Business of the month For September

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1 W. Main St. Eastland, TX Business of the month For September We would like to thank Ranger College for their support of the Eastland Chamber of Commerce! Welcome our newest Business Members! We want to give a shout out to Bar T Building Structures in Cisco Texas owners are Marcus and Katuraha Bartee. Call for all your steel needs at (254) Thank you, ASAP Plumbing from Stephenville Texas for joining the Chamber. Owner is Steven Forbus, and you can give him a call at (254) SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 1 EastlandChamber/

2 McDonald s Grand Reopening McDonald s celebrated their remodel with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, September 15 th. The Newly remodeled facility has many modern touches and an indoor playground. We want to thank McDonald s for their participation with the Chamber. Sadosa Ridge Grand Reopening Sadosa Ridge also celebrated their Grand Opening on Friday, September 15 th. Now under new management, and ownership the apartment complex went through many renovations. They now have completely remodeled 1-3 bedroom apartments for rent. Photos by Julie Elrod with Microplex News Quarterly Chamber Mixer Photos by Julie Elrod with Microplex News The Chamber held the first of many Quarterly Chamber Mixers on September 12 th. First Financial Bank hosted the event with Love Oak Café catering, and door prizes from The Carousel by James. Refreshments along with great food and company made it a wonderful night. Thank you to everyone that came and participated. The next Quarterly mixer will be hosted by The Eastland Community Foundation at the Connellee Hotel and Civic Center date TBD. SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 2

3 Date 10/14/17 10/21/17 Event Oil Boom Centennial The Oil Boom Centennial is a weeklong event celebrating the oil boom of ` 10/18/17 Lunch and Learn with Dr. W. F. Simpson Free Lunch & Learn Seminar: Breast Cancer Awareness & Screening Presented by Dr. W. F. Simpson 10/21/17 Free Electronics Recycling Event Bring any electronics to the Eastland Maverick Stadium Parking lot for FREE recycling. 10/21/17 Eastland County Friends of NRA Banquet The Eastland County Friends of the NRA 6th Annual Event will be held on Saturday, October 21st at The Lumber Yard, 309 W. Main, Eastland, TX. Doors will open at 5:00pm. Individual tickets can be purchased online, at I-20 Pawn, and by calling Jeanne Ralls at or Tammy Wald at /20/21 10/21/17 LaMancha BBQ Cook-Off Come out to La Mancha for the Annual BBQ Cook-Off to benefit animal shelters and pet rescue. Enter to win multiple categories including Bloody Mary, Chili, Chicken, Beans, Ribs, Brisket, Margaritas, or Dutch Oven Desserts. 10/28/17 St. Francis Xavier of Eastland Fall Fest The St. Francis Xavier of Eastland will be hosting their 3rd Annual Fall Fest and Raffle on Saturday, October 28th from 8am-4pm on the Square in Eastland. Purchase your $10 raffle tickets at Everisto's Tire Store, 305 E. Main St., Eastland, TX. For more info call /31/2017 Boo in the Garden Join the Eastland Community Foundation in Grimes Garden on Halloween to pass out candy to all the trick or treaters. For reservations on your spot please call Debbie Wharton at /11/17 Siebert PTO Fall Festival Joing the Siebert PTO for the Annual Fall Festival at the Eastland High School Football Field. 11/17/17 Meals On Wheels Raffle Meals On Wheels will be hosting a raffle which will be announced on November 17th. Raffles tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20 and can be purchased at Everisto's Tire Store. More info on all events can be found at SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 3

4 2017 RipFest was nothing short of spectacular! The parade was full of exciting floats, classic vehicles, ATVs, and more. The Streets were filled nearly to the max enjoying the variety of vendors, car show, and entertainment. Please enjoy some of the moments captured by Terry Simmons. Find all the photos at SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 4

5 Non-Profit Parade Winners: 1st Place - 3rd and 4th Grade Mavs Vehicle and Float Donated by: Eastland Stanley Ford Truck & DFG Energy 2nd Place - 5th and 6th Grade Mavs Vehicle and Float Donated by: Mike's Wrecker Service 3rd Place - Siebert Singers - Director Kathy Harris 4th Place - The Praise and Worship Center of Gorman Trophy Winners: Most Spirited - Pumpkin Patch - Danny Hutto Most Creative - Flatworks and Bar T Structures Best Classic - Leroy Palmer Model A Ford Best Alternative Vehicle - Greers Western Store Largest Group - EHS Athletic Department Thank you to all of our Sponsors! Platinum Stanley Ford of Eastland Bryan s Auto/computer/signs First financial bank Katx Kindred at home Texas bank La hacienda Gold Ebaa Iron, INC. Krp insurance company Guardian title & abstract co. Bronze Oncor Electric Town & Country Real Estate Silver Edward jones Clint coffee Gary d. peak, atty & mediator Security title company Fullen motor company Lazy 3 animal care First united Methodist church Kennedy financial Meghann s Market Earl & Billye Bradley wellness Siebert elementary Eastland ag department SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 5

6 Thank you to everyone who participated in the Rip d Potty Fundraiser. All funds raised go to Non-Profit Float Participant winners. We appreciate everyone having fun and being a good sport. SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 6