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HCPAC New York City trip on tap

HCPAC press release

Want to spend a glorious weekend in “The Big Apple” exploring the sights and enjoying the fine food? Join the Henderson County Performing Arts Center on the 2013 annual New York City Tour on Nov. 7-10.

We will see three Broadway shows, go on a day excursion to see the fall foliage and eat at the famous Sardie’s Restaurant. We leave plenty of free time to explore and enjoy the sights and sounds of NYC.

“There are still a few slots available and the deadline has been extended to July 20; so, if you are interested in joining us, call me at 903-681-1135 to get all of the details”, said Marcia Colbert Tarrance, trip coordinator. “We take care of everything from check-in on Thursday morning to good-byes on Sunday night. ”

Call for the details.

Bulletin Board – 6/27

GARAGE SALE

— Moving sale, Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. until? Downsizing, everything must go. Lot of treasures, tools, outdoor furniture, household items, too much to mention. 406 WOODLAWN ST. LEXINGTON across from high school. Dennison then left on Woodlawn.

— Multi-family yard sale … Friday and Saturday 8-5 … Furniture, appliances, household items, clothes, & lots of misc. 533 Bryson, Athens.

— Whole house sale … Saturday, 8 a.m. … 735 Maryland Drive, Athens … Furniture, rugs, kitchen items, antiques, collectibles, outdoor items, linens and so much more!

— Huge garage sale, Friday 8-2 and Saturday 8-12 … 603 Country Club Circle in Athens … Items include: furniture, clothes, kitchen and decorative items.

— Multi-family garage sale, Friday June 28 and Saturday June 29 from 8 a.m. until ? Avon jewelry, toys, toy box, books, misc. stuff, kids’ clothes, PSPgo, Yamaha acoustic guitar … 13401 Private Road 7302, Brownsboro, 2.5 miles down CR 3300 (Red Bud Rd).

HOUSES

— 3 bedroom/2 bath, 2-story Victorian home overlooking Lake Athens. House is 1900 sq.ft. Detatched garage 750 sq. ft. bottom floor, 500 sq. ft. top floor. (lots of storage!) Stone fireplace, large kitchen with 90″ island with bar seating. Property is half acre with irrigation system. Bethel Ash water. Very quiet neighborhood in country setting. New AC air-handler. Newly remodeled bath with clawfoot tub and marble-topped antique counter. For sale ($175K) or Rent $1100 + 500 deposit. See photo.

FOR SALE

— Ceramic Molds — I have about 2,000 ceramic molds pouring table and mixer for sale. I would like $1,500 for all. Call 903-425-6443 please leave a message if no answer.

— Truck — One-ton Dually for sale … 5 speed … asking $7,000 obo … Call 903-288-1230.

— AdvoCare — Ready for a healthier you? Try AdvoCare! Contact Kim Henderson at 830-613-5177 or [email protected].

— AdvoCare — You are invited to an AdvoCare mixer on Saturday, June 29, at 2 p.m. in Gun Barrel City. The location is Vetoni’s Italian restaurant, 428 N. Gun Barrel Lane. Dori Fortney and Matt Skinner will be hosting and we will also have free product give away and gifts. Please come join us and Learn what AdvoCare has to offer in weight management or any other health care or nutrition needs. Financial opportunity stories will be shared also. Contact Dori at 903-880-3326.

HELP WANTED

— Medical Office — Front desk clerk, Mon-Fri. Experience necessary. Answering phones, verifying insurance, scheduling patients, collecting payments, filing. Must be a self starter and be able to multi task in our fast pace office. Bring resume and fill out application at 907 S. Palestine. No phone calls please.

SERVICES

— Swimming Lessons — Summer Swim lessons, hosted by the Athens Country Club is scheduled through Aug. 1 at the ACC pool. Swim lessons are open to the public and are hosted by the Country Club as a community service for the health and safety of the youth of our community. This is the sixth year that ACC will host summer swim instruction. Swim lessons are for infants, preschoolers (3-5 years) and youth through 12 years of age. Classes are run in two week sessions beginning at 9 am Tuesday through Friday. Class fee is $45 for each two week session. Lessons concentrate on working with the student in their swimming skills and safety, and are designed to work with the swimmer based on their ability starting with pre-school, beginner, and advance beginner. All instructors have several years of working with youth and teaching swim lessons. Class will begin July 9 and July 23. For specific lesson time, information, questions, and registration form call at 903-677-1339.

BUSINESS

— Taco Stand — La Tamaulipeca Taco Stand serving authentic Mexican food previously located on 101 Robbins Rd. (behind Anderson Drug) has MOVED. Our new location is North Palestine Street, Athens, past the courthouse past the second railroad tracks, we are NOW OPEN for business. Grand Opening Special $1 corn tacos from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. we are open Mon. – Sat. From 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. For information call 903-4779247 or 903-4773369. Snow Cones coming soon.

— Vendor openings — Thelma & Louise’s Place is looking for vendors. No percentage comes off your sales. Pay rent oam. the 1st. Get paid every Monday. Located at the “Y” here in Athens. Call 903-286-9617. GOD BLESS.

Fugitives caught in Henderson County

District Attorney’s Office press release

Tuesday marked the end of a long road for two Henderson County fugitives. Joy Lynn Everett and Pete Quinonez had been on the run from law enforcement but were finally brought to justice.

Everett was convicted in early February 2012 for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Assistant District Attorneys Justin Weiner and Nancy Rumor prosecuted the case on behalf of Scott McKee’s District Attorney’s Office. All it took was seven minutes for a Henderson County Jury of six men and six women to deliver a convicting verdict.

On April 3, 2012, a month later, the court heard evidence at a punishment hearing where Weiner said, “This is someone who has failed to take responsibility for their actions on every level. While she was out on bond, and awaiting a trial in this court, she was caught with even more suspected methamphetamine, and went to great and extremely bizarre lengths to try to conceal evidence.”

The court sentenced Everett to a term of eight years in prison. She appealed the case, was granted bail while the appeal was pending, and ultimately was out on bond yet again. On April 24, 2013, the Twelfth Court of Appeals in Tyler affirmed the conviction securing Everett’s eight-year sentence.

Everett had been on the run ever since, until some hard work Continue reading “Fugitives caught in Henderson County”

ECO camp scheduled for July 22-26

KAB press release

Keep Athens Beautiful and The East Texas Arboretum will host an ECO Camp for children Kindergarten through 4th Grade. The camp will run Monday through Friday, July 22-26.

ECO Camp is designed for children to participate in activities relating to the environment through arts and crafts, science, music/storytelling, and games. Each day will have a theme centered around littering, recycling, water conservation, trees and more. The activities will include hiking, making a garbage pizza, learning about oil and water and more. Each day we will have a short lesson about the day’s theme, read a great story, learn some funny Continue reading “ECO camp scheduled for July 22-26”

County Attorney’s Report

Henderson County Attorney Clint Davis reported the following activity in the disposition of cases filed through his office during the month of May in the County Court at Law, County Court at Law No. 2, and County Court:

Assaults, 11;
Criminal Mischief >$50<=$500, 5 Criminal Mischief >$500<=$1500, 1
Criminal Trespass, 6
Display Fictitious License Plate, 1
Disregard Red Light, 1
Driving Under The Influence/Minor, 2
Driving While Intoxicated, 24
Driving While Intoxicated/Open Alcohol Container, 1 Continue reading “County Attorney’s Report”