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Planting Seeds

Danny Mogle Editor of IN Magazine

n the parking lot of Cedar Street United Methodist Church in Tyler, small signs direct those looking for Mustard Seed Ministries to enter a door, walk through a fellowship hall and take the stairs. As I go up the stairs, I hear a voice call out from above. “You’re almost here.” The voice belongs to Karen Jones, the energetic founder of Mustard Seed and pastor of Cedar Street. (See her contribution to IN on the Spirituality page). She is anxious to show me the ministry, which operates out of offices on the church’s second floor. On a bulletin board, I notice clipped-out Tyler Morning Telegraph stories about how Mustard Seed gives computers to school children

who typically come from families of limited income. One room is full of computers waiting to be worked on. In another room are about half a dozen men giving new life to old computers donated by businesses and individuals. Many of the men are retired. Some are members of the Cedar Street congregation. The Rev. Jones was inspired by the principle of the mustard seed in the New Testament parables to establish the ministry as a nonprofit in 2002. She says Mustard Seed is about “planting the seeds of hope.” On the website, she writes that when children have a computer of their own it opens a world of possibilities and they “begin to dream about a successful future – filled with high school graduation, college and a professional career of their choice.” Through Mustard Seed’s Merit Program, students who complete community service monitored through their school, receive a computer for free – no strings attached. Volunteers bring the computers loaded with software to their schools and give students a crash course on how to use them. “We hope the public service opportunity encourages the students to continue giving back to their communities in the same way they have been given this gift,” says the Rev. Jones on the website. Mustard seed also has started accountable4Hope.org as a website dedicated to collaboration between organizations which promote planting seeds of hope through education and technology. It states: “One universal gift we all have and each of us can share is hope. Hope encompasses justice, kindness and humility. Hope is the greatest gift of all because it empowers the future.”

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Protect Your Retirement against Market Volatility By Randall Childress

As an investor, you’re well aware that, over the short term, the financial markets always move up and down. During your working years, you may feel that you have time to overcome this volatility. And you’d be basing these feelings on actual evidence: the longer the investment period, the greater the tendency of the markets to “smooth out” their performance. But what happens when you retire? Won’t you be more susceptible to market movements? You may not be as vulnerable as you might think. In the first place, given our growing awareness of healthier lifestyles, you could easily spend two, or even three, decades in retirement — so your investment time frame isn’t necessarily going to be that compressed. Nonetheless, it’s still true that time may well be a more important consideration to you during your retirement years, so you may want to be particularly vigilant about taking steps to help smooth out the effects of market volatility. Toward that end, here are a few suggestions: • Allocate your investments among a variety of asset classes. Of course, proper asset allocation is a good investment move at any age, but when you’re retired, you want to be especially careful that you don’t “overconcentrate” your investment dollars among just a few assets. Spreading Black — stocks, bonds, certificates of your money among a range PMS of vehicles deposit, government securities and so on —can help you avoid taking the full brunt of a downturn that may primarily hit just one type of investment. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can help reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t assure a profit or protect against loss.)

• Choose investments that have demonstrated solid performance across many market cycles. As you’ve probably heard, “past performance is no guarantee of future results,” and this is true. Nonetheless, you can help improve your outlook by owning quality investments. So when investing in stocks, choose those that have actual earnings and a track record of earnings growth. If you invest in fixed-income vehicles, pick those that are considered “investment grade.” • Don’t make emotional decisions. At various times during your retirement, you will, in all likelihood, witness some sharp drops in the market. Try to avoid overreacting to these downturns, which will probably just be normal market “corrections.” If you can keep your emotions out of investing, you will be less likely to make moves such as selling quality investments merely because their price is temporarily down. • Don’t try to “time” the market. You may be tempted to “take advantage” of volatility by looking for opportunities to “buy low and sell high.” In theory, this is a fine idea — but, unfortunately, no one can really predict market highs or lows. You’ll probably be better off by consistently investing the same amount of money into the same investments. Over time, this method of investing may result in lower per-share costs. However, as is the case with diversification, this type of “systematic” investing won’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss, and you’ll need to be willing to keep investing when share prices are declining. It’s probably natural to get somewhat more apprehensive about market volatility during your retirement years. But taking the steps described above can help you navigate the sometimes-choppy waters of the financial world.

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Sexting, Texting Digital Doom…

Has Your Child Already Committed a Crime? By Elizabeth Watkins

As the fall season is among us, many parents are experiencing the same thing I am – a child entering a new school for the first time. One of the most common questions I get asked is: “How do we keep our kids safe?” Unlike information they get in the current “Transformers” movie, there is no Romeo and Juliet Law. Your child who is 22 will not be exempt from prosecution if they are dating a 17-year-old because they were already dating before she turned 17. I just about leapt out of my chair when I saw that at the movies. Then again, this is where kids get much of their info, if we don’t tell them otherwise. Besides questions about the law, many parents have concerns about what they can do. The answer is education. There’s no such thing as being too nosy. There’s no way my children will ever have a passwordprotected phone I cannot see or a friend I cannot meet. In Texas, children ages 10-16 are considered juveniles for purposes of arrest. That means that my 10-year-old, fourth-graders can be arrested and locked in a juvenile facility. Children 17 or older when they commit an infraction can be placed in county jail. So what is the No. 1 way kids are getting in trouble at lightning speed? “Sexting” and possessing and/ or distributing child pornography. It sounds like a grown-up crime, but let’s take a ninth-grade experience. John and Sally, both 14, are dating and begin chatting about sexual situations. He says something like, “I bet you look great in underwear.” Sally, feeling flattered, takes a picture of herself in her undies and sends it to him. He says she would look even better without clothes. Sally, thinking her boyfriend is the only one who will see it, takes and sends a topless shot. John shares the pic with his two best friends. Has either committed a crime? Technically both have. John possesses an image of a seminude child (child being defined as anyone under age 18) and distributed, or shown it, to his friends. These acts are felonies – possession and distribution of child pornography. Sally also has the picture on her phone. The criminal code does not say the picture has to be of someone else for it to be a crime. So if a child takes and keeps a picture of himself or herself, there is no difference. Both John and Sally can be arrested and charged. As the school year evolves, we, as parents, must vigilantly pay attention to our kids and especially check the content of their digital devices.

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Don’t forget to check school-issued computers, Nooks and Kindles. All are capable of Internet connection and sending messages. One of the worst cases of child pornography I handled involved a Kindle and a child coerced into taking pictures of herself. Once you make sure you know all the passwords (or like me, forbid passwords altogether), here are apps you should check for: YikYak posts messages anonymously on a chat board and allows kids to say things they might not normally say if others knew where it came from. SnapChat posts an instant picture for the receiver that stays on the phone for 10 seconds and then is erased. Can anyone honestly see a legitimate reason to erase a picture after 10 seconds? The picture can be captured on the screen if the receiver is fast enough. Now, instead of the embarrassing picture being erased, it’s around forever. Kik is a “secret” app that allows kids to send messages that parents can’t see. You may not be able to get the content of the messages if your kid has Kik on their phone, so get it off. There is nothing my kids should be sending that I can’t read. Poof: This app has been discontinued, but if it was downloaded before, it can still be used. All the user does is open this app, store other apps in it, and they are hidden from the screen. If “Poof ” is on their phone, there may be things you cannot see. Facebook: Time and again, I warn parents to monitor their child’s Facebook pages, search them randomly and make sure they don’t have one you can see and another account you can’t. Facebook messages and images can absolutely be used in court against the owner. Down is the scariest app I’ve come across. Associated with Facebook, it allows the user to classify someone as either a “friend” or someone who is “down” to hook up. The app’s slogan is: “The anonymous, simple, fun way to find friends who are down for the night.” Seriously, that’s the slogan. I can’t really think of any reason my 14-year-old needs this! Most kids I talk with have no idea they committed a crime or even what the law prohibits. They never imagined their trouble could have started by using an app or texting suggestive messages. It’s a slippery slope. It’s up to us, as parents, to stay educated, stay plugged in and to guide our kids through this digital age.

Elizabeth Watkins practices in Smith, Anderson and Cherokee counties. The single mom of 10-yearold twins and a 14-year-old has over 20 years experience in representation, litigation and protection of children and families. During eight years as felony assistant district attorney in Anderson County, she litigated CPS, juvenile cases and crimes against women and children. She has prosecuted some of the toughest child assault cases, including two capital murder trials. She’s a member of AndersonCherokee County Child Fatality Review Board and Special Counsel to Anderson County for CPS litigation. She is also a member of Supreme Court of Texas Permanent Judicial Commission on Children for their Legal Representation Workgroup and Trial Skills Faculty.

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Car Intelligence

Tech Review

By NICK BUSKE

teve jobs announced the smart phone in 2007 when he unveiled iPhone. So why, more than seven years later, is my wife’s SUV so ignorant that it relies on a pressed plastic data disc (aka a DVD) for its navigational database and embarrassingly knows nothing of roads or points of interest after 2010? The answer is that it takes about five years to develop a new vehicle from concept to showroom. DVDs were tried-and-true technology when her vehicle was conceived.

New Technology You will be pleasantly surprised to find that beginning with technology in select vehicles coming out this year, auto manufacturers have wised up and bowed down to the smart phone. Honda, Hyundai, Volvo and Mercedes are redesigning their infotainment and electronics packages to relinquish power to your phone’s operating system. Witness the birth of the smart car, brains courtesy of Apple and Google. Maybe in 20 years you’ll swipe your phone’s screen to spare the life of a dazed squirrel or parallel park. In the meantime, supplying your car with smarts from your phone will focus on simpler safety and convenience benefits. Apple and Google plan to take the smart-phone features you use most in the car – phone, text, music and navigation – and make them available by voice command or touch via your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons and/or infotainment screen. The thought being

The idea is that your phone will send a recognizable version of its operating system to your vehicle’s screen.

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that your driving eyes and hands are more useful not glued to your phone. Sounds magical, right? But, how will it work? Upon entering your vehicle, Apple and Google will have you connect your phone to the car via lightning cable or micro USB, respectively. Automobiles with compatible infotainment systems will initiate protocols to take cues from your phone. The vehicle is now in receive mode. If your phone has appropriate hardware and software, it will detect that your vehicle is compatible. The phone is now in send mode. Successful sync of car and phone will render your phone screen useless. Instead, you’ll tap your car’s navigation screen or use its voice command to trigger your phone’s assistant, be it Siri or Google Now. Your iOS or Android phone will have a version of its operating system that only comes out when bonded with a compatible vehicle’s electronics. Apple calls this CarPlay; Google calls it Android Auto. The idea is pure genius. Your phone is permanently riding shotgun and helping you make and receive calls, play tunes, send and receive texts and navigate. The idea is that your phone will send a recognizable version of its operating system to your

vehicle’s screen. If you know how to operate your phone, you’ll know how to operate a vehicle with CarPlay or Android Auto.

Industry Standard If this sounds a little too hunky dory, you’re not alone. I couldn’t find a way to experience a demo. The technology is lovingly referred to as “vaporware” in the tech community – meaning that despite the hype, you cannot yet buy a vehicle that supports CarPlay or Android Auto. The first to have the technology will be the new $300K Ferrari FF. I’m guessing that if you can pull that off, you may very well have a flesh-and-blood assistant riding shotgun. The technology promises to become the industry standard within a few years. A slew of automakers have pledged allegiance to Apple and Google because they know that technology drives consumer behavior. More importantly, automakers understand that excellent user interface comes from California, not Detroit. If you’re even half as nerdy as me, your next auto purchase will likely begin as a technology discussion with a car salesman about whether their vehicles can take navigational cues from smart phones.

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Put a beautiful and delicate flower under a bright light and look closely – very closely. What you discover will amaze you.

