On Dec. 16, the Sarah Maples Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution were excited to see the Panther Edition in their new costumes. Their Christmas songs and dance routines are always a joy to see. The Panther Edition is under the direction of Catherine Lindsley. It is the top show choir of the Mabank High School. Mrs. Lindsley has directed the choirs at Mabank for 23 years and has had a show choir for 20 of those years. This year’s Panther Edition will perform in approximately 20 community and civic performances, including a trip to Disneyworld in Orlando, and a spring show choir competition. Each member of the group must keep grades high and must re-audition every year in order to stay in the group. (Courtesy photo)
The Cedar Creek Republican Club as part of their annual Christmas party collected donations for the Henderson County Rainbow Room to benefit children in foster care. Pictured at the Rainbow Room from left to right are: CPS Family Based Safety Services Supervisor, Yashika Tatum, CPS Program Director, Amanda Prewitt, and Cedar Creek Republican Club member, Ashley McKee. (Courtesy photo)
Past Masters of Cedar Creek Lake Masonic Lodge: Howard Burson, Darrel Nichols, Wallace Newman, Lowell Pahl, Roy Sanderford, Bill Day, Steve Herrick, James Green, Jerry Neal, Charles McDonald, and Roy Liberto. (Courtesy photo)
Rainbow Girls press release
The Cedar Creek Lake Masons honored their Past Masters at their meeting on Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Cedar Creek Lake Masonic Lodge. The evening started out with a delicious ham and sides dinner followed by a program. All Past Masters present were recognized, and each stated the year in which they were Master. Carrie Currey, Grand Keeper of the Door, Grand Cross of Color Team, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, beautifully performed the Ribbon Ceremony. She was assisted by her sister, Emily Currey. The dinner and program were attended by local Masons, Eastern Star, Rainbow Girls, and their families. It was a delightful evening of fellowship as we honored our past leaders.
Rainbow Girls participate in a wide array of activities, including leadership training, service projects, competitions, and annual retreats. Along the way, they gather invaluable life skills that help them become the best daughter, sister, student, and friend they can be. Contact Mrs. Tonya Currey at 903-920-5608 or Mrs. Donna Dean at 903-345-2001 or visit www.txiorg.org for information on joining the greatest organization for girls ages 11 through 20. Their younger group, the Pledges, have activities for girls ages 7 to 10. The Gun Barrel City Rainbow Girls and Pledges are proudly sponsored by the Cedar Creek Lake Masonic Lodge and the Gun Barrel City Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star on Legendary Lane in Gun Barrel City.
The Gun Barrel Quilters Guild delivered handmade quilts and bags of toys and hygiene items to CASA of Trinity Valley Friday, Dec. 4. In the first 11 months of 2015, CASA has served 695 children, nearly half under the age of 5.
Actually that’s the whole idea behind the gift “exchange” the Cedar Creek Amateur Radio Club does each December meeting. The only way you can play is to bring a wrapped or hidden-in-a-bag item relating to ham radio or electronics. Each gift bringer gets a random number and then, in order, they get to go pick a present. But that’s not the end – it’s the beginning.
