November 26, 2019 The Our 26th Year of Publishing FREE (979) 849-5407 PLEASE Weekly mybulletinnewspaper.com © 2019 TAKE ONE LAKE JACKSON Bulletin• CLUTE • RICHWOOD • FREEPORT • OYSTER CREEK • ANGLETON • DANBURY • ALVIN • WEST COLUMBIA • BRAZORIA • SWEENY The beauty of I had to buy a giving thanks corded phone By Janice R. Edwards The old one finally broke, The Bulletin I looked up. At first, I couldn’t only to be replaced with see anything, but then I turned and a new one just like it. looked up-river, and they appeared By John Toth - hundreds of Snow Geese and The Bulletin If you had trouble getting through Memories are made of this to The Bulletin by phone the other day, blame the phone - it broke. Blues hanging from the heavens It was one of those old and flying in ever-changing multiple I bought many years ago. You know V formations. They were the only it’s time to replace the phone when things in the crystal blue sky with the you can’t remember when you sun glinting off their white wings; the bought it - or when it breaks. beautiful sight took my breath away. I whispered, “Thank you for this, God.” I looked around with renewed Ramblings joy – I have a lot to be thankful for. A group of White and Brown Peli- It tried to work, but something cans were preening and hunting for inside it was not right. The little breakfast across the river. Roseate screen became garbled and made Spoonbills were seining for shrimp. no sense. It was still ringing, but would not answer calls, which then (Continued on Page 7) went to voicemail. I concluded with A good ole’-fashioned family Thanksgiving get-together great sadness that it would have to be thrown away and replaced. By Jase Graves mothers, sisters, brothers and national overpopulation of giblets. I wasn’t attached to the phone - it But I’m not an Special to The Bulletin creepy uncles gathered with Native Moving ahead to the 20th century, a was attached to the wall. I just didn’t Today, too many Americans Americans for The First Thanksgiv- staple of the modern Thanksgiving want to spend money buying a new iPad addict consider Thanksgiving as a mere ing. Unfortunately, this harmonious dinner emerged with the invention one. But down to the store I went By Ernie Williamson speed bump on the way to Christ- occasion ended in a heated argu- of green bean casserole, ensuring and looked for one of those phones The Bulletin mas, a chance to fuel up for Black ment over immigration policy and that American children would be that plug into the wall. Four hours and 28 minutes. Friday, when they’ll need their Wishing everyone a even less likely to eat their veg- I asked a millennial clerk where That’s how much daily screen time energy to cage-fight each other for Happy Thanksgiving and etables. I may find one. “What’s wrong with I averaged last week on my iPad. an Instant Pot shaped like R2-D2 a quick recovery from Now that I’ve provided a compre- cell phones?” or a the size of Guam. hensive historical survey, I’ll offer an (Continued on Page 6) That, thanks to the calculator app gravy overdose on my you-know-what, means I will In an effort to adjust our perspec- overview of a modern Thanksgiving tive, let’s pause for a moment to whether the cranberry sauce with in a family that truly appreciates the INSIDE THIS ISSUE The View from My Seat reflect on the history of this special or without berries is the real stuff. deeper meaning of the holiday. The holiday, intended as a celebra- A couple of centuries later, Presi- celebration in my own household Dickens on the spend more than two months this tion of America’s many blessings dent Abraham Lincoln proclaimed begins each year in typical fashion, year on my iPad. And that doesn’t (including expandable waistbands). Thanksgiving as an official holiday with everyone dragging out of bed Strand free ticket include iPhone time. In 1621, the Pilgrim fathers, in a valiant attempt to control the (Continued on Page 14) As depressing as this sounds, winners I don’t think of myself as an iPad SEE PAGE 2 addict. I don’t, after all, know how to use most of the apps, I am not on speaking terms with Siri, and I don’t Dec. 7 High school play video games. Those screen time figures, students race on however, jarred me into researching iPad addiction just to make sure I MSR track (Continued on Page 5) SEE PAGES 8-9 Page 2 THE BULLETIN November 26, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 November 26, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 3 Dickens on the Strand ticket give-away contest winners Strange but True The Bulletin is sending eight you for entering the contest. As this Toth. By Bill Sones dard fingerprint-lifting techniques 30% professing a belief in astrology. lucky readers to Galveston Island’s busy contest year is winding down, This is the Bulletin’s 25th year and Rich Sones, Ph.D. ineffective, it “may make it easier to Yet in Western countries, both Dickens on the Strand. work has already begun on free of publication.Toth said the paper Ghost guns recover DNA from skin cells, blood groups are united in their belief in The Dickens ticket give-away ticket give-aways for 2020. has given away a record amount of Q. What are “ghost guns,” and or sweat left on the gun.” science. “Two-thirds in the U.K. contest is the latest in a series of “We appreciate our readership tickets this year. how might they impact forensics? Concludes Wilke, “Knowing how agree that ‘the scientific method is events to which The Bulletin has and want to help them have a great “That’s how we celebrated our A. The technology for three- to analyze the evidence 3-D printed the only reliable path to knowledge,’ given away thousands of dollars experience,” said Publisher John silver anniversary,” Toth said. dimensional printers has been guns leave at a crime scene may versus 46% of the general popula- worth of tickets this year. evolving rapidly, and some plastic one day become an important skill.” tion.” Dickens takes place Dec 7-8. It printers are now inexpensive What atheists believe Dr. Seuss would be proud is a world-famous Victorian holiday enough for home use, says Carolyn Q. When researchers interviewed Q. Picture the scene: Former festival that attracts thousands of Wilke in “Science News.” As early thousands of self-identified atheists Genesis front man Peter Gabriel visitors to the island each year. as 2013, 3-D designs for plastic and agnostics from Brazil, China, jamming with two bonobos at a The winners are: handguns appeared on the , Denmark, Japan, the UK and the primate research center some years Brenda Donehue of