BBQ Pitmasters – Smokers & Grillers

Dave Parker Warning: If you are hungry, do not read this article. The host for the January meeting of the BBQ Pitmasters – Smokers & Grillers was Paul Dorwaldt and Misty Skinner. Paul served up Smoked Jack’d Up Meatloaf. Paul added Jack Daniels whiskey, pepper jack cheese, bourbon Worcestershire sauce, and Bill’s Seasoning to the…

Say Yes! to African Violets

Erminja Maganja, Publicity Chair The Garden Club’s first meeting of 2023 was held on Jan. 16. Club members and guests learned a great deal from our guest speaker, Ann Athey, with the Denton County Master Gardener Association, presenting “Yes! You Can Grow African Violets!” After raising a family and retiring from her nursing career, Ann…

Oregon Sturgeon Fishing: A Prehistoric Adventure

Scott Baker Like sharks, sturgeon haven’t changed much from their ancestors appearing in the fossil records 175 million years ago. Historically, they’re capable of topping 20 feet with weights exceeding 1,000 pounds. Living to well over 100 years, they don’t mature until they’re 25 years old. These ancient monsters inhabit the Pacific Northwest’s freshwater streams…

Kiwanis Club Welcomes Patriot PAWS Presentation

Guest speakers at a recent Kiwanis Club Robson Ranch general meeting were Paula Sterling and Sharon Scott, volunteer ambassadors from Patriot PAWS Service Dogs. The mission of Patriot PAWS Service Dogs is to train and provide service dogs of the highest quality at no cost to disabled American veterans and others who suffer from mobile…