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2015 Event Photos
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Denim and Diamond New Year's Gala
Thank you Mary Hall and Denita Young for your beautiful denim and diamond table designs.
Food
The food was simply wonderful.
We denimed everything!
Couldn't do it without our wonderful assistants!
Steve LaPrade
Members
Denita Young and Theresa Frederick man the door and raffle table.
The crowd was amazing.
Jacket Raffle
3 custom designed denim jackets and shirts were auction and added to the funds. Joy Williams put on another hat and played auctioneer for us
Jacket Raffle
Jackets and Friends
Both were beautiful!
Auction
A beautiful custom designed denim cuff and purse also added to the final total
Is everyone having fun!
The guests seemed to enjoy it.
Guests, guests and more guests.
And more.
And more.
And more.
The Jason Waldon Band kept the music going until midnight and concluded with Auld Lang Syne.
It's time to turn out the lights and head home. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Fitting with the denim and diamond theme, President Pam Bowden made a redneck chandelier for the dance floor. Mary Hall and Pam.
Merry Christmas from The Stinson House
Our Annual Year-End Officer Installation and Christmas celebration was held at the Stinson House in the Quitman Historic Park. An Ugly-Sweater contest was a definite hit of the day.
Ugly Sweater Contest
The winner is Dee Woods (left). She is congratulated and awarded a $25 gift certificate from Big Mouth Burgers.
Members enjoying the setting.
Yolie Robledo and Julia Higgs
Decorations
The house was beautifully decorated to reflect the season.
Members
Debby Keenan, Sandra Russell, Betty Davis, Jimmie Standridge, and Judy Johnson
Members
Alice Kissell and Jimmie Standridge show off their creative sweater designs.
The Winner Is!!
Dee Woods
Holly and Gingerbread says Christmas
Members
Vickie Peebles and Mary Hall
Members
Judy Johnson, Debby Keenan, Visiting Snowman, and Mary Hall
Members
Georgia McLain, Yolie Robledo, and Julia Higgs
Members
Pam Bowden, Betty Davis, and Rachelle Hooten
Members
Paula Stone, Judy Johnson, and Deborah Bramble
Members having brunch
Deborah Bramble (back) Dee Woods, Kathie Ladewig, Wanda Pinson, Alice Kissell, and Paula Stone
What a wonderful setting.
Meeting
The room filled quickly for the brief business meeting.
CASA
Each year LCN plays Santa to the children in the Rains County Court Appointed Special Advocate system.
HO, HO, HO, Merry Christmas
Taking the Christmas goodies to the CASA office for the Rains County children. Thank you Marsha Baumann for all your hard work on this project. This is the most favorite thing for all of LCN to be involved with.scription
THANK YOU!
CASA program leaders Sherry, Theresa, and Marsha explained the system during an LCN Meeting.escription
Fall Fashion Fling
Did someone say shopping? Members and women of the community had the opportunity to have a light lunch and browse through women's fashions and accessories. Just in time for that early Christmas gift purchasing.
FALL FASHION FLING INVITATION
An event to help support the local community and the LCN Scholarship Fund.
Soup, Sandwiches, and Desserts
A delicious light lunch was prepared by the members.
Tea and Lemon Water
Quite a crowd showed up.
Designs by Joyce
Wonderful designs from Peru made of alpaca and native materials. Sales benefit a local Peruvian orphanage.
Orgami Owl from Liane Mann
Charm locket jewelry. Both beautiful and carries all your memories.
Sassy Fras
Members Mary Hall and Vicki Peebles have a myriad of fashion accessories and jewelry.
This and That Custom Jewelry
The unusual piece of custom jewelry can be found here.
A&M Design
Custom designed accessories and apparel.
Kick Back, Relax, andBingo
LCN Members and Friends had a great time playing bingo and enjoying a pot-luck luncheon of salads and desserts.
Hostesses
Alice Kissell and Wanda Pinson did an excellent job of arranging the event and call the numbers. I think they may be ready for Bingo Hall employment now.
Crowd
We had a great turnout for a fun meeting. Simple times.
Having fun ladies?
