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VOLUME 2 ISSUE 4 | NOVEMBER 2009 | theVIPmVOLUME 4 ISSUE 2 | DECEMBER 2010 | theVIPmag
O F S O U T H E A S T T E X A S
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inside december04 starters6 Reader feedback8 Letter from the Editor
12 vip style12 Beauty bright
15 health&beauty15 Bold red lips
16 Blow out your hair
worries
19 eating&drinking19 Holiday hors d oeuvres
22 totally social22 Celebrating the best
of events, who was there
and what they were
wearing
1940
38 totally worthy38 O, Come, O, Come
Together
40 Do they know its
Christmas?
42 Everybodys waiting
for the woman with the bag
44 vip guide44 Go green: Trim your
footprint when you
trim your tree
47 4 great dates in
December
50 Making a
memory
is the
best gift
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EditorialExecutive EditorCHERYL ROSE
Contributing WritersCATHLEEN COLE
TAMIKA HUMPHREYHOLLI PETERSENHALEY STRAHAN
PhotographyContributing Photographers
FARRAH COBBSILVIA MCCLAINKYLE PETERSENRENE SHEPPARD
LEE STINSONJUDY STOKELY
Art Executive Director, Advertising Serv
ANNA SINGLETARY
Manager, Creative MediaBLANCHE BOND
Supervisor, Creative MediaDON GRAY
Lead Graphic Designer, Creative MeJUSTIN BLANE SMITH
Contributing DesignersROSA CLARK
ESMERALDA DAVILAKRISTEN FLORES
IVAN GALVANKATIE GUIDROZ
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Just wanted to email and say how much I love the magazine!
You do an awesome job! I am an artist/photographer... graphic web
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appreciate the time and effort it takes to do this kind of article
and I thank you for it.
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Texas Coffee Company
Dear VIP,
Thank you for covering the Beaumont Farmers Market! I had
no idea that so much was available there until I went! I would
have never gone if I hadnt seen how much fun everyone was
having there!Yours,
Debbie Smith
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Gotcha CoveredPhotography: Silvia C. McClain
Model: Kara Hawthorne
Cover photo:
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Steve Madden multi-color scarf and gloves
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Rodrigo Otazu earrings
My days as a television news reporter didnot alleviate my fear of being in front of a still
camera, Kara Stevens Hawthorne told us, but
you would never believe it as she styles two
seasonal looks to cover your holiday sartorial
needs: A sparkling holiday dress from Jackies
in Beaumont and a colorful cold weather
outt from Dillards. I did enjoy the excuse to
wear sequins, she said, with her smile that
sparkles brighter than the bling.
WORKING ON thisissue, I couldnt gettwo pop seasonalsongs out of my
head Do TheyKnow Its Christ-mas? and WeAre the World.Cheesiness factor10, I grant you,
ut the lyrics just seemed to suit the stories so well. Inoth classic collaborations, individually famous musi-ians and singers combined in a group performance toncourage all of us to reach out to others at this specialime of year.
When we seem so divided as a nation, as a world,s people, its reassuring to hear of the many individu-ls who cross borders every day, unwilling to let falseoundaries deter them. Take the example of the interfaith
upport shown by the volunteers from Temple Emanueln Beaumont. Rather than letting the hullabaloo of
Christmas overtake their beliefs, they have found a way to serve their faith and others by ameaningful gift of volunteer service. Or people like Richard Gagn, who step into unfamiliarerritory to find a passionate purpose.
There are many ways you can reach out to others this season. In my family, we like tohoose children the same age as ours from the Salvation Armys Angel Tree. We have fun shop-ing as a family for the boys and girls wishes. If shopping is your idea of fun, you can reachut to others by going to Main Street Market and supporting the Junior League, which in turnupports many important needs in our community.
I leave you with this thought, penned by the late Michael Jackson in his collaboration withLionel Richie:
We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So lets start giving
Theres a choice were making
Were saving our own lives
Its true well make a better day
Just you and me
t may be 25 years since it was written, but it still rings true. Best wishes for a joyous holidayeason.
Cheryl Rose,
Executive Editor
e d i t o r s l e t t e r
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Nickoli
1257 W. Lucas, Beaumon
409.896.2543 www.nickolinas
Nickolinas proudlypresents
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With a joyful & expressive
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New collection by Colorado designer Christy Lea Payne,
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Southeast Texas highest ranking Black Belt, 9th degFred A. Simon, is offering his taekwondo classesbeginners for a three-month trial period for half off $25! From January through March, study martial under a Texas Legends Hall of Fame and Texas Martial AHall of Fame Member. After the trial period, join the cfor a special discounted rate. Call now to reserve yplace! (Member of the Better Business Bureau)
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Dayze Creations is on online boutique catering to whimsical
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Sparkling sequinsthe style this season
tinsel
and vintage Chanel chains.Available at Jackies, 409.861.5762
Earringsby E Design.Availableat Jackies,409.861.5762
Ringsfrom the Otazu
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Tank dress by Joyousand Free in Gold Rush.
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Bling is still goingstrong with thefall fashion runwayspositively glittering
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sequins are festive for holidaydress, current fashion allowsfor glitzy style in evencasual outfits.
Long tank top by Chan Luu.Amber Venz necklace with pearls
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LIPSERVICEVIPtips for hot holiday lipsEveryone should have red for the
holidays...its a must!Lisa Dishman, an esthetician at Beaumonts On Stage Hair
Design and Day Spa, said that though red is a year-round coloror lips, it is especially popular for the holidays. But while boldips are de rigueur, chapped lips are a winter dont. Before you
pucker up, make sure your lips are perfectly kissable.
n the RedThe hottest hue of the season is sophisticated red. The focus is
on the lips this year, said Sheila Ingham of The Skin Salon & DaySpa in Nederland. Along with pencil skirts and nipped-in waists,bold lips hark back to the Old Hollywood glamour that is all the
age in fashion. If you are looking for the perfect red, Ingham sug-gests comparing potential shades with the inside of your bottom lip.
