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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Volume 31, Issue 50
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Chamber Hosts Holiday Activities Wade Thibodeaux The Winnie area Chamber of Commerce hosted an
evening full of activities last Saturday as the annual Christmas in the Park
and lighted Christmas Parade took place in the Winnie Park. Following
are pictures of the various events.
Santa Clause made an appearance on the Winnie Stowell VFD Firetruck during the Christmas in These folks were bundled up for the chilly ride the Park and lighted parade. during the parade
Historic National Finals Rodeo at Mid Point of Event
Decorated Christmas Trees were available for bidding with the proceeds going to local education foundations.
Santa Clause Visits Whataburger
Cody Webster(left) and Dusty Tuckness(right) Zeke Thurston scored a 72.5 on Jerry Nelson's get up close and personal with one of the bo- Frontier Rodeo Company horse "Delta Force" during round four of the saddle bronc riding. vine beast during the bull riding.
Wade Thibodeaux The local Whataburger in Winnie hosted Santa Clause as he made a stop on his tour of the world last
Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Santa and Mrs. Clause were there to take requests from all of the children who stopped by the store.
Wade Thibodeaux Ten days, seven events, fifteen cowboys and cowgirls for each event and it could be considered more of an endurance test than a skilled event. The National Finals Rodeo is what is being described. This year the NFR is being held in Texas for the first time in it's existence. When Vegas told the PRCA that they would not host the event due to concerns over Covid-19, the City of Arlington and the City of Ft. Worth stepped up and offered their facilities. Globe Life Field, the home of the Texas Rangers baseball team was converted into a rodeo arena and the Ft. Worth Convention Center hosted the ever popular Cowboy Christmas event that offers vendors for
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everything cowboy and then some. The Junior World Finals were also held inside the Ft. Worth Convention Center and the always active Ft. Worth Stockyards stepped up their game to offer daytime activities as well as plenty of nightlife. With five of the ten nights in the books as of the writing of this article, things are getting interesting as far as crowning World Champions in each event. In the bareback riding Tim O'Connell is sitting in first place with total winnings of $185,952.86 and has a nice lead over Kaycee Field with $153,686.48. The steer wrestling competition is much closer with Matt Reeves maintaining a small lead over Jacob Talley with $125,925.00
to $116,046.52. The team roping competition has the team of Dustin Egusquiza and Travis Graves maintaining only about a $200.00 lead over Luke Brown and Joseph Harrison. Saddle bronc riding has Wyatt Casper holding about a $40,000.00 lead over Ryder Wright, but Ryder has been on fire as he has won two of the five rounds and is first in the average which pays a chunk of change. This race may go down to the very last night. The tie down roping is another interesting race. Shad Mayfield has a comfortable lead of $187,399.13 over Westyn Hughes with $120,736.91, but Westyn is sitting first in the average and Shad is last. That average payout could certainly make up the
difference if they continue to rope accordingly. The barrel racing is fairly tight with Hailey Kinsel having about a $17,000.00 lead over second place challenger Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi. The bull riding will go down to the wire as well because the leader is Ky Hamilton, but he only has a $1,100.00 lead over Ty Wallace. Ky is in first place on the average, but Ty is not far behind in third place and with these bulls a zero can happen any night. With five more nights to go it's going to remain interesting to see just who takes home the World Championship in each event. Stay tuned and we will have a wrap up in next week's paper.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 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 You know, I'm just a simple kind of fellow and it really doesn't take much to make me happy. I'm writing this column from the press box at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas as I'm watching the first ever National Finals Rodeo in Texas. The rodeo is pretty entertaining in itself, but the thing that moved me to write this particular column was the pre rodeo activities. The NFR provides a different theme for each of the 10 nights of rodeo and tonight's theme was remembering those that had passed away since last year's NFR. It was a very moving ceremony with Red Steagall singing "Amazing Grace" as a representative of each family placed a cowboy hat(assuming it was the deceased's hat) on an al-
