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Obituary: Margaret Probst Moseley O’Harra

OHarra1Funeral services for Margaret Probst Moseley O’Harra are scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1 p.m. at Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Athens with Bro. Tom Bragdon officiating. Burial will be in Payne Springs Cemetery.

Margaret passed away Sunday, Oct. 13, at Hospice of East Texas.

She was born March 30, 1930 in Gunter, Texas the oldest of seven children born to the late Charlie and Inez Probst. A member of Leagueville Baptist Church, Margaret, enjoyed working in the nursery for many years. Loving, giving, and doing for others brought her great joy.

Margaret was preceded in death by husbands, T.C. Moseley and Chuck O’Harra; a son, Clay Moseley; brothers Charles, Don, Jerry, and Bob Probst.

She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Jerry and Margie Huggins of Brownsboro, Kyle and Sandra Lynch of Owasso, Okla., Dan and Brenda Herrin of Flint; brother, Tommy Probst of Ennis; sister, Shirley Mayfield of Garland; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 5-7 p.m.

Memorials may be made to: Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd Tyler, Texas 75701.

Breaking news … Weather Warning

WEATHER WARNING!

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WATCH FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES

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1020 AM CDT TUE OCT 15 2013

…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING…

* WIDESPREAD SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WITH MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINFALL WILL OCCUR THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. RAINFALL TOTALS OF 2 TO 3 INCHES WITH SOME ISOLATED HIGHER TOTALS ARE EXPECTED.
PREVIOUS HEAVY RAINFALL THIS PAST WEEKEND HAS RESULTED IN WET SOILS ACROSS THE WATCH AREA WHICH WILL RESULT IN EXCESSIVE RUNOFF.

* EXCESSIVE RUNOFF MAY LEAD TO FLOODING OF CREEKS…SMALL STREAMS…DRY CREEK BEDS…POOR DRAINAGE AREAS…LOW WATER CROSSINGS AND SOME POOR DRAINING URBAN STREETS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR HEAVY RAIN WHICH MAY LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. YOU SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED FOR YOUR AREA.

(Thank you to Chris Schwantes for the heads up.)

Parrot Head Chili and Bar-B-Q Cook-off

Parrot Head press release

If you love to cook chili or barbecue, or love to taste them, plan on coming out to Tom Finley Park on Saturday, Oct. 19, for the Cedar Creek Lake Parrot Head’s Chili and BBQ Cook-Off.

The Cedar Creek Lake Parrot Head Club is holding a Chili and BBQ Cook-off at Tom Finley Park to raise money to help maintain the handicap accessible fishing pier dedicated to our military that was completed this year. This pier was built with money, material and labor donated from the Cedar Creek Lake community for this extremely worthwhile cause.

If you can cook a great chili or barbecue, contact Ed Thompson at 903-887-7971 to register and receive a copy of the rules. Registration per category is $40 for the first entry and $10 for each additional entry which will enter you into the contest and get you a preassigned place at Tom Finley Park. Community groups, churches, social groups, businesses, municipalities and individuals are welcome to participate. Trophies will be awarded for the winners in each of the following categories: Mild Chili, 5 Alarm Chili, Beef BBQ, Pork BBQ, Ribs, Other and an open category with Cedar Creek Brewery Beer as one ingredient. We will also be giving away prizes for the best salsa and barbecue sauce!

Cooking will start early Friday night or Saturday morning – and the gates open to the public at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Come in to listen to music, taste chili and barbecue and visit all of the booths. There will be prizes given away, opportunities to buy items, games to play and a lot of fun. Armbands to taste the entries for chili and barbecue are only $5 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under!

For additional information contact Ed Thompson at 903-887-7971 or Robert Render at 972-898-9493.

2013 Chili Cookoff flyer

PWC Says Thanks

From the Pinnacle Women’s Club

Pinnacle Women’s Club is pleased to report their annual garage sale brought in more revenue for local non-profit organizations this year than ever before. This success was due to the wonderful support the sale received from the community.

Thank you customers! We are now looking forward to presenting lots of charitable donations to local organizations at our January Philanthropy Luncheon.

“We estimated there were about 500 people waiting at the gate at 7 a.m. on Thursday,” said Jean Alexander, PWC Garage Sale Co-Chair. “We work really hard getting the merchandise ready for the customers, and this type response is very much appreciated” she added.

Rebecca Brisendine, PWC Garage Sale Co-Chair said, “The perfect weather, in addition to the opportunity for bargains, brought out a record number of customers. The PWC members enjoy the sale and we think the customers have a good time too.”

Patty Evans, Co-Chair for the Linens section, is shown stacking the king coverlet sets in the Linens section.
Patty Evans, Co-Chair for the Linens section, is shown stacking the king coverlet sets in the Linens section.
Janet Erwin and Linsey Garwacki, with the Ladies Boutique section, admire an evening jacket which is ready for some lucky customer to discover.
Janet Erwin and Linsey Garwacki, with the Ladies Boutique section, admire an evening jacket which is ready for some lucky customer to discover.
Jean Alexander and Rebecca Brisendine, PWC Garage Sale Co-Chairs, say thank you to all the faithful and new customers who shop the annual garage sale. We couldn’t do it without them!
Jean Alexander and Rebecca Brisendine, PWC Garage Sale Co-Chairs, say thank you to all the faithful and new customers who shop the annual garage sale. We couldn’t do it without them!

 

Victoria Sugrue, one of the decorators in the Home Décor section, admires a gorgeous screen from that department. The PWC Garage Sale had more furniture for sale at bargain prices than ever before.
Victoria Sugrue, one of the decorators in the Home Décor section, admires a gorgeous screen from that department. The PWC Garage Sale had more furniture for sale at bargain prices than ever before.
Paula Wideman and Pam Davis, staffers for the Kids’ Room, are admiring the hobby horses donated for the PWC Garage Sale. The Linens and Kids’ Room were the first sections to sell out this year.
Paula Wideman and Pam Davis, staffers for the Kids’ Room, are admiring the hobby horses donated for the PWC Garage Sale. The Linens and Kids’ Room were the first sections to sell out this year.