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O F S O U T H E A S T T E X A S

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c o n t e n t s

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insidejuly06 srrs06 Letter from the editor

10 vip slr10 Tour of Timberline Ranch

14 vip syl14 Fashion accessories for

pool or beach

17 This is my wave, baby

21 l&buy21 Skin and body prep for

swimsuits

27 lly sil27 Celebrating the best

of events, who was thereand what they were

wearing

40 lly wry40 Legal legend and

outdoorsman

Walter Umphrey

42 VIPersonality

Todd Faircloth

45 vip uid45 A view from

under the water48 3 great dates in July

At the June 4, 2010 banquet of the Press Club of Southeast Texas, VIPwon awards in sixcategories of the associations 18th Annual Excellence in the Media competition. There werealmost 600 entries in the various categories for newspapers, television, radio, public relationsand magazines from 2009.

The judges honored VIPwith first place in Overall Excellence for magazines for the secondyear in a row, an accolade of great pride to all the creative and business sta of the magazine.

VIPalso won honors in the following categories:

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SecondPlace Magazine Photography, Magazine News Story, Magazine Feature Story

ThirdPlace: Faith-based/Inspirational Print Category

The Must-Have MagazineVIP of Southeast Texas recognized for Overall Excellence

VIPwould like to thank all of our contributing writers,

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The Beautiful Briny SeaPhotography:David Joiner

The underwater photography this month comes courtesy of David Joiner, a Houston

native. What started for Joiner and his wife.Cynthia, as a vacation activity has become

a 20-year passion.They have taken diving expeditions around the Caribbean, including

Cozumel, Honduras, Belize, The Cayman Islands andAruba.

However, one of Joiners favorite dives took place at the nearby Flower Gardens,

diving with the hammerhead sharks.The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary

is a coral reef about 115 miles south of the Texas/Louisiana border. The sharks schoolthere in the spring and it is not uncommon to see 15 to 20 hammerheads swimming

around the boat, he explained.

OTHER THAN THE

pure bliss of air-condi-tioning, theres nothingto beat the heat likecool water. Here inSoutheast Texas, wateroptions abound fromCrystal Beach to SamRayburn Lake to thebackyard pool. In plan-

ning this issue, we didnt know our region would bewatching an epic natural disaster in the Gulf. We are all being reminded how deeply wa-ter particularly our beaches and coast is tied to both our pleasures and livelihoods.

This month I had the opportunity to meet Walter Umphrey, a double-V VIP. Thougha name that looms large in this area and in this state, I found Walter to be a cordial andapproachable gentleman, without formality. I thoroughly enjoyed the in-depth visit to

his ranch, and the opportunity to see how pretty East Texas is.A moment of memory for actress Rue McClanahan, who died June 3: I metMs. McClanahan by telephone a couple of months before her expected arrival inBeaumont to be the headliner and inspirational speaker for Putting on the Pink,the Julie Rogers Gift of Life fall event. We talked for over an hour, and in real life shewas just as she was on television or stage charming, thoughtful and interesting. Itspossible that was one of her last press interviews, as soon thereafter she began experienc-ing health problems and wasnt able to make the trip to Beaumont. Break a leg on thatheavenly stage, Rue. Youll be missed. (Read the story at theVIPmag.com, October 2009)

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Less than an hours drive north of Beaumont, the flat,nearly treeless plains begin to roll, as the land ripplesin soft hills. To either side of the road, the forest nears tall pines and oaks and deep green vegetation. We areleaving the south in Southeast Texas for just plain

east leaving the Gulf Coast for the Piney Woods.O a farm-to-market road, a long white fence marks the begin-

ning of the Timberline Ranch. A herd of Texas Longhorns grazesnear the entrance to the 5,600-acre ranch home of Walter and

heila Umphrey of Beaumont.

Timberline RanchThis ranch, one of several homes they own, is a special retreat

or the couple. Twenty-five years ago, they purchased the propertyhat had a main house on 750 unimproved acres. Over the years,

The Best Kept Secrettext by CHERYL ROSE

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he Umphreys found this the pretty glass conservatory in England and had ithipped back to the ranch.

they have added acres to the spread, molded the land, dug lakescreated pastures, planted trees and built roads, barns and buildi

For a dozen years, the Timberline Ranch was the Umphreysprimary home. Walter ew by helicopter to work each day in Bemont to steer his law rm, Provost Umphrey. Then Hurricane R105 mph winds blew through in 2005, taking down 100,000 treon the ranch. Sheila remembers that the damage upset her husbso much, they moved to Beaumont while repairs were made. Onrelocated, they found it more convenient to remain in Beaumonthough they often spend weekends at Timberline. East Texas isthe best kept secret in the state, Walter said.

Peaceful RetreatPassing through the brick gatehouse, a concrete drive winds

by pasture, forest, barns and houses. Seven families call the ranhome, including the ranch manager and three horticulturists.Ahead, a large bronze statue of a snorting bull, a gift from Waltelaw partners, indicates the entrance to the main house.