tar with an illuminated cross hanging from the ceiling. Following that activity, a prayer was spoken and then the National Anthem was sung. Now, the interesting thing about all of those activities is that every person in the building was standing, paying attention with their hat or hand over their heart, and participating appropriately. Even the beer vendors stopped draining the keg during these activities. There was nobody kneeling in protest during the National Anthem, nobody shouting in protest during the prayer and the ceremony. I felt bad to put my hat down and take a picture during the portion of the program where they were honoring the deceased. I felt like I
Opinion & Entertainment was being disrespectful. There was a beautiful projection of the American Flag on the floor of the arena and it would have made an awesome picture, but I missed that picture because I wasn't about to put my hat down and grab my camera. Where have we gone wrong in this Country??? I'm all about freedom of speech and individual rights, but dang it....... if you have a problem with this Country, I have a solution.......leave. Nobody is forcing you to stay here and so quit trying to change things that we should all be proud to do every day. As far as the praying thing......this Country was founded on Christian principals and we remain a Christian Country. If by some chance you are a person of a different belief or a person of no belief, then by all means just go along with the program and show some respect. I'm not saying that you have to or even asking you to participate, but just go along with the program and not try to
disrupt it by causing a disturbance in order to make a statement. It seems that some folks kind of look up to some of these pro athletes and movie stars and those are the ones causing the biggest ruckus. That's a large part of the reason that about 40% of the
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Country has quit watching pro football and I really never was much on going to the movies and if those folks had to live off of what I spend on movies, they would be eating beans and tortillas instead of tofu and caviar. Maybe the reason that
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I like rodeo so much is because of the respect for our Country and our God. It doesn't get much simpler than that. I'm just a simple man and I'll keep it that way. Till next time, I'm...........Wade in the Shade.
Tumbleweeds
THE LIGHTS OF ANDREWS
By Tumbleweed Smith Andrews, Texas has a Christmas light display that rivals something you might find at Disneyland. It all takes place on a vacant lot which has a screen mounted on a frame that resembles a football goal post. And the lights are everywhere, all synchronized to music. They flash on and off and seem to dance in sequence. Although is can be controlled by a laptop from a remote location, even a beach, the control panel mounted on a wall resembles an airline cockpit. It’s the brainchild of Russell Roberts, who started buying strings of light that were on sale after Christmas in stores all over the Permian Basin. He bought pallets of lights and decorated his house with them. The resulting display was so spectacular it was featured on the second episode of ABC TV’s Christmas Light Fight. Randall is really into computerized lights synchronized to music. He goes to seminars all over the country and beyond to get ideas and find out new products and new ways of controlling the display. He showed me a string of lights that must have stretched 50 yards. Every 3 or 4 inches there was a
rectangular device that had 3 tiny light bulbs in it. The lights can go on and off with the click of a mouse. “Millions of times a second it’s sending commands that tells the 4th one on this string to come on or go off, blink or be part of a sequence,” says Randall. In the beginning it took him 20 hours to program one minute of display. That was using 500 channels. Now it’s much faster and he uses 300,000 channels. He’s hiring others to do a portion of the display now. He got started doing this back in 2005 or 6 when the Chamber of Commerce had a synchronized display around the courthouse and people could sit in their cars and watch it and hear the music on their car radio. “I thought I’d like to do something like that, but maybe a little bit bigger.” When he moved to the vacant lot in 2015 people stopped to ask him if he was building a new highrise apartment building. “I told them I was just building a town for Santa.” He changes the music every year but wouldn’t dare take off some of the regular songs. He dies a special with GOD BLESS THE USA. “At the end of the song I’ve had Viet Nam veterans come up