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color is intense,” says artist Stephen Hackley. “Light finds its way in and out, creating these wonderful transparencies and reflections. There is

real emotion there.” This discovery changed Hackley’s career. And it all started when his wife, Pamela, visited Tyler’s famous rose garden about ten years ago. “What happened was that Pamela went to the Rose Garden Museum and someone there took her out into the garden and cut some flowers for her. She put them in a little baggie and brought them back to me (in their home in Richardson).” The flowers were Judy Garland roses, a beautiful heirloom variety with intensely yellow petals that morph into a deep orange-red color. Hackley carefully took one of the roses from the baggie, used a black T-shirt as a backdrop and then bathed it in a glowing bright light from different angles. “You could see the veins inside the petals. You could see how incredibly alive the flowers are. It is unbelievable how much color they have.” He wasn’t interested in doing standard paintings of flowers in a vase that people had seen hundreds of times. “I wanted to do something different ... something that would have a real impact. I wanted to do something that would jump out at you and dominate a room.” Hackley filled his large canvases with single flowers and focused on the deep colors, flowing lines and complex patterns in the blooms. He painted the flowers as if they were on a grand stage under a bright light to be admired by all. Although he was thrilled with his first floral paintings, the real test would be if others were moved by his work. That test came during an exhibition at the Fort Worth Petroleum Club. Hackley displayed different subject matter and then quietly stood back and watched the reactions. | Cont. on page 18

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Cont. from page 17 | “They went for those florals like you wouldn’t believe,” says Hackley. “The people’s reactions were, ‘Oh my God.’ They (paintings) seemed to communicate this joy. It made me smile. ... When I observed people’s reactions to the first florals I did and how they sort of got pulled into the paintings and became emotionally uplifted, I decided that this was where I wanted to go with my art.” On two occasions, Hackley’s vibrant floral paintings have been featured in “Blossom – Art of Flowers,” an exhibition featuring the world’s top floral artists that travels to museums around the United States.

Setbacks When Hackley was in junior high school, he entered a piece in an art contest. “It was a line drawing of a dog and I won some kind of award.” The next year he entered another art contest, this one involving students from all Dallas County schools, and won another award. He was off to a promising start as an artist. As he got older, Hackley says his life “went off the rails.” He went through a period of using drugs. He went through a period during which he was unfocused. He lost his creativity. It took a medical emergency for him to regain purpose. In 1980, Hackley was working as a ski instructor in New Mexico when his vision suddenly began to fail. “I didn’t know what was going on ... The next thing I knew I was in an intensive care unit being revived with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.” He was suffering from kidney failure and needed a transplant very quickly or would die. Almost miraculously, Hackley just happened to have an identical twin brother who just happened to be the perfect match and a willing donor. He was flown back to Texas for the emergency medical procedure. “It was the perfect operation,” says Hackley. “It came off without a hitch.”

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and his wife became involved in a wholesale clothing company and lived for a short time in Clearwater, Florida, a town with beautiful beaches and a vibrant art scene that included Jim Warren, who was gaining national attention for his unconventional oils on canvas. Warren agreed to let Hackley come observe him paint. For six months, Hackley watched Warren go about the process of creating oil paintings that often mixed traditional portraiture with elements of whimsy and fantasy. “I did learn some technical stuff and how he approached and developed a painting but mostly I was just watching him do something he loved

doing. ... He was a man of few words but you could just see that he enjoyed what he did.” Hackley came to understand that painting was joy. Speaking from his Richardson home, Hackley says that it’s okay with him if someone doesn’t like one of his pieces. “Art is communication. If you view a piece of work and it does nothing for you, it’s not your fault and it is not my fault (as the artist). ... And if a piece moves you, it doesn’t matter what others think about it.” There is no greater reward, says Hackley, than when art stirs the soul of both the artist and the viewer. “Communication through art – whether it’s painting, sculpture, music dance or any other art form – goes beyond mere words. Aesthetics is the way to really get through to the person. It’s very powerful. It can change your life.”

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t first glance, Chance Peña looks like your average 14-year-old, but there is more to him than meets the eye. Most kids entering ninth grade don’t have regular gigs at popular Tyler restaurants, write and perform their own songs and plan to soon record an album. Chance isn’t like most high school kids. Michelle and Cune Peña knew something was up when their oldest son was only 18 months old. On a family trip to San Antonio, Chance picked out his first instrument – a little Mexican guitar. As a toddler, Chance experimented with his dad’s acoustic guitar and received his first electric guitar as a gift at age 8. Michelle and Cune surrounded Chance with music and urged him to use his Godgiven talent. They don’t believe that Chance’s young age prohibits him from beginning his music career. They are contemplating homeschooling Chance to make sure he has all the skills needed to make it in the music industry. “We believe that kids are born with their destiny and we always tried to nurture that in Chance,” Michelle explains. “Our home is a place of encouragement.” She says as parents they try to instill confidence in not only Chance but his brothers, Jacob and Reagan.

Following a Dream The Peñas know a thing or two about following a dream and working hard to achieve goals. After owning Premier Fitness in Tyler for several years, Michelle and Cune decided to start over and in 2009 opened Premier CrossFit in Tyler. The couple had to teach themselves the ropes of owning and operating a business. In doing so, they experienced the hardships that come with entrepreneurship. Michelle and Cune aren’t big into forcing their kids down certain paths. Instead, they want their children to follow their individual passions and use their creativity to explore career options. “Cune and I are both more athletic – neither of us is very musical, so we don’t really know where (Chance) got it!” Michelle laughs. One of the people helping Chance develop his talent is Matt Magill of the countrygospel duo The Magills. The Peñas knew Matt from Premier and two years ago asked him to give Chance guitar lessons. Chance showed Matt some of his original music and Matt helped Chance hone his skills. On several occasions, Chance performed with The Magills. Playing with the Magills at age 11 wasn’t Chance’s first time to perform for an audience. In 2007, | Cont. on page 24 Sept/Oct 2014 | INMagTexas.com

Cont. from page 23 | Chance, along with his good friend, Caleb Wallace, played with Katy Blomquist, who was providing the music during a worship vigil the Peñas hosted at Premier Fitness. Chance and Michelle agree that this worshipful, reverent time was the first opportunity Chance was given to open up and share his talent with an audience. Chance attributes his faith as an inspiration for his songwriting. His favorite original song, “No More Chains,” speaks from God’s perspective, describing the freedom He gives us in its lyrics: You can run to me ’cause I ran to you Ain’t nothing in the world that I wouldn’t do to free you … No more chains.

Writing Songs “The best songwriting advice I’ve ever gotten was ‘don’t second-guess yourself,’” Chance says. “Used to, I’d just throw my song away if I was writing and didn’t like it. Now I try to work on it until it looks and sounds the way I want it.” Chance loves writing and performing for anyone who will listen. His genre is a mix of folk and pop. He’s influenced by artists such as Hudson Taylor, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers and Of Monsters and Men. Chance’s voice sounds older than what one might expect from someone his age and it’s typically blended with the acoustic chords of his favorite instrument, the guitar. Chance’s most recent gigs include performances at Tyler venues Cork Food & Drink – where he often plays on Thursday nights – and Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar-BQ. He also has performed at private parties. Chance sings his original songs but more often covers popular songs. Chance admits that his passion requires more discipline and time than most kids his age are willing to spend. He says the payoff is entertaining others. “The coolest part about being a young artist is that I get to do what I do and share that with people.”

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“Painting the Moon” // by Traci Borum When Noelle Cook’s aunt dies, she must return to England to settle her aunt’s estate, which she has inherited. What happens is an intriguing mystery full of family secrets, a discovered journal, a cozy cottage full of memories, a struggling art gallery and a reunion with her first love, wherein Nicole must make an impossible choice. This absorbing story is impossible to resist. Borum’s style reminds me of a contemporary Jane Austen. This definitely is a character-driven novel that doesn’t let go until the last page. “Painting the Moon” is the first installment of Borum’s Chilton Crosse series. I can’t wait for the next book, which is due out by Christmas. Merry Christmas to me!

“Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World” // by Michael Hyatt Michael Hyatt, former chairman of the board of Thomas Nelson Publishers and social media guru, knows how to get noticed. His blog, MichaelHyatt.com boasts 400,000 monthly visitors and upwards of 50,000 subscribers. He also has more than 100,000 Twitter followers and more than 15,000 Facebook fans. He writes, “It is just not sufficient to build a cool product, craft a compelling message, compose a beautiful piece of music, write a scintillating novel or champion an important cause.” Now, more than ever, Hyatt argues that to be heard over all the noise and to get your product, or name, or brand out there, you must have a highly visible platform.

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“Jesus Feminist: An Invitation to Revisit the Bible’s View of Women” // by Sarah Bessey This is no ordinary theological exploration. Sarah Bessey explains an emerging viewpoint regarding the biblical role of women. Bessey writes: “And I want us to talk about this — really talk about womanhood, church, the labels, and where we go from here. Because the vicious arguments, the limits, the you’re-inbut-they’re-out, the debates, and the silencing aren’t working, are they? We have often treated our communities like a minefield, acted like theology is a war, we are the wounded, and we are the wounding. “I’ll be honest: some of the words I have to say might rub you wrong. You might disagree with particulars, but that’s okay – stay with me. Let’s sit here in hard truth and easy beauty, in the tensions of the Now and the Not Yet of the Kingdom of God, and let us discover how we can disagree beautifully.” No matter whether you agree with Bessey, she brings hard evidence to the theological table wrapped in the package of beautiful storytelling and historical precedence. I found myself introduced to new ideas behind ancient scriptures. With a very interesting and intriguing take on Christianity and feminism, Bessey does not disappoint.

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or as long as 19-year-old Kalley Fiedler can remember, she’s spent nearly every Saturday night listening to the roar of engines flying around dirt tracks in East Texas. She comes from a racing family and lives for the thrill of driving a speeding car around the track. On May 11, 2013, only weeks after turning 18, Kalley was riding shotgun with her father, Kenny, during a race at Lonestar Speedway in Kilgore. Kenny was near the head of the pack when they felt a jarring blow from behind. Suddenly the car was out of control and slamming at high speed into a wall. “As soon as I felt that bump, I remember think-

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ing, ‘This is really going to hurt,’” Kalley recalls. The impact of the collision forced the transmission back and pinned Kalley in the wreckage. When Kenny jumped out to check on his daughter, he watched horrified as three more racers crashed into the car with Kalley inside. “The scariest part was after I was hit again and I lost sight of my dad,” Fiedler says. The race was stopped as the on-site emergency responders rushed in. Spectators and those in the pits poured onto the track to help Kalley and other drivers who had been involved in the huge pileup. Inside the mangled car, Kalley was conscious and in severe pain. Her injuries were extensive. Her

right ankle was broken, a collar bone was cracked, four ribs were broken and her left ankle was completely shattered. Worse yet, she was trapped in the twisted metal. To get to Kalley, rescuers used the jaws of life to rip away the metal that entombed her. The first attempt to free her failed. After a second Jaws of Life unit was used, rescuers finally were able to remove her broken and bleeding body. She was loaded into an ambulance and rushed to Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview where emergency room doctors were standing by. Kalley remembers only bits and pieces of what happened next – familiar faces and faint images of

racers in firesuits covered with the red mud. “The hallway (in the hospital) was full of race car drivers and my racing family. Everyone was so concerned and worried. In that moment, I knew just how many people cared and loved me.”

FAMILY AFFAIR The dirt track racing season runs from March through October. Many drivers compete at Lonestar’s quarter-mile track. After taking over the speedway in 2009, owners Lisa and Sam Hafertepe added enhanced safety features including fencing to keep cars from flying off the | Cont. on page 34

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Cont. from page 33 | track. Lonestar also has ample seating, concessions and a playground for children. Most of the factory stock cars that race there are built using the chassis of old Monte Carlos and big body Chevys. The interiors are stripped, roll cages are installed and powerful engines, usually a 363 cubic inch 350 V-8, are dropped in. At Lonestar, racers hit speeds of 85 to 90 mph. Racing is a family affair for many. On any given Saturday night at Lonestar, spectators will see kids and friends in the pits helping drivers with their cars. Pit crews aren’t paid and every win is a celebration. “It’s all about family out here,” says Matt Graham, who like Kalley, is a third-generation racer. “We’ve already got the kids (boys ages 7 and 8) coming to the shop to watch. They want to help. They want to get in the cars and go. Racing is just in our blood.” Matt has watched Kalley progress as a racer. “I’ve known (Kalley) since about ’99 because our dads raced together and then I raced with her dad. We take her seriously (as a racer) because she’s been in it her entire life and we know she’s serious about what she’s doing.” Kalley says her biggest role model is her father. The suggestion that she is a role model to young girls who dream of racing brings a big smile to Kalley’s face. Matt’s 3-year-old daughter, Jojo, loves race cars. Jojo says when she grows up she wants to drive race cars just like Kalley.

through rehab. “She is now fighting the fight of her life. While fighting through rehab she is trying to do what everyone says her foot can’t do, trying to become an adult and making decisions for herself and just be Kalley. This is a tall order for many kids, but she continues to shine.”

