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Monthly Guide Serving Lake Livingston and the Surrounding AreaMonthly Guide Serving Lake Livingston and the Surrounding Area

PathfinderPathfinderPiney Woods Piney Woods

Of Lake LivingstonOf Lake Livingston

“Helping you see the forest through the trees.”“Helping you see the forest through the trees.”

June, 2012Volume 2 Issue 4

Complimentary Copy

June, 2012Volume 2 Issue 4

Complimentary Copy

InsideBlasta Onalaska Music FestFourth of July on the LakeHistorical Scavenger Hunt

Farmer Marketsin the Piney Woods

The Piney Woods Pathfinder is published monthly by M&R Publishing and is owned by Ryan and Michael Downhour. Our goal is to furnish readers information regarding businesses and upcoming recreational events in Lake Livingston and the surrounding area. Any comments or suggestions are welcomed. Direct any correspondence to Piney Woods Pathfinder, PO Box 115, Coldspring, Texas, 77331. Phone 936-523-0033, e-mail [email protected]. Visit www.PineyWoodsPathfinder.com

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Table of ContentsPage 1, Cover Page 11, Page 2, Page 12, The Wizard of OzPage 3, Page 13, Page 4, Page 14, Page 5, Page 15, Blueberry FestivalPage 6, Page 16, Page 7, Community Band ConcertPage 8, Matthews Street PoolPage 9,

Page 10, Farmer Markets

Table of ContentsSelect Power Sport

Blasta Onalaska Music Fest

Mike’s Saw and Supply

Cruising for FunMonthly Meetings Summer Hiring TipsMonthly Meetings Cont.Blasta Onalaska Music Fest Father Day Gift Ideas

Page 17, Gardening, or is it?Page 18, Westmont Ranch

4th of July on Lake Page 19, Historical Scavenger HuntLivingston Page 20,

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Coldspring: The Hop, El Tequito, Lake Side Building Supply.

Livingston: Catfish King, Jalisco’s Texas Pepper, & The Whistle Stop Café.

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Melinda is an accomplished sales wanted to inform our readers of the Pathfinder.

representative and we are thrilled to multiple markets in the area. It's a great have her working with us and look Another way to keep tabs on the outdoor event for the whole family and forward to the wonderful contributions Piney Woods Pathfinder is to check out there is a market every weekend. Gather that she will make to the Pathfinder. our website at friends and family member and go have

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you can view our “E” edition.you wish to contact her you may do so We would like to invite local through email, For the month of June the Piney businesses in the area to market with [email protected]. Woods Pathfinder is going to begin the Piney Woods Pathfinder. We offer

circulating in Cleveland, Texas. We affordable rates and many methods of Co-Publisher, Michael Downhour,

have had many calls from community marketing. It is with the support of the graduated Sam Houston State

members wanting us to come to community that we are able to continue University on May 12th with a major in

Cleveland, so we answered! Check us bringing local events to our readers. Website: Construction Management. We are all out on Facebook to find out where we www.PineyWoodsPathfinder.comvery proud of him! If you would like to become a will be placing our racks.

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Merchants - Meets the second third Wednesday of each month at 11:00 Thursday of the month at 5:15 p.m. a.m. at the library, 601 W. Church Cora's Corner. Call 936-653-2332 Street.

Coldspring / San Jacinto County Friends of the Onalaska Library- Chamber of Commerce - Meets 3rd Friends of the Onalaska Library support Tuesday of each month at noon for a wide variety of library projects. For member luncheon at the Coldspring details, contact the Onalaska City Hall Community Center. Board Meeting is between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays

ARF-RC Model Planes Club- Care Share Mission, Inc. of San the first Thursday of each month at 8 and Saturdays. You may also call Meets every Saturday at the Club Field Jacinto County - is a food pantry open a.m. at the Chamber office. librarian Jenny Quintin, at 936-646- located on FM 350 N. approximately from 10am until 2pm, weekly Monday Book (2665).thColdspring's Trade Days – 4 four miles from Hwy. 190. Call Joe and Thursday. We serve qualifying

Future Farmers of America - FFA Saturday monthly , March – NovemberHebert at 936-566-5804 or Don Hirt at residents of San Jacinto County. We are members learn leadership skills, public 936-566-4098 for information. located at 21 Butler St., Coldspring, DMA – Don't Mention Age – For speaking and occupational skills. Call Texas. You may call for more people 55 and older meets at 10 a.m. the Better Breather's Club - These Candis Carraway at 936-328-2257 for information during our working hours at second Monday at First United meetings are free of charge and open to information about FFA programs.936-653-5543. Methodist Church – Livingston. anyone with lung disease, anyone with a

Hook 'Needle Charities Club – Luncheons, speakers, book reviews, friend or loved one with lung disease, or Christian Motorcycle Association Meets the second Wednesday of each trips and entertainment. Call 936-566-anyone that wants more information on – King's Kids – Meets at 6 p.m. the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Memorial 4766.lung health. Meetings will be held the second Thursday of each month at Texas Medical Center – Livingston dinning first Thursday of each month at 3:30 Pepper. Rides are planned on fourth Families and Individuals thanking room. The club crochets, knits and sews pm. Meeting location: Memorial Saturdays. For information, call Doc heroes – Meets the second Thursday of items for needy individuals. For Medical Center, Livingston, Tx, 936- Hinds at 936-566-4340 or Jimmy Mattix each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the information, call Joan Reeves at 936-327-8825, Contact: Shelia Peabody at 936-327-1223. Livingston Physical Therapy office. For 327-1989.

information, call Andrea at 936-327-Boots and Babes Square Dance CASA – Court Appointed Special Levis and Lace Square Dance 4084.Club – Every Friday night at 7:30 – Advocates – For information to become

Club – Meets on Tuesday nights at the 9:30 p.m. at the new location on a volunteer donating time for children of Friends of Myrphy Memorial elementary school in Onalaska at 7:30 DelaNorton Street or Business 59. For Polk County, call Joanis Robertson at Library- Friends are active workers in p.m. For more information call Betsy information, call 936-327-3384 or 936- 936-523-0519. library projects and raise funds for Waite at 936-327-4610967-0979 library projects. Meetings are held the Coldspring's Area Business and

MonthlyMeetings


The Livingston Art League - meets on the 4th Monday of the months Sept., Oct, Jan., Feb., April, and May, also the 1st Monday of Dec. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church at 836 Jones St., Livingston, TX 77351. Our time is 9:00am to 12:00 for our paint-in (everyone welcome to come and paint on whatever you chose) and 12:00 to 3:00pm for our meeting. We have refreshments and demonstrators who show all mediums. For more info. call Celeste Williamson, 936 967-2161 or email: [email protected]

Livingston Rotary Club – Every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at Cho Yeh, For information , call Ray Gearing at 936-327-2752.

