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Mayor Jerry D. Vaught signed a proclamation this morning proclaiming Saturday, Nov 9, as Athens Texas Recycling Day. Pictured: Larry Jackson of Republic Services, Jonathan Day of Republic Services and Keep Athens Beautiful Broad Member, Carol Morton Keep Athens Beautiful, Linda Kenneaster, Keep Athens Beautiful Board Member and Jerry D Vaught, Mayor City of Athens.
The Malakoff Education Foundation received a $3,000 grant from the Trinity Valley Electric Charitable Foundation on Friday, Nov. 1.
Halloween at the Hatchery, an annual event at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, raised $2,106 for three local organizations. Presenting checks to representatives of the organizations was James Booker, Events Coordinator at TFFC. Accepting were (left to right): Terri Budow, Henderson County Community Partners Rainbow Room; Melinda Campbell, Henderson County Humane Society; and Donna Johnson, East Texas Crisis Center.
The Gun Barrel City Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls attended the Fall Feral Hog Festival in Ben Wheeler on Saturday, Oct. 26. They sold sno-cones and cotton candy and distributed fliers and brochures about their organization. The Gun Barrel City Assembly is looking to increase their membership. In addition, to working their booth, they were able to take time out to enjoy the festivities of the day and had a really great time!
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 or Mrs. Tonya Currey at 903-920-5608 for more information about the Rainbow Girls 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.
Help Center press release
Once again it’s time for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. Salvation Army bells and Christmas go together like reindeer and antlers. Volunteers are needed to “ring those bells” and collect donations for those in need in Henderson County. As the “army behind the Army” volunteer bell ringers play a crucial role in the Salvation Army’s ability to provide services.
It’s 1891 in San Francisco and Salvation Army Captain Jospeh McFee resolved to provide a free Christmas dinner to the needy there. From his days as a sailor McFee remembered a large “pot” displayed on the stage landing that took in donations. So a large crab pot was placed on a tripod and the Salvation Army “Kettle” was born. McFee’s call of “keep the pot boiling” drew in much needed donations. Now the Red Kettle Campaign is used worldwide. The campaign is traditionally kicked off during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day football game.
Last year, the local Salvation Army Service Unit Red Kettle Campaign collected $13,392.86 to be used for direct assistance for families in need. Every penny of those funds was used to assist the needy right here in Henderson County. Kim Hodges at First State Bank coordinates all the funds that go into the account, and all the funds that are expended from the account. The Board governs the funds, and how they are dispensed. Continue reading “Volunteer Hands Needed for Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive”