal government mandate strict coast. If cutting the list just can’t be can not only not afford gifts,
imagined, think about baking but a holiday meal is out of
them something special for the the question as well. One
holidays or if you are crafty, way to reduce holiday costs
LIBERTY ELEMENTARY making them a Christmas for your family while still
ornament or a handmade home remembering the true spirit
Second six-weeks “A” Honor Roll decoration. The gesture will of the season involves serving
surely be appreciated. others. Consider asking your
First Grade Kayla Scott Madison Molinar
A “secret Santa” gift giving children to give up 1 gift each
Ms. Autry – 1L1 Jacob Underwood Ms. Edge – 2L3 Jose Montes
situation is a great way to so that they can choose one of
Dylon Duran Trevor Bridgewater
save money and have fun at the “angels” on trees located in
Jason Dustin Ms. Dorosky – 1L4 Savannah Crawford Ms. Valenzuela - 3L4
Christmas time. Instead of various places in the area and
Dalton Goodwin Guillermina Hernandez Triston Morris David Alcantara
every member of a family or help them learn the true joy of
Angel Henderson Abel Ordonez Diana Velasquez Lauren Atkinson
group buying presents for giving. If you are really feeling
Mariana Ramirez
each and every other person, like serving, choose a shelter
Ms. White – 1L2 Juan Sanchez Ms. Pace – 2L4 Fourth Grade everyone places their name in a and help serve a holiday meal.
Elizabeth Cortez Viviana Sesmas Adam Duncan Ms. Grinalds – 4L1 hat and then draws one name. Christmas is a great time to
Joshua Cruz Jackqueline Valverde Mattison Parker Christina Blevins This ensures that everyone will teach children the important
Nicholas Esteves Makenzie Coble be getting a gift, but also that lessons of giving to others.
Danielle Fitzgerald Second Grade Third Grade Lauren Lowry everyone will be responsible These are just a few
Favian Gonzales Ms Harris - 2L1 Ms. Gallagher – 3L1 Melissa Parada for purchasing only one gift. examples of ways you can lessen
Andrew Juarez Mollie Molinar Zach Anable Samantha Zuinones For added fun, once you know the financial impact of the
Anna Le Yulisa Pimienta Hayley Craig Shelby Timms who you’ll be purchasing a gift upcoming holiday. Whatever
Noah Lee Karla Renteria Rylee Glennon for you don’t tell them, instead you choose to do, taking the
Jason Pineda Chalee Pittman Natalie Jarvis Ms. Wiseman – 4L2 keeping it a secret until the focus away from purchasing
Dawson Proctor Novalee Narvaez Makylie McPherson Zachary Milan present is given. Setting a price and receiving items and instead
Sunny Sweatman Israel Andrade Reece Woolsey Larry Albin limit that everyone has to adhere placing it on spending time
Dylan Parham Caylea Vessels to is another way to make this with the family could be a
Ms. Miller – 1L3 Ms. Blevins – 3L2 an effective system that can be perfect formula for a warm and
Paige Boland Ms.Harbuck – 2L2 Lane Bridgewater Ms. Girten – 4L3 a fun way of saving money this unforgettable Christmas.
Carlos Burrola Joel Burns Carlitos Robertson Adam Clair holiday season.
Mackenzie Johnson Zach Goodwin Madison Rogers Mamis Jackson
Mya Ordones Adrian Jimenez Madison Jarvis
Gerson Orellana Kenny Martins Ms. Brooks – 3L3 Tigerlilli WrightMs. Clair – 4L4 Character Champions
Diego Salazar Jarrett Nevels Griselda Mendieta Anthony Charles Blue Haze Elementary
2nd Six Weeks—2008-2009
BHS Jazz Legacy Choir to perform at Wesley United Methodist Church Character Trait-- Respect
Wesley United Methodist Church will host and music of the Big Band Era. Together, they work as a team to learn, enjoy
an evening of musical entertainment, Friday, Occasionally performing Pop tunes, most of and share the beauty of music. PRE K ---- West, Corynthia Mays, Seth
Dec. 12 at 8:00 p.m. The Jazz Legacy Choir their music comes from the Soul. Along with The program will begin at 8:00 p.m. and KINDERGARTEN Collazo, Haylee Breit, Talon
from Brewer High School, under the direction the traditional program, the choir will perform after their performance, refreshments will be Maston, Emily McKinzie, Cade
of Mr. Kelly Sprowles, will provide the several Christmas selections. The choir is served in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your Ondrea Smith, Kai Hernandez, Carlisle, Cortland Blake, Hailey
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Senior Service Center News
Westside
Classifieds
The November birthday
babies celebrated their special day
recently at the Center monthly
festivity. Standing holding their
gifts from left to right is Virgie
Gildon, L.C. Gilstrap, Mary
Lou McDonald, Gary Lewis,
Virginia Kirkman and Birthday
Party Sponsor Otis Lemley. The
energy, which is essential to good
health. There is no charge for
this class. Please come by the
Center for more information.