The previous owner built the antebellum-style house. The pois stocked with rocking chairs, including a giant one, another giInside, the homes dcor is hunter green with dark paneling. A dmatic staircase spirals through the center. The back patio overlothe swimming pool and lake. Surrounded by live oaks, pines anmagnolias, the view of the lakes serene waters provides a sensaof tranquility and peace.

All ve lakes on the ranch were planned and built by Walter his ranch employees. The lakes range in size from 18 to 54 acresand all are stocked and managed for shing.

The lake closest to the house is a visual gem, surrounded by cpress trees that the Umphreys planted as saplings. Wire enclosuprotect the cypress tree roots, since beaver (and the occasionalalligator) sometimes cross over from one of the two creeks that rthrough the ranch.

A small ock of Lesser Canada Geese, including several uygoslings, browse the grasses near the lake. The geese are ranch that wander the spread at will.

Within sight of the main house is the party barn, a coveredstructure built for their daughter Paiges wedding. Now the barnarea is used by the Umphreys for the occasional law rm party,but they also allow local community groups to use the facility foevents.

A Working RanchDriving into the interior of the ranch, cattle watch the truck p

by. These are Brafords a Brahman-Hereford mix and around600 call the ranch home. The ranch has 1,700 acres of improvedpasture. Another 1,800-acre parcel is part of a high-fence naturaforest area for raising deer. The deer here are a hobby, not a sport,Walter does not allow any hunting on the ranch. The exception >>

When travelling through Virginia, Walter Umphrey was taken with the coveredridges and decided to build one on the ranch.

he Lodge is built entirely of cypress wood.

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is predators such as coyotes, which attack thecalves.

Broad golden elds dotted by red barns swaway in each direction from a lane lined withlive oak trees that Walter said were rst plantin one-gallon pots. The hay grown on the ransupplies a feed store they own in Woodville.

A surprise business of the ranch is 1.1 milliosquare feet dedicated to growing seasonal coloowers, the majority of which stocks stores suas Home Depot, K-mart and Costco locations frNew Orleans to Houston to Dallas. The entirelautomated greenhouses are 2.5 acres each, and

come from Belgium. Computers from Denmarkcontrol the light, ceilings, water and temperatufor the seedlings. At peak seasons, one greenhhas 17,000 hanging baskets, a beautiful sight, bstill not as outstanding as when the greenhousare a sea of red during poinsettia season, Waltesaid.

The LodgeThe centerpiece of the ranch is the Lodge,

beautiful building the Umphreys built in the lfew years for entertaining and guests. Sheila, has a masters in ne arts and an interior decoing business, created a perfect balance betweerustic and luxurious inside. Dramatically high

ceilings, roof beams, planks, textured walls antile balance granite countertops, leather furniand bronze statuettes. The Lodge also is lledwith taxidermy mounts of predators killed at Umphrey ranches. A mountain lion crouches the replace mantel in a living room ringed bydeer trophies.

The outdoor patio is nearly as large as theLodge, with big ceiling fans to generate a gentbreeze for guests relaxing by the swimming podesigned to look like a natural rock pool withwaterfalls. A gorgeous and restful swathe of glawn slopes away beyond the pool.

Tossing a favorite ball into the pool for theibeloved dogs to retrieve, the Umphreys have o

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A scale model of the Tyco Feed Store in Woodville sits onthe ranch.

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brazen or heartless. None of them wish destructionon anyone. Just think of them as positive-thinkers,making lemonade out of lemons. Or, more accu-rately, obsessed fanatics, hungry for one thing andone thing only surf.

Storms in the Gulf are really awesome wavegenerators, said Beaumont resident and 20-yearsurfing veteran Kacy Compton. Actually, South-east Texan surfers could be meteorologists becausewere totally focused on the weather. We are alwayslooking for the perfect conditions for great surf.

The truth is that there is no such thing as a half-

hearted Texan surfer. Because the ideal surf condi-tions arrive only occasionally, local surfers must becommitted to catch a wave at any moment.

Compton, who frequents the shores of HighIsland and Galveston, habitually travels the world,chasing the perfect wave in tropical locales likeHawaii, Guatemala and Costa Rica. And, while theTexas surf cant possibly compare to the swellsof exotic islands, he continues to look forward tocoming home to the beaches of the Bolivar Penin-sula.

Theres no better vibe than the one in Texas,Compton explained. The beaches arent over-saturated. Its just that good ol boy lifestyle mixedwith sand and surf. Everyones extremely welcom-

ing of newcomers and were a tight-knit group.Gary Linthicum, Beaumont resident and localattorney, agreed that though the surf may be in-consistent, theres nothing like enjoying your pas-sion right in your own hometown. As a teenager,Linthicum fell in love with surfing at the BolivarPeninsula. After a 20-year hiatus, he returned tothe sport six years ago.

Ive chosen to live in Southeast Texas because Ilike the quality of life here, Linthicum said. Ivechosen to surf here because of the camaraderie Ienjoy with the local surfing community.

With a demanding career and a vibrant familylife, Linthicum likens surfing to a thrilling depar-ture from daily stress. I find a lot of joy in the

water, he described. Its a complete escape.In fact, most surfers describe their experienceas less of an athletic challenge, though it certainlyqualifies, than a Zen-like vacation from everydayreality.

