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Kelly Lauderdale takes a picture of a plant while on a nature hike at Ray Roberts Lake State Park. The park’s plant life is representative of the Cross Timbers Region.

Lake area is a slice of Cross Timbers For those interested in the ecology and the history of the region, Ray Roberts Lake State Park offers the resources to find out a little more about the place we call home. The area is located in the Eastern Cross Timbers, a narrow strip of forest interspersed with prairie glades, according to Kelly Lauderdale, the interpreter at the Isle du Bois Branch of Ray Roberts Lake State Park. Lauderdale explains the features of the region during regular hikes at the park. “[The Cross Timbers] ranges anywhere from 8 to 40 miles wide, historically,” said Lauderdale. “It’s like a narrow archipelago of forest surrounded by prairie on both sides.” The Eastern Cross Timbers is home to the post oak, also known as the cross oak. The post oak is a prolific species of tree that dominates the landscape. Historically, the post oak was absolutely essential to the pioneers who first came here. “When people moved here and settled this area, post oak was the main resource for building homes, structures of any kind,” said Lauderdale. “Post oak literally provided the homes for the people who moved here, the true pioneers that were building something from wilderness.” Lauderdale cannot overstate the importance of the post oak to our

history. It is for this reason that she guesses that the Eastern Cross Timbers gets its name from the post oak, though the ultimate origins of the name are contested. “Cross Timbers is a name, and its origin appears to be Texan,” Lauderdale said. “Where it actually came from is kind of questionable. It first appeared in writing published in 1832.” Washington Irving is the first person to have recorded the name in a publication. He wrote about the region while exploring the nation’s prairies for his book, A Tour in the Prairies. Irving used the name because it was already common at the time. “People have hypothesized that the name Cross Timbers came from people moving from the east westward,” Lauderdale said. “Anyone coming from the forests of the east would have had to cross a band of woodland timber before being able to move further westward.” Lauderdale disagrees, however, and called the post oak the real star. “What I like the best is that the name Cross Timbers comes from the cross oak, because the post oaks were so prolific,” Lauderdale said. “When people wrote about exploring this area and experiencing this area’s wilderness, they’re always Continued on Page 5

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Clovis people among area’s early settlers As a Texan, you’re most likely aware of the state’s beautiful lakes that provide a source of water and pleasure. But if you’re a Texas transplant, you might not know that all of the lakes in Texas, with the exception of Caddo Lake, are man-made. One of the state’s newest lakes is Ray Roberts, which has only been around for about 22 years. This particular lake was built entirely within an old flood plain. Ray Roberts Lake opened in 1990 prior to the establishment of Isle Du Bois State Park and the other park units along its shore. If you suspect the old flood plain was previously inhabited by both Native Americans and early settlers, your suspicions would be right on target. However, most early settlers moved out of the area by the mid-1800s. The land that would become Lake Ray Roberts was sparsely populated in the 1980s when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began lake and dam construction. What you might not know is that this location was also preferred by some of the earliest Americans. This culture of Americans is referred to as the Clovis people. The Clovis name itself comes from the first such archeological site discovered in North America near Clovis, New Mexico. While the New Mexico site was the first of its kind found in North America, the Clovis site

near Lake Ray Roberts is believed to be one of the oldest — perhaps even the oldest — in North America. It was named the Aubrey Clovis Site due to its proximity to Aubrey. Dr. C. Reid Ferring of the University of North Texas discovered the Aubrey Clovis site. An archaeologist and geologist, Dr. Ferring was providing expertise to the Army Corps of Engineers when he discovered the site in December 1988. His discovery led to a year-long excavation, during which he identified four areas of Clovis activity. Nobody is sure where the Clovis people came from and what happened to them. Several theories exist about how they came to North America, but there is still not enough conclusive evidence to prove where they originated. It is believed, however, that the Clovis people were here about 12,000 years ago. While it’s hard to imagine today, North Central Texas was once home to mammoths, mastodons, ancient horses, elephants and bison, as well as many other large species. The Clovis people are known to have hunted those species. The weapons they used — often referred to as toolkits — were lightweight and portable. These features lead many scientists to believe that Clovis people were constantly on the move. The megaflora that supported the massive species of the time provided a much different landscape for the Clovis people. The elevation

was also different. The Clovis site was only found because of two simultaneous events. The Corps of Engineers had the good fortune of working in conjunction with Dr. Ferring and had to dig down 35 feet to create an artificial channel to connect the spillway to the natural channel of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. The natural river channel was further east than today. A seasonal pond no longer in existence today was nearby. The location was a practical place for the Clovis people to hunt and camp, perhaps even staying for long periods of time. The Aubrey site had abundant evidence of the stone points the Clovis people used to kill and clean animals for food, clothing and tools. And then one day, the Clovis people were gone. They departed earth at the same time the prey they hunted disappeared. Some scientists believe a catastrophic event occurred while others wonder if a keystone species was hunted to extinction. Maybe someday we’ll know for sure. But whatever the case, the next time you cross the dam at Lake Ray Roberts, take a moment to think of a simpler — but more difficult — time long ago. —Susan Pohlen Texas Master Naturalist Elm Fork Chapter

Cross Timbers teems with variety of life Continued from Page 3 talking about the oak trees. Being that it’s a cross oak and they so dominated the region, to me it seems like the simplest explanation.” The prairie glades are another important and dramatic feature of the Eastern Cross Timbers. Prairie grasses cut through the woods in seemingly random swatches. The prairie glades are not random, how-

ever; they are here because of wildfires. “Prairie grass loves fire,” Lauderdale said. “Before settlement, the prairies would regularly burn, and the fire would invade the forest and keep these prairie glades open and clear. Fire’s OK, and fire’s healthy.” Today, park managers conduct controlled burns at Ray Roberts. The fires burn through invasive woody shrubs that would otherwise

choke out the prairie grasses. Fires also clear out the undergrowth that thrives around the bases of trees. Larger trees generally escape fires with some mild charring, and with regular fires, the prairies get to remain as small oases from the growth of the timbers. “Historically, when people were exploring this area, they talked about how hard going it was getting through the forest,” said Lau-

derdale. “It was dense forest with these trees and all this knotty, thorny greenbriar that made passing through really, really difficult, but then they’d reach these openings in the forest and they were really thankful for them. “They’d really wax poetic that this relief must have been placed here by God,” she said. “[They] were very thankful for it.” —Heather Tipton

