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Letter From The Publishers Back to school means the lazy days of summer are replaced with packed lunches, busy days and homework nights! Our oldest son,
Chase (CHS 2015 graduate), is starting back to school this year as a history teacher and football coach in Jarrell, Texas. Colby (CHS
2019 graduate) will be starting a new chapter as a freshman at Texas Tech University and Camden will begin 7th grade at Celina Junior High School. He's ready to start Celina football! And we are ready for some Friday night lights at the new stadium! You can see a preview of the stadium here on page 8.
We hope you had a wonderful summer full of memories and laughs with family and friends. We are so blessed to live and raise our children in Celina. And we are doubly blessed to be able to be so involved with this community and the people through OurCelina!
From our Bobcat Family to Yours,
Jimmy, Renee, Chase, Colby & Camden www.OurCelina.com
Make sure to folllow us on social media to stay up-to-date on all the happenings in Celina www.facebook.com/ourcelina
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We are proud to be members of the Celina Chamber of Commerce, Preston Trail Rotary Club, Celina PTA, Celina Project Graduation and to serve on the Celina Main Street Advisory Board and Celina Community Development Board.
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Celina Women's Chamber of Commerce
4 Letter from the Publishers 10 Celina History: Celina Women's Chamber of Commerce 11 Lamar Bank 12 Celina Restaurant Review: Rice Noodle Celina Band 14 Celina Main Street 15 City of Celina Information 16-17 School Zone: Celina ISD Information 18 Celina Family Dentistry: Dr. Ganjoor Celina Scouting 21 Celina QB Club Golf Tournament 22 Dale Dantzler Community Retirement Party 25 Celina Chamber of Commerce Sheriff Jim Skinner Speaks in Celina 28 Celina HS Cheer Camp 29 Coming Soon: Bongo Beaux and Toasted Walnut Table & Market State Rep. Holland Meet & Greet 30 Celina Public Library 31 Library Calendar
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Celina Women's Chamber of Commerce Celina Women's Chamber of Commerce was founded in November, 1963. At the time of its creation, it was the only known Women’s Chamber of Commerce in existence. It was an outgrowth of the need for organization of women in the community. Celina Women’s Chamber of Commerce was sponsored by the Inter Se Club at the suggestion of Jessie Ownsby, a charter member of Inter Se.
ber of Commerce was a member of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce.
The purpose of the Celina Women's Chamber of Commerce was to foster the spirit of cultural and commercial progress among women, to encourage good will and fellowship, and to enable them to assist in the advancement of agricultural, industrial, commercial, educational, civic and community interests. Members of the Celina Women's Chamber of Commerce included women with a real interest in promoting the welfare of the community and a desire to have a part in its betterment and beautification.
Inter Se Club charter members Evelyn Glendenning Nesbitt, Norene Mann and Jessie Ownsby. (photo courtesy of Reminiscences of Celina)
The first president of the Celina Women’s Chamber of Commerce was Bennie G Cox. Cox was an active member of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce in Celina when there were no men involved with the Chamber of Commerce. She was also a longtime member of the Inter Se Club and was helpful in acquiring historical markers for the city. Bennie G. Cox, first president
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One of the projects of the Celina Women's Chamber of Commerce from the beginning was the beautification of the park in the town square. Plans for the park were drawn up by Celina native J. B. Winn, a noted artist who would later paint murals for the Dallas Medical Arts Building, Highland Park Village Theater and many other notable buildings across the country.
bumper stickers and donated them to the Celina Bicentennial Committee to use as a fundraiser.
From 1968 - 1972, the Celina Women’s Chamber of Commerce held joint meetings with the Men’s Chamber of Commerce. After a covered dish supper, each group held separate business meetings.
Jane Willard can still be found in Celina carrying on the founding spirit of the Celina Women's Chamber of Commerce through her work with various community organizations.
Presidents who have served the organization were Bennie Cox, Mrs. Ken Massey, Ruth Biggerstaff, Mrs. Bob Parish, Mrs. T.M. Hughes, Mrs. Barry Davenport, Jane Willard and Jane. Huddleston.
