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CONTENTS FEATURES 8
Cliburn Defined by Big, Small Moments Increasing numbers of people in the region are working to bring more arts into communities that improves lives and economic development. By Tom Geddie
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10 Make Plans Now for Summer Play Time Using the County Line in print and online among other tools help people plan for getaways and day trips in the region. By P.A. Geddie
31 One of the best things about the Upper East Side of Texas is it’s fresh produce, farms, and community markets.
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By P.A. Geddie
DEPARTMENTS 5
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Editor’s Note. Letters.
6 ACROSS THE COUNTY LINE East Texas Council of Governments, Eight Amazing Women, StudyPods, Gladewater Highway, Power My World Scholarships
CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT
12 News. Events. Audie Murphy Days, Dairy Air Festival, Tomato Fest. Winnsboro Spring Festival. Mineola May Days.
Music
20 Music Notes. T-Bone Walker Blues Fest, Old Fiddlers’ Reunion, New Eisley Album, Jason Elmore in Ben Wheeler, Commerce Idol Winners. East Texas Music Awards. 23 Music Listings
LITERARY SCENE
24 Review: Sound Bites by Joan Hallmark
The Arts
14 News. Events. 279 Art Jam, Franklin County Arts Alliance.
On Stage
16 Shakespeare Finds Summer Home in Kilgore By Patti Light
17 News. Events.
film
Reviewed by Tom Geddie
24 News. Events.
30 In the Kitchen with Leah
SHOP
32 The Sweet Pea Collection, Miranda Lambert purchase, Sale on the Trail, Door-to-Door Sales Scams 33 Turner’s Country Store Celebrates 25 Years By Leah Lynch
34 News. Events.
STAY
LIVING ROOM Home. Garden. Real Estate
26 Restored 1930s Farmhouse Offers Relaxing Getaway By Patti Light
PLAY
27 News. Events. Disc Golf Course, Doggy Derby, Bennie Jackson Park, Hole-InOne Competition.
19 News. Events. Northeast Texas Films. Pride of Mineola Documentary.
Food & drink
28 Review: El Toro Mexican Restaurant in Palestine by Patti Light
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30 News. Events.
25 Poetry & Prose
18 Catching Up With TV Binging By Jeremy Light
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Flavorful Food and Fun Abound with Farmers’ Offerings
36 Tyler, Longview, and Texarkana Noted Improving Markets, Community Garden, Tyler Recycling Center,
FEEL GOOD
38 Talk. Text. Crash. 38 Events COVER: Downtown Sulphur Springs courthouse plaza. Photo contribution by Luis Noble.
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EDITOR’S NOTE Dear Readers, Welcome to our very first doublemonth issue! We are so very excited to have more time to round up more news you can use and let you know about the treasures we continue to uncover in the way of people and places in our region. This month please read about the late Van Cliburn who was raised in Kilgore and became a world-renowned pianist. There’s a prestigious competition in May that holds his name and many who knew him remember him fondly in Kilgore and beyond. We’ve done a little twist on our Summer Fun and Farm to Market sections normally printed this time of year. Although we do have some of our favorites listed here in print, since so many people are also using their computers and mobile devices to make plans we are hoping you will thoroughly explore our eMagazine and App as well. They all work together to give you information and entertainment in the most
convenient way possible. Please send us your feedback. Also in this issue are articles on the Texas Shakespeare Festival in Kilgore, amazing women in Tyler, Turner’s Country Store in Canton, The Farmhouse at Hunter’s Moon near Winnsboro, El Toro in Palestine, and many more. In Feel Good, we’ve included an article about the serious risks involved in texting and driving, as well as other distractions that are causing crashes, injuries people, and fatalities. I recently lost another acquaintance who was struck by an 18-year-old young man who admits he was on his cell phone when he ran through a stop sign and hit her car, killing her instantly. It changed her family’s life and it changed his. It’s one of those issues we are asking everyone to THINK about. Hang up and drive. Enjoy some great PLAY time this summer and keep safe. P.A. Geddie Publisher & Managing Editor
Reaching the market that counts in the Upper East Side of Texas
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“Everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.” Robert Louis Stevenson
ETCOG Honors Residents For Contributions to Region
The East Texas Council of Governments honored regional citizens who exemplify excellence in performance, innovation, and contributions to the community at its 86th semi-annual board of directors meeting. Regional Citizen of the Year is Sandy Hilliard of Canton for her service as president of the child welfare board of Van Zandt County and as president of the Region 4 child welfare board which serves 23 counties. Regional Corporate Citizen of the Year is the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler which serves a region the size of West Virginia and a population of over 1.3 million people. With an annual economic impact of nearly $350 million to Northeast Texas, UTHSC Tyler focuses on excellent patient care and community health, comprehensive education and innovative research. The center has taken on a major role in coordinating the 1115 Waiver in Northeast Texas; a major public-private partnership designed to increase access to care, improve the quality of care, and decreases the cost of care across 28 counties.
Leah Lynch (left) of Canton and Lyndsay Caldwell of Quitman took a long lunch recently to stroll around the beautiful downtown square in Sulphur Springs. The award-winning Hopkins County vintage J. Riely Gordon courthouse is a Texas historical monument. The Hopkins County Veterans Memorial fits beautifully on the courthouse plaza grounds with granite walls, waterfalls, a soldier statute, commemorative benches, and even a kiosk where visitors can learn more about the veterans. Whether attending a special event on the courthouse plaza or at any other time visitors enjoy this inviting scene along with a water fountain play area, sidewalk chess and checkers boards, and America’s only public restrooms with seethrough walls, surrounded by an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants. Photo by P.A. Geddie
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band, Dr. Kirk Calhoun, founding chair of Jack and Jill of East Texas.
The Regional Statesmanship Award went to Judge Bill Stoudt of Gregg County, who serves many regional roles including being a member of the ETCOG board of directors and executive committee; the Chief Elected Officials/ Rural Planning Organization Board; the East Texas Corridor Council promoting higher speed rail along the I-20 corridor; the EasTexConnects regional transit board; and is co-chairman of the North East Texas Air Quality Board.
Eight Women Win Honors For Doing Amazing Things
Betty Edwards, who leads the North Tyler Day Nursery which has been serving Tyler for 74 years to provide a safe, clean and educational day care for working parents and parents attending Texas College.
The Regional Committee Service Award went to Diane Isham, Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, who has served the region by sharing her knowledge with new grass roots organizations, as a mentor, a licensed chemical dependency counselor, and in other roles.
The 2013 honorees are:
The ETCOG Employee Of The Year Award went to Gary Allen, planning & economic development services team leader in the Workforce & Economic Development division. 6 • CountyLineMagazine.com • MAY/JUNE 2013
Women in Tyler has honored eight women “who do amazing things” for the area. “Tyler is blessed to have such a diverse community of talented, giving, and hard working women worthy of this special honor,” said Jackie DeNoyelles, event co-chair.
Martha Berry, a nationally acclaimed Indian bead artist who exhibits in galleries and museums around the country and divides her time between research and creating beadwork that is inspired by the styles of the Southeastern Woodland Native American Indians. Dr. Jeanette Deas Calhoun, executive director for Tyler AIDS Services, community volunteer, and, with her hus-
Dawn Franks, president and CEO of Fourth Partner Foundation where she works primarily with individuals, couples and families interested in philanthropic giving in Tyler, serves as the executive director of the Ben and Maytee Fisch Foundation, and co-founder of the East Texas Crisis Center. Mary Ann Girard, who has made Champions for Children a premier early childhood center recognized across the state for is quality pre-school curriculum. She was the primary author and developer of these effective therapeutic techniques used throughout Texas. Christy Roach, principal at Douglas Elementary School, two blocks from where she grew up with the dream of becoming a teacher at the school.
Ella Tucker, whose hat collection has grown to more than 200.
notifications; making group projects more efficient and easier to coordinate.
Dr. Syntha West, a teacher for 36 years who now counsels children caught between divorcing parents and is a motivational speaker; in 2008, she was crowned Ms. Texas Senior America.
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IT Company Launches Latest StudyPod Version
A 12-mile stretch of Hwy. 80 at Gladewater has been renamed to honor Master Sgt. Travis Watkins for his bravery during the Korean War.
Tyler-based Internet technology company PersonalWeb has launched the latest version of its StudyPods, a collaborative social-learning platform for university and college students to connect and share academic knowledge with each other at their own university or at colleges worldwide. The site, created with the help of students in The University of Texas System, enables students to connect, collaborate and share academic knowledge with each other at their own university or at colleges worldwide. “We’ve adopted a new slogan – study together from wherever – because it better describes one of the key benefits for using StudyPods so students can easily form virtual study groups,” PersonalWeb President Michael Weiss said. StudyPods new version 2.3 provides a simplified user interface so students can navigate the study-help site more effectively. Free storage space is now increased to 5GBs for each user to ensure there is ample space to store files. Also included are intuitive prompts explaining key functions and tools featured on the site enabling students to quickly become familiar with all the features of StudyPods. Through StudyPods, students can create individual Pods based on their college coursework. They can fill pods with anything and everything related to their classes, from presentation slides, past tests to homework assignments, notes, and images. This information can then be shared with other students with similar class subjects who can also contribute content to the Pod. Students can easily find the research they need to help complete assignments, locate similar documents and find Pods that they wish to join. StudyPods users can also connect with each other instantly through chat and
Gladewater Names Hwy. 80 For Veteran of Korean War
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Walker, who is buried at Gladewater Memorial Cemetery, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1950 after his death. Watkins protected 30 men in his unit from enemy fire when they were isolated in foxholes after an overwhelming enemy force had broken through. Watkins grew up in Troup and entered the service from Gladewater.
WCEC Awards $25,000 to East Texas Students A panel of three independent judges recently awarded $20,000 in scholarships as part of Wood County Electric Cooperative’s (WCEC) “Power My World” essay contest. Ten local students residing within WCEC’s nine-county service area will each receive a $2,000 scholarship towards continuing education. The program is funded entirely by unclaimed capital credit payments returned to WCEC by the state of Texas. The judges were WCEC members Darla Moss, Patricia Durst, and Sam Mullen. They used various criteria to select the ten from seventy-three qualified applicants. Based on their exceptional essays and application submissions, the 2013 scholarship recipients are Spencer Capps, Quitman; Hunter Fair, Hawkins; Jonathan Haskett, Quitman; Olivia Heard, Mineola; Alston Johnson, Quitman; Katherine Kerwin, Harmony; Mary McCreight, Miller Grove; Hannah Pinnell, Winnsboro; Destyn Taylor, Grand Saline; and Madelyn Wood, Mineola. In addition to the above scholarships, one $5,000 scholarship was awarded to James McDonald from Ben Wheeler, a current college electrical engineering major who is studying at Texas A&M.
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Cliburn Defined by Big, Small Moments By Tom Geddie Some people’s lives are defined by a single big moment, or at least it seems that way. For Van Cliburn, the biggest moment was back in 1958 when, as a 23-year-old East Texan at the height of the Cold War, he played Tchaikovsky’s “Piano Concerto No. 1” and Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 3” to win the first International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition, an event that some people said was designed to demonstrate Soviet cultural superiority. That performance earned an eightminute standing ovation, a tickertape parade in New York City, a cover story in Time magazine naming him “The Texan Who Conquered Russia,” and a long, successful career that included a Grammy award, the first-ever platinum album for a classical recording, and gigs for royalty, heads of state, and every U.S. president from Harry S. Truman to Barack Obama. There were plenty of other big moments for the Shreveport-born, Kilgoreraised Cliburn. 8 • CountyLineMagazine.com • MAY/JUNE 2013
There were also many “small” moments that define people’s lives – that show people just who they are – that happen outside the public eye. Jeanne Jordan Johnson chairs the music and dance department at Kilgore College. Back in 1981, 23 years after Cliburn burst onto the international scene, she was relatively new to the faculty and was still a graduate student at what was then North Texas State University. She was singing a solo at the wedding of Annette Morgan, who is now director of financial aid at the college. “I’m standing at the pulpit at St. Luke Methodist Church singing, and the doors opened in the back of the church and there stood Van Cliburn and his mother,” she said. “It was one of those moments when you say, ‘Oh, my God.’ To survive the next few moments so I could finish the piece as he came down the aisle, I convinced myself that it was not Van Cliburn. Then I went, ‘Oh, gosh, that is Van Cliburn. Then I was terrified.”
