Don Henley proves you can go home again …

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During an interview with the Dallas Morning News, Robert Wilonsky reported the following comment from Don Henley about his new album and  hometown of Linden, Texas.

“I was halfway through before I called it Cass County, and why not?” he says, sitting in a room filled with leather-bound signed first editions of classic novels. “That’s where a lot of the musical influences came from. And my hometown needs a shot in the arm.”

The entire interview and video are available at http://www.guidelive.com/music/2015/10/10/interview-don-henley-cass-county

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Engineer Reports and Linden Historic Foundation Resolution set for Discussion at Linden City Council Meeting on 13 October 2015

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HWT Sunset
Photo courtesy of Jo Anna Duncan at Front Porch Treasures Studio on Facebook

The future of Linden’s historic water tower will be discussed at the next meeting of the Linden City Council on 13 October 2015 beginning at 6 pm at the Mary Daughety Senior Citizens Center on South Kaufman.  Items on the agenda include taking action on options to de-commission and disconnect the 1934 overhead storage tank. Engineering reports will be presented to the Council. The Linden Heritage Foundation will submit a Resolution between the City and Foundation regarding Linden’s original water tank and firehouse. The Foundation supports preservation of these structures as historic landmarks as well as future development of the sites in a way that will optimally boost our downtown’s vitality.  Please attend this meeting and/or contact members of the City Council to express your support for these goals.  If you wish to make remarks during the public comment agenda item, be sure to arrive at least 5 minutes early to place your name of the list of individuals who wish to address the Council.

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GoCassCounty.com Announcement of Don Henley Billboard in Linden, Texas

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Cass County Don Henley Billboard Erin Wells Facebook 10062015“Legendary artist and Linden native Don Henley will be honored THIS Friday, October 9 at 2pm with a ribbon cutting celebrating the new billboard located on Hwy 59 in Linden (next to the EZ Mart/Shell station) promoting his new solo album Cass County, a nod to his Texas turf. Area residents are encouraged to come show support for this first official landmark honoring Henley, a long time East Texas friend and philanthropist. County Judge Becky Wilbanks will be cutting the ribbon joined by local officials and a newly formed committee dedicated to promoting Cass County. Billboard artwork was designed by Los Angeles based Smog Design, Inc., the same company which produced Henley’s album cover. Another such billboard is set to be installed on the opposite side of the county presently. The Cass County LP, which debuted at Number One on the Country Chart according to Rolling Stone, is in stores NOW (newly stocked at Atlanta’s WalMart location) and available for download on iTunes. Look forward to seeing you all Friday! (Sorry, Don will be in LA, but you can show him your support by showing up and can also catch him on tour in Dallas Oct.15:) Please spread the word!”

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Pleasant Hill Quilters to Raise Money for Trip to Washington, D.C.

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Underground Railroad Quilt

During the early years of the Nation, the Underground Railroad was  a successful effort to aid African Americans in the South to escape the drudgery of slavery.  Secret codes and signals were developed to guide the travelers through the hazards. One method was the use of bed quilts presumably hung out for cleaning.  Each patch of the quilt represented a signal to guide the escapees.

The Pleasant Hill Quilters of Linden have carried the tradition by educating the community about how the historical signal system worked.  In addition to educational programs, the group makes and sells quilts to the public.

The group is raising funds to pay for their travel expenses travel to Washington, D.C. on November 2nd.  A fish fry with all the trimmings will be held on Saturday, October 10th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center in Linden.  Donations of $8 will be accepted. Donations may also be mailed to the Pleasant Hill Quilters, P.O. Box 57, Linden, Texas 75573.