Onalaska-Polk County AARP Chapter 3876 – Meets at 10 a.m. every second Thursday of the month at Idlewilde Clubhouse. For information, contact Lew Vail at 936-646-4330.

Piecemakers Quilt Guild – Meets the second Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at Chesswood Baptist Church on 59 South in Livingston, Come expand your quilting experience.

Piney Wood Lakes Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist - Meets the first Thursday of each month at the Polk County Chamber of Commerce located on Hwy 59 North of Livingston. Our meeting time is 2 PM.

Polk County Mission – Mission is open for free food for families that qualify. 707 S. Washington, 936-327-7634. Open Tuesday and Thursday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Send donations to Box 1973, Livingston, Tx 77351. Call BJ Cooling at 936-327-5806 or Aline Fisher at 936-365-2825.

Polk County Republican Club - Meets every first Tuesday of the month at La Casita Mexican Restaurant on old Highway 59 (Washington Street) starting at 6:00PM for those wanting to eat and visit. The program begins at 6:30. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. For more information contact Penny Uselton at 713-553-0962

Shepard Chamber of Commerce – Upper Lake Livingston Wireless Home, located at 3916 US Highway 59 Meets the fourth Monday of every Association – Meets the second North in Livingston (3 miles north of month at 5:00 pm at the Pct building in Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Livingston). Covered dish menu at 6:30 Shepard. Polk County Emergency Operations pm and the meeting starts at 7:30 pm.

conference room. Call Lew Vail at 936- For more info 936-327-9119, SJC Women's League - The 646-4330. www.livingston.net/vfw8568.Women's League of San Jacinto County

meets on the second Thursday of each Veteran’s of Foreign Wars - Meets month, September through May, at the the 3rd Monday of the month at the Post Coldspring Community Center. The monthly meetings begin at noon and include lunch and a program. For more information, call Arnette Daugherty at 377-3906.

Small Business Counseling - 3rd Friday of each month between the hours of 10:00 am and noon Bob Baragan of Small Business Development is offering free counseling and training. Each session will be one hour and held at the Coldspring Chamber of Commerce.

Sons of Confederate Veterans – Capt. Ike Turner Camp 1275 meets the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 1907 N. Washington. Call Craig Reese at 936-327-8232.

Soup for Seniors – 936-327-3696 Soup Donation Sites: Guardian Healthcare 1601 Hwy 59 Loop N. Mikes Saw and Supply 2118 Hwy 190 W, TexTia's 904 W Church Street, Escapees Care Center 155 Care Center Drive, VFW Hall 3916 Hwy 59 North, The Coffee Spot 1503 E Houston St Cleveland.

Stroke Support Group “The nd thPreventers” – The 2 & 4 Thursday of

the month, 1 pm at Guardian Health Care in Northridge Plaza, next to the hospital on the Hwy 59 feeder raod, Suite 400. A hands – on community forum for preventing stroke and helping those affected by stroke.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Onalaska Chapter - meets Thursday morning at Pine Forest Baptist Church on Hwy. 190 W. Weigh-in 9:00A.M. Meeting starts 9:30A.M. For more information call Betty Willis at 936-967-3913 or Doris Daniels at 936-967-8850.

TOPS Tx 1448 Livingston (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) - Meets every Thursday in the hospital dinning room

Polk County Social Club – Meets from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. For more every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW information please call (936) 328-4926 hall. For more information, call Mary at or 328-4170936-327-9015.

United Daughters of the San Jacinto County Chamber of Confederacy – Meets the second

Commerce - Meets first Thursday of Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Livingston the month at 8 a.m. in at the Chamber's Heritage House. The genealogical Office. society welcomes the public.

Monthly Meetings


Attention ladies of Lake Livingston! Resolving conflict in the work place W.I.N.O.s (Women Interested in was the theme of the second meeting in Networking Opportunities) is a new San Jacinto.program which provides an avenue for

The next meeting will be noon on women to network and create a

Thursday, July 5th at Jalisco’s Texas mentoring program for young women

Pepper in Livingston and October 4th in the workforce.

at Sydney Murphy’s home.The group meets quarterly, the first

There is no need to RSVP, so bring meeting was held on January 5th at

all your friends and begin networking! Buster McNuttys where the art of the

For more information contact the Polk hand shake was introduced and

County Livingston Chamber of practiced.

Commerce at 936-327-4929.

W.I.N.O.sWomen Interested in Networking OpportunitiesNext meeting is July 5th at Jalisco’s Texas Pepper

regional acclaim with his debut album MY REDEMPTION, Cassidy is touring with the likes of Eli Young Band, Aaron Watson, Kevin Fowler, Roger Creager, Wade Bowen and more. His next single, "Ride of Your Life," is scheduled to be released early this summer.