to me with tears in their eyes and tell me it was the first time they’ve ever been appreciated.” This year he has added a Christmas rap song. The display is lighted at dark from the day after Thanksgiving until the night of January 1st. It lasts until 10 PM weeknights and 11 on weekends. Sometimes there is a manger scene with live animals. The same Santa has been in Andrews for 37 years. The chamber serves cups of hot chocolate. That’s how they measure the number of people who attend. One single night they passed out 5,000 cups of hot chocolate. Some people stay in their cars, others get out and walk around Santa land. Most of the visitors are from out of town. You can see his light show if you Google Andrews Christmas lights. People all over the world have seen the display and let Randall know they appreciate it. www.tumbleweesmith.com
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ■ East Chambers regular school board meetings are held on the second Monday beginning at 6pm in the 216 Champions Loop Winnie, TX 77665
THEME: HAPPY HOLIDAYS ACROSS 1. "Lord of the Flies" shell 6. *New Year's Eve choice: Brut or Demi-____ 9. Get-out-of-jail money 13. Convex molding 14. *"____ I Want for Christmas..." 15. Sign of life 16. Redo, to a carpenter 17. Flying saucer acronym 18. Often-missed humor 19. *Hanukkah toy 21. *____ Santa, gift-giving tradition 23. Ides mo. 24. Part of a hammer 25. Cook's leaf 28. "Hey!" 30. Brain's ____ system 35. Revered one 37. "____ Your Enthusiasm" 39. Capital of Egypt 40. Went by horse 41. "I do" spot 43. *____ Sandler's "Eight Crazy Nights" 44. Scary movie consequence 46. Dexterity 47. Boundary line 48. Modern self-portrait 50. Superman's last name 52. Actor's domain
53. Wild plum 55. Mama sheep 57. *"I'll be home for Christmas, if only in my ____" 60. *African-American celebration 64. Town news announcer 65. Charged particle 67. Elephant poacher's ware 68. Give new guns 69. *The night before Christmas 70. Present 71. *Like a Christmas sweater, often 72. Uncooked 73. Adherents of Sikhism DOWN 1. Umbilical connection 2. *"Grandma got run ____ by a reindeer..." 3. *Santa's "cheeks were like roses, his ____ like a cherry" 4. Request to Geico 5. Carriage on top of elephant 6. Pulitzer winner Bellow 7. *Santa helper 8. Bring to an end 9. Jefferson's Vice President 10. Medicinal succulent 11. Negative contraction
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12. Bovine hangout 15. Alfresco meal 20. Novelist Jong 22. Sushi restaurant choice 24. *Have a piece of Christmas Goose, e.g. 25. *"Five golden rings, four calling ____..." 26. Dig intensely 27. Cry of the Alps 29. *Time for log 31. Address with apostrophe 32. Stays somewhere 33. About to explode 34. *Vixen follower 36. Table extension 38. Diamond's corner 42. Sign up again 45. Divest one of a gun 49. "Slippery" tree 51. Mark and Shania 54. Twig of a willow tree 56. End of a poem 57. Fortune-teller's residue 58. Iranian coin 59. Suggestive of the supernatural 60. Was aware of 61. Fall asleep, with 'out' 62. Foot part 63. Pirates' affirmatives 64. French vineyard 66. Female gametes
■ Word of Life Church in Winnie has partnered with The Houston Food Bank to have a Community Food Fair Mobil Unit delivery. Entergy has made a generous donation assisting Word of Life Church with this ministry. Entergy’s donation is very much needed and appreciated. The Unit (truck) will be at the Winnie-
Stowell Park in Winnie on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from 9AM til Noon. For more information please call 409-296-8935. ■Neighborhood Watch meeting held on the last Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Word of Life fellowship hall, 344 Broadway, in Winnie. Everyone is invited. Contact Lionel LaDay for more information at 409-225-4602
invites seniors, or any members, to join them for Chicken Foot on Thursdays at noon, and Bingo on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. For more information, please call 267-3700. ■ The Lily of the Valley Food Pantry, 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 encouraged to do so.
■ The Wellness Center at Bayside
The Hometown Press The Hometown Press, ID#006414 is published weekly on Wednesday, except for the Wednesday immediately following Christmas, by Hometown Press, Inc., 2028 State Hwy 124 or P.O. Box 801, Winnie, TX 77665. Annual instate subscription rate is $25.00 and out-of-state is $25.00. Second Class postage is paid at Winnie, TX Postmaster. Change of address may be sent to Hometown Press, P.O. Box 801, Winnie, TX. 77665. Phone: 409296-9988, Fax: 409-296-9987, email: htpress99@gmail.com Periodical Class Permit #006414 Winnie, TX 77665 STAFF BOX Publisher: Wade Thibodeaux Advertising Deadline is noon Monday for Wednesday paper.
