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October 18, 2019 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Ambassadors welcomed Veronica's Soul Food Restaurant with a new member ribbon cutting October 18, 2019 at their location of 818 Shelbyville Street in Center.
Veronica's Soul Food Restaurant offers a variety of options on their menu with a focus on soul food. They offer burgers, sandwiches, wings, salads and seafood.
Veronica Haggerty and Connie Brinson said they will have daily lunch plate specials which will also be available with such options as meatloaf, smothered pork chops, smothered hamburger steaks, beef tips, fried chicken, and oxtail. Several sides are available to choose from and the eatery states they have amazing desserts.
They will also take custom food orders, just give them a call.
The hours of operation for Veronica's Soul Food Restaurant will be 10:30am until 9:30pm and the restaurant officially opens Monday, October 21.
October 17, 2019 - Center Learning Academy at Center First Baptist Church, enjoyed a visit from the Center Fire Department Thursday morning, October 17th. Thirty-four children and seven staff had the pleasure of watching the big truck in action. One of our staff, Edith Gonzalez, was brave enough to climb the tall ladder! Thank you to Fireman Ronnie Youngblood, for bringing out the big truck. Our little fellas can't stop talking about the visit.
October 16, 2019 - The Center Police Department's Blue Santa program is getting ready to load the sleigh and needs your help. Blue Santa is asking for donations of new toys, books, or clothes for all ages of boys and girls. Monetary donations are also welcomed. Mark your Calendars for Cookies & Cocoa with Santa for December the 8th 2-4pm. Enjoy all your favorite treats, and Free Pictures with Santa, and don’t forget to bring Santa a toy to donate!
We will start handing out forms November 1st. If you know of any child in Shelby County that may not have any Santa this Christmas, please fill out this form. One for each child and turn back into the Center Police Department Dispatch or Shelby County Today. This form will need to be returned to the PD no later than Monday, December 9th, 2019. Any form turned in after the due date will NOT be accepted. This ensures us plenty of time to get all the toys we will need. Remember, all forms are anonymous.
Forms or monetary donations can also be mailed to OPERATION BLUE SANTA at P.O. Box 322, Center, Tx 75935. If you would like to donate new toys, clothing, hygiene items please bring them to the Center Police Dept. Boys and girls of all ages will be needed, infant to 15yrs old. The entire Blue Santa team would like to thank everyone for your generous donation to the Blue Santa program. With your donation and others like yours, we will be able to provide Christmas to many children in Shelby County. Again thank you, we can not do it without you! Let Blue Santa help You make a Childs Christmas blessed this year.
Thank You,
Operation Blue Santa Team!
October 15, 2019 - I would like to thank the young gentleman that paid for my lunch yesterday at “Royal Buffet.”
I was having sort of a bad day and went to “Royal Buffet” to eat a bite and just relax. My Brother lost his battle with Cancer on Sunday and he was really on my mind.
My waitress never came to my table with my ticket. So, when I went to pay out I told the young man I didn’t get a ticket. He grinned really big and said, ‘Your lunch has been paid for.” I said, “Oh no!” I didn’t pay for my lunch. He grinned again and said, “Someone paid for your lunch today.” I said,” That can’t be I don’t know anyone in here.” That was when he told me the young man sitting across from me had paid for my lunch. Oh my goodness! I was so surprised!! He said, “He was a really nice guy.”
So, I just want to say.” There really are Angels among us.” He brightened my day and made me smile. His family should be very proud of him!
Nancy Stevens
October 11, 2019 - Timpson Food for Thought Pantry and Thrift Store comes closer to becoming a reality as the community celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, October 11, 2019.
Members of the community gathered at the location at 700 North 2nd Street across from First Baptist Church Timpson for the ceremony. Several check presentations were made and they were by Timpson First Baptist WMU; East Texas Food Bank - Tyler, Texas; Good Hope Baptist Church; 50 Women of Impact; and Danny Mounger and the Funeral Directors Life "Helpers of People Program."
