POSTCARDS MAGAZINE - Piney Woods - May 2023

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I write this shortly after having received the news a dear friend passed away. This friend was one of my “besties” in college. We didn’t hang out together all the time, but she and I shared the same Radio/TV major (and because of that, had a lot of the same classes, projects, and homework), which resulted in spending a great deal of time together. The more time we spent together, the more we enjoyed it, and as two of the very few girls in our department, we found a shared love of laughter…and pranks on the boys. One of our favorites was just plain dumb. So dumb, in fact, that years later, we couldn’t remember much about it except the date. April 8. It was the date we gave to a couple of our best guy friends when we were building up a big joke. We just kept telling them to “wait until April 8. You’ll find out on April 8.” When the day arrived, we basically said, “April Fools - a week late.” There was more to the story, but suffice to say, it was SO DUMB…. and we thought it was hysterical. We laughed so hard about it, that it actually became our own unofficial holiday. By the time we graduated, we couldn’t imagine going our separate ways. But no matter what, over the years whenever April 8 rolled around, there was a call or a text to say Happy April 8th - thinking about you!

When I heard Cindy was ill, I made a road trip a few weeks ago to see her. I talked to her, prayed over her, held her hand and told her how much I treasured our friendship. She was barely conscious and would give an occasional smile. I wondered if she really heard me—until I told her I am now the grandmother of three boys—to which she replied, “That’s crazy.” And I knew she was there.

Driving home, I thought of all the years of friendship we had shared…and how neither of us could really remember what we said to those guys as we built up the suspense of that date…our greatest (dumbest) prank ever. As my tears fell the morning I heard the news of her passing, the exact words we had said came back to me in a rush. We told them, “All will be revealed on April 8.” And it was. We told them the whole story. They laughed at how goofy we were. We had a wonderful time…which is why we always remembered it so fondly.

And this year, my friend Cindy died in the early morning hours of April 8. Instead of our phone call, I received the memory of those words, and knew that certainly for her, “ All was revealed.” I can see her throwing her head back in laughter and joy as she celebrates the goodness of God—and for that, I find laughter and joy through my tears.

Friends. Families. Communities. Sharing life together. Thank you for being part of my story.

Until next time, ~ Karen

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Let’s Celebrate!

This Month’s Business Anniversaries:

Celebrating 29 years

1977

Celebrating 52 years

Elkins Lake Baptist Church

See their ad on page 76

Celebrating 46 years

Tallent Sausage

See their ad on page 44

1989

Celebrating 34 years

A1 Smith Septic

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1994

Small Engine Shop See their ad on page 48

Wiesner Huntsville

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1996

Celebrating 27 years

Woods Welding See their ad on page 28

2008

Celebrating 15 years

Covenant Fellowship Church

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2012

Celebrating 11 years

U-Rent-EM See their ad on page 56

2016

Celebrating 7 years

Bluebird Haven Estates

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Eastex Trailers & Storage

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2018

Celebrating 5 years

A&D Propane

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Mike Park, Chrissy Wieghat, Machayla Longfoot Rane Riley and Rhonda Brown (not pictured)

Texas Treasures

Story and Photos by Wes Altom

“Next to the Alamo, the Texas Ranger is the best-known part of the Texas legend…”

–Institute of Texan Cultures, University of Texas at San Antonio

Before statehood…even before the Republic of Texas…were the Texas Rangers. This organization, our nation’s oldest serving state law enforcement agency, traces its beginning to the Mexican Colonial period. In 1823, following clashes with the Karankawa Indians, Stephen F. Austin formed two companies of “men...to act as rangers for the common defense” of his colonists--and paid for their services himself.

This year marks the 200th anniversary of this storied group. Join us as we highlight the history of the Texas Rangers, a few significant Rangers, and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco. For complete information on bicentennial events and activities, visit texasranger2023.org.

History of The Texas Rangers

The Rangers were officially founded in 1835 as a paramilitary mounted defense force. Through the turn of the century, their role was protecting the frontier, the border, and defending settlements against Indian raids and attacks.

As the 19th century rolled into the 20th, big, institutional changes came to the Texas Rangers. The “Frontier Battalion,” formed in 1874 as the first permanent force of Texas Rangers, found foes in the Comanche and Kiowa. But with the Indian presence largely crushed and tribal lands ceded to the United States, the Rangers of the late 1800s fixated on another target—criminals. The companies were no longer military cavalry who occasionally chased outlaws, they were roaming, mounted police officers.

In 1901, this reality was codified by the state. A new Texas law dropped the Frontier Battalion name and reorganized the men. It forms four companies of 20 Rangers each, commanded by Captains John Hughes, Bill McDonald, J.H. Rogers, and James Brooks. These “Four Great Captains” steered the Rangers into a modern age of law enforcement while branding the organization with their hard-riding, frontier ethos.

In the 20th century, the Rangers evolved into an elite crimefighting force, renowned for both character, effectiveness, and investigative methods and skill.

Texas Legislature are posted across Texas in six companies with headquarters in Houston, Garland, Lubbock, Weslaco, El Paso, and Waco/San Antonio with an administrative headquarters office in Austin. The Rangers have been called one of the most effective investigative law enforcement agencies in the world.

Rangers have lead investigative responsibility for major violent crimes, unsolved violent crimes, serial criminals, public corruption, public integrity offenses, and officer involved shootings. The Texas Rangers are also responsible for the state’s border security operations program and DPS tactical operations.

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum

History and Organization

In 1964, the State of Texas, the City of Waco, and a group of private benefactors partnered to collect and preserve the history and heritage of the legendary Texas Rangers for future generations. A small museum as a repository dedicated to the Texas Rangers opened a few years later in Fort Fisher Park on the banks of the Brazos River through the efforts of the State of Texas/Texas Department of Public Safety, the City of Waco, and the Waco Chamber of Commerce.

The current site of Fort Fisher Park was chosen because of its proximity to I-35. In 1968, the Texas Ranger Museum and Texas Rangers Company “F” headquarters opened in the park as an educational attraction to tell the story of Texas through the history of the Rangers. The museum building was not based on any actual known fort but is intended to represent a vision of a fort on the Texas frontier.

The modern Texas Rangers are a major division of the Texas Department of Public Safety. The 172 Rangers authorized by the

Today, The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum has

“Today’s Texas Rangers reflect the diversity, professionalism, and integrity you would hope to find in one of the world’s oldest—and finest—law enforcement organizations.”

Jason Taylor – Chief, Texas Rangers

“I am asking you to have the wellbeing of the Rangers in your hearts and minds as we look to honor them with a year’s worth of events in 2023 that will pay tribute to their legacy.”

Steve C. McCraw – Director, Texas Department of Public Safety

Modern Ranger & badge

grown into an historical center operated as a department of the City of Waco and has welcomed more than 4.5 million visitors from around the world. In 2022, it received the Reader’s Choice Award for “Best of the West” Museum by True West Magazine.

The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum is a 170(c) governmental nonprofit. A statewide board of citizens and active & retired Texas Rangers advises the staff, City of Waco, and the Texas Department of Public Safety on operations and programs.

Museum

The Texas Ranger Museum is home to numerous artifacts, documents and works of art detailing more than two centuries worth of material culture relating to the history of the Rangers and Texas. From Lipan Apache arrows and 19th Century surveying tools; to a wide array of firearms; to badges, uniforms and gear; to Lone Ranger lunchboxes and contemporary law enforcement equipment, the Museum is committed to maintaining these priceless collections for future generations. A few favorites:

After the Rangers used the Colt Paterson revolver with great success on the Texas frontier, Samuel Colt met with former Texas Ranger Samuel H. Walker to discuss improvements to his invention. The Colt Walker revolver, produced in 1847, improved upon the Colt Paterson by adding a fixed trigger with trigger guard, a sixth chamber and by having interchangeable parts for easier repair. With the success of this pistol, Samuel Colt opened a factory in Hartford, Connecticut, and became one of the world’s leading firearms manufacturers.

Ranger Rock

Texas Ranger Badge, ca. 1880s

This circle-star badge was made in the late 1880s from a Mexican 8-Peso coin. Considered the earliest authentic style of Ranger badge, it was known to be worn by members of Ira Aten’s Texas Ranger Company D. Interestingly, Ranger authority did not derive from a badge, but by documents, a Warrant of Authority and Descriptive List, used for identification. In the 19th century, many Texas Rangers did not wear badges. The State of Texas did not supply badges, so Rangers who wore them bought their own, often simple designs made from Mexican silver coins.

In the early 1920s, two young boys were visiting their grandmother’s ranch in Edwards County near the Nueces River. Ira Kelley, about age 10, and his younger brother Lewis, about age 8, discovered this rock in a cave while they were out exploring up in the mountains. The two determined boys decided that the rock was too interesting to leave in the cave and too heavy to carry, so they rolled it down the hill and kept it at their grandmother’s house.

Inscribed in the limestone are the names of several Rangers, including N.L. Telotte, P.S. Coy and Gonzales, as well as “RockSprings, Tex, May 9, 1878” and “Co F Front Batt.” Adjutant General Service Records reveal documentation for a Private N.L Telotte, as well as a Private Paulin S. Coy and someone by the last name Gonzales. Records also list Company F Frontier Battalion as being in Nueces country in 1878.

Hall of Fame

The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame commemorates 31 Texas Rangers who made significant contributions to the development of the service or gave their lives in the line of duty under extraordinary circumstances. It is a state

Colt Walker Revolver

memorial dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Texas Ranger service. Inductees are selected by a committee of serving and retired Rangers. As part of the May 2023 anniversary, four additional Rangers are being inducted, bringing the total honorees to 35.

2023 inductees:

Martin, John – became Ranger in 1996; first Ranger to attend National Forensic Academy in 2003; petitioned leadership and won approval to create crime scene investigative working group, developed advanced training curriculum for all Rangers, and used stateof-the-art crime scene processing tools such as AFIS, combined DNA ID system, and the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network.

Ayecock, Johnnie Earl – 1982-2001; one of only four Texas Rangers to be awarded the Commissioners Medal of Valor, and the only officer to receive it twice, both from incidents involving children kidnapped/held hostage.

Garrison, Homer – When DPS was established in 1935, was first assistant director; became director and Chief of Rangers in 1938. More than any other, responsible for transforming a small band of highway patrolmen and Rangers in the 1930s into a modern law enforcement agency considered one of the best in the nation by the late 1960s.

