Henderson County Now

Kristina Jacobson is the Athens Kiwanian of the Year

Kristina Jacobson (seated) was named Kiwanian of the Year by the Athens Noon Kiwanis Club during Tuesday night’s officer installation banquet. Jacobson was honored as a result of her hours of service acting as the Kiwanis Advisor to the Athens High School Key Club (a student service organization related to Kiwanis). She is also the Kiwanis Region 10 Key Club advisor. Jacobson was herself a Key Club member in high school, and she said it has always been a passion of hers. Pictured with her are Key Club officers (from left) Julian Charez, Amy Schoonover, Megan Withers , Emma Grey and Makayle Traxson. (Photo by Janet Green.)

Arabella gives donation to Alzheimer’s Coalition

Arabella of Athens presents a check to the Alzheimer’s Coalition of Henderson County in the amount of $2,768.65. The money was raised recently at Arabella’s Rock-a-thon Fundraiser. Pictured are, from left, Bo Mayo, LVN, Arabella Memory Care Nurse Manager; Stephanie Neal, Alzheimer’s Coalition; Pam Holcomb, RN, Arabella Executive Director; Johnny Johnson, Alzheimer’s Coalition President; and Cortney Crocker, Arabella Assistant Director. (Courtesy photo)

GBC moving toward skate park

Pictured, from left, are Councilman Ron Wyrick, Mayor Dennis Baade, Councilman Rob Rae, EDC President Steven Schiff, Yann Curtis of SPA SKATE PARKS, and EDC Executive Director Sean Overeynder. (Courtesy photo)

Press release

The Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation, City of Gun Barrel City, and SPA Skate Parks of Austin, Texas shook hands and took the first step towards the building of the city’s new skate park.

“The GBC skate park will provide a great place for our children and young adults to gather to learn and refine their skating skills”, said Steven Schiff, President of the GBC EDC. “Aside from now having one of newest designed skate parks in the area, this site will bring new tournaments and increased revenues for our surrounding businesses” Schiff continues. Continue reading “GBC moving toward skate park”

Malakoff Elementary named Blue Ribbon school

By Michael V. Hannigan

Malakoff Elementary School was awarded Blue Ribbon honors by the U.S. Department of Education Tuesday. MES was one of only 25 schools in Texas (332 nationally) to earn the recognition.

Founded in 1982, Blue Ribbon Schools is a U.S. Department of Education program that recognizes public and private elementary, middle and high schools where students perform at very high levels.

“National Blue Ribbon recognition for these campuses is well deserved and reflects the hard work of teachers and students in our communities,” said Commissioner of Education Michael Williams. “It is also indicative of the strong education efforts taking place in classrooms throughout our state.” Continue reading “Malakoff Elementary named Blue Ribbon school”

Obituary: Cristel Nathaly Miranda Moreno

A Funeral Mass for Cristel Nathaly Miranda Moreno of Athens are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the St. Edwards Catholic Church in Athens with Father Lowry officiating. Interment will follow at Athens City Cemetery in Athens.

This precious little angel made her way to Heaven on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in Athens.

Cristel Nathaly Miranda Moreno was born Nov. 9, 2010 in Athens, the daughter of Francisco Miranda and Gladis Ondina Moreno. She was a little cowgirl that loved riding horses and being around all animals. Although she did enjoy getting her nails done, she was known to be a little bit of a tom-boy because she loved spending time with her brothers. A few of her favorite things to do was to listen to music and watching the movie “Spirit.” Her sweet little presence will be missed by all she knew and loved.

She was also preceded in death by her brother Darwin Moreno and sister Crystal Miranda.

Cristel is survived by her loving parents, Francisco Miranda and Gladis Moreno of Athens; four brothers, Adolfo Miranda, Cristian Miranda, Christofer Miranda, and Darwin Miranda all of Athens.