Later, the international star asked to meet the young singer. “He introduced himself like I didn’t know who he was,” Johnson said. “He made me feel special. That’s a special talent, to make everyone around you feel special He asked about my background, my education, who my family was, and seemed very interested in me, and he was always that way with every kind of artist.” Johnson doesn’t remember what she sang that day, but she remembers the “small” moment vividly. She also believes that quality showed up in Cliburn’s romanticism more than in his considerable technical virtuosity. “I think there was a certain openness in him that revealed itself in his music,” she said. “He was open to the sensitivity of the composers. He viewed himself as the servant rather than the master, that he was there to do what the composer wanted, and left himself open to that.” Morgan, a longtime family friend who also took piano lessons from Cliburn’s
mother, Rildia Bee O’Bryan Cliburn, reminisced that Cliburn “was so humble about it all.”
concerto, which remained the best-selling classical album for a decade, eventually going triple-platinum.
“She was such an encouragement to him,” Morgan said. “She was so proud of the generous man that he became, and also how humble he was despite his success.”
Cliburn quit performing in 1978, but came out of retirement in 1987 to perform at the White House for President Reagan and Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev, and then opened the 100th anniversary season of Carnegie Hall. He did a 16-city tour in 1994, followed by a series of recognitions including the Kennedy Center Honors in 2001, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2003, the Russian Order of Friendship in 2004, and the National Medal of Arts in 2010.
Cliburn took summer classes at Kilgore College in 1951 and 1952, and later became a benefactor to the college, where the campus includes the Van Cliburn Auditorium. Richard Rodzinski, former executive director of the Van Cliburn Foundation and now head of the Tchaikovsky Competition, said Cliburn was “genuinely modest, self-effacing, always surprised at people remembering him, appreciating him. Generosity, modesty, gentleness, incredibly loyal as a friend, great, great kindness – thee were the attributes that made people terribly fond of him.” Cliburn’s whole childhood pointed toward his accomplishments, both at the piano and in the way he dealt with life before he died on February 27, from bone cancer, at his Fort Worth home. When he was three years old, after he listened to his mother give a lesson to a student named Sammy Talbot, Cliburn crawled up onto the piano stool and played, by ear, the song from that lesson, “Arpeggio Waltz,” written by Caroline Crawford. Cliburn’s mother had trained at the Cincinnati Conservatory and later with Franz Liszt-trained Arthur Friedheim at the New York School of Musical Art, a precursor to the Juilliard School. Harvey Lavan Cliburn Jr. took daily lessons with his mother until 1951, when, at the age of 17, he went to Juilliard. He won a statewide piano competition when he was 12, and played with the Houston Symphony Orchestra. He made his Carnegie Hall debut when he was 20. Three years later, after the Moscow triumph, he returned to Carnegie Hall with Kirill Kondrashin, who had led the Moscow Philharmonic in the prize-winning performance. Again, the program included the Rachmaninoff concerto, which RCA Victor released as an album. The next album was the Tchaikovsky
When he died, he Wall Street Journal called him a cultural hero who “rocketed to unheard-of stardom for a classical musician in the United States.” The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, held every four years in Fort Worth since 1962, is scheduled May 24 -June 9 at Bass Performance Hall. It’s recognized as one of the world’s foremost such competitions; 30 of the world’s finest pianists will compete for medals, more than $175,000 in prizes and awards, and three years of commission-free career management valued at more than $1.3 million. The competition honors Cliburn’s career as much as it does the 1958 triumph that made him, beyond the classical world, as popular as Elvis Presley for a while. Through it all, he remained, as Johnson put it, a servant. In one of Cliburn’s last major public appearances, he said at the commencement address at the Cleveland Institute of Music in May 2012 that musicians are missionaries for music, who devote themselves to a higher power. In 1958, after his international triumph in Moscow, he said much the same thing: “I’m only a witness and a messenger. Because I believe so much in the beauty, the construction, the architecture invisible, the importance for all generations, for young people to come that it will help their minds, develop their attitudes, and give them values.” All of these – the small moments as well as the big -- add up to define the individual who said music “is like breathing, like nourishment.” MAY/JUNE 2013 • CountyLineMagazine.com • 9
Make Plans Now for Summer Play Time By P.A. Geddie
Most families and individuals alike have more leisure time in the summer than at any other time of the year. So it’s a common practice each year about this time for people to sit down with their calendars, a County Line Magazine or two or three, maybe some tourism brochures, notes jotted down with recommendations by friends, and in today’s day and age, their computers and mobile devices for easy access to the Internet.
Side of Texas will show what the magazine’s readers find they enjoy most in the region and there’s no better recommendation than that.
This year the County Line eMagazine and mobile app is also available to help readers explore the region and find the best things to do and places to stay, dine, shop, hear music, see art, and more. Take some time to explore the site and years worth of articles on the treasures of the Upper East Side of Texas.
Starting in the Northwest corner Sulphur Springs offers inviting sidewalk shops and restaurants overlooking the beautifully-landscaped courthouse plaza with a playful water fountain, outstanding vintage award-winning courthouse and veterans memorial display, and America’s only public restrooms with see-through walls.
You can scan the QR code at left or go directly to www.countylinemagazine.com to begin your journey. We also encourage planners to look at the County Line past issues. Special editions like the Best of the Upper East
Discover the East Texas Oil Fields of the 1930s
Some of the best times to be had are just exploring our small towns, each with their own special offerings and most with good lodging nearby, some of which are a destination themselves. Here are a few but check the eMagazine for many more when making plans.
Paris has its own Eiffel Tower and a downtown area unmatched by any other in the region with great shopping and dining opportunities and a nearby beautiful walking path. Heading towards our Northeast corner
Pawpa’s House in the country
The East Texas Oil Museum is located on the campus of Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas. This fascinating museum houses the authentic re-creation of oil discovery and production in the early 1930s from the largest oil field inside U.S. boundaries.
Museum Hours Tues-Sat 9am - 4pm April-Sept 9am - 5pm Sun 2-5p.m. Hwy. 259 at Ross St, Kilgore, Texas On the Kilgore College Campus, 903.983.8295
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of the region is Winnsboro with an active arts scene, live music, great restaurants and shopping, as well as several good big events held during the year.
oldest town in Texas. From antiquing to nature walks the town holds a natural beauty and deep history that attracts visitors of all ages.
Mineola is a fun town with a great historical museum, music on the streets every Saturday, an Amtrak station that picks up passengers right downtown, the award-winning Mineola Nature Preserve, and many shops and restaurants. It’s home to the Select Theater, a nationally protected historical site still showing current movies every week. Numerous big events take place in Mineola during the summer and throughout the year.
Sometimes referred to as “the lake country” there are many opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, canoeing, and other water fun activities throughout the region including Caddo Lake, Lake Fork, Lake Palestine, and Cedar Creek Lake. Other locations in the Upper East
Side of Texas certainly worth some play time are the Longview Museum of Art, The Waterpark at The Villages on Lake Palestine in Flint, Fire Mountain Amusements in Tyler, Music City Texas Theater in Linden, the Creative Arts Center in Bonham, The Links at Lands End in Yantis, East Texas Oil Museum in Kilgore, Tyler Arts District, Hotel Fredonia in Nacogdoches, the Avinger community, the Salt Palace in Grand Saline, and Heritage Park in Edgewood.
On the east side of the region is Longview, Marshall, and Jefferson, all with excellent opportunities for enjoying leisure time. South of Interstate 20 is Canton, known worldwide for its First Monday Trade Days but it also has a great downtown museum, restaurants, and shopping, and Splash Kingdom among other fun things to explore there. Ben Wheeler has a couple of good restaurants, both with wine and beer, and one with full bar, and full menus. They offer live music Thursday through Saturday and special events throughout the year. The town also satisfies artist lovers and shoppers with several unique shops and galleries in town. Edom has 40 years with artists presenting their pieces along Highway 279 including pottery, jewelry, birdhouse art, and photography. The Shed Cafe offers down-home cooking and Blue Moon Gardens a few miles east of town is a must to visit. Corsicana is in the midst of a downtown revitalization with events, dining, art, and more happening on a regular basis. A popular entertainment experience for many is Cinergy Cinemas & Entertainment center, combining movies, mini golf, go-karts, arcade, food and even a variety of beer and wines for adult patrons. For more, go to www.visitcorsicana.com. Nacogdoches boasts many accomplished authors, film makers, artists, as well as having the claim to fame as the MAY/JUNE 2013 • CountyLineMagazine.com • 11
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Audie Murphy Days Honors Most Decorated Soldier
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Audie Murphy Days takes place this year on May 17-18 at the Fletcher Warren Civic Center and the Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum. Some of the highlights of the program on Friday include Army SSgt. Eric Slough, a multiple combat veteran and, a member of the prestigious Sgt. Audie Murphy Club from Hunt County. SAMC is an elite organization of noncommissioned officers who have demonstrated performance and inherent leadership qualities and abilities characterized by Sgt. Audie Murphy. Living historian retired Lt. Col. Don Houk will portray General James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle who led the famous Doolittle Raid in WWII. Friday night features a spaghetti supper followed by entertainment with Mark Wright, a 23-year Navy veteran who is a cowboy, a poet, a singer and a soldier. Cost of supper and the concert is $12 for adults and $5 for ages 5-12. Saturday morning will be a “USO” show with entertainment including the Greenville Flaming Flashes and Trombonium Sinfonium, a unique blend of brass and rhythm. For more information call 903.450.4502 and visit www.cottonmuseum.com.
May 3 – 4
46th Annual Mineola, Texas May Days. Mineola. Music, games, beer garden, vendors, carnival and more. Free. Downtown Mineola, Johnson & Broad Streets. www.mineola.com.
The Rains County Founders Day Festival is May 3-4 in Emory. Featuring on Friday: Savor the Flavor - A taste of Rains County from 6 - 8 p.m .at the Emory City Centre. Saturday features the Emory Lions Club Breakfast at 7 a.m. Vendors line up their booths on Alexander Street close to the City Park. The festival boasts a menagerie of events such as the 3 0n 3 basketball tournament, volleyball tournament, 5K run in downtown Emory, parade, forever Ford car show, 42 tournament, stage coach rides, doghouse races, games, entertainment, our fun duck race, pedal tractor pull, and even a flaming duck derby where the local volunteer fire departments compete against each other to get across the finish line! Photo by Ine Burke.
Dairy Air Festival Set For June in Sulphur Springs
Cows and hot air balloons are just part of the plans underway for the 54th annual Hopkins County Dairy Festival June 7-16. Founded in 1959, The Hopkins County Dairy Festival honors dairy families and the impact the industry has on the local economy. The 10-day festival, held annually on the second and third weekend of June, includes a hot air balloon rally, 5K milk run, parade, milking contest, ice cream freeze off, carnival, dairy foods show,junior dairy livestock Show and the dairy festival scholarship pageant and queen’s coronation. For more information call 903.885.8071 and visit www. SulphurSprings-TX.com.
Tomato Capital of the World Holds Annual Festival
The 29th Annual Tomato Fest is June 8 in Downtown Jacksonville. Known as the Tomato Capital of the World since the early 1900s, when Jacksonville’s tasty tomatoes 12 • CountyLineMagazine.com • MAY/JUNE 2013
were shipped across the country in state-ofthe-art refrigerated rail cars. Nowadays, people from all parts still know a trip to Jacksonville will procure a box or two of the famous tomatoes. In celebration of the crop, visitors arrive for the annual Tomato fest, held every second Saturday in June, just as the tomatoes ripen. Tomato Fest welcomes festival goers to gather tomatoes to take home, anticipating their transformation into relishes, salsa, stews and more. The festival boasts over 26 various activities for the entire family to enjoy including motorcycle, tractor and antique car shows, various tournaments (fishing, soccer & tennis), arts and crafts, food court, farmer’s market, salsa contest, tomato shed tour, Kiwanis Club auction, tomato shoot, tomato eating contest (celebrities and kiddos), live entertainment, history display, tomato peeling, tomato mashing contest and many kids’ activities.
Rains County Founders Day Festival. Emory. 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. Festival is free, some events may have a fee. Emory City Park & Downtown, Alexander & Quitman Streets, Downtown Emory, Rains County Courthouse. 903-473-2465. www.foundersdayfestival.org.
May 4
17th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Longview. . 11 a.m. $2 or 1 canned food item for day events; $15 for night comedy show. Maude Cobb Convention & Activity Complex. 100 Grand Blvd. 903-736-5825. Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Athens. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. TFFC Admission: $5.50 adults, $4.50 seniors 65+, $3.50 children 4-12. Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, 5550 FM 2495. 903-6762277. athenstx.org/things-to-do/cinco-de-mayocelebration.
