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W
elcome to our an-
nual magazine.
Whether youare
a newcomer or a native,
FYI will provide youwith
some interesting options
for activities, education,
dining, shopping andex-
plorationinour area.
Fromthe forest inJas-
per to the beaches at
Bolivar, Southeast Texas
is richinnatural wonders,
cultural pleasures and
history. Enjoy the 2010-
2011 edition!
Project Editor: Cheryl Rose
Contributing Writers:
Cathleen Cole, Kirsten Mat-
tew, Holli Petersen, Cheryl
Rose, Todd Senters, Haley
Strahan
Contributing Photogra-
phers: Beaumont Enterprise
Photography Staff
Publisher: Bill Offill
Editor: Timothy M. Kelly
Advertising Director: Dwight
Brown
Project Manager: Joy Wooley
Graphic Artist/Cover Design:
Cherity Mathews
Production: Joanne Liou
FYI
An advertising supplement to
The Beaumont Enterprise
www.BeaumontEnterprise.com
— a guide to some of the best
Southeast Texas has to offer!
Table of Contents
Fun for All
Sports
&Outdoors
Shop
&Dine
Health
&Wellness
p. 4-10 p. 11-20
p. 27-38 p. 21-26
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A Mardi Gras
float makes
its way down
Procter Street
in downtown
Port Arthur at
the Majestic
Krewe of Aurora
Grand Parade
on Saturday
night in Febru-
ary 2010. The
Southeast Tex-
as Mardi Gras
returns Feb.
3-6, 2011.
Valentino Mauricio/
The Enterprise
National Tunnel Boat Races
Sept. 25-26, 2010
Texas Rice Festival
Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2010
Beaumont Christmas Holiday
Festival & Parade
Dec. 2-5, 2010
Lumberton Lighted Nighttime
Christmas Parade
Dec. 2, 2010
Southeast Texas Mardi Gras
Feb. 3-6, 2011
Nederland Heritage Festival
March8-13, 2011
andother festivals addto the
excitement. (409) 886-3611
‘Tis the seasonfor giving at
this free admissioncelebra-
tion. There will be arts and
crafts for the kids at the Art
Museumof Southeast Texas
andthe Texas Energy Muse-
um, entertainment, a parade,
hot cocoa anda tree-lighting
ceremony. Don’t forget to
check off your Christmas
list across the street at the
Beaumont Civic Center with
the Very Merry MainStreet
Market. (800) 392-4401
Come andenjoy a Texas
Christmas at the 10thAnnual
LightedNighttime Christmas
parade. This Lumberton
Chamber of Commerce
sponsoredevent features fes-
tive floats ina pageantry of
colors andholiday splendor.
Start time is 7 p.m. (409)
755-0554
Laissez les bons temps
rouler, y’all! Home to the
Southeast Texas Mardi Gras,
downtownPort Arthur
brings this family-style cel-
ebrationfull of fun, colorful
beads, extravagant parades,
nationally-recognizeden-
tertainment andattractions.
(409) 721-8717
Heldinthe heart of Ned-
erland, this annual festival
features a carnival, pageants,
golf andsoftball tourna-
ments, a chili cook-off, a craft
show, live music andmore.
(409) 724-2269
Valentino Mauricio/The Enterprise
Members of the Friendship Social Club of Port Arthur
gather before the start of the Majestic Krewe of Aurora
Grand Parade on Saturday night in February 2010. Port
Arthur hosts the family-style Southeast Texas Mardi Gras
Feb. 3-6, 2011.
Jasper Azalea Festival
March19, 2011
Buna Redbud Festival
March12, 2011
Anevent heldeachyear
dedicatedto celebrating
the colorful burst of spring-
time azaleas. Come to the
historic downtownsquare
for entertainment, anarts
invitational, classic car show,
poetry contest, cake decorat-
ing contest, arts andcrafts
booths. (409) 384-2762
Joininon“Buna onthe
Bayou,” heldat one of the
most beautiful times of year.
This celebrationincludes
lots of live entertainment, the
Little Miss Buna Pageant, a
great parade andthe Redbud
Rodeo. (409) 994-5586
Headout to the City of
Orange for anunparalleled
showdownonthe Sabine.
The SouthernProfessional
OutboardRacing Tour
competes inchampionship
speedboat races at the Or-
ange Boat Ramp. Food, fun
Celebrating more than40
years as anannual harvest
celebration, this week-long
event is at Winnie-Stowell
Park. The festival includes
a carnival, entertainment,
parades, livestock andhorse
shows, nightly street dances,
anantique car show, pag-
eants, karaoke anddelicious
cuisine featuring foodmade
withrice andCajunflavors.
The annual barbecue cook-
off will precede the festival
Sept. 24-25. (409) 296-4404
The best of the fests
For Southeast Texans,
hometownpride runs as
thick as blood. It’s no sur-
prise thenthat our region
shouldgather oncommon
grounds throughout the year
to participate indozens of
fantastic festivals chock full
of fun, foodandanassort-
ment of family-friendly
activities.
Eachcelebrationvar-
ies intheme, but all offer a
great time andbring local
residents andvisitors coming
back every year. Bring the
whole family or a groupof
friends, andenjoy the excite-
ment andlocal flair South-
east Texas festivals offer.
Southeast Texas has many
things to celebrate andeach
festival has something differ-
ent to offer for everyone to
enjoy, whether it’s a celebra-
tionof great food, beautiful
flowers, the holiday season
or if youlove a parade.
Festivities abound in region’s calendar
By Kirsten matthew
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Make plans
to attend
This three-weekend
festival has a spectrumof cel-
ebrations, including a festival
of the arts, westernweekend
complete witha rodeo and
the queen’s weekendwith
the queen’s coronation, pa-
rade, pageant andfireworks
display. (409) 283-2632
Tammy McKinley/ The Enterprise
Fairgoers pack the rides at the opening day of the South Texas
State Fair in Beaumont in March 2010. YMBL Beaumont
hosts the fair March 24 through April 3, 2011 at Ford Park
Center. The fair features an array of food, livestock competi-
tions, art contests and a carnival.
Village Creek Festival
April 14-16, 2011
Neches River Festival
& Parade
April 9 and April 16, 2011
South Texas State Fair hosted
by YMBL Beaumont
March24- April 3, 2011
Tyler County Dogwood
Festival
March19-20, 2011;
March26-27, 2011;
April 2-3, 2011
Event listing continued
Rides, fair food, livestock
competitions andgames.
Also, a quilt show, a photog-
raphy contest, a school art
contest, dozens of vendor
booths, livestock auctions
andthe 4HandFFAlivestock
show. (409) 832-9991
As one of Beaumont’s big-
gest celebrations, there are
several days of merriment
andactivities beginning with
the king’s arrival April 9 at
Riverfront Park. This festival
brings Beaumont’s largest
parade downtownandends
withthe Queen’s Ball and
Coronation. (409) 835-2443
The LumbertonChamber
of Commerce invites youto
this celebrationfull of car-
nival rides, games, food, live
entertainment, Miss Village
Creek Pageant, a classic car
showandthe Village Creek
Parade. (409) 755-0554
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Hardin County Muddin’
MusicFest
May 2011, TBA
Lamar State College Port
Arthur Fourth of July
Celebration
July 4, 2011
Texas Bar-B-Q Festival
April 29-May 1, 2011
Riverfront Park Independence
Day Celebration
July 4, 2011
Texas Pecan Festival
September 2011, TBA
Texas Gatorfest
September 2011, TBA
Come downto Beau-
mont’s Riverfront Park by car
or boat andenjoy the amaz-
ing fireworks display anda
free orchestra performance
by the Symphony of South-
east Texas inthe Julie Rogers
Theatre. (409) 838-3435
Grabyour chairs and
blankets andheadto Procter
Street for a display of awe-
inspiring fireworks set to
patriotic music. The annual
Port Arthur campus spec-
tacle is free. (409) 984-6101
Come downto Anahuac,
knownas Texas’ Gator
Capital for great live music
withwell-knownmusicians,
carnival rides, airboat rides
andanalligator roundup.
(409) 267-4190
crafts vendors anda myriad
of foodvendors pepper this
oldpecanorchardinKoun-
tze. (409) 673-9803
This shindig is so big it has
national headliners onstage
andanoff-roadmuddin’
showto keepthings extraor-
dinary. Barbecue cook-offs,
a bike rally, a KidsFest and
helicopter rides fill the bill of
this annual event. Arts and
Buckle upfor Vidor’s
yearly barbecue cook-off
competition, a sure signof
spring. Carnival rides, musi-
cal performances andsome
of the best brisket, chicken
andspare ribrecipes. An
assortment of retail andfood
vendors helpto make this
event one of the best inthe
region. (409) 769-6339
Features funactivities, live
entertainment anda variety
of flavors fromlocal vendors,
including some of the best
pecanpies youcanfind.
Have some funanda taste of
Texas that will bring youback
to Groves eachSeptember.
(800) 876-3631
Come jointhe party in
downtownPort Arthur for
a presentationof talent
celebrating the Hispanic and
Latino presence inSoutheast
Texas. Music, dancing, food
andpiñata events for the
kids. (409) 960-1699
Mark your calendars
Event listing continued
Port Neches RiverFest and
Classic Car Show
April 28- May 1, 2011
Mercado Days Festival
April 15-16, 2011
Tammy McKinley/ The Enterprise
Cecelia Esqueda hangs traditional Mexican blankets from the
stage at the 2010 Mercado Days Festival in Port Arthur. The
Hispanic and Latino celebration is suitable for all ages.
This four day festival
brings together carnival
rides, arts andcrafts, food,
fireworks, a classic car show,
a battle of the bands, fishing
tournament, talent show,
beauty pageant, pet show,
mother-of-the-year presen-
tation, a treasure hunt and
more. (409) 722-9154
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outheast Texas, it is time
to take the depression
out of the recession.
Thoughour spirits might
be as lowas our 401Ks, that
does not meanwe can’t
chase after that oft ignored
inalienable right —the pur-
suit of happiness. There are
plenty of affordable excite-
ment to be hadinour neck of
the woods.
Tips on affordable entertainment
By Holli Petersen
on a budget
Go have fun
Though money might
not grow on the hardy
pine and pecan trees
that call Southeast Texas
home, we can take plea-
sure in the exciting, yet in-
expensive bounty happen-
ing in our own backyards.
Leave those pesky wallets
at home, and go out and
have a blast.
Hook, line and sinker
Thank goodness Mother Na-
ture doesn’t charge admission.
Because of our unique coastal
location, Southeast Texas is
jam-packedwithfree outdoor fun. Go ahead
andthrowonsome swimwear, dust off that old
fishing pole andheadto Port Neches City Park.
Youcanbusy yourself witha day of fresh-
water fishing or saltwater crabbing. Withthe
proper license, bothof these popular activities
are completely free. Built aroundthe water’s
edge, the park offers special play areas for
children—Tugboat Islandandthe Port Neches
Spray Park —as well as picnic tables andthe
priceless solitude of relaxing beneathone of
their large, shady oak trees.