MOVING FORWARD Now, a year later, Kalley and Kenny are both back at the track every weekend. Even though the strong vibrations from the engine aggravate the pain Kalley deals with, she continues to race her purple striped car. The thrill of tearing up the red dirt track is not something she can leave behind. Faint scars on her lower calf and foot are the only visible signs that Kalley has been through

so much. People don’t see the struggles that continue on the inside. Sometimes when Kalley sees the mark on the wall at Lonestar left by the collision she has flashbacks to that terrible night. On some nights, the pain in her ankle is so severe she can’t fall asleep. Kalley knows she will never be the same. She doesn’t care. She says that what matters most is having a second chance at life. “I have constant pain in my ankle and I’m not able to do a lot of things girls my age should be able to, but I’m thankful to even have my foot. I’m blessed to have came out of this with (only) a few scars.”

RECOVERY In the hours after the accident, the Fiedlers didn’t know how badly Kalley was injured until surgeons told them that they might need to amputate her most badly injured foot. After the Fiedlers asked whether there were alternatives, surgeons agreed to insert a metal plate in Kalley’s foot. They warned that if the mangled foot did not heal properly in six months, they would have to amputate. Kalley spent the next 43 days in the hospital recovering from her injuries. She missed her high school prom. She missed walking across the stage to receive her diploma. Her mother, Alice, says Kalley worked hard during the weeks of grueling rehabilitation. “I can honestly say that I have one amazing daughter,” Alice said during an interview while Kalley was going 34

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Ninteen-year-old Kalley Fiedler – “The Racing Barbie” – is pictured at Lonestar Speedway (center left with her mother) near Kilgore, where she was in a horrific accident. After months of recovery, she’s back behind the wheel.

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As I prepared to write, I began thinking about what will be beneficial to those who will be reading this article. My first conclusion was that there will be a few who know who I am, but more that will not. Let’s start there. I was born in Tyler to a medical family. My father was an anesthesiologist and my mother a nurse. All of my siblings have done something in health related fields. I have thought over the years why I went the business route, specifically commercial real estate and not health care. My father passed away when I was ten years old and over the years I would go down to the basement of our home and pilfer through his old records. I remember looking at documents from what I now know were business partnerships he invested in. Even at an early age they caught my attention. As the years went by different things came my way that would pave the road for my ultimate choice of commercial real estate. I grew up on Old Bullard Road where Haverty’s sits today. From 1973 to 1975 I got to see Broadway Square Mall being developed. I would sit for hours watching the bulldozers and scrapers moving the dirt around. Then came the concrete trucks, erection cranes and all the other disciplines needed to construct a building of this magnitude. In the early 1980’s my mother sold the five acres where I grew up to a local development group that developed it into an office park, part of which still stands today. I remember thinking at the time I wish I had the resources to do that. Fast forward a few years, and I was recruited by a local realtor and family friend into the real estate business. I was still in college but jumped at the opportunity to get into the business world. After a couple of years one of the agents I worked with called me in to her office and said “you need to get into commercial real estate”. I began to think about how a guy with no commercial real estate experience could pull this off. About this same time a guy from Dallas moved to Tyler to work in a start-up commercial real estate investment firm. We met at church and I used him as my encyclopedia for six months until he decided to move back to Dallas. One of his partners who stayed in Tyler needed someone to work with him at a regional development company that was based in Tyler and he asked if I would go to work for

them. Again I jumped at the chance and was baptized by fire into the commercial real estate business. We were developing retail centers, office buildings, and hotels from Tyler to San Antonio to Amarillo. What a life for a young twenty something! I thought it would never end and then the bottom fell out. Oil/gas, banking, and real estate all collapsed at the same time and for East Texas, this was not good news. By this time I was married with one child and I had no option but to make it work. I went to work for a local commercial real estate brokerage firm and did fairly well because all of the banks were dumping the real estate they had foreclosed on. As time moved on I continued to broker commercial real estate but keeping a close eye on the development and investment side of the business. With hard work, determination, and a LOT of luck I have been able to build a thriving commercial real estate business. I maintain an active practice in Tyler and East Texas while currently working on development projects locally as well as Rockwall, Ft. Worth (Alliance), Double Oak (north of Frisco), and Kansas City, KS. I have been married to my wife Toni for thirty years. We have three children: Craig and his wife Kristina (who are expecting their first child in December), Carter and Carrie. We have been and continue to be active at FBC Tyler and served on the Young Life Tyler board for many years. I have been on the board of the Northeast Texas Regional Mobility Authority for twelve years and currently serve as Vice-Chairman. I also served on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Tyler for six years and various committees associated with this commission. At the end of the day we are here to serve our fellow man and God has placed me in positions of service that were well beyond my capabilities. But I hope I have been faithful to the call.

Where do we go from here? In each of the ensuing issues I will discuss in depth what commercial real estate is and how it impacts our lives. What is my goal? To help you make informed decisions about commercial real estate.

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pooky things freak me out. That’s why I didn’t like it one bit when I opened the door to the rusty old building housing the Terror Nights haunted house in Tyler and was confronted by disembodied heads. Staring at me were clown heads with snarling mouths and puffs of purple hair haphazardly sticking out, ghoulish heads with pointed horns plucked from the devil’s legion of demons and the stitched up heads of possessed scarecrows. Although they were nothing more than the Latex masks made on site that are worn by the performers who bring the scares to life, it was still very, very unsettling. Just when running away seemed like a good idea, Ryan Laepple, the owner, beckoned me inside. “I’m almost finished,” said Ryan as he add-

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ed a layer of rust colored paint to an oversized dagger with a jagged blade. The dagger – which looked like it could do serious damage if you had to whack off the head of an attacking zombie – was a plastic prop Ryan was making for a customer. Ryan and Brandon Causey, the business manager, are the slightly demented minds behind Terror Nights, an annual attraction through which thousands of brave souls pass. (That’s not counting those who end up begging to be let out before they get halfway through.) Ryan grew up watching scary movies about attacking giant spiders and other animals gone berserk that gave him the willies. Later he was attracted to fantasy, role playing and alternative realities. A trip to Disney World | Cont. on page 38

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Cont. from page 36 | taught him the importance of dynamic storytelling as part of immersion entertainment. As a young adult, Ryan spent two years traipsing through haunted house attractions trying to figure out the secrets of being both scary and entertaining. “Before it was over, I was fed up. They were doing things that were not effective from the standpoint of the customer. They weren’t having actors be characters; they weren’t paying attention to set design. ... I thought I could do better.” Ryan envisioned creating a haunted house that combined the best of scary thrills, immersion entertainment and – perhaps most importantly – good storytelling. “I wanted to do something closer to Disney.”

GOOD STORYTELLING To learn the business side of the haunted world, Ryan joined the Tyler Jaycees, which operated a popular haunted house. “I handled the budget and the advertising (of the attraction) and worked with the fire marshal. It was a great experience.” Convinced he finally had the skills to pull it off, Ryan began looking for the perfect place to create his own attraction. A tip led him to old warehouses on Oakwood Street that were rusty, a bit dilapidated and looked like they could harbor a ghost or two. “I knew this was the place,” says Ryan. Ryan brought in Brandon as a creative consultant. They only had about six months 38

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to put the first Terror Nights together in 2008. “We had a lot of ideas but not a lot of it could fit into our budget,” says Brandon. “We were asking ourselves, ‘will it (the idea for a scene) work, is it safe, how much is it going to cost.’” They agreed the attraction had to tell a unified story. “You want it (going through the house) to be like the same experience you have when you go to scary movies,” says Brandon “It’s not scary if the story itself isn’t any good.” They came up with the idea of walking through a child’s nightmares. In the first room, patrons had to pass under an oversized bed into the dark places where the monsters of the imagination hide ready to prey on unsuspecting victims. They thought that maybe, if they were lucky, 2,000 people would show up (the attraction is open on weekends in October and on Halloween night). First-year attendance topped 7,500.

SCARE FACTORY There’s a lot more to running a haunted house than having actors jump out and say “boo.” In fact, Ryan says at Terror Nights, actors never ever say “boo.” They let out bloodcurdling screams at the top of their lungs and they pop out when you least expect

it – the angry dude wielding a chainsaw gets ’em every time – but they never, ever say “boo.” Ryan says their mission is to set our natural fight-or-flight response into overdrive. “When you’re really scared your body pumps adrenalin. It’s the body’s reaction to danger. It’s what helps you run faster (if you had to escape) and helps you survive.” To get the adrenalin pumping, Terror Nights takes full advantage of our deepest fears: fear of the dark, claustrophobia, not knowing what is lurking around the corner and being confronted by things that are menacing, such as zombies on the prowl. They use action, noise or light as a distraction to set up the moment of surprise that makes the heart pound so fast you think it will surely explode. Ryan likes to watch those waiting in line to go inside Terror Nights. Right before the doors open, their moods often become more somber. Outside the entrance they can hear the constant screaming coming from inside and they can see the people come running out the exit as if a ghoulish clown with an appetite for blood is in hot pursuit. When that happens, Ryan knows that they are being pulled into the scary places in their minds where their worst nightmares fester. It’s time to make them scream.

Spooky characters inhabit Terror Nights, a haunted attraction in Tyler that wants to be both entertaining and terrifying.

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Changing times and technology are no match for the 94-year-old Select Theater in Mineola. The historical landmark is thriving thanks to the community that cherishes it. The oldest continually operating movie house in Texas opened in 1920, during the era of silent movies. Seventy-five-year-old Lou Hooks Wagner says her grandparents, R.T. and Martha “Mattie” Hooks, a businesswoman and film lover, sold the theater in 1928 and moved to West Texas and then took it back over in 1933 after the owner “kind of made a mess of things.” Their son, Robert, ran it until he died in 1961. James Dear and Truman Thomas, two longtime employees, then became coowners. When they retired in 1986, they sold it to Lake Country Playhouse. Operating it as a nonprofit and using it for movies and live shows allows the Lake Country Playhouse board to keep Select Theater open in a time many one-screen

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theaters have closed. More recently, East Texas natives and country music stars Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves have performed there. Lake Country Playhouse Executive Director Mike Holbrook, who has worked there since 2007, says the theater always has been a place parents knew their children would be safe. “This is still a town where parents will drop their kids off for a movie, find out what time it’s over and come back and get them. We don’t have any problems in here with unruly teenagers. All you’ve got to do is walk up behind one of them that’s acting up and say, ‘Do you really want me to call your mom?’”

INTEGRATION Racial segregation is a part of the theater’s history. “Coloreds” had to use a small door near the main entrance and take a narrow staircase to| Cont. on page 44

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Cont. from page 42 | the balcony. They did not have access to restrooms and the lobby because African-Americans were not allowed in those areas. “When African-Americans wanted (to buy) candy, they would come down the steps where the concession had a little Dutch door and they could ask for candy (through the door’s top opening) but they were never allowed in the main part of the theater,” says Sharon Chamblee of the Mineola Historical Museum and a former Select Theater board member. She said African-American patrons had to use a bathroom two blocks away. As a child, Mineola resident Mathew Greer, an actor whose movie credits include “Bernie” and “The Last Stand,” was forced to use the balcony. “I just remember not being able to use the restroom and I can remember the guys that ran the theater were kind of strict (and) disciplined up there. ... That was the way it was and that’s what you had to live with then. I was a kid, you know. I was a child, but I guess it’s had some effect on me. That was one of the reasons I left town. I wanted to get (to) somewhere where I could just be me instead of being an ‘it.’” Decades later, Greer returned to Mineola and the Select Theater. “When I came back, I went to the movies a couple of times and just paid my money and walked right in and sat down on the main floor and it was just a whole different perspective,” he says. “I guess it helps you to kind of feel like part of the world, instead of like I said, being an ‘it.’” When integration took place, the owners closed the balcony and removed its 60 seats, Chamblee says.

