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This Christmas Day, Remember His way, It’s Jesus’ day, For He has come. How He spoke, The Words of God, And deliver the message, Sent from above. To love each other, And care for each other, This is a command, Bestowed on us all. We will be blessed, If we do what He says, Not only today, But each and every day.
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PEOPLE & PLACES
September 9th - Shelby County’s 40th Annual Ducks Unlimited Banquet raises over $30,000 for conservation efforts of Ducks Unlimited.
October 5th - Highlights from the 41st Annual Poultry Festival where Macey Jo Hanson was crowned the 2017 Queen.
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October 5th - 41st Annual Poultry Festival.
October 2st - The Shelbyville Hill Festival
October 25th - Halloween in the Hole
October 28th - The Gibson Truck Pull benefiting the Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center raises over $10,000.
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November 18th - Joaquin Christmas Festival & Parade
December 2nd - Xi Alpha Delta Rho 10th Annual Breakfast with Santa.
December 2nd - Colleen Doggett as Grand Marshal of the 18th Annual Santa’s Christmas Parade.
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December 2nd - 18th Annual Santa’s Christmas Parade.
There have been many important births since the dawn of humanity. Consider the births of the scientists who have given us things that make life easier. There have been researchers who have discovered treatments and cures for diseases and ailments. Great humanitarians who, through their tireless efforts, have eased the pain of many and helped them live productive lives. The births of those who grew up to be preachers and missionaries have blessed those to whom they have ministered. The births of our parents, siblings and children are of course very special to us. However, one birth stands far above the rest. It is the most important birth there ever was or ever will be. It is the birth of Jesus Christ. The warmth felt at Christmas time is more than the hot chocolate, or the Christmas tree lights at night, or any of the other fond memories you may have of the holiday season. It feels like God spreads His love on humanity a little thicker during the Christmas season. It is as if He is reminding us that the gift of His Son, that He gave us so many years ago, should convince us of His love for us. A love that we should all seek to follow and share with others.
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TROPHY PAGE submitted photos
Addison Lloyd with her Papa.
Aiden with his dad Cody Burrage and brother Colton with his 1st kill.
Allyson Nolan pictured with her stepdaughter Bri.
Andrew Ford
Andy Metteauer and Tate Johnson, killed from the same stand a couple minutes apart, 16 point non-typical freak and spike.
Autumn Kilpatrick
Bailey Peace, 1st kill.
Bill Pridgen
Callie Parmer, 1st buck 13 years old.
Case Parmer, 11 years old, 2nd buck.
Cash Ruiz pictured with his daddy Jesse Ruiz, sister Cyrus Ruiz, and Grandfather Shane Corbell.
Cason Lee, his brother Cru Lee and our host student Vivienne Crede.
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Chance Shuemaker
Colby Lout
Dylan Lout
Easton Jones, 6 years old.
Eli Lout
Hannah Jamison - Fallow Deer taken in East Texas.
Hunter Walden
Jared Wiggins with his wife Ashlyn and daughter Zayne.
Jaxon Raymond
Justin Raymond
Keithan Horton with his 1st kill.
Krystal Fuller killed in San Augustine County
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Levi Snider, 8 yrs old, 6 point, first buck. Shelby County
Lily Haley
Mayson Harbison, 9 years old Timpson
Megan Gutermath, 9 years old shot in Shelby County.
Payden Fountain, 8 years old
Ryker Tomlin
Sydney McDonald with her dad Greg Mcdonald, her 1st kill.