The right red will complement the color there, she explained. From blue-redso orange-reds, the options can be daunting. If you have any hesitation, ask a
professional makeup artist to help you pick a shade, she said. Nothing can ruinyour outt like the wrong red lip color.
Not sure you can pull o this bold look? Try dabbing frosty gloss on top of theed lipstick to tone it down. Rather than lining with a red pencil, choose a natu-al shade to line and ll in lips and then use the red sparingly on top, Inghamuggested. This will give you a more subtle color. Dont try out the red lipstick
on your way out the door. Instead, Ingham suggests experimenting with severalolors well in advance of your event. VIP
Put Your Lips On Pat some base onto your lips to create a blank canvas.
Lightly dust powder over the base to ll in lines and cracks.
Line lips over natural lip line. Fill in lips with lipliner for a bolder
color.
Dab a bit more powder on top. Use a brush to apply lipstick evenly and accurately.
Apply gloss for a little shine.
For a bee-stung look, dab a bit of frost in the center of your
bottom lip.
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Sleek
Want that fresh from the salon look? Paul Traylor, owner ofBeaumonts On Stage Hair Design and Day Spa, gave VIPa step-by-step guide to the perfect blowout. Whether you suer from at hair,frizzy hair, or hair somewhere in between, we have the recipe for agreat hair day.
Product PowerThe products and tools you use on your hair can make or breakyour style. You want to utilize your product carefully, Traylorexplained. For ne hair, try a volumizer. For curly hair, use astraightening balm to control curl and promote shine. People withnormal hair might try a mousse.
It is important to use a light hand with the product to avoid hel-met head. I see too many people with over-structured hair, saidTraylor. You want to look like you just woke up this beautiful.
Also important are the styling tools you use to create yourblowout. A high-quality hair-dryer will help you control the direc-tion of the hair. I use an Elchim dryer, which is very powerful,but has a small nozzle so that I can really direct the stream of air.Round brushes are another professional must-have. In the past, alot of people didnt like round brushes because they got caught in
peoples hair, Traylor explained. Todays round brushes are made
to avoid that, and they are made on a metal base which heats upand acts almost like a curling iron. In fact, many stylists use roubrushes to create any style from straight to curly.
HairapyRepeated exposure to thermal devices like blow dryers, straig
eners and curling irons can wreak havoc on your locks. Make suto take care of your stressed tresses to avoid weakened hair andbreakage. Hot o the Press is a great new product by Paul Mitcthat I use to protect my clients hair, Traylor said. You put it obefore applying any kind of heat to the hair.
Other ways to avoid damaging the hairs delicate cuticles inclshampooing with mild products, using conditioner, and skippindrying occasionally. Most people wash and style their hair everday, so they really need to be using the right products, Traylorsaid. If you have coarse, curly hair, try skipping shampoo for acouple of days. Your hair will look so much better if you stop strping the natural oils away.
Traylor recommends consulting with your stylist before tryinany new thermal device. You have to use these tools correctly oyou can seriously damage your hair, he explained. VIP
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Blow it Out
Any good blowout starts with the foundation.Get a good haircut.
Begin with clean, conditioned hair.
Apply product thoroughly from root to end. Section the hair in two inch pieces. Starting at the bottom, blow about 60 percent of the
moisture from the rst section. Use a round brush to control the hair while you aim the
nozzle of the dryer onto the brush.
To achieve volume, hold the brush at the crown of the head.To straighten, elongate the hair away from the scalp withthe brush.
Repeat, going in two inch sections toward the crown ofthe head.
After the hair is set, remove the nozzle from the dryer and
tousle the hair to make it look natural and lived-in. Use a nishing spray, aiming short bursts of the product at
the roots only. This will hold volume at the crown while
allowing movement at the ends. Use a small amount of spray shine all over the hair to close
the cuticle down and avoid frizz.
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Just in time or the holidays...Beau Visage Salon & Day
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manicures, pedicures and hair services, including the
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Makeovers! Git certifcates available or the most
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A Sweet Deal for the Holidays.What a great way to start o the new year, as your own
boss! Call the owner, Eric Wright, to fnd out how this
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Tis the season for holiday socials,
cramped calendars and an over-whelming gift list.
With the entire weight of the hodays resting squarely on your shouders, you shouldnt have to overthiyour next cocktail party.
Instead, prop up your feet, sipsome eggnog, and let the experts fill you in. Wepromise your next successful social will be as easyas it is fun!
Catering vs. Do-It-Yourself
It is the classic decision all party hosts musteventually address. When do you go it alone and
when do you call in reinforcements?The holidays are busy for everyone, said Ken
Moncla, co-owner of Monclas Catering. Every-bodys having events, so you really have to think
about whats best for your party. If its a biggerevent, youll save yourself a lot of hassle if you go
with a caterer.And, catering doesnt always mean expensive.
Caterers, like Monclas, specialize in everything from
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Crab Salad with Belgium Endive
Makes approximately 35
1 lb. lump blue crab meat cup mayonnaise stalk celery, nely diced1 medium shallot, nely dicedSalt and pepper to taste4 heads of Belgian endive
Lightly mix rst ve ingredients in a bowl. Custalk off of the Belgian endive and pull the leapart. Fill each leaf with a teaspoon full of thsalad at the cut off end.
