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Hemphill Little Theatre is thrilled with their student production of Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. There performances last week came together after just 7 days! What a delight they were. We are looking forward to more camps in the future!

The tune that travels through time and space fills our hearts with complete well being. It is never louder than lovely because it is imbued as a gentle caress so relaxing, we surrender the moment with gratefulness to God. We are fully relaxed, suspended in the lightness of vibration.

Sheriff George Griffith had the honor of meeting DJ Daniel the 13-year-old Houston native that was diagnosed with brain and spine cancer. DJ hit the scene in March of this year when he was sworn in as an honorary member of the U.S. Secret Service. Since then he has traveled the country inspiring all that he meets. Sheriff Griffith commented on this young man's positive attitude and bright disposition as an inspiration to all that have the honor to meet him. DJ attended the Texas Sheriff's Association Conference in Fort Worth this year where he had the opportunity to meet many of our dedicated sheriffs

Hemphill Little Theatre Launches Two-Week Summer Camp Featuring “Fiddler on the Roof Jr.” — Performances July 17, 18, 19 & 20 The Hemphill Little Theatre is thrilled to announce its two-week summer camp, where 25 local children are getting hands-on experience in acting, singing, and stagecraft under the guidance of experienced directors and dedicated volunteers. This immersive camp is proudly sponsored in part by the TLL Temple Foundation. More details on page 8.

How CU Helped Pineywoods Vineyard Turn Wine into Opportunity Chris Cox was attending the University of Miami, pursuing her undergraduate degree in geoscience and supporting herself by working at a catering company, when she discovered her love for wine and the wine industry. Her academic path eventually took her to the Houston campus of Texas A&M University, where she earned her master’s degree and began working in the oil and gas industry.

Snakes are common in nearly all outdoor environments and typically would much rather be left alone than need to defend themselves against humans or animals. When they do feel the need to strike, our curious animal companions are often the ones at risk — especially if the snake is venomous.

I read some disturbing news the other day. I read that several recent national surveys reveal that clown performers now scare children more that they entertain them. I was shocked at this revelation. The people who are supposed to like clowns, children, apparently don’t. In 2008 a widely reported University of Sheffield, England survey of 250 children between the ages of four and 16 found that most of them disliked and even feared images of clowns. A child psychologist declared of the survey, “Very few children like clowns. They are unfamiliar and come from a different era. They don’t look funny; they just look odd to the kids.” Could this be true?