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Most Shelby County residents have either participated in or have heard of the “Take a Kid Fishing” program. It provides school age kids, who may not have ever gone fishing, the opportunity to learn how to fish and learn about the outdoors and wildlife conservation. But being a part of the Shelby County Bass Anglers involves so much more than this. This dedicated group of anglers began on the banks of Lake Pinkston in 1991 and was founded by Norris Askew. Bylaws were written at that time and are still a part of the club today. As Norris’ health began to deteriorate, he encouraged Jason Wells and David Koonce to keep up the civic work that was a main part of the organization, and to keep the club going strong. The Shelby County Bass Anglers has grown in numbers since that day, offering a “fishing club geared to the most serious anglers as well as the weekend angler.” As the club has grown, so has their involvement in Shelby County. Members are actively supporting the local community through college scholarships and donations to organizations such as Take a Kid Fishing Tournament, Take a Kid Fishing Casting Contest, Logansport Chamber of Commerce Sand Bass Tournament. They also sponsor a Center Youth Baseball team, Center 4H Shooting Sports, ASA Softball, UT Tyler Fishing Team, CASA, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, Texas Parks and Wildlife Kids Programs, etc. Shelby County Bass Anglers sponsor a number of fund raisers during the year to raise money for three Catherine Pinkston Scholarships, and the Roughrider Fund. Annually, the scholarships are budgeted based on the income from the fishing tournaments and other fund raisers. This allowed them to give away a total of $26,000 in scholarships to local students in addition to the Catherine Pinkston Scholarship in 2016. Scholarships are given in honor and memory of founding father, Norris Askew, and also Stanley Burgay, and Bruce Koonce. A $1,000 scholarship is given annually in Shelbyville in memory of A. T. Cartwright, a former member of the club.
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Throughout the years, the Shelby County Bass Anglers has grown to include a Junior Bass Anglers’ group associated with the Texas High School Fishing, a group that is extremely important in southeast Texas. According to President Jason Wells, the collegiate portion of bass fishing has exploded over the last seven or eight years, providing scholarships much the same as other sports. SFA collegiate bass fishing has taken the national championship twice in the past. The club purchased a weigh-in trailer which was converted to include a 350 gallon water tank. The exterior of the trailer is used to sell sponsorships to local businesses as an additional means to raise funds for scholarships. The trailer allows anglers to weigh in their catch and then leave their fish in the tanks to be released later. The water in the tank includes a medication which will cause the fish to produce their slime back on their fins and scales. This gives an opportunity to reduce the stress caused by fishing, making it more likely for the fish to survive upon release. Shelby County Bass Anglers has been widely recognized recently in the Texas Association of Bass Clubs, (TABC). Members have taken state championship for the third time. The professional anglers who participate do so because they love fishing. Their skills are developed by visiting various lakes where the tournaments are held a week ahead of the event, casting and fishing against Mother Nature’s pounding of high winds, rain, sleet, snow, and sometimes rising hot temperatures. They prepare for each lake a week before the tournament, and then they have to leave that lake and travel across the states to the next event. Although it is fun, it’s an extremely demanding sport.
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With a mission statement of “promoting the youth in our community” through the conservation and appreciation of the wildlife in Shelby County, the club members strive to do “more than just fishing.” This year, the Shelby County Bass Anglers went above and beyond their local duties. When Hurricane Harvey headed toward south Texas, several of the anglers headed to Houston with their boats. They spent countless hours driving through flooded streets and harsh weather to locate and rescue Houston residents stranded in their flooded neighborhoods. The first group headed down Highway 59 but were turned back when they reached Livingston. Not to be deterred, they continued on smaller highways through Crockett, making their way through Huntsville, traveling down Interstate 45, until they were once again detoured to feeder roads. Once they arrived in the north Houston neighborhoods, they faced complete chaos. They traveled into areas that they had no idea if the streets had been searched yet. Local residents would direct the boats to the different streets where families were stranded, and they would then attempt to make their way to that neighborhood. The National Guard informed them of other areas where they were needed, some of which were dead ends, and they had to turn around and try a different route. Water levels had risen above mailboxes and street signs in some areas, making it necessary for the boaters to rely on their GPS units to locate various addresses. Most of the residents rescued were very grateful, but some refused to be evacuated, regardless of the risk. David Koonce and Rick Campbell were directed close to St. Luke’s, where they spent their time evacuating those from the hospital to safety. Jason Wells and his six-year-old son, Brandt, took their boat through the Miramar Estates, just off a lake in North Houston. Brandt worked along side his father assisting in the search and rescue mission. Jason shared that the water was already at five to six feet and rising. Conroe Dam was about to give way leaving hundreds of residents trapped in their homes. Streets were no longer discernible, flooded with so much rushing water that it became difficult to even navigate their boats. Some boats became stranded upon concrete bridges hidden under the flooded streets, but once loosed, they continued their rescue efforts. In spite of the difficulties caused by the flooding, the Shelby County Bass Anglers, along with hundreds of other boat owners, continued to search for and rescue residents with little regard to their own comfort. They ignored the heavy wind and rain as they set about their task of helping the flood victims into their boats taking them to a dry, higher ground where they could eventually go to shelters provided for the stranded residents. When asked about the positive outcome of the rescues, Jason’s response came spontaneously. “My answer would be two-fold. It was the unity that all the people of all races who showed up to help. It brought society a little closer during a time when there was a lot of racial trouble. Secondly, was experiencing it with my son, Brandt, and letting him see this is what mankind does. We got to help out people. He knew where we were going and he wanted to help. He’s sharp as most adults when it comes to water. That’s all he knows. He was a major helping hand.” Following in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Houston, the Shelby County Bass Anglers proved that they were about more than just fishing. If you go to their website, their statement says it all. The goal of the club states, “To maintain sportsmanship, honesty, courtesy, conservation, sharing of knowledge, helping of others, and having fun.”