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ome law enforcement officials were hesitant when Texas started allowing citizens to carry concealed handguns in 1995, but Tioga Police Chief Carl Hudman wasn’t among them. “I believe that every law-abiding citizen should be allowed to carry a handgun,” Hudman said. “I encourage it as long as the person can become proficient with it, use good judgment and has the desire to. Then they should be allowed to. “Most of the people that go through this training are some of the best people you’ll ever meet. One day I might be in trouble on the side of the highway and it might be one of those CHLs that saves my life.” Hudman has been Tioga’s police chief since April, but in his spare time he teaches concealed handgun license (CHL) classes. The class is required for a citizen to obtain a permit to carry a handgun. “Many officers cringed at this in the beginning and said, ‘Oh my God, everyone is going to be carrying guns’. The bad guys are carrying guns already, so people who are going to pay money, go through the screening process and put up with me for 10 hours, those are typically good people.” All it takes is a small fee and about three or four people with the desire for Hudman to put on a class in his spare time. “I’ll teach conflict resolution, handgun safety, safe place to store the gun, handgun cleaning and even the law — when can you use deadly force and when not, where can you carry a firearm and where you can not,” Hudman said. “Some people that want to take the course think that they’re going to get trained how to shoot; that’s not what the class is about. It’s a 10hour class about teaching the law and safety.” Hudman also says that the process of maintaining a concealed handgun license isn’t easy either and that it takes long hours of practice for a person to become and stay proficient with a gun. “It’s important to practice shoo-

Carl Hudman was named Tioga’s chief of police in March. ing hours and hours every week to use that gun well,” Hudman said. “It takes commitment, and when some people hear that they think, ‘Well maybe I don’t want to carry.’ Or people learn the laws themselves and think it’s too much hassle. “Learning the law is perhaps the toughest part, but by the time class is over everyone has an understanding. There is nothing even that difficult about the class. I’ve never had anyone fail the test at the end.” Hudman started teaching the

CHL course four years ago, but he has long-time experience with firearms training. He helped train fellow officers to shoot as a firearms instructor for the Sherman Police Department and also taught some classes at the local police academy. A year after leaving a stint in the Marine Corps, Hudman became a police officer in 1985 in North Carolina. He found himself back in Texas only a year later at the Bonham Police Department, just a few miles from where he grew up in McKinney. Hudman went to work in the bigger city of Sherman in

1987. Hudman worked as a patrolman in Sherman while earning an associate degree in criminal justice at Grayson County College. He became a detective for the department in 1996. He retired as a lieutenant division commander in the Sherman Police Department in 2011. Since Hudman’s arrival at Tioga, he has created the department’s first agency-specific policy manual, acquired Tioga’s first police department headquarters and acquired grant funding for equipment purchases. The City Council also recently appointed him to head up development of the city’s first website. Hudman thought it was ideal for himself to finish his days as a small-town police chief, but he has realized crime stays the same. “In my career I’ve learned how to investigate crimes of all types, but the crime is the same wherever you are. The drunk driver coming down the road is still the drunk driving through the inner city,” said Hudman. “Other than more involvement with the community and less calls for service, law enforcement is same [in Tioga] as any other city. If you think bad things don’t happen in small towns, all they have to do is pick up a newspaper and see that small towns all across the country have faced some of the worst events as anyone.” So if criminals already carry guns and crime is the same everywhere, why does Hudman do what he does? “Many times in my career, I’ve asked many young officers in interviews that same question: ‘Why do you want to be a police officer?’ Most people’s answer will be because they want to help people, and there is some of that for me. But my satisfaction comes from doing something that’s really important in this world,” Hudman said. “I find those people who do evil things, I put them in jail, and I do it well. It makes a small impact in people’s lives, but all of that appeals to me in law enforcement.”

—Allen D. Fisher

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Why Buy Life Insurance? Today, Americans have less Life Insurance protection than ever before. So Why Buy Life Insurance? Well, there really are only two basic reasons that people buy Life Insurance. Protection and/or Giving. REASON ONE: PROTECTION People buy Life Insurance because they are looking for a way to protect their loved ones, and their assets. They love their spouse, children, grandchildren, and anyone else dependent on their income. They love them enough to provide money to take care of the financial debt and burden that can be caused by an untimely death. Perhaps they want to ensure their home place will be paid off and not have to be sold. Maybe they own a business and they would like to keep it protected from having to be liquidated. They want to protect the key people in their life, family members or business partners, from having to deal with the force of financial pressure because of their death. In addition, it protects those who are fortunate enough to be wealthy, from the challenges of government estate taxes, liability costs and want to protect their assets from being recovered by the IRS. Life Insurance is one of the few items received that is non-taxable. If you are in any one of these situations you are in the “Protection Mode” for buying Life Insurance. REASON TWO: GIVING People buy Life Insurance to give, yes giving to others, even after they are gone. They love others so much that they want to make a difference for others. Maybe the kids are grown, homes paid for and have very little debt. Interesting enough, the need for fullfillment is satisfied through giving of time, talent, and future treasure ($money) , hence “Life Insurance”.

They may want to leave a legacy to their church or a favorite charity or an organization. Perhaps, they want to set up a Trust Fund for their children, grandchildren and great-grand children. People may have money, but are much happier when they can give to others.

There is an old saying-“You make a living by what you get-but you really make a life by what you give to others”. “Give and it will be Given unto You” it says in the Holy Scriptures-The Bible. These people have learned this great secret of life and want it to continue even after their physical death. If you are one of these people, you are truly wealthy in the right things. “Giving the gift that keeps on giving”. Life Insurance is one of the greatest ways to say to others “I love you”. In conclusion, having Life Insurance, if it is structured correctly, will definitely break the cycle and chain of poverty and dependency on government welfare programs for a family. “Did you know the Rockefeller wealth began with their forefathers creating the original wealth with a Life Insurance Policy passed on to family members? It started with a Life Insurance Policy! Interesting, is it not?” Then why don’t people buy Life Insurance? There are 2 reasons: one is Ignorance, or a lack of knowledge, and the other one is about Priorities. One may say that we cannot afford it, yet the expense of a family trip to McDonald’s once a month would pay for the Life Policy. Life Insurance rates have never been more affordable. So, it really is a choice of priorities. So, now that you have read this article, a lack of knowledge is no longer a reason for not having Life Insurance. Now are you ready to resolve the second reason? Make it a priority. Buy Life Insurance today! **People need to have their Life Insurance evaluated by a professional a minimum of every 5 years, because as life needs changes, so does Life Insurance. When is the last time you hand yours checked and evaluated? Call us today for an evaluation! -Nick Cain is a Certified Agent in the Insurance Industry and has been for 40+ years. He and his wife, Shirley own and operate two Insurance Agencies; CEVA Insurance of Pilot Point, TX and ABI Insurance of Whitesboro.

