Boy Scouts schedule open house Aug. 18

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Area youth will have an opportunity to join Scouts Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at First Christian Church in Athens during their annual Open House. The Boy Scouts of America offers numerous opportunities for youth to be involved in activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, field trips, and Pinewood Derbies. One of its greatest attributes, however, stems from the leadership and self-confidence that the program instills in youth. Continue reading “Boy Scouts schedule open house Aug. 18”

Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls Install New Officers

Pictured, from left, are Samantha Ramos, Michelle Sanderford, Tara Trimmins, Shelby McGallian, and Nicci Ferguson.
Pictured, from left, are Samantha Ramos, Michelle Sanderford, Tara Trimmins, Shelby McGallian, and Nicci Ferguson.

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The Gun Barrel City Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls installed new officers on July 25. Tara Trimmins was installed as Worthy Advisor. Her theme for this term is “Reach Out and Help Someone.” Her motto is “Why Sit Down When You Can Stand Out”; colors are purple, pink, and blue; her mascot is the giraffe; and scripture is “She is clothed with strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future.”–Proverbs 31:25. Tara’s sister, Michelle, performed the Gavel Ceremony in presenting Tara with her gavel. Mrs. Rosalie Randall, Board Chair, presented Tara with her Bible. Her officers for this term will be: Kayla Rife (Worthy Associate Advisor), Katie Schaefer (Hope), Samantha Ramos (Faith), Abby Wilcox (Drill Leader), Emily Currey (Service), and Nicci Ferguson (Confidential Observer). Mrs. Tonya Currey serves as Mother Advisor. Mr. George Heitman was again appointed as Rainbow Dad. Continue reading “Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls Install New Officers”

Rootseekers Hear Talk on Google Image

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Pictured are Bob Stokes and Skip Gustafson. (Courtesy photo)

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The Rootseekers Genealogical Society are always eager to hear member Bob Stokes give a talk. He and his wife Pat came all the way from the Dallas area so he could tell us about how to use Google Image. Bob got interested in Google Image when his grandson, Keenan, who at the time was studying at the Moscow State University in Russia sent him some pictures of Moscow. The only problem the grandson did not say what the pictures were of. Continue reading “Rootseekers Hear Talk on Google Image”

Parrot Heads Say Thank You for Poker Run Support

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From The Cedar Creek Lake Parrot Head Club Facebook page

What an amazing 2015 Poker Run! We had record crowds, No Deposit Rewards and beautiful weather and a full lake!

With the hard work of our members, our fantastic Sponsors our officers and the business community that made donations for the auctions, we blew away our goals and raised record amounts to use for the charities we support whilst playing the casino games we love. I guess until next year it’s up to https://www.best-casino.net/ to keep me entertained. Continue reading “Parrot Heads Say Thank You for Poker Run Support”

Kiwanis Club Child Disaster Relief Backpacks

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The Kiwanis Club of Cedar Creek Lake presented 32 Child’s Disaster Relief Backpacks to area volunteer fire departments recently. Pictured are Myra Cornue of Seven Points VFD; Colby McBride and Matt Newkirk of Gun Barrel City VFD; Shirley Kirksey of Seven Points; Daryl West of Mabank VFD; Tate Cramm of ESD4 and Marty Mullins, Kiwanis Club Project Chairman. (Courtesy photo)

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