Following the check presentations Timpson Mayor Debra Smith, Pastor Dee Daniel and Pam Shepherd used ceremonial shovels to turn the dirt at the location of the future structure.
Pastor Daniel then shared a few words, "This has been a long time in the making. It's the vision that Debra [Smith] had 7-8 years ago when she started this down the road at Woodland [Christian Church] and then here for the last 4-5 years."
He expressed how great it is for the location coming to fruition and the ability for those in need to be able to get the help they seek throughout the month. He also remarked on how so many people in the community have come together and helped to support the project coming together.
"We're within about $5,000 of having it fully funded from our goal of $55,000," said Pastor Daniel. "Thank you for coming on board, thank you for believing in this, and now the hard part starts."
Smith said a pre-application letter has been submitted to the Temple Foundation and approval for the application has been given and the application will go in November, "so y'all pray that we see that come to fruition because that will put the icing on the cake, all of our coolers and everything."
A group prayer was then given at the closure of the event.
The property on which the structure will be built was donated by First Baptist Church of Timpson and the building is projected to be a 2,000 square foot structure.
A garage sale was hosted at the home of Debra and Paul Smith
to help raise additional funds for the project.
October 11, 2019 - Dean's Hardware of Joaquin is celebrating 100 years an open house on Friday, October 11th from 10am until 5pm and also on Saturday, October 12th from 10am until 12 noon.
Dean's was first established in October 1919 when Louie B and Sue Dean bought a car garage in downtown Joaquin on Belle Street which is now Highway 84. In the 1930s the business included a Chevrolet car dealership and sold Gulf Fuel products. Three generations of the Dean's have owned the business and as the business grew it included hardware, appliances, and farm supplies. The owners have been Louie B and Sue Dean, Webb and Betty Dean, and Rodney and Gearline Dean. We are proud of this family tradition that has served the area communities for three generations.
October 11, 2019 - Annual Center HS Alumni Association Homecoming Weekend and Hall of Honor Award ceremony.
Below is the Homecoming calendar:
- CHS Homecoming Pep Rally – will be Friday, October 11 at 3pm in the CHS Gym.
- CHS Homecoming Game – will be Friday, October 11 at 7:30pm vs. Tarkington.
- CHS Annual Alumni Association Meeting – will be Saturday, October 12 at the Windham Civic Center. Doors open 9am, meeting is from 10-11am. Hall of Honor Award will be presented during the meeting.
- ***CHS Homecoming Parade – will be Saturday, October 12 at 4pm at the Center High School (participants line up at Center Elementary School). More details at Center Homecoming Parade Rerouted Due to Construction
For more information or to contact us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centerhighschoolalumni/
Email: centerhighschoolalumni@gmail.com
October 10, 2019 - Congratulations, Mr. Cecil Strong on winning the 2019 Polaris Ranger 500, benefiting Shelby County Outreach Ministries and its programs.
We want to thank all who donated on behalf of this fundraiser. Together, we are being the hands and heart of Christ by feeding the hungry and assisting the needy.
A special thanks to each of our sponsors: Woodmen of the world, ACE Hardware of East Texas, Sanford & Sons Lawncare, Shady Oaks, JML Management, K&L Contractors, Porterfield Timber Harvesting, Inc., Farmers State Bank, Center Glass, Hopkins Towing & Recovery, Shelby Savings Bank, Watson & Sons Funeral Home, Pup & Sudz, Blake Furniture, Regina Danley (Hempworx), and Boles Feed.
October 6, 2019 - This year's photography show was a huge success! All the entries were exceptional and the judges certainly had a tough group of photos to work with. Thanks to all the competitors and volunteers for their interest and hard work. A very special thanks to Dr. Charles R. Collard and his staff, for their support and help in converting the optical clinic to a photo gallery and the members of the Piney Woods Photographic Society for helping to set up and host the exhibit and greet all those who attended.
