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The Power of Conversation

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20 ON THE COVER A conversation about today’s most controversial topics is taking place at a downtown Longview brewery. It’s drawing friends and strangers who don’t necessarily see eye to eye and it’s organized by a group of pastors who also don’t necessarily see eye to eye. Yet it keeps happening, people keep coming and everyone is learning.

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I’m so old, and I’ve lived in Longview so long, that my

keep our children active, motivated to read and entertained. I

first library memories are from the old Nicholson Memorial

hope you enjoy learning more about Jenna and her commitment

Library, once located next door to what is now the Longview

to spreading a love of books and reading in this month’s “Charm”

Early Graduation High School on Green Street. It closed when

magazine. I know my children will remember her with a smile for

Longview’s “new” library opened in 1987.

years after they outgrow the children’s programming.

More than 30 years later, I still remember searching through

In “View,” you’ll learn more about a group of pastors who are

the stacks at the Nicholson looking for more books in the “Dark

serving their faith by having good conversations on hard topics,

Shadow” series and, of course, “Nancy Drew.” It was an old building by the time I came along, but I loved the way the books smelled, the way the pages felt in my hands as I flipped through them. I can remember the light streaming in through the windows as I found a place to sit, too excited about my new books to wait until I got home to start reading. Then, I remember how exciting the new library was when it opened, how cool the building was when I visited during the summers, usually searching for another mystery to read.

When I became a mom 10 years ago, I was excited to introduce my children to the shelves of books, and the children’s

through a monthly event called Theology on Tap. They’ve been meeting for a little more than a year, sharing their faith while also sharing an important philosophy: That people can disagree with civility and learn from each other.

This edition of the magazine contains so many gems: In “View,” read about one of the treasures in the historic Nuggett Hill subdivision. Our “Charm” fashion feature will help get you ready to stay active as the weather heats up, while celebrating some of the most promising local athletes. Learn more about Mission Marshall, a nonprofit organization that helps feed people who are

programming offered there has been a part of our lives ever since.

struggling to survive. Also, mark your calendars for some great

My children — and the other children who attend weekly

upcoming events you’ll read about in “View” — the Jacksonville

story times, craft days, Lego activities and summer reading club

Tomato

Fest,

the

Juneteenth

programs — get attached to the person who leads the children’s

celebration in Longview and the

section of the library. How could you not love the person who

Historic Jefferson Train Show.

weaves a good tale, who uses silly voices while reading to laughing

I hope you enjoy learning more

children and who leads rounds of “The Wheels on the Bus” and

about our community and the people

“Row, Row, Row Your Boat,” with a smile? For the past few years,

who make it what it is.

that person has been Jenna Yeakley. She has help from other library staff members who help make the library and its children’s programming a wonderful experience, especially during the

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Words by FINN O’CONNOR

Many of my friends have mentioned that Hick & Frog Bistro in

The wait staff was attentive, yet they did leave us alone to talk. To

downtown Longview has great food, so I decided to eat there with my

their credit there was one thing they did that not many restaurants do

wife. We stopped by for a late lunch.

these days. The wait staff at Hick & Frog actually removed our dishes

I have always been hesitant to go there because I do love French food, but I was afraid I would be disappointed.

between each course. So many chain restaurants just push aside your plate to add the next course. It was very refreshing to see this quality

I must tell you that I was pleasantly surprised when I entered the

service at Hick & Frog.

restaurant. It has a nice décor and setting. I felt when I entered it that I

If there were any disappointments, it would be in two areas.

was in a bistro. The tables were nice and the restaurant even had beer

First, I did not like that the dinner menu is the same as the lunch

and wine, a must for a French restaurant or bistro.

menu. Second, I would have liked to have seen more French dishes

The menu is written out on a chalkboard. Diners order, sit down

on the menu. The restaurant does have the Croque-Monsieur, which

and wait for their meals. There were quite a few of the tables filled

is a classic French grilled cheese sandwich that’s a mainstay of Parisian

even though we did not eat during prime lunchtime.

cafes, bars and bistros, but it could also have maybe a nice pate’ or a

We started with a creamed vegetable soup, which was delicious.

great Bouillabaisse for lunch.

We then ordered a tuna fish sandwich. I loved the presentation as a

For dinner it would be nice to see some of the great French entrees,

deconstructed open-face sandwich, with fresh tomatoes, greens and

such as Duck confit, Cog au vin, Sole meuniere and Beef Bourguignon,

sliced hard-boiled egg on top, not mixed in the tuna fish. Sandwiches

a dish made famous in America by Julia Child, an American chef,

often are hidden by two large pieces of bread. That’s not the case at

author and television personality.

Hick & Frog, where you are served generous portions and the fact that

We do not have a great dinner place with classic French food in

it is open-face means only one slice of bread. It’s perfect for people who

Longview or East Texas, and we need one. I can see the talent in owner

are watching their carbs.

and chef Anne Kelt, a native of France, and I am confident she could

And yes, as always, I had dessert, and yes, they had Crème Brulee.

create such dishes as I have mentioned above.

I was thrilled because, as I have always said, I judge a restaurant by its

Her husband, James Kelt, is her business partner and helps run

Crème Brulee. When I ordered it, I was told it is one of the best, so the

Hick & Frog. He gave the restaurant its name, since he is the hick and

challenge had been made. Again, to my surprise, the taste and, more

she is the frog — a term given to the French by the British. He greets

importantly, texture of the Crème Brulee was delicious, creamy, light and with just the right amount of caramelized sugar on top.

Where I did find fault is in the presentation. I always like to see some fresh fruit on the top of the Crème Brulee to add color and taste.

The restaurant did serve a Madeleine with it, which speaks much to the detail the chef used to follow French traditions, but it did not give much color to the presentation. You don’t see Madeleines served very often. They are small sponge cakes with a distinctive shell-like shape acquired from being baked in pans with shell-shaped depressions.

Madeleines first appeared in France in the middle of the 18th century.

guests at the front of the restaurant.

I rate the Hick and Frog as an A-. I must explain the minus is NOT because there was anything lacking in the food or service. They were excellent. It is more about the need for more French dishes and a different menu at night, or at least on Friday and Saturday evenings. It could become a very intimate and romantic place to go for an evening dinner.

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The Power of

CONVERSATION Words by ANA P. WALKER | Photos by MICHAEL CAVAZOS

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conversation about today’s most controversial topics is taking

views about the chosen topic, questions and table conversation.

place at a downtown Longview brewery. It’s drawing friends and

There are table tents and ground rules. Some folks have a beer,

strangers who don’t necessarily see eye to eye and it’s organized

some have root beer. Families are welcome.

by a group of pastors who also don’t necessarily see eye to eye.

Yet it keeps happening, people keep coming and everyone

“You can disagree but you can’t disrespect,” Levetan said.

The Rev. Todd Malone, lead pastor of Fellowship Bible Church, said conversations have built relationships among people from

is learning.

“Hard conversations are being had and different points of view are listened to and people come out with a little more

different churches. The initial hope was that people who do not go to church would come and that is happening as well, he said.

understanding than they had before,” said the Rev. Mia Levetan,

Skelton, pastor of Longview Christian Church, said he was

co-pastor of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. The 10-member

especially impressed with the discussion on immigration, which

leadership team, along with the owners of Oil Horse Brewery,

included the human side via a first-person account and showed

seek “a little more openness, a little more empathy” among people.

the church’s presence through humanitarian aid such as housing

“We don’t want to mislead people into believing what we

and food. Thus, a discussion about a politically charged issue

believe,” Levetan said. They want people to sit together and

offered moments of “beauty and redemption,” he said.

talk about how to respond to opinions different from their own.

