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Bennetts share passion for history while serving three communities by Rose Jordan Hoopla Correspondent “Preserve your memories, keep them well, what you forget you can never retell.” –Louisa May Alcott Though Brian and Annette Bennett are most known as the owners of Bennett’s Office Supply in Mineral Wells, Weatherford and Stephenville, preserving local history is something their family has been doing for three generations. “Preserving the history of Mineral Wells and Palo Pinto County has been a passion for Brian and his family since they arrived in Mineral Wells. After marrying into the family, I have grown to love the history and beauty of our area,” Annette shared. Brian is a part of Historic Mineral Wells, a group dedicated to preserving and sharing local history. Over the years, they’ve raised funds for and completed several projects throughout the city. Currently they are working to establish a museum for the community. “I was born in Abilene, but we’ve

been in Mineral Wells since I was 4 years old. I was raised here. I consider this my hometown. She is from Iowa,” Brian said. “I was three.,” Annette explained. “My dad came for flight school at Fort Wolters.” The two didn’t meet until high school, however. “I was a junior and she was a freshman, and we met in band,” Brian said. “I started on the trombone and then went to the tuba.” Annette played the trumpet. “We dated off and on (during high school). I picked her up every morning for school,” Brian recalled. “Whether we were dating or not, every morning,” Annette confirmed. “After I graduated from school, I got back in contact with her the fall of ‘76. We went to see Jesus Christ Superstar.” The couple married in 1981. They have two daughters, both married and one with a son. Annette went to work at Bennett’s sometime after they married. “I started out doing deliveries for the Weatherford location,” she said.

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It may not surprise you to know that Brian grew up in the business. “I’ve never worked anywhere else,” he shared. While they make some renovations to the Mineral Wells location, Brian works from his father’s old office. “Initially, dad just had a printing shop. Then he had a miniature golf course, then he had office supply. Then he had a little trophy company,” Brian recounted. “Then he sold the first print shop and kept the office supply. We expanded that.” “This one (MW location) was first. Then we had one down in Granbury,” he continued. “Now we have two locations – Mineral Wells and Weatherford. We still service Stephenville by delivery. We don’t have a storefront there anymore. And we’re currently looking for a new location in Weatherford.” They hope to find a location that will allow them to better serve their loyal Parker County customers. “We’ve always enjoyed being on the square so not too far from the downtown area,” Annette said. “It would be

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great to have a back or side entrance for receiving shipments and loading out deliveries. And we want to have good parking that makes it easier for our customers,” she continued. “We know there is a perfect location for us,” she said. “We just need to find it.” Their commitment to serve doesn’t end with their business. “The band program has always been important to Brian and me,” Annette shared. “We were both in band, we met in band, and our daughters were in band. We’ve been working with the band program for over 20 years now. Music is something you can take with you anywhere you go throughout your life.”

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Sample eats and treats from over 30 food and drink vendors at the 13th annual Taste of Parker County, which benefits the Weatherford College Foundation. Location: Heritage Park, 315 Santa Fe Drive, Weatherford. Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Cost: $40 at the gate.

Saturday, May 14 TACO & MARGARITA FESTIVAL

Join other taco and margarita lovers for the 4th Annual Fort Worth Taco & Margarita Festival and sample some of the best tacos and margs that Fort Worth has to offer. Location: The Yard, 3017 Morton Street, Fort Worth. Time: Noon to 8 p.m. Cost: $25 sampling admission (Non-sampling admission $20)

Saturday, May 21 FRIED CHICKEN AND CRAFT BEER FEST

Bring your appetites to the first ever Fort Worth Fried Chicken & Craft Beer Fest. Live music all day, and a VIP experience for those wanting even more fried chicken goodness. Location: Panther Island Pavilion,395 Purcey Street, Fort Worth. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Cost: Starts at $45.

