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Fertilizer Myths
Fertilizer Myths
SA group attends Southern Zone workshop in Lufkin
Carolyn Ladner, Lois Lacy, Betty Oglesbee, Annette Dalchau, Tommie Thomas, Sandy Holt and Carol McMillan attended the istrict III Southern Zone Workshop at Crown Colony Country Club hosted by the Dogwood Garden Club of Lufkin. The business meeting was organized by Sandy Brent the new Southern Zone Director with information provided by District III Director, Kathi Sivess, District III Treasurer, Nita Beale and District III Trustee, Judith Bussey. After the business meeting and luncheon, Gerrell Durham gave a program on Native Orchids and Waterfalls.
Betty Oglesbee received Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation
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The Office of the Governor Greg Abbott, along with THC Chairman John L. Nau, III and fellow THC Commissioners presented Betty Oglesbee with the Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation.
Throughout her lifetime, Betty and her late husband John have been responsible for the successful preservation of numerous historical buildings and the strengthening of heritage tourism in San Augustine. Betty led the way in the preservation of the beloved San Augustine Augus Theater—a 1920s cultural gem that once again serves as a community hub. Betty was instrumental in the restoration of the San Augustine County Courthouse by helping procure a grant from the THC’s Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program and even raised the matching funds necessary to restore the 1919 jail at no cost to residents. The former jail building is now open as a library and museum. Most notable is Betty’s 40 years of work in the discovery and establishment of our Mission Dolores State Historic Site. Her work with the City of San Augustine, Texas and her conversations with the THC helped lead to Mission Dolores being accepted as the THC’s 21st State Historic Site. |
May Meeting in the Park
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Garden Club members enjoyed a delightful end-of-the-year French Country inspired picnic, Thursday, May 10th, at the Mission Dolores RV Park picnic facilities. The hostesses, Janice Moore (who set the mood with the theme/designs), Annette Dalchau (must also mention Waldo Dalchau too, who was of tremendous help with heaving lifting, transporting, etc.), Carol King, Ellen Reeder and Glenda Harrison, truly outdid themselves, with eye-popping table settings (centerpieces were local Queen Anne Lace wildflowers handpicked by Janice – gorgeous!) and fun games with door prizes too. Members could relax, mingle and enjoy scrumptious homemade shrimp dip, sip on lively libations if desired, to start. Then all moved on to a savory salad bar with all the toppings, homemade dressings, and stuffed baked potatoes, accompanied by crostini style bread, tea and water. To finish…a dessert that truly topped off the meal. Pineapple sherbet over crumbled sugar cookies served in glass stemware – wow! Picnics don’t get much better (or more beautifully presented) than this!
The hostesses wish to extend their sincere thanks to the Mission Dolores staff for their invaluable help in preparing the venue. It is a great place for an outing, celebration, etc.! And, to also extend thanks to all the members for their wonderful compliments on the event. |
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The District III newsletter is posted here for members who cannot receive large files in their email program. It is available as a pdf file and an interactive file for those with Flash on their computer. When the interactive file opens, click on a corner and drag across the page to turn the pages. If the interactive file will not open, you don't have Flash.
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2017-2018 Garden Club Yearbooks were delivered in September. Become familiar with
the contents for future reference. An updated copy is also posted on the website for
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Last Updated: June 12, 2018
Last Updated: June 12, 2018