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Deep in the woods, off a Shelby County road, rock and roll was about to around the East Texas area, but did not form the group officially until they were make a name for itself in the group of young musicians who later became known much older and out of school. as The Four Mints. They broke ground in the music industry, introducing their An outdoor performance at Stephen F. Austin University attracted the at- version of Rhythm & Blues and became one of the more popular early doo-wop tention of a well-known musician at that time, Mitchell Torok. He was very im- quartets in the mid 1950’s. The lives of James Paul Wilson, brothers Noah Eu- pressed with their talent and was able to get them a booking into the Plantation gene and Alden Lee Warr, and Aubie Jean McSwain would never be the same. Club in Nashville in 1955. They took the name The Four Mints and began to Music was a vital part of their lives growing travel across the country from Nashville, Birmingham, Biloxi, Mobile, Chicago, up in Center, Texas. Leon McSwain, Aubie’s father, Atlanta and at the famous Palace Theater in New York City, as well as other loca- was an accomplished musician. He played piano tions. and violin, and was part of a quartet along with They were later booked in the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas and also in clubs Buford Wilson, Joe Wright, and Zelma Askew. The in Los Angeles, California. Through their travels, they had top bookings along- group would gather together every Tuesday eve- side of other very popular musical artists like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean ning at the McSwain Hill residence for rehearsals. Martin, and Elvis Presley, often on the same stage with these musicians. Their The young boys, then nine and ten years of age, music was fresh and new in the rock and roll style, and their voices blended in would sit around and listen to their fathers sing- harmony to create a sound that became quite popular during the late 1950’s and ing together, and then go outside and sing together, early 1960’s. bringing their own unique style to the same old It was an exciting time for the four young men from Shelby County, Texas. gospel tunes. They had a heavy schedule traveling across the country by car and playing in Aubie was no stranger to singing. When his father realized he could sing at some venues for several shows per evening, often well into the wee hours of a very early age, he worked with him, teaching him to sing hymns in church at the morning. They grew up and married and continued performing, their fami- the age of three. As he grew up, he sang with his older sister, Jackie, as a duet, lies often traveling caravan style to their next venue. They even had a movie and their father, Leon later joined with them forming a trio that sang in various made, called “Born to Swing” which was filmed in Shelby County; Birmingham, churches wherever they went. When Leon discovered the boys were talented mu- Alabama; and Atlanta, Georgia. The movie was never released, and all that re- sicians and had a great sound of their own, he began working with them, training mained from the film was the title song, “Born them to sing the popular gospel songs of that time. He was so confident in their to Swing.” abilities that he had the group enter a singing contest out of Texarkana, Arkansas, The Four Mints continued to be a popular which they took first place from close to a hundred other singing quartets. musical quartet drawing large crowds to all of For nine and ten year old boys, this was quite an accomplishment. The first their venues. They were not just singers, but place prize was $100 in cash and a trip to Nashville, Tennessee to sing. While were entertainers, bringing their showmanship they were sitting eating breakfast that morning in a Nashville hotel, Roy Acuff off the stage into the audiences, something walked in and sat down with the boys. He later attended their performance and that wasn’t done until Elvis Presley came praised them for the quality of their quartet. They continued to get bookings along. Their songs included “Night Air,” “Lit- FOUR MINTS - Page 2 Page 2 April 2019 FOUR MINTS tle Mama Tree Top,” “Hey Little Neil,” “You Belong to My Heart,” and the title song, “Born to Swing.” Their first recording was a Gainsville, Texas label with Lin Records. Aztec Records released “The Fabulous Four Mints,” a high-fidelity album released in the late 1950’s. They also recorded popular songs like “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” “Lonesome Road,” and “Scarlet Ribbons.” They were also picked up by Decca which gave them the exposure they needed to bring them to a national level. In 1960, Aubie McSwain left the quartet to continue to study music, and later pursue what he said was “a calling into the ministry” to serve the Lord. He was replaced by another very talented musician, Roz Stevens, and the quartet sang for another two years before disbanding completely. The rise to fame and popularity didn’t change the four young singers who began as nine and ten year-old boys who loved to sing. They all returned to their roots in Shelby County with the wonderful memories of good times and experi- ences that would remain with them the rest of their lives. The music industry embraced the doo-wop movement in songs, proving that rock and roll was there to stay, paving the road for other young talented musicians to follow.

(Excerpts used by permission from an article by David Swanzy of “We the People of Shelby County” and interview with Aubie McSwain.)

Millard’s Crossing Historic Village Announces New Executive Director NACOGDOCHES, TX- Jessica Pinkert has been named executive director Around the Town gets the of Millard’s Crossing Historic Village, effective March 18, 2019. Pinkert will word out! I would strongly oversee the education, preservation and organizational administration of Millard’s Crossing. suggest any business “Millard’s Crossing is thrilled to announce the selection of Jessica Pinkert as the new Executive Director of the historic village,” said Ryan Russell, president taking a look at what they of the Millard’s Crossing Board of Directors. “Our board has full faith that Jessi- can do for you! ca will use her diverse skills and background to breathe new life into our beloved Ray Perry – Mike Perry Motors Nacogdoches landmark.” Nacogdoches Pinkert graduated from the Hospitality Administra- tion program at Stephen F. Austin State University in Good News Only Featured in 2018 and is currently work- ing towards her master’s degree in Mass Communi- Around the Town cation. Prior to accepting the position with Millard’s Crossing Historic Village, Pinkert served as the Main Street and Communications assistant for the City of Nacogdoches. As an engaged member in our community, Pinkert serves on the Shop Nac First committee and is a member of the University Professional Women of Stephen F. Austin State University. Pinkert plans to continue her activism with the Main Street program through its respective committees. When she is not working or volunteering, Pinkert enjoys knitting, strengthening her photography skills, spending time with her family and supporting local businesses. “I am thankful for the opportunity to work with Millard’s Crossing,” said Pinkert. “I fell in love with our community when I moved to Nacogdoches and feel honored to tell our story. I believe that combining my admiration of local attractions with my talent in media specialization will help me to create quality content for destination marketing.” FREE! Millard’s Crossing Historic Village is a private, non-profit 501c3, dedicated to connecting people to the past in a meaningful and memorable way. Established AROUND the TOWN by the late Lera Millard Thomas, the village comprises a broad sampling of 19th century East Texas architecture from simple log cabins to Victorian homes. FREE! SHOPPING - ENTERTAINMENT - DINING - SERVICES - SALES & MORE! FREE! The mission of Millard’s Crossing Historic Village is to portray the spirit and AroundTheTown.us ADVERTISE! [email protected] ingenuity of pioneer settlement in East Texas and to connect present generations AroundAround thethe Town Town is is published published and and distributed distributed on on the the first first day day of of each each to those of the past. month.month. 12,000 7,000 FREE FREE copies copies are are available available in inmore more than than 200+ 70 locationslocations Millard’s Crossing is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Angelina,in Nacogdoches Nacogdoches, County San andAugustine it may &be Shelby viewed Counties. online FREE The atpaper and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, please email info@mchvnac. may also be viewed onlinewww.AroundTheTown.us. FREE 24/7 at www.AroundTheTown.us. com. Publisher - David Stallings - 936.554.5822 - [email protected] PublisherAdvertising - David StallingsSales & Distribution- 936.554.5822 - Jodie - aroundthetown@mail Stone - 936.552.9862.com AdvertisingAdvertising Manager Sales - -Sharon Lynda RobertsWillard - -936.5 936.552.675856.4900 AdvertisingGraphic SalesDesign - David- James Stallings Aston -- 936.553.1927936.554.5822 SHOP LOCAL Graphic Design & Distribution - James Aston - 936.553.1927 Page 3 April 2019 Hardware on the Square - Your One Stop Shopping for Nearly 100 Years by Terri Lacher [email protected]