The White Settlement
Senior Center Christmas Ball is
scheduled for December 9 from
7:00-9:30 pm featuring “Gary
Lee Band”. Refreshments will
Golden Strings provided the be served midway through the
P.O. Box 151342 Fort Worth, TX 76108 entertainment for the party. dance. Bring a dance partner
Interested in learning or come alone and join the fun!
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Post & Pay online at www.grizzlydetail.com Chavez. There is no charge is scheduled for December 18 at Enjoy refreshments, door prizes Rodeo and Stock Show. The trip
for the class that meets every 10:30 am. Come ready to enjoy and more! is scheduled for Friday, January
Wednesday at 9:00 am. the “Taps and Tunes” Christmas The Record Hop led by Rick 30 leaving the Center at 12:30
PLUMBING SERVICES GENE THOMPSON An exercise class called Show as the entertainment Bedwell will be having a special pm. You must pay to hold your
“Qigong for Energy” led by for the party. We will have New Year’s Eve dance on the spot so visit the Center soon.
ACCUTECH PLUMBING & ASSOCIATES instructor Rene Black is offered refreshments and door prizes 31st at 9:00 pm. Please bring a If you have questions
Full service plumbing. Residen- HOMES FOR RENT on Friday mornings from 9:30- as usual. Bring your camera for covered dish that evening and concerning any of the Senior
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Cards Accepted! 817-367-3373 centuries in China. This gentle Bill Samuels at the Center on on their first trip of the New Year us at 8211 White Settlement
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$50.-, Small Refrigerator $35.- Association (POA) the go ahead fiscal year, a 3 percent increase Physical Fitness If leaves are not disposed of
7800 SMITH ST. properly, they can clog the City’s storm
Computer Table $5.- to negotiate areas previously in fiscal 2009-10, 3.5 percent All police officers hired on
2-1 FENCED water inlets and cause neighborhood
Silver Ridge Subdivision governed by state civil service in 2010-11 and 3.25 in 2011- or after Oct. 1, 2009, have streets to flood. When leaves or grass
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Call 817-230-4190 clippings are swept or blown into the
increases, hiring procedures and changed so that officers reach fitness test. Current officers street, they don’t just disappear — they
309 HALLVALE disciplinary actions. maximum pay sooner — 16 can choose to participate and end up in the nearest creek.
1-1 FENCED S&R H, WU LOST & FOUND Last week, the City Council years vs. 20. earn a $300 bonus if they pass. Then, when it rains, anything in
$385.MO $300.DEP and the POA made history, The first bonus will be paid in the street washes into storm drains that
Found - one little dog that is a signing Fort Worth’s first Hiring Procedures September 2010. lead to area creeks and rivers. Organic
small, brown, male with black Meet and Confer Agreement. matter such as grass and leaves can
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any conflicting state or local include entry-level testing and POA membership or because
If lawn maintenance workers use
law. points for military service, of race, color, national origin,
COMMERCIAL SPACES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY The agreement specifically education and Fort Worth religion or creed, age, sex or
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addresses strikes, work residency. gender, sexual orientation,
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slowdowns and lockouts military or veteran status,
A one time investment of $10, inlets—those rectangular holes cut
by police officers. They’re Disciplinary Actions or disability or handicap is
$40, or $150 could earn YOU into street curbs. The storm water
prohibited, giving Fort Worth Officers indicted for a felony prohibited.
Hablamos Español over $1,000,000. system is designed to drain rain and
residents the peace of mind that or officially charged with a
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public safety remains one of Class A or B misdemeanor, may Other
used as a dumping ground, the results
council’s top priorities. be suspended temporarily — Officers can donate a
can be disastrous—and smelly.
And, if, the city can’t with or without pay — for 45 portion of their leave time to
Calendar of Events
To report blocked inlets and storm
financially meet its end of the days, up from the previous 15. allow POA officers time off for
drains, call 817-392-8100.
bargain, the agreement can be Officers convicted of felonies association business.
canceled. Likewise, if voters automatically are fired.
turn down the half-cent sales
tax that supports the Crime New Rank District 3 Can Expect Same Level of Service
Control Prevention District, The agreement creates the
Your guide to what’s going on in West Fort Worth, The Fort Worth City To save taxpayer dollars and
pay increases outlined in the new rank of major between
Council has decided not to avoid voter confusion, the City
White Settlement and the surrounding areas. agreement can be suspended. the classifications of captain
request a special election Council has decided to leave
Highlights of the agreement and deputy chief. Promotions
from the Texas Governor’s the District 3 seat open until
are: to major are exempt from
Office to fill the unexpired the general election. Filing for
Thursday 12-4-08 competitive examination
term of former District 3 the May 2009 election begins
WS Crime Board meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Salary Increases and, instead, are made at the
Councilmember Chuck Silcox. Feb. 7.
