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Diva’s Rock Thru the Decades J u n k - A - P a l o o z a H e l d i n Downtown Huntsville
These ladies are “Rockin Thru the Decades” during Diva Night hosted by the Huntsville Walker County Chamber of Commerce. By Wade Thibodeaux are strategically placed minated with the drawThe Annual Huntsville around the perimeter of ing of a special item, this Walker County Cham- the building and then male year being a Louie Vitton ber of Commerce Diva “celebrity” waiters pro- purse valued at $3,000.00 Night was held last Fri- vide table service of de- which was sponsored by day night, April 22, 2022 licious food provided by Stephanie Pitts of Advanat the Walker County several local restaurants. tage Specialties and Greg Fairgrounds with the Drink stations are located Smith of Sam Houston theme of “Rockin thru within easy reach and the Memorial Funeral Home. the Decades”. This event atmosphere is one of fun The Ladies leave having is an opportunity for La- and excitement. Draw- enjoyed a night out on dies to enjoy food, drink, ings are held throughout the town that was fun and shopping and fun all at the night for door prizes memorable. the same time. Vendors and then the night is cul-
Stacei Bible(center) poses with her $3,000 Louie Vitton purse that she won at Diva Night. Stephanie Pitts(left) with Advantage Specialties and Greg Smith(right) with Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home sponsored the purse.
University Avenue was lined with vendors last Saturday for the annual JunkA-Palooza in downtown Huntsville. By Wade Thibodeaux 23, 2022 in downtown sun. For some, it was a The annual event known Huntsville. University business and the way they as Junk-A-Palooza and Avenue from 12th Street made their living, and for billed as a Community South to 14th Street was others, it was a way to do Wide Garage Sale was lined with vendors sell- a little Spring cleaning held last Saturday, April ing everything under the (contd on page 8)
Congressman Brady Named 2022 Texan of the Year
U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) has been named the 2022 Texan
of the Year by the Texas Legislative Conference, the well-known annual statewide policy and business forum marking its 56th year. Congressman Brady was recognized for his tireless efforts as a national economic leader and his historic work as only the third Texan in history to chair the House Ways and Means Committee. Rep. Brady accepted the
honor during the 56th annual Texas Legislative Conference hosted by the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce. “Thank you very much for this wonderful honor... After 26 years, I leave Congress the same way I entered – optimistic,” said Congressman Brady. “I am proud of the work done by the Ways and Means Committee. (contd on page 8)
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47. Gangster’s pistol 48. Eyelid infections 50. Wafting emanation 52. *”Arrangement in Grey and Black, No. 1” portrays this artist’s mother 55. Evil one 56. Simmering feeling 57. Prepare for publication 59. Give benediction 60. Heston’s foes in 1968 sci-fi movie 61. Boundary 62. Communism or Taoism 63. P in #1 Down 64. Do like a model DOWN 1. Dashboard acronym 2. Kuwaiti or Saudi 3. *Maman alternative 4. Kaa of “The Jungle Book” 5. French composer
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Erik Alfred Leslie ____ 6. He made his fortune in fur trading 7. *Jord is mom to this hammer-wielding mythic thunder god 8. Chesterfield or ulster 9. Feline-inspired shoe brand 10. ____ ____ mode 12. Not quite a nun 13. Spy’s cover 14. *Popular Mother’s Day gift 19. Cast somebody there 22. Almond-induced state? 23. Type of monument 24. Pepsi and Coke 25. Tiny purses 26. Actor Wahlberg 27. Loci, sing. 28. #39 Across, pl. 29. *Lorelai Gilmore’s mother 32. *How many
children does Queen Elizabeth have? 33. Hi-____ 36. *Daenerys Targaryen’s “babies” 38. End of a shoelace 40. *”How I ____ Your Mother” 41. Knights’ breastplates 44. Gridiron measure, pl. 46. In the Land of Nod 48. Guillermo del Toro’s “The ____ of Water” 49. *Amy Chua’s “Battle Hymn of the ____ Mother” 50. Rembrandt’s paints 51. Regard 52. Sandwich alternative 53. Edible root of taro plant 54. Semis 55. Hoover’s agency 58. Casual attire
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THEME: MOTHER’S DAY ACROSS 1. Wild onion 5. Standardized testing acronym 8. Accounting degree 11. Hunted by hunter 12. Don Johnson’s TV role, 1996-2001 13. Run ____ of the law 15. Mercantile establishment 16. Chemistry Nobelist Hahn
17. *Deborah Guarino’s “Is Your Mama a ____?” 18. Manner of controlling yourself 20. Tiny bit 21. Willow twig 22. Nutcracker’s distinguishing feature 23. Like a longer route? 26. German white wine 30. *Mom’s little one
Solution on page 15 31. Bear the expenses of 34. Knock about 35. Dodge 37. “____ the fields we go” 38. Binary digits code 39. Bear den 40. Northern peat bog 42. Modern address 43. Analyst in a chemical lab 45. Smooth, as in surface of the lake