Rogers, James Frank “Pete” – 1953-1978; having been a WWII pilot, pioneered the use of aircraft in law enforcement; best known for handling Huntsville Siege in 1974, an 11-day hostage situation at the Walls Unit.

Existing Hall Of Fame Members:

Armstrong, John B – captured John Wesley Hardin in Florida, 1877 Aten, Ira – known for working the “Fence-Cutting Wars” in the 1880s

Austin, Stephen F. – formed original Rangers in 1823 to protect colonists

Baylor, George – Jan 29, 1881, led Rangers in last Indian battle in Texas near Eagle Springs

Brooks, J.A. – tracked down Conner gang, early 1880s; one of the “Four Great Captains”

Burton, Marvin “Red” – helped control crowd of 5,000 at last legal hanging in Texas in 1923

Crowder, Robert A. “Bob” –Negotiated end to riot/hostage event at Rusk State Hospital, 1955

Doherty, Bobby Paul – shot and killed during drug raid in Argyle in 1978

Ford, John Salmon “RIP” – explorer and Indian battles, 1850s

Gillet, James B. – served late 1870s; wrote memoirs, Six Years with the Texas Rangers

Gonzaullas, Manuel T. “Lonewolf” – 1920s-30s, enforced law in oil fields and on the border

Guffey, Stanley – killed in 1987 in Horseshoe Bay while rescuing a child who was kidnapped

Hall, Jesse Lee – 1870s, suppressed Sutton-Taylor feud, cattle rustling, and raids across the border

Hamer, Francis “Frank” – led search for, and ambush, of Bonnie and Clyde, 1934

Hays, John Coffee (Jack) –1830s-40s, Indian fighter and Mexican War

Hickman, Thomas R. – 1920s-30s, N. Texas oil-boom towns, Santa Claus bank robbery in Cisco

Hughes, John R. – S.W. Texas, 1880s-1915; “the border boss,” one of the “Four Great Captains”

Jones, John B. – 1870s, Frontier battalion, Indian raids and quelled civil unrest

Klevenhagen, John “Johnny” –1940s-50s; Houston organized crime and Galveston illegal gambling

Marsh, Bryan – 1880s, riot in San Angelo, mediated between Fort Concho soldiers and townspeople

Miller, Charles “Charlie” – 1920s and 1950s-60s, railroads, livestock associations

McCulloch, Benjamin - 1840s, Indian fighter and Mexican War

McDonald, William “Bill” – see pullout

McNelly, Leander - 1870s, led “Special Force” suppressed lawlessness in Nueces Strip

Peoples, Clinton T. “Clint” – see pullout

Riddles, James “Jim” – 1960s-70s –see pullout

Rogers, John H. – 1880s-1911, 1927-1930, one of the “Four Great Captains”

Ross, Lawrence S. “Sul” – see pullout

Slide show in Hall of Fame

Walker, Samuel H. – see pullout

Wallace, William “Big Foot” – 1840s-50s, Indian raids, Mexican War, field and tracking skills

Wright, William L. “Will” – 1898-1902, 1917-25, 1927-39; border bootleggers during Prohibition

Above: Firearms used by the Rangers

Right: Modern Methods of Investigation

Samuel H. Walker

1815-1847

Samuel Hamilton Walker was born in Maryland in 1815 and came to Texas in 1842.

As a scout for Captain Jesse Billingsley, he fought against Woll and his Mexican troops in San Antonio. Walker was among those captured during the attack on Mier and was marched in chains across the desert.

Caught after an attempted escape, he drew a white bean in Santa Anna’s infamous “Black Bean” incident, in which seventeen men were executed. Successfully escaping a second time, he rejoined Hays in San Antonio. During the Mexican War, Walker served with Taylor’s Army on the Rio Grande in 1846, and later with General Winfield Scott’s Army. His discussions with inventor Samuel Colt led to the introduction of the “Walker” Colt in 1847, a revolver superior to those already in use.

On October 9, 1847, Walker was killed while leading a charge into Huamantla, Tlaxcala, Mexico. Samuel Walker’s remains were later returned to Texas and buried with honors at San Antonio. Walker County is named in his honor.

Clint Peoples

1910-1992

Clinton Thomas Peoples was born in Bridgeport, Texas on August 25, 1910. During the height of the oil boom in Conroe, Peoples served as a deputy sheriff and was promoted to chief deputy. Also, while in Conroe, Peoples was appointed a Special Texas Ranger by Governor Miriam “Ma” Ferguson to police the state’s four horse racing tracks.

In 1941, Peoples joined the Texas Department of Public Safety as a highway patrolman. In 1946 he was appointed to the Texas Rangers and assigned to Headquarters Company in Austin. In 1953, Peoples was promoted to Captain of Company F.

During his years in the Rangers, Peoples worked a variety of cases, including those involving Billie Sol Estes, the Maceo brothers gambling syndicate in Galveston, the La Grange Chicken Ranch, and George Parr, the “Duke of Duval.” In 1969, Peoples was made the Senior Ranger Captain for the Texas Rangers and transferred to Austin. He retired from the Rangers on March 31, 1974.

Peoples was appointed U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Texas by President Richard Nixon in 1974. He held this position for 14 years.

Bill McDonald

1852 - 1918

William Jesse McDonald was selected to replace S. A. McMurry as Captain of Company B, Frontier Battalion in 1891. He served as a Ranger captain until 1907. Capt. McDonald and his company took part in a number of celebrated cases including the FitzsimmonsMaher prize fight, the Wichita Falls bank robbery, the Reese-Townsend feud, and the Brownsville Raid of 1906. His handling of the troops of the 25th U.S. Infantry during this last incident made him known as “a man who would charge hell with a bucket of water.” He had a reputation as a gunman that rested upon his marksmanship and his ability to use his weapons to intimidate his opponents.

In 1905, McDonald served as bodyguard to President Theodore Roosevelt. In 1907, Governor Campbell made him a state revenue agent. He again fulfilled the role of bodyguard in 1912 for a visit by Woodrow Wilson. Later Wilson appointed him U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Texas.

McDonald’s motto was, “No man in the wrong can stand up against a fellow that’s in the right and keeps on a-comin’.” This later was adopted as the motto of the Rangers.

Lawrence Sullivan “Sul” Ross

1838-1898

Lawrence Sullivan Ross was born September 27, 1838 at Bentonsport, Iowa Territory. In 1839 his family migrated to Texas, first settling in Milam County. By 1849 the family had settled at Waco.

In the summer of 1858, Ross signed on with the U. S. Army as the leader of a band of Indian auxiliaries from the Brazos Indian Reservation. His skill and courage were noted by the regular army officers.

Ross joined the Texas Rangers in 1860, first serving as a lieutenant and later as a captain. He was empowered by Sam Houston to raise a company of men to serve in Young County and the surrounding area. He showed the same skill and courage as a Ranger captain as he had shown earlier with the army. In December of 1860 he and his company pursued a Comanche raiding party that ended in the battle of Pease River in which Cynthia Ann Parker, who had been captured by the Comanche some 20 years earlier, was rescued. Ross resigned from the Rangers at the beginning of the Civil War. Ross enlisted in the Confederate Army in 1861. He was soon promoted to the rank of major of the 6th Texas Calvary, and in May 1862 he was promoted to colonel. He was promoted to brigadiergeneral as a reward for his skill in covering the retreat of Gen. Earl Van Dorn from Corinth, Mississippi in 1863. He commanded a brigade in Wheeler’s cavalry, Army of Tennessee, and later was in command of the Texas Calvary, Army of the West.

Returning to Texas after the war, he took up farming. He served as sheriff of McLennan County, a member of the 1875 state constitutional convention, state senator, and governor of Texas from 1887-1891. Following his last term in office, he was appointed president of the struggling Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A&M University), an office he held until his death on January 3, 1898, in College Station.

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James E. “Jim” Riddles

1910-1975

James Riddles was born in Windom, Fannin County, Texas, September 27, 1910. He taught mathematics and coached in public school in Fannin County. It was the concept of coaching and teamwork that became the hallmark of his administrative career in both the military and law enforcement.

As a U.S. Army captain in WWII, he served in the encircled town of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, at Remagen Bridge as a company commander, and ultimately as the first Provost Marshal of Berlin following the Allied occupation. After leaving the army in 1946, Riddles rejoined the Texas Department of Public Safety, where he worked briefly before the war, and served in every division of the department. He was appointed to Rangers, where he became widely known for his skill as an interrogator and investigator. He quickly earned promotion from private to sergeant. In 1967, he was promoted to Captain of Company E, the former Frontier Battalion, headquartered in Midland. The Rangers of Company E became known as “Riddles’ Rangers.” His motto was “Do the needful thing.” He managed by consideration and suggestion instead of orders. One retired Riddles’ Ranger stated that he would rather have “shot himself in the foot than have disappointed the Captain.” Capt. Riddles said of his men, “My Rangers don’t need supervision in the field; if they needed field supervision, they wouldn’t be Rangers.” Jim Riddles exhibited a fierce pride in the men who served under his command and always considered it an honor rather than a job to have been chosen a leader among such officers. Capt. Riddles often said, “Occasionally a Ranger may need some help, and that’s my job.” Captain Riddles’ ability to analyze a situation and determine a course of action resolved many potentially dangerous situations.

Jim Riddles remained in Midland for eight years. His career was cut short by his untimely death in 1975. Capt. Riddles exemplified the pride, quiet self-reliance, ability, and service that made him among the most admired modern Texas Ranger captains.

QUEEN'S CONTEST

Lillie Burris - Fair Queen

Margaret Beal - 1st Runner Up

Kynlynn Woods - 2nd Runner Up

Margaret Beal - Miss Congeniality

AG ENGINEERING & MECHANICAL SHOW

METAL WORKING

Adyn Griffin - 1st

Raymond Riley - 2nd

WOODWORKINGOUTDOORS

William "Luke" Phillips - 1st

Hoyt Morgan - 2nd

SHOP EQUIPMENT

Hunter Saucier - 1st

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Hunter Saucier - 1st

Nathan Schueitzer - 2nd

LIVESTOCK EQUIP.

Tori Paul - 1st

Mary Jo Riley - 2nd

AGRICULTURAL EQUIP.

