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Pinnacle Women give back to the community

Pinnacle Women’s Club press release

The most heartwarming event of the year for the members of the Pinnacle Women’s Club (PWC) is the February Philanthropic Luncheon. With the Valentine’s Day theme at each table, 15 non-profit and charitable organizations received PWC donations which were made possible in part by the fall garage sale.

Philanthropy Chair Jean Alexander opened the meeting by expressing thanks to all area residents who supported the garage sale. She went on to say that we are proud to recognize and support each one of these special organizations for their achievements.

Pictured are representatives from these organizations (from left) back row, Bill Burnett-MAGS, Marcia Colbert-Henderson County Performing Arts Center, Ruth Pimm-Community Food Pantry in Tool, and Larry Spiegel-Library at Cedar Creek Lake; middle row, Emily Heglund-CASA, Sydney Busch-Friends of the Animals, Allison Partridge-Foundry House, Janet Erwin for Faith in Action Outreach, Layton Holt and Gary Williamson-Disciples Clinic of Athens; front row, Marlena Taylor-Family Peace Project, Mary Lou Faulk-Malakoff Education Foundation, Lee Ann Millender-CASA, Dana Norton-Foundry House, and Brandi Marett-Tri County Library. (Courtesy photo)

HCNow’s Michael V. Hannigan receives DAR award

2042540a-4af1-4f76-9708-01e05402ed11 — Pictured are, from left, Nina Hendricks, Michael Hannigan and Regent Susan Martz-Cothran.

By Nina Hendricks/Sarah Maples DAR

The Sarah Maples Chapter of DAR has chosen Michael Hannigan to receive its Excellence in Community Service Award for his work in the media.

According to his website, Michael saw first hand how the internet just about killed the newspapers. He learned how to build websites and blogs and in just 12 months he had built one of the most read news sites in this area. His “Henderson County Now” blog can be read all over the world.

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Cedar Creek Amateur Radio Club meeting scheduled

The Cedar Creek Amateur Radio Club will meet Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Mabank Café on Hwy 198 in Mabank. The club meets the second Saturday of each month there. The meeting starts at 9 a.m., but many come early for an impressive breakfast buffet. Anyone interested in technology is welcome. Visitors are encouraged to attend.

GBC Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls install officers

Rainbow Girls press release

The Gun Barrel City Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls installed new officers on Jan. 30. Tara Trimmins was installed as Worthy Advisor, and the theme for her term is “Reach Out and Help Someone.” Her motto is “Why Sit Down When You Can Stand Out;” colors are purple, pink, and blue; flower, the Iris; mascot, the Giraffe; and her scripture is “She is clothed with strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future.”–Proverbs 31:25. Katie Schaefer advanced to the office of Charity, and Samantha Ramos to Hope. Emily Currey was appointed to the station of Drill Leader, and Nicci Ferguson was appointed to the Bow Station Love (which is represented by the Rainbow color of red). Mrs. Tonya Currey serves as Mother Advisor, and Mr. George Heitman serves as Rainbow Dad. The girls received awards recognizing their service hours and memory work. Installing Officers were: Michelle Sanderford, Installing Officer; Mrs. Joyce Hagens, Adult Installing Officer and Chaplain; Mrs. Lucy Gray, Marshal; Mrs. Rosalie Randall, Recorder; and Mrs. Donna Dean, Musician. Following the Installation Ceremony, everyone retired to the Banquet Hall to enjoy sandwiches, chips, dips, vegetable tray, iced tea, and purple frosted cupcakes arranged in the shape of a giraffe!

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Republican Primary forum was a big success

The winner of the flag that flew over the Texas Capitol given away at the Republican Primary forum Saturday night was Eric Adair. He is presented the flag by Anne Sherill of the Cedar Creek Republican Club. The forum was a huge success for both the Cedar Creek Republican Club and the Lone Star Republican Women, who combined to bring the candidates together. The event was very well attended. (Michael V. Hannigan photo)