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October 16, 2017 - Jon Gunn was in a tragic ATV accident while hunting at his deer lease on Saturday, September 30, 2017. He was life flighted to LSU in Shreveport, LA for treatment. Jon has no medical insurance to help toward paying medical bills and due to the extent of his injuries he will be out of work for a minimum of 6 weeks.
There will be a benefit bake sale event on Monday, October 16th at 10am in Napa's parking lot in Center, where all proceeds will go toward helping get him through his recovery at this difficult time. If you would like to help in any way, please contact his sister Lauren Denby at 936-488-9444. Every penny counts! All donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you and God bless!
October 16, 2017 - Genealogical research is addictive. Step One is always “Who were my ancestors?” Solving that puzzle frequently leads to Step Two: “Where did they live?” Answering that question usually proves harder than learning who they were. DeedMapper Software can help. Jim Barrett, who has used DeedMapper, will speak to the Timpson Genealogical and Heritage Society on Wednesday, October 18 at 2pm about DeedMapper.
Trying find out who owned a parcel of land in 1831 usually entails spending hours poring over dusty records in county offices. However, as more and more of these records are being digitized, visiting these offices may not be necessary. That doesn't mean the research is easy though. This is where the value of DeedMapper lies. As their website says, DeedMapper “is for anyone who's interested in platting those old land patents, grants, and deeds, and placing them on a modern map.” Those who want to know more about DeedMapper are invited to see Mr. Barrett demonstrate its use next Wednesday in the Meeting Room of the Timpson Public Library, located on the corner of Austin and Bremond Streets in downtown Timpson.
October 4, 2017 - Friends of the Library are asking for donations of gently used paperback and hardback books in good condition.
No encyclopedias, please. Books may be brought to the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library during regular library hours. The books will be sold in the fall book sale to be held Tuesday, October 24 through Saturday, October 28.
All proceeds will go to the library for the purchase of new books. Any volunteers are needed with preparations and sorting. Please call at 936-591-7036 or 936-657-8529 for more information.
October 12, 2017 - The Center Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone that purchased a BBQ plate or made a donation during our recent fundraiser. We also would like to thank the Shelby County Cookers, Tyson Foods and Brookshire Bros.
Again, thank everyone for always supporting your local volunteer fire department.
Rodney Mathews
Chief
Center Volunteer Fire Dept.
October 12, 2017 - The Worshipful Master, Wardens and brethren of Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149, in Center wish to thank all who supported us in our recent fundraiser by purchasing a raffle ticket. The proceeds from this raffle will be combined with those of our other fundraiser and returned to students in Center by way of scholarships awarded every year.
The winners of the raffle prizes are:
- Boys BB gun - Orin Graves
- Girls BB gun - Ali Lout
- Ladies giftbasket - Penny Bird
- Henry Golden Boy - Kay Ross
- 9mm River Pistol - Mark Browne,Jr.
- Rod & Reel set - Lynn Johnson
- $500 WalMart gift card - Ken Boles
- Crossbow - Tim Wulf
Once again, thanks to everyone who purchased tickets.
Roger Doyle
Secretary
Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149
October 11, 2017 - Farmers State Bank wants to thank Dawn Barnes with Aurora Concepts for coming to our Shelbyville branch to administer flu and pneumonia shots. We appreciate Dawn for providing this service to our community. We enjoyed seeing those who stopped by and hope to see you again soon!
October 7, 2017 - (Album1, Album2, Album3, Album4, Album5) - Mack Hamilton and Madison Brown were the first place winners in their divisions during the East Texas Poultry Festival 5K Chicken Trot and Fun Run on the morning of Saturday, October 7, 2017. The event which drew 105 runners was sponsored by Cline Family Medicine and 936 Crossfit and was held at the John D. Windham Civic Center .
A fun run was held preceding the 5K. Thanks to the Center ES Running Club, the one-mile fun run had a great turnout. Thank you to the CES Running Club teacher sponsors: Kim Hearn, Connie Hooper, Amanda Radney, and Amber Hill. One-mile fun runners included: Jace Radney, Alondar Almaguer, Raydiance Lister, Payton Brown, Gage V., Keithan Horton, Elgin Crawford, Eli Lout, Mason Fuller, Jeremy Bluford Jr, Makayla Morris, Bailey Miller, Jesus Hernandez, Sucely Aguilar, Kimberly Aguilar, Seth Ramirez, William Blacksheer, Ashton Preston, Kason Radney, Jayden Barkins, Josiah Caraveo, Heaven Thomas, Braden Alexander, Jaxon Goings, Phoenix Cougler, Dylan Lout, Lainey Lay, Salai Chawi Thang Kee, Kristen Johnson, Fatima, Miley Barbee, Eli Olivas, Ruben Ontiveros, and Rachel Ontiveros.
