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PWC begins planning for the October Garage Sale

Fall is in the air! At least it was at the first Pinnacle Women’s Club Annual Garage Sale meeting held recently at the Pinnacle Club. There was a large turnout, indicating the enthusiasm of the members for the upcoming sale which will be held on Oct. 10-11 at the Mabank Pavilion. Jean Alexander and Rebecca Brisendine, Co-Chairs, have been busy all summer gathering gently-used merchandise from members and their extended families. Already, 10 storage units have been filled.

PHOTO: PWC members pictured left to right: Front row – Elaine Bownes, Pat Faherty, Gloria Barrett, Cherry Fugitt, Rebecca Brisendine, Co-Chair, Charlotte Pechacek, Debbie Reaves, Patty Evans, Barbara Creach, Geneva Morales, Jean Alexander, Co-Chair, Kay Robinson. … Back row – Leslie Mullins, Gail Fankhauser, President, Aulsine DeLoach, Gayle Robinson, Bernie Quickel, Virginia Campbell, Bonnie Magee, Melba Holt, Evelyn Hobbs, Janice Ellis, Susie Johnson, Virginia Gandy, Carol Pinkus, MN Stanky and JoDee Neathery. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Rootseekers hear about fire department history

The Rootseekers speaker for last month was Dick Bramblitt and his topic was the history of the Mabank Fire Department. The meeting was held at the Tri-County Library in Mabank where all of the Rootseekers meetings are held, which is just behind the Mabank Fire Department. It was a wonderful program with old pictures of Mabank and the fire department. It was wonderful to see how the department grew along with the town. Dick is a retired fireman himself and grew up in Mabank. He was always curious about just when the Mabank Fire Department came into existence so he began his research and we are the ones who benefited from this research. PHOTO: Skip Gustafson presents Dick Bramblitt a Certificate of Appreciation for his years of help to the fire department and to the Rootseekers Genealogy Society. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Red Hot 18 coming July 29

CCL Chamber of Commerce press release

Among all the “hot” activities during the summer, you can always count on a repeat of the annual Red Hot ‘18’ Golf Tournament, hosted by the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Traditionally held the last Monday of July, this year’s fundraising tournament will be on July 29 at Twin Lakes Golf Course.

The tournament is a four person scramble, with gross/net prizes. Check-in is 7:45 a.m., with a shot-gun start at 8:30 a.m. Price is $70 per player (early bird registration) and $75 per player the day of. The price includes a light breakfast, golf, cart and lunch. Two (2) Mulligans will be allowed and are $10 per player.

Featured events for the day will include Hole in One Contest-Sponsored by Tri-County Ford, Buy-a-Drive $20 per team, Buy-a-Spot on the Green $20 per team, 50/50 Raffle $5 or 5/$20.

In keeping with the tournament date and the median temperature in East Texas in summer, the descriptive name Continue reading “Red Hot 18 coming July 29”

Long Cove celebrates summer, welcomes first residents

Long Cove press release

Long Cove, a new private residential community on Cedar Creek Lake, recently reached several milestones prior to kicking off its first summer season. The 1,200-acre property spans more than six miles of pristine shoreline on deep waters and is designed to offer residents a truly unique lake experience year-round. Differing from other lake developments, Long Cove provides a true “lock and leave” lifestyle, including around-the-clock house and boat concierge services, even when homeowners are not at the lake.

Leading up to its official opening in summer 2013, Long Cove achieved several significant milestones Continue reading “Long Cove celebrates summer, welcomes first residents”

Rainbow Girls attend state conference

Pictured, from left, are Shelby McGallian, Kayla Rife, Carrie Currey, Tara Trimmins, Samantha Ramos, Mrs. Tonya Currey (Mother Advisor), Emily Currey, Michelle Sanderford, and Tori Smith. (COURTESY PHOTO)

The Gun Barrel City Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls attended their state conference in Frisco, June 20-23. The Gun Barrel City Assembly was recognized for being an Exemplary Vanguard Assembly, for their participation in Boxtops and Labels for Education and Take Time to Read programs, recycling old ink cartridges and cell phones, supporting the Scottish Rite Hospital as the State Charity Project, and competing in ritualistic competition. Carrie Currey was recognized for her 5-year membership in Rainbow, and Tara Trimmins and Tori Smith were recognized for their 3-year membership in Rainbow. Carrie and Tori earned their proficiency certificates. Carrie was awarded the Martha Marie and Victor C. Whitfield Scholarship and was later also delighted with her appointment to Grand Texas Flag Bearer. In addition, the girls participated at the sessions as pages and guards and sang in the choir.

The Gun Barrel City Rainbow Girls and Pledges will hold Open Installation of Officers on Saturday, July 13 at 9 a.m.

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 for more information about the Rainbow Girls or Mrs. Tonya Currey 903-275-3524 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.