Angleton, and designs for fully functional US, what surprising discovery did ago. The experience, he said, blew Mary Miller of Lake Jackson, five-shot revolvers are now avail- they make? him away. And from this experience Kathy Rawlings of Rosharon, able, posing new challenges for law A. “A majority believe in at least has come an initiative to build an Darlene Perry of Alvin. enforcement. Such guns have no one supernatural phenomenon or Interspecies Internet. What exactly Each winner has been mailed two serial numbers for tracking and slip entity,” says Graham Lawton in is that? tickets each to the festival. The tick- unnoticed through metal detectors, “New Scientist” magazine. Globally, A. It aims to provide intelligent ets can be used either on Saturday which is why they are sometimes beliefs in fate and in the underlying animals such as elephants, dolphins or Sunday. called “ghost guns.” And plastic forces of good and evil are most and great apes (like bonobos) with Congratulations to all, and thank barrels are too soft to leave telltale prevalent, with 20-30% of atheists a means to communicate online markings on bullets, rendering the and around 40% of agnostics in the with one another and with humans, extensive U.S. National Integrated U.K. and U.S. agreeing. In addition, says Elie Dolgin in “IEEE Spectrum” Ballistic Information Network use- among atheists in the U.K., about magazine. For the past six years, less. 12% believe in reincarnation and two small pilot projects have been Researchers are currently inves- nearly 20% in life after death. “All undertaken. In New York, cognition tigating new forensic approaches. told, 71% of atheists hold one or psychologist Diana Reiss has devel- Since discharging a plastic firearm more such beliefs. For agnostics, oped a touch pad for dolphins and, tends to leave plastic residue on the figure is 92%.” with a biophysicist colleague, has bullets and below the bullet’s trajec- Least susceptible to the supernat- created “an aquatic touch screen tory, it may be possible to trace ural are Japanese atheists, “scoring through which dolphins can play residual chemical signatures to single digit percentages for most specially designed apps, including known materials and manufacturers. beliefs and about 20 for fate and one dubbed Whack a Fish.” And though a plastic gun’s rough good/evil.” Chinese atheists are the In the United Kingdom, Gabriel surface texture can render stan- most susceptible, with more than and Alisa Cronin, director of an ape rescue center, are working on the feasibility of using FaceTime with chimpanzees. Says Cronin, though the chimps engaged with the technology, it was on the level of her three-year-old son, “lots of silly games and not much meaning- ful conversation.” Many challenges exist, including assessing how accu- rate the interpretation of an animal’s “speech” really is. One primatolo- gist believes that expertly trained bonobos could serve as bilingual interpreters, like jamming bonobo Kanzi, who has grown up in a mixed “bonobo-human” environment. Now, a final question. Why, asks Dolgin, would a private equity specialist, with no background in digital communications or psychol- ogy, want to fund such an initiative? Answers Jeremy Coller: “If I can have a chat with a cow…, maybe I can have more compassion for it.” (Send STRANGE ques- tions to brothers Bill and Rich at [email protected]) Page 4 THE BULLETIN November 26, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 November 26, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 5 THANKSGIVING sides like sweet potatoes — and is what they planned on doing to an e-book, but a real book. I don’t of our Lives” on TCM and couldn’t the first TV dinner was born! celebrate their first harvest, that read e-books on my iPad because No forks at the first I’m not an iPad addict; I can quit anytime, if I want to remember the name of one of the Thanksgiving was almost is, until the Wampanoag Indians it is too easy to become distracted Thanksgiving! The first Thanks- (Continued from Page 1) there was breaking overseas news coping with this debilitating disorder. actresses. I just had to know. I a fast — not a feast! The early joined them and (lucky for us!) and get immersed in news notifica- checked my iPad. Her name was giving was eaten with spoons and wasn’t in need of an intervention. I on Brexit or China trade. It’s hard We comment on everything from settlers gave thanks by praying turned their fast into a three-day tions, messages, emails or Face- Teresa Wright. But I am not an knives — but no forks! That’s right, Googled “iPad addiction.” On my to break habits after spending 50 pain medicines to the best doctors. and abstaining from food, which feast! book comments. But I am not an addict. forks weren’t even introduced to iPad, of course. years in the news business. But I I don’t want to miss any medical addict. I can quit any time I want. the Pilgrims until 10 years later There is screen after screen of am not an iPad addict. breakthroughs that will get me out I kept my iPad close to me that (Ernie Williamson welcomes and weren’t a popular utensil until online articles about iPad addiction That morning I read the New York of this wheelchair. Mostly, though, night while watching television, but I reader input. Please contact Ernie the 18th century. among children, but few on adults. Times, Washington Post, Associ- it is a place to vent. But I am not an only checked it during commercials. at [email protected]. Or, Thanksgiving is the One silly site jokes that an iPad ated Press and Politico on my iPad addict. But I am not an addict. send letters in care of The Bulletin, reason for TV dinners! In addict is a user who double taps a while waiting for the stock market to I went to the pool in the after- Oh. I did watch “The Best Years PO Box 2426, Angleton, TX. 77516) 1953, Swanson had so much extra regular piece of paper and expects it open. At 8:30 I clicked on a stock noon. turkey (260 tons) that a salesman to get bigger or uses the two-finger market app to see how my portfolio Before I went, I checked the told them they should package it zoom in/zoom out technique to was performing. But I am not an weather. I could have poked onto aluminum trays with other change the text size. addict. my head outside, but I checked Most research indicates that an Later, I checked Facebook. I have the weather app. Might need a LEGAL NOTICE adult is addicted if the iPad inter- a politically distant cousin in Califor- sweater. But I am not an addict. Application has been made rupts daily life. nia who