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May 10, 2018 - An observance was held in honor of the 73rd Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) at the Veterans Memorial, Historic Courthouse, Center Square, Center, Texas on Tuesday, May 8. Opening prayer given by Post Chaplain Cynthia Islas followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by all in attendance. Significance of the day given by Post Quartermaster Larry Hume. Names of 66 Shelby County Veterans who died in the European Theater or are still missing in action were read. Memorial Wreath placed by Post Sr. Vice Commander Newton Johnson, Jr., followed by the playing of Taps.
May 10, 2018 - Esther Small of Logansport, formerly of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, recently celebrated her 100th birthday at the Joaquin Senior Center, where she is, of course, the oldest person. Approximately 60 people were in attendance, including the former mayor of Logansport, Catherine Freeman, and the current mayor of Joaquin, Pat Gray (second picture). Her actual birthday was May 8.
Submitted by Sue Smith (Joaquin Senior Center)
"My Sister, Myself" to tour universities following roadblock donations
New members added 2017-2018
May 10, 2018 - Members of 'My Sister, Myself' at Center Middle School wish to thank the community for their donations during the recent roadblock. Thanks to your generosity, the girls and their sponsors have planned a weekend trip to Houston where they will be touring three universities. 'My Sister, Myself' is an organization created out of a need to see young girls empowered as future leaders of the community.
Sponsors,
Anita Williams
April Bloys
Related article: Center Middle School’s Chapter of My Sister, Myself
May 9, 2018 - The Fannie Brown Booth Library and the members of the Friends of the Library officers would like to thank the community for its generous support of the Library Book Sale held at the end of April. The success of the book sale was due to the work of all involved. This includes the community members who purchased books, volunteers who worked, before, after and at the sale, and those who gave special monetary donations and book donations.
The library would like to give special recognition and appreciation for the many hours of planning and preparation by all the members of the Friends of the Library group and to Coach Harrison and his CHS basketball players. You are truly an asset to the library.
We thank you all. See you at our Fall Sale.
Sandra Davis, Library Director, and Friends of the Library
May 9, 2018 - Anissa Jackson, with the Panola Nursing program, was the guest speaker for the combined meeting of Delta Gamma and Epsilon Iota in April. Members toured the simulation lab and learned about the extensive training presented at Panola.
Delta Gamma covers Shelby, San Augustine, and Sabine counties and Epsilon Iota covers Panola county. Both are local chapters of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International of key women educators.
Submitted by Nora Robinson
May 9, 2018 - May is Mental Health Awareness Month, May 6-12 is Children's Mental Health Awareness Week and May 10 is Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. The national theme this year is: "Partnering for Health and Hope Following Trauma.
Please join Tri-County Community Action, Inc. Birth - Five Head Start/Early Head Start Programs as we focus this month on the importance of creating an integrated approach to caring for the mental health needs of children and their families who have experienced trauma.
May 8, 2018 - James and JB Raymond of Raymond Motor Company, as well as Steve Waters of Sabine State Bank are joining the Texas Motorcycle Roadriders Association in encouraging everyone to observe May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month.
The 4th Annual Texas Tiddlers Endurance Run will be held at Boles Field May 19, 2018. A group of enthusiasts who enjoy small displacement motorcycles will get together to demonstrate safe cycling and riding skills in a timed endurance run and various skill contests to improve their ability to maneuver and survive in real life traffic conditions.
Please be aware of these riders and understand that they will be traveling in slower than normal speeds and following a set of directions on roads they may not by familiar with.
Riders will be coming from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and a couple from Davenport, Iowa for this event.
Ride safe and smile a lot!
May 5, 2018 - Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library is proud to be a participant of “Free Comic Book Day” this year on Saturday, May 5, 2018!
Due to a grant received by the Tocker Foundation of Austin, Texas, the library has been able to add hundreds of graphic novels to our shelves. Graphic novels have become a key learning tool for school aged children, but we didn’t leave anyone out! We have graphic novels coming in for everyone from toddlers to adults!
To coincide with the addition of all of our new graphic novels, we will be giving a free comic book to the first 75 people to check out a graphic novel on Saturday, May 5.
Please come join us in celebrating “Free Comic Book Day” at the library!
May 4, 2018 - The Rotary Club of Center is proud to host the second American Idol Watch Party on Sunday, May 6, 2018 to support Cade Foehner who is now in the TOP 7!
Shirts and signs will be available to purchase at the event.
American Idol announced this season that viewers from coast to coast simultaneously across the country can watch and vote with the results being announced at the end of each episode. This is important because voting will only be during the Sunday show!
Event coordinator, Sheila Bradshaw Jones invites everyone to come to the John D. Windham Civic Center at 6:30pm on Sunday, May 6th to watch American Idol and celebrate together as Cade Foehner advances in the competition to become American's Next Idol. Tech support will be available for any fan that is having trouble voting with their electronic devices or have questions about how to vote.
Come out and show your support for Cade Foehner!!! #theflock, #nextidol #cadefoehner
May 3, 2018 (Event Flyer) - The 2018 Shelby County Agriculture Education Day will be held on Friday, May 4th at the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena from 9:00 a.m. until noon. This fun, free, hands-on educational event is open to the public and geared towards children PreK – 3rd grades. Participants will learn about agriculture, sport fishing, roping demonstration just to name a few. We have over 25 educational demonstrations scheduled with the, Texas Forest Service, Texas Parks & Wildlife, a petting zoo, hay ride, farm implement exhibits, and many more to present.
Our goal is to provide the opportunity for Shelby County youth to understand agriculture and how it affects our everyday lives. Last year we had over 1,000 youth and adults to attend this year. If you have any questions on this event, contact the Shelby County Extension office at 936-598-7744.
Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin The Texas A&M University System, U. S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. A member of The Texas A&M University System and its statewide Agriculture Program.
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