Arrange on a tray or you can put the crab sain a bowl and arrange the Belgian endive arothe bowl.
Make time for socializing by
carefully preparing and prioritizing
your time before the event.
Select foods that can be served cold
or room temperature. Also, choose
items that can be baked at the last
minute so youre not slaving away
in the kitchen as your guestsare arriving.
Save money by stocking your buffet
with fun and easy ller items, like
gourmet popcorn made with trufe
oil or fresh crudits and fruit trays.
For dcor, keep it simple. Make the
most of your Christmas ornaments
with some clever placement. Or,
visit your backyard for wintry holly
branches or pinecones.
Kens Words to Eat By
hot dogs to beef Wellington and can planmenus based upon your budget. Even
etter, full-service caterers take care ofverything from set up to clean up eaving you time and energy to socialize
with guests.Moncla recommends hiring a caterer
or any event with over 70 guests. How-ver, even a small party can benefit from
he assistance and expertise of respectednd aordable caterers.
Marinated ShrimpWrapped in Snow Peas
1 bay leaf
1 pound medium shrimp,peeled and deveined, tail on
1 tablespoon champagnevinegar
1 tablespoon rice winevinegar
cup olive oil1 large garlic clove, crushed15 to 20 tender, young snow peas
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil andadd the bay leaf. Add the shrimp and cook justuntil the shrimp is pink and cooked through,1 to 3 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain theshrimp, immerse in ice water to stop the cook-
ing, and drain again. Transfer to a shallow, non-reactive glass or stainless-steel dish. Combinethe vinegars, oil, and garlic. Pour the mixtureover the shrimp, and stir to coat well. Cover thedish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 to 2days, tossing the shrimp every 12 hours.
String the snow peas and blanch in boilingwater for 30 seconds. Chill in ice water, drain,and dry thoroughly. Split the pods lengthwise,so that you have enough separate halves foreach shrimp. Wrap a pea pod around eachshrimp, and fasten by piercing with a roundnatural wood toothpick. Serve cold or at roomtemperature.
Asparagus Straws
4 asparagus spears, woody ends trimmedsheets of phyllo dough, thawed if frozentablespoons unsalted butter, melted2 thin slices prosciutto (about 6 ounces total),cut in half crosswiseounces parmesan cheese, grated on themedium holes of a box grater
lace the asparagus in a steamer basket over 1nch of boiling water. Cover tightly and steam untilust al dente and bright green, about 2 minutes.ransfer to a colander to cool. Preheat the oven to50F. with the rack in the center. Line a bakingheet with parchment paper and set aside. Place 1heet of phyllo on a dry surface. Keep the remain-
ng sheets covered with a clean, slightly dampowel. Brush lightly with melted butter and cut into
rectangular pieces, each 5x7 inches.
lace 1 piece of prosciutto on the phyllo, lining itp along one short edge of the rectangle. Arrangen asparagus spear on top of the prosciutto along
he same short edge of the rectangle, letting thep lay exposed beyond the top edge of the doughy inch or so. Sprinkle with teaspoon parme-an. Roll up and secure the edge of the dough withdditional butter, if necessary.
epeat with the remaining ingredients, transferringhe straws onto the prepared baking sheet.Thetraws may be made 1 to 2 hours ahead up to thisoint, covered with plastic wrap, and refrigerated.efore baking, sprinkle the top of the straws with
he remaining cheese. Cover the asparagus tipswith foil to protect them from the heat. Bake until
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Jewish volunteers serve up Christmas cheertext by CATHLEEN COLE
Susan Schultz and Michael Wolf
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ENTWINING TRADITIONS
We understand the importance ofincreasing understanding and respect.
I think thats what motivates Jews.
Joshua Taub, rabbi of Temple Emanuel
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When Mary andJoseph finally arrived inJerusalem after their longand tiresome journey,they were told there wasno room at the inn. Theinnkeeper was sorry, but
the weary couple had tofind some other place.
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olunteers. This is a place where volunteers come together tout their faith to work, whatever their faith may be, ONeal said.
People of all faiths become partners to help at Some OtherPlace, but one of the best examples of an interfaith partnerships the relationship the mission has with members of Temple
Emanuel. On Christmas Day, Jewish volunteers help welcomeuests and serve the holiday meal so Christian staff members and
olunteers can have the day off to spend with their families.To me, its such a wonderful example of how people of
ifferent faiths can come together for a common good, ONealaid of the temple volunteers who have been helping out at
Christmas since the 1980s.
For Joshua Taub, rabbi ofTemple Emanuel, Jewish peoplevolunteering on Christmasday is nothing new. Accordingto the rabbi, it happens allover America. Weve alwayswanted to do our part, he saidof the Jewish community. Itsjust another day to Jews, but itmeans everything to Christians,he explained, so it just makessense. Its a logical thing, hesaid. Were giving them the
opportunity to be home withtheir families.
Taubs parents owned aretail pharmacy that was openChristmas Day, and he and hissiblings would take over forthe employees so they couldhave the day off. He thought
that was fair since his fathedidnt go to work on Jewishholidays. The rabbi doesntsee a contradiction in beingsupportive of Christians andtheir faith. We understandthe importance of increasinunderstanding and respect,he said. I think thats whatmotivates Jews.
Cynthia Wolf, chairwomaof the temples Social JusticCommittee, agrees. Shes
volunteered for charitablecauses most of her life,including working with herfather when he sold Christmtrees for the Optimist Club.My daddy knew howimportant they are in the hoof our Christian neighbors ahow important the funds raat that time were in helpingboys, she said.
