Friendly Neighbors celebrate 66th year

March 12, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.

by Susan Holland

Submitted Photo Members and guests of the Friendly Neighbors of Sulphur Springs listen to Sulphur Springs mayor Shane Weber (second from left, back row) as he speaks at their regular meeting on Thursday, March 7. Weber talked about potential projects for the Sulphur Springs City Park. The club celebrated its 66th year as an organization and elected new officers at the meeting.
Submitted Photo Members and guests of the Friendly Neighbors of Sulphur Springs listen to Sulphur Springs mayor Shane Weber (second from left, back row) as he speaks at their regular meeting on Thursday, March 7. Weber talked about potential projects for the Sulphur Springs City Park. The club celebrated its 66th year as an organization and elected new officers at the meeting.

SULPHUR SPRINGS -- Friendly Neighbors of Sulphur Springs met on Thursday, March 7, for its regular monthly meeting and to celebrate its 66th anniversary as a community organization. The club's first meeting was held on March 5, 1958.

Members and guests enjoyed lunch and a special anniversary cake, followed by a presentation by Mayor Shane Weber regarding potential city projects for Sulphur Springs Park, a community endeavor typically supported by Friendly Neighbors.

Angela Stocksdale also shared plans regarding community activity related to the upcoming eclipse on April 8.

Officers were elected for the coming year.

Newly elected officers for Friendly Neighbors include Rhonda Baerwald, president; Lynn Howard, vice-president; Rhonda Barnett, treasurer; June Murray, secretary; and J.D. Wells, card chairman.