Blayne Buhler, Colton McMichael, Dayton Despain - 1st

Hoyt Morgan - 2nd

TRAILERS

Adyn Griffin, Austin Rosenlund, Bryan Quintanilla, Karson Grisham, Mattie Warner - 1st

Brandon Bean, Lantz Gilbert - 2nd

WILDLIFE

Samuel Gray - 1st

Grant Atkins - 2nd

SHOWMANSHIP

Junior Individual - Hunter Saucier

Senior Individual - Mary Jo Riley

Group - Blayne Buhler, Colton McMichael, Dayton Despain

Grand Champion - Karson Grisham

Reserve Champion - Hunter Saucier

LIVESTOCK SHOW

BARROW SHOW

Korbyn Barnett - Grand Champion

Eli Burris - Reserve Champion

Lexi Gregory - 3rd Place

Breckyn Slott - 4th Place

Brilee Busse - 5th Place

Tate Sanders - 6th Place

Bristol Slott - 7th Place

Weston Busse - 8th Place

Eastyn Miller - 9th Place

Westyn Miller - 10th Place

BROILER SHOW

Samuel Cornejo - Grand Champion

Jaiden Kooken - Reserve Champion

Caycee Curtis - 3rd Place

Rebekah Arthur - 4th Place

Samuel Gray - 5th Place

Kinley Wells - 6th Place

Anna Gregory - 7th Place

Brilee Kooken - 8th Place

Morgan Pierce - 9th Place

Kase Matthews - 10th Place

COMMERCIAL HEIFER SHOW

Wade Wilson - Grand Champion

Lauren Klawinsky - Reserve Champion

Kate Slott - 3rd Place

Eli McKeever - 4th Place

Sydney Paschal - 5th Place

Owen Slott - 6th Place

Ryan Thompson - 7th Place

Grady Riley - 8th Place

Owen Thornberry - 9th Place

Ruby Thornberry - 10th Place

GOAT SHOW

Hardi Herring - Grand Champion

Cassidy Pool - Reserve Champion

Kelsey Johnson - 3rd Place

Kaydence Buxkemper - 4th Place

Cody Johnson - 5th Place

Haygen Perkins - 6th Place

Mattie Wilson - 7th Place

Aubriana Shehane - 8th Place

Presley Walters - 9th Place

Cassidy Roberts - 10th Place

LAMB SHOW

Hallie Jo Harrell - Grand Champion

Kynley Davidson - Reserve Champion

Ash Nichols - 3rd Place

Korbyn Barnett - 4th Place

Coy Alexander - 5th Place

Owen Slott - 6th Place

Kate Slott - 7th Place

Kyler Burnett - 8th Place

Anna Ignatovich - 9th Place

Bristol Slott - 10th Place

MEAT RABBIT SHOW

Sarah Friday - Grand Champion

Kayla Atkins - Reserve Champion

Bryce Slott - 3rd Place

Allee Slott - 4th Place

Daniel Friday - 5th Place

Kurston Acreman - 6th Place

Madi Randolph - 7th Place

Adam McCullough - 8th Place

Ty Tyler - 9th Place

Alisha Wells - 10th Place

STEER SHOW

Klipper Lyle Williams-Grand Champion

Aubree Brock - Reserve Champion

Bethany Brock - 3rd Place

Cassidy Pool - 4th Place

Kylie Portie - 5th Place

Ethan Theriot - 6th Place

Alina Syphrett - 7th Place

Nolan Hunt - 8th Place

Lauren Klawinsky - 9th Place

Cody Pool - 10th Place

TURKEY SHOW

Mattie Wilson - Grand Champion

Kaiden Rowley - Reserve Champion

Celia Moreno - 3rd Place

Ryder Donnell - 4th Place

Kathryn Johnson - 5th Place

Cody Johnson - 6th Place

Laslalio Moreno - 7th Place

Riata Echtler - 8th Place

Leighton Donnell - 9th Place

Kelsey Johnson - 10th Place

FINE ARTS

Makenna Berry - Grand Champion

2 Dimensional, K-5

Alina Syphrett - Best of Show

Timothy Gray - Runner up

2 Dimensional, 6-8

Quinnlynn Thompson - Best of Show

Caileigh Nicks - Runner up

2 Dimensional, 9-12

Allegra Williams - Best of Show

Raul Pina Hernandez - Runner up

3 Dimensional, K-5

Olivia Sclafani - Best of Show

Case Blunt - Runner up

PHOTOGRAPHY

High School-Scenic TX

Ruby Juarez - Best of Show, Scenic TX

Elem/Middle School

Jazmin Romero - Best of Show

Western Still Life

YOUTH RODEO ALL-AROUND SADDLE WINNERS

Korbyn Barnett - PeeWee Girl

Paige Emmons - Junior Girl

Maggie McCarthy - Senior Girl

Rhen Chapman - PeeWee Boy

Bodie Wrobleski - Junior Boy

Bryson Dyer - Senior Boy

MUTTON BUSTIN'

4-5 Year Olds

Caleb Augden - 1st Place

Malikye Kelly - 2nd Place

Hayden Guardo - 3rd Place

Josie Moody - 4th Place

Ellie Fritch - 5th Place

6-8 Year Olds

Westyn Wallace - 1st Place

Cantyn Kelly - 2nd Place

Wade Stevens - 2nd Place

Addison Kelly - 3rd Place

Hudson Peterson - 4th Place

John Wayne Henry - 5th Place

YOUTH BAKED GOODS

Abigail McCarty - Best of Show

SALSAS

Kate Slott - 1st Place

Hensley Hutto - 2nd Place

Shelby Simons - 3rd Place

Emily Lamb - 4th Place

Keygann Garza - 5th Place

JAMS

Sierra Gregory - 1st Place

Emma Anderson - 2nd Place

Josie Price - 3rd Place

Abigail McCarty - 4th Place

Keygann Garza - 5th Place

PICKLES

Ella Janes - 1st Place

Eli Burris - 2nd Place

Sawyer Merlin - 3rd Place

Hensley Hutto - 4th Place

Shelby Simons - 5th Place

MISC. CANNED

Hensley Hutto - 1st Place

Keygann Garza - 2nd Place

Emma Anderson - 3rd Place

Shelby Simons - 4th Place

Addison Swonke - 5th Place

FRUITS

Kate Slott - 1st Place

Emily Lamb - 2nd Place

JUICES

Keygann Garza - 1st Place

Emma Anderson - 2nd Place

Emily Lamb - 3rd Place

VEGETABLES

YEAST BREADS

Place

Allison Phillips - 3rd Place

Kali Klawinsky - 4th Place

Hailey Bagby - 5th Place

PIES

Khloe Klawinsky - 1st Place

Shelby Simons - 2nd Place

Hensley Hutto - 3rd Place

MaryJo Riley - 4th Place

Sam Jones - 5th Place

HEALTHY BAKING

Claire Schedule - 1st Place

Garrett Van Wagner - 2nd Place

Sawyer Merlin - 3rd Place

Isabelle Reynolds - 4th Place

Luke Phillips - 5th Place

YOUTH CANNED GOODS

Sierra Gregory - Best of Show

JELLIES

Emma Anderson - 1st Place

Hensley Hutto - 2nd Place

Keygann Garza - 1st Place

Emily Lamb - 2nd Place

Sawyer Merlin - 3rd Place

RELISHES

Sierra Gregory - 1st Place

Emma Anderson - 2nd Place

Hensley Hutto - 3rd Place

Kate Slott - 4th Place

ACADEMIC RODEO 1ST PLACE WINNERS

Connor Ball - 1st Grade Math

Brant Nelson - 2nd Grade Math

Audrey Koranek - 3rd Grade Math

Jack Nelson - 4th Grade Math

Brianne Wells - 5th/6th Grade Math

Brock Jaeger - 7th/8th Grade Math

Charlotte Greenly - 1st/2nd Spelling

Kian Cababasay - 3rd/4th Spelling

Cora Jaeger - 5th/6th Spelling

Nathan Jacobe - 7th/8th Spelling

Madeline Koranek - Kindergarten Craft

Olivia Sclafani - 2nd Grade Craft

Kian Cababasay - 3rd/4th Craft

Aubrie Jaeger - Essay

Seen by: Marshall Altom

Seen by: Lisa Saleme

A bachelor is a man who never makes the same mistake.

You’re so worrisome, you could wear the horns off a billy goat.

Tonie Sikes

I’m 83 years old. I don’t even buy green bananas anymore!

Daniel Weaver

That wedding was so sweet it would bring a tear to a glass eye.

It’s easier to patch a broken mirror than a reputation.

Some fellas have more wishbone than backbone.

Devan Dawson, Jacob Paschal, Michael Foreman, Chris Thompson & Jeremy Romoser

Marketing Manager, Community Service Credit Union

WHAT WOULD WE FIND YOU DOING ON YOUR DAY OFF? Sunglasses on, windows down, chores ignored kind of day

HOW WOULD YOUR PERFECT DAY BEGIN? Peaceful, slow morning

HOW DO YOU CLEAR YOUR MIND AFTER A BAD DAY? Lie flat on the floor - I call it “lie flat to dry.”

ONE THING YOU’RE EPICALLY BAD AT? 20 Questions 15 BUCKET LIST ITEM YOU’RE MOST GLAD YOU’VE DONE? Jumping off a cliff

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TOP THING LEFT TO DO ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? Everything! I want to do it all!

17 IF YOU COULD LIVE ABROAD, WHERE WOULD THAT BE?

My genes say Scotland, but my heart says tropical.

18 WHO DO YOU ADMIRE?

Entrepreneurs and artists always amaze me.

19 BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER GOTTEN?

No fear. Only love.

20 ADVICE TO YOUR YOUNGER SELF?

Don’t be afraid to be yourself.

Lisa Wamsley of the Son-Shine Outreach Center and Pastor Edward Collins of Shiloh Missionary Church were named Woman and Man of the Year by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce at this year’s annual banquet.

Honoring teachers who work with our kids day in and day out. They go above and beyond, and really do “Touch Tomorrow.”

Lauren Rudolph

Huntsville High School

Dyslexia Specialist, Assistant Cheer Coach

Nominated by Kye’ana Washington

She was the person who introduced me to the idea of having a “lion” mentality, even before she showed me the video of Ray Lewis. She always pushed me to progress and said she believed in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself.

