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12 Mike Ryan: Bad Reputation 16 A Merry High-Tech Christmas 18 It's About Time 22 An East Texan Helped 'Planes' Soar 23 What We're Reading

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68 Hill Country French 72 Holiday Sparkle 78 Acts of Deception 84 Antlers as Art

live healthy

90 Teen Anglers 92 Keep It Simple 96 Just Say Thanks

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100 Dubya BBQ 103 The Dining Guide 106 Calendar of Events 110 Christmas Capital of Texas 114 TJC's No. 1 Fan

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118 Mysterious Caddo Lake 122 Winter in Wisconsin 126 Daingerfield State Park 129 Spirituality: Where Do You Put Your Trust?

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The light of Christmas From the Editor

hen I was a little boy growing up in Whitehouse, Texas, just about every year my parents took my younger brother and me driving around East Texas to look at beautiful Christmas light displays. We would “oooh and ahhh” at homes and businesses lit up like twinkling stars in the night. The brighter the better. When we would go looking at lights on Christmas Eve (of course, one of our parents always found a good excuse to stay behind) we would return home to find that the ever-elusive Santa Claus had come and had left us gifts under the tree. I never could figure out why the parent at home never managed to see or hear anything suspicious, except for what they claimed were the faint sounds of sleigh bells coming from the roof. And no, the lack of a fireplace in our home for Danny Mogle Santa to slide down with his bag full of Editor of IN Magazine toys didn’t raise a red flag. Hey, I was a kid. Back on those days I didn’t ask too many questions. All I knew for sure was that seeing Christmas lights each year was a signal that something wonderful was about to happen. This edition of IN is all about Christmas lights. We suggest places to go and see Christmas lights (Grapevine, the Harrison County courthouse in Marshall and Louisiana’s world famous Holiday Trail of Lights for starters) and how to incorporate lights in home decor and we filled our pages with photos of breathtaking light displays. I still love Christmas lights not just because they are beautiful but because they signal that it’s time again to reflect on the wonderful gift that God left the world long ago on a dark winter night. “There were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them.” [Luke 2:8-9] The angel told the shepherd that the brilliant light in the sky would lead them to a newborn child,“a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” [Luke 2:11] “And behold, the star that they (had first) seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshipped him.” [Matthew 2:9-11] The shepherds literally had found the light. “I (Jesus) am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” [Matthew 8:12] So, enjoy the beauty of the lights in our magazine and throughout the region. It is our wish that they bring you joy this Christmas season. Perhaps this year we all will treasure not only the gift of the lights in this world but the gift of the light of the world.

Merry Christmas from us all at IN Magazine.

Your Voice I thoroughly enjoyed the article on the East Texas Oil Boom (July/ August). I am the treasurer of the Kilgore Historical Preservation Foundation and it was nice to see recognition of two of Kilgore’s “favorite sons” – Caleb Pirtle and Terry Stembridge.

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I want to thank IN Magazine for the wonderful article in the September/October issue on Minden, Louisiana, You really did a great job highlighting the various places. It is visually stunning ... and it would never have happened without your interest in Webster Parish. Lynn Dorsey Webster Parish CVB Thanks Danny Mogle of IN Magazine for the great article on Adam Fears (July/August). Scott Metko Adam Fears management Thanks to Tina (Bausinger) for such a lovely review of my first novel, “Painting the Moon.”(September/October Black edition). Much appreciated! Traci Borum author

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Heed Message of “Save for Retirement Week” By Randall Childress

You won’t see it on the calendar, and it doesn’t inspire any greeting cards, but National Save for Retirement Week is here again. The goal of this week is self-explanatory, but what does it mean to you? Are you vulnerable to the possibility of reaching retirement without sufficient financial resources? If so, how can you ease this risk? Let’s look at the “vulnerability” issue first. How prepared you’ll be for retirement — or at least how prepared you think you’ll be — seems to depend, not surprisingly, on whether you are currently participating in a retirement plan such as a 401(k) or an IRA. Consider these statistics, taken from the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2014 Retirement Confidence Survey: • Nearly half of workers without a retirement plan were “not at all confident” about their financial security in retirement, compared with only about one in 10 with a plan. • 36% of workers say they have less than $1,000 in savings and investments. Of this group, 73% said they and their spouse did not have a retirement plan, compared to just 11% of those with a plan. Clearly, it pays to contribute to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan, such as a 403(b) or 457(b). And, even if you do have a 401(k) or similar plan, you may want to consider funding a Roth or traditional IRA. PMS Black Besides contributing as much as you can afford to your retirement plans, what else can you do to help boost your retirement savings? For one thing, try to control your debts. It’s not always easy, but try

to consistently live within your means and make wise spending decisions. Every dollar you don’t spend on debt payments could be going toward your retirement savings. While it’s essential that you save and invest for retirement, you can’t forget other objectives you may have, such as helping pay for your children’s college education. Of course, if you’re like the vast majority of people, you don’t have unlimited resources — so working toward two major financial goals at the same time can certainly be challenging. Nonetheless, a college education can still be a springboard to a successful career, so you may well feel that you should do everything within your power to help your kids through school. How can you balance the two important goals of investing for your retirement and for your children’s college expenses? Your best move may be to start saving for college just as soon as possible — even when your children are quite young. By starting early, you’ll put time on your side, so you can put away smaller amounts each year than if you waited until the years right before your kids head off to school. Consider investing annually whatever amounts you can afford to a tax-advantaged college savings vehicle, such as a 529 plan. By investing as much as much as possible in your retirement plan, managing your debt load and balancing your retirement goals with other key objectives, you’ll be honoring the message of National Save for Retirement Week. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Domestic Violence: A Silent Addiction Understanding domestic violence and abuse By Elizabeth Watkins

Domestic violence is not new, nor is it becoming more prevalent because the media has chosen to report on some high profile figures who are alleged to have engaged in the conduct. As I recall, a major theme of one of my favorite movies of all time was actually domestic violence. In “Urban Cowboy,” when Bud and Sissy split up, she is beaten up by her next boyfriend and a romantic reunion follows. In real life, there’s nothing romantic about domestic violence. No one is immune, national statistics show domestic violence as the leading cause of injury to women, more than car accidents and work injuries. The stats range from 55-95% of women do not leave the batterer, even after it becomes public knowledge. Whether your issues rise to the level of domestic violence, or you just want out of a potentially dangerous situation, everyone needs to know what to do when you find yourself “trapped in an elevator.” Not all relationships end in a knock- out punch, but my experience is that the emotions that flow during a break up, whether marriage or dating, are so intense that things can get out of hand pretty easily. As a former domestic violence prosecutor, I spent almost every Wednesday at the Crisis Center of Anderson and Cherokee County counseling women who were going through terrible situations and needed legal advice. Not all were married, some shared a child with another, and not all qualified for a protective order, but most of them were at their wits end and needed some advice. There are several things you or a loved one can do to get out of a potentially dangerous situation. One of the first things we always did in our meetings was complete a “safety plan.” Some easy questions to ask yourself or the victim are: 1.

Where would you go if you had to leave immediately? Can you walk there? Do you have an extra set of keys hidden where you can grab them outside the home? Abusers often take keys and cell phones in the heat of an argument to prevent the victim from leaving, keep an extra set accessible, or memorize the number of someone who can help. With the advent of cell phones, people don’t memorize numbers anymore. Do you have a “go bag” packed…a small bag with essentials like cash, change of clothes, wet wipes, bandages, diapers and formula if you have small children, extra medications… One of the most often cited reasons for staying is economical – I don’t have the money to leave. My advice – start saving your dollars and cents now, literally, keep the change from groceries, take out an extra 20 every now and then and start a cash stash. Not so much that it gets missed, but will add up. Do you have a “code word?” This is a word you can use in a conversation with someone else that would alert them to call 911 while not letting on to your abuser that you need help. For example, I had a young woman worried for her safety, but if she tried to call for help, her batterer would get even more irate. So, during an argument, she would call her mother, tell her that she saw a spider on the floor. Once the mother heard the code word “spider,” she would call 911 and send officers to check on the victim. While I couldn’t convince this young lady to leave her batterer, I believe the code word saved her from serious injury more than once. In an argument, what is the safest room in the house? What is the most dangerous? Try not to get backed into a room with no exits, like a bathroom. Also keep clear of the kitchen, where several weapons are readily available.

I would caution every parent to have this conversation with their daughters as well. Even those raised in very healthy homes with no history of abusive behaviors can find themselves in an abusive relationship. While it is exceedingly difficult for victims to leave these situations, there are things that can be done to get out. On the extreme end, you can apply for a protective order. These orders, obtained with assistance of an attorney, local women’s shelters, and/or district attorney’s offices, can be obtained quickly, and enforced by arrest of the violator for the life of the protected person. They require an incident of family violence in the past, and a likelihood of continued risk of violence in the future should the order not be granted. You can also obtain a protective order in connection with a divorce proceeding. If you are a victim of domestic abuse seeking a divorce, make sure and ask the attorney you are considering if they have ever applied for or obtained a protective order for their clients. If you do not feel you need a protective order, but need some protection against the negative emotions and actions that often accompany a separation and divorce proceeding, you can file for a temporary restraining order and injunctions. It prohibits the same conduct as a protective order, but it does not allow the police to arrest the violator. Instead, if someone violates a restraining order, you must go back to the court that issued it to seek a contempt finding. The contempt can range from monetary damages to confinement in jail. Finally, it is exceedingly rare for a victim to leave her abuser before she is ready. For many, it’s like an addiction, and until they are ready to leave, all you can do is offer support and learn the code word. There are resources available for the victims, and the family of the victims, through-out East Texas, no one has to stay “trapped in that elevator.”

In Smith County: The East Texas Crisis Center

In Wood, Henderson and Van Zandt County: The East Texas Crisis Center

In Cherokee and Anderson County: The Crisis Center of Anderson and Cherokee Counties

In Gregg County: The Women’s Center of East Texas

In Angelina County: The Family Crisis Center of East Texas

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Mike Ryan

Bad Reputation

By Danny Mogle | Courtesy Photos

udging from some of Mike Ryan’s latest songs, you might assume the poor dude is one unhappy fellow – not to mention a big loser in the game of love. Take for instance “Dancing All Around It,” the first single off his new album, “Bad Reputation.” In the song (cowritten with Brent Anderson and Chris DuBois), he’s had a fight with his girlfriend and isn’t sure where the relationship stands. He’s left a message but she’s not calling him back. And then he sees her at a club on the dance floor with another man. There she goes looking her best/ Spinning out on the floor in a low-cut dress/ He’s holding her close, there’s no doubt about it/ She ain’t over me yet. She’s dancing all around it./ With heartache pulsing through every note, he faces that painful moment of truth: I don’t think she’ll call me back tonight./ In “But Why,” Mike knows his woman is cheating on him but he loves her so much he can’t bear to break it off because at this point he still gets to hold her every once in a while. Don’t feel too sorry for Mike. He has a girlfriend, a great gig as a songwriter and a new album. And by the way, “Dancing All Around It” wasted no time dancing up the Texas Music Chart after it was released this summer. As far as writing a heartache song, Mike says it all comes with the territory of living and loving. “I’m driven to write about what I know. Like anyone, I’ve had my heart broken. … Heartbreak and relationships have always been around and produce too many good stories to tell. … I focus on stories that will spark emotion in people. I want people to feel like when they hear the song that it is a story about their life.” 12 Nov/Dec 2014 | INMagTexas.com

Mike grew up in San Antonio surrounded by music – all kinds of music. His says his parents listened to Stevie Wonder, Elton John and The Eagles. From an early age, he loved the wailing blues of Stevie Ray Vaughan and the traditional country of Waylon Jennings.

