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Senior nutrition program offers more than just food

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Leann Monk, Tyler County Treasurer, speaks to the Rotary Club of Woodville at last Wednesday’s noon meeting. MOLLIE LASALLE | TCBLeann Monk, Tyler County Treasurer, speaks to the Rotary Club of Woodville at last Wednesday’s noon meeting. MOLLIE LASALLE | TCB

By Mollie LaSalle

WOODVILLE – County Treasurer Leann Monk brought the program at the noon meeting of the Rotary club last Wednesday and presented an overview of the Senior Nutrition Program.

When this program began in January, they were feeding about 10-15 people a day. The numbers have steadily increased to a total of about 47 today.

Monk stressed that, “Joe Blacksher, (Pct. 1 Commissioner) is the reason the nutrition center is functioning, and he continues to work with DETCOG to make sure we have the funding to keep the program going.”

In the beginning, Tyler County Hospital provided the meals. Blacksher said “we couldn’t have gotten off the ground if it hadn’t been for the hospital”. Now, the center has their own cooks who prepare the food on-site. Monk added that, “pre-pandemic, East Texas Support Services provided the meals at the center, we (the county) just owned the building.” After the pandemic was over, people were “homesick” for what they had before and began asking when the service would be started back up.”

Monk explained, “this program costs nothing to the taxpayers, DETCOG funds a large majority of this program, and we (the county) gets re-imbursed’. There is a suggested donation of three dollars for a meal, but if you simply cannot afford to pay, you will not be turned away. It is geared for seniors ages 60 and up, and you must dine in at the center, you cannot take it to go. On bingo day, the center has the largest crowd, more than any of the other activities offered. Monk added, “we ran a survey to see how well our seniors were liking the program, and for the most part, everyone liked it: one person commented that they didn’t want any “healthy food”.

Meals are served Monday through Friday at 11:30. The center has fun activities including the weekly Bingo, daily dominoes, weekly exercise program, educational speakers, and of course, the delicious home cooked meals. And if they run out of food, they have a back-up plan; no one goes without.

“We are building this program and trying to sustain it. If there’s anything you think we can improve on, anything you think we can offer, we would welcome your input”, Monk said. Most of the people that utilize this service are local around Woodville, but they are looking into ways to get seniors from the north and south ends of the county to come to the center.

The Nutrition Center is located at 102 Veterans Way, and along with the meal program, they offer fellowship, interaction, and purpose for the senior community. For more information on this program, you can call Blacksher at 409-283-7013 or 409-790-4149.

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BIG WOODS TRAIL PHOTO WINNER

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Big Woods Trail

The Tyler County Art League Judge chose the photo submitted by Sandy Nail of Port Neches as the Big Woods Nature Trail Photo-of-the-Month for May because of its light and composition.   

Nail shared that she has “fallen in love with the Piney Woods. We came to the Pickett House to share it with my little brother. While we were waiting, we decided to go for a walk... “ 

All guests walking the Big Woods Nature Trail are encouraged to read the contest procedures posted on the kiosk and submit photos.

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Chester ISD board hears reports

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Chester ISD logo template 300By Chuck Davidson

CHESTER – Board of trustees president Bryan Martin gaveled the regular meeting of the Chester ISD school board to order at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 12, with five of the seven members present along with regular attendees, Chester ISD superintendent Dr. Paul Drake, business manager Austin Odom and secretary and reporter.

The agenda was quickly dealt with as revenues and expenses and grant updates were presented by Odom followed by Drake’s update on staffing and board training. Drake shared some positive comments regarding the recent safety/security audit done with more details to be presented in executive session.

The consent agenda was approved as were three action items: 1) resolution to continue being part of the Region 5 food service cooperative; 2) approval of TASB local policy update #121; and 3) approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Tyler County precinct #2 and Chester ISD.

The board went into closed executive session at 6:22 p.m. and returned at 7:02 p.m. when they voted to adjourn.

The July meeting of the Chester ISD Board of Trustees is set for 6 p.m. on Monday, July 17.

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Chester ISD board hears reports

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Chester ISD logo template 300By Chuck Davidson

CHESTER – Board of trustees president Bryan Martin gaveled the regular meeting of the Chester ISD school board to order at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 12, with five of the seven members present along with regular attendees, Chester ISD superintendent Dr. Paul Drake, business manager Austin Odom and secretary and reporter.

The agenda was quickly dealt with as revenues and expenses and grant updates were presented by Odom followed by Drake’s update on staffing and board training. Drake shared some positive comments regarding the recent safety/security audit done with more details to be presented in executive session.

The consent agenda was approved as were three action items: 1) resolution to continue being part of the Region 5 food service cooperative; 2) approval of TASB local policy update #121; and 3) approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Tyler County precinct #2 and Chester ISD.

The board went into closed executive session at 6:22 p.m. and returned at 7:02 p.m. when they voted to adjourn.

The July meeting of the Chester ISD Board of Trustees is set for 6 p.m. on Monday, July 17.

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CHEERS WITH THE CHAMBER

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Cheeers Chamber 6 15

Herbert Johnson, public relations coordinator of Naskila Casino, gave a tour of the casino and other facilities on the Alabama-Coushatta tribal land. Naskila hosted the Tyler County Chamber of Commerce’s bi-monthly “Cheers With the Chamber” networking mixer. The event drew close to 50 guests, who enjoyed a meal, networking opportunities and the chance to win some money at the facility. CHRIS EDWARDS | TCB

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