march 2008 

cover:  The Howell home between Canton and Edgewood.

features
7 Women Making History
Tyler and Longview pay tribute to women during National Women’s History Month where schools, workplaces and communities raise awareness of historically overlooked contributions by women.

8 Easy Living
in the Upper East Side of Texas
Home buying and building trends in East Texas continue to please realtors and residents alike and a few families share their rural, lakeside, and small downtown homes.
by Tom Geddie

10 Trends in Remodeling
and Custom Homes
To buy or build is sometimes the question and Monk Custom Homes in Winnsboro, who does both, gives some insight into the process followed by tips for choosing a contractor.

13 Fix it Up Fever — The Re-Do Rage
Redoing your home doesn’t always mean going out and buying new furniture or other “stuff.” You can often create a whole new look with things you already own.
by Amy Bott

13 Clutter Freedom
Getting rid of the clutter makes you feel better and with just a few simple steps you can turn an overwhelming project into a new calm home environment.
by Paula Marshall

16 Natural Gardens
of East Texas
In East Texas it is not always necessary to clear away all the brush and small trees to have a well-landscaped yard. Sometimes natural is better.
by Liz Soutendijk

departments
4 Talk of the Town
Four Winds Renaissance Festival, recycling, Longview mentors, oil-painting workshop, red hat ladies, patching quilts EagleFest, high school art contest, new play, homes for pets, photo show, Randy Travis,, ...

6 Business
Toyota Texas Bass Classic, Canton Antique Extravaganza, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Emory Business Park, Downtown Winnsboro, Mill Creek Ranch, new job website, , ...

15 Bookmarks
Yard Art and Handmade Places: Extraordinary Expressions of Home.
Review by Tom Geddie

18 Calendar

22 Music Listing

23 The Country Folk Eclectic Music Column
Thomas Mitchell, aka Smith County Precinct 4 Judge Mitch Shamburger, is also a talented musician who just released a new CD, Another Night.
by Tom Geddie

24 Grits & Gourmet
Restaurant reviews on Papadale’s Grill in Grand Saline and The Back Porch in Winona.
by Kasi Dickerson and Jeanette Germany

25 Dining Guide

26 Feel Good
Texercise: a Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services program aimed at 55 and older although its principles apply to fitness and nutrition for people of any age.

27 Poetry & Prose
Tornado Warning by Susan Harrell Mitchell, Luke’s Place by Shirley Cosby, Tomorrow’s Afterthought by Anita Stubbs, and Unsolicited Opinions by Vern Dailey.

28 Reel Time
Fishing with Girls
by Barry St. Clair

29 Kid’s Korner
March holidays, kites, shamrocks, red barns, vegetable puzzle, Doofus Doolittle and Wee the People.
by Vern Dailey and Muffin

30 Tolbert’s Tales
Here’s to Your Health
by Jerry Tolbert

31 Marketplace
 

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