Sunshine Quilters looking for work

Anderson News

Evelyn Szymczak, coordinator of the Grimes County Senior Center, called to tell me the Sunshine Quilters at the center need work. If you have a quilt top that needs to be quilted, please call the center, 936-873-2818. The quilters will be glad and honored to fix you up.

On Sunday, Feb. 9, my siblings and I were at my mom’s in Dobbin starting to work on the house when we got a call from a good friend, Alex Gilchrist. Alex is our “tree man” and he called to tell us that he was bringing over five Magnolia trees (one for each of us) to plant in our yards in memory of our mom Dolores Hoffart. We were all so touched by the gesture and couldn’t wait to get them planted. The weather was kind of yucky and cold most of the week, then came the weekend and the weather was really nice. So, this past Sunday Don and I found a spot on our property to plant the tree. I’m so excited to watch it grow!

The annual Grimes Navasota Grimes Chamber of Commerce awards banquet is set for Thursday, Feb.

27. This event will be held at Camp Allen beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a dinner, live music and a silent auction. After dinner, the Chamber will recognize 104 years of business in Grimes County as well as business and civic leaders with awards given to the Chamber Member of the Year, Employee of the Year and Citizen of the Year. The theme for this year’s banquet is “Roaring 20’s” so make your plans to come out for a “roaring good time.” For more information, contact the Chamber, 936-825-6600.

Randil Taylor turned 80 years old Monday, Feb. 10. His family threw a birthday party for him at Juan & Linda’s Mexican Restaurant in Anderson. Unfortunately, Randil ended up in the hospital and did not make it to his own party but the party went on. He was reached by phone and we all sang Happy Birthday to him. Keeping Randil in our thoughts and prayers, everyone enjoyed honoring this special guy.

Speaking of parties, Jason Westmoreland, co-owner of Circle Star Firearms in Anderson, turned 42 on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Throughout the day, Jason sported a princess crown and necklace as he greeted guests stopping by to wish him a happy birthday.

Jake DeHaven, son of Lane and Lara DeHaven of Plantersville, has joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Jake will leave on Feb. 24 for basic training in San Diego, California. If all goes as planned, he will graduate from basic training May 22. Good luck Jake, I know you will do well!

Happy birthday this week to Feb. 20- Timothy Szymanski and Anita Perry; Feb. 21- McCoy Profili, Kaitlyn Backhus and Mike Bewley; Feb. 22- Mary Love, Betty Walkoviak, Donovan Pavlock and Rickey Wehmeyer; Feb. 23- Anna Joswiak, Judson Poret, Artisha Douglas and Terren Barnfield; Feb. 24- Neal Schuleman, David Cook and Casey Bailey; Feb. 25- Tom Johanson and BB Mitchell; Feb. 26- and Amanda Sechelski, Claye Sullivan, Kassie Doherty, Landon Szymczak and Sylvia Paukert.

Happy Anniversary to: Feb.22, Gerry and Lynn McKenna, six years.

If you have special news about what goes on in your family or life, let me know by calling 936-870-6842 or email me at gailmsowell@yahoo.com .