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‘Rachel’s Happy Feet’ eyes 900 pair of shoes

By James Robertson
Cedar Creek Lake Television

When most 7-year-old girls are asked what they want for their eighth birthday, the answer is usually a new doll or maybe even a puppy. When Amanda Beets asked her 7-year-old daughter Rachel what she wanted, the answer blew her away. Rachel wants 900 pairs of shoes, but not for herself.

Rachel Beets turns eight on Jan. 31, 2014 and for her birthday she wants to give 900 pairs of shoes to local children who have been neglected and abused.

Rachel’s vision is that all kids have shoes to play outside, just like her. She loves shoes and believes that all children deserve a pair of “fast runners.” After all, to a 7-year-old, brand new shoes make you run super fast.

Rachel’s parents weren’t sure they could make something like this happen when they first heard this is what she wanted for her birthday.But, after only a week of passing it around on Facebook, a group Amanda created called “Rachel’s Happy Feet” has grown to over 300 members and is gaining tremendous support from the communities in Henderson County.

“Rachel’s Happy Feet” will be giving collected shoes to the Rainbow Room with Child Protective Services and Rachel will have a chance to meet the Rainbow Room president at the upcoming “Duck Run” on Sept. 28 at the Texas Freshwater Fishery Center. Continue reading “‘Rachel’s Happy Feet’ eyes 900 pair of shoes”

Around Malakoff: More awards for CLNH

By Loretta Humble

Bear with me folks; it’s time for my semi-annual brag-on-my-own-company column. And could you blame me? Cedar Lake Nursing Home once more got singled out by Medicare and US News and World Report as one of the best nursing homes in the country, with another five-star rating. That’s big, folks. Last year we were the only one in something like a 10-county area. This year several more got five stars. South Place in Athens did, and so did Mabank Nursing Home. But we are the only ones anywhere around here who have got this award two years in a row.

And, if I may say so, we deserve it. Cedar Lake Nursing Home is a wonderful place. The people who work here are the best. It has been our pride and joy for 46 years now. But I guess we’ve been taking it for granted a little bit, because we totally forgot to celebrate our 46th anniversary last week. The reason Sonny remembered it—after the fact—is because one of our favorite former nurses (who now works at Beau’s nursing home) reminded Sonny she was born Continue reading “Around Malakoff: More awards for CLNH”

State Rep. Jim Pitts announces retirement

State Rep. Jim Pitts announced today he is retiring from the State House of Representatives after 20 years serving District 10.

District 10 took in parts of the Cedar Creek Lake area and western Henderson County after the most recent redistricting.

“My goal has been to give my all for those I represent. I have done so, now it’s time to come home. It has been a tremendous honor to serve in the Texas House of Representatives on behalf of the citizens of Ellis, Hill, and more recently Henderson Counties,” said Pitts in a statement. “I truly believe there is no better place in which to live, work, and raise a family than the great State of Texas, and I am proud to have been able to help make Texas even better over these past twenty years.”

According to the statement, Continue reading “State Rep. Jim Pitts announces retirement”

Bulletin Board – Aug. 22

The Bulletin Board is posted every Thursday morning. It is an opportunity for our users to list garage sales, items for sale, items wanted, job listings … well, you get the idea. Just send us a message on our Facebook page, or click the “Contact Us” link above and give us your information. And as always with Henderson County Now, there is no charge for advertising on the Bulletin Board.

GARAGE SALE

— Huge Garage Sale at 510 Hillcrest in Malakoff, starts Thursday and goes until Saturday! 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

— Three-family sale Thursday and Friday at Hillside Storage, Highway 31 East in Athens. It will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tools, clothes, books, movies, furniture, Christmas decorations, shoes, what nots, metal shelves, glassware, dishes, baby clothes, porcelain dolls, doll furniture, jewelry, and lots of misc. items at good prices.

— Moving sale! A variety of sale items; something for everyone. Located at 12473 CR 2902 in Eustace. Opens Thursday morning 7 a.m. and runs through Saturday.

— Garage sale at 345 and 352 Bay Court in Gun Barrel City in the Harbor Point addition (two neighbors). Everything from baby to kids to adult. Too much to list. Clothing, toys, household, furniture.

— LaRue UMC is having a rummage sale Friday and Saturday from 8-4. Its inside the parsonage (next to the church).

— Garage sale. Saturday, Aug. 24, 203 North Oak Acres in Malakoff.

FOR SALE

— COUCH — Large 8 foot by 4 foot couch … $200 … located in Athens. Very comfy and nice. Call 903-340-4921.

couch

HOUSES FOR SALE

— FSBO 2 bedroom 1 bath 1 car garage brick home. Sits on 1.04 acres with beautiful trees. Completely remodeled. Oak Manor Estates. Price reduced to 89,900. Call 903-203-7295.

HELP WANTED

— Malakoff Pharmacy is currently hiring a part-time driver to work Monday through Friday. Apply in person. No phone calls.

NEEDED

— POSITION NEEDED — I am a skilled office worker with experience in computers, phone, customer service and accounts payable. I live in Gun Barrel City and am willing to do most anything. Please contact Julie Fletcher, 903-910-1749.

— SEWING MACHINES — LaRue United Methodist Church ISO: Sewing machines.
We are looking for used (but working) sewing machines to begin a mentoring program for some of the younger women and give sewing lessons. If anyone has a sewing machine they would like to donate to the church, it would be greatly appreciated. If you are interested in participating in our “sewing sessions”, you do not have to be a member of the church to do so.

DA’s Office donates iPad mini

District Attorney’s Office press release

Henderson County First Assistant District Attorney Mark Hall and Office Manager Betty Herriage present a brand new mini iPad to Texas Ranger Sergeant Michael Adcock. Many investigators around the county are now using the technology of the iPads during their investigations of criminal offenses. According to District Attorney Scott McKee, his office has also discovered the usefulness of the iPad in search warrants, courtroom technology and everyday tasks.

“The County even provided the judges with iPads so they can sign search warrants from home without the need for the investigator or officer to the leave the crime scene,” said McKee.

McKee indicated that in the first couple of months they have already used the iPads for judges to sign blood draw warrants which dramatically decreased the amount of time it takes for an officer to get a warrant.

“We are a no refusal county when it comes to felony level DWIs,” said McKee. “If you refuse and it is a felony DWI, we are going to seek a court-ordered blood draw and these iPads have now made it easier than ever.”