Jody Booth (Vigilante Music Group), a favorite son who hails from Livingston, Texas, is a mainstay on the Texas Country scene. Having opened for such noted acts as Willie Nelson,

camping and boating, "The Blasta" is a Jack Ingram and Tracy Lawrence, Booth family-friendly dedication to the is celebrating a recent #1 songwriting surrounding community and a chance cut with Roger Creager's "I Love Being for music fans to gather and enjoy the Lonesome," and is busy touring and waterfront offerings of The Waterfront promoting his latest CD, HEAVEN Lodge. AND HELL and its debut single, "Gold

Digger.""We are excited to be hosting the

first of many Blasta Onalaska music Josh Ward (Buckshot Records), who festivals at Waterfront," said Mark is currently watching his latest single Budzise owner of the lakefront property. "Get Away," climb the Texas music A-Blake Entertainment announces Beaumont resident and platinum-selling "It's a holiday weekend and we have an charts, is another local favorite. A the inaugural Blasta Onalaska Music recording artist Tracy Byrd. Also on tap exciting day planned. We want everyone former rodeo circuit participant, Ward Festival ("The Blasta"), which will take are country music hitmakers Jason to come out an enjoy it with us. The began singing on the tailgate of pickups place July 7, 2012 at The Waterfront Cassidy, Jody Booth and Josh Ward, all non-stop lineup of Texas talent playing at local rodeos before joining his first Lodge, Marina & RV Park (located at who have deep roots in the area, and on the hill is incredible! Being a new band in 2003. Now a regular on the 371 Navaho Trail, in Onalaska, Texas). newcomer Brian Evans.place, we can't wait to show all the Texas Country scene, he is Designed to be a continuing celebration

Situated on the shores of scenic Lake Lodge & Marina has to offer. This a affectionately dubbed "Mayor Ward" at of the July 4th holiday, "The Blasta" Livingston, a "water wonderland" for great event for the lakeside community his many live shows.will become Texas Music central as the residents and visitors who enjoy a and the surrounding businesses will lineup features national acts and local A native of Deer Park, Texas, Brian variety of activities such as fishing, benefit from the visitors to the area as favorites. Headlining the event is Evans (A-Blake Records) will be

well."pulling double duty at "The Blasta."

Texas native and internationally Opening the festival with his high known country music artist Tracy Byrd, energy stage show and skilled vocals, he known for such hits as "Holding returns after dark to host the official Heaven,""The Keeper of the Stars," and after-party at Hookers On The Lake, the "Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo," restaurant located inside the The headlines "The Blasta" as one of his Waterfront Lodge.only performances scheduled in the

General Admission tickets are $10 upcoming year. Since his debut in 1993

advance and $15 at the gate. Tickets can on MCA Nashville, Byrd has released

be purchased at Outhouse Tickets by more than thirty hit singles that include

visiting www.outhousetickets.com/. 13 Top Ten hits. He has nine studio

Gates will open at noon.albums and two greatest-hits albums to his credit and has received four gold For more information, and to stay up certifications and one double-platinum to date on the latest news and certification. For nearly two decades, performances, please visit Byrd has consistently been one of the www.theblastaonalaka.com.Top 50 artists played on country radio,

(Check out our ad on Page 20)amassing nearly 2 million spins since computer monitoring of airplay began in 1998.

Jason Cassidy (A-Blake Records) shares the bill with Byrd and brings his unique brand of "honky tonk with an edge" to the stage. Achieving his first #1 Texas single last fall with the swampy "Honky Tonk Heaven," Cassidy followed up that effort with the national release of "What If," which became a Top 10 single on the Texas charts. The video for the song reached the #1 spot on the CMT Pure 12-Pack Countdown and has been in the Top 10 since its debut in January. Enjoying national and


Blasta OnalaskaMusic Festival

The Livingston Area Community of the familiar melodies you will hear in Band directed by Lowell Clark will be these selections are "If Ever I Would presenting their final concert of this, Leave You," "A Spoonful of Sugar," their 16th season at the Central Baptist "Chim Chim Cher-ee," "Hello Young Church in Livingston on Monday, June Lovers," "Shall We Dance." "I Feel 11, at 7:00 p.m. This year the band has Pretty," "Maria," "Tonight," "Circle of selected a program featuring music from Life," "I Just Can't Wait To Be King," six very well known Broadway "Till There Was You," "Seventy Six Musicals. "The King and I," premiered Trombones," and many more.on March 29, 1951 at Broadway's St. In addition to the Broadway James Theatre. It was an immediate hit selections the band will perform a brass and remained so during the remainder of trio featuring Gerald Fagan and Richard the Broadway run of three years (a total Butler on euphoniums and Kerris of 1,246 performances). "The Lion Larabee on tuba. Also a special event, King," the newest of the musicals is the band will do a "World Premier" of based on the 1994 Disney animated film "Running With The Wind" a march of the same name with music by Elton written by one of our long time members John and lyrics by Tim Rice. The and retired band director well known in

advanced learning opportunities for Several of other members of the band musical premiered on Broadway at the Livingston and Polk County, Mr. Gerald young area musicians. The band drive in for rehearsals from Porter, New Amsterdam Theater in New York Fagan. He will conduct his march.currently consists of about 40 members Conroe, Trinity, Onalaska, Goodrich, on November 13, 1997. It is still running who range in age from Middle School to Huntsville, Diboll and Lufkin. Therefore after more than 5,350 performances. It is Shortly after the band started in 1996 retirement. There are several active and the reason for the band's title "The now Broadway's seventh longest show in they developed three guidelines that they retired band director members and many Livingston Area Community Band." If history. As of April 2012, it is the highest are dedicated to: 1. Providing others who could be considered you have never heard this group you will grossing Broadway show of all time, entertainment in the form of quality "Professional" players. Currently there be impressed. The concert is free. This is having grossed $853.8 million. Others music for our community, 2. are student members from Coldspring, the band's gift to you, "Our Community."are, "Camelot," "Mary Poppins," "West Encouraging the philosophy that music is Shepherd and Livingston schools. Side Story," and "The Music Man.' Some a lifelong pleasure, 3. Providing


Community Band ConcertFeatures Broadway Musicals

From left to right: These three will be performing in the trio at the concert, from left to right, Richard Butler, Baritone, retired band director, currently teaching band part-time at Goodrich ISD, Kerris Larabee, Tuba, Verizon Wireless and Gerald Fagan, baritone, retired band director.


Saturday, 1:00 – 6:00 pm Park/Trade Days office.