GHOSTS The theater proudly claims a ghostly reputation. “We’re haunted,” Holbrook says. “We’ve had a group out of Tyler, Tyler Paranormal, and they’ve been in here. We thought we had one (ghost we called George). Apparently we had several.” Holbrook says employees alone at night in the theater hear the toilets flush and footsteps. “It’s a spooky place. … They (ghosts) are all happy. There are some children (ghosts).” He says the paranormal investigators recorded at the top of the stairs the voice of a child ghost say, “let’s go!” “But they are not mean. They’re not malevolent.”

TRADITION Over the years, changes have kept Select Theater modern. Air conditioning was installed, the size of the screen expanded, 44

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Select Theater, 114 N. Johnson, Mineola, shows movies on Fridays through Sundays and is home to Lake Country Playhouse and Lake Country Symphonic Band. An exhibit and documentary about the theater is available at Mineola Historical Museum.

restrooms were updated to accommodate those with special needs and the seats were replaced. The biggest change, Holbrook says, was converting the projection system from film to digital. “Any theater that can’t convert from 35 millimeter to digital is going to close or repurpose itself and a lot of them have had to do that.” The theater’s old large, dual 35-millimeter film projector is on display in Mineola Historical Museum. Holbrook says nostalgia plays a large part in keeping the theater’s spirit alive. The paint scheme and interior design features added during a renovation in 2006 were made to mimic the art deco style of the theater from a 1948 renovation. The glass display counter and a VentA-Hood over the popcorn maker in the

concession and the neon snack bar sign all date back to the 1940s. He says that the lights of the theater’s tower, an original feature on the exterior marquee, have for decades stood as “a beacon for walking through the doors for a couple of hours and leaving your troubles outside. Back during the Depression, movies were huge for that. It was a place where you could just escape from the hard life. And in a way, it’s still escapism.” Older residents continue to escape to the theater with new generations. “A lot of grandparents bring their grandchildren here because some of the first movies they ever saw were right here,” Holbrook says. “And they’re just passing it on. It’s a generation thing. It’s pretty cool.”

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eeping up with Luke and Katy McCown is a bit like trying to catch a speeding train. Between raising and homeschooling six children and meeting the demands of Luke’s job as a professional quarterback, they are always on the go. This is Luke’s eleventh season as an NFL quarterback having re-signed with the New Orleans Saints. He also has played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons. His career keeps the family away from their home in Jacksonville, Texas, about half of the year. During football season, The McCowns live in a rented home, so they all can be together. Katy says they have learned to adjust. She sometimes takes their children to practices to watch Dad, which helps them understand his job. “The cities we play (football games) in we love,” says Katy. “We have a lot of fun exploring new places. They all have something unique to offer, but they’re not home.”

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At Home The McCowns’ Jacksonville home sits atop a hill surrounded by the piney woods. It’s a tranquil getaway, a spacious house with lots of light and plenty of room for their six active kids. On the walls are scripture verses, family portraits and candid photos. “It’s a lot different when we’re on the road,” says Katy. “We only rent for a few months in the places where Luke plays, so there is nothing personal on the walls. … It’s not our home. Our home in Jacksonville reflects who we are.” Luke and Katy met in the hallway of Woodard Hall at Louisiana Tech University 13 summers ago. “The first time I saw Katy walking down the hall, I thought, ‘I hope she’s in this class,’ says Luke. “My next thought was, ‘I’m going to find a way to sit by her.’”

Says Katy, “I remember thinking he was really big! I grew up in a short family and was on the cheering squad with girls five feet or shorter, so a six-footfour guy really stood out!” Not long after that, Luke decided Katy was “the one.” “I just knew. She had literally everything I was looking for in a wife and more.” Katy felt the same confidence. “After our first phone conversation – we had talked until bedtime, – I knelt down by my bed and asked God to please let me marry Luke.” Luke couldn’t wait to propose. “I woke up early one morning with a ring burning a hole in my pocket. I walked down to the house where Katy lived at the time and knocked on the door. She answered the door and said ‘What are you doing?’ I said, ‘I’m waking you up.’ She asked ‘Why?’ and I said, ‘Because I want to wake you up every morning for the rest of your life.’” They married in May 2004 at Katy’s home church, Emmanuel Baptist in Shreveport, Louisiana. During their marriage, the McCowns have had to deal with the uncertainty of Luke’s job, a medical crisis with Elijah, their second oldest son, and two seasonending knee injuries for Luke. Luke says he’s learned to handle the stress. “I’m a planner. I like structure, but I’ve learned to live with things that are out of my control. I’ve gained a new perspective about life and about football. Ultimately, I know that God is in control, and He’s the one directing my steps.” Katy adds, “God has used the uncertainty of life to show me that one day is as uncertain as the next, no matter what it looks like. Whether we are moving overnight, waiting on a call, or staying put for several years, God is always the only certainty. He is the same yesterday, today and forever.”

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The McCowns decided it was best to homeschool their children. After Luke was traded from one team to another early in his career, they learned how quickly things change. “Around that time, we met several homeschooling families who became (our) close friends. Watching them and reading Voddie Baucham’s book ‘Family Driven Faith’ played a big role in our decision (to homeschool),” Katy says On this day, Katy is instructing the older boys, Jonah and Elijah, on their daily lessons. She hands a book it to 5-year-old Micah, who wanders into the “classroom,” never missing a beat in the instructions to the older | Cont. on page 50 Sept/Oct 2014 | INMagTexas.com

Cont. from page 49 | kids. When younger siblings, Annah and Isaiah, make too much noise, Luke strolls in, gathers them up, and moves to the family room … all without being asked. Carrying baby Leah, he goes to his computer at the kitchen island to work while keeping an eye on the other two playing nearby. Luke’s not there long until little Annah, the 3-year-old, wants his attention. He smiles down at the little upturned face and talks gently to the concerned Annah about her brothers’ “misbehavior.” “Homeschooling is a challenge,” admits Katy. “Staying focused is difficult sometimes. You have to deal with household distractions like the phone, but the little ones enjoy school too, so I try to keep them busy with puzzles, coloring books and maybe a Mickey Mouse. Every now and then, it helps.” Katy has a system for managing the kids during outings. “For grocery shopping, I put the baby in the Baby Bjorn (a strap-on baby carrier), toddler in the seat of the shopping cart, and the other four walk with one hand on the cart and help me put items into the cart. “At ballgames, I try to keep the youngest two strapped into a double stroller, so my hands are free and I only have four to keep up with.”

Katy. “Sometimes we just go to the grocery store by ourselves. … It’s just being together that counts.”

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When Luke is on the job, Katy and the kids are his biggest cheerleaders. “When it’s game time, I pop a huge bowl of popcorn. We all gather around the TV,” says Katy. “And when we see Luke on the screen, we all yell and scream at the top of our lungs like we’ve never seen him before. I always record the games so I can pause and rewind because at least one of them usually misses something.” Luke says that although he enjoys the

spotlight, being a professional quarterback can be difficult. “The hardest part of being in the spotlight is learning to say no. I love to give of my time and myself. I feel like that’s why God put me in this position. But, he made me a husband and father first, so I’ve had to learn when and how to say no to some things. “What most people don’t understand is there are no days off from the beginning of August to the end of a season. It’s 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. or more. It’s a tough schedule. “I enjoy it, but at the end of the season, my favorite thing is coming home to Jacksonville and getting to spend time with my family and friends.” AP Photo

Family Time Being together and teaching their children Godly values is the most important part of the McCown family philosophy. “From an early age,” Katy says, “we’ve taught our kids that God loves them and He made them.” Luke adds, “They need to know the Bible is true and the most important thing they need to do is obey God.” Luke says the best part of being a dad is watching his children grow and learn. “Watching truth come to life in their minds … is something hard to describe. I love being their teacher and an example to my sons and the knight in shining armor or hero, to my daughters.” The McCowns love putting their children to bed. “At bedtime, we pray together,” says Katy. “We go to each child and spend a few minutes with them and talk or sing. It’s always a sweet time.” They also cherish the little time they have together without their children. “The grandparents keep the kids for date nights when they can,” says 50

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To Conceal As a cosmetics consultant, a major concern I hear from women is dark circles or a “tired” appearance under the eyes. A quick and easy fix is using a concealer. But often women complain that the concealer settles into lines around the eye and makes wrinkles more prominent instead of diminished. Don’t worry! A lot comes down to customizing what works best on you. Not all concealers are equal. Test the product before you buy. With so many formulas available – creams, powders, sticks, highlighting pencils – try each one. Use the product under one eye and not the other and compare. You’ll discover which one achieves the look you want. Pick a concealer one shade lighter than your natural skin tone. This keeps you from going too pale and creating the dreaded “raccoon eyes.” My GO FOR IT is Origins Quick, Hide! Long-Wearing Concealer. It has a creamy feel and glides on effortlessly.

Rebel at Heart All right guys: I have some top fashion trends just for you. Slim-cut trousers are a must-have, along with shades of deep greens and popping orange hues. Quilted jackets and leather looks also should be at the top of your must-have list. J.Crew has a great selection. Clean shaven is back as well as wet-look hair styles. Both which look great on a “rebel” in a bomber jacket. Wherever you find yourself this fall, GO FOR these top trends. You won’t regret it!

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What makes a house a home? While the best materials, a great floor plan and state-ofthe-art appliances certainly provide delight and comfort, personal objects filled with meaning and memories are really what transform a house into something more – something full of life. The design and furnishings of our East Texas Showcase Home by Tyler builder Brad Root serve as a backdrop for whimsical objects the married homeowners have gathered over the years. “My husband didn’t want indoor pets, so one Christmas I gave him a stuffed dog as a joke,” says the wife. The collection of stuffed animals just grew from there. Three generations now enjoy the animals found in the family room, where everyone congregates. The family room opens to the bright kitchen where painted cabinets and the travertine floor offer a contrast to the rich granite and natural stone backsplash. The Fitz & Floyd Noah’s Ark cookie jar was a gift and adds a touch of whimsy. The main living room features a 25-foot ceiling, a beautiful sweeping handcrafted banister and stairs and a lovely stone fireplace with an antique English firebox. The wife collected some of the items, such as the lovely sconces, before the house was even completed. The library is another favorite space in which the family spends time. Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves accessed

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using a library ladder are nicely balanced by the many windows overlooking the backyard retreat.

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Root draws attention to two special features: the Christmas storage closet and the elevator. The large closet stores fully decorated Christmas trees that the family easily pulls into place for the holidays. Built-in shelves in the closet provide even more storage for boxes full of Christmas décor. Root says “aging in place” describes design elements that allow homeowners to stay in their home as they become older or deal with disabilities. The homeowners incorporated this concept by installing an elevator. They say the elevator (as an alternative to using stairs) will help them utilize all areas of their multiple-story home in years to come. Although their master bedroom suite is downstairs, three guest bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom for privacy, are located upstairs. The couple enjoys having their large family stay in the guest rooms, especially at Christmas.

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Cont. from page 69 | antiques shop in Louisiana and worked with Tyler designer Christy Stregles of Christy Root Designs to carry out their vision. The cast stone and copper details found in the home helped achieve the French country look. Three entryways on the exterior are repeated symmetrically on the interior with three columns, three arches and three French doors across the back of the house. The brick exterior reminiscent of a French chateau didn’t happen by chance. The couple painstakingly searched for the exact color of brick they wanted and then had to patiently wait for the shipment of the large amount of bricks to arrive. “Historically, the French field workers were the brick layers for these old homes,” explains the wife, who has a background in education. “They came in from a day’s work in the field only to spend the evenings building a house for the landowners. Because these workers were not expert bricklayers, the outcome was more rustic.” But getting the same rustic results in modern-day East Texas was another story. “I explained how I wanted the bricks laid with thick and irregular mortar in between (them), but our experienced brick layer was trying to be neat and perfect,” she says. Once he finally got the idea of what she wanted, the bricklayer was able to achieve a wonderful textured look. Although the unique brickwork and other elements make it beautiful, it’s the family memories and special objects that give joie de vivre spirit to this showcase home.

