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Granbury News for 13-Aug-2006

'Young at heart (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)granbury -- Hello, Dolly! is one of the those musicals that is often called a "star vehicle," largely because the movie version gave Barbra Streisand a big hit and the stage version gave Carol Channing a career.

'Celebration's different, unusual attractions keep fans coming back (Herald & Review)Bill Marmion of Geneseo has come up with a new idea for empty glass liquor bottles. The light bulb went off in his head to make them into lamps. Marmion, who owns Reflections In Glass, shares his bright idea with the public with the products for sale on Merchant Street.

'PICK OF THE WEEK | GRANBURY (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)Fans of The Waltons have two upcoming chances to see those actors on local stages. Judy Norton-Taylor, who played Mary Ellen Walton (don't ask which one that was), takes the title role in the beloved Jerry Herman musical Hello, Dolly! at the Granbury Opera House, in collaboration with Galveston Island Musicals. In September, look for Michael Learned (Olivia Walton) at Bass Hall in a national tour

'Obituaries De La O (Big Bend Sentinel)Alfredo M. De La O, 67, of Alpine, passed away Sunday, August 6, at Odessa Medical Center . Visitation and a rosary service were held on Wednesday. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church and will be officiated by Father Mike Alcuino . Geeslin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

'Wedding: Kacy and Henry Ellis Jr. (Carlsbad Current-Argus)CARLSBAD ? Kacy Wynn Moutray and Henry Bone Ellis Jr. of Dallas were married April 29, 2006, at The Spencer Theater in Alto. A reception followed the ceremony and the guests danced to music provided by Don Colwell and the Texas Rhythm Machine of Lubbock.

'Police arrest possible robbery suspect 4:54 PM (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)Police are investigating whether a 44-year-old Granbury man arrested Friday on outstanding warrants at a Fort Worth motel may have been responsible for three recent bank robberies, including two in Fort Worth.

'Old-fashioned fun (Waxahachie Daily Light)The newly-organized Ellis County Opry held its second monthly night of musical and comedic entertainment recently at the Woman?s Building located at 400 W. Jefferson.

'Burns: Nest egg is on track to shrivel away to nothing (Houston Chronicle)

'FORT WORTH AREA BRIEFS (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)Store owner, teen differ on shooting

'Sometimes, you need to downsize in retirement (Boston Globe)Q: My husband and I are 68. We have about $400,000 in mutual funds and draw $2,000 a month. We have our Social Security (about $1,800 a month) and no retirement pension. We usually draw another $15,000 a year out of our investments.

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