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Stephen ShiresNovember 26, 2019 - Shelby County District Attorney Stephen Shires was the guest speaker at the November Golden Harvest Ministries Club meeting.

He gave updates on the Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center, and members brought toys and monetary donations to the Center.

2020 officers were elected and will be installed at the December meeting. Members are asked to bring canned goods for the December project.

Submitted by Linda Bordelon, Reporter

November 26, 2019 - Billie Bailey was honored at the November meeting of Delta Gamma for 50 years of membership in the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. She was presented with a red rose vase and will receive a 50 year membership pin. Delta Gamma is proud to have such a delightful member in their chapter.

Submitted by Nora Robinson

November 25, 2019 - The winner of the handmade Quilt that Shelby County Outreach Ministries raffled off was James Wallace! We know you will enjoy it and use it often. We want to say thank you to all who purchased a chance to win. 

All proceeds will go to help support the ministry so we can continue to support the people of Shelby County.  

 

November 25, 2019 - Santa Claus recently delivered an invitation to Fannie Watson to serve as Grand Marshal of the 20th annual Santa’s Christmas Parade. The parade, presented by Shelby Savings Bank, will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 beginning at 6:00 p.m. 

Fannie Watson was the recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Service Award and was recognized at the annual Shelby County Chamber of Commerce awards banquet for her contributions in and around Shelby County which was held on November 7th.

Categories for the 2019, Songs of the Season” themed parade will include Individuals, Schools, Businesses, Churches and Civic Organizations. Parade participants are asked to decorate with lights for the nighttime parade and have audible Christmas music playing. There are applicable rules and considerations for entries with horses. Judges will award cash prizes to the top three places in each category, First $100, Second $50 and Third $25 and the Overall Best in Show Float will receive $250 cash prize.

Parade float entry registration is free and completed applications must be returned to the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office by the entry deadline is November 27, 2019. Applications for the parade, vendor space and entry rules are now available at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office located at 100 Courthouse Square, A-101 on the historic downtown Center square or online at www.shelbycountychamber.com

For more information please contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at (936) 598-3682 or info@shelbycountychamber.com.


From left: April Knight, Ashley Balkcom, Kay Desoto, and Shareal Nutter

November 19, 2019 - The 3rd Annual Pine Grove Nursing Center Chili Cook Off was a success with eight entries competing for the 'Golden Ladle Award.'

First place winner was a repeat from last year with Shareal Nutter winning the grand prize with her chili and took home the 'Golden Ladle Award' for a second time. Second place chili was Kay Desoto. First place went to the Pine Grove Therapy department. Accepting the award on behalf of the Therapy department was Ashley Balkcom and April Knight.

Pine Grove thanks all the people that entered the cook off and those who came out to sample and visit with the residents.

November 19, 2019 - The Rotary Club of Center had the unique opportunity to merge their Tuesday meeting with the Shelby County Junior Chamber of Commerce conference held at the Civic Center on November 19th.

Rotary members joined the J.C.C. students at their tables and enjoyed a lunch together. Rotary Club president Collin Mathews opened the Rotary meeting with appreciation to the Chamber of Commerce for inviting the Rotary Club to lunch and encouraged students to ask questions of the Rotarian at their table.

Just prior to the meeting Mayor Chadwick spoke to the group about being a Rotarian but most of all about being involved in your community. He encouraged students to seek out civic groups to join but to not only join but to most importantly be involved.

J.J. Ford, Rotary Club member said, "I enjoyed the opportunity to visit with the J.C.C. students at my table who were primarily from Timpson. The students made me proud to hear they were going to go to the Timpson square after school today to help decorate for Christmas. Donating your time to help others is what Rotary is about. Good job J.C.C. students!"

The Rotary Club four way test is 'Is it the truth, is it fair to all concern, will it build good will and better friendships, and will it be beneficial to all concerned?'

November 18, 2019 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society held their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday. We had a good attendance with the November challenge featuring photographs submitted by members on "Portraits."

There was a total of 24 photographs submitted for critiques with members voting for their favorite photographs. As can be seen the voting was a challenge in itself, by the number of "ties" shown. Our members really stepped out of their comfort zone this month and put forth tremendous effort in their photographs using techniques learned from workshops that are held at each monthly meeting. 

The next meeting will be the 3rd Saturday in December, at the First United Methodist Church, 211 Porter St., Center, TX. from  9 am -12 pm. This will be a special christmas fun meeting and everyone interested in learning more about how to take a better picture is invited to attend our Christmas fun meeting. For more information about memberships or meetings contact Billie F. Jones, 936-591-2426 or billiejones602@gmail.com.

