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2014 Event Photos
New Year's 2014
Bell Ringing for
Rains County Good Samaritans
November 15
Lake Country Neighbors' members Barbara Mawby and Joy Williams, and Dee Woods and Yolie Robledo help our local food bank, Rains County Good Samaritans by ringing the bell in front of Brookshires Grocery Store. Other members that also rang the bell were: Jo Ann Parten, Jimmie Standridge, Cay House, Alice Kissell, Laura Oualline, Pam Bowden, and Linda Rowland. Thank you ladies for your holiday spirit.
CASA Christmas Kick-off Meeting
November 6
Welcome
Treasurer Shirley Haskins and Vice President Paula Stone collect money for the lunch while members Wanda Crum and Jimmie Standridge look on and pay. Welcome to new member Michelle Potts, kneeling front.
Preparing for Christmas
Members were welcome to bring their items to sell and help the other members with their Christmas shopping.
Photo Restorations by Yolie Robledo
Jewelry by Kathie Ruiz
Gift items from her boutique in Mineola, Mary Hall
Cabi Clothes by Theresa Frederick
Catering by Vicki's Cakes and Catering
Members marvel at the gifts brought for the Rains County CASA children.
Cay House and Betty Davis
The crowd was amazing.
Over 50 women gathered to celebrate the CASA program and hear the success stories.
An historical quilted wall hanging
Member Lyn Baldwin and previous member Pam Walton display a wall hanging made from the t-shirts representing our previous years' Pig Roasts.
Veteran's Parade
November 8
The Lake Country Neighbors organization offered its thanks to the nation’s veterans with this float loaded with veterans in the Rabb Brothers VFW Veterans’ Day parade held Saturday, November 8, in Emory. Thanks to all members that helped make this possible.
Leader photo by TREY HILL
LCN Honored during Brookshire's Grand Reopening
October 28
Emory store Director, Shannon Beech, recognized Lake Country Neighbors' efforts as a local charitable organization and presented LCN with a $1000 check from the Brookshire's corporate office. LCN Secretary, Betty Davis, Shannon, Beech, and LCN President Carolyn West.
Trunk or Treat
October 31
Thanks to Secretary Betty Davis and Member Pam Bowden for representing LCN so spookily at the Emory Trunk or Treat event. Hundreds of children were entertained and treated during the 2 hour program. l to r: Pam Bowden, Betty Davis
Veterans Thank You Event
July 1
By many accounts, the best we've had.
The veterans gather at the Emory City Centre for another great Thank You!
Registration volunteers r to l: Alice Kissell, Wanda Crum, Pam Morrison, and Wanda Pinson
Psalm 100
The band entertained us during the meal and lead us in great patriotic songs during the program.
Couldn't do it without volunteers!
LCN members. Sandra Russell and Alta Bailey
The kitchen was buzzing.
LCN Members background l to r: Georgia McLain, Linda Rowland, Paula Stone,Marcia Robinson (blur), Sandra Russell, and LCN spouse Ken Pinson.
Kitchen Staff
LCN Member Jimmie Standridge
Veteran Doug Conner
One of our Veterans that returns every year showing us just how patriotic he really is.
An outstanding attendance
Each year gets better and better.
LCN Member and Program Chairman, Betty Davis
LCN President, Carolyn West
Welcome
The colors presented by
The St. John Catholic Church Youth Group
Land of the Free Because of the Brave
A rousing patriotic presentation prepared by LCN member Pam Bowden had the crowd in silence.
Col. Richard Graham, USAF, Ret.
Retired Colonel Graham had the crowd from the moment he started. A rousing speaker and a tru patriot.
Members and Co-Chairs of the program; Pam Bowden and Betty Davis present Col. Graham with an appreciation plaque.
A $150 donation was also made in his name to the Texas Veterans Commission.
The POW MIA flag is presented.
Speechless
At the conclusion Col. Graham autographed his 5 books for those that wanted to purchase them.
A great ending to a great day.
Our Wonderful Veterans
LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THESE BRAVES!!
Thank you Veterans.
Scholarship Recipient Luncheon
Luncheon at the Best Western Emory for the recipients of the Edie LeFevre Memorial Scholarship and the Bill Doty Memorial Scholarship.