Hardware on the Square, located right on the corner in downtown historic San Augustine, was originally opened in the early 1900’s. Over the past one hundred years, it was owned by several different families. The Consford family purchased the store over four years ago. Customers are greeted by Joe and his parents, and their friendly staff, all ready to meet your hardware needs with a smile. After taking over the hardware business, they expanded one side, which was formerly a florist shop, to include a variety of lumber and other hardware sundries. About a year ago, they decided to put in a coffee shop. The one side of the store looked much like the opposite side, with white pegboard on the wall and a much lower ceiling. They thought they would build the coffee shop under the lower ceiling, but when they decided to remove the pegboard to expose the brick, they had a big surprise. Joe went into the attic to see what was above the dropped ceiling. As they slowly removed the pegboard and old stucco, they discovered the exposed brick had been hiding an early hand-painted advertisement for Coca Cola. His father, Buster, had an old office in the front of the store, where the coffee counter is now located. While his parents were on vacation, Joe moved Buster’s office to the back of the store. The lettering above the Coca Cola sign read, “Gro- ceries and Feed,” and above that it said “Cut-Price Store.” The original Cut-Price Store ended right on the wall where the advertising was. The hardware store was added onto the Square in 1920. San Augustine history tells us that in 1890, the entire Square burned down and needed rebuilding. The only building not affected by the fire was the Hollis Build- ing located further down the block. Even the courthouse was destroyed and rebuilt. When Joe began to remodel the hardware store in September of 2018 to include the coffee corner, they uncovered the Coca Cola and Cut-Price Store advertising, that had been hidden beneath the wall for over ninety-eight years. Over the last few decades, the hardware store saw many changes. It served the community with both hardware and auto parts. Since 1920, though, it has provided the San Augustine area with everything they needed in hardware and sundries. When Joe is not working in the hard- ware business, he can be found keeping busy at Central Baptist Church in Center, Texas. His wife, Laura, is the principal of Central Baptist Christian School. They have three young children. Hardware on the Square remains one of the few independent hardware stores in the nation, bringing a variety of needs to the community with the service you would ex- pect from a family-owned business. When customers come into the store they are greeted by name, and often with the very products they have come in for before they’ve entered the store. The Consfords make it a point to greet each individual that walks through their doors and they attend to their customers’ needs immedi- ately. They offer the convenience of lumber, plumbing, electrical, gardening, and other hardware needs. They are located at 134 W. Columbia Street, San Augus- tine, Texas 75972. They are open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and on Saturday from 7:30-4:00. Their phone number is (936)275-9474. Stop by for a fresh cup of coffee while shopping or visit their Facebook page at Hardware on the Square. YOUR FULL COLOR 3” X 5” AD HERE ONLY $75.00 FOR ONE MONTH SAVE $15/mo ON 12-MONTH CONTRACT ONLY $60.00 PER MONTH (AD CHANGES PERMISSABLE EACH MONTH AT NO CHARGE) 12,000 FREE copies distributed in 200+ locations on the 1st of each month in the following counties: Nacogdoches-Angelina-San Augustine-Shelby FREE inclusion in online version of the paper! CONTACT DAVID STALLINGS 936-554-5822 [email protected] Page 4 April 2019 ASM Prepped Meals Martin Kennel – Your Southernly Delicious Pet’s Second Best Friend Meals are under 500 Calories by Terri Lacher Low-Carb & Gluten Free [email protected]

Martin Kennel has held the standards one would expect from boarding and pet care since 1994, when Gail and Doug Martin first opened the kennel in the Nacogdoches area. They continued to provide personal care to the pets, taking the time with each one, and treating them with love and kindness. Because of ill- ness, Gail and Doug leased the kennel out in 2016, which was later purchased by Steven and Becky Martin, and now run as a family with their children, Chris and Cathy. The Martin family treats your family pets as they would treat their own, pro- viding a safe, secure place, that welcomes each furry friend as one of their own. Pet safety and well-being are their number one focus, watching over them while their pet Appleby Sand Mercantile Café owners need to be away. Customer service and loving pet care is their top priority. The 6530 FM 2609 (Appleby Sand Road) Martins customize their services to meet Nacogdoches, TX 75965 all animal types, ages, or mannerisms, and 936.559.5151 spend time daily exercising and loving on the pets. Martin Kennel provides a variety of services including day care, overnight boarding, bathing and complete grooming services. Their spacious Appleby Sand Self-Storage accommodations have fleece mats and stainless steel food and water bowls that Nacogdoches-Timpson-Mt. Enterprise are washed after each meal, with fresh water provided around the kennel and play 936.615.0901 yards. Pets can dine on Extreme Dog Fuel, which is a private label and highly nutritious food, or you may bring your own food. Grooming services range from bathing both large and small dogs to complete grooming designed for the pet- owner and their dogs. Additionally, when owners with livestock or large pets are called away from home, Martin Kennel can provide experienced assistance at the home, giving the owners peace of mind while they’re away. Martin Kennel is located at 512 County Road 217, three miles from the loop, off of Appleby Sand Road in Nacogdoches, Texas. Their hours are from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Sat- urday, with special hours on Sunday. You may give them a call at (936) 560-3643 or visit their website at martinkennel.com. You may also visit their Facebook page at Martin Kennel. If you happen to be in the area, stop in and have a look around. They would love to meet your pets. As they say, “We are waiting for you! The door is open!”

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Lufkin, Texas is about to lose one of their oldest and well-loved jewelry busi- nesses. Cavanaugh’s Jewelers have been selling fine quality jewelry since 1952, when Duncan Cavanaugh’s father bought the store. It had been previously owned by the Edwards family, who opened their fine jewelry store in 1890. Mr. Cavanaugh first worked in his father’s drug store at the age of ten. He has spent 51 years working in the retail jewelry store, building up his customers, who have also returned over the years, loving the care and time that Mr. Cavanaugh has given to each one. His motto for the success of the business is, “quality over quantity.” His repeat customers have become friends as well, as he and his expe- rienced and friendly employees have provided great customer service, assisting each person who walks into the store with their individual jewelry needs. The closing came about because Duncan is ready to retire and enjoy time with his family. It wasn’t an easy decision to make after building a strong friend- ship with most of his regular customers. Mr. Cavanaugh remembers many custom pieces of jewelry that some of his customer’s commissioned him to make over the years. One that stands out in par- ticular, was a beauti- ful 2.75 carat prin- cess-cut diamond made for a client’s 40th anniversary, and another was a 3.03 carat diamond set in a customer’s wedding ring. That customer came in to the store just a few days ago to have the ring inspected one more time before the store closes. The ring is now a family heirloom, cherished by the owner with plans to pass it to one of her daughters someday. Duncan remarked that he has had a number of fine employees over the years and all are like family. One employee worked with him for 27 years. “I’ve had very few turnover of employees,” he said. During his going out of business sale Duncan said he wants to pass along once in a lifetime savings to his many customers and he appreciates their busi- ness over these last many years. Currently, they are advertising up to 80% dis- count off their fine jewelry and watches in their store. He plans to close the doors of the store forever on April 13th with a farewell party to celebrate his final day. He said everyone is welcome and he hopes to see them one more time. Cavanaugh’s Jewelers is located at 1905 Tulane Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (936) 634-8261. Their business hours are from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Be sure to call or stop by for your great savings on all your fine jewelry needs.