Crowd
Look at that concentration.
Veteran's Thank YouEvent 2015
First and foremost, thank you to our brisket chefs, Bert Roan and Art Davis. Thank you also to Kevin Douglas for his help with donating the wood and coming to help also.
The beehive behind the scenes.
Our Host Brother Perry Crisp.
LCN President Pam Bowden welcomes all.
Tri-County Color Guard from Royse City.
Military guest speaker Major Adam Smithe
Stinson House Lunch and Tour
Georgia McLain and Yolie Robledo hosted the group at the Stinson House on June 4th. The lunch was delicious and the tour very informative about the Stinson and Hogg families.
Members enjoy themselves while being served
It's nice to be served for a change.
Beautiful place!
Our wonderful hostesses.
Sitting: Linda Cowan, Standing l to r: Diana Mele, Anna Wilkins, Pam Riley, Jan Whitlock, and Deanna Coldwell
Scholarship Reception
The 2015 Alba-Golden, Rains, and Yantis ISD scholarship recipients and their parents were treated to a reception at the Emory Baptist Church. A light meal was served. This year, we increased the dollar amount of each scholarship to $1500 minimum which reduced the number of recipients, but increased the value of the scholarships for the recipients.
2015 Scholarship Recipients
Preparations for the Reception
Denita Young and Mary Hall
Herbed Lemonade
Mary Hall and Kathi Ladewig
Delicious fruit
Beautiful Serving Line
Delicious Desserts
Drinks
Table Settings
Scholarship Chairman
Denita Young
The food was enjoyed by all.
Thank you to all attendees.
Ken Pinson Memorial Scholarship
A $2500 scholarship was given to honor the memory Ken Pinson, husband of member Wanda Pinson. Pictured l to r; Wanda Pinson, Karen Pinson, recipient Bailey Hawkins, and Kelly Pinson.
Savor the Flavor
Great Food, Great Music, Great Fun!!
President Pam Bowden
Counting the Votes.
Paula and Preston Stone
Enjoying the food and music.
President Pam Bowden
Getting ready for the Award Certificates.
Crump Valley Vineyard
Best Appetizer (and wine)
Sidekick's Restaurant
Best Entree
A Sweet Affair
Best Dessert
A Sweet Affair
Winner of Best Dessert, Best Tablescape, and Best OVERALL.
Ba-Da Ba-Da Bunco
A fun event with food and Bunco. Proceeds to help fund the Veteran's Thank You in July.
Most Buncos Winners
Margaret Hill, Carol Burgin, Kathy Jenema, and Caroline Douglas
Most Games Winners
Yolie Robledo, Sara Harris, Pam Bowden, and Sandy Vondersaar
Most Trips Winners
l to r, Janey Juliano, Monica Hughes, Grace Guidry, and Kathie Ruiz
Most Aces Winners
Molly Stevens, Linda Hall, Elaine Ivie, and Juli Neace
Great Food and Fun
Library Information Meeting
March 12, 2015
LCN wants to thank Ann Hancock from the Rains County Library and Cindy Cooper, President of Friends of the Library, for your very informative presentation today during the LCN meeting. Ann discussed e-books and described the process of using them. Cindy discussed Friends of the Library and the programs of the Meadows Room including Summer Reading, Art Contests, etc. LCN Member Linda Rowland also discussed the goodreads.com website and how to join the East Texas Library Friends book club.
Thank you to the hostesses, Jane Dillon, Kathie Ruiz, and Linda Rowland, for putting together an extremely interesting and very informative meeting.
We should be proud of our Rains County Public Library.
l to r, Cindy Cooper, Jane Dillon, Linda Rowland, Ann Hancock, and Kathie Ruiz
Mardi Gras and Valentines 2015
Our largest fund raiser for our Edie LeFevre Scholarship fund was a huge success. Thank you to all who attended or supported in some way.
The crowd gathered.
Thank you to all who bought tickets for this event.
The Silent Auction was great!
Thank you to all who worked the auction and made it successful.
4H Helpers
Our local 4H group helps us so much with their community service. Thank you young ladies and gentlemen.
