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The Community Connection
Volume 16, Number 12
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March 31, 2014
Highway cleanup conducted
by John Bunker Sands Wetland Center staff and volunteers
In the early morning sun of February 22, community residents, and the volunteers & staff of the John
Bunker Sands Wetland Center cleaned a 2-mile section of FM 1389 South leading to the City of Combine. Our third annual highway cleanup had 21 participants making up four teams. Each team tackled
a 1 mile section of the highway picking up bottles,
cans, tires, toys, cookbooks, construction material,
and many other unique finds.
After the cleanup, the volunteers gathered back
at the Wetland Center to enjoy a pizza lunch and
vote on the most unique item found that day. This
year, Katy Guerin, a student from Barbara Walker
Elementary, made the best find with a complete set
of Barbie toys, shoes included!
Many thanks to Katy and all of our wonderful
volunteers and community residents for lending a
helping hand. We hope to keep FM 1389 clean and
safe for our local community.
It's hard to believe just how much trash and refuse is thrown out along our roadways. Even though
there are ordinances which prohibit littering, it still
continues to be a major problem along our roads
leading in and out of our communities. Many of
us are conscientitious about keeping our roadsides
clear of debris, but unfortunately many are not.
Chamber Awards Banquet will introduce local artist
The Greater Crandall Chamber of Commerce is
excited to be featuring two mosaic tile pieces for
this year's auction created by local Seagoville mosaic artist, Glenda Dupuis. The Seagoville Chamber
will also be featuring mosaic work done by Glenda
in the near future.
Glenda is a native Seagoville resident who has
stayed close to her roots and actually lives right next
door to the house she grew up in. She and her husband, Mike, have one daughter, Sara and one grandson, Andy Tarrant IV, age 3. Glenda keeps Andy
full time during the week and often does her mosaic
work with Andy close by. It actually appears he
may have a talent for mosaic work himself! Glenda
mentions she has the best son-in-law in the world,
Andy III.
Glenda started doing mosaic tile work in 1996
and says she hasn't stopped since. Her first pieces
were stepping stones and she now creates commissioned designs for interested clients, as well as her
own creations. She likes to do a short interview
with her prospective customers, which often gives
her insight when creating special designs for them.
Facebook is a positive outlet for many of her designs and brings in a number of inquiries for custom
(See Glenda Dupuis - Page 4)
CISD hires new Athletic Director - Head Football Coach
Coach Joe Dale Cary is beginning his 15th year
of coaching and his 1st season as Athletic Director
and Head Football Coach at Crandall. He comes to
Crandall from Port Neches-Groves where he served
as Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator
since 2009.
Coach Cary graduated from Abilene Wylie High
School before earning his B.A. at Texas A&M University and M.Ed. at Texas State University. He
began coaching at Harker Heights High School in
Killeen in 2000, where he served as offensive line
coach and was an assistant track and field coach.
In 2004, Cary began coaching at San Antonio
Reagan, where he was the offensive line coach and
head wrestling coach. In 2006 Coach Cary became
the offensive line coach and assistant track coach at
Aledo High School, where he helped the Bearcats
win two district championships and advance to the
state semifinals in 2006 and 2007.
Coach Cary is married to Christy, a math teacher
at Port Neches-Groves High School. They have two
daughters, Avery (12) and Camryn (10).
The community welcomes Coach Cary and eagerly awaits the coming football season.
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Speer-Bernhagen Wedding
CHS Speech and Debate Report
Taylor Dianne Speer became the
bride of Richard Jack Bernhagen in
an elegant vintage themed ceremony
on March 1st at the Victorian House
in Kaufman, Texas. The honorable
Judge Ken Blackington performed the
double ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Michael L. Speer of Crandall
and the groom is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Jack M. Bernhagen of Combine,
Texas.
Mrs. Torrie Speer Deville of Forney served her sister as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Shannon Jones,
Ashley Sadd, Nancy Moore, Meagan
Bartlett, Faith Alexander, Courtney
Wren, and Skyler Hughes.
