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Have a safe Memorial Day from The Hometown Press Winnie Area Chamber Hosts Annual Golf Tournament

By Wade Thibodeaux The Winnie Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual golf tournament last Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Chambers County Golf

Course in Hankamer, Texas.

The winning teams are pictured below, but everybody had fun and a great time on the golf course.

East Chambers and HamshireFannett graduates pictures inside!

EC Athletic Banquet Selects JD Hutson Winners

By Wade Thibodeaux East Chambers Athletic Department hosted their 2022 Athletic Banquet last Tuesday, May 17, 2022. One of the highlights of the night was the selection of the JD Hutson award winners. Typically, it's one girl and one boy who are selected, however this year, there was a tie on the boys side and two awards were given. Slade Parnell and Hector Martinez were each given the nod for the award along with Payton Burleson who was selected on the girls side.

First Place: Scott Jones, Randy Riley, Darren Smith & Luke Trice(in no particular order)

Second Place: Brad Bennett, Rodney Savanich, Jason Sampson & Colton Page(in no particular order)

Two Counties, Unfortunately Two Bodies

Emergency Services District Votes to Buy UTV

By Wade Thibodeaux The Chambers County Emergency Services District No1 Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the Fire Station located at 825 State Highway 124 in Winnie, Texas. About the only action item other than the routine items was to approve the purchase of a side by side for the Fire Department for use in fighting grass fires.

The board voted to allow Administrator Wayne Wilber the latitude to negotiate a deal with Gene's Polaris who provided the bid with the best value to the District.

The board also approved requesting an extension from Chambers County Commissioners Court for the deadline to SP

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The financial statement showed a net cash position of $1,308,648.25 and the run sheet showed 56 calls for the month of April and 234 total calls for the calendar year. The Administrator's report showed all equipment working and the John Deere Gator that had mechanical issues was sold at auction the previous Saturday with a $2,997.50 net price. The next regular meeting of the Chambers County Emergency Services District No1 Board of Directors will be Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the Fire Station located at 825 State Highway 124 in Winnie, Texas.

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By Wade Thibodeaux The Hometown Press received the following news releases from Jefferson and Chambers Counties in regards to two deceased persons, one in each County last week.

Although they were a little different in the respect of the time the individuals were missing, unfortunately, the outcomes were the same for both families.

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Nathan “Nate” Johnson call around 3:00 p.m. this afternoon, 05/17/2022, in reference to a deceased person discovered between the concrete barriers of IH10 west of Hamshire Road. A road construction employee discovered the body and notified JCSO. It appeared that the deceased person had been there for quite some time. Judge Justin Chesson responded to the scene and ordered an autopsy. There has been no identification nor cause of death determined. The investigation is ongoing.

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03/23/2022. Mr. Stanley was last seen around 8:00 a.m. on 03/23/2022 at his residence located in the 13000 block of Mustang Trail – Sunchase Addition, Hamshire, Jefferson County, Texas.

Mr. Stanley’s family has been notified. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the residents of the Sunchase Community for allowing Deputies and equipment onto your property and assisting us in the search for Mr. Stanley. Autopsy results are not available at this time.

Chambers County: On May 21, 2022, at approximately 0816 Hours, Deputies were dispatched to the 1800 block of Campbell Road in Winnie in reference to a missing person. The family stated they had not seen their family member since before 2:00 pm on May 20th. The missing person was identified as Nathan "Nate" Johnson (71 years of age) who was reportedly last seen wearing a blue with gold stripe work shirt and name tag, blue

jeans, and a white ball cap.

The family reported Nate may be suffering from undiagnosed Alzheimer's or dementia. Nate was last seen at Jack's Grocery (2018 SH 124, Winnie) sometime between 8:00 pm and close. Nate was believed to be alone and was on foot, as he usually walked home from the store.

UPDATE 5.22.21 Sheriff Brian Hawthorne regrets to inform the community that Nathan “Nate” Johnson was discovered deceased by his friends in the Stowell area. While Mr. Johnson’s death is not believed to be a result of his medical conditions, foul play is not suspected. The Chambers County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division is conducting an active investigation into the circumstances, while Judge Randy Van Deventer has ordered an autopsy to determine cause of death.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. Johnson in this difficult time.

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Opinion & Entertainment

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Disclaimer: This column is the opinion of Publisher Wade A. Thibodeaux and may contain subject matter on a variety of topics, but usually contains humor of some description. An occasional serious thought may be thrown in to entice the reader to think.

Wade In the Shade

by Wade Thibodeaux Just to give you an idea of how fast everything can change in this business, let me tell you a little story. Last Tuesday afternoon, I was just sitting around the office, casually checking email and Facebook when I received a notice that a body had been found alongside Interstate 10. It was just across the County line in Jefferson County, so I knew that I would be dealing with Law Enforcement that I was not very familiar with and who certainly were not familiar with me. I told the office staff where I was headed and jumped in my truck and soon was on scene. Now, I'm not an expert at this, but I'm no rookie when it comes to crime scenes. I also had a slight advantage over the crews from Beaumont because I was familiar with the area and knew which road to take to get

the closest to the scene.