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936-560-1137 Something for Everyone by Terri Lacher Try our fresh Garden Salads! [email protected] with Fried or Grilled Chicken Crispy Bacon - Cheddar Cheese If you are thinking of making a trip to University Mall in Nacogdoches, Your Choice of Home Made Dressings be sure to put your comfortable walking shoes on. Although the Mall has been known for years as a great place to walk, Decades and Della’s Daughters are two of those hidden treasures that will require a leisure stroll just to take in all the wonderful surprises these stores contain. Originally, Bob Clawson opened up Decades, the name coming from one of his daughters who said there was something to be found from every decade you can imagine. The store began as an antique mall with regular auctions held in the rear of the store. Multiple vendors carry a huge variety of merchandise which includes antiques, vintage, furniture, home décor, boutique clothing, jewelry, and much more. Owner, Peggy Byers, took over the store when Mr. Clawson decided to concen- trate more on the auction side of the business. The store moved from the center of the mall to its newer lo- cation, close to where J. C. Penney’s store was located. After retiring from Stephen F. Austin University in the Purchasing Department for twenty years, Peggy went to work with Bob as a sales clerk and a booth owner, as well as helping him with the estate sales and auctions. She loved working the auc- tions and loves working with the people. She said she loves her vendors who really make the store. She makes it clear that although she has a booth and the Decades store, it is the vendors who really own the store. The booths are neatly arranged and well-kept, and full of delightful treasures to behold. Like Peggy says, there is something for everyone, whether your tastes run from antique furniture, vintage and new clothing, old books, handmade jew- elry, and those one of a kind items in glassware and art deco. Purchases can be found to fit just about any budget or pocketbook. Della’s Daughters is also owned by Peg- gy and her family. She opened the store a year ago in May. The store is located in the middle of the mall where the jew- elry store used to be. Voted Best of Nac Venue & Boutique They sell a variety of Voted Best of Nac Accessory Store boutique items includ- Womens, Baby and Kids Gifts! ing purses, woven bags, Always Complimentary Gift Wrapping and unique, one-of-a- Spring and Prince Boutique • Old Tobacco Warehouse kind jewelry, much of 111 N. Pecan Street / Nacogdoches, TX 75961 / 936.585.0056 / [email protected] which is made by Peggy and her family. Peggy’s granddaughter fashions some of Tobacco Warehouse Events Venue available for wedding receptions, family reunions, birthday parties, private events and corporate events. the jewelry, designing unique “elf-ish” tiaras and necklaces. They make a variety of “wire-wrapped” stones, agates, and arrowheads. The store also carries a line of silver bell jewelry which is designed and handmade by an artist from Round Rock. Decades is open seven days a week, 10-8 Monday through Thursday, 10-9 Friday and Saturday, and 1-6 on Sundays. Della’s Daughters is open on Thurs- days, Fridays, and Saturdays between the hours of 10-6 or 8, depending upon the traffic. Vendor booths are available in Decades ranging from small 5x5 and up. If anyone is interested in having a booth, feel free to contact Peggy at (936)371- 1795 or (936)205-3272 or email her at [email protected]. Page 7 April 2019

My Limb Chickens by Brad Maule

There’s fried squirrel, baked squirrel, boiled squirrel, squirrel dumplings, chicken fried squirrel, squirrel sausage, Belgian squirrel (it has prunes and vinegar in it), and then there’s my squirrels. Last summer I moved into the most wonderful old house. The yard is filled with giant pecan trees, white Azaleas, and pink Camellia blooms. It is a historic place that has grown old gracefully and I love it. I do not, Brad Maule is a two-time Emmy however, love the squirrels that apparently nominated actor now living in think they own my house and yard. beautiful Nacogdoches where he teaches filmmaking for the School I did love them at first. I would sit outside of Art and acting for the School of and watch as they ran back and forth along the Theatre at Stephen F. Austin State wooden fence, scrambled across my roof, flew University. through the air barely touching the pecan limbs till finally landing on the highline wires, and starting their run all over again. The words, charming, delightful, mischievous, came to my new-to-the-neighborhood mind. Then one morning before dawn I woke up thinking a small meteor shower had hit my roof…several times. I went out to look and saw a gang of squirrels throwing pecans and taking turns jumping from a tall tree to the roof over my bedroom. Over and over they ran up the tree throwing and jumping. I yelled at them, “Hey friends, don’t you think it’s a little early to wake me up?” Together they all stopped and looked at me with their little black eyes, and then, I swear, they all yelled a bunch of squirrel insults at me. It felt very personal. Then they turned around and went back to jumping and throwing their nuts. After sunrise, I went out to confront my little roof jumpers. I found a big gray one on the side of my house. I said, “Shoo!” He/it/she, whatever, ran sideways a few feet along the brick wall of my beloved house, stopped, turned back and taunted me again. I ran after him. (I just knew by then it was a male squirrel, okay? No girl of any species would act like that.) The more I ran, the more he Amenities & Services flaunted his ability to outrun me sideways. I chased him to the front porch. He went straight up the wall to the wooden roof of my porch and started chewing the It starts with our surroundings. Our neighborhood 100-year-old wood and spitting it at me like a little squirrel wood chipper. beautifully balances privacy, safety, security and I’ve never eaten squirrel. I don’t want to eat squirrel, but I am looking for community. Strategically located activity and dining recipes. Squirrel pie, squirrel turnovers, squirrel ice cream, squirrel sushi. rooms encourage social interaction and involve- ment. Continuous walkways both indoors and out “Thank you David D. Stallings, for provide easy transitions throughout our spaces: supporting and promoting our local businesses. We love the Around the • Restaurant Style Dining with Three Home- Town paper!” Steve & Sarah Traylor - Cooked Meals Per Day Texas First Health Insurance • Weekly Housekeeping • Laundry and Linen Services • Skilled, Compassionate Staff on Site 24 ARLIS W. HIBBARD, M.D. Hours a Day Ear, Nose and Throat • Activity Center • Full-Service Beauty Salon 409 Russell Blvd. - Suite E • Beautifully Landscaped Interior Nacogdoches, TX 75965 Courtyard • Spacious Lobby in Common Room/ Phone 936.560.2595 Sitting Area Fax 936.560.5621 • Community Outings, Social Events and Educational Classes

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How Shopping Online Can Benefit Your Local Community by Jessi Pinkert

