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Cedar Creek Lake Fall Business Expo On Tap

From the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

Applications are now being accepted for the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s new Cedar Creek Lake Fall Business Expo, slated for Oct. 14 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Mabank Pavilion. Open to non-members, as well as members, the Business Expo is an exciting new event for CCLACC

This free to the public event is the perfect time for the business community to start holiday promotions.

There are 10′ x 10′ booth spaces available, as well as larger spaces outside the pavilion roof. Cost for non-members of CCLACC is $250, with the outside spaces for boats, cars and RV’s negotiated. Electricity is available (limited number of spaces) for an additional $75 for non-members. Non-members wishing to join the chamber may apply up to $185 of their vendor fee to one year membership. The fee for members is $150, plus $50 for electricity. All booth fees include a table, two chairs, small sign and professional draping, all provided by Red Hat Rentals. Vendors may hang their own banners and are responsible for their own decorations, hand-outs and door prize registrations. Vendors, including restaurants, may sell their goods at the event. Continue reading “Cedar Creek Lake Fall Business Expo On Tap”

CCL Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for SuddenLink

The Cedar Creek Lake Area chamber of Commerce was pleased to do a ribbon cutting (last week) to welcome SuddenLink to CCLACC. Chamber members, city officials and SuddenLink staff posed for the picture, then enjoyed lunch. Mark Edwards, Vice President, Operations is shown with the ceremonial scissors. Welcome to the chamber! (FROM Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page)

Rainbow Girls Hold Pancake Fundraiser

Pictured are, from left, Samantha Ramos, Kayla Rife, Dixie Rife, Katie Schaefer, Daisy (guest), Tara Trimmins, and Michelle Sanderford. Not pictured are: Shelby McGallian, Carrie Currey and Emily Currey.

The Gun Barrel City Rainbow Girls held a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at the Cedar Creek Lake Masonic Lodge in Gun Barrel City on Saturday, Sept. 13. The girls wish to thank everyone for their support as they raise funds to help with their term charity projects and to go to their Mid-Year Conference in Garland in January.

The girls would also like to announce that they are looking to add new members to their Assembly. Rainbow Girls participate in a wide array of activities, including leadership training, service projects, competitions, and annual retreats. Along the way, they gather invaluable life skills that help them become the best daughter, sister, student, and friend they can be. Contact Mrs. Tonya Currey at 903-920-5608 or Mrs. Donna Dean at 903-345-2001 or visit www.txiorg.org for information on joining the greatest organization for girls ages 11 through 20. Their younger group, the Pledges, have activities for girls ages 7 to 10. Gun Barrel City Rainbow Girls and Pledges are proudly sponsored by the Cedar Creek Lake Masonic Lodge and the Gun Barrel City Chapter of Eastern Star in Gun Barrel City.

Mabank Police Chief to Step Down

Mabank Police Chief Kyle McAfee submitted his resignation to the City Council Tuesday, Sept. 9.

The move was announced on the police department’s Facebook page.

“It’s been a true honor and great experience to work with and for the men and women of the Mabank Police department, citizens of Mabank and surrounding agencies,” McAfee wrote. “I will be pursuing my life long passion in the fire service. I will miss each and everyone of you that supported me and this department.”

Space Balloon Facility Featured at Radio Club Meeting

Radio Club press release

The Cedar Creek Amateur Radio Club will meet Saturday, August 9 in the meeting room at the Mabank Cafe. The meeting begins promptly at 9 a.m. but many members come early for the breakfast buffet at 8 a.m.

The September meeting will feature a video from the Columbia Space Balloon Facility in Palestine, TX. It will demonstrate how the facility launches and communicates with balloons that can carry up to 8,000 pounds and reach an altitude of 2 and 1/2 miles. More info on this facility is online at http://stratocat.com.ar/bases/47e.htm
All hams and those interested in Amateur Radio are invited to attend.

About the Club

Formed in 1981, the Cedar Creek ARC has over forty members from the tri-county area. It maintains a VHF repeater system that provides hand-held radio coverage to hams in the lake area, and mobile and base coverage throughout the three counties. CCARC participates in the National Weather Service SKYWARN program, and the Amateur Radio Emergency Service. The club meets the second Saturday of each month, and also provides classes to those wishing to join the ranks of Amateur “ham” Radio. For more information, visit www.k5ccl.org.