Category: Charitable

Sharon and Howard Calloway of Athens, representing the Turn’em Barrel Racing Association, awarded two individuals the Running for the Future Scholarship Sunday afternoon at the Henderson County Fairpark Complex. Shaelyn Baker of Eustace and Casey Conrad of Frankston were both awarded a $1,000 scholarship. “This is our second annual race and we are very excited to be able to do this,” said Sharon Calloway. “We look forward to next year and going to try to make it bigger and better.” The organization thanked the sponsors, including Henderson County Horseman’s Association, 5 Star Equine, Holder’s Backhoe Service, First State Bank of Athens, Citizens State Bank, Velvin and Weeks Engineering, and 4M Racing. Also thank you to Susie Moore for designing the shirts, Athens Screen Printing, and Shea Michelle Buckles. (Courtesy photo)

CASA of Trinity Valley press release

A generous local rancher has made the first donation of the year to CASA of Trinity Valley’s Cattle for CASA program.

The 1,270-pound cow sold at an Athens Commission Co. auction in April for $914. After fees, CASA netted $878. The funds will be used to help recruit and train community volunteers to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children.

“We are preparing to start two training classes this month,” resource development officer Emily Heglund said, “but new cases are still coming in every week. These children have landed in foster care through no fault of their own. They are uncertain about the future, and they need volunteers who can help clear a path to permanency for them.”

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Rudy Pittman of Bacon Auto Ranch had the winning bid of $725 for this Ed McCain original painting. McCain donated the painting to be auctioned off through Henderson County Now to benefit the county’s Go Blue outreach. Go Blue provides child abuse prevention and awareness programs throughout the county.

Pictured are, from left, Henderson County Now Publisher Jeff Weinstein, Rosemarie Pittman, Rudy Pittman, Dr. Fran McCain of Ask Dr. Fran fame, and Ed McCain.

CASA press release

The Texas Bar Foundation has awarded a $2,850 grant to CASA of Trinity Valley to foster volunteer recruitment in its three-county service area.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a nonprofit that trains community volunteers who speak in court for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the foster care system. CASA volunteers get to know the children and become their voice in court.

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