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Dinner Party-Style Cooking Classes at The Cookery MAKE FRIENDS AND LEARN NEW COOKING TECHNIQUES, RECIPES Do your friends prefer baseball and beer over gourmet meals and talking? Leave them at the ballpark and head over to The Cookery in Fort Worth. The dinner-party style set-up is designed to not only teach new recipes and cooking techniques – it’s also a great way to make new like-minded friends. You’ll begin at the counter, usually starting sauces, kneading dough and making dessert. Then, the group takes a break to enjoy the first course together around a large table. You’ll head back to the counter to put all of the finishing touches on the rest of the meal before returning to the table to enjoy the main course. “We finish every class

with dessert at the counter,” said Operations Manager Brett Warner. “Our goal is to make the entire experience fun and stress-free and to introduce our guests to new flavors and techniques, as well as share some tips and tricks along the way. Because we make everything familystyle, you are not responsible for your entire meal. Whether you want to be in charge of the steaks for your party or maybe you would rather be in charge of grating parmesan for the class, we are happy you chose to spend a few hours with us.” Time: Classes Thursday - Sunday evenings. Afternoon classes on weekends. Cost: Classes are $120 per person plus sales tax, which includes a three-course meal. Location: 710 S Main St Suite 130, Fort Worth. Sign up at www.thecookeryfort worth.com or call 682-888-8901.

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Azle couple spent decades teaching children overseas by Rick Mauch Hoopla Correspondent Reading, it is said, can open up a world of imagination. Robert Perry traveled to another part of the world for many years to make this happen. Perry, his wife Peggy, and their family were missionaries for the Nazarene Church in South Africa. In all, they spent nearly three decades there before retiring in 2000. “It’s very challenging for them to get an education,” Perry said of young people in that part of the world. “Children have a special place in my heart. To help them find something better was great.” Perry, 88, is now a resident at Legacy Oaks of Azle, a senior community nestled between the towns of Lake Worth and Springtown, just 25 minutes from downtown Fort Worth. Among Perry’s duties as a missionary was teaching students of a variety of ages, including high school students and at the church’s theological college.

He’s an ordained minister. Perry was originally assigned to go to Nicaragua. Then, he received a phone call asking if he’d be interested in changing destinations. Another missionary wanted to go where he could speak Spanish. After some thought, Perry made the decision to switch. The Perrys’ work began in Mozambique, where they worked for a few years before being forced to leave. “While I was there the Russians took over, so we were chased out and went to Swaziland, which is Eswatini now,” he said. “There were a lot of people who got killed.” During the Perry’s time in South Africa, Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years to lead a revolution against apartheid and was elected the country’s first black head of state. Though he never met Mandela, Perry considers him a legend and was in the nation when apartheid came to an end. “He brought a peaceful end to it. I’ve read several of his books. The one

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of marriage they didn’t live together, about his life is the one I best rememas he was in Germany serving in the ber,” Perry said. “You’d think he’d come out of prison with hatred, but he Army. Peggy, who also taught, now resides came out with peace.” in a different care facility as she is batPerry has a long history of loving books. Even with his limited eyesight tling Alzheimer’s. He loves to boast today, it’s not uncommon to see him about her at every opportunity. with a pile of books nearby, working “She’s very much a people person. his way through the stack. She had a special relationship with In his younger days he also enroyalty in Swaziland,” he said. “They would often call on her with special joyed hiking and walking, often takcelebrations. She was very talented in ing groups of missionaries and their decorating.” children on cross-country hikes. Of There were some breaks in their course, being in a jungle, he encounmissionary work, Robert tered his share of hippo- and said. For a while, every five crocodile-infested waters. years would be followed by “We lived in some rural ara one-year break, which was eas in Swaziland where there eventually reduced to a few was no electricity except by months off in more frequent generator for three hours a intervals. night,” remembered his midThis allowed him to redle daughter, Linda Heaps. “In his last few years of service turn to college, where he in Swaziland, he was instrugot his master’s degree from COURTESY his alma mater, the Unimental in bringing electricity Robert Perry to that rural station. versity of Alabama, where “He also rebuilt the church he also taught history for a building that was built by the first while. Born in Gaston, Ala. he grew up Nazarene missionary to that part of a Crimson Tide fan and remains one Africa known as Swaziland. In his to this day. later years in Swaziland, he was in“I’m a relative of Bear Bryant (legstrumental in creating an archive/ endary Alabama football coach),” he museum that chronicled the history said with a laugh. “Everybody who was of the Nazarene church in Swaziland. there when he coached there said they The museum is still standing and in were related.” use today.” He also took a leave of absence Robert and Peggy have three daugh- to get his doctorate in history from Vanderbilt University ters. Along with that joy, however, Also as a missionary, Perry worked was the pain of losing three children, with miners. He established a reading one at 18 months and another at 10 months to birth defects, with another program and even printed a book to help them learn. being run over accidentally. “A lot of men worked in the gold “It is so hard to lose a child. No child mines in South Africa. Over the years should ever go before a parent,” he they mined enough to fill three swimsaid. “But we are so grateful for our daughters who have grown up to have ming pools,” he said. great lives.” His favorite memories, he said, are Robert and Peggy met at a summer the people and being a part of somechurch camp as teenagers. He offered thing that did so much good. to sell her his life story for a quarter “Christianity has brought them and she jokingly responded it wasn’t healthcare, education, an end to worth it. Little did she know she would witchcraft, help for their children,” help him write that story together. he said. “And it was such a blessing to They married in 1954. The first year have been chosen to help.”