The crews from Beaumont all drove past the scene and were camped out on the South end of the scene and I drove past it from the South and circled back and was on the North end of the scene. I pulled up and parked and walked up to the deputy in the patrol car with credentials around my neck and camera in hand. He rolled down his window and I advised him of my credentials and he advised me that I was not allowed to go any closer to the scene than the back of his car.

About that time, his radio blared "who's the guy in the truck???" He advised them of my interest in the scene and the radio came back that they would advise the PIO(Public Information Officer) that she had another one to talk to on the North end. I noticed a drone

flying over the scene and it was quickly making its way towards me and hovering in my vicinity for a little while before it drifted back over the area the detectives were working. An unmarked vehicle was making its way towards me on the barricaded roadway and soon an officer got out and introduced herself.

Relief.... I had never met this PIO in person, but we had talked extensively on the phone and had exchanged numerous emails on other cases and it was somebody that I could make a connection with and would make my job just a little easier. She gave me a short briefing of the case and then we visited about other cases and other people that we both knew and I asked if I could get a little closer. She relented and we walked and talked as I was able to get some pictures of the officers working the scene. There wasn't really any need to get really close as it was a body that had been there a while and I wasn't interested in taking that picture even if they had allowed me to get a shot.

As we walked and talk-

ed our way back to the North end of the blocked off scene, she commented that I must have been doing this for a while because I wasn't pushy like the young ones are and that I was able to get my job done without aggravating the officers trying to do their job. I agreed that it was much better if we all just got along and everybody was able to work together without interfering with each other.

As we were wrapping up our visit, a young reporter from one of the Beau-

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mont TV stations pulled up behind my truck and came towards us with tripod and camera in tow.

When he got to about the front of my truck, I yelled out "Stop, that's as close as you're going to get". He stopped like he had hit a brick wall.

I quickly told him that I was just messing with him and for him to come and meet us. I didn't realize it, but I was wearing a khaki shirt and black jeans and he told me that he thought that I was an officer. We had a good

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laugh and he and the PIO knew each other and I left them to do their jobs since mine was finished for the time being. I returned to the office about 45 minutes later, posted about the body being found on Facebook, and resumed strumming my fingers as I was checking email. This is a crazy, erratic, sometimes fun, and sometimes not so fun life that I live. Anybody want to join me and tag along???? Till next time, I'm.........Wade in the Shade.

Tumbleweeds

100 THINGS TO DO IN AMARILLO

By Tumbleweed Smith

Eric Miller spent 21 years as director of Amarillo’s tourist Bureau. He was looking at a list of books titled “100 Things Ro Do” in various cities like San Antonio, Dallas and Houston. He decided to write one about Amarillo so he called the publisher, told what he wanted to do and got the job. Six months later he handed in the manuscript. His book, 100 THINGS TO DO IN AMARILLO BEFORE YOU DIE, came out in September of last year.

Eric says he got a legal pad and started writing about things in Amarillo. “They all had to be real quality,” he says. “Some are big, some small. I got to about 75 or 80 real quick. My book doesn’t mention just the top things to do, just some things to do. At book signings I have a big sign saying 100 THINGS TO DO IN AMARILLO. Some people come up and say ‘really?’ I visit with them for a while and tell them 100 don’t even scratch the surface.

I’ve already started on my next list. I want to do a second edition.”

One thing mentioned in his book is The Big Texan

Steak Ranch, which serves a half a million meals every year and has done so for decades.

The restaurant serves a 5-pound roast and anyone who eats all of it in less than an hour gets it free.

If they don’t finish they pay $72. One guy ate 2 of them in the allotted time.

The thing that draws the most people to Amarillo is an art installation on Interstate 40. “It’s just so quirky,” says Eric. “Over a million people stop there each year. It’s ten vintage Cadillacs from the late 40s to the early 60’s buried nose first into a field west of town. It may have been the first real off the wall public sculpture ever done in the US. It’ll have its 50th anniversary in 2024.”

Eric says the number one tourist attraction in Amarillo is the Palo Duro Canyon, the second largest canyon in the United States. “If you miss the canyon you miss the whole panhandle experience,” says Eric. “It’s the only canyon where you can drive to the bottom. It’s open 35 days a year.

It’s where the outdoor drama TEXAS is staged.”

The biggest sections of his book are history and culture.

The city has lots of museums and art activities including symphony, opera, ballet and live theater. “It’s all professional and well done and it’s right here,” says Eric. “That surprises so many folks.”

One interesting place is the RV Museum on south Interstate 27. It has a history of RV travel including some early campers made from freight wagons.

The portion of highway 66 that runs through Amarillo has become a lively place with shops and restaurants.

In 4 years the famous highway will celebrate its 100th anniversary.

Eric says because Amarillo is easy to get around you can do several things in one day.

“That’s one thing about our little town.

It’s pure convenience.” www.tumbleweesmith.com

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For more information, please call 267-3700.

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located at 1222 N. Main St. in Anahuac, distributes food to those in need on the fourth Saturday of each month.

