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Sissy Spacek

Gotta Get Away? Fredericksburg

Outdoor Adventures Geocaching

Business Focus Baskins

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From the Publisher

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Milestones

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Test Your Texas Flag Knowledge

Texas Talent

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Gotta Get Away?

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Outdoor Adventures

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Business Focus

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Sissy Spacek

Fredericksburg

10

Star Students

12

Recipes

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What Are You Reading?

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Things My Granddaddy Said

26

Glorious Grandkids

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Pet Pals

Geocaching

Baskins

Features

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Favorites 28

Calendar of Events

29

High School Football Schedules

30

“Seens” From Our World

31

Mustard Seed Moments

31

Postcards From Our Readers

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 From the Publisher

Wow.

A year and a half ago, I used that same single word to begin my column in the new Postcards from the Piney Woods magazine.

Welcome to the debut of the Montgomery County edition of Postcards Magazine!

I want to tell you just a little bit Over the past 18 months, that about what to expect from your magazine has become the most read edition of Postcards. We’ve found and loved publication in the greater that the “thing” we were “on to” was... Huntsville area.

Community.

Last fall, we realized we were As our world becomes more and more really “on to something” when people global, we find that holding on to those from other areas (including out of things around us that make us unique state) began calling wanting to receive becomes more and more important. Karen Altom, Publisher a copy of Postcards for themselves. And what makes a community more funny stories. We welcome them They began to send in subscriptions unique than... all! And above all, share a “thank you” ...and we’re a free magazine! At Postcards we like to say, with an advertiser. They make this Quite a few of those calls and inquiries magazine possible. we received were from right here in “We’re all about you!” Welcome to the Postcards family Montgomery County. We invite you to join us in this journey – we are delighted to be the newest as we provide you a magazine to unite member of your community! a community of friends. Until next time Share your photos, your favorite ~ Karen sayings, your ideas, and your

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 Milestones

Join us as we celebrate life’s “mile markers” with our friends and neighbors. Share your milestones with us by emailing a photo and information to postcards@usa.com. We want to celebrate with you!

First Birthday!! Emma Dirrfurth Parents: Joe and Amber Dirrfurth of Willis

Just Married!! Christina Webb and Joey Evens Married at Panorama County Club on July 21, 2012

Engagement!! Dallas Pate and Preston McDonald of Conroe

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by Wes Altom

Test Your Texas Flag Knowledge

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ince Montgomery County has been recognized as the official birthplace of the Texas Flag, it should be the duty of all good residents of our area to be informed on the issue. Here is your chance to “brush up” on your knowledge of the Lone Star standard. Take the following quiz and then check your answers on page 9.

Can you back your banner banter, or are you just flapping in the breeze?

1. The Lone Star Flag was the only flag of the Republic of Texas. True False 2. The Lone Star Flag was adopted in what year? A. 1836 B. 1839 C. 1842 D. 1845

7. In 2001, a survey conducted by the North American Vexillological Association (NAVA) rated the Texas state flag second best in design quality out of the 72 Canadian provincial, U.S. state and U.S. territory flags ranked. What flag was rated the best? A. Puerto Rico B. California C. Quebec D. New Mexico 8. The Texas flag is the only state flag allowed to fly at the same height as the U.S. flag, due to Texas’ former status as a Republic.

3. Who was its designer? A. Sam Houston B. Mirabeau B. Lamar C. Charles B. Stewart D. Sarah Dodson

True False

4. The flag of what foreign country most closely resembles the Texas flag? A. Chile B. North Korea C. Yugoslavia D. Dominican Republic 5. The flag of what other U.S. state most closely resembles the Texas flag? A. Missouri B. Kentucky C. North Carolina D. Ohio 6. In what year was Montgomery County recognized by the Texas legislature as “Birthplace of the Texas Flag?” A. 1933 B. 1976 C. 1989 D. 1997

See page 9 for answers

9. From 1879 to 1933, there was (legally) no state flag in Texas due to A. B. C. D.

an injunction granted in a lawsuit over the flag’s design the accidental repeal of the flag statute by the Revised Civil Statutes the inability of the state legislature to agree on a design a U.S. Supreme Court ruling which suspended the design until new legislative approval was obtained

