Celebrations

A group of swimmers and parents met at the Shelbyville Walmart to shop for five angels for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree. What was so amazing was seeing the participants put so much thought and effort into shopping and showing compassion for the children they had adopted. Said one participant, “I couldn’t imagine not having anything for Christmas.” Said another: “I now know how fortunate I am.” The total spent was $711.44.

Gene and Betty Moore of Louisville will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this week. They were married on Dec. 14, 1951, at Pleasureville Baptist Church.

During their married life, they have resided in Pleasureville, Anchorage and Louisville.

Amber Oaks in Shelbyville held its annual Festival of Trees Christmas party on Thursday evening, when the front lobby and adjoining rooms were full of food, music and holiday decorations. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the spirit of Christmas in the front lobby.

The Shelby County Car Club presented on Friday more than 50 new coats to the children at the Dorman Preschool Center at Clear Creek Park. Members also delivered 53 large gift bags to Colonial Hall Manor on Clay Street, which included personal items for each resident, and supplies to the soup kitchen. All proceeds for these donations – along with $1,000 to the Open Door of Hope men’s homeless shelter on 8th Street – are derived  from the car cruises the club holds throughout warm-weather months.