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Festival Edition Spring 2016

From Crosswalks to Boardwalks Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka to be at Liberty Municipal Park for March 17 ‘Crosswalks’ Dedication

Liberty Jubilee Ole Tyme Days Then and now

Mayhaw Festival The Texas Olive New oil boom

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Bonita Davis Laurie Gonzales Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge Biologist

Robert Schaadt Jacob Stewart Dennis Warren Carol Skewes, Editor & Publisher

INDEX Crosswalks to Boardwalks .................................. 4 Marberry leads Special Education Coop ............. 8 Mental Health in the Judicial System ................ 10 Cat Fine Management Technologies (CFMT) ....................................... 12 Calendar of Festivals and Annual Events..... 16-25 Liberty Jubilee .................................................... 26 Ames Easter Rodeo ............................................ 28 Dayton Ole Tyme Days ..................................... 29 Mayhaw Festival ........................................... 30-31 Masons .......................................................... 32-33 Festival Schedule ............................................... 34 Trinity Valley Medical ........................................ 36 The Texas Olive, new oil boom........................ 38

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n this festival edition of South Liberty County Quarterly we highlight annual events in our communities. There are so many from which to choose, it is challenging to fit them all in one printing. A calendar of annual events can found in the center of the magazine. Send us your information to have your event added if it is open to the general public. The list is a work in progress. Our standing departments feature stories on economic development, health, education, service, government as well as arts and entertainment. Look for Jubilee March 18-19, the Ames Easter Rodeo March 26-27, Dayton Ole Tyme Days April 15-17 and the Mayhaw Festival May 5-7, and more. The official dedication of the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge ‘Crosswalks to Boardwalks’ project will be dedicated by Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and President of the AFL-CIO, Richard Trumka March 17. We hope you enjoy

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Pictured at left are two projects of Liberty County service clubs. The Liberty Lions Flag program places a flag at your residence or business six times per year for a $35 annual donation per flag. One can order a U.S. Flag or Texas Flag. The Dayton Noon Lions and Hardin Lions have similar flag programs. The 300-pound concrete Liberty Bell replica is a fundraising project of the Rotary Club of Liberty. One can find these bells painted all across Liberty and some are unpainted. Proceeds benefit two great causes: the Rotary International Polio Plus effort to eradicate Polio worldwide, of which “We are this close!” The Liberty Bell Tower reconstruction fund to rebuild the bell tower for the original Liberty Bell on the grounds the Liberty Municipal Library is the other beneficiary of the Rotary Liberty Bell project. To order a bell, call 832-477-7314. Painting is available by Liberty Firefighter / Artist Joy Jensen 830-584-3330.

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crosswalks to boardwalks BY LAURIE LOMAS GONZALES Refuge Biologist, Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge

ational Wildlife Refuges were created for conservation of water, habitat, and wildlife. “They are for the birds”, one might say. However, they are for the people too. Visitors to a refuge may hike, fish, boat, hunt, and even find themselves in and up personal experience p close and p ersonal expe p rience with wildlife.

Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge is one of Liberty County’s hidden treasures. It was established in 1994 to protect the bottomland hardwood ecosystem associated with the Trinity River. During that time, is has grown to 30,000 acres thanks to willing sellers within the floodplain of the river. The Refuge isn’t isn t just j st out in the country, ju y the Cityy of Libertyy and

Trinity River Refuge share boundaries. Nearly the entire northern and western edge of the city, north of HWY 90, is surrounded by forest that is managed by the Refuge. When this public land is not flooded, it is open for hiking and exploration. Continued on 5

Below: Charlie Nelson (left) and Hugo Craft III (right) of IBEW 66 show two new volunteer apprentices how to set and space the boards.

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Boardwalks Continued from 4 The bottomlands of the Trinity River floodplain are mysterious. Sometimes they can feel a bit forbidding, but volunteers have been working to help the trails feel safe enough for visitors to explore and leave of their comfort zone. Volunteers have come from far and wide to assist with the From Crosswalks to Boardwalks Project. They have made it possible to visit and even walk over water without disturbing the critters that live below. The From Crosswalks to Boardwalks Project started with volunteers blazing the trails. Continued on 5

Volunteer must work together to ensure spacing between boards is carefully set. They use speedy squares to make sure boards are spread apart evenly.

Refuge Biologist Laurie Lomas Gonzales assisted in setting decking down down the center line while while others worked the outer lines. Spring 2016

Refuge Biologist Laurie Lomas Gonzales with her 10-month old twin sons, Jake (left) and Andy (right). This project was designed several years before they were born, but she had them in mind. She hopes they will spend their youth hiking the trails and using the bike routes to bike to and from trailheads and school.

Refuge Manager Stuart Marcus standing at the edge of Palmer Bayou as the area was undergoing flooding in October 2015. He and other staff members went out to construction site, despite the flooding, to haul out wood materials before they floated away. During the peak of the flood, the water went as high as 3 feet over his head.

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Boardwalks Continued from 5 Boy Scouts, professionals with the AFL-CIO Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, volunteers with the American Hiking Society, students from Liberty High School and Houston Student Conservation Association (Houston SCA), constructed over 15 miles of trails. In time, the mileage of trails will increase to 29 miles. Additionally, grants from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Friends of Trinity River Refuge, and the Liberty Community Development Corporation funded the materials and surveys needed to build Palmer Bayou Boardwalk. This 500-foot boardwalk is the crown jewel of the project. It features an observation deck which serves as a living classroom above Palmer Bayou. It was constructed from recycled plastic using a state of the art technique which minimized disturbance in sensitive wetlands. Boy Scouts built trailheads and benches at

the Knobby Knees Trailhead (Liberty Municipal Park) and the Great Egret’s Ridge Trailhead (at the end of Ohio Street). Houston SCA crews wielded axes, removing cypress knees, to make way for the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance to bring in materials and machinery to build the Palmer Bayou Boardwalk using their professional skills. Dedication to the project by volunteers has indeed made it possible to walk over water. To commemorate the volunteers involved with the From Crosswalks to Boardwalks Project, a plaque has been created in their honor. It will be unveiled and dedicated by the Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and President of the AFL-CIO, Richard Trumka. Please join us at the dedication ceremony Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the Liberty Municipal Park. If you have any questions regarding Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge, the From Crosswalks to Boardwalks Project, or the Plaque Dedication Ceremony, you may visit Refuge Headquarters located at 601 FM 1011, Liberty, TX, or call the Refuge Office at (936) 336-9786.

The From Crosswalks to Boardwalks Project is also a place where youth can acquire outdoor skills as a part of their volunteer service projects. Bryan Matyear installed this bench at the pond near the Knobby Knees Trailhead as part of his Eagle Scout Project.

Martha Salinas of IBEW 716 is carrying in at least 40 lbs of building materials. All building materials had to be carried in by hand.

These Building Trades Local Union volunteers shown are members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - IBEW Locals 66 and 716, UA Plumbers Local 68, International Union of Elevator Constructors – IUEC Local 31, Ironworkers Local 84 . Top Row L-R: Diego Molinar, Irvin Munoz, Justin Runfola, Jonathan Pringer, Mike Cramer, Sergio Gonzalez, Rick Carroll Middle L-R: Rodolfo Gonzalez, Carlos Villarreal, Mike Jackson, Jason Flanagan, Hayden Craft Bottom L-R: Raymundo Sanchez, Jesus Garcia, Kevin Gill, Calvin Speight, Charlie Nelson, Ed Vargacko, Hugo Craft III

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The two men working on the Boardwalk are (L-R) Charlie Nelson and Hugo Craft III of IBEW 66. Spring 2016

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SOUTHEAST TEXAS COOPERATIVE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION CHOOSES HOMETOWN DIRECTOR

Tammie Marberry BY BONITA DAVIS Contributing Writer

yndon Johnson was the president of the United States of America. People across the nation were rocking and rolling to tunes such as The Supremes, “Come See About Me”, the Rolling Stones, “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” , and “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feelin’”, by the Righteous Brothers, . It was the year 1965 , and the price of gas was 8

only 31 cents per gallon. First-class postage stamps could be purchased for $0.05, and a dozen of eggs was a whopping 53 cents! The times were simple and special. For one Liberty County couple, it was so much more. Mr. Terry Sr. and Janice Elder of Hardin had welcomed the birth of their first child, Tammie Marberry, on January 13, 1965 at Yettie Kersting Memorial Hospital in Liberty, Texas. How

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fortunate for the students of Liberty County! Dr. Marberry has spent decades tirelessly imparting her considerable knowledge and applying her gargantuan skills and heart to the school districts of Liberty County. Monday, October 19, 2015, Dr. Tammie Marberry began her new job as the Continued on 9 Spring 2016

Marberry Continued from 8 Director of Southeast Texas Cooperative for Special Services. This Educational Cooperative has been known formerly known as Liberty County Educational Cooperative. Coop, as it is routinely referred to, is the headquarters of the experts who determine individual strategies, and then communicate with administrators, teachers, parents, students, and staff in order to assure the success of students in the special needs population. At the helm of Southeast Texas Cooperative for Special Services, Dr. Marberry will oversee eight school districts: Anahuac ISD, Cleveland ISD, Devers ISD, Hardin ISD, Hull Daisetta ISD, Liberty ISD, Splendora ISD, and Tarkington ISD. She approaches the task with the same optimistic attitude that afforded this local girl success throughout her school years and into her professional life.