When Im at work, Im thinking about the mil-lions of things I have to do, said James Chaney, aPort Arthur physical and occupational therapist.When Im out in the water, all that stress disap-pears. All Im thinking about is the next wave andwhere I need to be in relation to that wave. Imliterally moving with nature. Its a definite rush!

Though Chaney, whos been an avid surfer since2006, has also had the opportunity to surf tropicalwaters - most particularly during his short resi-

dency in Maui, Hawaii he attributes the clarityof mind he experiences as a quality universal to allbeaches, whether hes surfing Honolua Bay or othe Galveston Seawall.

In fact, enormous waves or not, Texas surferswill agree that there is beauty and excitement insurfing even the most unassuming of local beaches.

You gotta love to surf if youre gonna be asurfer in Texas, Compton said. Theres a lot ofheartbreak a lot of heartbreak! But its peacefulout there totally relaxing. Ive seen dolphins andsea turtles out in our waters. In Texas, we mayhave to take what we can get, but we also reallylove it. VIP


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Hurricanes may generate a surfers dream wave, but Ike certainly was not

doing the local surng community any favors when it irrevocably damaged the

heart of Southeast Texas surng: Meacoms Pier, near High Island. Built in 1965

by John Mecom Oil Company, the one mile-long wooden pier the longest

wooden structure on the Gulf of Mexico shoreline created ideal sandbars

and unbelievable surfbreaks. Over time, the piers popularity grew, creating an

unofcial home to surng acionados.

Meacoms Pier was the closest place you could go to really catch great

waves, James Chaney said. Everyone misses it.

Marked for demolition by the Texas General Land Ofce in November 2009,

the loss of this beloved surng home base was met with tears of nostalgia and

regret. Each piling removed took with it the history and love of the surng com-

munity.

Kacy Compton remembers growing up at the pier and catching his rst

waves in its salty waters when he was just a boy. Passing down the tradition,

Compton taught his now 16-year-old son, Dylan, to surf along the same shore-

line when he was only seven.

With such a dedicated following, there are currently rumblings that the pier

will eventually be rebuilt. In the meantime, local surfers congregate at othernearby beaches or even throw pool parties to revisit their fond memories of

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said Cindie Springer of Cynthias Day Spa.If you have extremely sensitive skin, very thick hair, or just do

want to deal with shaving or waxing, laser hair removal could be good option. In four treatments, you can completely remove hairgrowth from the bikini area, underarms, legs or anywhere else onbody, said Mellie Bevilacqua of Beaumont Family Practice Aesthics. This non-invasive procedure is fairly painless and removes hapermanently, she explained.

Buff it UpCold winter air dries out the skin and can leave you feeling rou

and flaky. Indulge in an exfoliation treatment to slough o that dulayer and reveal healthy new skin. Our Caribbean Therapy bodyscrub is a great way to get ready for summer, said Katie Craigen othe Getaway Day Spa, located in Beaumonts MCM Elegante Hote

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Getting your rst bikini wax can

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Have at least of hair growth

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We use Dead Sea salt to slougho the dead skin and a steamcanopy to moisturize and soften.

Other ways to exfoliate theskin include chemical peels andmicrodermabrasion. MichelleRuppell of Spa Della recom-mends glycolic facials to herpatients looking to shed theirdull winter skin. A glycolic facialwill help get rid of all those deadskin cells, she said. At Cindies,Springer uses diamond micro-

dermabrasion to smooth out theskin. The great thing aboutexfoliating the skin before you getinto the sun is that it will allowyou to get a smoother tan, sheexplained.

It is important to take care ofyour skin after receiving an exfo-liation treatment. New skin canbe particularly susceptible to sundamage. I wouldnt recommendgoing out into direct sunlight fora few days after a treatment,Ruppell said.

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Many people like to come andget a spray tan as a nal touchbefore they go out in their swim-suit, said Robyn Reyes, salesmanager of Bronze Body. Spraytans give you a nice brown colorand work for all skin pigments,she said. A professional spraytan is waterproof and should lastabout two weeks, she added.

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When choosing tequila, it is importantto choose a variety that specifies

100 percent agave on the bottle.

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othing says summer like a frosty marga-rita on a hot day. For such a simple cock-tail the International Bar Associationstandard calls for only tequila, limejuice and triple sec the margarita hasspawned countless variations. We talkedto some local bartenders (and someamateur margarita aficionados) to findout what makes the perfect margarita.

Margarita Mystique

Margaritas have remained a perennial party favorite sincethey were invented in 1932... or 1937... or maybe 1948. The histo-ry of the margarita is highly disputed, as most locals would loveto hang a Home of the Margarita banner in their city streets.

The margarita is the national cocktail of Mexico, and manyversions give credit for the invention of the margarita to bartend-ers from that country, including one legend that holds that thetangy elixer was first concocted in honor of Rita Hayworth.Another tale credits a bartender at the famed Balinese Room inGalveston with creating the worlds first margarita for singerPeggy (born Margaret) Lee.