Member Shanna Miller and Dave
They know how to be festive!
Ernie Woods was looking for a gun I'm sure.
Shopping
Masked wonder!
Juanda and Jimmie Standridge
Dance Away!
Honorary member Charlene Williamson
Charlene is not actually a member, but she helps decorate and clean up for most of our big events.
Sound Control from Greenville, Texas
The band played a mix of music from many genres and decades. They were terrific.
Juanda and Wayne Hartwell
Guests enjoyed the dancing.
Carol Burchfield and Bob Sisk
Dancing again.
Sandra Livingston and Tony Ruiz
She knows festive attire too!
Shirley Haskins and Ron Bowden
Past Treasurer Shirley and past King Ron await the Queen's court procession.
The Court
LCN President, Pam Bowden, introduces the 2015 Krewe of Nimue Royalty.
The procession begins.
2014 King Carl and Queen Mary Hall
Mary is our 2015 Vice President of Events.
Duke Jeff and Duchess Shirley Haskins
Shirley retired as Treasurer in 2015.
Duchess Theresa Frederick and 2010 King Ron Bowden
Theresa is our 2015 Treasurer. Duke Mike Frederick was traveling earning gold for the Kingdom.
Introducing the 2015 King Scott and Queen Denita Young
Denita and Mary are the brains behind most of the decorating for LCN.
The infamous jacket.
Worn by many Kings, King Scott is adorned with the royal jacket and crown.
What a beautiful royal couple
Scott and Denita Young
The 2015 Queen's Court.
Let the dancing begin.
Mardi Gras Festive Attire
Pam Bowden, President, and Ron Bowden show off the festive attire of Mardi Gras.
Dressed to thrill!
Member Shanna Miller and Dave know how to have fun and what festive means.
Having fun!
LCN Vice President of Membership, Jimmie Standridge
THANK YOU TO OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT
Cliff Gloar & Danielle Dobbs of the Emory Police Department and Jon Wedeking of the Sheriff's Department helped keep everything under control.
Silent Auction Concludes
Guess who purchased the red negligee? Thanks to member Rachelle Hooten and Scott for all your support. Member Kristi Sisk enjoys the antics.
Scott was extremely proud to show Heath Sisk his winnings.
Sound Control Band
What a great band. Music from all genres and decades. They were terrific.
Guests
We appreciate our guests. Without you this would not be our largest fund raiser of the year. Thank you Corey and Danielle Young.
Dancing the night away.
I've got friends in low places!
Scott Hooten helped the band sing a little Garth.
More crowd gathers.
Thank you guests!
EDC Director, Keeley Roan filled a table with Roans, Potters and Cobbs! Thank you to all who attended.
Looking good Bert!
Thank you to the Cobbs!
LCN Secretary, Betty Davis
I believe she's celebrating the Silent Auction be concluded.
Our supporters
Thank you Shannon Beech for all your help with the food for the event. We couldn't do it without the donations. You and Kristi are always welcome.
Queen Denita and King Scott Young
The coronation dance? Where's your crowns?
THANKS!
Thank you to Art and Betty for all your hard work to make this event possible. Sorry about all the phone calls Art. You may have your phone back now.
Adorning the jester?
Rachelle and Scott Hooten enjoyed themselves.
Corey, Is this ring toss?
Randy and Deann Dickens seemed to have fun.
Dancing the night away.
Betty Davis and Ron Bowden
Carol Burchfield had a blast.
Member Pam Morrison checks out the Silent Auction.
Member Kathie and Tony Ruiz
Kathie, thanks for the signage and the AMAZING bread pudding!
One must photo op with the King!
Tony Ruiz and King Scott Young.
The Golden Boy Winner Ray Webb
Lake Fork Firearms owners, Rhonda and Barry Stephens, LCN President, Pam Bowden, and winner, Ray Webb.
The Andrews Center in Emory, Texas was given $1000 in support from Lake Country Neighbors. The center was selected to receive the proceeds from our New Year's Eve Fund Raiser. For more information about the Andrews Center, go to www.andrewscenter.com.