The hometown girl has prepared herself. She has worked as a teacher, counselor, administrator, supervisor, and assistant superintendent. She has a hands- on personality. During a work day, she can be observed stopping to take moment to get a hug from a former student. She enjoyed a wonderful rapport with the youngsters and parents. Even as she prepared to make her career change within days, she could be found performing simple, kind-hearted, fun loving duties. During Homecoming for Hardin, Dr. Marberry reported to the Hardin Elementary School for some early morning cheek cheer painting. The leader who donned the cheerleading suit back at the end of sixth grade still has community spirit. Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Marberry have raised a fine family of girls. The apples they would seem do not fall far from the tree. In her spare time, Dr. Marberry enjoys spending time with her family and attending church events. Another favorite pastime of her is spontaneous family poolside gatherings with her quite large extended family. She still loves to learn and relishes occasional break to read a light work of fiction. Spring 2016

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Mental Health in the Judicial System BY CAROL SKEWES Publisher publisher@thevindicator.com

Judge Mark Morefield, 75th District Court, feels the judicial system could do more to help veterans with mental health problems. Himself a veteran, he is always looking out for fellow veterans. Judge Morefield said, “The mental trauma that veterans experience, such as PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), is an issue that we deal with almost on a daily basis. I am exasperated for the lack of resources. It is a huge problem. “There seems to be some movement in Texas legislature and in the court system to help this, expanding the scope of the veterans court. “Liberty County really cannot afford to staff a vet-

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erans’ court. We work in conjunction with probatio on wit ith h pr p rob obaa-tion.” “We have reached out to the jail now ail and and tthey heey n no ow have a form where they identify veterans.” teraans n .”” “We have reached out to Montgomery County and mery ry Co oun nty nt ty aan nd Jefferson County that do have veterans rans ccourts.” ou urtts.” s.” s. “Veterans are very deserving in my o opinion. They pin pi nion n. Th T heeyy need to be dealt with differently. “If I learn of this, I stop the proceedings. want eedi ding ngs. s. I w ant to an to know about the military history. We makee ssure urre they u they th ey know what they are charged with, and inquire d inqui u ree iiff th ui tthey hey ey have the ability to hire a lawyer. If they poor ey aare re ttoo oo op oo o or … we appoint one. “Too often we see that service me men women en and d w om o men en who suffer from PTSD self-medicatee with drugs. drrug ugs. s. We We have faith-based programs that have avee proven prov pr ovveen n very veerry beneficial.” Morefield recalled two situations. First, Fir irst, a defendant defen ndan nt on his way to the penitentiary who he knew did not need to go there. “Now he is a member of the faithbased group, out speaking for them, and preaching part-time. It is a wonderful success story.” Another was a female probationer who had overdosed on drugs, died on the table at the hospital, was shocked back to life and went into a drug rehab program in Illinois. “She had a miraculous turnaround.” Judge Morefield said solemnly, “We hope that they work that way. It is a small percentage.” In dealing with mental health, the judge says, “We have only two choices. We rely on the lawyer to file that they intend to claim the defense of insanity and a motion suggesting they are incompetent to stand trial. Then, we have an evaluation by Dr. Victor Scarano

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PTSD ASSESSMENT Ashley Taylor, the Veteran Services Liaison for Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare, coordinates the Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) program in Liberty County. The Military Veteran Peer Network is a collaborative program with the Texas Veterans Commission, the Department of State Health Services, and the Local Mental Health Authorities. The program was created to improve access to mental health services, but over the years it has evolved with connecting Veterans to all services. The mission of the Military Veteran Peer Network is to establish camaraderie and trust with Veterans throughout the community while identifying local resources and spreading awareness of Veteran centered opportunities. The main opportunity for Veterans through MVPN is to become a Peer Mentor. Peer Mentors complete an eight hour ‘Basic Training’ which educates and provides tools in order to conduct outreach with local Veterans. Peer Mentors may also choose to attend an advanced level of training which enables them to facilitate PTSD Support Groups using a curriculum titled, Bringing Everyone in the Zone Currently, there Zone ((BEITZ). BEITZ) TZ)). Curren tly, ly, th here are two Viviann Boyer and Chief Steve Swann organized the Liberty County Probation Department’s Mental Health Initiative and Sept.1, 2015 the department received a twoyear grant, for approximately $87,672, to fund two mental health caseloads. The MHI (The Mental Health Initiative) is a Tri County Services TCOOMMI Program (Texas Correctional Office On Offenders with Medial or Mental Impairment). TriCounty Services provides specialized programs for mental health treatment of

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Tri-County Veterans Services Representative Ashley Taylor presents appreciation awards to Mark Bowen and Nathan David of the Liberty Elks Lodge for their work in the Military Veteran Peer Network. L-R: VFW Member Larry Bean, Mark Bowen, Ashley Taylor, Nathan David and Wayne Culver Photo by Virginia Bean

advanced level Peer Mentors in Liberty who host a BEITZ group every Sunday night at 4:00pm at the Elk’s Lodge. Recently, the facilitators Nathan David and Mark Bowen were presented with an appreciation award for their dedication and extraordinary efforts. BEITZ support groups are available at no cost for Veterans who simply need to talk, share their stories, and learn coping skills. Best of all, this group is based on the premise of peer support, where Veterans who have been through similar circumstances from their military service can relate to each other. An additional advanced An add dditionall advanc d ed d level levell off train-

persons on probation or parole in the Tri-County service area. The Private Psychiatric Legacy caseload is for cases outside of Tri County Behavioral Healthcare. Several veterans in Liberty County are serviced through the TCOOMMI program. They are seen twice a month, once on a field visit by a probation officer and once by a caseworker from Tri County. There are also collateral visits to either a neighbor, friend or family member to check on the probationer. The pro-

gram runs until their probation ends. Right now, Boyer has 28 TCOOMMI cases and two regular cases. A fellow caseworker, Graciela Trevizo has 15 TCOOMMI cases. Nine other cases are out pending, according to Boyer. The four major diagnoses are: • Schizophrenia • Bipolar Disorder • Major Depression • Schizoaffective Disorder (severe changes in mood and some symptoms of schizophrenia)

ing is for Peer Mentors to becomee Veterans Treatment Court Mentors.. Typically, wherever there is a Veteranss Treatment Court, a MVPN coordinator iss the mentor provider for that court.t. Veterans Treatment Court Mentors are a pivotal role in how Veterans Treatment ntt Courts are operated. The mentor is thee first line of support for the Veteran whilee in the court room. Each Veteran who iss accepted into the Veterans Treatmentt Court is assigned a mentor who is theree to provide not only emotional support,t,, but also resource support. The job of a mentor is to assist in the best way possi-ble b to help facilitate the success of thee Veterans treatment plan. Veterans who V o have completed Veterans Treatmentt h Court have often stated their gratitude forr C their mentor. t The beauty of MVPN is that it is adapt-able to each community. What MVPN a N looks like in Liberty may be different than lo n what it looks like in Conroe, or even w n Lufkin. Peer Mentors have to adapt to L o what w resources are available in each loca-tion. Also, peer support is not only accomt plished through the BEITZ support groups p or o Veterans Treatment Court, opportunities t are limitless. Additional peer support opportunities include: American Legion o and VFW engagement, a Veterans a

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• Daytime flashbacks (recurrent intrusive memories, replay events, over & over) • Service Anniversary blues, depression, sadness • Abuse, mental or, physical with family, difficulty with intimacy, tenderness, sex • Rage (short trigger, unprovoked irritability, violence) • Escape (drugs, alcohol, work, hobby) ~ Quietness (keeps to self) • Intimidate (demoralize others) • Nightmares, night sweats • Guilt feelings, shame, no one will understand • Disengagement (keeps to self during family engagements, holidays) • Forgetfulness (names, dates, places, daily chores, errands) • Overwork/Under work (needs to keep busy or wants ot do nothing, miss work) • Overcompensation (overpowers family or ignores them) • Loss of friendships with family friends • Mood swings • Abandonment (worries about losing loved ones, jealousy, suspicious) • Stimuli reminders (smells, sounds, weather, etc.) • Trouble falling or staying asleep • Exaggerated startle response/ Jumpy • Difficulty concentrating or completing tasks • Lack of personal hygiene • Difficulty adapting to stressful situations • Panic attacks • Suicidal thoughts Taskforce community agencies, hiring Taskf kforce ffor or communit ity agen cies i hi ring i events, benefits fairs, social events, and Gulf Coast support with other MVPN program coordinators. If you would like to get involved, please contact Ashley Taylor at AshleyT@tcbhc.org or 936-521-6132. 11

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Changing the oil reﬁning industry BY CAROL SKEWES Publisher, South Liberty County Quarterly

nventory Larry Weber, CEO, Tom Mullen, COO, and Alex Blake, CFO believe they can solve the oil refinery waste problem, by launching CFMT, Cat’ Fine Management Technologies, with Larry Weber’s patented

system to recycle K-170 waste from catcrackers. With the patent and investors here, this is a story of Liberty County. Continued on 13

Inventory Larry Weber.

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PETROLEUM REFINING: (All those checked are amenable to K-170 processing) K048: Dissolved air flotation (DAF) float from the petroleum refining industry K049: Slop oil emulsion solids from the petroleum refining industry K050: Heat exchanger bundle cleaning sludge from the petroleum refining industry K051: API separator sludge from the petroleum refining industry K052: Tank bottoms (leaded) from the petroleum refining industry K169: Crude oil storage tank sediment from petroleum refining industry L-R: Larry Weber, Tom Mullen and Harry Johnson

Oil refining Continued from 13 Nominated as Environment Excellence Candidates by TCEQ, to be decided in May 2016, Weber said, “We are honored to deliver a paper, ‘Closing the loop on K-170’, to AFPM, (American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers). “We have a debt of gratitude to Dr. Sakai Ross (of TOMOE Engineering USA). He allowed me to keep

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working on this when I was there.” “We are 85% complete and have established a hand-shake agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental al (Norwell, Mass.). We make the prototype. They are perrmitted to process the K-170 waste at Duratherm in San n Leon.” CFMT targets March 15 to move the unit. Weber explained, “In 1998, the EPA, under the auspicess of the RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act),, Continued on 14

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K170 Clarified slurry oil tank sediment and/or in-line filter/separation solids from petroleum refining operations K171: Spent Hydrotreating catalyst from petroleum refining operations, including guard beds used to desulfurize feeds to other catalytic reactors (this listing does not include inert support media) K172: Spent Hydrorefining catalyst from petroleum refining operations, including guard beds used to desulfurize feeds to other catalytic reactors

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L-R: Larry Weber and Tom Mullen.

decided that various industries that generated waste needed to see how toxic they were, and if bad enough, be listed.” Of the nine K-wastes in the petroleum industry, Weber has been studying K-170 since 1996. “The first commercial, cat-cracker was introduced by Standard Oil in May 1942 in Baton Rouge, La. We are working with the people over there now. It takes the equivalent of tar and turns it into gasoline at the rate of 60% plus gasoline.” “Slurry oil that comes out the bottom and goes to the storage tank over time has been designated K-170. “Before 1998 legislation, disposal of K-170 was $28.50/ton. One day later, it zoomed to $400/ton, and is now $550 to $650 per ton.” CFMT has turned it into two valuable products, Premium Grade Slurry Oil and Equilibrium Catalyst, which can be recycled. South Liberty County Quarterly

Weber credits part of his success to Harry Johnson Welding, in Ames, Texas, who is building the prototype. The 20’ x 16’, three-story structure is built to be taken apart and shipped. Weber described, “A feed preparation vessel will be situated right outside the processing unit. A digester sifts the mix. Solids settle to the bottom and are decanted off. A series of filters sifts the oil. Sprays and circulating augers force it downward into a hollow flight dryer. Anything volatile goes up as a vapor. Dry catalyst remains.” “We are shooting for a 99% recovery rate.” The prototype processes ½-ton per run, about 6-10 tons per day, and Clean Harbors targets 120-150 tons per day. Weber said, “If we started tomorrow and did 120 tons/day on the FCC Corridor, it would take 7-12 years to clean up the K-170, seven if nobody produces anymore waste. There are 113 refineries in North America that have cat-crackers, 300 in the world.” Contact Weber 832-768-7697; Mullen 314-680-2460 or CFMT, 617 Crockett, Liberty, TX 77575. Spring 2016

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Calendar of Events SOUTH LIBERTY COUNTY FESTIVALS, REOCCURRING PUBLIC EVENTS AND COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS [Note: this list is not inclusive, nor does it list every church and/or group meeting. The intent is to educate people on what there is to do in South Liberty County any given month. We are blessed with many festivals, public fundraisers, and other public things to do. We welcome any additions for a future calendar. If you do not advertise your public event, people do not know about it. For up to date information check The Vindicator web site 24/7, www.thevindicator.com. Information is found in news stories or in the community calendar. The Vindicator welcomes your submissions via email to publisher@ thevindicator.com.]