Anyone wishing to donate canned goods, money or volunteer is of the encouraged to do so.

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Local News

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 PUNISHMENT RANGE

Seventy individuals were arrested and booked into the Chambers County Jail between Sunday, May 15 and Saturday, May 21. Warrants from last week are also as followed.

The individuals have been magistrated and formally

informed of the charges against them. However, just because these individuals were arrested and magistrated does not mean they are guilty of the crimes they are charged with committing. Also, not everyone charged with a crime

is alleged to have committed the crime in Chambers County, but perhaps was simply arrested in Chambers County on outstanding warrant(s) while in Chambers County.

Instances in which individuals were arrested on outstanding

warrants, their original conviction and the reason they are on probation or parole, if available, is included in parenthesis set.

• First degree felony: punishable by up to 99 years or life in prison and a $10,000 fine.

• Second degree felony: punishable by up to 20 years and a $10,000 fine.

• Third degree felony: punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

• State jail felony: punishable by up to two years in prison.

• Deferred adjudication probation: typically offered to the first time offenders. Defendants’ judgement is deferred until later, if ever. If they successfully complete the terms of their probation, they are not judge and thus have no criminal conviction in connection to the offense. However, if they accept deferred adjudication probation but fail to abide by the terms of their probation, they could be sentenced to the maximum time in prison allowable under the law without the benefit of a trail by jury.

• Class A misdemeanor: punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $4,000.

• Class B misdemeanor: punishable by up to six months in jail and a $2,000 fine.

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East Chambers 2022 Graduates

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Ashley Alvarez Moreno

Alejandro Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez

Edwin Jeremiah Arevalo

Miguel Angel Aviles

Michelle Barcenas Moreno

Ahkayla Lakell Barrett

Breelee Michelle Barron

Addison Christian Bauer

Emerson Danielle Bauer

Kylie Erin Bauer

Jasmin Boone

Christopher Brandsma

Maria Burgos Velazquez

Olivia Marie Burleson

Payton Leigh Burleson

Joshua George Raymond Carter

Rylee Patricia Case

Victor Cerrito

Alejandro De Cerritos

Maci Kalynn Charpiot

Cynthia Marisabel Chavez

Joseline Guadalupe Chavez

Nancy Isel Chavez

Giorgia Chiappa

Emily Mabel Clevinger

Caleb Joseph Deculus

Trent Joseph Foreman

Ashton DeVeion Gage

Alan David Garcia

Efren Garcia Palomares

Rylee Ann Gilpin

Tony Gonzalz

Jesus Ignacio Granados

Michelle Maria Guerrero

Yanely Guerrero

Journey Michelle Hamilton

Brandon Hernandez

Yasmin Lisa Hernandez

Glen Clayton Hicks

Kassidy Rose Hoffpauir

Zitian Huang

Wyatt Matthew Kash

Kendal Leigh Kirksey

Jose Francisco Laguna

Hailey Pearl Landry

Tabatha Emily Elizabeth Leblanc

Jesus Lopez Torres

Christopher Lopez

Emily Lopez

Maria De Los Angelez Lopez

Halli Renee Luckey

Daniela Guadalupe Luna

Hailey Breeanna Manuel

Hector Hugo Martinez

Juan David Martinez

Ariana Martinez Morales

Jesus Matehuala

Zoey Faith McDonald

Cooper Larkin McKay

Kailey Michelle Mills

Kendal Lane Moore

Damion Alexander Moreno

Trevor Noel Moreno

Lorelai Madison Morgan

Kadron Ra'Shaud Morris

Adelyn Paige Niebaum

Sarah Michelle Nix

Shelby Brooke North

Yulissa Ochoa Garcia

Thomas Padron

Zayda Palacios

Ramiro Palomares

Mattie Nachalie Parham

Slade Riley Parnell

Trystan Marie Pinkard

Brianna Shay Roberts

Anayeli Kristal Rodriguez

Melissa Rojas Campuzano

Jacqueline Ruiz

Arlette Sanchez

Justin Wyatt Schexsnaider

Caden David Smith

Tarryn Skye Smith

Faithann Dakota Stewart

Holden Seth Thibodeaux

Luke Caden Thibodeaux

Jose Javier Vargas Espino

Wendy Vasquez Sanchez

Harley Cheyenne Villejoin

Jonathan Zuniga

Class Song: “Five More Minutes” by Scotty McCreery Class Flower: White Rose Class Motto: “Our lives are before us, our past is behind us, our memories are forever within us.”

