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Celebrate Nacogdoches’ Tricentennial, with this special Historical Collector’s magazine recounting our home’s rich history & heritage.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

On the Cover Photo by Clay Bostian of Creative Photography

Autumn greetings from the Nacogdoches Magazine staff.

I don’t celebrate New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31, mainly because I refuse to celebrate a new year when deep down, everyone knows it’s right in the middle.

For students, teachers and some businesses and government entities, it is now 2016-17, and fall — for me — is the beginning of a new year.

For this reason, I feel we should celebrate with things like queso (details in food section), festivals (see festivals section) in preparation for the most awesome time of

the year (I won’t give it away here, but details in Halloween section).

If you are producing a new cool festival or event and I left you out, I apologize, particularly if it’s Halloween-related. But rest assured knowing that next year, I will find you.

As always, I’d like to thank our staff, contributors and advertisers, as well as the friendly folks at Meadow Ridge for tolerating a photo shoot while working on so many new projects at once.

Have a great fall.

Nicole Bradford

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Co-owner and pistol instructor Lori Pruitt is shown in the indoor range at Meadow Ridge Archery and Gun, a developing shooting sports complex in rural Nacogdoches.

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Editor Nicole Bradford Feature & Department Writers Nicole Bradford Robbie Key Tim Monzingo Christine Broussard John Talbott Office 4920 Colonial Drive, Nacogdoches, Tx. 75961

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Diamonds in the Rough

Happy Glampers Story by John Talbott | Photos by Zina Thomas

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ownsizing is tough, but it can be pretty glamorous.

While remodeling an old Pace Arrow motor home that has since become our primary residence, I came across Zina Thomas, a camper enthusiast in the tiny northeast Texas town of Diana.

Thomas struck me as the ultimate recycler. She calls her projects “Glampers,” a portmanteau meaning glamorous camper — but they don’t start out that way.

Thomas and her three daughters spend their free time scouring the countryside of unwanted, run-down campers. After cleaning and repairing comes the fun part.

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WHAT IT’S LIKE TO LIVE SMALL Excerpted from the “Talbott Chronicles:”

One would think you couldn’t fit a family of five into a eight by thirty space, but we did.

Every inch of usable storage space is being used, including the walls, under the beds and some custom cabinets I built.

With a couple of yard sales, a lot of donations to charity, and some rather brutal whittling down of almost 11 years of possessions, we took the few things that each of us could not part with and placed them in storage.

Then began the moving from a fourbedroom house to a 30 by 8-foot Pace Arrow.

Meals are fairly easy, although you do have to plan each step to utilize the tight space, the kitchen is about two and a half feet deep by three feet wide and that includes the gas stove and sink.

We are planning on getting either an electric skillet or an induction plate to cut down on the heat inside the Beast.

The refrigerator is small by house standards, but it works very well and has the option of running off of electric or gas.

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Happy Glampers After Thomas and her crew are done, the tiny, forgotten campers are in for a new life, far more glamorous than they were originally intended.

With a background in art and working a construction job to pay her way, Thomas has developed the skills to turn a hobby into one that is both lucrative and allows her more time with her girls, Cindy, 14 and 10-year-old twins, Laurel and Rian.

“I really struggle with super clean campers. I much prefer run-down, ugly ones — so I can feel free to be creative.”

Zina Thomas

After working her way through art school, Thomas helped paint and decorate a restaurant in Frisco, another In Rockwall and then the Big Pines Lodge at Caddo Lake. In between jobs, she traveled to antique shows in an Airstream trailer she remodeled herself. Her remodel was unique, to say the least.

“I received so many compliments, I decided to try it,” she said.

The older and more run down the camper, the more Thomas loves it.

“I really struggle with super clean campers,” she said. “I much prefer run-down, ugly ones — so I can feel free to be creative.”

Sentimental value is often a draw for buyers.

Choosing a theme, colors and interior layout is the first step in the process, Thomas said.

“Once that is done, the labor begins,” she said.

This includes stripping out the interior, replacing electrical wiring, flooring and — if needed — frames and wheels.

It takes an average of about 15 hours to take the interior of the camper down to the bare bones and prepare it for remodeling. The average cost of a finished glamper, fully furnished and ready to travel, is about $6,000 to $7,000.

John Talbott is a Garrison-based writer, auto parts retail manager, husband and father of three. He is the author of the online blog, The Talbott Chronicles: thetalbottchronicles.com.

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Fall festivals in Texas focus on everything from German traditions (New Braunfels) to rice (Katy) to catfish (Conroe). In deep East Texas, there are more than a few reasons to celebrate in 2016. â– East Texas tradition: Pineywoods Fair

An October favorite in East Texas, the annual Pineywoods Fair ranges from educational exhibits to thrilling carnival rides.

Last year, local organizations and school groups were added to the performance lineup to boost entertainment offerings. Parking is free, but may not be terribly close during peak times. Deputies provide traffic control and security. Fair admission is $5 and free for children 3 and under. Carnival wristbands are offered at discounts on select nights.

When: Oct. 12 through 16 Where: Nacogdoches County Expo Center, 3805 NW Stallings Dr.

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■ The upper crust: Perritte Bazaar

Perritte Memorial Methodist Church in November hosts what is arguably the oldest continuous bazaar in Nacogdoches, but that’s not the reason people line up outside before dawn. Volunteers with Perritte’s Pie Crust Ministry, as it is known, start early to their coveted pie crusts — as well as full pot pies — made in the church’s commercial kitchen.

“They sell quickly,” says volunteer Mary Ann Miles, who adds that the group once did everything by hand. “Now, we have a commercial mixer.”

Each ball of dough is weighed to ensure they are uniform size, she said. Funds raised from sales are used to supplement church programs. Crusts are available frozen, in balls or rolled in tins from $1.50 to $2.25 each.

The bazaar includes all the fall favorites, such as craft booths and children’s activities.

When: Friday, Nov. 4 Where: Perritte Memorial Methodist Church, 1025 Durst St., 936-564-8427

■ Going green: State Arbor Day

It’s not a “festival” per se, but this year’s state Arbor Day celebration will be a special one for Nacogdoches.

The official Texas State Arbor Day is held the first Friday in November in a different city each year, and the 2016 city of choice is the oldest town in Texas.

The Nov. 4 event is being coordinated through the Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Forestry Association and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture.

Nacogdoches was selected for its appreciation of traditional forestry, a flourishing urban forestry program, and the commemoration of 300 years in 2016, as well as being named as the Garden Capital of Texas. Three hundred trees are being planted in honor of the city’s Tricentennial year, with the ceremonial 300th tree to be planted on Arbor Day at Millard’s Crossing Historic Village.

When: Friday, Nov. 4, time to be announced.