Wolf and her troop ofvolunteers serve food to theguests at Some Other Place Christmas Day, but they also
provide blankets and snackfoods for the adults and giftthe children. Another projeshe spearheads is the collecof necessities for the seasocitizens in the missionsMeals-on-Wheels program,which delivers meals to sencitizens in their homes. Wecollect such items as new flethrows, toiletries, flashlighthealthy snacks and cans of fand fill the bags, which we aprovide, she said. It is sosatisfying to see how many
the faith-based organizationsend the necessities and giftitems to Some Other Place tare designated for the seasocitizens.
Why do Wolf and otherJews feel so strongly aboutvolunteering, especiallyacross faith lines? Withinthe Torah of our faith are thvalues that define us, sheexplained. We are commanto live mitzvot to do acts oloving kindness, to help thowho cannot help themselves
and to do it in such a way asto provide them dignity. Shnoted a passage in the BookDeuteronomy: Justice, justicshall you pursue! We go foto do that at home and beyoWolf said.
ONeal is thankful forthe temples fellowship andsupport, saying, It makes mfeel so good to be with peopwho are different from me ato find out how much we arealike. VIP
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We are commanded to live mitzvot todo acts of loving kindness, to help thosewho cannot help themselves and to do itin such a way as to provide them dignity.
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Jenni Cooper and Miriam Cooper
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W
hen visitors step intoRichard Gagns wealthadvisement office inBeaumont, they mayexperience a dislocating,were-not-in-Texas-anymore feeling.
Welcomed by the cool
blue furnishings andsandstone Cape Cod orna-
ments a nod to Gagns childhood in Fall River, Massachu-setts the ambience of the oce shifts to an unexpected hue,tinted with the rusty reds, royal blues, and energetic orangesof another, exotic culture. A rustic sign says simply, Greet-ings from Uganda.
Therein lays the surprising journey of Richard Gagn, anunassuming, studious man, who developed a whole new life inthe jungles of Africa.
More than Meets the EyeGagn is not someone youd expect to have such an adven-
turous life. Hes prone to pausing in thought, speaks intentlywith measured sentences and exudes the serious diligence of
someone who values the weight of stewardship. He is, in fact,the stereotypical financialand investment analyst.
But when he speaksof Africa, and his tonebecomes steeped withpassion and his eyeswater, the dichotomy ofthe dcor suddenly makessense. Thats when yourealize that Gagn is notat all whom you believedhim to be. He is much,much more.
A Higher CallingPerhaps it was always meant to be.I was born with a deep desire to make a positive dierence
in the life of a child, Gagn described. I believe that is whatI was destined to do.
Gagn began searching for meaning in his life at an earlyage. In 1961, while in high school, Gagn became a junioratein the Brothers of Christian Instruction a Catholic order
vowed to care for and instruct some of the poorest people inthe world. Had he continued with the Brothers of ChristianInstruction instead of branching out into the business world,it would have likely brought him to Kisubi, Uganda a lushlybeautiful, yet depressingly destitute community near LakeVictoria, which serves as headquarters for the Orders educa-tional training facilities and schools.
Instead, Gagn did move forward in business, accumulatingawards and accolades for his achievements and founding hisown 38-year-strong financial planning business. Throughouthis career, Gagn regularly donated money to the Brothers ofChristian Instruction, hoping to alleviate financial strain on analready humble organization.
In 2000, Gagn learned that all his donations were beingsent elsewhere. Visiting with Brother Francis Blouin of the
Order, he learned that his contributions had been forwardedto Uganda. Sensing his annoyance, BrotherBlouin encouraged Gagn to travel with himto Kisubi to see for himself what had beendone with the money.
The Trip of a LifetimeThe trip, made in 2003, proved to be a
life-altering one.I was living with some of the poorest
people in the world, Gagn recalled. Yet,it was so rewarding. Though I had alwaysstriven to make a dierence, I saw that Icould really make a bigger impact in thelives of the people I met there.
Out of Africa: Richard Gagntext by HOLLI PETERSEN
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Gagn saw that his donations had built a water purificationplant for a deeply impoverished area in Kisubi. He also trav-eled with Brother Blouin across the Ugandan nation, cultivat-ing a deep connection and understanding of the fascinating
culture.Touched and determined, Gagn began quietly seeing to
the immediate needs of some of the worlds most poverty-stricken individuals making donations to improve schoolsfacilities, paying the salaries of local teachers, planting trees,building better facilities and erecting a critical pit-latrine sys-tem. Brother Blouin even negotiated a deal with a charitableorganization in Montreal, Canada Terres Sans Frontieres, orCountries without Borders. This organization began matchingGagns donations, increasing the impact of each dollar.
Caring for the ChildrenWhile Gagn helped many schools under the jurisdiction
of the Brothers of Christian Instruction, he became devotedto a very special project the Mbabaali Memorial School for
Orphans. Most of the orphans walk a half a mile to schoolfrom their villages. This walk is quite deadly. According toJames Kyeyune, the schools director, it is not uncommon tolose one child per day to tribal kidnappers seeking to steal the
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When I hear their laughter in the
schoolyard, it is the same laughter I hear wh
I see children playing in America. These
children - they are the same. Yet, in
Africa, their needs are more critical
and immediate. Their needs are
life and death.
children for human sacrifice. Without family to protect them,the orphans are prime targets for this barbaric practice somesuperstitiously believe brings good fortune and a bountifulharvest.
I became attached to these children, Gagn said. Someof them are five years old and theyre caring for their youngersiblings because malaria killed their parents. Many of themare in despair. I simply cannot let them down. He visits them
frequently and, when he arrives, they flock to him, anxiousto show him what theyve accomplished in his absence. Theyeven named a schoolhouse Richard House in his honor.