Best man was Jordan Hammer of
Crandall. Groomsmen were Jason
Fain, Dylan Martin, Kody Klusmeyer, Ty Bowman, Corey Yancy, and Brandon
Deville.
Preston Henderson and Connor Henderson served their uncle as ushers. Adelynn Martin and Aubree Henderson were flower girls and Braxton Deville served
as ring bearer. Music was provided by a string quartet and a special reading was
presented by Kelsi Miller. Guest book and program attendants were Cally Bowman and Kelsi Miller.
Amanda Bernhagen, Ashlee Bernhagen, and Carroll Boshart were hostesses for
the reception which was also held at the Victorian House.
Following a fireworks sendoff and a New Orleans honeymoon, the couple
will reside in Combine, Texas while the bride completes her Masters in Special
Education.
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Crandall High School’s Speech and
Debate Team competed at the TFA and
UIL State Tournaments the past two
weeks. Capping an amazing year of
travel, Crandall advanced to the Semi-Finals in Impromptu Speaking and the Quarter-Finals of Poetry Interpretation at the
Texas Forensics Association State Meet at
Cypress Creek HS in Houston March 6-8.
While on Spring Break, CHS advanced
the team of Sr. Laura Pulido & Jr. Graham
Phlieger all the way to Quarter-Finals in
the 3A State UIL Cross-Examination Debate Tournament held in Austin, March
10-12. Posting a 5-1 record overall, Pulido and Phlieger were the tournament’s
3rd seed heading into the Octofinal round
on Day 2 of competition. (Students advancing to the second day of competition
at a UIL State Tournament automatically gain scholarship eligibility their Senior year.) Junior Graham Phlieger was honored as the tournament’s 3rd highest
speaker, receiving the coveted Bronze Gavel Award recognizing his top speaking
achievements.
McClelland Dedication
On Saturday, March 15, 2014, the
Kaufman County Republican Women
dedicated a granite bench to Terrell State
Hospital in memory of their friend and
former member Cynthia McLelland.
Cynthia and her husband Mike, former
District Attorney for Kaufman County,
were murdered almost one year ago.
This granite bench will be a lasting
(Dedication continued on Page 4)
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Country Cookin'
Brownies Without Eggs
All-purpose flour: 1 cup
Sugar: 3/4 cup
Cocoa powder: 1/2 cup
Baking powder: 1.5 tsp' 1/3 cup
Unsweetened apple sauce: 1/3 cup
Canola oil: 1/4 cup
Soymilk : 2/3 cup mixed with 1 tsp vinegar
Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C) or to 325 F (160)
for convection oven - Brush a square pan (8x8) with
cooking oil and sprinkle the bottom with flour - Mix
the ingredients in the order of the recipe until smooth Bake for 50 minutes or for 35 minutes in a convection
oven. Cool completely before cutting.- 9 servings
Dedication - continued from Page 3
memorial to Cynthia, who loved the work she did at
Terrell State Hospital. Inscriptions on the bench are
“Given in loving memory by KCRW” and “Cynthia
McLelland 2013.”
This was a celebration of Cynthia’s life and her legacy. Friends and family gathered for a small ceremony which included an invocation by Chaplain David
Stine, the presentation of a Dedication Certificate to
Terrell State Superintendent Dr. Dorothy Floyd, two
poems, read by Immediate Past President and District
Clerk Rhonda Hughey and member Nancy Murphy,
stories told by Cynthia’s good friend, Tax Assessor
Tonya Ratcliff, music provided by Chelsea Singleton,
a senior at Kaufman High School and a Dedication
Prayer by Joyce Lewis. Jody Deller, President, was
the moderator.
Refreshments were served in the annex following
the ceremony. Members of the club who served were
Sue Whitson, Barbara McBurney, Tammy Mayfield
and Deedra Evans and her two daughters.
Glenda Dupris - continued from Page 1
work. Last year's Cotton Fest created a good source
of prospective customers who wanted custom pieces
of Glenda's artwork.