sends me stupid memes in You will be glad to know I didn’t with the Texas Alcoholic Bever- So, I thought I would more closely support of his political views. I can’t take my iPad to the pool. I told you age Commission for a Beer Retail examine my iPad use on a routine let those go unchallenged. I type a I am not an addict. However, when Dealer’s On-Premise License (BE) day. comment, or two. But I am not an I got out of the pool, I immediately NOT THE BRIGHTEST IN WHARTON, TEXAS: A man, who by David & Kim LLC, operating as I woke up at 3 a.m. and couldn’t addict. checked my iPhone for emails, text was wanted for burglary, sent a message to police in Wharton, Texas, Damifino, to be located at 497 N. go back to sleep. I grabbed my iPad, I also belong to a Facebook messages, news bulletins and stock that he didn’t think that they were up to the task of locating him and bring- Downing St., Angleton, Brazo- which just happened to be near, and group for transverse myelitis suffer- prices. ing him in. A few hours later, the cops found him hiding in the dark attic of ria County, TX. 77515. David M. checked some news apps in case ers. It’s a place to share advice on Before dinner I read a book. Not his home, probably the first place they looked. Wauson, Manager, and Kimberly INMATES SEEK SOUTHERN COMFORT: Four inmates have M. Wauson, Manager of LLC. been caught sneaking out of a minimum-security prison in Beaumont, Texas, and returning with whiskey. YOU MAY NOW KISS THE CRIMINAL: A man robbed a bank in Groveton, Texas, the day before he was to be married to pay for the bride’s wedding ring and the cost of the reception venue. She saw the surveillance video stills of him committing the crime and told him to turn himself in. HE MILKED IT FOR ALL HE COULD: A man took a stolen, seven-ton, refrigerated milk truck on a “reckless rampage” through the streets of Belfast, Northern Ireland, ramming cars and scattering milk cartons all over the road, after which the vehicle, with sparks shooting from the sides and a flat tire, finally came to rest. 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Page 6 THE BULLETIN November 26, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 November 26, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 7 day and found the phone on the I put that phone back together Taking a new phone apart was probably not a good idea dining room table in dozens of little very fast. It was as good as new (Contiued from Page 1) for the aisle that displayed the old- I splurged and bought the second pieces. She walked right by it as - well, it was already new, only one fashioned, wired phones. cheapest. Hey, live a little, right? It she put some grocery bags on the day old, but now it was good again. “Nothing,” I told her, “other than “Are you sure you don’t want a was the same brand as the old one kitchen counter, then backtracked to Mom calmed down when she heard they don’t plug into the wall.” cell phone? Those are a lot easier that had served us so well. take a good look. the . What can I say? I was “Why would you want to do that?” to find,” said the clerk. The first phone I ever had was Then I saw the look on her face a little nerd who liked to take things she asked. There they were - in the corner of one of their new models that usually indicated that I should apart just to see if I could put them So many beautiful things for reminding us that the rhythm of life I was getting impatient and threat- one of the aisles - a decent selec- and had a shiny plastic cover and be running. back together. Kids do the darndest Giving thanks for all the good things in life on Thanksgiving which to be thankful. Surf-run goes on. These are all beautiful ened to go home and order one tion, even. Now, to decide which a modern, sleek design. It was a “I got bored, so I decided to things. (Continued from Page 1) to wake to it covering the riverside to meet little Abigail Arias #758 and Speckled Trout are again in the things, and for them, I am thankful. online. That got her attention. We one to buy - that really meant look- special day when the Ma Bell tech take it apart. But I can put it back The new Bulletin phone is Black Skimmers were cruising the portion of our yard. But the river her wonderful family and friends. river, and we have been feasting on During the hustle and bustle joined forces and began searching ing for the cheapest price tag. came to install it. together,” I said as I tried to set her plugged in and ready to start its river for their favorite snack, and mouth was still partially open, and We are lucky enough to meet with Trout Amandine. We haven’t done of preparing for the Thanksgiving Excitement was in the air as he mind at ease and avoid her wrath. service. It’s ringing. The American Avocet was strolling the 25-plus inches of rain in the San our Buzzard (Friday night dinners) much of that for two years now. feast, take a deep breath and look knocked on the door. As soon as we What was I thinking? “The Bulletin.” down the beach. A Crested Cara Bernard River drained. We were not group most Friday nights, checking I am personally thankful for beau- around. You’ll find plenty of things heard that dial tone, we felt like the Obviously, she was going to go There was a short pause on the Cara was walking along the beach, flooded. For that, I am thankful. out the eateries of Brazoria County tiful things in my life - my husband; to be thankful for – each new day whole world was at our fingertips off on me when she saw her brand line. “We’ve been trying to reach looking for his breakfast. A blue We helped C.K. Milsap put on and sometimes beyond. I have been the friends around me; the Alaska brings still more beautiful things. - for a price. new phone in little pieces, neatly you about your car’s extended war- Dragonfly landed on the staircase the first prom for special-needs blessed with the friendships of the cruise with the kids; my beautiful, Take time to appreciate and enjoy My mother came home the next laid out on the table. ranty… .” ahead of me. This day was a gift kids, and we helped the Brazoria ladies in the Brazoria Study Club silly dogs; Trout Amandine; being them. Happy Thanksgiving. – an everyday miracle for which to Lions put on Celebrate America for – and learned a lot as a result. For able to write, and fish; DSL; our (Jan wants to hear from you. be thankful. one more year. We were blessed all of these, I am thankful. life in Brazoria County; wildlife; the Write her in care of The Bulletin. Local officials paint bright economic picture for county But there was more to be