10. The red, white, and blue of the Texas flag represent: A. bravery, purity, and loyalty B. blood, peace, and friendship C. honor, purity, and freedom D. bravery, freedom, and honor

Scoring

8-10: High Flyer 5-7: Breezy 3-4: Half Staff 0-2: Still Folded in the Box

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harles Stewart (1806-1885) was a doctor and pharmacist originally from South Carolina. He fought with the Army of the Republic of Texas and was interpreter for General Sam Houston and General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto. He was a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and the first Secretary of State for the Republic of Texas. Stewart was on a committee appointed to draft a constitution for the republic and was a member of the first Constitutional Convention after annexation. He moved to Montgomery in 1837, established a medical practice, and opened a drugstore. In 1839 he served on the committee appointed by the Third Congress of the republic to design a new state flag. Stewart is credited with drawing the original draft of the Lone Star flag. On March 5, 1840, he was appointed district attorney pro tem of Montgomery County, and President Mirabeau B. Lamar appointed him notary public on May 11, 1841. He also served locally as a deputy sheriff, postmaster, and tax collector. He also represented Montgomery County in the First, Fourth, and Fourteenth legislatures. Stewart died on July 2, 1885, and was buried in the Montgomery Cemetery. A full exhibit on Stewart is available for view at the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County, located at 1506 Interstate 45 North in Conroe.

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6. D. 1997

Texas Flag

The Texas House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1123 in 1997 commemorating Montgomery County as the flag’s official birthplace.

Test Answers

7. D. New Mexico 8. False

1. False

There is no distinction in federal statute or the statehood agreement to back this up. The U.S. Flag Code permits any state flag to fly at equal height; additionally, California, Vermont, and Hawaii were also republics before their statehood.

The Burnet Flag served the Republic from 1836-1839. Some variants had a white star and/or the letters T–E –X –A –S around the angles of the star.

9. B. the accidental repeal of the flag statute by the revised civil statutes

2. B. 1839

The revised civil statute law repealed any law not specifically excepted. The flag continued in use and de facto status until passage of the 1933 Texas Flag Code.

The Lone Star flag was introduced to the Congress of the Republic of Texas on December 28, 1838 and adopted on January 25, 1839.

10. A. bravery, purity, and loyalty

3. C. Charles B. Stewart

Stewart is credited with the design for the Lone Star flag as well as the state seal.

4. A. Chile

The symbolism, as the exact color shading of the red/white/blue, mirrors that of the U.S. flag.

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Hunter Jolly Senior Montgomery High School

 Star  Brian Sowell

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Favorite Movie:

Favorite Movie: Saving Private Ryan

The Avengers

Favorite Artist:

Favorite Music/Artist: Classic Rock /

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Favorite Food: “Bacon Cheeseburger, plain and dry, well

Favorite Food: Snow Crab

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Favorite Quote: “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." ~ Abraham Lincoln

Favorite Quote: “Any time is a good time to go fishing or hunting!”

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unter Jolly is a senior at Montgomery High and is the son of Gregg and Nancy Jolly. He has been involved in 4H, FFA, and the Madrigal and Varsity Chorale. He also is active in the Spring Baptist Church Youth Choir. After graduation, Hunter plans to attend Sam Houston State University. He is considering majoring in music and becoming a choir director. Hunter enjoys the things that make him happy—God, family, music, and wildlife. He holds to the philosophy stated in Romans 8:31 – “If God is for us, who can be against us.” And Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

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rian is a senior at Conroe High School, and is the son of Patrick and Diane Keller. His activities include band, orchestra, football, and ROTC. Jonathan’s personal philosophy is to “Be strong and courageous, be not terrified, be not discouraged, for your Lord our God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9. He plans to attend the University of Texas in Austin and major in biology. After graduating, Jonathan plans to become a History teacher and/or musician.

