Clubs-Henderson County Now

ACC golf course in great shape, playing fast

The PGA Championship is under way at the Oak Hill country Club in Rochester, New York, and like usual with the majors, the golf course looks beautiful.

The golf course in Athens is looking pretty gorgeous as well, these days.

“For our course, it’s the best around as far as condition-wise. We’re very pleased with it,” said ACC Golf Pro Gaylord Walden.

Gaylord highlighted three reasons the course looks so good:

1. An irrigation system installed three years ago. … “It is kind of the heartbeat of your golf course,” Gaylord said.

2. Unusual rains in July.

3. A pre-emergent program that is keeping the course fairly clear of weeds.

“That combination of those things is unbelievable,” Gaylord said.

So the course is in great shape and also plays quick, for those concerned about the time. Reviews of it on https://www.hittingthegreen.com/ show all the details needed to get prepared for a great game of golf.

“We have a fast course here that plays in three or three-and-a-half hours, which compares to Dallas courses that play five-and-a-half or six,” Gaylord said.

He said you can walk nine holes at Athens in about an hour-and-a-half.

For more information about golf at the ACC — or for lessons or equipment — call Gaylord at the pro shop, 903-677-3844.

To learn about becoming a member of the ACC, call the office at 903-675-8595.

Rodeo king hurt; benefit ride scheduled

The Henderson County Black Rodeo Association Kings and Queens of Rodeo pose before before last month's HCBRA rodeo in Athens. Tyler Miles (far right) was recently injured in a swimming accident. — The Henderson County Black Rodeo Association Kings and Queens of Rodeo pose before before last month’s HCBRA rodeo in Athens. Tyler Miles (far right) was recently injured in a swimming accident.

On July 14, Henderson County Black Rodeo Association Rodeo King Tyler Myles was injured while swimming with family and friends when he dove into a lake and his head hit a brick. Tyler is currently paralyzed from the neck down. He was recently moved to a rehabilitation center.

There will be a benefit trail ride in his hometown of Nacogdoches Saturday, Aug. 10. The event will start at noon and will cost $10 per person over the age of 5. There will be food and fun for the entire family.

The HCBRA will leave Athens at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 10 if anyone would like to attend the benefit ride.

The HCBRA is helping to sponsor this event and is raising funds to help with Tyler’s recovery. Donations may be sent to the Doches Credit Union, Account No. 54465, under his mother’s name (Rhonda Choate, 936-462-0181).

HCBRA CFO Toni Johnson said, “Tyler is a remarkable young man and was willing to help wherever and whenever needed let us do the same for him.”

For directions, please contact 936-462-0181 or 214-394-0224.

PWC begins planning for the October Garage Sale

Fall is in the air! At least it was at the first Pinnacle Women’s Club Annual Garage Sale meeting held recently at the Pinnacle Club. There was a large turnout, indicating the enthusiasm of the members for the upcoming sale which will be held on Oct. 10-11 at the Mabank Pavilion. Jean Alexander and Rebecca Brisendine, Co-Chairs, have been busy all summer gathering gently-used merchandise from members and their extended families. Already, 10 storage units have been filled.

PHOTO: PWC members pictured left to right: Front row – Elaine Bownes, Pat Faherty, Gloria Barrett, Cherry Fugitt, Rebecca Brisendine, Co-Chair, Charlotte Pechacek, Debbie Reaves, Patty Evans, Barbara Creach, Geneva Morales, Jean Alexander, Co-Chair, Kay Robinson. … Back row – Leslie Mullins, Gail Fankhauser, President, Aulsine DeLoach, Gayle Robinson, Bernie Quickel, Virginia Campbell, Bonnie Magee, Melba Holt, Evelyn Hobbs, Janice Ellis, Susie Johnson, Virginia Gandy, Carol Pinkus, MN Stanky and JoDee Neathery. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Rootseekers hear about fire department history

The Rootseekers speaker for last month was Dick Bramblitt and his topic was the history of the Mabank Fire Department. The meeting was held at the Tri-County Library in Mabank where all of the Rootseekers meetings are held, which is just behind the Mabank Fire Department. It was a wonderful program with old pictures of Mabank and the fire department. It was wonderful to see how the department grew along with the town. Dick is a retired fireman himself and grew up in Mabank. He was always curious about just when the Mabank Fire Department came into existence so he began his research and we are the ones who benefited from this research. PHOTO: Skip Gustafson presents Dick Bramblitt a Certificate of Appreciation for his years of help to the fire department and to the Rootseekers Genealogy Society. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Red Hot 18 coming July 29

CCL Chamber of Commerce press release

Among all the “hot” activities during the summer, you can always count on a repeat of the annual Red Hot ‘18’ Golf Tournament, hosted by the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Traditionally held the last Monday of July, this year’s fundraising tournament will be on July 29 at Twin Lakes Golf Course.

The tournament is a four person scramble, with gross/net prizes. Check-in is 7:45 a.m., with a shot-gun start at 8:30 a.m. Price is $70 per player (early bird registration) and $75 per player the day of. The price includes a light breakfast, golf, cart and lunch. Two (2) Mulligans will be allowed and are $10 per player.

Featured events for the day will include Hole in One Contest-Sponsored by Tri-County Ford, Buy-a-Drive $20 per team, Buy-a-Spot on the Green $20 per team, 50/50 Raffle $5 or 5/$20.

In keeping with the tournament date and the median temperature in East Texas in summer, the descriptive name Continue reading “Red Hot 18 coming July 29”