Before the run began a prayer was given by Grant Belrose. He then thanked all of the sponsors of the event including Cline Family Medicine, H&R Block, Roughrider Tire Service, Luquette Chiropractic, Dependable Arms and Affinity Hospice. Belrose explained the money raised from the event will benefit mammograms during the March 2018 health fair.
Following the run, first place through third place in men's and women's divisions were recognized. Those recognized included 1st places, men's division was Mack Hamilton and women's division was Madison Brown; 2nd places, men's division was David Bartelone and women's division was Whitney Scarber; and 3rd places, men's division was Richard Pinkston and women's division was Sunshine Haley.
Men's Results (Click here for more details)
1st place - Mac Hamilton, Time 00:18:53.15
2nd place - David Bordelon, Time 00:22:10.47
3rd place - Richard Pinkston, Time 00:22:13.80
4 - Wayne Hornbuckle, Time 00:22:36.32
5 - Jose Valadez, Time 00:22:54.69
6 - Ethan McElroy, Time 00:23:07.63
7 - Lance Wilburn, Time 00:23:50.17
8 - CJ Goings, Time 00:25:46.90
9 - Valeria Cervantes, Time 00:25:57.00
10 - Dylan Parker, Time 00:27:44.79
11 - Jesus Gonzalez, Time 00:27:45.18
12 - Logan Horton, Time 00:28:07.07
13 - Carson Bush, Time 00:28:15.32
14 - Antonio Chavez, Time 00:28:39.48
15 - Carson Crawford, Time 00:28:46.22
16 - Ricky Lawrence, Time 00:29:16.03
17 - Caleb Brooks, Time 00:29:20.18
18 - Ruiz Diego, Time 00:29:36.84
19 - Jim Sawyer, Time 00:29:42.35
20 - James Hockenberry, Time 00:31:21.81
21 - Mark Cline, Time 00:32:14.92
22 - Anthony Sales, Time 00:32:33.62
23 - G.w. Loats, Time 00:32:55.99
24 - Brad Coats, Time 00:32:57.37
25 - Greg Perry, Time 00:35:12.72
26 - Fatima Valadez, Time 00:38:03.62
27 - Hiram Milton, Time 00:40:02.88
28 - James Gibson, Time 00:40:19.10
29 - John Ford, Time 00:41:52.51
30 - Christopher Benton, Time 00:41:52.74
31 - Colby Lout, Time 00:43:25.69
32 - "Dad" Horton, Time 00:44:38.39
33 - Garrett Mettauer, Time 00:48:26.24
34 - Connor Henson, Time 00:48:35.47
35 - Tucker Scarber, Time 00:48:54.60
36 - Tyce Scarber, Time 00:48:55.07
37 - Joe West, Time 00:50:29.17
38 - Benjamin Postell, Time 00:50:46.38
39 - Robert Hughes, Time 00:51:34.74
Women's Results (Click here for more details)
1st place - Madison Brown, Time 00:24:18.00
2nd place - Whitney Scarber, Time 00:24:27.78
3rd place - Sunshine Haley, Time 00:25:48.28
4 - Mary Baldridge, Time 00:26:26.93
5 - Jocelyn Larrasa, Time 00:26:29.55
6 - Deborah Chadwick, Time 00:26:51.51
7 - Ally Jones, Time 00:28:09.56
8 - Mia Mohan, Time 00:28:52.76
9 - Haile Wright, Time 00:29:03.04
10 - Robin Stirman, Time 00:29:03.26
11 - Kailie Brookes, Time 00:29:06.47
12 - Dulce Chavez, Time 00:30:25.95
13 - Sabrina Smith, Time 00:30:58.00
14 - Caroline Chadwick, Time 00:31:08.11
15 - Denise Oates, Time 00:31:10.52
16 - Sarah Shires, Time 00:31:47.20
17 - Anna Stuever, Time 00:32:06.43
