The Texoma Area Chapter of the American Red Cross has received two award recognitions from the Southwest Service Area of the American Red Cross.
The Star Award was presented to the chapter for its response in deploying a special "strike" team to "serve in multiple disaster operations with little notice" during the hurricanes in Florida. The second award was individual awards to the strike team disaster volunteers who responded to the November 22 tornadoes in Louisiana.
Pictured are the strike team volunteers, left to right, Joe Clayton of
Paris; Cathy Howard, Denison; Vanese Alguire, Gainesville; Margaret and Bill Cates and Jennifer Bedell, Denison; Jeanie Price, Ector, and Clint Wagstaff, Bonham.
The majority of Red Cross response and assistance in disaster operation is staffed by volunteers. For information on becoming a disaster volunteer, call 903-465-1330 or 940-665-4365.
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Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