Where: Millard’s Crossing Historic Village, 6020 North St.

■ Fall in the Cradle of Texas: Sassafras Festival

Our historic neighbor to the east will be hosting a fall Sassafras festival for the 26th year on the town square. Live entertainment, food and craft vendors and barbecue cook-off are set up on the town’s courthouse square, with access to one-of-a-kind downtown shops and cafes.

When: Saturday, Oct. 29, beginning at 10am Where: W. Columbia at N. Broadway streets, Downtown San aUGUSTINE. 936-201-9798

■ Sweet retreat: Heritage Syrup Festival

Held since 1989 and centered around the traditional making of sugarcane syrup, the Heritage Syrup Festival in Henderson is so large, you need a hayride to get around.

Thankfully, they provide one. Vendor booths, stage entertainment, classic cars and exhibits and tons of food are spread over 7 acres at the Depot Museum and another 10 blocks in downtown.

The highlight is a mule-powered syrup mill, but demonstrations also include basket-making, blacksmithing, quilting, wood carving and other old-time survival skills. Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

When: Saturday, Nov. 12 Where: Henderson downtown district & Depot Museum.

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aT A gLANCE Meadow Ridge Archery & Gun Range 1090 County Road 231 • 936-569-9880 meadowridgearcheryandgun.com

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udging from the interior, the new shooting sports complex on County Road 231 seems like a sort of Top Golf for archers and gun enthusiasts — a cross between a recreational venue and a place to hone skills.

But Lori Pruitt, co-owner and certified pistol instructor of Meadow Ridge Archery and Gun Range, says it’s going to be more than that.

“People hear handguns and they automatically think self defense,” said Pruitt, standing in a classroom she hopes will be a starting point for some, and continuing education for others. “But if you just get the license and never practice, in that rare case you have to defend yourself, you may not be able to.”

There are, in fact, those who are licensed to carrying guns that they have little experience handling. But, she says, improving one’s skill is not entirely about preparing for the worst.

“We work with anybody, from those who have never touched a handgun to those

who are very proficient,” she said “But the main thing is falling in love with it, through leagues and tournaments where there’s camaraderie and competition, or marksmanship programs where you set your own goals and achieve them. By getting people to love the shooting sports, they end up practicing, and when you practice, you become more confident and competent in your ability to handle your gun.”

Classes for all levels will be taught by a network of instructors, she said.

Meadow Ridge’s 25-yard indoor range has eight lanes built to accommodate standing or sitting shooters, with room for an instructor or mentor. A retail area caters to shooters as well as archers, the other part of the business. An indoor archery range doubles as a banquet hall with builtin sound equipment. The 4,700-square-foot space will host its first event, the Friends of the NRA Banquet, in October. Plans for the 30-yard archery range include finishing a second level that will offer a 40-yard shot from a tree stand.

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Target Market For its potential market, Meadow Ridge’s owners are casting a wide net, hoping to draw everything from corporate retreats to walk-ins looking for an interesting afternoon.

“It’s about being as multi-functional as possible,” co-owner John Albritton said.

Outdoors, a 100-yard rifle range includes a covered area with seating, and a “walking” archery course through a wooded area will include 3-D targets. A planned 1,000-yard range will be available by appointment.

Lori and husband Kerry Pruitt, a seventh-generation Texan who flies international for American Airlines, built their current home on part of the original family farm dating back to the 1800s. Here, they’ve brought up their daughters, Caroline and Kimberly.

“We’re here for the local community, but we also want to be a destination location.”

John Albritton

After much planning, Pruitts, along with business partners John and Amie Albritton and their sons Lance and Colton, broke ground on the Meadow Ridge facility in 2015.

“We contracted out everything that was necessary, and did everything else ourselves,” said Lori, who had been among those pouring concrete to finish the indoor range by hand.

With the indoor area substantially complete and other features still in development, Meadow Ridge

entertained its first customers this summer. But the hard work isn’t over.

Depending on how customers sway them, the owners see far more happening, including a stocked pond and RV hookups.

“We’re here for the local community, but we also want to be a destination location,” Albritton said. “We want people to come from Houston and Dallas.”

Nicole Bradford is a journalist, East Texas native and alumna of SFA. Nicole likes vinyl records. She has a dog and a cat and several humans at home.

Co-owners and managing partners of Meadow Ridge Archery and Gun are the Pruitts: Kerry, left, Kimberly, Lori and Caroline (not pictured); and the Albrittons: Lance, Amie, Colton and John.

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BFFs The value of cherishing lifelong friendships Story by Christine Broussard | Photos by Tim Monzingo

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hecking her row of pink-clad dancers for stance, foot placement and posture, the ballet instructor had been startled by a sudden thud, followed by giggles.

Delicately bent knees straightened and heads turned to see the commotion. With all eyes on them, SFA students Bonnie Osteen and Liane Latshaw burst into laughter.

“That class was not at all what we thought it was going to be,” Osteen said. “The plies and up down and dancing across the floor in our little leotards.”

Three decades later, the pair still laughs about their awkward, but memorable, meeting.

“There were all these dance majors and then us — two left feet,” Osteen said. “So we went and got a coffee and a soda one day and discussed things.”

Thus began a friendship that would endure for decades.

Enjoy the silence

That ballet class had been 30 years ago at SFA. It had been described as a “contemporary dance class,” but both Osteen and Latshaw were surprised when it was announced that ballet would be the dance of choice — all semester long.

Since that meeting, Latshaw said, their friendship has been as strong “as our roaring laughter on the floor as the PE teacher tried to teach us ballet.”

Both women had been “nontraditional” SFA students — not fresh out of high school like the rest of the class. In fact, Osteen had two young

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girls by the time she donned ballet tights.

“After about 3 or 4 weeks into the class, we just started hanging out at each other’s houses and connecting our families,” Osteen said. “We have so many similar interests, our friendship grew. We love adventure-type things, like camping, boating, anything outdoors. So we just built on that initially

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and then started sharing life experiences.”

The longtime friends also are naturelovers, early birds and value emotional and spiritual growth.

“We enjoy silence,” Latshaw said, “and seek out opportunities to be still. Our responsibility as humans is to transform our suffering in order to transform the suffering of those around us.”

Cherish longtime friendships

Long-term friendships are valuable, experts say, because they provide counsel of someone who knows everything about you, and someone who will challenge you to stay active.

Research shows these friendships are beneficial to both psychological and physical health, says Dr. Sylvia Middlebrook, SFA assistant professor of psy-

chology. “In other words, people who have close friendships tend to be happier and live longer. They experience a greater sense of belongingness and purpose in their lives, have lower stress levels, and exhibit a positive sense of self-confidence and self-worth, all of which contribute to enhanced physical health.”

Friendships can go through phases, she said. They may be active for a time, or go into a period of dormancy as life circumstances, demands and expectations change.