thankful “heartbeat” of the diesel engine of Email: [email protected]. the push boats on the Intracoastal Snail mail: The Bulletin, PO Box By Sharon Allen Toth ing on school buses and has sold Neal Insurance of Angleton for than this everyday miracle. Tropi- Canal; the seasonal beat of nature 2426, Angleton TX, 77516.) The Bulletin 20 spots already. It also plans to sell sponsored the annual luncheon, and cal Depression Imelda came to this Angleton and Brazoria County are advertising on a bigger scoreboard owner Clyde Neal was the master section of our coastline, and though growing quickly, and the economy for the football field to pay for its of ceremonies for the well-attended she made her presence known, is strong, local leaders told busi- purchase. luncheon. she left most of our homes still liv- nesspeople attending the Angleton able. Friends were able to make it Chamber’s State of the Community back to their homes and, with some Lunch recently. work, go on with their lives. Imelda’s County Judge Matt Sebesta said wake-up call emphasized that we that in 2001, the county population shouldn’t take what we hold so dear went over the 200,000 mark, and he for granted. For that, I am thankful. suggested that number will be dou- Then, there are our friends. We bling for the upcoming 2020 census. all looked after one another before “I’m predicting it will be a shade over Shown left are Mark Holian, chamber chairman; Beth Short Journeay, chamber and after the storm. Our neighbor 400,000,” said the judge. And, he president and CEO; and speakers featured at the event. They are, third from left, across the street called to let us thinks that number could possibly Dr. Phil Edwards, AISD superintendent; Matt Sebesta, county judge; John Wright, know the river was almost to our almost double again and reach near Angleton mayor pro-tem; Elizabeth Reimschissel, UTMB Angleton administrator; car tires – we’d gone to bed with 750,000 in a few more years. and Clyde W. Neal, owner of Neal Insurance, master of ceremonies and sponsor the river well within its banks, only of the event. Much of the economic growth and population growth comes from the petrochemical industry, which has invested $30 billion in projects since 2011, he said. Angleton Mayor Pro-Tem Michael Wright said numerous housing build- ers have contacted the city about building subdivisions because they like the location and schools. He mentioned several by name, includ- ing Mulberry Ranch, which plans to build 400 homes near 288 and 35. Angleton ISD Superintendent Phil Edwards said that now that the $90 million bond issue has passed, there will be preliminary planning for work to start first on the $53 million computer and technology center in the high school. Among the other projects will be new playgrounds at all the elementary schools, audi- torium improvements in the junior high and high school and creating a theater program that will compete on the regional and state levels. The district is also selling advertis- Page 8 THE BULLETIN November 26, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 November 26, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 9 of the Valley students have com- those in the fall competition was an High school students race electric cars at MSR track peted at MSR. The first time was all-girl racing team from San Benito, this past April. By Sharon Allen Toth for grades 4-12, and is based in of competition. Most are driving at Texas, which included Alexa del Rio, “The first race was so success- The Bulletin Huntsville, Ala. 17 to 20 mph. who said this was her first race and MSR Houston hosted a green- “They can design, build and race “They are learning how to align ful that more students wanted to it was fun. energy student event Nov. 18 at electric race cars ... we focus heav- their cars to be more aerodynamic, come,” said Garcia. “There’s a lot of excitement, and James Rodgerson, director of its karting track as high school and ily on the engineering prospects ... more efficient, because they’re run- I’m proud to be a part of these kids’ middle school students from the Rio and overall teamwork,” he added. ning on battery.” MSR Houston, is involved with journey,” said Sparks. Grande Valley, Beeville, and Hunts- But racing isn’t all there is to the The program was started in the Greenpower, Garcia noted, and Greenpower is a 501-C organi- ville, Ala. competed in an electric competition. The racers also have U.K. 20 years ago by the Green- invited the STEM students to the zation and is a trustee of the U.K. Angleton racing facility. Among race car competition. to make a presentation in interviews power Education Trust, but the Greenpower Education Trust. The students designed and built with judges, which includes what project began in the U.S. in 2014, their own race cars that are pow- they did to be innovative, how they and the numbers show the five-year ered by two 12-volt rechargeable raised funds for their project, and program is thriving, according to lead-acid batteries and then raced their team environment, “where Sparks. There are about 400 stu- them around the MSR track for an everyone focuses on each other,” dents competing in about 20 races hour and a half. The number of laps Sparks said. annually. each car made was tracked, and the Their skills at engineering a Javier Garcia, who works with top students on the track were those design to extend the battery life and accompanies the students from with the most laps completed in 1 as far as they can involves taking the Valley, is a coordinator for the 1/2 hours. a finite number of resources and ACE after-school program for Santa “It’s an endurance race,” said stretching them as far as they can, Rosa ISD and president of the Drew Sparks, president of the Sparks added. The batteries can STEMS Alumni Association, based Greenpower USA Foundation, which be charged at their school, in their in Brownsville. An all-girls team from San Benito was among the participants racing oversees Greenpower’s STEM (Sci- motel room, just about anywhere, “Greenpower is ‘bigger’ than electric cars at MSR Houston in Angleton recently. Students from the Rio ence, Technology & Math) program and need to last for the 1 1/2 hours robotics,” Garcia said. “The kids not Grande Valley, Beeville, and Huntsville, Ala. participated. only get to create something, like in robotics, but they get to race in it.” It also gives the students an opportunity to travel and compete in different parts of the state. This was the second time many Student racers start their electric engines at MSR Houston.