Did you know you could still support our community while shopping online? How does it help Nacogdoches when you buy your products from online entities? When you shop online, any place with a presence in Texas will remit the tax dollars to the city where your zip code is located. For example, when you place an online order to Wal-Mart to be picked up later, the sales tax stays in our com- munity — thus providing citizens with more local services. This means if you need something at Best Buy, shopping online from their website will have a more positive impact on our community than if you were to go to another city and buy at a brick and mortar store. So, what about Amazon? If you are trying to support local businesses through Amazon, you have a ton of options! Amazon fulfillment centers and marketplac- es remit taxes to the communities where the zip codes are located. However, if you are looking for a specific item purchased through a third party, such as an out-of-state artisan, the taxes will not come to Nacogdoches. Let’s say you tried Nacogdoches, tried looking online, and you still can’t find what you are looking for. We still love our neighboring counties and want to see them succeed! It is perfectly fine to shop in other communities. The goal of the Shop Nac First campaign is for our citizens to TRY and THINK about Nacog- doches businesses before looking elsewhere and think about how your decisions effect our community. It doesn’t get better than walking in to a local business where you know the owner. Many of our local shop owners work 7 days a week and work very hard to produce unique items that are affordable and appealing. Next time you need something that you cannot find in Nacogdoches, take the time to check online before driving to another community. Have your products shipped to your front door, keep the taxes local, and support your community! ADVERTISE IN AroundTheTown Sharon Roberts 936.552.6758 A-1 QUALITY Air Conditioning & Heating SINCE 1985 “SERVIciNG ALL MAKES & MODELS” • New Construction • Existing Homes BEST OF NAC 2016 936-569-1828 6400 FRANKLIN DRIVE NACOGDOCHES, TX Josh and Robert Martin Financing Available Robert Martin - Owner TACL #B000498C

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APRIL 6-7, 2019 – REGION V HIGH SCHOOL RODEO Free Admission and Free Parking. Concessions are available. Saturday: Starting at 10:00 AM, Sunday: Starting at 9:00 AM. Watch these young athletes compete in Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Team Roping, Breakaway Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling and Goat Tying.

APRIL 9, 2019 – TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION OFFICE RANCHERS LEASING WORKSHOP 9am-1pm This workshop will focus specifically on grazing, hunting, and livestock leases. Josh Jaccard Visits Lunch will be provided. The cost is $50 per person or $80. Registration is required; you can do so online athttps://agrilifetegister.tamu.edu/Ranchers. For more information contact Dr. Greg Kaase at 979-458-3348 or Tiffany Lashmet Lugnutz April 18th at 806-677-5681. Showcasing the Best of Classic Country April 13, 2019 – NACOGDOCHES ROTARY CLUB OLD STONE FORT BIKE RIDE and Rock’nRoll from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s This ride is hosted by the Nacogdoches Rotary Club to help fund various charities. Choose between a 10 miler, a 30 miler, and 63+ miler (~100km) in and near the oldest town in Texas. This course has an assortment of unique rest stops that will Singer/songwriter. Acoustic Soul, Rock’nRoll, Country & the support and cheer you on all day and is also fully supported with SAG vehicles Blues. Former Lead singer of the Band Maddogs 70 a Joe Cocker (because safety is our #1 priority). Riders also receive a swag bag full of fun and tribute... awesome gear. Once you make it to the finish line you can kick your shoes off “Josh steals the and enjoy local music, fajitas and brewskis. attention with his rock To register for the event go to www.active.com and like and follow the Old Stone star garb, shades, and Fort Bike Ride Facebook page! rugged bandannas. Outside of his musical April 13, 2019 – NACOGDOCHES JAYCEES RED DIRT MUD RUN talent, Josh has crafted This course is a combination open pasture and Wooded Trails with over 25 his own style and obstacles to challenge you. Courses have modified routes for every level genre of a new kind (beginner, advanced and HARDCORE). Day-of entry fee is $60, so get discounts of classic.”(Ashley for signing up early. ALL YOUTH (under 18) MUST RUN WITH AN ADULT. Ford)... All runners get a t-shirt and a medal. Live shows at small Largest Team Competition (Registration Deadline to be counted is April 11th, venues, restaurants and 8pm) - The Jaycees will make an in-kind donation to a local charity/non-profit wineries as well as pri- with the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd largest teams. Team members must be signed up to run vate parties and events the 5K. First ($500), Second ($300), Third ($200). alike. Instead of giving a $5 discount to runners that join a team, the Nacogdoches Josh Jaccard has Jaycees have decided to cover the Active.com processing fee for ALL RUNNERS. been compared to Joe Packet Pickup will be Friday, April 12th at the Nacogdoches Expo Center from Cocker, Rod Stewart, 5:00-7:00 PM, and on-site at 8:00 AM raceday. Delbert McClinton, Bob Seger and John Mellencamp. April 27, 2019 – DO DAT BBQ 10am – 6pm Lugnutz is located at 5287 US 59 South in Nacogdoches. Details are coming for cook team and vendor registration. For the latest Phone 936-564-6889. information like and follow the Do Dat BBQ FaceBook page or contact Do Dat BBQ Chairmen Richard Shade 936-615-6809 and Ronnie Henson 936-554-9377.

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Dance lessons offered each Monday in April by the Lufkin Dance Club with SPJST Lodge #191. The Lodge is located at 197 Hughes Rd., Lufkin, Texas 75901. Cost is $7.00 per person per lesson. Registration/Sign-In is at 6:30 pm and lessons end at 9:00 pm. Instruc- tors for the basic dance steps are Bernard and Catherine Hylands for the first four lessons. The fifth Monday will be the only line dancing and the instructor will be Carolyn Joffrion. BRING A PARTNER! Information contact: Donna Franklin (936) 715-7116. Page 13 April 2019 MARTINMARTIN KENNELKENNEL && GROOMINGGROOMING Chamber Connection by Kelly Augustine Executive Vice President, Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce

Nacogdoches Co. We offer boarding, grooming and day care for your fur-babies. Agriculture Award Steven & Becky Martin invite you to tour our facilities and get to know the Martins 2.0! We are carrying on the tradition of excellence started in 1991! Honorees Named Call for more info! $5 Off 936-560-3643 New Award Category Added to when you 512 CR 217, Nacogdoches www.martinkennel.com • [email protected] presentAd! this Honorees List Facebook @nacogdochespetcare The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee announced a new award addition as well as the award recipients for the Agri- culture Appreciation and Awareness Banquet presented by TFP Nutrition. For the first time, a “Tallest Pine” award recipient will be honored at the banquet on Monday, April 15 at the Nacogdoches County Exposition and Civic Center, 3805 NW Stallings Dr. The banquet begins with a mix and mingle opportunity at 5:30 p.m. At 6:30 the dinner service begins, and the program starts at 7 p.m. The 2019 award recipients are: • Farm Family of the Year: Bobby Hobson Family (Sponsor: Tipton Ford Lincoln) • The Pete Smith Agriculture Pioneer: Mike Rawson (Sponsor: Heri- Eagle Nest RV Park tage Land Bank) Stay a Day, Weekend • Agribusiness of the Year: Norbord Texas Nacogdoches, Inc. (Sponsor: or Full Time. and Campground Southside Bank) Come Relax and go Canoeing • Fishing • Kayaking • Ag Educator of the Year: Cotton George (Sponsor: Citizens 1st Bank) Paddle Boarding • Paddle Boating • Young Farmer of the Year: Juston Bass (Sponsor: Austin Bank and 19299 N US Highway 59 / Garrison, TX 75946 / 936.520.0838 Pilgrim’s Corporation) eaglenesthiddenlakeresort.com • Tallest Pine: Anita Scott (Sponsor: Texas Farm Credit) Gary and Sue Atkins Agricultural Scholarship Awards will be presented to Nacogdoches County students at the banquet. Scholarship recipients include Anna Cunningham, Jade Wheeler and Carly Wright, Central Heights High Antiques On Main School; Jake Hill, Regents Academy; Matthew Lowery, Douglass High School; and Luke Spivey, Garrison High School. 412 E. Main • Nacogdoches, TX 75961 Tickets are $25 for each person, or $300 for a table of eight and are available now at the Nacogdoches County Chamber, 2516 North St, and Lone Star Farm BLOW OUT SALE & Home Center as well as from event planning committee members. Donations Booth #152 is having an April BLOW OUT Sale. Most items are increase the amount of the scholarships given to the recipients at the banquet. For 50% Off. Furniture has BLOW OUT SALE signs. ticket and table reservations, call the Nacogdoches County Chamber, 936-560- Display Cases 2003 Buick Century, 5533, or email [email protected]. and Shelves Spring Cleaning 6’ Flat bed Trailer To produce the Agriculture Appreciation and Awareness Banquet, the Na- FOR SALE! New Inventory Arriving FOR SALE! cogdoches County Chamber partners with the Nacogdoches Economic Devel- Estate Sale Planners • Vendor Sapce Available opment Corp., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Pineywoods Resource Consignment Welcome Conservation and Development, The Texas Department of Agriculture, Stephen F. Austin State University, and Texas Forest Service. 936-615-7666 • 936.553.4715 [email protected]

Alive After Five hosted by Parkway Wealth Management Group The Chamber’s Alive After Five hosted by Parkway Wealth Management Group is 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 25 at the 3556 N.E. Stallings Dr., Ste. 101. Certified Financial Planner Scarlett Long is inviting all to the business- after-hours mixer. Guests will also be able to enter to win fabulous door prizes, make new business contacts and catch up with friends! Chamber members are entered in the cash prize drawing, but you must be present to win. I encourage all to take a look at The Chamber’s online event calendar to keep up with the exciting things going on in the City, County and beyond. Find the “Calendar” link at www.Nacogdoches.org. You are invited to add your events, too!

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Henry Louis Gehrig, better known Ingredients: “REED ALL ABOUT IT!” as “Lou” Gehrig, was one of America’s 3 Tbsp butter by Dr. Allen Reed greatest professional baseball players. 6 medium yellow squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick Born in 1903, he died in 1941. Gehrig 1 medium onion, chopped played 2,130 consecutive games in fourteen seasons with the New York Yankees. 1 egg, beaten In one particular game Lou Gehrig came to bat with two out in the ninth 1/2 cup milk inning. The winning runs were on second and third. New York was one run 1 can cream of mushroom soup behind and the hit meant a win. The count on Lou Gehrig went to three balls and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese two strikes. The grandstand was in an uproar. The pitcher wound up and the third 1/2 tsp salt strike came smoking in straight over the middle of the plate and the umpire called 1/4 tsp black pepper “Strike three!” Very slowly Lou turned and spoke to the umpire. At this the crowd 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed went wild, for no one had ever heard Lou Gehrig argue with an umpire. Reporters piled over the seats and right out onto the field. They swarmed around the umpire. “What did Lou Gehrig say to you,” they all asked in one breath. Whatever it was would make headlines on the sport page. Instructions: The empire smiled and yelled to Lou Gehrig to come over. “Lou,” he said, Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking “tell the boys what you said to me when I called that third strike on you.” Lou looked a little bewildered as he answered, “Mister Ump, I only said, I spray. Set aside. would give ten dollars to have that one back.” Melt 3 Tbsp butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add squash and One of the reporters was so impressed that when he wrote up the story, he onion. Cook until squash is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain squash and added, “There are people all over the world who would give ten dollars or ten discard liquid. Combine all ingredients except a small amount of cheese and thousand dollars to get just one minute back and for the privilege of changing crackers. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle reserved cheese and crackers over something they said or did in that minute.” casserole. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until slightly brown on top. Jesus told parables to illustrate some statement or message that He was anxious to drive home. The story of the prodigal son illustrates that there is a way back to God after one has wandered away to the far country. That way back is called repentance. Three questions come up naturally when we try to see the message Jesus put in this story to us. Where is that far country? The best answer I know of is the one that Dr. Ellis Fuller gave, “It is anywhere that a man tries to live without God.” Why do people go into that country? Sometimes they go for the same reason that this young man in Jesus’ story went – to find what they call “freedom” to do as they please. Is there any way for a man to get back from the far country? There is one way and one way only, and that is through repentance. To be sure, the prodigal son came back, but not like he went out (Luke 15:17-24). While we cannot change the past nor get it back to cancel one regrettable thing, God can blot out all the yesterdays from His book of remembrance, and we can have a clean page and start life new. The blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin (1 John 1:9). This is one of the great truths that Jesus presented in this beautiful parable. Are you in “the far country”? Do you want to return to the Father? First John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

A LITTLE HUMOR: The Minnesota Twins’ 1980 program explains the game of baseball. You have two sides, one out in the field and one in. Each man who’s on the side that’s in goes out, and when he’s out he comes in and the next man goes in until he’s out. When three men are out, the side that’s out comes in and the side that’s been in goes out and tries to get those coming in out. Sometimes you get men still in and not out. When both sides have been in and out nine times including the not outs, that’s the end of the game.