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Local News
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 PUNISHMENT RANGE
Twenty-Five individuals were arrested and booked into the Chambers County Jail between Monday, November 23 and Friday, November 27. 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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7 Tips for Hosting a Virtual Holiday Cookie Exchange
(StatePoint) It may take a little extra time and creativity, but a holiday cookie exchange can be held virtually and it’s worth the effort according to experts. “There’s a famous quote, ‘If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life.’ It's so true for me as I find great joy in developing easy, flavorful recipes,” says Cindy Gilbert, McCormick Test Kitchen chef. “My friends have come to me for years requesting tips and tricks, and over 20 years ago, they anointed me the annual holiday cookie exchange leader. This past year has been challenging, but I knew I wanted to keep the tradition alive while following social distancing guidelines.” Here are Gilbert’s top seven tips on hosting your own virtual cookie
exchange, along with her favorite delicious McCormick cookie picks. 1. Keep the virtual guest list small and local. Your family and friends’ safety is the most important thing, and no one wants to bake a ton of cookies. Aim for five to 10 people. Gingerbread Men Cookies – No winter holiday is complete without gingerbread men. They’re cute and can be decorated with raisins, cinnamon red-hot candies or royal icing. 2. Invite cookie enthusiasts. Invite people who enjoy being in the kitchen and welcome sharing their recipe secrets! Tell them they're going to be sharing the story behind their choice. Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies – This tasty recipe crinkles from the confectioners' sugar, and
the deep chocolate red color and taste add up to a cookie you'll be proud to share. 3. Package cookies in separate portions. Ask participants to package each serving in individual containers or resealable bags of six cookies per serving. Easy Lemon Cookie Truffles – This is a perfect no-bake option. Lemon extract adds a bright citrus flavor to this easy fouringredient treat that starts with store-bought sugar cookies. 4. Arrange the exchange. About an hour before the virtual get-together, set up a table outside, in a cul-desac or school parking lot. Everyone can take turns grabbing their cookies quickly and safely. Or, arrange no contact porch drop-offs during a set time.
Holiday Meringue Cookies – These deliciously airy, light, and low-fat meringue cookies are the perfect confection for any holiday celebration. Add your favorite food coloring for a festive twist. 5. Request the recipes. Ask guests to provide a recipe card in their individual packages, or as the host, you can compile the recipes and share through email. Double Ginger Gingersnaps – A personal favorite of Gilbert’s, these are a ginger lover's dream! Ground ginger and crystallized ginger make the flavor pop on these cookies, which are crispy on the outside and chewy inside. 6. Share stories via video conference. Many guests like to tell the stories behind their cookies.
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By scheduling time to connect, you'll likely hear some heartwarming or hilarious anecdotes and maybe even some helpful tidbits. Sugar Cookie Thumbprints with Spiced Jam – Inspired by a bakery treat, this holiday twist on a classic uses cinnamon or ginger-spiced jam. 7. Have fun. Take time to ask how everyone has been and give them a chance to share what other traditions they’re planning this year. While the party is about cookies, it's also
about connecting, having fun and picking up a few new recipes to try. Pecan Cookie Balls – These buttery melt-inyour-mouth cookies, also known as Mexican Wedding Cakes, make a great addition to any holiday cookie exchange. Find these recipes and more by visiting McCormick. com/CookieExchange. With a little creativity and the perfect cookie recipe, you can reinvent your favorite baking traditions for a safe and festive holiday season.
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Religion & Lifestyle
Sunday Observations from Christy
“Tis the season” to charge your battery! As you remember the Christ of Christmas, get connected to His church and stay charged. “I was glad when they said unto me, ‘Let us go into the house of the Lord.’” (Psalm 122:1) Danny R. Biddy, Chaplain for Fellowship of Christian Cowboys and Chambers County Sheriff ’s Office
Home -- or Anywhere but Home -- for the Holidays?