Friday, April 29: -Story time from 10:45am-11:45am at the library -Sittercise from 10:00am-11:00am at the library Saturday, April 30: -The Piney Woods Writers Group from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the library Monday, May 2: -Mother Goose Lapsit from 10:45am-11:45am at the library -Citizenship Preparation Course from 6:00pm8:30pm at the library Tuesday, May 3: -Sittercise from 10:00am-11:00am at the
library -Story time from 5:30pm-6:30pm at the library Wednesday, May 4: -Story time from 10:45am-11:45am at the library Thursday, May 5: -Sittercise from 10:00am-11:00am at the library -KidScape from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the library -Microsoft PowerPoint classes from 5:00pm6:00pm at the library Friday, May 6: -Story time from 10:45am-11:45am at the library
-Sittercise from 10:00am-11:00am at the library Saturday, May 7: -The Piney Woods Writers Group from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the library Monday, May 8: -Mother Goose Lapsit from 10:45am-11:45am at the library -Citizenship Preparation Course from 6:00pm8:30pm at the library Tuesday, May 9: -Sittercise from 10:00am-11:00am at the library -Story time from 5:30pm-6:30pm at the library
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Business Directory
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Arrest Report
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Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home -All Prearranged Services Honored -Prearranged Funeral Sales 1700 Normal Park Huntsville, TX 77340
936-291-7300
From the office of Walker County Sheriff
Clint McRae Fifty individuals were arrested and booked into the Walker County Jail between Monday, April 18 and Monday April 25. Continued indictments
from last week are also as followed. The individuals named 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 Walker County, but perhaps was simply arrest-
ed in Walker County on outstanding warrant(s) while in Walker County. In 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.
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Arrest Report
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Arrest Report
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Church Services Baptist: -University Heights Baptist Church worship services every Sunday at 9:30am and 10:45am -First Baptist Church Hunts-
ville every Sunday bible study at 9:30am, worship at 8:30am, and 11:00am Catholic: -St. Thomas the Apostale Catholic Church Rosary
at 5:00pm and 5:30pm (English) every Saturday and every Sunday at 7:45am (English), 10:45am (English, and 12:30pm (Spanish)
Methodist: -First United Methodist Church worship every Sunday at 8:30am, 9:45am and 11:00am
Presbyterian: -First Presbyterian Church Huntsville classes every Sunday at 9:15am and worship at 10:30am
Non-Denominational: -The Ark Church. 10:30 am service. Loman’s Student Center, 1717 Avenue J. Lead Pastor - Luke Cunningham. 936-463-8416
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Local News
Catalytic Converter Theft
On the evening of Sunday, 04/24/21, officers with the Huntsville Police Department were dispatched to a theft in progress call. A witness had observed 4 suspects, Delvin Jermel Whitehead, Tyler Grand Rivers, Corday Naaman Spivey and Jeff Johnson IV in the process of stealing catalytic converters at an apartment complex in the 2100 block of Sycamore, known as The Grove apartments. Upon their arrival, the officers found that officers with the Sam Houston University Police Department had
arrived before them and had detained the suspect vehicle, a white Chevrolet Impala, as it was leaving the apartment complex. After the suspects were detained, a search of the vehicle revealed marijuana in several areas of the vehicle. Additionally, work gloves and a “sawsall” were located in the vehicle. Although the suspects fled before their successful taking of the catalytic converter, they had cut most of the converter out of the vehicle officers found during their investigation. One of the witnesses to the incident also
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provided a video of the incident and provided it to the investigating officers. The suspects, Whitehead, Rivers, Spivey and Johnson, were arrested on the charge of Possession of Marijuana, Misdemeanor A (due to the amount of marijuana found), and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Misdemeanor A, as they were committing theft as a group. A Misdemeanor A is punishable by a term in jail of up to one year and/or a fine of up to $4000. Chief of Police Kevin Lunsford said, “Our de-
partment, as well as other departments nearby, has had an on-going problem with theft of catalytic converters. This type of theft causes the victim substantial inconvenience on top of their monetary loss. We are happy to get this group in jail and prevent additional thefts. Also, I would like to thank officers with the Sam Houston State University Police Department for their assistance and quick action in bringing this investigation to a successful end.”