Valedictorian

Salutatorian

Beverly Mishell Castillo

Bryan Mirales Vargas

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Hamshire-Fannett 2022 Graduates

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Allison Allen

Jailan Ardoin

Jeremiah Ardoin

Angel Arevalo

Christian Arevalo

Nayely Bahena

Hunter Baker

Caleb Bliss

William Bliss

Seth Bonin

Jordan Bordages

Cooper Bottoms

Breanna Breaux

Coral Bridges

Blake Broussard

Holt Buchanana

Steven Bueno

Alan Moreno Bustamante

Victor Moreno Bustamante

Darrius Byrd

Asia Bishop

Deja Bishop

Marcella Carpenter

Anette Castillo

Vanessa Reyes Castillo

Hector Chavez

Lane Chesson

Elizabeth Cisneros

Kenneth Coleman

Reginald Coleman

Brandon Crain

Jana Crutchfield

Donte Duagherty

Colin Davis

Abigail Day

Jordan Denson

Dylan Deshotel

Alexis Dewees

Colin Dorsey

Kage Drake

Maggie Dubois

Trace Edgar

Alaija Edwards

Drake Edwards

Eduardo Figueroa

Jose Figueroa

Karrenton Fillyaw

Traevon Ford

Curtis Fox

Ashlyn Gallier

Lainee Gaspard

Abby Ginsel

Luis Guerrero

Juan Guillen

Cloie Hayley

Dylan Hebert

Khaegian Heckaman

Landon Hein

Alexandra Hernandez

Juana Hernandez

Jassilynn Hickman

Leonard Hohengarten

Camden Hughes

Dravyn Hurd

Isabella Ibarra

Keith Irvine

Alexander Jaime

Hunter James

Oscar Jimenez

Jordan Joiner

Reese Kirkgard

Sophia Kitto

Carson Lafitte

Riley Langley

Makalie Laughlin

Jessica Lazo

Jayden Leblanc

James Lee

Starr Lee

Riley Leger

Shelby Williamson

Isai Lopez

Michelle Markum

Clayton Meguess

Damian Messer

Kimberly Ann Murray

Dylan Mooney

Logan Neely

Andrew Hai Nguyen

Bach Nguyen

Kelby Ogden

Esmeralda Olmos

Lydia Osburn

Benjamin Olvera

Gracie Parsley

Joshua Perkins

Willie Pool

Jasper Quave

Daniel Racca

Alyssa Ramirez

Landon Ramos

Kayley Ramsey

Austin Ratley

Robert Reed

Camryn Revia

Bryson Ricks

Christopher Roland

Zachary Roland

Bayden Rossell

Cameron Rutherford

Clayton Rutherford

Alyssa Sahualla

Andrea Sandoval

Sydney Seastrunk

Nicolas Serrant

Gracey Simmons

Colton Singletary

Zachary Smith

Kiya Stanley

Mason Stark

Arkayla Steward

Cassidy Swartz

Jack Thompson

Jada Thrash

Giselle Torres

Talis Trahan

Brynn Trove

Noble Turner

Trinity Trahan

Brayan Barrientos Vargas

Brendan Walter

Brook Wendling

Cooper Wilcox

Erika Williams

Class Song: “You're Gonna Miss This” by Trace Adkins Class Flower: Sunflower Class Motto: “Chase your dreams, but always remember the road that'll lead you home again.”

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Lucas Wheeler-Irizarry

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Religion & Lifestyle

Wednesday,May 25, 2022

Sunday Observations from Christy

Transformation

Our granddaughters love to draw. While they were both here for a visit, they got their coloring chalk and spent the morning on our driveway. In a short while those young girls had transformed our large concrete slab into a work of art!

The Lord God can do the same with our old pieces of clay. “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the great things he planned for us long ago.” (Ephesians 2:10) Danny R. Biddy, Chaplain: Chambers County Sheriff’s Office & Fellowship of Christian Cowboys

Haven Meged Makes Trek to Redding (Calif.) Worthwhile

In these days of high gas prices, if you're a cowboy who opts to embark on a 30-hour drive to a rodeo, well, you're going to have to make it pay off with a strong performance. Tie-down roper Haven Meged did just that Friday at the Redding (Calif.) Rodeo.

Meged, traveling with Quade Hiatt, left Stephenville, Texas, on Wednesday night and rolled into Redding on Friday morning.

Then Meged split third and fourth in both gorounds, clocking 8.3 seconds and 8.1 seconds,

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First Baptist Church of Anahuac 405 South Magnolia • Anahuac 409-267-3262 Sunday School..............9:00 am SundayMorningWorship.....11:00 am Evening Worship..........6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting.....6:30 pm First Baptist of Fannett Highway 124 • Fannett Sunday School.................9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship...10:45 am Sunday Discipleship Training.......5:00 pm Sunday Evening Worship.............6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting......7:00 pm First Baptist Church of Hamshire Highway 124 • Hamshire 409-243-2163 Sunday School.................9:15 am Morning Worship.........10:30 am Evening Worship............6:00 pm Wednesday Discipleship....6:15 pm First Baptist Church of Stowell W. Main &VanOstrand • Stowell 409-296-4510 Sunday School.........................9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship......11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship........6:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study............7:00 pm OutdoorsMen Church of Winnie Hwy 124 in Winnie Saturday.......6:00pm (covered dish meal at service)

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respectively.

That was worth about $2,400. But Meged's combined 16.4 seconds topped the two-round average, netting another $3,743 at the stop on the NFR Playoff Series presented by Pendleton Whisky.

Pocketing $7,100 or so can help take the sting off that gas bill.

