Eastern Ellis County has five teams, and both Avalon (5-0) and Palmer (3-0) are off to unbeaten starts. In fact, the orange-clad Eagles haven’t started this good in the past 15 years. They went 3-0 in both 2012 and 2013 before falling at the hands of Milford. They routed Mount Calm, 56-6, on Thursday. As for the Bulldogs, they equaled this beginning in 2018 as well as 2013.
A new reader of the Ennis News who kindly said he enjoys the history columns here on the Memories page, asked about the original owner of the Hoefer House B&B, 310 W. Denton. He had heard she and/or some of her family were members of Tabernacle Baptist Church. According to Bobbie Dlabaj, an Ennis genealogist who has contributed often to this page, the Tabernacle association appears to be true. Here is what Bobbie wrote back in January:
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
Your focus should be on health, finance and getting your personal life in order. You have plenty to look forward to, and lots to take advantage of if you are prepared to concentrate on making positive gains this year. Strive for perfection and success. Tidy up your surroundings and enact changes that will help you make a physical move. It's up to you to make the first move if you want to live up to your expectations.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
Let your emotions rise to the surface. It's time to put what you want first. Let go of people and situations that are standing in your way. You are the master of your universe, so make your dreams come true by taking the initiative and doing what you do best. Address issues that bother you. If you are blunt about what you want to see happen, you will find out who is willing to help you and who isn't.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
You may have a plan, but you also need to be willing to put your ideas to work for you. Stop waiting for opportunities to come to you and start doing the legwork necessary to be in the right place at the right time. Don't procrastinate when you can make things happen. When faced with negativity, look for the positive side and keep moving forward. Overcoming obstacles will encourage strength and help you gain respect and a better position.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
Expand your knowledge and position yourself for victory. How you use the information you learn will help you connect to people who share your interests. Walk away from people who are holding you back. Live life your way. Problems at home or at work should be dealt with quickly. You cannot move forward if you are living in the past. Trust and believe in yourself.
Shirley Ann Collins, 62, passed away on Sept. 22, 2019. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, from 6 pm. to 7 p.m. at Timothy Baptist Church, 301 S. Dallas St., Ennis. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Baptist Church, 107 Pond St., Bardwell, Texas 75101. Services are under the direction of Superior Care Funeral Services, 972-875-2393.
Vivian Ann Miller, 70, passed away in Ennis, Texas on Sunday, September 22, 2019.
Vivian was born in Ennis, Texas on September 9, 1949 to Willard and Agnes Pearl (White) Miller, Sr. She grew up in Ennis, Texas and graduated from Carver High School in 1967. Vivian went on to receive her Medication Aide degree from the Nation Wide Business College.
Dependable and passionate, the staff and service who provide to the needy of Ennis at Helping Hands are a mainstay in the community.
About to enter her eleventh year at the helm, Director Judi Hejny says she appreciates the support of many in town, though it always seems the needs are greater than the available resources.
“Ennis is always supportive, and the people are great about donating funds, food and resale items,” she said last week. “But like most services, we often run short during rushes or between seasons.”