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Junk-A-Palooza Held (contd) and clean out the garage and storage shed. Regardless of the vendor’s position, there was something of every shape and
size and something for everyone. The crowd was light, but steady the entire morning as the event was slated from 7:00 am. until
Noon. The weather was nice as well and it was a perfect day to have a rather large garage sale.
Old Town Theatre got into the garage sale mode as they offered props and stage clothing for sale during the Junk-A-Palooza event in downtown Huntsville last Saturday. Subscribe Today Name:____________________ Address:__________________ City, State, Zip: ___________________ $25.00 Mail Check or Money Order to: Walker County Press
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Texan of the Year (contd)
We redesigned the tax code for growth. Millions of Americans could see opportunity they hadn’t seen before. Businesses could grow, creating millions of jobs, and increasing wages for millions of Americans.” “As a former chamber executive and distinguished member of the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Brady is extraordinarily deserving of this honor,” said Conference Chair
Patrick Rose of Corridor Title. “Texas benefits from a history of Ways and Means Committee stewardship, and a 55-year legacy of leadership on the committee that started with former President George H.W. Bush and continued with Bill Archer and now Kevin Brady. In accepting this honor, Congressman Brady joined an array of prominent past honorees including presidents, U.S. senators, governors and
other Texas legends— several of whom he has had the privilege of calling friends and mentors. The Texas Legislative Conference is a nonpartisan organization of Texas business and political leaders who meet annually in New Braunfels to focus on public policy issues. This year’s panels focused on the supply chain, workforce and job creation, the Texas primaries and redistricting.
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A Day for Games
One popular Dia del Niño game is Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Help Hector pin the tail on the donkey picture.
Silly Book Puns
A pun is a play on words. Read the book titles below and then draw a line from the book title to the author’s name that makes a funny pun. For example: The Arctic Ocean by I.C. Waters. by Lotta Money by A. Stronaut by Abby Cadabera
A Day for Children in Mexico!
by Duncan Under
In Mexico, Children’s Day (Día Del Niño) is celebrated on April 30th. On this day, there are no classes in schools. Instead, schools organize games and music.
by U. Turner
Children bring in their favorite foods to share. Some families take a day out with their children. Often there are special activities for children around the community. Children wear bright colors to celebrate their youth and the coming of Spring. Color the last balloon in each row the color it should be to continue the pattern in that row.
Hot Chocolate Song On Children's Day, many families start the day with a yummy cup of hot chocolate and they sing of a song at breakfast. A mollinillo is used to stir the chocolate drink by rolling it between the palms of your hands while it is dipped in the hot chocolate. The kids sing the following song while stirring the drink. The game is to sing each verse a little faster every time it is sung.
Bate, bate, chocolate,
(Stir, stir, chocolate,)
Tu nariz de cacahuate.
(Your nose is a peanut.)
Uno, dos, tres, CHO!
(One, two, three, CHO!)
Uno, dos, tres, CO!
(One, two, three, CO!)
Uno, dos, tres, LA!
(One, two, three, LA!)
Uno, dos, tres, TE!
(One, two, three, TE!)
Chocolate, chocolate!
(Chocolate, chocolate!)
Bate, bate, chocolate!
(Stir, stir, chocolate!)
Bate, bate, bate, bate,
(Stir, stir, stir, stir,)
Bate, bate, CHOCOLATE!
(Stir, stir, CHOCOLATE!)
Piñata Pairs On Dia del Niño, children take turns to swing a bat or stick at a piñata, trying to break it apart to release the candy and goodies inside! ACTIVITY: All but one of these piñatas have an exact twin. Circle the one that’s unique.
Children’s Rights Collage
Look through the newspaper for pictures and words showing things you think all children should have a right to. Cut these out and use them to make a Children’s Rights collage.