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CONTACT DAVID STALLINGS 936-554-5822 [email protected] Page 18 April 2019 “Make the World Go Away,” and this Kris Kristofferson penned “For The Good Times,” defined the Ray Price Sound during those years and for the remainder of “For the Good Times” his career. On June 11, 1970, he married a Nacogdoches County girl, Janie Phillips, and they were together for the rest of his life. We became connected in the early-80s when I was producing concerts for Mel Tillis and a number of other artists. He was always a pleasure to work with My Entertainment Biz and we never had a cross word. Ray was a true gentleman and was kind to his fans. As he once told me, “I know who brought me to the dance. Without the fans, I’d be sittin’ on the porch watchin’ the hay grow at the farm in Mount Pleasant.” Memories I always loved that he and his band dressed in suits and ties for most of their per- formances. He never asked for special lighting or “smoke and mirrors.” I would David Stallings, Around the Town ask if he needed anything special and he’d always say, “Just a good microphone Publisher, spent more than and sound system, Son.” In my opinion, Ray was right up there with Sinatra, 50-years as a concert, record and television producer. He Martin, Bennett and the other great pop singers of our time. He chose to stay with also performed as a comedian for his country roots and I’m glad that he did. It was always amazing to watch the 25 of those years. David faces of the fans when he was singing. They were absolutely mesmorized by that shares his favorite memories and amazing voice and the phenomenal band that he always put together. photographs here each month. When he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996, he said “It’s about time...I was beginning to feel like Susan Lucci!” From the first time that I heard Ray Price’s “Crazy Arms” in 1956 when I Ray was a big fan of Cracker Barrel restaurants and they were just about the was only nine-years-old, he had me as a fan. Never in my wildest dreams did I only places that he wanted to eat when he and the band were on the road. The ever think that I’d have the opportunity to produce his concerts and to become his band members were so tired of it, that they’d get off the bus and walk to nearby close friend. fast food restaurants while he was at Cracker Barrel. One Sunday I was com- Born on January 12, 1926, here in East Texas near the small community of ing back from one of my comedy tours and was near Vicksburg, Mississippi. I Perryville in Wood County, his career spanned more than six decades and his wanted to stop at a Cracker Barrel for lunch and I knew that one was in Vicks- music touched the hearts of millions worldwide. Ray’s parents divorced when he burg, but I wasn’t sure excactly where it was located. Ray was in Arizona headed was three and his mother moved to Dallas while his father remained at the East back to Texas from a West Coast Tour that day. I called to ask him if he knew Texas farm. Growing up, he split his time between Dallas and the farm. He first where to exit for the Vicksburg Cracker Barrel. He said, “That’ll be Exit 4-A, wanted to become a veterinarian and was attending North Texas Agricultural Son.” I stopped at the Cracker Barrel and took a minute to look at the CD rack College when World War II interrupted his studies. He served in the United States in the front of the gift stop. I’d picked up a copy of the Ray Price CD that they Marine Corps in the Pacific Theatre. After the War, he began playing and singing were featuring and was looking at it when an older sales lady said, “Don’t you locally in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He became friends with Lefty Frizzell and just love Ray Price? He’s my favorite singer!” I replied, “I sure do. Would you actually wrote one of Lefty’s early hits, “Give Me More, More, More.” A demo like to talk with Ray this morning? She said “Is he here?” “No, but I work with recording that he’d made for a songwriting friend at a studio in Dallas was some- him and we’ll give him a call right now.” I dialed Ray up again and told him that how heard by a record label in Nashville and he moved there in the early 1950s. I was with one of his biggest fans at the Cracker Barrel in Vicksburg. They talked He became friends with and roomed with Hank Williams briefly. After Hank for about ten-minutes and I’ll never forget her big smile. When they hung up, she died, Ray took Hank’s Drifting Cowboys Band and worked the road with them said, “Thank you so much! That’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me and for several years. At that time, Ray and many others emulated Hank’s style be- my friends will never believe it!” Ray was never too busy to let a fan know how cause he had been the biggest country music star ever. He told me that one night much he appreiciated him or her. I smiled and thought about him recently when when the Drifting Cowboys were backing him, a fan told him “Well, you’ve got I passed Exit 4-A in Vicksburg. his band and with a little more work, you’ll sound just like Ol’ Hank.” He decided His voice remained strong throughout his life. Ray continued touring and then and there that he should develop his own style. packing venues into 2013, well after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer In 1953, he formed his band, the Cher- in 2012. He passed away on December 16, 2013, and was interred at Restland okee Cowboys. Among its members Memorial Park in Dallas. during the late 1950s and early 1960s I will forever remember the years that I worked with him…I cherish the fun, were; Roger Miller, Willie Nelson, the music and the “Good Times.” I also miss our weekly phone calls. Although Darrell McCall, Johnny Paycheck, he was very reserved as “Mr. Price” on stage, he was absolutely hilarous on a Johnny Bush, Buddy Emmons and personal level. I can close my eyes and hear his wonderful laugh anytime and Buddy Spicher. Miller wrote one of anywhere. Ray’s classics in 1958, “Invitation to the Blues,” and sang harmony on the recording. 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This month’s Monument Corner will discuss one of five monuments found beside the parking lot at S. Pecan Street and Banita Creek in Nacogdo- ches. This monument details the life of Angelina, the Indian woman who was mentioned in Rhonda Oaks’ article about Land of the Little Angel by “Home of the Bob Bowman, that can be found in the March edition of Around the Town. The monument reads as follows: Lifetime Warranty” ANGELINA Included on every ANGELINA (ANGELICA) WAS A WOMAN OF THE HASINAI CADDO (TEJAS) NATION WHO GREW UP IN MONCLOVA, COA- new vehicle purchased at HUILA AND AT THE SPANISH PRESIDIO SAN JUAN BAUTISTA SOUTH OF THE RIO GRANDE. ACCORDING TO EUROPEAN ACCOUNTS, Rex Perry Autoplex! SHE WAS BAPTIZED A CATHOLIC AND LEARNED TO SPEAK FLU- ENT CASTILIAN SPANISH. THE EARLIEST WRITTEN ACCOUNT OF ANGELINA CAME FROM THE MEMOIRS OF THE FRENCHMAN ANDRE PENICAUT WHO CLAIMED TO HAVE MET HER IN 1712 EN ROUTE TO THE PRESIDIO SAN JUAN BAUTISTA WHILE ACCOM- 936-564-4688 PANYING FRENCH TRADER LOUIS JUCHEREAU DE ST. DENIS. DE- SCRIBING HER AS A “LEARNED INDIAN WOMAN,” FATHER ISIDRO 3916 NW Stallings Drive FELIX DE ESPINOSA MENTIONED HER TRANSLATION AND DIPLO- www.rexperryautoplex.com MATIC EFFORTS WHEN THE 1716 RAMON-ESPINOSA EXPEDITION ENTERED THE KINGDOM OF THE TEJAS WEST OF THE NECHES RIVER. DOMINGO RAMON NOTED AT THE TIME HER KEY ROLE AT THE DEDICATION OF EAST TEXAS MISSIONS. CLEARLY PLEASED TO SEE HER DURING HIS EAST TEXAS RELIEF TOUR, GOV. MARTIN DE ALARCON IN 1718 PERSUADED THE SAGACIOUS ANGELINA TO LIVE IN THE VILLAGE SURROUNDING MISSION CONCEPCION. IN 1721, ANGELINA ACTED AS THE INTERPRETER FOR A MEET- ING BETWEEN THE HAINAI CADDI, THE RECOGNIZED LEADER OF ALL THE TEJAS (HASINAI) NATIONS, AND THE SPANISH GOV- COMING TO LUGZ IN APRIL! ERNOR OF TEXAS, MARQUIS DE SAN MIGUEL DE AGUAYO. THIS Fri, April 5th Sat, April 6th Sat, April 13th EXCHANGE SOLIDIFIED CADDO AND SPANISH COOPERATION Randy Meadows Southbound Six Miles to Mixon AGAINST THE FRENCH. ANGELINA WAS MORE THAN AN INTER- Thurs, April 18th Sat, April 20th PRETER; SHE WAS A DIPLOMATIC BRIDGE BETWEEN DISPARATE Josh Jaccard Nickel Draft WORLDS WHO FACILITATED MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING. HER LEGACY LIVES ON IN THE LANDSCAPE OF EAST TEXAS WHERE Thurs, April 25th Sat, April 27th THE REGION HONORS HER MEMORY WITH THE ANGELINA RIVER, Devin Baize Brad Smallwood Band The best waterin’ hole in East Texas! THE ANGELINA NATIONAL FOREST AND ONLY COUNTY NAMED 5287 S. US Hwy 59 - Nacogdoches, TX - 936.564.6889 FOR A WOMAN.