Dose of drama
There’s nothing like a goodmovie anda
bag of buttery popcornto take a mindoff
life’s stresses. Catching the newest flick on
the big screencanbe expensive. Skipthe
Redbox lines andremove the candy contra-
bandfromyour purse.
The Pines Theater at 340 N. Fourth
St. inSilsbee is a low-cost way to
enjoy the newest blockbusters.
Asingle screentheater built in
1948, the Pines Theater provides
$1 new-release movie screenings
andaffordable snack options.
A walk in the park
The summers andthe falls inSoutheast
Texas are long andsweltering, but that
doesn’t meanthe kids needto be cramped
andconfinedinfront of the television. Earn
yourself a break andthe kids some wet 'n
wildentertainment by visiting Roger’s Park
inBeaumont. This free, fully loadedpark
provides a water-spray playgroundwhere
squealing, jovial childrenare encouraged
to runthroughspraying jets of water spew-
ing fromevery angle.
If it’s swimming youprefer, thencheck
out your community pools. Immaculate
andlife-guardstaffed, Beaumont’s com-
munity pool at Alice KeithPark, is free for
residents. The Groves Municipal Swim-
ming Pool, locatedat Chris Roark Lions
Park, is also free to residents. Non-residents
visiting Chris Roark Lions Park cantake
advantage of the newly constructedspray
park, whichfeatures interactive water spray
spouts.
State of the art
If its culture youcrave, thengo ahead
andabsorbthe contemporary arts foundat
the Art Museumof Southeast Texas. With
about 1,000 works of art, the museum
continuously hosts special exhibits
fromaroundthe nation,
available for viewing
sevendays a week.
Admission
is always
free.
See you later, alligator
Life onthe bayousupplies a bevy of natu-
ral entertainment. Catchthe thrill you’re
looking for by staring downthe toothiest
of beasts —“Big Al,” a 13-foot alligator who
makes his home at Gator Country Adven-
ture Park, west of Beaumont onInterstate
10. Witha $7 to $10 admissionticket, you’ll
meet more than130 Americanalligators,
five different species of crocodiles, alligator
snapping turtles andmuchmore.
Your taste buds will take a walk onthe
wildside. The park’s family restaurant
tempts adventurous foodies withtheir
unique cuisine. Gator Country specializes
inhands-oncontact
andinteractive, edu-
cational tours.
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
500 Main St. • Downtown Beaumont • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Oct. 30, 2010
Discover and learn about Hispanic
cultures with Latin American arts, crafts
and games, featuring the paintings of
Sedrick Huckaby. daring participants are
challenged to dine on fried crickets at
the “Eat a Bug” exhibit.
Feb. 12, 2011
Embrace the spicy Cajun flavor of
Southeast Texas and celebrate Mardi
Gras with purple, gold and green crafts.
Other exhibits and activities will coordi-
nate with the stunning featured artwork
from Southeast Texas Art: Cross Cur-
rents & Influences.
May 7, 2011
Come immerse your family in the
exciting arts and crafts, booths
and exhibits celebrating
the work of featured
artist, Mark Messer-
smith.
Aug. 13, 2011
Themed
around
the folk
art in the
museum’s
permanent
collection.
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ny parent will tell
youthat childrenare
tactile learners. They
like to be first-handexplorers
of their world, soaking it all
inwithevery touch, smell,
taste, sight andsound.
While it might make a few
messes inthe kitchen, it also
creates especially perceptive
childrenwho truly embrace
curiosity.
Southeast Texas is privi-
legedto have several muse-
ums whichcater to a child’s
needto learnthroughdoing.
Family Arts Days heldat the
Art Museumof Southeast
Texas inBeaumont, the Stark
MuseuminOrange andthe
Museumof the Gulf Coast
inPort Arthur offer free,
educational entertainment
to inspire childrenof all ages.
Throughtheir extensive arse-
nal of arts andcraft projects,
captivating expert guests and
stimulating environments,
these museumevents invite
childrento stepinto a world
of different cultures andex-
periences, challenging them
to take a look at life from
exciting newangles.
Patient volunteers help
childrenof all ages to create
artwork froma variety of
householdproducts and
craft materials suchas glit-
ter, glue, beads, feathers,
newspapers, buttons, pipe
cleaners andmore.
Pack upthat stroller and
bring along some wet wipes.
These free andfamily-friend-
ly events might get messy,
but they will always be fun.
Creative expressions
Dabble with your artistic side at museums’ free family art days
By Holli Petersen
Museum of the Gulf Coast
700 Procter St. • Downtown Port Arthur • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Oct. 16, 2010
(10 a.m. – 3 p.m.) Children will love
going on a scavenger hunt to find critters
hidden in artwork, creating their own ani-
mal sculpture and viewing live animals
from Shangri La Botanical Gardens and
Nature Center. Animal costumes encour-
aged.
Jan. 22, 2011
It’s all about Great Explorers at this
family day. View art from some of Ameri-
ca’s greatest artist-explorers, create your
own masterpiece, search for clues in a
museum scavenger hunt, win prizes and
much more.
Spring 2011 TBA
Visit the Stark Museum of Art booth
at the 2011 Art in the Park Festival to
create your very own work of art. More
family-friendly activities and tours will be
available inside the museum, as well.
July 16, 2011
Powerful portraits will be the
topic of this family day,
with make-believe
stories about portrait
figures in the gallery,
a do-it-yourself por-
trait collage, games
and activities.
Oct. 2, 2010
The earth sci-
ence and space sci-
ence games and activ-
ities will be out of this
world. Activities will include hands-on
experiments, crafts, a scavenger hunt, a
moon bounce and two exciting presenta-
tions from captivating presenters.
Look for more dates to be announced.
Stark Museum of Art
712 Green Ave. • Downtown Orange • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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e all have dreams.
Some of us go on
to doggedly achieve
those dreams no matter the
cost. Some of us discardthem
along life’s journey. Some of
us constantly revisit the draw-
ing board, determinedto make
those dreams fit withinthe
boundaries of our lives.
For many bittenby the drama
bug, their opportunity to see
their name inlights comes
throughthe delight of perform-
ing onlocal stages. There they
canflex their acting muscles,
sing their lungs out and
interact withthose that share
their passion. Those behind-
the-scenes findpleasure in
participating inlarge stage
presentations, showcasing
their talents withgrand
sets andprops, meticulous
costume designor perfect
lighting andsound.
For those of us who are
merely spectators, community
theatre productions couldbe
our opportunity to savor a taste
of Broadway or feel the catharsis
of watching suchdrama andac-
tionunfoldlive before our eyes.
Throughour participation, we
canpass along our fervor for the
performing arts to our children,
hoping that we canalso imbue
withinthema passionfor live
entertainment.
Community theater is simply
essential to progressive, sophis-
ticatedcities. Here inSoutheast
Texas, we do not lack inthe
drama department. Our area is
replete withseveral impressive
playhouses andthe genius styl-
ings of passionate, local indi-
viduals intent onsharing their
talent withanadoring audience.
Beaumont Community Players
Their motto is, “There is a
place for everyone inthe the-
atre, whether onstage, behind
the scenes, or inthe audience.”
For more than75 years, Beau-
mont Community Players has
done just that —provided
Southeast Texans the most en-
tertaining andbelovedBroad-
way plays andmusicals and
allowedthousands of aspiring
thespians to live their dreams on
andbehindthe stage.
Organizedin1925, this small
troupe of volunteers grewfrom
anoccasional performance here
andthere to a well-respected
trove of local talents, col-
laborating withother local arts
organizations andbringing in
approximately 3,000 spectators
eachseason.
This nonprofit, community-
basedorganizationalso hosts
the KIDmunity summer pro-
gram, introducing more than
150 childrento the art of theater
eachyear withtheir positive
teaching philosophies andlight-
heartedperformances.
In2007, BCPgraduated
froma small playhouse at the
former Tyrrell Park Elementary
School, to the impressive Betty
Greenberg Center for Perform-
ing Arts at 4155 Laurel Ave. in
Beaumont. This new, intimate
theatre features versatile seat-
ing, professional lighting and
sound, rehearsal facilities,
costume andpropstorage, and
houses the BCPbusiness offices.
Re-energizedby the exciting
newcenter, the stage hosts some
of the community’s most classic
productions.
The Port Arthur Little Theatre
Witha history as interesting
andcolorful as their produc-
tions, Port Arthur Little Theatre
adds drama andintrigue to the
flavorful community of Port
Arthur. Createdmore than50
Passion for performing arts
thrives in community theaters
Building
the
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The ensemble’s story of
finding a permanent home
has beenbothcomedic and
tragic. Originally, a home-
less bandof performers, the
groupmet inchurchbuild-
ings, YMCArooms, a fire sta-
tionor various homes. Most
sets were producedinga-
rages andbackyards,
andproductions were
heldinschool auditoriums.
At one time, the troupe
beganusing the barn
of a local resident,
sharing their space
witha cowcalled
Mona.
In1956, tragedy
struck PALTwhen,
after establishing
themselves at the former
Westminster Presbyterian
Church, the facility was
destroyedby fire.
Over time, withthe
embrace of the community,
generous donors andLamar
State College – Port Arthur,
PALTmovedinto their play-
house December 3, 1997.
The building’s ribbon-cut-
ting markedthe opening of
the group’s first performance
inthe newfacility —“The
Foreigner.”
Today, the troupe wows
withtheir wide capacity to
shock audiences withdark
performances, endear spec-
tators withtheir heartwarm-
ing musicals andoverall, en-
tertainall those who partake
intheir superior work.
PALThas also wonseveral
awards fromthe Southeast
Texas Arts Council, the Press
Clubs of Southeast Texas
Awards andthe Greater Port
Arthur Chamber of Com-
merce.
Silsbee Little Theater
Witha stellar reputa-
tion, Silsbee Little Theater’s
is knownfor their annual
spring dinner theater pro-
duction, regularly selling out
inadvance, but perhaps, the
groupis equally notedfor
organizing incredible plays
andshowcasing superior
local talent.
Organizedin1965, the
goal of Silsbee Little Theater
has always beento foster
cultural development within
the community. The atten-
dance at the group’s first per-
formance, “YouCan’t Take
it withYou,” illustratedhow
muchlocal interest couldbe
foundinthe quaint town.
Today, the entire commu-
nity anticipates the “hottest
ticket intown” —the spring
dinner theater as well as
the monthly readings and
the youththeater programs.
Other community support-
ers, including local philan-
thropist Charline Dauphin,
have pledgedsupport of
the organization, providing
themwithmore space to
rehearse andto perform.
Jasper Community Theatre
Establishedin1983, the
Jasper Community Theatre
provides the only continu-
ous live entertainment be-
tweenLufkinandBeaumont
andis a much-belovedgem
inthe small community of
Jasper andits surrounding
areas.
The theatre is locatedina
historic railroadcar, the De-
pot, situatedonthe grounds
of the Violet Tonahill Center
for the Performing Arts in
DeepEast Texas.