Wherever its birthplace, the margarita remains an immenselypopular drink, standing up to the winds of changing fashion and

apple martinis, to staythe undisputed queen ofsummer cocktails.

Talking TequilaThe basis for a great margarita is good tequila. Over the

past decade, the tequila business has exploded with high-dollarluxury brands and trendy celebrity labels. Most experts agreethat there are a few guidelines to be aware of when navigatingthe many types of tequila.

When choosing tequila, it is important to choose a varietythat specifies 100 percent agave on the bottle. Any other varietal,

called a mixto, will contain only 51 percent tequila and 49 per-cent fillers such as fructose sugar. These added sugars accountfor most of the epic tequila hangovers that cause many people toshy away from margaritas.

Tequilas are designated into four basic groups: Blanco, whichis aged less than 30 days and retains the agave flavor; Reposado,aged a minimum of two months resulting in a subtler flavor;Gold, which is a mixture of blanco and reposado varietals; Anejo,which is aged a minimum of one year.

Most bartenders prefer the blanco, gold or reposado tequilasin margaritas, as the expensive anejo tequilas are thought to bewasted in a cocktail.

Whether the more flavorful white or gold tequilas or the

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Mix it UpA purist would limit the ingredients of a margarita to three:

tequila, lemon or lime juice, and triple sec. With so few ingre-dients, any one taste can overpower the others and ruin the

cocktail. The key to a good margarita is consistency, saidStephenson. A consistent margarita with the right flavors isalways a winner.

Of course, it is also important that each of the ingredients beof good quality. We use sweet and sour in our margaritas, andit so important that you use a good one, Parrish explained. Weuse Growers Fancy Juice. The sweet and sours are really dier-ent from brand to brand.

Many bartenders add a splash of orange juice to their marga-ritas to sweeten the cocktail. I use the triple sec very spar-ingly and add orange juice, said Parrish.

Of course, there are many versions of margaritas populartoday like strawberry margaritas, sangria margaritas and mar-garitas with rum and liqueur floaters on top. While these arepopular, particularly at restaurants serving frozen margaritas,

they are very dierent drinks from the traditional margarita.Tangy! Salty! Tart and not too sweet! These are someof the enthusiastic reactions we elicited when we asked somelocal margarita fans what they loved about their favorite drink.One thing is for sure, most people love a good rita. The zingyconcoction walks a fine line between a girly beach drink andthose eye-poppingly strong cocktails for serious connoisseursonly. A true crowd-pleaser, the perfect margarita is perfectanytime. VIP

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Ilike projects.

Spend much time with the man selected asa Texas Legal Legend of the 20th Century,and youll soon learn this is a favorite refrain ofhis. Walter Umphrey is indeed a man who likesprojects, juggling a multitude of them at once,knowing the important details of each one.

Umphrey is a genuine up-from-his-bootstrapsAmerican success story, a defender of the littleguy. Just past his 74th birthday, Umphrey walks

tall and radiates a calm confidence. Hes at the oce of Pro-vost Umphrey, where he is managing partner, every weekdayby 6:30 a.m. After spending nearly every day of his careerat the courthouse, he now makes an appearance there only afew times a year for the firms most important cases. He hasa little more freedom to pursue his other pas-sions, which include a deep appreciation ofthe outdoors, wildlife and Texas.

Wildlife and conservation dont justhappen. Its size of population, the numbersliving on acreagethere is so much to it, Um-phrey explained. Youve got to prepare andwork hard at it.

From 1991 to 1997, Umphrey served on theTexas Parks and Wildlife commission. He wasappointed by former Texas governor Ann Rich-ards and worked his way up to vice chair of thecommission. Its the best job in Texas, heavowed. You get to visit all the ranchers andfarmers, all the best places in the state. Theres nothing like it.

Umphrey was born in Port Arthur, and didnt grow upwith hunting and fishing as a lifestyle. His adoptive father,Fulton Lee, was a police constable and later a Justice of thePeace. However, his father-in-law, E.W. McCarthy, the formerpresident of Gulfport Shipyard, was an avid outdoorsman. Heintroduced Umphrey to the various sports and to the man-agement that must go into protecting wildlife so that it canflourish.

On his several ranches, Umphrey raises and manages avariety of game animals including mule deer, quail, dove, tur-key, rainbow trout and bass. He no longer shoots big animalspersonally, but instead limits himself to dove and quail. Ittakes more experience and skill, he said.

Umphrey enjoys fishing, going after mostly bass andcrappie. Though his ranch lakes are stocked, he appreciatesthe beauty oered at Sam Rayburn Lake, a man-made lakemanaged by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Umphreys

text by CHERYL ROSE

Legal pioneerWalter Umphrey

is as at home onhis tractoras he is in acourtroom.

An Outdoors Advocate

have a lodge home there. Its a beautiful lake, Umphreysaid. You dont have to be wealthy to enjoy its public parks.Its suitable for family and kids or just fishermen. And its soclose, just an hour away.

