Shelby County Today

May 19, 2015 - The Golden Harvest Ministries Club met May 18, 2015 in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church . Joe Anderson called meeting to order. He welcomed all who were able to come in spite of the rain. Mr. Anderson called on Ellen Manning to lead the opening prayer. Harold Hanson led us as we sang “At Calvery” and “At the Cross.” Terry Gray played the piano for us as we sang.

Mike Bordelon celebrates his birthday this month and we sang for him. Vance and Betty Green are celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary this month. We sang Happy Anniversary for them. David Bain asked the blessing on the food and everyone enjoyed the meal.

Linda Anderson, Program Chair, introduced the Grateful Hearts Trio: Kelly Parker, Patti Pustka and Shelley Locke.

Their presentation was full of worshipful songs including “Have You been to Jesus” and “I have just seen Jesus” and Jesus Christ what a Mighty name.” The music was just beautiful. We were challenged to pray for those whose do not know where they are going when they die.

Mr. Anderson noted that music is a universal language. He gave appreciation for the lovely fresh plant center pieces and for the volunteers who help in the kitchen. Minutes of the last meeting were read and Ann Forbes noted that the date for Texas Independence Day needed to be corrected. Betty Green gave the treasures report. Ann Forbes went over the list of prayer needs including hospitalizations, those in nursing homes and those on the sympathy list since the last meeting. Our list has names of those serving our country and missionaries and others who have special needs. We had a closing prayer.

Submitted by Ellen Manning

May 19, 2015 - The Shelby Savings Bank Relay for Life team announces the winners of the raffle which were drawn Friday during the Relay for Life event.

The winners are: Leroy Newman won the 2 Yeti coolers, Lori Davis won the 55” LED TV, Michael Lee won the 128GB iPad & $100 iTunes giftcard, and Dr. Dixon Golden won the 12 gauge shotgun.

Thank you to everyone who supported the team in their efforts to help raise money for the Shelby County Relay for Life which benefits the American Cancer Society.

May 16, 2015 - The Delta Gamma Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International celebrated a Founders' Day Ceremony at their May meeting to show appreciation and gratitude for the twelve women whose vision and foresight founded the Society.

Dr. Annie Webb Blanton had a dream of a society of women teachers, and she founded the group on May 11, 1929. The Delta Gamma Chapter serves key women educators in Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby Counties.

Representing these counties from left: Melba Pahal, Elaine Snider, Carolyn Hooker, Billie Jean Kay, Tammy Sparks, Maggie Bowden, Judy Adkison, President Fannie Watson, Nora Robinson, Billie Bailey, Ceremonies Chairman Linda Bordelon, Barbara Taylor, Carol McMillan, Phyllis Griffin, Sylvia Jackson, and Gail Sholar.

Submitted by Linda Bordelon

May 16, 2015 - Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149, presented the Golden Trowel to Secretary, Roger Doyle. The Golden Trowel is the highest award that a lodge can present to a member. It is awarded to a member who exhibits continued service above that which is normally expected. The award was presented by Worshipful Master, Ron Barker. Roger and his wife Judy were escorted by member Clay Ihlo.