18 - Brenda Herrara, Time 00:33:36.58
19 - Calizah Johnson, Time 00:34:27.77
20 - Ashley Liker, Time 00:34:46.80
21 - Mariett Herrera, Time 00:35:15.43
22 - Marian Herrera, Time 00:35:19.90
23 - Linda Perry, Time 00:35:30.30
24 - Rocio Tovar, Time 00:36:02.55
25 - Edith Gonzalez, Time 00:36:06.56
26 - Elizabeth Pinkston, Time 00:36:07.89
27 - Jessica Goings, Time 00:36:07.97
28 - Bailey Smith, Time 00:36:14.86
29 - Anna Jones, Time 00:36:51.39
30 - Bethany Kaluza, Time 00:36:55.12
31 - Holly Burns, Time 00:37:17.11
32 - Gracie Burch, Time 00:38:21.35
33 - Brooke Gaddy, Time 00:38:22.10
34 - Lynn Kaluza, Time 00:38:39.45
35 - Emma Kaluza, Time 00:38:41.51
36 - Julie Bird, Time 00:38:41.68
37 - Amy Strain, Time 00:38:53.74
38 - Deborah Worsham, Time 00:38:55.82
39 - Maura Salas, Time 00:39:39.33
40 - Allison Hale, Time 00:40:12.64
41 - Reese Cockrell, Time 00:42:10.62
42 - Keila Delarcruz, Time 00:42:13.04
43 - Celina Figueroa, Time 00:42:53.30
44 - Cecilia Lara, Time 00:42:53.35
45 - Candace Carter, Time 00:42:53.77
46 - Laura Rodgers, Time 00:43:03.66
47 - Sayre Hall, Time 00:44:17.46
48 - Kameron Bailey, Time 00:44:17.46
49 - Riley Whaley, Time 00:44:31.93
50 - Rhona Mackey, Time 00:47:00.92
51 - Robin Conway, Time 00:47:01.24
52 - Akeelah Garrett, Time 00:48:11.38
53 - Ryleigh Youngblood, Time 00:49:05.09
54 - Dottie West, Time 00:50:30.39
55 - Andrea Horton, Time 00:50:35.15
56 - Rosalyn Wright, Time 00:50:43.59
57 - Jalen Postell, Time 00:50:44.61
58 - Hope Gorkhali, Time 00:50:45.02
59 - Ann Grant, Time 00:50:58.00
60 - Mavis Carter, Time 00:50:59.50
61 - Susan Lloyd, Time 00:51:35.99
62 - Kimber Hughes, Time 00:51:36.40
63 - Rita Chavez, Time 00:52:30.69
64 - Ana Voigt, Time 00:52:31.55
65 - Wanda Matthes, Time 00:53:58.28
66 - Sydney Schriewer, Time 00:56:22.52
Overall Run Results
1 - Mac Hamilton, Time 00:18:53.15
2 - David Bordelon, Time 00:22:10.47
3 - Richard Pinkston, Time 00:22:13.80
4 - Wayne Hornbuckle, Time 00:22:36.32
5 - Jose Valadez, Time 00:22:54.69
6 - Ethan McElroy, Time 00:23:07.63
7 - Lance Wilburn, Time 00:23:50.17
8 - Madison Brown, Time 00:24:18.00
9 - Whitney Scarber, Time 00:24:27.78
10 - CJ Goings, Time 00:25:46.90
11 - Sunshine Haley, Time 00:25:48.28
12 - Valeria Cervantes, Time 00:25:57.00
13 - Mary Baldridge, Time 00:26:26.93
14 - Jocelyn Larrasa, Time 00:26:29.55
15 - Deborah Chadwick, Time 00:26:51.51
16 - Dylan Parker, Time 00:27:44.79
17 - Jesus Gonzalez, Time 00:27:45.18
18 - Logan Horton, Time 00:28:07.07
19 - Ally Jones, Time 00:28:09.56
20 - Carson Bush, Time 00:28:15.32
21 - Antonio Chavez, Time 00:28:39.48
22 - Carson Crawford, Time 00:28:46.22
23 - Mia Mohan, Time 00:28:52.76
24 - Haile Wright, Time 00:29:03.04
25 - Robin Stirman, Time 00:29:03.26
26 - Kailie Brookes, Time 00:29:06.47
27 - Ricky Lawrence, Time 00:29:16.03
28 - Caleb Brooks, Time 00:29:20.18
29 - Ruiz Diego, Time 00:29:36.84