When I hear their laughter in the schoolyard, it is thesame laughter I hear when I see children playing in America,Gagn explained. These children they are the same. Yet,in Africa, their needs are more critical and immediate. Theirneeds are life and death.
Gagn is currently working diligently to raise $1.25 millionfor the Mbabaali Memorial School for Orphans, enough moneyto rebuild the orphanage next to the school, eliminating thatdeadly walk home each night, as well as a protective wall tosecure the school from murderous kidnappers. Though theprice tag is steep, hearing Richard Gagn speak with hope andenthusiasm, you know he will make it happen.
These children, though they have so much responsibilityand have experienced so much, live every day to the fullest,Gagn said. They have hopes and dreams, just like any child.I find that most people have given up on Africa, but we simplycant give up on it. If we can educate these children and showthem how to make changes in their country, that will be thesolution for Africa. We must never give up.
Whether walking the hot and dusty roads of Uganda ordressed in tailored, designer suits as he attends the needs ofhis clients, one thing is for sure. Richard Gagn will not giveup on the children in Africa.
After all, it is his destiny.
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Kara Hawthorne leads this yearsA Very Merry Main Street Market
F
or Kara Hawthorne, Christmas is a year-round event. As the chairwoman of the Ju-nior League of Beaumonts annual A VeryMerry Main Street Market, Hawthorne andher committee have spent months planningChristmas decorations, choosing vendorsand lining up prizes and donations. All herhard work will pay o this December 2-4,when thousands of shoppers will flood the
Beaumont Civic Center, searching for thaterfect Christmas gift.Now in its 15th year, Main Street Market is the only fundraiser
held by the Junior League of Beaumont, a volunteer organizationhat supports many local charities. All of Main Street Marketsrofits go directly to supporting the community projects that theunior League funds, Hawthorne explained. Projects like the
Family Resource Center Summer Camp, Baptist Hospitals Chil-rens Unit, the Beaumont Childrens Museum all of these phi-
anthropies are supported by our Main Street Market Event.Hawthorne, who works as a public relations planner, first
oined the Main Street Market Committee as the public relationshairwoman. Last year, she helmed the event for the first time,mplementing new ideas with an eye towards profit, resulting in
Main Street Market that raked in double the earnings of previ-
us years. We talked a lot about how we could expand the eventnd publicize it more eectively, Hawthorne said. This year,Hawthorne expects more vendors and more shoppers to makehis Main Street Market the most successful yet. We hope to
have around 6,500 shoppers come through that weekend, Haw-horne said.
As Hawthorne was gearing up for the count-down to A VeryMerry Main Street Market, VIPsat down with her to learn a little
it about the woman behind this years event.
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A Very Merry Main Street MarketWhat? Main Street Market features more than 90 vendors with
variety of unique items. Featuring local merchants and vendors
rom across the country and as far away as Italy, the Market is a
ne-stop shopping event for every gift on your holiday shopping
ist. There will be a prize-drawing for a 2011 BMW 328i. Only
00 BMW tickets will be sold at $100 per ticket. Events include
style show and luncheon, and pictures with Santa. A new event
his year is a Childrens Workshop on Saturday with arts and
rafts for children of all ages. Parents and children can work
ogether to decorate ornaments and holiday keepsake items.
When? December 2-4, 2010Market Hours:
Thursday, 4p.m.-8p.m.
Friday, 10a.m.-7p.m
Saturday, 10a.m.-6p.m.
For a full schedule, visit juniorleaguebeaumont.org.
Where? The Junior League of Beaumont will transform theBeaumont Civic Center into a winter wonderland shopping m
Whatsyour favorite part ofA Very
MerryMain StreetMarket?
Not only does it support our community
harities and projects, but it is a great
way to get your Christmas shopping done
n one place while supporting our local
merchants.
Doyou decorate for Christmas at home,
r does the Market sap all yourholiday
nergy?
Main Street Market puts me in the
holiday spirit! We begin planning for the
Market in January, so we are celebrating
nd planning for the holidays the entire
ear. I should leave my holiday decora-
ions out all year. The sad truth is that by
Main Street Market, my Halloween deco-
ations are usually still displayed. This
ear I decided to change it up and skip
ecorating for Thanksgiving. I went from
Halloween directly to Christmas decora-
ions. It has put our family in the holiday
pirit, and after the Market I will take a
ew days to rest.
Favorite Christmas carol?
enjoy all Christmas carols. I am guilty of
istening to holiday music throughout the
ear. There is something about Christmas
arols that puts me in the holiday spirit.
White lights ormulti-colored?
love white lights and lots of them!
What is the bestuse for a fruitcake?
I have seen where some cities have a
fruitcake chunking event where you can
take your fruitcake to the landll and put
it on a catapult. I would like to see that
implemented in our area. Maybe that is an
event we should consider adding to MainStreet Market.
Favorite holiday tradition?
I enjoy spending time with family and
friends during the holidays. It is a very
special time of year that reminds me how
lucky I am to have such a wonderful fam-
ily and amazing friends.
Whatholiday chore would you pay
someone to dofor you?
I would pay for someone to clean up my
house after the holidays. I feel sad when I
put away the decorations. I look forward
to the holidays all year and I feel sad
when they are over. While I put away the
decorations, I begin looking forward to
the next holiday season.
A Christmas Story or
Itsa WonderfulLife?
Its a Wonderful Life.
If you were a Christmas tree,
howwould youdecorateyourself?
