NEWSLETTER
WELCOME TO
DELTA COUNTY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(Check out Delta County Chamber of Commerce
on www.Facebook.com for all event listings)
“PROMOTE DELTA COUNTY"
If you are a Newcomer
Welcome to Delta County
The Chamber is in the process of compiling a newcomers packet.
We would like to hear from all of our newcomers to Delta County.
Let us hear from you and we will
get you on the list.
The Delta County Chamber of Commerce
is Honored to be a Part of
and to
Promote Delta County
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Delta County Chamber of Commerce donation to
Delta County Patterson Museum
One of the many goals of the Delta County Chamber of Commerce is to promote
and help the non-profit organizations of Delta County. On May 6th the Chamberpresented a check in the amount of $1,000 to the Delta County Patterson Museum
as a donation from the proceeds of the 2011 Delta County Fair and Barbecue Cook-off.Museum directors present were Ben Parker, Leo Millard, Dave Oyler, Billy Ford,
Shirley Smith, Donna King and Wheat Brooks. Presenting the check from the Chamber
were Carol King-President, Wayne and Jane Poole and Karen Falls.
Harry Patterson converted the old Texas Midland Railroad depot into the Delta County
Patterson Museum in 1967. His lifelong dream was to provide a link to Delta County's
past by establishing a museum, and this building serves that purpose admirably.
Harry Patterson, a Delta County native spent many days of his life in pursuit of obtaining
exhibits for the museum. After his death in 1984, his wife, Bena served as curator
until her death in 1992. The Board of Directors of the museum continue the work of maintaining
Delta County's history and Patterson's dream lives on.
The Delta County Patterson Museum is located in Cooper at 700 West Dallas Avenue.The museum is open on Saturdays, April through October from 10AM to 3PM. Special tours may
be arranged by calling Leo Millard at 903-395-4392. The museum is a non-profit institution.There is no admission fee but donations are encouraged to help with funding of the museum.
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DELTA COUNTY
CRIME WATCH GROUPS BEING ORGANIZED
Jan. 20, 2011
The Paris News Article by Bill Hankins
Battle against crime
Ben Franklin residents ready to fight thefts, burglaries
BEN FRANKLIN - Residents of Ben Franklin and the surrounding area gathered Tuesday night
at the Community Center to consider steps to take against an increase in thefts and burglaries in
the area. Delta County Sheriff Gerald Teague and his chief deputy Jim Lewman told the group of
approximately 50 people his deputies will do all they can to help thwart crime, but "you have to do
things to protect yourself." Teague said his office is receiving many calls about suspicious activity
in the area, but few details that would help catch or convict a thief or burglar.
"When 9-1-1 started, many people thought when they called, a police officer would drop out of the
sky on their doorstep,"Teague said. "That is not the way it is." Teague said his staff is limited in
number, and the distance they have to travel takes time. "We need some real information to use to
catch criminals, information such as license tag numbers, descriptions of vehicles, and identifying
marks and numbers on items that can be stolen," Lewman said. "People are not making reports
when they need to, and we can't solve a crime if it is not reported or reported too late," Teague said.
"Thefts are all over, in every county, and criminals are going back more than once to the same site.
There are organized criminal groups operating in four or five counties. "Teague said he needs all
the crime reported to his office in order to collaborate with law officers in other counties and catch
the criminals. "I suggest you take steps such as placing cameras and infrared cameras that take
pictures at night," Teague said. Lewman said none of the stolen property is turning up in Delta County.
"There is a possibility it is being taken out of this area," he said.
Lloyd Vandygriff, who organized the meeting, told the group there needs to be a crime watch group
organized in Ben Franklin. "People need to put up crime watch signs, and perhaps organize patrols,"
he said. "That would deter some of the crime." He displayed Community Crime Watch signs and indicated
the residents need to meet again to organize. The group discussed developing a system to e-mail or phone
nearby residents when something happens, so everyone can be aware and alert to criminal activity.
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Crime Watch Sign
order your's today by calling
Duncan Insurance 903-395-2902
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We have a beautiful Cooper Lake to enjoy for the weekend but reservations are limited.
Bring your RV’s and set-up at Doctor’s Creek Park Unit on
Cooper Lake, only
a few miles from Cooper Square.
Check out the Doctors Creek Park Page on this website.
Phone 903-395-3100
Friends of Doctors Creek Park was form in 2006 to work
with and help the park anyway
necessary to keep the park operating successfully for the
visitors to have a beautiful and
and comfortable place to enjoy. Forty two camp sites are
available and also the pavilion is
for lease to reunion and group outings.
The Friends Group sponsors "Christmas in the Park" each
year the second weekend in
December. The park and all camp sites are decorated and
visitors can drive through and
view all the festival decorations and even stop at the
pavilion for refreshments and a visit
with Santa. For information call 903-395-3100 or
903-395-4314.
2011 CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
2011 Event at Doctor's Creek Park on December 9th and 10th
counted over 800 cars with around
2,000 people driving through to view the beautifully
decorated camp sites for the "Christmas in the Park".
Be sure and remember the second week-end in 2012 and come
visit the decorated sites.
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Delta County Annual Chiggerfest great event on third Saturday in October
Watch for information or call 903-395-4314