The fountain was erected, a sprinkler system installed, walkways were built and the park was planted with shrubs and flowering plants. For several years, an Americanism Dinner was one of the main events of the Celina Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Among other activities, the Celina Women’s Chamber of Commerce hosted an annual Americanism Dinner, a Newcomers’ and Resassembly Coffee; decorated the square at Christmastime and supervised the yearly Christmas parade as well as other events for the purpose of the betterment of the Celina community.
Lifelong Celina residents Billy Ray and Jane Huddleston stand with developers and city officials at the groundbreaking of the Huddleston Building on Walnut Street in Downtown Celina. (photo by Renee Marler)
Each year the group sponsored the CleanUp Campaign. In 1975-76 the Celina Women’s Chamber of Commerce bought
This article was taken from Reminiscences of Celina. June Lair, Jane Huddleson, Bennie Cox. c1976
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Lamar National Bank was started in 1981 in Paris, TX by nine local businessmen who saw a financial need in their local community. Since then Lamar National Bank has continued to grow through its dedication to strengthening the communities we serve. In 2016 Lamar National Bank opened a loan production office in Celina, TX and a full-service banking center in January 2018. Everyday we see our commitment to the community continue as we watch the new Celina Branch on the corner of Hwy. 289 (Preston Rd.) and CR 455 take shape. Lamar National Bank is customer driven and therefor we strive to serve the financial needs of all our customers by delivering the best and most differentiating customer experience of any bank in our community/market. Come grow with us during this exciting time!
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Rice Noodle
Review by: Avery Trimmer Everyone loves the classic Chinese take out meal, Rice and Noodle offers classic dishes along with some unique options that you couldn’t always find in Celina. Rice and Noodle serves Chinese dishes along with Japanese entrees such as hibachi fried rice and ramen, and this ramen is far from what you would make in your college days. Minced pork, veggies, and a flavorful broth make this ramen authentic and leaves anyone who tries it with a happy stomach. Chinese entrees offered such as the orange peel chicken and sweet and sour chicken are delicious takes on dishes you can find at any Asian take out. The orange peel chicken particularly is one of my favorite dishes. Plenty of pieces of chicken are served, enough so in fact that one meal could be shared unless you are super hungry. The chicken is meaty, and also crispy, the sauce is flavorful. One detail is that with many of the dishes spicy or not spicy options are available, including the orange chicken. Tofu or shrimp options are also available to the non-meat eaters, the variety of dishes is fantastic to see in an Asian restaurant. Side dishes include seasoned rice, steamed rice, noodles, or steamed veggies. The steamed rice is my favorite side dish for any entree, the rice is cooked nearly to perfection, it’s not too sticky and is very soft. It goes perfectly with any of the meat or veggie dishes. Rice and Noodle reaches such a level of authenticity in what they have to offer that they even have Asian drinks to pair with your meal. The boba tea has many options to choose from, fruit teas, milk teas, and smoothies. Along with tapioca bubbles, fruit popping bubbles, and jellies as add ons to your tea. Popular Asian drink Ramune is also sold, which is a fruit flavored soda. The average cost of a meal is between $10-$15, which is a reasonable price for the quality of the food and the quantity you are receiving. The service is always top notch. Everyone is friendly, and you may even leave with a free bubble tea on your way out! Overall Rice and Noodle is a great experience and the food is memorable along with the service. Go and get a taste of the many dishes and tastes of Asia right here in Celina. Rice Noodle is located at 2750 S Preston Rd Ste 112, Celina, TX 75009 in the Shops at Carter Ranch and is open 7 days a week, 11:30am - 9:30pm.
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CELINA MAIN STREET & HISTORIC SQUARE
September Friday Night Market -Calling all artists!!
Art at the Market will be taking place at the September 6th Friday Night Market on the Square from 6-9pm! If interested, download the forms and fill out the application today at www.celina-tx.gov/fnm! First come, first serve until spots are filled!
If you would like to be involved in planning these events, would like vendor opportunities, or sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.celina-tx.gov/ downtownevents or call 972-382-2682 x7002.