May 9
Ladies Night Out with Live Entertainment. Nacogdoches. 5:30 p.m. $25. Ticket includes 2 drink vouchers. Hotel Fredonia. 200 N. Fredonia. 936-564-1234. www.outhousetickets.com.
May 10 - 12
Alley Fest 2013. Longview. Music and Arts. Friday - $10; Saturday - $5 until 5 pm, $10 after 5 pm; Sunday - $5. One Hundred Acres of Heritage Main Street. 401 N. Center Street. www. alleyfest.org.
May 11
Annual May Folk Festival. Sulphur Springs. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $3 per person, children under 6 are free. Heritage Park, 416 Jackson St. N. 903.885.2387. .hopkinscountymuseum.org. Outdoor Living Expo. Corsicana. Activities include Texas Bicycle Racing Association’s Corsicana Stage Race, Outdoor Lifestyles/ Healthy Living Expo, bicycle clinic and rodeo. Visit local merchants, street and food vendors and enjoy live music by The Fog and Vinyl Tap. Vendors wanted. 4 - 9 p.m. Free to Public. Downtown Corsicana. 122 W. 3rd Avenue. 877-648-2688. orsicanamainstreet.org.
May 11 - 12
Winnsboro Spring Festival. Winnsboro. Spring Festival boasts all different kinds of vendors and fun, interesting and usual products, from hand made to machine made. Look for jewelry, photos, wood crafts, metal crafts, rocks, fossils, home decor, canvas art, hair bows, children’s chairs, decorated tote bags, paintings and bird houses just to name a few of the items that will be there. There will be 70 food vendors serving everything from hotdogs, hamburgers, turkey legs and fresh lemonade. On Saturday, there will be a balloon release and performances by the Raiderettes, and The Legends of Crossroads historic reenactments. Dale Cummings will beon hand with musical entertainment. Free. Downtown Winnsboro, Market, Elm, and Franklin Streets. 903-342-1300. www.winnsboroonlineguide.com.
May 14
Cruise Night. Canton. Food, music, and cars hosted by Canton Square Bakery and Cafe. Starts on corner of Buffalo St. and Tyler St. and around courthouse. Free. Around Courthouse Square. 105 S. Buffalo. 903-567-4630. www.rgcarshows.com.
May 17-18
Audie Murphy Days. Greenville. Tribute to America’s most decorated hero of World War II. Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum/other locations. Free. 903.450.4502. www. cottonmuseum.com.
May 24 -26
Party in the Pines Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally. Longview. Longview Fairgrounds. 1123 Jaycee Drive. 903-757-5845. www.pinerally.com
May 28-June 1
Everything Texas Fest and Rodeo. Mount Pleasant. 903.572.8567. mtpleasanttx.com.
June 5-8
76th Gladewater Round Up Rodeo. Gladewater. Nationally sanctioned PRCA rodeo featuring four days of old west style bronco bustin’ rodeo. 903.845.5126. www.gladewaterroadeo.com.
June 7
Hunt County Fair. Greenville. Traditional junior livestock show and fair, midway rides, exhibits, and live music. $5 adults, $2 kids. 903.454.1503. www.huntcountyfair.net.
June 8
Pegasus Project Open House & Benefit. Murchison. Features horse demonstrations, tours, sky divers, BBQ dinner, silent auction and raffle, and live music by Heather Little, Matt Bradshaw, and Skip Ewing. Gates open at 2 p.m. Dinner 5 p.m. Concert to follow. Tickets $50 adults, $20 children. Children under 10 free. 7111 FM 2339. 903.539.9851. www.pegasusrescue.org.
Claire Simmons, Ashley Lynn Faver, and Kaysie Owens (left to right) show off their certificates for winning all three awards in the grades 6-8 category of County Line Magazine’s annual East Texas poetry contest. Kaysie won first place, Claire second, and Ashley third. Each read her winning poem at a school assembly of more than a hundred students, followed by a creative writing discussion with Tom Geddie, who organizes the poetry contest. Texas Blueberry Festival. Nacogdoches. Free admission. Downtown Nacogdoches, www. texasblueberryfestival.com.
exceptional entertainment. 7:45 pm. Free. Downtown on the Square. 903-243-2708. www. sulphurspringssymphonyleague.org.
Boots N Brews. Corsicana. Activities include microbrew tastings at The Remington, stick horse rodeo, salsa making competition and pony rides. Visit our local merchants, street, and food vendors and enjoy live music by local musician, Byron Haynie and also by Grant Jones & The Pistol Grip Lassos out of Dallas. Vendors wanted. 4 – 9 p.m. Free to Public. Downtown Corsicana. 122 W. 3rd Avenue. Corsicana. 877-648-2688. www.corsicanamainstreet.org.
July 4
Tomato Fest. Jacksonville. Free. Downtown Jacksonville, 526 E. Commerce St. www.jacksonvilletexas.com.
Jun 8-15
Hopkins County Dairy Festival. Sulphur Springs. Weeklong festival includes a parade, street dance, queen contest and hot air balloon rally. 6 p.m. Price for events varies. Hopkins County Civic Center. 1200 Houston St. 903-885-8071. www.sulphursprings-tx.com.
June 29
Independence Day Celebration. Sulphur Springs. Live, professional orchestra concert and a huge fireworks display. Bring lawn chairs and join the family fun, visitation with friends and families, and a town full of
Brookshire Brothers Freedom Fest. Nacogdoches. 5 - 9:30 p.m. Free. Festival Park. 200 E. Main. 936-564-7351. www.visitnacogdoches. org. July 4th Fireworks. Canton. Free. West side of First Monday Grounds off Hwy 64 and FM 859. 877.462.7467. Jefferson Salutes America. Jefferson. Otstott Park and Riverfront. 101 N. Polk Street. 903665-2672. www.jefferson-texas.com.
July 6 July Fest and Concert in the Park. Gun Barrel City. Gun Barrel City Park, 301 Municipal Drive. www.gunbarrelcityfestivals.net.
July 13 Acoustic Wine Down. Corsicana. Activities include mini-wine festival/tasting, art show, wine walk downtown, and water slide. Visit our local merchants, street, and food vendors. Enjoy live music by the duo Curlyhead and Three Fools on Three Stools. 4 – 9 p.m. Free. Downtown Corsicana. 122 W. 3rd Ave. www.corsicanamainstreet.org. MAY/JUNE 2013 • CountyLineMagazine.com • 13
the arts
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Edom, Ben Wheeler Art Jam is Scheduled for June 22
The next Art Jam on the 279 Artisans Trail is set for June 22, with music, artist demonstrations, guest artists, galleries, one-of-a-kind shopping, restaurants, and more in Ben Wheeler, Edom, and at Blue Moon Gardens along Hwy. 279. Shops open at 10 a.m. and activities continue late into the evening. All special events and parking are free. In conjunction with the Art Jam, Ben Wheeler hosts the first Far Out Festival on Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Blueberry season also will be in full swing along and near the highway. For more information, go to www.visitedom.com and www.benwheelertx.com.
Arts Alliance Show, Sale Planned in Mount Vernon
The Franklin County Arts Alliance plans a juried spring art show and sale in downtown Mount Vernon on Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18. Prizes for best of show and first-, second-, and third places will be awarded. There will be a wine reception 5-7 p.m. Friday to honor the artists, with presentation of the Dean Teague Best of Show award. The show will resume on Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call 903.860.3243 or email patoertel33@gmail.com.
ARTS EVENTS Every Tuesday
Red River Photo Club. Bonham. 6:30 p.m. Annual membership $24; $36 family; guests welcome. Creative Arts Center, 200 W. 5th,. 903.640.2196. www.creativeartscenter.us. Art Talk. Marshall. 4 - 6 p.m. Free admission. Marshall Visual Art Center, 208 E. Burleson,. 903.938.9860. www.marshalltexas.net/Departments/Visual_Arts.
Through May 9
Student Showcase Exhibition. Tyler. Wise Auditorium Art Gallery, Tyler Junior College. www. tjc.edu. 14 • CountyLineMagazine.com • MAY/JUNE 2013
Pieces like this sunflower platter can be seen at Potters Brown in Edom along the 279 Artisans Trail during the June 22 Art Jam. Courtesy photo.
Through May 31 Art Cards. Tyler. Rubber-stamping, embellishing and card-making from a pro. Registration requested. 10:30 am - noon. $10. Tyler Public Library, Taylor Auditorium, 201 S College Avenue, 903-593-READ. www.tylerlibrary.com.
May 2 Art Night - Spring Watercolor Still Life. Longview. Watercolors still life design. 21 yrs and up BYOB. 7 - 9 p.m. Pre Pay $18 members/$20 non members; $25 at time of class if room permits. Longview Museum of Fine Arts, 215 E. Tyler St. 903-753-8103. lmfa.org.
May 4 Family Art - Still Life Drawing. Longview. Pencil and charcoal drawing. 1 – 3 p.m. Pre Pay $18 members/$20 non members; $25 at time of class if room permits. Longview Museum of Fine Arts, 215 E. Tyler St. 903-753-8103. www.lmfa.org. TJC Art Club 10th Anniversary Reunion. Tyler. 6 p.m. Free. Stanley’s Famous Pit BBQ, 525 S. Beckham. www.stanleysfamous.com.
May 10
New Faces. Bonham. 7 – 10 p.m. Free. Creative Arts Center, 200 West 5th. 903-640-2196. www.creativeartscenter.us.
May 11
Second Saturday Main Street Festival. Marshall. Free. Downtown Square, South Washington and West Houston. 903-935-4417. www. marshall-chamber.com .
May 15 – June 12
Basic Stained Glass Art Class. Longview. Ages 16 and up. Cost includes materials and in-class equipment use. Students are also encouraged to purchase a basic took kit ($125). 6 – 9 p.m. $200. Longview Museum of Fine Arts, 215 East Tyler Street. 903-753-8103. www.lmfa.org.
May 16
Ladies’ Night –Floral Watercolor. Longview. Experiment with floral design using watercolors. 21 years and up. BYOB. 7 – 9 p.m. Pre Pay $18 members/$20 non members; $25 at time of class if room permits. Longview Museum of Fine Arts, 215 E. Tyler St. 903-753-8103. www.lmfa.org.
May 18 Family Art - Spring Watercolor Abstract. Longview. Abstract design watercolors. All ages welcome - no experience necessary. 1 - 3 p.m. Prepay $18 members/$20 non members; $25 at time of class if room permits. Longview Museum of Fine Arts, 215 E. Tyler St. 903-753-8103. www.lmfa.org.
May 28 – 29 Celebrate Art. Marshall. Annual art competition, limited to 50 entries. Artists must live in Marion, Harrison, or Panola Counties or be a member of the Marshall Art League. Top prize is $1000. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $25 entry fee.
Marshall Visual Arts Center. 208 East Burleson St. 903-935-4484. www.marshallartscouncil.org.
June 1
6th Annual Fine Arts Festival. Clarksville. Original paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture and photography by more than 30 artist from East Texas. Live music all day. Free. Downtown. 903.341.0761. www.clarksvilleartfest.com.
June 7
Glass Exhibit. Bonham. 5 – 7 p.m. Free. Creative Arts Center. 200 West 5th. 903-640-2196. www.creativeartscenter.us.
LONGVIEW MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
Summer Classes Welded Sculpture, Pottery Wheel Clay Handbuilding, Painting Mosaics , Watercolor , Drawing, and more....
Open Tuesday-Friday 10 - 4 Saturdays Noon - 4 Closed Sun-Mon $5 for non-museum members
215 E. Tyler St., Longview, 75601 903-753-8103, www.LMFA.org
Downtown Tyler • 103 E. Erwin • Tyler, Texas 75702 A DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF TYLER
MAY 17 AT 8 P.M.
David Berkley & Shawn James JUNE 14 & 15 AT 8 P.M.
2nd Annual Comedy Festival
JUNE 17-22 AT 7 P.M.
APEX Entertainment Presents Summer Drama Camp (Ages 8+) Performance on June 22
Really Rosie - CLASSIC MOVIES -
MAY 2 AT 7 P.M.
The Searchers (1956) MAY 9 AT 7 P.M.
The Last Picture Show (1971) MAY 16 AT 7 P.M.