I go overboard with Christmas decora-
tions! We have several Christmas trees at
our home during the holidays. Each tree
represents my personality. They have lots
of lights and hundreds of ornaments. I
would guess if I was a tree, I would deco-
rate myself like the trees at my home. I
would be bright and colorful and covered
in accessories. VIP
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You might be dreaming of a white Christmas or maybe youre worried youll have ablue Christmas. But nature lovers around the globe are hoping youll have a greenChristmas.
Michael Hoke, managing director of Shangri LaBotanical G ardens and Nature Center in Orange, isplanning an environmentally friendly celebrationwith the Dreaming of a G reen Christmas event.We are trying to show people how to have a greener
Christmas, he said. Everything will be green.Efforts include making as many decorations as possible from recycled
products and using LED lights in every situation. The staff >>
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will use topiaries made of living materials and sponsoractivities highlighting the making of Earth-friendlyornaments.
We are not cutting trees for our Christmas trees, Hokesaid. Instead, we are using live trees that will be planted afterChristmas. When I was a child, we used this method and, atmy old home, there is a forest of these trees. It was a greattradition.
Hoke noted the great Christmas-tree debate: Live or fake which one is more environmentally friendly? Some people,most notably tree growers, claim that buying a real tree is
more Earth-friendly because when one tree is chopped down,another tree is planted in its place. The dead tree can beturned into mulch after the holidays. The fake-tree supportersbelieve they are saving real trees that might not be replaced.If you can get it to last a long time, theres no debate, he saidof fake trees. You have to be practical. Hoke promotes thelive-tree idea: Buy one with roots and plant it after Christmas.Thats a wonderful green idea, he said.
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is the firstproject in Texas and the 50th project in the world to earnthe U.S. Green Building Councils Platinum Certification forLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design for New
Construction. The designation verifies that the design andconstruction of Shangri La reached the highest green buildingand performance measures.
Hokes advice for going green is simple. Do the easy thingsfirst, he said, such as using compact fluorescent light bulbs.Then you can tackle the harder things.
Beaumont resident Adrian Farris reuses gift bags andsometimes doesnt wrap presents at all. It gets to be sort ofa joke how many years a bag can circulate or whose name ison the tag from last year, she said. We also rarely use theextra gift tags and just write the recipients name directly on
the bag. One year, Farris made recycling bins and gave themto her youngest son, Reid. He really enjoys doing our ownhome recycling center, she said.
Recycling will be easier for Beaumont residents now thatcurbside recycling is back. And as for discarding Christmastrees, the City of Beaumont and many cities in SoutheastTexas have a recycling program where trees are picked up andground into mulch for public landscaping projects. Beaumontresidents are also welcome to get compost at the municipallandfill on Saturdays.
With a little effort, you can make a big difference when itcomes to making your Christmas green. VIP
We are trying to show people how to have a greener Christmas.
Michael Hoke, managing director of Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Centera
Here are some tips to keep your holiday green:
Wrap gifts in recycled wrapping paper, newspaper or grocery bags.
Save gift bags and reuse them.
Make decorations from recycled materials.
Use energy-efcient LED lights.
Buy a live tree in a pot with roots and plant it after Christmas.
Keep a small tree as a house plant and decorate it during the holiday season.
Buy quality wooden toys and games that last longer rather than cheap plastic toys that break easily and end up in landlls too quickly.
Green Christmas List
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
December 11, 2010 10a.m. to 4p.m.
Fun for the family with a visit from Santa, free photos, wreath and
ornament making, choirs singing and Christmas trees on display.
Dreaming of a GreenChristmas Event
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RETIRINGRIGHTCourtesyof Brock Carlin, Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and its aliates do not providetax or legal advice. To the extthat this material or any attachment concerns tax matters, it is not intended to be used and canbe used by a taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed by law. Anysuch taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstancesfrom anindependent tax advisor.
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Wealth alone is noguarantee ofa secureretirement. Its time tostthinkingabout what youll need.Even if you are doing well, plentiful assets and a good income are probabl
not enough to get rid of your worries about retirementat least not
according to new studies of high net worth investors.Thousands of auen
boomers and Gen Xers studied by Wharton and State Street Global Adviso
expressed fears about outlasting their money.You may be worried about
preserving your standard of living in the face of market downturns, inatio
and health care costs during a retirement that may last 30 years. In fact,
57% of those surveyed cited rising health care costs as their number-one
concern. And if youre in the younger half of those surveyed, a lack of
traditional pensions and Social Security and Medicare safety nets is proba
also on your mind.
Experts agree that wealth alone is no guarantee of retirement security;saving too little runs up and down the income scale and wealth scale, say
Olivia S. Mitchell, an insurance and risk-management professor at Wharton
Comfortable living inevitably translates to spending. Though the wealthy
save, Mitchell explained in theWharton study, people with high earnings
also spend a lot to keep the lifestyle they enjoy going.
Reasons forconcern
Your retirement isnt likely to be the same as it would have been 50 years
ago. The old adage was that you needed 80% of your current income
when you retirebut nearly half of the 1,800 millionaires surveyed by the
2007 PhoenixWealth Survey said they will need more than 100%.You may
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engaged and support a comfortable lifestyle. Also, your life expectancy ha
increased, even from just a generation ago. Determining your retirementgoals is a complex processone that means taking the time to gure out
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Worried as you may be, you may not have begun planning. 59% of high n
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a retirement analysis can help. We can run this analysis to assess your
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Talk to your Financial Advisor about how a retirement analysis might bene
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Handels MessiahSing AlongDecember 12
Co-sponsored by the First UnitedMethodist Church of Beaumontand Opera Beaumont, this musicalclassic includes performances bylocal soloists. Come to sing and/or listen, free to the public butdonations appreciated. This upliftingfavorite opens Opera Beaumontsseason. First United MethodistChurch of Beaumont. 3p.m.operabeaumont.org
Beauty &the BeastDecember 4
The classic story ofBelle and a youngprince, cursed by anenchantress. Lutcher
Theater. Dec. 4-5.Matinee at 1:30p.m,
evening showat 7p.m.
