Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Grand Opening ceremonies for the Mount Vernon Holiday on Ice Skating Rink sponsored by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will be Friday, November 15 at 5:30 p.m.

Veterans marker dedication well attended, inspiring

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Wednesday, 13 November 2013 16:50; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Participants in the Stouts Creek Cemetery verterans service marker dedication The dedication of a veterans service marker at the Stouts Creek Cemetery near Saltillo attracted a crowd of approximately 150 Saturday, November 9. Several groups were involved in the ceremony. see the November 14 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for the whole story.

Assembling the puzzle

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Saturday, 09 November 2013 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Volunteers J.D. Baumgardner, Diane Newsom, Brandon Williams, and Bonnie McAllister carry rubber mats to create a walkway for ice skaters. These four, plus Wayne McAllister, worked to assemble the pieces that will become an ice skating rink on Saturday, November 2 on the tennis court at Little Creek Park. The ice rink will open for skaters on Friday, November 15.

Shiels honored as top lawyer

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Tuesday, 12 November 2013 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Thomas A. Shiels of Mount Vernon was named a Super Lawyer in the annual list of top attorneys in Texas in the October 2013 edition of the Texas Monthly magazine.

Veteran’s programs Monday

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Saturday, 09 November 2013 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Members of the Mount Vernon High School Student Council will be hosts for a Veteran’s Day Program on Monday, November 11 at the school. The Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Post 3992 will have a hot dog lunch for veterans at noon on Monday, November 11. For more information, see the November 7 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.

Trick or Treat

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Sunday, 10 November 2013 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Children in a variety of costumes made the rounds to businesses dispersing candy. More than 1,000 children participated in the annual Trick or Treat around the square.

Allen retires from service to county

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Saturday, 09 November 2013 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Randy Allen, left, surprised his dad, Gerry Allen, when he showed up at a retirement celebration on Saturday, Nov. 2. The elder Mr. Allen did not think his son would be able to attend. Gerry Allen retired as Fire Marshall, Emergency Management Coordinator, and On-Site Septic Inspector in Franklin County effective November 1. Mr. Allen has served Franklin County for the past 20 years.

Motivational scholarship cost rising

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Sunday, 10 November 2013 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

With more than $36,000 expended for scholarships in 2012 alone, the Mount Vernon Rotary Club is hoping for exceptional community support for its scholarship fund raising dinner next week.

American Legion, Auxiliary begin holiday food collections

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Friday, 08 November 2013 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Mount Vernon American Legion and Auxiliary to Post 243 will begin their collection of nonperishable food items for the 2013 Christmas For All program this week.