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Jonathan Alling

Favorite Movie:

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The Help

Favorite Music: Alternative Rock

Favorite Music/Artist: Christian / Sent by Ravens

Favorite Food: Fresh Fruit

Favorite Food: Anything Italian

Favorite Quote: “Dedication lasts a lifetime, but dreams

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onathan is a senior at the Academy for Science and Health Professions and is the son of Brian and Sherry Alling. His activities include song writing, violin, piano, drums, working at Pappadeaux, band, science fair, worship band, and youth and school Bible study leader. Jonathan believes that people matter no matter what, because you never know when you will be in need. He plans to attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas and attend medical school.

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1 (16-ounce) bag 3-color slaw mix 1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced Orange Chili Vinaigrette, recipe follows

Texan Ranch Chicken Casserole Yield: 1 1/2 cups

1 teaspoon orange zest 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

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Ingredients • • •

Orange Chili Vinaigrette: • • • • • •

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1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/3 cup light olive oil 2 tablespoons hot chili oil

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Orange Chili Vinaigrette:

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1 large onion, finely chopped 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 garlic clove, minced 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed

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he woman who has been hailed as Texas’ greatest movie actress has sustained a four-decade long career detailed in her new memoir, My Extraordinary Ordinary Life. Postcards Magazine got to enjoy a visit with this Academy Award winning actress because part of my extraordinary, ordinary life was to grow up with the knowledge that my first babysitter was none other than…you guessed it, Sissy Spacek. Sissy and I were both born in Quitman, Texas, but she is the only one that has a sign proclaiming it as you drive into town!

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What inspired you to write your book? The opportunity presented itself, and I can still remember vividly everything I did in my childhood! Because we come from a family with a long tradition of storytelling, I wanted to get down all these stories for my girls.

Sissy has always been a part of our family history and conversation because my dad, Lanier Stevens of Madisonville, taught Sissy to play the guitar when she was a teenager. I remember the phone call he received from In your book, you talk at length about your Sissy when she was shooting the movie Coal Texas upbringing. Is there one thing that Miner’s Daughter telling him that she was you find you go back to over and over that going to get to use her guitar playing skills was the most important? on screen. Not only did she play the guitar in No, not really. I don’t think there’s one that movie, but she showed off her tremen- thing that was the most important. I think dous vocal talent by singing all of the songs my family was the most important. You required for her portrayal of Country Music know, I could have grown up in a little town star Loretta Lynn. It was fun for all of us and it had been very different had it not when she was received Hollywood’s highest been for my parents. They were what made honor, the Academy Award, for that role. my childhood extraordinary. We joined Sissy in Austin a few weeks ago My dad has told us that you took guitar and had the privilege to sit down with her lessons, but that really wasn’t what your for a few minutes and talk about her book mother had planned for you? and her connection to Texas.

True. I took organ lessons – my mother wanted me to learn to play, that was part of a young girl’s “education” …. musical training. I wanted to play the guitar, so I decided to order one from Sears & Roebuck and had it shipped to the house. I had saved up my allowance for a long time and my mom or dad came into the room, I can’t remember which, and said, “Sissy’s got a really large box from Sears & Roebuck. What’s that?” I thought, “That’s my Silvertone guitar!” My dad was talking to your dad about giving my brother Ed banjo lessons. My dad had been a really fine baritone guitar player and four string banjo player in a dance orchestra. That’s how he put himself through college—that, and mucking stalls! And so my dad had this banjo (which I have now, and it’s wonderful) and he talked to Lanier because someone had suggested that Lanier could teach my brother. I would sit in the room when he was teaching him the

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banjo, but I wanted to play guitar and got Lanier to teach me. As I thought about and read about all the characters that you’ve played, one thing that I wondered is what character do you feel is most like you in your real life? Have you played one that you feel like is really kind of “me”? They’re all parts of me, but none of them are me. But they are all parts of me.

I wondered if it still would be. Oh yes, once a Texan, always a Texan. My husband Jack says that when we cross the state line my accent changes – everything about me changes! Would you ever consider a move back to Texas? I have a daughter who lives here, and all my family is in Austin so I’m back often… really often and you never know. We love the farm (in Virginia), so I don’t think we’ll ever leave the farm—but if I lived anywhere else, it would be in Texas.

