August 2013 - Henderson County Now

Henderson County football wrapup

Friday Night Football Final

Athens: Athens came from behind in the second half to beat Kaufman, 31-25.

Brownsboro: The Bears had a couple of late scores, but couldn’t overcome a big deficit and fell to Crandall, 27-14.

Cross Roads: New head coach Jim Bradford gets his first win by beating Dawson, 46-13.

Eustace: The Bulldogs won a tight game against Canton, 26-21.

Malakoff/Mabank: The Malakoff Tigers outscored the Mabank Panthers, 56-17.

Trinidad: The Trojans only had to play half a game tonight because of the 6-man mercy rule, rolling over Bynum 57-0 to give new head coach Tom McVey his first win.

Obituary: Naomi Ruth Jumper

August 26, 2013 Naomi Ruth Jumper went home to be with her Lord at the age of 85. Ms. Jumper passed away in Dallas. She was born on Oct. 26, 1927 in Dallas to Samuel and Gladys Chatham Jumper.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters Mary Elizabeth Lucas, Martha Eunice Rogers, and Bernice Green; brothers Samuel David Jumper, Steve Jumper, Daniel Jumper, and Jesse Jumper.

Naomi is survived by her brothers John and wife Patsy Jumper and Lucas Jumper; sisters Esther Mewbourn, Sarah and husband Cordell Ballew. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside service for Ms. Jumper will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 at Zion Hill Cemetery with Bro. Tommy Hayes officiating under the direction of Huckabee-Tomlinson Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be David Jumper, Charles Jumper, John Robert Gray, Randy Mewbourn, Glenn Jumper, Jason Gray, Robert White, and Delain Jumper.

Online condolences can be made at www.tomlinsonfuneral.com.

Cedar Creek Lake fall business expo announced

CCL Chamber press release

Applications are now being accepted for the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s new Cedar Creek Lake Fall Business Expo, slated for Oct. 17, 2013 from 3-7 p.m. at the Mabank Pavilion. Open to non-members, as well as members, the Business Expo is an exciting new event for CCLACC and will bring a great deal of value for the Cedar Creek Lake business community and the consumers in the area.

This rare opportunity for networking business-to-business in a professionally presented setting will be free to the public and well advertised in advance of the Expo date. The time of year was selected because the chamber felt it would be a perfect time for the business community to start holiday promotions. Local businesses would be able to advertise their services and build brand awareness with business banners similar to those on sites like signatureprint.co.uk as well as other types of promotion.

A few years ago, the chamber was able to host a very well-received expo, but lost the venue. The Mabank Pavilion now has solar screens that can be lowered if necessary and the Mabank Fire Department is generously allowing use of the facility for the community event. Chamber President Jo Ann Hanstrom, said, “We’re excited to be able to offer this new, totally business-related event to our members and the rest of the business community, as well as the public. We’re counting on great weather at that time of year, but having the solar screens in place ‘just in case’ is definitely a plus and was a factor in the board’s decision to host another Expo.” Continue reading “Cedar Creek Lake fall business expo announced”

FPP partners with Christy Hutson

Family Peace Project press release

Family Peace Project Executive Director Marlena Taylor has announced a partnership between The Family Peace Project and Christy Hutson of the Calling Card.

Hutson will be an independent contractor working to enhance development in the areas of communications, community awareness, fund raising, retail and volunteer services at The Family Peace Project. With more than 30 years of experience in a variety of non-profit and retail businesses, Hutson will be an asset to The Family Peace Project team.

On a monthly basis, Hutson will circulate throughout each community in Henderson County, working to complete the goals of the Family Peace Project. If you see her out and about, please introduce yourself. In the meantime, feel free to email her at [email protected], or call her on her cell phone at 903-681-9046.

“We are looking forward to Christy partnering with The Family Peace Project in bringing peace to more families in Henderson County,” said Taylor.

TxDOT to install 4-way stop at college intersection

BREAKING NEWS: TVCC, lawmakers get TxDOT to commit to installing a 4-way stop at intersection by the college. … This comes one day after a TVCC football player was hit by a car and suffered a broken leg in the same intersection. Have you suffered broken bones or a severe injury due to being struck by a car when you were on the sidewalk abiding by pedestrian laws? Click here to learn more and see what steps you could take to possibly claim for compensation.

The following was posted on the Trinity Valley Community College Facebook page Thursday night:

TVCC President Glendon Forgey has confirmed that after contacting and receiving assistance from State Senator Robert Nichols and State Representative Lance Gooden, that TxDOT has committed to installing a 4-way stop at the intersection at the corner of Dean Street and FM 2494. Randy Hopmann, TxDOT District Engineer, advised Dr. Forgey that TXDOT is working on a solution that would allow a 4-way stop condition and provide for pedestrian push buttons with LED flashing lights when a pedestrian is crossing the road. TxDOT will restripe the intersection because with a 4-way stop more than one crosswalk is necessary.

TxDOT engineers and technicians will be at the location next week to re-evaluate the intersection.

A special thanks to Senator Nichols, Representative Gooden, and TxDOT District Engineer Randy Hopmann for helping to keep our students safe.