CHOCOLATE CHILDRENS CELEBRATE MEXICO DONKEY PEANUT SCHOOL PALMS FROTH DRINK CANDY MUSIC TAIL GAME DAY
D Y A D E Y L F N C
I T U N A E P R H H
M D R I N K N O O I
S E F O L N C T M L
Y M X L R O C H U D
D A L I L D O E S R N G L A C A E H I E
A B T T P O R A C N C E L E B R A T E S
Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognize identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.
Describe Dia del Niño
Look through the newspaper for five or more words that describe Children’s Day in Mexico. Use these words to write a letter to your local newspaper editor about why you think there should be a Children’s Day in your town. Standards Link: Language Arts: Compose formal letters.
Standards Link: Visual Art: Use art to express a message.
Children’s Day in Mexico started in 1925. This celebration has its origins during Álvaro Obregón’s presidential term after the country joined the Geneva Convention. The Geneva Convention emphasized the importance of taking care of children, originally the vulnerable children affected by World War I. The United Nations suggested in 1959 countries adopt a National Children’s Day in honor of the Children’s Rights Declaration of 1959.
Send your story to: wade@walkercountypress.com
What is the world’s greatest treasure? Why?
Deadline: May 22 Published: Week of June 19 Please include your school and grade.
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Obituaries
Miguel Angel Gomez Miguel Gomez, 41, passed away on April 13, 2022, in Huntsville, Texas. Miguel Gomez was born on February 1, 1981 in El Salvador, to Miguel Gomez and Maria Salmeron Gomez. Miguel married Flor Gomez on November 15, 2002 in Huntsville . The couple had 4 children, Cristal Gomez, David Gomez, Samuel Gomez and Eliel Gomez. Miguel is survived by Flor Gomez - wife, Miguel Gomez - father, Maria Gomez - mother, Alex Gomez - brother, Amner Salmeron brother, Elida Martinez - sister, Erick Gomez brother, Omar Gomez brother, Cristal Gomez daughter, David Gomez - son, Samuel Gomez son, Eliel Gomez - son.
Terry E. Kerrick
Terry Ellis Kerrick passed away peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2022, at age 72. Terry was born March 28, 1950 in Towanda, Pennsylvania to Charles Kenneth Kerrick, Sr. and Ava (Ellis) Kerrick of French Asylum, Pennsylvania. Terry was life-long resident of French Aslyum and Durell, Pennsylvania, until he retired from I.E. Dupont as part of the Maintenance Team. He then moved to Midland, Texas and then finally settled in Pointblank, Texas. He grew up on his family’s farm, KenAva Farms, graduated from Towanda High School in 1968, attended Suny Dehi College, and raised his four children in French Asylum and Durell, Pennsylvania. He loved all things outdoors and was a member of the 4-H Club from kindergarten throughout his adult life. He was passionate hunter and a life-time member of the NRA. He was an expert at all things on the family named Kerrick and Ellis Hills and was well known for taking unsuspecting people to Barkley Mountain Cemetery where would scare them with tall tales and his driving antics. He loved all thing water, especially the Susquehanna and Trinity Rivers and all
the streams and creeks throughout these areas. He spent much of his time sending canoes down the Susquehanna River with his TEEPEE and Kerrick Canoe businesses and was fondly nicknamed “Bobber” after an unfortunate incident with an airboat and Polly, which is well-remembered throughout Towanda. In his younger years, he enjoyed numerous snowmobiling escapades with friends and family. Terry loved music and was selected for First Chair Baritone at the Pennsylvania High School State Choirs in 1967 and 1968. He participated in numerous musical events and groups within the community including the Sayre County Choir, many minstrels, and was well remembered for his gorgeous singing voice in weddings, funerals, Christmas pageants, etc. throughout the area. He performed “God Bless the USA” on the Bradford County Courthouse steps during a town parade in 1991. After moving to Texas, he was a member of the West Texas State Barbershop Quartet. Terry loved softball and pitched on the Monroeton Men’s softball league for many years. He coached recreational youth and all-star
softball teams, and was an assistant coach for the Towanda Varsity Softball Team in the 1989-1990 season. He was an Exalted Ruler of the Huntsville, TX Elks Lodge, a Board Member of the Towanda Elks Lodge and was selected to attend a Texas State Elks Meeting. He was a lifetime member of the Towanda Gun Club, participating on the board in his earlier days. His strong sense of civic duty allowed him to be a part of all thing’s community including being a volunteer firefighter for the Wysox Fire Department for many years. He could always be found mowing lawns for the elderly, providing food for Meals on Wheels, and assisting with putting out flags on Veterans’ graves throughout the year. Terry and Polly were one of the first residents of Holiday Villages in Pointblank, Texas and were avidly involvement in growth of the community. His closest friends Richard and Ed formed “The Three Amigos” fondly called by their wives, and could always be found building something at someone’s house. Terry met numerous friends that came and went from his famous “Coffee Club” at Jerry Restaurant in Onalaska, Texas. His fondest memories were spent