Red River (1948)
JUNE 6 AT 7 P.M.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) JUNE 8 AT 3 P.M.
The Wizard of Oz
JUNE 13 AT 7 P.M.
MAY 23 AT 7 P.M.
Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
MAY 30 AT 7 P.M.
JUNE 20 AT 7 P.M.
Bernie (2011)
Dazed and Confused (1993)
For ticket information go to LibertyTyler.com
Live Music, Theater, Comedy and Movies!
Terminator (1984)
JUNE 27 AT 7 P.M.
Superman (1978)
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Shakespeare Finds Summer Home in Kilgore By Patti Light New faces, returning alumni, and fresh ideas all await audience members as the 2013 season of The Texas Shakespeare Festival (TSF) opens June 27 for its annual month-long stage stay at Kilgore College. The artistic directors, Raymond Caldwell and John Dodd, have been crewing and gearing up since last August and the new company is like welcoming a new child for all involved. “We have two shows that have never been done at the festival and three that are returning after a long absence,” Caldwell said. The festival produces one comedy, one musical, a children’s play, and two plays from the Shakespeare canon. This year it is staging “The Winter’s Tale” and “The Comedy of Errors” from Shakespeare. Dr. Chuck Ney returns to direct “The Comedy of Errors.” “It will be a riotous show full of laughter,” Caldwell said. 16 • CountyLineMagazine.com • MAY/JUNE 2013
Matthew Earnest directs “The Winter’s Tale.” Earnest, who served as Adrian Hall’s assistant for many years, is known in theatre circles for directing plays that make an impact on their audiences.
year he will also be wearing the title of director.
“The Foreigner” is one of the three plays that playwright Larry Shue gifted the theatre with before his early death. It is not a stranger to the Van Cliburn Auditorium, but this is its first time for it to be performed by the professional company of TSF. Caldwell is taking this play on its maiden voyage as director.
The company has searched all over the country for the right crew and cast. This year, TSF welcomes all new crew in lighting, scenery and sound direction. A few familiar faces are in the cast, like Jason Richards, Michael Pine and fan favorite Arthur Lazalde, but the majority of faces on and off stage are going to be new to East Texas.
“Camelot” has been a musical favorite for decades and a TSF crowd pleaser. Abe Reynolds, director of 2012 season’s “Blood Brothers,” is returning as director for this classic tale. The children’s play this year is an original by TSF company alumni and current season company member Jason Richards. It is called “The Enchanted Forest.” Last year’s children’s selection was also written by Richards, but this
“It will be a full and fun season for all audience members,” Caldwell said.
“We have changes to keep things fresh for our festival,” Caldwell said. The shows begin on June 27 and tickets go on sale in late May. Season tickets are a great bargain for any theatre lover at $89 a package. Individual show tickets start at approximately $29. Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 903.983.8601.
on stage
It’s “American Idle,” For Teens Too Lazy to Learn ArtsView Children’s Theatre in Longview will perform a spoof, “American Idle,” of the popular TV show. It’s a Bradley Hayward script directed by Laura Bowen about lazy high school contestants from all over the country competing for votes for a chance to win a high school diploma no matter what their grade point average might be. In the end, the biggest slackers of all may be the TV viewers themselves, who have become too lazy to vote for a winner. Performances will be Saturday, June 8, at 2 and 7 p.m. at Artsview, 313 W. Tyler.
The Pegasus Project Horse Rescue
OPEN HOUSE & Benefit June 8, 2013
Horse Demonstrations Meet Our Trainers and Staff Enjoy tours, Sky Divers, and a BBQ dinner LIVE MUSIC Heather Little, Matt Bradshaw, and featuring Skip Ewing Silent Auction and Raffle
Roundtrip Southwest Airlines Tickets, Airplane and Helicopter Rides, Horse Tack and more!
Horses available for adoption!
For more information, go to www.artsviewchildrenstheatre.com.
Air conditioned tent and lots of shade. Rain or shine! Gates open at 2 p.m. Dinner at 5 p.m. Concert to follow. Tickets $50 adults, $20 children, children under 10 free. Discounted tickets and more info available on the website.
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May 3-4
Dancefest. Tyler. Tyler Junior College Department of Dance and Academy of Dance present Dancefest 2013, featuring selections from the great classical ballet Swan Lake as well as a modern dance production of the story of Pocahontas. This is a perfect way to introduce children of all ages to the beauty and dynamism of classical and modern dance and the excitement of live performance. 7:30 p.m. TJC Wise Auditorium, Tyler Junior College Main Campus. 1400 East 5th Street. 903-510-2483. www.tcj.edu/dance.
May 3 – 4
Blue Man Group. Tyler. May 3; 8:30 p.m. May 4; 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. $37 - $67. UT Tyler - Cowan Center. 3900 University Blvd. http:// www.cowancenter.org.
June 8
American Idle - Teen Production. Longview. Teen Theatre Production ~ Ages 13-18 directed by Laura Bowen. A Reality TV Spoof: From side splitting auditions to astonishing eliminations, join host Brian Seacrest and the IDLE Judges on their search for America’s biggest slacker. 7 – 8 p.m. $8 online; $10 in office, by phone, or at door. ArtsView Children’s Theatre, 313 West Tyler Street. 903-2367535. www.artsviewchildrenstheatre.com.
June 14 - 15
2nd Annual Comedy Festival. Tyler. . 8 – 11 p.m. $20 per day. Cash only. Liberty Hall. 103 E Erwin. 903-595-7274. www.LibertyHall.com.
7111 FM 2339, Murchison - 1/2 mile east of FM 773, 1 mile west of Callender Lake
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2013 Season The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare June 27, July 4, 6, 12*, 14*, 19, 21, 25*, 27*
Mistaken identities, misunderstood intentions, and two sets of identical twins – mix those together and the result is a “Comedy of Errors,” Shakespeare’s shortest and most outrageous comedy. A madcap story fraught with mayhem, confusion, anarchy, and hilarity!
The Foreigner by Larry Shue June 28, July 5*, 7*, 12, 14, 18*, 20*, 25, 27
An incredibly shy Englishman arrives at a fishing lodge in rural Georgia, and due to a misunderstanding, the locals assume that he cannot understand English because he is … “a foreigner.” Consequently, they speak openly in his presence about their personal affairs, deepest secrets, and sinister plans, as “the foreigner” maintains his mute presence and becomes involved in a plot to sort out their tangled lives. The result is a story that is hilarious and heartwarming and full of comic surprises.
The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare June 29, July 5, 7, 11*, 13*, 18, 20, 26*, 28*
The Winter’s Tale is a fairy tale for adults, a beautiful story about the evil of jealousy and the power of faith and forgiveness. One of Shakespeare’s later plays, The Winter’s Tale is filled with mature wisdom infused with youthful optimism. The tale begins with a serious question, moves through lighthearted romance, and ends with a miracle.
Camelot by Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Lowe June 30, July 4*, 6*, 11, 13, 19*, 21*, 26, 28
Camelot opened on Broadway in 1960 and won the Tony Award for best musical. Adapted from T.H. White’s The Once and Future King, it is about King Arthur and his noble, idealistic attempt to establish peace and order by creating the Knights of the Round Table. It is also the touching story of his wife Guinevere and the handsome French Sir Lancelot with whom she falls in love. The beautiful music includes the title song “Camelot,” “If Ever I Would Leave You,” and “What Do the Simple Folk Do?”
The Enchanted Forest (Children’s Play) by Jason Richards July 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 at 10 a.m.
A new play by the author of last year’s Quest for the Lost Chalice, The Enchanted Woods is a modern fairy tale, touched with mystery and magic, about the powers of hope, faith, and courage. *Matinee Performances at 2:00 p.m. / Evening Performances at 7:30 p.m.
For more information visit us at www.texasshakespeare.com
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film
Catching Up With TV Binging
FILM news Four of Top 10 Film Docs Focus on Northeast Texas
Filmmaker Paul Steckler’s choices for the “10 greatest Texas documentaries,” published in Texas Monthly, includes four set in the Upper East Side of Texas. The list, in chronological order, begins with “The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin’ Hopkins,” a 1968 selection that also features Mance Lipscomb, and is joined by two other music documentaries – 1971’s “A Well Spent Life” about Tejano legend Lydia Mendoza and 1976’s “Chulas Fronteras about Flaco and Santiago Jimenez.
By Jeremy Light There are far worse addictions to have than watching television, but it is often fascinating to see an addiction not only endorsed but made easier through technology. Often, being at work all day can get in the way of all the missed TV shows hibernating in my DVR. As a result, a favorite show is relegated for the summer so I can watch the entire season in the space of a single day. I’ve been doing this for years, but it has recently acquired a name and capitalizing television show producers. Watching an entire television show season, frequently in one sitting, is called binge watching. Very often, binge watchers are professionals with little time, patience, or stamina to watch their favorite programs during the work week. Naturally, these fans, if they are anything like me, do not want to miss any show so we record them, often going to great lengths to avoid spoilers online or in public. TV producers are quick to recognize this trend and have adapted to suit the needs of the market. Netflix recently released an entire first season of “House of Cards,” Kevin Spacey’s vehement political thriller. Fox Digital released “Bad Samaritans,” the darkly comic series involving a couple in a defunct relationship performing community service together after an accidental forest fire. Each show was released in its entirety, allowing a fan to watch at his or her own speed without being forced to a weekly wait or conflicting schedules. 18 • CountyLineMagazine.com • MAY/JUNE 2013
Comcast, also well aware of this trend, offers watchathons of favorite television shows for members subscribing with an Xfinity TV account. This has proven to be a big seller among viewers, who can now catch up on “Game of Thrones,” “Mad Men,” “Breaking Bad,” and/or “Dexter” before the new seasons begin. Not only is this business savvy, it also curbs many viewers’ temptation to illegally watch the shows online, an unfortunate side effect of being able to obtain practically anything on a personal computer. Television is not the only medium to get in on the action. Netflix has also released a full-length feature titled “Shotgun Wedding,” a dark comedy of a wedding gone wrong with a family willing to go to extraordinary lengths to make sure it goes on. Producers can now release their titles directly to viewers, cutting out the movie theater intermediary. This is not a new idea, but one sure to increase in popularity, especially given the manner in which viewers are trying to save money, time, and fuel. Time will tell how this instant availability will affect Blu-ray and DVD sales. However, this sensitivity to customers’ habits and needs will satisfy producers and consumers in the short term. I would and could go on, but season three of “Sons of Anarchy” waits in a minimized window even as I write this. Finally, I have a reason to learn multi-tasking.
“Beauty Knows No Pain” (1972) tells the story of Magnum photographer Elliott Erwitt’s journey from New York to Kilgore to document tryouts for the famed Kilgore Rangerettes, the original majorette drill team. “Marshall, Texas” (1983) chronicles Bill Moyers’ trip back to his hometown, a place his father claimed has “more Baptists than people.” (Moyers is an ordained Baptist preacher.) Interview subjects tell stories of moonshiners and civil war veterans; of the time when old and young could see eye to eye; and how the railroad tracks out of town pointed to the promise of a different, better life. Moyers also visits with the teachers who instilled a love of poetry in him. The film, which also looked at less savory parts of life, won an Emmy and was the very first program in the award winning PBS series “A Walk Through the 20th Century With Bill Moyers.” “Hands on a Hardbody” (1997) tells the tale of people in Longview trying to win a truck by keeping their hand on it longest, people who needed to pay off bills, to replace the truck they had to sell, to quit their waitress job, to fulfill a higher calling, or just to test themselves. Others in the top 10 are “The Thin Blue Line” (1988), about the murder of a Dallas policeman; “LBJ” (1991), about Lyndon B. Johnson and his presidency; “The Education of Shelby Knox” (2005), a Lubbock-set story about a high school student’s clash with community standards; “Be Here to Love
Me” (2005), about Texas songwriting legend Townes Van Zandt; “Oswald’s Ghost” (2007), exploring theories about the unlikely assassin; and “Pony Excess” (2010), about the SMU football scandal in the 1970s..
Pride of Mineola Begins its Trek to USA Film Festivals
A documentary film entitled “Pride of Mineola” recently premiered to several rave-review crowds at the Select Theater in Mineola. Directed by Mark Eversole, the documentary covers the 93-year history of the theater and how it helped shape the lives of people who frequented it over the years, even famous ones like Sissy Spacek who said she began her interest in acting watching movies there. Film supporters are now in the process of entering it in film festivals throughout the United States and will sell DVDs. For more information call 903.569.2631.