409.886.5535,lutcher.org
TheNutcrackerBallet
December 11 & 12
Annual family tradition presentedby the Beaumont Ballet Company.Performances Dec. 12 and 13,2:30p.m. Julie Rogers Theatre.409.832.2722
Christmas paradesLumberton: December 2
Orange: December 3
Beaumont: December 4
Groves: December 4
Port Neches: December 4
Silsbee: December 4
Winnie: December 4
Port Arthur: December 11
Livingston: December 11
Nederland: December 14
A Very MerryMain Street MarketDecember 2-4
Come get your holiday shoppingdone with unique gift options andwin a BMW. A holiday marketfeaturing dozens of vendors. Annualfundraiser for the Junior League
of Beaumont. Dec. 2-4. BeaumontCivic Center. 409.832.0873
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DecemBeR 1
Cards for a Cause ProjectThe Arc of Greater Beaumonts
holiday cards showcase the artistictalent of their clients with disabili
Cards on sale through Dec. 24 at
local retailers. $10 for a set of 10.
409.784.5556, arcofbmt.org
Artwork by Sedrick HuckabyA celebration of African-American
heritage using unique quilt paintings
backdropsforportraits.On viewthro
Jan. 9. ArtMuseumof SoutheastTexa
409.832.3432, amset.org
Books of Hours SelectionsStark Museum of Art. Through Jan.
2011. 409.886.2787, starkmuseum.o
Moody Gardens Festival of LightSanta Claus will kick o the festivi
by parachuting in to switch on a m
long trail of more than one millio
lights. Thursdays through Saturd
until Dec. 15, then daily Dec. 16
Jan. 2, 610p.m. Light displays,
ice skating, photos with Santa,
and holiday-themed films at th
great dates indecember
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IMAX. Admission to the Festival of
Lights is $5.95, and tickets to additional
attractions can be purchased for $5 each
witha Festivalof Lights ticket.
Hanukkah
Eight nights, December 19
DecemBeR 2
A Very Merry Main Street MarketCome get your holiday shopping
done with unique gift options. A
holiday market featuring dozens ofvendors. Annual fundraiser for the
Junior League of Beaumont. Get your
$100 ticket to win a 2011 BMW 328i!
Only 500 tickets will be sold. Through
Dec. 4. Beaumont Civic Center.
409.832.0873
Area Museum Childrens Festival
& Tree LightingOn the grounds of the Art Museumof Southeast Texas and the EnergyMuseum. 3:305:30p.m. Free.
Senior/Master Thesis Art ExhibitionA presentation of senior thesis projects,
ranging from graphic design andpainting to ceramics and sculpture.Dishman Art Museum. Dec. 216.409.880.8959, lamar.edu/dishman
Christmas at the
McFaddin-Ward HouseThroughout December. Visit the1906 Beaux Arts Colonial Revivalhouse decked in Christmas splendor,as it would have looked in the 1930s.Most items on display are from thefamilys collections. On Thursdaysin December, stop by for traditionaleggnog and cookies from 57p.m.409.832.2134, mcfaddin-ward.org
DecemBeR 3
White ChristmasA beloved, seasonal classic just in
time for the holidays. Port Arthur
Little Theater Playhouse. Dec. 35,
1012. 2:30p.m. matinees, 7:30p.m.
evening shows. 409.727.7258,
palt.org, squarespace.com
First Fridays on Lincoln AvenueShopping, food, and entertainment
in Groves. 69p.m. 409.962.3631,
grovescofc.com
Babes in ToylandSoutheast Texas Ballet Co. presents
a holiday favorite for young and
old alike. Two public performances
at the Julie Rogers Theatre. Dec.
3 at 7p.m. and Dec. 4 at 2p.m.
409.838.3435, ext. 1
Orange Christmas ParadeThe Orange Jaycees sponsor the62nd Annual Christmas Parade onFriday, Dec. 3, at 6:30p.m. Thisyears parade theme will be ACowboy Christmas. 409.289.6459
DecemBeR 4
Beaumont Christmas Holiday
Festival & Parade
The City of Beaumont rings in the
holidays in Downtown Beaumont.
800.392.4401
6p.m. Street Parade
6:30p.m. Outdoor Movie and
Popcorn (Riverfront Park)
7p.m. Lighted Boat Parade
(Riverfront Park)
Groves Lighted Christmas ParadeAnnual nighttime parade with bands,
oats and Santa. 409.962.8631
Beauty & the BeastThe classic story of Belle and a young
prince, cursed by an enchantress.
Lutcher Theater. Dec. 45. Matinee
at 1:30p.m, evening show at 7p.m.
409.886.5535, lutcher.org
Bookmaking WorkshopThe Stark Museum of Art, in
partnership with Lamar State
College Orange, hosts a workshopon basic bookmaking techniques and
participants will create their own
personalized sketchbook or journal.
14:30p.m. $45 registration, RSVP
required, spaces limited. 409.882.3321
The Road to BethlehemAn interactive re-creation of the
Christmas story. Dec. 4 & 5. Wesley
United Methodist Church in Beaumont.
6:308:30p.m. 409.892.7733
Christmas in the Big Thicket FestivalDowntown Silsbee festival with
entertainment, crafts, food and fun.