(StatePoint) During the holidays, you may be seeking comfort, whether that’s the comfort of home -- or anywhere but home. With travel precautions making possibilities
Assemblies of God
Cornerstone Church 3810 Hwy. 124 • Stowell 409-296-2481 Sunday Worship Service.........10:00 am Wednesday Family Night......6:30 pm Cornerstone Church 1100 Oak Street • Anahuac 409-296-2481 Sunday Worship Service.....10:30 am
Baptist
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)
somewhat limited this year, you may not be able to take the exact trip you’ve been dreaming about. However, whether or not you leave home this holiday season, you 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
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I have this 8 lb alarm clock, named Dixie. She tends to think sleeping past 5 is a sin, so I tend to accomplish a lot before 7 am. Now don’t talk to me after 8 pm as I am a walking zombie, but alas that’s for another day another column. So as I woke this morning, the question arose, what do people use social media for? I know I’ve asked this before, but hear me out. What do you use your chosen platform for? Twitter, Parlor, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, whatever your
choice, what do you use it for? Do you use it to complain? To vent about politics? To bash others? For humor? To keep in touch? To share your kids and grandkids? To stalk your ex? For recipes? To get news updates? To make fun of others? Ask yourself what do you use the platform for? Here is why I ask. I had a friend post a prayer request. Hard times were on them. She simply asked for prayers. She chose to use her platform for a prayer. I stewed on it a day or so, then something spoke to me and said, help her. Does your Facebook ever speak to you? Cause mine does and whew, that God fella has a way to do it so well. So I listened. I decided to reach out to YOU. I decided to be a vessel. To help connect the one with an issue with those who may be able to help. That’s it. I asked you for
help. Y’all helped. I did zip, I simply connected the parties. I’ve done this before. We all have. Maybe put a mechanic in line with a person who’s car was broken. A plumber with a home owner. A bereaved person with a host of prayers. I’ve asked for prayers, and I’ve received many. Social media has become sort of the community bulletin board at the corner store. Where 40 years ago a garage sale sign was hung, a mechanic hung their business cards. A teen requested a babysitting job. But you know what you wouldn’t see on that community bulletin board? Someone telling that teen they were useless. Someone saying that mechanic is awful. The bashing wouldn’t happen on the community bulletin board. Leads me back to social media. What are you
using it for? If your answer is for negative things, I ask you to question yourself, would you walk up and hang that on the community bulletin board? Happy Sunday peeps..... I like a laugh as much as the next person. I post inappropriate things. So I don’t want to come across as holier than thou, but please think before you post. Ask yourself would you post that on a community bulletin board? Our job is to connect people. To love people. To lift people. If you aren’t doing any of the above, on social media or other methods, please rethink your purpose. Help the friend that has asked for prayers. I promise it will affect you in positive ways far more, than the short second of gratification, because you told someone your opinions online. Just be nice to each other. Please.
can find the comfort you’re seeking in the following ways: • Revisit fond memories. If you can’t travel this holiday season, you can still take a trip down memory lane and safely relive your favorite trips and activities. Unearth your most prized travel mementos, such as pictures, ticket stubs and playbills, and make a scrapbook. • Home is where the food is. Looking to conjure the aromas and flavors of your childhood? Connect with family members and ask them
for recipes. Craving the cuisine of a dream destination? Plan a themed cooking night. If you need a little assistance in expanding your culinary repertoire, consider a virtual cooking class or meal kit. Or, simply venture out for a meal. • Cultivate culture. Like never before, the world is at our fingertips, from virtual experiences offering neverbefore-seen access to museums and cultural meccas to classes in literally everything. Let your fingers do the
walking and immerse yourself in the culture, language, sights and sounds of your favorite destinations. • Plan your next trip. Yes, really. Recent data from trivago shows that consumers are already planning for next year’s holiday season, particularly during the week of Christmas. Planning now can make this holiday season seem a little brighter. And if you are not comfortable booking travel too far from home just yet, explore possibilities just a train
ride or short drive from your home. Travel sites like trivago offer the ability to discover getaways that are still relatively close to home. To get inspired for your next trip, visit trivago.com. While you’re thinking of that dream trip, you don’t have to stay put. There is a whole world out there – whether it’s down the block, a short road trip away or accessed online -- that can be visited safely with proper planning and precautions.
Methodist
Nondenominational
“Charge Your Battery"
I had an off-road motorcycle I use for hunting. It was rigged out with extra carrying racks and accessories, but it had a problem. The battery would go bad because I only used the bike occasionally. I should have kept a charger connected to it, but instead I had to pay for a new battery.
