Summer is not waiting for June 21; it decided to come a little early. It also falls on Father's Day, so we have a lot to celebrate that Sunday.
On Friday last week at SJC Senior Center, we celebrated the 97th birthday of long-time regular diner Albert Franco. Albert and his wife Manuela love to have lunch at the Senior Center in Coldspring. Gregg Cones sang the song he requested and added “Happy Birthday.” Everyone sang along. You do not have to be a senior to eat there. Adults just pay a couple of dollars more.
Administrator Charline Smith announced that there will be a Talent Show on Aug. 29. Tickets for this will be on sale this coming week, $25 includes hamburger basket and the show. To be a contestant, call her at the office, (936) 653-4175.
•Shepherd Chamber of Commerce presented the Business of the Month plaque to El Taquito Restaurant in Shepherd. Carmen and her staff were very busy when we arrived for the photo op. The restaurant is beautifully decorated in colorful artwork and the food is always delicious.
On Sunday, The Family Restaurant in Shepherd had a soft opening for the new addition to their menu. Soul Sunday Lunch will be a regular dining experience from now, on Sundays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. or till sold out.
There was a huge range of meats from chicken to oxtail. I had the latter, it was wonderful. Vegetables are all fresh, mostly from local gardens. Walterine Carr and her sister Carla worked hard to offer a great variety of home cooked meals. If you want to add a Daiquiri to Go, stop in next door. Call (346) 988-5059.
•San Jacinto County Historical Commission Board members met on Thursday in the basement of the Courthouse. This is also the San Jacinto County Texas Military Museum and well worth a visit. Plans for the annual 'Haunted House at Halloween ' in the Jailhouse are ongoing as are the clean up, sorting and repainting chores. Charline of Coldspring Senior Center found a framed poster from 1986 which she donated to the Commission.
If you like to read books and want to talk about your choices, Shepherd Library holds a regular meeting which is a fun, friendly get together of readers who want to give their likes (and dislikes) and hear from others. Casey Kinison leads this group. She has developed an app for the group if you want to join. Call the Library for information at (936) 628-3515. The next meeting is on June 16 at 6 p.m.
•Last, but not least, vendors for the Shepherd July 4 at Shepherd Community Center can find a form to register on line at the web site or they can text or call me. Shepherd Library also has printed forms available.
Contact the Shepherd Chamber of Commerce at (210) 995-7420 or the Coldspring Chamber at (936) 653-2184.
Yvonne Cones is president of the Shepherd Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Coldspring Chamber of Commerce.