"It was a long drive from Texas, for sure," an exhausted Meged said Sunday afternoon, after completing the long haul back home. "But it was a good weekend. All the calves were amazing.

First Baptist Church of Winnie Winnie 409-296-4072 Brian Johnson, Pastor Sunday School.................9:15 am Sunday Morning Worship..10:30 am SundayEvening Worship...........6:00 pm Wednesday: Kids for Christ.................4:00 pm Youth (Grades 7-12)........4:00 pm Adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting.6:00 pm Sweet Home Baptist Church Hankamer 409-374-2208 Pastor: Ronald Smith Sunday School.................9:30 am SundayMorningWorship.........10:30am Wednesday Dinner......................6:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study Adult, Youth and Children’s.....6:30 pm Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Campbell Rd &Ave G • Stowell 409-296-2938 Sunday School.........................8:00 am Sunday Morning Worship.........9:00 am Monday Mission & Teachers.......6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Choir St. Paul Baptist Church First Street • Stowell 409-296-2750 Sunday School.........................9:45 am Sunday Worship....................11:00 am Monday Brotherhood............7:00 pm Tuesday Mission.....................6:30 pm WednesdayPrayerMeeting...........7:00pm

I am a firm believer everyone should have one activity, chore, or habit, that gives you a bit of time to just unwind. To think things over. Or to not think at all. To solve the worlds problems, or simply listen to music.

Whatever.

Mine tends to be mowing when I can. It takes almost two hours to mow our place. In that time you can truly mull over many aspects of things happening.

This week we’ve had some health issues to deal with, those things The whole deal was making sure you scored, keeping those calves on their feet.

"It's no different than any other rodeo. You want to be as close to the barrier as possible, and as long as you don't make mistakes after that, you're gonna win a lot of money."

Meged's efforts kept a solid season going.

He's cleared $53,000 so far this year and sits sixth in the PRCA | RAM World Standings.

Meged already has a gold buckle to his credit, from his stellar 2019

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that are typical when you have parents that are 75. 76, & 78. So as I mowed yesterday, I was wishing to be closer to those 300 miles away.

To do something. Not that the family there isnt capable, they are MORE than. They worry, share information, and keep us in the loop like total champs.

You just wish you could be there. Just like when there is an issue here, they wish they could be here to ease the minds of your loved ones.

Living a distance away teaches you a lot. The main thing I have learned is I will NEVER critique how the care of a loved one is being handled, when I’m not there daily. We witnessed the flip side of that when grandparents here were aging, and family would

come from a distance to critique.

So as I mowed, and worried, it occurred to me that it’s been 8 years since my bonus moms lung cancer surgery, that we are blessed daily that she has remained in remission and healthy. With no treatment needed post surgery. I remembered that my kiddos health has improved dramatically, my mom has settled in nicely at my house.

And honestly, with a friend who’s mom fell a week ago and split her head open, with all that entailed and a brain bleed….. I realized I’m very blessed that what is going on with my Dad is hopefully minimal and God willing, will stay that way.

Did I mention this was all kicking around in my head, as I mowed?

As I watched birds, moved quickly away from some ground wasps, was sprayed by sprinklers, and laughed as my dog peeked out of her door like I was nuts. She is probably right. Mowing works for the attention deficit I assure you!

Happy Sunday peeps, I hope even if your week was busy you found time to slow down and do what calms you.

The other cool thing about mowing is listening to tunes. If anyone saw me dancing and singing as I mowed, I will 100% blame it on Prince. Because “let’s go crazy” seems appropriate. And life is too much if you worry all the time, you just gotta make time to dance and sing a little.

They say to count our blessings and not our troubles.

Sounds good to me!

rookie season, and he took second in the world last year.

"I was pleased with that win and glad we could keep climbing and keep pushing toward that NFR back number," Meged said. "I feel good right now. Other than my rookie year, this is the most money I've won going into the summer.

The biggest deal is to keep my head down, don't look up, and we'll see where we're at Oct. 1 (the PRCA regular season ends Sept. 30)."

Almost assuredly, Meged will once again

find himself very much in the tie-down world championship hunt come Oct. 1. But he's trying not to look too far down the road.

"I'm just trying to have fun out there. Everybody has highs and lows, and it's stressful out here," Meged said, particularly alluding to those nasty fuel costs – elevating the need to make it back to Las Vegas for the NFR. "Everything relies on those 10 days, if you're gonna make or break your season."

Other winners at the $214,127 rodeo were

all-around cowboy Cody Stewart ($1,198, tiedown roping and team roping); bareback rider Jess Pope (86 points on Bridwell Pro Rodeos' Ted, $5,570); steer wrestler Dalton Massey (8.5 seconds on two head); team ropers Zach Kilgus/Jake Edwards (12.1 seconds on two head); saddle bronc rider Kade Bruno (85 points on Corey & Lange Rodeo's Teardrop); barrel racer Jennifer Kalafatic (17.38 seconds) and bull rider Jake Gardner (87.5 points on Bridwell Pro Rodeos' Border Crisis).

