Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
16 N. Liberty St, Shepherd, TX 77371
210-995-7420
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by Yvonne Cones
What a week! I don’t think our area has ever been in the news as much as it has this week. Those who sought shelter after their homes were flooded found it in various places, both Coldspring and Shepherd Community Shelters were opened, Coldspring taking most of the load. Many people helped out, volunteering their time and supplies. A group from Shepherd’s Eastern Star 1003 loaded up their vehicles with supplies and delivered them to those in need. Many others did the same which is what community is all about. It is interesting that we have had talks to many groups from the Emergency Management team for our area. Emmitt Eldridge and Kris Eastham have been busy explaining how to stay safe in dangerous conditions.
There were a lot of cancellations this week of course! The Coldspring Chamber of Commerce, The Coldspring Garden Club and Historical Commission all cancelled regular meetings. Since Livingston was cut off by flooding on Hwy59, doctor’s visits and other appointments had to be rearranged. Let’s hope the week to come is dry and sunny. The Chili Cookoff fundraiser is only a week away on May 18 at Shepherd Pavilion and Park, by the Community Shelter. If you want to enter the contest call the Library at 936-628-3515 or go on line to download forms and rules. There will be a lot to do and see apart from trying Chili samples. “Waggin Tails’ will bring some dogs ready for adoption, Ranger Joel will bring his Archery talents to show how it is done and face painting, music, games and vendors will be there too.
The fundraiser for the Impact Center’s New Crisis Center in Shepherd is on May 18 at the VFW Cleveland Post 1839. Casino Night will be an evening of fun, food and dancing. The dinner starts at 4.30 PM-5.30 PM. Casino Games start just after till 9.30 PM when dancing begins till midnight. Tickets are $50 each which buys you $500 Casino Cash. The VFW bar will be open. No tickets will be sold at the door so please call Brenda at 936-499-3632 or James at 832-235-5737. There will be 8 Blackjack Tables, 2 Poker Tables, 2 Roulette Tables and 1 Crap Table. Dress up is suggested.
Remember our Independence Day will be on June 29, Saturday, in Shepherd. Vendors are invited to go online for a vendor form or collect one at Shepherd Library. Call the Chamber for more information. Vendors booths are $30 both in and outside. Food vendors are $50. Fireworks at 9 PM, DJ Joe Leblanc and lots of food vendors are on the program as well as the American Legion Flag Ceremony, games, Volley Ball Tournament in the morning and more.
Something new in Coldspring? Did you notice while driving through the City, it now has an electric sign/marquee telling people passing by what events are coming up in town? Congratulations Coldspring for moving with the times!
Two Methodist Churches will have Vacation Bible School in June. Coldspring Methodist Church will have “Adventures With God” which will include music, crafts and Counselor Sam and Lumen, the Lightning Bug Puppet! Lumen helps you face fear while trusting in God. The School is from June 10-15, from 5.30 PM till 8.30 PM and is for ages from Pre-K to 6th grade. To register or know more, call 936-653-2287. Paul Horton Global Methodist Church will be from June 26-29, 10 AM- 1.30 PM. There will be snacks, lunch, crafts, music, skits and a 16ft Water Slide. It is for ages 4 years to 11years. Call Dawn to register at 281-793-5342. The program includes Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the Whale and the Lost Sheep.
My husband and I went to the Senior Center in Coldspring on Friday. The road there from Shepherd was clear. Some people showed up for lunch which was delicious with a Mexican menu of Tamales etc. I talked to Jerry who registers us at the door when we walk in. A new addition is the automatic door with the push button for those who need extra help. A new sound system was also installed both coming from the City Council. This is a great benefit for the Center and much appreciated.
Mr Jerry Jones is always there, he was MC at the Talent Show recently and always ready to help anyone. I had a talk with him and found he owned a business for many years which manufactured products overseas. Then he worked out how and where to sell them! This involved a lot of travel and he worked at it successfully for 43 years. Then he retired, and after deciding the winters in Ohio were too much for him, he made the move south. Eventually he decided to live with one of his sons in the Coldspring area. He gives talks to groups about his experiences and how to handle situations. However, retirement didn’t mean ’stop working’ and he devotes a lot of time to being on the Board at the Center as well as helping his son with his collection of cars. He has two sons and a daughter and granddaughter and is a very positive person. He mentioned that his son would be entering in the upcoming Classic Car Show on May 25.
CABMA are holding this, their 15th Annual Classic Car Show around the Courthouse in Coldspring. Registration is $30, the event starts at 9 AM - 3.PM Call 713-826-5705.
Coldspring Chamber of Commerce
31 N. Butler St., Coldspring, TX 77331
936-653-2184