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Page 12 THE BULLETIN November 26, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 November 26, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 13 Bring us your Rental venues available at county parks ‘Tis the season for spending quality time with loved ones, but considering Parks Department schedule of events Christmas trees, how quickly our calendars can fill up it can also be a season of stress. Aspir- Thursday, Dec. 26, 8 a.m. explore a few of the more colorful County. Bring your own boat ing to be the host with the most doesn’t have to be an exasperating experi- to 4 p.m.: Dunes Day Drop- tales of Texas history. Our History or borrow one of ours. Loca- and we’ll make ence, especially when you can take advantage of local recreation hot spots. Off. Beginning December 26th, Talks series is a discussion based tion to be announced at a later If you’re looking to get out of the house and enjoy the cool weather that several Brazoria County offices on primary research with crowd par- date. Must complete, or already good use of them accompanies the holidays in Brazoria County, be sure to browse our many will begin collecting discarded ticipation encouraged and expected. have on file, a copy of our liability rental facilities from Alvin to Quintana, and everywhere in between. release form. For information or The last thing most of us want Christmas trees at their locations Free and open to the public. For Visit our website at www.brazoriacountyparks.org to see our variety of reservations call (979) 864-1152 to think about as we hang our to be placed along the beachfront more information, call the Stephen locations, and give us a call for reservation availability. or email mikem@brazoria- stockings and light our pie-scented to help gather blowing sands, and F. Austin park at (979) 849-5965. county.com. candles is taking down our Christ- build up dunes. Trees (without Saturday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m. sNine County Parks. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2 to 5 mas decorations. The Brazoria decorations) may be dropped off to noon: Dunes Day. Starting sA group campground with air- p.m.: History Talks, Francis County Parks Department does ask, at our headquarters office at 313 December 26th, Brazoria County conditioned dormitories, cabins, lake Adams the Man Behind the however, to keep our beaches in W. Mulberry in Angleton, or at any Parks will start accepting used & bayou fishing & wooded trails. The Discovery Murder. Discover an early adven- mind when it comes to your post- Brazoria County precinct office. Christmas trees. Volunteers meet sTwo full-service RV campgrounds Event Center at turer, often-wealthy business- holiday cleaning. For information call (979) 864- on Surfside Beach on January 18th with air-conditioned cabins, lighted Quintana Beach man, sometimes-shady dealer, Beginning Dec. 26, several County Park. 1152 or email mikem@brazoria- to rebuild, restore, and strengthen fishing areas, covered pavilions, and influential settler of Austin’s Brazoria County offices will begin county.com. our dunes. For information or reser- Colony. Our History Talks series playground on the coast. collecting trees at their locations Saturday, Jan. 11, 9 a.m. vations call (979) 864-1152 or email s is a discussion based on primary 23 miles of sandy beaches. to be placed along the beachfront to noon: Winter Paddling Event: [email protected]. research with crowd participation s20 public boat ramps. to help gather blowing sands, and Come join the Brazoria Paddlers Saturday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m. to encouraged and expected. Free sHistorical homes. build up the dunes. Club as they hold a paddling noon: Winter Paddling Event #2. and open to the public. For more sCoastal ecology center. After collecting the donations, event on one of the waterways in Come join the Brazoria Paddlers information, call the Stephen F. sBird watching. volunteers and park staff will come The Hanson Pavilion Brazoria County. Bring your own Club as they hold a paddling event Austin park at (979) 849-5965. sShelling (peak season Dec.-Feb.) together on Jan. 18 to position the at Riverside County boat or borrow one of ours. Loca- on one of the waterways in Brazoria sYear-round Adventure Programs. trees along the beaches at Follett’s Park in West tion to be announced at a later sYear-round special events. Island and Surfside. Columbia. date. Must complete, or already Administrative offices Trees without decorations may have on file, a copy of our liability 313 W. Mulberry be dropped off at our headquar- Mother and daughter help anchor discarded Christmas tree. release form. For information or Angleton, TX. 77515 ters office at 313 W. Mulberry in reservations call (979) 864-1152 or email mikem@brazoria- (979) 864-1541 Angleton, or at any Brazoria County The trees provide cover for the The Brazos county.com. precinct office. birds during the winter, and the birds Brazoria County Parks Director Pavilion at Brazos Sunday, Jan. 12, 2 to 5 For more information, contact the deposit seeds while in the trees. Bryan Frazier River County Park p.m.: History Talks, The Great department’s events coordinator, The trees quickly decompose, pro- Board of Park Commissioners in Angleton Chicken Massacre of 1836 and Mike Mullenweg, at (979) 864-1152, viding nutrients for the seeds. The Chairman: Meta Kirby Other Unlikely Stories. Is it fact, or or email him at mikem@brazoria- seeds germinate and vegetation is Vice Chairman: Rex Lloyd is it fiction? Journey with us as we You’re invited to paddle on one of our waterways on Jan. 11 and Feb 8. Secretary: Open county.com. reclaimed. Commissioners: Dorman David- son, Alvie Merril, Paul Wofford Jr., Brian Wilmer, Ron McCulley.

