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Humane Society of CCL Volunteer Recruitment and Get-Together

This event is every third Thursday of the month, and this month is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Dairy Queen of Seven Points.

This get-together is for both current volunteers and those wanting to learn more about volunteering at the shelter, from bathing dogs, petting cats, to signing up to work at community booths and/or work on upcoming fundraising events.

Arrive early or stay late to eat lunch to support 7 Pts DQ, a great supporter of HSCCL. Please park on the grass or behind the bushes to allow parking space for their regular customers.

For questions, call Barb, our volunteer coordinator, at 972-523-6202 or [email protected] More info at http://www.hsccl.org/ or Like us on Facebook Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake.

Football Wrapup, Oct. 11

ATHENS: The No. 22-ranked Athens Hornets are now the county’s only unbeaten team at 6-0 after dropping Canton, 50-26. Next up for the Hornets is Van on the road.

BROWNSBORO: The Bears fell to Mabank at home, 17-6. Brownsboro is now 2-4 on the year.

CROSS ROADS: Cross Roads picked up its second win of the year (2-4), dropping Dallas Gateway, 34-16.

EUSTACE: Eustace fell to 3-4 on the year after losing to Quitman, 21-0.

MABANK: The Panthers traveled to Brownsboro and came away with a 17-6 win. Mabank is now 2-4.

MALAKOFF: The Tigers suffered their first loss of the year, falling to Lone Oak, 45-27.

ACPA: Athens Christian Preparatory Academy (0-7) took on Fort Worth Thesa but came up short, 59-13.

TRINIDAD WILL PLAY PENELOPE AT HOME TOMORROW, 7:30 P.M., FOR HOMECOMING.

Obituary: Gordon Lee Hegwood

Memorial services for Gordon Lee Hegwood, 88, of Athens, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at Central Baptist Church in Athens with Bro. Mike Gibbs officiating.

Mr. Hegwood went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013 in Athens. Gordon was born on Sept. 2, 1925 in Houston, Texas to Elzie Lee Hegwood and Hattie Mae Dozier Hegwood. He was a retired print setter from the San Francisco Chronicle and a member of Central Baptist Church. Gordon was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother and will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Gordon was preceded in death by his parents; two loving wives, Ruth Fielder Johnson Hegwood and Ruenell Ford Hegwood; a loving sister, Mary Gillit; and loving brother, King B. Hegwood.

He is survived by sons, Charles F. Johnson of Flint, Texas; Fred L. Hegwood, of Modesto, California; Joe Bob Ford of Ft. Worth,TX; Elton Gene Ford of Athens,TX; Rocky Nelson Ford of Athens,TX; daughter, Ginny Ford Stockton of Athens, Texas; two sisters: Elsie Obrien of Fairbanks, Alaska and Beulah Howard and husband Bill Howard of Hewitt, Texas; a sister-in-law Helen Hegwood of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren: Howell Dean Johnson, Debra Johnson Lee, Heather Bach and Kessia Hegwood, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family would like to express special thanks to Genesis Hospice, Park Highlands Nursing Center and Genny and Junior Ford for being loyal and loving family members and care takers.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Athens Food Bank or Deaf Ministry Genesis Hospice.

CCL Chamber schedules Business Expo

CCL Chamber press release

The Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s new event, the Cedar Creek Lake Fall Business Expo, is slated for Oct. 17, from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Mabank Pavilion. Featuring businesses and organizations that are members, as well as non-members, the Business Expo is an exciting new event for CCLACC.

The event is free to the public and is a fun, family event that features an opportunity to visit with diverse companies, have free health screenings provided by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman, demonstrations by local service providers, give-aways and door prizes. There will be food to purchase from local restaurants.

Attendees will be able to purchase raffle tickets on a beautiful, 8’ x 10’ SPHINX brand wool rug, generously donated by Floors 4 U. The rug has a retail value of $600 and can be viewed at the chamber office, 606 S. Third St., Ste E. This piece would be perfect for sprucing up your home before the holidays.

Representatives from Purtis Creek State Park will be on hand with tourism packets, including
TPWD information for locations for east and north central Texas,Texas State Travel Guides & Maps, and lots of useful information on park activities. Be sure to stop by their booth to talk with the friendly Purtis Creek staff and pick up your packets.

Mabank Pavilion now has solar screens that can be lowered if necessary and the Mabank Fire Department is generously allowing use of the facility for the community event.

Chamber President Jo Ann Hanstrom said, “We’re excited to be able to offer this new, totally business-related event to our members and the rest of the business community, as well as the public. We’re counting on great weather that day, but having the solar screens in place ‘just in case’ is definitely a plus and was a factor in the board’s decision to host another Expo.”