30 - Jim Sawyer, Time 00:29:42.35
31 - Dulce Chavez, Time 00:30:25.95
32 - Sabrina Smith, Time 00:30:58.00
33 - Caroline Chadwick, Time 00:31:08.11
34 - Denise Oates, Time 00:31:10.52
35 - James Hockenberry, Time 00:31:21.81
36 - Sarah Shires, Time 00:31:47.20
37 - Anna Stuever, Time 00:32:06.43
38 - Mark Cline, Time 00:32:14.92
39 - Anthony Sales, Time 00:32:33.62
40 - G.w. Loats, Time 00:32:55.99
41 - Brad Coats, Time 00:32:57.37
42 - Brenda Herrara, Time 00:33:36.58
43 - Calizah Johnson, Time 00:34:27.77
44 - Ashley Liker, Time 00:34:46.80
45 - Greg Perry, Time 00:35:12.72
46 - Mariett Herrera, Time 00:35:15.43
47 - Marian Herrera, Time 00:35:19.90
48 - Linda Perry, Time 00:35:30.30
49 - Rocio Tovar, Time 00:36:02.55
50 - Edith Gonzalez, Time 00:36:06.56
51 - Elizabeth Pinkston, Time 00:36:07.89
52 - Jessica Goings, Time 00:36:07.97
53 - Bailey Smith, Time 00:36:14.86
54 - Anna Jones, Time 00:36:51.39
55 - Bethany Kaluza, Time 00:36:55.12
56 - Holly Burns, Time 00:37:17.11
57 - Fatima Valadez, Time 00:38:03.62
58 - Gracie Burch, Time 00:38:21.35
59 - Brooke Gaddy, Time 00:38:22.10
60 - Lynn Kaluza, Time 00:38:39.45
61 - Emma Kaluza, Time 00:38:41.51
62 - Julie Bird, Time 00:38:41.68
63 - Amy Strain, Time 00:38:53.74
64 - Deborah Worsham, Time 00:38:55.82
65 - Maura Salas, Time 00:39:39.33
66 - Hiram Milton, Time 00:40:02.88
67 - Allison Hale, Time 00:40:12.64
68 - James Gibson, Time 00:40:19.10
69 - John Ford, Time 00:41:52.51
70 - Christopher Benton, Time 00:41:52.74
71 - Reese Cockrell, Time 00:42:10.62
72 - Keila Delarcruz, Time 00:42:13.04
73 - Celina Figueroa, Time 00:42:53.30
74 - Cecilia Lara, Time 00:42:53.35
75 - Candace Carter, Time 00:42:53.77
76 - Laura Rodgers, Time 00:43:03.66
77 - Colby Lout, Time 00:43:25.69
78 - Sayre Hall, Time 00:44:17.46
79 - Kameron Bailey, Time 00:44:17.46
80 - Riley Whaley, Time 00:44:31.93
81 - "Dad" Horton, Time 00:44:38.39
82 - Rhona Mackey, Time 00:47:00.92
83 - Robin Conway, Time 00:47:01.24
84 - Akeelah Garrett, Time 00:48:11.38
85 - Garrett Mettauer, Time 00:48:26.24
86 - Connor Henson, Time 00:48:35.47
87 - Tucker Scarber, Time 00:48:54.60
88 - Tyce Scarber, Time 00:48:55.07
89 - Ryleigh Youngblood, Time 00:49:05.09
90 - Joe West, Time 00:50:29.17
91 - Dottie West, Time 00:50:30.39
92 - Andrea Horton, Time 00:50:35.15
93 - Rosalyn Wright, Time 00:50:43.59
94 - Jalen Postell, Time 00:50:44.61
95 - Hope Gorkhali, Time 00:50:45.02
96 - Benjamin Postell, Time 00:50:46.38
97 - Ann Grant, Time 00:50:58.00
98 - Mavis Carter, Time 00:50:59.50
99 - Robert Hughes, Time 00:51:34.74
100 - Susan Lloyd, Time 00:51:35.99
101 - Kimber Hughes, Time 00:51:36.40
102 - Rita Chavez, Time 00:52:30.69
103 - Ana Voigt, Time 00:52:31.55
104 - Wanda Matthes, Time 00:53:58.28
105 - Sydney Schriewer, Time 00:56:22.52
October 9, 2017 - Due to the Columbus Day Holiday, Shelby County offices are closed until Tuesday, October 10 at 8am.
