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DELTA COUNTY
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Promote Delta County
Friends of Doctor's Creek Park, Inc.
Annual Meeting was held
June 26, 2007
at
First Baptist Church, Cooper
CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE PARK
The support of the Friends Group in 2006 and 2007 helped the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department received increased funding and appropriations that will
positively
impact our state parks and other important programs and projects.
The Bus Trip to
Austin on Parks & Wildlife Support Day definitely made an impression on the Senators
and Legislatures and without our membership and fundraisers, the trip would not have
been possible. The Friends Group needs to continue the good works and by renewing
memberships and continue with fundraisers, we can help in many different ways.
( renew your membership)
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Annual Dues Amount
Individual $10.00. Name ____________________________________________
Child 5.00
Family (3 or more) 25.00 Address __________________________________________
Business 50.00
Non-Profit Organization 35.00 City, State, Zip ____________________________________
E-mail: ___________________________________________
Phone No. ________________________________________
Type Membership _____________ Amt. Paid ___________
Date ________________________
Complete Application and mail with your check or money order to:
Friends of Doctor's Creek Park, Inc.
P. O. Box 14
Cooper, TX 75432
or
Come by the Delta County Chamber of Commerce Office at
41 West Side Square
Cooper, TX 75432
for information call 903-395-4314 or Fax 903-395-4318
E-Mail: deltacounty@neto.com
FRIENDS OF DOCTOR’S CREEK, INC.
P. O. BOX 14
COOPER, TEXAS 75432
Dear Friends of Doctor’s Creek Park:
The years of 2006 and 2007 were very successful for the Friend’s Group. Doctor’s Creek Park has opened back up full time and has full time attendants in the office. Tina Overman is back at the office. We are very pleased to have her back working for Doctor’s Creek Park. Mindy Hicks has transferred from the South Sulphur Unit to Doctor’s Creek Park Unit and is very dedicated to the Texas Parks and Wildlife. She is from this area and Doctor’s Creek Park is open full time for visitors to come and enjoy. The office is open Monday through Saturday Noon for reservations, hunting and fishing license and information about the park or Cooper Lake. The camp sites are beginning to fill up on the weekends and things are really looking up, partly thanks to the friends group.
If you would like to volunteer to help with any project or if you know of others who may, please call me at 903-395-4314. The Friends Group will continue to work with Doctor's Creek Park and help in any way we can.
Hoping to hear from you,
Gracie Young
Treasurer
Friends of Doctor’s Creek Park
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT-RON LEWIS VICE PRESIDENT-BUD PATTERSON
SECRETARY-JOHNNY WITHERSPOON TREASURER-GRACIE YOUNG
Directors-Thomas Darden, J. C. Vaughn, Dave Oyler
The Friends of Doctor's Creek Park sponsored the first Annual " Christmas in the Park" on December 14 & 15, 2007.
Most all of the camp sites were beautifully decorated by Campers and volunteers and open to the public to drive through free of charge. Approximately 150 cars passed through the camp sites and enjoyed all the colorful decorations. The Friend's Group was serving hot chocolate, coffee and hot cider. Cash prizes were given to the first four best decorated sites. The Friend's Group are planning to make this an annual event so be ready and come join in the fun in 2008. Below are some of the pictures of the sites.
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Pictures of the 2007 Delta County Fair and BBQ Cook-off
BBQ Cook-Off Winners
County Fair Held at the Civic Center-Ribbon Results
Mike Berry-County Extension Agent and Chairman of the Civic Center entries announced the winners:
Brenda Gabbard's Red Onions took Grand and the Chambliss family's onion and garlic basket took reserve.
Mrs. Marian Chambliss has both Grand and Reserve Champion quilts.
Mrs. Kaywin Conley's Pot Plant and Art received both Grand and Reserve in both divisions.
Mrs. Lisa Chambliss took the Blue Ribbon in the Cake and Pie Contest.
Mrs. Lisa Chambliss won first place with her Plum Preserves.
Mrs. Phyllis London took the Red Ribbon with her Southern Pickles.
Ms. Twonette Gessman took the Blue Ribbon with her Black & White Landscape Photo.
Mrs. Sabrina Anderson took the Red Ribbon with her Black and White photo of Sunflowers.
Mrs. Dandy Patterson took the Blue Ribbon in Crafts with her incredible bead work.
Mrs. Gabbard took the Red Ribbon in crafts in cross-stitching.
This was the first year for this event at the County Fair and all the entries and judges were appreciated.
DELTA COUNTY FAIR
JUNE 9, 2007
JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW RESULTS
Emily Landers Grand Champion Beef Heifer Zana Lynch Grand Champion Rabbit
Zana Lynch Receiving Bobby Wiggly
Memorial Belt Buckle Emily Landers Grand Champion Steer
John Rouse Grand Champion Swine
Logan Lair Grand Champion Goat
Kaden King Reserve Champion Rabbit Tarrah Braddy Reserve Champion Goat
Jacie Gibson Reserve Champion Heifer Laney Huie Reserve Champion Swine
2008 Delta County Fair and BBQ Cook-Off
Sponsored by:
Delta County Chamber of Commerce June 13 & 14, 2008
Delta County Fair & BBQ Cook Off will be held on June 13th & 14th, 2008 at
the Cooper City Park.