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INGREDIENTS 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 (15oz) canned pumpkin
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350. Butter & flour a bundt pan. This is a VERY important step. Bundt pans stick very easily, so it’s important to butter the entire pan and then coat that with flour. Whisk together dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt) & set aside. Beat sugar & oil in the bowl of a stand mixer until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating the mixture in between, then add vanilla. Add half of the dry mixture to the wet mixture, then add half of the canned pumpkin & mix until combined. Add the rest of the mixture, beat, then add the rest of the pumpkin. Pour mixture into the prepared bundt pan & bake for 60-70 minutes or until a fork inserted into the thickest part of the cake comes out clean. 20 || N/D J/A 2017 20 2017|| naturaltexan.net naturaltexan.net
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Walking into David Masterson’s studio brings a visual smörgåsbord to the visitor immediately as nearly every inch of the building is filled with his artwork. From canvases tacked to the ceiling, and countless paintings stacked and leaned against the walls, to layers of colorful canvases covering the paint splattered floors, David has brought his creations of vivid primary colors, textures, and shapes to life. It is difficult to focus on just one painting for very long before another catches the eye. The small studio on Walker Street in Center, Texas is a reflection of one man’s ability to follow a dream. Although he was born in Louisville, Kentucky, David is a true Texan, having lived in the state of Texas for most of his life. His family moved to Shelby County in 1969, after living in Dallas since 1960-69. He attended school in Center, and later studied advanced art at Stephen F. Austin University. When asked about his dreams of becoming an artist, he said that he won an art scholarship in 1963 giving him the opportunity to study art for one summer under a Miss Longet, an art teacher at SMU. David said that Miss Longet was the one who set him on his path to pursue his passion for art. From those early days, he began to love and follow the artists, Picasso, Cezanne, Monet, Van Gogh, and other impressionist painters. David Masterson’s talents are not just limited to painting. He produced and directed a program called “Outdoor Chronicles” which aired for several seasons on most major networks, filming fishing adventures all around the world. He spent over 137 days in remote regions in the Amazonia Rain Forest and northern Brazil. He directed and produced an outdoor show focusing on veterans called “Force on Force” for the United States Army for two seasons. His filming credits include a Remi Award at the World Houston Filmfest for a short feature and a Broken Brick Award at the Nacogdoches Film Festival for another short.