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Check judgment at the door

“Part of my advice is not to judge one another — but just to be there to support the other,” Osteen said. “I think it’s lifegiving to have that connection with somebody as a friend.”

Long-term close friends also report a form of empathic “telepathy,” Middlebrook said, “and may often simultaneously think about each other or contact one another out of the blue because of a sixth sense or intuition regarding the friend’s needs.”

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Connect online — and off

Social media and cellphones have certainly added a new layer to Latshaw and Osteen’s friendship, but they cherish face-to-face connection.

“Some people say that our old, long-term friendships are like ‘comfort foods,’ a favorite rocking chair or a well-worn and broken-in pair of shoes,” Middlebrook said. “We feel comfortable in these friendships, and find ourselves drawn to them over and over again throughout the years, and we always feel most reassured and at ease when we have ready access to them.”

Sifting through files to find old course transcripts, Osteen and Latshaw recently noted that 2016 marked 30 years of their lasting friendship. To celebrate, the two planned a trip of what they do best — outdoor adventure.

“We decided to go on this four-day trip to the Grand Canyon to celebrate our 30 years of friendship,” Osteen said.

“We met in Las Vegas and in four days’ time, we rode a commercial plane, a train, a private plane, a horse, a helicopter, a raft, a jet boat and then a commercial bus to take us back.

“We rafted and hiked up to see waterfalls. There was no cell phone service and we slept outdoors. They provided you a tent but no one used it. We just put our cot out and slept under the stars. It was quite an adventure.”

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Living Well

Guide to planning reunions

Venue & a Menu Story by Nicole Bradford

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cattered throughout the U.S., descendants of the Colton family realized they saw one another only when one of them passed away. “We kept saying, ‘Oh wow — I haven’t seen you all since such-and-such passed away. You’ve got grandkids now?’” says family member Ramona Kimble-Tutt, who lives in Nacogdoches.

What they needed, they thought, was a real family reunion — an old-fashioned kind with covered dishes, dominoes and a kids’ table.

Planning it wasn’t easy.

“People move and die,” she said. “We had to track a lot of people down, and it got around sometimes by word of mouth.”

After weeks of planning by appointed “cousin committees” in charge of food, lodging, entertainment, etc., the family held its first event in more than a decade over the Labor Day weekend.

“We are hoping to start back the tradition, because it’s been 13 years since we had one,” Kimble-Tutt said. “We’ve had a lot of family members that have passed away, and our el-

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ders aren’t getting any younger.

So we decided we would try to get it started back. A lot of our generations don’t know about their family history, so it’s a learning opportunity.”

For some families, the annual reunion has continued for decades.

Since she was a small child growing up in the Dallas area, Jannice Hutson-Leon looked forward to coming to Nacogdoches each year for the big family reunion. Both sets of grandparents were lifelong residents of Nacogdoches, and the weekend-long reunions were always jam-packed with activities “They’ve had it every year at the same time for 66 years,” she said.

When the family was still small enough, it was held in relatives’ homes.

“We would have people sleeping on floors, in cars,” she recalled.

These days, they book a hotel and venue. Friday night is a meet-and-greet, while Saturday usually includes a picnic and pool party. On Sunday, the family attends church together.

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Reunions aren’t just for families.

The Nacogdoches High Class of 1974 remains particularly close, holding both formal and unofficial reunions as often as possible and maintaining its on website.

“Several of us come from out of town for Homecoming at NHS on Friday night, then stay through and hang out for lunch on Saturday and then go to Banita Creek Hall on Saturday night,” says Jan Barton. “When there is a concert or play at SFA, I will send an email to our class through the website and through FB to let them know.

We will get together for dinner beforehand.”

But they don’t just stay local.

A classmate who manages a Vegas resort organized a trip there, while a Tyler classmate hosted a large group at his lakehouse one summer.

Held every 5 years, the official class reunions are nothing less than epic, Barton said.

“We started high school in the fall of 1970, when E.J. Campbell High was shut down and those kids were made to attend NHS with us. There were some rocky years,” she recalled, “but we got through it together, and I think that is one thing that helps us stick together. Rough times during your formative years makes for some permanent friendships.

“Sadly,” she adds, “we have now lost 52 of our classmates at a too-young age. When I show the video at our reunion, that is a tribute to those we have lost, everyone says we must get together more often than every 5 years.”

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Reunions can be done cheap, but count on spending something. You’ll need a venue and a menu.

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Delegate. For the Colton family, “cousin committees” were appointed.

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Plan something for the kids to do: Inflatable rentals, games.

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You’ll also need something for the adults to do: Checkers, Spades, dominoes.

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Use all forms of invitation: Email, social media, phone calls and snail mail.

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Have guests sign in when they arrive and provide updated phone, email and address information.

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Record family history.

Be sure to ask elders about the family’s heritage, history and family tree, and make notes for future generations.

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Take down ideas and notes for the next reunion: What worked well, what didn’t, and what everyone might enjoy next time.

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App-lying technology 5 useful apps for everyday life

Story by Robbie Key

The phrase, “There’s an app for that” rings true now more than ever.

There are hundreds of thousands of apps on the Apple and Android smart device markets, and a lot of them are ultimately silly. Who really wants to see what you would look like with three chins?

But some apps out there can truly come in handy — like the following five.

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A multi-purpose diet app. Perhaps its biggest — and oddly addictive — function is how it grades food via scanning a bar code using a phone’s camera or searching an item by name.

What you get is a letter grade, with A as the highest and D- as the lowest, and why it received that grade based on ingredients.

Whether you want to dabble in cooking for the first time or are adept enough to crack an egg cleanly with one hand, All Recipes has more dishes than you will know what to do with.

You may as well never pay for music again. The best part: It’s not only legal, but free. Spotify allows you to search for virtually any artist and listen to their music that is then streamed to your phone, but it’s available on computers and PlayStation 4 video game console, as well.

If you find something you love eating is unhealthy, it will also provide a list of healthier alternatives.

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What separates it from the website, allrecipes.com, is the “Dinner Spinner.” This lets you select a dish type, ingredients and how long it takes to make. Depending on your selections, results are different recipes that fit the bill. But you can always search for something specific.

What’s the catch? You do have to put up with pesky ads every half hour.

But there is a premium option with different payment plans that skips ads.

IOS Tips for non-techies • Have a hard time reading small text? Under Settings, go to “Display & Brightness,” Text Size and adjust accordingly.

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BIBLE • Created by: Life.Church • Available on: iOS, Android • Price: Free

• Created by: Yoctoville • Available on: iOS, Android • Price: Free (with premium options)

Now you can carry the Bible everywhere you go. This Bible app offers the book in its entirety along with dozens of different versions, ranging from King James to American standard. The versions also come in more than 30 languages.