Glenda adheres to the concept, "reduce, reuse and
recycle." She regularly shops for used items such as
old frames, dishes, glasswork and such and deems
herself the "White Trash Picasso."
We hope you will attend this year's Crandall Chamber Awards Banquet at the Creekview Golf Center on
April 12th and take the opportunity to visit with Glenda and the chance to bid on some of her work. You
may even get an idea for a unique gift or treasure for
someone special in your life.
The Annual Chamber event is always a fun-filled
experience. There's great food, acknowledgement of
local citizens and organizations who go the extra mile
to make our community such a great place to live, and
lots of fun each year with the return of a first-class
casino operation. You get to try your hand at blackjack, poker or roulette at tables operated by friendly,
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Spring Allergy Help
It’s the time of year when pollen goes airborne,
spreading for miles and triggering one of the annual
rites of spring – seasonal allergic rhinitis, also known
as hay fever.
The Dallas area earned the dubious honor of ranking number 18 on the 2013 Allergy Capitals ranking
of U.S. cities by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation
of America (AAFA). Some of the worst spring allergy
offenders in the north Texas area include mountain
cedar, oak and pecan trees, along with several grass
pollens. Mountain cedar starts in the winter and as it
subsides, other tree pollens appear, followed by grass
pollens which taper off in June when rising temperatures slow down blooming plants and pollen.
Here are a few guidelines to assist you in getting
through the spring allergy season:
• If your symptoms are milder and isolated to the nose and eyes, antihistamines are the mainstay of
treatment and control.
• If oral antihistamines are not effective, try adding
a prescription nasal steroid or antihistamine spray. In
addition, using salt water flushes before nasal spray
use can be helpful.
• If antihistamines and a nasal steroid spray don’t
do the trick, allergy shots can be very effective.
• For people with asthma: make sure you are taking all of your controller medications, are on medication to treat your allergies and have an action plan to
treat exacerbations.
• Before you turn on your air conditioner for the
first time, clean your vents and change the filter as
clogged filters are less effective at keeping pollens
and molds out of your home.
• When pollen is at its peak, stay indoors as much
as possible.
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Health Alert for Women
Women. Are you feeling tired during the day? Are you having trouble
concentrating? Are you moody and irritable? The symptoms may not simply be due to the constraints of a busy work and home schedule, according
to sleep experts with Parkland Health & Hospital System. It may be a case
of undiagnosed sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea.
Although often associated with overweight middle-aged males, females,
too may suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but the symptoms may
be overlooked or simply ignored.
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which the flow of air pauses
or decreases during breathing because the airway has become narrowed or
floppy during sleep – thus, the condition is termed “obstructive.” A complete cessation of breathing is called an apnea while a significant decrease
in airflow is termed a hypopnea. Heavy snoring may be a marker of obstructive sleep apnea, and it is created by the turbulence of the airflow through
the floppy airway.
“Society almost expects women, especially those with young children,
to be tired,” said Ryan Hays, MD, Parkland’s Director of Sleep Medicine
and Assistant Professor of Neurology & Neurotherapeutics at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. “But society may be too quick
to attribute symptoms of sleepiness, irritability, and trouble concentrating
to ‘baby brain’ or ‘working mom brain’.”
Women tend to have different types of complaints than their male sleep
apnea counterparts including more insomnia, chronic fatigue and depression. In addition, women may be less knowledgeable of their own snoring;
often women may be more vigilant about their bed-partner’s sleep, whereas
men may be sound sleepers and less likely to note abnormal breathing in
their bed-partner. But Dr. Hays cautions that undiagnosed sleep apnea may
contribute to other health risks such as heart attacks and stroke, or even
increase the probability of a serious car accident.
Like their male counterparts, women who snore and are overweight or
have hypertension are at a greater risk for obstructive sleep apnea. Women
who are post-menopausal are also at a greater risk.