Graduation 2014 Scholarship Luncheon
Scholarship Committee
Pam Bowden, Kathi Ladewig, Debby Keenan, Carolyn West, and Jo Ann Doty
Bill Doty Memorial Scholarship Recipient
2014 Recipients of the Edie LeFevre Memorial Scholarship and the Bill Doty Memorial Scholarship
Savor the Flavor 2014
Thanks to all the restaurants that particpated and made this event successful for another year.
Preparation Crew
Can't say we don't have fun.
Best Dessert
A Sweet Affair
Best Entree
Big Smith's BBQ
Best Appetizer
Gordita's Express
Best Tablescape
A Sweet Affair
Best Overall
Sidekick's Restaurant (returning winner)
Calvin and Calvin Smooth Jazz Ensemble
Clean up is never fun, but a must.
BaDa BaDa Bling Bunco!!
A fun day of Bunco with members and guests. Snacks were served and the City Centre roared with laughter. A wonderful day for all.
The Overall Winners!
Congratulations Ladies. Left ro right are: Diane Vogt, Pat Kirsch, Charlotte Orr, Member Wanda Crum and Nelda Vineyard.
Master Of Ceremonies
Shirley Haskins, LCN Treasurer, did her best to corral this rowdy bunch.
Table Setup
Thank you Committee for a very festive event. Let's do it again!
Green Pod Wininers.
Left to Right, Margaret Hill , Member Pam Morrison (picking up award for Wanda Pinson, Member Alta Bailey, and Kay.
Yellow Pod Winners
Member Jimmie Standridge, Member Lyn Baldwin, Member Kathie Ruiz, and guest Randi Hart.
Turquoise Pod Winners
Guest Chris Matthews, Member Georgia McLain, Guest Linda Olivera, Member Kathi Ladewig, Member Alice Kissell.
Pink Pod Winners
Member Wanda Crum, Nelda Vineyard, Pat Kirsch, Diane Vogt, and Charlotte Orr.
Mardi Gras 2014
Thanks to the decorating committee for all their hard work.
The place was beautiful.
Guest Greeters Extraordinaire
Member Kathie and Tony Ruiz. Thank you for all you do.
The crowd begins to gather.
And behind the purple curtain, don't forget the Silent Auction. It was the largest grossing silent auction todate.
Thanks to members Sandra Russell, Betty Davis, and Pam Bowden for serving on the Silent Auction Committee.
Shop, shop, shop!!
Did someone say dessert?
Guest Charlene Williamson surveys the sweets.
Chef Janie LeBlanc
Could we have a Mardi Gras Celebration with Cajun food? I think not. Thank you Janie for your expertise in this area.
Our wonderful 4H Helpers
Wish I could name them all. Never the less, they are appreciated more than they could possibly know.
Chris Bevill and the Spur On Band
The band was terrific. Members Debby Keenan and Carolyn West greet the attendees and begin the frivolities.
Did someone say...........never mind.
Thanks for the good times Darrell Williams.
It was a great evening for all attendees.
If you didn't have a good time, maybe you can't!
Party on.
A little chill time.
Member Jimmie Standridge and her sister, Charlene Wiliamson enjoy a little downtime between dances.
ANNOUNCING THE QUEEN AND HER KING
Mary and Carl Hall
February Rainbow Room Presentation
and Media Thank You
Rainbow Room, Quitman, Texas Fundraiser
LCN Members present $1400 to Nan Livingston of the Rainbow Room in Quitman. The funds were raised during the New Year's Eve Party at the Emory Best Western.
Thank you Rains County Leader
Carolyn West, President of LCN, presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Carolyn Hill and Trey Hill of the Rains County Leader. Where would we be without them.
Lake Fork Chamber of Commerce
Visitor's Guide Fund Raiser
The LFCC donated to LCN 10% of all advertisements and memberships sold during their Lake Fork Visitor's Guide renewal campaign. LCN members received a check for $3000 for their efforts in this worthwhile venture. l to r; Randy Bunch, LFCC President, LCN Members Joy Williams, Katie Carter, and Pam Bowden, chairman.