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We also thank the many volun- teers who help clean the beaches, stake out trees and sand fencing, lend a hand with programs, and add so much to the county’s parks and to our communities. To become a sponsor, or to volunteer in our programs, call (979) 864- 1541, or email Mike Mullenweg at [email protected] Page 14 THE BULLETIN November 26, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com BRAZORIA COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT MONTHLY SECTION www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 November 26, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 15 sit down together for a hearty meal pass the Cool Whip. Pass the Cool Whip and be a patient with the Saran Wrap of pumpkin pie and Pop Tarts. Copyright 2018 Jase Graves. Bulletin Horoscope (Continued from Page 1) use of a can opener. have a chance to soil their outfits So this Thanksgiving, put down Graves is an award-winning Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. just in time to catch the conclu- I suppose someday my wife and with ketchup - yes, ketchup. those Black Friday ads for a minute, humor columnist from East sion of the Macy’s Thanksgiving I will need to learn the dark magic The whining and complaining that focus on the things in your life that Texas. Contact Graves at ARIES (March 21-April 19): Win are curious enough to explore your because you want to express gen- Day Parade of Lip-syncing One-Hit of cooking turkey and dressing, but ensues when we mention taking pic- really matter, and ask a loved one to [email protected]. people over by displaying enthu- boundaries but wise enough to erosity or because you want to own Wonders. as long as our parents are willing, tures probably makes the neighbors siasm and exuberance. You can know just how far you can safely go. something new, original or outstand- We then watch the National Dog we’ll gladly stick to the Thanksgiving suspect us of committing some kind break down some of the barriers You may receive some extra public- ing – whether or not it makes good Show, often trying, and failing, to equivalent of heating up Pop Tarts. of severe abuse, like forcing our that prevent you from getting ahead ity or may meet interesting people. business sense. identify a contestant like our own When the pie is done (we think), children to pose for photos. by being warm and friendly when VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. little dog, Bailey.(Apparently, they we begin our annual mad dash to After the photo-torture, we pro- people are standoffish. Having fun and fellowship could 19): Never lose sight of what is don’t include breeds from the worth- get to my parents’ house before ceed to the main event. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): take a lot of work. You could most important to your happiness. less group.) Thanksgiving officially expires. The Thanksgiving meal always Your charitable instincts are on the become bogged down by extra You could easily get stuck in a rut. During the dog show, I usually Unfortunately, arriving anywhere on begins with a prayer, which usually rise, but it is wise to be cautious responsibilities. You could be busy Embracing new ideas, remaining prepare a pumpkin pie – otherwise time with my wife and three daugh- (and ironically) is my responsibility. about donating to charities you have baking sweet treats or getting deco- open-minded and attempting to known as an excuse to eat an entire ters ranks right up there with trying I thank the Lord for the blessings not yet vetted. It might be worth rations together for a holiday event. employ trending techniques can tub of Cool Whip.This is one of the to use Saran Wrap without cursing. He has imparted to us, followed by your while to see how your freely LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): An pay off. few menu items I’m entrusted to Once we finally arrive, we force requesting a quick recovery from offered dollars are being spent. enthusiastic approach might prove AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): contribute to my parents’ Thanksgiv- our daughters to participate in a tra- the gravy overdose we are about to GEMINI (May 21-June 20): helpful when dealing with the public Family dynamics can shift in a ing feast, probably because the only ditional family photo session in front receive. Finding ways to perform your job . You can also be proactive about positive way. A scheduling conflict culinary skill it requires is the adept of the old magnolia tree before they My parents spend hours cooking, well might be the prime subject of protecting your time by asking to be can be resolved. A friend’s advice so we always feel obliged to test the deep thinking or an important factor put on a “do not call” list or saying or someone’s casual observations capacity of our internal organs. And in your overall well-being. Planning no to sales calls at your front door. might trigger a resolution to try still, when I finally pry myself away and organizational tools can speed SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): something new and different. from the dining table to hook up a up your progress. A change of scenery could result PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Pepto-Bismol IV, my dad always CANCER (June 21-July 22): in some opportunities to bring you Focus on learning something new asks accusingly, “Is that all you’re Your goals and objectives can and a loved one closer. The things in the upcoming week. You might gonna eat?” change. You may be exposed to that grab your attention could enrich enjoy watching some how-to videos I usually answer by grabbing the new ideas that revolutionize your your wallet or make performing your or attending a lecture at the com- pie server (and handing it to my thinking. Don’t depend on luck to job easier. munity center so you can develop mother since I’ve been told I’m geo- get ahead with your career. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. a new hobby or become more self-