Thoughrelatively young,
members of the troupe
produce three plays each
seasonandare well-versed
inthe art of comedy, drama
andmusical performances.
Additionally, the groupregu-
larly produces children’s
plays, encouraging positive
performing art experiences
withinthe local community.
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Beaumont
Community Players
Schedule
• Evita
Sept. 10-11, 17-18,
23-25
• Dracula
Oct. 22-23, 29-30,
Nov. 4-6
• Christmas Gift —
Book of Days
Dec. 2-4 (members
only)
• All Night Strut —
Dinner Theatre
Jan. 13-15, 20-22
• Art
Feb. 11-12, 18-19,
24-26
• Noises Off
March 11-12, 18-19,
24-26
• The Last Five Years
April 15-16, 22-23,
28-30
• The Drowsy Chap-
erone
May 13-14, 20-21,
26-28
The Port Arthur Little
Theatre Schedule
• The Beverly
Hillbillies
Sept. 10-12, 17-19,
24-26
• Misery
Oct. 22-24, 29-31
• White Christmas
Nov. 26-28,
Dec. 3-5, 10-12
• Grease
Feb. 11-13, 18- 20,
25-27
• A Midsummer’s
Night Dream
April 8-10, 15-17,
22 -24
Silsbee Little Theater
Schedule
2010 – 2011 Schedule
to be announced
Jasper Community
Theater
2010 – 2011 Schedule
to be announced
Valentino Mauricio/The Enterprise
Port Arthur Little Theatre ac-
tress, Dixie Tucker as Granny,
rehearses a scene in the
production of ‘The Beverly
Hillbillies.’
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youwill spenda great deal
of your spare time outdoors.
Fromthe beaches to the
lakes, creeks andrivers,
water plays a major role in
regional recreation.
The relatively mildclimate
makes golfing anoptionyear
roundandonthe days it’s
simply too hot or raining,
there are plenty of gyms and
martial arts studios offering
a healthy workout.
A lone kayaker paddles through the
21-mile Village Creek Paddling Trail.
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Canoers paddle up stream on the Village Creek Paddling
Trail, the state’s newest 21-mile paddling trail, which
opened in May 2010.
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Meet Sister Creek’s
finest newtrail
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raped like a canopy over a
raw, primordial setting, the tall East
Texas trees gracefully part to the
austerity of what the locals like to call ‘Sis-
ter Creek’ as it peacefully meanders its way
through the boundaries of the Big Thicket
National Preserve.
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Now dubbed the Village Creek Paddling
Trail, the latest 21-mile section of the
Texas Paddling Trail is a Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department efort to spur tourism
to an already thriving destination center.
Visitors to Hardin County, where Village
Creek State Park is located, spent $676
million in 2008, the most recent statistics
available form Te Ofce of the Governor,
Economic Development and Tourism. It is
the 19th such trail launched as part of the
Texas Paddling Trail program since 1998.
Catching the spirit as well as the sound
of a place with as strong an identity as
the Big Ticket has, is, well, rocky at best.
Here, where the early American Indian
tribes settled on common hunting ground,
the swift sounds of paddling break the all-
but-unbreakable silence of this splendid
outdoor water world. Wooosh.
Te entire trail is too long to paddle in
one day. Instead, it loopholes its way,
beginning at FM 418, through four access
points; individual segments of the trail
can be paddled in two to fve hours. Free
overnight camping permits are available at
the Big Ticket National Preserve Center
for those willing to go the distance.
Beauty becomes Sister’s salty, white
sandy beaches and sugar-white sandbars.
Except for the occasional snag or logjam to
avoid or portage around if the water levels
are low, no manmade obstructions have
been built on this stream. A simply amaz-
ing wildlife and plant diversity along the
creek and beyond the banks lend this out-
back country the notation, “Te Biological
Crossroads of North America” (since more
species of both occur in this area than any
similar-sized parcel on the continent).
Paddlers along this untamed creek’s
wooded corridor will experience a taste of
its true essence. It may be the belted king-
fsher, wood ducks or numerous species
of egrets and herons. Up from the earth
along her banks spire bald cypress, water
tupelo and black willow trees. Nearly
300 kinds of birds call this Ticket home.
Eastern bluebirds nest near roadrun-
ners. And in the forests, the tall pines and
hardwoods provide stomping grounds for
native white tail, turkey and hare.
A precious opportunity knocks for lo-
cal residents who feel the need to foat
through areas untouched by civilization
(but practically right in their own back-
yard). Its wild and pristine characteristics
add to an allure steeped in legend and
bufed with history. Tis new paddling
trail provides an exciting foat trip though
the dense forest cover of the Big Ticket
just too good to resist.
Float times along sections of this fat-wa-
ter stream can vary depending upon water
levels and fow rates. Readily infuenced
by rainfall runof, temporary high fows
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More to do than canoe
Although one of the most popular canoeing
treks in Texas, the Big Ticket abounds with a
host of other outdoor leisure activities ft to suit
native Southeast Texans of all ages and inter-
ests.
“We are surrounded by many rec-
reational opportunities, including
hiking, biking and bird watching at
Village Creek State Park and the Big
Ticket,” says Lumberton Chamber
of Commerce executive director
Tammy Melvin. “Village Creek itself also ofers
fshing and swimming.”
Here is Mother Nature at her fnest, posed
as a virtual red carpet of splendid hiking trails
that wind through the forests of the Big Ticket.
Meander along nearly a dozen major trails,
each with diverse views – bald cypress swamps,
sand hill pine uplands, mixed forests and
foodplains. Hikers may possibly even stumble
across the likes of carnivorous pitcher plants,
old beaver dams and wetland savannahs.
Experience this backcountry from atop a sad-
dle, horseback riding along the Big Sandy Creek
Trail; the trail is also the only one of the eight
loops in the Preserve to al-
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watching along this major
migratory bird fyway is a
delicious treat made savory
with more sought after
species like Red-cockaded
Woodpecker, the Brown-
headed Nuthatch and
the Bachman’s Sparrow.
Fishing is allowed along all
waterways.
No matter the mood, the
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soothe. Go to www.bigth-
icketdirectory.com or visit
the National Parks Service
website at www.nps.gov to
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downtowndock, pas-
sengers take out their
binoculars andturnintheir
seats for a better viewof the
water. Motoring upthe river,
the buildings andbusinesses
recede andthe riverbanks
become dense withtrees.
The Neches River is one
of Southeast Texas’ greatest
natural resources. The river
rises east of Colfax ineastern
VanZandt County andflows
southeast for 416 miles to its
mouthonSabine Lake on
the northeasternedge of Port
Arthur.
The Neches River eco-
systemwas listedin2007
as one of the most endan-
geredrivers by American
Rivers, a river conservation
organization. The currents
have changed, andnowit’s
considereda “mitigation
bank” —a wetland, river or
other aqueous regionthat is
being restoredto mitigate the
effects of development. The
Neches is consideredthe last
wildriver inEast Texas, and
local environmentalists plan
to keepit that way.
One environmental group
is shoring upthe cause by of-
fering aneducational cruise
of the wondrous waterway.
Neches River Adventures
offers a two-hour tripinan
open-air pontoonboat called
the Cardinal. The Cardinal
leaves fromthe dock at
Beaumont’s Riverfront Park,
weather permitting. Call
aheadfor departure times.
You’ll be seeing abundant
flora andfauna minutes from
downtownas the crewclues
youinto the history of the
river andits vast anddiverse
ecosystems.
Along the Neches lies
dense bottomlandforests of
hardwoods andpine trees.
The river is home to more
than200 tree species, includ-
ing towering cypress.
About 300 species of birds
travel throughthis migratory
flyway or make the river their
permanent home, so don’t
forget to take your binoculars
andcamera along. You’ll
likely see woodducks, egrets
andherons. Other critters
include turtles, raccoons,
possums and, of course,
alligators. JeffersonCounty
boasts the largest population
of gators inTexas.
As a floating classroom,
the Cardinal is available for
fieldtrips andnature classes,
andthe crewwill provide the
appropriate curriculumfor a
variety of audiences andage
groups. It canalso be booked
for corporate meetings and
social events. Proceeds
frompublic trips benefit the
educational programs of the
Environmental Learning and
ResearchCenter, a non-profit
501c3 corporation.
So if you’re looking for
something adventurous to
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lisheda novel called“Lost
Horizons” that toldof a
beautiful, paradise-on-earth
inthe Himalaya Mountains
calledShangri-La. The idea
of a mystical retreat fired
the imaginationof Orange
philanthropist andamateur
naturalist H.J. Lutcher Stark.
He was determinedto make
his ownversionof Shangri La
inthe 252 acres of forest land
he ownedalong the waters of
Adams Bayou.
Stark succeededincreat-
ing a magnificent garden,
but whenthe paradise was
ravagedby anunusual freeze
inthe 1950s, Stark closed
the gardens. ThoughStark
diedin1965, his charitable
foundation, the Nelda C. and
H.J. Lutcher Stark Founda-
tion, continues to uphold
his aims to improve and
enrichthe lives of Southeast
Texans. In2002, the founda-
tionapprovedthe project to
restore Shangri La to
its former glory.
Shangri La Bo-
tanical Gardens
andNature Cen-
ter is one of the
toptourist attrac-
tions of the area.
Thus far in2010,
about 50,000 visitors fromall
50 states andmore than20
foreigncountries have visited
the grandgarden.
The restoredandexpand-
edpark includes anorienta-
tioncenter witha café, gift
shop, theater, exhibit hall,
greenhouses anda children’s
garden. Visitors are eagerly
welcomedby members of
Shangri La’s 200-plus volun-
teer squad. These friendly
faces, ready withhelpful
directions, interesting tidbits
of history or nature lore are
among the park’s greatest
resources.
“I think having volunteers
at Shangri La enriches the
experience for every visitor.
Volunteers are here be-
cause they are enthusiastic
andpassionate about our
gardens, nature center and
educational programs. They
communicate that passion
andenthusiasmto every-
one they come incontact
with—it’s contagious,” said
Holly Hansen, the volunteer/
tour coordinator at Shangri
La. “There are more than
20 different opportunities
for volunteers. They do
everything fromdriving our
boats, growing plants inthe
greenhouse, operating our
theater, guiding tours of the
gardens andteaching school
groups.”
One of the highlights of a
visit to Shangri La is a visit to
the BirdBlind. The wooden
structure has slats to allow
visitors anup-close viewof
the birds nesting onthe 15
acre Ruby Lake, namedfor
Stark’s secondwife, by using
mountedtelescopes and
cameras. Visitors will find
egrets, herons andcormo-
rants among the 17 species
that nest at Shangri La.
Visitors canreachthe Bird
Blindby walking through
the winding paths of the
recreatedgardens, which
flutter withdragonflies and
butterflies. The Botanical
Gardens feature more than
300 species of plants, some
native, some exotic and
some original survivors of
freezes andhurricanes.
The gardens are arranged
to create “rooms” basedon
particular artistic concepts:
the line garden, the hanging
garden, the shape garden,
the texture gardenandthe
color garden.