Begins at 9a.m. 409.385.4831
Holiday Shop-A-Rama
Extravaganza Art Sale11a.m.5p.m. Reception 710p.m.
Exhibit runs Dec. 4Jan. 1. The Art
Studio, Inc. 409.838.5393, artstudio.org
37th Annual Dickens on The StrandA holiday festival where bobbies,
Beefeatersand the Queen herself will be
on handto recreate theVictorian London
of CharlesDickens. Charactersfrom
Dickensnovels walk the street.Food
and entertainmentll theareawith
sightsand smellsthat take you back to
another era. Dec. 4 & 5. Galveston.
galvestonhistory.org/Dickens_Festival
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Chambers House Museum
Christmas Tour
Experience Christmas at the
Chambers House Museum,
decorated in its authentic 1920s style
and exhibiting Ruth and Florence
Chambers childhood toys. 14p.m.
409.832.4010, chambershouse.org
John Jay French Christmas
Candlelight TourEnjoy delightful holiday music and
refreshments, while celebrating
the Christmas season in a mid-19th
century style. 14p.m. 409.898.0348,
jjfrench.com
Lamarissimo! A Cappella Choir and
Grand Chorus Holiday ConcertLamar Universitys A Cappella Choir
and Grand Chorus will usher in the
Yuletide season. Jeerson Theatre.
3p.m. 409.880.8144, lamar.edu/music
Fire Museum of Texas Christmas
Open HouseFree dessert social andvintage photograph
opportunities. 35p.m. 409.880.3927
DecemBeR 8
Open House Tea Party at the BCVBBeaumont Convention and VisitorsBureau oers tea, refreshments andprizes at their oce from 3:30-5:30p.m.
DecemBeR 9
Merchant SoireeThis traveling art sale sets up at theJerusalem Hookah Caf this month.You can expect to shop handcrafteditems ranging from photography, monoprints, paintings, jewelry, felt work andknitted items. 59p.m. Free.
Annual Awards MeetingThe Greater Orange Area Chamber
of Commerce will present awardsincluding Citizen of the Year andother community service honors.Sunset Grove Country Club. 6p.m.409.883.3536, orangetexaschamber.org
Mid-County Chambers After Hours Mixer
Social for the Groves,Nederland
and
Port Neches Chambers of Commer
PompanoClub,PortNeches.5:307:30p
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Bethlehem on the BoardwalkDowntown Port Arthur. 409.548.0409.985.7822, portarthur.com
Cultural Lighted ParadeDowntown Port Arthur. 409.963.1
The Nutcracker BalletThe annual holiday tradition for lo
families has two showings, 2:30p.mon Dec. 11 & 12. The Beaumont Civ
Ballet presentation occurs on the
stage of the Julie Rogers Theatre.
Tickets $5 $15. 409.838.3435, ex
Livingston Hometown Christmas
& Lighted ParadeEntertainment, Christmas Train
Village, photos with Santa, arts a
crafts, food vendors, petting zoo,
pony carousel, train, wagon and
carriage rides, quilt and car show
Dreaming of a Green Christmas EvEarth-friendlyapproach to the holid
excesses. Fun for the family with a vfrom Santa, free photos, wreath an
ornament making, choirs singing a
Christmas trees on display. Shangri
Botanical Gardens and Nature Cent
10a.m.4p.m. shangrilagardens.org
Texas Rage in the CageTexas Rage in The Cage is as realas it gets featuring 10 MMA actiopacked ghts. Main Event: TRCA145lb Champion Cody Williams(American Top Team) 51 VS #1Contender Joey Montiel (ProgressScientic Fighting) Doors open at6p.m. Ford Park. 409.951.5440,
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Etch and SketchThe reception and exhibition of
Lamar University Art Departments
Advanced Drawing and Printmaking
classes. Beaumont Art League. 79p.m.
409.833.4179, beaumontartleague.com
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W.H. Stark House Annual HolidayOpen HouseOpen house includes holiday tours,
music and refreshments. Dec. 14 & 16.
58p.m. 409.883.0871, whstarkhouse.org
Stark Museum Holiday ExhibitionCelebrationThe Stark Museum of Art event hosted
on two evenings: Dec. 14 and Dec. 16
from 58p.m. The Lone Star Pipe Band
will perform traditional Celtic music
on Tuesday and local high school band
musicians will play holiday music on
Thursday. Refreshments will be served
and admission is free. 409.886.2787,
starkmuseum.org
DecemBeR 16
Cherryholmes ChristmasThis popular bluegrass band is knownfor instrumental virtuosity andexplosive vocal harmonies, featuringa mixture of original band songs andfavorite classics. Lutcher Theater.7:30p.m. 409.886.5535, lutcher.org
DecemBeR 21
Alumni & Friends Adventure Early
Booking DeadlineLamar University initiates its travel
program in May 2011 with a nine-day
trip to Normandy and Paris. Travelers
will encounter the life, people, history,
art, architecture, food, wine and
culture of the region and city. Early
booking discount of $250 applies for
those who sign up before Dec. 21.
The inaugural tour in the program is
limited to 36 travelers. 800.323.7373,
409.880.8419, lamar.edu
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Christmas Day
DecemBeR 26
Kwanzaa Dec. 26-Jan. 1
Shopping!All the post-Christmas sales begin!Make sure to buy a newspaper to ndthe best deals and bring your coupons.
DecemBeR 31
New Years Eve
New Years Eve ExtravaganzaRing in the New Year at CrockettStreets outdoor celebration withlive music, confetti, and lots more.409.832.2944
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