October is Archeology Month

By Peggy Smith
Henderson County Historical Commission

October is Archeology Month for the Texas Historical Commission. While that may not sound like pure excitement for some, for those of us who have started the trek to finding our families roots, or even just trying to see what life was like in generations past archeology is exciting. Webster defines archeology as “the study of the life of ancient peoples, as by excavation of ancient cities, etc… Since I am now a great-grandmother some might think and one of my grandchildren referred to me as old. We laughed!

In 1998 my mother brought me a folder and a rolled up chart and asked me if I wanted it. When I opened it up she told me that my Daddy had started a history of our family and I was immediately hooked. I was so excited to think of finding out about my family. My Aunt Ruby had also done some work so we also worked together and shared what each of us had discovered. It has been an exciting journey and a frustrating one as I would seemingly hit brick walls down a line of our ever growing tree.
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HSCCL reaches fundraising goal

HSCCL press release

The Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake (HSCCL) has met its recent fundraising goal of $25,000 through community events and an online fundraising drive as well as peer to peer fundraising efforts, click here to find more information into different fundraising methods. These funds assure the financial stability of the shelter for the remainder of 2013. HSCCL is now tackling its long term financial viability and stability by rolling out a new business plan.

Independent analysis of HSCCL finances indicates that the shelter is frugal and well managed. However, it also reveals a pattern of underfunding. This pattern has existed since the shelter was founded 30 years ago. It is only through continued emergency fundraisers that the shelter has been able to remain open.

Each time, the community has come to the shelter’s rescue. This cycle must stop.

At present, shelter funds are derived from the following: contracted monthly amounts from each of the two counties it serves, Kaufman and Henderson; per-animal agreements with several cities; adoption fees; surrender fees; and donations from the community.
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Bulldog Report from the Eustace Booster Club

What a great week the Bulldogs had last week!

All three volleyball teams are still undefeated in district play. If you missed Saturday’s game against Palmer, you missed a good one. The Ladydogs were down two games and come back to win the next three. Very exciting.

Varsity football beat Kemp, bringing the varsity boys to 1-0 in district play. The JV tied with Kemp.

I don’t have any results for cross country.

Lots of things going on this week – WE NEED CONCESSIONS HELP ON FRIDAY AS VOLLEYBALL IS AT HOME AND FOOTBALL IS AWAY – LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN HELP!!!
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Cain Center to open Tuesday

The Cain Center will reopen at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, after being closed the past two days for flooding.

The center was closed Sunday and Monday to clean up after water damage both upstairs and downstairs from heavy rains.

The news was announced on the Cain Center Facebook page Monday afternoon.

On a post on Henderson County Now’s Facebook page, Executive Director Tere Lawyer said, “Kudos to the great staff for working hard on getting things back in shape so quickly. Thanks for everyone’s patience and understanding as we dealt with this issue.”

Walk Like MADD event Oct. 19

It is almost time to Walk Like MADD. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19, in Gun Barrel City.

WALK like MADD is Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s signature walk event. In more than 60 cities around the nation, thousands of people will participate in 5K events to celebrate creating a brighter future without drunk driving and underage drinking.

There were more than 1,200 DUI deaths in Texas in 2012, which accounted for 40 percent of all traffic deaths in the state for the year.

“It is obvious we need to keep proclaiming the MADD message against drinking and driving,” said this year’s event chairman, Jeff Weinstein. “For almost 30 years, I have devoted my life to helping accident victims recover from their injuries, both physical and emotional. In that time, I have seen many unfortunate events, most of which could have been avoided if not for the carelessness of another.”

You can sign up to help us take a stand against drinking and driving. Just click the link to sign up to walk, make a donation, or be a sponsor.