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10 ALL AROUND WISE • A PART OF THE WISE COUNTY MESSENGER Decatur, Texas, Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Community Focus
Thinking beyond pumpkin pie
By TANYA DAVIS
It’s fall and thoughts turn
o pumpkins and Hallowen
jack-o-lanterns. Young
hildren can enjoy creating
jack-o-lanterns by drawing
the eyes and mouth on
the pumpkin with markers,
then the pumpkin is still
safe for eating later.
We usually think of using
the pumpkin for pie,
but there are many other
recipes with pumpkin that
are great this time of year
and also serve as an excellent
source of nutrients. The
bright orange color of pumpkin
is a dead giveaway that
pumpkin is loaded with an
i m p o r t a n t
antioxidant,
beta-carotene,
that
offers protection
against
heart disease.
Wise In order
Notes for to prepare
Consumers
the pumpkin
for use in
recipes, first
work on a clean surface. Before
cutting, wash the outer
surface of the pumpkin thoroughly
with cool tap water
to remove any surface dirt
that could be transferred to
the inside of the pumpkin
during cutting.
Start by removing the
stem with a sharp knife.
Next, cut in half. In any case,
remove the stem, scoop out
the seeds and scrape away
all of the stringy mass. It’s
a messy job, but it will pay
off. The pumpkin should be
cooked in one of three ways
— boiled, baked in an oven
or cooked in a microwave.
To boil/steam: Cut the
pumpkin into rather large
chunks. Rinse in cold water.
Place pieces in a large pot
with about a cup of water.
The water does not need to
cover the pumpkin pieces.
Cover the pot and boil 20 to
30 minutes or until tender,
or steam 10 to 12 minutes.
Check for doneness by poking
with a fork. Drain the
cooked pumpkin in a colander.
To bake in the oven: Cut
the pumpkin in half, scraping
away stringy mass and
seeds. Rinse under cold
water. Place pumpkin, cut
side down on a large cookie
sheet. Bake at 350 degrees
for one hour or until fork
tender.
To cook in the microwave:
Cut the pumpkin in half,
place cut side down on a
microwave safe plate or
tray. Microwave on high for
15 minutes, check for doneness.
If necessary, continue
cooking at 1-2 minute intervals
until fork tender.
SUDOKU
Complete the Sudoku grid so that each row,
each column, and each 3 by 3 box contains
the numbers 1 through 9. Numbers cannot
be duplicated in a row or a column.
PFC.CHRISTOPHER TATE
MILITARY BRIEFS
BOOT CAMP GRADUATE
Pfc. Christopher Tate, 19,
son of Chris and Jody Carter
of Decatur, graduated from
United States Marine Corps
boot camp Oct. 5 at its
recruit depot in San Diego,
Calif.
Tate completed 13 weeks
of intensive basic training
as one of 83 recruits in the
Hotel Company Training
Platoon 2165. He served
as platoon squad leader
and was one of six men
meritously promoted to
private first class within his
platoon.
Following 10 days home on
leave, he will report to Camp
Pendleton for one month of
military combat training then
attend Military Occupation
Specialty School.
Tate is a 2011 graduate of
Decatur High School.
ANDREWS COMPLETES AIR
FORCE BASIC TRAINING
Airman Melana J. Andrews
graduated from basic
military training with honors
at Lackland Air Force Base
in San Antonio.
Andrews completed
an intensive, eight-week
program that included
training in military discipline
and studies, U.S. Air Force
core values, physical fitness
and basic welfare warfare
principles and skills.
Airmen who complete
basic training earn four
credit hours toward an
associates in applied
science degree through the
Community College of the
Air Force.
Andrews is the daughter of
Crystal Smith of Axtrell and
Jeff Andrews of Decatur, She
is a 2010 graduate of Axtell
High School.
NEWS BRIEFS
Continued from page 7
CHAMBER LUNCH — The
Paradise Chamber of
Commerce luncheon is
noon, Thursday, Nov. 5, at
Paradise City Hall. Sheriff
David Walker will speak.
RHOME
FOOD DRIVE — South
Wise Spirit of Christmas
volunteers are collecting
canned goods for needy
families. Items can be
dropped off at the Rhome
City Hall and the Wells
Fargo and Woodhaven
banks in Rhome.
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
— Applications are now
available at the Rhome
City Hall, 105 W. First
St., for South Wise Spirit
of Christmas donations.
Applications are due Nov.
12. The South Wise Spirit
of Christmas program
buys Christmas toys for
disadvantaged children in
the Rhome, Aurora and New
Fairview areas along with
the entire 76078 zip code.
WISE COUNTY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
— The Wise County
Historical Society meets
noon Thursday, Oct. 25, at
the Wise County Heritage
Museum. Penny Nixon
with Texas Parks and
Wildlife will speak on how
to recognize antiquities in
RANDYWILLIAMS
items of nature.
CALENDARS FOR
SALE — Wise County
Special Needs Baseball
representatives will sell
2013 (16-month) calendars
10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday,
Oct. 26, at Citibank in
Decatur. The calendars
feature artwork from local
special needs individuals,
Continued on page 11
Halloween Fun!
Pumpkin Carving/Decorating
at Cottondale Grocery,
Sunday, Oct. 28
Starting at 5 p.m. Wear your costume
and join the fun
Bar-B-Q • Treats • Prizes
Bring your pumpkin or buy one here • Cash prizes for kids under 12
Cottondale Grocery • 6719 FM 2123 • 940-433-2374
BRIDGEPORT WILD GAME PROCESSING
FISH DAY
NOW IS THE TIME FOR STOCKING
3-5” & 6-8” Channel Catfish • Bluegill (Coppernose & Hybrid)
Redear • Largemouth Bass • Black Crappie (If Available)
Fathead Minnows • Koi
We will service you at:
AGvantage Farm & Ranch • Decatur, TX
Tues., Oct 30 • 12 Noon - 1 p.m.
To pre-order call: Arkansas Pondstockers 1-800-843-4748
Walk-ups Welcome
BRIDGEPORT GUNS
GUNS AMMO
&
1691 W. US Hwy. 380 • Bridgeport • 940-683-1777
www.bridgeportgunsandammo.com
BUICK • CHEVY •CADILLAC
GMC •HYUNDAI•PRE-OWNED
940-627-2177
Let RANDY SAVE YOU MONEY on
Your Next NEW or PRE-OWNED Vehicle!
We proudly custom process every animal separately!
BASIC DEER PROCESSING $85.00
Steaks are tenderized and vacuum sealed
1691 W US Hwy 380 Bridgeport, TX 76426
(behind Bridgeport Guns and Ammo)
Anita (940) 391-9153
Business Hours:
Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm
Sat 9am – 5pm Sun 11am – 5pm
Other Services
Breakfast Sausage, Smoked Sausage Links,
Jalapeño and Cheese, Summer Sausage and Jerky
More information at www.bridgeportgunsandammo.com
You still have the
right to
buy and bear
arms!
“A MULTI-PURPOSE RETREAT CENTER”
Sunset Retreat
& QUILT SHOP
OVER 11,000 SQ. FT. OF MEETING & ACCOMMODATION FACILITY
OPEN HOUSE
November 2 - 4
Friday & Saturday 10 am - 6 pm • Sunday 1 - 5 pm
Come join us for Facility Tour,
Refreshments and Door Prizes
410 Echo Road • Sunset, TX 76270
940-845-2090
info@sunsetsretreat.com
Bridgeport/Chico
Sunset Retreat
Hwy. 101
Turnip Ln. Echo Rd.
Bowie
Hwy. 287 N.
Decatur