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CONFEDERATE HISTORY MONTH P Free Living History Event at Durst-Taylor L House in Nacogdoches Saturday, April 6, 2019 E Stone Fort Camp #1944, Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV), is hosting the second annual Confederate History A Month event at the Durst-Taylor House located two blocks from historic downtown Nacogdoches. Hours are from 9AM to 5PM, on Saturday, April 6th. This is a free, family friendly event. S Bring your chairs, igloos, and shade. We recommend ear protection for young children. No alcohol allowed. Designated smoking areas. E

There will be a short flag raising ceremony at 9:00 AM, a 1:00 PM cake cutting, and flag lowering at 5:00 PM. This Confederate History Month event also serves as a kickoff celebration for the following weekend’s large scale Civil S War re-enactment known as the Battle of Pleasant Hill. For more information visit: http://www.battleofpleasanthill.com/ . The Battle of Pleasant Hill was a Confederate victory and U Septic Systems – Aerobic & Conventional prevented Federal troops from invading Texas and thereby saving the town of Nacogdoches from possible destruction. P Call For Confederate Volunteers! P All SCV, United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC), Civil War related historical associations, area re-enactors, families, students, and arm chair historians are encouraged to O attend. Wear period uniforms and dresses if you have them. Musicians with banjos, guitars, mandolins, dulcimers, jugs, R bones, spoons, Jews harp, etc. are welcome. If you have a living history interest that depicts arts, crafts, and life in the 1860’s please come share your artifacts and knowledge. If T you want to have a static display of artillery or other Civil War historical items please bring them for show and tell. Need to sell your Civil War history books? Bring them. Bring your games like corn hole, washers, horseshoes, etc. If you want to bring your horse or mule then bring it. Want to sell or trade that extra uniform, rifle, old pair of boots, or canteen? Bring them. If O you are a Civil War period photographer or can make antique sepia photos we need you. U Want to find your Confederate ancestor? Have an interest in joining the Sons of Confederate Veterans? Members of Stone R Fort Camp #1944 can help. We offer a free genealogy service. Before you come, write down the names and year of birth for the ancestors you know and visit our recruiting table.

There will be a nice selection of Confederate and Texas relat- ed items for sale. Confederate, United States, and Texas 3’x5’ A flags will be discounted to $5.00. A portion of the money will be used towards the SCV legal defense fund established to D protect and defend Confederate history, monuments, statues, and grave sites in Texas. Confederate Veterans are legally rec- ognized as United States Veterans, by Federal law. The SCV V is obligated, through membership, to defend our ancestors honor. Any donation will be graciously accepted. E Downtown shopping and food is within easy walking distance. There is plenty of free parking. The historic Old University R Building is only three blocks away. It was used as a Confed- erate Hospital and convalescent quarters after the Battle of Pleasant Hill. And, was later a Federal regimental headquar- T ters during occupation and reconstruction. There is a small museum on the second floor. The Old Stone Fort (relocated to the Stephen F. Austin State University campus) was the area’s I recruiting station for those joining the Confederacy. It was also the “headquarters for the first attempt to create a Republic of Texas.” The newly renovated Fredonia Hotel is only one block S away from the event. Lot’s to see and lot’s to do. We hope to see you there. E Sales and Service: 936-564-8381 Point of contact: John Mosele, Camp Adjutant, (936) 347- Four-Wheel Alignment* Check steering, suspension and 5223, or email: [email protected]. R shocks. Set toe-in, camber and caster 95 (where applicable). Check tie-rods and ball joints. Check tire pressure Learn more about the Sons of Confederate Veterans at http:// $59 and inspect tires for cuts, damage, Expires on 4/26/2019 and uneven wear. Plus tax, if applica- www.scv.org. S Coupon Code 4D ble. Coupon valid at vehicle check-in. *Pricing could vary for some makes and models. Page 24 April 2019

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Greetings from the Expo! We are glad to finally see some sun and warmer weather, which means outdoor event planning is in full swing! April at the Expo means two things: 1.County Fair and 2. Rodeo. The Angelina County Fair has made great strides in the past few years and is becoming a premier regional event. The ACF (formally known as the Youth Fair) runs from April 16th through the 20th. Believe me, attending this event will restore your confidence in the future of this country. Hard work, leadership and education are all demonstrated and rewarded right here in Lufkin. Look at the schedule below and make plans to attend. 2019 ANGELINA COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE: • Tuesday, April 16th: 6pm Broiler Show • Wednesday, April 17th: Ag-tivity Center opens 9am / 10am Rabbit Show / 1pm Judging Cakes and desserts / 7pm-9pm Live Music. • Thursday, April 18th: 9am Ag Mechanics Show / 10am Market Goat Show / 2pm Market Lamb Show / 4pm Junior Horse Show / 7pm-9p Live Music. • Friday, April 19th: 8am Market Hog Show / 9am Commercial Heifer Show / 2pm Beef Heifer Show / 4:30pm Beef Showmanship / 5pm Market Steer Show 7pm-9pm Live Music. • Saturday, April 20th: 9am Open Heifer Show / 10am Washer Tournament / 11am Pee Wee Show / 10am – 2pm BBQ Cook-off / 3pm Awards / 4pm Live Auction To learn more go to www.angelinaexpo.com Right on the heels of the Angelina County Fair is one of the Best rodeos in the nation: THE ANGELINA BENEFIT RODEO runs April 24th – 27th. 4 nights of action with Lufkins’ own Mike Mathis behind the microphone. You will get to see the best rodeo has to offer with Stace Smith Rodeo Production’s top livestock and the best cowboys in the country. Proceeds benefit the State Supported Living Center and is brought to you by the Lufkin Lions Club. As our friend Mike Mathis Says…SEE YOU AT THE RODEO! Burt Hairgrove, Director

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Emily Brashear Administrative Assistant Lufkin CVB – Pines Theater – Main Street Lufkin City of Lufkin (936) 633-0359 www.visitlufkin.com April 2019 News from the Lufkin CVB Spring is in the air! Celebrate spring by venturing to downtown Lufkin to enjoy show-stopping performances at The Pines Theater, family fun at SpringFest, and a unique culinary experience at Jam & Toast. The Angelina Arts Alliance presents Pilobolus on April 9th at the Temple Theater on Angelina College’s campus. Pilobolus is an internationally renowned movement com- pany. For 45 years they have tested the limit of human physicality, exploring the power of connected bodies. In 2009, Pilobolus created Shadowland, the first show of its kind, which has since performed in 32 countries, for over a million people. Now Pilobolus is proud to present an all-new Shadow adventure. Shadowland: The New Adventure uses Pilobolus’ exploration of mixed media to tell a love story about two people and their quest to save a magical bird. Employing animation, video and live shadow theater, this madcap adventure dips its toe into the genres of science fiction, film noir and romantic comedy. For tickets, call 936-633-5454 or visit www.angelinaarts.org. Save the date for SpringFest, formerly known as Downtown Hoedown, on April 20th in downtown Lufkin! Arts, crafts, and food vendors will line the streets with a variety of children’s activities and all-day entertainment making SpringFest a fun event for the en- tire family. For more information on how to become a vendor or entertainer, contact Main Street at 936-633-0205. Vendor applications are available online at www.cityoflufkin. com. Admission to SpringFest is FREE, so bring the whole family for a fun-filled day in downtown Lufkin! Make plans to attend a $5 movie at The Pines Theater in downtown Lufkin. Relive the magic of the classic film, Rio Bravo on Friday, April 26th. Tickets for upcoming mov- ies shown at The Pines are available online at www.thepines.visitlufkin.com or by calling 936-633-0359. Lufkin Antiques Weekend and the ETX Market is happening in downtown Lufkin on Saturday, April 27th from 10am-3pm. This event is hosted by Heritage Antiques & Art Studios and Among the Pines. Enjoy a market & community event celebrating the good- ness of East Texas with food trucks, coffee, arts and crafts, baked goods, vintage finds, and much more! Mark your calendars for Jam & Toast on Saturday, May 18th. Join us for a fabulous brunch in the streets of Downtown Lufkin. The Jam is the live music and the Toast is the champagne. Guests will enjoy a delicious array of foods from scones to fried chicken and waffles paired with mimosas and Champagne. Tickets are now on sale and are $50 each or $500 for a reserved table of 8. Call 936-633-0359 to reserve your tickets. For more information on upcoming events, please visit our community calendar at www.visitlufkin.com, and be sure to “Like” us on Facebook for event updates and ticket sale announcements!