Such results require a sturdy framework that’s built by ministry’s

Unfollowing and unfriending people on social media or changing

leadership. They meet twice monthly to plan and evaluate each

churches because of clashing views are wrong responses.

session. They assign panelists, study the topics and set the program,

“The right response is to be there anyway,” she said, adding God created people to be different.

For more than a year, Theology on Tap conversations have centered on such topics as the Christian response to income

Levetan said. The team acknowledges disagreement among themselves as well as “real and powerful points of view” outside theirs and seeks to represent them, she said.

What happens when the leadership can’t agree?

inequality, gun violence and immigration, as well as baptism

The TOT Boss decides. TOT Boss is a rotating position. A hat

and Bible interpretation. April’s topic: “Christian Response to

bears the logo, designed by Levetan, of a beer garnished with

Zombies, Bunnies and the Risen Christ.”

tater tots. It’s passed on to each session’s TOT Boss. Ultimate

“They’ve touched on some really tough topics we don’t

veto, however, lies with the Oil Horse owners, Levetan said.

necessarily all agree on, but we have a really strong foundation we

“The amount of trust that (Buttram and Oglesbee) have put in us to

are all tied to. Trust allows us to keep talking,” said Jack Buttram,

create the event is a blessing,” she said, and Theology on Tap will not

co-owner of Oil Horse Brewery. That foundation includes

do anything to jeopardize their business. “Your place, your livelihood.”

belief in Jesus as the son of God, his institution of baptism and

The issue of gun control found opinions that were too similar

communion, and the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.

among the clergy leaders so they used role-playing as a way to

When Buttram and business partner John Oglesbee opened the

better comprehend and represent differing views, she said. And

brewery, they wanted to offer the community something like Theology

when they decided race was an issue they should cover, the

on Tap, Buttram said, and the event has yet to have a slow night.

conversation turned inward.

“People talk about stuff that’s hard to talk about in church or

“We are all white leading mostly white churches,” Levetan said.

anywhere,” he said. The key is to listen without judging. Having

Judging themselves thus unqualified to speak comprehensively to

grown up in a conservative Christian family, Buttram was curious

the issue, they found someone to educate them: Steve Miller, a

about other views. He’s found them through Theology on Tap.

black minister and project director and founder of the Historically

“The whole process has broadened my horizons,” he said.

Black Colleges and Universities Truth & Reconciliation Oral

One way the Rev. Mike Skelton judges the ministry’s success is

History Project. He is collecting stories of everyday racism to be

by the number of people from different backgrounds who attend

used to help religious leaders of all races understand and address

regularly, have a conversation, walk away without ill feelings and

racial trauma and healing. Theology on Tap sessions on race have

then come back. Evenings include socializing, presentation of

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“You can

DISAGREE but you can’t DISRESPECT ” -the Rev. Mia Levetan

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yet to be scheduled as the pastors continue to learn and plan.

Levetan said the issue will likely be presented over several sessions.

Each session requires the pastors to model how to conduct fruitful conversations that include varying viewpoints, said the Rev. Ryan Mails, priest-in-charge at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. The conversations at the tables depend on it, he said.

“Safety in the conversation is paramount,” Mails said, not just from volatility but other things. At one gathering, an especially large turnout made it hard to hear, he said. Because attendees couldn’t hear well, they said less.

It’s instructive and fun to watch the dynamics of the table discussions, he said. He has learned that connections among individuals at the tables are vital, as is the equilibrium between conversational energy and intimacy.

“They really were listening to each other,” he said of one session.

“People were holding space for each other (in the conversation).”

In the broader world, things may seem to be falling apart, but

TOP: Pastors Evan Dolive, First Christian Church; Kendal Land, First Presbyterian Church; Todd Malone, Fellowship Bible Church; and Ryan Mails, St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church; spend their Tuesday evening at Oil Horse Brewing Co. leading Theology On Tap. BOTTOM: A crowd gathers at Oil Horse Brewing Co. for Theology On Tap on February 5.

every month Theology on Tap bets on the power of thoughtful

Theology on Tap

about climate change and guns but also about the nature of Scripture.

PASTORS The Rev. Gordon Blackman

The Rev. Kendal Land

Alpine PreSbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church

The Rev. Nick Setzer

The Rev. Ryan Mails

conversation and discovers “we can do it,” he said.

“People hunger for both sorts of conversation,” Mails said of talks about contemporary culture and church doctrine. They want to talk About the zombies and the bunnies, Levetan said, “A Christian Response to Lent” sounded “too churchy.” Yet the team wanted to spotlight the current cultural obsession with people coming back to life evidenced by the popularity of television shows such as “The Walking Dead” and “Game of Thrones,” in which a leading character was brought back from the dead, along with Christ’s resurrection. So goes the challenge of framing the church’s response to the world’s situation a la Theology on Tap. And so go the conversations at the brewery, conscious that Jesus promised to be present where two or more were gathered in his name and that he asked his followers to “feed my sheep.” In

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church

St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

this case, the hunger is for a place to exchange views and to learn,

The Rev. Mia Levetan

The Rev. Mike Skelton

that “we’re given to each other,” adding that forbearance — the

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church

Longview Christian Church

The Rev. Becca Newcomb

The Rev. Steven Newcomb

The Rev. Evan Dolive

The Rev. Todd Malone

First United Methodist Church

First Christian Church

Winterfield United Methodist Church

Fellowship Bible Church

Mails said. Another of Christianity’s crucial lessons, Mails said, is absence of anger or snap judgment — is a virtue.

“We act it out on a small scale through Theology on Tap.”

if

you go THEOLOGY ON TAP

What: A conversation about religion outside of church When: 6 p.m., the first Tuesday of each month Where: Oil Horse Brewing Co., a microbrewery at 101 W. Tyler St. in downtown Longview

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A CLOSER LOOK THE REV. MIA LEVETAN, 32

CHURCH: St. Andrew Presbyterian Church (USA)

FAMILY: spouse, the Rev. Nick Setzer; children, Eliana (5), Oscar (22 months), “Baby C”- foster child (14 months)

EDUCATION/TRAINING: Bachelor of Science

from the University of Utah; Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary; Master of Arts in Practical Theology in Pastoral Care. Pastoral Theology

THE REV. EVAN M. DOLIVE, 36

CHURCH: First Christian Church (Disciples

AT FOUR OF THEOLOGY ON TAP’S PASTORS

whom they have seen can hardly love God

God loves us, we ought to love God and

whom they have not seen!’ Our faith should

one another. We love because God first

guide our actions to serve others in need and

loved us. Is there anything more vital for

examine ways that love, mercy, grace, and

us to teach our children? Embracing this

peace can be provided to all people.

teaching we know we are loved by God in

Jesus did not come that our life, community, state, nation, and the world may be the same. Numerous times throughout faithful life meant. Our faithful call is to be

THE REV. MIKE SKELTON, 34

transformed by the love of God and then transform the world.”

THE REV. KENDAL LAND, 41

Dolive; children, Violet (9), Reid (6),

Carlisle, Evangeline

EDUCATION/TRAINING: Bachelor of Science

in Kinesiology, Stephen F. Austin State

We should glorify the Lord and enjoy God forever.”