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Retired coach thrives after leg amputation by Rick Mauch Hoopla Correspondent

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Kindal Rector, former cross country coach at Weatherford High School, lost part of her right leg because of a blood clot. Still, she’s getting the most out of life.

As a coach, Kindal Rector knows a lot about facing and conquering challenges. Not too long ago she bested the biggest challenge of her life - one that could have cost her life. The 58-year-old former Weatherford High School track and cross country coach had her right leg amputated in 2018. For someone whose life was centered around running, it was quite a shock to the system. But, as she had done herself numerous times and taught her athletes to do, she met the situation head-on. Now, she spends much of her time as a volunteer, helping others also facing challenging moments in life. “I noticed a red streak running up the back of my leg, from my Achilles’ tendon to the bend of my knee. I was having pain in my calf,” Rector recalled. “A colleague of mine insisted I have it seen. I went to two doctors. Both said it was not a big deal.” Then, on Jan. 1, 2018 she was transported to the hospital via ambulance. She was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (blood clot). Many procedures were done to get rid of the clot. But, unfortunately, 18 days later a lifeor-death decision to amputate was made. “It is all in the attitude. I almost died!” Rector said. “I found out later that the doctors were preparing my family for the worst. I am grateful to have only lost my leg and not my life. “I spent 28 days in the hospital and another 10 days in rehab. I have a great prosthetist and physical therapist that has worked with me. I have a great support system of family and friends. I have slowed down, but I have not quit.” Rector said she has relied on her

strong faith in the Lord. “He has promised to be with me through difficult times and has not let me down,” she said. Rector volunteers with a group called REACT (Responding to Every Accident & Crisis Team) of Parker County. They aid law enforcement when they need assistance with victims of crime or accidents, etc. She also works as a volunteer at Freedom House, which serves domestic crime and sexual assault victims. “The rewards for being involved in these programs are knowing you are helping people who are in immediate crisis. They need someone immediately,” she said. And she helps with an amputee support group called Atribe, which also helps herself. “Our Atribe helps each other out. It is helpful to talk to people who are going through the same experience as you are. We all have lost a limb through some traumatic situation, it is hard but we encourage each other,” she said. Rector came to Weatherford in 1990 after coaching basketball and track at Boyd High School from 1987-89. She coached volleyball, basketball and track at Hall Middle School for six years. Then, coach Steve Goben saw the need to start a high school cross country program and asked if she would be interested. “Of course I said yes. I ran track in junior high and high school, and cross country and track four years in college,” she said. She started coaching high school track and cross country in Weatherford in 1996. She did not completely leave the middle school track program, however. “We quickly realized we needed

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cross country at the junior high level, so we implemented them in 1997,” she said. She coached at WHS until 2000, then took some time off to be with her children. She returned to coach at the middle school level from 200812. From there she continued to teach until 2018, retiring in February of that year. Her 1998 girls team was state runner-up, while the girls and boys won both district and regionals. That following track season Weatherford also won district. Rector has made a point to stay in touch with many of her former athletes. In fact, one even honored her by naming his child after his former coach. “Yes. Ricky Howell named his daughter Kindal Marie. It is the most precious honor I have ever received,” Rector said. “I was tough on Ricky as an athlete. He did not like me at first.

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Kindal Rector (left) with friend and former WHS runner Ricky Howell and his wife Erica. The Howells named their daughter, Kindal, after his former coach. When he realized I was doing it because I cared about him, his attitude changed.