We all need reminders in our life from time to time. And no, that’s not a philosophical metaphor. My memory is not one of my sharpest qualities, and the Alarmed app has helped me more times than I care to admit.

Lesson plans help you study the Bible in your own way. Options include reading it over the span of a year, or even devotional plans with children.

It’s ultimately simple in design and concept, but Alarmed gives you alerts or reminders in an easy-to-use fashion.

You can even have a reminder go off when you get near a designated area.

• Putting your device in Airplane Mode (the first thing under Settings) will help charge it faster — and save a tad on data.

• To display your battery percentage, go to Settings, General, Usage and flip the Battery Percentage switch on.

• On the calculator app, if you swipe left or right in the area where the inputted numbers are, it will delete the last number in case you make a mistake.

• Swiping left on the compass app will give you a handy dandy leveler.

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f you like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Etta James and Chuck Berry, you’ll love the Brick Street Blues Band.

As a Nacogdoches native would guess from the name, the bluesy rock ensemble is based in the oldest town in Texas. They perform at local events such as Blueberry and the local Music Festival, private parties and venues in greater East Texas such as Longview and Tyler. They recently donated their talents to the United Way area campaign kickoff at Banita Creek Hall.

Nominated for the 2016 East Texas Music Awards’ Blues Band of the Year, the band performs original songs and popular covers ranging from classic blues to soul and old school rock. Its members are Mark Scott, guitars and vocals; Randy McDonald, bass, harmonica and vocals; Scottie Johnson, drums; Alex Leyva, sax and guitar; and Gina Langford, vocals.

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Film review: ‘Sausage Party’

Adult animated film delivers fresh slice in genre Story by Robbie Key

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nimated film; what came to mind when you read that? You likely thought of Disney classics like “Toy Story” or ”The Lion King” or, more recently, “Zootopia.”

We don’t often think of venturing into adult territory when it comes to modern animated films.

Enter “Sausage Party,” a title, which by itself raises an eyebrow or two, that defies in every sense what has become standard with animated movies.

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“Sausage Party,” from the minds of actors Seth Rogan and Jonah Hill, follows a happy-go shopping mart where we are mostly treated to the perspective of the food eagerly waiting to be picked up by the “gods” — us humans — and taken to the paradise known as “the great beyond.”

But the food at the market slowly learns they are sacrificed to the gods through horrible deaths. Simply put: We eat them.

I’ll be the first to admit I’m not one for

Rogan-esque comedies — exempting “Pineapple Express.” The style of comedy has never appealed to me, partly because they are part of a if-you’veseen-one-then-you’ve-seen-them-all routine that wasn’t that funny to begin with, but “Sausage Party” gets into the meat of jokes every single chance it gets throughout its 89-minute duration.

As hilarious as I found the film, not everyone will be able to stomach its abrasive takes on humor. For one of numerous examples, an all-knowing bottle

of liquor named Firewater, portrayed as a Native American voiced by Bill Hader, talks about a time when he was once positioned in a nice aisle until they were driven out by the “crackers.” Another example is a lesbian taco, voiced by Salma Hayek, that spends much of the movie trying to seduce Brenda, a hotdog bun portrayed by Kristen Wiig.

While a majority of “Sausage Party” truly is as raunchy as it gets, they also have simple and clever puns. The main character is a hotdog named Frank. A bagel voiced by Edward Norton is named Sammy Bagel Jr. There is barely a nano second that goes by without some form of a joke sweeping the audience, making the experience thoroughly entertaining — even more so when watched with friends who appreciate the humor.

And just as a fair warning, nothing, I mean nothing, can prepare you for the film’s final five minutes. Let’s just say you won’t be able to look at beets the same way again.

Yet among the swarms of relentless lewd and crude dialogue lies a surprisingly poignant message in that it’s possible to live among each other despite differing views in life — a message the world could use right now. After surviving explosions from dozens of F-bombs and witnessing the main villain that is, literally, a douche, this was a surprisingly touching point in the film.

There is a strong, strong reason “Sausage Party” received its R rating, and as much as I love films like “Toy Story,” “Wall-E” and “Up,” it’s refreshing to see a great animated film tailored to adults.

Those looking for a raunchy, unapologetic comedy will relish in this film — bun intended.

Rating: 8.5 out of 10 (good) Robbie Key is the assistant news editor at The Daily Sentinel.

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Live theater calendar SEPTEMBER • “1776” will be presented by Lamp-Lite Theater at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 7 and 8, and at 2 p.m. Oct. 2 and 9. Tickets are $15 adults, $8 children.

4128 Old Tyler Road, Nacogdoches. 936-564-8300.

OCTOBER • “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” will be presented by SFA School of Theater Oct. 4 through Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Turner Auditorium, 2222 Alumni Drive. Recommended for mature audiences. Tickets are $15 and available in the lobby or online at www.finearts.sfasu.edu/events/2016.

• “The Great Gatsby” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22; and at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and 23 by the Tyler Civic Theatre, 400 Rose Park Drive, Tyler. The show is described as suitable for teens and up. Tickets are $15 to $18 and available at the box office or online. tylercivictheater.com.

• “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf” will be staged by the Henderson Civic Theatre in October, with dates and ticket prices to be announced. 122 E. Main St. Henderson. hendersoncivictheatre.com. 903-657-2968.

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SFA Children’s Performing Arts Series presents “Pollyanna” on Thursday, Oct. 27. 9:30am and 12:30pm performances. Tickets are $7.50. Turner Auditorium, 2222 Alumni Drive. 936-468-6407. www.cpas.sfasu.edu.

• “Hiding Addison” by Nacogdoches author Pat Harris will be presented by Lamp-Lite Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, 29, Nov. 4 and 5, and at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 and Nov. 6. Tickets are $15 adults, $8 children. 4128 Old Tyler Road, Nacogdoches. 936-564-8300.

• “The Aluminum Show,” presented by the Angelina Arts Alliance. Shows are 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. 3500 S. First St., Lufkin, on the Angelina College Campus. www.angelinaarts.org. 936-633-5454.

nOVEMBER • “Rusk County Home Companion” will be presented by the Henderson Civic Theatre in October, with dates and ticket prices to be announced. 122 E. Main St. Henderson. hendersoncivictheatre.com. 903-657-2968.

• “Miracle on 34th Street” will be presented by Piney Woods Fine Arts Association at the Crockett Civic Center, 1100 Edmonton, on Nov. 26. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 to $35. pwfaa.org. 936-544-4276.

• “By the Bog of Cats” will be presented by SFA School of Theater Nov. 15 Nov. 19 at 7:30pm in Turner Auditorium, 2222 Alumni Drive. Recommended for mature audiences.