January Flags Over Dayton Program by the Dayton Noon Lions Club starts every new year. For $35 annually one US flag will be placed at your home or business on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, 9/11 Memorial Day, and Veterans Day. Proceeds benefit the Dayton Chamber of Commerce and The Dayton Noon Lions Club. For info call the Dayton Chamber of Commerce at 936-257-2393. The Hardin Lions Club Flags Project displays the American flag at homes and businesses six times a year: Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Patriot Day and Veterans Day. Call 936-298-9423 for info. The Liberty Lions Club Flags Project displays the American flag and/or the Texas flag at homes and businesses six times a year: Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Patriot Day and Veterans Day. For $35 per year, per flag, you can share in the beauty of patriotism across the community. Call Lion Jody Regen at 936-336-7311 or 936-336-6211 to reserve flag delivery. 16

Cars, Coffee & More Liberty Street Rally is a free informal event on the downtown courthouse square, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., every 2nd Saturday of the month, rain or shine. Displays of hot rods, classic, muscle, sports, and exotic cars as well as motorcycles are featured. For info., email libertystreetrally@gmail.com. The Kenefick Activity Club holds many activities and serves the community in numerous ways during the year. The club members host the Houston Food Bank Truck, helps with the Kenefick Community Awareness Day usually held in May, honors veterans in November, and helps families have a better Christmas. For info., call President Lawana Pierce at 281-460-3049, or Joyce Hummel at 936-258-3787. The group meets at the Kenefick Civic Center, 228 FM 2797, Dayton, TX 77535. Annual Liberty County Celebration of the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is held on the Saturday prior to the national holiday at a different Liberty County location each year. In 2016 Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Dayton hosted the event that honored Dayton retired teacher Lois Pruitt. The ceremony ended with Dr. Henry L. Dugat, Sr. leading the closing song, â€œLift every voice South Liberty County Quarterly

and singâ€?. This is one of the most inspirational events in Liberty County filled with music and speakers. Dr. Henry L. Dugat, Jr. has chaired the celebration committee since it began in 1999 and Connie Paintsil has served as co-chair for many years. The purpose is to celebrate the life and times of Martin Luther King, Jr., a true American hero, and to inspire people to continue his dream. For info., contact Dr. Henry L. Dugat, Sr., Chairman of the Board of Directors at 936-336-7393 or 713-898-2820. Coffee with the Liberty Mayor and City Staff is held the 4th Thursday of every month at 7:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1829 Sam Houston, Liberty. Citizens are invited to have coffee with Mayor Carl Pickett and City Manager Gary Broz to discuss ideas, concerns, or project that a citizen may wish to express. For info., contact the City of Liberty at 936-3363684. The Annual Liberty Rotary Supper is a fried catfish and/or fried oyster dinner held on the forth Friday in January, a community dinner for 64 years. The 65th will be held in 2017 at the Liberty City Hall, Liberty Center. Spring 2016

To-go orders can be picked up along Trinity Street from 4:30 – 7 p.m., with inside dining from 5-7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from any Rotarian or at the door. Children under five eat FREE inside. Proceeds from this event will benefit various charities that the Liberty Rotary Club supports. For info., see libertyrotaryclub.com. Annual Boots & Bullets Dance is hosted by the Dayton Community Center, 801 S. Cleveland Street, to benefit the Dayton Volunteer Fire Department and Police Department with live entertainment featuring local bands. It is a BYOB with set-ups, available, food available and live and silent auctions. Contact awilson@cityofdaytontx.com Dayton Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet is usually held on the last Saturday of January at the Dayton Community Center. The banquet highlights and celebrates each year’s achievements, while honoring business owners who made it possible with various awards such as Ambassador of the Year, Business of the YearRetail/Wholesale, Lion of the Year, Rotarian of the Year, Senior Center Volunteer of the Year, EMT of the Year, Police Officer of the Year, Firefighter of the Year, Longevity Award, Service Business of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. Open to the public, the night features a keynote speaker or entertainer along with a catered meal. The tickets are normally around $35. For info., contact the Dayton Chamber of Commerce at 936257-2393 or at daytontxchamber.com.

February Dayton Rotary Gumbo Luncheon is held normally the first week of February. In 2016 it was held on Feb. 5. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund and their community efforts. The chicken-sausage gumbo is served in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church of Dayton, Houston and Cleveland Streets, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tickets are around $9, available from any Dayton Rotary member, or pay at the door. For information call 936-258-8040. The Annual Men’s Brotherhood Banquet is held at 7 p.m., third Thursday of Feb., in the First United Methodist Church of Liberty’ Fellowship Hall, 539 Main Street, Liberty, Texas 77575. In 2016 it was on Feb. 18. Tickets are $10 available at the church office or from any member of the Men’s Bible Class. This inspirational banquet started in 1927 after the South Liberty oilfield developed, doubling the population of South Liberty County. Speakers have included Texas governors, college presidents, and many notables of Texas that provided a spiriSpring 2016

tual message and fellowship. Call 936-336-6401 for info. St. Miles 52nd Brotherhood Annual Celebration is held on a Sunday afternoon every February at the St. Miles Missionary Baptist Church, 120 E Main, Hwy 90, Ames, Texas. In 2016 the gathering was held on Feb. 21, 2016 at 3 p.m. with the theme “Building Strong Men for Jesus Christ” scripture “1 Peter 1:14-16.” Rev. David L. Hudson, Pastor Scott Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 1050 Ewing St. Beaumont, Texas, was the guest speaker. For info., call 936-336-3916.

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The Hardin VFD Spaghetti Dinner is usually held around Feb. 18. During political years they host Meet the Candidate as part of the evening. The Hardin Volunteer Fire Department raises the money for new gear and equipment for Hardin firefighters. Everyone is invited to enjoy a delicious meal, benefit local firefighters and meet local and countywide candidates running for office. Look for other Hardin VFD fundraisers, call 936-298-2828 for info. Catfish Dinners for Lent: The Liberty Knights of Columbus serve catfish dinners at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Lakeland Dr. on Fridays during Lent, except March (Jubilee) and April 6 (Good Friday). Serving is from 5-7 p.m. Dinners are $10 for dine-in or take-out. Call Immaculate Conception Church-Liberty for info at 936-336-7267. CASA Boots & Bandanas Fundraiser is an annual dinner and dance with live and silent auctions to raise funds for the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Liberty/ Chambers Counties. Doors opened at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 20 at the Dayton Community Center. CASA is a community based non-profit organization that provides trained, courtappointed volunteers to serve as advocates for the best interest of abused and neglected children in the court and foster care system within Liberty and Chambers Counties. CASA volunteers are screened and highly trained and then appointed by judges to represent and advocate for a child’s best interests in the child protection system. Another dance and fundraiser may be held in August. You can reserve your ticket by calling the CASA office at 936-334-9000. St. Stephen’s Annual Pancake Supper, the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, is a community-wide celebration held usually in late February, the first day of Lent, a moveable festival depending on Easter, from 5 to 7 p.m. in St. Stephen’s Parish Hall, 2041 Trinity Ave., Liberty. Tickets are $7 for adults and children under 5 years eat FREE. The meal includes all you can eat pancakes, sausage and milk or orange juice. South Liberty County Quarterly

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To purchase tickets, call 936-336-3762. Shrove is the past tense of the word shrive that means to present oneself to a priest for confession, penance, and absolution. Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Tuesday or Fat Tuesday is observed by many Christians, including Anglicans, Lutherans, Methodists and Roman Catholics, who make a special point of spiritual self-examination during Lent. That Tuesday is the last hurrah before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. The Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet honors the newly elected slate of board members and those that completed their terms. The Chamber’s 40th Annual Awards Banquet will be held Tues., 6:30 p.m., Feb. 23, 2016 at the Dayton Community Center. Contact the Chamber’s Dayton office, 109 S. Main Street, 936-257-8926, or e-mail ldchamber@imsday.com. The Chamber’s Liberty office is located at 1801 Trinity St., 936-336-5736, e-mail chamber@imsday.com. The Chamber’s web site is www.libertydaytonchamber.com. The highlight of the evening that includes a catered meal and a keynote speaker is the naming of the Citizens of the Year for Dayton and Liberty.