A few years ago, Umphrey gave the lead donation to fundthe Umphrey Family Pavilion at Sam Rayburn, a meet-ing space for fishing tournaments, community events andconcerts. Recently, Umphrey and several business partnersinvested in the Rayburn Country community near the lake,planning a facelift for the golf course and clubhouse. Im nota golfer, but I like projects, he reiterates. You could see itwas just a gem in the rough.

Several of Umphreys philanthropic ventures and volun-teer activities have supported opportunities for nature lovers.He has served on councils for both the National Wildlife Fed-

eration and the Lady Bird Johnson WildflowerCenter. Locally, he purchased and donatedland at Mesquite Point-Pleasure Island for astate park.

Umphreys philanthropy has cast a widenet from causes benefitting disabled childrento medical research and scholarships. Withhis wife, Sheila, Umphrey has made majordonations to both their alma mater universi-ties, including a lead gift for the new footballstadium at Lamar University. Umphrey, whowent to Southern Methodist University on afootball scholarship playing oensive guardbefore transferring to Baylor, is pleased by the

enthusiasm of the Lamar students and general communityfor the football program. Well be regulars at the games, butfall is tough Ill have to work it in between my hunting andfishing, he said.

Always accompanied by his three beloved yellow Labs,Umphrey enjoys getting out of town to spend time at one oftheir ranch homes or taking scenic motorcycle rides.

This father of two, grandfather-to-seven has traveled farand wide, participated in legal dramas, and created busi-nesses. However, he still treasures simple times dinner withfriends, playing with his dogs and even riding his tractor. Hespeaks with pride of his personal New Holland tractor with20-foot Bush Hog attachments that he keeps on the Timber-line Ranch. It has radio, air-conditioning, telephone. I loveto get in it and stay and mow all day.

Though he could live anywhere, Umphrey is comfortablein Southeast Texas. I like to stay where my roots are, whereIm known, he said. VIP


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Larger Than LifeWalter Umphrey has a fascinatingcareer history, with national and

historic benchmarks throughout.list of legal and personal accoladhas accumulated is formidable, areally, any of these deserve a stotheir own. For those unfamiliar whis amazing story, here are a fewabbreviated highlights:

Co-founded the Provost UmphrLaw Firm in 1969 with the late DaProvost. Today more than 30 lawscatter like quail each Monday,phrey described, from four ofceslocations around the nation and g

In his rst federal case in 1972Umphrey won a $4 million verdic

Admitted to the Supreme Courtin 1973.

Umphrey and the rm tried andwon the nations rst class actionconsolidation trial involving asbesexposure $1 billion involving mthan 2,000 Texas asbestos victim

Umphrey was the lead attorney the State of Texas against the tobindustry in 1998, which resulted

in a historic civil litigation settle-ment$17.6 billion.

In May of this year, the JeffersoCounty Bar Association awarded phrey the Blackstone Award, the prestigious award or recognition ta Bar Association can bestow upoone of its members.

Umphrey and his wife, Sheila, ha special milestone this month, acreasingly impressive one: Their wedding anniversary on July 8.


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reams are like pennies everyone has a pocketfull of them.

While it is important to dream big, the realquestion is whether or not you have the chutzpahto venture out of those entrapping comfort zonesand really do something about it.

Todd Faircloth, 34, is certainly one of thoserare, brave ones.

Growing up in the bass-bountiful small townof Jasper, Texas, Faircloth picked up his first rodnd reel at the age of 3. Even at that young age, he discovered an innateove and talent for the patiently mastered art of fishing alongside his be-oved hero his father. With time, his devotion to the sport only grew.

Though talented enough to win local, amateur competitions, fishingemained a mere hobby for Faircloth. It was not until the age of 24, after aemporary stint in carpentry, that Faircloth made the bold decision to riskt all.

Giving up the familiar daily grind to pursue his true passion, he dedi-ated himself completely to bass angling. After qualifying for his fourth

fishing classic and picking up a few sponsors along the way, he recognizedhat he had, indeed, created a career doing what he loved.

Ive always enjoyed being outdoors, Fairclothecalls. I needed that freedom of being my own

oss and having control over my own life.This was a dream that just fell into placeor me.

Today, this Bassmaster Elite SeriesPro enjoys a nationally respected

eputation with over $1 million inwinnings. Known as an ultra-com-

etitive, versatile, power-fisher-man, skilled in the technique of

itching and flipping, Fairclothravels the nation, casting outn some of Americas mosticturesque waters.

In 2008, Faircloth earnedhe runner-up position at

he Angler of the Year race.And, in 2010, he placed thirdt Bassmasters Classic. (Thinkuper Bowl of fishing.)

When fishing is your day job, itegs the question: How do you spendour weekends? For Faircloth, thenswer is simple. He relishes spending

quality time with his loving wife of eightears, Angie, two sons, Hudson and Harrison,nd his one-year-old baby girl, Helen Claire. A

hands-on dad, Faircloth believes in instilling an impor-ance for living your dream in his children. Yet, he never fails to remindhem of the motto he espouses: You get what you put into life.

Todd Faircloth

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What do you love most aboutyour job?The challenge of guring the sh

How much of shing is strateand how much is luck?80 percent strategy, 20 percent l

What makes a successfulbass angler?Hard work and dedication.

