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GI memories led him to become American

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 | Special to the Advertiser | 1

I am sometimes asked why I came to the United States to live.

Why would anyone want to be the President?

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 | Special to the Advertiser | 2

In the present age in which we live – one must wonder what makes our American president tick?

Christmas in a Shoebox helps area’s needy kids

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 | Special to the Advertiser | 1

Please ask your readers to think about “Christmas in a Shoebox” for the kids in Bastrop County that might not be receiving a gift this year.

Bastrop woman a friend of the troops

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 | Special to the Advertiser

In preparation for the upcoming Christmas and Valentine mail collections, Friends of Our Troops would like to extend special thanks to Ms. Glenna Campbell of Bastrop, who participated in the most recent campaign.

Compassion one of our community’s strengths

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 | Special to the Advertiser

Compassion is possibly the most humanizing characteristic we possess as individuals.

Heavy duty volunteers needed

Tuesday, November 1, 2011 | Special to the Advertiser

Everyone in Bastrop County knows someone or some family who has lost their home, barn, animals, business or tools for their livelihood in the fire.

Leaders help insurers jump start fire recovery

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 | Special to the Advertiser | 2

That Bastrop residents have so quickly started the rebuilding process after such a devastating wildfire is a testament not only to their fortitude, but to the extraordinary assistance Bastrop city and county leaders provided to insurance company catastrophe response teams.

Protecting his property from fire and thieves

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 | Special to the Advertiser | 4

While reading about the looting that went on during the wildfire, it hurts to know we have people who are so low that they would steal and destroy from those who either lost their homes or were forced to vacate their property.

Responsibility requires a firm resolve to act

Saturday, October 8, 2011 | Special to the Advertiser | 1

When I was invited to share my thoughts on responsibility, and spent time thinking about it, I realized there are many characteristics one can look at when we are talking about responsibility.

Annexation comments misinterpreted in paper

Saturday, October 8, 2011 | Special to the Advertiser | 1

I was informed by a friend that I was quoted in the Advertiser concerning the issue of the city annenxation west of town that took place at the city council meeting as part of the public hearing on Sept. 27.

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