March Denim and Diamonds Gala – 7 p.m., March 5, 2016 Dinner, dancing and great music from The Southern Breeze Band. Tickets are $50/person (half price from last time). LISD Education Foundation Board members hope all of the old directors and friends will come and support this event. Call Bruce Wright for ticket information at 936-641-0367. The Annual Jubilee Celebration in Liberty will be March 18 and 19. The FREE family See a schedule of events on friendly event draws page 34 crowds of over 10,000 people every year with barbecue teams, a pie-eating contest, a photo contest, arts and crafts, food vendors, music, a 5K Fun Run, a pet parade and the traditional Friends of the Liberty Jubilee Book and Bake Sale at the Geraldine D. Humphries Cultural Center. There is a children’s area that includes carnival, pony and camel rides along with activities in the cultural center theatre. Helicopter rides offer a unique view of the festival and all of Liberty from above. The musical entertainment is always exceptional, including a national act on Friday night such as Tracy Byrd in 2015, and a Saturday stage 18

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from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring favorites such Southern Breeze, Coastal Cowboys, Liberty County Blues Band, Star Flight Rocks, Clifton Donato and the La La Kings, and The Invincible Eagle Band. This will be the 31st Jubilee that started in 1986 as part of the Texas Sesquicentennial Celebration. Often described as one of the best small town festivals in the State of Texas, the Liberty Jubilee is a family style festival held around the historic downtown area usually on the fourth weekend of March each year. However, the Liberty Jubilee will be held on a different date in 2016, on March 18-19, as the fourth weekend of March falls on Easter Weekend. The FREE admission festival opens at noon on Friday with an evening street dance concert. A popular Barbecue Cookoff competition is held each year with teams setting up on Friday afternoon and judging held on Saturday. The festival is greatly expanded on Saturday, something for everyone in the family to see or do throughout the day on Saturday. There are two stages of live entertainment, strolling clowns, children’s games and rides, outdoor recreation section, arts and crafts and, of course, great food. Contact the city at 936-336-3684. The Annual Easter Rodeo will be March 25-27 at the Trinity Valley Exposition, Inc., 321 FM 563, Liberty. This major fundraiser for Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Ames began in 1939 on land adjacent to the church. After moving to the grounds of Cleveland Domain’s 150-acre ranch, the rodeo continued to grow in participants and attendance, eventually moving to the Trinity Valley Exposition Arena. The Ames Easter Rodeo became a major stop, one of the earliest, on the professional Texas Black Cowboy Rodeo Circuit, attracting the professional black cowboys and cowgirls from all over Texas and was sanctioned by their organization, but it was not segregated unlike some of the white rodeos. South Liberty County Quarterly

Anyone could ride and rope. It continues to be a major rodeo in Texas attracting the best that compete to win money, buckles and halters. The Easter Rodeo features standard events from bull riding to calf roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing, organized and approved by the Anahuac Saltgrass Cowboy Association. Many of the rodeo events are classified by age or PW, Juniors and Seniors. Girls and boys compete for buckles and points for the annual championships awarded by A.S.G.C.A. In recent years a trail ride supported by area trail ride clubs is held on Saturday at 2 p.m. Additionally after the rodeo every night are zydeco dances featuring wellknown artists such as this year’s schedule: Ruben Moreno @Zydeco RE-evolution on Friday, Keith Frank and the Souileau Zydeco Band on Saturday and Brian Jack and the Zydeco Gamblers on Sunday. Gates open at 1 p.m., Fri., March 25. Admission is $15 for the weekend or $10 per day for adults and $5 for children 5-12. For info., call 936-336-3004.

April The Annual Relay for Life of South Liberty County will have another successful event 6 p.m., Fri., April 1, Liberty Memorial Stadium, 2615 Jefferson Dr. Last year the event raised over $104,000 according to Treasurer Sandra Sterling. Since 2001 South Liberty County Relay for Life has raised over $1.3 million dollars. This Liberty County’s signature event for the American Cancer Society includes music by the Invincible Eagle Band, laps by survivors, caregivers and friends, the Luminary Ceremony, a pizza party, and victory laps. Last year over twenty teams representing businesses, school groups, service organizations, churches and governments participated. One of the dramatic events is always the staged balloon release that begins with the newest cancer survivors of five years and ends with oldest survivors of more than 50 years. Relay for Life of South Liberty County is made possible by individuals, groups and yearly sponsors. For info., contact Rhonda Brown at rhonda.brown@cancer.org, 409-924-0576 at the American Cancer Society or on Facebook under Relay For Life of South Liberty County. Business Expo – Liberty Center hosted by the LibertyDayton Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., April 7. This annual event features booths from area businesses, governments, hospitals and other exhibitors to showcase the area’s opportunities and successes. For info., contact Mary Anne Campbell at 936336-5736 or email chamber@imsday.com. Spring 2016

The Liberty Freedom Ride takes you through the countryside of Liberty and Hardin Counties. This is not a bicycle race, but a ride sponsored by The Liberty ISD Education Foundation, Sat., April 9, featuring ride distances from 4 to 77 miles. The event starts and ends at the Liberty Center-City Hall, 1829 Sam Houston. Liberty, TX 77575. The fees per rider are $30 in advance or $35 on the day of the event. All proceeds benefit the grant program for the Liberty ISD Education Foundation. Register online at active.com or ride packets can be picked up at the Liberty ISD Administration Bldg., 1600 Grand Ave., Liberty. For complete info., contact Bruce Wright at brucewright058@gmail.com or 936-641-0367. Dayton Ole Tyme Days Festival, Fri., Sat., Sun., April 15-17 is held annually to promote Dayton and to raise money for their scholarships. The

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FREE festival was established in 1993 to celebrate Dayton’s history. There are always plenty of outdoors and indoor arts and crafts, musical acts, a bucking bull, a hamster ball, horse derby race, pony ride, mine for treasures, carnival rides, helicopter and great BBQ! Stage performances include: Dayton Dazzlers, the Dayton Dance Academy, Dayton Tae Kwon Do Plus, twirlers, local musicians and the Sunday Gospel singers. The car show, photo contest, and the Lil’ Ms. and Mr. Dayton Ole Tyme Days Pageant provide entertainment for all ages. Unique to this area are the Antique Tractor Show and The Junior Chili Cook-off with team participants limited to two age groups: 5-12 years of age and 13-18 years of age. Make plans to attend the festival for a family-oriented weekend of fun. All proceeds benefit the Dayton Ole Tyme Days Youth Scholarship Fund. For info., contact Charlotte. Clawson@energytransfer.com or 713-202-7741or oletymedays.com. The festival is held at the Dayton Community Center, 801 S. Cleveland St., Dayton, Texas.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Raywood Annual Spring Zydeco is usually held on an April Saturday, a fundraiser for the church, 3730 FM 160 North, Raywood. The Spring Zydeco in 2015 featured Raywood’s own Miguel Fontenot and the Zydeco Stompers who played the traditional zydeco and Creole music, tying it into the heritage of Raywood and Southeast Texas/Southwest Louisiana. Admission is $10 at the door and food is available for purchase from 5 p.m. until 1 a.m., cooked by the noted chefs of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church congregation. Their baked goods, fried chicken, gumbo, ribs and fried fish are well known to Liberty County. For info., call 936-587-4631. Annual KidFish at Liberty Municipal Park is either in late April or early May. In 2015 Sat., May 2 is when over 200 local children up to age 16 went fishing for over 600 lbs of fish with provided fishing rods, tackle and bait. Participants are divided into three age groups: six and under, seven to 11 and 12 to 16. Prizes and trophies are given. The KidFish Foundation, Inc., founded in 1994,

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is a youth outreach program dedicated to educating a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts. B. J. Ford sponsors the local Annual KidFish that has been ongoing since c1998. Robert Dunn of B. J. Ford says, “It is just a good family event. When you watch the kids’ excitement from catching a fish, that is what it is all about.” For info., call the City of Liberty at 936-336-3004 or B. J. Ford at 936-336-2215.

July City of Liberty’s July 4th on July 3rd at the Liberty Municipal Park starts at 8 p.m. The city’s Independence Day Celebration has the best fireworks in South East Texas due to the fact that the great Zambelli Family provides the show. Music from the Invincible Eagle Band, the posting of colors by the Liberty VFW, followed by Sierra Morrison singing the National Anthem, Texas Our Texas, and God Bless America highlighted the 2015 program. Liberty High School’s Ms. Morrison is the threetime State First Place 3-A UIL Choir Soloist. Around 9:15 p.m. the big fireworks show begins, and it is as good or better than most shows. The reason for having the show on July 3rd is that Zambelli gives a bigger show and the next day is a holiday! Contact the City of Liberty at 936336-3684. It would make sense that a city named Liberty would have a big show for American Independence.

May The Hull-Daisetta Mayhaw Festival is Thurs., Fri., Sat., May 5-7, a three-day, fun-filled family event in Daisetta on the grounds of Hull-Daisetta ISD grounds. There are numerous contests in doubles horseshoe pitching, doubles washer pitching, BBQ and Fajita Cook-off, the Grill Master Competition, a beauty See a schedule of events on pageant, roping, page 34 3-man basketball and volleyball, and dominos. Craft booths, carnival rides and games, tours of the Historical Pound House, historical exhibits, the Hull-Daisetta Bobcat Boosters booth for your Bobcat pride, gospel singing and of course, the world-famous Mayhaw Jelly Contest round out the program. The event has Friday night street dance, usually featuring a well-known band and the big parade starts down Daisetta’s Main Street at 10 a.m., Saturday morning. There are over 100 booth spaces with a variety of foods, along with arts and crafts, and especially the Mayhaw Jelly and local honey vendors. The carnival provides three days of fun for children and adults. Since 1982 the Hull-Daisetta Mayhaw Festival promotes the native Mayhaw fruit, widely used in making jams and jellies in Southeast Texas. For info see mayhawfestival. org or call 936-334-2779. The festival was started to promote and encourage tourism in the City of Daisetta. Over the years, the festival has grown tremendously, attracting thousands over the three-day event. S.P.E.E.D. Day: The Annual Speed Day will be held May 19 at Anahuac High School. Participating schools include Anahuac, Barbers-Hill, Dayton, East Chambers, Hamshire-Fannett, Kountze, Liberty, Lumberton, Silsbee, and West Hardin. For info contact Mary Ann Renner at 409-656-4239 or rennerm@anahuac.isd.net. If you love excitement and track events, it should not be missed for over 350 students competed last year. S.P.E.E.D. stands for Special People Excelling Every Day. 20

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Liberty County First Responders Memorial Ceremony, sponsored by the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, is held every May, usually on Sunday evening, May 15, at the Liberty Church of Christ, 3201 N. Main St., to honor Texas first responders that have given their lives in the line of duty. All public service agencies in the area and the general public are invited to attend to show their appreciation to all persons in all public service agencies throughout the county who serve the citizens on a daily basis. The event starts at 6 p.m. and ends with a 21 Gun Salute given by the Liberty County Sheriff Honor Guard. For info., contact the church at 936-336-2213. Hardin Lions Club Memorial Day Program is held on the Saturday before Memorial Day, last Monday in May, in Hardin on FLNB ATM lawn located at HWY 146 and FM 834. Local citizens attend the club’s special program to remember those service men and women that we have lost ending with a twenty-one gun salute. For info., call 936-298-9423.