Fishing in solitude or with company which do you prefer?Depends on the company! The becompany would be my boys. I likesee their excitement when they ca sh!

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Favorite place to sh?am Rayburn (Jasper, TX). Its myome lake and where I learned to sh.

Best part about Rayburn?he solitude and natural beauty of the

ake, combined with good shing.

Whats the biggest shyouve ever caught?

1.5 lbs.

Most meaningful award?Winning my rst Elite Series Tourna-ment at Table Rock Lake (Branson,MO).

Most interesting location youvetraveled to for the sport?Chicago, IL.

What are your must-havetackle box items?

Yamamoto Senko, All-Terrain TackleJig, and Sebile Flat Shad.

Favorite lure, rod and reel?5 Yamamoto Senko and a CastawayRod.

Whats your best tip for thenovice sherman?Try different depths and locations dont get hung up using the same baiton every spot.

What are the most commonlyoverlooked hot spots forcatching bass?

Large main lake ats.

Whats better - catch or release?Release, because it provides thesame experience for others.

Tastiest sh?Fried crappie.

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THE THRIVING DIVING COMMUNITY IN SOUTHEAST TEXAtext by CATHLEEN CO

Far out to sea,away from the

beaches andthe crowds,another worldlies belowthe surface.Brightlycoloredcoral and

ea sponges spread for milesn a vast underwater garden.

Dolphins, sea turtles, rays andountless varieties of fish swimround the reefs. A whale shark

glides by, seemingly obliviousto the scuba diver right below

it. The diver signals to hisbuddy, pointing up. His partnerlooks and nods. For a shorttime, they are not outsiderslooking into this world, likepeople looking through anaquariums glass. They are,for a while, members of thissubmerged menagerie.

Beaumont attorney DanaTimaeus knows what its likein that underwater realm. Hesbeen diving since 1972 in places

including the Bahamas, Hondu-ras, Cozumel, the Florida Keys

and the Flower Garden BanksNational Marine Sanctuary,which includes Stetson Bank, inthe Gulf of Mexico o the Texascoast. Growing up in Port Nech-es, he watched the televisionseries Sea Hunt that portrayedLloyd Bridges as adventurousscuba diver Mike Nelson. Theyoung boy was hooked.

At 15, Timaeus made his firstdive in a freshwater Texas lake.The visibility was poor but I

thought it was great, he saidHe now heads out to open wa

where the visibility is muchbetter, a few times each year.Hes used to getting checkedout by the marine life, incluing sharks, which doesnt bothim. Instead of avoiding sharhe knows how to invite thema visit. I learned to call sharhe said. Theres no food in-volved, so no feeding frenzy. learned the skill from a videopher in the Bahamas. He makdeep sound in his >>

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throat, he explained, which vi-brates a membrane in the regu-lator. Weve called sharks in,he said. They swim right byus and go away. Isnt he afraidthat hes calling the sharks todinner? Were warm-bloodedred meat, he said. They wantsh.

Timaeus says diving hascome a long way since the earlydays, thanks to better technol-

ogy. Diving now takes more -nesse and technique than brutestrength, which is why its apopular sport with women.Scuba diving is serious fun butits also skilled fun that requiressome discipline associated withthat skill, he said. Its a man-aged risk and a low risk whendone right.

Timaeus was certied toteach in 2000 and hes aninstructor at Scuba Brothers, adive shop in Nederland ownedby Allen and Anne Acord. The

Acords named their businessfor their sons, James and Alex,who also dive.

Allen Acord, who grew up inPort Arthur, rst started divingin 1990 while he was in the U.S.Army stationed in Germany.When he came home in 1993,he wanted to continue and washappy to nd that there is athriving diving community in

Southeast Texas. He learnedabout the Flower Gardensand oil-rig diving in the Gulfof Mexico and the beautifulfreshwater lakes around Texasincluding Sam Rayburn andToledo Bend. He eventually dis-covered other gorgeous placesto dive and enjoys treasurehunting. In Venice, Fla., hesfound prehistoric shark teethfossils. You never know what

youre going to nd, he said.Today scuba diving is his

vocation and his avocation.Scuba diving for me is a wayof life and a love of the waterand all things in it, he said.One of our greatest joys is tointroduce the young and theyoung at heart to scuba diving.

His wife, Anne Acord, shareshis passion for scuba diving,although she was pessimistic atrst. She had told her husbandshe probably wouldnt like it,she remembered. What was

her incentive to learn? Hesaid hed do it with or withoutme! she laughed. She becamea complete enthusiast on herrst trip to dive the reefs oCozumel. Scuba diving isrelaxing and something thewhole family can enjoy, shesaid. Its an adventure everytime you go diving. This is howwe get our rush. VIP

Take The PlungeT opn watr is callin you, but rst you nd to larn ow to

scuba div. Contact a local div sop for inforation on lssons andcrtication.

Accordin to Alln Acord, a typical crtication cours taks twowknds and costs about $350, wic covrs t tuition, booksand us of all t ar youll nd xcpt a ask, ns, wit bltand snorkl. Youll nd to buy tos its for yourslf. T rstwknd consists of classroo and pool instruction. On t scondwknd, youll o to a div sit, usually a lak. Wn you pass tcours, youll b a crtid opn-watr scuba divr.