San Antonio His father played bass in a bluegrass band and performed in musical stage productions. His uncles were band directors and his grandfather, one of his strongest musical influences, was the director of the Texas National Guard Band for more than 20 years. “Gramps was the first person to teach me about the relationship between love and music,” Mike elaborates on his website. “He was very passionate about making music, as well as teaching it, and that passion was infectious.” As a kid, Mike reluctantly took piano lessons and later mastered the saxophone and sang in his high school choir. He entered The University of North Texas with his sights set on a career in criminal justice. After taking a few music classes, he decided that making music might be a pretty good way to make a living. In 2010, he came out with “The First One,” a six-song collection of red dirt music and a cover of Conway Twitty’s “Slow Hand.” On his first full-length LP, “Night Comes Falling,” released in 2012, four of the singles landed on the Texas Music Chart. Following “Night Comes Falling,” Mike hit the road playing nearly 200 gigs a year. He also caught the attention of power players in Nashville who can do wonders for the career of a young

country music singer. He landed a contract with Sea Gayle Music, an influential publishing company founded by songwriter Chris DuBois, producer Frank Rogers and country music star Brad Paisley. Mike then began collaborating with top writers on songs for “Bad Reputation.” “I would go up to Nashville as often as possible. We’d start with nothin’ at all and then it would be like ‘that sounds interesting, let’s see what happens.’ … Plenty of times we would end up with a great song.”

Pushing limits They recorded the songs in the music studio in Paisley’s home. The collaboration created an unusual problem: they had more good songs than they knew what to do with. “I had some trouble narrowing it down to just 10 songs out of all the new ones we had written, but that’s a nice problem to have,” says Mike on his website. “It’s a great feeling when you have more good songs than space on an album.” The title cut – a song about how settling down with one woman will ruin a womanizer’s bad-boy reputation – definitely will be released as a single, says Mike. “I’m a sucker for a good ballad and one of those sappy songs.” On the chorus he lets his blues-tinged voice soar. “I’m always looking for something to push my limits as a vocalist.” Mike knows that his years of hard work are finally beginning to pay off. “It (the success) happened gradually and now it’s getting a little bit easier. There’s a little bit of a buzz (about me) now. Over the last year or so I’ve been getting a return on the investment of all the hard work I’ve been making. … And Wayne Foster (his manager) 100 percent believes in me.” Despite his songs about heartache, Mike is in a good place. “Right now I’m happy with my progression as an artist. I’m making country music that I love and music that I’m proud of. The rest will take care of itself. … I’d like to take this as far as I can. If I ever got to be Garth Brooks status, that would be awesome.”

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iPhone 6 & Dear Santa, for Christ- 6 Plus mas I would like an I.O.U. for a 42 mm Space Black Stainless Steel Apple Watch with matching link band. I don’t know when it will be available or how much it will cost. I do know that I need this device. Sincerely, Nick. (See IN Magazine’s profile of the upcoming Apple Watch on page 18)

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MOS, Nest Magnetic Protect With the slogan “Big- Have you wished your Organization Nothing says Merry ger than bigger,” Apple locked door knew you System Christmas like a WiFiwere approaching with decided to join the enabled smoke alarm modern world by offering larger handsets. Compared to 4-inch models, iPhone 6 has a screen of 4.7 inches and boasts 20 to 40 percent longer battery life. iPhone 6 Plus has the same design and a higher resolution screen, image stabilization during camera use and even more battery life. iPhone 6 starts at $199 (on a new, 2-year contract) and iPhone 6 Plus starts at $299. Santa, if you don’t do I.O.U.s, please bring me the iPhone 6 Plus.

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eight burgeoning grocery bags, a 24-count package of toilet paper under your armpit and a carton of eggs balanced on your head? The founders of August heard your wishes and designed Smart Lock ($249 at august. com) with technology to interact with your smartphone. Your phone is your key and it unlocks and locks your door on the fly.

What good are gadgets without power? And what good are power cables that constantly slip behind desks? Enter MOS, the magnetic organization system. In black, white or aluminum finishes, MOS ($23-$39 at mosorganizer.com) is beautifully designed to be in plain sight while wrangling unsightly power cables.

and carbon monoxide monitor. Nest Protect ($99) is sure to please the whole family: smoke detection alerts sent to Dad’s smartphone, carbon monoxide levels monitored from Mom’s table, and a nighttime pathway lit for Junior triggered by motion sensors.

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I wonder if the kids made it home, if the dog found a new chew toy before discovering the new couch and if the air in my home is suitable for human habitation. No need to wonder anymore with the $250 Withings Home, an HD camera with environmental sensors. Set up alerts and use your smartphone to peek in on your home. Withings Home even monitors temperature, humidity and dangerous airborne chemicals in your abode. Available soon at withings.com and retailers.

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In the world of portable Bluetooth speakers there is a battle between size and sound. Too big and you’ll leave it at home. Too small and you’ll sacrifice dynamic sound reproduction. TDK A33 represents a masterfully executed compromise. The features are rechargeable battery power, weatherproof design, auxiliary input, and A/C power-passthrough to an onboard USB charging port. It lists for $250.

You can play millions of games on your iPad but just a few using your iPad. That imbalance led a couple of Google engineers to develop the Osmo child education system. Slip a small module over your child’s frontfacing iPad camera and watch as the Osmo app interfaces digital and real worlds. Use physical pieces to solve onscreen puzzles, physical letter squares to play spelling games and a virtual drawing pad to enjoy brainteasing physics games. For ages 6 and up, Osmo is available for $79-$99 at playosmo.com.

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It's About

TIME By NICK BUSKE | Courtesy Photos

Excuse me, do you have the time?

ow that’s a question you’ve not been asked in ages. The explosive proliferation of mobile phones means that everyone always has a chronometer within arm’s reach. While pockets and purses increasingly enjoy the company of our gadgetry, the human wrist conversely has been neglected. People wear watches in drastically reduced numbers – and usually as a fashion accessory. Beginning early next year, Apple hopes to change that when it introduces its tiniest tech to date, the Apple Watch. It’s about time! Unlike the iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad, Apple has chosen to remove the ‘i’ from the branding, resisting the temptation to call it iWatch. I think the reason is that current i-products have connection to the Internet – either through Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity. Apple is cagey on the device’s technical specs, but it widely is believed that the watch has no direct access to the Internet. Instead, it likely will rely on an iPhone to supply link via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. That’s right, I said iPhone. The Apple Watch ONLY works with Apple phones – everything from iPhone 5 to current modelsl running iOS8. Android, Windows and Blackberry users are expected to switch sides. So, what does the Apple Watch do? Well,

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it is a watch you wear on your wrist and shows the time of day. But, surely you wouldn’t drop a minimum of $349 on such a device, let alone swap smartphone families, based on this. The real reason to consider Apple Watch is to extend the iPhone’s capabilities onto your more accessible wrist. When text messages, emails and phone calls come into your iPhone, they are beamed onto the watch. The fundamental interaction with Apple Watch is through its Digital Crown. This is an ultra-modern version of the tried-and-true dial on the side of traditional watches. You know the old-school dial. It’s the one you pull out and push in to change the date and the hands. With the Digital Crown, Apple honored some of these same ideas, understanding that an information-rich display as small as a watch face largely would be obstructed if navigation relied solely on finger input. Similar to screens of iOS and Android devices, Apple Watch displays apps for selection. Instead of swiping left and right through “pages” of apps, wearers will use the Digital Crown, rotating it to zoom in and out. The OLED display is touchbased. Once inside your app of choice, you’ll use the Digital Crown and touch to operate the device. Apple Watch will detect the difference between a gentle tap and deep press. For example, tapping play on the screen will signal your iPhone to playback your favorite track. But, a deep press will activate a second menu with options such as volume, repeat, shuffle, genius mix, etc. Envision yourself DJ’ing your next party from your wrist!

At this point if you considered Apple Watch to be little more than a fashion accessory for your iPhone, you wouldn’t be wrong. However, the watch boasts unique features. The first is Digital Touch, a novel way to communicate with your contacts. Instead of placing a call or sending an email or text message to a contact, Digital Touch allows you to draw them a picture or send canned graphics and gestures: perhaps a whimsically sketched flower, a handwritten “Love U” for your spouse or an animated thumbs-up for your boss. Apple Watch also measures your heart rate using sensors built into the skin side of the device. While this powerful feature may one day reshape the way we monitor our health in a big-picture sense, its current implementation is aimed at fitness buffs who want to know exactly how they are performing. It’s one thing to know that your 5K time improved by 10 minutes and yet another altogether to know that your heart rate was lower while achieving that goal. Apple Watch will have a light-weight Sport model and an 18k Gold Edition model to accompany the entry-level model. All will be water resistant and have scratch resistant displays and all may be outfitted with bands made of everything from plastic to leather to stainless steel. Two sizes will be offered to address his and her needs. Apple perfected the MP3 player in 2001, reinvented the smartphone in 2007 and nailed the tablet in 2010. With those bases loaded, will Apple hit a grand slam with a wrist watch? Only time will tell.

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How an East Texan helped ‘Planes’ soar

errell Barron knows a thing or two about starting over and taking a new direction when things don't go your way. He’s a lot like Dusty Crophopper, the crop duster at the heart of Disney’s huge CG summer hit “Planes: Fire & Rescue.” Ferrell, who was raised in Longview, is the producer of the movie about fearless – yet lovable – emergency rescue vehicles. “Fire & Rescue”continues the story of the crop duster turned champion air racer voiced by Dane Cook. Dusty learns that his gear box has been permanently damaged and that, to his shock and dismay, his racing career is over. He finds a new passion when he joins a fire response team and summons the courage to battle massive wildfires. Ferrell immediately fell in love with the idea of taking a negative situation and making something good out of it. “That’s what inspired me about this story I wanted to tell a story about second chances.”

EAST TEXAS ROOTS Ferrell’s parents, Jim and Julia, own Barron’s, a retail complex in Longview that includes a popular restaurant and a boutique with clothing, bath and body products and

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home décor pieces His brother, Brandon, helps run the family business. Julia says Ferrell first showed an interest in show business when he was still a little boy. “We took him to an acting camp and didn’t think anything of it. But when he came out on stage in costume, he had this dynamic energy. I thought, ‘Who is this kid?’ We had no idea he had it in him.” Ferrell performed in theater at Pine Tree High School and in the Texas Shakespeare Festival held in nearby Kilgore. After obtaining a fine arts degree in acting from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, he pursued a career in acting.

NEW PURPOSE Things didn’t exactly go as he envisioned. He landed a few small acting roles, but not as many as he had hoped. It came to a point where he hated going to auditions. He began to face the painful reality that his dream of having a successful acting career was not going to happen. There was a time he wasn’t sure what he was going to do next. “I felt devastated. I felt lost,” says Ferrell.