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St. Mary Baptist Church Hwy 61 &Albritton •Hankamer 409-374-2182 Sunday School.........................9:30 am Morning Worship..................11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study.........7:00 pm SunlightMissionaryBaptistChurch Spikes Rd • Hankamer Sunday School.........................9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship......11:00 am Wednesday Evening..................7:00 pm LaBelle Baptist Church 9400 Hwy 365 • LaBelle 409-796-1240 Sunday School.......................10:00 am Sunday Adult Worship............11:00 am Sunday Children’s Church......11:00 am Sunday Evening......................6:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study.............7:00 pm First Baptist Church High Island Sunday School.........................9:30 am Sunday Worship....................10:30 am Sunday Evening Worship..........6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer & Bible......7:00 pm

Catholic St. Louis Catholic Church 315 W Buccaneer Dr • Winnie 409-296-4200 Tuesday: 8:30 am English Wednesday: 8:30 am Spanish with music Friday: 8:30am Bilingual 1st Friday Devotion - Eucharistic Adoration following mass until 10:00am Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 10:30 am, noon Spanish Reconciliation Saturday 3:00-3:45 Our Lady of Light Catholic Church S. Main St • Anahuac 409-267-3158 Thursday: 6:00 pm Spanish Saturday: 6:00 pm Spanish Sunday: 8:30 am English Reconciliation Thursday 5:00-5:45

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hwy. 365 & IH-10 • Fannett 794-2548 Saturday Mass.........................5:00 pm Sunday Mass............7:00 & 11:00 am St. Martin DePorres Mission Boyt & Kidd • Cheek 409-794-2548 Sunday Mass............................9:00 am

Church of Christ Winnie Church of Christ 2559 Hwy 124 • Stowell 409-899-1737 • 409-363-9898 Sunday Bible Class.................9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship.......10:45 am Sunday Evening Worship......5:00 pm Wednesday Service................7:00 pm Church of Christ Oak Street • Anahuac 267-6445 Sunday Bible Class.................9:30 am SundayWorship Service......10:30 am SundayEvening Worship.......6:00 pm Wednesday Service................6:00 pm

Episcopal Trinity Episcopal Church Washington & Light St • Anahuac 409-267-6582 Sunday Holy Communion..10:00 am

Latter Day Saints

Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints Menely Road • Winnie Sunday Morning.....................9:00 am Wednesday Youth Activities.....7:00 pm

Lutheran

Hope Lutheran Church 9th & LeBlanc - Winnie 409-296-2377 Sunday Worship............9:30 am Sunday School............10:45 am

First United Methodist 204 Trinity St • Anahuac 409-267-3242 Sunday School.......................10:45 am Sunday Worship....................11:00 am St. James Methodist Ed Hopkins @ Texas St • Anahuac Sunday School.........................9:30 am Sunday Worship 1st & 4th Sunday.....................................11:00 am Wednesday Bible Studies......6:00 pm Faith United Methodist Highway 365 • Fannett 409-794-1121 Sunday School......................10:00 am Sunday Worship....................11:00 am UMYF 2nd and 4th Sunday.....5:00 pm Middleton Memorial Methodist Wallisville Rd • Wallisville 409-389-2218 Sunday Worship......................9:00 am St.PaulUnitedMethodistDoubleBayou www.stpauldoublebayou.com Sunday School........................10:45am Sunday Worship .................... 9:00 am Wednesday Bible Studies.........6:30 pm St. Mathew’s United Methodist 1312 Weeks Ave • High Island Sunday School.........................9:00 am Sunday Worship Service.........10:00 am UMYF.............................................3:00 pm First United Methodist Highway 124 @ Freeman • Winnie 296-4382 Sunday School.........................9:30 am Sunday Worship....................10:45 am UMYF.......................................6:00 pm Sunday Worship......................9:30 am Sunday School.......................10:45 am

SmithPoint Community Church Smith Point Sunday School.......................10:00 am Sunday Morning Worship......11:00 am Trinity Church 1324 Hwy. 124 • Winnie Sunday Happy Hour...............9:00 am Morning Worship.................10:00 am WednesdayEveningWorship....7:30pm House of Prayer Fannett Elementary School 409-794-9470 Sunday Services.............2:00-5:00 pm HankamerCommunity Fellowship FM 1663 @ FM 1724 • Hankamer Sunday School.....................10:00 am Sunday Praise & Worship..11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study........7:00 pm Lighthouse of Hope Church 507 6th St. Winnie, Texas (at the corner of 6th St. and Oak St.) 409-782-5354 Sunday Worship....................10:00 am Wednesday Worship..............6:30 pm Word of Life Church Please call (351) 999-4923 to participate in our phone church services: Adult Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

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Calvary Tabernacle 1210 FM 1406 • Winnie 296-2020 Sunday School........................2:00 pm Sunday Worship.....................2:45 pm Thursday Evening...................7:00 pm (Children’s Church, Youth Service & Bible Study) - Pastor Carl A. Vickery Calvary Tabernacle UPC 11185 Mahon Rd, Fannet Pastor Steve Adams 409-201-8033 Sunday 1pm, Thursday 7pm First UnitedPentecostal Church 1352 Walter Street • High Island 286-5444 Sunday Worship....................10:00 am Tuesday.....................................7:30 pm

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Honoring the Military Service of Native Americans (StatePoint) Washington, D.C. is a city filled with monuments and memorials celebrating those whose life’s work was in service to the nation. Some of the most visited memorials in the city honor veterans and the sacrifices they have made in service to the United States.