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1. Have fun. Don’t take interior design too seriously. Collect what you like. 2. Repurpose. One of their headboards is an antique oriental screen. They added a custom frame which turned it into a focal point. 3. Get help. The couple consulted with a designer of a home in Louisiana they loved. 4. Plan for the future. The elevator will allow the couple to enjoy their home when using stairs becomes difficult. 5. Think storage. Make sure and include plenty of storage.

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but think about putting him in hibernation. Keep the frame and replace the photo with a personal holiday message. This especially is impactful in the guest room. Type a message in your favorite font, print it in large type on heavy seasonal paper and frame it. This “hibernation” can extend to larger, focal-point pieces. Replace the large picture above the mantel with holiday art that adds to your style and decorating theme. I’m partial to wood boards or planks with stenciled script. Think big when you repurpose. I’m pulling books out of my oversized rustic bookcase and repurposing it to create a “most thankful for” showcase for Thanksgiving and a penguin winter wonderland for Christmas. For the mantel, replace everyday accessories with glass vases in colors that transition between seasons and wrap them in pine garland. Yes, I said garland. Hear me out. For fall, accent your garland with ribbon, acorns and gourds. Then, while everyone is in turkey comas, replace the fall décor with ornaments, berries and holiday ribbon and bows. Speaking of garland, here’s a tip that I learned the hard way. Years ago, I decorated my front porch in pine garland. Because the garland was in the back of the attic, I had to first drag out all of my other decorations. Although it was late September, it wasn’t cool enough to spend the day in the attic! Lesson learned. Store base décor – such as garland, plain wreaths and branches – in the front of the attic.

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That also was the year that I left the artificial Christmas tree up all year. It was a fabulous idea. I had the best time shopping for seasonal decorations throughout the year. Why not bring the Christmas tree out now and decorate it for fall? Make sure you have lots of “base” decorations (think Chinese lanterns, orange berries and tons of pumpkins). After cleaning, organizing and arranging, be sure to get outside and enjoy the season. Our post-F.A.L.L. tradition is to go “shopping” in woods for our outdoor willow wreath. With wheelbarrow in tow, Jack and I look for lush greens such as pine for the base, blooming wildflowers for fill-in and red and orange berries for accent pieces. If you have an open mind and are creative, you never know what you’ll find. One year I went into the woods looking for greenery and came out with an engagement ring!

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Sometimes a little fear is a good thing. Fear can prevent you from making a big mistake. But fear is a bad thing if it keeps you from trying something creative in your decorating because you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think you can do it. High school taught me to both overcome my fears and to incorporate things I love into my industrial style of home decorating. More on that later. Few things are as fearful as the first day of school. That first day especially is frightening when you begin a semester at a new high school. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re faced with navigating unfamiliar geography with only a few minutes to get from one class to another, unfamiliar people and new teachers who expect you to act like the adults. In September 1969, on my first day of school at Richardson High, all these fears came together. The other thing that scared me was Coach Abe Spangler. The legendary coach of the Richardson Eagles had made a name for himself by creating a physical education program that was a mirror image of Army boot camp. A very tough obstacle course combined with strong discipline was the core of his program to turn young men into physical specimens. Spangler the Mangler was quick to use corporal punishment. He had a fine selection of paddles. Some looked like sawed-off boat oars. It seemed as though there was nothing that could be done to prevent

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the coach from administering a well propelled whack to the posterior of every young man who came within his field of eagle-eyed vision. Whack, another one bites the dust. Terrified, I was determined not to incur his wrath. However, on the first day it happened. There were at least 150 boys in the gym. We were commanded to get in alphabetical order and given five minutes to do so. The boy in front of me should have been behind me. We were reprimanded and ordered to go see the coach. Spangler was lying on the gym floor. He selected a paddle from a choice of several and gave us two powerful hits to our back sides. The first one was for being out of order. The second was for disturbing his rest. After surviving my fear of first day and Coach Spangler, it turns out that high school wasn’t all that bad. Many design elements I encountered inside those Richardson High School walls still stick with me – especially my love of blackboards.

Blackboards Blackboards are all about functional nostalgia. The color black will always be a popular choice in design. The constantly moving eye is drawn to the color black, which causes it to pause and open wide. With black, suddenly all other colors pop. Black is a color I use in every room, no matter what design style I’m using. When I was walking around the square in downtown Tyler, I noticed that almost every business was using

blackboards. Some used them to draw attention to product specials. Others used them as design elements of their décor. Fortunately it is easy and inexpensive to make your own blackboards and incorporate them into your personal styles. Creating a magnetized blackboard is a very simple process. One product – Rust-Oleum Chalk Board paint – is all it takes. Be sure the surface to which you are applying the paint is clean and then follow the instructions. It is a Latex water-based paint, so even the cleanup is easy and there are virtuously no fumes. How easy is that! If you want it to be magnetized, apply a magnetic primer and at least two coats for good adhesion of magnets. You will notice that this magnetic paint is much heavier than the other types of chalkboard paint. This is due to the addition of iron to the paint. Creating a magnetized chalkboard is just too easy not to give it a try. Think of all the possibilities. You could do it on a small cabinet door. Use it on a single piece of furniture. I covered one whole wall in our kitchen. Many who have toured our home comment that the chalkboard wall is pure genius and a very creative use of the space. When we have guests over for dinner, we write the menu on the wall with chalk. We treat this as if it is today’s “special.” Everyone loves it. See, I did learn something in high school. You could say that the chalkboard designs of high school and Abe The Mangler Spangler both left their mark on me. Sept/Oct 2014 | INMagTexas.com

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risti Davidson looks like a human pin cushion. As she lies face down on a padded table, about a dozen hairthin needles protrude from the top of her back. “How are you doing?” asks Christina Durrett, the owner of Tyler Acupuncture and Wellness, who is treating her. “I’m fine,” answers Kristi, who sounds amazingly relaxed, almost drowsy. On Dec. 5, 2006, Kristi, at the time a senior at Chapel Hill High School, was driving on Smith County Road 290 when she was struck by a drunken driver on the wrong side of the road. The accident nearly killed her. The swelling in her brain left her in a coma for eight weeks. During months of rehabilitation, she had to relearn how to walk, eat and speak. Today, Kristi still suffers from pain. With the help of her mother, Pam, she visits Christina to get relief from the sometimes agonizing headaches she suffers. After removing the needles from Kristi’s back, Christina has her turn over. This time she inserts a needle into the top of each of Kristi’s feet, into her hands and one into the center of her forehead. Kristi doesn’t react as the needles pierce her skin. She says she typically doesn’t feel the needles at all.

think that sticking people with needles to make them feel better is hog wash. When she started college she was more aligned with the traditional side of medicine. As part of her studies of Oriental medicine and its holistic approach to healing, she observed professors working with patients suffering from chronic pain. “You could see the patients make progress and feel better,” she says. “It (the treatment process) didn’t come across as weird.” On her promotional materials she notes: “The essential idea that the body works together as a whole is quite sensible. Most Western doctors agree that balancing energy will create healthier, stronger, happier individuals.” Christina holds a master’s degree in oriental medicine from Florida College of Integrative Medicine and is licensed to practice acupuncture by the Texas Medical Board and National Certification Commission of Oriental Medicine. As part of her practice, Christina also recommends herbal therapies. She is

quick to point out that she is not a doctor and that people who experience severe pain should first seek medical attention. “We are not here to replace doctors. We are complementary to what they do,” says Christina.

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Pam doesn’t fully understand how sticking needles into Kristi helps her daughter. She doesn’t care how. All she knows for sure is that it is working. “We are thankful that she is able to come here and get relief from the pain,” says Pam, who is relaxing in a waiting room while Kristi receives a treatment. “If Kristi gets headaches now they are not as heavy. She’s happier and not as stressed out.” With the pain more under control, Kristi is at long last, beginning again to think about going to college and eventually pursuing a career that will allow her to help others. “I’m getting my life back,” says Kristi.

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According to ancient Chinese traditions, the human body has natural energy called qi (pronounced chee) that flows along designated pathways known as meridians. Think of it much like the way water flows along rivers and streams. Sometimes, because of illness, stress or injury, meridians become blocked and qi quits flowing. That’s a bad thing. Poking needles into strategic points along the meridians or using a method of stimulation called cupping is believed to open the blockage and allows qi to flow again. That’s a good thing. In more scientific terms, acupuncture stimulates small nerve fibers that prompt the central nervous system to release chemicals that block pain, increase blood flow, boost the immune system and regulate body functions. By some accounts, approximately 2,000 different acupuncture points lie along the body’s network of meridians and can be pricked to promote healing. Those attracted to this alternative to painkilling medications say that they don’t suffer from side effects such as nausea, fatigue or dulled consciousness.

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Take one for the team I had always wanted to visit the mysterious rock formation Stonehenge. When we arrived there it was very cold and windy, not ideal conditions for spending hours walking around a bunch of stones and listening to an audioguide. As I tried to take it all in, my shivering children were staring at the sky, playing around and looking at me mouthing, “Can we go now?” Yeah, I had looked forward to this for 20 years but I hurried up so we could get to the gift shop. It turns out that the experience of Stonehenge is being able to see it up close. Staying longer to hear the details of the Fifth Blue Stone on the Inner Circle was really not that important. Checking off a bucket list item with my kids was special.

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lthough our family returned from Europe nearly a month ago, “make photo album from vacation” is still at the top of my to-do list. The more time that passes, the more “amazing, fun and wonderful” the vacation plays out in my mind instead of me remembering the “lessons learned.” Traveling is challenging just with the logistics. Traveling abroad with children, well that just takes challenging to a new level. This trip was a big deal. I spent months planning it. But as much as I planned, organized, double checked, confirmed and considered, the Harrison European Vacation was not without rough patches. My “lessons learned” may help your next extended family outing run more smoothly.

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time when the bags didn’t fit through a narrow passage to get into a subway. I swore I heard someone mutter, “Stupid American.” By packing lightly, we had room to spare in each bag (and we still had more clothing than we needed).

When in Rome It is important that my kids learn how people in other parts of the world live. A friend suggested that we pack our big, fluffy bath towels because towels in England and France are small and rough. However, I had no desire to Americanize our trip by taking comforts of home with us. The apartments that we stayed in only had one bathroom. The kids had to wait to take a shower and use the facilities. They quickly learned to negotiate when they could use the bathroom, even if it was decided by the infamous, “I call the bathroom first.” We walked up many flights of stairs to our accommodations and lived in close quarters, which was a huge leap from our spacious home.

Be flexible We arrived in London, checked into our apartment and took off for the Tower of London. Searching for a missing bag at the airport resulted in us arriving at the tower only an hour before its closing time. We needed more time to explore the site. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that our tickets were good for a week! We returned the next day and took our time listening to the Beefeater tell story after story of royal executions. Kids often don’t always articulate how they feel, but you can figure it out from their actions. I tried to pick up on clues and prevent potential melt downs. A few times we detoured from our schedule just to sit in a café and rest for a bit. We had a great trip. The kids may not remember what they saw at Windsor Castle or the Churchill War Rooms but they will be amazed every time they think about our early morning walk on a quiet street in Paris. On our way to the Seine, we ducked in a doorway to get out of the rain, looked up and saw the Queen of England and her motorcade only 40 feet away.

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Take Time for

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As a busy woman, do you ever get caught up in trying to “do it all?” Do you split your time between managing a career in and outside of the home, working as the family taxi driver, volunteering in church and community and taking care of everyone but yourself? Is your to-do list piling up while you put your health and sanity on the back burner? Have you ever felt exhausted because you’re busy from the time you get up until the time you go to bed? In the back of your mind do you believe that taking time for yourself to be still, quiet and restful is selfish; that there is no time to exercise; that you cannot say “no” to any request or demand; that you base your accomplishments on how many tasks you check off your to-do list in one day?