 When you hear someone say “Texas” what’s your first thought? Home.

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Kelly Sue Photography

So if someone made a movie about Sissy Spacek who would you want to play you? I wouldn’t want anyone to play Sissy Spacek…(Laughing) That would be horrify- If you could choose only one role that you almost that too! That’s why my girls wanted ing! Oh my gosh, because then someone is think you would like to be most remembered to get in the business because they were interpreting YOU! for, what would it be? exposed to the actual work of making films In Badlands, that was very much like Badlands. I don’t know…Badlands, not the Hollywood party aspect of it. When me…the innocence and naïveté…the little Carrie and Coal Miner’s Daughter; they Schuyler moved to Los Angeles and Madison girl twirling in the front yard. And kind of are all memorable for different reasons. went to school they took their Virginia stepping into something that was “bigger values…correction Virginia/Texas values One of the things you mention in your book than her” that she wasn’t really ready for…I with them…because that’s from whence is that there are probably only a few people think I was naïve like that and had lived my values came. who have your country album, “Hangin’ Up a very protected life. So that part of that My Heart.” Well, I’m one of those and, in I do have a newspaper clipping to send you character, the first part of that character, fact, still have it on cassette. I am probably from the Quitman newspaper that’s a photo was very much me. But then – it went someone of the few people in the world who still of Lanier Stevens and his guitar students. where else! (Pause – thinking) I certainly owns a cassette player! I remember that! We were probably all wasn’t like Carrie! And not really like Coal Oh my gosh! So you’d say Coal Miner’s wearing matching yellow shirts. I’m so Miner’s Daughter either – I had a different Daughter? excited to get to meet you. I love your dad kind of childhood. I had the chance to grow so much. He’s the reason that I’m sitting up before I went out into the world. I would – I loved it. here talking to you—because I had that Well you know, the great thing about that You weren’t a mother at 14. opportunity to learn how to play guitar, movie was that I got very close to Loretta; Exactly! Or a grandmother at 26. So and that was instrumental in preparing we have a lifelong friendship. there’s a lot of me in many of them. In me for this. Raggedy Man, I used my mom and I think I loved what you said about learning the Well, in addition to all of that you have that is a really sweet movie. I don’t know… lessons from her about not letting your chilwritten a wonderful book, and you should what do you think? dren’s childhood slip away without being be very proud. there. That was powerful to me. Well, I wondered about your character (Laughing) I have a little anxiety at Yes, and when I went off to work, I in Crimes of the Heart because in your night sometimes that maybe I exposed dragged my girls with me! We loaded up book, you mention when the character was too much, but I am excited about it so the dogs and the bicycles and the granddescribed to you, you said, “That’s me!” thank you! parents and everybody and just went off. I said that? (Laughing) I wasn’t like that Everything but the kitchen sink, and then character, but I was like the description of her that Beth Henley gave me when I asked her to tell me about the character. Beth said, “Well, she’s the kind of person that has a dinner party and has a wonderful centerpiece and a new dress and the house looks great, but she forgot to put the roast in the oven!” That’s when I said, “That’s me!” I have that daffiness, and I don’t like to cook. Other than that, that’s where it stops! I’ve never shot my husband or stuck my head in the oven or tried to hang myself!

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I think it really shows how real you are, and I loved that and certainly think people connect with that. Real she is. There’s no pretension. There’s no air of superiority or fame. Sissy is Sissy. She is gracious and kind. She is talented, and she’s a Texan. And she has truly had an Extraordinary Ordinary Life. Above: Karen Altom interviews Sissy Spacek in Austin, Texas Below: Spacek enjoys the applause and appreciation of the Austin audience

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Left: Spacek shares her memories of growing up in Texas

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Gotta Get Away? Try Fredericksburg!