June 6
Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Tyler. 7 - 9 p.m. $7. Liberty Hall. 103 E Erwin. 903595-7274. www.Libertyhall.com.
June 8
June 13
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Tyler. 7 p.m. $7. Cash only - no credit or debit cards. Liberty Hall, 103 E Erwin. 903-595-7274. www. libertyhall.com.
June 20
The Wizard of Oz. Tyler. 3 - 5 p.m. $7. Cash only. Liberty Hall, 103 E Erwin. 903-595-7274. www.LibertyHall.com.
Terminator. Tyler. 7 p.m. $7. Liberty Hall, 103 E Erwin. 903-595-7274. www.libertyhall.com.
June 11 – July 26
June 27
Movie Matinees. Tyler. Feature length films for kids on the big screen. Groups of 5 or more are required to register. 2-4 p.m. Free. Tyler Public Library, Auditorium, 201 S College Ave. 903-593-7323. www.tylerlibrary.com.
Superman. Tyler. 7 p.m. $7. Cash only - no credit or debit cards. Liberty Hall, 103 E Erwin. 903-595-7274. www.libertyhall.com. See www.countylinemagazine for more events!
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When I Rise. Tyler. This feature-length documentary, seen on PBS, traces the story of mezzo soprano Barbara Smith Conrad. A native of East Texas, Conrad was among the first African-American students at the University of Texas. 7:30 p.m. $10. APEX Theatre 20 @ Potter Place, 719 West Front Street. 903740-5387. www.apextheatre20.com.
The Last Picture Show. Tyler. 7 p.m. General Admission $5. Liberty Hall, 103 E. Erwin Street. www.libertytyler.com
May 16
Red River. Tyler. 7 - 9 p.m. $7. Liberty Hall, 103 E. Erwin. 903-595-7274. www.libertyhall. com.
May 23
Bernie. Tyler. In small-town Texas, the local mortician strikes up a friendship with a wealthy widow, though when he kills her, he goes to great lengths to create the illusion that she’s alive. 7 p.m. General Admission $5. Liberty Hall, 103 E. Erwin Street. www.libertytyler.com.
May 30
Dazed and Confused. Tyler. 7 p.m. General Admission $5. Liberty Hall, 103 E. Erwin Street. www.libertytyler.com.
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music notes T-Bone Walker Blues Fest Set June 21-22 in Linden
The annual T-Bone Walker Blues Fest in Linden, set for June 21-22, includes an eclectic set of musicians to honor Walker’s legacy. The Duke Robillard Band headlines; other scheduled performers include Peterson Brothers Band, Buddy Flett, Robin & the Bluebirds, Texas Flood, Doug MacLeod, Zac Harmon Band, Matthew Davidson Band, Rafael Espinoza Band, AJ & the Two Tone Blues Band, and Pleasant Hill Quilting Group. Music City Texas Theater and the Linden Economic Development Corporation developed the T-Bone Walker Blues Fest to honor the native son who became a music icon. Walker was one of the most influential pioneers and innovators of the jump blues and electric blues sounds. In 2003, Rolling Stone ranked him at #47 on its list of 100 greatest guitarists of all time. The performances are inside Music City Texas Theater, 108 Legend, and on the outdoor MidSouth Stage. Tickets range from $5 to $200, with some performances free to students, active/retired military with ID and immediate family. VIP ticket holders have access to the backstage hospitality with food and drink as part of their ticket. Proceeds are shared with the Fairview Community Center and Music City Texas Theater, both of which are 501c3 non-profit corporations devoted to improving the quality of life of the Linden community, and enhancing the arts in Cass County. For tickets, go to www.tix.com; for more information, go to www.tbonewalkerfest.com.
Dates Set For Old Fiddlers’ Reunion in Athens
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Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch Set to Play Moore’s Store Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch, voted best blues act at the 2012 Dallas Observer Music Awards, is one of the headline acts for the upcoming schedule at Moore’s Store in Ben Wheeler. The eclectic blues-rock band, set to perform on May 24, is sometimes described as “Rory Gallagher meets Joe Bonamassa meets Johnny Winter;” its music also includes bits of hard rock, old country, jazz, and surf. The band’s live show is a high-energy workout that leaves crowds in a frenzy. Elmore’s new, eclectic album is Tell You What, released by Underworld Records in March. The album, his second, shares eight of his own songs plus four covers: Gallagher’s “Country Mile,” Sean Costello’s “Don’t Pass Me By,” Buck Owens’ “Buckaroo,” and Willie Bell’s “You Don’t Miss Your Water.” “It spans the gamut from country to hard rock, kinda held together with the blues,” Elmore said. “I try to maintain that blues base with the other ingredients.” The variety of styles comes naturally to him. “There’s just something there that’s gin at 7 p.m. on Friday night with an open jam session on the courthouse lawn. On Saturday morning, June 1, the fiddlers contest begins at 9 a.m. and runs throughout the day with the grand champion playoff beginning around 5 p.m.
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relevant,” he said. “I don’t get into the newer country or hardly any of the modern bands at all. I like some modern stuff, but I can’t think of anything off hand on the spot. Those are few and far between. “At the same time I was growing up with Stevie Ray Vaughan, I was also into Metallica and that stuff. I always try to keep an open mind about good music; if it moves me, if I feel it in my heart, I play it.” group’s home studio in Tyler.
Eisley Set To Release Fourth Full-Length Album
The new album includes Eisley’s signature tapestry of rich harmonies delicately woven over the band’s most intricate instrumentations yet. The relaxed, creative setting also allowed for the band’s most collaborative effort to date, seeing more prominent bass and guitar lines than ever before, a song written and sung by lead guitarist Chauntelle DuPree-D’Agostino – her first-ever fullsong solo lead vocal performance – and guest performances from Merriment and Say Anything’s Max Bemis.
Eisley will release its fourth full-length album, Currents, on May 28 via Equal Vision Records. The album was selfrecorded and self-produced in the
“Currents is honestly the first time we’ve had total and complete free reign over the making of one of our records and it felt so liberating,” said vocalist/gui-
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Eisley releases its fourth full-length album, Currents, on May 28 via Equal Vision Records. The album was self-recorded and self-produced in the group’s home studio in Tyler. Photo by Chris Phelps
tarist Sherri Dupree-Bemis. “We were able to dig deeper musically; There are lusher arrangements and more abstract themes. I feel like we really were able to experiment this time in the studio while still enjoying doing what we love, which is essentially writing pop songs.” “I think our fans have always appreciated that Eisley doesn’t sound exactly like every other band and I think we’ve succeeded in taking that element a bit further on this record. We’re more confident as a band than we have ever been. I think the people that have always loved the darker, whimsical side of our sound will be very pleased with the songs on this record while the people who have enjoyed what’s melodic, simple and sweet about Eisley will be quite pleased as well. The title Currents, to me, is relevant to how we feel as a band at this point in our career. The current is constantly moving and flowing no matter what and that’s what we’ve always done together and plan to keep doing.” Currents is the band’s follow-up to their Equal Vision debut The Valley, released in 2011, and a five-track EP, Deep Space, released in 2012. Eisley is comprised of Sherri DuPree-Bemis (vocals, guitar), Stacy DuPree-King (vocals, keys), Chauntelle DuPree-D’Agostino (vocals,
guitar), Weston DuPree (drums) and Garron DuPree (bass). The cover art for Currents was also illustrated by DuPree-Bemis.
In the 18 and older category, Eilene Weimar won for singing “Think of Me” and Stephanie Langford finished second for singing “You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun.”
Commerce Idol Winners Named in Annual Contest
For more information, go to www.commercerotary.org,
The Commerce Rotary Club’s “Commerce Idol” picked its annual winners during the group’s largest fundraiser of the year, featuring area residents and students enrolled in Commerce schools and Texas A&M University-Commerce. The contest was open to vocals, instrumentals, dance, comedy skits, and more. In the third-fifth grade category, Alyssa and Elajah Fugitt won for singing “Pontoon” and Jayla Demidio finished second for singing “This Girl Is On Fire.” In the sixth-eighth grade category, Nicolas Weimar won for playing a saxophone version of “Stairway to Heaven” and Philip Shumway finished second for singing “Get Back Up.” In the ninth-12th grade category, Christian Sparks, James Loggins, and Hunter Lennington won for “James the Lumberjack” and Tabatha Wooten finished second for tap dancing to “King For A Day.”
Final Voting Rounds Set For East Texas Music Awards Since last year’s East Texas Music Awards, more fans than ever are sharing the buzz of their favorite local bands. The official nomination process is now open for this year’s awards, covering all major music genres in East Texas. Thirty categories for the East Texas Music Awards include rock, country, blues, metal, Americana, bluegrass, Latin, and more. Individual categories include guitarist and drummer, along with best video, radio station, and more. For each category, fans have the chance to nominate and vote. The top five in each category become official ETX Music Award nominees, moving to the second and final round in May. For more information, go to Facebook.com/EastTexasMusic or call 936.332.4777. MAY/JUNE 2013 • CountyLineMagazine.com • 21
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music listings May 2
Ricky Skaggs. Greenville. Special guests The Quebe Sisters Band. 7:30 p.m. Reserved seats on the floor level are available for $50, $45, $40 and $35. Municipal Auditorium, 2821 Washington Street. 877-435-9849. www. greenville-texas.com.
May 3
Push Water Band. Tyler. 8 p.m. General Admission $5. Lago Del Pino. 14706 CR 1134. www.outhousetickets.com.
May 4
Meg Hutchinson & Mark Erelli. Longview. 7 p.m. $25. Bella Mia, 812 Methvin St. www. lmfaconcerts.com/concerts.htm. LAYSO Family Concert. Longview. 2 – 4 p.m. Free. Teague Park Ampitheater, 401 Amerian Legion. 903-236-9739. www.longviewsymphony. org.
May 4
Tracy Lawrence, Moe Bandy & T.G. Sheppard. Tyler. 8 p.m. $20 risers; $30 floor seating; $40 golden circle; $100 upstairs lounge. The Oil Palace, 10408 Texas Hwy 64. www.oilpalace.com.
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Mark Cooke, West Bound 21. Longview. 7 p.m. 21 and up; $10. Under 21; $20. The Levee, 111 Joplin Drive. www.outhousetickets. com.
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Doug Stone. Carthage. 7 p.m. VIP, includes 4 tickets $100; General admission $20. The Alamo Bar & Grill. 5372 NW Loop. www.outhousetickets.com.
Kenny Chesney. Arlington. With Eric Church, Eli Young Band, and Kacey Musgraves. 5 p.m. $250 and up. Cowboys Stadium. www.ticketmaster.com.
June 15
Cody Abbott. Carthage. 7 p.m. General admission $5. The Alamo Bar & Grill. 5372 NW Loop. www.outhousetickets.com.
David Ball. Palestine. 7 p.m. General Admission $20. Outlaw Country Palestine. 108 West Oak Street. www.outhousetickets.com.
June 28
Wes Jeans, Shinebox, Dayton Waters. Carthage. 5 p.m. $25. The Alamo Bar & Grill. 5372 NW Loop. www.outhousetickets.com.
Cody Cook and the Bayou Outlaws. Carthage. 7 p.m. General Admission $5. The Alamo Bar & Grill. 5372 NW Loop. www.outhousetickets.com.
May 5
Pauline Reese. Tyler. 8 p.m. General Admission $8. Lago Del Pino. 14706 CR 1134, www. outhousetickets.com.
Music in the Garden. Bonham. Soul, spirt and blues. 7 – 10 p.m. $2. Creative Arts Center, 200 West 5th. 903-640-2196. www.creativeartscenter.us.
June 1
Nick Annis. Edom. 7:30 p.m. $12 advance / $15 door. The Old Firehouse in Edom, 8241 FM 279. 903-852-2781. www.theoldfirehouse.net.
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Bubba Westly and the Interstate Heartbreak. Carthage. 7 p.m. General Admission $5. The Alamo Bar & Grill. 5372 NW Loop. www.outhousetickets.com.
Tyler Civic Chorale. Tyler. Annual pops gala, featuring the Tyler Big Band and the chorale singing music of the 1950s. 6 p.m. $25 (including the meal and program). Holiday Inn Tyler, 5701 South Broadway. www. tylercivicchorale.org.
Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat. Ben Wheeler. 8 p.m. Tickets Available @ Outhousetickets. com $5 or $7 at the door. Moore’s Store. 1551 FM 279. www.benwheelertx.com. Tyler Youth Orchestra Free Concert. Tyler. Featuring Emily Williams performing the Mozart Violin Concerto no.3. 4 - 5 p.m. Free. TJC Wise Auditorium, Mahon Street. 903-5974896. tyleryouthorchestra.com.
Pops in the Park. Longview. 7 - 9 p.m. Free. Teague Park Ampitheater. 301 Amerian Legion. 903.297.0845. etsymphonicband.com
blacktopGYPSY. Tyler. 8 p.m. General Admission $8. Lago Del Pino. 14706 CR 1134. www.outhousetickets.com.
David Berkley and Shawn James. Tyler. 8 - 10 p.m. $18. Cash only. Liberty Hall, 103 E Erwin. 903.595.7274. www.libertyhall.com.
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Celtic Woman. Longview. 7:30 pm. $45 - $99. S.E. Belcher Jr. Chapel & Performance Center. 2100 S. Mobberly Ave. www.belchercenter.com.
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The Damn Torpedoes. Tyler. 9 p.m. General Admission $5. Lago Del Pino. 14706 CR 1134. www.outhousetickets.com.
8th Annual Regional Championship Steak Cook-off
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bookmarks Sound Bites By Joan Hallmark StoneGate Books ISBN: 9780983120193
memorable characters. (Hint: Newtonberg is not on any official maps.) “I’ve been writing stories set in Newtonberg since I was in high school,” Emprimo said. “Over this past summer, I finally made up my mind to select the ones I thought were best and make them available for others to read. I felt I was doing the town and its citizens a great disservice by keeping it to myself.”
Reviewed by Tom Geddie Subtitled “Behind the Scenes with Presidents, Movie Stars, Great Athletes & War Heroes,” popular TV journalist Joan Hallmark’s new book, Sound Bites, is all that and more.
Emprimo has worked at the Jacksonville Public Library for almost 20 years.
As a journalist, Hallmark has had access to many sometimes iconic people many of us would like to meet. For almost 40 years, the native East Texan’s “Proud of East Texas” segments have been among KLTV 7 News in Tyler’s most popular programs, as has been her more recent “Freedom Fighters” productions. She’s won numerous awards for her work, including induction in 2011into the Lone Star Emmy Silver Circle. Hallmark has interviewed John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, George Foreman, Hank Aaron, Carol Burnett, and other celebrities. In Sound Bites, She writes about them, and about covering Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Texas, about the long-ago national champion Athens High School basketball, and about the many artists and musicians who’ve called East Texas home, and hundreds more. The book is not a transcript of the shows, but is Hallmark’s memories and quick, conversational and positive impressions of the people she’s interviewed. None is in great detail, but all are good indicators of how Hallmark has approached her work and life. Even when she criticizes some subject’s behavior, she does so in a caring way. Not quite a third of the book’s more than 240 pages are dedicated to thoughts about her “Freedom Fighters” segments where she interviewed veterans from Pearl Harbor to Iraq and Afghanistan. There’s a little bit of autobiography, and lots of emphasis on her 24 • CountyLineMagazine.com • MAY/JUNE 2013
The electronic book was released through SmashWords.com and is now available for most major e-book readers from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Sony, Kobo, and iTunes. It is also available in print from Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and is also available for order through most booksellers. For more information, go to http:// newtonberg.wordpress.com.
Literary events impressions of many of the people she’s interviewed over the years, people who have in many cases shaped East Texas and the world. The book, from Longview-based StoneGate Publishing, contains few errors I could find, although in her section about writer Jory Sherman she mentions “Getty, Kernac, and Ginsburg,” which I assume refers to Sherman’s early San Francisco contemporaries Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Jack Kerouac, and Allen Ginsberg. That’s a quibble; Sound Bites is a welcome, upbeat, and refreshing read.
LITERARY NEWS Emprimo Publishes First Collection of Short Stories “Welcome to Newtonberg” is the debut collection of short stories by Jacksonville author David Emprimo. Described as “a southern cousin to Garrison Keillor’s Lake Wobegon and Jan Karon’s Mitford,” the town of Newtonberg comes complete with its own history, lore, and
Every Third Friday
Poetry Reading. Winnsboro. Local poets. 6 p.m. Free. Winnsboro Emporium, 316 N. Main. 903.342.6140. winnsboroemporium.com.
Every Third Saturday
American Girl at the Library. Tyler. Girls ages 5-12 explore history through food, games, crafts, and other activities suggested by an American Girl book, heroine, and historical era. Mothers, aunts, grandmothers, and other special adults are encouraged to attend with the child. 10 a.m. - Noon. Free. 903.593.7323. Tyler Public Library, 201 S College. www.tylerlibrary.com.
Every First Sunday
Texas Writers Network. Tyler. Informal gathering of writers and aspiring writers for mutual support, critique, and networking. 2 – 4 p.m. Free. Taylor Auditorium, Tyler Public Library, 201 S College Avenue. 903-593-7323. www.tylerlibrary.com.
June 13 – July 25
Teens & Tweens at the Library. Tyler. A series of fun events for kids who have finished 5th grade. Registration is required. Themes include: Zombie Make-up, Animal visit from Caldwell Zoo, Duct Tape Creations, Trashion/Monster Show, Video & Board Games. 2 – 3:30 p.m. Free. Tyler Public Library, Auditorium. 201 S College Ave. 903-593-7323. www. tylerlibrary.com.
poetry & prose Tapestry of Life
The tapestry of life is woven One fateful thread at a time. It’s hard to see in the moment, But the picture is sublime. The outcome of our decisions; The results of a hasty reply; An unkind word that is spoken; Or actions that make someone cry.
Grain of Love A small grain of love nestled in the oyster of my soul, Irritating my conscience and nagging at my mind. This bit of grit puts on faith, trust, hope; becoming whole. I wiggle and squirm to shake off this growing find, But a pearl of great price within has begun to grow. Polished by prayer, sacrament and works, the luster of faith sought by mankind Is the gift of eternal life from the grain of love in my soul. Sue Kennedy, Tyler
The Tapestry of the Universe Enfolds us all in kind. We co-create our reality One intention at a time. Virgina R. Rosemond Tyler
Take a Ride with Me Take a ride with me, in my old pickup truck ’Cause I can change my scenery, when I can’t change my luck. We’ll start traveling down that old farm-to-market road, The one with the cracks and the old potholes. It will lead to Highway 49 but not to Lake o’ the Pines. We’re going to head east across that Louisiana line, Past the Spanish moss in the cypress trees Flowing like a lover’s hair in the gentle breeze. Stop at the old drawbridge down in Mooringsport. It’s a place of peace, to let our thoughts sort. At times like these I only want to be with you Because you’re the only one that appreciates the view Of the bright reflection off the gentle waves, The feel of warmth from the bright sunrays. And I was wrong about changing my luck. As long as you’ll take a ride with me In my old pickup truck. Jeff Campbell Jefferson MAY/JUNE 2013 • CountyLineMagazine.com • 25
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Restored 1930s Farmhouse Offers Relaxing Getaway
By Patti Light Twinkle lights glow like fireflies in the white wash cabinet shelves. Fresh carrot cake waits under the cake dome in the center of an old farm table. Slow music plays from the living room. Soft laundered towels hang in the bathroom ready to wash the day away. Welcome home, weary traveler. This is the greeting when a new guest enters The Farmhouse at Hunter’s Moon Farm in Winnsboro, an oasis bed and breakfast tucked in the piney woods. “We want our guests to feel like they are coming home and someone has just been in to make it ready for them,” said Bonnie White, country house caretaker for The Farmhouse. The house is her grandmother’s restored home located on her family grounds since 1862. It is a two-bedroom, one-bath house complete with a
sun room at the back and a large front porch for relaxing. Bonnie and Don White acquired her late grandmother’s, Nana Horne, farmhouse and acreage and spent two years renovating the old home. The Whites live next door in her mother’s house on original 600 acres of family land. Hating to see the old house go to ruin and remembering so many happy times and memories in her grandmother’s home, White took her artist’s talent and, together with her husband, began to reconstruct the home. “We want the home to feel like luxury in a warm house” she said. The house is decorated in a mixture of family heirlooms and antiques. The dining table in the kitchen is the original farm table built by White’s uncles. It centers a fully-equipped kitchen. Breakfast is stocked for guests in the
continental style. Bagels, pastries, cereals, fruit, and fresh milk and juice wait for any late sleeper in the house. Fresh coffee can be brewed at any hour. The innkeepers like to remain as hands off as possible, so guests can relax and get away from the hassle of everyday stressors. They do fully stock the kitchen with dishes and appliances should guests want to visit the local grocery and prepare a meal. The surrounding woods and trails offer a brisk walk or hike, but bring “country eyes,” as White tags them, to look out for roots and critters. The backyard comes with patio furniture and a fire pit if the season is right. The Whites have taken a sharp eye to detail for every aspect of the house, but it is the cradling escape of the beds that make guests go to bed early and sleep late. “Retreat and relax is what I want for people,” she said. The Farmhouse is located just outside Winnsboro, so guests can shop, eat, and enjoy live music and art while they stay. They do not even have to leave the property to see amazing art. White is a stone carver by trade and houses her studio in the garage. Heavenly pieces of white marble streaked in blues and grays take shape under her tools for the viewing of guests. The studio can also be rented for workshops and retreats. “People and artists come to discover our small town,” White adds as she unveils her latest masterpiece for The Farmhouse, “The Night Hunter and Moon.” Staying as a guest at The Farmhouse on Hunter’s Moon Farm is a treat and the house is rented as a whole property. It rents for $120 per night for two people and $25 for each additional person. The house is available for a weekly rental for $750, or longer stays can be planned with the Whites. It can easily sleep four people and entertain an entire family wanting open space to play or a couple needing a quiet romantic escape. Leaving the warm house and innkeepers is the hardest part of the stay, and the easiest is making another reservation.
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Boy Scouts Unveil Sign For Disc Golf Course
The Tyler Parks and Recreation Department and Boy Scout Troop 335 have unveiled the sign for the new disc golf course at Noble E. Young Park. The course, built by Lawson Barrett for his Eagle Scout project last summer with help from other members of Troop 335, features nine holes with concrete tee boxes. Barrett worked closely with Paul Owen, an avid disc golfer and overseer of the Louis and Peaches Owen Foundation, to design the course. Baskets were donated by Owen and Jay Reading, founding members of EDGE (Educational Disc Golf Experience). The concrete for the tee boxes was donated by Lowes and the stone markers for the holes were donated by All Natural Grass and Stone in Tyler. It is Lawson’s goal to have Troop 335 continue projects at Noble E. Young Park and to occasionally have the troop do cleanup projects or other service projects needed for scout rank advancement. For more information, go to www.TylerParksandRec.com.
Help Raise $ for Good Cause At Fun-Filled Doggy Derby
The first Doggy Derby in Tyler will be held on Saturday, May 4, the same day as the Kentucky Derby. Among Doggy Derby contenders slated to be racing on Derby Day is Spike, aka “Secretariat,” a weekend wienie wannabe warrior. Other contenders are welcome to put on their colors and give him a run for the title. The family fundraiser will be hosted by Texas Petapalooza and SPCA of East Texas, benefitting what is billed as East Texas’s largest pet adoption event held each September in Tyler. The event includes weenie dog races, wanna-be weenie races, derby hat contest, pony rides, local vendors, crafters, flea market, pet friendly vendors and services, low cost pet vaccinations, motorcycle show, SPCA adoptable pets, live music by Caitlyn Brett and Dale Cummings, Ted Kamel’s fair food, and more.
Pets are welcome if vaccinated and on a leash. It’s from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at First Christian Church at the corner of Broadway and Loop 323. For more information, email texaspaetapalooza@yahoo. com.
Longview Opens New Trail At Bennie Jackson Park Longview has a new, 0.36-mile walking trail in Bennie Jackson Park as part of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department master plan. Cost of the project was approximately $22,000. “Tremendous citizen support was shown for this project, especially by the Temple Terrace Crime Watch Group,” said Laura Hill, director of community services. “They have been proponents of improving the park through the addition of a trail for the last few years, so it is wonderful to see the project completed.” For more information about Longview parks, call 903.237.1270 or go to Parks. LongviewTexas.gov.
Hole-in-One Competition Raises Scholarship Funds The 27th annual UT Tyler Suddenlink Patriot Million Dollar Hole-in-One Contest will be May 11-18 on The University of Texas at Tyler campus. Contest finals will be Sunday, May 19, at Hollytree Country Club.