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Church Services
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 Weekday Mass Wednesday..................8:30 am Spanish Friday....9:45 am English at Arboretum Saturday...Reconciliation 3:00-3:45 pm Mass in English...............4:00 pm Sunday Mass in English.....7 am & 10:30 am Spanish Mass........................noon Holy days......8:30 am & 6:30 pm Our Lady of Light Catholic Church S. Main St • Anahuac 409-267-3158 Confession:Saturday...............5:00 pm English: Sunday.......................8:30 am Spanish: Saturday...................6:00 pm Thursday...................................6:00 pm
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.......9:00 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 344 Broadway, Winnie, Texas 409-296-8935 Adult Sunday School............8:45 a.m. Sunday Service.....................10:00 am Bible Study Wed.....................7:00 pm
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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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Palms RV Park 721 9th Street, Winnie. Showers, laundry room, wifi, propane bottle exhange, privacy fence, security cameras. 409.673.5927 For Lease 4 BR 2 bath 1 car garage. 936 Van Ostrand, Winnie. $1550.00/ month. Call 409-363-4570
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Handyman needed for only a few hours work around the house and yard. 409-296-6224 General Labor crew needed. Duties include: shoveling, weed-eating/ mowing, pouring concrete, laying pipes and clearing land. Background check and drug screen required. Tempto-hire - $12.00 per hour. Call us at 835-5566.
Cub SI40 farm tractors 14’50’ mobile home - large dog house metal - garden tiller - 3 drilling rigs want to buy disk - brush hog - tractor w/ front loader. 281-788-7838 Trailer axles $40.00 - $100.00 each, PVC pipe 1 1/2 to 4" $50.00, Call 409-457-5204 2014 Lincoln MKZ Gray 4 Door Loaded Run Good One Owner. $6,000. 409-504-7058 Commercial gas tank for sale $700. refrigerator for sale $80. please call 832-298-8159 Horse hay 4x5 fertilized Jiggs Bermuda in barn $50.00/ roll. Call 409-781-2236 2012 Jeep Compass runs good. A/C works but does not cool well. Work vehicle $5000.00 Call 409-277-1065 Queen size bedroom set, includes dresser with mirrors and one nightstand. $300.00. Call 409-291-1288 4x5 Round bales Horse quality in barn $50.00 Call 409-781-2236 Free flooded mobile home. You haul away. 409-651-7789 2000 Ford gas tractor parts. Call for prices Located in Stowell 4 0 9 - 4 5 7 - 5 2 0 4 Window air conditioner $50 Located in Stowell 4 0 9 - 4 5 7 - 5 2 0 4 4 tires size 33x12.50 R18LT $100 Located in Stowell 4 0 9 - 4 5 7 - 5 2 0 4 Metal Shelves $10 each 4 available Located in Stowell 4 0 9 - 4 5 7 - 5 2 0 4 Set of metal steps. $40 Located in Stowell 4 0 9 - 4 5 7 - 5 2 0 4 Disk and scoop for tractor $25 each Located in Stowell 4 0 9 - 4 5 7 - 5 2 0 4
Canal City lot for sale by owner on the middle canal undeveloped Lot #302, 1468 Van Sant Gilchrist TX call Alan 409-939-3240 no texts $30,000 2004 40' Mountain Air motorhome, made by Newmar. 250 Cummings diesel, 6 speed Allison transmission $25000.00 Call 409-2770883 or 409-277-9872 Antique trunks, power equipment, generators, chain saws, lawn mowers, etc Call 409-651-7789 Trailer axles $40 - 100 each Located in Stowell 4 0 9 - 4 5 7 - 5 2 0 4
Garry BrattenExperienced Handyman. No job too small or large. 409-354-8280.
