Today’s blog post brought to you by Brian Head. A Tribute I have been watching as folks have mourned Grady Weston. I knew I wanted to say something but it took me a minute to process and figure out what to say. For those of you that don’t know him you probably won’t understand this …
Thursday, October 24, 2019, we lost one of our own. A husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, dive instructor, mentor, friend, and Pete’s food giver. Grady Weston gained his wings, suddenly and unexpectedly. Born October 7, 1955, in Joplin Missouri, Grady went on to accomplish many great things. After graduating from Seneca High School in 1973, …
Halloween is basically a contraction of Hallows’ Evening. It has been written in shorthand as Hallowe’en and then shortened even further to Halloween. Halloween is a celebration observed in many countries that falls every year on the 31st day of October. What you may not know is that Halloween (aka Allhallowtide, Hallowtide, Allsaintstide, or Hallowmas …
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Times Fun When You’re Having Flies ~Kermit the Frog Or as the saying goes as we know it, Time Flies When You’re Having Fun. And Fun did we have?!?! Or maybe, boy did we have fun. Hey, he gets to say it backward, can’t I? No, you’re right, probably not. With all that said (and …
7th Annual Newton County Christmas for Kids Chili/Non-Chili Cook-off Read More »
I alternately wanted to title this blog post… “Daddy, are you done yet? Daddy, are you done diving yet?” If you weren’t with us on Sunday down at Beaver Lake, I have one question for you… Why not? We had a load of fun as you might be able to tell from the alternate blog …
Chili cook-off a judge’s point of view. As a cook whenever I cook chili, a roast, or whatever meal I decide to cook, I cook it the way I want it. That is the way I eat it. If I don’t like it I won’t eat it. As a judge for Newton County Christmas for …
October 12 – Christmas for Kids Chili Cookoff (We will also have a toy box set up in the store for donations) October 13 – Underwater Pumpkin Carving (Bring your own pumpkin and $6 to enter this fun event)
In the past, you’ve probably seen this photo…
Who can believe we’re already in November? I hope you were able to join us last night for the 2018 Chili and Non-Chili Cookoff. While there was a threat of severe weather, it was a lovely evening! Thank you to everyone who helped us raise money for this wonderful cause. There will be a post coming …
In 2011 after a reorganization of the firefighters helping the children at Christmas, Newton County Christmas for Kids was formed. This is a totally non-for-profit organization. That means all of the helpers volunteer their time with this organization. All funds received go toward helping the kids. Every year they find a warehouse to set up as …