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March 10, 2021 - Twenty-two years ago, on March 24, 1999 NATO launched an air campaign called Operation Allied Force to halt the humanitarian devastation that was then unfolding in Kosovo. The decision to intervene followed more than a year of fighting within the province and the failure of international efforts to resolve the conflict by diplomatic means.
NATO announced the suspension of the air campaign on June 10, 1999 once it had concluded a military technical agreement with the federal republic of Yugoslavia.
NATO casualties were light, and the alliance suffered no fatalities as a result of combat operations.
VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will conduct a wreath laying ceremony in honor of those who served in Kosovo at the Veteran’s Memorial on the grounds of the 1885 Historic Courthouse in Center on Wednesday, March 24th at 10:00 a.m. As always, the public is invited to honor their fellow Americans.
Attendees are asked to please wear a mask. Questions please contact post quartermaster Larry Hume, 936-332-0349 or email chiefhume95@gmail.com.
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March 9, 2021 - Shelby County Aggie Moms recently went to College Station to meet the Shelby County Aggies for supper at BJ's and to deliver goody bags to encourage them as they approach mid-terms. Current Aggies are Blane Agnew, Dayton Bush, Jodi Blount, Jackson Cater, Mattison Clay, Joshua Clinton, Angel Eufracio, Samantha Ferrebee, Hannah Garcia, Zack Garcia, Tyler Herndon, Logan Holloway, Brock Hughes, Logan Jefferson, Olivia Johnson, Elizabeth Landin, Ashlynn Lindgren, Emma Locke, Sam McSwain, Morgan Morris, Rebekah Potter, Sadie Ramsey, Maddie Russell, Ryan Russell, Matt Silvey, and Connor Timmons.
Anyone with an Aggie in school now or one planning to attend TAMU-CS in the fall is welcome to join Shelby County Aggie Moms. Meetings are the last Monday of the month at 6:00pm in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church, Center.
Gig'Em Aggies!
March 9, 2021 - Order a T-shirt today to help raise funds for Community Christian Services. Community Christian Services are taking preorders until Friday, March 12, 2021.
A PayPal link has been provided to try to make it a little easier for everyone to pay. In the note section under the amount on PayPal, please comment the sizes and quantity you are paying for as well as a contact phone number.
Orders can also be placed on Facebook by messaging Community Christian Services. https://www.facebook.com/groups/568949747335884
Youth Small to Youth XL - $20
Adult Small to XL - $20
Adult 2XL to 3XL - $23
March 9, 2021 - The Unique Boutique is accepting donations during business hours only, which are from 9-4, Monday through Friday. Please do not leave donations after hours. Thank you for your support and understanding. See you at the Unique Boutique! For more information, call us at 936-591-8190.
March 8, 2021 - Now that the ice from the February winter storm has been melted long enough for many folks to have time to repair the damage it caused, it is easier to look back and reflect on the beauty and memories from the icy weather.
Sheila Woodard came home to Shelbyville to check on her mother, Hazel Bolton who is 80 years old. They were both amazed by the size of the icicles which had formed. She documented the size of one from the eave of her mother's house in a photo with her mom. Ms. Hazel is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and the icicle is nearly her height.
With the water and electricity out, Sheila enjoyed the majesty of the scenery and took comfort from the sun shining through the trees forming a cross. God was with them during the storm and they all came out of it with a different view of God's beautiful scenery with the sun glistening on the ice and snow covered landscape.
From left: Linda Miller, Kristen Peace, Sheila Harris, Kerry West, Brandi Riggs, Debbie Daw, Bobby Daw, Alease Copelin, and Lisa McAdams.
March 5, 2021 - The 50 Women of Impact's first quarter donation of 2021 was awarded to the Shelby County Exposition Center/Jim Booth Arena! The winner was announced February 26th and once all the donations had been tallied, the grand total wrangled in was a whopping $11,100.
The check was presented to Shelby County Expo representatives Bobby Daw, Debbie Daw, Kerry West, and Brandi Riggs. The rodeo arena has been seeing some big changes including the most noticeable being the removal of the old and dangerous bleachers and installation of raised aluminum stands. The group working to improve the arena have remodeled the concession stands, repaired lighting, painted, and done needed dirt work. The year 2020 caused many events to be canceled and the Shelby County Exposition Center used the time to make much needed changes.
2021 is off to a great start with events already on the calendar; the most recent event was the Shelby County 4-H County Show held on February 27th. Upcoming events are March 6th Bull Riding hosted by Stillwater Cowboy Church, March 9th Circus of Stars, March 20th Shelby County Expo Playday, and April 23-24th Chamber of Commerce BBQ Cookoff.
The group plans to use the donation to help continue improving the facility and to keep it available to the community for use. To the group of volunteers working on the Expo, the increased use of an up-to-date, viable, well-maintained facility by organizations and Shelby County residents is the ultimate measure of success.
The 50 Women of Impact gives thanks to The Sign Shop and Beverly Bush Slatter for the donation of the big check.
Since the group began in 2017, the group has donated a total of $142,900.
March 4, 2021 - Boo's Battle Support Fund is taking pre-orders through Thursday at 12 noon for a BBQ Sandwich fundraiser Saturday, March 6th that will include bbq sandwich plates, hamburger plates, and bbq potatoes. Each plate will be $10.
Boo's Battle Support Fund will be set up at the FBC Haslam with lunches and bake sale beginning at 10:30am. Drive-up orders of lunches are available but will be first come, first serve.
The sandwich and hamburger will come with chips, drink, and dessert. The potatoes will come with a drink and dessert.
Pre-orders can be made by messaging https://www.facebook.com/boosbattle on its Facebook page or by calling 903-754-9219 or 903-806-9132. All Pre-orders must be turned in and paid for by 12 noon Thursday, March 4th. Thank you all and we hope to see you all there.
ALSO, there will be a bake sale so if anyone would like to donate baked items we’d appreciate it more than you know.
There will be plenty of extra food available if the don't preorder and lots of baked goods! We look forward to seeing you Satuday and thank you all very much for all your continued support and help.
March 1, 2021 - The Shelby County Livestock Show was held at the Shelby County Expo on Saturday, February 27th with exhibits from around Shelby County competing with their livestock for Grand Champion honors. To see backdrop photos from the event, click here.
Each exhibitor which had their photo taken will receive a free 8x10 print courtesy of Shelby County Today. Look for details of how to receive your free print to be released soon. Prints will either be delivered to each schools FFA sponsor or to the AgriLife office for pickup.
February 27, 2021 - There’s a new book author in town! Carmen Whitaker, author of ‘A Living Hope,’ welcomes everyone to join her at Mooney’s Emporium on the downtown square from noon until 3pm for her inaugural book signing today, February 27th.
February 25, 2021 - The City of Center will be able to provide some assistance in removal of storm debris on Monday and Tuesday, March 1st and 2nd.
Please call City Hall at 598-2941 to provide your address to ensure collection.
Only large limbs, branches and shrubs that cannot be bagged for normal trash collection may be placed beside the curb.
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