School is out, and Shepherd Chamber of Commerce joined with many other organizations to give scholarships to graduates last Tuesday.
Altogether the total given was $103,170. It was a very uplifting evening for all concerned. The Chamber gave three scholarships of $1,500 each to Bryson Goodman, Oliviah Moore and Kaci Grace Roberts.
May all the graduates enjoy the summer before they start their new lives. Shepherd Chamber wishes them all a very happy and successful life.
•San Jacinto County Historical Commission members have been working on painting, repairing and cleaning the buildings in Old Town Coldspring. The Train Depot is now a smart-looking building; Luke Anderson sent the photo of it and now other areas are being worked on including the grounds.
This depot was transported to Old Town from the Urbana station, no longer with us but once close by Highway 59 near the Trinity River. New windows have arrived to be installed in the Jail Museum. Hopefully a photo of them installed will be shown soon.
•The SJC Animal Rescue Shelter on FM 2025 in Coldspring has dogs for adoption. Hours for adopting a dog or puppy are weekdays 1-5:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday hours are 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Volunteers are always welcomed to help in the shelter. Call (936) 653-2285 for information.
•July 4th will be a big day for our county There will be many celebrations and Shepherd as always will have a Big Bash at the Community Center and under the Pavilion roof outside.
The American Legion will open with the Flag and MIA ceremony at 2 p.m. There will be games, music from DJ Karaoke Joe, songs by Gregg Cones, dancing from The Hot Steppers and of course vendors inside and outside the Center. We will have comments and speeches (short ones) from some community leaders throughout the afternoon and evening. Fireworks will start at 9 p.m. and will be the best yet.
They have always been wonderful, and Mr. Guzman promises something special this year, our country's 250th birthday. Vendor forms are on the website and available at Shepherd Library. Call me if you have a problem.
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.
