Daily Archives: May 4, 2021


DIY – Ready To Ride

Bike Shortages Will Likely Last … Bicycling Booms During Lockdown … Bike Market Skyrockets … these are some of the headlines in bicycle news that have appeared during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those of us who have been around for a while know this is not the first time bicycling has been popular. In the […]


In the Kitchen With Gail Simko

These recipes were contributed by Gail Simko, a Weatherford resident, and originally appeared in the Weatherford  June 2016 issue. Peach Cobbler 2 cups fresh peaches 1 1/4 cups sugar (divided use) 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup flour 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. salt 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla Place peaches in […]


In the Kitchen With Kathy Dickey

These recipes were contributed by Kathy Dickey, a North Ellis County resident, and originally appeared in the North Ellis County June 2016 issue. Guacamole 1/2 onion, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 jalapeño pepper, chopped 1 handful cilantro, chopped 2 avocadoes, mashed Salt, to taste Mix first 5 ingredients thoroughly. Add salt and combine.   […]


In the Kitchen With Kim Mullins

These recipes were contributed by Kim Mullins, a Mansfield resident, and originally appeared in the Mansfield  June 2016 issue. Cream Cheese Tuna Bites 1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 12-oz. can tuna, drained and flaked 1 3-oz. can chopped black olives 1 loaf white, thin sandwich bread Blend […]