Tuesday & Thursday evening 7:30 – Changes and bookings will only be 9:30 pm done through the Parks/Trade Days

Office.Swim Passes – Season Pass for

individual is $50; Family (4 members) Reservations will include contact $100; Each additional $20; Swim Pass person, event detail, expected number, card 10 swims $15. age group, address and phone number

for contact.2012 Swim Lessons Program Friday, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Must register and pay at Parks/Trade Days Office. Pool Manager will schedule All levels are taught at each sessions. To register please contact the Trade

appropriate personnel for each event.Days Office at Pedigo Park, Monday – Swim Lessons – Fee $30Swimming Lessons: Fee is $30. Friday 8:00 am – 12:00/1:00 – 5:00 pm. No rental will be booked with 3 days Call the Livingston Parks and Recreation Private Lessons – Fee $506/12 – 6/22: Session I, Tuesday – of event.office at (936) 327-5242 for more Friday, Section A is 9:00 am – 9:45 am Private Parties - $100 deposit plus information. Guard Start& Section B is 10:00-10:45 am. $125 for a 2 hour period for up to 50

$30 for first family member and $25 people. There will be an extra charge of This Junior Lifeguard course at 7/10 – 7/20: Session II, Tuesday – for each additional family member. $25 per additional 51 to 75 people. Call Matthews Park Pool includes land and Friday, Section A is 9:00 am – 9:45 am

936-327-5242 for reservations. Private water activities, sharpening o personal & Section B is 10:00-10:45 am. City Pool Operations parties will be booked through the Parks water safety and leadership skills, and Water Babies (6 months – 2 years): & Rec. office at Pedigo Park. introduction to CPR, types of PFD’s and Matthews Street Park

Fee is $30 their uses, and how to spot and safely Note: The rental fee pays for the use Open Swim – Fee $2.00 for 7 & up, help a swimmer in trouble. Bring a towel Water Waddles (3 years) of the pool, restrooms and volleyball $1.00 for 6 and under with adult and a swim suit. No cut-offs allowed.

court.supervision.6/18 – 6/29: Monday, Wednesday & Snacks will be provided. Friday, 6:15 – 6:45 pm Note: The deposit will be used to pay Special Openings: Where: Matthews Park Pool

for damages to the facility and or extra 7/16 – 7/27: Monday, Wednesday & Saturday, June 2, 1:00 – 6:00 pm costs if necessary. The deposit will be When: 8:00 am – noon, Tuesday – Friday, 6:15 – 6:45 pmheld and returned by mail a week after Friday, June 26 – 29. Ages 11 – 15 Years Sunday, June 3, 1:00 – 5:00 pm

Night Lessons (All Levels): Fee is the event. Old.$30. Tuesday, June 5, 7:30 – 9:30 pm

Procedure Notes: Fee: $50.00.6/18 – 6/29, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, June 7, 7:30 – 9:30 pm

Deposit and rental fees must be paid For more information or to sign up Friday, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmPool Opens June 9th, 2012 at the time of booking. for Guard Start call 936-327-5272

7/16– 7/27, Monday, Wednesday & Sunday – Friday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Payment will be made only at

Splish Splashthe Matthews Street Park

For a memorable 4th of July, join us powder, lip balm, razors, soap, q-tips, sun at Livingston’s Anniversary Park on Tyler screen, dental floss, toothbrushes, eye Street (next to Melbo’s) from 10:00 am - drops, hand lotion, Kleenex, first aid 1:00 pm. Listen to a live band playing cream, bug spray, and wet wipes.patriotic music while enjoying a car and

Food Items Granola bars, ramen motorcycle show. The F.A.I.T.H. Military noodles, peanut butter, crackers, hard Group will be there with active duty candy, Vienna sausage, trail mix, canned personnel mingling with the crowd telling pasta, canned fruit and soup, true life war stories. Any donation to the chicken/tuna-in a pouch, nuts, instant F.A.I.T.H. Military Group will get you a drink mix, gum, beef sticks, jerky, and free hot dog and a coke. Come celebrate dried fruit.Independence Day in Downtown

Livingston. Other Items Hand held/travel games, bandanas, disposable cameras, puzzle About F.A.I.T.H. Military Support books, AA/AAA batteries, boot insoles, Group (Family And Individuals Thanking socks, and paperback books. F.A.I.T.H. is Heroes)also sending school supplies to a girls

This local military support group was school in the Helmand Province in formed in June 2006 to provide Afghanistan. The school was built by US encouragement and support to our Marines and is the only safe girls school military families and personnel while in the area.they are away from home.

Care packages are also funneled to What started as a local effort troops via a Chaplain and a physical

expanded throughout Polk County and therapist in Afghanistan. One of the now has participation from San Jacinto, major expenses for F.A.I.T.H. is postage--Tyler, Jasper, Walker and Liberty $13.45 for large overseas boxes and Counties. This is a local effort--it is not $11.35 for the smaller domestic boxes--part of a state or national organization. they are currently sending out about 110

boxes a month. F.A.I.T.H. has sent close to 8,000 care

packages to over 600 military personnel If you have a friend or loved one in in Iraq and Afghanistan. These packages the military, simply request that a contain: Personal Hygiene Items package be sent to them. That's it. For Shampoo, hand sanitizer, deodorant, foot more information, call 936-327-4084.


On Wednesday, July 4th, Onalaska Lodge, Marina & RV Park located at 371 will be celebrating the 36th Annual City Navaho Trail, Onalaska, Texas 77360. of Onalaska Fireworks Over the Lake. Don’t forget to bring lawn chairs. The

show is scheduled to start at around 9:00 There will be food, fun, music and of pm. For more information call City of

course a spectacular fireworks show Onalaska at 936-646-5376.executed by Onalaska Volunteer Fire Department. There will be free Onalaska, Texas, located on a watermelon slices provided by the Child peninsula extending into Lake Welfare Board and free water provided Livingston, 13 miles west of Livingston by Onalaska Lionesses. A bounce house and 28 miles east of Huntsville on US will also be on the premises for the Highway 190, is nestled in a very children’s play area. Presentation of picturesque setting surrounded by Lake Colors by Onalaska ROTC honor guard. Livingston and the Piney Woods in all

directions Festivities will be at the Waterfront

Fireworks over the Lake

The 4th of July will be here before with patriotic music playing along. The you know it and the Shepherd Chamber Chamber is also in works to have a small of Commerce have begun planning the carnival too. There will be food provided grand event for many near and far. by the Sheperd Fire Department, a

petting zoo, pony ride & bungee jump!The music is already in place and will

be all day, starting at 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm. To become a sponsor or vender call Fireworks will begin around 9:00 pm 936-628-3890.