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Clay Hargrove - Funeral Director Neal Murphy grew up in the small town of San Augustine, Texas. He and wife Clara have two grown 936.275.2311 children. Moving back after retiring, now with five 936.201.9789 cell grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, he began, [email protected] as a hobby, writing short stories of humorous things that he observed over the years. He was an ambulance driver in college, worked for two funeral homes, then spent over forty years in the insurance business. He also writes stories of his forty-four years as a state certified Heart of Texas “ HOT” Grill police officer working for seven different departments. “ ” After living in five different states, he is now retired back 102 East Columbia Street • San Augustine, Texas 75972 in San Augustine and has his stories printed in seven 936-288-3722 Mon - Sat: 11-8 different newspapers, and published five books. He is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin University, and the Insurance Institute of America. He is a Deacon in a Baptist Church Please come and join us at the and former Sunday School Teacher for many years, as well as Choir Director at several Heart of Texas “Hot” Grill. churches. He is also the docent in the 1919 Jail Museum in San Augustine and works Everything is Bigger & Better in Texas. three days a week. He was the director of the restoration og the old county records We are locally owned and Texas Proud! dating back to the 1800s. Great Food, Great Waitresses and most of all Great Open Hearts! A great place to have luncheons, small Times were much slower and laid back in the early days of East Texas. Most parties, showers, reunions, etc. So, come visit the Heart of every small town had a prankster who enjoyed the thrill of pulling off a good joke Texas “Hot” Grill in San Augustine and enjoy our “Down Home” on someone. One of the very best was a man from Hemphill, Texas, Drayton B. Cooking. If you bring a copy of this ad you will receive a free Speights, who lived near the Palo Gaucho Creek. appetizer. Yawl come – ya hear! Drayton and my father-in-law were best of friends up until Drayton died in 1997. I recall on several occasions Bro. Clarence Howell repeating something that Drayton had told him about almost any topic with the caveat, “Drayton is one of the smartest men I know. You can trust what he says.” Drayton loved practical jokes. One time he had a man weld a quarter to the head of a nail. The quarter was then nailed to the floor of a store. He loved to watch people try to pick up that coin without success. The prank considered by most people to be his best practical joke ever, involved an Unidentified Flying Object. In 1949 people began seeing strange events in the skies and speculation about UFOs was in the forefront of conversations in most small towns. While discussing these mysterious objects with fellow croquet playing friends, Drayton got a bright idea. He would have a flying saucer made and would let the croquet players examine it. The plan was put into action. Milton Woods, a mechanic, helped fashion a “flying saucer” out of sheet metal. It was about five feet across, and looked about like a chicken brooder. They placed an electric motor inside along with old radio tubes and electrical wires. The final touch was a glass vial with a piece of paper inside it. A doctor’s wife in Hemphill was from Europe and had friends in Czechoslovakia. Speights was given a letter from her friends which was written in Czech or Slovak. This letter was rolled up and placed inside the vial and inserted into the UFO. The flying object was now ready. Motorhome and RV Remodeling and Service Tom Parker told Speights where the croquet players were meeting the next Making your boats and RVs look new again! night. After dark he drove the UFO to the driveway entrance of the home. He placed the object on the private drive very near the main highway. It was a narrow lane and the saucer was wide enough that no one could drive around it. Speights waited in the bushes but no one ever came out, so he went home. 936-560-2188 Ray Dent discovered the object as he exited the driveway. He summoned the 14618 US Hwy. 59 Nacogdoches, Texas 75965 other players who were afraid to touch the UFO. They pushed the object into the icuph.com Like us on Facebook @infinitycommercialtx ditch with shovels and called the sheriff. The sheriff hauled the UFO into town and placed it on the courthouse grounds. escaped from a train carrying a circus, and was wandering about in the forest. The next morning, the small town was abuzz - a flying saucer had been found He seized upon this opportunity by typing an official looking letterhead on onion in Sabine County. The word had spread. Newspaper and radio reporters from skin paper “The Dallas County Zoo” a letter addressed to the mayor of Hemphill. Shreveport and Beaumont were in town to view the object and send their stories The letter stated that the lion seen around Brookeland was no doubt the one that out. had escaped from the Dallas zoo. It was a female lion and most likely had two Upon discovering the glass vial with the letter inside, it was decided that it cubs and would therefore be extremely dangerous. The letter was ‘signed’ by should not be opened by hand because it might blow up or contaminate someone. Fritz Dobrinsky, director of the Dallas County Zoo. Drayton had an employee So one fellow took the vial and threw it up against the courthouse wall. That headed for Dallas mail the letter from Dallas back to Hemphill. way, if the thing exploded, all it would do was blow up the courthouse. They People began seeing things and a couple of lion hunts were organized. An finally got the letter out but no one could read it. entire blackberry crop near Brookeland was lost because everybody was afraid A local grocer had the sheriff carry the saucer to his store, where it stayed to go out and pick them. Various people swore that they had seen the lion’s on display for several days. People would poke around it, examine the thing, and track and even heard it roar. A game warden finally debunked the lion scare by guess whether it was made in such a way that it would really fly. investigating and revealing that the Dallas County Zoo did not exist. After a week or so, a local attorney who knew about other languages Drayton was truly an expert when it came to practical jokes and pranks, a discovered that the letter was written in Czech and not in a mysterious language man after my own heart. In today’s litigious society I doubt that anyone could get of another planet. That revealed the hoax at last. Speights said he never knew away with pranks such as he was able to do back then. They do make for a good what happened to the saucer. story of days gone by. Some years later Drayton had another opportunity for a prank. Word got out in Brookeland, Texas, a small community south of Hemphill, that a lion had *Thanks to Bill Speights and Leon Hale for their contributions. Page 29 April 2019 ADVERTISING IN San Augustine County AROUND THE TOWN Chamber of Commerce REALLY WORKS! 611 W. Columbia St. • San Augustine, TX 75972 I love the new Around the Town publication! The first 936-275-3610 • www.sanaugustinetx.com week the July issue came out with an article featuring my business, “Heart of Texas,” I received more Brandi Emanis response than any advertisement I have tried in the 22 Executive Director years I've been in business. 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