June Liberty Municipal Library’s Texas Summer Reading Program held every June and July always includes special events. The Liberty Municipal Library is located in the Geraldine D. Humphreys Cultural Center at 1710 Sam Houston Ave. For info., call the library at 936-336-8901. South Liberty County Quarterly

July 4th at Hardin features a fireworks show and patriotic program at Hardin Hornet Stadium. The gates open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at dark. A concession stand is open. The event is sponsored by the Hardin Vol. Fire Dept., Hull-Daisetta Volunteer Fire Dept., Cypress Lakes Volunteer Fire Dept. and Liberty County EMS through contributions outside of the departments. For info., call 936-298-2828. Bridgehaven Childrens’ Advocacy Center ~ Purse Bingo fundraiser The 3rd annual Purse Bingo fundraiser will be held July 8 at Dayton Community Center, 801 S. Cleveland Street, Dayton, TX 77575. 30 reserved tables (for 10 people each) will be available for $500 each, on a first come, first served basis. Pre-event individual tickets are $40 and tickets at the door are $45 each. This year, it will be a catered event, with a silent auction. For more information, call 936-258-0400 or visit www.bridgehavencac.org online. Dayton Food Pantry Fundraiser is usually held on the last Saturday of July. The Barbecue Fundraiser occurs in the Brookshire Brothers parking lot in Dayton from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lunch plates are $8. Sandwiches are $5. Whole briskets will be sold on a pre-order basis. Contact Joan Jones at the Dayton Food Pantry, 602 US 90 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays only or Sister’s Place Resale Shop, 528 SH 146. 936-334-2160. Alternatively, call the Agrilife office at 936-334-3230. Fun Time at Jones Library is the story time every Wed., 10 a.m., at Jones Library in Dayton for 3 to 5 year olds. Spring 2016

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Come and enjoy the stories read to the children that are always followed by fun and activities. The library sponsors many arts and crafts for children. Registration is held in late June and the program continues into February. The library hosts the Texas Summer Reading Program. Jones Library is located at 801 S. Cleveland Suite A in Dayton. Please call 936-258-7060 for info.

August The Burnham Classic Golf Tournament is held on the first weekend in August at the Magnolia Ridge County Club. 84 teams participated in 2015. As it has been for 27 years, proceeds will benefit Tri-County Mental Health clients in South Liberty County. Since 1989 the classic has raised over $500,000 to help those with mental health issues. All golfers are welcomed to play. To sponsor or for info call B. J. Ford at 936-336-2215. TriCounty Services provides services to clients in Montgomery, Liberty and Walker counties. Tri-County Services works to ensure the provision of quality services for individuals with mental illness, substance abuse disorders and intellectual/developmental disabilities to enhance the quality of life in our community. For more info about all programs provided by Tri-County Services, call 936-521-6100 or visit www.tricountyservices.org. In 2015 a portion of the proceeds benefited the J. C. Burnham Foundation that provides college scholarships to 4H students. J. C. Burnham and his son, Bruce, successful car dealers, began this golf tournament to give back to the community. Bruce Burnham, of BJ Ford, continues his father’s legacy. Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Raywood Fall Bazaar is usually held on the first Saturday and Sunday of August to raise funds for the church at 3730 FM 160 North, Raywood. Saturday evening features a zydeco dance along with the Country Kitchen menu of crawfish etouffee, gumbo and delicious desserts. Sunday afternoon fun continues with the church grounds filled with activities for all ages that include a bouncy house, bingo, a silent auction, barbecue lunch plates and the famous plant sale started by Marie Echols many years ago, continued by Cheryl Donatto. For info call 936587-4631. PAWS 4 Love is the Liberty Municipal Library’s program that offers a special treat for school-age children who want to improve their reading skills. The popular PAWS 4 Love reading program usually held in August with reading education assistance dogs. These special 22

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dogs are registered therapy animals who volunteer with their owners as a team to provide supervised reading practice necessary to build vocabulary, gain fluency as a reader and at the same time just have some dog-gone good fun. School-age children can sign up for a time to go to Liberty Municipal Library and “read to rover”. The dogs will be available for reading from 10:00 a.m. ‘till noon & from 1 - 3 p.m. with time slots filled on a firstcome, first-served basis. The reading sessions will last about 20 minutes. Appointments can be made at the circulation desk or you can call the library to schedule a time for reading. The Liberty Municipal Library, 1710 Sam Houston Ave. in the Geraldine D. Humphreys Cultural Center in Liberty, is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 1 to 5 p.m. on Fri., and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. For info about the Saturday PAWS for Love reading program, call the library at 936-336-8901.

Liberty-Dayton 500 Auction & Steak Dinner Fundraiser is held at the Dayton Community Center on the third Friday of August. Tickets are $100 per person, only 500 are sold, and the grand prize is a new car or $15,000 in gold bullion. 2016 is the 27th event to raise money for the LibertyDayton Area Chamber of Commerce through the popular ‘500’ Drawing that begins early in the evening and continues through the Live Auction. The ‘500’ is a reverse draw with 12 great prizes to be won. Please contact either office of the chamber for info: 1801 Trinity Street, Liberty @ 936336-5736, e-mail chamber@imsday.com or 109 S. Main, Dayton @ 936-257-8926, e-mail ldchamber@imsday.com.

Free Back to School Hair Cuts is a program presented annually by St. John Baptist Church, 3709 North Main Liberty, for all school age children and teenagers. Usually held on a Sunday afternoon before school starts. Hair must be clean and washed prior to getting hair cut. Sponsored by: Jackie Ozan Double Cuts & More, Phillip Stewart with Simply Hair, Connie Chavez & Elvira Chavez with Millennium Cuts and Jamie Hensley Garrett with Studio K. Free Hot dogs, chips and drink while you wait. More info., call 936-336-2519.

LHS City Wide Pep Rally is held on the final scrimmage Saturday to put on your black and gold and get ready for the season. Meet the Panther Athletes, Band, Stars, Cheerleaders, Prancers, and Choir! There will be lots of prizes and give always, and everyone is welcome! We look forward to seeing you there! Call Liberty High School at 936-336-6483.

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St. Miles Missionary Baptist Anniversary is held the third Sunday of August. St. Miles Missionary Baptist Church at 120 US 90 in Ames, Texas, will be having their 90th Church Anniversary with guest speakers, music and food. For info., call 936-336-3916.

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will be “Who is Your Hero?” Participants are ages infant through kindergarten. Rules and entry forms may be picked up at the TVE Fairgrounds office, Sterling Realty or online at www.tvefair.com. Contact the parade chairman, Brittany Hudnall at 281-6587932, Jennifer Regen at 713-540-3708 or email tveparade@hotmail.com. No duplications allowed and as always, this is an amateur event. Sponsorships in exchange for advertising is allowed and encouraged.

Bronco fans bring out their purple 4ever and their cook teams. The entertainment includes the DHS Band, Steppers, STOMP, the WWJH Sparklers, Twirlers and Flags, Ms. Julie’s Star Twirl & Cheer, and Dayton Academy of Dance. Call Dayton High School at 936-258-2510 for current schedule. The event is sponsored by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce, 936-257-2393. Hardin ISD, 936298-2112, Hull-Daisetta ISD, 936-536-6321, and West Hardin ISD, 936-274-5061, have similar events to show their support. Liberty Municipal Library’s Story Time and Babies & Books kicks their exciting year of Story Time the last week of August-May. Story Time is for 3 to 5 year old children and their parents. This FREE program is held every Wed., 10 a.m. Babies & Books is for 1 and 2 year old children and their parents and is held every Thurs., 10 a.m. For about 45 minutes children will learn simple rhymes, finger plays, and songs as well as listening to entertaining stories and enjoying crafts as they interact with parents and other children their own age. Story Time and Babies & Books sponsored by the Elizabeth Anne Fund are a great way to introduce the love of reading to children. The Liberty Municipal Library is located in the Geraldine D. Humphreys Cultural Center at 1710 Sam Houston Ave. For info., call the library at 936-336-8901.

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rides and a mechanical bull, a raffle and lots of good fellowship with friends and family. Contact the church at 409-336-3004.

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The Trinity Valley Exposition Fair and Rodeo is held in October. In 2016 it will be Oct. 14-22. This event is for Liberty and Chambers Counties. The event is a combination county fair and a professional rodeo with a lengthy history from 1909. There is an opening day parade, kickoff dance, days of rodeo from Extreme Bull Riding to wild cow milking and barrel racing, a barbecue cookoff, a rodeo queens contest, a trailride, a carnival, exhibit and food booths, national recognized musical entertainment and nightly dances after the rodeo, and all of the livestock exhibits by the youth. A major event each year is the auction of price winning livestock and baked goods. The TVE awards scholarships each year to area students. A schedule of these events and info can be found on the TVE website tvefair.com. For more info., contact TVE 936-336-7455 or info@tvefair.com.

Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church Fall Festival is normally held the first weekend of October, two days of family fund, fantastic food and zydeco music. In 2015 the 20th annual fall festival in Ames, Texas culminated with an afternoon concert by Miguel Fontenot and the Zydeco Stompers in picture-perfect weather. Delicious fried chicken dinners, gumbo and funnel cakes were served. Guests enjoyed bingo, vendor booths, a plant sale, silent and live auctions, Kiddie land including train

TVE Baby Parade is an historic part of the TVE schedule is the TVE Baby Parade that started in 1909 with a Baby Show and by 1914 area babies were being paraded down Liberty’s Main Street. It is one of the nation’s oldest, continuous parades of babies, children under the age of two, walking, in strollers, riding, and on floats. The theme for the 2016 Trinity Valley Exposition Baby Parade, 10 a.m., Sat., Oct. 15,

September The VFW Sporting Clays Event is usually held on the last day of September, raising funds for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5621 in Liberty. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with shooting at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $75 to shoot with sponsorships available. The VFW provides needed resources such as transportation to and from the Houston VA Hospital and full graveside military honors to deceased Veterans. The Sporting Clay event is held at 2001 Texaco Road, in Liberty. For info contact Richard Platt, 717-5534467; Jim Hugaboon 936-402-3987; or the Clay Mound Sporting Center 936-334-9200, claymoundsporting.com.

Hardin Lions Club Annual Pancake Supper is held at the Hardin ISD Cafeteria, featuring all you can eat for $5 for pancakes, sausage, milk or coffee, usually on a Saturday in October, 5-8 p.m. Call 936-298-9423 for more info.

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November 11th Liberty High School Honors Veterans at the Liberty High School gymnasium with a 7:30 a.m. breakfast for veterans, their families and invited guests at no charge. A ceremony will follow at 8:30 a.m. that includes recognition and patriotic music presented by the band and choir. For more info., contact Christie Bean at 936.336.6483, ext. 5235. 5th Annual Veterans’ Appreciation Luncheon and Program will be at 11 a.m. at the Dayton Community Center, 801 S. Cleveland Street. Military veterans and their spouses or a guest are invited to attend at no charge. The City of Dayton, along with local sponsors, will host the event and all sponsors will be promoted on the event program. For info contact Amanda Wilson at the Community Center - 936.258.6630 or e-mail awilson@cityofdaytontx.com. Veterans’ Day Service of Remembrance is at 7 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 2014 Trinity Street in Liberty. All veterans will be saluted and recognized for their service to country and are encouraged to wear their uniform or medals. Afterward, a reception will be held with hors d’oeuvres and light snacks. For info., call the church at 936-336-3762.