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As the new school year begins this month, please be aware of the new flashing school zone lights installed at Punk Carter Parkway near O’Dell Elementary School.
E. Elm Street will be temporarily closed from Wednesday August 7 , 2019 to Wednesday, August 21, 2019 for replacement of the 24” culverts underneath the road just east of the railroad line. We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause and look forward to your usual cooperation. For questions please call 972-382-2682 x 1082.
Town Hall • July 30, 2019
We so appreciate the City Government of Celina, Texas allowing the community so many opportunities to ask questions and hear from our City leadership! Full video and presentation can be viewed on the city website at www.celina-tx.gov
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Dale Dantzler's Retirement Party
After 34 years with Brookshire Grocery Company, Dale was given a great send off by the Celina community!
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Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner spoke at the Celina Chamber networking lunch in July. Sheriff Skinner spoke about the joint task force committed to keeping sex and drug traffickers out of Collin County. "We want those people to know they are not welcome in Collin County," said Skinner. In a release from CCSO, Skinner stated, “The protection of our children continues to be one of my top priorities. This type of operation wouldn’t be possible without the cooperation that exists among all federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in North Texas and the investigators who work tirelessly to root out this evil.”
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Celina HS Cheer teams walked away with a SLEW of awards from UCA camp at TCU! CHS went up against much larger 5A & 6A schools and did incredibly well! We can't wait to see these ladies on the sidelines cheering on our Bobcats this year!
Celina Varsity Cheer 2nd Place Over all Game Day 2nd Place Cheer Celina Junior Varsity Cheer 2nd Place Rally Routine 3rd Place Overall Game Day Celina Freshman Cheer 1st in Cheer 2nd in Rally 2nd in Overall Gameday Both mascots also received All American and Juli was the Recipient of the Leadership Award in the Mascot Division. AND.....Celina was the ONLY TEAM that came home with the banana, which represents Overall Best Spirit and Attitudes through out the camp.
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Varsity All Americans Emma Hall Avery Montgomery Ellie Hughes JV All Americans Abby Lacy Maddie Hayne Bekah Stewart Freshman All American Kassidy White Mascot All American Juli Parsons (Sr) Olivia Snyder (Fr)
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You are invited to a Meet & Greet with State Representative Justin Holland! Come have Ice Cream, Rootbeer & Coke floats and check out Celina Fire Department's newest aparatus.
Saturday, August 10 3 PM – 4 PM
Celina City Hall 302 W Walnut St, Celina, Texas 75009
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Celina Public Library Vision: The vision of Celina Public Library is to be a premier participant in the development of an enriched, informed and connected community that lives, grows, works and plays in a quality hometown environment.
Mission: Imagine, Explore, Discover, Learn The mission of Celina Public Library is to facilitate the increase of knowledge within the community by providing exemplary personnel, facilities, materials and services that nurture imagination, exploration, discovery and learning, changing lives through the transformative power of information and ideas.
Several fun and educational events were held in July at the Celina Public Library as part of its annual Summer Reading Program. The month kicked off with a Kids' Open-Mic event held under the pavilion on the square. As part of the Rhythm Path program, co-funded by the Texas Commission on the Arts, attendees learned about West African culture and experimented with festive drums. Back by popular demand, the Perot Museum's Tech Truck visited with a selection of interactive STEAM activities. The Summer Reading Program wrapped up earlier this month.
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August 2019 Celina Public Library Calendar of Events Friday, Aug. 2
Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 3
Summer Reading Program party (for participants only), 11 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 9
Preschool Storytime cancelled
Thursday, Aug. 15
Book Club meeting for adults, 10:30 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 16
Preschool Storytime cancelled
Tuesday, Aug. 20
Library Advisory Board meeting (open to the public), 6 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 23
Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 27
Adults-only coloring (ages 16 and up), 7-8 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 2
Library closed
Friday, Sept. 6
Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
Celina Public Library 142 N Ohio St Celina, TX 75009 Linda Shaw Library Director Phone: (972) 382-8655
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