metrically challenged). LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You 21): You may spend your money sufficient. were Orders enough. fast tables the to pancakes the get couldn’t server The Answer: I truly have a lot to be grateful SCULPT BUFFET CRANK GIDDY Jumbles: for this Thanksgiving. My family is healthy, we have more than we History of the World On This Day need, and we get to sleep until noon for three days straight. November 26 people died in a fire that destroyed December 1 I look forward to the day when I 1789 - U.S. President Washing- the Coconut Grove. 1913 - Ford Motor Co. began can host Thanksgiving for my chil- ton set aside this day to observe November 29 using a new movable assembly dren and grandchildren, and we can the adoption of the Constitution of 1892 - A patent was issued to line that ushered in the era of the United States. Almon Brown Strowger for the mass production. 1832 - Public streetcar service rotary dial. 1942 - In the U.S., nationwide Board of Realtors to assist BC students through scholarships began in New York City. 1929 - The first airplane flight gasoline rationing went into effect. 1867 - J.B. Sutherland patented over the South Pole was made by 1955 - Rosa Parks, a black the refrigerated railroad car. U.S. Navy Lt. Comdr. Richard E. seamstress in Montgomery, AL, 1917 - The National Hockey Byrd. refused to give up her seat to League (NHL) was officially formed 1947 - The U.N. General a white man. Mrs. Parks was in Montreal, Canada. Assembly passed a resolution that arrested, marking a milestone in November 27 called for the division of Palestine the civil rights movement in the 1701 - Anders Celsius was born between Arabs and Jews. U.S. in Sweden. He was the inventor of November 30 December 2 the Celsius thermometer. 1782 - The United States and 1804 - Napoleon was crowned 1901 - The Army War College Britain signed preliminary peace emperor of France at the Cathe- was established in Washington, articles in Paris, ending the Revo- dral of Notre Dame in Paris. DC. lutionary War. 1939 - New York’s La Guardia 1934 - The U.S. bank robber 1897 - ’s own Airport began operations as an George “Baby Face” Nelson was motion picture projector had its first airliner from Chicago landed at 12: killed by FBI agents near Bar- commercial exhibition. 01 a.m. rington, IL. 1906 - George Parker Bidder, 1942 - A self-sustaining nuclear November 28 President of the Marine Biologi- chain reaction was demonstrated The Brazoria County Board of Realtors recently presented a $2,000 check to the Brazosport College 1582 - William Shakespeare and cal Association (U.K.) released a by Dr. Enrico Fermi and his staff at Foundation to be used toward student scholarships. Pictured are, from left, Tracee Watts, Brazosport Anne Hathaway were married. glass bottle with a message into the University of Chicago. College Vice President of College Advancement; Donna Lalumandier, Brazoria County Board of Realtors 1925 - The Grand Ole Opry the North Sea. The bottle spent 1969 - The Boeing 747 jumbo jet Administrative Executive; Sue Cornell, Brazoria County Board of Realtors Board of Directors member; Jimmie made its debut on station 108 years and 38 days at sea got its first public preview as 191 Mason, Brazoria County Board of Realtors Board President; Sherrie Garrett, Brazosport College Foundation WSM. before it was found on the shores people flew from Seattle, WA, to Development Officer; and Haley Ruthstrom, Brazosport College Director, Major Gifts. 1942 - In Boston, MA, 491 of Germany in 2015. New York City, N.Y. Page 16 THE BULLETIN November 26, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 November 26, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 17 MR. MORRIS By Rick Brooks Columbia Christian Senior Citizens Center Menu Bulletin Crossword Puzzle of the Week 35 Movie with the subtitle “Dawn of Complete the grid so each row, column 629 E. Bernard, West Columbia, TX, (979) 345-5955 Justice” and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains ACROSS 23 Early 20th-century first family 39 First-stringers every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to Menu is subject to change 1 Money-saving characters 24 Wine commonly served chilled 40 Greetings from American Greet- solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk. Wednesday, Nov. 27- Salisbury steak / gravy, green beans, spiced 10 Complaints 25 Institute in whose logo the first ings apples, pears & cottage cheese, sliced bread, dessert. 15 Fade letter is a stylized question mark Thursday, Nov. 28 - Happy Thanksgiving - CLOSED. 41 Showtime title vigilante 16 Pitfall! platform 26 Snorting scene Friday, Nov. 29 - Closed. 43 BBC World Service alternative 27 Hosp. test Meals served at 11:30 a.m. For Meals on Wheels, call by 9:30 a.m. For 17 Hunt object 44 Loyal follower? take-out, call by 10:30 am., ready at 11 a.m. 18 For real 29 Flier with a large bill 47 Enemy of un rat-n (Editor: The holiday printing schedule limited the printing of a full week’s 19 “Break Free” singer Grande 31 Most Hong Kong Airport travel- 48 Part of un drame menu. It will resume next week) 20 Benihana founder Rocky __ ers 51 Grapevine planter? 22 USN officers 34 “Fab!” 53 2012 British Open champion Send your community or non-profit group announcements to 54 Work on a bone CHARMY’S ARMY By Davey Jones [email protected]. We will print them in a timely manner. Send 55 “Time, Love and Tenderness” photos as is. We will convert them to the format we use. singer 56 More ready, in a way 58 Weathering 60 Duck 61 Refreshing espresso drink 62 Software giveaways 63 Historic sewer

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57 Tokugawa shogunate capital 59 Crime solver: Abbr. GROUPER TROUT SMELT PERCH SHARK TUNA SOLE CARP (C) 2019 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC. Page 18 THE BULLETIN November 26, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 November 26, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 19 SIDELINE CHATTER SPORTS STORIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED • Comedy writer Brad Dickson, Hawks center John Collins for 25 The guy pie requires a little adults putting the finishing touches on Nebraska’s poor clock manage- games after he tested positive By Dwight Perry So, his updated season sum- explanation. More than 10 years on the dishes in my kitchen. The Show 19.’ “ ment against Purdue last Satur- for Growth Hormone Releasing Traditional turkey Thanksgiving feast not everone’s cup of tea The Seattle Times (TNS) mary: 1-5 on grass, 1-1 on artificial ago, Emeril Lagasse had a contest If you don’t like one of the To the penalty box day: “I’m not sure we can trust Peptide-2. By Edward A. Forbes of mushroom soup? I feel betrayed my children’s mother’s recipe for turf and 0-1 on . pitting different homemakers’ pies traditional dishes, the rest of us will That lineup will leave Las Vegas’ Cosmopolitan casino these guys to fall back an hour League officials figured some- The Bulletin by my childhood. cornbread dressing. And there’s my Talking the talk against one another. The winner make sure they’re not wasted. Warriors fans feeling like is suing San Jose Sharks forward tonight.” thing was amiss when he gained 1 Holy Butter Ball! Twenty-one percent don’t like recipes for roasted turkey, gravy, • Janice Hough of LeftCoast was an original recipe that its cre- Happy Thanksgiving! they just got fooled again Evander Kane, claiming he failed • Jim Barach of JokesByJim. 