COVER: Wood County Electric Cooperation’s CEO Debbie Robinson. Photo by Tom Geddie
7 l The Electrifying Charge of Debbie Robinson
Meet the CEO of Wood County Electric Cooperative, one of the first women to manage an electric co-op in Texas .
By Tom Geddie
13 l Riders on the Orphan Train
There was a time when more than 200,000 orphaned children where moved by train from
New York to new homes all across America including
many in East Texas.
By Tom Geddie
17 l Sulphur Springs Rolls Out the Holiday Hospitality
Sulphur Springs offers a full calendar of activities and shopping opportunities this holiday season including a mountain of snow for young and old to sled upon.
22 l Gravity is Enemy for Cadillac Sky
The popular Bluegrass with a twist band — with two members from the Upper East Side of Texas — have a new CD and will perform in Winnsboro this month.
By Tom Geddie
6 l Talk of the Town
Longview Arts, Van Zandt Children’s Advocacy, New Book, Linda Mastaglio, Angel Tree Program, East Texas Veterans, ...
11 l Business
ETCC Women’s Leadership Awards and GT Mustang, UT Tyler Students $1 Million Donation, Leadership Cedar Creek Lake Class of 2008-09, ...
12 l Kid’s Korner
Thanksgiving, pilgrims, Small Wonders, Turkey hunt, crosswords, and Pet’s Peeves.
By Vern Dailey and Muffin
14 l Living Room
Professional business and home organizer Paula Marshall offers helpful tips to keep life less frustrating.
By Paula Marshall
18 l Calendar
20 l Music Listing
23 l Poetry
Canvas of My Life by Doris Pierce Neuhold, Who I Am by Rachel Dotson, Five A.M. by Jill Hobbs, and Set Free by Sherri Murff.
25 l Where to Stay
GARDEN GETAWAY — Elmwood Gardens near Palestine offers a magical world of gardens, waterfalls, fountains and more.
By P.A. Geddie
27 l Feel Good
RELAXATION MATTERS — Learning to slip into relaxation isn’t always easy but to get in the habit will bring great results to our well being.
By Judy Rutherford
28 l Grits & Gourmet
STEAK WITH A VIEW — A mid-week rendezvous at Four Winds Steakhouse in Wills Point proves to be a most fulfilling evening for special occasions or a regular dining affair.
By Jeff Gottesman and Judy Rutherford
29 l Dining Guide
28 l Reel Time
FISHING TIP POTPOURRI —A collection of helpful fishing tips for what might be described as one jerk waiting for another jerk!
By Barry St. Clair
31 l Marketplace