County Fair exhibits will be held in the Community Center. Everyone
welcome to come and enjoy the fun.
Friday, June 13 beginning at 4PM will be Hamburger Supper, Ice Cream Freeze-Off and dance on the
tennis courts. All Barbecue
cookers are invited to come and enter the cook-off with prize money being paid
to the top three winners.
Cookers will set up and cook at the park on Friday Night and be ready for
judging on Sat. Morning.
Saturday, June 14 will be a big day at the City Park with Junior Livestock Show,
venders, food, music
and kids zone and much more. Fun for everyone of all ages. For info
call 903-395-4314.
Vender application entry form below. Complete and mail with fee as soon as
possible to get a good space.
ANNUAL DELTA COUNTY FAIR
& BARBECUE COOK-OFF
COOPER CITY PARK
JUNE 13-14, 2008
Sponsored by Delta County Chamber of Commerce
VENDOR BOOTH APPLICATION
BUSINESS NAME____________________________________________________________________
CONTACT NAME______________________________ADDRESS____________________________
CITY______________________STATE_______ZIP__________PHONE_______________________
E-MAIL______________________________FAX NO.___________________________
No. of Booths Total
(Discount of $5.00 for more that one booth)
Arts and Craft Booth $25.00____________ $_____________
Commercial Booth $25.00____________ $_____________
Game or Information Booth $25.00____________ $_____________
Food Booth $25.00____________ $_____________
Do you need electricity $5.00_______________ Do you need water $5.00_______________
(Bring your own Heavy Duty Electric Cords)
Late fee for applications postmarked after June 9, 2008. $10.00_________
Total Enclosed $______________
Description of items for sale (please list all)_______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
(PLEASE COMPLETE AND SIGN THE REVERSE SIDE)
GENERAL INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES
Booth Size Available: 15ft. by 15ft. space
1. Event Site: Cooper City Park (Harmon Park)
County Fair at Delta County Civic Center.
2. Vendor Hours: Saturday, June 14, 2008 8am to 5pm
May set up at park on Friday from 4pm to 6pm
(Friday set up at park without security)
3. Set Up Time: Saturday 6:30 am to 8 am. All vehicles must be moved from vender space by
8 am. Parking area will be available.
4. All items for sale must be in good taste and suitable for family viewing.
Sponsors may bar items that are in bad taste and/or not suitable for viewing.
5. Your entry booth operation, including ropes, pegs, etc. must fit into your allotted space.
You may purchase another space at a $5 discount if you feel you need extra space. Please
clearly state your needs on your entry form.
6. Each vendor is responsible for providing everything necessary for display and sale of their
merchandise. Electricity and water is available for a $5 charge each on a limited basis.
Please state if needed on your entry form. Be prepared to provide your own heavy-duty
cords.
7. No refunds will be made after June 1, 2008. Late applications accepted if space is
available.
In consideration of permission to operate a booth at the Delta County Fair, the vendor signing below agrees to
forever indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Delta County Chamber of Commerce, the City of Cooper, Texas and the County of Delta, and their elected officials, employees, board members and volunteers from and against any and all claims, suits, or action of any kind brought by third parties as a result of any injuries sustained as a result of vendor’s activities at the Delta County Fair & Barbecue Cook-off.
Vendor’s Signature______________________________________________Date__________________________
Print Name____________________________________City_________________State_________Zip__________
Complete both sides, enclose a check or money order payable to: Delta County Chamber of Commerce and mail to: P. O. Box 457, Cooper, TX 75432. Entries will not be processed until payment is received. If you have
questions, contact Gracie Young at the Chamber Office 903-395-4314 or e-mail deltacounty@neto.com.
(IMPORTANT: retain a copy of both sides for your records.) If you have e-mail, confirmation of your entry will be sent; otherwise you will not be notified. You may call if needed.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
For Chamber use only
Date Received ____________________ Amt. Received _______________ Check ________Cash_______________
DELTA COUNTY CIVIC CENTER NEWS
DELTA COUNTY COOKBOOKS ARE HERE AND FOR SALE:
Friends of the Community have published a Delta County Cookbook-Hometown
Favorites.
They sell for $10 each and are ready for delivery
If you would like to
purchase one and get all of the favorite recipes of your hometown neighbors,
call Maye Cunningham
at 903-395-2614 The proceeds from this Cookbook will benefits the Delta
County Civic Center's
renovation project.
Call Maye or Daymon Cunningham to order your copy.
They are excellent and have hundreds of local
recipes in them. They cost only $10 and the money
will be used to help renovate the Delta County Civic Center.
There is also a supply at the Chamber of Commerce
Office. Drop by and pick up one. You will not be disappointed.
You may also call Maye or Daymon Cunningham if you would like to volunteer
to help with this Civic Center project. The Delta County Civic Center is
for lease for all kinds of
events including family reunions, special events, weddings, receptions, and much
more. Give the
Cunningham's a call at 903-395-4277 or 903-395-2614.