CHURCH: First Presbyterian Church Longview FAMILY: spouse, Lauren; children, Jackson,

Charlotte (4)

in their brokenness.

the Gospels, Jesus reinterpreted what a

of Christ)

FAMILY: spouse, the Rev. Miranda E.

our brokenness and we learn to love others

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Bachelor’s degree,

CHURCH: Longview Christian Church EDUCATION/TRAINING: Bachelor’s degree in Bible and Preaching, Dallas Christian College; Master’s in Theological Studies, Houston Baptist University

PHILOSOPHY OF MINISTRY: “For

me, I would

like to think about my personal philosophy

Louisiana State University; Master of

of ministry as an attempt at removing

Divinity, Columbia Theological Seminary.

barriers without removing truth. Life is real,

University; Master of Divinity, Lexington

STATEMENT OF FAITH: “I believe in God, known

Theological Seminary; currently seeking

through the trinity. God the creator, Jesus

of regularity. I often ask myself and those

a Doctor of Ministry degree from Brite

the redeemer, and Holy Spirit the sustainer

who are like minded, ‘What can I (we) do to

Divinity School; board certified

are revealed to us through scripture and

remove obstacles so people can see Jesus?’

chaplain with the Association of

the world around us.

Ultimately, I want to be a signpost to the

and it hits hard with an all too frequent level

I believe that in the resurrection the

one that really matters. I want to introduce

STATEMENT OF FAITH: “I believe that Jesus the

powers of sin and death were defeated

others to the one who is the answer for

Christ was the fullest expression of the divine

once and for all. When God raised Jesus

where to turn when the brokenness of this

on Earth that humanity has ever witnessed.

bodily from the dead the world was forever

world comes knocking.

Through the incarnation, humanity was able

changed. No longer could an empire

A large part of this for me is a commitment

to glimpse the potential of what a full God-

destroy an individual, no longer did people

to the Bible. There is life to be found within

centered/focused life could look like. Our

need to live in fear of punishment from the

the pages of scripture. They provide a lens

faith then is found in the life, ministry, death

powers and principalities.

through which we can view our world and

Professional Chaplains

I believe we are chosen by the Lord

provide a foundation on which the Christ-

Jesus’ ministry is summed up in loving our

for salvation and service. Adam and Eve

follower can stand. I have a passion for

neighbors just as much as we love our own

were chosen to work alongside the creator

helping others come to an understanding of

self. The call of a follower of Christ then is

in creation, we too have been elected to

the teachings of Jesus. I want to help peel

to live into those two parts. I John 4 reminds

continue God’s work in creation. Spreading

back some of the assumptions and maybe

us that Christians cannot claim to love God

the good news of Christ, participating in

even help with some of the misconceptions

but hate their brothers and sisters; ‘After all,

the Spirit’s work of reconciliation, and

about what it is to be a Christian, who loves

those who don’t love their brothers or sisters

ministering to others is our common calling.

God and honors his word.”

and glorious resurrection of Jesus.

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HEALTH VIEW

sun safety:

a sunscreen guide Words by CLARE MCCARTHY

THE

summer months are fast approaching, and

going for a run outside and you know you’ll be sweating,” Holman

you know what that means: trips to the pool,

says, “those are times where it might be helpful to have a water

backyard barbecues and numerous outdoor activities.

While you don’t need to forgo the summer fun, it’s important to

resistant sunscreen because it probably won’t wear off as quickly as ones without that label might.”

make sure you’re using the proper techniques to protect your skin

According to Anisha B. Patel, a fellow of the American Academy

against sun damage. According to dermatology experts, one of the

of Dermatology and Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the

ways you can do that is by selecting the right type of sunscreen.

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, it’s important

“There are really only a few key pieces of information

to keep in mind the time limit on water resistant sunscreens.

consumers need to look for,” says Dawn Holman, a behavioral

“Water resistant means 40 minutes; very water resistant means

scientist in the Centers for Disease Control’s Division of Cancer

80 minutes,” Patel says. “Waterproof and sweat proof — those are

Prevention and Control. “First, make sure the sunscreen has an

things that do not exist (when it comes to sunscreen).”

SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 15. Generally speaking, the

While normally you should reapply your sunscreen every two

higher the SPF, the more protection the sunscreen will provide.”

hours, time spent in the water means it needs to happen more

Secondly, Holman says a sunscreen must be labeled “broad

often — every 40 to 80 minutes depending on the sunscreen’s

spectrum” in order to protect your skin against both UVA and UVB rays, which are the two main types of radiation that human skin is exposed to from the sun.

“If it doesn’t say broad spectrum on there, you really don’t

water resistance level.

Patel says there are two different types of sunscreen: chemical and physical. People often have a preference between the two types based on what works best with their skin.

know how much protection you’re getting from UVA rays,”

“When I have patients who are on medications that might

Holman says. SPF is specific to protection against UVB rays only,

make them more sensitive to UV light, I usually recommend

Holman says.

physical blocker sunscreens,” Patel says. “Those are the ones that

The third consideration people should have when buying sunscreen is whether or not it’s water resistant, Holman says.

have titanium or zinc in them and tend to be hypoallergenic and better at blocking the full broad spectrum.”

“In certain scenarios, like if you’re at the pool or the beach

While physical sunscreens reflect and scatter UV rays, chemical

where you’re going to be in and out of the water, or let’s say you’re

sunscreens contain organic, carbon-based compounds that work

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by converting UV rays into heat and then releasing that heat from

United States and ultraviolet exposure is a major cause — but it

your skin. Patel says people can choose between either, based on

is preventable.

The main thing that will help prevent skin cancer is

what works best for their skin.

Patel, however, says she uses a more combined approach to

remembering to use sunscreen on a daily basis and reapply frequently when out in direct sunlight for longer periods of time,

protect against the sun’s harmful rays.

“I use UV protectant clothing,” she says. “Living in Texas, we sweat. It’s way easier to have (UV protectant) clothing on than to have to worry about reapplying sunscreen to sweaty skin.” She says she often advises her patients to wear a broad-rimmed hat, long sleeves and pants when in direct sunlight.

“One of the misconceptions when we think about sun safety is we immediately think about sunscreen, but it’s intended to be used with other forms of sun protection,” Holman says. She suggests people cover as much skin as possible, including their ears and the back of the neck, and, once outside, stay in the shade as much as possible. Holman even says rethinking the timing of outdoor activities is important, so that people avoid being outside midday when the sun is most intense.

People with fair or sensitive skin or who are more prone to sunburn should be using a sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher, Holman and Patel say. There is really no evidence that shows an added benefit of wearing anything higher than 60 SPF, Holman says.

Patel and Holman say.

Also, having darker skin or tanning easily doesn’t mean you’re free from harm, Holman says.

“No one is immune to skin cancer,” Holman says. “Obviously people with lighter skin tones are at a higher risk, but when we look at our national data on skin cancer diagnosis — particularly melanoma diagnosis — we see it in all races and ethnicities and skin types.”

There’s also no such thing as a healthy tan, Holman says.

“It’s a sign of harm that’s been done to your skin,” she says.

“That’s why we’re encouraging people to not only avoid sunburn but in general protect their skin and to avoid any changes in skin color if possible.”

The CDC is in its second year of an initiative called the #SunSafeSelfie, which encourages people to share photos of themselves and others on social media demonstrating the ways in which they’re using sun protection outdoors. Holman says the more images on social media of people showing how they make sun safety work for them, the better.

“The latest research is showing that there is a little bit of

“There’s very clear evidence that when used regularly with

additional benefit up until SPF 60, but after that, we don’t really

other forms of sun protection, sunscreen lowers your chances of

have any indication that you’re getting much added benefit,”

skin cancer,” Holman says. “From my perspective, as someone

Holman says.

who does research on cancer risk and how to reduce your risk, the

According to a report from the Surgeon General published by the CDC, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the

best thing you can do for your skin is regularly protecting it from skin damage.”

