If you enjoyed Halloween at the Haunted Jail last week, you would have seen the giant Mr. Skeleton outside the front door. It certainly made a big impression.
•At the time of writing this, Voting Day was just a day away. Many people voted early, which should have made it easier for the rest. The Republican Club of our county had a recent visit from State Rep. Janis Holt. Both parties held watch parties on election day as I mentioned last week.
•New Chamber member Massey's Home-Grown plants in Shepherd was given the Business of the Month from Shepherd Chamber of Commerce. This is a wonderful place for all kinds of plants, herbs and trees.
•Shepherd Senior Center Administrator Jennifer Strickland will be absent for a couple of weeks after her surgery. Her replacement is Dianne Wilkinson, her niece. After Bingo last Wednesday Dianne made the announcements and prayer requests and will certainly be carrying forward the family tradition of great service.
•Christmas is coming and events in our county start on Dec. 5 in Shepherd at the City Park next to the library. Vendor forms for this are available on Shepherd Chamber of Commerce Facebook page and website. You can also pick one up at Shepherd Library and return it there. Call me if you need help, texting is best. The parade starts at 6 p.m. Forms are also available at the library and online. Fee for entry is $25, and lineup starts at 4 p.m. Vendors fee is $20 and $50 for hot food vendors.
•Coldspring Garden Club will meet on Thursday at 1 p.m. at Coldspring Senior Center for a trip to Chad and Linda Farber's home and garden. Linda will show how to propagate, root and use cuttings from her own plants. Members, please wear comfortable shoes and a hat since most of the time there will be outside.
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.