Vendors/Sponsors to date (with more expected) are Edward Jones Investments, Southside Bank, Athens, Daily Review, Henderson County HELP Center, Solar Turbines, Texas Health Resources, Lone Star Maps, Ragsdale Real Estate, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative, Lana L. Mock & Associates Insurance, Arabella of Athens, Woodforest National Bank, The Inspiration Foundation, Star Lite Custom Homes, Moorhead Epps Funeral Home, Inc.,Servpro of Kaufman Co/Cedar Creek Lake, Ruth Martin Insurance, Friends of the Animals of Cedar Creek Lake, Prosperity Bank, Red Hat Rentals, Texas Trust Credit Union, Healing Hands Kneeding You, The Flying Grape & Bean Coffee & Gift House, Gun Barrel City Upholstery/GBC Airpark, Griswold Home Care, Simply Solved, LLC, Theresa P. Cryer, CPA, Mabank Floral & Gifts, Purtis Creek State Park, Bella Maison Carpet Cleaning & Restoration, Texas Ability, LLC, Cornerstone Payments.

Sponsor packages that include booth space and many other perks are available. For a complete list of vendor options, please contact the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 903-887-3152 or email [email protected].

Bulletin Board – Oct. 10

GARAGE SALES

– Christian Life Center Food Pantry is having a rummage sale Oct. 11-12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Funds raised will used to purchase food to help feed the needy of our community. The address of the sale is 110 Southland in Gun Barrel City, right behind the Christian Life Center Church on Highway 334. If you need directions call 903 8801099. Thanks for your support.

— A yard sale will begin on Friday on South Palestine in Athens. Across from the park at the first of the 2 brick duplexes. (Coming from the library).

— Garage sale Saturday, Oct. 12, at 218 Reierson from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reierson is between Lovers Lane and S. Wofford. Lots of goodies. Big ceramic pig collection. Funds will benefit the music dept. at our church.

— Multi-family garage sale this Saturday,Oct. 12, from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. The location is in Star Harbor at 17 Greenbrier, Malakoff, TX. There will be clothes, furniture and other miscellaneous items.

— Garage sale Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Three Harbors Addition, Payne Springs off Hwy 198. Follow the Pink Signs. Lots of great stuff. Four-piece wicker set, Charbroil grill, Tent, Christmas Decorations, Handcrafts, Books, Clothes, Flat Surface Electric Range, Tons of Knick Knacks, Air Mattress, Shocks for a Suzuki Motorcycle, Matching Umbrella and Chairs, much more! Multiple Sales in Three Harbors.

— Yard sale Thursday and Friday at 116 Wildwood. Cross over street in Gun Barrel City in the East Wood Island addition down off of Legendary Lane.

— Three family garage sale approx 15 miles north of Athens on HWY 19 (near Legend Trailers) look for signs. Baby items and clothes, household items, hunting gear, kids items, adult clothes, kitchen items and lots more. Garage sale is Friday 8-6 and Saturday 8-???

HOUSES

– House for sale in Athens: 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, 1-car garage, fenced yard with some updates. The house is located within walking distance of South Athens Elementary. Great rental property or starter home. Asking $60,000 negotiable. Call 903-681-5950 if interested.

FOR SALE

–– COUCH — Ashley couch for sale, good condition for $75. Contact http://www.facebook.com/hilary.r.ray

ashley couch

— HUNTING GEAR — Complete hunting outfit boots to clothes to gloves to bag. ALL NEW or LIKE NEW 2XL and 3XL. Must see 903-340-4921 Athens half price of new items

— BENCHEE — 2010 Benchee 700, 4 wheel drive. Camo pattern, has windshield. 93 hours on engine. $5900. Call Troy Scott, 903-681-0727.

benche side

benche front

SERVICES

— GUITAR LESSONS– Music Mans Guitar Lessons: I have over 20 years experience playing guitar and experience giving lessons. I currently play in two active bands. I will work with anyone who wants to learn. Hourly rates available and discount monthly rates. If you live in the Cedar Creek Lake area, I will come to you. See my Facebook page for more details: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Music-Mans-Guitar-Lessons/186066831574990

— SCENTSY — If you are looking for an independent Scentsy, Velata, or Grace consultant to purchase products, host a party, or join my team contact me. I recently moved to the area. 281-415-0654.
WWW.jenniferhinnant.scentsy.us
WWW.fondueisgreat.velata.us
WWW.fashionsby.graceadele.us

— BLUEPRINTS — Looking for a quick reliable way to get blueprints for your new home, add-on, shed, barn, or garage? Call Mark Crye 903-340-0045 at Tri-City Home Design. Very reasonable rates and fast turn around time. You can view your plans in 3-D before you build.