1/2 shoe sizes before halftime. I just looked at the survey on pumpkin pie? Why do we have pumpkin with cream cheese swirls SportsBabe.com, on the former ator labeled “the guy pie.” (Edward Forbes wants to The Golden State Warriors, in to pay back $500,000 in gambling blogspot.com, after Patriots rookie Mustn’t-see TV the least popular Thanksgiving pumpkin spice latte, cupcakes, pie, pecan pie, and the guy pie. San Diego Chargers playing the It is a chocolate, banana, coco- hear from you. Email him at barely six months, have gone from markers from April. cornerback Joejuan Williams Mitch Trubisky wants all the foods. About 20% of the people cookies and everything else that I think we like the familiar dishes soon-to-be former Oakland Raid- nut and almond extract pie that [email protected] or send being the Beatles of basketball to Possible penalties range from said he saves 90% of his salary: television sets turned off at Bears surveyed dislike turkey. What’s that you can whip up to taste like pump- and the memories that they evoke. ers on Thursday Night Football: has been a hit with all who have comments by snail mail to The Bul- ... The Who? a huge fine and restitution to two “Mostly because of Tom Brady headquarters so the team can all about? kin pie? No pumpkin pie, thank If they were made differently, “Can we call it the Runaway been forced to try it. It has become letin, PO Box 2426, Angleton TX. Last April, Warriors coach Steve minutes for charging. telling him how important it is to avoid hearing criticism. Another way of looking at this: you, but I would love a pumpkin perhaps those memories wouldn’t Bowl?” part of our tradition, just as the five 77516.) Kerr rolled out a playoff lineup of Just call it Jet lag hedge against deflation.” Now, if he can just get his That means that two out of ten spice latte. How many duplicitous spring forward with each bite. Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Klay More bad news for ever-suf- • From @SportsPickle, on Nov. If the shoe fits ... coaches to shut down the film people sitting down for a Thanks- people are out there demeaning 6 marking the 150th anniversary of Thompson, Draymond Green and fering Jets fans: When you set The NBA suspended Atlanta room ... giving dinner say “pass the ham, our beloved pumpkin pie? DeMarcus Cousins. your clocks back on Nov. 3, your the first-ever college football game, please.” Fifty percent of you who are Recently – after a staggering season just got one hour longer. Princeton vs. Rutgers: “Hard to We fix two turkeys every apparently less than thankful don’t series of injuries and/or defec- A win for Cincinnati? respect Princeton scheduling a Thanksgiving – one roasted and like the canned jellied cranberry tions – the Golden State starters Scientists are experimenting cupcake.” one smoked. We have never had sauce. I have been to dinners that consisted of Eric Paschall, Glenn with psychedelic drugs in an effort More Talking the talk to make soup or a casserole from praised the fresh cranberry sauce Robinson III, Willie Cauley-Stein, to erase bad memories and thus • Syndicated columnist Norman left-over turkey because there isn’t made by the presiding chef. Some Ky Bowman and Jordan Poole. prevent the triggering of depres- Chad, via Twitter, on the specter of any. We do add a spiral ham on the of these are O.K., but I like the old Headlines sion. Lions QB Matthew Stafford amass- table, but it has left-overs. canned type, even with my left-over • Spotted on a SMU fan’s sign Rumor has it they plan to test it ing 60,000 career passing yards Twenty-four percent of you don’t cornbread dressing and gravy. during ESPN’s “College Game- out on Bengals fans. without ever winning a playoff like the famous green bean cas- We look forward to Thanksgiv- Day”: “We paid players before it Sacking himself game: “This recalls Marco Polo, serole. Green beans, the vegetable ing every year. Besides giving was cool.” The Browns cut safety Jermaine who traveled nearly 75,000 miles of your infancy and childhood, isn’t thanks, we look forward to the • At BabylonBee.com: “Bryce Whitehead after he went off on a without ever using frequent-flyer liked by one out of four people food, including my mother’s recipes Harper wins World Series in ‘MLB postgame Twitter rant. points.” at the table! Who doesn’t like for broccoli-cheese-rice casserole Durkey’s Fried Onions and cream and the green bean casserole and From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Your fear of God should be born of reverence and respect Q: I read a lot of books, and child. It is right for us also to fear face and what might happen many Christian authors write sin and Satan, for they can bring to us. Jesus declared, “These about the fact that we should not devastation. things I have spoken to you, that be fearful. I know the Bible says The Bible indeed does tell us in Me you may have peace. In over and over again, “Fear not,” to fear God. That doesn’t mean the world you will have tribula- but it also says to “fear God.” that we’re to be in terror of Him, tion; but be of good cheer, I have Isn’t this a contradiction? - F.F. shrinking from Him and even flee- overcome the world” (John 16: A: The Bible certainly does ing from Him – although we should 33). not contradict itself. There can fear His judgment – but it does Christ has come to take away be many different meanings to mean we are to have a reverence the source of our fears. Fears one word. In the case of the word and respect for Him, knowing that are real. “Peace I leave with you, “fear,” it can mean “to be afraid, He is holy and all powerful. My peace I give to you; not as have a feeling of terror,” etc. This can be a wonderful word the world gives. ... Let not your But there is also a wonderful study using Scripture. When we heart be troubled, neither let it be definition to this word and that is hear preachers or others talk afraid” (John 14:27). “to have reverence or respect” about things of God, it pleases Tribune Media Services for something or someone. the Lord when it drives us to His (Send your queries to “My Answer,” c/o There are, of course, differ- Word. He Himself will teach us the Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic ent kinds of fear. Not all fear is truth about all things. Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; call 1-(877) 2- wrong. It is right for a child to Think of the fears that so easily GRAHAM, or visit the Web site for the fear a hot stove or a sharp knife, grip us, even keep us enslaved. Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: because those can harm the There is the fear of problems we www.billygraham.org.) Page 20 THE BULLETIN November 26, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com