“I am so proud of this movie. ... It is a great movie with a great message." Through it all he held on to the values of family and faith from his East Texas upbringing. “You have to have faith – faith in yourself and in God. Life is full of opportunities. Doors open.” For Ferrell, the new door that opened was producing animated feature films. He unexpectedly landed a job as an assistant to a producer overseeing “Piglet’s Big Movie” and a few years later, was hired as a producer on “The Fox and the Hound 2.” “I had found a passion again. It was a passion for filmmaking,” says Ferrell. Then Disney, the most successful animation company in the world, came calling. Ferrell was put in charge of one of the most highly anticipated Disney sequels in years. He spent four years working on the big budget “Planes: Fire & Rescue.” “I am so proud of this movie. ... It is a great movie with a great message.”

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“Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard” by Liz Murray

his is one of the most heartbreaking yet inspirational memoirs I have read to date. Liz Murray, the oldest daughter of two heroin addicts living in the Bronx, tells of her harrowing struggle to not only survive but thrive despite her childhood. Starving, dirty, and neglected, she was made fun of every day when she attended school, so she just quit attending. Her mother acquires HIV and leaves her father, upsetting any kind of normalcy to which Liz might have clung. To avoid being sent to a group home, Liz took to the streets, panhandling and hustling for money and food. Having only a few high school credits to her name, Liz applied for a special high school program that enabled her to graduate in just a few semesters and she credits her teachers there for recognizing her potential. The book is wonderfully written and completely absorbing, a true testament to the human spirit and the American dream.

“Interrupted: An Adventure in Relearning the Essentials of Faith” by Jen Hatmaker

n the introduction, Hatmaker writes a disclaimer: “Interrupted is not a manifesto for men or a devotional for women’s issues; this is a serious conversation for

the church at large. Until we are all compelled and contributing, we’ll have to settle for an anemic faith and a church that robs Christ followers of their vitality and repels the rest of the world. "We don’t have time to split along gender lines any more. There is a call on our generation that must be answered by us collectively.” So begins Hatmaker’s argument for a genuine, working faith – a call to step out of our comfort zones into the war zones – a war against an oversaturated culture that Hatmaker feels blinds us to those in need. It’s a call to action as only Hatmaker can make, with a transparent heart stripped of motives but laced with humor. She never disappoints. I always feel changed when I read her books.

“Shopaholic to the Stars” by Sophie Kinsella

he long-awaited installment in Kinsella’s Shopaholic series is here! If you’re looking for a fun, breezy read that entertains to the last page, you’ve found it. Becky Brandon is at it again, accidentally and awkwardly creating havoc wherever she goes, and this time it’s L.A. A “recovering” shopaholic, Becky can’t wait to rub elbows with Hollywood’s elite and isn’t afraid to spend, spend, spend to do so. Will this finally be the last straw for her longsuffering hubby Luke? You’ll have to read it to find out. I’ve been a fan of Kinsella’s for years and her writing is always delightful.

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Do you love looking at beautiful Christmas light displays? Here are a few favorites sure to make your holidays cheerful and bright. Pages 28-29: Lights illuminate the downtown district and Cane River Lake at Natchitoches, Louisiana, a city that celebrates the season with its Christmas Festival and Festival of Lights. Natchitoches is on the Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights that spans interstates 20 and 49 and includes lighted attractions in Shreveport-Bossier City, Minden, Monroe-West Monroe and Alexandria/ Pineville. Page 28, inset: Thousands of white lights illuminate the historic Harrison County Courthouse and downtown Marshall as part of the famous Wonderland of Lights celebration. With the theme “rediscover the spirit of Christmas,” the celebration runs from Nov. 26 to Dec. 31 and includes outdoor ice skating, Santa’s Workshop & Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, carriage rides, food and entertainment and family fun. Left: Hundreds of life-size nutcrackers are part of the Christmas displays in Minden, Louisiana. The city observes the holiday with fireworks, parades, concerts and tours of its historic downtown and residential districts. Bottom: The stars at night are big and bright during the Christmas season in downtown Kilgore where lighted stars shine atop restored 1930s-era oil derricks in the “World’s Richest Acre."

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By Kelly Bell | Photos by Herb Nygren Jr. The Gladewater Saturday Night Opry looks like something straight out of the old TV show “Hee Haw.” There’s even a huge red barn painted as the backdrop of the stage. The setting captures the down-home, folksy charm of East Texas. The two-hour music showcase is held each Saturday night in the Cozy Theater, a converted movie house in downtown Gladewater built in 1936. Since the 1950s, thousands of entertainers, including the late great Elvis Presley, have performed there. Jim and Nancy Ivy have operated the Gladewater Opry since 1996. Guitar-playing Jim performs on stage with the house band and Nancy books the talent behind the scenes. The Opry has earned five Opry of the Year awards from the Country Music Organizations of America. Jim credits Nancy as “the force” behind the success. Nancy makes it clear that she and Jim work as a well-oiled team. “While he handles the band, I handle the production end of it.” “We have a passion for helping young people get started in the music business,” Jim says. “They come here and work on their talents and we’ve had some really amazing talent cross our stage.” In 1949, a young singer named Jim Reeves performed at the Opry before hitting it big in Nashville. East Texas native Kasey Musgraves, one of the hottest country music singers today, started out at age 9 singing on the Opry stage. Country music super stars Neal McCoy and Linda Davis also came through the Opry early in their distinguished careers. Young hopefuls audition at 4:30 p.m. every Saturday for a spot on the roster. Fourteen-year-old Summer Presley was one of the recent hopefuls. “I started singing at a very young age,” she says. “It’s an escape from everything, and I’ve always loved it. It makes me feel special. It makes me feel like I have something to do in the world – like I

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Performers Adele Little of Garland, who looks and sounds younger than her 65 years, has been singing there since 1992. “I love this Opry, even though I have to drive two hours to come here,” she says. “I’ve been called the Mother Hen of the Opry because I love to encourage young people and if I see a young singer or performer, I always tell them about this Opry. “It also gives an outlet to some of us older folks that are maybe new to it (performing). I’ll never be a professional (singer), but I feel like one because I have a fan base here. It’s fulfilling.” April Sanders of Longview was 17 when she first sang at the Opry in 1998. Four years later she won its Female Vocalist of the Year award and then took a 10-year sabbatical from music. The call of the stage drew her back. “I just missed it,” she says. “I love performing with a live band. I love singing. They welcomed me back with open arms. It’s a great atmosphere.” Johnny Gilmore, a drummer in the house band, has been making music for 45 years. | Cont. on page 37

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Cont. FROM page 35 | “We really enjoy having the kids come up, learn to sing and live their dreams,” he says. “Having new entertainers cross the stage keeps all the members of the band up on the latest releases.” On the night of Aug. 16, Derry Goulard, a dispatcher for the Morris County Sheriff’s Department, was making her first Opry appearance. “This is my very first performance ever with a live band,” she says before the show. “I expect it to be a lot of fun, and I hope everybody likes what they hear.”

Family Entertainment The Opry prides itself with being wholesome family entertainment. “It’s a great place for the family to come," says Jimmy Barnes, who performs in the house band. “It’s a non-alcoholic venue with popcorn and all the treats like the old picture shows. The people who come out to hear the show all have a great time. “Their appreciation gives us a musical fulfillment that we need as players.” Teresa Sanders of Longview is one of the Opry’s biggest fans. For her, the music is more than something to merely sit back and enjoy. “It makes you want to get up on your feet and dance,” she says. “That’s what it makes you want to do. It’s a real good time for anybody.” Former Marine and Vietnam vet Billy Clay comes to the shows because he loves the music. “The house band alone with the fiddle player and everything else – well you can’t find a better band than what they got here,” he says. “It’s a lot of fun, a lot of entertainment. If you want a bang for your dollar, this is the place to come on a Saturday night.”

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erry and Tammy Marshall had sold RVs in Canton for 17 years when in 2004 they began feeling burned out and that their lives were missing something meaningful. At a Christian concert in Tyler, they stopped at a booth manned by Compassion International and decided to participate in its sponsor-a-child program. “It’s the kind of thing where you send money and you’re matched with a child and you write letters back and forth,” says Terry. “Through this program, we began to learn about genuine compassion and what it means to love everyone and that God cares deeply for the poor. Things we really hadn’t been taught in our church.” They began volunteering for Compassion and made other changes. Inspired by “The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical,” a book by Shane Claiborne, they moved into a much smaller house and sold nearly everything. They also began volunteering at a homeless shelter in Dallas. “Every Tuesday,” says Tammy, “we would go and play bingo with the people at the shelter and take sodas and candy bars and 42 Nov/Dec 2014 | INMagTexas.com

fun treats to them, just as a way to add normalcy to their lives. We were so heart-broken for the poor that it was really hard to go back to selling RVs, luxury items, as our job.” Adds Terry, “We were feeling really disillusioned, like we were living only for ourselves. ... It was all about us and it wasn’t satisfying.”

SHOCKING POVERTY On a Compassion International trip in Kenya in 2009, Tammy, Terry and their daughter visited Kiebera Slum where about 1 million people living in tin huts are crammed into a space about the size of New York City’s Central Park and urine and feces gather along walking paths. The poverty shocked the Marshalls. “We had no idea that millions of people around the world were actually living this way,” says Terry. “And we were a little afraid. But the people were loving to us and the reality of it all blew our minds.” They spent weeks going through rural villages and inner-city slums. “It was overwhelming,” says Tammy. “The living conditions were alarming, but most of the people we met were so full of contentment,

joy and faith like we’d never experienced here in the U.S. Here, we are so resource-rich and spiritually poor. They were the opposite. “We’d been part of Compassion for five years but until we got to Kenya, we had no idea how incredible the organization really was.” At churches that work with Compassion, Terry says “the women (at the churches) would greet us like we were kings, singing, welcoming us with open arms.” “They laid out lace doilies, spreads of fruit, chai,” Tammy says. “They lived in shacks but they put an unbelievable effort into hosting us. They did everything to be hospitable and to share.” Adds Terry, “At the places we visited, they always had these tables spread out with handmade goods, beautiful jewelry, bags, baskets, scarves, skirts. And we bought lots of souvenirs.” Terry says their Compassion host told them that the goods they purchased at one stop represented about three months of salary for the woman who made the items. When the Marshalls returned home, they felt even more disconnected from their lives as RV dealers. “We were already burned out, and now our world view had been so shaken,” says Terry. Tammy says it was hard “not to be horribly judgmental about all we take for granted in this country. But we felt hopeful about trying to figure out a way we could help (those in poverty). We didn’t really know what to do. Charity didn’t feel right – we don’t like the model of just giving people money, because it’s not based on equality. We believe we are just like you (who are less fortunate).” “Except,” Terry chuckles, “the people we met in Africa seemed a lot happier than us. We wanted that joy. We’re business people and we thought we could somehow use our skills for good. We had the idea that these people create beautiful things but have no one to sell to, and that maybe we could help them somehow, in a business way.” When they put the dealership up for sale and it sold almost immediately, they took it as a sign that they were making the right decisions.

