Lifestyle

I have never been a great fan of shopping at North- Park Center (Mall), but I always managed somehow to find myself there six or eight times per year, especially after I married Vivian, who always liked going there to shop and browse and eat. And, for the most part, our children enjoyed going there, especially after they became old enough to venture (not too far) away from Mom and Dad and explore their own interests and at their own paces!

Spending time in and around water is a favorite pastime for adults and children. Swimming, boating, running through sprinklers, and soaking in a nice warm tub can be great ways to relax and have fun.

Photos Courtesy of Jim Klenke and Larry Golden

I received the above text not too long ago after the tornadoes had hit “southeastern” Texas near Lake Livingston. Randy and Cathy Stewart were leaving the next morning to join a large group of “Texas Baptist Men” volunteers to help clean up, repair, and give encouragement to the folks in the paths of the tornadoes, and many of them had “total” losses!

Two things have remained constant through the COVID – 19 pandemic. Students are being taught virtually by their teachers, and cafeteria workers are preparing food for students each day.

The ODYSSEY BEGINS!

After a diligent interview process, the City of Forney is excited to announce the hiring of Derek Briggs as the next Fire Chief. Briggs will be leaving his position as EMS Division Chief for the Abilene Fire Department and is expected to join the Forney Fire Department on June 1, 2020.

The Forney High School and North Forney High School theatre departments were recently recognized by the Dallas Summer Musical (DSM) organization with their 9th Annual High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA). The non-profit organization recognized Forney High School theatre for their production of Seussical and North Forney High School for their production of Sweeny Todd. Both plays were presented during the 2019-2020 school year.

Thanks to the dedication of CISD’s Student Nutrition group, families can rest assured their students will be fed throughout the district’s COVID-19 closure. The district started a curbside meal pick-up program March 23rd to serve its students breakfast and lunch.

I, like many folks I know and see, sometimes suffer from tunnel vision and do not see the BIG PICTURE. I grouse and groan and complain and make myself and others miserable! Years ago, my BOYS would have called me “Oscar, the Grouch.” And they would have been right! I would today sometimes be in the proper place if someone placed me into a garbage can!

Congratulations to the Forney ISD Students of the Month for March! The secondary student of the month is Tyler Henry from North Forney High School and the elementary student of the month is Addyson Smith from Johnson Elementary School. The Forney ISD Board of Trustess recognized both students at the March board meeting on Monday, March 2.

Congratulations to the Forney ISD Swim and Dive Team Members who qualified for the State UIL Swim and Dive Meet! The Forney ISD Board of Trustees recognized the student athletes at the March board meeting on Monday, March 2.

According to Museum Manager, Kendall Milton, the Spellman Museum of Forney History will be hosting a new temporary exhibit, A President’s Vision.