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Spice of theSeason2010July 30

The theme this year for the annual

culinary event to benet LeadershipBeaumont is Let the GamesBegin! Masters of Ceremonieswill be Bob Phillips, Texas CountryReporter, and Kelli Phillips, KFDM-TV News Reporter. Forty celebritywaiters will serve at the BeaumontCountry Club. 6:30p.m. Tickets $75.409.838.6581, bmtcoc.org

OpeningReception for

GeorgeWentz:A RetrospectiveJuly 23

Enjoy the colorful paintings andcollages by native artist GeorgeWentz at the Art Museum ofSoutheast Texas. Reception6-8p.m. On exhibit July 24-Sept.26. 409.832.3432, amset.org

IndependenceDay Celebrations July 4

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JULY 1

Spindletop Roller Girls

Game starts at 7p.m. Ford Exhibit

Hall. Tickets $10 in advance $13 day of

event. Children 2 - 12 admitted for $5.

Being Andy Warhol

Traveling exhibit featuring 49

photographs taken by Andy Warhol.Through August 15. Museum of

the Gulf Coast. 409.982.7000,

museumofthegulfcoast.org

JULY 2

First Fridays on Lincoln Avenue

Shopping, food, and entertainment.

Lincoln Avenue, Groves. 69p.m.

409.962.3631, grovescofc.com

Motorcycle Ride

Texas Motorcycle Rights Association

Ride to Pleasure Island. July 24.

Contact David Die, 409.749.4995

JULY 3

Light up the Night Fireworks Display

Crystal Beachs fireworks show. Food

& drinks available. Go to the beach at

Alma Road and turn right. Bring your

own beach chair! Show will start at

dark, 710p.m.

Shangri La Gardens Independenc

Day ConcertThe Orange Community Band

will pe rform from 7:30-8:30p.m.

shangrilagardens.org

JULY 4

Independence Day Celebration at

Riverfront ParkLive musical performances, delici

foods and drinks, and a dramatic

fireworks display. Riverfront Park

Beaumont. Orchestra performs

at 8p.m., fireworks start at 9p.m.

409.838.3435, beaumont-tx-comp

com/riverfrontpark.html

Independence Day Celebration in

Port ArthurPatriotic music and awe-inspiring

fireworks. Lamar State College Po

Arthur. 409.984.6101, portarthur

JULY 9

Familiar SpiritsA Port Arthur Little Theater

production of a dramatic play that

will scare and delight audiences.Performed as a dinner theatre at th

Beau Reve House on Sara Jane Roa

Performances 7:30p.m. July 911, 16

Peddler & Outdoor Expo Combo ShA his and hers weekend at Ford

Park, July 911. The 7th Annual

Southeast Texas Great Outdoors

Expo oers attractions and exhibi

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ATVs, boats and camping. Combined

with The Peddler Show oering arts

nd crafts. Small admission price

nd free parking. peddlershow.com,

ordpark.com

Cruise Night

n honor of Collector Car

Appreciation Day, a cruise down Main

Street in Vidor. 6p.m. Music, prizes.

409.769.0877

JULY 12

Nations National Championship

Baseball outing for the family. Ford

Fields. July 1224. Tickets for the

day: Adults $3, Kids (12 & under)

1, and Seniors (65 & older) $1.

409.951.5417.

JULY 10

Wild West Family Day

Come dressed as a cowboy or cowgirl

o celebrate cowboy artist, Charlie

Russell, with western games, art

projects, and rodeo demonstrations.

Stark Museum of Art, Orange.

0a.m.2p.m. Free. 409.886.2787,

tarkmuseum.org

Beaumont Art League Photo ShowReception, 79p.m. 409.833.4179,

beaumontartleague.org

JULY 15

Charlie Russells Yarns, performed

by Raphael Cristy

Award-winning historian Raphael

Cristy provides special insights

bout the American West throughtorytelling and the writings of

amous cowboy artist Charlie Russell.

Lutcher Theater. 6:30p.m.Free.

409.886.2787, lutcher.org

JULY 17

Super Saturdays on the AvenueA shopping extravaganza in

Downtown Port Neches on the

rd Saturday of every month.

409.722.4023, portnecheschamber.com

23rdAnnualCajunFoodandMusic

FestivalBurton Coliseum, Lake Charles will

be jumping with lively Cajun sounds

uly 1718. Savory Cajun specialties,

aes, arts and crafts booths and

games for kids. Admission is $7

per person, and free for children

2 and younger. 337.217.0880,

fmalakecharles.org.

JULY 22

Morning Mixer

Lumberton Chamber of Commerce

networking event hosted by Coldwell

Banker Southern Homes, 628 South

Main, Lumberton. 89a.m.