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George Garriott, 88, is the commander of Pilot Point’s American Legion Post 550.

A life of service Age won’t stop Garriott as he takes up reigns of American Legion

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love to join, and I love to help others,” George Garriott says as he reflects on almost 90 years of living. “Always have. Always will.” Garriott has lived a long life of service that includes heading up the local American Legion post at the age of 88. “I just love to provide for people who won’t or can’t pay me back. Some people want to and others want to and can’t,” Garriott said. “That’s why I’m here. That’s why I’m the commander of the American Legion Post 550.” As the post commander, Garriott serves in large part like the CEO of a company.

“The commander presides over the meetings of the [Legion] fathers,” Garriott said. “The fathers are all members of the Legion or ex-service members of any branch and they vote on what happens within the organization.” Garriott served in the Navy in World War II. He was trained to be an aerial gunner and flew off the East Coast in a PV-1, hunting German submarines out of South Carolina. After learning to fly himself, Garriott flew a small commercial craft while part of the Civil Air Patrol when he came back to Texas in the 1960s. Garriott then moved into the beer distribution business for the Dallas area and even delivered to Pilot Point for the 90 days that is was wet in the ’60s. It was then Garriott came in contact with the American Legion. He joined several years later when he moved to the Pilot Point area in 1984. He became commander in June 2010. “I joined the American Legion because I had been in the service and I enjoyed the people here and the locals when I first met them. I joined

when they built this building here,” Garriott said. “I want to pass this establishment on because I think we do a lot of good for the community. The [Legion Riders] do a lot of Toys for Tots, we feed families at Christmas time, and we hold events like Take A Soldier Fishing.” The American Legion provides a $1,000 scholarship to one boy and one girl for Pilot Point ISD to pick each year. The Legion also sends packages to service members and gifts to nursing homes and holds benefits for people in the community. “Our main goal is to be a beneficial service to the community and provide a place that service people and their friends can come to and relax,” said Garriott. “I think the Lord has kept me here this long to help my family and help others. You can’t go too wrong in life if you do more for others than you do for yourself.”

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obert “Bob” Heuman has called Pilot Point home his entire life. He never really wanted to live anywhere else. “I love Pilot Point, grew up here and know most of the people here. I just never have had much reason to leave,” said Heuman. So Heuman has stayed in town to farm, work for the Pilot Point ISD and to serve his city as a member of the council. After graduating from Pilot Point High School, Heuman attained his bachelor’s degree in industrial arts with a minor in education in 1970 before coming back to farm in the area for 20 years. He gave up farming 13 years ago when he went to work for the Pilot Point ISD. He is currently the district’s maintenance supervisor. Through those years Heuman has headed up numerous additions and improvements to the school. “In reality, we take care of over 40 million dollars’ worth of buildings,” said Heuman. “To keep up and take care of that much property and do it successfully, it’s a pretty good feeling. “I might not have that dedication working anywhere else. It’s mostly that hometown spirit.” The biggest challenge in maintenance has been trying to keep the cooling tower running at the high school. If the tower is down, there is no air conditioning or heat at the high school. Of all of the changes made to PPISD buildings under his watch, Heuman is most proud of the

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even before I was on the council,” said Heuman. “Water and sewer are the only things we, as a city, can sell. Well we had a restriction the first year I was here, which restricts profit from the city.” Heuman was recently elected mayor pro tem by other members of the council. As for the future, he would like to see a new museum and more development at Lantana Lodge. He believes those are the biggest things that will help the area grow. —Allen D. Fisher

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Make a splash at Lake Ray Roberts

A youngster kicks up some water while swimming at the Isle du Bois unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park.

Beat the heat or learn a little about nature at state park It’s summer in Texas and temperatures are climbing. Those looking to escape the triple-digit heat may want to consider a visit to one of the branches of Ray Roberts Lake State Park to cool off. “I really love the park. I love the resources of the site and the diversity of the park,” said Isle du Bois Interpreter Kelly Lauderdale. “There’s a lot to talk about and a lot to share with people and there’s always something new to see.” Ray Roberts Lake State Park is divided into two major units: the Isle du Bois unit on the south side of the lake, the Johnson Branch on the north. Both include camping sites and dayuse areas that include sandy beaches. Lantana Lodge is located in the Jordan unit on the east side of the lake near Pilot Point, and Lake Ray Roberts Marina is located on the west side. The Greenbelt Corridor is located near the dam to the south. Each branch of the park offers a variety of attractions for visitors. Camping, fishing, swimming and boating are popular draws. The Isle du Bois unit also offers 16.5 miles of trails, both paved and unpaved. “We have a lot of local people that like to bring their horses because we have some really nice equestrian trails,” said Lauderdale. The Johnson branch offers 9 miles of paved and unpaved trails, which are popular with mountain bikers. Sailing and wind surfing are other big draws at Johnson Branch. Guided hikes are frequent at Ray Roberts Lake State Park, according to Lauderdale. “We lead hikes [at Isle du Bois]; we lead

This stuffed fox is one of many native species currently on display at the Interpretive Center at the Isle du Bois unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park. hikes at the Greenbelt, on the Lost Pines Trail, on the equestrian trails, all over the place,” said Lauderdale. The hikes cover a vast array of topics and change with the seasons, she said. The park also runs ranger programs throughout the day, as well as campfire programs and sunset hikes at twilight on some Saturdays. “Things in the afternoon are probably going

to move towards taking place indoors and at the Interpretive Center,” said Lauderdale. Isle du Bois’ Interpretive Center, located near the entrance, is full of hands-on, interactive exhibits. “We’ve got feathers and wings and bird’s nests and hornet’s nests and whatever little bugs or things we’re able to pick up or is brought in to us, we put those on display,” said Lauderdale. “All of this stuff is hands-on; people are welcome, encouraged to pick it up, touch it, check it out.” The Interpretive Center also features live snakes and an exhibit of monarch butterflies. Lauderdale said the Interpretive Center is a good place to go with questions about the park, or simply as a way to get out of the heat. “There should always be someone in here if people have questions about anything,” she said. Lauderdale has also launched a day pack program for visitors. She has put together packs full of field guides, sketchpads, binoculars, and other useful supplies. The packs are free and are available for sign-out at Isle du Bois’ Interpretive Center. “Parks are here for people,” she said. “Come out and visit your parks. Come to our interpretive programs, and if you have questions about the park, ask us. We’re happy to answer those. “We want everyone to have a really good time and enjoy the park.”