EVENTS May 11
Bird and Nature Walk. Athens. The monthly bird watching outings take place the second Saturday of every month. Explore the TFFC interpretive wetland trail and other areas of the hatchery. 9 - 11 a.m. TFFC Admission: $5.50 adults, $4.50 seniors 65+, $3.50 children 4-12. Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. 5550 FM 2495. 903-676-2277. www.athenstx. org/things-to-do/bird-and-nature-walk-may-2013.
June 1
National Fishing Day. Athens. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. TFFC Admission: $5.50 adults, $4.50 seniors 65+. Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. 5550 FM 2495. 903-676-2277. www.athenstx.org/ things-to-do/national-fishing-day-2012.
June 8
Bird and Nature Walk. Athens. The monthly bird watching outings take place the second Saturday of every month. Explore the TFFC interpretive wetland trail and other areas of the hatchery. 9 – 11 a.m. TFFC Admission: $5.50 adults, $4.50 seniors 65+, $3.50 children 4-12. Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, 5550 FM 2495, Athens. 903-676-2277. www. athenstx.org/things-to-do/bird-and-naturewalk-june-2013.
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Daily qualifiers are those who hit a holein-one, as well as those who hit closest to the hole during the daily qualifying rounds. Those who qualify will advance to the finals where a hole-in-one will win $1 million, $25,000, or a 2013 Cadillac SRX. For more information, call 903.566.7411 or go to www.uttyler-holeinone.com.
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grits & gourmet: FOOD & DRINK El Toro Mexican Restaurant 2111 S. Loop 256 PALESTINE 903.729.8588 www.eltorotexmex.com
Review by Patti Light The smell of sizzling fajitas welcomes hungry guests as they walk into the doors of Palestine’s El Toro Mexican restaurant. It promises spice, comfort, and fellowship as laughter rings out from tables. This is always the experience I encounter as a diner here. The restaurant is located right on the loop around Palestine across from the old mall area. It is always busy. El Toro is a Texas native with locations is Clute, La Porte, and Baytown. This is the East Texas home for great Mexican food.
The margaritas are a great deal and strong. The host of great drinks at El Toro is a bonus for coming for the delicious food.
Ssalsa and chips lovers should come hungry. The salsa is great and the green salsa is creamy. Order the queso with ground beef for a yummy appetizer.
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menu, which is a bit overwhelming. Try the pollo loco if you like a big Mexican dinner with great chicken tacos. The enchiladas are very good, especially the beef with chili sauce. The only thing lacking is that the sour cream sauce is very bland for the chicken enchiladas. El Toro’s prices make dinning with a family very easy, although if the taste buds crave shrimp in an entrée, the seafood options can be a bit more expensive/ My biggest compliment is for the staff. Our waiter was a local East Texas college student and the service was five stars, as it was for every table around us. I loved watching one of the waitresses turn getting a free ice cream cone for the kids into a big adventure.
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Portions at El Toro satisfy the stomach and friendly staff satisfies the soul. Anyone traveling through or living in Palestine should make sure to stop and dine at this local favorite, have a basket of chips, a plate of tacos, and a tall frozen strawberry margarita. Because El Toro is so popular, large groups should try to call ahead. El Toro also has a huge variety of catering packages if you are hosting a party. Grits & Gourmet continued Page 30
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Winnsboro Farmers’ Market. Winnsboro. Features Traveling Chef Debbie Fleming, Best Chef in County Line Magazine’s 2012 Best Of edition. Shop for the freshest local fruits and vegetables in addition to pork, poultry, eggs, breads, honey, and dairy products; browse the selection of crafts, and taste the culinary delights created on site. Come see why this market was chosen for Best Produce in 2011. Check the website for events including homemade ice cream contest; salsa and tomato tasting; Iron Chef competition; farm tours; film festival; and gourmet farm dinner. 8 a.m. Noon. Free. Jack Cross Pavilion, City Park. www. winnsborofarmersmarket.com.
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Cut cream cheese into small cubes. Add cream cheese and cream of chicken soup to sauce pan. Heat over medium heat until melted. Spray 8 x 8 baking pan with cooking spray. Use melted cream cheese and soup as filling for enchiladas. Spoon filling into tortillas and place in pan seam side down. Cover with enchilada sauce and shredded cheese. Bake at 375 until cheese is melted and bubbly. About 25 minutes.
Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freeze Off. Sulphur Springs. Contestants make their favorite homemade ice cream in three categories: plain, fruit or novelty in hopes of receiving the Super Scoop title. Experience traditional chocolate/vanilla or venture out and try pomegranate, triple chocolate ripple rapture or banana nut. Guests may purchase a bowl for $3 and eat as much homemade ice cream as possible. 4 - 6 p.m. $3. Civic Center. 1200 Houston St. 903885-6515. www.sulphursprings-tx.com.
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18th Annual Smoky Eyed BBQ. Mount Pleasant. This cook-off is a barbecue brisket, pork ribs and pulled pork competition. Come ready to mingle with the cook teams and eat some of the best that the bbq world has to offer. Proceeds from this event benefit Cypress Basin Hospice (the local non-profit hospice) that has been serving the area for over 26 years. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Adults $8, Children ages 6-12 are $4 and under age 6 is free. Mt. Pleasant Civic Center. 1800 N. Jefferson. 903-577-1510. www. cbhospice.org.
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Flavorful Food and Fun Abound with Farmers’ Offerings By P.A. Geddie Hands down one of the absolute best things about the Upper East Side of Texas is its farmers and the produce they offer direct from their farms or at community markets where they bring their fresh produce to consumers. From tomatoes, peas, squash, okra, peppers, onions, watermelon, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, wine, honey, dairy, and meats, this part of the country is famous for the best-tasting fresh food found anywhere. Farmers’ markets date way back but declined after World War II with the advent of supermarkets and convenience stores. People didn’t give much thought to where their food came from as long as it was convenient. In recent years more and more consumers, chefs, restaurant owners, grocers, and stewards of the earth are paying better attention to the process of getting food from where it’s grown to the kitchen table as quickly as possible by eliminating its long-distance transport and unknown shelf life to get the best freshness possible for the ultimate in flavorful meals. It’s brought a huge interest in culinary tourism to the region and thousands of people each year to local farmers’ markets and to open-to-the-public farms. Each farmers market has a variety of produce to choose from and some have vineyard fair as well, selling wine by the bottle. Some offer entertainment as well by local musicians, and artist and culinary demonstrations.
Most markets are open at least on Saturdays from May through October. Some have extended hours. A favorite of County Line readers is Winnsboro Farmers’ Market, a Best of the Upper East Side winner for produce and they also feature a Best Chef, Debbie Fleming. This market has special events such as ice cream contests, salsa tastings, farm tours, and gourmet farm dinners. Check out their website for more at www. winnsborofarmersmarket.com. The Sulphur Springs Farmers’ Market is located in the revitalized downtown district and is described as “new urbanism, cultural heritage, and the creative class.” In addition to outstanding produce they have street musicians, artisans, and offer a unique ambience with the adjacent courthouse plaza. Learn more at www. sulphurspringsfarmersmarket.com. Mineola’s farmers market also offers live music and art, lush produce, plants, eggs, homemade breads, jams and jellies, tamales, and fresh herbs. Visit www. miniolafarmersmarket.com. Other notable farmers’ markets are in Paris, Nacogdoches, and Athens. For those who may want to get even closer to the source, a few farms are open to the public and are well worth the drive if even for a small container of cheese spread. Full Quiver Farm in Kemp offers meltin-your-mouth good cheese spreads and artisanal cheeses, as well other products. They are carried in Whole Foods stores
and were written about in the Austin Chronicle and June 2010 County Line Magazine. They are open throughout the week at 6238 FM 3396 in Kemp but call first, 903.498.3884. Greer Farm in Daingerfield raises vegetables and herbs, fruit, and berries, flowers, beef, and offers unique culinary experiences through private dining, catering and Farm to Fork cooking classes. 903.645.3232. www.greerfarm.com. Blueberry Hill Farms in Edom offers pick-your-own orchards and they have a store on location with an abundant supply of blueberries and other farm-fresh products. Call them at 903.852.6175 and visit www.blueberryhillfarms.com. Numerous vineyards in the region offer a variety of wines. Some favorites to be sure to check out include Los Pinos Vineyards in Pittsburg, Kiepersol in Bullard, and Tara Winery in Athens. To further celebrate the Upper East Side of Texas farmers’ offerings discover produce-themed festivals this summer in Jacksonville, Golden, and Sulphur Springs to name a few. For a comprehensive list of produce markets, wineries, open-to-the-public farms, and festivals in the region go to www.countylinemagazine.com. Scan QR code or go directily to www.countylinemagazine. com/Food-Drink/ for a list of Produce Markets and Wineries with contact info and maps.
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Shop Annual Style Show, Lunch At Sweet Pea Collection The Sweet Pea Collection in Athens will host its annual style show and luncheon at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, featuring merchandise from Grizias, Match Point, Steel Point, Steel Pony, Peacock Comfy Cotton, custom cowboy boots by Pecos Belle, and more. There will also be scarf-tying demonstrations. Tickets are $16 per person; pre-purchase only. Seating is limited to 50 people and will not be available at the door. The Sweet Pea Collection is located at 119 E. Tyler. For more information, call 903.677. 6868, or go to www.Facebook.com/The. Sweet.Pea.Collection.Athens.
Fifth Sale on the Trail Spreads Across 200 Miles The fifth annual El Camino Real “Sale on the Trail” is scheduled May 3-4 along nearly 200 miles of Hwy. 21 between Crockett, Texas, and Natchitoches, Louisiana. The bargains along one of the most famous roadways in America come from businesses, yard sales, flea markets, festivals, trade shows, sidewalk sales, and more. Planned and promoted by the El Camino Real Caddo Region Trail Partners, the event promotes tourism and acquaints participants with the route, said to be the oldest road in Texas, so important to early history in Louisiana and Texas. Red and yellow balloons and signs will mark the path along which many merchants will feature a variety of great finds, unique specialty items, and oneof-a-kind antiques. El Camino Real began as one of the many well-used Indian trails in Texas. Visitors can follow the footsteps of Spanish missionaries from 1691, the Mexican and Texan armies from 1835, American settlers, and historical figures including Kit Carson, Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, Sam Houston, Santa Ana, and Stephen F. Austin. For more information, call 409.625.4876. 32 • CountyLineMagazine.com • MAY/JUNE 2013
Gloria Kerzee of The Sweet Pea Collection sold a huge piece of furniture to Lindale native and country music chart topper Miranda Lambert recently during the Round Top/Warrenton Antique Fair. Check out new finds for Sweet Peas in Athens on the downtown square. Courtesy photo.
Watch Out for Scams By Door-to-Door Solicitors As soon as the sun comes out and temperatures begin to escalate, the Better Business Bureau begins to receive inquiries regarding fly-by-night door-todoor solicitors. Marketing everything from magazine subscriptions, alarm systems, cleaning supplies, and all types of handyman work, door-to-door salespeople typically hit the pavement through the end of September. Many legitimate companies use doorto-door sales as a component of their marketing plans, and various city ordinances have been put in place to regulate door-to-door solicitations to protect East Texas residents from unscrupulous individuals. However, BBB cautions residents to be watchful for individuals will try to work their way around the system to line their pockets. “Springtime means door to door solicitors will begin hitting the pavement”, said Mechele Agbayani Mills, president and CEO of BBB Serving Central East Texas. “Watch out for salespeople who
use high pressure sales tactics, arrive in unmarked vehicles, do not have company letterhead or business cards, and require cash payment.” If visited by a door-to-door sales representative, BBB recommends consumers do the following: Research the company with BBB. Visit bbb.org to view the company’s BBB Business Review to find out more about their marketplace performance. If it’s difficult to find information on the company, consider working with another company. Deal with local companies, not only to help the local economy, but also so that the company is accessible should you need it to return to fulfill a warranty or for other reasons. Read and understand the contract before signing. Get any verbal promises in writing. Include start and completion dates in the contract. Never sign any contract that has blank spaces. Provide more protection by paying with a credit card rather than cash to take advantage continued Page 34
Turner’s Country Store Celebrates 25 Years and Continued Success By Leah Lynch People walking into Turner’s Country Store in Canton might think they are walking into an ice cream parlor. With its famous home-style ice cream, this is true, but it’s also so much more. It’s a family run business that dabbles in a little bit of everything. Opened in 1988 and in its current location since 1995, Tuner’s celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The store got its start during First Monday weekends, but is now open all month long. The Turner family started with a fivegallon White Mountain “churn type” freezer, and, through numerous trials and errors, came up with the recipe it uses today. In the beginning, family members Clint, William, P.J., Andy, James, and Gerald took turns cranking the freezers. By the time they decided they needed a third unit, White Mountain had discontinued making them. The Turners then found an Amish family in Ohio that was making five-gallon freezers powered by antique John Deere gasoline engines. They purchased six of these freezers, later converted the gasoline engines to electric motors, and still use some of those freezers today. At first, the family made only vanilla ice
cream, but customers kept requesting other flavors. Currently, they make six flavors, with the original vanilla recipe as the base for all of the ice cream products. Tammy, Gerald Turner’s daughterin-law, is the resident “ice cream chef” and “experiments with the flavors” he said. When a flavor doesn’t turn out quite right, Turner claims he has some “very happy pigs at home.” In addition to ice cream, Turner’s sells grass-fed beef and pork, pure local honey and cane syrup, apple butter, fish fryers, fire pits, smokers, and rocking chairs and swings. All of the products are made in the USA. They also have the “Dublin recipe” Dr. Pepper in the small bottles that buyers even need a bottle opener for. But don’t worry, the store has one available. New to the store is the popular “Duck Dynasty” merchandise, which Turner said is the only place in Canton to get the “official” line of products from the popular television show. This merchandise includes t-shirts, duck calls, bobble head dolls, and more. Need to get a propane tank filled? Turner’s can do that. And Turner’s is one of the few places in Van Zandt County to buy kerosene.