Aspecial feature of the col-
or gardenis The Pondof the
One man’s vision turned a piece of Orange landscape into a grand garden
By Cheryl Rose
Guiseppe Barranco/The Enterprise
Did you know?
In April 2009,
The American Insti-
tute of Architects de-
clared Shangri La to be
one of the Top 10 “green”
projects in the world.
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nature’s destruction
The Stark Foundation,
staff and volunteers have
shown their commitment to
a functioning Shangri La de-
spite a rash of hurricanes,
which have caused numer-
ous setbacks. Construction
of the new gardens began
in 2005 but was soon de-
railed when Hurricane Rita
ravaged Southeast Texas
in September of that same
year.
More than 30,000 trees
were destroyed at Shangri
La, not including other de-
bris and damage. Two years
later, Hurricane Humberto
caused roof damage to
some of the new buildings
when trees hit them. Hur-
ricane Ike came in 2008,
which flooded every building
in Shangri La. The garden
area stayed underwater for
almost 36 hours, but fortu-
nately, it was not saltwater,
which would have caused
more destruction.
Blue Moon. Inthe story of
“Lost Horizon,” Shangri-La
was hiddeninthe Valley of
the Blue Moon. As a tribute
to the story, the gardenwas
designedto be a place of
contemplation, beauty and
tranquility. It is also a tribute
to the original Shangri La
gardens andthe plans of its
creator. The large, circular
reflectionpool is surrounded
by 41 varieties of azaleas,
including some of the origi-
nal plants selectedby H.J.
Lutcher Stark. Visitors can
walk out to a platformover
the pool, inthe shade of an
Asian-inspiredstructure, to
catchthe breezes andwatch
for turtles.
Venturing deeper into
the park, visitors cantake
anoutpost tour. Park guests
walk along a boardwalk over
the water andboardpon-
toonboats that take them
downAdams Bayouto one
of three outdoor classrooms.
The most frequently operat-
edtour is to the Beaver Pond
Outpost. This journey takes
visitors two miles fromthe
orientationcenter into the
cypress andtupelo swamp.
Ahighlight of the boat trip
is seeing the 1,200 year old
pondcypress tree, a favorite
of Stark’s. The ancient tree
is called“The Survivor,”
christenedin1998 through
a school children’s naming
contest. The ride also passes
the 47-foot tall bat house,
home of a large colony of
Mexicanfree-tailedbats. On
arrival, passengers disem-
bark to visit the outpost pa-
vilionandhave the chance
to walk across the beaver
pond.
Shangri La teems with
wildlife. There are more
than200 species of birds that
come throughthe park inthe
year. There are also mam-
mals, suchas river otters,
beavers, rabbits, bobcats
and14 different species of
rodents. Visitors might spy
analligator inRuby Lake or
the bayou, thoughalligators
are mostly nocturnal.
Offering educational
programs for school children
is a major missionfor the or-
ganization, withmore
than25,000 students
participating in
2010.
Words canonly
convey a sense of
the experience.
Go to Orange and
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Guiseppe Barranco/The Enterprise
The gardens at Shangra Li feature more than 300 species of plants. From left, Jennifer Buck-
ner, Lydia Dramrel and Victoria Broom discuss vegetation grown in a greenhouse that was
constructed in 1917.
Birds flock to
Shangri La
to nest, mate
and feed.
More than
200 species
of birds come
through the
park in the
year.
Guiseppe
Barranco/
The Enterprise
History of the garden
In 1937, the same year Frank
Capra made the first movie
version of “Lost Horizons,” H.J.
Lutcher Stark began the planning
and construction of his garden
paradise. It would take nine years
to complete, dredging lakes, building
roads and paths, bringing in and establish-
ing a wide variety of plants. A labor of love,
Stark personally planned every detail.
Beginning in 1946, he periodically opened
his beautiful private gardens to the public.
Within a few years, visitors were traveling
from all over to view the paradise Stark
had created. By the mid-1950s, the park
sometimes had thousands of visitors in a
day. It became a local pastime to spend the
weekends at Shangri La.
“Everybody on Sunday went there after
church, especially in the spring when the
azaleas were in bloom,” Shangri La volun-
teer Carol Sims said. Now a retired teacher
and busy volunteer, Sims said she remem-
bers going to the park in her church clothes
as a child.
Disaster struck in January 1958, when
a snowstorm and killing freeze, unusual for
Southeast Texas, reached Orange. Eighty-five
percent of the imported plants were killed
by the cold, devastating the gardens and
Stark’s dream. He closed the gardens to the
public.
“When he closed it, we thought he’d open
it up again,” Sims said. “Everybody thought
it would re-open. We didn’t think Shangri La
was gone for good.”
However, the years went by, and the large
fenced area in the center of Orange became
a background that went unnoticed. “It was a
sleeping giant. We forgot it was there,” she
said.
Fifty years later, the Shangri La Botanical
Gardens and Nature Center reopened March
11, 2008.
Events
• Orchid Festival,
Oct. 2-9
• Scarecrow
Festival, Sept.
26-Nov. 27
• Bonsai Festival,
May 2011
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Environmentally friendly
practices such as recycling
and conservation are as old
as the Garden of Eden and
have been used by farmers
and ranchers throughout
history. However, as man
discovered more inventive
ways of working the land,
these practices were
faded into the background
as effciency, speed, and
mass production came
to the forefront. Modern
technology and the
increased presence of
petroleum
by-products, synthetics and
plastics has made “going
green” the battle cry for
everyone concerned about
the long-term effects on
the ecology of the region.
Many businesses in
Southeast Texas are aware
of this and have been
participating in the “green”
movement for years.
Recycling and conservation
are vital parts of their
businesses. Beaumont
Tractor on College Street
is the area’s Kubota
tractor dealer. Kubota
has built a reputation on
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utility vehicles that deliver
the highest standards for
quality and service. They
make the tools that help
farmers and ranchers
aerate, rotate, and cultivate
their land while being cost
and fuel effcient at the
same time.
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J & R Services recycles
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Their recycling plant is
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For the past 27 years,
Interstate All Battery
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has been using “green”
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of old batteries. They
also recycle old lead acid
batteries through their
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old batteries and rebuilding
them is just one of the
many ways they continue
their environmentally
friendly practices.
Whether it is conserving
fuel, recycling batteries,
building products for more
effciency, or recycling old
products to make new
products, these businesses
show that going green is
not just a fad, but a wise
way to conduct business.
Use what you have and use
is wisely, recycle when you
can, and don’t use more
than you need.
Consumers who care
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By J.G. Wooley
Going Green…
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The growing emphasis many
homeowners place on keeping
their property pristine is refective
of many things. Though it’s
quite possible a refection of the
enjoyment many homeowners
take from landscaping, it’s more
likely a refection of the impact
a well-manicured lawn can
make on the overall value of the
property.
In a study conducted by
Michigan State University, a
well-manicured lawn was found
to increase the value of a home
anywhere from 5 to 11 percent.
Much of that might be due to
curb appeal. A home with curb
appeal is one that is appealing
to the naked eye, meaning
prospective buyers already
have a good frst impression
before even stepping foot inside
the home. A home with great
curb appeal will attract more
prospective buyers, likely adding
the amount homeowners can add
to their asking price.
As the popularity of
landscaping has grown, so has
the popularity of responsible
landscaping. More and more
homeowners are not only
spending their weekends caring
for their lawns, but also doing so
in a way that’s benefcial to the
environment. For those hoping to
follow suit, consider the following
tips:
• Remember something as
simple as the seeds can make
a big difference. Oftentimes, the
region of the country will dictate
which choice of grass seed is
best for a given lawn. That’s
because a grass that’s suited
to a particular area will require
less maintenance, which means
less water and less reliance
on substances to prevent or fx
problems. Using less water is
environmentally friendly, as is
using less chemicals to solve
problems related to the lawn.
Consult with your local nursery
or garden center for the types of
grass seed best suited for your
region.
• Organic diets can beneft
the lawn, too. Many people
prefer organic foods these days
because of their taste and their
smaller carbon footprint than
processed and preserved foods.
But organics aren’t just good for
humans; they’re good for lawns
as well. Instead of chemical-
based foods and fertilizers,
consider an all-natural diet for
your lawn. Compost heaps can
generate important nutrients
for your lawn and plants and
can be created simply from lawn
clippings, raked leaves and the
uneaten scraps from your kitchen
-- like fruit rinds, eggshells and
leftover coffee grounds.
• Install an irrigation system.
While soaking a lawn with
water might seem good for
the grass, chances are it’s not
very good for the environment
and possibly illegal in heavy
drought regions. An underground
irrigation system, however,
is designed to water lawns
and plants at the root level,
strengthening the grass and
plants and saving some water in
the meantime. Many systems are
timer-operated and water in the
early morning or early evening
hours when the water will have
maximum potential to beneft
the lawn. These timer systems
also make it possible for busy
homeowners to maintain their
lawns without making a major
time commitment.
• Reduce reliance on pesticides.
While pesticides are necessary in
certain instances, homeowners
can reduce their reliance on
pesticides and in doing so save
some money. Some insects
are too pesky and could be a
great threat to a lawn, but it’s
important for homeowners not
to overlook the many benefts
insects and animals can provide.
Worms, birds, butterfies, and
some beetles can consume
harmful “bugs” like aphids, mites
and other leaf eaters. Bats are
even good to have around, as
bats often prey on biting fies,
gnats and mosquitoes, pests that
can make outdoor entertaining a
nightmare.
• Keep the grass cut at a proper
level. While Junior might want
to cut the grass as close as
possible to reduce the amount
of times he has to push the
mower around the yard,
cutting too low is potentially
very harmful to the grass.
That’s because grass that’s
cut too short is increasingly
susceptible to disease, insects
and drought.
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Winnie……”Gateway to the Gulf”
And Home of the TEXAS RICE FESTIVAL
BY Joy Wooley
The beat goes on. Winnie is growing, thriving, and looking better than ever this year with new
hotels, several new businesses and now one of the largest entertainment complexes in this area:
Nutty Jerry’s. A new event center, Nutty Jerry’s promises live music, top entertainment, rodeos
and events. But, in spite of all the growing pains, Winnie still retains that “down-home” friendly
atmosphere that has made it a wonderful place to visit and a great place to live.
Whether traveling through Winnie on the way to the Gulf; coming for Winnie Trade Days (the
weekendafter thefrst Monday); or makingavisit totheTexas
Rice Festival, the community offers friendly atmosphere in
every shop, store, or place visitors might stop.
Another thing visitors will experience is that people in
Winnie truly believe in the concept of being neighborly.
They care about each other in this small town as evidenced
by the way the entire community supports the local sports
teams, win or lose. When one of the locals is going through
a medical crisis the community steps forward to offer up
prayers and fund raisers. Live Music, rodeos, events, food,
shopping, hunting, sports, antiquing, Trade Days and the
Texas Rice Festival all are part of Winnie, but it is the people,
the “good” neighbors that are the heart of the community.