Officers get a 3 percent discretion of the police chief.
Hall Councilmember Silcox In the meantime, District 3
died Oct. 24 after 17 years of residents can expect the same
Friday 12-5-08 service to District 3. level of council representation.
White Settlement Christmas event 6:00 p.m. at A special election would Residents can continue to
cost taxpayers roughly contact the District 3 office at
municipal complex
Tuesday 12-9-08 Birds’ Christmas Tree $140,000, and the seat could
be filled no sooner than late
817-392-8803 or via e-mail at
District3@fortworthgov.org.
WS City Council meeting 6:30 p.m. at City Birds’ Christmas Tree choir ensemble and a children’s February 2009 — less than All questions and concerns will
Saturday, December 6, 2008 violin ensemble. The Moos three months before the be addressed.
Hall general election in May.
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Brothers, Dynamo, Birdville
Thursday 12-11-08 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard Birdie, B.G. Squirrel, and other
WS Parks and Recreation board meeting 7:00 Fort Worth, TX 76107 costumed characters will be on
Dreadnaughts return to Museum for event
hand to welcome children of all
p.m. at City Hall Begun in 1935, this holiday ages. Admission is free.
Monday 12-15-08 Company H “The Dreadnaughts”, Burnett’s 13th Texas Cavalry
event draws area children into For more information, call
returns to the Museum Sat., Dec. 13th for a living history event from
WS City Council meeting 6:30 p.m. at City the Garden to share a little 817-871-7686. This event is
10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Ron Paynter, Quartermaster of the Unit and a
holiday gift-giving with our sponsored by the Fort Worth
Hall feathered friends. Children bring Botanical Society, Garden Club
White Settlement resident, leads a family-friendly group of volunteers
who strive to portray a regiment of volunteer cavalry, more often
Tuesday 12-16-08 homemade, biodegradable bird Council of Fort Worth, and the
dismounted infantry, in the Trans-Mississippi Theatre of the War
feeders to hang in the trees of Fort Worth Parks & Community
WS Pride Commission meeting 7:00 p.m. at the Botanic Garden’s “Grove.” Services Department.
Between the States, the Civil War. The free event is open to all. Come
City Hall visit with the re-enactors, have your questions answered and even join
(Children need to BRING these DIRECTIONS: From I-30,
up if interested.
WSISD Board of Trustees meeting 7:00 p.m. at treats to the Garden rather than take the Montgomery Street
For more information, contact the White Settlement Historical
make them on site.) Recipes exit (#11) and drive 3/10 of a
Administration bldg on Cherry Lane for feeders are available at the mile north to the Linden Street
Museum, 8320 Hanon Dr., White Settlement, TX 76108 817-
246-9719 www.wsmuseum.com Carol L. Davis, Museum Manager
Wednesday 12-17-08 Garden Center’s information parking lot on the east side of
or Recruiting Officer Sgt. R.J. Paynter, 13th Texas Cavalry
desk. Entertainment includes the Montgomery. Parking is free.
WS Board of Adjustments and Appeals meeting Arlington Heights High School’s
www.13thtexascavalry.org 817-781-2682.
7:00 p.m. at City Hall
Friday 12-19-08
WS Senior Services Council meeting 9:30 a.m.
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Page 9/Wednesday, December 3, 2008 Westside News & Sports The Detail
Bears barely miss completing amazing comeback This week
By A.C. Hall
One thing became quite clear
to the Brewer Bears very quickly
distance. At the end of the first
half Brewer was down 26 – 18.
in Sports
Your guide to the week’s Brewer
in their game against the Wichita Junior Alex Washington did a sporting events!
