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The Late David Gilley ...A Life Well-Ordered

The Late David Gilley ...A Life Well-Ordered

The Idle American

The old hymn declares that we are marching to higher ground. Our prevailing culture, however, suggests otherwise.Consider a joke making the rounds at the turn of the century when the internet was beginning to take hold. A couple of 10-year-olds were chatting aimlessly during summer doldrums.
American Red Cross Tornado Response Update in Temple, TX

American Red Cross Tornado Response Update in Temple, TX

American Red Cross Tornado Response Update in Temple, TX

The American Red Cross of Central and South Texas continues to address the needs of residents affected by the tornadoes that swept through the Temple area on Wednesday, May 22.The Red Cross has mobilized local disaster workers – 90 percent of whom are volunteers – to assist residents in need.
Eric Swartzell, Doug Messer, Anthony Henniger, Jennifer Swartzell, and Brandie Henniger are hard at work on the Bend Church of Christ building getting it ready to paint! Courtesy of Brandie from the Bend

Eric Swartzell, Doug Messer, Anthony Henniger, Jennifer Swartzell, and Brandie Henniger are hard at work on the Bend Church of Christ building getting it ready to paint! Courtesy of Brandie from the Bend

The Bend News

HOWDY from Bend, It’s been a busy week in Bend. We have been blessed with more rain, and the creeks, rivers, and lakes have all gotten a little more full. The boat ramp at Colorado Bend State Park is closed, however I’ve seen a ton of kayakers driving down towards the parks.
Joanne Weik and family are seen here thanking everyone present at Tuesday’s  Ribbon Cutting for all they have done to make Stan’s dream of a Splash Pad in San Saba a reality!

Joanne Weik and family are seen here thanking everyone present at Tuesday’s Ribbon Cutting for all they have done to make Stan’s dream of a Splash Pad in San Saba a reality!

Stan Weik Memorial Splash Pad officially opens with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

It was a long road, about five years in the making.The ground prepared, plumbing put in place, foundation was laid, grass put down, sprinkler put in, sign put up, rules put up, ADA certification obtained, and many other things going on in the background that we never realized were happening.