The only true way to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea, Dr. Hays said, is
through a careful history and, when indicated, a sleep study called a polysomnogram. During the study, pain-free sensors are placed on patients’
scalp, face, chest, limbs and finger. While the patient sleeps, the sensors record brain activity, eye movements, heart rate and rhythm, leg movements,
air flow, and the concentration of oxygen in the blood. Elastic belts placed
around the chest and stomach measure inhalation and exhalation. The recordings are analyzed by a qualified sleep specialist to determine whether a
patient has sleep apnea or another sleep disorder.
“People who have sleep apnea experience a disruption of sleep numerous times per hour,” he said, noting those with a severe case may be aroused
every two minutes. “Since sleep serves as a restorative process for the body,
it’s important that it not be disrupted. Otherwise, daytime symptoms may
begin to develop.”
For many women, a cure for sleep apnea may not be possible. But, there
are several effective treatment options. Along with losing weight via exercising and developing a healthier lifestyle, the most common treatment is
CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure machine and mask. The mild
pressure from the CPAP prevents the airway from collapsing during sleep.
Other women may be candidates for an oral appliance specially fitted by a
dentist, or even a surgical intervention.
Women are encouraged to discuss sleep problems or excessive fatigue
with their primary care provider who can help determine if a sleep study or
other therapy is needed.
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John's Journeys
by John Brooks, Retired Pastor - Central Baptist Church, Crandall, Texas
I have a question. What’s up with the Easter
Bunny? Does it bother anyone else that a bunny is
hiding colored eggs? I looked on the Internet and
found that the origin of the Easter Bunny began in
Germany around the 1600’s and was brought to the
United States by German settlers in the 1700’s. It
is supposed to represent spring time and new beginnings. The colored eggs resemble the burst of spring
flowers on the previously drab gray of winter.
I think I have uncovered a conspiracy. We have
long since realized that Santa Claus was intended to
commercialize and disguise the Christmas Season
and the day that Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. Well, it is not a giant leap to see that Easter has
been developed to do the same for the resurrection of
Jesus. The Easter Bunny is a springtime Santa Claus.
Both bring candy and presents to good little boys
and girls. We have even begun leaving out snacks
for them the night before. Santa gets cookies and
milk and the Bunny gets carrots. It goes without
saying too, that Santa leaves gifts in stockings and
the Bunny leaves gifts in baskets. Question asked
and answered.
Now, let me be very clear, I have no problem with
the concept of Santa or the Easter Bunny. We give
Christmas gifts and always decorated eggs and hid
them for our kids. What I do object to is the lack of
recognition for what each of those holidays really
represents. Our celebration of Christmas or Easter
looses all of its significance without the mention of
Jesus‘ birth and His resurrection.
That being said, here is my dilemma, I get the
theory of a fat jolly man that has a workshop where
he makes toys to deliver to the children on Christmas
morning. But why a bunny? Bunnies don’t lay eggs.
Are we supposed to imagine that a great white bunny
somewhere owns a hen house and collects eggs all
year long to boil, color, and hide for children around
the world on Easter morning? I think not. It is just
not reasonable. If we are going to celebrate Easter
with eggs, why don’t we have an Easter Chicken?
That would make a lot more sense.
There is something else that bothers me about this
whole Easter egg thing. Why do we hide eggs in the
first place. Were they just cheaper, or more abundant, or what? I don’t know about you but the only
good thing about hard boiled eggs that have been
hidden is that you can eventually find them all by
the smell. We have enjoyed that scenario more than
once. You come in the house on the first warm day
after Easter and you realize somebody didn’t find all
the hidden eggs. Ugh!
I realize that traditions are hard to change. For
over 400 years, people have celebrated Easter with
a bunny and eggs. Some of that may never change,
but here is my thought. Lets tweak the tradition just
a tad. The Easter Bunny is cuter and cuddlier than
an Easter Chicken would be, so let’s keep the Bunny. However, let’s have him give nothing but pure
chocolate candy as treasures, rather than hard boiled
eggs. Now that would be something really good to
find.