This year’s Texas Rice Festival kicks off Sept. 29 and runs
through Oct. 3. It’s a great way for the whole family to have
some fun and show support for this neighborly community.
After all, that’s
what “neighbors”
do. For more
information on
the Texas Rice
Festival go to
www.texasricefestival.org.
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409-842-5233
120 E. LeBlanc, Winnie, TX 77665
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Chamber of Commerce
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outstanding medi-
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facilities ready to serve
our citizens. Fromthe
youngest andmost
fragile of infants to the
elderly andinfirm, there
is a place to findaccessi-
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Whenit’s time to make
difficult decisions about
the care of older parents,
there are many options
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Southeast Texas is home to
facilities andphysicians rep-
resenting almost every ma-
jor medical specialty. From
trauma care to cancer, car-
diovascular to neurosurgery,
patients will findthey are
being caredfor withstate-of-
the-art technology andin-
strumentationthat is inuse
at some of the finest medical
institutions inthe country.
Local specialist physicians
possess the knowledge and
expertise tomanage the most
complex cases. Area physi-
cians have beentrainedat
some of the most prestigious
institutions, including MD
Anderson, Harvardandthe
Mayo Clinic. Whenyouare
inneedof medical attention,
chances are youwill findthe
care youneedhere inyour
community.
However, not all hospitals
are for everyone. There are
different types of hospitals,
whichserves specific patient
populations. There are five
different types of licensed
hospitals inSoutheast Texas,
including:
Acute care facility
Ageneral hospital that
provides care for suddenon-
set injury or illness, including
emergency care, inpatient
hospitalization, surgery and
advancedprocedures and
treatments
Long-term acute care hospital
(LTACH)
Ahospital that provides
care for patients who are not
likely to be stable enoughto
be dischargedfor a lengthy
periodof time. Commonly,
these patients are dependent
uponadvancedmedical
equipment.
Specialty hospital
Alicensedhospital that
provides a very specific
type of service (i.e. a heart
hospital, cancer hospital or
orthopedic hospital.) By law,
specialty hospitals must also
provide 24-hour emergency
services.
Rehabilitation hospital
Ahospital that provides
care for patients who are oth-
erwise stable but are physi-
cally unable to be discharged
without intensive rehabilita-
tive services.
Psychiatric hospital
Alicensedhospital that
provides inpatient psychiat-
ric care.
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Local healthcare
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In the communities of
Jefferson and Orange coun-
ties there are six acute
care facilities, four long-
term acute care hospitals
(LTACHs), one specialty
hospital, two rehabilitation
hospitals and one psychiat-
ric hospital. Local facilities
by category include:
Acute care facilities
• Baptist Beaumont
Hospital
• CHRISTUS Hospital St.
Elizabeth
• The Medical Center of
Southeast Texas
• CHRISTUS Hospital St.
Mary’s
• Renaissance Hospital
Groves
• Baptist Orange Hos-
pital
Long-term acute care
hospital:
• Dubuis Hospital –
Beaumont (inside St.
Elizabeth)
• Harbor Hospital
• Dubuis Hospital – Port
Arthur (inside St. Mary’s)
• Promise Hospital
Specialty hospital
• Beaumont Bone and
Joint Institute
Rehabilitation hospitals:
• Kate Dishman Rehabili-
tation Hospital (inside St.
Elizabeth)
• Health South Rehabili-
tation Hospital
Psychiatric hospital:
• Baptist Beaumont
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difficult times a fam-
ily has to face. When
someone close to youcan
no longer maintaintheir
independence, approaching
the subject canprove to be a
daunting task. The inability
to continue to care for one’s
self is sometimes relatedto
a decline inphysical ability
causedby a stroke, surgery,
illness or injury. Equally as
debilitating andoftenmore
subtle andprogressive is the
decline incognitive func-
tion, relatedto Alzheimer’s
disease or other forms of
dementia.
Physical impairment
is usually easy to identify
andcanoftenbe easier for
caregivers to discuss with
the personwho has been
affected.
“I see quite oftenthat
seniors are able to recognize
whenthey canno longer
physically care for them-
selves,” saidKatara Goings,
a social worker at Baptist
Beaumont Hospital. “This is
usually a different conversa-
tionthanwhenyouhave to
discuss a decline incognitive
ability.”
Because physical decline
is visible, it is easier for the
individual to acknowledge
anddiscuss the needfor
long-termassistance, Goings
said.
The most challenging
aspect of dealing withcogni-
tive deficit is understanding
the cause, according to Go-
ings. The personmight have
hada stroke, or they might
be developing Alzheimer’s
disease or dementia. It is
important to discover the
cause, as some or all of the
symptoms might be revers-
ible withcognitive therapy or
medication.
“The key to restoring cog-
nitive functionis to recog-
nize the symptoms early on,”
Goings said.
Because the signs are fre-
quently less visible, it canbe
harder to recognize the early
stages of decline.
“There are commonthings
I look for that may indicate
By Todd Senters
moments
When it’s something more
than forgetfulness
“The key to restor-
ing cognitive function
is to recognize the
symptoms early on.”
— Katara Goings, social
worker at Baptist Beaumont
Hospital
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a personis having difficulty
caring for their basic needs,”
Goings said. Some of these
include, “a particularly
strong odor, unkempt hair
andnails andgeneral mal-
nourishment.” Other signs
include uncharacteristic
forgetfulness (unpaidbills
andlosing frequently used
items), easily disoriented,
confusionof names, dates
andtimes, andbeing unusu-
ally argumentative.
Not everyone who dis-
plays signs of diminished
cognitive ability is suffering
withirreversible deficits.
Sometimes signs of demen-
tia canbe brought onby a
traumatic event, suchas the
loss of a spouse or child. In
these situations, cognitive
decline is frequently coupled
withunusual displays of
anger anddemonstrating
harmful behaviors, suchas
setting householditems on
fire, without being aware of
their actions.
Goings saidthat insuch
instances, psychiatric coun-
seling, medicationandcog-
nitive therapy might be able
to reverse, halt or delay the
progressionof symptoms.
“If it is clear the personis
suffering witha progressive,
debilitating condition, it is
time to discuss alternative
living arrangements,” Go-
ings said. “This is particu-
larly true inthe absence of
a spouse, neighbor or close
friendor family member
who is capable of assisting
withdaily routines.”
Goings saidfamilies
struggle withwhenandhow
to beginthis discussion.
“It is so hardto tell a loved
one they have to give upthe
life they have known. I have
seenfamilies tornapart by
indecisionandlack of agree-
ment onliving arrange-
ments. I strongly recom-
mendthe conversationbe
startedby someone outside
of the family, suchas a social
worker, case manager, physi-
cianor minister,” she said.
Inthe early stages, the
personis aware of what is
going onaroundthem.
“I findit is easier for
someone fromthe outside
Information sources
Assisted Living
Directory
assisted-living-
directory.com/index.cfm
Alzheimer’s Association
alz.org/index.asp
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and
Stroke
ninds.nih.gov/disorders/dementias/dementia.htm
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coNTiNuEd from prEviouS pAgE to reasonwiththe person
andexplaintheir observa-
tions. Oftenthey will admit
they needhelp,” Goings said.
“Once they recognize the
needto live ina different
setting, they are better able
to helpthe family make the
right decision.”
Today there are more
choices inhowto care for
a senior who canno longer
live by themselves. Assisted-
living andresident commu-
nities provide a safe environ-
ment for those whoare inthe
early stages of decline. Often
these communities provide
transitional care for middle
to later stages permitting the
individual to provide most
of their care while receiving
assistance withthe activities
they canno longer perform.
Goings saidthere will invari-
ably come a time whenthe
individual canno longer
provide for any of their daily
needs. At this point, most
will be placedina long-term
care facility.
While it is difficult to
admit that someone you
love andcare about is losing
their grasponthe person
they once were, it is impera-
tive to recognize the early
signs of decreasedcognitive
function. Early recognition
canleadto interventionand
possible reversal or delay
of disease progression. It
is extremely important to
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andreduce the burdenthat
long-termcare oftenplaces
onfamilies.
Seek outside assistance in
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day-care optionfor
your childgot youin
a daze? Not to worry. With
some advance research, you
canfindthe right place for
your child.
Start looking now
Howdo youfindhigh-
quality childcare? The Texas
Department of Family and
Protective Services recom-
mends doing your research,
preferably several months in
advance.
What needs do youand
your childhave? Do youhave
a full-time jobandrequire
full-time day care, or do you
want part-time care that
canbe accomplishedwitha
preschool or mother’s-day-
out program? Maybe your
schedule is so flexible that a
reliable sitter a fewtimes a
week will do. Perhaps a live-
innanny is the best option
to helpyoumanage your
demanding career andyour
children’s needs.
Once you’ve deter-
minedthe kindof care your
situationwarrants, youcan
narrowyour search. When
youhave a list of centers or
individuals youare consider-
ing, start your research.
Take a tour, take notes
If youare looking at day-
care facilities, call andask for
informational materials they
canmail you, or if available,
check out their websites. If
the providers seemto meet
your needs, make appoint-
ments to visit them.
Take a notepadandask
questions about basic safety
andsanitary procedures,
caregiver training and
criminal backgroundchecks,
discipline, naps, snacks, play
time andlearning time. Tour
the facility, meet the care-
givers andwatchhowthey
interact withthe children.
Note whether the facility is
cleanandorganizedor dirty
andchaotic. It matters. Once
you’ve narrowedyour list,
take your childwithyoufor
another visit andsee howthe
caregivers interact withhim
or her.
Do a background check
If youare looking for an
individual to care for your
childat home, make sure the
prospective sitter offers re-
cent references. Check them
all out. It’s also wise to invest
ina criminal background
check. BasedinBeaumont,
The Professional Nanny
Source (pro-nanny.com)
lets youchoose frompre-
screenedapplicants for full-
time or part-time caregivers.
Their motto: “Arriving by
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Does it pass inspection?
The Texas Department
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Services ChildCare Licens-
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andinspectionof child-care
venues. Check out its website
for tips onresearching your
options. It includes sample
questions to ask anda check-
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There’s also a link to search
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Faith:\Pronunciation:\'fāth\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English feith, from Angle-French feid,
fei, from Latin fides; akin to Latin fidere to trust -- Inflected
Forms: plural faiths\'fāths sometimes 'fāthz\
Date: 13th century
2 a: (1): belief and trust in and loyalty to God (2): belief in the
traditional doctrines of a religion b: (1): frm belief in something for
which there is no proof (2): complete trust (3): something that is
believed especially with strong conviction; especially: a system of
religious beliefs
Faith in Southeast Texas is as diverse as the people who populate
the region. We are a community of many faiths, religions and beliefs.
This diversity weaves us together like a tapestry, making our lives
rich and beautiful.
Faith is a positive force for overall health and prosperity and also
benefts our region with a ready force of willing volunteers and
contributors to charitable causes.
