Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
16 N. Liberty St, Shepherd, TX 77371
210-995-7420
Celebration of Life program for Floyd Smith, showing the little cross each guest was given
Donna Moore will be at Shepherd Community Market. This is just one of her many Easter decorative items
Shepherd city employees and VFD work on fixing the huge water leak.
Some of the Smith family at the Celebration of Life
Did You Know?
by Yvonne Cones
Recently the City of Shepherd had a major water leak when contractors accidentally drilled a hole in a major pipe. Residents received phone calls that water was cut off till repairs were done. The City organized free drinking water to anyone who wanted it. Then the Red Cross brought water and the new Tractor Supply Store called to say they were ready to donate water which was gratefully accepted. The repairs took several hours and the Fire Department helped with equipment to pump out the big pool so the City employees could get to it. Thank you all who worked so hard to get us all back on track! We never realize how important it is till we don't have something! Being able to have water available at the turn of the faucet is such a blessing, one we take for granted. Thank you Matthew Greer, Jeff Swearenger, Jacob Pickering and Terry Terrell along with the Volunteer Fire Department who made a big difference!
On Saturday March 7 a Celebration of Life was held at the SJC Senior Center for Floyd Smith, husband of Charlene Smith, the Center's Administrator.The Center was packed with family and friends, so much so that many had to stand for the service. Floyd's life was an extraordinary one of commitment to his work but more so to his family and faith. Rev. Mariann Rayne gave the message and told how Floyd was loved by everyone who knew him and how he and Charlene enjoyed a long, happy life. The family remembered how he had many adventures with them, fishing, traveling, learning from him and having fun. Four of the younger members sang during the celebration, each one a soloist and remarkably talented. Dinner was served afterward for those who stayed. As always at the Senior Center, it was delicious! Each attendee was given a wooden cross made from genuine Olive wood from Bethlehem in the Holy Land. They came in an individual red bag with the Lord's Prayer.
On Friday the Coldspring Garden Club visited the Conroe Greenhouses. This business has been serving Texas for over 50years. They sell an incredible choice of plants for every need from ground cover to exotic flowers. Their Facebook page and web site show a mass of beautiful photos and the space covered is incredible. Their location is 111 Vick Spring Rd. Huntsville TX 77340, call 936-436-1800.
Thursday March 12, SJC Women's League will meet for their monthly lunch. The Board are busy planning the annual fundraiser 'Style Show' at the Coldspring Shelter on April 9. Tickets will be on sale at the lunch, which will be catered by Mary Gray. Tickets are $25. Chico's of Kingwood are providing the clothes which will be modeled by members. The Silent Auction is a popular addition and all of the proceeds are for the support given each year to scholarships, charities and organizations in our county. Tickets may also be purchased from members of the Women's League.
March 28 from 8 AM- 1 PM is the first 'Shepherd Community Market'. Forms are available at Shepherd Library and on line at the web site for Shepherd Chamber of Commerce. Make sure you open to the correct Shepherd ! I have had two calls inquiring when our 'Maple Syrup Festival' is due! There is a Shepherd somewhere in the Northern U.S. too!
Kristen Steel will be selling her beautiful items at Shepherd Community Market
Coldspring Chamber of Commerce
31 N. Butler St., Coldspring, TX 77331
936-653-2184
A Celebration of Floyd Smith's life was held at the Senior Center in Coldspring
Organizing drinking water distribution