When the Turners aren’t running the store in Canton, they can be found selling their ice cream at local festivals around East Texas. The ice cream parlor is also available for private parties. Turner’s Country Store, run by daughter Laurie, is located at 401 N. Hwy 19 in Canton. It is open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information or to reserve the ice cream parlor, call 903.567.4321. MAY/JUNE 2013 • CountyLineMagazine.com • 33
SHOP continued from page 32 of the consumer protections provided. Remember the “three-day cooling-off rule.” This Federal Trade Commission rule gives consumers three days to cancel purchases of more than $130 (increased from $25) that are made in their home or at a location that is not the seller’s permanent place of business. Always get a receipt. By law, the company must give consumers a refund within 10 days of receiving the cancellation notice.
Seek at least three bids from prospective contractors based on the same specifications, materials, and labor needed to complete the project. Homeowners should discuss bids in detail with each contractor and ask questions about variations in pricing. The lowest-priced contractor may not be the best. Be wary of high pressure sales tactics. Reputable sellers allow time to think through the deal and make an appointment to return at a later date. If they don’t welcome research on them or their product or service, consider spending money elsewhere.
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Living Room: Home. Garden. real estate. Tyler, Longview, Texarkana Listed in Improving Markets Tyler is now among 23 Texas cities – including Longview and Texarkana – on the March National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI). The index identifies metropolitan areas that have shown improvement from their respective troughs in housing permits, employment and house prices for at least six consecutive months. Texas was second only to California in the largest number of improving markets on the list. The Tyler Area Builders Association (TABA) serves an area that covers Anderson, Cherokee, Freestone, Henderson, Navarro, Smith, Wood, and Van Zandt counties. The mission of the TABA is “Building Better Builders” by promoting quality, accountability and professionalism in the home building industry. “The point is that economic conditions have been consistently strengthening in
a diverse array of individual markets nationwide,” said NAHB Chairman Barry Rutenberg. This is the first time Tyler as made the list this year. Other markets in Texas that made the list included Amarillo, Abilene, Austin, Beaumont, Brownsville, College Station, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, Killeen, Longview, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, Odessa, San Angelo, San Antonio, Texarkana, Victoria, Waco, and Wichita Falls. The IMI is designed to track housing markets throughout the country that are showing signs of improving economic health. The index measures three sets of independent monthly data to get a mark on the top improving metropolitan statistical areas. The three indicators that are analyzed are employment growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, house price appreciation from Freddie Mac, and singlefamily housing permit growth from the U.S. Census Bureau. NAHB uses the
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Community Garden in Place at St. Paul Children’s Site
For the past six months St. Paul Children’s Foundation in Tyler has been planning and building a community garden. The 700-square-foot garden is designed to teach the community how
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to plant and grow their own inexpensive vegetable gardens in their backyards. Honor students at Tyler Junior College and the Wednesday kids of St. Paul Children’s Foundation recently built raised beds, filled beds with soil, and planted summer vegetables. They also assembled a stone walkway, patio outdoor classroom, bamboo fence, and a rainwater collection system for the garden. The community garden helps children learn the value of eating fruits and vegetables daily, receive one hour or more of physical activity by building and planting within the garden, decrease recreational screen time, and promote drinking water to stay hydrated. The project was funded and supported by numerous community partners: NET Health, Tyler Junior College, East Texas Community Food Coalition, Good Shepherd School, East Texas Fence & Iron, Mission Tyler, and more. “The community garden kick-off is a great family-friendly event for everyone to learn about the values of nutrition by gaining the knowledge of starting a garden and planting the vegetables of their choice,” said garden coordinator Ben Strube. For more information, call 903.574.3777 or go to www.stpaulchildren.org.
this will be for citizens to rinse the cans, since they usually contain food products. This will help us minimize the pests that may be attracted by the smell of food.” The city’s Recycling Center is a joint project shared by the Solid Waste Department and Keep Tyler Beautiful. The center opened in 1992 and is located in a one-time fire station at 418 N. Bois D’Arc. This free drop-off facility serves approximately 4,000 area residents per year. It accepts tin and steel cans (rinse and crush please); any steel products (scrap steel, automotive wheels, kitchen appliances just to name
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Tyler’s Recycling Center is now open six days a week to make it easier for area residents to take advantage of it. The center will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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“We are looking for ways to optimize the recycling center and will be making more changes in the near future,” said Russ Jackson, Solid Waste manager. “Our goal is to identify strategies that allow our visitors to have more options for recycling.” In addition, the center also now accepts rinsed tin and steel food cans, along with any steel or copper products. “We accept tin cans in our curbside collection program, so we want to see how it will work to collect them at the center,” Jackson said. “One of the key elements to MAY/JUNE 2013 • CountyLineMagazine.com • 37
FEEL GOOD 5K Freedom Run Planned at Black Beauty Ranch
The meetings will be a place for seniors to socialize and to bring innovative ideas to be discussed among peers.
The second annual 5K Freedom Run is scheduled May 11 at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch near Murchison.
“The mission of The Silver Senior Society of East Texas is to provide relevant discussion about topics that matter to the East Texas senior community,” said Robert Owens, owner of Traditions, said.
Everybody’s invited to see the 1,350acre animal sanctuary and support the cause of bringing attention to the use of great apes in research as well as celebrating the 50th birthday of one of the ranch’s chimpanzees, Lulu.
Meetings are set from 8-10 a.m. Breakfast costs $5, and each month a speaker will talk about a topic relevant to local seniors, followed with the raffle of a prize. The meetings are sponsored by the Tyler Area Senior Citizens Association, Heart to Heart Hospice, and Encompass Home Health. For more information, call 903.944.9365.
Registration begins at 7 a.m. The race is a run/walk event and will start at 8:00 a.m. with a beginner to intermediate course partially on gravel roads through open pastures and wooded trails. Prizes will be given to the first, second and third place winners for men and women only. Pets are not allowed on property.
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The ranch is at 12526 CR 3806. For more information, email jlane@humanesociety.org or call 903.469.3811.
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With technology at their fingertips, drivers are constantly faced with distractions, such as talking or texting, which places their safety and that of others at serious risk. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched the Talk. Text. Crash. campaign to raise awareness of the dangers associated with distracted driving and to encourage Texans to put down their cell phones while driving.
The new Silver Seniors Society plans to hold monthly breakfast meetings for Tyler-area seniors the first Wednesday of every month at Traditions Restaurant & Catering, 6205 Broadway. Tyler recently ranked as the No. 2 community to retire in the nation by greatplacestoretire.com. Tyler also ranked as the No. 1 retirement community in Texas.
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ingly common and dangerous, causing traffic crashes and fatalities. This deadly trend is widespread in Texas, where nearly one in four crashes involves driver distraction, according to TxDOT. In 2011, more than 81,000 Texas crashes involved distraction in the vehicle, driver inattention, or cell phone use; 361 of those crashes were fatal. Cell phone use contributed to 3,147 crashes, 40 of which were fatal. Drivers can be distracted by conversing with other passengers, eating, smoking, manipulating dashboard controls, reaching for something in the vehicle, and talking or texting on a cell phone. Among the many distractions drivers face on the road, cell phone use is one of the most common and a major cause of distracted driving traffic accidents and fatalities. At any given moment during the daylight hours, over 800,000 vehicles are being driven by someone using a hand-held cell phone, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Teen drivers are more likely than other age groups to be involved in a fatal crash where distraction is reported. This age group has the largest proportion of drivers who were distracted; 11 percent of all drivers under the age of 20 involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted at the time of the crash. In Texas, 46 percent of urban teens and 52 percent of rural teens talk on a cell phone while driving, and nearly the same percentage text while driving, according to the Texas Transportation Institute. “Drivers simply do not realize the dangers that are posed when they take their eyes and minds off the road and their hands off the wheel and focus on activities other than driving,” said Carol T. Rawson, TxDOT’s traffic operations division director. “Talk. Text. Crash. reminds Texans of the consequences associated with distracted driving. Eliminating distractions and putting away their cell phones while driving can and will save lives.” The Talk. Text. Crash. campaign aims to reduce distracted driving throughout the year.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agent Wendi Green of Cherokee County reminds drivers to put away their cell phones and wait until they arrive at their destination to use their phone. Although cell phone use is the most easily recognized distraction, all in-vehicle distractions are unsafe and can cause crashes or fatalities.
EVENTS Through May 6
Downtown Tyler Walking Tour. Tyler. Brisk walk around the downtown area to& learn about Tyler’s history: historic movie theaters, county courthouse, famous shootouts and jail breaks, The Glass Onion antique store and other retail, downtown dining and entertainment, county seat history, decades spanning term of Sheriff J.B.Smith, The Haunted Salon Verve, Cotton Belt Depot Museum. 11a.m to 12:30 p.m. $8 adults, $3 kids (12 & under). Tyler Chamber of Commerce, 315 N. Broadway, 903-245-6535. www. toursoftyler.com.
May 10 – 11
American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Van Zandt County. Canton. At the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Van Zandt County, participants from across the county come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much. Relay teams camp out overnight and take turns walking or running around The Arbors pavilion on the First Monday Grounds in Canton. Relay For Life is a 12-hour event and, because cancer never sleeps, each team is asked to have at least one participant on the track at all times. Team registration begins at 5 p.m., and the Opening Ceremony featuring the Survivor Walk begin at 7 p.m. 5 p.m. – 5 a.m. Free. The Arbors at First Monday, 800 Flea Market Road. 903.603.8753. www.relayforlife.org/vanzandtcotx.
May 11
Mayor’s Walk. Canton. The city of Canton, which is known as the Walking Capital of Texas, works to promote good health and invites walkers and their canine companions to attend. Free. Cherry Creek Park. 1200 Cherry Creek. 903-567-1849. www.visitcantontx.com.
May 18
Cain Center Creek Crawl. Eustace. 5K Mud Run Race with mud and obstacles crafted into the natural landscape using rope, tractor tires, bungee cords, tarps, and more. 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Through April 1: $65, Through May 1: $80, Day of Race: $90. 4 Pines Ranch. 14240 FM 2329. 903-677-2001. athenstx.org/things-to-do/cain-center-creek-crawl.
www.healthyeasttx.org Van Zandt County: 903.567.2673 This publication was made possible by grant number 2012-040767 from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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Acoustic Music on the Streets
EVERY SATURDAY! Johnson St. Gazebo 11 a.m.
Main Street Farmers Market
Saturdays thru July 27
Pavilion West of Depot on Front Street 7:30-11 a.m. (or until they run out)
Mineola May Days May 3 & 4
National Train Day May 11 HIGHWAY 80 PROGRESSIVE CAR CRUISE June 29
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July 4th Celebration
Entertainment, Food, Fireworks Mineola Civic Center
Mineola Nature Preserve
7a.m. until sunset
Mineola Historical Museum
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