—Heather Tipton

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Local libraries offer more than books

Libraries aren’t just for book-lovers anymore. The Pilot Point and Aubrey libraries both have expanded their services over the years to include extra perks that go above and beyond what residents might think can be found on the bookshelves. At the Pilot Point Community Library, Library Director Phyllis Tillery offers programs that are both educational and entertaining. “We try to do a balance between entertainment and educational. That’s important to bring people in and get them engaged,” said Tillery. “It’s important to show people that a library is not just a building full of books. There are other things you can do in a library.” Pilot Point’s library offers computer classes by appointment, story time for kids, holiday craft programs and an extensive children’s section. “We have an awesome children’s section of books,” said Tillery. “Matter of fact, we have some patrons that come from other towns that have libraries. They say that we have such an excellent children’s collection of books that they come over here.” Pilot Point’s library also offers a genealogy section for patrons hoping to learn a little more about their ancestry. The library has old yearbooks, birth and death indexes and cemetery audits available for viewing. “The information is there to get them started,” Tillery said. “It’s rare that someone leaves and says they didn’t find something that they were

looking for.” The Pilot Point library also has added several programs aimed at bringing teenagers into the library and, according to Tillery, their work has paid off. “We actually had more books checked out in the young adult area than we did in adult fiction and children’s fiction, and I’ve never seen that. I was so pleased,” said Tillery. Aubrey Area Library Director Kathy Ramsey calls the library a great equalizer. “It’s the only place where everyone is equalized. Everyone has access to the same information in the same manner at the same time,” said Ramsey. “You come to your library, you’re going to get real, valid information. You’re going to get good directions to the information that you’re seeking.” Aubrey’s library offers several senior programs, such as Seniors in Motion, the Thursday Club and Classy Crafters. It also offers computer classes by appointment, a book club, and story time for children, which Ramsey says offers a valuable opportunity for parents to learn how to read to their children. “Story times are very important for the early literacy skills,” said Ramsey. “Not only are we reading to the children, but we are modeling appropriate reading behavior for the moms. “For a community of young mothers, story Continued on next page

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public. “Someone has to be interested in it and someone has to manage it,” she said. “That’s really all it requires. Enthusiasm and a yes attitude.” Overall, attendance is the biggest hurdle that libraries face. “That’s the biggest challenge,” said Tillery. “If you do listen to the citizens and you put a program together, they have to show up.” At the Aubrey Area Library, Ramsey asks patrons with new program ideas to gather up six people who can attend the program for six weeks. “We just try to create new programs as there is a demand for them,” said Ramsey. “If, at the end of six weeks, it meets, then we continue and we support it. If, at the end of six weeks, it’s not being visited regularly then we discontinue it. It gives someone with an idea the opportunity to fly that idea.” Both Tillery and Ramsey pointed out that if there is a demand for a new program, they are more than happy to offer it. All they need is a committed group of citizens who will regularly attend. “I think people need to make that a priority,” said Tillery. For additional information on library programs, including times and days, contact the Pilot Point Community Library at 940-686-5004 or stop by 324 S. Washington. The Aubrey Area Library can be reached at 940-365-9162 and is located at 226 Countryside Drive. —Heather Tipton

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Continued from Page 14 time offers socialization, interaction with your children, appropriate behavior in a group setting, and wonderful, delightful stories told in a way that models how to read [to children],” added Ramsey. Ramsey also offers two fee-based classes for patrons: drawing and yoga. Yoga classes are taught by a registered yoga therapist. “Since she’s a registered yoga therapist, she customizes her class for physical limitations. That’s where her heart is,” said Ramsey. “We have a lot of seniors in there and also quite a few young people [and] men. It’s for everyone.” Both libraries also offer convenient services such as computer and Internet access, wifi, scanning, faxing and copying. Both libraries also have magazines, puzzles and games available for children and adults. Coming up with successful library programming is a challenge that requires coordination with the public, said Tillery. “We’re constantly trying to work with our citizens’ schedules and try to do what’s best for them and what works for us,” said Tillery. “One thing with all programming is you’ve got schedules where people work, [and] you’ve got kids that are in extra activities besides school. People have computers at home and they have Internet at home, so I think that affects your programming.” For Ramsey, a successful program needs, above all else, to generate interest among the

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Bears a hit at wildlife ranch P

ilot Point’s Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch recently opened a new habitat to house Barnaby and Bailey, a brother and sister duo of black bears that the ranch rescued two years ago. Visitors can see the bears roam, climb, dig and play in the enclosure.

The habitat, known as the Mario Medina Bear Exhibit, was donated by the Medina family in memory of Mario Medina, who died in a traffic accident in 2003 at the age of 10. Sharkarosa owner Scott Edwards first encountered Barnaby and Bailey two years ago, when the ranch rescued the two bear cubs from a company that was selling photos of them and other exotic animals at public events. Because black bears are considered a native species in Texas and are illegal to own, the company was looking for a quick way to get rid of the animals, said Edwards. “They were either going to dump them on us or they were probably going to kill them,” he said. Edwards rescued the bears and realized quickly that he was going to have trouble placing them at another facility. Sharkarosa rescues and places 50 to 100 exotic animals each year, said Edwards. “They can’t be re-released, because they’re already desensitized to people,” he said. “A habitat for a bear is really expensive because they’re such good climbers and they’re so powerful. It’s more expensive than a lion or tiger habitat. They’re not really exotic because they’re native to the United States. “There was a good chance they were going to get put down.” Edwards worked together with the Medina family and other area sponsors to cover the costs for the habitat.

Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch owner Scott Edwards feeds Barnaby the black bear a treat at the Mario Medina Bear Exhibit.

The habitat houses Barnaby and Bailey in 7,000 square feet of space for the bears to exercise and play. It is composed of 6,000 square feet of play area, with 1,000 square feet of “lock down area,” which includes a concrete floor that Edwards says is impossible to dig out of and will keep the bears safe at night. “Right now, they’re not digging at all so they have free range of both [and] almost 7,000 square feet to wander around in,” said Edwards. Edwards said most other sanctuaries would have housed the bears in a much smaller habitat, maybe even as small as 500 square feet. He also pointed out that other sanctuaries sometimes use electric fencing to keep large animals like bears contained. “Sometimes they put them in a little bigger area than the 7,000 [square feet], but then they use electric fence to hold them in there,” said Edwards. “We didn’t want to use electricity to keep them. We wanted them to be able to climb and do whatever they wanted, so we opted to put a roof on the exhibit and not use any electric. That way they can go wherever they want. They can climb and

they’re not getting shocked; they’re not jumpy.” Sharkarosa changes up the features inside of the habitat regularly. Recently, fresh pecan, oak and cedar limbs were added for the bears to strip berries and nuts. The ranch also provides the bears with fresh sand and updates the water feature already in the habitat. “We change it all the time for them,” said Edwards. The bears, which once faced a grim future, are now happy, healthy, and friendly. They are even docile enough to perform tricks for Edwards. “They’re three times smarter than a dog, so they’re completely trainable,” he said. “They’re very intelligent and they are willing to learn to a degree. But they will only work for food because they are so smart.” Edwards currently has plans in the works for the bears to perform a dinner show after he opens a restaurant on the grounds at the end of the year. “They come into their own separate area and sit down at their own table,” which, he said, will “be decorated with fresh fruits and vegetables every night, and they’ll

have dinner with you.” The two bears might be considered lucky, but according to Edwards, “We’re both lucky.” “They’ve brought a lot of people to the ranch and they’re really special; they definitely have a place in my heart,” he said. So far the bear exhibit has been “incredibly popular,” said Edwards. Building the bear habitat has served as a way for the community to get involved in Sharkarosa’s mission. “There are a lot of ways that the community can get involved with rescuing animals and, at the same time, we can dedicate this to people who never really had a chance or need a little recognition, like Mario,” said Edwards. “There’s a lot of ways that the animals can work with people and in the process we can do some great things for the community.” Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch is located at 11670 Massey Rd. The ranch is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays and gates open at 10 a.m. Additional information is available by calling the ranch at 940-686-4600 or online at www.sharkarosa.com. —Heather Tipton

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A new challenge Holloway leading effort to open high school in Tioga ISD

n 35 years as a school administrator, Tioga ISD Superintendent Charles Holloway has built several high schools but never started one from absolutely nothing. He’s getting that opportunity as he begins his second year on the job.

Holloway was hired as Tioga’s superintendent in June 2011. He started work on plans for a new high school almost immediately. The district will open the school this year with a freshman class and a six-man football team. “I had heard they wanted their high school back and with my years of experience under by belt, I’ve Continued on next page

Holloway takes on a challenge in Tioga Continued from Page 20 done a lot of things but have never built one from scratch. I thought it might be interesting, and boy has it been,” Holloway said. “We’ve got great community support and great staff. It’s very demanding right now, but it’s enjoyable.” Holloway started teaching ag in 1970 at Keller ISD. With 15 years, he had moved up to high school principal. Since then, Holloway has been an administrator at Cleburne, Groesbeck, Seguin, Grand Prairie and Callisburg. “My career has been a little funny,” Holloway said, “Most superintendents start at the little schools and make their way up to the big ones, but I’ve done the opposite with starting at the big ones and [going] to the littler schools.” At the bigger schools where he’s worked, Holloway could delegate some of the details to assistants. At Tioga, he is relearning to do things he learned 20-plus years ago. “Here you got your fingers in every pot,” said Holloway. “There isn’t much that you aren’t directly involved in and I’ve had to relearn a few things.” The biggest difficulty right now for the district is operating under the same   budget constraints of an estimated student enrollment from two years ago. Enrollment numbers have almost doubled since then,   and because Texas’ education budget is set biannually, there are no calculated funds in place for the increase in enrollment. Although times are tough, Holloway knows from personal experience that if Tioga ever has hopes of growing, opening a high school is step one.

“I grew up in a community not nearly as big as this one,” Holloway said. “I know what’s like to lose your high school because we consolidated with another school my senior year. I’ve gone back and I’ve seen what it can do to a community. There is nothing there now but a spot in the road and two liquor stores. You take churches and schools away from a community and they’re dead. I have firsthand knowledge of that.” About 20 students are enrolled in the freshmen class for the 201213 school year. The school will add a new class over the next four years until it has freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. “The community support here is just the most remarkable of most of the cities I’ve seen. That’s what makes a quality school. We can put all the technology in there and hire all the best teachers, but until you get that community support, it’s not going to happen,” Holloway said. “I want this to be a premier district that every kid that comes here can walk away [with] something that they can make a living with. Whether they want to go to Harvard or if they want to work with their hands, then that’s what we need to prepare them for.” Holloway has no intention of slowing down and retiring soon. In his 42 years, he has found that every day is different. “I’m hoping that when I walk away from here in a few years, we’ve given the community what they asked for, we’ve spent their money wisely, and we’ve tried to establish growth,” said Holloway. —Allen D. Fisher

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Chamber post a natural fit for Donna Sims

onna Sims grew up in the Aubrey area and graduated from Pilot Point High School, so going to work for the Aubrey 380 Chamber of Commerce two years after retiring was like going home for her. “It’s been nice to be able to — as well as it being my job now — be occupied in all the town activities, getting closer to things in town and being more involved with the people,” said Sims. “I love the area. I grew up here, have always worked in the areas around here, but I’ve never actually worked here. I love that I got to come back.” The Chamber hired Sims as the office administrator and community relations liaison in July of 2011. Before going to work for the Chamber, she spent 30 years with the U.S. Postal Service. She started in Denton’s Post Office and worked her way up through positions in the Fort Worth district before retiring as a postmaster in Whitesboro. “I was accustomed to dealing and working with people about issues while helping them figure out what was good for them,” Sims said, “I incorporated that ability to work with people into this position. “Some folks get the idea they don’t need the Chamber or they are doing just fine without it, but I’ve dealt with that too, and there are

