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KAB Bumpouts Improve Look, Safety On The Square

The square in Athens has a different look thanks to Keep Athens Beautiful, which recently finished its bumpouts project.

The bumpouts — curb extensions — are on all four corners of the square and are “primarily used to extend the sidewalk, reducing the crossing distance and allowing pedestrians about to cross and approaching vehicle drivers to see each other when vehicles parked in a parking lane would otherwise block visibility.”

Athens Mayor Jerry Don Vaught said, “The city is thrilled with the results of the new bump outs and how well they turned out. They have added an attractiveness to our downtown square plus an added safety measure for pedestrians trying to cross the streets. We appreciate KAB tremendously for their support and generous funds for this project.” Continue reading “KAB Bumpouts Improve Look, Safety On The Square”

Pinnacle Women Finalize Plans for Garage Sale

Left to right: Front row; Jane Freer, Donna Walter, Pat Faherty, Bernice Crudden, Rebecca Brisendine (Co-Chair), Sheri Green (Co-Chair), Pam Davis. Second row; Joanna Linder, Aulsine DeLoach, Susan Stanaland, Carol Pinkus, Janet Noblitt, Barbara Creach, Gloria Barrett, Monica Bell, Beverly Dossett, Cherry Fugitt. Third row; Bonnie Magee, Leslie Mullins, Patsy Dehn, Linsey Garwacki, Debbie Ellsworth, Elaine Bownes, Jean Alexander (President), Melanie Prebis, Lee Durso. Fourth row; Eunice Hamlin, KK Mitchell, Dee Potcinske, Alison Crawford, Cindy Holstein, Shirley Lybrand, Gail Fankhauser, Virginia Gandy, JoDee Neathery, Marlene Ungarean, Mary Nell Stanky, Ed DeLoach, Mark Richard. Back row; John Tomescko, Dale Updegrove.

The members of Pinnacle Women’s Club held their final meeting to review everyone’s assignment for the upcoming Annual Garage Sale. Co-Chairs, Rebecca Brisendine and Sheri Green addressed each department’s schedule, Departments include Home Décor, Ladies Boutique and Accessories, Ladies and Men’s Garments, Kid’s Room, Housewares, Library, Electronics, Sporting Goods, Holiday Décor and Crafts, Linens, Shoes, Parking Lot and Break-room.

The PWC Garage Sale will be held at the Mabank Pavilion on Thursday, October 9th from 7am to 6pm and Friday, Oct. 10, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to local charities and non-profit organizations. www.PWCGarageSale.com

Rainbow Room Duck Races a Big Success

The 13th annual Duck Race was a great success. A huge thank you to everyone that supported our event. The winner of the $5 Grand Prize race was Bridget Bateman and the Lame Duck prize went to Ronny Halbert. The winner of the $50 Sponsor Duck race was Cole Air Conditioning (Quickest Quacker). PICTURED: Cole Air Conditioning’s entry in the $50 sponsor decorated duck contest was voted Cutest Quacker by the public for the 2nd year in a row. (From the Rainbow Room Facebook page)

KAB Gets Ready for Fall Decorating of The Square

Keep Athens Beautiful is making plans for the annual fall decorating of the courthouse square.

It is through community support, volunteers and donations that KAB is able to provide the wonderful seasonal decorations on the square. Through donations of $25, KAB will be able to raise the $2,000 needed to continue this tradition in the community. Please consider making a donation to Keep Athens Beautiful for the wonderful project.
Mail your check or money order to Keep Athens Beautiful, 201 W. Corsicana St. Suite 4 Athens, TX 75751, or call 903-675-7961 for more information.

Duck Races to Benefit Rainbow Room

By Michael V. Hannigan

What do yellow rubber duckies and children in crisis have in common? The Henderson County Rainbow Room.

The Rainbow Room will be hosting its 13th annual Duck Races at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center this Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. McDonald’s helps sponsor the event.

The Duck Race is one of the major fundraisers for the Rainbow Room, which is an “emergency resource center for abused and neglected children in Henderson County that are served by Child Protective Services.”

For $5 on Saturday, people will be able to purchase a ticket corresponding to a numbered duck — the ticket also includes entrance to the Fisheries Center — and those ducks will then race down the river in one of five separate heats. Continue reading “Duck Races to Benefit Rainbow Room”