PLANES, TRAINS AND SHIPS: The Charm of the Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria

After a stunning few days in Cape Town I took the Blue Train, coined “A Window to the Soul of South Africa” from Cape Town to Pretoria with the idea this would be a relaxing and slow way to enjoy the South African countryside. I was not disappointed.

PLANES, TRAINS AND SHIPS: Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa from Pretoria to Cape Town

From Pretoria (that’s basically Johannesburg) in South Africa down to Cape Town, I took the Rovos Rail, which I had been hearing tales of for years. Train travel in a style that throws back to an earlier day of wealth and class. Now that’s what I was very interested in experiencing. And I did!

PUBLIC NOTICE: Owner’s Management Company, Inc. notice of public sale December 12, 2019

To be published in two issues of The Ellis County Press on November 21, 2019 and November 28, 2019.   NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OWNER’S MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC.

PUBLIC NOTICE: FERRIS ISD 2020 Project (NEW TRANSPORTATION FACILITY & NEW INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY) ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

Publish 2 times in the Ellis County Press on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.

PUBLIC NOTICE: FERRIS ISD 2020 Project (NEW TRANSPORTATION FACILITY & NEW INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY) ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

Publish 2 times in the Ellis County Press on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (November 28, 2019)

The Ferris Public Library’s Annual Food for Fines is back! Up until Dec. 20, 2019, you may clear your account with non-perishable food donations. Here’s how it works; every dollar you have for past due fines you can gift one can or package of food.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: November 28, 2019

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF DEC. 2 – 6 Monday, Dec. 2: Salisbury steak, black eyed peas, mashed potatoes and dessert. Wednesday, Dec. 4: Lasagna, salad and garlic bread. Friday, Dec. 6: Chili dogs, chips and dessert.   See YOU at the Center!

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (November 28, 2019)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: November 19 – 24

Barlow, Christian, 20, fail to identify, assault intentional/recklessly impeding breath/circulation family member Felony 2, discharge firearm in certain municipalities, evading arrest or detention.  Johnson, Edward, 35, parole violation-robbery (bank) Felony 1.

FERRIS ARRESTS: November 18 – 24

Walters, Denise, 44, assault family violence. Medina Hernandez, Alfredo, 23, Dallas County warrant. Gibson, Gary, 30, public intoxication.