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s a child growing up in Round Rock, my parents and grandparents would occasionally whisk my sister and I away to the Hill Country to the little German town of Fredericksburg, where we would spend the weekend becoming totally absorbed in the culture, history, shopping, and dining. While I always enjoyed the adventure aspect of it, I was never fully able to appreciate everything Fredericksburg had to offer until I became an adult. Last February, my mother, grandmother, and a few very dear family friends made a little bed and breakfast our home for the weekend while we shopped, dined, and enjoyed our ladies’ weekend. Being the newest member of our own version of the “Ya-Ya Sisterhood,” I was extremely excited to experience all of these fantastic stores and restaurants my family was planning for us to visit during our stay. As I muddled down memory lane recalling our relaxing weekend, the following is not necessarily a play-by-play of our time in Fredericksburg, but more of a guide for those who have never been or for those who have been away for a few years and are looking for an exciting reason to go back. For those who are regulars, I hope that you are delighted to read about your favorite places.

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east of Fredericksburg (wildseedfarms.com). Guests are able to walk the trails, visit the live butterfly exhibit, and even pick flower bouquets. The gift shop includes different specialty foods, gifts, garden products, and most importantly seed packets. If you are a fan of live music and dancing, you can always steal away to Luckenbach , where “everybody’s somebody” for the evening. Aside from the rich German heritage, peaches are the biggest draw to the area. During the summer, you will find numerous peach and fresh produce stands lining the roadways leading into Fredericksburg. Each stand boasts its own special variety of peaches and will most likely include jams, jellies, pies, or any creation the farmers come up with. Fredericksburg really is a sweet little slice of Heaven tucked away in the Texas Hill Country, less than two hours west of Austin. If you are lucky enough to visit, treasure every moment. In the photo: When weighing your options in Fredericksburg, remember it's famous for produce, especially peaches.

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he days of pirate maps are “nanos”, which may be as small as the tip over! Today’s adventurers use of your finger, to large Rubbermaid® type Global Positioning System containers. Ammo containers are commonly (GPS) technology to treasure used as caches due to their durability and hunt! In geocaching, participants use a GPS resistance to the weather. receiver or mobile device and the internet to Users get lists of caches to find and docuhide and find containers, called “caches” or ment their finds on the web. Some caches “geocaches” hidden by other players. are simple and easily accessible (called A typical cache is a small, waterproof park ‘n grabs, or PNGs), while others may container which contains a logbook. The involve lengthy searches or hikes. Multifinder enters their code name and the date caches are more complex and may require they found the container. Larger containers several sequential finds before reaching the may also contain items for trading (i.e. trea- logbook and the treasure. There are even sure!). Caching etiquette dictates that if you night caches, which require the use of a take an item from a cache, you leave an item flashlight to follow a series of reflectors to of equal or greater value. Most items found the find. A cache which has been removed in containers are toys, trinkets, coins, books, or destroyed by a non-cacher is said to have or CDs of little monetary value, though been “muggled”. This term is borrowed from they may be of importance to the finder. the popular Harry Potter series. Containers can be commercially purchased There is also a special kind of loot, “hitchor homemade, and can vary in size from hikers,” such as travel bugs or geocoins.

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These items are intended to be transported from cache to cache by the finder. Each item has a unique code which allows its travels to be logged and followed online. Caching began in 2000, after the GPS systems were opened up to the general public. The first find was near Portland, Oregon and was posted on a Usenet news group by Dave Ulmer. In twelve short years, the activity has grown to over 1.6 million active hides in over 100 countries on all seven continents around the world. There are over 5 million geocachers worldwide. If you have an iPhone or an Android, yes there’s an app for that! Several in fact, which can have you on the hunt in no-time! I tried it and was amazed at the number of caches in the immediate area! We had several finds on our first outing, including a travel bug (which started its journey in Colorado) in the first cache we located. There are also several websites with cache indexes available, although the most popular is www.geocache.com. Fun, friends, mystery, and exercise await, so give geocaching a go. It pays big dividends—all in cache.