4th of July in Shepherd

Livingston Main Street Presents

Picnic in the Park

email: [email protected], telephone: (936) 291-5920.

Conroe Saturday AM Farmers Market

Conroe Saturday AM Farmers Market is a community market every Saturday morning at the new parking lot at the northwest corner of Main Street and Metcalf. The market encompasses There are many benefits of shopping them $3.00 each and let them become a four areas: Art & Handicrafts, Produce, at local farmers markets: fruits and part of the market.Concessions (Food & Drinks), and vegetables are typically vine ripen, this

You can often try the produce prior to Entertainment. Community participation enhances the quality of taste, texture and buying. Simply ask the vendor if you can is encouraged by all groups. aroma of the produce. Often a better deal have a sample.

can be gotten when buying locally, so The market starts at 9:00 am and you are able to possibly save money and Bring friends and family. This is a ends at 2:00 pm.support local growers. Farmers markets better way of spending time than going

The expressed purpose of this market are also a great outdoor activity that the to a movie theater.is to re-introduce folks to beautiful whole family can enjoy. * Orchids and other plantsFarmer Markets in the Area downtown Conroe. Come visit the art

Fun Tips for the Farmers Market galleries, shops, restaurants, and the pub. * Yogurt, kefir, cheeseHuntsville’s Downtown Farmers Take a walking tour of the art benches. Try a new vegetable/fruit. Make sure Market * Prepared bath sundriesSee for yourself how this town is coming to ask the vender for suggestion on

Huntsville’s Downtown Farmers on to life again. * Tie dye clothingpreparation, they may have a recipe or Historic Main Street runs through

useful tip. For more information call (281) 704- * Art and more!August 8th, every Saturday starting at 8120 or check out the website: Always check ahead of time to see if 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. 1203 University * Artisan baked goodswww.conroesaturdayammarket.com.there will be any special event at the Ave. on the eastside of the court house

The Feast of Artisans Farmers market. For instance, during the month in Huntsville, Texas 77340. Lufkin Farmers MarketMarket is a Texas Certified Farmers of May Montgomery hosted an antique

While shopping for produce at the 2107 South Medford Drive (Exit 69 Market. Texas Certified Farmers festival in conjunction with the farmers farmers market make sure to check out South off Loop 287) in Lufkin, Texas. Markets, Inc. is an association of farmers market.all the shops in downtown Huntsville. markets across the great state of Texas. Days of Operation: Monday, If you are bringing children give Each member market association may Primary Contact: Kim McAuliffe, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

have conventional or Organic fruits and Saturday, Sunday.vegetables available and must have a

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. majority (51%) of their members be Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. growers or producers.Saturday; 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Woodlands Mall, in the alcove Sunday between Barnes & Noble and

City of Nacogdoches Farmers Anthropologie at 1201 Lake Woodlands Market Dr, The Woodlands, Texas

107 West Pearl Street, Nacogdoches, ANDTexas. Days of Operation: Wednesday,

4890 W. Panther Creek Drive (Esprit Saturday, Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. International School), The Woodlands, Saturdays. TX 77381.www.farmermktnac.blogspot.com

www.feastofartisans.comFeast of Artisans Farmers Market

Grogan's Mill Village AssociationThe Woodlands home for fresh local produce, food & art! Feast of Artisans 2230 Buckthorne Intersection of Farmers' Market provides The Buckthorne and Grogans Mill Rd, The Woodlands community with locally- Woodlands, Texas, Days of Operation: produced seasonal produce and art each Saturday, Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Wednesday from 3pm - 7pm, and Friday

www.grogansmillvillage.comafternoons from 4pm - 7pm.

Montgomery Farmers Market* Local fruits and vegetables

This seasonal open air market * Local honeyfeatures a wide variety of seasonal fruits

* Grass fed beef and vegetables, eggs, plants, honey, farm products turned into baked goods, jams, * Other meatsjellies, pickles, and salsas, along with

* Goat milk, flavored milk homemade wares produced by local artisans. * Nut butters and cereals

Located at the corner of FM 149 and * Olive oilCollege Street in Montgomery, Texas on

* Balsamic vinegars the first Saturday of the month from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.* Free range chicken eggs


Farmer MarketsIn the Piney Woods

The Wizard of Oz is Love Letters and last a fairy tale, based on L. season’s Children’s Frank Baum’s 1900 Theater Camp classic The Wonderful production of The Wizard of Oz. Ransom of Red Enchantment abounds as Chief. She currently Dorothy begins her works at Huntsville wondrous journey to The ISD. She has an

Land of Oz! Good Witch Glinda and the amazing husband, Munchkins point Dorothy toward the David, who shares Yellow Brick Road, a magical path to her love of theatre, The Emerald City. and two amazing

daughters, Ashlea Everyone’s favorite characters will be

and Johanna.there: Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and more!! There will be two performance, June

15th at 7:30 pm and June 16th at 2:00 pm The production is directed by Velvia

at the J. Philip Gibbs, Jr., Centre for the Keithley. She has performed in many

Performing Arts (Old Town Theatre), Box Office Hours 2:00 PM Matinee – Box Office opens productions, such as Sylvia, and

1023 12th Street, Huntsville, Texas. For at 1:00 PMVeronica's Room. She has directed over HCT’s Box Office opens one hour

tickets or more information call 936-291-13 productions, including four for before the start time of each production. Adults are $5 and children/students

7933 or go to Huntsville Community Theatre: Alone are $3 (with ID)

www.HuntsvilleCommunityTheatre.org. 7:30 PM Productions – Box Office Together, The Ant and the Grasshopper,

opens at 6:30 PM


The Huntsville Community Theatre Presents

The Wizard of OzPerformed by Children’s Theatre Camp Project for Young People

DirectorVelvia Keithley

And PICCADILLY CIRCUS has everything you’d expect to see at a Circus. PICCADILLY Special “Buy One Get One Free” CIRCUS adult tickets are available on-line at celebrates 25 www.TheFunCircus.com. It is a limited

years entertaining families throughout time offer. North America and “we’ve pulled out

PICCADILLY CIRCUS is a all the stops!” You’ll see the ‘Elephant production of ICE CAPADES Extravaganza’, an elephant stands on producers and plays mostly 1 or 2 days one foot; ‘Motorcycle Madness’ has in each city and travels throughout motorcycle daredevils somersaulting North America. and spinning in a big Globe of Doom;

‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ a hilariously Watch for a new twist with the old wild pack of sheep dogs; ‘My Little time circus posters when our Circus Pony On Parade’ an outstanding display Street Team Parade comes to town of the colors of the rainbow, in pony prior to the circus. vision; the ‘ White Tiger Spectacular;

Where: Lone Star Expo Arenacrazy comedy with circus clowns, even a 1923 Model T with a mind of its own; When: Monday, June 11th, at 4:30 daring acrobats; cirque artists and much & 7:30 much more! Its 1½ hours of excitement

Get tickets: online and fun at PICCADILLY CIRCUS. www.TheFunCircus.com

The Free Tickets are available at Box Office on show daysponsoring businesses in the area.

