This morning I realized I didn't have a photo to post, so I drove up to Nash Myer's old house, figuring I could either find something to take a picture of there or on the way.
I thought I would just walk right in, as the house is in ruins, with open doors, windows and ceilings, and get my photo. Well, the house may be dilapidated, but it is not vacant. Some kind of bird, bat or lizard started hissing at me before I even crossed the threshold. So, I was going to walk in through another door, and I heard something yip and scuffle from back in the kitchen. It had my heart racing until I remembered we don't have bears out here. I managed to just slip in the door and get this shot through the window, which I jacked up with a little editing. Then a starling quickly shooed me away.
I remember being at the Myers when I was little and it was a fully-functioning household. My sister used to take piano lessons there. My mom told me she used to go up there and buy fresh milk, which she loved the taste of. It seems contradictory to be having memories that are so alive while looking at the wreck of a set they were made on.
Okay, three papers worth of headlines to tell you about, so let's get started.
Rotan Advance / Roby Star Record, April 17, 2008:
- Rotan School accepts resignations, in process of interviewing applicants for new superintendent
- Roby CISD Board approves stipend for coaching staff
- Big Country honors for Roby Lady Lions basketball (photo)
- Storm damage (photo)
- Higginbotham-Bartlett is now Rotan Mercantile Co. (photo)
- Rotan Once Act Play to be presented April 17
- Roby Lit Crit wins district (photo)
- Fisher County Roundup by Joy Walker
- Notice of Election
- Local judge attends seminar
- News Briefs: Cottonwood Flat Cemetery work day; Wilderness survival for adults; Men's breakfast
- Notice to creditors
- Emergency farm loan applications
- Rotan FFA members participate in area competition
- Engagement announcement for Dayme Alison to Marcus Price Walther (photo)
- Think Texas by Todd Staples
- SPC names new Texas Cheerleaders for 2008-09 (photo)
- Roby and Rotan baseball report (photos)
- Beef Cattle SPA workshops to be held
- Randy's Roundup
- Fisher County Sheriff's report
- Addiction is not a disease, article
- Invitation for proposals, Roby CISD
April 10:
- Rotan Lions Club Mop & Broom sale
- Gordon Pippin re-elected Fisher County Commissioner Precinct 1; Mark Thomson carries Fisher County for Railroad Commissioner
- YHQ After School Programs jump into Spring registration
- Area gins post record high totals
- Jeff Dennis and Dora Earl arrested on drug charges
- Burglary at Z&Z Flowers in Rotan
- Advance Directive workshop & lunch sponsored by Fisher County Hospital District
- Roby High School cheerleaders announced for 2008-09 year (photo)
- Roby Band Major & Flag Corps announced 2008-09 (photo)
- Rotan & Roby Regional UIL Qualifiers posted (photos)
- Obituaries for Lizzie Lenora (Lee) Young, Thomas Franklin Leach, Midred Guydell (Finch) McCullough, Jackie Layne Holcomb
- Roby 2008 UIL District Meet academic results (lots of photos!)
- Fisher County Historical Commission meets April 1
- Nice Letter to the Editor from Viola Benson
- Recipe Corner: Baked Apple Cinnamon French Toast
- Roby Lions baseball & track report; Rotan track report (photos)
- Rotan ISD District UIL results (photos, photos, photos)
- Fisher County Roundup by Joy Walker
- Roby City Council hires pool manager, discusses clean up days
- Fisher County Sheriff's report
- Invitation for proposals, Roby CISD
- Rotan School Library hosting Book Fair
- Rotan ISD Gifted / Talented Program
April 3:
- One millionth bale delivered to Rolling Plains Cooperative Compress (photo)
- Rotan Jr. High cheerleaders announced for 2008-09 year (photo)
- Rotan High School cheerleaders announced (photo)
- Roby Jr. High cheerleaders announced (photo)
- Roby Methodist revival (photo)
- Joe Heflin honored by West Texas County Judges & Commissioners Association (photo)
- Obituaries for Eula Vern (Rushing) Thornton, Joe Allen Hardin, Sr., Annie O. Hill, and Larry Alan Hale
- Fisher County democratic convention elects three delegates
- Fairy Tale fashion show is huge success (photos)
- Fisher County Sheriff's report
- Grass fire burns up vehicle (photo)
- USDA authorized emergency use of CRP in 100 Texas counties
- Roby & Rotan baseball reports (photos)
- Roby Middle School Band rewards (photo)
- Fisher County Roundup by Joy Walker
- New Briefs: AARP tax aide; flags for veterans
- Tax Planning by Gerald Rodgers
- Fisher County Hospital Boards holds regular meeting
- William Shelby, PA-C (?) now practicing at Roby Rural Health Clinic (photo)
- Justin McCall introduced into Mathematics Honor Society
- Tumbleweed Smith: T & P Railway History
Until next time, have a good day!