Many doctors believe that it is the source for the longevity of some
individuals and even for miraculous recoveries from illness. Most
doctors would agree that people of deep faith recover faster than
those without that spiritual support. Faith does give one a since of
hope, vital to anyone’s good health. People of faith have a stronger
sense of loyalty to their
family, their place of work,
their community, and to their
country.
A community of faithful
believing people pulls
together when disasters
occur. They pray for each
other, they help each other
out, and they support each
other.
Faith can move mountains and unite people, even those with diverse
beliefs. That’s part of what makes communities grow and prosper.
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hipster is as hipas his
chosencoffee shop.
Not to worry, Beatniks and
slackers, Southeast Texas has
several houses of java worthy
of any generational move-
ment, thoughthese days
the props are more likely to
include iPods andMacBooks
thanGinsberg poetry and
tambourines. So come onin,
hook upto Wi-Fi, graba half-
caf soy latte andrevel inthe
knowledge that youare so
cool, so conscious, so withit,
those drones downthe street
at the national chainstore
don’t knowwhat they’re
missing.
If youwant to get a taste
of Southeast Texas history,
try Rao’s Bakery, a coffee
cafe that has beeninopera-
tionsince 1941. Withfour
JeffersonCounty locations,
Rao’s is a local favorite for
breakfast muffins androlls
anda dazzling array of sweet
treats. The largest location
onDowlenRoadalso offers
anexpandedsandwichse-
lectionandgelato bar. Enjoy
indoor/outdoor seating and
mouthwatering pastries to
complement your steaming
cupof joe.
Sertino’s Cafe is a bit
newer to townbut has
earneda loyal following.
Open24 hours, Sertino’s is
the hot spot for working late
into the night onyour laptop
while downing coffee. The
atmosphere is funandbuzzy,
filledwithcollege students
cramming for exams, busi-
ness people grabbing lunch
andregulars enjoying the
premier coffees, teas and
By Haley Strahan
Coffee
Sip and socialize
at local shops
• Barking Dog Coffee Lounge
109 Fifth St.
Orange, TX, 77630
• Lazy Bean
4318 Lincoln Ave.
Groves, TX 77619
• Jerusalem Hookah Bar
3035 College St.
Beaumont, TX 77701
• Jumping Bean
7174 Highway 87 North
Orange, TX 77632
• Rao’s Bakery
2596 Calder Avenue
Beaumont, TX 77702
4440 Dowlen Road
Beaumont, TX 77706
3080 College St.
Beaumont, TX 77701
• Sertino’s Cafe
5657 Eastex Freeway
Beaumont, TX 77706
7665Memorial Blvd, Suite 100
Port Arthur, TX 77642
sandwiches.
Acoffee shopfor the
greenera, The Barking Dog
Coffee Lounge specializes in
organic coffee blends from
companies that practice fair
trade. The eclectic decor of
floor-to-ceiling bookshelves,
paintings by local artists,
shabby chic furniture and
loft space defines this coffee
shopas a havenof hip, fit-
tingly locatedinthe middle
of downtownrevitalization.
Inthe evenings, look for
live music, poetry readings,
movie nights andother en-
tertainment. Enjoy light fare
inadditionto your socially-
conscious coffee brew.
The Lazy Beanis a Groves
favorite for its unique and
sweet interpretationof
coffee-making. The shop
serves scrumptious coffee
confections including cara-
mello mocha, vanilla mocha,
andGermanchocolate
cheesecake.
For something out of
the ordinary, try Jerusalem
HookahBar, the only hookah
cafe inthe GoldenTriangle.
Inadditionto freshcoffee,
tea andMiddle Eastern
delicacies, try your handat
the hookahpipe —a method
of smoking sweet-flavored
tobacco througha water
pipe. Look for entertain-
ment, suchas belly-dancing
shows, at this hot spot that
stays openuntil 1 a.m.
If youneedto do some
shopping while youhave
your java, The Jumping Bean
inOrange is the place for
you. Witha wide selectionof
preparedcoffees as well as
breakfast andlunchmenus,
it’s the perfect place to grab
a quick bite. Gourmet coffee
beans anda selectionof gift
items meanyoucanpick
upa fewpresents while you
relax withyour delicious
mug of joe.
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Flowers Whisper
What Words Can’t Say
Sylvia’s
Florist & Gifts
409-962-0257
Located in the Maison d’Amis Bldg
4343 Lincoln Avenue
School Spirit Items Miss Me Jeans
Unique Jewelry Gotta Flirt Sneakers
409.962.3400
Brighton
Created
Designs
We Sew
Anything!
Embroidery,
Upholstery,
Alterations,
Formal Wear, etc…..
4343 Lincoln-Ste. E
409-962-5925
Teas, Parties & Showers
4343 Lincoln Avenue
409-962-2386
The Enchanted
Cottage
Original Art, Lessons, Canvas and paint
Kizmet
Photography
Studio
Fine Art Gallery
Herb & Cindy Kreutzer
Phone: 409-962-9300
Mobile: 409-289-3577
4343 Linclon Ave Suite E
Groves, Tx 77619
www.kizmetphoto.com
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“Third Thursdays” memorize
this day each month on your
calendar and make your way
to Mid County to Boston Ave
in Nederland. “Third Thurs-
days on the avenue” is a fam-
ily fun community experience
where all the shops on Boston
Ave and other Nederland
merchants invite everyone
to shop until 9 pm, enjoy DJ,
entertainment and games.
Vendors include unique art,
jewelry, jellies, and more
good food, family entertain-
ment. Benefits for local
charites include the Humane
Society, Blue Santa, and the
Nederland Mechant Associa-
tion Scholarship Fundraiser.
Everyones invited! Third
Thursdays Nederland, check
us out on Facebook.
Not Your Typical Antique Store
(409) 722-1772
1135 Boston Ave.
Nederland, TX 77627
www.ShopAntiqueEmporium.com
Antique Emporium
BUTCHER’S KORNER
Homemade Boudain • Homemade Sausages
• Stuffed Pork Chops • Stuffed Chicken
C. J. & Jennie Breaux
Made Fresh Every Day • Deli Style
Sandwiches • Twice Baked Potatoes
• Hind Quarter • Half Beef
Real Pit Bar-B-Que • Deer Processing
Hot Plate Lunches • We Cater
www.butcherskorner.com
1155 Boston Ave.
Nederland, TX
Monday – Friday 8:00 – 6:00 Saturday 8:00 – 2:00
(409) 722-4831
1147 Boston Ave.
Nederland, TX 77627
409.721.5018 • Fax 409.721.6325
Toll Free 1.866.721.5018
www.thecandlecottage.com
The Kids’ Kloset
A Quality Resale Shop
Specializing in Consignments
Infants, Children & Jr. Clothing
Furniture, Bedding, Toys
Maternity
409-729-2889
1144 Boston Avenue
Nederland, TX 77627
Email: [email protected]
Eclectic
Elegance
Unique Home Decor
&Gifs
Natalie Jordan, Owner
1126 Boston Avenue
Nederland, Tx 77627
(409) 727-2434
Hours:
Tues. - Fri.
10:00 am- 6:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am- 3:00 pm
[email protected]
409-724-0111
1147 Boston Ave.
Nederland
409-724-0111
1147 Boston Ave.
Nederland
Never
Enough
Chocolate
SARTIN’S
SARTIN’S
NEDERLAND, TX
“We’ve got the crabst”
3523 Nederland Ave. • 721-9420
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1118 Boston Ave.
Nederland, TX 77627
409-727-0800
Ashli Brown
Owner
[email protected]
boutique clothing, shoes & accessories
custom orders always welcome
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HOME DECOR - ACCESSORIES - GIFTS - ETC.
Kristie Houston
Owner
(409) 722-2250
[email protected]
1204 BOSTON AVE. NEDERLAND, TX 77627
STORE HOURS
Tuesday - Friday • 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday • 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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OUSE
ANTIQUE
GIFT MALL
20+ SHOPS
From the Everyday
to the Unusual
Creative New
Christmas
Gifts!
1205 Boston Ave • (409) 721-9900
The Best Kept
Secret in
Nederland
Cropo’s
Barber Shop
Nancy Landry, dba
409-727-3221
1116 Boston Ave.
Nederland, TX 77627
holly badon
lavonia gilbert
Occasions
Fine Linen Rentals
Chair Covers . Tablecloths . Accessories
409.729.8555
[email protected]
1229 boston ave.
nederland tx,77627
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Hand-Picked
European Antiques
Tues-Thurs 10 am-5 pm
Fri-Sat 10 am-3 pm
409.835.3080
2195 Calder @ 6th
www.burnsantikhaus.com
Hand-Picked
European Antiques
Tues-Thurs 10 am-5 pm
Fri-Sat 10 am-3 pm
409.835.3080
2195 Calder @ 6th
www.burnsantikhaus.com
The Antique Trail of
Southeast Texas
By Joy Wooley
Looking for something
old, a touch of urban chic,
collectibles, rarities or a
genuine antique? Then
Southeast Texas offers a
touch of paradise. Treasure
hunters can spend all day
or all weekend searching
for the perfect piece. It
all depends on how much
time you have and howfar
you are willing to travel.
Livingston to the north
has Livingston Trade
Days every third Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday of
the month. The event
caters to the whole family
with kid friendly activities,
grown up games, food,
vendors, arts and crafts,
collectibles and antiques
of every kind.
And on your way north
or coming back from
Livingston, stop in
at the Antique Mall
of Lumberton in
Lumberton, Texas. They
have bargains just waiting
to be snatched up.
A trip westward to Winnie
on the weekend after the
frst Monday offers one of
the largest fea markets
in Texas at Old Time
Trade Days. Started
in 1991, the event has
drawn regional shoppers
looking for treasures and
bargains for years. The
Trade Days saying is,
“You can fnd IT here.”
Shoppers who hit the
road can fnd even more
unique antique stores
in Orange, Groves,
Port Arthur, Silsbee,
Vidor, Lumberton and
Beaumont. One man’s
trash is another man’s
treasure and for some
serious bargain hunters
it might produce the
mother lode.
Don’t forget to check out
Jan’s Antiques on South
11th Street in Beaumont.
She has a little bit of
everything for those
seeking eclectic décor.
If your taste trends
more toward European
collectibles and furniture,
then plan to spend a day
exploring Burns Antik
Haus on Calder Avenue.
Seasonal delivery of large
container shipments
promises a selection sure
to please.
To learn more about
the Antique sellers of
Southeast Texas, go to
southeastexasada.com.
Antiques • Glassware • Collectibles
Primitives • Good Used Furniture
Some Reproductions and
Much, Much More!
Open Mon.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm
409-813-3320
103 S. 11th Street • Beaumont, Tx
Jan’s Antiques, Etc.
Jan Armstrong, Owner
www.jansoldstuff @aol.com
Country Lane
Antique Mall
6,000 Sq. Ft. • 40 Dealers
Open Daily 10:00 am/6:00 pm
755-0140
114 Country Lane (Hwy 421 & Hwy 96) • Lumberton
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Open 7 Days a Week
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
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A Place To Relax and Connect
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as it beentoo long
since youdustedoff
those dancing shoes?
