Friday, April 30, 2010

WELCOME TO THE MAY BLOG



"HANDS TO WORK, HEARTS TO SERVE'



Gaston County Cultural Arts

Gaston County had a wonderful Cultural Arts Contest this year. We had a lot of talented member enter astonishing items. The judges found it very difficult to choose winners this year. But here is our list of First Place Winners.


  • Sewing: clothing, etc.-Ann Helms

  • Sewing: home furnishing- Judy Potts--Also BEST OF SHOW

  • Knitting: clothing, etc.-Betty Agerton

  • Crocheting: clothing, Etc.-Betty Willis

  • Hand needlework: embroidery, cross-stitch, etc.-Jackie Green

  • Crafts-Ann Helms

  • Basket/chair bottoming-Lois Withers

  • Christmas decorations-Jean Kopf

  • Jewelry-Gail Sherrill

  • Quilts: appliques machine-Kathy Andrews

  • Quilts: appliqued hand quilted-Sandi Henderson

  • Quilts: embroidery-Jackie Greene

  • Quilts: crib or youth-Kathy Pope

  • Quilts: other techniques-Jackie Greene

  • Quilts: Wall hangings-Kathy Andrews

  • Photography-Betty Willis

  • Ceramics-Pat Mantooth

  • Dolls-Judy Ferguson

  • Pottery-Ann Helms

  • Scrapbooking-Ann Helms

  • Fine Arts/Misc.-Ann Helms

  • Miscellaneous-Ann Helms

  • Poetry-Margo Englehart

WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT CULTURAL ARTS CONTEST (Gaston Co.'s First Place Winners)


After winning at county level our members competed against 16 other counties. The blue winners for Gaston were:



  • Sewing: home furnishings-Judy Potts

  • Hand needlework: embroidery, cross-stitch, etc-Jackie Greene

  • Quilts: appliqued machine-Kathy Andrews

  • Quilts: appliqued hand quilted-Sandi Henderson

  • Quilts: embroidery-Jackie Greene

  • Quilts: crib or youth- Kathy Pope

  • Quilts: other techniques-Jackie Greene

  • Photography-Betty Willis

  • Poetry-Margo Englehart

Lets wish these members well in the State completion in October.




BEL-HEIGHTS CHALLENGE
During 2008 ECA had a slogan contest with the winning slogan, “Hands to Work, Hearts to Serve” being submitted by Margo Englehart. ECA voted to purchase 20 aprons that would have the ECA logo and slogan on them - a great marketing tool. Since the apron cost is higher than anticipated, Bel-Heights has donated $100 toward the cost and has challenged all other clubs to donate $25 or more to this project. Let’s all show our support for ECA and meet the challenge - make your club’s donation in MAY.


COUNTY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Shirley Ferguson, our County Council President, is doing better and is now at home and receiving therapy several times a week. She sends her thanks and appreciation to everyone for the beautiful cards, flowers, thoughts and prayers. She misses and loves you all. Shirley will be back as soon as possible.




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