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also carry ladies tops by Angie® that are Baskins is serious about taking care of extremely popular.” their guests and has created the Baskins If you’ve never been in a Baskins store, Low Price Promise which says, “If you you can expect a bona-fide western and find a current lower price on an identical, work wear destination. Western wear is the in-stock item from any local retailer, we largest part of their business, and all the will match the price.” Bryan Baskin says, name brands you’d expect are there and then “When a guest walks into one of our stores, some! In addition to work wear brands like we want them to know they can count on Carhartt, one of the unique things about the tremendous value, as well as being treated Baskins Work Zone is an area dedicated to like a neighbor.” Gunion adds, “We want to Flame Resistant Clothing — a need for many make sure that a guest feels comfortable and occupations in our area. Another thing you that the Baskins experience is the same no may not know about Baskins is the interest- matter which store you visit.” This is obviing gifts and home décor that can be found ously not just the vision of the corporate in their gift department. Of course, if you side of Baskins. When asked about what she just can’t make a decision when it comes to thinks is most important about her store, a gift, the Baskins gift card comes in handy, Luedke stated, “My goal is to make sure and it’s one size fits all. every customer is greeted when they walk in

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Mark your Calendars BRENHAM Grape Stomp at Windy Winery Aug 4–5, 11–12 www.windywinery.com

BUFFALO Buffalo Stampede Sep 15 buffalochamberofcommerce.org

CALDWELL Kolache Festival Sep 8 burlesoncountytx.com

CANTON First Monday Trade Days Aug 2–5, 30–Sep 2, 27 – 30 www.visitcantontx.com

CLEAR LAKE AREA Annual Ballunar Liftoff Festival Sep 28–30 www.ballunarfestival.com

CLEVELAND Keep Cleveland Beautiful Summer Concert Sep 15 (281)592-2395

COLDSPRING Trade Day Aug 25, Sep 22 www.coldspringtexas.org

CONROE The Flatlanders with Folk Family Revival Aug 4 www.crightontheatre.org Booth Brothers in Concert Aug 19 The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted Conference Aug 25 Dr. Gary Chapman Paula Stefanovich in Concert Sep 2 www.mimsbaptist.org “The King and I” Aug 24-25, 31, Sep 1-2, 7-9, 14-15 www.owentheatre.com

“The Miracle Worker” Sep 7-9, 14-16, 21-13 www.crightontheatre.org Texas Bass Classic Sep 28–30 toyotatexasbassclassic.com

DALLAS State Fair of Texas Sep 28–Oct 21 www.bigtex.com

GALVESTON Chef Robert Irvine: Live! Aug 18 An Evening with Joel Grey Sep 29 www.thegrand.com BrewMaster Craft Beer Festival Aug 31–Sep 2 brewmastersbeerfest.com

GLADEWATER Historic Highway 80 Progressive Car Cruise Sep 29 (800) 627-0315

GRAPELAND Bluegrass Festival Aug 30–Sep 2 www.salmonlakepark.com

HOUSTON “The Lion King” Jul 10–Aug 12 broadwayacrossamerica.com/ houston

Live Theatre and Musical Performances A.D. Players www.adplayers.org Alley Theatre www.alleytheatre.org Hobby Center for the Performing Arts broadwayacrossamerica.com Theatre Under the Stars www.tuts.com

HUNTSVILLE Huntsville Antique Show Sep 15–16 huntsvilleantiqueshow.com “The Boys Next Door” Sep 21–23, 28–30 huntsvillecommunitytheatre.org

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KEMAH Rock the Dock Concert Series Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Boomin’ on the Bay Concert Series Aug 7 Salsa Beats Aug 4 Jazz Festival at the Kemah Boardwalk Sep 29–30 www.kemahboardwalk.com

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TOMBALL Bugs, Brew and Barbecue Sep 29 www.ci.tomball.tx.us

TYLER Lyle Lovett and His Large Band in Concert Sep 6 www.cowancenter.org East Texas State Fair Sep 21–30 www.etstatefair.com

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oody Allen said, “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” I will modify this and say, “If

you want to make God laugh, tell him your planets.” From 1930-2006, we just KNEW without a doubt that Pluto was number nine…think of the years and years of science projects, text books, and time spent “waiting for the planets to align”—all inaccurate.

We know what we

know…until we know better. We read in the book of Hebrews that faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. What are you certain of in life?

The Pluto Paradox by Wes Altom

“The heavens keep telling the wonders of God, and the skies declare what he has done.”

1 Corinthians 1:25

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