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I can relate to all of the above. That is why I want women to hear what I’ve discovered. You will receive benefits by taking time from your busy schedule to exercise, enjoy regular quiet time and to rest. You see, exercise manages stress and gives you confidence and higher self-esteem. Daily quiet time and adequate rest reduces stress and prepares you physically, mentally and spiritually to face the challenges of each day. Don’t be fooled into thinking that taking time for yourself only affects you. It affects all of those around you. It affects your relationship with your husband when you lack the energy or you have negative feelings about yourself that hinder you from being intimate or participating in his favorite outdoor activities. It affects your children when you don’t have the energy to be active with them. Recently, a client told me that for years she didn’t apply for a higher position at her job because she lacked confidence. After gaining confidence from exercising and focusing on her needs, she decided at last to apply for her dream job. When I neglect my health physically and mentally, I become short tempered and easily frustrated. However, when I carve out time for me, I am more patient and set a good example of how to take

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You Can’t Do It All I can’t “do it all” and maintain sanity. I make daily quiet time and exercise a priority, even with things get crazy busy. When I don’t take time to take care of myself, it is usually a result of things that I think I have to do (not what I really have to do ) and the pressure I put on myself to get everything done. If you think that your list of “to dos” and schedule does not allow for personal time, put in practice a few strategies: – Before agreeing to take on something new, put something else on hold that does not need to be a priority; – Instead of quickly saying “yes,” to every request, respond with “can I get back to you on that?”; – Exercise and use your quiet time to pray or meditate instead of burdening yourself with thoughts of unrealistic expectations; – Focus on important things that will matter one year from now instead of stressing over little things that will not matter next week. Through coaching, Crystal helps women create a personal program emphasizing proper eating and exercise and finding time to build faith. To learn more, go to yourfitnessdesigner.com.

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fortunate that back in 1943 Hick Shoults was smart enough to follow some good advice. Hick and his wife, Nellie, were farming cotton and corn in Harrison County when Hick’s uncle, an ag teacher, warned that they would never make money growing crops. His advice: raise turkeys – lots and lots of turkeys. So goes the story told by Hick’s son, Bobby, who is sitting in Bear Creek Smokehouse, the family’s business near Marshall. Hick’s decision to go turkey was the first of many wise decisions that has positioned Bear Creek – so named for a creek on the property – as a leader in smoked meats, gourmet food mixes and handmade candies.

Company History In the 1940s, fresh-dressed turkeys generally were not available. “And everybody wanted a turkey for the holidays,” Bobby says.

Hick made a smokehouse in the backyard. “We dug a pit underneath it and the smoke came up through the floor,” Bobby says. As demand for their meats grew, Hick added more smokehouses, packaging equipment, coolers and employees to keep up. In the 1970s, Winn-Dixie, Kroger, Publix, Minyards and other supermarket chains began stocking the much-in-demand hickory smoked briskets, hams, peppered pork tenderloins, turkeys, chickens, hams and peppered bacon. Today, customers buy Bear Creek products in grocery stores, outdoors specialty stores and from their catalogs and websites.

Many Products Hunter Shoults, Bobby’s grandson, is leading visitors on a tour of the food processing facility. “These are the smokers,” says Hunter of what looks like three large, portable walk-in coolers. He points out the touch screen on one of the big smokers. The computer wizardry, which regulates temperature and smoke intake, ensures the meat comes out perfectly every time. Katie Estrada, director of promotions, shows off the on-site Country Store stocked with their two-step soup mixes, dips, corn chowder, gourmet cheeseball mixes, packaged gumbos, barbecue sauces and black bean chili mixes. “You should see this place during the holidays,” says Katie. “It’s packed. I’ve been here when there’s not an empty space in the parking lot.” On the other side of the complex is what Katie calls Candy

Land. Employees are covering crunchy pretzel sticks with dark chocolate and packing Melted Snowman Cookies – marshmallow treats dipped in a white confectionary coating – to be shipped. “Here, you’ve got to try this,” says George Kennedy, head of the confectionary division. He hands guests Bear Creek’s signature Bacon Bark, chocolate sprinkled with crispy bacon bits.

Family Affair Of all Bear Creek’s accomplishments, Robbie Shoults (Bobby’s son; Hunter’s father) is proudest of being named Small Business Administration’s family-owned business of the year. “Family is important to us,” Robbie, president and CEO, says. “Working together as a family is a blessing for us.” He says their employees, some who have worked there for decades, are extended family. “We always put family first and take care of our employees. One of our mottos is food, family and fun.” Bear Creek recently began helping FFA chapters across Texas raise funds. “One advantage we have (as a supplier) is that we make all our own products,” Robbie says. “We control the quality. We’re not just warehousing other people’s stuff.” Seventy years after Hick founded Bear Creek, the family is still making sure its food is the best it can be. “We’ve always considered ourselves as a producer of boutique (specialty) products,” Robbie says. “We’re not a cookie-cutter type operation. Everything we do is more homespun and handcrafted.”

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Jake’s

Jake’s Tyler Steaks & Seafood Rooftop Lounge is East Texas’ downtown dining destination. Imagine a romantic dinner for 2 watching the sunset over Tyler’s historic downtown square, happy hour drinks and appetizers after work, or on weekends dinner and drinks with friends listening to live music and no cover charge. Jakes Rooftop has something for everyone!

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Villa Montez

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Lufkin:

Heart of Forest Country

By Jennifer Babisak | Photos By Lufkin CVB, Texas Forestry Museum & Jennifer Babisak

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taring up at the skeleton of the fierce-looking, 20-foot tall prehistoric creature known as a hadrosaur, it’s difficult to remember that my family and I are not in a big-city science museum. Instead, we’re in Lufkin, the heart of forest country. My kids’ jaws drop as they gaze at the incredible, 90 percent complete dinosaur skeleton discovered in Montana and now residing in Lufkin’s Naranjo Museum of Natural History. The museum, which opened in 2012, was designed to house Dr. Neal Naranjo’s substantial archaeological collection. The Lufkin man’s interest in artifacts began when he was a boy and hunted for arrowheads in the forest. These hunts progressed to full-scale archaeological digs. Along with several dinosaur skeletons, the museum displays modern treasures, including an ornate 18-karat gold and citrine necklace that Rudyard Kipling gave to his niece. On the other side of town, wild creatures abound at the Ellen Trout Zoo. Dozens of pea-

fowl roam free and delight visitors by flashing their brilliant tail feathers. A family of Masai giraffes frolics in a sprawling habitat overlooking Ellen Trout Lake. Visitors get an underwater peek at hippos swimming via an eye-level hippoquarium. Just outside the zoo, the Z&OO Railroad train whisks guests around the perimeter of the zoo, across the lake and into the adjacent forest.

NATURE With antique forestry equipment, exhibits on wildfire management and an interactive children’s area called Timbertown Trains, the Texas Forestry Museum spotlights the timber industry’s impact on the economy. Timbertown Sawmill House gives children the opportunity to experience the comforts of home – including clothing, household items and toys – that an early 20th-century logger and his family might have enjoyed.

For an up-close view of the native flora and fauna, there’s no substitute for a leisurely trip down the Neches River. Running 416 miles from Northeast Texas to its mouth on Sabine Lake, the river skirts the Davy Crockett National Forest west of Lufkin. The 9.2-mile Neches-Davy Crockett Paddling Trail provides an ideal route for a family canoe trip and plenty of opportunities to spot alligator tracks, soaring birds and sunning turtles.

The renovated Pines Theater, page 100, lights up downtown. Top: Standpipe Coffee House; center: Naranjo Museum of Natural History; bottom left: Ellen Trout Zoo; bottom right; Texas Forestry Museum.

DOWNTOWN

It’s the perfect place to pick up a trinket to help us remember our multifaceted adventures in Lufkin.

We also explore Lufkin’s reinvigorated historic downtown that brims with cafes, specialty shops and artsy sites. On the drive into downtown, we pass a series of murals by native East Texas artist Lance Hunter. The murals depict local places and people, such as the Native-American woman known as Angelina who befriended early Spanish explorers in the area. One of the murals graces the exterior of an early 1900s building that houses Standpipe Coffee House, a hotspot for artists and musicians. Named after the 84,600-gallon, 100-foot-tall water storage tank that stood in the center of town from 1891 until the late 1920s, the coffee shop offers ice cream, pastries and specialty brews. Works for sale by East Texas artists brighten the space and an original, 100-year-old Coca-Cola mural dominates a wall that was rediscovered during the building’s recent renovation. On Friday nights, musicians usually play to a packed house. Next door, we can’t miss the gorgeous Pines Theater. Built in 1925, the theater entertained audiences for years before falling into disrepair. A recent restoration has returned it to its glory days. Regional and national acts, as well as classic movies, play in the venue at least once a month. Across the street, Restoration Wine Bar provides an eclectic upscale interior with brick walls, jewel-toned lanterns and cozy booths. With a brunch menu boasting quiche and creative mimosas, along with lunch and dinner selections of flatbread pizzas, juicy burgers and elegant appetizers, it’s hard to go wrong there. Though the feasting isn’t conducive to trying on clothes, we browse specialty shops that line the downtown streets. Just a few steps from Restoration, is The Pink Leopard, which offers fashions with a Bohemian flair, jewelry and home décor. It’s the perfect place to pick up a trinket to help us remember our multifaceted adventures in Lufkin. Sept/Oct 2014 | INMagTexas.com

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Minden’s

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By Danny Mogle | Photos By Ben Huffine

f the city of Minden, Louisiana, had a secret weapon in the battle for the tourism dollar, it certainly would be Milly Rose, the proprietor of Second Hand Rose, an “everything but the kitchen sink” antiques and collectibles shop on the town’s main drag. Miss Milly, as she affectionately is known, is making a grand entrance into her shop. “Milly Rose in the house! Welcome to Second Hand Rose! ... I’m a kisser and hugger,” she loudly proclaims as she greets guests. Miss Milly, whose fire-engine red hair is sticking out from below a leopard skin hat, is

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here to sing the praises of Minden as a tourist attraction. She’s good at it – very good. With minutes – and seemingly in one breath – she’s covers Minden’s German heritage, cool antique shops and emergence as a movie-making destination. “This is one hot, happening little city,” she says quite convincingly.

HERITAGE Located 30 minutes east of Bossier City and just off Interstate 20, Minden, a town of

13,000, is in the middle of a vast pine forest and near Bayou Dorcheat’s network of rivers, lakes and swamps. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy water sports and fishing at nearby Lake Bistineau and can paddle through the bayou, a designated Louisiana scenic waterway, with trees draped in dangling Spanish moss. In the 1830s, about 60 German immigrants, members of the Harmony Society, established a colony near Minden as an earthly utopia where they could live in peace until the second coming of Christ. Germantown Colony existed four decades. Descendants of original settlers eventually deeded a portion of the land to parish government, which maintains the few remaining

buildings as a historical attraction. In 1979, Germantown Colony was added to the National Register of Historic Places. A new visitor’s center tells the story and preserves its artifacts. Germantown Colony also is the focus of an exhibit at Dorcheat Historical Museum in Minden. The free museum highlights the parish’s history and culture from the native Caddo Indians until today. “Those are original Caddo pots,” says Larry Milford, the museum’s artistic director, pointing to two pots used in the display. “They were found over by Lake Bistineau.” Space is devoted to the May 1, 1933, tornado that killed 28 people and wiped out much of the town. The display | Cont. on page 106 Sept/Oct 2014 | INMagTexas.com

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Cont. from page 105 | on sports draws attention to the parish’s famous athletes, including 1957 Heisman Trophy winner John David Crow, a halfback from Texas A&M University. Photos of country singer Trace Adkins are in the display on “stars” from Webster Parish.