GETTING STARTED While in Estes Park, Colorado, they noticed a storefront displaying hand-crafted elephants like ones they’d seen in Kenya. The owner of the store, Sphere of Influence, told them that it is a Fair Trade establishment. “She (the owner) sold us a book about Fair Trade,” says Tammy “and when we started looking through it that evening in our hotel room, Terry and I realized immediately that this was what we could do.” Fair Trade supports artisans and farmers in developing countries who are socially and economically marginalized, lack economic opportunities and often face hurdles in finding markets and customers. It was the outlet the Marshalls were looking for to use their business skills to do good. Through Fair Trade, they spent $5,000 on merchandise to sell at First Monday Trade Days in Canton. The night before the first sale in October 2009, Tammy was worried. “What if people think this is stupid? What if people around here just don’t care about this? What if nobody buys anything?” The weekend was a success. They sold the merchandise and shared stories about Fair Trade. They continue to sell at First Monday. “We have the opportunity to be in front of so many people there. And people love to talk about it,” Terry says. “We literally have people break down crying when we tell them about the women who make these beautiful bracelets and scarves and so forth, and how they struggle to survive on $2 a day.” Tammy and Terry call these “a-ha!” moments – when people realize the difference they make by purchasing Fair Trade goods. In addition to the First Monday sales, the Marshalls created a website (cometogethertrading.com) to sale products on line. Two years ago, they opened their brick-and-mortar store, Come Together Trading, at 121 E. 8th St. in Tyler. The Marshalls now represent more than 200 small artisan groups in some 40 countries. |Cont. ON page 44

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE Cont. FROM page 43 |Deandra Brooks, a Come Together customer and friend of the Marshalls, says this compassionate, hopeful action is what she admires most about the Marshalls and Fair Trade. “It can be really overwhelming to think about all the difficulty and struggle in the world, but Tammy and Terry are light-hearted,” says Deandra. “They see the joy, first and foremost, in these people and manage to be light and easy in the midst of the struggle. They are some of the most inspirational people I’ve ever met. “They completely turned their lives upside down to spread the word of love and that one person can make a difference.” Terry says their biggest joy is in buying the merchandise. “And our goal is not just a quick, one-time thing. We want to establish long-term relationships with these artists. It is an honor to purchase their goods, to share their stories and products with the world. We are equals engaging in trade. It helps us and it helps them.” Tammy agrees. “It is not just our responsibility but it is our opportunity to work with these people. To be part of helping them improve their lives is an honor. It’s very humbling.”

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During trips to Africa and India, the Marshalls met some of those involved with Fair Trade. The Marshalls as seen in their Come Together store in Tyler.

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Silver Bells, Silver Bells, it's Christmas time in the city. Silver and shine are everywhere this holiday season! rom late October through December is my favorite time of year because homes and hearts are not the only things glowing. Fashion is shining with glittering silver and gold jewelry accents and statement necklaces that reflect the soft glow of candlelight. I’m in love with Betsy Johnson’s carved flower necklace. Nails are short but bright with shades of crimson or russet accented with glitter. My fav pic for the holiday season is Under the Mistletoe by OPI. Holidays soirees call for perfect outfits for young and old and men and women alike! This is the time to experiment with looks. Guys, don’t be afraid to try a cable knit sweater! Polo Ralph Lauren has a great one in heather gray. Ladies, go crazy with a fun pair of heels! I’ve had my eye on Charlotte Russe Glitter rhinestone pumps – perfect fit for any party dress November and December are great months to try festive trends. ’Tis the season! So have FUN with it.

12 Looks of Christmas Below are some quick-at-a-glance, self-explanatory styles to try when getting dressed up this season: Luminous lids Shades of gray Braids Bold lips Trouser slacks Statement nails Leather look leggings Layered bracelets Feminine Bob cuts with bangs Peacoats Inky blue/black tones Statement coats: (Yes, faux fur or cropped, anything goes) Try any of my above “Go For It” picks to be right in tune with fall/winter trends.

Vintage Vixen I was raised on classic movies and have very fond memories of tuning in to “White Christmas” or vintage Marilyn Monroe movies to admire the feminine line and detail of vintage fashion. I am all about the vintage fashions this season has in store for me – I mean us. Preppy patterns are peppered everywhere. From houndstooth to argyle and plaid, playful patterns are found on everything from wedges to leggings. I think Express nailed it with its red high waist houndstooth skirt. Keep these in mind and before you know it, you’ll be channeling with ease looks from goddesses of the past.

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honda Walker has a unique way to describe her decorating sensibilities. “I call it Hill Country French. My daughter laughs at me when I say it. I don’t even know if that (style) officially exists.” Official or not, the mix of rugged Hill Country comfort with splashes of French elegance aptly captures the home she shares with her husband, Clint, and their teenage daughter, Haley, set on acres of rolling countryside outside of Tyler. “This is where we live,” says Rhonda referring to the home’s most dominant feature – a great room anchored by a massive stone fireplace on one end and a kitchen showcasing the same large white stones at the counter. “More than anything, this house is a house to be lived in,” she says as light from an afternoon sun streams through a series of nearly floor-to-ceiling windows looking over the field in the back. In the distance are the family’s horse barns and corals where Haley fine tunes her horse showmanship skills. Rhonda says they were inspired in by a Southern Living magazine showcase home they visited years ago. They fell in love with the great room floor plan that allows them all to be together in the same open space. Rhonda says it is especially important for her to be able to prepare the family meal while enjoying others in the connected living room. The great room features a towering pitched Cathedral ceiling with sturdy exposed beams. It creates the feeling of a Hill Country lodge. On the opposite side of the room from the large windows are a series of columns made from the same stone in the fireplace and

kitchen counter. The floors are hardwood, of course, and large floorboards and crown moldings frame the walls in a deep chocolate color. The warm palette of browns and tans is carried into the kitchen with granite countertops and into the living room with large couches and chairs covered in leather. Rhonda loves her kitchen – especially the amount of storage under the large kitchen island and the shelving that reaches almost to the ceiling. “I know, it’s a lot of storage,” says Rhonda. “But I use all of it.” The kitchen hood is painted with a copper finish on which Rhonda hand-stenciled a design that has same the same extended curving lines of the fleur-de-lis. Two of the home’s most unique features – a weathered pair of barn doors saved from her grandmother’s property and hideaway loft only accessible by a ladder – are found in Haley’s room. The Walkers worked with Kurt Johnsen, a builder in Lindale, to create their country dream home. “I loved working with him. He really listened to us," says Rhonda. “I had a file full of things that I wanted.” Her country comfort sensibilities also are reflected in her holiday decorations. She says she likes to keep decorations simple and rustic. She incorporates items from nature, including animal horns, into the holiday décor. At the end of the day, Rhonda insists that her home must be a place where people are at ease and can enjoy the comforts of its rural surroundings – a place not unlike a Hill Country lodge sitting atop a hillside.

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With brightly lit trees adorned from top to bottom with colorful balls and fireplace mantels draped with layers of tinsel, ribbon and garland, East Texans celebrate this season of joy and giving in grand style. David White, who has been photographing homes in the Tyler area for years, shares these images of holiday splendor. Nov/Dec 2014 | INMagTexas.com

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Acts of Deception By David Wallace | Photos by Sarah A. Miller eldom has a secret been kept so well for so long. Documents brought to light in 1996 show that during World War II the United States military used the talents of set designers, sound technicians, painters and producers. Artists helped save the world! Just when Hitler seemed unstoppable, the American soldiers in the tactical deception unit proved to be the ultimate secret weapon. Also known as The Ghost Army, the 1,100 soldiers confused The Furor and helped thwart his forces. At first they were used to successfully camouflage essential installations our military needed to keep secret. The Ghost Army then created entire fake military installations that made the enemy think we had gained a foothold in new territories. Fake installations made from tree limbs, painted canvases and even rubber tanks were created overnight and misled the Nazis. The tactic of using deception to create focal points worked beautifully. Focal points capture attention, draw the eye into a space and reveal what you want to show. In design, color is useful in achieving focal points. Black, white or bold colors – especially red – capture the eye. Another way to create a focal point is using a dominant piece of furniture, architectural element or art.

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The Project fireplace makes the perfect focal point for any room. If you don’t have a fireplace, don’t worry, all it takes to create one is a few boxes, a few minutes and a flair for deception. It is easy, effective and inexpensive. The faux fireplace I made cost about $20 (a can of flat paint). Most of the materials I used were salvaged from the trash. Others were given to me. You need five long, strong boxes. The sizes of the boxes will determine the size of the fireplace. The photos show the boxes I used. I used the longest box (61”x24”x12”) to form the bottom hearth. I placed it on its side. It stands 12 inches tall. On top of this, I placed an open box (24”x24”x12”) and painted it black with a flat paint. This is where the logs would go. Next, I took two tall boxes, each the same size, and stood them on one of their ends to form the sides of the faux fireplace. I rested these boxes (16”x18”x30”) on the bottom hearth. The boxes I used were given to me by Beverly Abell, director of Tyler’s Gallery Main Street, and previously were used to display art in the gallery. I placed the final box (59”x33”x7”) across the top and resting on the side boxes to form the fake mantle. You can use all kinds of elements to embellish the boxes and decorate the “mantle.” Keep in mind that this is not a real fireplace. Never use anything with a flame near this project. Instead, use electric faux logs sold at home stores. In my fake fireplace, I placed an inexpensive flat-screen television and on it play a DVD of a burning fire complete with the sounds of crackling logs. Heat is the only thing missing. I made another faux fireplace using a wooden shelf and topped it with more wood. Remember, fireplaces come in many styles and sizes. You could even use recycled speakers from a thrift store. If your boxes are open on one side, that’s okay. Place the open side to the back. A faux fireplace makes an impressive focal point. Just because it isn’t real, doesn’t mean your friends won’t be fooled. It was said that during World War II two farmers saw some of the soldiers of the tactical deception unit pick up one of the fake rubber tanks. Astounded, one farmer said to the other, “The Americans are very strong!” Deception can amaze.

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Judy Kunzman began selling real estate in the Tyler area in 1995. What started out as a part-time hobby turned into a full-time career! She has been one of Tyler's top producing realtors for over 18 years. She has earned and received many prestigious awards but what she enjoys most is helping others. This has truly shown in her real estate career. If you have ever met Judy, you know she brings an extra amount of energy and passion to your world! Her husband, Kurt, acquired his license 14 years ago to assist with the demands of a growing business. Together, they formed The Judy Kunzman Team to better serve the needs of East Texas! Today, The Judy Kunzman Team is represented by five real estate agents, in addition to Judy and Kurt, and a full-time staff. At this time in her career, Judy would like to share some of her real estate expertise with East Texas home buyers and sellers. Now, let's talk about why you need a real estate agent! Would you jump out of a plane without a parachute packed by a professional? Or would you invest your life savings on the "flip of a coin?" Then why gamble on one of life's most important monetary investments? A realtor is here to assist you and provide knowledge, expertise and direction in purchasing or selling your home. No longer are we in the day of "shake your hand," "we have a deal," one-page contracts. Today, buyers and sellers are bombarded with more than 20 pages of legal documents that the consumer is expected to understand. Through their training and understanding of the documents, realtors will guide you through this process and

represent your best interests from start to finish. This should be a good reason to hire a realtor! Next, let's talk about "bang for your buck!"Everybody wants a good deal! Who knows the market? A good realtor will know the current market values in your community. Trust them! Realtors have access to the tools to determine current market values based on comparative market analysis. This serves both the buyer and the seller alike. The real estate professional will run the numbers and share these with you so that you can make an informed decision. Finally, this transaction is more than just showing a home, writing a contract and negotiating a price. Realtors are instrumental in completing this process as smoothly and professionally as possible while putting you, the consumer, in a home. This can include assisting you in the pre-qualification process with a lender, coordinating showings of properties, arranging inspections by qualified, licensed inspectors, and scheduling closings with the title company. As you can imagine, this can be a very overwhelming experience without the assistance of a professional real estate agent that cares. You deserve a wonderful experience! Judy wants to continue sharing her knowledge and expertise with you to make your buying and selling process more enjoyable.

