15 Years Ago
October 3, 2003
· Eads High School’s Jessica Watts and Shawn Kraft have been nominated for the coveted Wendy’s High School Heisman Award.
· Army Pvt. Joe L. Musgrave has graduated from basic training at Fort Benning, Columbus Georgia.
25 Years Ago
October 6, 1993
Our resident cowboy, Steve, brought us the shocking news: cowpuncher Three-Chord Cortez, that bunkhouse balladeer, plans to study opera, in hopes an aria or three will make him even more attractive to girls during a serenade. Apparently, singing La Donna Mobilemight be more effective than “You don’t know what lonesome is ‘til you start herding co-o-o-ows” … especially if she doesn’t speak European.
I thought I’d jot down a few opera-watching truths for ol’ T.C. just to help him out.
1. Take off your hat. You can keep jujubes in it if you want.
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
A colorful, casual meal that's surprising simple to prepare.
For the Sweet Potato Oven Fries:
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Late summer temperatures draw to a close Friday and drop nearly 30 degrees to the mid-50s for the Columbus Day weekend.
After reaching the mid-80s Friday afternoon, overnight temperatures will fall to around 40 as a cold front drops into the area. Northwest wind will shift to the northeast later in the night, with speeds of 20 to 30 miles per hour expected. Gusts could reach 45 mph.
Cooler air is predicted to remain in place through at least next Thursday, with chances of showers starting Saturday night, continuing through Tuesday night.
Statewide Conditions