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poole house

Words by ANA P. WALKER | Photos by LES HASSELL

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first glance the almost 90-year-old home in the Nuggett Hill residential district in Longview

appears a snug, little cottage that might shelter an enchanted princess in some sweet fairy tale. A Christmas-tree shaped holly tree shields a side porch and leads the eye to the chimney along the home’s front wall, then to a tiny front porch and the arched wooden front door set into a peaked-roof entry built with bricks the color of gingerbread.

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In actuality, the home at 1104 Turner Drive, owned by Paula and Dale Poole, encompasses two stories and 3,000 square feet on three lots. Turner Drive is one of the streets that form the border of the Nuggett Hill Historic District and is named for the family that once owned, then developed the land into a residential area during the 1930s oil boom.

Nuggett Hill is the city’s sole entry on the National Register of Historic Places, said Ellen Gordon, treasurer of Preservation Longview and a member of the Gregg County Historical Commission. The Poole home’s importance is in its seemingly diminutive stature among more palatial structures that come to mind when one considers homes of historical significance, she said.

Indeed, when the Pooles bought the home 25 years ago, they wanted “unique.”

“We like different,” said Dale, who owns and operates White Lights hair salon, adding they were attracted by the home’s character as well as its design, inside and out.

“Old houses just kind of have a soul that newer houses don’t,” he said. The Pooles didn’t want a cookie cutter home in a more modern subdivision, he said.

The home on Turner Drive hadn’t been lived in for four years when they found it. It had suffered deterioration so it required a lot of work, which they were ready to tackle, he said.

“Our friends thought we were crazy.” Friends also really like that holly tree.

The Pooles are the third owners of the home, which was built in 1932. The first owner was Harry Benjamin Zeigler, according to their records. Lawrence and Lillian Burkes bought the home in the 1960s and their son sold it to the Pooles after his parents’ deaths, Dale said.

It took some 18 months to finalize the sale, but the Pooles were so anxious to shape their dream they dove into the restoration work before final papers were signed.

“It was a diamond in the rough,” Dale said, and they were determined to unearth the original character of the French Tudor home featuring art deco design.

Up came yards of carpet to reveal the original wooden floors that the Pooles proceeded to refinish. Fresh paint on the plaster walls helped set off the arched doorways throughout the house, which also features two sets of French doors.

The Pooles wanted to buy the art deco furnishings that remained in the home, but the owner didn’t want to sell. He did leave behind a porch glider and a coffee table that the Pooles were happy to have. Most of their finds came from The Roxy, a Dallas retailer that specialized in art deco but has since closed.

Nevertheless, it took 20 years to furnish their house, Dale said.

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Dale and Paula Poole at their home on Turner Drive

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Original tile work and fixtures in a bathroom at the Poole home on Turner Drive.

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“We didn’t buy things we liked,” he said. “We bought things we fell in love with.”

“We wanted it to look like a house built in 1932,” Paula said as she talked about work they did to restore the kitchen’s original look while adding modern updates to the plumbing and wiring along with granite counters and plantation shutters. Removal of a half wall helped open up more space, she said. The kitchen came with a built-in breakfast nook and buffet.

Original tile work and fixtures in a bathroom at the Poole home on Turner Drive.

Along with a formal living room, the home has a formal dining room and both lie just behind the leaded glass windows that are easily spotted from the street. Paula said her favorite room in the house is the dining room.

Dale jokes that his favorite room is the detached garage where his woodworking hobby shares space with his wife’s car.

A butler door between the kitchen and the dining room is a reminder that most of the people who lived in Nuggett Hill originally had servants, Dale said.

Laughing, Paula added, “I’m the servant.”

A 1930s newspaper article described Nuggett Hill as having evolved “from cow pasture to the city’s most exclusive residential area. Many of the city’s finest and most beautiful homes are located in Nuggett Hill …” Advertisements touted its freedom from dust and traffic because the streets were all paved and guttered and no major thoroughfares ran through it.

The Poole home has four bedrooms, two and a half baths, two cedar closets and a walk-in attic that takes up the entire front part of the house. They keep the second floor shut off since their children are adults and no longer live at home, but they have no plans to go anywhere. Paula, who works for the Christus Good Shepherd Foundation, said it makes her sad to even think of leaving.

As they talk about their home it is evident she and Dale revel in its personality, such as when they talk about the bathrooms.

Laughter punctuates their conversation as they talk about one feature that may surprise, then please, the modern eye — the color scheme in the downstairs bathroom fixtures, which are green, pink and purple. Such a palette was not unusual in 1930s homes, as the Pooles have discovered that at least three of their neighbors also have a purple tub and toilet.

Visitors who enter through the home’s alluring front door are greeted by the chandelier, which is original to the home. Dale said the fixture is all crystal and contains no metal.

“The Nuggett Hill area is just a real gem,” said Gordon, of the Historical Commission. She said she is proud that the Pooles recognized that in their home.

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NONPROFIT VIEW

mission

marshall

Words by BECKY BELL | Photos by MICHAEL CAVAZOS

IN

a city with a poverty rate that’s almost double the rest of

“This really gave us a head start at being successful instead of

the state, knowing where your next meal is coming from

opening the doors and hoping for the best.”

can be an everyday concern.

The poverty rate in Marshall is 24 percent, compared with 13

So, in 2009, local business professionals along with pastors and

percent statewide. Scott said a call to action was needed as no one

ministers in Marshall began talking about creating an organization

in the city wants that to be what Marshall is known for. Reasons

to help people in poverty move toward stability in their lives. In

for high poverty in the area include the ebb and flow of the oil

July 2012, the doors to Mission Marshall opened.

and gas industry, to which much of the area’s job opportunities

“It’s unusual to be that committed to a course of action. They used that time to meet with other nonprofits and experts in the field,” said Misty Scott, executive director of Mission Marshall.

are tied. Marshall also is a rural area, which makes it harder for people to get around for assistance.

Mission Marshall is not a homeless shelter, although it does refer clients to Marshall’s homeless shelter. My Friend’s House serves up to 11 people at a time. Mission Marshall’s services are designed to prevent someone from having to seek shelter and remain in their own home.

One of the main ways Mission Marshall helps is through a food pantry that helps people who are struggling financially stretch the money they have. The pantry is set up like a small grocery store to provide clients with as much dignity as possible as they shop for their family, Scott said. Depending on a family’s size, clients can get between 25 to 40 items per month, including stable milk — which does not require refrigeration, canned fruit, and frozen meat. In addition, there are nutritious bonus items provided each week, such as onions, sweet potatoes, golden beats and frozen potatoes.

“We love that they get to make the choices for themselves,” Scott said. “When the guests pick their food, we know that they

Bonnie Johnson spends her morning grocery shopping at Mission Marshall on Wednesday March 20, 2019.

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purchase what they like, and then we know what to purchase to serve our community in that way.”

Mission Marshall purchases the bulk of the food for its pantry

Scott said that Carlton Burris, a member of Mission Marshall’s

from the East Texas Food Bank in Tyler. In 2018, the nonprofit

administrative team and a pastor emeritus from Immanuel

organization bought 251,000 pounds of food. An additional 54,000

Baptist Church in Marshall, came up with the idea of giving bikes

pounds of food was donated. Every month about 900 people are served, with 80 percent of them from Marshall and the remainder from outside Marshall.

People do have to fill out paperwork to participate in the program, but it is minimal, Scott said.

to children who were improving their literacy. Scott learned that if students had not learned to read by the third grade, it was unlikely they were going to be able to pick it up and their grades would be affected throughout school.

