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Hanlon speaks to Sarah Maples Chapter

Pictured are, from left, Jean Small, Suzanne Fife, Kathy Hanlon, and Helen Preston.
Pictured are, from left, Jean Small, Suzanne Fife, Kathy Hanlon, and Helen Preston.

By Nina Hendricks/Sarah Maples Chapter

Regent Helen Preston of the Sarah Maples Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was pleased to welcome Kathy Hanlon as the speaker at the last meeting. Vice Regent Suzanne Fife made the Introductions. Kathy is the National Defense Committee Chairman and is responsible for the National Defender magazine that all DAR members can access. Kathy keeps up with military men and women overseas and here at home.

Kathy reminded us that on Dec. 15, 1791, the Bill of Rights was ratified and added to the U.S. Constitution. On the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared the date a federal holiday. “Bill of Rights Day” celebrates the freedoms and rights of this amazing document that affords Americans the freedoms they have.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is coming up on Dec. 7. It will mark the 72nd anniversary of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Continue reading “Hanlon speaks to Sarah Maples Chapter”

Kiwanian of the Year

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At the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Moorhead-Epps Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 19, The Cedar Creek Lake Kiwanis Club presented Jerry Moorhead with the 2013 Kiwanian of the Year Award. Kiwanians on hand for the presentation (l-r) Tate Cramm/Prosperity Bank, Gina Dietrich/VOICE, Inc., Genie Calliet/Cedar Creek Wellness Spa , Betty Herriage/Henderson County, Marty Mullins/TexasAbility, Ralph Fortner/Southside Bank, Jerry Moorhead/Moorhead-Epps Funeral Home,

AGAPE Knitters Donation

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The AGAPE Knitters ministry recently donated stuffed animals and blankets for the Henderson County District Attorney Crime Victim’s Room.

Each Thursday morning, ladies from various churches meet at Living for the Brand Cowboy Church to knit and crochet, share a devotional, prayer and lots of lively conversation. Though each possesses a different skill level, we are equal in our love for being able to share the talents God has given us with children and adults in need of a gift made with love. Anyone who wants to join us is welcome to come on any Thursday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. For further information, contact the office at Living for the Brand Cowboy Church at 903-675-9177.

Pictured, from left, are Edra Shalla, June Farmer , Zoila Hunt, Becky McDowell, Dagmar Grubaugh, and Wanda Shaver and Mark Hall, 1st Asst. District Attorney.

Masonic Youth Celebrate in Ben Wheeler

Pictured, from left, are Carrie Currey, Samantha Ramos, Kayla Rife, Emily Currey, Katie Schaefer, Dixie Rife, and Mrs. Tonya Currey (Mother Advisor) "man" the Gun Barrel City Rainbow Girls booth at the Ben Wheeler Hog Fest.
Pictured, from left, are Carrie Currey, Samantha Ramos, Kayla Rife, Emily Currey, Katie Schaefer, Dixie Rife, and Mrs. Tonya Currey (Mother Advisor) “man” the Gun Barrel City Rainbow Girls booth at the Ben Wheeler Hog Fest.

The Gun Barrel City Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls attended the Fall Feral Hog Festival in Ben Wheeler on Saturday, Oct. 26. They sold sno-cones and cotton candy and distributed fliers and brochures about their organization. The Gun Barrel City Assembly is looking to increase their membership. In addition, to working their booth, they were able to take time out to enjoy the festivities of the day and had a really great time!

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a service-oriented, leadership organization for girls between the ages of 11 and 20. Rainbow Girls participate in a wide array of activities, including leadership training, service projects, competitions, and annual retreats. Their younger group, the Pledges, have activities for girls ages 7 to 10. Please contact Mrs. Donna Dean at 903-345-2001 or Mrs. Tonya Currey at 903-920-5608 for more information about the Rainbow Girls or visit www.txiorg.org. The Gun Barrel City Rainbow Girls and Pledges are proudly sponsored by the Cedar Creek Lake Masonic Lodge and the Gun Barrel City Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star on Legendary Lane in Gun Barrel City.

DAR Flag Burning

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Members of the Sarah Maples Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met recently at Suzanne Fife’s home to host a burning of the flag. These old flags have earned a dignified retirement when they no longer are pretty and falling apart. DAR has a service for each stripe and the stars before they are committed to the fire. It is a beautiful service and can bring tears to your eyes. The flag should never be thrown in the trash. If you have an old flag that is no longer useful give it to a DAR lady. Pictured are Margaret Ann Trail and Imogene Needham.