November Challenge - Portraits


1st Place (Tie) - Lawrence C. Davis


1st Place (Tie) - Melvin Henson


2nd Place (Tie) - Angie Junell Davis


2nd Place (Tie) - Bobbie Jean Wood


3rd Place (Tie) - Billie F. Jones


3rd Place (Tie) - Linda Henson


3rd Place (Tie) - Robyn Broomfield


3rd Place (Tie) - Donna Holt

November 14, 2019 - On Tuesday, November 12, 2019, Tenaha Masonic Lodge presented the first grade children at Tenaha ISD with a packet of information on caring for their teeth to promote our Fantastic Teeth Program. All the kids were great and participated in answering questions and learning to care for their teeth. Thanks to all the teachers and school for their help.

Tenaha Masonic Lodge
Jay Wilson, Master
Ron Barker, Secretary

November 14, 2019 - Congratulations to Beverly Stanley, the winner of the Big Green Egg recently raffled by Joaquin Masonic Lodge.  

We thank everyone that purchased raffle tickets and by doing so enable us to continue to present scholarships to graduating seniors at Joaquin High School.

Jay M. Wilson
Secretary

November 12, 2019 - Center Fire Chief Keith Byndom spoke at the Toledo Bend Retired Teachers meeting held Monday, October 28, 2019 at Pizzeria in Center.

With the promise of cooler temperatures approaching, Chief Byndom spoke with the group about fire safety and another one of his responsibilities for the city of Center as Emergency Management coordinator.

Chief Byndom advised everyone to have their heaters checked and their air conditioning units serviced. He stated one of the leading causes of house fires are heating sources.

"Be it electrical, gas heaters or what have you, make sure you have those tested," said Chief Byndom.

He advised anyone using space heaters to in fact provide ample space around them of at least three feet.

"As we get older, our blood gets a little thin, or if we're taking blood thinners to boot, we stay cold," said Byndom.

He described some older individuals will have these heaters turned up to such a degree, flames emanate over the top of them.

"They think, the more fire they see the better off they are, but if you'll just turn that thing on about medium it'll heat that room," said Byndom.

Byndom explained a lot of circumstances where an individual will sit extremely close to a heater and how that can be highly dangerous.

"You don't realize just how hot your clothes are getting, and your clothes will catch on fire," said Chief Byndom.

He said not to get too close to the heater and don't leave a lot of things sitting near the heater.

Chief Byndom advised individuals with electric heat pump systems to have their units serviced. A lot of times when starting those units for the winter season, dust and lint that has collected in the systems will burn off and can generate a smell that is normal.

"When you see smoke, you've got a problem, but don't wait till you see smoke," said Chief Byndom.

Emergency Management coordinators are responsible for insuring a plan is in place should a natural disaster or some sort of major catastrophe occur. These plans assist in preparedness and outline how emergency responders and other personnel should react to different scenarios.

"It's not if it comes through, it's when it comes through, because we're going to experience a disaster," said Chief Byndom. 

An advanced plan is in place, and Byndom said the current one was just updated as this has to be accomplished every five years. 

The plan has multiple annexes and Byndom described what they are: transportation, communication, public works, fire fighting, emergency management, mass care, logistics, public health, search and rescue, oil and hazardous material response, agriculture, energy, public safety, recovery, public information, hurricane, drought, wild fire, radiological, and terrorism.

According to Chief Byndom, Shelby County is categorized as a drive through county. This means Shelby County isn'd a destination for those evacuating from hurricane challenged areas. 

Chief Byndom recollected a lot of the challenges emergency personnel and citizens faced in 2005 when hurricane refugees came to the Shelby County area.

He also enlightened everyone on the potential use of the civic center in Center if the emergency fits the right criteria.

"That civic center is not a hurricane shelter, we really don't have a hurricane shelter, that is a [short-term] tornado shelter," said Chief Byndom.

According to Chief Byndom. the Center Police Department has the ability to unlock the doors at the civic center from their department if a tornado impact is imminent.

Chief Byndom said if someone were traveling down Hurst Street when they receive a tornado warning on their phone or radio, they could potentially drive up to the civic center to take immediate shelter.

Chief Byndom described a scenario of receiving a tornado warning and not being in the direct vicinity of the civic center. He said that would be a time to shelter in place, and not to make an attempt to reach the civic center, because that would be more dangerous than sheltering in place.

After hearing from Chief Byndom, the group thanked him for attending their meeting.

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