Homecoming Correction!!!!

On the time for the homecoming meal on Saturday the time should be 11:30 a.m. and NOT 11:00 a.m.
Sorry for the typo, Tammie!

Saturday's Happenings...

Big Sucess!

The bake sale was a big success...sold out in two hours! We will be using the money to put glass squares in the last two windows of the structures above City Hall. A big thanks to everyone who participated!

In Loving Memory~Nadine Couch

BIG SPRING -- Nadine Couch, 90, of Big Spring died Tuesday, Sept. 2, at her residence. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 4., at Goree Cemetery in Goree. The family received friends Wednesday at Myers & Smith Funeral Home.She is survived by sons Monty Couch of Odessa and Danny Couch of Andrews; daughters, Shirly Smith of Roswell, N.M., Marylon Montgomery of Big Spring and Pamela Boren of Watauga; and one sister.Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com. Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/4/2008

Sharing an email update with the Tx Historical Commission:

April Garner is a Program Development Specialist with the Heritage Tourism Program of Texas Historical Commission. And this is an exerpt of an email that I sent her in response to her "what can we do to help" email.

April, how exciting to hear back from you so soon! I met with the Visioning Committee and Remelle just last night and I realize that things are moving fast around here! Goree doesn’t wanna get left behind in their dust.

We, as a small town of three hundred in Knox County, are partnering with the Knox County Visioning Group, a county wide effort for bettering our part of Texas. Knox County and Judge Travis Floyd are PIONEERS in this endeavor and it is a very well-known effort. Goree has recently created a 501c-3 organization, Going for Greatness in Goree Group, http://cityofgoree.org/goingforgreatnessingoree.aspx , and this group is partnering with the city government’s brand spankin new 4A/4B corporations (taxes begin in Oct) to rebirth a town. Nature and Historic Tourism are what we are after. Our county wide economic director, Remelle Ferrar, is almost finished with the marketing, maps, etc. for our very own “Adventure Trail” thru Knox County (about to be hot off the presses, saw the final draft yesterday). Goree will fit into this trail, but as things stand right now I need money to get the work started on the ‘city’ side. We have a historic jailhouse, domino hall, and a possible hotel site. We have a building that would be a perfect place for a walk thru historical museum like the one in Hico, Texas. Hunting is hot in our area and so is Miller Creek, a lake right by us. The exterior of our downtown needs awnings, sidewalks and sandblasting of the bricks.

That’s what is going on with the ‘city/county’ side of which I am involved. Now, on the personal side! My husband and I have bought the historic bank building in the downtown area (waiting on the deed). We want to restore it, as close to historic accuracy as possible. The purpose would be for our office space (which is now in our home) and the back portion would be perfect for a hunting lodge with four units. Our business, Trainham Ice & Meat, is in the buildings next door. We have already renovated a small house in Goree for a bed & breakfast and it is up and running. Remelle told me about tax incentives for our project. I’ve studied these incentives over the internet and it seems like our project qualifies. Before work begins, I am under the impression that I need to have this property and the others for the city well on the way of getting on the Natl. Registry.

Thank you for your help and guidance in our endeavors.

In Loving Memory~Sammy Kelley

Sammy H. Kelley, age 73 of Garland, TX, passed away August 31, 2008. He was born June 24, 1935, in Throckmorton County, TX, to William Henry & Verna Opal (Lewis) Kelley. Mr. Kelley proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a Retired Dallas Fire Fighter and a member of California Lane Church of Christ. Mr. Kelley is survived by his daughters: Karie Loftin & husband Jeff of Rowlett, TX, and Kristan Kelley of Garland, TX; sisters: Colleen Sedwick of North Bend, WA, and Paula Roberts of Latham Springs, TX; brothers: Mike Kelley of Latham Springs, TX, Richard Kelley of Tyler, TX, and David Kelley of Arlington, TX; and granddaughter: Kami Kelley of Garland, TX. He was preceded in death by his wife Karen in 2001; and his parents. Funeral services will be held 10:00am, Friday, September 5, 2008, at Rest Haven Funeral Home - Rockwall Chapel with Dr. Aubrey Patterson and David Kelley officiating. Inter- ment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00pm.

Join us for...

Friday~October 10th
· 6:00 pm~Fireman’s Bash ($6.00)
· 7:30 pm~Bingo (To play bring a prize)
· 8:00 pm~Street Dance with The J. Hollis Band

Saturday~October 11th
· 9:00 am~Registration & Continental Breakfast
· Visitation~ Goree Wildcats
· 11:30 am~Lunch by Stanley’s BBQ ($8.50)
· 2:00 pm~Master of Ceremonies, Jack Hampton

Jan Roberts~Class of ‘65
Connie Bingham~Class of ‘55
Carl Harris~Class of ‘71

· 5:00 pm~Sack Supper ($5.00)
Going for Greatness in Goree Group
· Visitation by class~Locations TBA
· 8:00 pm~Rhineland Dance with Mad Martin

Sunday~October 12th
· 10:30 am~Worship at FBC with guest speaker:

John Wayne Harris

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GOREE HOMECOMING
PO Box 33

Goree, Tx 76363

Call us: Candy @ 940-422-4900

Email us: goreehomecoming@yahoo.com

~Well, Come On Home~