Monday, February 14, 2011
Celebrating love on Valentine's Day with Herchel and Gladys Sheets, who have been married 62 years.
Depending on whom you ask, the story is slightly different. He says he noticed her at a school event that she hardly recalls. She says they were paired at a banquet, and that she asked him out on the first date. "Is that the way it went?" Gladys Sheets said, turning to her husband, Herchel. "Probably," he said. Within three weeks, they were engaged. For more than a year, they kept the entire thing a secret from their parents, up until six months before the May 28, 1949 wedding. "She makes up her head quickly," Herchel Sheets said about the speedy proposal and acceptance. "Well," Gladys joked, "I knew I had time to back out." How did the proposal go exactly? Well, that's another thing the couple doesn't get bothered with all the details. …
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Looking for where to take that special someone for Valentine's Day? We've got some suggestions.
Every Thursday, Patch runs a weekly feature called Patch Picks. We will highlight editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more. You'll find these lists helpful to you, your family and friends. Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comment box. In an ode to cupid, here's today's list: Patch Picks: Valentine's Day Dinner Spots ● Provino's, 2250 Main Street East, Snellville Founded in 1977, Provino's Italian Restaurant is located in the heart of Snellville, and it has as many garlic rolls as you want inside a cozy atmosphere. ● Romano's Macaroni Grill, 1350 Scenic Highway North, Snellville Here's another Italian restaurant choice. It is located just …
Valentine's Day is coming up. Did you forget?
It's four days until Valentine's Day. Did you forget again this year? Don't fret: We've got some V-Day events in town to save you from getting into trouble with your significant other. For those dreading the big holiday and celebrating Singles Awareness Day (SAD, if you will) instead, we've got some awesome things lined up for you, too. VALENTINE'S DAY CHOCOLATES; TRUFFLES AND MORE (chefsseriesatlanta.eventbrite.com) When/Where: Saturday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Le Cordon Bleu, 1927 Lakeside Parkway, Tucker. Why Go: Students get to make hand-dipped candies, molded holiday confections and chocolate truffles in this special V-Day cook fest. Teachers will also discuss how chocolate is made and other relevant topics. Every attendee will get …
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Marion Larkins
7:49 am on Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Great article on a wonderful and inspiring couple. more ›