may 2007
features
4 Talk of the Town
Good deeds, roses, fire safety, Elvis, quilt, music, festivals, goats, reading, and hamburgers.
6 Business. Sales tax, economic development, state certified retirement status, new art building, art camps, and recycling news
10 2007 Summer Fun Guide: Daytripping the Upper East Side of Texas. There’s so much to see and do in our region we decided to do a guide for day trip ideas and an article follows on Summer Camps for kids
by Tom Geddie
13 The Many Talents of Vern Dailey. Our long-time readers already know many of Vern Dailey’s talents but with this article you will learn even more about this creative genius
by Tom Geddie
14 A Night in Historic Downtown Winnsboro. One of many entertaining towns in East Texas, read about Winnsboro’s historic downtown nightlife offering
by P.A. Geddie
18 Gospel Music Star Comes Home. Internationally acclaimed musician Chris Tomlin comes home to Grand Saline to give a free concert during this year’s Salt Festival
22 Volcano Burgers in Downtown Canton. Our Sales Rep Mike Adams steps out of his usual mode to write a glowing report of a recent visit to the Canton Square Bakery & Cafe
by Mike Adams
24 Poetry & Prose. Local writers — of all ages — talk about comets, chickens, a green cow, sour grapes, friendship, starving artists and shampoo
23 Camp Sounds and Smells. Barry St. Clair goes camping and reflects on listening and smelling those things that reminds us of times come and gone and to appreciate times when we can kick back and enjoy
34 Hooked on Fishin’. See how Jerry Tolbert’s cousin Bubba rises to the occasion to win himself a nice new motorcycle by being a great salesman
Crossword Puzzle 8
Kid’s Korner 9
Calendar of Events 16-19
Music Listings 20
Country Folk Eclectic Music Column 21
Grits & Gourmet Restaurant Review 22
Dining Guide 23
Marketplace 35
COVER: Vern Dailey
This page last updated May 23, 2007