Here Comes TheCircus! The Alzheimer’s Committee would like to

announce the 2nd Annual ‘A Round to Remember’ Golf Tournament at the Livingston Golf Course on Friday June 22nd. It will be a 4 person scramble and the entry fee is $50 per player or $200 per team. Please come show your support for a World without Alzheimer’s. 3 Mulligans are included per team and you can choose from two Tee Times, one at 8 am and another at 1 pm. We will furnish donuts for the am players and we will offer a $5 hamburger grab bag for the players at noon. To register a team please contact Carly Anderson at 936-933-3474 or email her at [email protected].

A Round To RememberGolf Tournament

The Purple Party will be held on Friday June 1st From 7pm – close, and proceeds will benefit a World without Alzheimer’s. Please wear purple and show your support as we offer a night of fun and entertainment at Buster Mc Nutty’s. Dr. William Wall and the David Allen Band will offer live entertainment and raffle items will be sold to raise funding for our local effort to eliminate Alzheimer’s. Please contact Carly Anderson at 936-933-3474 or email her at [email protected] with any questions concerning the event.

Purple Party


Educating our community about the co-auhor of, The Power of Validation, reality of mental illness and the Arming Your Child Against Bullying, courageous struggle faced by consumers Peer Pressure, Addiction, Self-Harm & and families every day Out of Control Emotions, Melissa H.

Cook, LPC, will be speaking on the June 19, 2012 at 6:00 pm, First importance of using validation in your

Baptist Church of Livingston, Texas daily and professional life. Assembly Hall, Free Admission. www.melissacooklpc.com

Featuring: The Burke CenterIn Our Own Voice The Burke Center provides

behavioral healthcare services to people A presentation sponsored by NAMI with mental illness and intellectual and (National Alliance on Mental Illness) developmental disabilities as well as that goes into communities to educate substance abuse prevention services. A and fight the social stigmas. A daughter representative will be speaking about suffering from bi polar disorder will talk what it is they offer to the community about her life experiences living and how to go about obtaining their successfully with mental illness. Her services. www.burk-center.orgmother will be talking about how to

successfully raise a daughter struggling Breaking down the barriers of with mental illness. www.nami.org ignorance, prejudice, or unfair

discrimination by promoting education, Melissa H. Cook, LPCunderstanding, and respect for those

Dialectical Behavior Therapist and living with mental illness.

Riding the WavesSuccessfully

Hosted by Girl Scout Group 5765, May 31st & Friday June 1st from 4:00 Our Community Service Project, pm to 6:00 om at Pedigo Park Pavilion Livingston, Texas A. $5.00 per participate.

On Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Pedigo Day of Event Registration, Saturday, Park the Girl Scout Group 5765 will be June 2 from 8:30 am to 10:00 am at hosting a benefit for Mathew’s Street Pedigo Park Pavilion A. $8.00 per Park Playground. participate.

There are many different trails: Call for Details: Kristy Marsh at 936-Walking with Strollers Trail, Toddler Tri- 433-5740 or Kim Hastings at 936-329-cycle Trail, Bikers with Training wheels 5138. Pledge/donation sheets are Trail, Skate Board Trail, Roller available at Hastings Auto Sales or Skates/Inline Trail, Wagon Trail, Bike contact GS Group 5765 girl and parents! Trails (All levels) 0.5 mile, 5.5 miles, 11 www.facebook.com/cruising4funmiles & 16 miles, Motocycle Trail, Walkers Trail, Wheelchair Trail, Small Jeep (Kids) Trail, Scooter Trail.

At 10:30 am there will be a “Shotgun “ with a cell phone show and games for all ages. There will be different “WHEELS” demonstrations going through out the day and a trails and car show (entry is $25).

Early Registration begins Thursday,

Cruising For FunBenefitting Matthew’s StreetPark Playground


employed or searching for work last children aged 11 or older may deliver year skyrocketed between April and newspapers to customers on July, increasing by more than 1.6 established routes. Children aged 14 or million workers to a total of almost 7 15 may perform office and clerical million in July1. work, some kitchen work, cashiering,

bagging and carrying out customer “The Texas Workforce Commission orders, among other tasks, as long as it is committed to helping prepare Texas’ takes place during certain hours. future workforce for competition in the Children aged 16 or 17 can perform global marketplace, and summer jobs work for any number of hours, as long AUSTIN – As summer approaches, According to a 2011 U.S. Bureau of are an important part of that equation,” as it is not deemed hazardous by DOL. the number of teenagers looking for Labor Statistics (BLS) study, the said Texas Workforce Commission Visit work increases dramatically. number of 16- to 19-year-olds (TWC) Chairman Tom Pauken. “These www.texasworkforce.org/ui/lablaw/llcljobs can help Texas high school 70.pdf to view TWC’s child labor law students learn the value of hard work poster.and dependability while earning their

own income.” “I encourage young people to take advantage of the resources available at TWC reminds employers, workers Workforce Solutions centers in order to and parents to familiarize themselves separate themselves from other with state and federal laws, as well as applicants,” TWC Commissioner safety regulations that address child Representing the Public Andres labor issues. Any person under the age Alcantar said. “It’s never too early for of 18 is considered a child when a young person to explore their employed. Federal and state child labor interests and learn valuable skills they laws are designed to protect youth will retain throughout their careers.” against potentially detrimental

