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When enough is really enough

By Loretta Humble/Around The Town

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I did it because I wanted to get the weight off my arthritic knee, so maybe I wouldn’t have to replace it. I’m not sure I’ve saved the knee, but in other respects, I’ve felt like I got a nearly new me. It was been wonderful fun every time I found I could get into another size smaller jeans. I gave away my men’s golf shirts and baggy jeans, which had been my normal attire, and started dressing like a normal person. I bought me some earrings. I bought some makeup, and sometimes I put it on.

I met a really nice (and trim) man that I now enjoy going places and doing things with. Could be he Continue reading “When enough is really enough”

PWC gives donation to library

The Pinnacle Women’s Club presented a donation of $1,000 to Dale Molander, board member of the Library at Cedar Creek Lake, during their June membership meeting. This library serves the Cedar Creek area and is a resource center that provides library materials and services, promotes and assists in educational development and encourages reading. It provides instruction in adult literacy, GED, English as a second language, computer, financial, health and nutrition literacy. Pictured, from left, Patsy Dehn, PWC Philanthropy Committee Coordinator, presents $1,000 to Dale Molander, Library at CCL board member. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Assistant DA Justin Weiner recognized for community service

Justin Weiner (left) and Chief Ken Holder.

District Attorney’s Office press release

Monday morning, Eustace Police Chief Ken Holder along with District Attorney Scott McKee took time to recognize efforts made by one of McKee’s prosecutors for his dedication and service to the citizens of Eustace and Henderson County.

Justin Weiner, who also is the city prosecutor for Eustace, was presented a “Community Service Ribbon,” which is typically displayed on a peace officer’s uniform. The award was given to recognize Weiner’s outstanding efforts and involvement within the community including his participation in the East Texas Crisis Center’s “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.” The event, held last month, raised money and awareness for women who have fallen victim to physical and sexual violence.

Living in Athens with his wife and 1-year-old son, Weiner is deeply committed to and involved in the community. He serves as the chairman of the Henderson County Child Welfare Board, overseeing funding for and assessing the needs of foster children here in Henderson County. Continue reading “Assistant DA Justin Weiner recognized for community service”

Head celebrates 50 years as attorney

Athens attorney Fred Head and Tyler attorney and outgoing State Bar President Buck Files were recognized at the State Bar of Texas Convention in Dallas on Friday, June 21, as having served as Texas lawyers for 50 years. Pictured, from left, are Fred Head, Buck Files’ wife Robyn, Buck Files and Head’s wife Marsha as they visit following former State Bar President Files’ farewell speech at the 50-year lawyer recognition luncheon. Both Files and Head, who served Smith, Henderson and other East Texas counties as State Representative for 14 years, maintain active law practices from their downtown offices in Athens and Tyler, respectively. After their visit, Files and Head issued the following joint statement: “We and our wives feel very blessed to be a part of the East Texas Family of hardworking, God-fearing individuals and we give thanks that the Lord has watched over us and given us the strength and good health to continue our active work in behalf of the people of Texas.” (COURTESY PHOTO)

Firefighters support each other

The City of Tool Volunteer Fire Department would like to say thank you to the Eustace Volunteer Fire Department for donating 40 cases of water to the fire department to help take care of the fire fighters in this summer heat. Pictured, from left, is City of Tool Firefighter Donald Gordon, Chief of City of Tool Shaun Williams, Eustace Chief Chris Anthony, and Eustace Assistant Chief Eddie Anthony. (Courtesy photo)