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“Baby Kindal is precious!” Howell has himself become a volunteer, assisting youths with special needs through his program Ausome Allen, named after his son Allen, who has autism. He credits Rector for turning his life around. “Kindal Rector saved my life. I was a young know-it-all teenager. I did not have a good relationship with my parents back then and she treated me like her son,” Howell said. “She believed in me and pushed me to be my very best and never let me settle for anything less. Twenty-three years later she still loves me like a son, unconditionally. She is my hero and my greatest inspiration in life. It was a true honor to name my daughter after her. I love her like she’s my mom and always will.” Rector said she and several former athletes follow each other on Facebook, make lunch dates, and have even traveled to Colorado for a visit

together. She has also attended several weddings. “Several visited me while I was in the hospital. Several were involved in fundraisers to help pay for hospital bills. They organized a retirement party for me, some came and walked with me for my first Cowtown 5K,” she said. “They are very special to me and I love them.” Rector loves camping, hiking, ski biking, anything outdoors. “Keep a positive attitude. Help others when you can. Don’t feel sorry for yourself. It is a daily renewal and it takes a lot of work,” she said. And her advice to others in similar situations? Always be grateful, no matter what, and try to be there when others need you. “There is always someone else who has it worse,” she said. “Helping others makes you feel like you still have a purpose to live.”

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Meringue Nests with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream and Strawberries 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 6 large eggs 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons cornstarch Garnish: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 pint fresh strawberries, sliced To make meringue nests: Preheat oven to 200 F. On parchment paperlined baking sheet, spread sugar evenly and bake 5-7 minutes to slightly heat. Remove sugar from oven then increase oven temperature to 225 F. Carefully separate egg whites from yolks completely. In bowl of hand or stand mixer fitted with whip attachment, whisk egg whites on medium-low speed until foamy about 1 minute. Slowly add sugar 2-3 tablespoons at a time and mix on medium speed 2 minutes between each addition. Sugar needs completely mixed into egg whites to ensure success. Continue mixing on medium until mixed through and meringue does not feel gritty.

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Enjoy the beauty of the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens after hours with an adult beverage, delicious bites, and the jazz stylings of the Danny Stone Trio. Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Location: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth (just behind the Garden Center) Cost: $18 Members, $25 Non-Members. Tickets include one wine, beer, or non-alcoholic beverage and light bites. Blankets allowed. Must be 21.

Sunday, May 29 BIRD WALK AT THE DALLAS ARBORETUM

Join Jake Poinsett, Trinity River Audubon Center program manager, as he leads a guided walk in search of various birds that use the garden’s plants. Time: 11 a.m. to noon Location: 8525 Garland Road, Dallas (meet at the plaza at main garden entrance) Cost: Included with garden admission or membership

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G-scale model trains are running now through July 4th weekend at Clark Gardens, with the exception of rainy days. Location: 567 Maddux Road, Weatherford Time: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $9 per adult, $7 per senior (65 and over), $5 per child (4 to 12 years of age). Free admission for children 3 and under.

Saturday, June 4 Secret Gardens of Parker County Tour ENJOY A SELF-GUIDED JOURNEY THROUGH FIVE UNIQUE GARDENS. AN EXCITING GLIMPSE BEHIND THE HEDGES, FENCES AND GATES! The Friends of Chandor Gardens present an exciting tour of five private gardens in Parker County, which showcase stunning views, garden art, fascinating plants and landscaping ideas. The self-guided tour allows you to make your own itinerary and go at your own pace. Gardens locations are: • 204 Creekside Drive, Aledo • 1214 Forest Park Drive, Weatherford • 2000 East Dry Creek Rd., Cactus Jack Ranch (11 miles north of Weatherford) • 321 Cleveland Ave., Weatherford • 711 W. Lee Ave., Chandor Gardens, Weatherford For safety concerns the tour cannot accommodate children under 12 or adults with mobility issues (due to stairs and uneven terrain). Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets: $12/person - online in advance. $15/person - day of the event at first garden visited (cash preferred). Those purchasing tickets online will be emailed a brochure with information about each garden and a map closer to the tour date. Ticket holders will be provided a printed copy of the brochure at the first garden gate visited the day of the event. For link to purchase tickets and full details visit: www.chandorgardensfoundation.org. Bottled water will be available for purchase. Proceeds from this event will benefit the enhancement of Chandor Gardens per the artistic vision of Douglas Chandor. In case of cancellation, due to significant inclement weather, the tour will be held Saturday, June 11. For additional information call: 817-550-7762.

