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July 31, 2023 - Sam Samford Lodge in Center honored the Crelia family June 29, 2023, with the Community Builders Award.
Paul Ragan, Worshipful Master, opened the event and Jerry Agnew offered the blessing.
Sammy Arnold spoke of the privilege to be able to be a part of honoring the Crelia family and how helpful James Crelia was to Arnold when he came to Shelby County, especially as a member of the Shelby County Bass Anglers. He commented on growth in the community that he and Crelia have seen, and he explained James Crelia has been intrinsic in helping that growth.
“He’s one of the most civic minded people that you’ll ever meet, he’ll do anything he can to try to improve what we already have,” said Anderson.
Arnold explained that as manager of Few Ready Mix, Crelia’s company has poured innumerable house pads throughout Shelby County and the surrounding area.
“He’s a man of character, he’s a man of dedication, and a man of commitment and last but not least, he’s a man of truth,” said Arnold. “If you ask James something, he’ll tell you the truth.”
Arnold remarked on Crelia an the SCBA helping the Take A Kid Fishing event, which is held every year in Huxley, to grow and be able to provide even more rods, reels and tackle boxes to its participants.
When Arnold first met Sharon Crelia, she was a teacher and taught for 30 years. Arnold said she is very much like her husband in her dedication and commitment to finish what she starts. Arnold commented on Crelia’s influence on the good citizens of the area who she taught when they were in school.
“You can’t reach all the kids, but she did what she could to mould those kids, and make them what they are,” said Arnold.
Arnold stated Philip Crelia exemplified the same dedication as his parents in whatever he sets out to do. He recalled Philip fishing in tournaments with his father, and as the family went into business with Hometown Marina, that’s when he began fishing in “big tournaments.”
“He not only fished a bunch of them, but he won a bunch of them,” said Arnold.
Arnold said the Crelia’s are the model of what he wishes more of the community would be like, and that’s why they were presented with the Community Builders Award.
In recognition of the honor presented to them, the Crelia's received a crystal obelisk, certificate from the lodge, and a certificate from the governor which was signed by Greg Abbott.
July 31, 2023 - A GoFundMe account has been setup for Arthur and Renell Reed who lost their home and all its contents to fire on July 23, 2023. The account was setup by Maria Ratcliff, a niece of the Reeds. According to the GoFundMe account, they lost everything except the clothes on their backs.
Nell has worked at Dairy Queen for many years.
To help, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/renell-arthur-reed
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July 28, 2023 - VFW Post 8904 now has a new sign at the road, 617 Highway 96 North. Thanks to Covington Lumber, General Shelters, and Ultra Shade for their support and help.
July 27, 2023 - Olivia Johnson, the current National Watermelon Queen, was the special speaker at the July Lunch and Learn event on July 26, 2023 at the AgriLife Extension Office. The Lunch and Learn is hosted by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and the sponsor for July’s event was Wiggins Farms, a family owned farming company which specializes in the growing of watermelons along with a few other row crops.
Olivia shared about the health benefits of watermelon including not just hydration but also vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids. It is nutrient dense with two cups of watermelon having 80 calories, no fat, vitamins A (8%), B (8%), and C (25%), potassium (6%), thiamin (8%), phosphorus (2%). Watermelon seeds that are sprouted, shelled, and dried have 10 grams of protein in one ounce.
Watermelon is 92% water which makes it a delicious way to hydrate. It is a leader in lycopene containing higher levels than any other fresh fruit or vegetable. Lycopene is responsible for the red to pink colors seen in food that provides UV protection and improves heart health. It is the perfect way to refresh and replenish after a workout because it also aids in curing muscle soreness.
Johnson also spoke about her time as the National Watermelon Queen and the journey it has taken her on all over the United States and into Canada. She promotes the nutritional benefits and economical values of watermelon anywhere watermelon is featured.
For more information about watermelon including recipes, visit watermelon.org. For more information about the National Watermelon Association, visit watermelon.ag.
July 25, 2023 - C.H.A.N.G.E. brought a group of youth to the Shelby County Courthouse courtroom on Thursday, July 20, 2023 to listen to Stuart Burson, a Prevention Coordinator at Family Crisis Center of East Texas.
Stuart Burson
The majority of the attendees were young men and Burson spoke much about Toxic Masculinity and how society reinforces it via social media, television, as well as in advertising campaigns.
Burson focused on helping the young men attending learn about healthy and unhealthy relationships.