Donna Sims stands on land just north of Providence Village that has been in her family for more than 100 years. several things we can do to network and get their product out there.” Sims’ job is to meet new prospective members throughout the area and to help retain existing members. She also helps coordinate all of the Chamber’s events, from grand openings and ribbon cuttings to the Casino Night and golf tournament. The Aubrey 380 Casino Night was held March 3 and is the largest moneymaker for the organization. A professional gaming company comes in to help host the event. Growing in popularity is the annual golf tournament, which drew 81 players to the Oakmont Country Club on June 11. The tournament

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almost equaled the earnings of the Casino Night. The Aubrey 380 Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 25th anniversary next year, and most of its events will be centered around that fact. “I like talking with people and telling new and potential members, residents and businesses about how great this area is. I also like being able to reconnect with folks I’ve known for a long time, but never spent time with before,” Sims said. “I retired a couple of years ago and was looking for something to do. When I found out this position was available, I became really interested. This was more than I had

planned, but I love doing this and I like the people I’m doing it with.” When Sims isn’t spending her 30 hours a week at the Chamber or at community events, she spends her time mostly outdoors, tending horses and cutting hay on land owned by six generations of her family. “This area is going to grow,” she said. “Everything is moving north from Dallas and Fort Worth, but this area will hopefully keep the hometown feel and not be completely overtaken. “It’s important that the towns work together and try to keep that friendly attitude most of them have.” —Allen D. Fisher

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On the fast track

“It has been an interesting and enjoyable time to be in the mayor’s office,” Steve Smith says.

New Cross Roads mayor ready to help shape town’s future

ig business is starting to move into Cross Roads, and Steve Smith is ready to help mold the future look and shape of the town. Smith was elected without opposition in May as the town’s new mayor. Since then, Walmart has purchased land on U.S. 380, and CVS Pharmacy has come before the council with plans for a new store, also on 380. “Things are picking up in Cross Roads, and the activity is keeping us busy, which is what we’ve wanted for many years,” said Smith, who served a two-year term on the council before deciding to run for mayor. “It’s been an interesting and enjoyable time to be in the mayor’s office as far as all the activity going on.” Smith grew up in the northeast Dallas area and graduated from Sam Houston State University with a degree in criminal justice. He has worked for 18 years in retail loss prevention for Apple Inc. and regularly deals with governments in other countries when Apple opens a new store or installs security. That experience, he said, will help the town. “A lot of things I deal with is government relations, so I have that experience with other gov-

ernment facilities. It’s amazing how similar they are throughout the world. It all translates pretty fluidly over to the city when we’re reviewing all these national chains coming into the Cross Roads. It also helps the big developer when I can see it from their perspective while balancing the interests of the town,” Smith said. “One of the most important aspects that we need to keep in mind right now is to balance the property owners’ rights with what we as a community want to see because we are currently shaping the entire community for a long time to come. We want to have products and businesses out here that people — not just Cross Roads but up the 377 area — can be proud of to call their home.” Cross Roads’s town government itself has seen a steady increase of the number meetings required to deal with all the business development in the town. That’s good news, says Smith. “It’s huge because we’re a community that thrives on sales tax revenue. We have no property taxes, so if we get the long-term business partners, it will ensure that we will never have to levy property taxes,” Smith said. “It’s what the town was founded on, and it’s one of the few towns left in Texas that are like it.” The lack of property taxes is one reason Smith moved to Cross Roads. But he mainly was drawn to the people and location.

“I liked the attitude of the folks within the town. You’re far enough away to have a small town feel, yet you’re close enough to still have big town services,” said Smith. Smith has to be near an airport since his job requires him to travel all the time. DFW Airport is less than an hour from Cross Roads, and the drive will be reduced further when the extension of the Dallas North Tollway is completed. “It was the right geographical location coupled with the fact that there are so many people involved in the community on different committees, and it shows they care enough about the city to donate their time and effort towards it,” Smith said. “When we were looking for houses, it was important to me to find a school district where we would start our kids’ education and finish our kids’ education. It is very important to me that I see us staying here into retirement and beyond.” Smith spends what little spare time he has with his family. “I love being outside around the house and doing yard work,” said Smith. “When work has me traveling so much, it’s nice to have a place to come back for relaxation. “It’s why having a good home was so important to me.” —Allen D. Fisher

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Kids, families learn how to camp at parks

Imagine growing up and never seeing stars at night, hearing the hoot of an owl, swimming in the fresh water of a lake, or knowing how to set up a tent and fish. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, this is becoming a reality. TPWD officials implemented a new Texas Outdoor Family Camping Program when they realized children were losing interest in the outdoors. “The program was designed to bring in and create new park visitors,” said Cassie Cox, outdoor education instructor at Ray Roberts State Park. “They did some research and found out the average age of the state park visitor was 48 and less than a third of people that were coming into the parks were bringing kids. Park officials thought if that pattern continued then they would not have a new generation of park visitors coming in.” The Texas Outdoor Family Camping Program is offered at parks across the state. Cox is in charge of the camping workshops in north and east Texas. “A lot of the families that come here have never camped before. That’s why they’re doing the program,” said Cox. “Then we get some families that do camp and just want to try the different events that we do. Plus, they don’t have to bring the equipment and do as much work.” The park provides all of the camping gear and teaches the ins and outs of camping. Participants learn how to set up camping sites and are introduced to park activities like kayaking, fishing, nature hikes, geocaching and whatever else each park has to offer. Kids that go through a junior ranger program and participate in activities also receive a patch at the end of the weekend. “We do emphasize leave-no-trace ethics, so we tell them how they can camp in a park with the least amount of impact and make sure it stays beautiful and untouched and unharmed,” Cox said.