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How to keep valuable workers on board

The New ‘Retirement’ Story by Nicole Bradford

The onset of retirement age for the ever-impactful generation of Baby Boomers is bad news for employers.

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or employees, the challenge today is keeping Boomers from going into full retirement mode — and taking valuable knowledge and skills with them.

The good news: A recent survey by the American Association of Retired Persons shows that 7 in 10 Americans plan to be working at the age of 65, and nearly half expect to work well into their 70s and 80s.

“Nobody ever really retires any more,” says TaKeisha S. Walker, director of Workplace and Leadership Programs at Washington DC-based American Association of People with Disabilities.

“They retire from one path and move into another. They may start doing consulting work or only putting in 20 hours a week, or one or two projects at a time.”

Working in comfort

The U. S. Census Bureau projects that by 2030, when the first baby boomers reach the age of 84, the number of Americans older than 65 will have grown by 75 percent to 69 million. This means more than 20 percent of the population will be older than 65.

“With ongoing changing to workplace demographics, the needs of aging employees cannot be overlooked,” says Elisabeth Simpson, senior consultant with Morgantown, W. Va.-based Job Accommodation Network. “When you look at the best companies to work for and those with the best practices overall, I would say their type of tactics work for all of your population.”

You can invest in ergonomic seating, height adjustable work stations and specially designed keyboards, but you can also use tactics that have no cost at all: Reduced schedules, flexible hours, seasonal schedules and telecommuting.

And the benefits aren’t limited to one group of workers.

“I think that’s a fantastic strategy not just for individuals or employees with disabilities,” Simpson said. “Studies have shown that individuals are not less productive when they work from home; they

“Studies have shown that individuals are not less productive when they work from home.”

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are more productive. They are not leaving early for travel time and taking lunch breaks. These are practices that work.”

Technology proves helpful

These days, a variety of keyboard and mouse combinations help those who have a hard time with standard equipment.

“There are touch-free and light-touch keyboards that can be used by individuals who have difficulty pressing keys,” said Simpson, who specializes in motor and sensory impairment solutions. “Speech recognition software can also be useful for anyone who has difficulty typing.”

Technology also exists to help with faceto-face communication for those with hearing loss or workers who are deaf.

Several devices allow conversation partners to type back and forth, or even have their conversation captioned in real time through voice recognition.

Other accommodations are not nearly as complex: a raised desk, magnifying monitor screen or amplified phone head set. The Job Accommodation Network reported in 2012 that 57 percent of employers that said they provided accommodations for disabled employees said those accommodations had cost them nothing. Another 37 percent reported a one-time cost, the organization stated.

The typical one-time expenditure was about $500.

“I think the biggest piece is creating a culture in which people have discussions openly about their needs, and a general diversity – not just diversity we can see, but diversity of thoughts, needs and skills,” Walker said. “It’s not just because of the Boomers. People’s expectations of work are changing. The way people work is changing the workplace.”

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Food

Eat and Drink

In queso emergency

El Ranchero 123 King St.

Consistency: Medium Color: Vibrant yellow Cost: $8 for a medium takeout with chips.

Mexico Lindo 4010 South St.

Consistency: Very thick Color: Pale white Cost: About $10 for a 12-ounce to-go container & chips.

Creamy and pale, the queso from Mexico Lindo on South Street was a favorite of some, too bland for others. It was definitely the thickest on the list. Not thick as in chipbreaking, joint-compound thick, just a nice, creamy thick. Thus, bonus points awarded for being able to consume more queso per chip. We also found this queso very freshtasting, about as far away from canned or bottled cheese dip as you can get.

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El Ranchero queso is yellow, Tex-Mex variety, with a good amount of onions and peppers.

Some thought it seems too processed, while others enjoyed more intense flavor. Consistency is medium and it gets thicker as it cools, as a queso should.

In search of the Ultimate Liquid Cheese

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 4909 North St.

If you don’t like queso, well, we just don’t want anything to do with you.

For the rest of you, we decided that fall was a great time to do something we’ve always wanted to do: Get large containers of queso and taste-test it on company time. We sought and received three top recommendations for local queso, and while all were good, they were quite different in texture and flavor.

Consistency: Medium to thick Color: White Cost: $5.73 for a large takeout with chips.

With a fair amount of spices (we’re guessing cumin), this mixture earned the description of “creamy, buttery goodness,” though some found it too salty. It’s a blend of several cheeses with a smooth, velvety consistency. You can also taste nice big pieces of onion and pepper throughout.

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Eat and Drink

Food finds of East Texas

A local guide to unique eats everyone should try at least once.

• The Nutty O’Brien photo and commentary by Tim Monzingo

The hazelnut and banana hits you first, followed by a hint of saltiness from the bacon, and finally the buttery taste of Texas Toast.

The “Nutty O’Brien” is a cacophony of flavors, mostly sweet, thanks to the Nutella and bananas at its core. They’re complemented well by flaky toast and well cooked bacon. Overall, it’s a sweet

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and salty adventure that will leave you pleasantly full. It’s similar to the famous friend peanut butter and banana sandwiches still served at Memphis restaurants that cater to the tourist crowd. In fact, if Elvis were still with us, I’m pretty sure he’d approve.

The Nutty O’Brien is $7.50 at Dolli’s Diner under the “hot sandwiches” menu, the the price includes a side of fries.

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• Macaroni and cheese pizza

If I told you there was a pizza topped with mac and cheese on a buffet usually visited by people with kids, you might think: “Gross.”

Surprisingly, you’d be wrong. This combination of comfort foods can be found locally at Cici’s Pizza. If you don’t see it on the buffet, you can request it — but if you don’t like garlic, ask for it sans garlic sauce on the crust.

The local Cici’s buffet is located in Northview Plaza, 3801 North St. An adult buffet is about $6.

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• ‘Original’ fried pies

The only thing better than a chicken pot pie is a fried chicken pot pie.

“I am always on the lookout for new places to try out, so when Dad suggested we try the Fried Pie Shop, I was willing to give it a shot,” says staff reviewer Meagan Rice.

The Original Fried Pie Shop is tucked in a corner at the gas station attached to Denny’s, 2615 North Stallings Dr. Meat pies are a lot like a small meal wrapped in pie crust and fried. Other choices are fruit and cream pies, with some sugar-free options. Meagan’s “chicken and vegetables” selection included potatoes, carrots, onions, peas and a cream sauce.

“The pie was delicious — it tasted like a fried chicken pot pie,” she said.

You can also get spinach and mushroom, broccoli and chicken, Tex Mex and breakfast-themed pies, among others. The meat pies are all $3.75 each with the fruit and cream pies costing $3.25.

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Shelley’s Bakery Cafe fabUloUS food, no fUSS Consistently one of Nacogdoches’ favorite lunch spots, with freshly made items using the highest quality ingredients.

