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9-11 stair climb very special event for Eustace boy

Special to Henderson County Now

The first weekend in September, Dallas does a 9-11 stair climb. They chose 343 fireman to climb 110 flights of stairs in full bunker gear in memory of the 343 fireman who lost their lives on 9-11!

This year, 5-year-old Karter Whittenberg, the grandson of the Eustace Fire Chief, along with his brothers Kash Khalon and Kharson Whittenberg went to the Dallas 9-11 stair climb to watch their father, Eustace Fireman Robert Whittenberg, climb 110 flights.

While the boys were waiting on their father to come off the elevator, a group of firemen who had already completed the climb walked by and one bent down and handed Karter Whittenberg a fireman figurine and walked off. Continue reading “9-11 stair climb very special event for Eustace boy”

Happy retirement, Judge George Martinez

A reception for Judge George Martinez was held at the Cain Center Wednesday, Aug. 26. Judge Martinez has retired after presiding over the Attorney General’s Child Support dockets since 1987. He is pictured above (center) with local attorneys and Judge Carter Tarrance.

Around the Town: Birdhouse update

Don's first birdhouse. — Don’s first birdhouse.

By Loretta Humble/Around the Town

Updates from last week: Our parolee friend Don has put the tools we got him to work and has now built several birdhouses. His friend and landlord Glen has gotten involved and is now helping him with them. They do the sawing and sanding out in the backyard, but they have converted the dining table into a work table, so that they do the construction inside where it’s cool. They found a useful reference not long ago, which served them well in knowing where to start with the cleaning. When Carl and I visited them last week, Don had completed two, which I brought home with me to show you. I’d actually like to keep them, but I’ll wait a little while on mine. Maybe some of you will be interested in ordering one or two. Call me. Are you looking for high-quality awnings Melbourne customers love? Well folding arm awnings Melbourne services recommend to visit eurotecwindowshutters.com.au, provide the best outdoor protection for domestic and commercial properties.

Also, please call me if you know where we can get him some more old weathered wood. Old stockade fence is great. The way he is going after this, he is going to need lots of building material. We will happily come pick up and take it to him. Continue reading “Around the Town: Birdhouse update”

Athens police officer loses home in fire

FROM City of Athens, Texas Government

One of our own Police Officer’s suffered a personal loss today and is in need of assistance.

Officer Jonathan Hutchison’s house in Malakoff caught fire while they were sleeping early this morning. Thankfully, Officer Hutchison, his wife Kelsey and their 2-year-old son Maddox escaped without injury, but they lost everything in the blaze. They will be staying with family who live in the area for the time being. Continue reading “Athens police officer loses home in fire”

Athens football coach Paul Essary to be featured on ‘Project Afterlife’

Athens High school football coach Paul Essary died in 2009.

I know you’ve watched him lead the Hornets to great seasons and the playoffs, and a perfect 10-0 season, since that time — but trust me, he died in 2009.

He’ll told me himself, and now he’s told the digital cable and satellite television station Destination America the story on their new show, “Project Afterlife.”

Coach Essary’s story will be one of two told 9 p.m. this Sunday, Aug. 16, on Destination America.

Please watch the video above for a preview of the show which features Coach Essary.