Appearances can be deceiving when it comes to people who

Read to Rides kicked off in the 2016-2017 school year, with

need assistance from Mission Marshall. Someone might drive a

268 students earning bikes. In the 2017-2018 school year, 324

certain car to the food bank that might appear to mean the person

students earned bikes. The cost of the bikes and a helmet are $65.

doesn’t need help. Scott said, though, that things could have

“We are $8,000 away from our fundraising goal this year.

changed dramatically in that person’s life since buying that car, as it

People give money through private donors, individual donors and

might now be paid for or was bought when that person was married.

“There are preconceived notions about people who need assistance, but the beautiful thing is when we get to talk to them it crushes preconceived notions,” she said. “You see the richness of them as people. I get chill bumps when I talk about it.”

Scott said sometimes people who use the pantry are viewed as being too lazy to work, but one of the clients who uses Mission Marshall has been working and using the pantry for the past six years to make ends meet.

“She has now been promoted and she has a child and she is in school,” Scott said. “She is not lazy. She is not coming into the pantry because she is not willing to work. I always think of her because she is not the stereotype of someone we think of.”

Men using the pantry usually tug at Scott’s heart because the need for assistance puts them in unfamiliar territory.

churches,” she said.

Brainstorm is another initiative of Mission Marshall that focuses on childhood literacy. Brainstorm is a program that pairs adult mentors from the community with second grade readers at Price T. Elementary to strengthen a child’s reading comprehension, decoding and critical-thinking skills.

Finally, Mission Marshall also participates in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which allows the Mission to pay $25 per child for a book to be sent each month to every child who signs up from birth to 5 years old. Overall, 516 students have graduated from that program since it began, which means 23,000 books have gone out into the community since 2014, Scott said.

“We know that a preschooler who is already excited about

“When you see a man come in and need assistance for his

books because they are getting a book in the mail every month

family he is tender,” she said. “He has always taken care of his

is going to have a preschool teacher who will have an easier time

family and it grieves him to come in and ask for help. We give him

teaching them,” Scott said.

the dignity to allow him to select his food. It’s easy to say what kind of car is he in, why he needs help, but you have to talk to them to find out their situation.”

MISTY SCOTT

In addition to the pantry, Mission Marshall provides a financial literacy class, through banks that teach about the importance of

Executive Director of Mission Marshall

savings, for instance.

“We often tell people even for a middle-class person that if you have five crisis events that happen close enough together you will likely live in a poverty situation,” Scott said. “Our lives are fragile, and anyone can find ourselves in a situation we didn’t anticipate happening.”

Apart from serving adults with a pantry for food, Mission

more

information MISSION MARSHALL

About: Opened in 2012. Overseen by an eight-member board.

Marshall also targets literacy for children, as statistics show

Where: Located at 2109 S. Washington in Marshall

students who do not graduate and are not literate have a higher

Serves: about 900 people per month. Purchased 251,000 pounds of food in 2018 from East Texas Food Bank in Tyler; another 54,000 pounds of food was donated.

chance of living in poverty.

Information: Call (903) 472-4944, email info@missionmarshall.org

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EVENT VIEW

longview

juneteenth celebration Words by MEGAN BYRD | Photos by MICHAEL CAVAZOS & LES HASSELL

JUNE

19 — a day that goes by many names, from

Eddie Towles, former vice president of the Longview

Freedom Day to Emancipation Day and

Metro Chamber of Commerce and a previous organizer of the

Juneteenth Independence Day — was declared an official Texas

celebration, said the events are about “unity, fun and fellowship.”

state holiday in 1980. Longview’s Juneteenth celebration takes

Juneteenth promotes respect among cultures, equality for black

place not just on June 19, but throughout the entire month,

people, achievement and education.

commemorating the historical day in 1865 when news of the abolition of slavery made its way to Texas.

“It’s a celebration for a good thing, for people to support freedom and fairness and justice,” Towles said. “It’s full of diversity, based on appreciation for all and freedom for all.”

This family-oriented celebration at Broughton Park features a wide range of activities from a parade, to an open softball and golf tournament including teams from nearby cities, a rodeo, a car show, a Miss Juneteenth pageant and more. It will also include entertainment from local bands and a wide array of food provided by local food vendors, such as barbecue, snow cones and fish.

Broughton Recreation Center Supervisor Joey Russ said Juneteenth is “open for anybody and everybody that wants to participate.”

“People come out as families to watch the softball tournament, sit under the trees and barbecue and play cards. It’s just like a family get-together,” Russ said. “We have a lot of older people that have been coming for as long as I can remember and the youth is

Members of the Proud Positive Women Association Dance Squad perform during the Juneteenth Parade as it travels down Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on June 16, 2018.

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really getting involved now, coming out and celebrating it.”

This year will be the 38th Juneteenth celebration in Longview, where event organizers support the local community and draw

people in from outside the community from places such as Tyler, Dallas and Shreveport. Events are free for the public to attend.

(There will be a $10 fee for entries in the parade).

“The different events bring groups of people,” Towles said.

“We try to have a lot of fun, wholesome activities that everybody can enjoy. And that’s what people love — food, fun, music. And as long as it’s first class, it has to go good, and it has been.”

Juneteenth remains a holiday reminder of America’s history, the evils of the past, the appreciation for the hard work taken to bring America to the present, and the ongoing hope for the betterment of the future.

Additional details will be announced closer to the celebration.

if

you go

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION IN LONGVIEW June 1: 8 to 11 p.m. street dance at Broughton Park June 7, 8 and 9: Golf tournament June 9: Miss Juneteenth pageant, location to be announced June 15: Celebration in the Park at Broughton Park, with an 8 a.m. softball tournament, 10 a.m. parade (staging at 9 a.m.); and vendors and other activities in the park after the parade.

June 22: Longview Juneteenth Black Rodeo

Top: Children race to grab candy thrown from the Juneteenth Parade as it travels down Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on June 16, 2018. Bottom: Members of the Dancers of Texas perform during the Juneteenth Parade as it travels down Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

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EVENT VIEW

jefferson

model train show Words by BECKY BELL | Photos SPECIAL TO VIEW

IT

will soon be “All Aboard!” for the Historic Jefferson

“They’ve always been a hobby of mine since I got my American

Train Show, sponsored by the Jefferson & Cypress Bayou

flyer electric train when I was about in the third grade,” Buell

Model Railroad Club and Historic Jefferson Railway on May 18

said. “I just know that we built the train layout in the basement in

and 19.

West Virginia.”

The show features operating model train layouts, model train

He said he thinks the train show and the R.D. Moses Texas

vendors and a children’s play area in the Jefferson Tourism and

& Pacific Model Railroad — open seven days a week — draw a

Visitor Center at 305 E. Austin St. The Historic Jefferson Railway

crowd because people like trains and the story behind them.

and its steam and historic gas-powered locomotives are nearby for

“Well you know in the history of the United States, railroads

an additional train experience. Admission to the show includes

have been involved in this country from the beginning,” he said.

entrance to the R.D. Moses Texas & Pacific Model Railroad, a

“The movement of the old steam engines are just fascinating to

small replica of the Texas & Pacific Railway in West Texas in the

watch. Just think men and women enjoy looking at the trains as

1950s, at 223 W. Austin St. in Jefferson.

much as the kids. Women look at it from the artistic side and men

The event is something that Jefferson & Cypress Bayou Model Railroad Club Member Norman Buell said has been a success since it began in 2012.

look at it from childhood from having electric trains.”

