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The world’s last flock of wild whooping cranes is now arriving in Texas, as the endangered birds make their annual winter migration to the coast from northern Canada. The flock has been growing slowly and it now numbers around 300 - despite the troubles of five years ago, recalled Myron Hess, Texas Water Programs manager for the National Wildlife Federation.

“They had a fairly big setback in 2008 and 2009, when around 23 or more of the whooping cranes died during winter on the Texas coast during drought conditions,” Hess said, “but sort of generally, over time, the population has been growing slowly.”

Linden-Kildare second graders share innovative ways on how to cook a turkey.

 

First I buy a turkey. Then I go home and thaw it. When it’s thawed I will wash it off. Then I put it in the oven 5 to 6 hours. Why it is baking I find a plater. I will put salt and peper on it and seasoning on the turkey. When it is done I will make dressing w/cramberry sause and mac and chese. And my favorite thing rolls. And that is how I make a turkey. My family will love it. I love Thanksgiving. We will say a pray’r and have the best Thanksgiving. I’ll invite my granny and papa and lots of other pepoel. All of the kids will play outside, all of the grown-ups will talk. We will play hunter and turkey. Then we will play indians. Now we will watch a movie and they will go home and we will clean up. That is what I do on Thanksgiving.

Adrick Patterson

Mrs. Combs’ Class

The 4-H Health Living Programs have partnered with the Walmart Foundation in support 4-H Youth Voice: Youth Choice to help address issues of nutrition, physical fitness, obesity and food insecurity among America’s young people. The goal is to provide promotional and educational resources for grantees to deepen their community impact.

In 2011, Walmart 4-H Youth Voice: Youth Choice Healthy Living programs were implemented through 15 grants to Cooperative Extension 4-H Programs in 14 states and Puerto Rico for programming occurring between October 2011 – September 2012.  Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine40176/Full/index.aspx?id=40176

Chelsea Lyn Schindler and Scott Henry Adams, both of Seattle, Wash., were married Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church in Hughes Springs, Chelsea’s hometown church. 

The bride’s sister-in-law, Pastor Elizabeth Ingram Schindler, officiated.  

Parents of the bride are Lyle and Betsy Schindler of Hughes Springs and parents of the groom are Barb and Vince Adams of Naples, Fla. Grandparents of the groom are Hank and Dot Benedict also from Naples.

Brothers and sisters attending the couple, included Greg Adams, Steve Adams, Kim Lloyd, Lauren Milan and Steven Schindler. Nine nieces, nephews and friends served as flower girls and ring bearers. 

The Linden Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce winners of the Christmas Art Contest. Winners include Britlee Price, kindergarten; Brady Partain, first grade; Hunter Thomas, second grade; Katie Sellers, third grade; Macey Schanfish, fourth grade; Sierra Smith, fifth grade; Hannah Richardson, sixth grade; Jaylen Lee, seventh grade; Kaylee Walters eighth grade; and Tory Willis, ninth grade. See all the pictures in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine40177/Full/index.aspx?id=40177

Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District officials announced on Nov. 11 that the district received a rating of “Superior Achievement” under Texas’ Schools FIRST financial accountability rating system. The Superior Achievement rating is the state’s highest, demonstrating the quality of Linden-Kildare CISD’s financial management and reporting system. Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine39647/Full/index.aspx?id=39647

 

By Kay Stephens

Special to the Sun

James Bowie Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, in its regular meeting on Nov 16, had a very informative program presented by Melda Payne.  She spoke on the French Legation located in Austin.  In addition, she showed “A Glorious Opportunity, the French Legation in the Republic of Texas,” a DVD produced by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.  Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine39647/Full/index.aspx?id=39647

 

Beginning January 2014, GED tests will be administered in a new format that will not only measure aptitude in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, but will also measure career and college readiness skills. 

The Texarkana College Testing Center will offer additional testing dates and times to accommodate the influx of people who wish to take the test before the changes take effect. Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine39647/Full/index.aspx?id=39647

 

The Atlanta High School drama team, directed by Kristen McCasland, will present “Seasick” A Preposterous Melodrama in Two Acts by Dan Neidermyer on Thursday at 7 p.m.  Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine39581/Full/index.aspx?id=39581