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with his friends Sandy, Kathy, Keith, Richard, Ed, et al, for “Toddies at 5” at Keith’s where they discussed the community events and concerns. Terry was well known for always running into things with his truck, boats and even wellknown for tipping over his Kawasaki Mule. Terry was well-known for his pyrotechnics during his amazing firework displays for his family, friends and the community and his summer chicken/clam bakes were notorious for a great time. Next to Terry’s favorite pastime of spending time in his “Man Cave” and watching Penn State (Go State), he adored spending time with his twelve (12) grandchildren. He got great joy watching their faces and seeing their reactions to his fireworks displays, his elaborate Christmas decorations, hiding their candy at Easter, the rides on the lawnmowers, jet skis, pontoon boat, tubing, the infamous Mule or yelling across the yard at them to “get over here, what are you doing?” Terry was most known and will be remembered, in any community he lived in, for crazy sense of humor, his childish antics, repetitive “dad jokes”, sunny disposition and amazing smile. He didn’t care how he did it, he
always wanted anyone around him to be happy. Terry is survived by his adored wife Paula Lee (McGavin) Kerrick of almost 50 years; his four loving children Clorece (Todd) Kulp of Doylestown, PA, Kaydance Hope of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Terrence (Robin) Kerrick of Pointblank, TX and Gabriell (Daniel) Debose of Ennis, Texas; 12 grandchildren Kaitlyn, Nala, Kyleigh, Alivia, Tristian, Liam, Dartanion, Kaleb, Titus, Jeremy, Austin and Daniel Jr; he is also survived by his sisterin-law Donna Kerrick, Pam Baker (Gary), and brother-in-laws Brian McGavin (Karen) and Robert McGavin (Trish), along with many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Terry is preceded in death by his brother Charles Kenneth Kerrick, Jr. and his grandson, Christopher Kerrick-Glassburn.
Colonel John Arthur McManners Colonel John Arthur McManners, US Army Retired, was born in
Walker County Press-Page 11 Weldon, TX, and spent his formative years in Huntsville. He graduated from SHSU in 1962 with a BS in History and went on to have a long and distinguished life of service. John died peacefully at his home in Elkins Lake on April 22, 2022. Through ROTC, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in Field Artillery, spending his initial tour as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. John retired in 1992 after a 30-year military career which carried him to many parts of the world including Vietnam, Laos, Germany, England, and Bosnia. During his Laotian tour he was personally recognized by the King of Laos and decorated as a Knight of a Million Elephants, the highest Laotian military honor he could receive. Colonel McManners was the only soldier in the history of the U.S. Army to receive this honor. John was a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College, the United States Army War College, and the United States Air War College. He also held a master’s
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degree from Webster University. His awards and decorations include Legion of Merit (2); Bronze Star (1); Defense Meritorious Service Medal (1); Meritorious Service Medal (4); Air Medal (2), Army Commendation Medal (2); National Defense Service Medal (2); Vietnam Service Medal (1), Army Service Ribbon (1); Overseas Service Ribbon and Vietnam Campaign Medal. Badges include Senior Parachute Badge and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB). John also held other positions of service such as President of the Sam Houston State University Alumni Association, the Mayor’s Veterans Affairs Board, and other community activities. He was honored for his dedication with the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Alumni Association Service Award. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Geanie Lawhon McManners, of Huntsville, his daughter Shannon McManners of Arlington, VA, and his daughter Kathleen Seleny (Alex) of Fort Worth, TX, and
his three grandchildren, Noah Seleny, John Seleny, and Annelise Seleny. Additionally, he is survived by his sister, Mary Ann Lucas (James) of Spring, TX. Visitation will be held May 8th, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 PM at The Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 Normal Park Drive, Huntsville, TX. Memorial services will be held the following day, May 9th, at 11:00 AM, at the First United Methodist Church located at 1016 Sam Houston Avenue in Huntsville. Burial will be held May 11th at 1:30 PM at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, located at 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX. A special thank you to Gayla and Bobby Lawson and Yvonne Frederick for the hours they gave to John and Geanie during this difficult time. Their love and care was beyond anything we expected. In lieu of flowers, please consider celebrating his life through a donation to the SHSU ROTC Scholarship Fund, the Sam Houston Alumni Association or a charity of your choice.
