"Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability."
Author Sam Keen
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The term "dog days of summer" comes from the days of ancient Rome when astronomers observed the dog star Sirius rising in the night sky in July. Sirius now rises later in August and has no bearing on the heat we experience this time of year.
No one needs a reminder of how miserable the summer heat can make us feel but it's reassuring that summer is coming to an end in a few weeks. Our days of being "dog tired" and "lazy as a dog" are on the way out and we welcome the opportunity to spend more time outdoors exploring the Upper East Side of Texas.
— Lisa Tang
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"Buddies" 9x12 inches in color pencil on paper by artist Bill Cameron of Lufkin, Texas, was completed as an appreciation gift for a benefactor of the Winnie Berry Animal Shelter in Lufkin. View more of his artwork on Facebook and see more of his art at the Huntington Catfish Festival Saturday, October 2.
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A big advantage of living in the Upper East Side of Texas is access to a variety of fresh produce at local farmers’ markets. Small farmers sell locally-grown fresh vegetables, herbs, fruits, nuts, eggs, meats, and honey, as well as a variety of homemade treats such as baked goods, jams, jellies, pickles, and relishes.
With so much fresh produce available, it helps to have several recipes on hand for everyday meals. These sweet and savory salad recipes offer ideas for preparing local fruits and veggies as tasty sides or hearty entreés when served with chicken, fish, or beef.
Click the headline link above to find recipes for the Strawberry Summer Salad, Mediterranean Salad, Greek Salad, Melon Salad, and Sweet Potato Salad headline in the County Line.
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National Dog Day on August 26 encourages dog ownership of all breeds and the opportunity for all dogs to live a happy and safe life free from abuse. Celebrate with your pooch by taking him or her out for fun at one of the region’s dog parks. Click the headline link above to see a list of regional dog parks in the County Line.
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On August 28, 1902, the forerunner of the National Farmers Union was created in Rains County. From small charter groups in Smyrna, Point and Emory, the national federation of state farmer organizations has grown to include 200,000 family farms today and is based in Washington, DC. Newt Gresham and nine other men founded the original Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America. Gresham wanted to emphasize economic cooperation and avoid the involvement in partisan politics that he believed had destroyed earlier farm organizations.
Another piece of history you can visit in Rains County is the Emory Heritage Park. Click HERE to read more about this destination in the County Line.
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Beckanne Sisk's Star Continues to Rise
Beckanne Sisk was born August 22, 1992, in Longview and began studying ballet at the Studio for the Creative Arts before moving to Philadelphia where she attended the prestigious Rock School on a scholarship.
Sisk began dancing professionally with Ballet West at age 14 and starred in Breaking Pointe, a BBC reality series on ballet in 2012 at age 19.
Sisk is a principal with Ballet West of Salt Lake City, Utah, since 2010. Turning 29 in August, she married principal Chase O’Connell in 2019, starring in many productions with him.
Ballet West is airing a weekly video series titled In the Balance: Ballet for a Lost Year in which the couple discuss the pandemic’s impact on their company and their hopes as they look forward to returning to the stage for the 2021-2022 season. Learn more about Sisk in the County Line.
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County Line Magazine, PO Box 608, Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
Office: (903) 963-1101 Text: (903) 312-9556
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www.countylinemagazine.com
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