December CASA’s 3rd Annual SUPERHERO Fun Run will occur in December at the Liberty Municipal Park. Last year, 158 runners completed either 1K, 5K, or 10K in support of CASA Liberty/Chambers Counties. CASA of Liberty/ Chamber Counties is a community based non-profit Spring 2016

Floats. The parade consists of walking individuals, bands, groups, horses, autos, trucks, first-responders floats, tractors, and horse drawn wagons. Contact the Dayton Police Department for forms and rules at 936-258-7621 or at libertydaytonchamber.com. Liberty County Bikes for Christmas, 501(c)(3), is an annual county-wide event where many volunteers from different groups assist families with financial needs by giving out jackets, groceries for Christmas dinner and a bike for Christmas. In recent years this has been held at the Dayton Community Center On December 19, 2015, one hundred and fifty two families were assisted. For info., and to contribute call founders David Milam at 936-334-9500 or Mike Koen at 936-5363080. Dayton Ole Tyme Days Junior Chili Champion

organization that provides trained, court-appointed volunteers to serve as advocates for the best interest of abused and neglected children in the court and foster care system within Liberty and Chambers Counties. For info., call CASA at 936-334-9000 or at caslctx.org. County Christmas-Liberty occurs during the first week of December sponsored by the Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce. A lighted parade coordinated by the City of Liberty starts the evening in downtown. The parade features floats, bands, and ends with Santa. Activities at Liberty Center include pictures with Santa, moonwalks, face painting, clowns and balloon figures, wagon rides, trackless train, entertainment and refreshments all at no charge. For info call the City of Liberty at 936-336-3684 or www.cityofliberty.org for parade entry forms. The Jingle Bell Ball will, for the 11th year, provide a Christmas Extravaganza for physically and mentally challenged children, adults and their guests at The Liberty Elks Lodge, 650 Wallisville Rd., usually on the first Saturday of Dec. Founder Margie Powell, Vernon Poole and friends with the help of over 60 volunteers and many sponsors make this unique event sparkle each year. Spirit of Christmas Parade of Dayton occurs during the second week of December hosted by City of Dayton Police Department and sponsored by Liberty-Dayton Chamber of Commerce will be December 12, 2015. The entry fee is a voluntary fee only. The Dayton Police Department is asking the parade participants to make either a monetary donation to Liberty County Bikes for Christmas, or provide a new toy donation fro Family Time Crisis Counseling Center. The divisions for the parade are Walking, Riding and VehiclesSpring 2016

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The Elks Lodge lights up with music, wall-to-wall guests, dancing elves and reindeer, and Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive to deliver gifts. Over 235 special needs individuals were registered in 2015, making it one of the largest events of this nature in Texas. Registered participants received an event T-shirt, hot dogs, sodas and dessert with visits from Frosty the Snowman. For more information on this wonderful evening, contact The Liberty Elks Lodge at 936-336-3739. Trinity River Christmas Bird Count is hosted by the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge every December. It will be hosting the 20th Annual Trinity River Christmas Bird Count for northern Liberty County in 2016. In 2015 counted areas were the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge, Tarkington Prairie, and Gaylor Lake. For info on the 2016 count, contact Stuart Marcus at 936/336-9786 or stuart_marcus@fws.gov. The Annual New Year’s Eve SOS Benefit by The Vindicator and South Liberty County Quarterly will be held 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Sat., Dec. 31, 2016 at Marion Hall, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 411 Milam in Liberty. Admission is one bag of groceries or a monetary donation to Spirit of Sharing (SOS) to restock the SOS food pantry. In order to ring in the new year in style, guests are provided a free meal, wine and beer, music and dancing, and a champagne toast at midnight. The music begins at 8:30 p.m. with exciting zydeco performed by Clifton Donato and the La La Kings followed by headliner, Southern Breeze, playing their outstanding country music, to ring in the new year. SOS is the Spirit of Sharing, the food pantry for South Liberty County. For more info about the New Year’s Eve Dance with theme “Share your Spirit”, call Vindicator Publisher Carol Skewes at 832-477-7314 or 936-336-3611. South Liberty County Quarterly

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Liberty Jubilee: March18-19 BY ROBERT L. SCHAADT Feature Writer and Archivist Since 1986 Liberty has celebrated Jubilee. The 2016 Jubilee is March 18-19. Downtown streets close and magically are filled with arts, crafts, a cookoff, white tigers, music and more. It all began in 1986 with Texas’ 150th birthday. Early 1985 County Historical Commission Chair Sandra Pickett organized the sesquicentennial commission with Linda Thompson, Chair and members: Sandy Pickett, Lamar Iverson, Tanya Wiggins, Mignette Quinn, Dottie Warren and Robert Schaadt. Committee Chairmen were Paula Fielder, Vernette Burnett, Linda Bertman, Betsy Boyt, Gloria Stratton, Sara Brown, Roy Bennett, Ida Thompson, Homer Smith, Sandra Kittrell, Louis and Donna Neumeyer, Ray and Pam Milentz, JoAnn Root, Barbara Van Deventer, Ann Harris, Connie Arnold and Laura Pickett. Planned for April 19, “Jubilee” came from “South Australia 150 in 1986”, a sister event. A “Candlelight Tour of Homes” was held: 1890 St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1925 Ager Apartment (his personal art gallery), 1930 Layl-Harris, 1841 AbbottParker, 1860 Cleveland-Partlow, 1902 Lovett-Sampson homes. April 20, 1985 Bertman chaired “Soiree at the Ristaurante de Humphreys Cultural Center” with Jack Hartel, auctioneer. Fielder unveiled her official emblem design. After Eagle Scouts Larry Hajovsky and Wesley Hinch performed the flag ceremony, Texas State Sesquicentennial Commissioner Sharen Eisenminger sanctioned the commission and events. Due to a shortage of funds, members considered delaying construction of a custom pavilion. Iverson continued valiantly to spearhead the project. “Gov. Bill Daniel put a lot of stars in my eyes,” said Thompson upon receiving his $22,500 pledge. Feb. 19, 1986 a groundbreaking was held for the five sided-Texas Star pavilion designed by Hylton Construction 26

of Liberty, erected by Busby Maintenance and Construction, and named to honor Gov. Bill’s wife, Vara Faye. March 26 the Historical Commission received the Distinguished Service Award for the fifth time. Parade Chair Barbara Van Deventer included floats from the VFW, Cleveland Heritage Christian Academy, Alabama-Coushatta Indians, horses, antique cars, Dayton-, Tarkington- and Liberty- school bands, “and a whole gob of politicians.” Liberty Art League opened a Sesquicentennial Painting Show at FLNB. Thousands enjoyed the Vara Martin Daniel Jubilee Pavilion Dedication. Mayor C. Scott Parker recognized Graeme Brighton, of Naracoorte, South Australia, naming him honorary City Council Member. Events included the Opening Ceremony with Thompson, Mayor Parker and County Judge Dempsie Henley, a hog-calling contest, Buddy Griffin and His Banjo Magic, Gov. Bill Daniel performing with his rope, whip and cowhorn, LHS Stage Band, The Arliners Gospel Group, Lily of the Valley Gospel Singers, Ben Sterling and his Dixielanders, Jay Knight and the Western Swing Review, Trinity River Travelers Square Dancers, Family Reunion Recognition, Awards, and the Coyle Harrison South Liberty County Quarterly

Quartet. Valley Players presented, “Texana”, directed by Laura Hartel, starring Kittrell (Sterling) with Valencia Donatto (Arceneaux), Roger Stai, and Debbie Ducote. Bennett announced the Liberty Jubilee would become an annual festival. They sealed a time capsule to be opened March 2, 2036, Independence Day. The major source for this story was the Vindicator Archives at the Sam Houston Regional Library & Research Center, Liberty. See Jubilee Entertainment Schedule, Page 34 Spring 2016

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The Ames Rodeo AN EASTER TRADITION BY ROBERT L. SCHAADT Feature Writer & Archivist The Annual Easter Zydeco, Trail Ride, and Rodeo is held each year at the TVE Fairgrounds, with ASGCA approved events. Starting at 9 a.m. Saturday with calf roping, trail ride at 2 p.m. followed by a dance at 6 p.m. with a popular Zydeco band. Sunday’s Easter Rodeo starts at 3 p.m. followed by another dance. The Ames Easter Rodeo helps support Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. The late Christine Domain, her husband, the late Cleveland Domain, and family started the rodeo and kept it going for decades, even providing the Domain Ranch as the rodeo grounds. Christine Trahan Domain remembered as a little girl helping shear the sheep they raised when the wool buyer came out from Houston. Her father and brothers, Pete and John, were rice farmers. In 1939 members of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church decided to help the church by holding an annual Easter rodeo. The first rodeo was held on open property just northeast of the church grounds. Cleveland Domain, T. P. Trahan, Lewis Trahan, Tony Travis and Emile Fontenot were among the founders of the big event. Early rodeos were successful among the residents of Ames, Raywood, Liberty and South Liberty County. Church members built wooden bleachers, fences and shoots. Early bands featured the accordion playing the French dance music, sometimes a combination of Cajun and la la music, eventually including early rock-n-roll and new forms of zydeco incorporating blues, French, and rock-nroll. Early bands included The Saxons, Grady Gaines and Willis Prudhomme Bands. Some of the best cowboys, riders and ropers, helped 28

from the beginning such as Owen and Warren Jackson, Ralph Homes, Leo Frank, Tony Travis, Gaze Ozan, Cleveland Walters, C. Whittington, and many others. The Ames Easter Rodeo became one of the earliest, major stops on the professional Texas Black Cowboy Rodeo Circuit, attracting professional black cowboys and cowgirls from all over Texas, sanctioned by the their professional organization, but it was not segregated unlike some of the white rodeos. After discussions held at the church, the Easter Rodeo moved to Cleveland Domain’s 150-acre ranch located south of Ames on FM 160 for a number of years. Mrs. Domain and her family, along with J. P. Trahan, and Emile Fontenot continued to hold the event at the ranch for a number of years following Cleveland Domain’s South Liberty County Quarterly

death in 1954. Eventually the Easter Rodeo became too popular and with hundreds in attendance, growing too large for the ranch. The church committee decided to move it to TVE on FM 563. If you have never been to the Ames Easter Rodeo, then make 2016 when you and your family experience the rodeo, the family atmosphere, the friendly people, watch the great rodeo action, eat excellent food and dance to the zydeco music. For rodeo information call Darrell Petry at 210-4527598, A. Howard 281-409-1542, or Ervin Hebert at 936402-6020. For trail ride information, contact Rochelle at 936-402-2076. Spring 2016

