“We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.” This past month, three lucky upcoming BHS seniors were able to experience such fulfillment. Coltin Bottoms, Sarah Shilling, and Michael Morelock witnessed firsthand a slice of Eastern European culture and history with a ten-day tour of Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary. Adults Terri Morelock and Jill Henson accompanied the trio. More...

Funeral services for Hattie Ray Benson, age 95, of Pearland and formerly of Centerville were held at 1 PM Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Centerville. Rev. Leroy Haynes officiated and burial was in Seale Cemetery in the Redland Community west of Centerville. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the services. Floyzell Murphy, Robert Brown, Darrell Dozer, Thomas Benson, Carl Gould and George Murphy served as pallbearers. More...

The Centerville lodge is having their annual scholarship fundraiser Saturday, July 4th. They will be serving BBQ briskit and sausage plates from 10:30 til @ the lodge. American Legion Post #335 Due to the 4th of July falling on the 1st Saturday, The American Legion Post #335 will hold our monthly meeting on Saturday July 11th at 9am. Note the early time as this will be for the July meeting only and we will hold our August meeting at our usual day & time. More...

Last week-end my family had a reunion. We met cousins for the first time, saw aunts and uncles who are well seasoned now, and enjoyed little ones who represent our future. My mother's side of the family is originally Clan Craig from Lanarkshire, Scotland. Our history is interesting, and a few characters are colorful. Some of us are proud of the "rebels" in our lineage, and some fear there may be more skeletons in our closet. There was one big surprise, but I'll save that for the end of this column. More...

Ladies golf news June 25, 2009 - The 9-Hole players had 8 players. They played "Low Gross". First Place was won by Becca Neukom with 52. Betty Von Bieberstein took 2nd Place with 57, and Marcia Waller took 3rd place. Low putts for the day went to Pat Mossman. Next week will be "Field Shots". LADIES 9-HOLE STARTS AT 8:00 AM More...

In April 2009, I attended a meeting at which water issues were the central theme. There were several farmers and ranchers in attendance who did not realize that they should have a water permit for their wells or the streams/ rivers from which irrigation was being used. So what is the law in Oklahoma and Texas related to water rights, and do you need a permit for your operation? These issues were covered at the meeting, but may not be widely disseminated to agriculture producers so the answers may be beneficial to some of you. More...