Judy Kunzman was born and raised in Tyler. She is married to Kurt Kunzman and they have two daughters. Judy has been selling real estate since 1995. She decided to enter the real estate field because she has a natural desire to please and assist others. Her enthusiasm and upbeat attitude has been one of her strongest assets. Judy has been very active in the Whitehouse Independent School District and the Whitehouse community, which included serving as President of the Whitehouse Choir Booster Club for three years, on the Board of Directors for Whitehouse Yesteryear for the past four years, and has been a member of the Tyler Junior League and the Women’s Symphony League of Tyler. Judy has been recognized for her outstanding performance as Top Listing and Selling Agent in the East Texas area. She is a certified Negotiating Agent Specialist and a Certified Relocation Specialist with Cartus, Sirva and Prudential. In 2003, “The Judy Kunzman Team” was formed, hiring agents to be readily available to assist in servicing the needs of her growing client base.

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hite Oak seems like a typical small town in Texas. It has schools, a main drag and plenty of fast-food restaurants. What makes the town different is that it is home to Antlerworx – a business that is anything but typical. Anterworx crafts one-of-a-kind, highend Western Americana furnishings – chandeliers, lamps, mirrors, sconces, accessories and furniture – made from antlers, wood, leather and animal hides. Its products typically sell for thousands of dollars and are in demand by celebrities, collectors and owners of lodges and stately homes that want items that are rustic and unique. “All of our East Texas, hand-made antler products begin with hand-selected shed antlers,” promises the company’s promotional material. “The antler itself possesses beautiful color and is graceful in shape.” Founder Shaun Baker wastes little time addressing a misconception that some people have about Antlerworx. “They (the animals) shed them (antlers) every spring and they (sellers) have people go around and pick them up,” says Shaun, surrounded by finished products on display in the company’s headquarters on Highway 80. Antlerworx buys the discarded antlers in bulk by the pound. “And that’s how we acquire them,” continues Shaun. “A lot of people have the misconception that we go out and kill the animals or harvest them and, of course, we don’t do that.” A graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University in 2001, Shaun was inspired to work with antlers by a friend who owns a company called Little Big Horns. He learned from his friend how to assemble lighting and accessories using the distinctive protruding horns of elk, fallow, mule deer, moose and white tail.

In 2003, Shaun founded Antlerworx in the backyard of his home. He started by shaping antlers into decorative lighting fixtures. Eventually he bought out a furniture maker and began designing other pieces of home decor. Eleven years later, he is enjoying the success of his labor heading a company that attracts highend customers. Acquiring antlers is one thing. Knowing how to fashion them into custom-made furnishings that become the centerpiece of a room is another. | Cont. ON page 86 Nov/Dec 2014 | INMagTexas.com

Cont. FROM page 85 | The work is overseen by Josh Cox, production manager. From the White Oak facility, Cox leads the team that creates, packs and ships the pieces. He makes sure everything gets out on time. “When we first get here ... we look at the orders and decide what we can get out and what we can’t, depending on what products and materials we have in (stock) and what we’re going to have to go do that day,” Josh says. The team typically can put out two to three chandeliers a day – but that all depends on the size of the piece. Some of the lighting fixtures are huge and involve working with multiple sets of antlers. Among the pieces for sale on the company website is a towering double-tiered elk and mule deer chandelier that measures an impressive six-feet high and six-feet wide. They create functional art that is beautiful. “Being artistic is really the main thing, the key thing, here,” says Josh. Because every horn is different and unique, workers must have a good eye for symmetry and color in positioning the antlers and incorporating the functional elements. None of the antlers are wasted. “If we can’t use it to build chandeliers, if it’s like a broken horn, we’re going to cut it up and turn it into cups and plates,” says Josh. Josh says Antlerworx can incorporate horns into just about any piece of home decor. “Anything that you think we can do, we will,” Josh says proudly. “We’ll do any custom piece. We’re not scared of anything. We’ll try it.”

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be a great fit for many students who placed 12th among the 117 teams from “If you give a would attend the small school. This fishing team across the country competing. The tournament was sponsored by the the only one of its kind in the Texarkana man a fish, you isarea. Student Angler Federation, an organizaSince its founding, the team has grown tion created to promote education through feed him for a consistently. Its members share a great in- fishing. In this age in which many teenagers in fishing. Some of the club members day. If you teach terest are new to fishing but many have been fish- spend their time downloading apps or playing the latest edition of Madden Football, a man to fish, ing for much of their young lives. “I remember the first time I caught a the SAF caters to the kids who are still inyou feed him for fish,” team member Kamron Langford terested in the great outdoors. For $25 per student, the SAF provides says. “I was around 2 years old and my para lifetime.” ents found out because I stored it (the fish) high school fishing teams with significant

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t's 4:45 on a Saturday morning. The sun is not yet up and the dew is thick on the grass outside. Unlike some teenagers who are in bed recuperating from the house party they attended the night before, A.J. Palmore, with his father by his side, is preparing for another fishing tournament. Today, they will be on the water well into the afternoon, searching for largemouth bass. A.J. is one of 20 students who make up the fishing team at Genoa Central High School in Texarkana, Texas. The student organization was founded in November of 2012 by father and son, Darren and Ryan Satterfield, and Jordan Lemley. The founders said that they recognized the need to create a club that was not typically found in most high schools – one that

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in my closet for a week.” Team members say fishing is a distraction from issues of life, keeps them motivated, teaches responsibility and provides them with skills they can utilize for the rest of their lives. Member Austin Cutchell says that through fishing, he has grown closer to his father and friends. “Being a member of this team provides an opportunity for me to hang out with my friends and my dad, and create memories while doing something I love.” Practice for the team is just like any other organized high school sport. They build their skills and compete in local and national tournaments. Student anglers who win competitions sometimes are awarded scholarships to college. In July, members of the team traveled to the annual High School Fishing World Finals held in Russellville, Arkansas. They

tools like, insurance, textbooks and participation in fishing events. Even though the team is considered a high school competitive club, it receives no funding from the Genoa School District. All the funds used to support the team come from parents, sponsors and fundraising events. “This team has become what it is because of the support from the parents and others who genuinely want to see these kids do well with fishing,” A.J.’s mother, Kim Palmore, explains. “There are adults who volunteer their boat, their equipment, and their time and they don’t even have a child on the team.” Many of these adult volunteers serve as boat captains. They stay on the boat supervising the stuents while they fish. Sponsors give the students free fishing equipment, help finance the team’s trips and participate in fundraising events.

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Keep IT SIMPLE Don't Stress The Holidays By Crystal Breaux | Courtesy Photo In the Bible, Mary and Martha host Jesus in their home for dinner. Martha stays busy cooking and cleaning to ensure everything is perfect. She becomes angry with Mary who doesn’t help and instead chooses to sit with Jesus and enjoy His company. To be honest, I would have been very frustrated with Mary too. There was a time, when I, like Martha, would stay in the kitchen preparing everything while family and guests enjoyed the company of one another. I also would stress out in the days before the party getting it together. Early in my marriage, I thought that when my husband and I hosted a party I had to provide everything and come up with a new and creative menu. I soon realized most guests want to bring something and getting help allows me to take things off of my list. I also learned that my friends and family look forward to my usual dishes. There was no need to re-invent the wheel for every event. When I changed my attitude and way of doing things, it helped me enjoy hosting without becoming physically and mentally fatigued. During the holiday season, you don’t have to stress out and become exhausted nor give up hosting events. Implement three simple steps for a stress-free party. Some women overeat or eat things they normally wouldn’t when stressed. Establishing a daily quiet time or an exercise routine is one way to find balance and to not allow food to be a stress outlet. Even if you can’t exercise during the holiday season as 92 Nov/Dec 2014 | INMagTexas.com

much as you normally do, maintain some exercise time. If you normally exercise 30 minutes a day, change it to at least 15 minutes instead of none at all. Add to a premade salsa. I take a peach pineapple chipotle salsa, add a can of black beans and corn and serve it with Triscuit Thin Crisps. It makes a large quantity and guests love it. For a quick semi-homemade dessert, use a brownie mix and make the icing. Add chocolate candies into the mix to make it more delectable. Do you have left over Halloween candies? Freeze them and pull them out when you’re ready to bake. Be sure to have to-go boxes ready for guests so that the goodies – along with the temptation to over indulge – get out of your house. I have signature recipes that my guests look forward to. Eating mindlessly and sampling food while cooking results in unnecessary calories. By sticking to staple recipes, there is no need to sample. When I begin to feel overextended and overwhelmed, I pause and ask myself a few questions: What really matters? What is the purpose of the gathering? What will my guests remember a year from now? And what is more important: 10 perfect dishes and a spotless kitchen or having meaningful conversations and deeper relationships? By focusing on what really matters and keeping things simple, you can be the “hostess with the mostess” and achieve balance.

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GRATITUDE One of the most difficult responsibilities that I face is instilling the important concept of gratitude in my children. It’s an uphill battle. We’re told that bigger, faster, newer and more expensive is not only better, but necessary. Parents and caregivers buy into this when we fail to emphasize being satisfied with what we have. Catty remarks about people’s second home, sport cars and vacations fuel our instinct to keep up with everyone else. No one ever posts a photo that makes their life appear less than enviable. This phenomenon is dubbed the “Facebook Life.” Comparing your life with the one in posted photos is a dangerously flawed response. So, what can we do to make our children appreciate both material possessions and emotional connections? The first thing is to appreciate your life. Look back at difficult times and recognize how better your circumstances are now. Share these stories with your children. Personal stories have more impact than talking about less fortunate people half way across the world. Second, let your children see life’s messy things. If the Facebook Life makes us feel that we are lacking, then seeing those in need should have the opposite effect.

LIFE LESSONS

By Leslie Harrison | Courtesy Photo t’s Monday morning only weeks into the new school year and I’m in my kitchen sipping coffee and putting my daughter’s lunch together. She is staring into space waiting for breakfast, still adjusting to the early routine. Noticing what I’m putting into her lunch bag, she almost snarls, “I told you that I don’t like that kind of sandwich!” I respond in the most calm voice that I can produce on a harried Monday morning, “Well, then you can make your own lunch.” Let’s dissect the scene. My daughter had gotten up from a comfortable bed in her own room. Before she went to sleep, her tummy was full from a nutritious dinner. She dozed off knowing that her parents love her. She slept soundly, with not an inkling of fear of being harmed. She doesn’t worry about how she will get to school. She arrives in a cool-in-thesummer and warm-in-the-winter vehicle equipped with drop-down screens and satellite radio for her entertainment. 96 Nov/Dec 2014 | INMagTexas.com

My oldest son did community service at East Texas Food Bank. Every day he had a story to tell about the volunteers, many of whom were performing court ordered community service. He also was shocked by the amount of food thrown away because it was considered inedible. He knows people go hungry and seeing food destroyed because the package had a defect made an impression. Live through experiences, not possessions. Studies show that having experiences is more pleasurable than having things. Who remembers their first smartphone? But parents always remember going to the zoo with their kids and how horrible the rhino habitat smelled. And the wedding at which one of the kids made a questionable sound during a heartfelt speech. We cherish the times we share with people, not the stuff. Consider your circumstances, the age of your children and their personalities, to determine how to bring gratitude to the table. However you accomplish the task, there’s no arguing that people who are grateful and appreciate what they have are happy. At the end of the day, that’s all we can hope to achieve.