House for rent: brick house, 3 bed 2.5 bath, inside has washer, dryer & refrigerator. very nice house. one month $1,200. One year contract please call 832-298-8159
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FALL/WINTER FISHING By John Jefferson
If I were writing a song parody entitled “Lemme Tell Ya What I Like About Texas’ Autumns” I’d have to start with the weather. Discounting hot days in October and November, and a little rain some years, our falls are delightful. Cooler weather means rejuvenation. As the sap drains into the tree roots and leaves begin to change color, our blood starts flowing again and we feel alive after another sweltering, seemingly endless summer. But I’d also have to include Fall Fishing -- and
even a lot of it extends into what most people call winter. It all starts as the weather began cooling in late September. The bass come to life, and we do, too. They begin to leave their deep-water summer sanctuary from the heat and move back into shallower water. A variety of lures work then, as do minnows. One fisherman-friend refers to October as “tackle box month,” since he says you can just reach into your tackle box and pick up any lure and expect to catch fish on it. So, until it gets Really cold AND blustery, I’ll be out there fishing. Some of our most pleasant weather occurs during the Indian summer days with which
bass a chance to strike as it sinks to bass further down. By now, the water temperatures have begun to drop, and bass will be heading out of the creeks and back into deeper water in the lakes. They also seem to lose their appetites in colder weather. Some say they have lockjaw during the winter. A more probable cause is that they just don’t want to waste energy during the winter
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and won’t chase a lure racing back to the boat. Bass don’t move as much, then. The key now is to fish slowly. When you think you’re reeling slowly enough, slow down a little more! Seven of Texas’ top 50 largemouths were caught in January, including the long-lasting state record 18.18-pound sow caught by Barry St. Clair late one January.
And I always receive a few reports of white bass running near Colorado Bend State Park on the Colorado during sunny spells. But when the weather turns winter again, stripers are at their best in most lakes, especially Lake Texoma. So, don’t store your fishing gear just because the calendar says it’s winter. There’s still good fishing in Texas!
we’re blessed each October into January. I had a nice bass break off on a wonderful, shirt-sleeve afternoon in mid-December. And I was with fishing guide, Mike Hastings, that same time another year when he caught a 22-pound striper on a Jumping Minnow, a large topwater lure, while bass fishing. The topwater bite has slowed down and I will employ lures now that will get down deep. A weighted hook with a wacky worm is a good choice here. The wacky-hooked plastic worm falls in a slow, fluttery motion that probably seems natural to the bass and passes down through the water column slowly enough to give suspended Fall fishing can be some of the best of the year, and even extends into December and January. Don’t quit fishing just because the calendar has a snow scene on it. Photo by John Jefferson. PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Public Hearing for Winnie Stowell Hospital District Pursuant to Section 286.125 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to discuss the
Winnie Stowell Hospital District’s 2021 Budget. This public hearing will take place inside Winnie Stowell Hospital District 520 Broadway, Winnie Tx 77665 on December 21, 2020, 1:00 p.m. As for the public hearing, the Board will take the
following actions: 1. Provide guests with a copy of 2021 Budget and an opportunity to be heard. 2. Discuss and take-action on approving the Winnie Stowell Hospital District’s 2021 Budget and take any needed action.
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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Kenneth Ray Smith, Deceased, were issued on December 2, 2020, in Cause No. 20CPR0111, pending in the County Court
of Chambers County, them to Helen LowTexas, to: Carliss Dar- rance within the time lene Smith and in manner prescribed by law at the All persons having following address: claims against this Estate which is current- Carliss Darlene Smith ly being administered 931 Bauer Road are required to present Winnie, Texas 77665
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SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF RATE CHANGE REQUEST On October 19, 2020, Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI”) filed an application to amend its Transmission Cost Recovery Factor (“TCRF”) with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“Commission” or “PUC”). The application was assigned PUC Docket No. 51406. The proposed TCRF is requested in accordance with the Public Utility Regulatory Act § 36.209 and 16 TAC § 25.239. A TCRF allows a utility to recover its reasonable and necessary costs that have occurred since the end of the test year in the utility’s last base rate case for transmission infrastructure improvement and changes in wholesale transmission charges to the electric utility under a tariff approved by a federal regulatory authority. In its requested amendment, ETI is seeking recovery of costs for transmission capital investments it incurred from July 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. ETI also seeks to recover approved transmission charges that are not otherwise being recovered through rates. The proposed TCRF as amended would result in total TCRF retail revenues of approximately $51.0 million, which is $31.6 million in incremental annual TCRF revenue beyond ETI’s currently effective TCRF. This $31.6 million amount would be a 3.3% increase in ETI’s annualized non-fuel revenue requirement as compared to revenues approved in Docket No. 48371, ETI’s most recent base rate case,