Ole Tyme Days Festival: April 15-17 DAYTON, TEXAS BY CAROL SKEWES Publisher The Dayton Ole Tyme Days Festival started in 1993 in Dayton, Texas. According to Dayton Mayor Jeff Lambright, it began with the Dayton Retail Association, a group of antique stores and retailers to promote Dayton. Mayor Lambright said, “My grandmother, Jackie Lambright, and Lewis Mosley (President of the Retailers Association) were a big part of it. “We tried to do Antique Weekends or Antique Saturdays. “Artisans, who came in from out of town, showcased blacksmithing, spinning thread, loom weaving, woodcarving, pottery and quilting. “Ladies dressed up in 1920’s-1930’s costumes. Lambright credits Trophy Shop owner Paula Brown for the festival’s early success. “She helped the festival evolve to include the Texas State Junior Chili Championship, and a dance. There was a Wild West Show on Main Street with the late Carole Bagley.” The festival then included arts, crafts, games, entertainment, a barbecue cookoff, and classic cars. Soon Lil’ Miss & Mr. Dayton Ole Tyme Days Pageant, face-painting, a train ride, moonwalk, a petting zoo, goatdressing contest and carnival were added. Later came a jeep 4x4 show and tractor show. Shuttle service made sure guests conveniently got to and from the festival. Lambright said, “Everybody loved it when it was held downtown.” He and his wife, Kim, remember working the festival the first three years. He also credits the Arnold Family, huge supporters from the start saying, “They worked behind the scenes and helped with everything.” “In about the fourth year, the Young Farmers came in, Spring 2016

and without them, there would not be an Ole Tyme Days Festival today. Bill Gray brought the Young Farmers group and added the barbecue cookoff, in which adults still participate. Former Dayton City Manager Robert Eureck assisted in getting the 501(c)(3) application, helped set up a board of directors and formalized the festival and scholarship committees. The Lambrights, the late Jay Tankersley, and wife, Betty, along with Thrif-Tee Food Center co-owner Cliff Richey, and Eureck, were the board that oversaw the festival committee. Day-to-day operations were all run by volunteers. Lambright added, “Over the years there have been many different people in charge. The board has always been the rock foundation.” Scholarships ranged from about $500 originally to over $30,000 in the peak year, set up for students with financial South Liberty County Quarterly

need, not necessarily the top students. Lambright said, “It is a huge help to them. Grades were not the first criteria. That is still the case.” Since the Dayton Community Center was built the festival moved out there from US 90 and crowds followed. Lambright said, “I would love to see it move back downtown.” When you close the streets, it gets magical. The 2016 Dayton Ole Tyme Days Festival will be held April 15-17 at Dayton Community Center, 801 S. Cleveland Street, Dayton. To help sponsor, please mail your check to: Dayton Ole Tyme Days Festival, Attn: Sponsorships, P.O. Box 456, Dayton, TX 77535. The festival always looking for new volunteers. It’s fun! www.oletymedays.com See Ole Tyme Days Festival Schedule, Page 34 29

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Mayhaw Festival: May 5-7 BY DENNIS WARREN Contributing Writer Let the good times roll, May 5 - 7 at the Daisetta Mayhaw Festival. President Donna Wallace is adding fun, games and more food to the family friendly festival. Yes, the rock wall is returning; however, laser tag and hamster ball are being added! Appetites are encouraged. Fontenot’s will be there as usual with all their tantalizing entrees. Several more food booths will be on hand including fresh, handmade tamales. Thursday evening is the beauty pageant. Festival VicePresident Margo Bishop is the longtime director. The pageant features a division for all ages of female students. It takes place in the Hull-Daisetta auditorium. The carnival action is in the main parking lot of the high school. The Cook-off is being staged this year immediately across Main Street from the high school. Friday night, cook-off teams turn in fajitas and margaritas for judging. Down the block, at the United Pentecostal Church, a gospel singing will entertain music lovers. Look out Saturday; the good times start at 7 a.m. Festival newcomer and HD native Jeff Martin is organizing a 5K run / walk. Tentatively named the Mayhaw March, if Jeff is involved, you know it’ll be fun. The jelly contest is Saturday morning. People from far and wide enter hoping for a ribbon and recognition as Mayhaw champion. Speaking of food, the Cook-off for the chicken, ribs, brisket, and deserts is Saturday afternoon. Also, new this year is a gumbo category that will judge early Saturday afternoon. All the midway attractions including dominos, basketball, dodgeball, the watusi bull will give anyone a grand and great welcome to the Mayhaw Festival on Saturday morning. Festival board member 30

Cathy Johnson will direct the domino action. Longtime parade director Patti Atkins is back to insure a clean, wellorganized parade and for those who want tours of the G. W. Pounds house (circa 1890). That home is located about a mile south of Daisetta. New this year is a car show. Granville Taylor, festival newcomer, HD native, and auto enthusiast extraordinaire is set to entertain everyone with some of the area’s finest rides. Continued on 31 South Liberty County Quarterly

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Continued from 30 Saturday night’s’ dance will be no doubt the crowning jewel of the 34th Hull-Daisetta, Texas Mayhaw Festival. A complete schedule of bands has not been released at this press time, “But look for more excitement,” says Donna Wallace. For judges - jelly judges, cook-off judges, most any kind of volunteers - you need to see festival director Les Hulsey, Chad Langdon or Chancey Bailey. Call Donna at 936 - 334 - 5576 for additional information. What is a mayhaw? It is a small, dark pink fruit. It grows on a tree not much bigger than a dogwood tree with long thin thorns everywhere. Mayhaws like the water and grow naturally where there is plenty of water. Mayhaws do not lend themselves to commercialization very well, mostly because of the water and harvesting issues. See Mayhaw Festival Schedule, Page 34

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The Masons of South Liberty County BY BONITA DAVIS Contributing Writer This region is fortunate in that it has numerous organizations, sororities and fraternities that go out of their way to make life better in South Liberty County. Amongst the oldest is the Order of the Masons. Men drawn to be masons are deeply concerned about the community. They band together and help people, but one of the most unique qualities about them is that they seem to want little or no attention for their good deeds. Liberty Masonic Lodge #48 A.F. & A.M., (Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, chartered 1849) is one of the oldest entities in the City of Liberty. The number of the lodge is indicative of the age, the closer to number one, the older the lodge. Dayton #825 A.F. & A.M.,, and Hull #1193 A.F. & A.M., are the three masonic lodges currently active in South Liberty County. The masons are known for saying that they can, â€œTake a good man, and make him a better man.â€? District Deputy Director Kemp Newman oversees seven blue lodges including the three located here. He is excited about the work that masons perform. He reiterates that while there are some private factors about being a mason, just as with any fraternity or organization, the masons are real people. Masons are friends, neighbors, and usually members of other service organizations and professions. Over the past several years, because of the rise in cost of higher education, their concern for the education of students has led to a dramatic increase in scholarship monies. They have raised from $500 several years ago to $10,000 last year. South Liberty County masons contribute to the Shriners Hospital as well as Scottish Rite, which has long led the push for diagnostics and strategies for dyslexic students. Many acts that they carry out are not publicized. Quite often, masons give their donations to other organizations for distribution, preferring to remain in the background. Masons truly act as brothers. That is how Delbert Richardson, came to be both a Hull and Dayton mason. He also belongs to another lodge in Olive Branch. Continued on 33 32

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Masons Continued from 32 Once a man becomes a mason, he can attend in any lodge that practices as his does. If a lodge is in danger of closing due to lack of attendance, brothers from surrounding areas go and join that lodge and work on increasing the membership. Richardson lives in Atascocita and owns a business in Dayton. He sports a masonic ring worn by his great grandfather. His father-in-law was also a mason. Richardson recalls his proudest moment as a mason when he was awarded The Golden Trowel, and had his son pin him at the ceremony. The Golden Trowel Award is the highest award that a mason can receive from his brothers. The Community Builder Award is the highest award masons given to a non-mason.

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BBQ COOK-OFF It’s time to register for the Cook-off once again. Categories include: Brisket, Pork Ribs, Chicken, Cook’s Choice Main Entrée, Cook’s Choice Dessert, Beef Fajitas and the famous Omelet-off. Dayton Ole Tyme Days Festival will be located at the Dayton Community Center, located 801 S. Cleveland St., in Dayton. Cook teams will be setting up differently this year because of the news homes on Luke Street, contact Louis Richardson 832-370-4691, setup will be Friday, April 16. There will be water provided at each team area. The traditional Margarita contest will be held Friday evening. Registration forms and the cook-off schedule can be found online at: www.oletymedays.com. BBQ Cookoff sponsor is Cliff Richey from Thrif-tee Foods. Louis Richardson, 832-370-4691, BBQ Chairman. 34

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Thursday, May 5 — Thursday evening is the Beauty Pageant inside the Hull-Daisetta High School Auditorium.

JUNIOR CHILI COMPETITION A Junior Chili Cook-off will be held Sat., April 16. Set up is 8 a.m. Cooking time is 9-11 a.m. with awards at noon. Two age groups compete (5-12 years and 13-18 years). 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Chili trophies will be awarded in each age group competing for the $125 prize. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Showmanship and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Taster’s Choice will win trophies. One Grand Champion will be awarded $250. Contact Geoffrey King, 832-289-0009. Register online at: www.oletymedays. com. Junior Chili Sponsor is First Liberty National Bank in Dayton. Geoffrey King, 832-289-0009, Junior Chili Competition Chairman. LIL’ MS. & MR. DAYTON OLE TYME DAYS PAGEANT & PHOTOGENIC CONTEST The Lil’ Miss & Mr. Dayton Ole Tyme Days Pageant will be held Saturday afternoon, April 16 on the main stage (by the flags at Dayton Community Center). The theme is “Rockin 50’s Sock Hop”. Sign in will be from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Pageant begins at 3 p.m. The Entry fee is $25 if registering by April 18. Late registrations are $30 each. You can also enter the Pageant Photogenic Contest. The first

Friday, May 6 — Friday night across from the high school, Cookoff teams turn in fajitas and margaritas for judging. There will be Gospel singing at United Pentecostal Church. Saturday May 7 — 7 a.m. 5K Run / Walk “The Mayhaw March”

10 a.m. Parade Tours of the G. W. Pounds House throughout the day. Saturday morning — Jelly Contest Midway attractions including dominos, basketball, dodge ball, rock wall Meet ‘Oliver’ the African Watusi, owned Vincent Browning A car show has been added this year. Saturday afternoon — Chicken, Ribs, Brisket and Desert Cookoff

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ANTIQUE CAR SHOW Held Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm. For more information contact Charlie Whitehead, 281-450-9650 or email Cwtint@gmail.com. photo entry is $10, with additional photos at $5 each. Contestants can enter only the photogenic contest, if preferred. Age groups for the Pageant are: 0–11 mos., 12-23 mos., 2-3 years and 4-6 years of age. Register online at: www.oletymedays.com. For more information, contact Julie Campbell at 936-258-4339.

