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Get in shape square dancing
Did you resolve to get off the couch in 2010 and start exercising?
If so, there are classes starting for square dancing and clogging you might be interested in.
The first square dancing class offered by the Dogwood Squares will be held Jan. 18 at the Meals on Wheels of Palestine Senior Activity Center at 200 N. Church St.
For details about the square dance classes, call the senior center at 903-729-6344 or 903-729-0255.
Clogging classes will start Jan. 14 at First United Methodist Church Family Life Center in Grapeland. The beginner class will start at 6 p.m. and the intermediate class will start at 7 p.m.
Beginner clogging lessons also will be offered at the Meals on Wheels of Palestine Senior Activity Center. A daytime class will start at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and the intermediate class will start at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
“Anyone can learn to clog because you will start slow as you learn your steps,” clogger Robbie Jackson said. “You will build your stamina as you progress.”
There is no charge for the clogging classes.
“The fellowship and exercise are priceless,” Jackson said.
For more information about the clogging classes, call Jackson at 936-687-2910 or Marnet Luce at 936-687-4155. If there is no answer, leave a message.
Veterans Park
meeting slated
The Veterans Historic Education Center in cooperation with the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary will have the first meeting about improving the present Veterans Military Park on Spring Street at 1 p.m. Jan. 22 at the DAV Hall.
Subjects will include the addition of bricks and further memorials being proposed to the City of Palestine and County of Anderson. For more information, call Anne Coleman at 903-723-1578.
Pattersons celebrate 58 years
Former Herald-Press press manager Frank Patterson celebrates 58 years with his wife Donna today. The couple was married Jan. 1, 1952 in Eureka Springs, Ark.
On the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary Frank wrote this for his wife and here is an updated version:
“I think it was in 1947,
I went to my favorite place, the skating rink.
When I saw her I asked the owner of the skating rink who she was.
He said, ‘a little girl from the next town.’
It was not long that I was following her around and then we began to date.
In July I enlisted, that was 1948.
She had my ring; I always knew it was the right thing.
I came home in 1951.
There was no question, she was the one.
We married soon in Arkansas, January 1, 1952.
We went back to Europe where we had lots of fun and there we had our first son.
Came home in 1954 and had one more.
Now it has been 58 years.
We have had the best of fun and some tears, but I only hope there will be another 58 years for Donna C. and Me.”
The couple moved to Palestine in 1968 with Frank retiring from the Herald-Press in 1998. They had two sons, Don and David, five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
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Sept. 11 ceremony set Saturday to honor firefighters
It was a somber day in history on Sept. 11, 2001, as Americans watched in horror as a series of terrorist attacks killed thousands, including many firefighters.
To mark the ninth anniversary of 9/11, the local Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary is planning a special ceremony Saturday to remember those firefighters and say thank you to the local fire department and volunteer firefighters who protect the Palestine and Anderson County area on a daily basis. -
Book about family includes Palestine connections
Palestine area residents may enjoy a a new book with local historical connections called “A Journey of Voices,” written by author Diane McAdams Gladow of Emporia, Kan.
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Fashion show returning to Palestine on Oct. 14
It’s been five years since an organization has put on a large-scale fashion show in Palestine, but thanks to the Dogwood Garden Club, “An Autumn Affair Fashion Show and Silent Auction” event is planned Oct. 14 at the Museum for East Texas Culture.
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Community chorus rehearsals to start
Rehearsals will start Sept. 13 for the Anderson County Community Chorus’ upcoming performance, “Sounds of Christmas.” The show is set 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Palestine Civic Center.
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Wynonna concert in Tyler on Sept. 11
Tickets for the 2010 – 11 season opener featuring Wynonna are available at The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center, Susan Thomae-Morphew, Cowan Center executive director, announced.
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Trees available from Arbor Day Foundation
Everyone from Texas who joins the Arbor Day Foundation this month will receive 10 free trees as part of the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign.
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Experts say above average dove crop to greet hunters
Dove season officially began Wednesday, but hunters will be out in full force beginning Friday evening for opening weekend.
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State to rest case in Frankston man's murder trial
The state was expected to rest its case today in the murder trial of a 33-year-old Frankston man accused of killing a 32-year-old man over what the prosecution has called a love triangle.
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Farmers Market sets super Saturday sale
Palestine Farmers Market will be having a super Saturday sale from 8 a.m. until noon this week.
Featured items at the farmers market will include produce, plants and craft items. -
Artists to compete for awards
The Gallery is presenting its first Open Art Exhibition/Contest featuring 30 pieces of art by 16 local and area artists, sponsored by the Anderson County Arts Council.
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