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Unique Places

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Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Fort Worth 3 hours & 30 min. • 201 miles

at a Glance

The Bureau of Engraving in Fort Worth makes actual U.S. currency — a lot of it. Going through the visitor’s entrance is a little like going to visit someone in prison given all the security measures. Once you get through that, it’s a cool experience. Visitors can watch the various stages of the printing process from an enclosed walkway from above. It’s a self-guided tour with interactive exhibits on the first floor and a gift shop where you can buy brand new money in uncut sheets.

(They’re not cheap.) The only downside is you won’t get a single photo. Cameras and phones have to be left in vehicles.

Location: 9000 Blue Mound Road. moneyfactory.gov. 817-231-4000 Hours: Sunday & Monday; open 8:30am to 5:30pm Tuesday - Friday Cost: Free

Museum of Osteology, Oklahoma City 5 hours & 44 min. • 373 miles

at a Glance

In the lobby of America’s only skeleton museum is a glass tank of flesh-eating beetles, doing their work.

“They’re working on a beaver skeleton now,” a museum staffer said brightly.

Two floors of carefully preserved and displayed skeletons depict everything from elephants to birds, even a stooped over, elderly human who had suffered from an advanced case of osteoporosis. Just outside Oklahoma City, this museum is well off the beaten path along a rural road that appears to go nowhere. Parking is free and plentiful.

Location: 10301 S. Sunnylane Road, Moore, Okla. . 405-814-0006 Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday; 11am - 5pm Saturday; 1 - 5pm Sunday Cost: $8 for ages 13 & up; $7 ages 3 - 12; free under 3

20th Century Technology Museum, Wharton, Texas 3 hours & 20 min. • 203 miles

at a Glance

Located as a separate wing of the Wharton County Historical Museum, the 20th Century Technology Museum features aisles and aisles of washing machines that look nothing like a washing machine, refrigerators with legs and televisions with a screen the size of a CD. The collection also includes experimental aircraft, phones, computers and medical devices.

The best part is the guide, a friendly gentleman who is delighted to show children who’ve never known life before the Internet how to operate the devices of yesterday — many of the displays are in working order. An old TV plays “I Love Lucy” for nostalgic visitors.

Location: 3615 North Richmond Road, Wharton, Texas Hours: 10am - 3pm Monday - Friday; 1 - 4pm Saturday Cost: Free, but donations are accepted.

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Inside Out

luxury ‘outdoor rooms’ Story by Nicole Bradford | Photos by Meagan Rice

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he more upscale a home these days, the harder it is to tell where the interior ends, and the backyard begins.

Deeply recessed or covered outdoor spaces that form “rooms” outdoors are on the wish list of many a buyer, local Realtor Ed Poole said.

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“You do have to be careful if it is westward facing,” he said, mindful of sustainable building practices that were in place long before air conditioning was a standard home feature.

The “outdoor room” trend that began nearly a decade ago was likely a result of the “staycation” trend that came into play

during the recession. Since, the growing popularity of a backyard entertainment area has spurred retailers into offering more metal and wicker furniture made to withstand outdoor elements.

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In some high-end homes, outdoor spaces are equipped with AC ducts — only in Texas would homeowners decide to air condition the back yard.

Poole said in his experience, he’s seen not one but two climate-controlled dog houses “It was a separate little brick house and yes, it was air conditioned,” he said.

Outdoor kitchens, some even with pizza

ovens and refrigerators, in recent years took on a life of their own in the upscale housing market. However, that trend may be tapering off, according to a 2016 survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders. Along with pet washing stations, cork flooring in main living areas and laminate countertops, an outdoor kitchen was listed among features builders said they were least likely to install this year. (Media rooms, two-story foyers and family rooms and sunrooms also made that list).

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lOCAL hAUNTS One day is not enough.

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For those who love Halloween, it’s safe to say it’s more like 31 days than just one night. Still, there are big decisions to make toward the end of October. Unlike the Christmas season, many of the Halloweenrelated events tend to take place on one or two evenings, depending on where Oct. 31 falls. Thus, one must choose carefully.

Ghosts of Millard’s Crossing Oct. 31

A spooky but not too spooky evening for families, “Ghosts” is a regular Halloween night alternative at Millard’s Crossing Historic Village.

You can count on plenty of treats and Halloween-related activities such as treats, stories and a cupcake walk (where everybody eventually wins) in each building, along with a spectacularly scary headless horseman roaming the grounds, a barrel train and hayride.

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lOCAL haunts

For brave souls:

Jaycees Haunted House Oct. 21 - 31

Scary enough for ages 11 and up, the Jaycees Haunted House is a Halloween tradition in Nacogdoches, but note that it has a new location south of town this year. The haunted house opens at 7 p.m. on Wednesday through Saturday evenings.

The Jefferson Railway is located at 400 E. Austin, Jefferson. 866-398-2038 On the web: terroronthebayou.com.

Admission: $10 9919 South state Hwy. 59 between Nac and Lufkin.

On the web: Facebook.com/ nacjayceeshauntedhouse/

Total Insanity Hauntpark Weekends Sept. 30 - Oct. 31

Not for ages 6 and under, this is many events in one, ranging from two themed haunted houses, a haunted walking trail and hay ride. Located just west of Lufkin via Highway 94, Total Insanity is in its 16th year and benefits the Hudson Volunteer Fire Department. Its usually open from dark to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights, with an extended three-day Halloween weekend.

3731 Ted Trout Dr., Hudson.

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Fright at the Museum Terror on the Bayou

Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29 & 31

Oct. 6 - 30

A haunted house fundraiser for Lufkin’s nonprofit Naranjo Museum of Natural History raises funds for exhibits and educational programs. Hours are 7 to 10 p.m. for pre-Halloween nights, and 6 to 10 p.m. on Halloween night. Ticket prices to be announced.

The steam locomotive located in Jefferson becomes a haunted evening experience at the Historic Jefferson Railway.

The “runaway fright train” traverses dark woods on a 45-minute ride in open-air cars, with spooky scenes and costumed haunters along the way.

This is a popular event, so buy tickets in advance. Tickets are $15 on Fridays and $16.50 on Saturdays. Children under 4 are free. the earlier a train leaves, the less intense the scares on the route.

Departures are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays; 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Fridays and 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 on Saturdays.

5104 S. First St., Lufkin On the web: naranjomuseum.org.

For families with younger children:

Healthy Halloween Oct. 29

Hosted by the nonprofit Healthy Nacogdoches, “Healthy Halloween” is an

outdoor festival that instead of candy will be awarding prizes such as game sets to guests. Since it has a health theme, guests must visit a required number of booths to earn prizes. Admission is free. 3 to 6pm.