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Moore for Your Money by Ken Moore The Most Common Financial Mistakes There are many facets to sound personal money management. With April designated as Financial Literacy Month, what an opportune time to take a good look at your financial situation. How good are you at managing your money? Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Do you have a savings account, and how is your credit? You’ve seen several monthly articles here about the importance of setting a budget, staying on top of debt, and establishing an emergency savings fund. After all my information about what to do, here is a look at what NOT to do, some of the most common financial mistakes I routinely see. These mistakes may be able to actually help change your behavior. Steering clear of them can be the key to financial security. • Spending that is unnecessary. Savings are depleted one dollar at a time. That cappuccino or dinner out or payper-view movie may not seem like much, but it all adds up. If you spend $25 per week on fast food, that’s $1,300 per year that could be used to make an extra credit card payment or car payment. • Payments that never end. Do you really need never-ending payments for TV and
music services or gym memberships? Trimming theses expenses can go right to your savings fund to cushion you from any financial hardship. • Borrowing money for everyday expenses. Using credit cards to buy essentials is pretty common today. But think about this: you are paying double-digit interest rates on gas, groceries, and other perishable items that will be gone by the time you get your credit card statement. • Living paycheck to paycheck. This one is probably the most common. I’ve seen all kinds of unforeseen emergencies turn into financial disasters for those who are not prepared. Even missing one paycheck can be crucial. Add in the current cost of inflation and it can be devastating to live without back-up savings. • Spending too much on your home. A home purchase is one of the most important— and long-term—decisions you will make in your life. Bigger is not always better: more square feet will bring more property taxes, maintenance, and utilities. • Using Home Equity as a source of funds. Refinancing and taking cash out means you are giving ownership to someone else. It may make sense if you are
lowering your interest rate or paying off high interest debt but be cautious not to overuse the equity you have worked hard to build. • Not investing in retirement. Money placed in retirement accounts works for you while you are working. Without saving for retirement, you may never be able to stop working. Not participating in employer sponsored plans is leaving money on the table. • Not having a “Plan.” It’s funny how many hours we spend watching TV and scrolling through social media yet many of us are not able to set aside an hour a week to work on personal finances. How else will you know where you are going in your financial journey and how you are progressing toward your goals? As community bankers, all of us here at Anahuac National Bank want to help you take steps to make your life better. I am committed to steering you away from over-spending and adding additional debt. I will always encourage you to maintain some type of emergency savings fund, save for retirement, and develop your own financial plan. Let us know how we can help, problem solving is one of our specialties. We thank you for banking with us.
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Lifestyle
Sunday Observations by Christy
Can we discuss sportsmanship? Manners? Better yet perhaps we should just go back to humanity. Goodness why is society increasingly violent? Earlier this week I posted about a little league umpire being assaulted at the end of a game. Because she made a call the attacker disagreed with. Then there was a story of a baseball pitcher who tackled a runner, due to his mouthing and being dumb. Then yesterday, at a Ya n k e e s / G u a r d i a n s
game, an opposing player dove into the outfield wall trying to catch a ball. He was injured. Team docs went out. But the outfield fans were disrespectful. Instead of perhaps a moment of silence while another human being is injured, the trash talk commended. It continued. Throwing trash on the field until a couple of players scaled the wall and came face to face with the so called fans, and words ensued. A moment that should have been normal smack talk and celebration as the
Yankees had a walk off win. Instead of that you had a huge ruckus that led to Yankees players going to the outfield asking fans to settle down. Y’all. What in the world is wrong with people? Why do we think we can continue to run our mouths, inflicting harm on others, escalating to violence? In what world is it cool to cheer and make fun of injured players?? I’m a through and through baseball fan. Behind that I’m an Astros fan, a Rangers fan. Because I like the game. I support the teams in my state. I support the Red Sox because I know someone who plays in their organization. What I don’t support is poor sportsmanship in the name of “smack talk” and “just being a fan”. There is smack….. and then there is verbal abuse. If you support cursing at little league, physical violence at any level, or cheering when another human is hurt, please don’t fool yourself. You are not a fan. You are a bully, you are an egomaniac, and you are an embarrassment to whomever you claim as your “team”. I’ve been to hundreds of games at all levels. I cheer for my team. I support your cheering
for yours. What I don’t tolerate is violence and abuse at any level. Every team in America at every level is looking for the perfect hitter/ pitcher/fielder/catcher/ coach. Funny thing is that there are hundreds in the stands at every game, yet none are ever playing the game. But they sure know how to tell others what they are
Thursday April 28 , 2022 doing wrong. Happy Sunday peeps….. if you find yourself in a position to witness this behavior please don’t think it’s cool. Please don’t cheer it on. Better yet ask yourself if that was your child behaving that way, how would you feel? The days of saying “your momma” jokes in the outfield are long
gone. It has escalated to death threats, assault from items thrown on the field, and teams refusing to take the field several times at Yankee stadium. If that is something you are proud of, please reevaluate your behavior. Or stay home. No sport, no activity, needs violence as a fan.