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He has volumes of photographs from all over the world. At some point in the future, he is considering marketing some of his pictures taken from his adventures individually as well as in collections displayed in “coffee table books.” When asked about what he thought his greatest accomplishments were, David did not hesitate. “My wife, and my children, of course.” His wife, Mary, has been behind his artwork one hundred percent. She runs a local insurance company. Their daughter, Michelle, lives and works in Dallas, and his son, Michael, and daughter-in-law live in Center with their two children. David’s medium of choice is acrylics. His pictures reflect bold strokes and strong colors. His pieces range from small canvases to larger works that are four feet by eight feet. At art shows, he has exhibited his work in what he calls his “oriental rug thing,” layering canvas upon canvas until a client walks up to stop and watch. Although he loves to work in the quiet of his studio, his favorite music playing in the background while he paints, David has recently moved out of his comfort zone to do what is referred to as a “live” painting show. He will pull out his cart of paints and drawing on individual onlookers, and ask one of them to pick a paint and then make a mark on the canvas. After several onlookers have participated, he then takes his brush and completes the work before their eyes, drawing all the colors and marks together into a cohesive painting. “Performing live painting is intriguing to me,” David said. “Live painting is insane. It pushes me as an artist where I normally wouldn’t go.” To be successful in the art world, David shared that it is important to have a long, wide, deep net, that will draw in customers, because “art is in the eye of the beholder. Unless your net is large, you will never sell.” A stroll through the gallery of David Masterson will reveal primarily impressionistic and abstract artwork. Some pieces are dark colors with accents of lighter contrasts and heavily textured paints. Some are more readily identifiable as a wooded landscape, while others are abstract, but more structured with delicate brush strokes. There are a couple of boards with small ceramic heads attached, all different sizes and various expressions. David says he keeps a potter’s wheel downstairs and occasionally “throws pots” for therapy. He has also done wood sculpture, but his love is creating with wet paint on his brush and canvas. “The thing that is really drawing me is my art. This is what I do. I love my work. I do what I do because it’s me. It gets to me right here, (pointing to his heart). I get a chill up my back because what I am doing is touching people I am very happy to do what I have been doing here. ” You may go to Davidwmasterson.com to view David’s work or stop by his studio for a tour of his work.
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Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a novice preparing your first holiday meal, make sure you know the safest ways to thaw, prepare, stuff and cook your turkey. Holidays are times we share the kitchen with family and friends. Make it a goal this year to also share good food safety practices. Here are simple tips that all cooks in the kitchen can follow this holiday season for cooking a delicious and safely prepared turkey.
Turkey Basics: Safely Thaw, Prepare, Stuff, and Cook When preparing a turkey, be aware of the four main safety issues: thawing, preparing, stuffing, and cooking to the adequate temperature. For more information on how to access resources in your area, contact your Shelby County Extension Agent – Family and Community Health, Jheri-Lynn McSwain at 936-598-7744.
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Safe Thawing Food Thermometer Truths • Always use a food thermometer to guarantee that foods are cooked to a safe-to-eat temperature. • Some food thermometers must be calibrated to ensure that they read food temperature accurately. Find out if your thermometer can be calibrated. • Calibrate your food thermometer by following these steps: 1. Fill a pot with distilled water and bring to a rolling boil. 2. Hold the thermometer probe in the boiling water for one minute. Do not let the probe touch the pot. 3. After one minute, the thermometer should read between 210° and 214° F. If it does not, adjust the thermometer manually to 212° F. If the thermometer cannot be adjusted manually do not use it until it is serviced by a professional.
Did You Know? • Clostridium perfringens is the second most common bacterial cause of food poisoning.
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- Meat and poultry accounted for 92% of out breaks with an identified single food source.
• Refrigerate leftovers at 40°F or below as soon as possible and within two hours of preparation to prevent food poisoning.
Thawing turkeys must be kept at a safe temperature. The “danger zone” is between 40 and 140°F — the temperature range where foodborne bacteria multiply rapidly. While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely, but as soon as it begins to thaw, bacteria that may have been present before freezing can begin to grow again, if it is in the “danger zone.” There are three safe ways to thaw food: in the refrigerator, in cold water, and in a microwave oven.
Safe Preparation Bacteria present on raw poultry can contaminate your hands, utensils, and work surfaces as you prepare the turkey. If these areas are not cleaned thoroughly before working with other foods, bacteria from the raw poultry can then be transferred to other foods. After working with raw poultry, always wash your hands, utensils, and work surfaces before they touch other foods.
Safe Stuffing For optimal safety and uniform doneness, cook the stuffing outside the turkey in a casserole dish. However, if you place stuffing inside the turkey, do so just before cooking, and use a food thermometer. Make sure the center of the stuffing reaches a safe minimum internal temperature of 165°F. Bacteria can survive in stuffing that has not reached 165°F, possibly resulting in foodborne illness.