Children Division
People
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
Fine Arts
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
Scenics
1st place - Autumn Alford
2nd place - Autumn Alford
3rd place - Kyla Warren
Flowers
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
3rd place - Autumn Alford
Honorable Mention - Autumn Alford
Animals
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
3rd place - Autumn Alford
Honorable Mention - Autumn Alford
Poultry
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
Urbans
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
Best of Show - Kelsi Wood, Joaquin, Texas
People's Choice - Kelsi Wood, Joaquin, Texas
Youth Division
Fine Arts
1st place - Joseph Palacios
2nd place - Callie Sanford
3rd place - Kaytlin O'Neal
Honorable Mention - Ismael Escobedo
People
1st place - Kelsey Adair
2nd place - Michelle Gomez
3rd place - Elizabeth Spruiell
Honorable Mention - Elizabeth Spruiell
Animals
1st place - Jordan Segelken
2nd place - Raquel Rafael
3rd place - Kamryn Holt
Honorable Mention - Enrique Leon
Flowers
1st place - Kamryn Holt
2nd place - Enrique Leon
3rd place - Jessica Alvarado
Honorable Mention - Adriana Barcenas
Scenics
1st place - Elizabeth Spruiell
2nd place - Raquel Rafael
3rd place - Malaney Cooper
Honorable Mention - Kelsey Adair
Digital Manipulation
1st place - Raquel Rafael
2nd place - Jessica Alvarado
3rd place - Krystal Keys
Honorable Mention - Kamryn Holt
Poultry
1st place - Alfredo Maldonado
2nd place - Devon Roland
Urbans
1st place - Jorge Vazquez
2nd place - Callie Sanford
3rd place - Manuel Jimerez
Best of Show - Joseph Palacios, Center, Texas
People's Choice - Adriana Barcenas, Center, Texas
Adult Division
Animals
1st place - Lawrence Davis
2nd place - Janice Carter
3rd place - Janice Carter
Honorable Mention - Linda Henson
Urbans
1st place - Lawrence Davis
2nd place - Lawrence Davis
3rd place - Billie F. Jones
Honorable Mention - Brittany Barreraz
Flowers
1st place - Janice Carter
2nd place - Janice Carter
3rd place - Billie F. Jones
Honorable Mention - Bobbie Jean Wood
Fine Arts
1st place - Lawrence Davis
2nd place - Lawrence Davis
3rd place - Janice Carter
Honorable Mention - Janice Carter and Lea Ann Robertson
Digital Manipulation/Photo Restoration
1st place - Lawrence C. Davis
2nd place - Janice Carter
3rd place - Janice Carter
Poultry
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
3rd place - Linda Henson
Scenics
1st place - Lawrence Davis
2nd place - Billie Jones
3rd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
Honorable Mention - Brittany Barreaz
People
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - Lea Ann Robertson
3rd place - Lea Ann Robertson
Best of Show - Lawrence C. Davis, Center, Texas
People's Choice - Lawrence C. Davis, Center, Texas
October 5, 2019 - The 2019 Chicken Clucking Contest brought new entertainment to the stage with some of the contestants turning their clucking opportunity into singing and theatrical performances.
Zac Payne, who competed in 6-11 age division, brought a light saber to the stage and clucked his rendition of the Star Wars theme. Contest Olivia Hatfield clucked to the tune of 'I believe I can fly." Another contestant in the 17 and up division, Mahesh Galal, gave a theatrical performance of a glimpse into a bullied chickens life.
The winners of the unique clucking contest were:
Peeps Ages 5 and Under
1st Place - Paisley
2nd Place - Rhyland Folsom
3rd Place (Tie) - Vance Payne and Ellisyn Gandy
Chicks Ages 6-11
1st Place - Zac Payne
2nd Place - Olivia Lowe
3rd Place - Shamiece
Pullets Ages 12-16
1st Place - Calyn Grammer
2nd Place - TJ Bolton
3rd Place - Marissa Crawford
Roosters and Hens 17 and Up
1st Place - Clayton Paul Windham
2nd Place - Katelyn Jackson
3rd Place (Tie) - B Addison And Olivia Hatfield
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