occupational settings or working conditions that could interfere with Teens interested in job-search their safety, health or well-being. assistance and career resources should Employers also must comply with contact their local Workforce Solutions wage and hour laws and regulations offices by visiting WorkInTexas.com. enforced by the U.S. Department of Older teens also may visit Labor (DOL), available online at TexasInternship.jobs, the latest www.youthrules.dol.gov. enhancement to TWC’s arsenal of free

online job resources. Visit TWC online “Safety should always be the most at important factor concerning youths in www.texasworkforce.org/ui/lablaw/labthe workforce,” said TWC law.html, or call TWC’s Labor Law Commissioner Representing Labor Section at 800-832-9243 or 512-475-Ronny Congleton. “Teenagers, parents 2670 to learn more about child labor and employers should educate laws.themselves on the child labor laws

designed to protect our children.” For information on this statistic visit In Texas, certain child labor laws www.bls.gov/webapps/legacy/cpsatab1apply to different age groups and .htm. different job types. For example,

TWC Offers Tipsfor Teens and Employers as Summer Hiring Begins

On June 15th, 2012 at 10:00 am until 2:00 pm Murphy Memorial Library located in Livingston at 601 West Church Street will be hosting a Book Sale. For more information contact Patty Rogers at 936-327-4252.

Book Sale DayFriends of MurphyMemorial Library


NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS -The Blueberry Pageant will be held on June Texas Blueberry Festival presented by 2 and pageant contestants will make Brookshire Brothers and produced by appearances at the festival, too.”the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Festival favorites continue such as Commerce returns to Nacogdoches the the Running of the Blueberries 5K fun second Saturday in June with a run and walk. Kiwanis’ 8 a.m. celebration of the annual blueberry Blueberry Pancake Breakfast, fresh harvest, featuring delicious blueberry blueberries for sale by Hayter’s Mill sanctioned 42 tournament, multiple pie- the Nacogdoches County Chamber of fare, live entertainment and activities Creek Farm and free shuttle rides to eating contests for kids and adults, a pet Commerce’s various community and for all interests and ages. transport guests from the festival to a parade, washer board tournament, business development programs.

“The 23rd annual Texas Blueberry nearby farm where all can pick their classic car show and the children’s Nacogdoches is located approximately Festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 own blueberries right off the bush. Live costume contest. 150 miles north of Houston via U.S. p.m., Saturday, June 9, in our historic musical entertainment and Hwy. 59. “We’re happy that the Blueberry downtown and Festival Plaza, the performances can be enjoyed on three

Festival of Quilts is back this year,” For more information about the grassy park area just south of the brick downtown stages. Cowboy Max is back Smith said. “Each piece is a work of art Texas Blueberry Festival, call the streets,” said Festival Chair Michelle with comedy and stunt performances in and the exhibit is open Friday, June 8 as Nacogdoches County Chamber, 936-Smith. “The festival keeps getting the Commercial Bank of Texas lobby in well as festival day in Fredonia Hill 560-5533 or the Nacogdoches bigger and better every year. Admission between the Cookin’ Up the Blues Baptist Church.” Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-and parking are free, and thanks to cooking demonstration with guest chefs

888-OLDEST TOWN. For a complete Keep Nacogdoches Beautiful, the Amy McLeod, Season Ammons and Prime growing conditions make schedule of events and other festival festival is a litter free event.” Darla O’Dwyer. Sweet blueberry treats Nacogdoches County one of the leading details including event registration can be found and enjoyed at the blueberry producers in the state, and the Smith said the new events at this forms, go to Regions Bank Blueberry Hill Soda & annual harvest peaks in early summer. year’s festival include the CASA Kids www.TexasBlueberryFestival.com.Sweet Shoppe. Proceeds from the Cupcake Contest and a CASA Cupcake

Decorating station at the 115 E. Main Plenty of free-of-charge and Texas Blueberry Festival benefit St. CASA of Deep East Texas business nominal fee activities for children location. including a petting zoo and water and

bounce park are available and more “Festival volunteer Dr. Bess than 100 vendor spaces will be filled Wilson organized a Blueberry Poster with arts, crafts, food and unique items. contest, and the creative entries from

our school-age children can be seen Other attractions include the around town right now as well as at the Brookshire Brothers Blueberry Pie festival,” Smith said. “The Little Miss contest, a state and nationally-

Texas Blueberry FestivalNacogdoches, Texas

On June 8th and 9th Rock’n E RV Admission for Friday is $10.00 Park located at 5221 FM 222 in and admission for Saturday is $10.00. Coldspring will host the 2012 Summer If you choose to camp with Rock’n E Kickoff Texas Music Fest. There will RV Park you can get in free. Children be great music and you will have a 10 & under are free. Don’t forget to chance to hang out and meet the bring your lawn chairs.performers. Any vendor that would like to

On June 8th starting at 9:00 pm the setup a booth – contact Rachel 281-Joseph Mitchell Band will take the 799-7813.stage, followed by the Justin Fulcher There will be BBQ, hot dogs, corn Band at 10:30. dogs & snow cones for sale at the

On June 9th the bands will take the event. For more information contact stage at 2:00 pm and play til midnight. Rock’n E RV Park at 936-653-8024 or Performing will be Daniel Holmes & check out the website Presley Lewis, Haley Stifflemire, the www.RocknERVPark.com.Joseph Mitchell band & Rosenwall.

2012 Summer Kickoff

Texas Music Fest

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When: June 02, 2012 from 10:00 13 and older will pay a $5.00 entrance AM to 12:00 PM fee to enter the Park.

Where: Huntsville State Park Hope to see y'all out at “America's largest TRAILgating party”!

Contact Phone(936) 295-9010

Come out to Huntsville State Park to help us celebrate! This event is open to anyone and everyone! Our Trail Sampler will consist of three different trails that Huntsville State Park has to offer all combined into one hike totaling about four. Dress comfortably, bring your bug spray, WATER, and don't forget your camera!

Dogs are welcome as well.