MAIN STREET For lunch, Lynn Dorsey, director of Webster Parish tourism, suggests Café on Main, which is located in an old building downtown that also houses an antiques shop. The special of the day – beef tips with rice and fresh green beans – is delicious. Better yet is dessert: yellow cake with chocolate icing. Nearby is City Art Works, the city owned arts center. The gallery displays works by regional artists who work in many mediums. It also houses a dance studio and a rehearsal hall for a community chorus. Pattie Odom, Minden’s Main Street director, says Art Works, is a good example of how old buildings are being used in new ways to pump life into downtown. About a dozen downtown buildings within easy walking distance are filled with shops that sell a wide selection of antiques and collectibles. Lynn likes to call it antique alley. Miss Milly’s Second Hand Rose is stocked from floor to ceiling with vintage clothing, costume jewelry, flatware, cut glass, folk art and an impressive collection of old vinyl albums. “As you see, I fill every inch of space,” she says.

THE MOVIES On one wall of Second Hand Rose are photos of Milly with movie stars. Over the last eight years, some two dozen movies have filmed scenes in Minden. With its yesteryear red brick streets and traditional looking storefronts, Minden can pass for just about any small town in America. Milly draws attention to her autographed photo of Jessica Simpson, who shot “Blonde Ambition” there in 2006. “She was just darlin’. She was in here and saw all my albums. She waved her hands and told her assistants that she had to have them ... She had to have them all.” Ice Cube came in while filming “Longshots” in 2007. When he needed old window screens for a scene in the movie, she sold him the ones off her house. Milly also posed for a photo with Dan Yeager, the chainsaw wielding madman in “Texas Chainsaw 3D,” which was filmed in Minden in 2009. “He (Dan) would tell me, ‘Miss Milly, I’d love to stay longer, but I’ve got to go and saw someone up.’” Being the site of movies and a new addition to the famous Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights is putting Minden on the tourism map. Webster Parish prominently is featured in the Northwest Louisiana Film Trail, a self-driving map of movie locations, and in the Trail of Lights’ “FaLaLa Louisiana!” promotions, which attract holiday light lovers from across the nation. With movie connections, holiday sparkle and small-town charm to spare, Minden – as they would say in the film industry – is ready for its starring role.

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Sept.&Oct.:

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SEPT. 2 East Texas Baptist University Faculty Recital 7 p.m., Mabee Recital Hall Marshall

SEPT. 5-7, 11-14 “Harvey” Tyler Civic Theatre

SEPT. 6 Cars Are Art

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SEPT. 13 Texas Tenors

7:30 p.m., Temple Theater, Lufkin

SEPT. 13 Bird and Nature Walk

9 a.m., Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Lake Athens

SEPT. 15 Tee Off for Tots Golf Tournament Hideaway Golf Course Lindale

SEPT. 16 Supreme Court Judge Clarence Thomas

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SEPT. 20 Discovery Science Place Gala 6:30 p.m., Willow Brook Country Club Tyler

SEPT. 20 Edom Cruise Night SEPT. 20 Day for Kids

Tyler’s Bergfeld Park

SEPT. 20 Elephant & rhino appreciation events Caldwell Zoo Tyler

7:30 p.m., Cowan Center, Tyler

SEPT. 11 Danny Wright

7 p.m., The Pines Theater Lufkin

SEPT. 13 Larry the Cable Guy 7:30 p.m., Cowan Center Tyler

SEPT. 13 “Movements of the Mind” opening reception Gallery Main Street, Tyler

SEPT. 13 East Texas Book Fest 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. TJC West Campus

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SEPT. 16 Randall Sulton, pianist 7 p.m., ETBU’s Mabee Hall Marshall

SEPT. 17 Longview Senior Expo Maude Cobb Complex Longview

SEPT. 19-21, 26-28 “The Lion in Winter” Lake Country Playhouse Mineola

SEPT. 19-21, 26-28 “Elephant’s Graveyard” Henderson Civic Theater

SEPT. 20 Gumbo Cookoff & Street Dance 4 to 9 p.m. Longview Museum of Fine Arts

SEPT. 24-27 Downtown Tyler Film Festival Liberty Hall Tyler

SEPT. 26-28, OCT. 3-5 “Skin Deep” Lindale Community Theater

SEPT. 26 Bach Luncheon Concert First United Methodist Church Longview

 SEPT. 27 ETSO with Vadym Kholodenko

OCT. 4-5 Acrobats of China

OCT. 8-12 “The Grapes of Wrath”

SEPT. 27 Bluegill Family Fishing Tournament

OCT. 4-5 Texas State Railroad Pumpkin Patch Express

OCT. 9-12 “The Jungle Book”

OCT. 5 Tyler Rose Marathon/Half Marathon

OCT. 10 Texas State Railroad Moonlight Dinner Train

OCT. 7 Kilgore College Chorale

OCT. 10-12, 18-19 “Murder’s in the Heir”

7:30 p.m., Cowan Center Tyler

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Lake Athens

SEPT. 30 ArcAttack

7 p.m., Belcher Center Longview

October OCT. 2 ArtWalk

Belcher Center Longview

Theatre TJC Tyler

Tyler Civic Theatre Center

Every weekend in October

Rose Garden, Tyler

7:30 p.m., fall concert Trinity Episcopal Church, Longview

Palestine Depot

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The Newsboys

OCT. 2-5 First Monday Trade Days Canton

OCT. 3-5, 10-12 “Greater Tuna”

Palestine Community Theater

OCT. 4 Ray Wiley Hubbard 8 p.m., Liberty Hall Tyler

OCT. 4 Gladewater Black Rodeo 

Ray Wiley Hubbard

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OCT. 11 “Smokey Joe’s Cafe”

OCT 17 Rose Queen’s Coronation

OCT. 11 Susan G. Komen Ride for the Cure

OCT. 17-19 Texas Bigfoot Weekend

7:30 p.m., Cowan Center, Tyler

2 p.m., 7 p.m., Cowan Center, UT Tyler

Tarrant Ranch, Bullard

OCT. 14 Branson on the Road

Jefferson

OCT. 18 Tribute Quartet

7 p.m., Pines Theater Lufkin

Texas Gospel Music Hall, Athens

OCT. 18 Dogwood Jamboree

OCT. 16 Comedian Al Simmons

7 p.m., Palestine Civic Center

Tyler Live! season 7:30 p.m., Caldwell Auditorium

OCT. 18 Rose Festival Parade, Queen’s Tea

OCT. 16 The Newsboys

Rose Garden area, Tyler

OCT. 18 Edom Cruise Night

7 p.m., Belcher Center Longview

OCT. 23-25 Firefighter Combat Challenge Broadway Square Mall Tyler

OCT. 24 ARC’s Boo Ball Gala Hollytree Country Club Tyler

OCT. 24-25 “Anything Goes” Temple Theatre Lufkin

OCT. 25 Oktoberfest

Parents Anonymous fundraiser Tyler

OCT. 25 Pets in the Park Tyler’s Bergfeld Park

OCT. 18 Goodman Museum open house

OCT. 16-18 Rusk County PRCA Rodeo

Tyler

Expo Center, Henderson

OCT. 16-18 “Deathtrap”

OCT. 18 Stoney Larue

7:30 p.m., Angelina College Theatre, Lufkin

Banita Creek Hall Nacogdoches

OCT. 16-18 Palette of Roses Art Show

OCT. 18 Longview Symphony

Rose Garden Center, Tyler

7:30 p.m., Hello Broadway! Belcher Center, Longview

OCT. 19 Lake Country Symphonic Band

OCT. 21 East Texas Community Chorus 7:30 p.m., fall concert First United Methodist Church of Longview

OCT. 23 “Anything Goes” 7 p.m., Belcher Center Longview

Holiday Inn Select Tyler

OCT. 26 Grit & Glide

Faulkner Park, Tyler

OCT. 30 Halloween at the Hatchery Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Lake Athens

OCT. 31 Masquerade Ball at the Goodman Goodman Museum Tyler

OCT. 30-NOV. 2, NOV. 6-9 “Clue: The Musical” Tyler Civic Theatre Center

OCT. 30-NOV. 2 First Monday Trade Days Canton

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Larry the Cable Guy

2 p.m., Select Theater Mineola

OCT. 25-26 Rose City ComicCon

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Boots & Brew

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Festivals & Fairs Calendar

Fall is the most festive time of the year in East Texas. With plenty of fairs filled with heart-stopping thrill rides and community celebrations filled with food and festivities, get ready to have fun. SEPT. 5-13

Jaycees Gregg County Fair Longview

SEPT. 12-13

T-Bone Walker Blues Festival Longview

SEPT. 12-21

OCT.11

Van Oil Festival OCT. 11

Hawkins Oil Festival OCT. 11

Chandler Pow Wow

Four States Fair Texarkana

SEPT. 17-21

OCT. 11

Fireant Festival Marshall

Texas State Forest Festival Lufkin

SEPT. 19-28

OCT. 15-18

East Texas Yamboree Gilmer

East Texas State Fair Tyler

SEPT. 20

OCT. 16-18

SleepyHollow Fest Rusk

Avinger Wine Festival OCT. 16-19 SEPT. 20

Uncle Fletch Hamburger Festival

Texas Rose Festival Tyler

Athens

OCT. 18

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East Texas Yamboree Four States Fair

SEPT. 20-21

Gladewater Arts & Crafts Festival SEPT. 27

Boots & Brew

Kiepersol Grape Stomp Bullard

OCT. 18-19

Edom Festival of the Arts

Nacogdoches

OCT. 23-25 OCT. 7-12

Pineywoods Fair

Harvest Festival and Livestock Show Longview

Nacogdoches

OCT. 24-25 Oct. 11

East Texas Oil & Blast

Wine in the Pines Mount Vernon

Carthage

OCT. 24-25 OCT. 11

Canton Autumn Stroll OCT. 11

Lindale CountryFest

Fall Feral Hog Festival Ben Wheeler OCT. 25

Red Hot Pepper Festival Palestine

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Photo By Victor Texcucano

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skateboarder roughly grinds across a metal rail and down a concrete ramp. He then goes airborne and returns on the board to the pavement with a thud. It’s a cloudy Monday afternoon and 33-year-old Mike Minter of Tyler is sharpening his skills on the dark red ramps and sleek, black metal rails at Noble E. Young Park, a skateboard park tucked away on the end of a dead-end road near Loop 323 in Tyler. Although clouds are sprinkling drops of rain onto his tattoo-covered arms, he ignores the distraction, scans the ramps and envisions executing his next trick. He drops on his board into the pit, swiftly glides across a series of steep ramps and performs one of his favorite tricks, a varial kickflip. He stomps the back of the skateboard, causing it to flip, and then leaps before landing perfectly balanced on the upright skateboard. Years of practice clearly have paid off. “Every time you learn something [new] it’s a giant accomplishment. I mean that kickflip thing, I spent two years trying to learn that,” says Mike. Mike knows this park like the back of his hand. When he’s not working at Firing Line Tattoos, he’s at the park. On this day, he knows practically every skater there.

"Every time you learn something [new] it’s a giant accomplishment."

The Park Noble Young Park is the playground for Mike and dozens of other skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX bikers. But after years of use and what some would say has been inadequate maintenance, the skate park is crumbling away. Edges of some concrete ramps have broken off. Metal rails jut out of concrete. Some parts of the concrete are too rough to skate on. Those who regularly use the 14,000-square-foot park say it sometimes is too small to safely accommodate crowds. Mike and his skateboard-loving friends have launched efforts they hope will lead to improvements. | Cont. on page 116 Sept/Oct 2014 | INMagTexas.com

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Cont. from page 115 | Minter has designed and sold T-shirts that read “Save our Skate Park” and has hosted skateboarding competitions that have raised thousands of dollars that could combine with city funds to pay for park improvements. Mike’s buddy, Timona “TK” Kasue, 20, an inline skater from Tyler, also is ripping out tricks. TK quickly blades over a T-shaped concrete ramp with a metal rail across it and effortlessly grinds along the rail, does a 360-dgree spin and glides back down. TK remembers when Noble was the place to skate. “Me and (my) friend, Cody, just moved back from Austin and we are trying to get this scene (at Noble) back together, because we used to have a really, really big scene of Rollerbladers, bikers and skateboarders all in Tyler.” Jeff Reeves, 50, who helped convince the city to build the park, also is pushing for improvements. Jeff was among skateboarders who first approach the city council about building a park. “It was just a couple skateboarders, three or four (of us), that came together and said, ‘let’s go to a city council meeting.’ We got up on the podium, all nervous, not knowing what to say, and stuttering, but it worked,” recalls Jeff.