WOODS, WATERS, and WILDLIFE
LEGACY SHARELUNKER SEASON ENDS By John Jefferson
And it was one of the best-ever! The season for catching 13-pound and over largemouth bass ended with 24 having been caught since January 1, 2022. It ended March 31. The previous record for Legacy ShareLunkers after the season was shortened to three months, occurred in 1995. That year, 27 were boated. O.H. Ivie ran away with it – producing half of the 13-pounders. The season began with the first two heavies having been caught there. The
LAST one of the season also came from Ivie. One of Ivie’s February ShareLunkers is a pending lake record and was the heaviest bass entered in 30 years -- weighing 17.06-pounds. That’s pushing the all-time Texas largemouth record of 18.18 pounds set by my former boatmate, Barry St. Clair. In January 1992, Barry caught that long-lasting state record while crappie fishing with a minnow on Lake Fork. Since this is the second year in a row that Ivie has produced twelve bass over 13-pounds -the largest bass each year inching upward -- Ivie anglers can’t
wait until January 1. A female heavy with eggs just might get her picture taken! At least nine different lakes produced qualifying bass. (Two lakes were omitted from the totals.) Daniel Lake and Coleman City Lake each had their first. Eagle Mountain, Houston County Lake, and Nacogdoches. also, each had one. Possum Kingdom – a lake I’ve always wanted to fish due to its intriguing name -produced three. Texas bass anglers and visitors from out-of-state would no doubt chase big bass JUST for the thrill of catching one. I would; and do. Josh
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Jones, from Oklahoma, caught TWO! (Guess where?) The publicity and prestige alone would be enough for most. But TPWD and Toyota, the ShareLunker program’s corporate partner, along with other key sponsors, have sweetened the pot. Anglers submitting Legacy Class Lunkers will receive a
catch kit filled with merchandise, a 13+ pound Legacy decal for their vehicle or boat, VIP access to the Toyota ShareLunker Annual Awards event, and a high-quality replica mount of their Lunker fish from Lake Fork Taxidermy. Anglers will also receive entries into two separate drawings for a $5,000 Bass
Although the Legacy Category of largemouth bass entries closed March 31, bass eight pounds and over or 24-inches long or longer may still be entered until December 31 in three other ShareLunker categories. Entering a bass entitles the successful angler to a chance in the drawing for a $5,000 shopping spree at Bass Pro Shops. Photo by John Jefferson.
Lifestyle Pro Shops shopping spree AND an annual fishing license. But Wait! This is Texas! Arguably the greatest bass fishing destination in the WORLD. So don’t quit fishing! The YEAR ‘ROUND Toyota ShareLunker program offers THREE levels of participation for catching bass over eight pounds, or 24 inches, with merchandise and a chance to win the shopping spree. Entry classes include the Lunker Class (8-lb+), Elite Class (10-lb+), and Legend Class (13-lb+). This offers an allyear opportunity to join the special club of premier anglers who have submitted a Legacy Class ShareLunker. Successful anglers can enter their catch data on the Toyota ShareLunker mobile app – free from the Apple App Store and Google Play – or on the Toyota ShareLunker online app at TexasSharelunker.com. Anglers can also provide a DNA scale sample from their lunker bass to TPWD researchers for genetic analysis. So GO FISH!