Mike Martina and his wife, Ellen, also are members of the Jefferson & Cypress Bayou Model Railroad Club. Mike said he

“We’ve had as many as 500 and sometimes 300, so our goal is

has been a model railroader for 15 years, and he got his wife to

to get 400 to 500,” Buell said. “For a small town that is a pretty

join him in making scenery for them. They recently finished a

good crowd.”

train layout for the Texas & Pacific Railway Depot and Museum in

Buell’s fascination with trains began when he was a boy, and now he is 77. He said it has been too long to remember if he got his first train for a special occasion, such as Christmas.

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Marshall, and they help Buell with the show each year.

Ellen said her business background is a perfect fit for the hobby.

“Well, I’m not your typical female for starters,” she said. “I’m a union pipe fitter by trade, so I’ve been involved in construction all my life, so this is another form of construction as far as I know.”

Working on model trains can be a learning experience for everyone and provides some good lessons for children, Ellen said.

“I think as far as kids go it teaches them patience, it teaches them how to work with other people and it teaches how to get into electronics and how to have patience working with other people and enjoying other people,” she said. “All the while realizing you can make anything you want.”

The Martinas will be going up a night early to help those who need to set up for the train weekend. Vendors will offer items for people who might be interested in starting their own model

The R. D. Moses Texas & Pacific Model Railroad exhibit.

railroad collection and for people who already are committed to

if

the hobby.

you go

HISTORIC JEFFERSON TRAIN SHOW

NORMAN BUELL with the Jefferson & Cypress Bayou Model Railroad Club

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19 Where: Jefferson Tourism and Visitor Center, 305 E. Austin St.; Sunday Social from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Jefferson General Store on Austin Street Cost: $7, free for children ages 6 and younger, includes entrance to R.D. Moses Texas and Pacific Model Railroad; Historic Jefferson Railway admission is $12 and free for lap children Information: historicjeffersontrainshow.com, (903) 240-6039.

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EVENT VIEW

jacksonville

tomato fest

Words by AMY PEARSON | Photos SPECIAL TO VIEW

FOR

the past 34 years, people from all over Texas and neighboring states have flocked to the Tomato Capital

for one of East Texas’ iconic celebrations: Tomato Fest.

The Farmer’s Market also draws crowds “as people will drive for hours just to purchase a Jacksonville tomato,” according to Renfro.

According to local documentation by the Chamber, tomatoes

Now in its 35th year, the celebration of the locally grown tomato

were first grown for commercial distribution in the Jacksonville area

has expanded to include a dodgeball tournament, a “Chopped” style

of Cherokee County, near Craft, in 1897. That year, tomatoes from

cooking contest and a concert with East Texas legend Neal McCoy.

Jacksonville were sold in St. Louis, Kentucky, Kansas City and Denver.

“It’s a celebration of Jacksonville’s heritage and showcasing Jacksonville’s treasures,” said Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce President Peggy Renfro.

Always the second Saturday in June, this will be the third year Tomato Fest will include a week’s worth of activities.

Currently, about 15,000 acres of tomatoes are harvested annually and shipped all over the country and to Canada.

The rich, red loam and sandy soil with iron ore and other minerals, along with a temperate climate, makes Jacksonville the ideal location to grow the sweet, firm, bright fruits.

Three new events debut this year: a citywide church singing

With cooking contests, craft fairs, live music, face painting and fun,

concert on June 2; a “Chopped” competition held at the Salt Kitchen at

Tomato Fest offers “so much that will keep the family entertained

Kiepersol on June 5 and a powerlifting contest at the Norman Activity

in downtown Jacksonville,” Renfro said. “Jacksonville has so much

Center on June 8.

to offer and this is an added bonus promoting the largest festival in

Of course, the festival will still include fan favorites such as the dodgeball tournament, a tennis tournament and the street festival. The city still holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for the world’s largest bowl of salsa, prepared at Tomato Fest in 2010.

“The (tennis) tournament is set in a festival atmosphere that gives visitors an opportunity to enjoy themselves during the matches,” said Jacksonville Tennis Association member Sam Hopkins.

While the city likes to give longtime festival attendees what they

Cherokee County.”

if

you go TOMATO FEST

When: June 1 to June 8 Where: Downtown Jacksonville and various locations

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: June 1 — 8 a.m.: All Smiles 5K Run

like most, such as the tomato eating contest, organizers also focus on

June 2 — 6 p.m.: Citywide Church Singing Concert held at Central Baptist Church

keeping the festival fresh.

June 3 — 2 p.m.: Mayor will proclaim Jacksonville as Tomatoville

“There’s a group of dedicated volunteers, supported by businesses to create a variety of activities for the entire family. Each year, the volunteers evaluate the events and see what other opportunities can be added to benefit the festival and businesses,” Renfro said.

Crowds have come to love the celebrity Tomato Eating Contest, which pits the sheriff, bank presidents, county commissioners and city

June 3 and 4 — 6 p.m.: Family First Clinic & Urgent Care Dodgeball Tournament June 5 — 5:30 p.m.: Doors open and 6 p.m. “Chopped” event at Kierpersol (Advance reservations required) June 6 — 7 p.m.: Farm to Table Dinner at Castle on the Lake catered by Sadler’s Kitchen and entertainment by Levi Kitchen (Reservations available at www.jacksonvilletexas.com/ events/details/farm-to-table-dinner-35th-annual-tomato-fest-6369) June 7 — 1 p.m.: Cherokee Ranch Golf Club Golf Tournament June 7 — 6 p.m.: Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting of the newly renovated Tomato Bowl – Football Stadium

officials against each other in a test of wills to see who can eat the most

June 7 — 8 p.m.: Community concert featuring Neal McCoy (free) inside the Tomato Bowl

tomatoes. There’s also a kids’ version of the popular event.

June 8 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: 35th Annual Tomato Fest with over 25 activities happening in downtown Jacksonville on Commerce Street

“Kids line up for this opportunity,” Renfro said.

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June 8 — 7 to 10 p.m.: 14th Annual Chili’s Street Dance with live bands (Free)

EVENTSVIEW

calendar of events LONGVIEW

Historic Longview Farmers Market April 27 100 Cotton St., city parking lot

historiclongviewfarmersmarket.com Longview Wine Festival April 27 The Green

etxalz.org/longview-wine-festival Jim Brickman April 27

LeTourneau University Belcher Center

belchercenter.ticketforce.com Downtown Live!

May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 Heritage Plaza

Bret Foster, bass, Tim Womack, drums, and Paul Betts, guitar, of the band GALAXY perform during Downtown Live, on April 13, 2018, at Oil Horse Brewing Company.