Park ranger Renee Skwara teaches Junior Rangers about poison ivy and trail safety. Courtesy photo/Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

“Safety is a big factor so we do try to teach park rules and regulations as well,” said Cox. “We’ll talk about nature too, like the poison ivy, venomous snakes and not reaching into holes because there are critters like scorpions there. In the evening-sounds program, we play night animal sounds, show them a picture of the animals and tell them a story or facts about the animals so they’re not as scared when they hear those sounds.” Cox is based at Lake Ray Roberts and has been part of the program since it started five years ago. Watching children get involved is the best part of the program, she said. “The kids love to explore and the parents are really surprised when they don’t have to have all these things to keep their kids entertained like video games, coloring books, and all that kind of stuff,” Cox said. “The kids go out and form packs of friends and go exploring out on the trails, play on the playgrounds, look at that bug or this flower. The parents are really impressed their kids can be entertained being out in nature.”

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The cost is $65 per person, which includes all camping entry fees, equipment and instruction from park rangers. Funds go back into program for equipment repair. At least six family members are required as the parks provide six-man tents, but Cox said the term “family” is loosely defined. “We’ve had single parents to groups of friends, grandparents and grandkids; our definition is pretty broad,” said Cox. The family camping program has been growing in popularity. The initial goal of the program was to take 650 families camping each year. This spring alone, the program has taken over 700 visitors camping. “It’s a safe environment for newcomers to the parks,” Cox said. “A woman nearly drowned the other day, but she was resuscitated by properly trained park officials in the program. “Camping is also good way to be healthy and support your state parks. If you don’t use them, then you could lose them. ” —Allen D. Fisher

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Festivals a cause for celebration If you’re looking for a reason to celebrate, look no further. Our area has a variety of annual festivals and events to appeal to anyone’s interests. •North Texas Songwriters’ Festival, Pilot Point. Created by Jay Melugin in 2009 to benefit the Pilot Point Community Opera House, this flourishing festival gives musicians a chance to play original compositions for a growing audience. More than 600 people attended the 2012 festival. Melugin opted to change the festival’s format by expanding it to a two-day event and allowing different musicians to take the stage together. Festival-goers can enjoy a variety of music, including pop, rock, reggae, country and bluegrass, as well as food and beverages. The 2013 festival is set for the weekend after Mother’s Day, May 18-19. •Music in the Park, Aubrey. Organized by Keep Aubrey Beautiful, the Music in the Park summer concert series has been going strong for three years and shows no signs of slowing down. Held on the third Saturday of May, June and July, the series features free concerts from local and nationally recognized musicians at Aubrey’s Downtown Festival Grounds. This year’s series saw performances by Max Stalling and the Tejas Brothers. • Red, White and Blues, Tioga. Tioga lights up for the Fourth during its annual In-

dependence Day celebration, which includes a parade, live music, barbeque and, of course, fireworks. The event is organized by the Tioga Volunteer Fire Department and has a reputation for having the best fireworks show in the area. The 2012 celebration drew 1,000 visitors. •Greenfest, Ray Roberts Greenbelt. Celebrating the Ray Roberts Greenbelt, this new festival features outdoor activities, live music and food. Participants can test their skills in archery, climbing, kayaking, biking and geocaching. Local historians and craftsmen will also be in attendance to discuss the Cross Timbers eco-region. Kids can enjoy a reptile exhibit, pony rides, an inflatable obstacle course, and much more. Greenfest will be held on Sept. 29 from 2-8 p.m. at the Greenbelt. Proceeds from the event will be used to update facilities and trails at the Greenbelt. •Peanut Festival, Aubrey. The Peanut Festival is held in honor of one of the biggest cash crops from a bygone era. Aubrey began holding the Peanut Festival as a Sesquicentennial event in 1986. Today, organizers offer games, arts and crafts, music, food and an annual parade. This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Aubrey’s downtown festival grounds. Additional information is available online at www.aubreypeanutfestival.com.

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•Bonnie & Clyde Days, Pilot Point. The event, named for the Depression-era bankrobbing duo, celebrates the 1930s way of life, from the clothes people wore to the things they did for fun. This year’s celebration will be on Saturday, Oct. 13. A scene from the 1967 movie Bonnie and Clyde, starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, was filmed in Pilot Point at the Farmers and Merchants Bank on The Square. In the past, the event has featured a re-enactment of that scene. This year, organizers will focus on the 1930s tradition of soap box racing with the Soap Box Challenge, which was added to the festival in 2011. The event will also offer food, drinks, and fun for all ages. •Christmas on The Square, Pilot Point. This long-running festival got its start in 2000 when Pilot Point joined the state’s Main Street Program. The event is usually held the evening of the first Saturday in December. In the past, Christmas on The Square has featured a parade, pictures with Santa, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, train rides and carriage rides. • Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, Aubrey. Aubrey holds its annual Christmas tree lighting on the first Thursday in December each year at 6:30 p.m. Attendees can celebrate the season and enjoy the pageantry of Christmas at Aubrey’s Downtown Festival Grounds.

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At Providence Village, Al Green is known as the town’s ...

Go-to guy

hough he is thousands of miles from his childhood home of Scotland, Al Green has found the secret to creating a tight-knit community wherever you are. “I’m a big believer in getting involved,” said Green, who has lived in Providence Village since 2004. “It’s a community for a reason. I like to know my neighbors. I like that sense of community. That’s why we moved here. You only get that if you get involved. I don’t like to stand back and complain about the community but not actually roll my sleeves up and do things.” A man of his word, Green volunteers for several organizations and events in Providence Village. He got his start volunteering at Providence Elementary a few years ago. He is currently studying elementary education at NCTC and does anything the elementary needs. “I’ve helped out with field trips and various things in the classroom and with the school — just whatever they need,” Green said. After he got his start with the school, word got out to Providence Village event organizers that Green is a valuable volunteer to have. Soon, he was getting calls from the Providence Village Home Owners Association. Of the 17 events the HOA scheduled for this year, Green has been involved with “all but one or two really, in one capacity or another,” he said. “It’s all-hands-on-deck for those who are willing to volunteer, and I just come up here and do whatever’s needed,” he said. Not all of Green’s volunteer roles are well-defined, however. Providence Village residents often go to him when they have a question, because he usually has the answer. “I sort of do a lot of stuff informally. I get calls every week just asking me things,” said Green. “People know I know who to call, and they don’t. I sort those things out for neighbors and friends because I just happen to know the people that will fix it.” Providence Town Council member Kate Julian agrees.

