September 2014 - Page 3 of 29 - Henderson County Now

KAB Gets Ready for Fall Decorating of The Square

Keep Athens Beautiful is making plans for the annual fall decorating of the courthouse square.

It is through community support, volunteers and donations that KAB is able to provide the wonderful seasonal decorations on the square. Through donations of $25, KAB will be able to raise the $2,000 needed to continue this tradition in the community. Please consider making a donation to Keep Athens Beautiful for the wonderful project.
Mail your check or money order to Keep Athens Beautiful, 201 W. Corsicana St. Suite 4 Athens, TX 75751, or call 903-675-7961 for more information.

TVCC Rodeo Team Opens Season in Panola

The rodeo team at Trinity Valley Community College is off and riding and roping. In the first event of the season, sponsored by Panola College, the TVCC cowboys and cowgirls got off to a good start.

Cameron sophomore Keaton DeNio won the tie down calf roping with a time of 8.4.

Arp freshman Clay Sieber also took first place, turning in a 5.5 time in team roping.

Kacey Graham, a sophomore, placed third in breakaway roping with a time of 2.9.

“I am very proud of our team,” TVCC coach Brent Bratton said. “The first rodeo seems to set the pace for the season.

“God has blessed us with a great group of athletes and our expectations are high. We are thankful for the support the school and community. Without it, these students would not have the opportunities they do.”

TVCC Regiment, Cardettes in State Fair of Texas Parade

Trinity Valley Community College’s presence was felt in a grand way when the world-famous Cardettes and Cardinal Regiment band marched in the State Fair of Texas Opening Day Parade Friday in downtown Dallas. Thousands of parade-goers lined the streets as the procession made its way down Main Street, serving as the official open to State Fair of Texas.

AHS Speech and Debate Scores Big At Lindale

FROM the Athens High School Facebook page

The Athens High School Speech and Debate Team competed at the Lindale TFA Tournament Saturday, Sept. 27. Students competed against 33 schools. At this tournament, students gain points in an attempt to qualify to the Texas Forensic Association State Tournament. In prose interpretation, Lydia Strand (junior) placed 2nd for her 3rd tournament in a row! In Domestic Extemp, True Head (sophomore) and Michael Pulver (sophomore) advanced to the semifinal round. In policy debate, sophomores True Head and Matthew Hernandez advanced to the quarterfinal round. This makes True and Matthew the first AHS students this year to gain points towards TFA State. A total of six AHS students competed in the tournament, and three freshman came to observe their first tournaments. We look forward to another great tournament in Van in two weeks!

Obituary: Virginia Dare Rhodes Davis

Graveside services for Virginia Dare Rhodes Davis, 85, Athens have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Athens Cemetery with Lavelle Layfield and Rev. Paul Duckett officiating.

Mrs. Davis died Sunday Sept. 28, 2014 in Athens.

She was born Nov. 1, 1928 in Anderson County, Texas to the late Hermon Reba and Maggie Grace Maguire Rhodes. Virginia had been a resident of Athens for 69 years. Virginia worked at Athens Furniture for 17 years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Athens. She loved the outdoors doing all kinds of things. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, her biggest joy was her family and she always put them first.

Survivors include her husband of 66 years Billy Davis, Athens, son and daughter-in-law; Barton Davis and wife Kathryn, Athens; daughter, Cynthia Dare Williams, Athens; grandchildren; Eric Davis, Athens, Heather Davis, Athens, Maggie Grace Williams, Russellville, Arkansas, Luke Williams, Athens, great grandchildren, Hali, Hannah and Heidi Davis all of Athens, brother, Charles Hermon Rhodes, Frankston, sisters, Dell Lott, LaRue, Bobbie Bristow, Brownsboro, Elouise Moore, Athens, numerous nieces and nephews. Continue reading “Obituary: Virginia Dare Rhodes Davis”