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At face value, Gilmer natives Wes Wilson and Chris Ault couldn’t be more different. ne is a family guy and product of a four-year university; the other is a self-made bachelor with street smarts and a knack for DIY. “I’m the dreamer, he’s the realist,” Wes, 37, says. “I learn by doing; he has the ideas,” Chris, 42, says. Their collective culinary and business talents pack a powerful punch in a competitive industry: serving up good ol’ Texas barbeque. Wes and Chris are the elbow grease and pit master inspiration behind Dubya’s Smokehouse, which specializes in authentic, mouth-

watering Texas barbeque at locations in Diana, Gilmer and Hawkins. Dubya’s, pronounced “W” for those who don’t understand Lone Star lingo, offers unique menu items and homemade savory sauces that are proving to be a big hit with Native East Texans and transplants alike. Contrary to popular assumptions, the “W” sound in the name is not tied to any political affiliations. “It’s really my initials with an East Texas phonetic twang,” Wes says with a grin. “It’s interesting to hear customers try to pronounce it. We’ve heard just about everything … doobie, douboir … it’s kind of a game.” Diners find plenty of personality on the menu, including one item that is a trademark of sorts for the restaurant: the Flying Pig. The winged porker appears in signage and as a tattoo on Wes's forearm.

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So what, exactly, is a flying pig? It’s a chopped turkey and pulled pork sandwich. It’s a top-seller among the regulars. Another popular option is the Gut Punch, a collection of ingredients that runs the gamut from jalapenos to Doritos.

SERIOUS BUSINESS Kidding aside, cooking and preparation are serious business for the pair. “I worked at a barbecue restaurant in college,” Wes says, describing differences between north and south Texas fares. Down south, diners eat cabbage and green beans as sides whereas people further north in the state are loyal to pinto beans and coleslaw. “They also have a mustard | Cont. to page 102

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Cont. FROM page 101 | based sauce in the south that's sweeter from what you see up front. “I had never seen the yellow myself,” Chris says, furrowing his brow for effect. “I hated it at first, I think maybe because of the color. People were scared of it, they were used to red sauce. But once they tried it, they really liked it.” Wes says it pays to be unique. “We also do our own rubs,” he says. “It may cost a little more to do what we do, but we think it comes out better.”

A HAPPY PLACE Repeat customer Andy Kirby, a photographer by trade, can’t seem to get enough of the sauces and Dubya’s ribs. He has created wall art for the western-themed eatery in Hawkins as a show of support for the entrepreneurs. “I’m a rib guy,” Andy says with a grin. “ I came down here every day for a while after it first opened, but I cut back to make sure my girlish figure didn’t get out of control. Seriously, I really want this place to succeed. I always wanted a barbeque restaurant next to me and now it’s here. I just love it.” Wes and Chris share about 18 years of industry experience between them, and can get downright picky on some of the essential elements of good Texas ‘que: ingredients, fuel and cooking methods. The men rely on seasoned, second-hand pits, including a 2,500-pound Ole Hickory smoker straight from Austin, to create their signature specialties. “I was so proud to bring that thing home,” Wes says of his be-

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loved smoker. It was so large, they had to add a room onto the restaurant to accommodate the beast. “I tried to tell him,” Chris says with a grin. One might assume from all the good-humored bantering, these guys are friends since childhood, but that’s not the case. The men swapped bicycle parts as boys, but they weren’t friends and didn’t run in the same circles. They just happened to live in the same town. Eventually Chris went to work and Wes went away to college in San Marcos. Both worked in barbeque restaurants to make ends meet. Wes graduated and headed to Dallas. He decided after a few years to trade a fast-paced career and head back to Gilmer to raise a family and start his own barbeque restaurant. Chris, meanwhile, was preparing to leave the profession when Wes’ stepmother approached him about helping launch a barbeque restaurant in Gilmer. He wasn’t interested at first, but eventually bought into the plan and helped open the first Dubya’s at 102 Old Coffeeville Road in Gilmer, followed by a second location in Hawkins, at State Park Highway 14 and FM 2869; and the newest site in Diana, 1372 Highway 259. Wes owns the Diana and Gilmer locations; Chris has the one in Hawkins. “It felt good from day one,” Chris says. “I feel like we can do it better and do it our own way.” Wes nods in agreement, watching hungry diners arrive for the lunch rush.

Villa Montez Villa Montez is a unique casual family dining restaurant that offers the best of the “Cocina Latina.” Come to our festive environment for a delicious meal with friends and family. Private rooms available | Catering | Beautiful Patio Seating Lunch & Dinner-Closed on Sundays | Gift Cards Available

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drinks are stiff. We’ve been in the same location for over 12 years. Our servers are experienced and professional and our wine list is carefully designed. Three Z is a locally owned and operated restaurant specializing in Asian cuisine. We Wednesday's night is Ladies night, 1/2 OFF drinks. Linda RuddFusion and Steve Helmuth are bringing exciting changes to Dakotas with their new ownership. serve delicious food in a casual, inviting atmosphere at prices that everyone will appreciate. E

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Ribmaster’s “Try our NEW BEEF RIBS!” Visit us for the best tasting, fall off the bone, award winning ribs in East Texas. We also have smoked turkey, brisket, sausage, delicious homemade sides and desserts. We have All You Can Eat Ribs on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Bernard’s was envisioned as a getaway, where all East Texans could escape to and experience the great tastes of the Mediterranean. With that in mind, we have paid special attention to the relaxing atmosphere and the extraordinary tastes you will experience at Bernard’s. Lunch 11am-2pm Tues.-Fri. | Dinner 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. Reservations are recommended.

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Three Z Azian Cuizine Three Z is a locally owned and operated restaurant specializing in Asian Fusion cuisine. We serve delicious food in a casual, inviting atmosphere at prices that everyone will appreciate. Each of our dishes is fresh and made to order just for you. Come visit us in our completely renovated space and enjoy Tyler’s newest dining experience! Hours are 11:00-9:00 Monday-Thursday; 11:00-10:00 Friday/Saturday

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CALENDAR NOV & DECEMBER: OF EVENTS The Hot List for music, culture and adventure NOVEMBER NOV. 1 ETSO with guitarists The Romeros 7:30 p.m., Cowan Center, Tyler

NOV. 1 Keb' Mo' 7:30 p.m., Belcher Center, Longview

NOV. 3 East Texas Symphonic Band 7:30 p.m., Belcher Center, Longview

NOV. 6 “Sister Act” 7:30 p.m., Cowan Center, Tyler

NOV. 6,8 "Petunia of Pistol Hill" Henderson Civic Center

NOV. 9 Fall Foliage Brunch Train

NOV. 15-16 Wild West Days

Texas State Railroad, Palestine Depot

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NOV. 11 Hitsville Live!

NOV. 17 Humor in the White House with Peter Roussel

7 p.m., Pines Theatre, Lufkin

NOV. 11 ETBU Jazz Band 7 p.m., Marshall Grand, Marshall

NOV. 11 TJC Wind Ensemble 7:30 p.m., Wise Auditorium, Tyler

NOV. 13-15 "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" 7:30 p.m., Liberty Hall, Tyler

NOV. 13-15 Mistletoe & Magic

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NOV. 8 Suzy Bogguss 8 p.m., Liberty Hall, Tyler

NOV. 8 Heritage Syrup Festival Depot Museum and downtown Henderson

7:30 p.m., Liberty Hall, Tyler

NOV. 18 Angelina College Jazz & Big Band 7:30 p.m., Hudgins Auditorium, Lufkin

NOV. 19-23 "Elektra" Theatre TJC, Tyler

NOV. 20 Yuja Wang & Leonidas Kavakos 7:30 p.m. Cowan Center, Tyler

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

NOV. 14 Gungor 7:30 p.m., Belcher Center, Longview

NOV. 15 Jazz Spectacular 7:30 p.m., Cowan Center, Tyler

NOV. 8 Veggie Tales Live 6 p.m. Belcher Center, Longview

NOV. 15 Jeanne Robertson 7:30 p.m., Cowan Center, Tyler

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 Tyler Tree Lighting

 NOV. 20-21 TJC Pops Concert

DEC. 4-7 "Proof"

DEC. 9 Holiday Hope & Honor

7:30 p.m., Wise Auditorium

ETBU's Black Fox Theatre, Marshall

USO Show, Temple Theater, Lufkin

NOV. 20-23 "Fiddler on the Roof"

DEC. 5-6 Christmas at the Courthouse

DEC. 11 ArtWalk Longview

ArtsView Children's Theatre, Longview

Snow hills, holiday events, Longview

NOV. 21 Bach Luncheon Concert

DEC. 5-7, 11-14 "The Nutcracker"

DEC. 12 Christmas in Marshall Concert

Trinity Episcopal Church, Longview

TJC Wise Auditorium

7 p.m., Baker Auditorium, ETBU

NOV. 21-22 Holiday in the Pines

DEC. 5-7, 11-14 "A Tuna Christmas"

DEC. 12-13 Holiday in the Park

Holiday Market, Nacogdoches Civic Center

Tyler Civic Theatre Center

NOV. 21-22 ETSO Association's Jazz Spectacular

DEC. 5-7, 13-14 "White Christmas"

Liberty Hall, Tyler

Cherokee Civic Theatre, Rusk

NOV. 24 "Elf: The Broadway Musical"

DEC. 5-7, 12-14 "A Christmas Carol"

7 p.m., Belcher Center, Longview

Henderson Civic Theatre

NOV. 27 Tyler Turkey Trot

DEC. 6 Holiday in the Pines

Bergfeld Park

NOV. 27-30 First Monday Trade Days NOV. 30 Steven Curtis Chapman, Brandon Heath 7 p.m., Belcher Center, Longview

DECEMBER DEC. 1 Gladewater Christmas Parade 6 p.m., downtown

DEC. 4 Tyler Christmas Parade 6 p.m., downtown square

DEC. 4 Longview Christmas Parade 6:30 p.m., downtown

AAUW holiday home tour, Tyler

DEC. 6 Nacogdoches Christmas parade 6:30 p.m., downtown

DEC. 6 Dogwood Jamboree 7 p.m., Palestine Civic Center

DEC. 6 Jingle Bell 5K Run Nacogdoches

DEC. 7 A Winter Concert Lufkin Community Band 2:30 p.m., Temple Theater

DEC. 9 Lincoln Center Orchestra 7:30 p.m., Cowan Center, Tyler

DEC. 4-6 "A Christmas Carol"

