Old River-Winfree Founders Day

I haven’t posted in a while, but I did win the election. I was disappointed at the low turnout. Even though Old River-Winfree is only 1364 citizens at last census, only 70 +/- people vote? Well, the only thing is, you can’t complain when things don’t go your way with the town.

I will continue to work hard to make Old River-Winfree a Prettier, Safer, and profitable place to live. I continue working on the River Project, which has been a dream of mine for the town.

Founders Day is picking up steam as we get closer to the date.

The Costume Ball is finalized on July 18. On Friday, July 24, we will have a HUGE water slide for the kids from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Go to the website at www.orwfoundersday.com for all the information. Vendors will be there, so mom and dad can shop while the kids are having fun!

July 25th is the big day of events! Something for everyone!

I’ll be posting more, so be sure and come back often!

Historical Museums

I’ve been busy, but went over to the forum that West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce put on last Monday.  I was allowed three (3) minutes to speak and let me tell you, that is only 180 seconds.  Anyone that knows me, I’m just getting wound up in five minutes, so you can imagine I didn’t get to say everything I wanted to about my town and my platform.

But, I did tell about Old River Baptist and the Historic Little Rock Baptist church, both are a great part of our community.  I told about the Floating Capital of Texas, The Cayuga, that came up our Old River and was eventually bought by one of the original settlers, Robert Wiseman.  (see the story on the ORW History pages at www.orwfoundersday.com

They asked me what did I think my duty was as City Council Woman.  I said it was making hard decisions, such as dissolving the police department before the town went bankrupt.  There are other reasons,but I won’t give them at this time.

I was invited to go to the Chambers County Historical Commission meeting and found a great attendance of members and guests that are interested in saving and preserving the History of Chambers County.  There is also a page on that at the website.

I then received a call to attend the Dayton Historical Commission on Monday Night coming and I accepted on behalf of our town.  They will help us in our founders day endeavor.  I am looking forward to that.  I will try to put links on the website for their museum, too.

You don’t have to spend money and travel way off to have a vacation.  Make your home your headquarters and drive to a different museum every day for a week.

On the website is information about ones that I am discovering as I put the historical pages together.

I’m giving out more of the Ambassador and T-Shirt sponsor T-Shirts today, so I will write later on this week.

Ask me a question!

Old River Diva

On Tuesday,  April 28th  7:00 p.m. Barbers Hill Middle School Auditorium, the West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce will facilitate an opportunity for the votes of WCC to hear the candidates running in the upcomeing municipal and school board races.

Each candidate will be allowed three minutes to introduce themselves and present their view.  After introductions, the candidates will be asked questions by members of the audience.  Each candidate will be allowed one minute to answer the question.

NOW………

I don’t know how I can introduce myself in three minutes!  It takes me that long to clear my throat! Ha, Ha!

But I will talk about my Platform and about my beloved town of Old River-Winfree and the River That Runs Through It, Old River!

Ya’ll come!!

Old River Diva (Colleen)

Founders Day Meeting on Monday

Monday, April 20th at the Old River-Winfree Community Building the ORW Founders Day Committee is meeting!

All interested citizens are urged to come. We will have Billy Wallace, who is in charge of the Historical Reenactment, Chuck Chandler, Historical Musician that will be playing at the Costume Ball, and Boyce Morris, Historical artifacts, plus all Ambassadors.

Ya’ll Come!!