However, no chocolate bunnies could possibly
compare to what the women found when they went
to the tomb where the body of Jesus had been placed.
Matthew 28:5-6 reminds us, “But the angel said to
the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you
seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he
has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he
lay.’” That is one time where finding nothing was
the biggest blessing of all.
Have a Happy Easter!
Achieving Happiness - An Individual Decision
Happiness, in the opinion of many, is finding
good things in your life - right here, right now, realizing you have wonderful things all around you.
On the contrary, many people live their life stuck
on the idea they will only be happy once they have
achieved this, that and the other thing on their "must
have" list, and when they do get that item, they re-
alize they aren't happy after all. Because then they
have new things to want. There's no way they can
put on a happy face for real, still wanting more!
They haven't learned to like the wanting part - the
journey itself. They're set on the idea they cannot
be happy unless they have achieved something (or
everything.) They haven't learned to find happiness
in their journey toward achieving the wanted thing
or things. Some say happiness is elusive; not so!
Happiness is an attitude and as such, you carry the
keys to happiness with you wherever you go - it is all
inside your own mind. You can learn that attitude of
happiness or contentment if you so decide. The decision is yours.-Anonymous
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Upcoming Wetland Events
County Run-off Election - May 27
Walk & Talk Bird Tour Saturday, April 5, 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Cost: Free with
$5.00 Entry Free. Members are free, . Come and learn about birds at one of the
hottest birding spots in North Texas. Enjoy a relaxing morning discovering more
about the fastest growing spectator sport in America. Learn how to use binoculars, field guides, keep a life-list and what to look for when identifying birds. Binoculars and field guides available for use. Please RSVP by calling 972-474-9100
or email [email protected]
Bunker Sands Pond Trail Walk – Saturday April 19, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Cost:
Free with $5.00 Admission Fee. Members Free. Join us on the John Bunker's
Pond Trail. Learn about the natural and cultural history of the area as we walk
this 1.8 mile loop trail. The trail begins with a walk through a forested area to a
true bottom land hardwood forest, then follows the East Fork of the Trinity River
and ends on the wetland levee roads. This trail is great for families and those who
are interested in learning about native trees, flowers, animals and anything else
found along the way! For more information call 972-474-9100 or email ldunn@
wetlandcenter.com
Walking Through the Wildflowers – Saturday, April 19, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Cost:
Free with $5.00 Admission Fee. Members Free. Come and walk through the wildflowers found on site and learn not only their names, but also how they are used in
medicines, as edibles and oils! For more information call 972-474-9100 or email
[email protected]
As many of you know, there will be a run-off Kaufman County election on May
27. The positions and candidates for which there will be a run-off are: 86th District
Court Judge- Wade Gent and Casey Blair: Precinct 4 Commissioner - Tim Ratcliff
and Jakie Allen: Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace - Mary Bardin and Lisa Gent Harrison.
Those who wish to vote early for this run-off election may do so May 19-23 at
one of the sub-courthouses (Forney, Terrell, or Kemp) or at the Annex Building in
Kaufman. The Kaufman location will be open 7am to 7pm all five early voting days.
The three sub-courthouses will be open 8am to 5pm except Tuesday and Thursday,
when they will be open 8am to 7pm.
As a note, early voting will be conducted using electronic voting only and voting
day, May 27, will be paper voting only, so if you have a particular preference, you
may want to consider that when you choose when to vote. The exception to this is
that at all times, one electronic unit is available for handicapped voters only.
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Vote March 4th.
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* Officer in numerous civic organizations
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Engine - Radiator - Transmission
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All Major Oil Brands Available
Fleet Discounts
Teacher & Fireman Discounts
Wednesday - Ladies Day
Thursday - Senior Citizen's Day
CRANDALL
1023 West Highway 175
Crandall TX 75114-0428
972.287.5080
972-472-6473
972-427-8473
Member FDIC
Your ad in The Communicator reaches over 3100 households in Crandall and Combine.
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214.572.3897
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Each office Independently Owned & Operated
Amy Barber
214-926-6126