JULY 23

Opening Reception for George

Wentz: A Retrospective

Enjoy the colorful paintings and

collages by native artist George Wentz

at the Art Museum of Southeast

Texas. Reception 6-8p.m. On exhibit

July 24Sept. 26. 409.832.3432,amset.org

Opening Reception for Women

Artists: Selections from the

Permanent Collection

A dramatic grouping from the

permanent collection of the Art

Museum of Southeast Texas, featuring

a range of styles of artwork by women

artists. Reception 68p.m. On exhibit

July24Sept. 26.409.832.3432,amset.org

JULY 25

World Wide Wrestling

The RAW WORLD TOUR comes to

Ford Arena for one show at 5p.m. See

all your favorite RAW Superstars live

in action! Ticket Prices are $63, $48,

$38, $28 and $18 (including facility

fee). fordpark.com

JULY 29

The Sound of Music

Port Arthur Little Theatre kicks o

its 2010-2011 season in conjunction

with Lamar State College Port Arthur

in the classic musical. Show dates:

Jul. 29Aug. 1, Aug. 58. palt.org

Pioneering Women Media Party

Pioneering Women presents

Celebrating 90 Years of the 19th

Amendment. Media party at Sugas

at 5p.m. 2010 honorees are Charlene

Babineaux, Cindy Bloodsworth,

Barbara Daniels, Cheryl Black-

Fitzpatrick, Jane McBride and Eleanor

Mitchell.

JULY 30

Spice of the Season 2010

The theme this year for the annual

culinary event to benefit Leadership

Beaumont is Let the Games Begin!

Masters of Ceremonies will be Bob

Phillips, Texas Country Reporter,

and Kelli Phillips, KFDM-TV NewsReporter. Forty celebrity waiters will

serve at the Beaumont Country Club.

6:30p.m. Tickets $75. 409.838.6581,

bmtcoc.org

Lakes Schedule//////////////////////////////////////////

July

3 Anglers Quest Saturday Series #7 Mill Creek Park

4 Anglers Quest Individual Series #7 Mill Creek Park

10 Bassmaster Weekend Series Umphrey Family Pavilion

17 CAST Couples Cassell Boykin

17 Get Reel Bass Anglers ((Club)) Monterey Park

20 PAR Bass Club (Night) Mill Creek Park


August

3 Anglers Quest Saturday Series #7 Mill Creek Park

4 Anglers Quest Individual Series #7 Mill Creek Park

10 Bassmaster Weekend Series Umphrey Family Pavilion

17 CAST Couples Cassell Boykin

17 Get Reel Bass Anglers ((Club)) Monterey Park



July

10 Bass N Bucks Cypress Bend

11 Sportsmans Bass Club (Night) Cypress Bend

24 Media Bass Super Team Cypress Bend

24 Fairmount Bass Club (Night) Paradise Point Marina

August

17 PAR Bass Club (Night) Six Mile

20 PAR Bass Club (Night) Six Mile

21 Fairmount Bass Club (Night) Paradise Point Marina

28-29 BFL-Cowboy Division Cypress Bend

Sam Rayburn Tournaments

Toledo Bend Tournaments

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The lyrics from Will Smiths song Summertime describe my

mood to a T. Summer is a great time to relax and refresh yourmind, body and soul. Here are my top tips for enjoying thelong days of summer.

Go somewhere.Anywhere. Get out of the house. Whatever yourudget allows. You dont have to go that far. One of my favorite memo-ies is going to a Galveston hotel, hanging out at the pool, and lying onhe cushy chairs, just enjoying a lazy day and people-watching. When Iame back home, I felt renewed and refreshed.

Have a healthy summer. Experiment with grilling fruits and veg-tables instead of just meat. I plan to buy a new barbecue grill and try

my hand at grilling squash, corn, peaches or pizza (of course, healthyizza if my trainer is reading this) or some of the other recipes featuredn the Food Network. I am a Food Network fanatic!

Re-connect with relatives.Go visit your cousins or that great-auntou havent seen in awhile. Youll be glad you did.

Read a goodbookor check out a great summerflick. In fact, youan combine the two by reading Elizabeth Gilberts Eat, Pray, Love. The

movie version of the mega-bestselling book comes out in August.

Enjoya delicious icecreamcone. Its one of the summers simplestleasures. Put the kids in the car and go to your favorite ice cream shop.

Theres nothing better!

Watchthe sun set over the lake, river orocean. It doesnt matterwhich one as long as youre near water. Not only is it romantic, but some-

ow life seems to slow down when youre enjoying Mother Nature.

Dress thepart. Put on that pretty sundress, those high heels, or cute flip-flops. The summer is a great time to showcase that casual-chic look.

Trysomethingnew. Im planning to buy a bike and to take swimmingessons again. I know how to swim, but I need a refresher course. Whats it that youd like to do? Just do it!

Entertain friends athome. It doesnt have to be anything complicat-d. Just throw some burgers or hotdogs on the grill and mix up a fruityrink. Good friends and good food are all you need for a great summerathering.

Relax. Unwind. Kick back. After all its summer and I cant get thatong out of my head!

Michelle McCalope is an award-winning journalist and presidentf McCalope Media, a public relations and communications firm in

Beaumont. VIP

10To-Dos forSummer 10

Summer. Summer. Summertime.

Time to kickback and unwind.

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