If youhave workedall week
andneedto blowoff some
steam, there’s no better way
thanto hit one of the region’s
best nightclubs to take a
fewspins aroundthe dance
floor andshowoff your best
moves.
By Haley Strahan
Local venues offer
styles from sizzlin’
to steppin’
Jazz
If you’drather
jazz it up, Suga’s
DeepSouthCuisine
andJazz Bar inhistoric
downtownis the destination
for a night of fine dining and
jazz music. For romantic
dates or special occasions, a
night of dinner anddancing
at Suga’s is unsurpassedfor
elegance andstyle.
Get out and
Where to go
Club Salsa at the Hub
Lounge and Patio Bar
236 Crockett St.
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 833-1881
Dixie Dance Hall
234 Crockett St.
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 833-1881
Larry’s French Market
& Cajun Restaurant
3701 Pure Atlantic
Road
Groves, TX 77619
(409) 962-3381
Pine Tree Lodge
3296 Pine Tree Road
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409)796-1600
Suga’s Deep South
Cuisine and Jazz Bar
461 Bowie St.
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 813-1808
Texas Longhorn Club
2378 Highway 109 S
Vinton, LA 70668-6108
(337) 589-4618
409-962-3381 • 3701 Hwy. 366 • Groves
Sun Closed • Mon, Tues, Wed 11am - 2pm • Thur 11am - 9pm
• Fri 11am - 10pm • Sat 5pm - 10pm
Live and Boiled Crawfsh(seasonal)
Boiled Shrimp and Crab
All You Can Eat Seafood Buffet, Thurs 5-9PM, Fri & Sat 5-10PM
Largest Variety of Fresh Gulf Seafood • Cajun Steaks & Grilled Chicken
Live Bands: Dance to the Music of
Cajun, Zydeco, & Swamp Pop (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
Hwy 124, Spur 5 • Winnie, TX • 409-296-9818 • [email protected]
Fine Cajun Cuisine
Since 1984
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Breakfast Hours: Mon-Sat 6am-10:30am Sun 7am-10:30am
Lunch and Dinner Restaurant Hours: Sun-Wed 6am-9pm Thurs-Sat 6am-10pm
Daily Lunch Buffet: 10:30am-2:00pm
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Many of the area dance
clubs showcase country
music anda polished
dance floor made for
boot-scooting. Shine up
your two-stepat Whis-
key River, a local favorite
that blends traditional
country withlate-night
hip-hop. Rody Brous-
sardhas beenteaching
country-westerndancing
for 25 years andcur-
rently gives free classes
Wednesday nights at
Whiskey River inBeau-
mont.
“We have people of all
ages who want to learnto
country-westerndance,”
he said. “We have 19- and
20-year-olds all the way
to 60-year-oldfarmers off
the farmandengineers
fromthe plant.”
Onhistoric Crock-
ett Street, the Dixie
Dancehall is a
hot spot for
crowds andoccasional big-
name country acts. Check
myspace.com/dixiedance
hallbmt for a listing of up-
coming acts.
For more serious danc-
ing witha country bent, try
Alibi’s Cocktails andDanc-
ing, where professional and
amateur country-western
dancers whirl aroundthe
floor at heart-stopping
speeds.
The Texas Longhorn
ClubinVinton, La., sees a
large crowdontheir Friday
“UrbanCowboy” nights. In
fact, country artists draw
the biggest crowds at both
Whiskey River andThe Texas
Longhorn.
“We have all kinds of mu-
sic acts, but the majority of
crowds come for the coun-
try,” saidTrishBujardof The
Texas Longhorn. “People
love to get out there and
dance to the country music,
especially line dancing. We
always have a lot of people
onthe floor whenthere is a
line dance going on.”
Zydeco
If youlong to express your
Cajunjoie de vivre, there
are plenty of places where
the Zydeco is as spicy as the
crawfishetouffee. Larry’s
FrenchMarket andCajun
Restaurant is a Southeast
Texas traditionfor Cajuneats
andgood-time live music.
The dance floor at Larry’s
reflects a slice of the Golden
Triangle, fromanolder
couple withpracticedmoves
to a father dancing witha
giggling toddler, fromgood
ol’ boys freshfroma shift at
the refinery to primpedand
polishedcoeds —the dance
floor is always full.
To hear that Cajunmusic
where it was meant to be,
right onthe bayou, headfor
The Pine Tree Lodge, where
Zydeco bands performlive
eachSunday, andweekend
nights inthe spring and
summer. Drive upin
your boat if youlike,
just beware of ’gators!
Salsa
For that spicy rumba
rhythm, look no farther
thanClubSalsa, a hot trend
sweeping Southeast Texas.
Once a month, the Holiday
InnandSuites is the site for
a night of live salsa music
anddancing. ClubSalsa is
a combinationdance class
andclubthat offers begin-
ners andregulars the chance
to learnandpractice the
dances recently popular-
izedontelevisionshows like
“Dancing withthe Stars” and
movies suchas “Save the
Last Dance” or “Dirty Danc-
ing: Havana Nights.”
For those seeking more
regular instruction, Club
Salsa dance leader B.J.
Martinez teaches classes
at Beaumont’s City Dance
Center, where adults and
childrenalike canlearnthe
basics of Latindance andgo
onto take master classes in
partner work to perfect their
styling.
“People are just drawnto
salsa,” Martinez said. “It’s
so intense andthe music is
really catchy.”
Whatever your style, the
dance floor is calling. So slip
onthose pointedtoe boots
or those sexy stilettos. Just
dance!
•Open Noon to 2am / 365 days a year
•Best Neighborhood Bar in Beaumont
•Live Bands Friday & Saturday Nights
•Daily Drink Specials
•Covered Smoking Patio
• Shuffleboard
• Six Sports TVs
229 Dowlen #1 • Beaumont, TX 77706
409-866-6066
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Amigo Wireless
Amigo Food Store
Best Cellular Connection in Town
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Gas • Food • Ice • Cold Drinks And much more!
1695 College St., Beaumont, TX • 409-832-0898
Possibilities
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glass artist & jewelry designer
Beads
Supplies
Jewelry • Candles
7410 College St.
Beaumont, TX 77707
409-866-0582
Wed. & Thurs. 12-6
[email protected]
(409) 842-2625
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Small Shops and Services in
Southeast Texas
Southeast Texas
offers a wide array
of boutiques, small
shops, specialty
stores, and services
from A to Z. These
small businesses
are the backbone
of the Southeast
Texas economy.
Without them, many
of the options and
a great deal of the
region’s charm
would disappear.
The people who own
or operate these
businesses are
our neighbors and
friends. This page is
dedicated to these
entrepreneurs.
Tansy Fashion
Accessories
located on College
at 4th Street in
Beaumont has
everything you need
to get your bling
on. They cater to
female customers
from little girls to
grown women
offering the latest
fashion accessories
at reasonable prices.
But, if making your
own jewelry is more
of what you had in
mind, Possibilities
is the place you
don’t want to miss.
Shoppers will fnd
everything they need
to make their own
original creations.
Owner Bonnie
opens her doors
from noon to 6 p.m.
every Wednesday
and Thursday.
Need some new
duds for the next
rodeo or a night
of boot scootin’?
Sam’s Western
Store is the place to
go. Sam’s has been
a Beaumont icon for
more than 50 years
and still continues
in the tradition of
friendly service and
quality products at a
good price. They are
well known for their
hand ftted hats and
Lucchese boots.
Visit Sam’s, where
the real cowgirls and
cowboys shop.
By J.G. Wooley
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MON-SAT 8AM-6PM
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Accessories
Jewelry • Jewelry • Jewelry
409.678.3125
980 South 4th Street
(Across From Compro Tax)
Open at 9AM
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Johnny Ballenger
Has Now Opened
GOLDEN TRIANGLE GLASS CO.
1695 Lindbergh • 842-9919
“Come see me and Victor
Maldonado at my new location”
Custom Painting
Texture
Sheet Rock
Wallpaper
Pressure Washing
Ask For Anthony
Free Estimates
673-3734
Taking Boarders!
7815 Hwy. 105, Beaumont, TX
409.892.1461
Mon. - Fri.
7:30am - 6pm
Sat.
8am - 12pm
Wanting a new look
for your home or offce?
Anthony’s Make Ready
can do everything from
painting to dry-wall,
minor repairs to
remodeling, residential or
commercial; no job is too
small or too big. However,
maybe your house just
needs a good cleaning
to bring it back to that
“new” look , and if that
is the case, then Hydro-
Clean Services is who
you need to call. And while
the house is getting a face
lift why not update your
windows with new blinds
from The Blind Factory?
They offer the latest styles
and the best service in
town. If glass windows
are what you need for
your offce or home then
call Johnny Ballenger of
Golden Triangle Glass
Company for all your
glass needs. They can also
install new windows for
your autos.
Speaking of autos,
Johnson Texaco Car Wash
and Johnson Shell
& Automotive will
keep your vehicle
running and looking
new. And if you
need a ride to a
Houston airport, go
to GoundShuttle.com
and book online.
They have shuttles
traveling from Beaumont
to the Houston airports
and from Houston to
Beaumont every day
except major Holidays.
Save stress as well as the
wear and tear on your car
by letting the professionals
do the driving.
Don’t forget your pets.
Hi-Tower Kennels located
on Texas 105 West has
been serving Southeast
Texas for more than 15
years. Sherri loves animals
and treats each one of her
clients as if they were her
own. Hi-Tower’s is both a
grooming and full kennel
for cats and dogs open for
business Monday through
Friday.
If you
need gas,
milk, bread,
or just a soft
drink, Amigo
Food Store
on College
Street, is your
one-stop
store. The fne
folks at Amigo Wireless
located at the back of
the food store also offer
wireless services, phones,
and phone accessories.
Tired from all that
shopping? Relax and
refresh yourself at the
Jerusalem Hookah
Café with a good cup
of Aramaic coffee. If you
are the adventurous type
you might even try out
the water-pipe hookah.
Jerusalem Hookah Café
serves sandwiches and
has an array of candies
and foods from the Middle
East.
The
next
time you
are out
shopping or have a need
for a particular service,
remember these small
businesses operated by
your neighbors and your
friends. They are here
because of you and they
are here for you.
N
aturally, as our lives
have beenimproved
by technology and
progression, we have passed
onthe blessings to our four-
leggedbest friends. Our
belovedanimal companions
are pampered, spoiledandac-
companying us throughout all
life’s adventures.
Grooming
Never before has “smell-
ing like a dog” beensucha
compliment. Infact, your
poochmight be at the doggie
spa more thanyoumake it to
the salon.
Clearly, a well-groomed
animal makes life easier, with
fewer messy cleanups and
embarrassing home odors. A
meticulously kept animal is
also a happier, healthier ani-
mal, necessitating fewer trips
to the vet.
Probably the greatest life-
saver for pet lovers has been
the Furminator, aninnova-
tive de-shedding brushsold
at local pet stores andonline.
