Outdoor classrooms expand environmental learning in Texas schools
The Soil Conservation Service reports 343 outdoor learning areas in Texas with 900 schools and 48 districts using them. Programs include soil and plant guidelines, erosion planning, nature trails, plant identification, and water studies. Organizations from Boy Scouts to PTAs assist, and a new publication offers guidance.
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Edward E. Thomas
Temple
US Soil Conservation Service
Thomas
SCS
Boy Scouts
American Association of University Women
Nis
Soil Conservation Service
GHS Tennis Teams Triumph at Mineola Meet
GHS beat Mineola Friday with multiple wins. In boys singles Trey Huginan fell to Danny Campbell while Charles Weeks beat Gary Ellison. Mullins and Roberts won in doubles. Scurlock defeated Kay in girls singles and teamed with Ford to win girls doubles. Waters and Gurney also won girls doubles.
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Trey Huginan
Danny Campbell
Charles Weeks
Gary Ellison
Sharon Scurlock
Cindy Kay
Sharon
Patti Ford
Dorothy Jones
Carrie Casting
Nauchey Waters
Mary Ant Gurney
Janet Wilson
Kay Owens
Mobile Living California Leads U.S. In Mobile Homes Count
California houses about 197000 mobile homes, the highest state total. Florida and North Carolina follow, reflecting a nationwide distribution of manufactured housing.
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California
Florida
North Carolina
Quilters Meet at Pine Acres Club Share Craft and History
Gilmer's Pine Acres Quilting Club members gather at the community center for a five hour session to stitch patchwork frames using polyester batting. They recount past traditions, discuss designs such as Flower Garden and Star patterns, and share tips from elder quilters while planning year round fellowship and a noon luncheon. Craftsman projects tied to Wildflower Trails include decorated stationery and dried flower notepaper with wild tulips and sweet peas, prepared for exhibition and sale.
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Gilmer’s
Pine Acres Quilting Club
Pine Acres
H. A. Barnett
Elmer McBee
J. H. Childress
Homer Clemens
Pucker
Douglas Shrum
A. F. Johnson
Mason
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