and a 2.1% increase in ETI’s overall annualized revenue requirement including fuel costs as compared to such revenues as approved in Docket No. 48371. The impact of the rate change on various customer classes will vary from the overall impact described in this notice. The Commission ALJ has established an intervention deadline of December 28, 2020 and a hearing request deadline of December 30, 2020. The effective date of the proposed rate change would be the date that a Commission order adopting the proposed TCRF is issued. ETI has requested that, if no hearing is requested, the Commission adopt an order approving the proposed TCRF at or before its currently-scheduled open meeting on February 12, 2021. All customers in ETI’s Texas retail rate classes are affected by this request. Persons with questions or who want more information on this filing may contact ETI at Entergy Texas, Inc., Attn: Customer Service—2020 TCRF Case, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call 1-866-981-2602 during normal business hours. A complete copy of this application is available for inspection at the address listed above. The Commission has assigned Docket No. 51406 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to intervene in or comment upon this proceeding should notify the Public Utility Commission of Texas as soon as possible, as an intervention deadline will be imposed. ETI has requested that the deadline be November 30, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the
preferred method for you to file your request for intervention is electronically, and you will be required to serve the request on other parties by email. Therefore, please include your own email address on the intervention request. Instructions for electronic filing via the “PUC Filer” on the Commission’s website can be found here: https:// interchange.puc.texas.gov/ filer. Instructions for using the PUC Filer are available at: h t t p : / / w w w. p u c . t e x a s . gov/industry/filings/New_ PUC_Web_Filer_Presentation.pdf. Once you obtain a tracking sheet associated with your filing from the PUC Filer, you may email the tracking sheet and the document you wish to file to: centralrecords@puc. texas.gov. For assistance with your electronic filing, please contact the Commission’s Help Desk at (512) 936-7100 or helpdesk@puc.texas.gov. You can review materials filed in this docket on the PUC Interchange at: http://interchange.puc.texas.gov/. If you are unable to file your request for intervention electronically, you may file your request for intervention by mailing a hard copy of your request to the PUC. The PUC should receive a letter from you requesting intervention by the intervention deadline. Mail the request for intervention and 10 copies of the request to: Public Utility Commission of Texas Central Records Attn: Filing Clerk 1701 N. Congress Ave. P.O. Box 13326 Austin, Texas 78711-3326 All communications should refer to Docket No. 51406.
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3 W a y s t o Tr e a t Yo u r s e l f W i t h Self-Care This Holiday Season
(StatePoint) 2020 has thrown us all a lot of curveballs, so it’s no surprise that the concept of self-care is getting a lot of traction in many health and wellness circles. Treating yourself with healthy activities can improve your mental and physical state and help you be more present with friends and family this holiday season. Here are three ways to treat yourself and indulge in a little TLC, for everyone’s benefit, during the holidays. 1. Makeover your morning: Rise an hour before everyone else in your household to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. Use the time to meditate, stretch, write in a gratitude journal or visualize a successful day ahead. 2. Make a list of
your favorite things: Write down ideas that genuinely bring you joy and fill you with a sense of purpose. To ensure you're finding time to do them, schedule them in your calendar. Activities could be anything from going for a run to buying fresh flowers or tackling an arts and crafts project. 3. Invest in new gear: Sometimes, the best motivator for getting active is a new piece of clothing or accessory you feel confident wearing. “Whether updating accessories to reflect the latest trends or choosing something to support daily step goals, new footwear is a great way to treat yourself,” says Alyson Stanley, buyer for national retailer Rack Room Shoes. For those on-the-go,
athletic styles such as Nike Air Max Excee and Brooks Ghost 12 running sneakers offer support to help reach health and wellness initiatives. To enjoy something ultra-comfortable that allows you to transition between activities easily or to wear when you are lounging at home, try a classic Crocs with fun update – a fuzzy inner liner. And, to accessorize a stylish outfit, try a Dr. Martens Zavala combat boot available in various holiday-inspired colors. For all your family’s footwear needs, visit rackroomshoes.com for online shopping or curbside pickup options. Once you have the plan in place, get into a self-care routine that works for you. Doing so can help you enjoy the holidays while breathing a little easier.
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