JP speaks at chamber branch meeting

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Constable Mitch Baker and Justice of the Peace Kevin Pollock were on hand at Wednesday’s meeting of the Tool/Seven Points/Kemp Chapter of the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Judge Pollock was the guest speaker at this week’s meeting. The Tool/Seven Points/Kemp Chapter of CCLACC meets at 8 a.m. the first Wednesday of every month at Dairy Queen of Seven Points for breakfast, networking and a speaker. For more information, call 903-887-3152. (Photo via CCL Area Chamber of Commerce)

County Attorney’s Report for September 2015

County Attorney Clint Davis reported the following activity in the disposition of cases filed through his office during the month of September 2015 in the County Court at Law, County Court at Law No. 2, and County Court:

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Total number of dispositions for the month: 101

Total amount of fines and court costs assessed: $71,419.67

Number of Individuals who have had their probation revoked and were sentenced to the Henderson County Jail: 8

Amount of restitution collected & returned to merchants by the Hot Check Divisions: $4,508.60

Open Records Requests: 10

Obituary: David Lyle Snyder

snyderdavidDavid Lyle Snyder, Jr., 81 of Athens died Oct. 7, 2015 at The Hospice of East Texas, Tyler surrounded by his family.

He was born July 31, 1934 in Hastings, Nebraska. David was the son of David Lyle Snyder and Anna Viola Murphy. David served his country in the Army during the Korean War becoming one of the youngest Sergeants in his platoon.

David returned from Korea and completed his enlistment at Fort Knox before returning home to Nebraska. He later moved to Texas where he met his lovely bride Wilma Jean Garrard. David and Jean were married in The Four Square Church in Irving. They moved back to Nebraska where they began to pastor their first church embarking on what would be a 55-year career of ministry and service. David found great joy in living out his faith by helping people in need and introducing searchers to Christ. David embodied what a Christian’s life should be inspiring others through his peaceful nature and genuine love for those around him.

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October proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month

East Texas Crisis Center Outreach Coordinator Carla Gandy speaks to the crowd on the square in Athens Tuesday, Oct. 6.
East Texas Crisis Center Outreach Coordinator Carla Gandy speaks to the crowd on the square in Athens Tuesday, Oct. 6.

By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN

Tuesday, Oct. 6, Commissioners’ Court approved a proclamation declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

At noon, officials from law enforcement, the legal system and activists gathered on the courthouse lawn to read the proclamation and renew their determination to stand against domestic violence.

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