Festival Park, 507 S. Pecan St. 936-569-4691

Lufkin Zoo Boo Oct. 21 & 22

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Oct. 31 Trick or treat alternatives

Oct. 29

The Museum of East Texas in Lufkin hosts a Halloween-themed family event from 1 to 3pm. Children select and decorate a pumpkin. Free and open to the public.

Games and refreshments are included.

503 N. Second St. Lufkin 936-639-4434. On the web: metlufkin.org.

Since the last local “Scare on the Square” event in 2013, the Ellen Trout Zoo Boo has become arguably the most attended event in deep East Texas — unfortunately, this also means it is frightfully crowded. We mean Times-Square-on- NewYear’s-Eve packed, so if you’re allergic to crowds, this one might be just too scary.

6 to 9pm both nights. Admission charge.

(The other) Scare on the Square

Ellen Trout Zoo, 402 Zoo Circle, Lufkin.

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• Downtown Rusk: Halloween events on its town square with carnival games and candy from local merchants. Free.

Carnival games are 25 cents. 4:30 p.m.

• Downtown Lufkin: Main Street merchants offer an organized trick or treat downtown (where adults will find the fabulous Standpipe Coffeehouse). Free. Begins at 5 p.m.

• Nightmare on Elm Street (Nacogdoches version)

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Carving out Passions Story by Robbie Key | Photos by Tim Monzingo

East Texas Woodworker Club member Jim Ward shows off his hand-carved chessboard and pieces at the organizations June meeting. The group is open to anyone interested in woodworking at any skill level.

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n bright and early Saturday mornings, kids indulge themselves with their favorite cartoons, while adults prefer relaxing bliss — or, if you’re like me, catching as many Zs as you can.

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members of the Woodworkers Club of East Texas gather to discuss their favorite hobby: Crafting things from wood.

Founded in 1996, the Woodworkers Club was formed mostly by SFA professors who were either retired or on the verge of retirement.

At times, members branch outside their monthly meetings at the SFA For-

How to join The Woodworkers Club of East Texas meets at 9am on the first Saturday of each month, exempting January & July for holidays, at the SFA Forestry Lab on Raguet Street — or across the street from Grace Bible Church. The cost to become an official member $20 a year. Call Leon Ray, head of the club, at 936-564-9446 for more information.

estry Lab: a holiday gift exchange, field trips and an annual contest held during the November meeting.

Members have turned out some amazing creations, from a sizable turtle to a chess board complete with homemade checker and chess pieces and a 12-piece cube puzzle, but their works are done out of interest, not profit.

“I’ve had people wanting me to do stuff for compensation, and that knocks the fun out of it,” said Jim Ward, who created the cube puzzle using various types of wood.

And if you quiver at your lack of knowledge among the wise members, Leon Ray, head of the club, says anyone from the inept to the adept can join and learn a thing or two.

“You can have no experience, and we’ve had people like that come and visit,” Ray said. “Some of them get a little overwhelmed; other people will come and have a bunch of questions and pick the minds of the members and get advice on everything from what kind of table saw should I buy or scroll saw … there’s a lot of discussion on that kind of stuff.”

Chris Williams is one such person who joined the ranks during the June meeting to learn more.

“I like all the videos and these member’s experiences they share — and their projects,” he said.

Although there are mostly guys in the ole gang, women are more than welcome to join. One member, Dottie Dowling, has been a part of the club for about nine years as a passive viewer.

“I’m not much into (woodwork) except small things … and if I have any problem with what I’m working on, they’ll always help me out,” she said.

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Oct. 8 - NOV. 27, 2016 Texas Renaissance Festival Oct. 1, 2016

Oct. 6 - 8, 2016

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Poultry Festival

A day in the life of a mid-1800s resident features flower pounding, weaving on a loom, herb planting, a spinning demonstration and more.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens, 304 North St.

Downtown Center hosts the 40th annual East Texas Poultry Festival, featuring a threeday carnival, live entertainment, vendors, a photography show, quilt show, chicken cooking contest and poultry judging and auction.

Downtown Center Square, 240 Selma St. shelbycountychamber.com. 936-598-3682

Where else in Texas can you buy a turkey leg and a sword while being entertained in Renaissance fashion. Located about 2 and a half hours from Nac. Onsite camping available. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. $30 (adult gate admission) $15 (child gate admission) 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission, Texas. texrenfest.com

Oct. 8, 2016 Family Day The old-fashioned circus exhibit, “Step Right Up,” hosts family day with games, crafts and story time for children at the Railroad Depot.

10 a.m. to noon. Free. 101 Old Tyler Rd. Oct. 13 - 16, 2016 Tyler Rose Festival About 90 minutes from Nacogdoches, the Texas Rose Festival in Tyler features a 9 a.m. parade on Saturday, Oct. 15, arts and crafts fair, floral shows and garden tours. Free (parade, art show, tours and rose show). West from Glenwood Blvd. and Front Street (parade) Other event locations and hours vary. texasrosefestival.com

Pineywoods Purgatory The 25th annual East Texas cycling event features various bike routes from 25 to 102 miles. Rest stops, support and lunch are provided. 8 a.m. start time. $40. George H. Henderson Exposition Center, 1200 Ellen Trout Dr., Lufkin. pineywoodspurgatory.com.

936-637-3976 Diboll Day Every two years, a parade and festival celebrate the City of Diboll, located just south of Lufkin on state Highway 59. 9 a.m. (parade) 10 a.m. (festival opens) Free. Old Orchard Park, 700 Hall St. dibollday.org

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Angelina County Airfest

Oct. 14 - 16, 2016

The second annual event featuring booths, exhibits and pilots raises money for Toys for Tots campaigns in Angelina and Trinity counties.

Lawn chairs welcome; no coolers, alcohol or large bags. 9 a.m.—4 p.m. $12 (age 12 and up) $8 (Ages 6 to 11, seniors and military) Angelina County Airport, 800 Airport Blvd. Burke.

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Cajun Catfish Festival Downtown Conroe hosts several stages of live entertainment, food and merchandise booths. $12 (adults) free (12 and under) at the gate. 6 p.m. to midnight Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to midnight Oct. 10 and noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 16. $12 (single day admission). 301 North Main St., Conroe. conroecajuncatfishfestival.com

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Make fall yard work fun. Have kids come up with different ways to pick up leaves or pine cones (such as squatting, bending, leaning, stretching, or balancing on one foot). Sing, dance, and explore. Provide kids with rakes and other tools that are kid-sized for comfort and safety. For indoor fun, play board games and computer games that encourage physical activity. Have a song-and-dance talent show. Draw, color, and explore with health in mind. Remember that children and adolescents should be active for at least 1 hour a day, and adults for at least 2½ hours a week. Apply sunscreen and insect repellent to protect you and your family from the sun, mosquitoes, and ticks, when appropriate.