Nominate a special teacher today by going online: www.PostcardsLive.com

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Dear Gabby

Welcome back to the Dear Gabby advice column. There are several interesting celebrations in May. For you Star Wars fans out there; May the fourth be with you! Cinco de Mayo is nacho average holiday. Don’t ruin it by Googling how many calories are in your margarita. Guess some of you won’t be cutting back your salt intake that day. And we all know that life doesn’t come with a manual; it comes with a Mother. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! to all mothers and mother figures. Moms are like buttons; they hold it all together. Bless you all! Send your questions to me by clicking on Dear Gabby at www.PostcardsLive.com/share.

DEAR GABBY

I hate golf! I am not good at it, consequently, it isn’t fun. I am expected to play with customers and business associates, which doesn’t do anything for my attitude and raises my blood pressure. I understand that salesmen need to accommodate what their clients want to do, but extreme frustration does nothing for my sales pitch. How can I possibly avoid this situation?

NO MORE FORE

DEAR GABBY

I’m getting on up in age and, unlike some of my elderly friends, I really enjoy and appreciate all of the new technology. I believe it can be really helpful and make your life safer. I even have a sensor on my phone to let me know if I’ve left the stove on.

DEAR TECHIE

Good for you. Those cute guys at the fire department let me know.

DEAR NO MORE

Long ago when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was called witchcraft. Today, it’s called golf. There is something you will learn as you grow older that you may just as well learn now. If you don’t enjoy it, disregard the sports slogan and “just don’t do it”! Drive their cart, tell them jokes, or serve them beverages but, when it comes to playing the game, just say no.

CONFIDENTIAL TO “to DNA or not to DNA”:

Your choice, but prepare yourself for anything. A young friend asked his Dad if the DNA results were back. His Dad replied; “Call me George”.

GABBY

TECHIE GRANDMA

GABBY

Greg McBee, President

Congratulations Class of 2023

Your hard work has paid off!

Best wishes on your next endeavor & remember, Once A Hornet, Always A Hornet!

2023 - 2024 STUDENT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

IN-PERSON CENTRALIZED REGISTRATION EVENTS: New Students - Paper Registration, only Returning Students - Paper or Online Registration

On-Site at Huntsville High School • 515 FM 2821 E

Thursday, July 27 • 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Friday, July 28 • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday, July 29 • 8:00 AM to Noon*

(*in conjunction with the Community Praise Ministry’s Back-to-School Supply Giveaway)

Please limit the number of people from each family attending registration, if possible. All children will need to be supervised by the parent/guardian during the registration process.

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY:

Wednesday, June 21 thru Saturday, July 29

Online via Home Access Center (HAC) - 24/7 Access

First Day of School - Tuesday, August 15, 2023

For all Registration Details, visit... For more information, contact 936-435-6300

Giggles & Grins

Once my dog ate all the Scrabble tiles. For days he kept leaving little messages around the house.

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Why do we tell actors to “break a leg? Because every play has a cast.

Did you hear about the mathematician who’s afraid of negative numbers? He’ll stop at nothing to avoid them.

I invented a new word! Plagiarism!”

Helvetica and Times New Roman walk into a bar.

“Get out of here!” shouts the bartender. “We don’t serve your type.”

Yesterday I saw a guy spill all his Scrabble letters on the road. I asked him, “What’s the word on the street?”

Knock! Knock!

Who’s there?

Control Freak.

Con…

OK, now you say, “Control Freak who?”

By Kim VanWagner, D.V.M.

Current Advances in Veterinary Medicine

As we have been moving through the spring season, you probably have been aware of all the wonderful growth and changes surrounding us. During spring, dormant plants begin to grow again, new seedlings sprout out of the ground and hibernating animals awake. Veterinary medicine is also found to have growth and changes that are becoming more noticeable. Veterinary medicine continues to grow and evolve with the biggest changes happening with the invent and improvement of various technologies. Thirty years ago, the only veterinary equipment for diagnosis was the x-ray. We now have digital x-ray, ultrasound, MRI, advanced laboratory testing, laparoscopic technology, and more. Anesthesia and anesthetic monitoring for animals have also made leaps and bounds, making surgery safer and more effective for our pets. Virtual consults and care have become more popular due to the covid era. In Texas, virtual consults and appointments (telemedicine) are available for patients with current (VCPR) veterinary client patient relationships. Meaning your veterinarian has performed a physical exam within the past 12 months in person. Check with your local veterinarian, as there are many options to facilitate virtual appointments for those interested.

Changes in the pharmacological world have triggered changes within medical management of common cases needing antibiotics and pain management. Antibiotic resistance is a national priority, and the U.S. government has taken ambitious steps to fight this threat. For example, it established a U.S. National Strategy for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (National Strategy) and an accompanying U.S. National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (National Action Plan). Standards have been created to help practitioners minimize the usage of antibiotics to only cases that have proven deemed necessary. For example, not all urinary issues require antibiotics. Inflammation of the bladder (cystitis) can look exactly like an infection but a culture helps to rule out infection that would require antibiotics allowing the condition to be

treated with anti-inflammatories alone. Topical therapy, supplements, and the newer treatment modality Phovia (florescent light therapy) can treat a variety of dermatological concerns without using oral antibiotics.

In addition to antibiotic concerns, there is also currently an opioid overdose epidemic. According to the CDC, the number of drug overdose deaths increased by nearly 30% from 2019 to 2020 and has quintupled since 1999. Nearly 75% of the 91,799 drug overdose deaths in 2020 involved an opioid. From 2019 to 2020, there were significant changes in opioid-involved death rates: 1) Opioid-involved death rates increased by 38%, 2) Prescription opioid-involved death rates increased by 17%, 3) Heroin-involved death rates decreased by 7%, 4) Synthetic opioid-involved death rates (excluding methadone) increased by 56%. Various modalities are available to manage pain. Examples include: 1)physical therapy, 2)multimodal combination of medication so dosages to be decreased to help prevent common side effects, 3)alternative medicine including acupuncture, laser, and chiropractic, 4) supplements and Chinese herbs, and several other options.

Integrative medicine is becoming more popular in veterinary medicine as more people are experiencing positive results and improvements in the human aspect. Integrative medicine combines the most well-researched conventional medicine with the most wellresearched, evidence-based complementary therapies to achieve the appropriate care for each animal. Veterinarians are able to obtain certifications to implement other modalities.

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine includes 5 branches – acupuncture, herbal medicine, food therapy, tui-na (therapeutic massage), and exercise/life style. Advances in medicine allow the generation of information and discovery of knowledge creating a significant breakthrough that results in an improvement of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

Texas Talent

Story By Amy Barnett

Casey & Melinda Donahew

With eight independent albums and 23 No.1 songs, Casey Donahew is a cornerstone of the Texas Music Scene. An independent artist for 20 years, he is known for selling out shows across the country, bringing his brand of fun, honkytonk music to fans all over the U.S. In the early 2000s, the Burleson-raised singer cut his teeth in the Fort Worth stockyards, but he didn’t do it alone. He is really half of a dynamic duo, with wife/manager Melinda. These two make quite the pair and are proof that talent, hard work, and practical strategy–mixed with love and family–are the formula for success. Postcards sat down with the Donahews before a recent show at Billy Bob’s Texas to talk about their journey over the past two decades

Submitted Photos

How did the two of you meet?

CD: She stalked me. She wouldn’t leave me alone. No, really, I came home from A&M, and she was the new girl in town; we were at a party at my buddy’s house. I really couldn’t play the guitar at all then, but I think I was playing on a tailgate, and she was mesmerized. From that moment forward, she couldn’t get me out of her head.

MD: That’s not even the truth! He didn’t even introduce himself that night. Fast-forward to the next summer. I had just graduated high school, and my current boyfriend’s roommate and Casey were friends. So that’s how we met. By that time, Casey, you had moved back to Burleson?

CD: Yeah, A&M was restructuring some of their classes and there was a downsizing, so some of us had to leave A&M. My grades weren’t exactly up to par, so I moved home. I think I have like an honorary degree coming or something. It’s lost in the mail. So, I moved home, and she broke up with her boyfriend. We saw each other in the stockyards, and I asked her to dance.

MD: He had on khaki pants and a white

button-down shirt…like a nerdy outfit. He followed me for six weeks, and then I finally went on a date with him.

Persistence! And you’ve now been together more than 20 years and married for 19. What made you click?

MD: We’re total opposites, so it was easy. Casey is very laidback. He kind of just goes with the flow. I’m loud, very organized, and have OCD.

CD: She’s super organized, super on top of things, and very determined. I’m more of a free spirit.

You’ve built a wonderful family together and an incredible business in country music. Let’s talk family first.

CD: We’ve got a fourteen-year-old, Zane River, and a nine-year-old, Zax Ryder. Pretty different kids. Our oldest…

MD: Acts just like Casey.

CD: Yeah, he’s got a little me in him for sure. They’re both super sports kids, super outdoorsmen, hunters. They’re rad kids for sure. They’re crazy smart. My oldest is kind of

like Rain Man. He’s doing things on another level. He’s taught himself how to play the drums, piano, and guitar. He plays every sport there is. He wakes up at 5:30 in the morning and works out every day before school. I don’t know of any other eighth grader in the universe who wakes up at 5:30 to work out. And then the little one is like the sweetest human being on the planet--unless he’s on a baseball field; then, he’ll take your head right off your shoulders.

I know they keep you both very busy. Not sure how you balance it all with such a successful music career. Let’s jump into the music. Melinda, you began managing Casey early on. Casey, when did you realize you were good enough to pursue a living in country music?

CD: It was a hobby at first. My grandpa played guitar, and I taught myself how to play in college. Being a storyteller has always been my passion. We started in 2002, very casual, across the street at a bar that’s now a tattoo shop. It was the Thirsty Armadillo. Back then, it was kind of the spot in Fort Worth if you couldn’t play Billy Bob’s – you played there

or at Woody’s. I don’t think we ever set out for this to be a career. We both still had other jobs for the first six years of this.

What were some of the struggles you faced getting started in the early 2000s?

CD: No one would let us open. No one cared. So, we did everything on our own. We would play places that no one else played – rock bars in Abilene on Tuesday nights. Because they would just let you come in and play for the door.

MD: And sometimes we played for free bar tabs.

CD: It was one of those things where we’d get through a year, then decide to do one more year. Let’s see what happens in a year. And then, all of the sudden, you’re making money. In 2008, we just decided to both do this for a living. We both quit doing anything else and dove into this.

You kept your day jobs for the first six years. How important was that in creating the success you have today?