Thursday April 28 , 2022
Sound the Alarm
Shirley grew up across from the local volunteer fire department in the small north Texas town of Holiday. Her parents were very involved in the community. If a fire occurred, the phone rang at Shirley’s home. Her mother would send her and her sister across the street to sound the fire alarm and wait to give the volunteers the address of the emergency. “If the watchman sees the enemy coming and doesn’t sound the alarm to warn the people, he is responsible for their captivity. They will die in their sins, but I will hold the watchman responsible.” (Ezekiel 33:6) Sound the alarm. Danny R. Biddy, Chaplain: Chambers County Sheriff ’s Office & Fellowship of Christian Cowboys
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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.
I‘m a creature of habit, and some of those habits may be a little strange, but it’s who I am and what I do. For instance, when I’m traveling, and I travel a lot, not to any foreign Country’s or anything, but mostly around Texas, I have certain habits. One of those habits is that I don’t like to cross over to the other side of the road to stop and get gas, get a drink(non alcoholic), or go to the bathroom. I just think that if I’m going one direction, there should certainly be a suitable place to stop on the same side of the road. If I have to cross over to the other side, then I have to cross back over again to get headed back in the same direction as I was going before I crossed the road in the first place. I also like to purchase gasoline from the same establishment, if at all possible. When I find a place that is reasonably priced, on the correct side of the road, has a clean bathroom, and has the right flavor of soft drink, then I’m usually a loyal customer. Such is the case when I’m traveling between Winnie and Huntsville. When I’m going from Winnie to Huntsville,
I’ll usually stop at the Walmart station in Livingston to buy fuel and go to the bathroom. When I’m going from Huntsville to Winnie, I’ll usually stop at the 7-11 in Livingston to buy fuel and go to the bathroom. Both places are more or less about half way and they are both on the correct side of the road and fit the bill in the other departments. So, last weekend I had to make an extra round trip from Huntsville to Winnie and back to Huntsville. I was at the Ducks Unlimited banquet in Winnie on Saturday night and Sunday I travelled back to Huntsville by way of Elkhart to check on cows. When I got to Livingston, I needed a pit stop and so I pulled into the Walmart station for fuel. Right after I parked and got out of the truck, the station attendant came outside with a stack of paper and a roll of scotch tape. They were out of gas and she was putting signs on the pumps. I got back in my truck and went up the road a little ways and crossed over to the 7-11 and began filling my truck. I headed inside to potty and purchase a nice fresh fountain diet coke
with cherry flavor and as I approached the soda fountain, I saw signs taped to it that said it was out of order. Dang the luck. One place was out of gas and the other was out of drink. I managed, but I wasn’t happy. I headed up to Elkhart and found a couple of newborn calves, so the day worked out pretty good. Monday morning I went to Commissioners Court in Huntsville and then headed to Winnie. When I got to the 7-11 in Livingston, I pulled in and I noticed something was kind of funny looking. All of the pumps were blacked out with nothing lit up on the price or total amount of money or gallons. I went inside to check on things and was told that they were out of gas. I started to get a fountain drink as their machine was back in service, but decided to wait and get a drink when I got fuel. I went down the road a little and crossed over to the Walmart and pulled up and began filling my truck. As my truck was filling, I decided to go and get a drink. You guessed it.......the fountain machine was out of order. Once again, I’m not happy, but I live with
it and go on down the road. As I sit here tonight reliving this scenario, I’m wondering if God is trying to tell me that I need to stop drinking so many diet cokes or that I need to stop traveling so much. Oh well, he’s going to have to give me another sign because I’m pretty well committed to both. I’ve thought about getting one of those large gas tanks that fit in the bed of your truck and bringing some drinks with me, but that still doesn’t solve the potty situation. Hopefully, this supply chain issue gets
Walker County Press-Page 14 solved fairly soon because I can’t go on living like this......it’s messing with my routine. On a lighter note, I was visiting with some friends at an after the DU banquet party and a friend of mine gave me some very valuable information. We had a couple of adult beverages and he explained that you should never drink out of a round bottle. He went on to pontificate that when you drink out of a round bottle and you get a little tipsy and accidently hit the round bottle it can roll off of the
table and break therefore losing the rest of your evening. However, if you bump a bottle that is not round, it will simply just fall over and lay on the table, preserving the rest of your evening’s beverage. I’m 60 years old and just now realizing that important fact. I’m passing that information along to you guys in an effort to further the education of those who like me have possibly been doing things wrong for years. Just trying to help.......Till next time, I’m............Wade in the Shade.
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