Whether your pet has long
or short hair, a goodswipe
withthe Furminator cansave
Pampered
By Holli Petersen
Adopt a pet
Humane Societies and
Shelters
• Humane Society of
Southeast Texas
2050 Spindletop, Beaumont
(409) 833.0504
• Beaumont Animal
Shelter
1884 Pine St., Beaumont
(409) 880.3794
See petfinder.com for more
adoption opportunities.
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409-313-6273
Servicing Bridge City, Orange and
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1650 GTexas Avenue
Bridge City, Texas 77611
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EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
Bridge City is a small town with a big heart
and a population that knows how to pull
together.
In September of 2008 Hurricane Ike
brought in a storm surge that
fooded almost every build-
ing in the city, which has a
population of about 8,600.
Since then, homes, business-
es, and community facilities
have been refurbished or
rebuilt and a new community
spirit has been born. Volun-
teers from across the country
as well as local people and
those from a “Mid-County
Kindness” group contributed
thousands of hours to the
rebuilding.
Mayor Kirk Roccaforte, who was over-
whelmingly re-elected to ofce in the
spring of 2010, continues to lead the city
with a tough past and a bright future.
Renewed Bridge City rises fromthe water
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They smile with their tails,
they love with their eyes,
and they are
perhaps the world’s
best listeners.
your home’s upholstery and
eliminate the needfor lint
rollers.
Doggie day spas are a
recent phenomenonthat
has clients raving. Not only
are pets treatedto all-natural
baths, scrupulous pedicures,
teethandear cleanings and
precise haircuts, but they are
also providedexercise and
peer play dates while they
wait for their service pack-
ages. Nothing is better than
picking upa sweet-smelling
dog, all tuckeredout and
ready to napafter a long day
of grooming andexercise.
Bling
Does your dog or cat
have a closet as profuse as
your own? Intoday’s world,
that kindof extravagance is
not uncommon. Many pet
owners are as thrilledabout
purchasing cute clothing
andaccessories for their
animal companions as they
are about scouring depart-
ment stores for themselves.
Of course, this highdemand
has spawnedaninflux of pet
boutiques, withSoutheast
Texas being no exceptionto
the trend.
Inlocal pet boutiques,
shoppers canfindcoordi-
nating pet outfits, doggie
slippers andjewelry. Even
the standardleashes and
collars have beencompletely
overhauled.
Dog andcat collars can
literally be “blingedout”
withdiamonds, pearls and
sequinedmonogramming.
Simple fabric collars make
a statement withtheir new
chic designs andflashy
styles.
Out and about
There is no BFF like a pet
BFF. Because our pets are
our best friends andfamily
members all rolledinto one,
we like to share as much
time as possible withthem.
More andmore business-
es have relaxedtheir policies
andhave become increas-
ingly more pet-friendly,
allowing customers to bring
along their beloved(and
well-behaved) animals.
Easy’s Tapas andMartinis
inBeaumont has always
beenpet-friendly, allowing
dogs to relax withtheir own-
ers onthe restaurant’s porch
or patio. OnSaturday, this
hot-spot hosts Yappy Hour
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Doggies are
welcome to hang out with
their companions, while
the humans enjoy bottom-
less mimosas and$5 Bloody
Marys. They are evenpro-
videdcomplimentary water,
treats, toys andpoopbags.
The dog park, vastly
popular inlarger cities, has
also made anappearance
inBeaumont. The city’s first
“bark park” is locatedat Ida
ReedPark. The dog park fea-
tures two completely fenced
indog parks, one designated
for small pooches andthe
other designedfor larger
dogs. Pups are encouraged
to rompandplay off-leash
withother canine buddies,
while their owners canso-
cialize andrelax at any of the
park’s shadedpicnic tables.
The bark park also includes
a double-gatedholding area,
where dogs canbe leashed
andunleashed, andcanine
water fountains.
Doggie day care
Of course, youcan’t be
withyour dearly lovedpet
all the time. Many owners,
rather thankennel their ani-
mals for several hours while
at the office, have elected
to droptheir pooches off
at doggie day care centers.
Qualifieddogs (yes, you
must pass aninspection) are
invitedto play off-leashin
a safe, yet funandstimulat-
ing environment withother
canine peers. And, for the
busy pet owner, these facili-
ties are the best optionfor a
well-exercised, well-social-
izedpet. Day care packages
also include spa options,
boarding opportunities for
extendedstays andtraining
packages.
A whole new world
No longer furry lawn
ornaments or shackled
backyardinhabitants, our
pet pals are cannowequally
benefit fromtoday’s mod-
ernamenities andbe as
pamperedas they always
deservedto be.
Ida Reed Park
The park is open from
dawn to dusk and has a
number of rules users
should review before
attending. For example,
all dogs must be current
on vaccinations and older
than six months.
For a full list of park
rules, visit the City of
Beaumont’s webpage at
cityofbeaumont.com/
parkrec_parks_feature.
htm#Dog_Parks
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dinating anunforget-
table event is to choose
a great venue. Whether you
are planning a casual family
reunionor a formal wedding
receptionfor 400, there are
many local venues that offer
a stylishsetting for any event.
Selecting a site involves more
thanchoosing whichdecor
coordinates withyour theme,
however.
Before yousignthe con-
tract andfork over the down
payment, make sure that the
venue’s logistics, style and
overall cost will work for your
event.
Logistics
The most important factor
that youmust determine
before choosing a venue is
the estimatedheadcount.
The number of guests is the
biggest factor driving the op-
tions andexpenses for your
event. Many local venues
have a maximumcapacity of
100 to 150. If youplanto host
a larger event, your options
will be limited.
Alengthy guest list can
cause youto incur some
hiddencosts. For instance,
some facilities might re-
quire youto rent tenting to
cover outdoor areas to hold
maximumcapacity. Find
out howmany tables and
chairs are available on-site.
The facility might not have
enoughfor your guests, and
youmight be forcedto use
outside rentals. Another
factor is restroomavailabil-
ity. Some venues might not
have enoughfor your guest
list, whichmeans you’ll also
needrental restrooms.
Other concerns that might
arise depending onthe num-
ber of guests include parking
andsecurity, andthese
shouldbe negotiatedbefore
the contract is signed.
Style
After logistical consider-
ations, youshoulddetermine
the style of your event to help
choose a venue. The most
cost-effective measure is
to choose a site that works
withthe style of your party.
Aformal evening wedding
wouldbe most appropriate
at a tasteful historic home or
elegant country club, while
a casual anniversary gather-
ing or office Christmas party
might be best at a restaurant
or banquet hall.
Of course, decor canbe
usedto completely trans-
formany space. Youmight
want to consider renting a
large, budget-friendly com-
munity hall andusing fabric
draping to conceal the walls
andceiling. Withenough
creativity —andmoney —
the most drabspace can
become a breathtaking
wonderland.
Overall cost
Before youcommit to a
venue, it is important to do
a detailedcost comparison.
While one site might seem
cheaper up-front, there
might be hiddencosts that
quickly inflate the overall
price. If the venue offers
tables, chairs, linens and
china, youwill save a signifi-
cant amount of money on
rentals.
Does the venue require
that youuse anon-site
caterer? Anindependent
contractor might be more
cost-effective. Similarly, if
a facility stocks its ownbar,
they might tack ona hefty
surcharge ona per-bottle
basis. By choosing a venue
that allows youto bring alco-
hol straight fromthe liquor
store, youcanprobably save
more than50 percent onthe
bar bill. Other amenities that
might inflate the price in-
clude stage anddance floor
set-up, A/Vequipment and
cleanup.
To get the best venue for
your event, event planners
agree that youshouldbegin
scouting locations about 12
months inadvance. If you
hope to book a busy time,
suchas Saturday evenings
or any weekendnight in
December, youmight want
to start earlier.
What you need to know
before booking the venue
for your next event
By Haley Strahan
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there are etiquette guide-
lines to giving andreceiving
gifts. Here are some tips for
gift-giving and-getting with
class.
A gift is required
There are certaincir-
cumstances inwhichgift
giving is expected. When
youare invitedto someone’s
home for a birthday party or
housewarming, it is incum-
bent uponyouto showup
withgift inhand. Similarly,
if youreceive aninvitation
to a wedding, it is always
requiredthat yousenda gift
to the couple.
Youare not expectedto
senda gift uponreceipt
of a birthannouncement,
graduationannouncement
or wedding announcement.
Announcements do not
equal invitations, andgift-
giving is at your discretion.
Be timely
The popular rumor said
that it is perfectly polite to
senda gift as late as one year
after a couple’s wedding.
This is simply not true.
Inreality, it is probably
fine to senda gift upto three
months after the nuptials but
is most thoughtful to sendit
immediately after receiving
the invitation. It is preferred
that guests not bring gifts
along to the wedding, as
someone must be respon-
sible for getting themto the
couple’s home.
How much is enough?
There is muchspeculation
about the proper amount to
spendongifts, particularly
for weddings. Inreality, the
amount of the gift is com-
pletely upto the giver. A
wedding gift shouldnot be
determinedby the luxury of
the event or the cost of the
wedding meal. It is, however,
helpful to keepthe scope of
the event inmind.
Typically, a wedding gift
shouldbe more costly than
a birthday present. As for
workplace gifts, it is impor-
tant to stick to the monetary
guidelines. Overspending
canmake youseemlike a
show-off andmake the re-
cipient feel uncomfortable.
What about registries?
It is commonfor engaged
couples andexpectant
parents to register for gifts. It
is not requiredthat youpur-
chase a gift fromthe registry,
but it is thoughtful to honor
the wishes of the recipients
andgive themsomething
that they will use as they
embark onmarriedlife or
parenthood.
Cash it in
While some people find
giving cashgauche or
By Haley Strahan
A guide to the etiquette
of giving and receiving gifts
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unimaginative, it is perfectly
acceptable to give money
andwill probably be much
appreciatedby the recipi-
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Never ask for it
This is the most hard
andfast rule of gift-giving
etiquette. It is never appro-
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events like weddings or baby
showers. Registry details
shouldnot be includedwith
the wedding invitation. If you
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shower invitations to list
registry information
because the invitation
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other thanthe recipient
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Say thank you
If youreceive a gift in
the giver’s presence it is
acceptable for youto thank
theminperson. If the giver
was not there to see you
openhis or her present, you
shouldsenda hand-written
“thank you” note. At events
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like showers where many
gifts are openedat one time,
it is polite to senda note if
the giver was present at the
event to single out their gift
to you.
Keep the cash under wraps
While it is perfectly polite
for someone to give cashas
a present, it is not well-man-
neredto refer to it inyour
“thank you” note. Rather
thansaying “thank youfor
the money,” youshouldsay,
“thank youfor the generous
gift.”
Gift culture
Giving andreceiving
gifts is animportant part of
our culture. We give gifts to
celebrate, to welcome and
to showthat we care. By
observing the etiquette of
gifting, youcanensure that
yours is a gift that will always
be appreciated.
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of Art. The House has outstanding collections
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