A full weekend of events honoring Native veterans who have served the nation in the U.S. Armed Forces will be taking place soon and event organizers encourage those who wish to participate to make their plans now. The focal point of these events occurs on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, when the National Museum of the American Indian dedicates a new memorial -the National Native American Veterans Memorial.

The memorial, which sits on the grounds of the museum within sight of the U.S. Capitol Building, was commissioned by Congress to give “all Americans the opportunity to learn of the proud and courageous tradition of service of Native Americans in the Armed Forces of the United States.” Native Americans have served in every major military conflict in the United States since the Revolutionary War. This is the first national landmark in Washington, D.C. to focus on the contributions of American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians who have served in the military.

Designed by Harvey Pratt (Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma), a multimedia artist, retired forensic artist and Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, the memorial features an elevated stainless steel circle resting on a carved stone drum.

It also incorporates water for sacred ceremonies, benches for gatherings and four lances where veterans, family members, tribal leaders and others can tie cloths for prayers and healing.

“The dedication of this memorial is an opportunity to gather and reflect on the extraordinary service and sacrifice of Native veterans and their families,” said Cynthia Chavez Lamar (San Felipe Pueblo, Hopi, Tewa and Navajo), the museum’s director.

“I hope everyone will join us for this momentous occasion, so together we can offer them our thanks for their contributions to our country.”

The dedication ceremony will take place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. as part of a three-day event (Nov. 11–13) to honor Native veterans. It begins with a Native veterans procession followed by the dedication ceremony. Native veterans who would like to participate in the procession can register to participate now via the museum’s website. Following the ceremony, visitors will be able to visit the memorial and the museum, which will remain open until 8 p.m. on Nov. 11.

The dedication ceremony will also be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person.

Throughout the weekend, the museum will host special programming in honor of the dedication of the memorial, including hand-on activities, films, performances and a veterans hospitality suite.

Visitors can also explore the exhibition “Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces,” which tells personal stories of Native Americans, Native Hawaiians and Alaska Native veterans who have served in the U.S. armed forces for more than 250 years, and brings long overdue recognition to their contributions.

More information about the dedication of the National Native American Veterans Memorial can be found by visiting americanindian.si.edu.

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WHAT BECOMES OF SHARELUNKERS?

By John Jefferson

Ever wondered what becomes of those 13plus pound largemouths caught by anglers in Texas in late winter and spring during the Legacy ShareLunker competition?

Well, they are donated to TPWD to be taken to the Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens and placed into the breeding pool. But, afterwards, there isn’t much said about them.

Now, some of them are bred to other ShareLunker bass having the Florida genes that have already

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proven to enhance the size and weight of Texas bass. But then what?

Most are returned to the lakes from which they were caught.

And that’s what happened on Lake Austin in early May. Josh Irvine caught a 13.96-pound largemouth on Austin in early March.

He’d thought that if he caught a really big bass that he’d yell and scream.

When he got the behemoth into his boat, all that came out was a whisper.

Josh and his newest big best friend were united in early May when TPWD had him join them to return the bass to the lake.

But he said he almost didn’t recognize her.

“She’d gained almost another pound!” he said.

“They’d been feeding her rainbow trout at the hatchery, but she hadn’t gotten fat and lazy. She was splashing around in the live well like she had just been caught.” Could it be that after being treated like a queen at the hatchery that she sensed she was coming back home? Or am I humanizing a big fish a little too much?

At any rate, Josh got to gently release her back into Lake Austin and watch her swim away to freedom. That’s a happy ending to fine fish story.

See accompanying photo.

That scene is or has been frequently repeated, recently. But not for all twenty-four certified as Legacy ShareLunkers.

Why not?

Because, on March 25, TPWD fishery biologist decided they had enough ShareLunkers for the breeding program and wouldn’t be hauling the big girls all over the state, anymore. All caught after the decision was made were left with the successful angler for release back into the lake.

By now, most of the big ones have been returned to their home waters. But that’s not all that’s been added to the lakes.

PURE Florida strain offspring from the Toyota ShareLunker Program – called “Lone Star Bass” -- are being stocked in Texas waterbodies as you read this. Can you feel it?

TPWD had set a goal of being able to stock the state with pure Florida strain bass by 2022.

Many dedicated TPWD employees have worked on the program since 1974. Toyota helped significantly. The state largemouth bass record has risen from 13.5-pounds to 18.18. Subsequent bass catches have increased in weight toward that record. A bass caught this year scaled 17.06 pounds.

Former Fisheries Director, Phil Durocher is probably smiling. Current Director, Craig Bonds, is excited. “(This) … dramatically increases the number of ShareLunker descendants being stocked throughout Texas,” Bonds said. Over six million “Lone Star Bass” will be stocked by July.