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“ALL I EVER WANTED TO DO WAS SING.” Janie Fricke has gone from Indiana farm girl to internationally acclaimed recording artist throughout her career. She was born in South Whitley, Indiana, and raised on a 400-acre farm where her father taught her how to play guitar. From county fairs to corporate trade shows, live concerts, in recording studios, or before millions on television, Fricke’s individual sound and performance personality has captivated audiences around the world. Fricke began her career singing in a “little church up the road” where her mother played piano. She sang at local coffeehouses, high school events, as well as her way through college where she obtained her degree from Indiana University in elementary education. Fricke then chose a musical career, working in Memphis, Dallas and Los Angeles. There, as one of the marketing industry’s most successful jingle singers, her voice became known to millions as the voice for such advertising giants as United

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Airlines, Coca-Cola, 7-Up, and Red Lobster. Her voice led her to singing sessions for Country artists such as Loretta Lynn, Eddie Rabbitt, Crystal Gayle, Ronnie Milsap, Barbara Mandrell, Mel Tillis, Johnny Duncan and others. She has also been given the privilege to sing on albums for Charlie Rich and Elvis Presley, after their deaths. It was a line in Johnny Duncan’s single Stranger that ultimately gained the most attention for Fricke. When it hit the top of the charts in 1977, fans wanted to know who sang the line, “Shut out the light and lead me...” The music industry took notice as her voice was heard on duets with Merle Haggard, Moe Bandy and others, leading her to her first major recording contract. Fricke soon began to dominate the country charts with smash hits such as Don’t Worry ‘ Bout Me Baby, He’s a Heartache and You’re Heart’s Not In It. It was only a matter of time before she started winning awards. Included

among them are: Country Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year, Music City News Female Vocalist of the Year, “Billboard” Top Country Female Vocalist, “Cash Box’ Top Country Female Vocalist, Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist of the Year, British-based Country Music Round Up Most Popular International Female Solo Act, and she was chosen to the Country Music Hall of Fame Walkway of Stars. Twice she has been nominated for the coveted (Grammy Award, once for her It ain’t Easy Being Easy In her recording career, Janie has released 23 albums and 36 hit singles. When she relaxes she spends time with her Husband Jeff and her animals. She attends church near her home, remembering from childhood the importance of her confirmation. Thankful for her blessings, Janie feels these values have helped her become the woman she is today. From an Indiana farm girl to an internationally acclaimed recording artist, she has never lost the pure heart and love of music that launched her career. And today, Janie Fricke sings on.

DAYTON, TEXAS The Place For You The City of Dayton is uniquely situated in the Gulf transportation network area to provide the most expedient access to the nation’s highway, air and rail systems. With direct access to US 90 and Highway 146, as well as two Class I rail carriers, the BNSF Railway and Union Paciﬁc Railroad, Dayton can provide unmatched access to Houston, the Gulf, the nation and the globe.

See Janie Fricke on the Jubilee Main Stage Friday night, March 18.

Dayton LOCAL INDUSTRIES • Gulf Inland Logistics Park • Insteel Industries – AMICO KLEMP • Global Tubing – PJF Fabrication • R&K Fabrication – Hammer & Steel • D.A.R.F. Fabrication • Fabrication & Construction Services • Sam’s Distribution Center

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• Greenﬁelds for Retail, Ofﬁce, Industrial and Manufacturing • 1,500-Acre Industrial Park • Economic Incentives for Businesses That Are Expanding or Looking to Locate in Dayton • Dayton Is One of the Last Areas in the Houston Metro Market with Expansion Capacity

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“CARING FOR YOUR FAMILY”

Trinity Valley Medical Clinic BY BONITA DAVIS Contributing Writer

ocated at 2800 Beaumont Avenue, Suite A, Liberty, Texas is home to a team of professionals who are concerned about the complete health care of their patients. Trinity Valley Medical Clinic is a full service medical clinic with an extremely large weight loss program including the HCG diet. In 2008, Dr. D. M. McClellan opened a Liberty location that concentrated on weight loss only. His employee since 1990, Medical Assistant, Sandy Bransford, experienced, certified in health and nutrition and the HGC diet; was selected to pioneer the new Liberty clinic. She continues to counsel weight loss patients even as she oversees the entire workings of the office. It is a short wait to see a medical provider at TVM. The front desk is efficiently staffed by Vivian Hibbits. Hibbits has a strong smile and quick wit to match. She exudes an air of positivity that is absolutely infectious. Veronica DeDear, Medical Assistant, is a weight loss counselor. Dr. McClellan has indeed assembled a dream team. Trinity Valley Medical Clinic has experience, academia, and diversity. Carl Fasser, PA-C, answered an ad several years ago to fill in for Dr. McClellan, and he has been making the trip from Houston at least two days per week ever since. Fasser is one more phenomenal asset at Trinity Valley Medical. Carl Fasser graduated from Duke University Medical Center with honors. He was Academic Coordinator for the Duke Physician Associate Program and faculty member in the Department of Community Health Sciences. In 1971, he was recruited to Houston to establish Baylor’s Physician Assistant Program. Fasser says that he appreciates the opportunities that he has in Liberty to get to know his patients and their families. His words and attitude are the status quo at 36

L-R standing: Sandy Bransford, Carl Fasser, PA-C, Veronica DeDear, Vivian Hibbits (seated) and Millie Aschenbach (front).

this small clinic with big heart. Everything from advice on what to do with an errant teenage child to the location of the cheapest lumber supplies can be found at the desk of a petite, perky medical assistant with perfectly coiffured raven locks named Millie Aschenbach. She is also ready with a cheerful celebration of, ”Mama!” , or perhaps words from her Puerto Rican heritage in response to any significant reductions on the weight scale. Dale Brock, APN, is the anchor leg of this relay team. Emerging from his office or an exam room with arms extended or a smile forming Dale is often the last stop on a trip to TVMC. After graduating from West Texas A&M University, Dale Brock cut his nursing South Liberty County Quarterly

teeth in emergency rooms. He has a wide spread following in this area. Dale Brock is a considered a brother and a healer in the eyes of his long-term patients. He is a mixture of the small town doctor coupled with the student who Dale Brock, APN just keeps on learning. He adapts to the conditions and needs of the many patients who depend on him, including approximately 100 nursing home patients around Liberty. Spring 2016

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The Texas Olive, new oil boom BY JACOB STEWART Contributing Writer Olive oil, a tangy addition to any meal. Its potential is limitless as farmers all over the world are beginning to experiment with the valuable commodity. In recent years the olive oil trade has seen scandal as mafia ties have soiled the now booming trade, no pun intended. When a person mentions olive oil the

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first locations to come to mind are the vineyards of Italy, Greece, and even sunny California. That is to say until Gino Venitucci, an Italian, brought the valuable little plant to the wet climate of southeast Texas. Gino is no longer running the business. Instead, it has been purchased by a partnership out of the small

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town of Devers, Texas. Randy and Monica Brazil, Culley and Melissa Devillier, and Steve and Rhonda Devillier purchased the farm in 2008 and have since brought the historic olive into the limelight. Continued on 40

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THE MYTHOLOGY BEHIND

the BY JACOB STEWART Contributing Writer

n the early days of the human civilization, mankind was beginning to settle into cities. This was made possible by the invention and cultivation of food. Now humans were able to harvest a readily available food source. The mythology of the ancient Greeks gives us the explanation of the creation of the olive. In the early days of Ancient Greece there was a city that did not have a patron god. In those days the citizens would worship a god and in return that god would bless the city with whatever the god or goddess was associated with. Examples: Zeus, the king of the gods and Ares, the god of war and the patron of Sparta. The citizens of this city were split between a god and goddess. They were Athena, goddess of wisdom and Poseidon, god of the sea. The argument between the citizens and gods became so great that eventually it made its way to the ears of Zeus himself. Zeus, the patron of the Olympic Games, decided that a competition would be the deciding factor. Each god would provide a resource for the people of the city, and whomever created the better resource would be the victor. Early the next morning the citizens gathered outside of the walls and waited for the gods to arrive. Poseidon was the first to arrive and was the first to compete. He struck the ground with his trident and from that spot a spring of cool, clear water flowed. The citizens rejoiced and ran to taste this water, but found it to be very salty. The god of the sea had provided salt water to the city. So, the citizens turned their eyes to Athena to see what the goddess of wisdom could provide. Athena struck the ground near the spring and from it appeared the very first olive tree. The citizens ate the fruit the tree provided and reduced it to a very tasty oil. Athena was named the victor and the city of Athens, birthplace of democracy, was born. 40 40 40

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Olives Continued from 38 A gift from the goddess Athena, the olive has become a staple for chefs all over the world. With origins in ancient Greece, the delicious oil can now be purchased in just about any super market. However, the oil produced by the South East Texas Olive company is beginning to grow in size and reputation with many businesses in Liberty and the surrounding areas stocking their shelves with their olive oil. Southeast Texas Olive has a total of 70 acres, totaling nearly 10,500 trees. A far cry from the original 20 acres planted by Gino. Olive oil is used by chefs all over the world because of not only the unique flavor the oil provides, but also the beneficial vitamins that the miracle oil provides. Rich in vitamin A & E, the oil is full of antioxidants and low on chemicals. One story even goes as far as healing an ear ache. I had the opportunity to sit and speak with Mr. and Mrs. Brazil, a friendly couple who welcomed me into their home as if I was an old friend. Reporter: “Why do you think olive oil isn’t as big of an industry in southeast Texas as say rice or cattle?” Randy: “There is a very limited infrastructure because everything comes out of California or Europe, but this will change as more people get into the business…people want to see what will happen to us.” Continued on 41

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Continued from 40 Reporter: “Do you have any advice for someone looking to get into the olive business?” Randy: “You will need at least 20 acres of trees, I would not go above HWY. 105 north because of the freeze, and you will need to know how to harvest and how to mill before you get started.” Reporter:” Where do you see yourself in the next five years?” Randy: “We have already outgrown our original mill, and now we are leasing a new mill. Last year was a real good year, this year was not because of all of the rain. We were only able to harvest one half of the amount that was harvested in 2014. We will have our orchard completely planted, totaling nearly 40,000 trees. We are hoping to build our business up to be able to take other farmers olives and process them in our mill.” Continued on 42

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Olives Continued from 41 Randy closed with this statement, “Southeast Texas has a new oil and it’s olive oil.” You can contact Randy Brazil at 409-267-7006 or Rhonda Devillier at 409-656-5546 A bottle of the olive oil will run $15 per bottle or $140 per case (12 bottles per case)

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Randy Brazil inspects olives

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