Big Pines Blues Society Junior Showcase May 11

Heritage Plaza

Big Pines Blues Festival on Facebook Longview Jaycees Trade Days May 11 and 12, June 8 and 9 Longview Exhibit Building

www.greggcountyfair.com/Trade_Days Riverside Trade days May 10-12, 24-26

Texas 42 and Harrison Road

(903) 295-9800 Bach’s Lunch May 17

Longview Main Street on Facebook

First United Methodist Church

Mother Son Dance May 3

Rec Day in the Park May 18

(903) 237-1270

www.longviewtexas.gov/3149/ Special-Events

www.longviewsymphony.org

East Texas Builders Event Center

KidsView Park

May The 4th Be With You, Longview Symphony May 4

Run for the Wall May 19

LeTourneau University Belcher Center

Longview Exhibit Building

longviewsymphony.org

www.rftw.org (southern route)

Movies in the Park May 4

ETVarsity Best Preps May 21

www.longviewtexas.gov/3149/ Special-Events

(903) 232-7206

Lear Park

Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex

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Nels Andrews and Jess Morgan May 24 Longview Museum of Fine Arts

Kilgore Geekend 2019 May 11 and 12

Second Saturday May 11

fb.com/kilgoregeekend

marshalltexas.com/ events/#!calendar

www.lmfa.org

Texas Museum of Broadcasting & Communications

“Backstage Pass” – “Rolling Stone Magazine” exhibit Through May 25

Fun Day in the Park June 4

Longview Museum of Fine Arts

www.lmfa.org

”Amazing Grace” May 30 to June 1

ArtsView Children’s Theatre

www.artsviewchildrenstheatre.com/ performing-arts/2018-2019-season Longview Comic Con June 1 and 2

Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex

www.longviewcomiccon.com Movies On The Plaza June 1 Heritage Plaza

www.facebook.com/ evets/578176782657498/ Longview Summer Boat Show June 6-9 Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex

www.facebook.com/ PlanoMarineEastTexas Riverside Trade days June 7-9, 21-23

Texas 42 and Harrison Road

(903) 295-9800

Longview Wine Swirl June 8 Downtown Longview

Longview Main Street on Facebook Longview Craw Fest June 8

Kilgore City Park

www.cityofkilgore.com/library/ library-events Matt Tardy, Juggler June 11 Texan Theater

www.cityofkilgore.com/library/ library-events Creature Teacher June 18 Texan Theater

www.cityofkilgore.com/library/ library-events

JEFFERSON

72nd Annual Jefferson Historical Pilgrimage May 2 to May 5 Various locations in Jefferson

Longview Museum of Fine Arts

www.lmfa.org

www.kilgoremainstreet.com/ cincodetaco

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Music City Texas Theater

www.musiccitytexas.org

Josey Reunion Racing for the Cash 5D Barrel Race May 1 through May 5 www.barrelracers.com/HOME/ JR_s_2019_reunion.html Michelson Museum Kentucky Derby May 4

Michelson Museum of Art

www.michelsonmuseum.org Marshall Music Club Young Artist Concert May 5

First Methodist Church Sanctuary

38th Annual Josey Jr. World 5D Barrel Race May 8 to May 12

Downtown Kilgore

Gene Watson May 25

Downtown Jefferson

1076 F.M. 1252 W.

Cinco de Taco May 4

LINDEN

The deadline to submit July/ August events is May 31.

10th Annual Corvette Classic Car Show May 30 to June 1

marshalltexas.com/ events/#!calendar

www.avalonfaire.com

www.facebook.com/ HallsvilleOutreachCenter

Want your event listed in the Calendar of Events?

Please send information to jferguson@news-journal.com with the subject line “View Calendar.”

www.JeffersonRailway.com

KILGORE

Avalon Faire April 27 and 28

Hallsville City Park

www.gladewaterrodeo.com

Austin Street, Jefferson

The Josey Ranch

Laura Wilson – “That Day” Exhibit Through June 22

May the Course be with you 5k, movie May 4

2502 W. Upshur Ave.

Historic Jefferson Train Show 2019 May 18 and 19

Annual East Texas Pride Celebration on Facebook

www.realcowboyassociation.com

HALLSVILLE

Gladewater Round Up Rodeo June 5 to June 8

www.longviewyachtclub.org/ u-make-it-u-sail-it

MARSHALL

Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex — Rodeo Arena

marshalltexas.com/ events/#!calendar

GLADEWATER

Longview Yacht Club, Big Cypress Marina, Lake O’ the Pines.

PETL Pride East Texas Longview Event June 15

Juneteenth Rodeo June 22

Marshall Elks Lodge

www.musiccitytexas.org

You Make It, You Sail It Race May 18

www.facebook.com/ BigCypressCorvetteWeekend

Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex — AG Pavilion

Appreciation Breakfast with the Elks Lodge for Veterans, First Responders June 15

Music City Texas Theater

www.jeffersonpilgrimage.com

Longview Mall

www.longviewmall.com

Downtown Marshall

An Evening in the Round with Linda Davis June 7

The Josey Ranch

www.barrelracers.com/HOME/ JR_s_2019_jr_world.html

Top: Michael Freeman, left, and Kevin Avila play a game of Dragon Ball Super June 2, 2018, at Longview Comic Con. Bottom: Floodwaters from the Big Cypress Bayou cover the tracks as a steam train chugs along during the Jefferson Pilgrimage.

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HENRY & MOORE JEWELRY With more than 40 years of combined jewelry experience, Sondra T. Moore & Mamie Henry pair up to provide Longview with exquisite jewelry & gifts.

303 W. Loop 281 Ste. 105, Longview, (903) 663-1515

LONGVIEW MALL Nestled in the heart of Longview’s entertainment attractions, Longview Mall serves the communities of Longview, Kilgore, Gladewater and Gilmer. Found at the intersection of McCann Road and Loop 281, the Longview Mall is the perfect spot for shopping, dining, entertainment and more. Home to over 70 stores, Longview Mall has a store for every style.

3500 McCann, Longview 903.753.4453

Peters Chevrolet Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat offers the Longview, TX area a full lineup of new and used cars that will match your lifestyle and budget.

4181 US-259, Longview, TX 75605 (877) 615-3187, peterscars.com

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BELCHER CENTER Enjoy a bit of culture in your life. Take in special performances, concerts, community events and more. Go online for a schedule of events.

LeTourneau University, Stegall Dr., Longview (903) 233-3080, www.belchercenter.com

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services CHRISTUS GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH SYSTEM CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System sets the standard for health, wellness and state-of-the-art healthcare in East Texas.

700 E. Marshall Ave., Longview, (903) 315-2000, christusgoodshepherd.org

COALITION FOR DRUG-FREE YOUTH The Coalition for Drug Free Youth (CDFY) is a collaboration of community resources with parents, school districts, law enforcement, judicial system, faith community, businesses, youth, community agencies, and anyone with an interest in preventing underage drinking and youth substance use.

140 E. Tyler St., Suite 400, Glover-Crim Building, Longview, TX 75601 903-237-1019, www.longviewtexas.gov/CDFY

EAST TEXAS PROFESSIONAL CREDIT UNION Take care of all your banking and financial needs with ETPCU. Become a member today and enjoy competitive rates on loans, mortgages, vehicles and more.

CASA FLORA FLOWER SHOP

Multiple locations, www.etpcu.org

Stop and smell the roses … and order some too! Beautiful flowers for all occasions are available for delivery to the East Texas area.

EASTMAN CREDIT UNION

314 Magnolia Ln., Longview, (800) 245-4614, www.casafloraflowers.com

CHERRY HILL MEDSPA FemTouch, Coolsculpting, skin laser procedures and skin treatments. Also, Botox fillers from performing Medical Directors Philip Hawner, M.D., plastic surgeon, Dr. Alyn Hatter, dermatologist, and a licensed staff.

Be a part of something extraordinary with ECU. Banking, financing, loans and competitive rates add superior value to your life and help reach your financial goals.

3066 N. Eastman Rd., Longview; 300 Kodak Blvd., Longview (800) 999-2328, www.ecu.org

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FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH SALON & SPA Mother’s Day Gift Cards Available Elegant & Trendy Salon 10 Experienced Hairstylists Tranquil Day Spa Hot Tub Jacuzzi/Shower 8 Treatment Rooms -3 Couples Suite 5 Spa Pedicure Chairs & Nails Massage/Facials/Body Scrubs Micro-Derm/Peels

KRISTINA COOLIDGE, AGENT

Contact an experienced agent who knows rules and regulations, market value & unique, legal protocol for buying and selling on Cherokee.