MD: It was probably the biggest thing. I think where a lot of bands or musicians fail is they can’t invest in themselves. Because, when you first start, you’re not selling tickets. You’re not really making much, and you’ve got to pay everyone in your band and put gas in your car.

CD: When I first started, if you told me 300 people were going to be there for sure, I would play for free. My thought was, ‘I’m going to sell 300 people on me, and if I can sell $300 of t-shirts, I can pay my band $100 apiece.’ That was all I cared about. I didn’t really need to make the money, because I had a job. A lot of young artists today don’t see it like that, but you have to invest in yourself.

MD: Because if you’re getting everyone else to invest in you, it’s like you’re constantly owing everybody something. You always have a debt to pay.

So, selling t-shirts was a big part of keeping things afloat from show to show?

CD: I think one of our biggest things was our merch. I think we were advanced, merchandising-wise. You would go to places and see Casey Donahew shirts. My name or

lyrics were huge across the back of the shirt, with bright colors – kind of trashy chic. It was big and bold. We sold our shirts for $10 forever, when everyone else was selling them for $20 and $25. Part of that is because we could invest in ourselves. Also, my wife’s my manager, so I’m not having to kick 15% out to somebody else.

You’ve both said timing has had a lot to do with your success. Can you elaborate?

CD: I give a lot of credit to MySpace. That’s right when we started. We’d put music on there, and everybody was on it. We were getting these crazy numbers and, also, we came along at the time of burning CDs. Like a “worn out tape of Chris LeDoux” – that was a thing with rodeo kids. Rodeo kids would burn CDs, then meet at rodeos and trade burnt CDs. We would get contacts from crazy places because of all the rodeo songs.

MD: Then when iTunes started, you could go in independently and upload your music as a third-party. It was great, because we could finally get music on something. Until then, being independent, the only thing we could do was consignments with Hastings back in the day, like in college towns. So, all of a sudden we get a couple songs on iTunes, and we start getting these checks in the mail. Casey was

What

MD: Not sleeping in the van. We did a lot of van sleeping.

CD: 2008 was the first year we made a lot of money. But half of the shows we did that year were for $100. We would sleep in a van, freezing cold, not running. So many miserable nights. I can’t even comprehend it.

MD: It was like Almost Famous, but not glamorous. At all.

CD: And back in those days, there was a big deal about this trailerstealing crisis. So, when we’d stay at hotels, I couldn’t sleep. We couldn’t afford to have everything we owned stolen.

So much has happened over the last 20 years – including racking up 23 No. 1 songs. What are your favorites of your No. 1s?

CD: “Bad Guy” is one I’m really proud of; I wrote it by myself. “Drove Me to the Whiskey,” too. I don’t spend a lot of time writing with other people. There are people I do write with that I really enjoy, but the old Nashville writing process isn’t my thing. But there are different kinds of songs. I think early on, I caught a lot of flak for the simple songs. I like fun songs, funny songs, and clever songs.

Your current single is “Starts in a Bar,” another No. 1 off your “Built Different” album. Why do you think this song resonates with your fans?

CD: To me, it feels like a traditional country song, in a time when that doesn’t seem as

popular as it used to be. It still has some appeal to people. That’s one of the things that jumps out to me – it’s a grab-your-girl, hit-thefloor-and-two-step, dancing country song. I wrote it with Tim Nichols and Josh Leo.

What can fans expect next?

CD: There may be another single off “Built Different,” but I have a lot of songs to go into the studio with and am really excited about the new stuff.

Looking back over the past two decades, what’s the formula for being married and working together?

CD: Melinda was capable and stepped into a prominent role in my career; there is nothing more valuable than having someone who has nothing but your best interest in their mind. Finally, what is the best advice for an up-and-coming artist?

CD: When we started, somebody told me this, and I have tried to stick with it for 20 years – do everything you can yourself until you can’t do it anymore. You don’t need anyone taking any of your money for things you can do yourself.

Great advice! Thank you, Casey and Melinda Donahew, for sharing your story. To learn more about Casey’s music and to see his up-to-date touring schedule, visit caseydonahew.com.

By Shazia Gill, MD

Could Your Flu-Like Symptoms Be More Than a Run-of-the-Mill Virus?

When are flu-like symptoms indicative of more than just a typical viral infection? General symptoms such as feeling unwell, fever, muscle pain, and loss of appetite could potentially be a sign of hepatitis, which is an inflammation of the liver. Some types of hepatitis can become chronic and cause extensive liver damage, cirrhosis (potentially fatal scarring), liver cancer and liver failure.

“The usual culprit is a viral infection by one of three different strains: hepatitis A, B or C,” says Dr. Shazia Gill, infectious disease physician at Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Associates The Woodlands.

What are the differences between the three strains and who is recommended for hepatitis vaccines?

Hepatitis A

The hepatitis A virus is often transmitted when an infected individual fails to wash their hands after using the toilet and then contacts the food you consume. Most people experience a complete recovery from hepatitis A within one to two months as the liver heals.

The hepatitis A vaccine is advised for:

• All children

• People with liver disease

• Day-care workers

• Household members of infected people

• International travelers

Hepatitis B

The hepatitis B virus spreads through exposure to infected bodily fluids such as blood, saliva, semen, or vaginal secretions. Pregnant women should be tested for hepatitis B because their babies can become infected during childbirth. Most adults recover from the infection within six months, after which most develop immunity to the virus. However, chronic hepatitis B infection may require long-term management with medications and frequent monitoring of liver health.

The hepatitis B vaccine is advised for:

• All infants and children

• Hemodialysis patients

• People with liver disease

• International travelers

• Health care, emergency, or correctional facility workers

Hepatitis C

The hepatitis C virus can lead to acute or chronic infection of the liver. It is the most frequently occurring form of chronic hepatitis in the US, and it spreads through direct contact

with infected blood.

“It is one of the most challenging diseases,” Dr. Gill said. “In the past, the treatment was very long and had many complications. I am excited to offer breakthrough therapy to my patients today with a high success rate.”

While no vaccine exists for hepatitis C, acute and chronic types of the illness can be cured with the use of direct-acting antiviral agents prescribed by your doctor.

Your doctor may recommend hepatitis C testing if you:

• Were born between 1945-1965

• Had a blood transfusion or organ transplant before 1992

• Received clotting factors before 1987

• Had/have tattoos or body piercings

• Used/use injected drugs and shared needles

“Developing a thorough testing and treatment plan is part of the Houston Methodist philosophy of leading medicine,” Dr. Gill said. “We offer cutting edge research that directly impacts patient’s lives.”

To learn more visit houstonmethodist.org/spg/ infectious-diseases or call 936.270.4400.

Local Treasures

SHSU Peabody Memorial Library

Story by Lindsey Kinane

Photos by Gina Turner

Sam Houston State University’s Peabody Memorial Library was constructed in October 24, 1901, and currently remains the second oldest building on campus. The $9,372 cross-shaped building became the first standalone library and office building for President H. Carr Pritchett--intended for, what was called during the time, the Same Houston Normal Institute. The name Peabody comes from the generosity of the North American financer and philanthropist, George Peabody, whose funds helped start the institute. Oh, if these walls could talk!

It wasn’t until 1928, when an increase of students caused Peabody to run out of library space, that the library moved to a bigger building called Estill. It remained an office for professors, along with C.R. Hackney putting it into service as a band hall until 1951 (the building still has remnants of the bluish-grey tiles that often flooded when the rain came down the hill), when it became a foreign language office. The broadcasting studio for KSAM, the Huntsville radio station, was in the building for a period, starting in 1939; during 1979-1982, the radio, television, and film departments and KSHU-FM used Peabody as studio space (electrical plugs can still be seen in the basement). 1942 had the Student Army Training Camp for World War II Military Officers office located in Peabody.

From 1954-1979, Peabody became a dance studio, ROTC storage space in the basement, and even a bomb shelter during the Cold War. After the Board of Regents stopped a razing of Peabody in 1981, it became part of a State Archeological Landmark February 18, 1982— the same year Old Man burned down—and a Texas Historic Landmark in 1990, after a $1.5-million renovation the previous year.

The last fulltime use of Peabody Memorial Library was the University Archives between 1991-2004. The first University Archivist was Linda Fowler, the second is Barbara KievitMason who has remained in this position for 25 years. Humidity and mold issues moved the archives to the Newton Gresham Library, the current library for Sam Houston State University. While Peabody has been many things to many people over the years, it’s not completely abandoned and can be used for formal reception, meeting, and other events for the university president’s cabinet. Students of the university are not permitted to go inside the building and often wonder what is within the building’s walls. The basement, especially, is inaccessible to anyone who goes in the building.

When people get the opportunity to go inside

Peabody, they might discover an empty room, if there are not event tables set-up. But to the right of the door remains the 1894 M.P. Moller opus 139 pipe organ, the oldest artifact on campus, that once was in Old Main, and was placed in Peabody August 3, 2007. While this magnificent instrument is preserved inside the building, it’s unplayable due to parts needing

refurbishing. According to Barbara Kievit-Mason, playing the organ is worrisome for the original stainglassed windows and the Old Main window being shattered.

There is one remaining 11 foot by 4 inch table inside the building that was used for studying when

Peabody was a library. When looking at the table, there are three small holes on the top which were used for lamps.

The original stained-glass window to the right of the front door once belonged in Old Main. It was saved during the 1982 fire due to it being in the building’s basement. When looking at the window in Peabody, you may not notice, but there was a mistake when putting it up (it’s upside down; the circles at the bottom of the window are supposed to be at the top).

Over a dozen classical and literary figurehead busts can be found along the walls in the Reading Room; as writers like Dante and Tolstoy, composers like Tchaikovsky and Wagner, even the Roman/Greek goddess Diana/Artemis. Most of these figures are about the size of a coffee pot, but larger bust figures of the philosophers Diogenes and Socrates

(which are three times bigger) are found on the fireplace mantle.

During Peabody’s 1992 renovation, the fireplace was rebuilt. Additions to the renovations also include bathrooms (that once were a cloakroom), a back staircase, small attic area, an alcove, chandeliers, and shelving underneath the windows throughout the front of the building. Behind the organ is a wooden wall that was also added to hide file and map cabinets when the university archives were still located in the building.

foot ceiling of Peabody is still the original metal tin design that was saved by the radio, television, and film department between 1979-1981. The department installed a drop ceiling, or suspended ceiling, which was used to hide Peabody’s infrastructure. In every room, including the bathrooms, the metal tiles have different patterns. There are remnants of a library ladder system, which is a giant square around the stacks, in the room with the organ. There are three colors on the interior— grey(ish), tan, and white—that are difficult to get and can’t be matched anymore due to the specific pigment required for the walls.

