No surprise to anyone that we still have had no rain and the heat is still with us. There maybe an upside to the heat though-start using the sun to cook outside. Wrap your food in foil, lay it on a rock and let the sun cook it, sure would save heating up the house and at the same time be going green. Just be sure and check it often to keep it from over cooking said, "with tongue in check."

The president keeps wanting everyone to use something other than fossil fuel, so that sounds like a good thing and it would make the companies that make foil happy. Besides it just might open up some new jobs if the demand for foil increased, the manufacturing company would have to hire more

people. A warning-you must use a sun-screen to keep yourself from burning while going out to check the food. If enough people started using more sun-screen, the possibilities are endless. Think about it! It could have a domino effect.

Something you always wanted to know, but wouldn’t ask— Aluminum foil, also uses less energy during both manufacture and distribution. Within plant scrap being recycled. Recycled aluminum including cans and foil account for more than 30 percent of the industry’s yearly supply of metal. This number has been increasing and is expected to continue. In addition, processes used during the manufacture are being improved to reduce air pollution and hazardous waste.

By the time you read this the month of July will be half gone and school supplies are already in the news. Some stores are already running ads on TV promoting sales of supplies this week. Seems like school was just out and already people are getting ready for kids to start back.

Lesa Preece had a scare a couple of weeks ago, thought she was having a heart attack and was checked into Metroplex Hospital, but they decided that she didn’t have an attack and was sent home.

She reported that her son Clay Bradley will be graduating from Texas Teen Challenge in Dallas July 15, and Lesa, Hugo, Malissa Lemons, Eric and Ashley Hernandez will be attending the service. She asked that everyone keep Clay in their prayers.

The Brister reunion took place earlier this month with 150 people attending. They came from all parts of Texas and from Arkansas, Oregon, Massachusetts, Virginia, California, and Kentucky. Attending were eleven children less than two years of age. It was reported that they enjoyed playing on the sand pile and the play equipment. There was something for everyone to enjoy.

The cousin camp was held the following week and the fourth generation had lots of fun too.

Allison Hendrick participated in the Spring Ho this year. She was in the KCYL Hayloft Party/Texas Country Showdown Talent Contest which was held in the Ruth Eakin Oilton theater. Allison won first over the eleven contestants. She sang and accompanied herself on the guitar. She will now go to El Campo to compete in the state finals. Allison is the daughter of Jason and Stacy Hendrick and the great granddaughter of Bernice and LaFayne Porter. Bernice and LaFayne were unable to attend due to health problems, but listened to her on the radio.

The families of Rufus Cobern and Bernice, LaFayne Porter should be kept on your prayer list as they are going through some difficult times.

Shirley Meischen had a close call this past week. She was admitted to the hospital in Austin Wednesday and was released Sunday afternoon. She will have to see her doctor again this next week. Keep the family in your prayers.

Happy birthday goes out to Monty Arms whose birthday is July 15, to Catherine Hicks who will celebrate a birthday July 17, to Brandon Preece and Bobbie Morris whose birthday is July 18, to Gene Brister and Lauren Brister whose birthday is July 19. To Vera Dee Harmon who will celebrate a birthday July 20.

Congratulations to Sammie and Bobbie Johnson whose anniversary is July 15, to Garrison and Brooke Stinnett who will celebrate their anniversary July 21.