Falls Hirschi Huskies last night. great job helping Brewer control
Their opponents were fast. Real the tempo of the game as the Thursday 12-4
fast. The Bears had to switch it second half got underway. After Brewer JV Basketball at Lamar
into high gear to run with their falling behind even further in the tournament thru Saturday
photos by AC Hall
speedy opponents Brewer Varsity Basketball at
as they found Brewer Bear Classic tournament
themselves down thru Saturday at Brewer
4 – 0 in the first Lady Bears Basketball at Frisco
two minutes of Varsity Tournament thru Saturday
the game. Brewer Lady Bears can’t hold onto lead against SW Christian Lady Bears JV and Freshmen
struggled to Basketball at Argyle tournament
get shots to fall By A.C. Hall the lead right up to the buzzer. thru Saturday
on their end of Brewer went into halftime down Tuesday 12-9
the court as the There were only eight points by a score of 22 – 20. Brewer Basketball versus Crowley,
Hirschi full court scored in the opening four Jennifer Simpson scored the games start at 4:30 varsity at 6:00
defense created minutes of last night’s basketball first four points of the second p.m., at Crowley
several turnovers match up between Brewer and half, which gave the Lady Bears Lady Bears Basketball versus
on the other end. SW Christian. The good news the lead once more. Over the Santo, games start at 4:30 varsity
A Jake Glover was that they were all scored next several minutes the game at 6:00 p.m., at Brewer
three pointer by the Lady Bears. Their eight was tied up at 24 and 26 before
made it Hirschi point lead was cut in half over Brewer went on an impressive
9, Brewer 7 but the next two minutes, however, six point run. Simpson played
a big run off of a as SW Christian scored four strong throughout the quarter Basketball coach’s
string of turnovers unanswered points of their own. and the Lady Bears forced
had the Bears in a Both teams got one more basket turnovers that helped them take clinic next week
14 – 7 hole at the before the end of the opening a 34 – 28 lead into the final
end of the opening quarter putting the Brewer lead quarter. The Brewer High School
quarter. at 10 – 6. SW Christian was able to basketball coaches will be hosting
The Bears Tiffany Summerhill continued battle back as they were able a clinic for all White Settlement
Bryant Bagent was scoring well Youth Association coaches this
played hard and fast in the game four unanswered points to play tough in the second to capitalize on many offensive
to keep the game competitive coming Wednesday, Dec. 10 at
second quarter but continued to helped keep the Bears within and through two minutes the rebounds. The score was tied
and with just under four minutes 6 p.m. in the high school gym.
have trouble getting their shots single digits of the Huskies. Brewer lead was still six points. at 36 with four minutes to play
left to play the Bears had once The clinic will cover shooting
to fall. As the quarter went Down 32 – 24 Brewer was finally SW Christian went another run and it was just thirty seconds
again pulled to within six points. techniques, dribbling, defense,
by they saw themselves falling able to find an answer for the after that, this one being five later that Brewer fall behind 38
Sensing their opponents making offense and general basketball
further and further behind. A full court defense that had been unanswered points to put them – 36. Angela Martinez hit two
a comeback the Huskies ran a drills.
nine point deficit quickly turned plaguing them all game and at just one point behind by a score big free throws to retake the lead
play that ate valuable time off
into a fourteen point deficit as one point the lead was cut to just of 14 – 13. With three minutes a minute later but it quickly
the clock. With two minutes left
things threatened to spiral out six points. However, Hirschi until halftime the Lady Bears lost changed back over into the hands
of control. Terrence Bagsby hit continued to score and at the
they were once again up by ten
with the score 55 – 45.
the lead for the first time of the of SW Christian. In the final Items needed for
two quick three pointers to help end of the third they were up 46 night. The minutes leading up minute their opponents pulled
keep the Bears within striking – 37.
The Bears weren’t ready to
accept defeat yet as they hit two
to halftime were a battle with the away and Brewer ended up losing Bear basketball
teams exchanging baskets and the game by a score of 46 – 39.
back to back three pointers that tournament
made the score 55 – 51. With
under a minute to go they The Brewer Bears will host
stayed four points back by a a basketball tournament this
score of 57 – 53 before a huge Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Nick Williams three point play at Brewer High School. Help is
made it Hirschi 57, Brewer 56. needed to supply baked items
On the verge of pulling off a such as cookies, snacks and
huge comeback the Bears gave sandwiches for the hospitality
up another basket and down room for officials and coaches.
59 to 56 they saw a potentially If you would like to help,
tying three point shot just please contact Wanda Monroe
barely miss going in. It was the (wmonroe@wsisd.net) or Billy
story of the night as a few too Glover (billyglover@charter.net)
many shots came up just short or call the athletic office at 817-
as the Bears ended up losing 61 367-1278. Come on out and
– 56. support your Brewer Bears.
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Page 10/Wednesday, December 3, 2008 Sports Extra The Detail
Lady Bears conquer Calvary Academy
by Hayden Posey
Scoring Summary
The Brewer Lady Bear Brewer: Angela Martinez 6,
Basketball Team picked up Debney Flores 8, Chastity Spann
a win over the Thanksgiving 14, Megan Fowler 4, Leah Wil-
break against Fort Worth Cal- liams 7, Kristina Monroe 3, Jen-
vary Academy. The Lady Bears nifer Simpson 8, Amber Chavers
outscored Calvary by a score of 6, Tiffany Summerhill 10. All photos by Hayden Posey
66-31.
Quick defense and tough re-
bounding kept the Lady Bears in
the game throughout the night.
Leading double-digit scorers for
Brewer included Chastity Spann
with 14 and Tiffany Summerhill
with 10.
The Lady Bears were up
by 11 at the half (29-18) and
steadily increased their lead in
the second-half of play. Brewer
outscored Calvary 22-8 in the
third quarter alone.
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