When people have the chance to walk through the red front door, they might notice two particular differences not found in modernday doors. First, the metal door handle is the original. Second, the size of the door is wider

than a standard one-door entrance—this was used to accommodate the hoop skirts of the day.

When looking outside the building, there is a distinctive dome on top that is 30 feet high. When the University Archive was still in Peabody, Barbara Kievit-Mason shared her experience of squirrels running across the dome’s top; the dome’s acoustic sound makes the squirrels echo throughout the building, especially in a room with minimal objects.

There was once an 8-foot statue of the Greek goddess Athena that was placed in Peabody’s reading room in 1997, until the University Archives moved to Newton Gresham Library in 2004. The statue was originally placed in an alcove located in Old Main in 1922—it was a class gift in 1912. But between stays in Old

Main and Peabody, the statue was moved to the Estill building in 1928 (when it was still a library), where it was forgotten in an art studio until 1997. After Peabody, the statue moved back to the art department, where it remains today.

The Peabody Memorial Library has a rich history at Sam Houston State University and remains timeless. For students who pass the building, they often are unaware of its significance or simply curious as to its purpose. But those able to walk around the interior during special occasions are able to see the beauty of the metal titles, the vast organ, and try to guess the figureheads around the room. The Peabody Memorial Library is truly a historical treasure for Sam Houston State University.

Tristan Barringer Grandchild of Kelly Barringer

Addie Elise May Grandchild of Scott & Shannon Williams

Bentley & Lincoln Grandchildren of Mary Westfall

Brooks & Graham Grandchildren of Keith & Cindy Durrett

Emma Kate & Ella Rose Grandchildren of Phyllis & the late Bobby Kennedy, and Stephanie & Jimmy Bond

Once in a lifetime! Three generations, 33 years apart!

Louis, father: 99 years.

Don, son: 66 years.

Theron, grandson: 33.

Braeden Young New Waverly High School

Favorite Movie: All Quiet on the Western Front

Favorite Music/Artist: Bring Me the Horizon

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite Quote: “Sweat saves blood, blood saves lives, but brains save both.”

–Erwin Rommel

Braeden is a senior at New Waverly High School and is the son of Robert and Dasa (Dasha) Young. His activities include basketball and track. He has already completed U.S. Army basic training. Following graduation, he will complete AIT (Advanced Individual Training). Braeden believes, “Be all you can be.”

Favorite Movie: The Bee Movie

Favorite Music/Artist: Zach Bryan

Favorite Food: Chick-fil-A

Katelynn Siebert New Waverly High School

Favorite Quote: “Everything happens for a reason.”

Katelynn is a senior at New Waverly High School and is the daughter of Michele Witte and Keith Siebert. Her activities include varsity cheer. Following graduation, Katelynn plans to attend the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, then pursue a career as a NICU nurse. She believes, “Don’t hope that events will turn out the way you want. Welcome events whichever way they happen, for this is the path to peace.”

Favorite Movie: Thor:Ragnarok

Favorite Music/Artist: Jess Glynne

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite Quote: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” –Steve Jobs

Emely is a senior at Huntsville High School and is the daughter of Elmer and Roxana Mejia. Her activities include cross country, National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, student council, and BPA. Following graduation, Emely plans to attend college and pursue nursing. She believes, “Always do what is best for you, and don’t be afraid to put yourself first.”

Rayce Hudson

Madisonville High School

Favorite Movie: 42

Favorite Music/Artist: Kevin Gates

Favorite Food: Sirloin Steak

Favorite Quote: “It is not your plan, it is God’s plan.”

Rayce is a senior at Madisonville High School and is the son of Ron and Sarah Hudson. His activities include FFA, student council, Beta Club, National Honor Society, class treasurer, track, baseball, Prosperity Junior Bank Board, and Madison County Fair Association. Following graduation, Rayce plans to attend Western Texas College to play baseball and pursue a degree in nursing. He believes the words of Derek Jeter, “There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.”

Sierra Madera Crater

The second largest known meteor impact crater in Texas is the Sierra Madera, in southwestern Pecos County. It is 8 miles in diameter and the central peak of the rebound structure of the impact crater rises 793 feet above the surrounding land. The peak is visible from U.S. Highway 385 between Fort Stockton, Texas and Marathon, Texas. The Sierra Madera crater is located on private property on the La Escalera Ranch.

Apollo 17’s Gene Cernan and Jack Schmitt did some of their geologic training here.

Salmon Tacos with Mango Salsa

Ingredients

Salsa:

3 mangoes, diced

2 peaches, diced

3 poblano peppers, seeded and diced

½ red onion, diced, or more to taste

½ lime, juiced, or more to taste

1 bunch cilantro, chopped, divided

Sauce:

1 (8 oz) container sour cream

3 Tbs mayonnaise

1 Tbs ketchup

1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Tacos:

24 (6 inch) corn tortillas

cooking spray

2 lbs fresh salmon

1 small head cabbage, shredded

3 avocados, sliced

2 limes, cut into wedges

Grandma Johnson’s Scones

Ingredients

1 cup sour cream

1 tsp baking soda

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup white sugar

2 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp cream of tartar

1 tsp salt

1 cup butter

1 egg

1 cup raisins or craisins (optional)

Directions

Step 1: Combine mangoes, peaches, poblano peppers, red onion, juice of 1/2 a lime, and 1/2 the cilantro in a large bowl to make mango salsa. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Step 2: Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, ketchup, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to make sauce.

Step 3: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange tortillas on a baking sheet.

Step 4: Preheat a grill pan over mediumhigh heat; coat with cooking spray. Cook salmon until easily flaked

Directions

Step 1: In a small bowl, blend the sour cream and baking soda, and set aside.

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.

Step 2: In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt. Cut in the butter. Stir the sour cream mixture and

with a fork, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and flake into smaller pieces with a fork.

Step 5: Heat tortillas in the preheated oven until warmed through, about 5 minutes.

Step 6: Divide salmon among tortillas. Top with mango salsa, sauce, shredded cabbage, avocados, and remaining cilantro. Wrap up tacos and serve lime wedges alongside.

Cook’s Notes: Use flour tortillas instead of corn tortillas if preferred. Substitute nectarines for the peaches if desired. Substitute Anaheim peppers for the poblano peppers if desired.

egg into the flour mixture until just moistened. Mix in the raisins.

Step 3: Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. Roll or pat dough into a 3/4 inch thick round. Cut into 12 wedges, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4: Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown on the bottom.

Easy Pasta Fagioli

Ingredients

1 Tbs olive oil

1 carrot, diced

1 stalk celery, diced

1 thin slice onion, diced

½ tsp chopped garlic

4 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce

1 (14 oz) can chicken broth

1 Tbs dried parsley

½ Tbs dried basil leaves

freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 ½ cups ditalini pasta

1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add carrot, celery, and onion; cook and stir until soft.

Add garlic and sauté briefly. Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, parsley, basil, and pepper; simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 2: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ditalini pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 3: Add beans and cooked pasta to soup; simmer until heated through, 1 or 2 minutes.

Blueberry Crumb Cake Cookies

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

4 oz full fat cream cheese, at room temperature

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 large egg, at room temperature

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 Tbs lemon zest

1 Tbs lemon juice

1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries

Coating:

1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

3 Tbs white sugar

Icing:

1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar

1/4 tsp lemon zest

2 1/2 Tbs lemon juice

1 pinch salt

2 Tbs heavy cream

3 Tbs graham cracker crumbs, or as needed for garnish blueberries as needed for garnish

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats.

Step 2: Whisk together flour, 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a medium bowl until combined.

Step 3: Beat butter, cream cheese, white sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on mediumhigh speed until lightened and fairly smooth, 4 to 5 minutes. There will still be some small chunks of cream cheese in the mixture. Beat in lemon zest and juice. Pour in half the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Add in remaining flour mixture and mix until just combined. Fold in blueberries with a spatula.

Step 4: In a shallow bowl or pie plate, stir together 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs and 3 tablespoons white sugar. Drop an approximately 2 tablespoon-sized piece of cookie

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dough into graham cracker mixture, and coat with crumbs. Carefully roll dough into a ball and roll again in crumbs to coat. Place dough balls at least 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough.

Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven until cookies begin to turn golden, and no longer look wet on top, 15 to 17 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6: To make icing, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, and salt until combined. Whisk in heavy cream. Glaze each cookie with a scant tablespoon of icing, then add a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs plus 3 blueberries on top, if desired.

Blueberries

Blueberries are considered a superfood, and can help maintain healthy bones, reduce blood pressure, manage diabetes, and ward off heart disease. These plants are believed to be one of the first edible fruit bearing plants to be discovered by early peoples after the last ice age. The wild plants can be found in many different environments from Mexico, northward to Arctic plains.

Native to: North American

Taste: Have a sweet taste with a bit of acid.

MAY EVENTS

Music

JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND JAZZ LAB BANDS CONCERT

May 2 | 7:30 p.m.

Payne Concert Hall, GPAC

Dance

DANCE SPECTRUM IN CONCERT

May 4 – 6 | 8 p.m. Dance Theater, GPAC

Music

MASTERWORKS CONCERT FT. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND SHSU CHOIRS

May 4 | 7:30 p.m.

Payne Concert Hall, GPAC

Art

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May 8 – 13

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Crispy Fried Poached Eggs

Ingredients

4 large fresh eggs

2 Tbs white vinegar

4 cups vegetable oil

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

2 tsp salt

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs

2 Tbs chopped pickled red onions (for garnish)

2 Tbs chopped green onions (for garnish)

1 Tbs red pepper flakes for garnish, or to taste

Directions

Step 1: Fill a saucepan with cold water and place over medium heat. Stir in

vinegar and bring to a gentle, slow simmer. Working with one egg at a time, crack an egg into a ramekin or measuring cup for easier transfer.

Step 2: Stir the water vigorously to create a whirlpool effect. As the whirlpool is turning, drop the egg into the center of the water. Continue to stir gently, cooking until the egg white turns opaque. Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the egg from the water and move to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Step 3: In a medium saucepan, heat oil to 375 degrees.