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Successful angler, Josh Irvine, gently releases the ShareLunker he caught on March 2 back into Lake Austin in early May. After spawning, the bass are returned to the lake to be released by the person who caught it. Photo contributed by Josh Irvine.

Houston Brown Shines at Miles City (Mont.) Bronc Match

Houston Brown is no stranger to the World Famous Miles City (Mont.) Bucking Horse Sale Matched Xtreme Bronc Ride.

In fact, his hometown is Miles City, and he grew up attending the bronc match nearly every year.

Now, his name will forever be etched in the record books after he captured the event title, May 22. He said the win in his hometown is a dream come true.

"This feels great, I grew up watching that match ever since I was a little kid, looking up to those guys that were in it," said Brown, 23. "It's kind of surreal to be able to win it. It's special to have family and friends there to watch me do it. I don't know if it's really sunk in yet."

Brown was able to advance out of the 40man long round with an 85.5-point ride on Burch Rodeo's Bubble Bath.

He then advanced to the finals where a matchup

with J Bar J's National Finals Rodeo bucking horse In The Lu awaited him.

After a few helpful tips from fellow cowboys in attendance he had no problem rising to the occasion. Brown put together a 91.5-point ride to secure the title. It is the highest marked ride of his ProRodeo career.

"I had watched that horse quite a bit and knew what to expect," he said. "I talked to a few guys there to figure out what I needed to do for the rein. After that it was kind of nod your head and see what happens. It nearly bucked me off at the end, but I was pretty happy they gave me the thumbs up at the end of it."

Heading into the weekend, Brown was sitting 49th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings.

He will no doubt jump up the standings after earning $9,392 in Miles City. He said a win like this gives him a major

confidence boost headed into the summer run.

"This win is going to do a lot for me. It'll give me some good confidence going into the summer," Brown said. "I'll finally be able to take a little bit of a breath and add some money to my name. I hadn't had a lot of luck the last month or so. It's really good to get this one and finally get a win."

He said in the sport of rodeo it's key to have a short memory, whether that's after a good or bad ride. You never know when the ball will start rolling in your direction and he hopes this win will do just that for him.

"You have to have that mentality because it's a really long year," he said. "If things aren't going your way and you start getting down on yourself, it can kind of snowball on you. You have to have a positive attitude because you never know when things can turn around."

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Do you see four American flags here? Look again. Only one of them is correct—the other three each have something missing or in the wrong place. Which one is the real deal?

Draw and color the American flag here. he last Monday in May was chosen for the holiday since this is the time that most ____________ are in bloom. In many places, flowers are used to decorate the graves of fallen service men and women. In other cemeteries, American __________ are placed on gravesites.

Memorial Day should not be confused with Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day to _________________ and honor those who died while serving their country. Veterans Day celebrates those who served in the _______________.

Memorial Day was originally a day to honor the nation’s Civil War dead by decorating their graves.

It had a different name to begin with. To find out what Memorial Day was originally called, circle every third letter on the flagpole. The first one is done for you. Write the letters on the lines below.

On Memorial Day, the U.S. flag is ___________ to full staff and then ___________ lowered to half-staff, where it will remain until noon. It is raised at _________ to show that the sacrifice of lives was not in vain and that we will continue to fight for liberty and justice for all.

Every year, Memorial Day is observed at Arlington National Cemetary with the president or vice-president laying a wreath at the:

Replace the missing vowels to reveal this honored location.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

The USS Arizona Memorial is the final resting place for many of the ship’s 1,177 crewmen who lost their lives on Dec. 7, 1941. The 184-foot-long Memorial structure is above the mid-portion of the sunken battleship which still rests below the water’s surface. The names of those killed are engraved on a marble wall.

Where is the USS Arizona Memorial located? Circle every third letter to find out.

Standards Link: Science Investigation: Find similarities and differences in common objects.

SACRIFICE MEMORIAL FLAGPOLE ARIZONA SERVICE WREATH SUMMER MARBLE HONOR LIVES STAFF VAIN TOMB SHIP LOST

F F A T S E F H A O

N O R B H C L E N M

M E M O R I A L O S

L O N E V F G B Z E

T O M E A I P R I R

R O S R I R O A R V I A L T N C L M A I

D A Y H T A E R W C R E M M U S H I P E

Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognize identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

Memorial Day Collages

Create a collage of newspaper words and pictures to illustrate Memorial Day. Display the collages and discuss how they honor the past and the memories of fallen soldiers.

Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

Memorial Day weekend is seen as the start of the summer vacation season.

Many people spend the weekend outdoors, enjoying barbecues and picnics.

Write the name of each picnic food shown in the correct boxes on this picnic blanket.

Standards Link: Spelling: Spell grade-level appropriate words correctly.

Use pictures and words cut from the newspaper to design your own Memorial Day flag. Display your flag in your classroom or in a window at home.

Standards Link: Visual Art: Know how subject matter, symbols and ideas are used to communicate meaning.

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