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Developing a deeper relationship with God But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. - 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Do you want a deeper relationship with God? Prayer and studying His word are the keys to help us develop deeper relationships with Him. Just as prayer helps us build our relationship with God, studying His word will also strengthen our relationship with Him, our faith, and give us an arsenal of power against the doubts and tricks that Satan will use to throw us off by Lara Cook track. North Side Reading and studying the Baptist Church Bible will help us understand God – who He is, His ways, His will, and how much He loves us. Without it, we cannot grow spiritually. As a Christian, everything in our lives will build on the foundation of the knowledge and beliefs we have of God. It is important for us to think about what we believe and know why we believe the way we do. Studying and memorizing scripture will help us remember and be ready to give an answer if we are questioned about what we believe. Jesus memorized scripture and was challenged by the devil himself in the wilderness. (Luke 4) It is another example He gave us of how to live out the Christian life. He quoted scripture as a boy as well as while teaching during His ministry. With technology the way it is today, we literally have the Bible at our fingertips, as well as just about any guided Bible study you want, whether it is from an app or online. We no longer have to carry a book to have it with us at all times, although there is nothing like holding and thumbing through the pages of a book or the Bible. We can also listen to the Bible while it is read aloud to us as we drive in the car or clean house. We can watch almost any church anywhere online these days and there are so many Bible studi-

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Azle’s Vikki Linderman says Weatherford art demos worth the drive Vikki Linderman retired this past year and, like most, she couldn’t wait to spend more time doing the things she loved. For Linderman, who is 67, that meant more time drawing and painting. “I had been drawing most of my life but started painting about five years ago,” she shared. At first, she painted on wood with acrylics. Now she mostly paints on canvas, and she’s won a few awards as you can see (at right). “I recently joined Weatherford Art AsCOURTESY sociation as a way to Vikki Linderman and her beautiful art. get my art out to the public,” she said. Although Linderman lives in Azle, she says the meetings are well worth the drive. “The people are so friendly and have encouraged me so much. I am learning new techniques from the demonstrations at the monthly meetings. There is so much talent here!” You may not have much experience in drawing or painting, but local art groups, like WAA, are a great way to meet like-minded individuals and COURTESY learn from those who have been creating works of art for years. The membership cost for most local art groups is reasonable, although workshops and entry fees are generally extra. Linderman says joining a group is a great way to bring more attention to your work since there are monthly contests. Winning artwork in WAA is displayed in businesses around town. “With so much going on in the world these days, art is like a breath of fresh air,” said Linderman. Visit WAA’s website for more information on meeting times and registration: www.weatherfordart.com.

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Humorist Don Newbury surpasses 1,000 columns by Rick Mauch Hoopla Correspondent Syndicated columnist Don Newbury writes “The Idle American” for hundreds of newspapers, but he’s anything but idle. In fact, he recently published his 1,000th weekly column. There are many layers to Don, who holds a bachelor’s degree from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, a Ph.D in journalism from the University of North Texas, and a master’s degree from the University of Texas in Austin. He did post-doctoral study at Notre Dame. He served as president of two colleges during his 40 years in education. He was at Western Texas College from 1980-85 before he was offered the job as president of Howard Payne, where he served in that capacity from 1986-

97, and he is still a chancellor in an honorary role. “I went to college at Howard Payne COURTESY because I The Newburys thought it was the only place I could go,” Don said. “Turned out to be one of the greatest decisions I could ever make, because I fell in love with it when I was young, and it was such a beautiful feeling to come back as president.” Students refer to Don as the “Popcorn President.” He has popped and given away more than 24 tons of popcorn, a tradition that began on his back porch in Brownwood.

They knew that “when the porch light was on, Dr. Newbury was handing out popcorn,” he said. Don said the tradition started when his daughters were young and the family had a snowcone machine. A major donor at Howard Payne asked him why he didn’t give away popcorn. “I said, ‘I don’t have a machine.’ She said, ‘I’ll send you one.’ That was three machines ago,” he said. It was not uncommon for Don’s students to look down on him while at Howard Payne. It certainly wasn’t for lack of respect, but simply because they were often literally above him. Don often operated a boat while students parasailed from a height of 600 feet above Lake Brownwood. “That’s what I miss most. It’s exhilarating,” he said. “We had this one kid, he was up in the air, waving at us, and

I waved back because I thought he was having a great time,” Don recalled. “Then, when we landed, I learned he was waving because he was vomiting all over the lake.” Once he retired from Howard Payne, Don resumed writing. His weekly column is in its 19th year of publication and appears in over 200 newspapers. He doesn’t charge them to run it. “Most of them are broke. I feel better doing it this way,” he said. Don has also had around 6,000 public speaking appearances and is still going strong. While he loves staying busy, Don takes each day with a sense of relative ease. He and Brenda moved to Burleson to be near family, but Don is going to find inspiration wherever he is. “Just look around, there’s so many stories to tell,” he said.

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