Step 4: Meanwhile, set up a dredging station with 3 separate bowls. To the first bowl, add the flour. Beat 2 eggs with salt and pepper in a second bowl. Add breadcrumbs to the third bowl. Carefully dip the cooled egg first into the flour,

second into the egg mixture, and last into the breadcrumbs, coating egg on all sides at each station.

Step 5: Using a slotted spoon, carefully drop the egg into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to overcook. Drain on a paper-towel lined plate.

Step 6: Garnish with pickled red onions, green onions, and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

Easy Savory Crêpes

Ingredients

Crêpes:

1 cup all-purpose flour

¼ tsp salt

1 ¼ cups milk, 1% or 2%

3 large eggs

2 Tbs butter, melted

Chicken and Garlic Filling:

5 Tbs butter, divided

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp chopped fresh thyme

2 ½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken

1/3 cup herb and garlic cream cheese

2 Tbs chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1: Make the crêpes: Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Whisk milk,

eggs, and melted butter together in a separate large bowl. Whisk egg mixture into flour mixture until smooth; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Strain the mixture into a clean bowl.

Step 2: Heat a small nonstick skillet or crêpe pan over medium heat; brush the pan with butter. Pour 2 tablespoons of batter into the skillet and immediately rotate the skillet to spread batter out in a thin layer. Cook until the top of the crêpe is no longer wet and the bottom has turned light brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Run a spatula around the edge of the skillet to loosen crêpe; flip crêpe and cook until the other side has turned light brown, about 1 minute more.

Step 3: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 4: Make the filling: Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a skillet

over medium-high heat; stir in garlic and thyme. Add chicken; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth. Remove skillet from the heat; spoon chicken mixture evenly into the center of each crêpe and fold over. Place in a shallow casserole dish, overlapping slightly. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over crêpes.

Step 5: Cook in the preheated oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

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Located on the square in downtown Huntsville, Rejuv’ MB Spa & Aesthetics offers an atmosphere that will allow you to feel relaxed and rejuvenated. A day at the spa is much more than getting a facial or a treatment; it’s a whole experience. It all begins when you walk in the doors and are greeted with a fresh scent of aromatherapy and a welcoming staff member ready to meet your needs. They also offer Exclusive Clinical Grade Products such as DMK, Jan Marini Skin Research, Esthemax Face Reality, Bio Therapeutics, GlyMed Plus, and Truth Treatment Systems, as well as brow products with Kelley Baker Brows, sunless tanning products with Infinity Sun, and at home professional grade Beaut Teeth Whitening Kits so you can continue to pamper yourself at home.

Moneé Burke, owner of Rejuv’ MB Spa & Aesthetics became an esthetician 19 years ago. “I always knew I wanted to do something of service to others,” she said. “I absolutely love it. I enjoy getting to know my clients, the history of their skin, and helping them meet their goals--revisiting their skin and completely changing it. I truly feel God guided me in this direction. I knew I wanted

to help people build their confidence.” According to Moneé, being an esthetician wasn’t then what it is now. It has evolved so much in more recent years, but Moneé says she’s still more of an ‘old school’ esthetician. She likes giving her clients that whole experience, with lavender scented towels, warm beds, talking to them in a very personable manner, appreciating them, and respecting the fact they chose to see her in the first place.

“Regain a state of central tranquility”

“We have a very pleasant energy in our spa,” said Moneé. “We’re all very friendly, and we get along very well, so it’s very welcoming.” As a first-time client, you can expect to hear relaxing music playing. You will fill out a skin and health questionnaire form. Then it begins with a consultation, going over any medications you may be taking, discussing any allergies, autoimmune disorders, and basically any history prior to coming into the spa. “We recognize something brought you to us, and there may be something you want to

change about yourself. We discuss your goals and begin with a treatment that compliments your skin, said Moneé. “At Rejuv’ MB Spa & Aesthetics, we want to accommodate your needs, so whether you just need a pause during lunch, an afternoon retreat, or a full day of pampering, we can help you set aside the day-to-day pressures and help you regain a state of central tranquility.”

Rejuv’ offers a variety of treatments that include: Clinical Facial Treatments (which are recommended for first time clients), Acne Treatments, Diamond Glo Treatment, DMK Paramedical Treatment, RevitaPen Treatments, and Cellula LED Light Therapy (which improves circulation, kills acne bacteria,

accelerates tissue repair, decreases inflammation, improves skin tone and texture; it also decreases under eye wrinkles as well as minimizes muscle and joint pain, as well as pain associated with arthritis, spasms, and stiffness). Other treatments include: ProCell Therapies, Chemical Peels, CryoLab Aesthetics (which is a cryo treatment for skin conditions such as skin tags, age and sun spots), ThermoClear, Waxing Services, and Professional Teeth Whitening. For a complete description and pricing of these treatments, visit rejuvmb.com.

Ordinarily, when a client comes in with a skin condition they want to treat, one of their first questions is, “How long before it goes away?” According to Moneé, they always recommend starting with a customized

“It takes work, time, and dedication”

at home regimen and rebooking every four weeks, then reevaluating to see if further treatments are necessary or if the client is satisfied. The clients at Rejuv’ MB Spa & Aesthetics come in a wide range of ages, starting as young as teenagers. Some of their clients are virtual consultations only (since they are out-of-state college students and only come home to visit their families); in these cases, they don’t have the opportunity to treat them in person. Nevertheless, they do still get to know their skin and their concerns. For Moneé, it is very rewarding to accompany their clients through their journey to having better skin. She gets to see the transition of their skin, their boost in confidence level, how they express themselves, smiling, feeling

beautiful about themselves. “This is especially true in our younger generations,” said Moneé, “but it is also true at any age. I can definitely see that more in my younger clients.”

Oftentimes, skin conditions can be due to underlying problems such as gut health, which requires a process of skin revision and rebuilding their skin from within. “We

have to start from the root of it, there’s not a topical eraser that is going to magically make everything disappear”, said Moneé. “We have to talk to them about their eating habits; many are eating fast food every day. We also talk about their lifestyle, allergy sensitivities, refined sugar, which is really bad for you. Starting skin treatment is like going to the gym--you can’t expect to go a couple of days

of the week and see results--it takes work, time, and dedication.”

For clients with autoimmune disorders, psoriasis, or rosacea, Moneé often refers them out to dermatologists if she feels they need more than she can provide. She typically recommends Dr. Brown (and says she is amazing).

Moneé has been married for 29 years and has 3 beautiful children. Her family, including her mom, were very supportive throughout her journey to becoming an esthetician. She got her license at the age of 30. Besides herself, Rejuv Spa is blessed to have an excellent team of staff: Tara Pankey, N.P., offers treatments such as Botox, fillers, kybella, IV therapy, weight loss shot, and PRP micro needling; Julie Fischer, Massage Therapist, treatments ranging from sports injuries, aches and pains, to NICU infancy therapy; Cheyanne Henderson, Cosmologist, specializes in lash extensions, brow lift and tint, and permanent jewelry; Laney Pait, Cosmetologist, fibroblast treatments and facials; Rebecca Burnett, Esthetician, offers spa facials, Gua Sha facials, and full body waxing; Kait Mears, Esthetician, microblading, lash extensions, spa facials, and waxing; and Shawnise Bibbs, Esthetician, spa facials and full body waxing.

If you would like to schedule a consultation, call Rejuv’ MB Spa & Aesthetics at 936.439.6353 or visit: rejuvmb.com. Moneé Burke and her team of skin care experts look forward to seeing you soon!

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From the Mouth of Babes

4-year-old: Why do we have to wear shoes?

Me: They protect your feet.

4-year-old: No, they trap your feet. *whispers* They’re feet traps.

The kids I nanny asked why I wanted to see Incredibles 2

I told them because the first one came out when I was a kid. And they really asked me…”was it in color?”

My 10 year old said something by mistake and promptly followed it by saying, “Delete, Delete, Delete!”

I’ve never related to anything more.

My Wife: I’m concerned our toddler is obsessed with comic books.

Me: What makes you say that?

Daughter: [to our cat] What is your origin story?

Wife: See what I me-

Me: Shhh! I wanna hear our cat’s origin story. My 5 year old son just asked “What if we put a slice of turkey in the DVD player and it played a movie about the turkey’s whole life?” None of the parenting books I’ve read have prepared me for this question.

Me: What do you want to be for Halloween this year?

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Q: When we reprimand our 34-month-old daughter for something (anything), she begins to wail like we’re beating her. Whether we firmly redirect or simply say, “No,” she begins to wail like a banshee. The wail is piercingly loud, like a full-blown tantrum. She has now started screaming if one of us even looks disapprovingly at her. Shouldn’t she have outgrown this by now? Why is she doing this, and what can we do to stop it?

A: I have no idea why your daughter is wailing like a banshee when you correct her, other than to say she has not yet learned to control her toddler nature, which is what “growing up” is all about. Some toddlers, by their third birthdays, have developed fairly good emotional control--and some have not. (You may have noticed that even some fifty-year-olds have not progressed beyond toddlerhood when it comes to their emotions.) Furthermore, children do

not “outgrow” this sort of behavior; rather, their parents discipline such that they learn to stifle it.

You can help your little one learn to put a lid on her tantrums by sending (or taking) her to her room or (better yet) some “neutral zone” in the house (e.g. a bathroom) when she has one of these bipolar episodes. Simply tell her she can come out when she stops. Initially, she will probably emerge before she has stopped, in which case you simply put her back with a gentle reminder. Calm persistence on your part should persuade the bipolar demons to leave and find another host.

Q: Our 15-month-old eats well but shares his meal with the dog. He throws food over the side of his highchair just to watch the dog snarf it up. This is funny, actually, but he is tossing the dog lots of food, giggling the entire time. It’s like a circus act. We are also concerned that the dog will become overweight. Even though

it’s hilarious (we try not to laugh), it needs to stop. How should we do that?

A: The research, most of which has been done at the Little Rascals Institute for Worser Learning, finds that “feeding the dog behavior” facilitates bonding between child and dog. On the other hand, no harm will come of not allowing the dog in the dining area when the child is eating, and that will certainly be helpful in controlling the dog’s weight.

As an option, consider letting your son feed chunks of dog food (or several gluten-free, non-GMO doggie treats) to the dog from the highchair; then, when sufficient fun has been had by both son and dog, remove the dog and feed the son.

Jesus

Tanna Friedman

I recently wrote this in my journal: “I miss the way it used to be-The genuine joy filled chasing Time with you was boundlessly sacred-Is faith still faith, even if it wavered?”