Meet at Huntsville State Park's Nature Center located at 565 Park Rd 40W Huntsville TX, 77320. Persons


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contribute to the garden writer's your garden questions to Plant Answers problems. An article that is general at 9020 Airport Rd., Conroe TX 77303 enough for the whole United States or or e-mail me at [email protected] . For a even the state of Texas is of no use to the schedule of our educational programs gardener, while specific information and events go to our Master Gardener presented to gardeners in the wrong area website at: is just as useless and misleading. http://www.montgomerycountymastergar

deners.org/ .You as a gardener will have to sift through and select your information Educational programs of Texas By: Tom LerRoy usually have a mild winter, a hot summer wisely, by relying on local writers, books AgriLife Extension Service are open to and very little spring or fall. This means Many people are under the written for this area, local nurserymen all citizens without regard to race, color, we must grow plants that will tolerate the impression that gardening is gardening. and remember just Don’t forget to send sex, disability, age or national origin.heat, but need very little rest or cold This misconception is a real problem for

during the winter. Many plants, fruit and those trying to supply the public with flowering trees especially, require cold or accurate garden information.chilling to set flower buds. This is the

Garden magazines, newspapers, TV problem with any of the northern ads, catalogs and garden books and the varieties. We just don’t get enough cold internet are all hitting us with a barrage for a lot of the plants you may have of gardening information. Much of this grown in other parts of the country. information is not intended for the Gulf

Heat is a problem, too. In case you coast area. There are garden writers haven’t noticed, summers are hot here. located all over the United States and Many people from the west coast or there is no way the information they send central United States say it is hot there out can be right for all areas. The too. This is true, but in many parts of the conditions in St. Louis differ greatly country the days are hot and the nights from New Orleans, Los Angeles, or even are cool. This is not the case here. These Conroe. When reading gardening cool nights help many plants through the information you need to be aware of summer. In addition the heat lasts a long these differences so you can take the time in the south. Many plants will information for what it is worth.survive a couple of months with

How do these differences in location temperatures in the 90s but some years affect the plants, planting times and our 90 degree weather can last 5 to 6 varieties of plants that we want to grow? months.The Gulf of Mexico has a huge effect on

You can see there are many factors our weather, our winter and rainfall. We affecting plant growth and all these


Gardening isGardening, or Is It?

Desert scenes are beautiful in the Central and West Texas but these arid weather plants often suffer with the moisture in southeast Texas.

As trees continue to die in the wake trees, said Stephanie Neal Johnson, of last summer’s historic drought, safety acting forest supervisor for the National concerns for forest visitors are Forests and Grasslands in Texas. prompting the evaluation of several “Safety is always a primary concern, areas in the Sam Houston National and we will close trails, some hunter Forest. camps and other places in the forest

Among areas closed for evaluation where people gather until we can are Cagle Hiking Trail, John’s Point evaluate their condition,” Johnson said.Trail, Long Star Hiking Trail, Multi-Use Forest visitors should always check Trail, Office Hiking Trail, Equestrian their surroundings and be aware of the Trail, Double Lake Shore Hiking Trail possibility of falling limbs or trees. and Double Lake Mountain Bike Trail.

“We understand this is the time of In addition, some hunter camps and year when people like to get out in the some parking areas will be posted as great outdoors, and everyone must closed as well as Kelly’s Pond camping remember they are responsible for their area, dispersed camping along Forest own safety,” Johnson said.Service Road 271, Scott Ridge

Recreation Area and Paloka Point off For more information, contact Sam Forest Service Road 248. Houston National Forest Ranger Warren

Oja at 936-344-6205, or visit the Despite recent rainfall, the extreme website at www.fs.usda.gov/texas.stress from the drought continues to kill

Sam Houston National Forest

Closes areas due toHazardous Trees


All those auditioning should arrive Crockett Civic Center.at 10:00 am and plan to stay the full two

There is no charge to be in the hours. Some of the cast members will be production. If cast, participants are asked to stay for a rehearsal required to bring a lunch every day. immediately following the auditions. Lunch will be at 12:00 NOON. The There are roles for students of all ages, Missoula Children’s Theatre residency first through 12th grade. Students must in Crockett is brought to you by Piney be entering 1st grade to be eligible. Woods Fine Arts Association with the

Approximately 50-60 local children support of National Endowment for the will be cast to appear in the show with Arts & the Texas Commision on the the MCT Tour Actor/Directors. Arts.

There is no guarantee that everyone Monday, June 11 10:00 - 12:00 who auditions will be cast in the play. Auditions (Must be on time to No advance preparation is necessary. participate) 12:00 - 2:30 RehearsalsAssistant Directors will also be cast to

Tuesday, June 12 - Friday, June 15 aid in rehearsals throughout the week 10:00 - 2:30 Rehearsals will be and to take on essential backstage announcedresponsibilities. Missoula Children’s

Theatre touring productions are Saturday, June 16 - Performances complete with costumes, scenery, props 3:00 & 7:30 Crockett Civic Center and makeup. The MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals General Admission: $5 for Adults & throughout the week. $3 for children 18 & younger.

The performances are on Saturday, June 16th, 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM at the

The Tortoise vs the Hare Auditions will be at the Crockett Civic Center,Monday, June 11th

Here is a project for the summer to help them, of course. The idea is to vacation! Open to students from become more acquainted with San elementary through high school, this Jacinto County and to learn more of its historical scavenger hunt rewards the remarkable history. The Hunt will end winners with $75 and $50 gift cards for on July 16. This gives everyone time to first and second place. plan how they will hunt down the

points of interests, which are marked on Since there are three levels,

the entry form, with details of where elementary, intermediate and high

they are in the county. Entries will be school, that means the Historical

judged by members of the SJ Historical Commission will be giving out 6 gift

Commission. cards! What do you do? You go to either Shepherd or Coldspring Library Students will be able to find some of to collect instructions and an the markers close by in their own town. application form. This will tell you Others will need to plan a trip with which historical markers or buildings adults, perhaps making a picnic of the you have to find. To prove you have outing. All entries will be displayed in actually been there, you will have to the Old Jailhouse Museum on August 4. take a photo of it or in some cases, This is the day we will celebrate San make a rubbing or drawing of it. There Jacinto County! are some questions on the form to be

For more information, call your answered. Then you arrange all your

local library or Yvonne Ryba 936-628-work in a folder and bring it back to the

6397 or April Plunkett at 713-202-3345.Library.

Most applicants will need an adult

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