Lifestyle

Thu
18
Sep

Top state birder to speak in Jefferson

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Statewide ornithologist for Texas Parks and Wildlife Cliff Shackelford will be in Jefferson for Wild Daze at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Transportation Center in Jefferson. Wild Daze, sponsored by the Collins Academy, is an annual event held in conjunction with National Public Lands Day events.
Collins Academy Director Gary Endsley said, “We are excited to have someone with Cliff’s credentials come to our region and talk with area birders. He is the premier bird expert for the state. In addition, he is a highly entertaining speaker. We encourage all individuals interested in birding to attend.  Read more in our e-edition: http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine64042/Full/index.aspx?id=64042
Thu
18
Sep

Bowie-Cass AEP offers ESL classes

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The Bowie-Cass Adult Education Program is holding “English as a Second Language” (ESL) classes from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Linden-Kildare Elementary School, Room 308, on Monday and Thursday.
Classes began on Monday, Sept. 15, and will be taught by ESL certified instructor Carrie Moro.
The aim of the class is to help those in need of learning English as their secondary language and to help them become better English speakers which may open doors for personal advancement. 
For more information, call Karen or Winnie at 903-794-2858.
Ganar sus Spanish GED. Escuela primaria de Linden. Para más información llame: 903-794-2858.
 
Thu
18
Sep

Sustainable Forestry program set Sept. 26

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The East Texas Timberland Owners’ Association (ETTOA), the Texas Forest Service (TFS) and the Texas Forestry Association (TFA) invite all timber landowners to attend a Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) program on Friday, Sept. 26 at the Kellyville Community Center, 130 Kelly Park Road, Jefferson.  Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., with presentations starting at 9 a.m. The program should conclude around 2:30 p.m.  Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine64044/Full/index.aspx?id=64044
 
Thu
11
Sep

Girl Scout Round-Up events scheduled

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Girls who want new and exciting experiences in their life can join Girl Scouts at one of the Girl Scout Round-Ups taking place in Linden and Hughes Springs. The event is for all girls, their parents and adults interested in becoming Girl Scouts. Participants may attend either place on Sept. 20 to join a Girl Scout Troop in either Linden or Hughes Springs.
Thu
11
Sep

Students take part in Marshmallow Challenge

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What do marshmallows, string and tape have in common with Geometry? Problem solving and teamwork. Linden-Kildare High School geometry students took the “Marshmallow Challenge” last week. The Challenge was designed in 2010 by Peter Skillman at TED, a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas. The Marshmallow Challenge is an instructive design exercise that encourages teams to experience simple but profound lessons in collaboration, innovation and creativity. 
Thu
11
Sep

Two students serve as DECA District VI officers

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By Angela Guillory
 
Two Linden-Kildare High School students are serving as DECA Texas District VI Officers for 2014-2015. District VI president Lexi Loizeaux and vice president Haylee Smoak attended DECA Leadership Conference at Newcombe Tennis Ranch in New Braunfels, Texas from July 24-27. DECA officers from all over Texas were in attendance.
Haylee said she met several amazing people at camp. Lexi and Haylee shared a room with six other girls from all over Texas. 
Thu
11
Sep

Poke Sallet in the spring

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By Oreta Wright
Sun Columnist
 
The American Pokeweed is a perennial plant that grows in the Midwest states and Gulf coast areas. It is referred to as Poke Sallet or Poke Salad. Parts of the plant are highly toxic to livestock and humans, and it is considered a major pest by farmers. Nonetheless, some parts can be used as food, medicine, or poison if properly prepared.
The plant may reach a height of four feet. The stem is often red as the plant matures. They die back to the roots in the winter. The black berries are good food for songbirds.
Thu
11
Sep

Preserve the harvest for winter meals, holiday gifts

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By Melinda Myers
Special to the Sun
 
The cucumbers have filled the vegetable drawer, you’ve run out of cabbage recipes and your family is refusing to eat one more BLT. Or maybe you just couldn’t resist that special deal on a bushel of tomatoes, potatoes or apples at the farmer’s market. So what is a gardener or shopper to do with all that produce?
Since properly stored vegetables will hold their flavor and nutritional value longer than those left in a plastic bag or set on the sunny kitchen counter, consider preserving some for the long winter ahead using one of several methods.  Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine63389/Full/index.aspx?id=63389
 
Thu
11
Sep

Area scouts decommission flags

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By Bobby Horn Jr.
Special to the Journal
 
Area scouts receive a lesson in civics and patriotism Sept. 6 when they participated in a flag-burning decommissioning of United States flags at Atlanta’s American Legion hall. 
The event was sponsored by the Daughters of The American Revolution Trammels Trace Chapter with the assistance of the American Legion Post 258, 
Boy Scout Troop 311, Cub Scout Pack 311 and Girl Scouts from the Tree-O Service Unit.
 
Thu
11
Sep

Tickets available to ETX Music Awards

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Tickets are now available for the 2014 East Texas Music Awards (ETX). The red carpet event will include corporate sponsorships, VIP and general admission. 
Sponsors say, “It is not about the lights, or the massive attention. We are gearing up to show the talent of East Texas to the world.” Press from multiple states will be at hand for the ETX Music Awards live event Friday, Sept. 19, at the Kiepersol Winery inside the K.E. Bushman Celebration Center in Bullard.
If you voted online, you can enter promo code ETXVIP to receive a discount, when you purchase your tickets online in advance.
Several local artist were in the final round of voting Julia Beers, female vocalist; Chip Bricker, keyboards; Mike Petty, guitar; Frank Prior, Producer of the Year; David Tyson, drums; Paul Tyson, bass; Captain Joe, Country Band of the Year; Wes Jeans, Blues Band of the Year; Cullen Baker Band, Rock Band of the Year.

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