I missed Jesus. I opened my Bible today for the first time in…awhile. It’s been collecting dust on my bookshelf alongside knickknacks that have no idea of the presence they’re in. I had no plan or path when I started reading, I just wanted to be in His presence after months of distance. I missed Jesus. He’s truly the greatest friend. I read one of my favorite parables about the sinful woman who washed the feet of Jesus with her tears, and I was intensely and humbly reminded (yet again) of the heart of the Savior. He is steady, forgiving, compassionate, and loving a hundred times over. The word felt cleansing, and the Lord felt near. I missed Jesus. I felt both known and somewhat made new by Him today.

The Dangers of Vaping

The word “vaping” refers to inhaling the vapor produced by an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) or other vaping device. Unfortunately, it has become a rampant habit among our youth. E-cigarettes heat a liquid (called e-liquid) that can contain nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or cannabidiol (CBD) oils, as well as flavoring agents and chemicals used to help produce the aerosol. E-cigarettes come in many sizes, shapes, and configurations--such as pens, tank models, pods, sticks and other devices.

Nicotine is by far the most commonly desired product in e-liquid products. Nicotine can stick to tooth enamel, staining teeth and making it easier for plaque to accumulate. It can also lead to a much higher chance of developing gum disease and tooth loss. THC and CBD are both popular alternatives to nicotine- based e-liquid. THC is the main psychoactive compound in the cannabis plant, and CBD is a nonpsychoactive cannabinoid also found in cannabis. Not much research is available on the health effects of vaping products that contain these ingredients; however, there have been several cases of lung injury and hospitalization linked to them.

Flavorings are a major selling point for e-liquid. It’s important to look at each flavoring and remember a product may be considered safe to ingest but not safe to inhale. For example, diacetyl (a butter- flavored chemical used in many common foods and found in popular e-liquid flavors) has been linked to a serious chronic lung disease with symptoms similar to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease when inhaled. E-liquid

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products have also been found to contain heavy metals such as lead, nickel, chromium, and manganese at levels that exceed safe limits for inhalation, as well as volatile organic compounds such as benzene.

While the aerosol produced by e-cigarettes contains fewer toxic chemicals than regular cigarette smoke, it does contain harmful substances. Inhaling the heated vapor causes drying of the mouth, which can lead to rampant decay. Each variety of e-liquid can contain different products and flavorings, and many e-liquid product labels don’t list all the substances they contain, making it hard for scientists and consumers alike to know what may or may not be harmful.

Vaping may not be “as harmful” as cigarettes, but it still isn’t healthy… and chronic disease in our bodies and mouth are still possible with its use. It’s your choice – I pray you make the right one.

If you have a question or a topic you want to be discussed, send an email to drlogan@drscottlogan.com

Scott Logan, DDS

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By Kim Bius

Gardening Terminology

You can create a tropical look by adding a few beautiful blooming accent plants such as hibiscus and bougainvillea…or, go all the way and create your own “tropical resort look.” Do not be afraid…… go for color and lots of it. Professional landscape designers can create amazing outdoor spaces, in all ranges of budgets. What are you waiting for? Summer is coming!

If you would like to add tropical blooms to your patio or outdoor space, consider the following plants for hardiness, heat resistance, and “wow” factor.

Chinese hibiscus is a personal favorite of mine. The large colorful blooms only last a day, but the profusion of blooms is amazing. Hibiscus range in size from 2’ on miniatures to 6’, depending on the variety. Hibiscus, like other tropical plants, grow well in containers that can be easily moved when the threat of freezing weather occurs. I prefer to plant in raised beds, pruning all back to 12” and covering with freeze cloth when temperatures approach 35 on a consistent basis. Leave the freeze cloth in place until spring (it is water and air permeable), and your plants will be beautiful. Hibiscus are the exception to the phosphorous rule and do best when fertilized with hibiscus food that has a low phosphorous

level (under 4%). Never use high phosphorous fertilizers on hibiscus…. this can prove deadly.

If “watering” is not your favorite activity, consider bougainvillea Bougainvillea are evergreen, thorny vines that redeem themselves in the broiling heat and drought by displaying

hundreds of brightly colored brachts that resemble blooms. They love being rootbound, with just enough water to keep the leaves from drooping. As a matter of fact, bougainvillea need to be rootbound to bloom. Overwatering will stop blooming, and no amount of fertilizer will force bougainvillea into bloom. My kind of plant!

Ixora are lush, evergreen shrubs with large clusters of orange/red blooms throughout the year. In the tropics, ixora are as common as boxwoods and used as low maintenance

“hedges.” In our area, they make great accent plants, grow well in containers, and can be grown as a great hedge around a pool. Ixora are fairly cold hardy, can withstand

temperatures into the upper 20s, reach 4’ x 3’ at maturity, and grow well in half sun to full sun. Considered deer proof.

Plumbago are hardy, sun loving perennials with all the traits we love. Beautiful blue blooms, deer proof, and super low maintenance, Plumbago grow “freeform” in large, arching branches. A splash of sky blue gives any landscape a cool, tropical feel.

Monstera Philodendron--large tropical, Swiss cheese foliage-will vine and grow over 20’. These guys are more cold-tender than other tropical plants, but they can be mulched heavily and covered with freeze cloth to survive many winters. I

plant these vining philodendrons at the base of arching palms to create a rainforest look.

Philodendrons need afternoon shade and will not tolerate direct summer sun after 1:00.

Plumeria, the queen of the tropicals, have a cult following, and many gardeners have risked customs to smuggle an exotic variety back to their garden. The neat trick about plumeria is that only a 4” piece of stalk is needed to start your own plant. I confess, I am guilty of this, too. Fortunately, there is no evidence--my husband kills them as fast as I harvest them. Plumeria love a sunny location, with good water and plumeria food. They can be fussy, but nothing compares to the fragrance of a plumeria bloom.

Summer is well on the way, so have fun and enjoy the lazy days to come. Happy gardening, everyone!

LOOK, BUT DON’T TOUCH

By Cheryl Conley Lake Creek Preserve Board of Directors

When we see something little, cute, and fluffy, our first instinct it to pet it or pick it up. But you want to steer clear of this little fella. It’s the asp caterpillar, also known as the Toxic Toupee, also known as the puss caterpillar… lots of names for such a little thing. They are more formally known as the Texas southern flannel moth Megalopyge opercularis. They are only about an inch to an inch and a half long, are tear-drop shaped, covered in a thick coat of tan to grayish white hairs, and are most active at night. The head and legs aren’t visible from the top. They are one of the most toxic caterpillars in North America, and they can be found on the east coast from New Jersey to Florida and as far west as Texas.

The life cycle of the asp is egg to larva (caterpillar) to pupa to adult. The first stage of the life cycle is the egg. Eggs are laid by adult females in rows or clusters on twigs or leaves and are covered in hairs. A tiny caterpillar grows inside the egg. As the larvae (caterpillar) grow, they become more hairy. Once they hatch, their main job is to eat and

grow. During this time, they will shed their skin 4-5 times. When fully grown, it stops eating and spins a cocoon as a protective cover for the pupa. The cocoons are very tough and often remain on the twig long after the moth has emerged. The life cycle is now complete, and it starts again when the female lays eggs.

Beneath the soft hair are tiny venom-filled spines which, when brushed against the skin, produce a very painful sting. Some describe the pain as excruciating. The pain can radiate throughout the entire body. In some, the

sting can also cause nausea, headache, and abdominal pain. What should you do if stung?

• Put tape over the wound and quickly pull it off to remove any spikes.

• Wash the area with soap and water.

• Apply an ice pack, which will help numb the pain.

• You can take antihistamines to help with pain and swelling.

• For more severe symptoms, see a physician.

Before touching any insect or animal, make sure you’ve done your homework. Sometimes, looks are deceiving!

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Waxahachie Scarborough Renaissance Festival srfestival.com

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FREE Mental Health First Aid Course for Military, Veterans, & Families (936)521-6149

FREE Concert – Gail Ryder & Mary-Charlotte Young samhoustonmemorialmuseum.com

4-6 Montgomery Friends of the Library Book Sale countylibrary.org/stewart

5-6 Brenham Maifest brenhammaifest.com

Conroe “Wonderland” chrightontheatre.org

Jefferson Battle of Big Cypress Bayou Reenactment battleforjefferson.com

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Cinco de Mayo Celebration facebook.com/people/ cinco-de-mayo-huntsville-tx

Christina Amaro –Tribute to the Queen of Tejano oldtowntheatre-huntsville.org

Madisonville

Sidewalk Cattlemen’s Association Steak Dinner sidewalkcattlemens.com

The Woodlands

Steve Miller Band with Cheap Trick woodlandscenter.org

Willis Salon Open House, promoting non-profit Raising a Hand for Rett facebook.com/salonbeielle

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Mustard Seed Moments

by Linda W. Perkins

Pursue Your Unique Calling

When I was first saved, it was the early 1970s, and I remember seeing Billy Graham on television. “I want to be like him,” I thought to myself. I was on fire for the Lord and couldn’t wait to tell others about Him. Unfortunately, my efforts to convert my elementary school classmates failed miserably, and I found my middle school friends didn’t really want to hear about Jesus or the virtues of the Ten Commandments, either. I became discouraged and began to think that, because I wasn’t a successful evangelist, perhaps I wasn’t a very good Christian.

Many years later, serving in adult Sunday School leadership, I began to really understand the message of 1 Corinthians 12 how each member in the body of Christ is gifted differently, yet each role is just as important. I love how Paul uses the analogy to describe the

something we are not, as we seek to serve the Lord.

“And if the ear should say, ‘Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,’ it would not for that reason stop being part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be.” (1 Cor. 12:16-18)

As I grew in fellowship with other Christians, I began to see how God was using each of us. One person, with the gift of hospitality, hosted the class social gatherings. Another was an excellent Bible teacher. Yet another, with the gift of administration, organized all of the class activities and reported attendance. I found my

class.

Spend time thinking about ways you have served the Lord that brought you the most joy. What comes naturally to you? If you get stuck, there are some great quizzes online to help you determine your spiritual gifts; and remember, one gift is not better than another! Pray about how God has uniquely equipped you to serve Him, and when you discover your calling, pursue it! In Jesus’ words, it is better to serve than to be served, and you will be blessed by doing it in your own unique way.

“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.” –1 Corinthians 12:4-6 (NIV)