CHIGGER FESTIVAL NEWS
14TH ANNUAL DELTA COUNTY CHIGGER FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 20, 2007
COOPER HISTORIC SQUARE
SPONSORED BY
DELTA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CHAMBER NEWS
The Delta County Chamber would like to thank everyone involved for a successful
14th Annual Chigger Festival and 5 K Run/Walk held on October 20, 2007. The weather was very cooperative and the festival brought a lot of people out to enjoy the day. The day started with the Lions Club pancake breakfast at the fire station. We always have a lot of dedicated sponsors of the Chamber sponsored events and the following were sponsors this year for the Chigger Festival: Cumby Telephone Cooperative, Downey Chevrolet, Chessher and Associates, Embarq, Brookwood Construction, Stericycle-Scherer Laboratories, Delta County Title and Abstract, Lamar Electric, First National Bank, Paris Regional Medical Cooper Clinic, Duncan Insurance Agency, Oncor Electric Delivery, Delta County Mud and John’s Creek Lodge. Pat Gerald from Sulphur Springs brought his big grill for the food court to use. The merchants around the square also donated items from their businesses for special drawings throughout the day. A special thank you to all of these sponsors of the 2007 Chiggerfest.
About fifty venders filled the Cooper square selling anything from food items to pet birds and little white rats. The kids were entertained with bounce houses, big slide and train rides. The bicycle helmet giveaway sponsored by the Memorial Hospital EMS and Texas Medical Association brought a lot of kids out with their little bikes to learn safety and receive a free helmet. The 5 K Run/walk was well attended early in the day with all ages of runners from several areas, cross country runners from area schools and local runners and walkers. The run chairman was Denise Braddy and she participates in the other runs around the area. Thanks, Denise. Music Chairman, Gary Thompson had a full schedule of entertainment from 10 am until 3pm. The Li-Sher Dance Studio from Commerce performed with several age groups and live bands furnished good listening music to the crowds gathered in front of the big stage furnished by the Lamar Electric Coop. The Chamber Food court was busy cooking good hamburger, hot dogs and turkey legs. People always come to chiggerfest hungry.
The Chamber would like to send a big thank you to everyone who made the 14th Annual Delta County Chigger Festival and 5K Run/Walk a hugh success. If you have any suggestions for making the event more enjoyable, please let us know. The money collected from the event will be utilized by the Chamber to promote and enhance Delta County and its business and cultural/social agencies within our community. We hope you enjoyed the day and will be ready in 2008 for the 15th year for the Chamber to sponsored another fun day at Chiggerfest.
CHIGGERFEST 2008 WILL BE ON OCTOBER 18TH.
2007 Trunk or Treat on Cooper Square
The Halloween Trunk or Treat was held on the Cooper Square on October 31st, 2007. Lots of ghost and goblins were lined up on the Gazebo to be judged for the best costumes in the different age groups. A large number of carved pumpkins were lined up on tables to be judged for the pumpkin carving contest and the cars and pickup were around the gazebo with all kinds of spooky decorations for the Trunk Decoration contest. The businesses also decorated their store fronts to compete for the best decorated prize of $100 to the winner. The best store front decoration went to Ma & Pa's, the best decorated trunk went to Sallie Enright. Each of these winners received $100. The pumpkin carving contest winners each received $25-Lane Blackwell age 5-8, Joshua Berry age 9-12, Amelia Brown age 13-18 and Chasity Janway in the adult catagory. Costume winners received $25 each-Sadie Berry 0-4, Taysia Brown 5-8, Zach Jester 9-12 , Amelia Brown 13-18 and Deborah Moore-adult category. Cooper was declared the spookiest town in Texas on October 31, 2007.
LOOKING FORWARD TO OCTOBER 31, 2008.
KID ‘N’ PLAY LEARNING CENTER
RIBBON CUTTING
April 5, 2008 12:30 PM
The Delta County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Kid ’N’ Play Learning Center on Saturday, April 5th at 12:30 PM at their location on 430 SE 4th. St. in Cooper. Present were the owner of the Center, Sandra Sigler and Derald Powell. Also were Chamber Directors Carol King, Mark Sandlin and Office Manager Gracie Young.
Their efficient help present for the ribbon cutting was Megan Maudlin, Brandy Huff, Kristi Lynch, Kasie Anderson, Charla Anderson and Jenna Morrison. The Chamber is happy to support and let the public realize there is a place in Cooper capable of taking care of their children while they are at work or elsewhere.
Kid ‘N’ Play is under new Director Ship and is open Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 6 PM. Director Brandy Huff and staff members Kristi Lynch and Kasie Anderson gave tours of the facility and answered questions. Kid ‘N’ Play offers care for children ages newborn to 12 years. They offer services which include daily curriculum, nutritious meals, social interaction as well as transportation to and from Cooper ISD for children of school age. Kid ‘N’ Play is accepting enrollment applications for full-time, drop-ins and holiday care, accepting employment applications, and accepts CCMS. Kid ‘N’ Play has a very caring and loving staff and welcomes you and your entire family to come take a tour see what the center has to offer. You will not be disappointed.