MARCH 2010

FEATURES

 

8  The Case for Native Plants

Back-to-nature, back-to-the-roots movement in Northeast Texas includes the desired practice of using native plants for the best environmental results.

By Tom Geddie

 

9  Personalizing Space With Yard Art

Adding creative art pieces to yards helps people express themselves and enjoy their outdoor spaces.

By Tom Geddie

 

10  Home Building Trends in Northeast Texas

Homebuilders in the Upper East Side of Texas are getting creative with their designs with everything from allowing for more outdoor living area to using energy-conscious items like solar panels, green materials and better insulation.

By Kevin White

 

11  Living Off the Grid is Still in Dream Stage

A more self-sufficient lifestyle is desired by many who want to save money and do less damage to the Earth.

By Tom Geddie

 

12  The Art of Interior Design

Everybody to some degree is an interior decorator as they choose what kinds of things they surround themselves with to create their comfort and user friendly space.

By Tom Geddie

 

14  Find Your Zen Zone

Arranging personal space for a retreat for rest and renewal right in your home helps meet the rigourous demands of every day life.

By Amy Bott

 

15  Child Abuse Study Shows Promise/Needs

Although a recent national incidence study shows a 26 percent decrease in child maltreatment cases up until 2006, more recent data reflects a continued need for community support to fight for our children.

By Geane Mullins

 

16  Regional Housing Market Remains Steady

Area realtors report on the status of buying and selling homes and property in Northeast Texas.

By Tom Geddie

 

16  Certified Retirement Communities

      Reap Benefits of State Promotions

With about 70 percent of the Texas Certified Retirement Communities Northeast Texas is set to continue growth with states retire-in-Texas campaigns.

 

17  On the Move

Tips for throwing out what you don’t need, passing on other items, packing up and moving out.

By Paula Marshall

 

DEPARTMENTS

4 Talk of the Town

East Texas Council of Government, Toy Run, Food Donations, Youth Golfers, Palestine Dogwood Festival, Buffalo Girls Chili Cook-off, Tyler Public Library Great Discussions, Reclamation Station, Children’s Advocacy Center.

 

6 Business

Business Basics Workshop, Palestine Ancel E. Nunn Art Gallery, Grant Writing, Taste of Home in Athens, Wildlife Management, Longview High School Students Career Paths.

 

18 Calendar of Events 

 

20  Attraction Highlight

Skydive East Texas

By Kevin White

 

 

22   Music Listings

 

 

26  Kid’s Korner

By Vern Dailey and Muffin

 

28  Grits & Gourmet

A.J.’s Fish House in Emory

By Kevin White

 

29 Dining Guide

 

30 Bookshelves

The Intuitionist By Colson Whitehead and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Reviews by Patti Ramey and Jeremy Light

 

31 Poetry

Rainbow Nation, Pain, A Nice Surprise, Twenty-Two, and The Moon Smiles by Richard Hurzeler, Elizabeth Ketchersid, Jeri Holcomb, Beth Philp and Tom Geddie.

 

33  Feel Good

Storm Warnings

By Dr. Herb Marlowe

 

34 Reel Time

Good Food and Style Add to Fishing Trip With Your Spouse

By Barry St. Clair

 

35 Marketplace

 

COVER: An Attic Retreat, designed by Amy Bott of Space Lift Interiors. Photo by Andy Post, www.andypost.com