The C.H.A.N.G.E. (Community Helping Adolescents Naturally Grow and Excel) program focuses on empowering youth. It was developed by the Shelby County Juvenile Probation Department to further the mission of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (T.J.J.D.) to “transform young lives and create safer communities.” It's target population is youth who are ages 6 or older and younger than 17. The community-based program's goal is to prevent or intervene in at-risk behaviors that lead to delinquency, truancy, dropping out of school, or referral to the juvenile justice system.
Pictured are (from left) Avery Faulkner Shelbyville H.S. - Cody Claude Nacogdoches H.S.- Abigail Richardson Douglass H.S.
July 20, 2023 - ETPOA (East Texas Peace Officers Association) thanks everyone who supports this organization through donations and purchase of raffle tickets as well as other types of support.
The recipients received the scholarships during the ETPOA annual training conference in June. The conference was held in Nacogdoches, Texas at the Fredonia Hotel and Conference Center.
Those who received scholarships include Avery Faulkner, Shelbyville High School; Cody Claude, Nacogdoches High School; and Abigail Richardson, Douglass High School. These three recent graduates received $1,000 scholarships through the East Texas Peace Officers’ Association
July 18, 2023 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society held their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday at the First Methodist Church in Center, Texas. There was a workshop given on “Tips and Techniques on How to Photograph Water in Motion” in preparation for next month's challenge. The July Challenge were photographs submitted by members for voting and critique on “Night Photography.”
The PWPS goal is to help you become a better photographer and give you a place to meet others who share your passion for photography. Featuring programs and activities with information and instruction for all skill levels in an environment of support and cooperation.
Visitors are always welcome to attend our meetings.
July Challenge Winners - Night Photography
1st Place Favorite - Bobbie J Wood, "God's Fireworks"
2nd Place Favorite - Billie F. Jones, "Church and Supermoon"
3rd Place Favorite (Tie) - Janice Carter, "Moon with Blue Sky"
3rd Place Favorite (Tie) - Lawrence Davis, "Jordan 2023"
3rd Place Favorite (Tie) - Summer Koltonski, "Moonlight Fireworks"
July 14, 2023 - Happy Tails Adoption Center is hosting their Summer Fundraiser. Donations of $5 receive one ticket and donations of $20 receive five tickets. Winners will be announced on Monday, July 17, 2023.
Prizes are a recliner from Blake’s Furniture valued at $500, a Consuela purse from Mooney’s valued at $259, or a custom made pet flag designed by Betty Mooney valued at $40.
Ways to donate:
- Venmo: @HappyTailsTexas
- Donate at our site: HappyTailsTexas.org
- Mail donations to : P.O. Box. 1049, Center, TX 75935
Contact Stephanie Elswick for more information or questions at 903-808-2590.
From left: Bonnie Lucas, Fannie Watson, Dottie West, Janene Walker, Stephanie Elswick, and Ginia Hooper
July 13, 2023 - The Center Woman’s Reading Club officers met in the lovely home of club President Alease Copelin to make plans for the upcoming 2023-2024 year. Other reading club officers include First Vice President Bonnie Lucus, Second Vice President Dottie West, Recording Secretary Stephanie Elswick, Corresponding Secretary Fannie Watson, Treasurer Ginia Hooper, and Parliamentarian Janene Walker.
The program theme for this year is books written by Texas authors. Club meetings include a club business meeting, a book report, and a time for refreshments and fellowship.
The Center Woman’s Reading Club was organized in 1896 making it among the oldest continually meeting clubs in Shelby county.
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July 12, 2023 - General Shelters has been celebrating all year long their 50th Anniversary which is officially in October. On Monday, July 10, a drawing was held for two buildings in contention for being the official 50th Anniversary Limited Edition building of General Shelters. Employees were the deciders on which building would win and at the same time of voting for the winning building they were entered into a drawing to win the building they selected. The two buildings built special for the company's 50th Anniversary were 'The Sun Shed' and 'The Garden Studio' which are both 8 ft. by 12 ft..
David Koonce, President/CEO of General Shelters said, "We are celebrating our 50th year all year long. And we've built two buildings and our employees have voted on their favorite building to be able to represent our 50th anniversary limited edition building. And the winner is Sun Shed." After announcing which building received the most votes, a drawing was held to see which two employees won their favorite building.
Antonio Cantu won 'The Garden Studio' and Clint Tanner won 'The Sun Shed.'
From left: David Koonce, Clint Tanner, and Antonio Cantu
General Shelters will build only 50 of each building and they will be sent out to their distributors.
“One more thing, for the public, this year in October we are going to draw a lucky winner out for our 50th anniversary building. So, go by one of your General Shelters locations to enter for a chance to win ‘The Sun Shed,’" advised Koonce.
The Sun Shed - 50th Anniversary Building of General Shelters
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