DEC. 9 An Enchanted Broadway Holiday

Pollard UMC Theatre Center, Tyler

7 p.m., The Pines Theatre, Lufkin

5-8 p.m., downtown

Bergfeld Park, Tyler

DEC. 12-13 Santa's Frosty Follies ArtsView Children's Theatre, Longview

DEC. 12-14 "A Christmas Carol" radio play, Liberty Hall, Tyler

DEC. 13 Christmas Spectacular Tyler Civic Chorale, First Presbyterian Church

DEC. 13 HoHoHo Run 8:30 a.m., downtown Tyler

DEC. 13-14 "The Nutcracker" Meja Ballet International Temple Theater, Lufkin

DEC. 14 Shoji Tabuchi 3 p.m., Belcher Center, Longview

DEC. 14 Lake Country Symphonic Band 2 p.m., Select Theater, Mineola

DEC. 16 Longview Symphony 7:30 p.m., Belcher Center, Longview

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ach time the Christmas season rolls around, I just want to slow down, forgo the hectic pace and take time to truly enjoy the season, bake cookies, build snowmen and sing carols. Typically, my sentiments usually become buried under the avalanche of my big holiday to-do list. When I learned about a Christmas wonderland that is just minutes from my home in Dallas, I knew that, no matter how busy it gets this year, I was going to find the time to enjoy these holiday delights with my children. Grapevine – located just 20 miles northwest of Dallas – bills itself as the Christmas Capital of Texas. The town crams millions of lights and more than 100 Christmas events into the six-week stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. To make our winter getaway even more fun, I tell my kids to bundle up and hop in our van, not revealing what we’ll be doing. We start with a magical train ride called the North Pole Express at the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. We climb aboard the authentic, early 20th century Victorian coach and take our seats among the throngs of excited children, many of whom are clad in pajamas. My youngest child clutches a toy train that she has brought along for the ride and stares out the window in delight. As the train chugs along, merry elves parade down the aisle, singing and dancing to holiday tunes. The children enjoy their one-on-one time with the jolly characters. Out the window, the view of historic downtown Grapevine whizzes away and the landscape becomes more rural before we turn around and head back. When we disembark, a blast of icy air hits our faces and snowflakes dance around us. I spot a machine blasting out the snowflakes, but wonder how they achieved the frigid air. Finally I realize that by pure coincidence, a cold front has blown in while we were aboard the train, dropping the temperature at least 20 degrees. Shivering, we make our way through a Christmas tree maze to a theater where Santa and the elves put on a lively Christmas musical. After the performance, each kid receives a jingle bell necklace and a keepsake mug of “Frosty Chocolate Snow Milk” for sweet sipping.

MAIN STREET Leaving the historic train depot, we make our way along Main Street, glancing at the whimsical and festive window displays of the many antique and specialty stores. We duck into the warm Main Street Bread Baking Company, a delightful French bistro, and quickly order hearty and warming fare: tomato basil soup, crusty French bread and chicken and waffles. Several patrons are enthusiastically enjoying cronuts, the popular pastries that hybridize croissants and donuts. Before leaving the charming downtown, we stop in The Spice and Tea Exchange, where you can buy tea and spices by the ounce. I’m intrigued by the selection of specialty cooking supplies, such as peppermills, tea infusers, and slabs of pink Himalayan salt used to flavor foods as they cook. I buy warming spices including cardamom and fennel to later create a custom Chai tea mix.

GAYLORD TEXAN But returning home, we head to the Lone Star Christmas attraction at The Gaylord Texan. The spectacular decorations that transform the resort into something magical include two million lights, a 54-foot tall Christmas tree and thousands of ornaments. And if the grandiose decorations of the atrium aren’t cool enough, there is ICE!, an exhibit in which visitors wind through a world of two million pounds of carved of ice. We don special parkas designed to keep us snug and toasty in the 9-degree interior. Inside the exhibit, ice taxi cabs, ice skyscrapers, and even a beautiful nativity scene carved from ice leave us staring in wonder. My older kids and husband enjoy whisking down the ice slides where the slippery surface gives them a speedy ride. After our icy encounter, it’s time to head home even though there are other terrific destinations still to see, such as Snowland at nearby Great Wolf Lodge, carol sing-alongs and a life-size gingerbread house. The history-lover in me wants to check out the Victorian Christmas at Nash Farm where visitors experience an authentic 19th century Christmas celebration, complete with hot cider and cookies. And for a grown-up getaway, I’d certainly like to experience of the Christmas Wine Train.

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CITY OF LINDALE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

SAVE THE DATE FOR 2014: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 Located at Picker’s Pavilion Events Begin at 5:30 p.m. General Public Invited! Rotary Christmas Parade City of Lindale Christmas Tree Lighting Opening of Christmas Tree Forest Community Christmas Caroling led by Community Church Choirs Santa Claus Arrives in Lindale

Chamber Christmas Market Saturday Dec. 6th from 10:00-4:00 Merchant Open Houses 3:00-5:00 Trail Creek Farm and Santa Land Both Open Come Enjoy Lindale for the Holiday Season at: Best Western, Best Value, Comfort Suites, Hampton Inn, La Quinta, or Motel 6 For more information contact city of Lindale 903-882-3422 or CHamber of Commerce 903-882-7181

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mma Lou Prater has a heart of gold. It also is a little black. And that’s just fine with her. Many Texas collegiate fans bleed maroon or burnt orange. Emma Lou bleeds, breathes and sweats TJC black and gold. She has been a part of the Apache culture – as a student, employee, mentor and supporter – for seven decades. “I loved what I did at Tyler Junior College,” she says with a smile, “and I certainly loved the students." In her home, shelves are lined with TJC annuals from the 1960s to the early 1980s and boxes are filled with VHS tapes and microfilms of TJC cheerleaders performing stunts, Apache Belle and theatrical performances, pep rallies and football games. Among her prized possessions is a quilt made from pieces of TJC cheerleader uniforms. The gift from a current cheerleader is on display in her living room. It has far too much sentimental value to use. At age 85, Emma Lou isn’t slowing. She’s still in the stands at every TJC home football game.

APACHE FAMILY Emma Lou was a student at TJC from 1945 to 1947, when the campus was at its old location, across from the old Tyler High School. She attended Apache football and basketball games played at the high school that was located downtown. She earned a degree from East Texas State University, started a family and worked at General Electric. Even during years living away from Tyler, she and her family returned on many occasions for football and basketball games. Attending Apache gridiron matches is a point of pride for Emma Lou. She and her husband, Kenneth, once attended 123 straight games: home and away, in and out of state. The streak stretched from the 1960s through the early 1980s. “That’s a lot of games,” she says, “especially for just a 10-game season.” Emma Lou returned to TJC to work in the business office. She worked for the college from 1964 to 1989. It was a natural fit when she moved into the student activities office. She also was in charge of the

student senate. She became the cheerleading director after observing the squad needed to improve. “I did it automatically. Nobody asked me to, nobody told me to, nobody told me I couldn’t. I just did it,” she laughs. “They (cheerleaders) would all come to my office and I just got to the point where I said, ‘well heck, I’ll just take ya’ll over.’” She served as a mother figure to many TJC athletes and cheerleaders for 25 years. Emma Lou laughed heartily when asked if she had stories to share about legendary TJC Coach Floyd Wagstaff. “I have a lot, but I’m afraid to put them in the public. He was a great guy. He really was and he certainly was an excellent coach. “He and I got along very well because I helped him so much with his kids. He and his wife and I were real good friends. He took care of his students very well.” So did the Praters. The campus cafeteria was closed on Sunday nights but the Prater’s doors were always open. She and Kenneth fed the athletes of Coach Wagstaff on those nights. Mrs. Prater greeted them with a loving and motherly smile as Kenneth grilled hamburgers. “There were a lot of them that I loved,” Emma Lou says of the athletes. She recalls feeding standouts like Harry Bostick who helped lead the Apaches to nationals. She fed and loved the cheerleaders whom she worked with as well. “I loved them all and they knew it. I didn’t just do it because it was my job. You had to let them know you cared for them.” Kenneth and Emma Lou have two daughters but their “family” includes hundreds of former TJC athletes and cheerleaders. “It really was a family affair,” she says. “We all enjoyed it.” Kenneth drove the bus at times for the cheerleaders. Both of her daughters were mascots as youngsters on the sidelines. The Praters have a legacy at TJC. Emma Lou serves in the TJC Alumni Association. Kenneth passed away in 2013. A presidential scholarship in his name will help future Apaches.

‘I THANK YOU’ Dozens of former players and cheerleaders returned to Tyler to help Emma Lou celebrate her birthday. “Oh it was great. I would have loved to see all of them,” says Emma Lou. “My daughter notified a lot of them and they sent letters, so I got letters from about 25 to 30 of them. It was so nice to hear from them because some of them I hadn’t heard from or seen in years.” Those who could not attend sent letters. Some of the letters began with “Dear Mom.” “You are a special lady who will always have a special place in my heart,” wrote Cyndi Trahan Cozzi. Former athlete Tom Hill, who attended TJC in 1966 to 1968, wrote: “You did so many special things for us boys of TJC: had us in your home for delicious meals, cheered at our games, blessed us with your wisdom and guidance and made each and every one of us feel special in your presence. You are part of my best memories at TJC, and I thank you.”

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Outdoors

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Mysterious Caddo Lake By Anthony McCullough | Photos by Chase Fountain, Texas Parks & Wildlife

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I lie and listen through the darkness to the sounds of the night that surround me. The serenade of crickets and locusts that fills the air seems to be more of a resounding symphonic performance than the lullaby one might expect in such a peaceful place. Occasionally the wail of a feathered hunter slices through the night, perhaps as a cry of victory for a newfound catch or maybe just the declaration of, “I am here. This is my home.” Although I barely can see my hand in front of my face within this small screened shelter, somehow the moonlight makes its way through the trees to slightly illuminate the Spanish moss hanging from a crooked limb, swaying ever so slightly in the breeze. Here at Caddo Lake, my senses seem more alive, almost reaching out to wrap around the sights and sounds that are so different from a normal night at my home. I close my eyes and inhale deeply. The air is fresh and filtered by the many trees hugging the nearby shoreline. Suspended in the air is the slightest hint is of the flowing waters just yards away.

To me, this is as close to paradise as you find in East Texas. This is nature as it should be and as it has been since long before words were ever written about this magical and sometimes mysterious place. My eyes pop open when I hear a sudden rustle in the leaves and grass just a few feet beyond the thin planked wall separating me from the vulnerability of nature. I sit up quickly and shine my small flashlight through the guardian screen startling two playing raccoons. As they scuttle into the night, I return to my pillow to absorb this night. I know when I wake up in the morning all that is mystery in night will be replaced by the beauty of Caddo in the daylight. Caddo and the cypress bayous surrounding this natural lake in northeast Texas, have the appeal and illusion of being a place far away from the pine forests of East Texas. One would more likely imagine this setting to be somewhere to the south, perhaps in Louisiana. The large and numerous cypress trees, often associated with the swamps of Louisiana, stand tall and thick on Caddo. From their roots, or knees, they rise from the water like soldiers defending their fort. The exploration of Caddo is not complete unless you take a trip by water, whether by your own boat, a paddling trek by rented canoe from the state park, or even as part of a leisurely sightseeing tour about the steamboat Graceful Ghost. Each turn of Big Cypress River is scenic | Cont. ON page 120

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Cont. FROM page 119 |and beautiful. The fingers, or sloughs, of the lake and river that reach into the mainland are at times almost impassable as the cypress trees stretch their moss adorned arms to cover the path by water.

