Category: Photo

AMS spreads literary cheer

Athens Middle School eighth-grader and National Junior Honor Society member Madison Willingham reads to Bel Air Elementary third grade students (from left) Isabella Aranda, Makayla Justice, Breanne Williams and Braydon Mitchell. NJHS members from the middle school are reading to elementary students at all three campuses this week. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)

PODCAST: APS investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly

October is Elderly Financial Abuse Awareness month. That’s just one form of elderly abuse, but there are others and Adult Protective Services is the agency tasked with standing in the gap and that’s a big job in Henderson County.In this podcast, we’ll hear about one way the local APS board is trying to help and we’ll also hear from an APS specialist about what they do to help elderly find the best senior living center for them. Click the play button above to listen. If you know a loved one who needs assisted living, then you should contact a Retirement Community Care professional to see the available options.

PHOTO: Pictured are, from left, Adult Protective Services Henderson County Advisory Board member Todd Weaver Board, APS Supervisor Kelly Curley, Board Treasurer Sharon Strickland, and Board President Darlene Clark. NOT PICTURED are board members Jana Thompson, Pam Holcomb, and Marlena Taylor.

Jamey Foster retires

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office would like to take this opportunity to wish Jamey Foster the best in her new adventure. She is retiring from the Sheriff’s Office after 27 years of service to Henderson County. She has been a tremendous asset to Henderson County and will be missed. She is starting a new adventure with the TVCC Police Department. Jamey has instructed many academy cadets with the East Texas Police Academy and helped them get the training they needed to complete the academy and become certified Peace Officers. Jamey we wish you well and will always be here for you. (Courtesy photo)