Al Green has been making things happen at Providence Village since 2004. “As a friend, he’s the first one people will turn to,” she said. “If there’s a problem, he’s not complaining about it, he’s the first to figure out a solution. I wish we had more like him.” Green currently chairs both the Safety Committee and the Teen Committee, which take up most of his time. He has big plans in the works for both of them. Through the Safety Committee, Green is trying to get a fledgling neighborhood watch program up and running. “The Safety Committee didn’t really have a purpose when I took it over and people didn’t really know what it was, but people know what a neighborhood watch is,” he said. “Within the next two months, I would really hope to start doing patrols and have an established committee.” Green has big plans for the Teen Committee as well, in the form of a neighborhood skate park. “We’ve had issues with teenagers who are bored. That’s the big issue out here. There’s nothing for them to do,” he said. “I’ve campaigned tirelessly for a skate park, which has been knocked back time

and time again, but has now suddenly gotten legs and I think it’s going to happen.” Green sees the far-reaching benefits the skate park could have for the community. “The teenagers [would] have something to call their own. Even if they don’t skateboard, they’re going to be drawn to that,” he said. “It helps the Sheriff’s Department because they know that’s kind of where they are, and it’s going to give [teenagers] a little pride of ownership.” It is this same pride of ownership that drives Green to volunteer so much of his time to Providence Village — a pride, he says, that was instilled in him by his father from the very beginning. “It came from my father, no doubt. He was a volunteer,” he said. “When I was a boy, he would walk up and down the street and just pick up trash and throw it away just to keep the street tidy. ‘I’m walking anyway,’ was his philosophy, ‘why not pick it up and throw it away?’ He was respected in the community.” Green has followed in his father’s footsteps in that regard.

After arriving in the United States from Scotland in 2000, he was able to carve out his own community in the United States, despite one unique fact about him. “I’m a legal resident alien and a green card holder,” he said. “In my day-to-day life, it doesn’t affect me at all. I do feel a responsibility of citizenship regardless. A piece of paper doesn’t change that.” Maybe someday he will pursue dual citizenship with the United States and Great Britain, Green said, but for now he is content with the way things are. “I love this community,” he said. “There’s sort of a traditional sense of values, and people do look out for each other. The kids are just playing out on the sidewalks and I like that. I feel it’s given them some good values and good life experience.” This is good news for Julian and the rest of Providence Village. “He’s invaluable. There’s nobody else like him in the neighborhood,” said Julian. “I can’t imagine Providence Village without him.”

—Heather Tipton

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A new calling

Friday, August 3, 2012

Lynna Means recognized for work with CASA

fter retiring from a career of more than 30 years in education, Lynna Means quickly learned that she would need something to fill her time. She found it as a volunteer with the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Denton County. CASA has turned into a calling for Means, who lives in Pilot Point and taught kindergarten in local schools. In April, she received the Volunteer of the Year award from the Denton County Crime Victims Services Coalition for her work with CASA. CASA of Denton County is a non-profit organization that looks out for the well-being of children in the foster care system. Volunteers serve as guardians ad litem for children in the custody of Child Protective Services. “What this does is it gives a non-government, outside voice [the ability] to make recommendations to the judge in the best interest of the child,” said Theresa White, casework supervisor with CASA of Denton County. As a guardian ad litem, CASA volunteers like Means are authorized to conduct independent investigations to determine what they believe is in the best interest of the child. This is contrast to the child’s attorney, who is required to report what the child wants. White said what a child needs and what it wants don’t always align, but CASA volunteers work hard to ensure that the recommendations they make in a case are in the best interest of the child. Means got her start with the organization in October 2010 after hearing about it from a friend. She was looking for something to fill her time with after retiring from her 34-year teaching career. “I retired in May 2010 after 34 years, and I was fine that summer,

Lynna Means shows off shelves overflowing with donated teddy bears at the CASA office in Denton. The bears will be given to children currently in foster care. but I don’t sit and putter around the house real well,” said Means. “August came, and it was in my blood, waking up to kids.” After going through the volunteer orientation process, which requires CASA volunteer advocates to undergo 30 hours of training and swear an oath in front of a judge, Means hit the ground running by taking on multiple cases. “Most volunteers don’t take on more than one or two [cases],” said White. “Lynna’s been very unique with us. In one four-month span, she had 342 hours and [had driven] almost 6,000 miles. “Her commitment was absolutely solid. And these were not easy cases.”

White said volunteers are only required to see their children once a month, provided they live within an hour of the volunteer’s home. CASA estimates that, on average, volunteers spend around one to two hours per week working on their case. Means flew past these minimum requirements and has shown no sign of slowing down. Because of her extraordinary commitment to her children, CASA awarded Means with the Rookie Child Advocate of the Year award in March 2011. A year later, she won the Volunteer of the Year award. Means received the Volunteer of the Year award after an employee with CPS noticed how much work

she was putting in on a particularly difficult case involving a 13-yearold girl with some developmental disabilities. The girl and her brother were removed from their home after abuse and neglect accusations surfaced. The girl, who has hearing problems and speech difficulties, had to testify against her abuser in court. After having some difficulty communicating with the girl, CPS requested CASA’s help with the case. From then on, Means was with the girl and her brother every step of the way. Means accompanied the girl to the witness stand and remained there with her while she testified against her abuser. “I sat and cried inside the whole time,” recalled Means. “It was so hard. It was the hardest thing I think I’ve ever done.” “Lynna was actually [the district attorney’s] go-to person to communicate with this child on helping them get this child to testify,” said White. “Lynna was there constantly with her and her brother.” “That case is the reason that she was nominated for the volunteer of the year recognition,” White added. “That was her recognition from another agency saying, ‘Wow.’” Means isn’t after recognition, however. She was surprised to hear that she won anything at all. “I was shocked,” said Means. “I don’t do it for awards.” Instead, Means does it for the children. CASA is often the most stable force in the life of a child who has been removed from the home, she said. “When you really get into it, there’s no one else there for them,” said Means. “They’ve been taken out of the only home they know, which may not be where they need to be at all, but that’s familiar to them. “They’re starting over with new people and they don’t know anyone. So CASA becomes their constant. We’re there until they have permanency.” Means happily provides that permanency any way she can: through school lunchtime visits, trips to the mall, home visits and anything else a child needs. “It’s really hands-on with the kids, that’s the specialness of it,” said Means. “It’s the next best thing to teaching.” Overall, it’s Means’ love for children and love for the work that keeps her so busy with CASA. “I love what I do,” she said simply, and it shows.

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