february 2008

COVER: Theresa Polley at Yoga in the Pines

features
7 Community Partners for At-Risk Children
Van Zandt County Community Partners team up to provide care and resources for abused, neglected, and at-risk children.

8 Yoga in the Pines
A great weekend retreat with just the right amount of exercise, delicious meals, country ambiance, and the uplifting gift of a group of interesting and supportive women.
by P.A. Geddie

15 Single in a Small Town
It may be easy to find things to do in East Texas, but singles finding each other in order to share those times can sometimes be challenging.
by Tom Geddie


departments
4  Talk of the Town
London Arts Academy, Joseph Parker, train travelers, Mineola League of the Arts, New Play Festival, Best Kid Ever program, library speaker series, people in the news, ...


6  Business
Vintage trailers, Winnsboro landmark, Mirandaville, ETEX Auctioneers, literacy donation, Cedar Creek Lake chamber mixer, Palestine education donation, Lindale chamber director, AgriLife, political signs, ...

9  Feel Good
Easing Off the Pounds. County Line associate editor Tom Geddie shares his remarkable one-year journey that eased off 75 pounds.

10  Crossword Puzzle

11  Kid’s Korner
Celebrating Valentine’s Day and President’s Day and National Children’s Dental Health Month with all the usual fun.
by Vern Dailey and Muffin

12  Grits & Gourmet
All That Jazz. Variety of food, speciality drinks, music and activities make up a good time for all ages at Aly’s Jazz Cafe.
by Kasi Dickerson

13 Dining Guide

16  East Texas Attractions
African-American History
Portrayed in Emory Museum.
by Tom Geddie

17  Poetry & Prose
The Neches by Tom Geddie, and Misty Blue Ranch by Connie Hatley.

18 Calendar

22 Music Listing

23 The Country Folk Eclectic Music Column
Tom catches up with Golden’s 19-year-old singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves, now living in Austin.

24 Reel Time
Bobber Fishing Magic
by Barry St. Clair

21  Bookmarks
Jerry Bywaters: Interpreter of the Southwest, and The Gifts of Caregiving: Stories of Hardship, Hope, and Healing by Connie Goldman.
Reviews by Judith Helburn and Tom Geddie

26  Tolbert’s Tales
Gettin’ in Shape
by Jerry Tolbert

27 Marketplace

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