October 7, 2017 - A crowd favorite of the festival is the "Strut, Cluck, and Crow" Chicken Clucking Contest. Platinum sponsor for the contest was the Light and Champion and award sponsor was Payne's Community News.
The winners in each category were:
Peeps (7 and under)
1st place - Zac Payne
2nd place - Alan Valedez
3rd place - Jordin Rhone
Chicks (8 - 11)
1st place - Jose Valadez
2nd place - Chase Stringer
3rd place - Will Hawkins
Pullets (12 - 16)
1st place - Clayton Waller
2nd place - John Ford
3rd place - Harley Eubank
Roosters and Hens (17 and up)
1st place - Dr. Clayton Paul Windham
2nd place - William Jacobs
3rd place - Wayne Hornbucle
Honorable mention - Amy Lindley
October 7, 2017 - 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 host the exhibit and greet all those who attended.
Adults Animals
1st place - Janice Carter
2nd place - Janice Carter
3rd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
Honorable Mention - James Forbes, Joyce Flora
Adults Urbans
1st place - James Forbes
2nd place - Joyce Flora
3rd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
Honorable Mention - Laura Lindsey
Adults Flowers
1st place - Janice Carter
2nd place - Sharon Peace
3rd place - Lea Ann Robertson
Honorable Mention - Billie Jones
Adults Fine Art
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - Donna Holt
3rd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
Honorable Mention - Billie Jones
Adults Digital Manipulation
1st place - Tori Baker
2nd place - Janice Carter
3rd place - Janice Carter
Honorable Mention - LaDonna Kennon
Adults Poultry
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - LaDonna Kennon
3rd place - Cheryl Speedy
Honorable Mention - Bobbie Jean Wood
Adults Scenics
1st place - James Heiman
2nd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
3rd place - Bobbie Jean
Honorable Mention - Jonathan Liker
Adults People
1st place - Tori Baker
2nd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
3rd place - Tori Baker
Honorable Mention - Lea Ann Robertson
Adults Best of Show - Janice Carter of San Augustine, TX
Adults People's Choice - John Piersol of Center, TX
Youth Fine Arts
1st place - Sam McSwain
2nd place - Megan Dunn
3rd place - Haven Heiman
Honorable Mention - Haven Heiman
Youth People
1st place - Aliyah Nash
2nd place - David Baron
3rd place - Samuel Huerta
Honorable Mention - Kayarra Emerson
Youth Animals
1st place - Megan Dunn
2nd place - Ivan Arius
3rd place - Megan Dunn
Honorable Mention - Lexi Moody
Youth Flowers
1st place - Sam McSwain
2nd place - Emma Locke
3rd place - Jose Bueno
Honorable Mention - Emma Locke
Youth Scenics
1st place - Patty Fountain
2nd place - Emma Locke
3rd place - Hzel Diaz
Honorable Mention - Brianna Redmon, Christina Stotts
Youth Digital Manipulation
1st place - Jamarh Johnson
2nd place - Jose Bueno
3rd place - Megan Dunn
Honorable Mention - Samuel Huerte
Youth Poultry
1st place - Jan Leyva
2nd place - Jose I. Barreuta
3rd place - Jan Leyva
Honorable Mention - Megan Dunn
Youth Best of Show - Megan Dunn of Center, TX
Youth People's Choice - Sam McSwain of Center, TX
Children People
1st place - Brooklyn Scates
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
3rd place - Kelsi Wood
Honorable Mention - Anna Lewis, Emma Wilburn, Hannah Ross
Children Fine Art
1st place - Lucinda David
2nd place - Emma Wilburn
3rd place - Anna Lewis
Honorable Mention - Emma Wilburn, Brooklyn Scates, Anna Lewis
Children Scenics
1st place - Anna Lewis
2nd place - Emma Wilburn
3rd place - Emma Wilburn
Honorable Mention - Kelsi Wood
Children Flowers
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Emma Wilburn
3rd place - Emma Wilburn
Honorable Mention - Kelsi Wood, Michelle Gomez, Lucinda David
Children Animals
1st place - Lucinda David
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
3rd place - Michelle Gomez
Honorable Mention - Emma Wilburn, Kelsi Wood, Hannah Ross, Brooklyn Scates, Lucinda David, Michelle Gomez
Children Poultry
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
Children Urbans
1st place - Emma Wilburn
2nd place - Emma Wilburn
Children Best of Show - Lucinda David of Joaquin, TX
Children People's Choice - Kelsi Wood of Joaquin, TX
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