Who Inhabits the Bayou Within those sloughs it is not uncommon to glimpse a sunning alligator resting among the shallows of floating moss and fallen tree limbs, just as these prehistoric beasts have been doing for thousands of years. The cypress trees form a sheltered aviary for birds as they feed on the small creatures in and around the water. Below the surface, is an underwater world of fish, turtles, and hundreds of aquatic creatures. Exploring Caddo Lake is a wonderful adventure for the lone traveler or the entire family. Even though there are two popular benchmark restaurants in the area, civilization in the form of gas stations, convenience and grocery stores is sparse. It is advised to acquire your supplies before leaving nearby Marshall. Accommodations at Caddo are limited to the campsites, shelters and cabins at the state park and other cabins for rent. You can also rent boats at several locations. The Graceful Ghost tours depart from the dock at Big Pines Lodge. Along the banks are a few homes built on stilts for the occasions when the water decides to stretch beyond its banks. The occasional sounds of the laughter of a thrill-seeker skiing or tubing can be heard over the cry of a boat motor during the summer months. In the crooks and crannies away from the major waterways, you’ll see anglers studiously going about their sporting tasks. But for the most part, Caddo looks similar to the way it did 200 years ago when the peaceful Ka-Do-Ha Indians called its shores their home.

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Winter

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nstead of taking a snow skiing trip, consider giving Death’s Door a try. No, I’m not referring to the old adage, but to Door County, Wisconsin, which got its nickname from early French fur traders who encountered treacherous waters of Lake Michigan between this tiny peninsula and Washington Island to the north. Door County only is 12 miles wide and less than 50 miles long but offers some of the finest winter recreation available. Arriving at the Country House Resort, I watched a weather report calling for cold temperatures and winds of up to 50 mph. The next morning, I bundled on layers of warm clothing and set out to go snowshoeing at the Ridges Sanctuary. After our guide, Marley, fitted the group with unwieldy snowshoes, we practiced moving about and waddled like ducks up the small hill to get to the start of the trail. The stillness of the forest was broken by the crunching of our snowshoes on the thick blanket of snow that had fallen over night. Moving slowly through evergreens, which seemed darker due to low-hanging gray clouds, a line from one of my favorite Robert Frost poems came to mind: “The woods are lovely, dark and deep.” We spied several birds and a shy deer that darted through the maze of tree trunks. Marley mentioned that the Sanctuary has moonlight hikes and an Owl Prowl where you can hear and maybe even spot the elusive night hunters. We trekked to County Beach on Lake Michigan where seeing the huge motionless lake surface was awe-inspiring. Back at the Sanctuary’s Nature Center , hot cocoa was waiting for us. Leaving the peacefulness of Ridges Sanctuary, I headed to Orchard Country Winery and Market. In the winetasting area, I was greeted by Bill, the winery’s wine guru, and sampled several of its selections. The more unusual varieties were Gewurztraminer, Swedish Lingonberry and, of course, Black Cherry. Cherry products of every kind adorned the shelves. Even tubs of fresh frozen cherries could be purchased. The aroma of freshly baked breads, pastries and pies filled the air and jams, jellies and sauces lined one wall. Soon came the call for the sleigh ride. John, the driver, looked the part as he clicked and guided the two harnessed horses. His fur-lined cap, thick bristly beard and kind smile reminded me of a young Santa Claus. After we nestled under colorful wool blankets, John entertained us with the history of Door County and stories of hard work on the farm. Enjoying the brisk air on my face, I was pretty sure that I was the happiest Texan in Wisconsin. After a meal of focaccia burger and homemade potato chips at the Carrington 124 Nov/Dec 2014 | INMagTexas.com

Pub and Grill, I returned to my comfy room. The next morning, I was part of a group that met at Wacky Walleye guide service for an ice-fishing excursion – even though it was frigid and the wind was howling. “Are you sure you want to go out today?” asked Dale, our guide. I knew this was my one and only chance to check an item off my bucket list. I wasn’t going to pass it up! Dale expertly guided the four-wheeler around flag-marked areas on the frozen lake and through a field of ice-fishing shacks. Dale’s crew drilled six holes in the ice and he demonstrated his world-champion methods to catch whitefish. After watching Dale catch two fish, a member of our group soon pulled in a big writhing whitefish, and then another. I didn’t get nary a nibble. It didn’t really matter though. I was enjoying the camaraderie, despite the howling wind and nearly frozen feet and fingers. After fishing for hours, I was glad to be back on good ol' terra firma. In need of a caffeine boost, I stopped at Door County Coffee and Tea Company. A blueberry muffin and several cups of coffee later, I was off to Zettel’s Sales to check off another item on my bucket list: snowmobiling. I was sure I could handle the snowmobile having had years of practice riding four-wheelers. John Zettel, the owner, advised me to add an extra layer of clothing. As I headed across open farmland interspersed with thick forests, I marveled at the brightly painted “quilts” on the barns along the trail. Door County’s trails meticulously are maintained by snowmobile clubs. You can traverse almost 250 miles of trails. It was a great way to see a lot of the countryside in a short amount of time and with a little derring-do thrown in for fun. Before leaving Door County, I was in for one more adventure – an outdoor fish boil at White Gull Inn. Established in 1896, it is Door County’s oldest inn. The boil master prepared the bonfire and the huge kettle full of red potatoes and freshly caught whitefish. The dramatic bonfire added to the festive atmosphere. I made sure to save room for dessert, cherry pie a la mode. Back at Country House Resort, I prepared for bed but couldn’t sleep. I stood looking out at frozen Lake Michigan and the snowcovered shoreline ringed with aspens shimmering in the moonlight, and I sighed.

For the second time, I was the happiest Texan in Wisconsin.

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A daddy-daughter outing at

Daingerfield State Park By Sean Chaffin | Courtesy Photos by Brian Frazier, Texas Parks & Wildlife

It’s a father-daughter weekend and my friend, Christopher, and I, along with my 5-year-old daughter, Marie, and his daughter, 7-year-old Alex, are paddling across Lake Daingerfield. The glassy smooth water and surroundings remind me of summer camp. As we cross the lake filled with lily pads, we gaze at the towering pine trees that drape the surrounding hills like a circus big top. The girls scope out the possibility of a frog or turtle meandering among the limecolored floating platforms. Soon we’re ready for a bit of a cool down. I get the fun started by slamming my oar into the cool water, which rains down on Marie. She 126 Nov/Dec 2014 | INMagTexas.com

giggles with delight and then we paddle to our destination – one of the lakeside swimming areas. At the swimming area, kids jostle and splash in the water. A teenager launches into a cannonball from the swimming platform sending an explosion of water cascading in every direction. The canoe glides through reeds along the bank and we hop in the water. I head to the bank and scamper up the hill. The view of the lake below is magnificent. The scene is like a Norman Rockwell painting. Back in the water, the girls are having a blast. Marie and Alex take turns jumping off our shoulders and then head for the swimming platform. The girls climb the

ladder onto the platform and take a few plunges.

THE PARK

The 500-acre Daingerfield State Park, southwest of Texarkana, opened in 1938 after landowners donated the land three years earlier. The Civilian Conservation Corps made improvements as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal plan to put young men to work conserving natural resources. The spring-fed, 80-acre lake attracts out-of-town visitors and locals alike looking to take a plunge from the

swimming platform or a lazy, tranquil float. The tall pine trees offer a natural solace for those who come for the picnicking, camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, pedal boating, canoeing, kayaking and nature studies programs. Daingerfield is perfect for families looking to have a day on the lake or even a few days camping in a tent or RV. Facilities include restrooms (with and without showers); picnic sites; campsites with water and electricity; Bass Lodge, a group facility with a capacity of 20 people (five bedrooms and two baths); a playground; and cabins with heat, air-conditioning and kitchens. The park has miles of trails for hiking – nothing too strenuous – and a lakeside amphitheater used for presentations. Lake Daingerfield is stocked with nice-sized bass and catfish and has a boat ramp and dock; boat, kayak and canoe rentals; and a fishcleaning facility.

JOY OF CAMPING

Back at our campsite, the girls play under the statuesque trees as a slight breeze blows through. Crickets chirp and leaves rustle – the sounds of nature making a perfect soundtrack to our activities. As daylight fades, the smell of hamburgers and ranch style beans drifts from the grill. We make Marie and Alex cheeseburgers with thick slices of cheddar melting down the sides. When the girls polish off their burgers quickly, Christopher breaks out another treat, graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows. Yes, s’mores is on the menu. Marie hangs her marshmallow high above the fire, hesitant from the heat. Alex gets hers closer and the marshmallow is soon ablaze. Her dad extinguishes it with a quick blow of air. She takes a big bite, showing a big smile with a smidge of chocolate on her upper lip. In the night, the forest becomes pitch black with occasional pinpricks of yellowish-green light. Lightning bugs are plentiful. Marie and Alex chase after the tiny fluorescent flyers. The chase makes for some night-time fun to top off a great day. We retire to our tents, the girls with glow sticks in tow. Marie giggles as she hangs her glow stick from the top of our tent giving it a nice pink glow. Tomorrow we will load up and head home. Marie already is looking forward to our next daddy-daughter outing – perhaps a return to Daingerfield State Park.

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spirituality

Where Do You Put Your Trust?

Jim Laws is the minister at Broadway Church of Christ in Tyler. Raised in Murfreesboro, Tenn., he received an undergraduate degree from Lipscomb University, a master’s in theology from Harding University, a doctorate in Bible from Tennessee Bible College and a law degree from Concord Law School of Kaplan University. His interests include philosophy and philosophic history as it relates to God and His existence.

By Jim Laws

One of the most difficult lessons of life is mentioned in the Book of Proverbs. Notice what the wiseman said, “Trust in your Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding (Prov. 3:5).” This has always been a difficult lesson for us to live because some trust in riches (1 Tim. 6:10 and 6:17); others trust in their own hearts (Prov. 26:28); and still others trust in their own feelings. Remember how Jacob felt when he believed Joseph to be dead (Gen. 37). Some trust in their fellow man. However, man will disappoint you. The Hebrew writer said we should put our eye on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2). It makes a huge difference where and in whom we place our trust. Think about Abraham who went through many challenges in life with the end result recorded in Hebrews 11: 8-10: “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive his inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” Consider the outcome of Lot’s wife (Gen. 19:26). “But his wife looked back behind him and she became a pillar of salt.” If she had trusted God, she would not have been disappointed.

Reflect on the history of the children of Israel beginning in Exodus. A new king arose over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. He worked the Israelites unmercifully by making their lives bitter with hard bondage. Furthermore, Pharaoh commanded the Hebrew midwives to kill the male infants at birth, but a very remarkable event changed the security of both the midwives and the Hebrew nation. Exodus 1:17, 20-22 says: “But midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt had commanded them, but saved the male children alive. Therefore God dealt with the midwives and the people multiplied and grew very mighty. And so it was, because the midwives feared God, that he provided households for them.” If you trust in God, you won’t be disappointed either. Finally, contemplate King Solomon, the writer of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, who had tried everything. He greedily sought riches, wisdom, wine women and song only to find bitter disappointment. “Vanity of vanities,” was his conclusion (Ecclesiastes 1:2). In Ecclesiastes 1:14 he declared: “I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.” His statement means all such pursuits are futile and tiresome. He concludes the book by saying: “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all (Ecclesiastes 12:13).” We will never be disappointed if we heed his inspired advice. We live in a day when people are turning and looking for something. Many are looking in the wrong direction. Many put their trust in any number of things, but if it is not God and His word, they, too, reap great disappointment.

Where are you putting your trust? Will you trust in God?