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your feet and got into it quickly, says Todd. “I was the only son growing up with a house full of women and skateboarding clicked.” It’s hard to miss Todd. His short red hair catches the sun as his body moves lighting fast over the ramps. His complex tricks involve twisting his body, rotating the board, and perfect landings – at least most of the time. Due to medical reasons, Todd was told to quit skateboarding. “I gave it up [skateboarding]. Doctors told me to quit skating,” says Todd. Over his skateboarding career, Todd has split his head open, broken his wrist, snapped both ankles, blew his knee out and felt his body go temporarily paralyzed after an injury to his spine. He shouldn’t even be skating now. Earlier this year, Todd began training for a competition. “I heard about this contest and was like, ‘I can’t listen to ’em (the doctors). I gotta support the little guys, and come out and skate.” Despite the need for repairs, Young remains the place to kick-back, skate with buddies and master new tricks. Many say they will stop at nothing to get the park back in top shape. Ultimately, they would like to see an even bigger and better skateboard park built in East Texas. “The dream goal would be to get an entire new park at another location … [We want] to put the skate park in a better location,” Mike says. Until then, Young Park will be filled with skaters trying terrifyingly tricky moves.

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The streets, parking lots and body shops of East Texas are filled with cars and trucks – classics, customs, hot rods, low riders, art cars and oddities – as diverse as the people who drive them.

East Texans have Texas-sized pride in their rides. Automobiles are seen as a status symbol, but they are much more than that. They are an extension of someone’s personality. They are a window into people’s lives, revealing everything from their favorite colors to their ideologies and hobbies. The love of vehicles is a subject that crosses all social barriers: gender, race, economic status and age. Unique Cars of East Texas is a personal project I started in order to push my photography skills and to take interest in a subject that largely was foreign to me. By attending auto shows and meeting car owners, sometimes literally on the side of the road, I’ve learned a lot about cars and the colorful car culture | Cont. on page 120

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Cont. from page 119 | of this region. The automobiles presented here are classic cars that the owners either have rebuilt or restored to their original pristine condition.

Angry Bird Thunderbird Linda and Sam Coppedge are pictured in downtown Tyler, Texas, with their 1957 Angry Bird Thunderbird. The Coppedges say they lovingly restored the beauty to original showroom specifications. The T-Bird’s bright red paint job, classic red and white interior and retro big fuzzy dice always turn heads. The Thunderbird debuted in the 1955 model year as a two-seat convertible and was marketed as a high-performance boulevard cruiser. For the ’57 model, Ford reshaped the front bumper and came out with a larger grill and tailfins, larger tail lamps and more powerful engine.

'69 Chevy Pickup Dean Freeman, 51, of Tyler, Texas, bought his 1969 Chevrolet pickup truck 34 years ago, during the summer before his senior year at John Tyler High School. Three years ago, he decided to do a frame-off restoration and then started taking it to car shows. “I’ve always liked those trucks,” says Freeman. “My granddad bought one new when I was a kid. I’ve never wanted to sell it.” Freeman has many memories involving his olive green and white-top truck, including taking it to Mena, Arkansas, in 1981 on his honeymoon and taking his two kids in it on camping trips and vacations.

’73 Chevy Impala Barnette Caldwell, 37, and his sons, Kazdin, 14, and Bryce, 7, keep this 1973 Impala in perfect condition. “You don’t see a lot of them (any more),” says Caldwell, “They’re getting real rare.” Each year, Caldwell drives his Impala in the Tyler Juneteenth Parade, a celebration of African-American heritage and culture. The long and sleek Impala was one of Chevy’s top sellers in 1973. Compared to previous models, the ’73 featured a larger front bumper and redesigned taillights mounted in the rear bumper. Steering wheels and instrument panels were color-keyed to interior colors.

’38 Chevy Hot Rod Douglas Scruggs, of Bullard, Texas, began the process of rebuilding his ’38 Chevy back in the 1990s. | Cont. on page 123 Sept/Oct 2014 | INMagTexas.com

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Cont. from page 121 | “It was a rust bucket,” he says of the car when he acquired it. “It was a pile of junk. It was solid rust.” Scruggs spent two years rebuilding the car using parts he found in junkyards, including pieces from Lincolns, Volkswagens and a Mercury. Most of the interior came from an ’88 Grand Am. “Some people spend $25,000 on the interior, but we didn’t do that,” says Scruggs. “I didn’t go to a catalog or a magazine to get my parts, I got them from a wrecking yard.” He got the idea for the car’s unique, multi-color paint job from a car he saw in Memphis, Tennessee. He and his wife, Betty, have put many miles on the hot rod, having driven it on road trips to Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and beyond. “I’m not scared to drive it. I’d go to California (in it) right now,” he says. “I have boxes and boxes of awards from (the restoration) of this thing.”

Bel Air Convertible Lawrence and Wanda Harper, of Big Sandy, Texas, own this blue 1956 Chevy Bel Air convertible. They purchased it from a seller on e-Bay and then picked it up in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. “Wanda says it’s a lady’s car. She likes to drive it with the top down and I like to drive it with the top up,” Lawrence Harper says. “My favorite thing about it is the blue top because most convertible tops are black or white. The top is what got my attention and it gets attention everywhere it goes,” he says. For the 1956 model, Chevrolet unveiled a conventional full-width grill and socalled “speedline” restyling.

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65 Years of Plastic Worms

By Steve Knight | Photos By Herb Nygren Jr.

ongevity is not synonymous with fishing tackle products. What’s new today usually is old news tomorrow. One exception is the soft plastic fishing worm. The Crème Lure Company of Tyler created the plastic worm in 1949 and still sells worms by the millions. The plastic worm was invented out of necessity. In northern states, digging in the frozen ground during winter for earthworms to use as bait

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was nearly impossible. The rubber worms that existed just didn’t perform well. In the late 1940s, Nick Crème, a machinist in Akron, Ohio, began working in his basement with plastic, a new invention, to create a more life-like worm. After seeking advice from chemists at a nearby DuPont plant, he began a trial-and-error process. Crème came out with his improved version of a worm in 1949. It was not an instant hit with anglers, says Wayne Kent, owner of the company today. “Little did they (Nick and his wife, Cosma) know that fishermen would not be so quick to accept this new fake worm.” Instead, the worms were being used by pranksters to startle

unsuspecting victims. “Nick told me many times he had a hard time with the jokes and pranks being used with his worms,” says Kent. As fishing bait, the worm proved effective and slowly caught on. Crème initially sold them by mail and at sport shows for five for $1. The worms came in three colors: natural, black and white. The first version was known simply as the Crème Worm. It earned the nickname The Wiggle Worm and officially became The Scoundrel when the company began producing other models.

PERFECT TIMING It is hard to say whether Crème was a genius or just had perfect timing. He introduced his plastic worm during the first heyday of bass fishing. Bass fishing became popular after the introduction of the bass boat by Holmes Thurmond, of Shreveport, in 1948 and the completion of big reservoirs – including Lake Tyler in 1949 and Lake O’ the Pines in 1956. “Back then ... it was the (fishing) reports from the local sports shops that mattered and here (in Tyler) it was usually about Lake Tyler,” says Kent, who at that time was working in Milton Goswick’s Bait and Tackle Shop in Tyler. Kent says one time when the tackle shop ran low on plastic worms, Goswick called Cosma Crème and asked that the company quickly send more. “She told him they couldn’t because they worked through distributors and that they just didn’t have any because they couldn’t keep up with orders.” Unwilling to take no for an answer, Goswick found out that Cosma liked roses and had a Tyler rose grower ship two dozen bushes to the Cremes . “A couple of weeks later, several boxes of Crème worms showed up at the shop,” Kent says. It has been said that those rose bushes and the strong demand for plastic worms in East Texas prompted the Crèmes to visit Tyler in the late 1950s. The Crèmes opened a factory just outside of Tyler and in 1960 relocated the headquarters here.

LEGACY Over the years, improvements were made to the plastic worm. The original worm tended to hang up on submerged timber in East Texas lakes. That changed with invention of the Texas rig. The rig, which includes a slip sinker and hook tip embedded in the worm, came out in 1964. The new design allowed the worm to slip through grass and not get hung on stumps. The improvement instantly caused a greater demand for Crème worms. Nick Crème died in 1984 and his children sold the company in 1989 to Kent and his wife, Judy, owners of Knight Manufacturing, another fishing tackle business based in Tyler. Today, Crème produces a large range of fishing baits and related products. The plastic worm now comes in 99 colors. Nick Crème’s legacy lives on. Since his death, the company has been inducted into three fishing halls of fame, including the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. And the Scoundrel is still produced in Tyler and sold to fishermen worldwide. Owner Wayne Kent and some of the plastic worms of Crème Lure.

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spirituality

Recommended Requirements

The Rev. Karen Jones is the pastor at Asbury and Cedar Street United Methodist churches in Tyler and founder of Mustard Seed Ministries, which provides rebuilt computers to children and nonprofit organizations.

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requirements. Computer technicians deal with this every day. Minimum requirements are the basic components and/or software required to operate a computer. Recommended requirements are needed for maximum performance. The technicians at Mustard Seed Ministries (which rebuilds computers for nonprofit organizations and children) discuss these differences daily. They debate whether to load minimum requirements knowing the computer will perform poorly but cost less or the recommended components knowing it will perform better but cost more? The root question really is: “Do we do just enough to get by or do we strive for excellence?” Micah was faced with the same question in the Biblical text of Micah 6:8. Micah, a prophet and contemporary of Isaiah and Hosea, advised a wayward people who struggled with ethical sins and their care of the poor and oppressed. Their questions always seemed to be: “What is the least we can do and still make it to heaven? Is sacrificing a calf enough? How many barrels of oil does it take to please God? Must we sacrifice our first born?” Micah’s response is the classic statement which defines the whole of the Old Testament, “You know what is required of you; to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.” So Micah, tell us, is that the minimum or the recommended amount? For our age, the Apostle Paul resonates with Micah’s response. Faith is the minimum requirement. Justice, kindness and walking humbly with God make up the recommended amount. We understand as followers of Christ that God’s expectation of the “recommended” amount from us is service of our lives. Every day God expects us to treat one another fairly and equally, to be the strength for the weak and power for the powerless and to ad-

dress causes of suffering. He wants us to not marginalize those who stand on the outskirts and are not able to have their voices heard. Must we even contemplate whether God wants us to lead the way to reconciliation of racial and sexual separation? It certainly would be easier to offer Old Testament sacrifices than to do all this! But God expects more from us. God’s requirement of personal acts of justice becomes more complicated when we remember that Micah and Paul instruct us to temper justice with kindness. The Hebrew word for kindness (hesed) has a rich depth of meaning. Kindness encompasses love, loyalty and faithfulness. Kindness describes acts directed by our hearts. Daily acts of kindness push us into situations that test our patience and love. Kindness means that we are willing to go to court time and time again with a drug addicted friend until the friend finally breaks the habit. Kindness means that day after day we feed and care for the disabled, wiping up their messes while loving them. Kindness means faithfully helping those who struggle through job loss. Kindness means being steadfastly loyal and rock solid faithful in all our relationships: with God, with family, with humanity. These mandates only can be met by walking humbly with God! Micah notes that we are to be set in motion with God. We are not sitting around with God, we are walking with Him. No vacations, no retirement, no time out. Faith must be active to be complete. Faith is a lifelong journey. Yes, it will have ups and downs – mountaintop moments and valleys – but we’ll make it through it and then enjoy fellowship with God. Our lives of service should be done with God leading the way. The prophets declared this and Christ not only preached it but lived it. God is the way, our truth and our life. The theology is so simple. It can be summed in two words: follow me! Let God set our daily recommended requirements. God knows what we can handle and he – in his full kindness and love – will be there with us.