Kristina Coolidge, Carol Coolidge Real Estate 903-720-4838 kristina@lakecherokee.com www.lakecherokee.com

HEARTIS

At Heartis Longview, we are committed to providing a stimulating and nurturing environment-filled with warmth, comfort and care, that improves quality of life and allows our residents to flourish. As a national leader in assisted living and memory care, you can count on Heartis Longview to deliver the highest quality care for residents.

1408 Lago Trail, Longview, TX 75604 903-291-0020, www.heartis.com,

HILTON GARDEN INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER

Hotel includes beautiful rooms, a full service restaurant and bar, fitness center, business center, and an indoor pool.

905 E Hawkins Pkwy, Longview, TX 75605 903-212-3000

Healing begins here as Longview’s community healthcare provider with 180 physicians and healthcare professionals, a 230-bed facility and national recognition in chest pain and stroke care.

2901 N. Fourth St., Longview (903) 758-1818, www.longviewregional.com

MASTER TRAVEL Plan your getaway with Master Travel.

Buy airline tickets, reserve your hotel, and find the best deals on vacations, rental cars and cruises plus much more.

100 E. Tyler Ave., Longview, (903) 753-5896

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907 Walnut Hill Dr., Longview (903) 753-3531, www.readental.com

Texas Bank and Trust has been serving East Texas since 1958. We serve 15 communities from Marshall, TX, to the DFW metroplex.

The directors, officers and employees of Texas Bank and Trust are committed to providing exceptional service and quality products to partner with our customers in achieving their financial goals.

ATMs worldwide.

Main Bank – 300 E. Whaley St.; Mortgage Lending – 304 N. Green St.; Pine Tree – 1800 W. Loop 281; Pine Tree Convenience – 1801 Gilmer Rd.; North Lgvw – 3622 McCann Rd. www.texasbankandtrust.com

TWIN OAKS LAKE CHEROKEE 11245 State Hwy 149, Longview Texas 75602, 430-558-1241

R & K DISTRIBUTORS This family owned and operated company offers up to 68 different brands of alcohol from five different breweries, including exclusive rights to the Anheuser-Busch products.

1302 E. Whaley St., Longview, (903) 758-4494, www.rkdistributors.com

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From cosmetic dentistry to general dentistry, you’ll receive top-of-the-line dental services, including sedation dentistry, in a calm, relaxing, family friendly environment for all ages and stages.

TEXAS BANK AND TRUST

LONGVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

1915 Judson Rd, Longview, TX, 75605 (903) 234-1020, foydayspa.com

REA DENTAL

To advertise your local business here, call 903-237-7736.

Cover Reveal Party Thursday, June 20th, 2019 • 5-7pm

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Join us at Longview’s newest and most event venue, Twin Oaks at Lake Cherokee for our Cover Reveal Party for the July/August issue of Charm/View.

Enjoy the delightful food from The Cace Kitchen and of course some cold beverages while we do the Big Reveal.

What a treat!

TWIN OAKS AT LAKE CHEROKEE 11245 State Hwy 149

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RAISIN’

THE ROOF ROGER & JULIE GROVES

LONGVIEW | MAUDE COBB CONVENTION AND ACTIVITY CENTER | 3/9/2019 Photos by MICHAEL CAVAZOS

Celebrity waiters helped keep guests entertained March 9 during Northeast Texas Habitat for Humanity’s annual fundraiser, Raisin’ the Roof.

The event featured dinner, dancing and a silent auction as well. The evening raised $80,000 that will help the organization fund its building and repair programs in Gregg, Harrison and Upshur Counties.

Northeast Texas Habitat for Humanity provides several programs MAGGIE BIRD, DAVID DUNAWAY

focused on housing. The organization works with low-income families “who are living in inadequate, unsafe, unaffordable and/or overcrowded housing to build simple, safe and decent homes,” Habitat’s website says.

Homeowners must provide 350 sweat equity hours helping community volunteers build homes, as well as participate in 56 hours of homeowner and financial literacy education.

A critical repair program focuses on owner-occupied homes of elderly and disabled people and U.S. veterans whose health and safety are threatened by the condition of their home. Then, Habitat’s Brush with Kindness program provides “simple maintenance, painting, landscaping and simple repair” to

WESLEY & NATHAN LINSEISEN

MICHAEL & RENA PYLES

assist disabled, elderly or very low income homeowners.

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BOURBON &

BOWTIES LONGVIEW | MAUDE COBB CONVENTION AND ACTIVITY CENTER | 2/2/2019 Photos by LES HASSELL

CAROLYN & MIKE NORTHCUTT

The sixth annual Bourbon & Bowties on Feb. 2 sold out weeks in advance.

Held at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center, the popular event benefits Longview World of Wonders, a hands-on children’s discovery center in downtown Longview.

Erika and Preston Rader were co-chairs of this year’s event, which raised about $120,000. Main attractions were the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Texas Bourbon Trail and, this year, a Texas Spirit Trail. Dancing, dinner and live and silent auctions also were part of the evening.

JOANNA & RAE BURROWS

JIMMY & SHELLY DECKER SAM & LISA PALOMARIA

MATT & SHARON WRIGHT

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PAT & LISA O’REAR

LINDSAY & CHAD HARKEY

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VALENTINE’S MYSTERY

PATTY BYRD, TIMIKA WESLEY

DINNER THEATER LONGVIEW | HOLIDAY INN NORTH INFINITY EVENT CENTER | 2/15/2019 Photos by MICHAEL CAVAZOS

A sold-out crowd turned out for the Valentine’s Mystery Dinner Theater Date Night on Feb. 15 at the Holiday Inn North Infinity Event Center in Longview.

The event benefited the D.O.R.S. Youth Transition Center. The organization — it’s name stands for Developing Opportunities, Realizing Success — helps youth ages 15 to 25 who are homeless or at-risk for becoming homeless. D.O.R.S. KELSEY RUNGE, ANDREA REYNOLDS

provides its clients a support system linking them to community resources, with a variety of programs and services to prepare them to “become respectful, responsible and reliable citizens,” the organization’s website says. Programs include job preparation and training, a program to help clients receive health services and others.

In 2018, D.O.R.S. experienced a 31 percent increase in enrollment, and Executive Director Brenda Day-Bevis said the organization has already served one-third of the number of people during the first quarter compared with the whole of 2018. D.O.R.S. is hoping the approximately $22,000 raised during the mystery dinner theater date night will help the organization not turn away any clients through mid-June, she said.

DAWN NORTH, LESLIE WILHELM

SCOTT & AMANDA PAYNE

Next year’s Valentine’s Mystery Dinner Theater Date Night will be Feb. 14.

KATY & LYNN MANCK

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15TH ANNUAL

UNITY AWARDS

YING JACOBS, LIZ ZAPATA

LONGVIEW | MAUDE COBB CONVENTION AND ACTIVITY CENTER | 2/20/2019 Photos by LES HASSELL

Kasha Williams and LaDelle Kay were recognized as 2019 Unity Honors recipients on Feb. 20, during the 15th Annual Unity Awards held at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex.

The lifetime achievement award from the city of Longview Partners in Prevention Unity and Diversity Committee recognizes people who have “demonstrated leadership in the promotion of unity, mutual understanding and social justice,” according to information about the

GLENDA JOHNSON, RUTH MAYFIELD, GERTIE BROOKINS

award. Special Recognition Awards went to Silver Grizzly Espresso in downtown Longview and Kevin Hawkins “for their service in uniting Longview.”

Formerly known as the Race Relations committee, the Unity and Diversity Committee was established in 1995.

DON & SANDI PARKS

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ALICIA JOHNSON, RITA STOKER