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Cooking Contest A young chef’s contest for ages 5 through 17 takes place at the Judy McDonald Public Library. Contestants can enter up to two dishes in separate categories. Register by Oct. 21.

2:30 p.m. 1112 North St. 936-559-2970

Oct. 14 - 16, 2016

Mushroom Festival

Texas Bigfoot Conference

The 15th annual Texas Mushroom Festival takes place in “the mushroom capital of Texas,” or Madisonville, featuring an auto show, biergarten, cooking demos, grape stomp, art contest and “Shiitake Run/Walk.” 10 a.m (opening ceremonies). $20 (Taste of Texas food and wine showcase) Hwy. 75 at state Hwy. 21 West. texasmushroomfestival.com

Oct. 14-16 is the official Texas Bigfoot Weekend as proclaimed by the mayor of Jefferson, Texas, in 2005. The Jefferson conference will include VIP packages and a list of speakers. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $20 (adult advance tickets) $25 (at the door). Jefferson Tourism and Visitor Center, 305 E. Austin St. Jefferson. eventbrite.com Oct. 15, 2016 Cattle Baron’s Gala Benefiting the American Cancer Society, this annual auction and gala featuring entertainment and dancing takes place at Southern Stables. $150 (Wrangler ticket) $225 (Baron’s ticket) 3500 North Medford Dr., Lufkin. pineywoodscattlebaronsgala.org

Fiddler’s Festival The World Championship Fiddler’s Festival is an 80-year-old annual event with concessions and prize money awarded. 9 a.m. Free.

Davy Crockett Memorial Park, 709 Brazos St. worldchampionshipfiddlersfestival.com.

936-546-5174. 936-222-6706 (booth information) Scottish Festival The Scottish Festival and Highland Games takes place at the FBC South Campus in Tyler. Visitors encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. 9 a.m. Free. 17002 U.S. 69, Tyler

Oct. 28, 2016 Scary Movie Night The Judy McDonald Public Library hosts a Halloween feature for ages 13 and up. Register

by Oct. 27. 6:30 p.m. Free. 1112 North St. 936-559-2970

Oct. 29, 2016 Healthy Halloween

Oct. 22, 2016

Feral Hog Festival

Hot Pepper Festival

From Ben Wheeler — the Texas town that brought you the motorized bar stool races — comes a parade, live entertainment, “Hog Queen” pageant and wild hog cook-off that is the annual Feral Hog Festival. 10 a.m. (parade begins) Downtown Ben Wheeler. benwheelertx.com

Palestine hosts this heated event featuring a macho pepper-eating contest, salsa-making contest arts and crafts, food vendors, beer gardens, kids zone and live music. 10 a.m. Free.

Downtown Palestine. 903-723-3014. www.visitpalestine.com

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Healthy Nacogdoches presents Healthy Halloween with vendors, a bike rodeo and costume contest. 4 to 7 p.m. Free. Festival Park downtown. 936-569-4691 Sassafras Festival San Augustine hosts its 26th annual fall festival on the courthouse square, with an Alzheimer’s Walk, barbecue cook-off, food and craft vendors. 10 a.m. Free. W. Columbia at N. Broadway streets. 936-201-9798

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nOV. 4, 2016 Perritte Memorial Bazaar Perritte Memorial Methodist Church holds its annual fall bazaar featuring homemade crafts, booths, activities and a limited number of its signature products from the Pie Crust Ladies.

Free. 1025 Durst St. http://perritteumc.org Bad Art Night The popular repeat event challenges adults 18 and up to create something truly appalling.

Prizes awarded for worst art. Gaudy supplies provided. 5:30 p.m. Free. Register by Nov. 3.

Judy McDonald Public Library, 1112 North St. 936-559-2970

nOV. 13, 2016 East Texas Half Marathon Race Texas presents a 13.1-mile event for runners beginning at Memorial Hospital. 10K and 5K routes are also available. 7 a.m. $95 (through Oct. 14) $105 (Oct 15 through Nov. 10) 1204 North Mound St., Nacogdoches. easttexashalf.com

Oct. 31, 2016 Ghosts of Millards Crossing

nOV. 17 - 19, 2016

Spooky activities, entertainment, cupcake walks and treats make this annual event at Millard’s Crossing Historic Village a popular trick-ortreating alternative for families. 6 to 8 p.m. $3 per person. 6020 North St. 936-564-6631. www.millardscrossing.org

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A 300th birthday party celebrates the founding of Nacogdoches. Times and venues to be announced. visitnacogdoches.org

nOV. 4-5, 2016 SFA Homecoming A Friday golf tournament at Piney Woods Country Club, Friday night bonfire and Saturday morning parade are part of the annual homecoming festivities for SFA leading up to the Lumberjack game. 10 a.m. Saturday parade. sfasu.edu

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nOV. 12, 2016 Syrup Fest Inflatables, a rock wall, live entertainment, booths, classic cars and a sugar cane syrup exhibit highlight this annual Henderson treat. 9 a.m.—5 p.m. Free (downtown section) $2 (syrup exhibits) Downtown District and Depot Museum, 514 N. High St., Henderson. 866-650-2259. www.hendersontx.us

The Nacogdoches Junior Forum presents its annual Holiday in the Pines sale with the theme, “Hipville 2016!” Tickets go on sale Oct. 4. 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday; 9 to 11 a.m. VIP hours Friday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. $7 (market shopping) $25 (One HIP Night and VIP shopping). Nacogdoches County Civic Center, 3805 NW Stallings Dr. nacjrforum.org nOV. 18, 2016 ‘Polar Express’ Screening Tickets for this holiday favorite must be picked up in advance at the Sterne-Hoya Museum and Library. Bring pillows and blankets for floor seating. Refreshments will be served. 7 p.m.

Free. Railroad Depot, 101 Old Tyler Rd. Murder Mystery Party The local library hosts another popular repeat from summer, with new characters and clues.

Costumes encouraged but not required. Must register by Nov. 17. 5:30 p.m. Free (18 and up only). Judy McDonald Public Library, 1112 North St. 936-559-2970

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First United Methodist Church hosts an annual holiday music event featuring decorated tubas.

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Jingle Bell Run and Parade Part of the Nine Flags festival, a 5K begins downtown at the Visitor’s Center, hosted by the Nacogdoches Lady Lions Club. An evening lighted parade is followed by a fireworks show downtown. 8 a.m. (Jingle Bell Run start) 6:20 p.m. (parade) nineflags.visitnacogdoches.org

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nOV. 29, 2016 SFA Holiday Extravaganza Open to the public, SFA’s Residence Hall Association hosts entertainment, games, music and crafts for the community. 6 to 8 p.m. Free.

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