Safe Cooking Set the oven temperature no lower than 325°F and be sure the turkey is completely thawed. Place turkey breast-side up on a flat wire rack in a shallow roasting pan 2 to 2-1/2 inches deep. Check the internal temperature at the center of the stuffing and meaty portion of the breast, thigh, and wing joint using a food thermometer. Cooking times will vary. The food thermometer must reach a safe minimum internal temperature of 165°F. Let the turkey stand 20 minutes before removing all stuffing from the cavity and carving the meat. For more information on safe internal temperatures, visit FoodSafety.gov Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures.
Hunting season is upon us and as you are getting all your gear together, cleaning out your guns and stocking up on camping supplies I wanted to share with you a few tips to keep your harvested food safe this season. First, never shoot, handle or consume any wild animal that appears sick. Contamination can occur at any point during the processing of wild game. Take extra time and handle carcasses with care when field dressing. Here are a few things to consider: wear gloves when field dressing, remove all internal organs, discard any meat that is bruised, discolored, contaminated with feces or intestinal contents, contains hair, dirt or bone fragments. Remove any bloodshot areas or meat that was in contact with the bullet. Also, avoid contact with intestines, spinal tissues, and lymph nodes of animals while you work. Do not use household knives or utensils, use knives designed for field dressing. Be sure to remove all foreign particles and loose hair. When cleaning up in the field, be sure to properly dispose of the hide and remaining parts of the animal in a pit or in an approved area. Here’s another tip to consider when processing and storing wild game: Be aware of cross contamination and temperature abuse, both will cause the meat to go bad. Cool carcasses quickly, keep them cool during transport, and keep them out of direct sunlight. Cool the carcass by propping the chest open with a clean stick and allowing air to circulate. Thoroughly clean and sanitize all equipment used in the processing of the animal. Wash your hands, knife, cutting boards often with warm soapy water. Packaging and storing meat is very important in the overall quality of the product. For immediate use, store meat in the refrigerator and use within a few days. If freezing, divide the meat into smaller portions then package. It is recommended to use moisture proof wrap such as heavy wax paper, laminated freezer wrap, heavy duty aluminum foil or freezer-weight polyethylene bags for freezing meat products. Make sure to get all the air out of the packages prior to sealing them. Be sure to label the packages with contents and date. As you can see, this can be a complex process. Be sure to consider these handy tips when field dressing, storing and processing wild game.
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Holiday Coconut Balls Ingredients: 1/2 cup organic butter melted 2 cups powdered sugar organic 3 cups shredded organic coconut unsweetened 16 ounce semi-sweet dark organic chocolate chips
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Instructions: Place a piece wax paper in a cookie sheet. Set aside. Mix the melted butter, powdered sugar and shredded coconut together. Roll into about 36 balls. Keep in the refrigerator for about an hour to harden before dipping in chocolate. Melt the chocolate. You can use a microwave or double broiler. Roll each ball in the chocolate, quickly, and lift with two forks. Place on the waxed paper that is on the cookie sheet. Place in the refrigerator when all done so that the chocolate can harden. Ingredients: 16 pieces of bacon, cooked 4 large tortillas 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced thinly 4 oz. Gruyere cheese, sliced 2 c crisp lettuce, shredded ½ c mayonnaise sea salt and black pepper In each tortilla, arrange 4 pieces of bacon. Divide the rest of the ingredients among the tortillas. Fold tortillas and cook on grill, 2 minutes on each side. Serve hot.
Tea The Best Way Ingredients: 2 c water 4 chia flavored black tea bags Stevia or honey to sweeten 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp apple pie or pumpkin pie spice Dash cardamom 2 c almond milk, unsweetened Directions: In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add tea bags, stevia, honey or your favorite sweetener. Add vanilla. Season with pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice and cardamom. Simmer for 5 minutes. Pour in milk, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and strain through a fine sieve. Serve and enjoy !
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BE TREATED. NOT SEATED. When an emergency strikes, differences matter. At Nacogdoches Medical Center, the difference is that you will be treated quickly by our award winning medical team, not seated in a room, waiting for hours. That’s why readers of The Daily Sentinel chose our ER as “Best of Nacogdoches”. So remember, in an emergency choose the ER where CARE MATTERS...WHERE YOU MATTER. Choose Nacogdoches Medical Center.
TWO CONVENIENT ER LOCATIONS 4920 NE Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas 5100 Loop 500 East, Center, Texas
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