Scam Alert!

FROM Trinity Valley Electric Co-op

Trinity Valley Electric Co-op officials say the scammers are at it again. Here is the latest version.

A TVEC member received a call from an individual claiming to represent multiple utility companies and handle disconnects for them. The caller informed the member he needed to make a payment or his power would be cut off. The scammer then asked the member to go to a Dollar General, Kroger or Walgreens to make a payment.

NJCAA Vacates TVCC 2013 Football Wins; Basketball Violation Self-Reported

TVCC LogoBy Michael V. Hannigan

Trinity Valley Community College announced Friday that the NJCAA has effectively erased the 2013 Cardinal football season in response to a self-reported eligibility violation.

The announcement came just one day before the Cards are scheduled to open their 2014 campaign against Tyler Junior College at Bruce Field.

The announcement, posted on the college website, reads:

In response to a self-reported player eligibility issue, the National Junior College Athletic Association has notified Trinity Valley Community College the football team must vacate all wins from the 2013 season. An appeal of the NJCAA ruling is being planned.

The Cardinals went 10-2 and claimed SWJCFC, regional and bowl championships in 2013. Per the NJCAA ruling, the college will vacate the bowl championship. The NJCAA does not have jurisdiction over conference/regional issues.

A TVCC spokesman declined to comment further on the issue at this time. Continue reading “NJCAA Vacates TVCC 2013 Football Wins; Basketball Violation Self-Reported”

Obituary: Dorothy Kainer

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A gathering for Dorothy Kainer, 67, of Athens is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home in Athens, Texas.      

Mrs. Kainer passed away on August 19, 2014 in Athens, Texas.

Dorothy Faye Burgamy Kainer was born August 9, 1947 in Athens, Texas the daughter of Lawrence Burgamy and Margaret Corder Burgamy.  She was a 1965 graduate of H. Grady Spruce High School in Pleasant Grove, Texas.  Dorothy was a hard worker and loved to spoil her grandchildren.  Mom was a loving mother, sister and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all she knew and loved.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Larry Burgamy.

She is survived by her children, Bobby Kainer of Minot, North Dakota, Theresa Beane and husband Peter of Hillsboro, New Hampshire, Eddie Kainer of Athens, Darrell Kainer of Athens; siblings, Terry Burgamy of Whitehouse, Texas, Deborah and husband Bobby Green of Athens, Lana McGee of Athens; six grandchildren, Hailey Beane, Elizabeth Beane, Peter Allen Beane, Ethan Thomas Kainer, Jackson Reid Kainer and Corin Layne Kainer.

In Lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to: Genesis Hospice Samaritan Project
201 Saint Thomas Driven, Athens, Texas   75751. Phone (903) 675-4730.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Family of Athens, Texas.

You may write condolences or light a memorial candle at: www.hannigansmith.com.

Ribbon Cutting for Serenity Baking Company

20140814_111725The Athens Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Serenity Baking Company Thursday afternoon. Serenity is located at 201 Hillside Drive in Athens (903-675-2303). It is a breakfast and lunch restaurant plus fresh baked breads, pasta sauces, salad dressings, pizzas, desserts and entrees to grab and go. They also do homemade cheeses, take and bake pizzas, chicken pies and quiches. Call them about catering.