Coldspring Senior Center's Fish Friday was sponsored last week by Carriage House Farm and Vineyard, owned by Mayor John Benestante and his wife, Judi. The mayor is looking to the future of the city through strategic planning for the future, and the Benestantes are spearheading this with other community leaders.
The city has been awarded a Resilient Communities Program Grant of $300,000 to study the current status and objects found in the City. This is a long-term plan for the next 5, 10 and 20 years to come.
Judi Benestante has eye-catching flyers for “Fall in Love with Coldspring.” Businesses may join a scarecrow decorating competition to be judged on Oct. 17 at the Wolf Creek Car, Bike and Truck Show. The prize is one-week free advertising on the City Hall Sign.
Decorate your scarecrow, place it at the entrance of your business with a sign which states "Fall In Love with Coldspring." Email Anne at cslatours@gmail.com.
•SJC Democratic Party had a party last Saturday at County Chair Benita Malone's home. Valorie Barton and her daughter came and enjoyed the delicious desserts, Champagne for those who wanted it and fruit platters. This was a fun social evening with games and good conversation. The Democrats meet at The Corral in Coldspring on the second Tuesday of the month.
•The Shepherd council met last week. Among the agenda items was Matthew Greer, who introduced Jacob Pickering as a full-time employee. This was after Jacob had worked part-time and proved to be an excellent addition to the City's work force.
•Shepherd Chamber of Commerce welcomed new Board Member Darla Seale. Her family business is Seale & Sons Trucking and Services. We will have a ribbon cutting for this soon with more information on their services. email sealetrucking@gmail.com.
Another new member is Barron's Sweet Cream Dairy in Cleveland. Board member Tricia Falls was so impressed with this business and its products that she had a long talk with Amber and we will soon be visiting this a2a2 Guernsey Dairy Farm.
Amber Barron started with one cow and now has 21 on 42 acres. She sells pure milk, cheese, butter, creamer and ice cream as well as other vendors’ products, such as jam, bread and treats. Small private tours are available for adults and children. Look on Facebook for info or call (936) 661-6031.
•Community Voices of San Jacinto are starting to rehearse for the Christmas Community Cantata. If you are interested in joining this creative group of singers, text or call President of the Board Shelley Thompson at (469) 500-7575.
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.
