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July 3, 2019 - To honor over half a million Texans who served in Vietnam, a special Texas limited edition 'Vietnam War 50th Commemoration: A Time to Honor,' stories of Service, Duty, and Sacrifice is available to them, compliments of Governor Greg Abbott.
Shelby County Vietnam Veterans wishing to obtain a copy, may contact Sherry Riley at the Shelby County Veterans Service office to place an order. The phone number is (936) 598-6530.
You will need to provide name, zip code, email address, phone number, how you heard about the book, a VA claim number, and whether or not you are enrolled in VA healthcare.
There are a limited number of books in this first distribution; therefore, we must ensure Vietnam War Veterans are the only recipients. If funding is available, there might be a second distribution next year. We will provide only 1 book per verified Texas Vietnam War Veteran.
July 1, 2019 - The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association has announced that the United States Declaration of Independence will be read aloud on the front steps of the county courthouses of Texas counties prior to July 4, 2019.
In Shelby County, the Declaration will be read by local criminal defense lawyers, Jeff Adams, Lynda K. Russell and Deck Jones. This will take place at the main entrance to the historic Shelby County Courthouse at 4pm, Wednesday, July 3, 2019. This year’s reading will also include a reading of the Bill of Rights.
This year, a special guest is expected to attend and lead the attendees in a couple of patriotic songs.
The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association is proud to participate in protecting the rights of all persons in this country. Everyone is invited to come by and help celebrate the 243rd anniversary of our nation’s independence.
For more information, please contact Deck Jones at 936-598-5737.
July 2, 2019 -The Center Noon Lions Club installed new Officers for the 2019-2020 year during their annual banquet held June 27, 2019.
The 2019-2020 Officers for Center Noon Lions Club are President - Josh Jones (left photo); 1st VP - Alan Ricketson; 2nd VP - John Jenkins; Lion Tamer - Sammy Arnold; Tail Twister - Danny Paul Windham; Secretary - Roger Doyle; Treasurer - Jim Sawyer; 1 Year Directors - Clay Ihlo, Josh Hannah, John Howard, and Leroy Newman; 2 Year Directors - Brian Dean, Stephen Gamble, Dan O'Rear, Carl Smith; and Immediate Past President - Joey Lawson.
Appreciation and recognition was also given to Joey Lawson for his dedication to the club during the 2018-2019 term as president of the club.
Roger Doyle preformed the installation ceremony. He is a Center Noon Club Lions Club member and current secretary of the club. He was also installed as the District Governor for District S1 at the Lions Club 101st International Convention last July. District S1 consists of 49 Lions Clubs and covers Angelina, Cherokee, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Nacogdoches, Newton, Orange, Panola, Polk, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Trinity and Tyler counties.
From left: Rotarian's Mac Hughes, Dr. Robert Hughes, John Ford, Melba Gillis, and Cancee Lester
July 2, 2019 - The 2019 What-A-Melon Festival t-shirts have arrived and are available for purchase at Shelby Savings Bank main branch, Farmers State Bank main branch and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office. All shirts are $15 each.
The What-A-Melon Festival starts Thursday, July 11th with opening ceremonies at 5pm and the Largest Watermelon contest weighing in at 5:30pm. The festival runs through Saturday, July 13th.
Hollie Adams, President of the Rotary Club of Center, revealed the winner of the 2019 What-A-Melon Festival logo contest to be Edwin Morin, a 2019 Graduate of Center High School. It's his design for the 30th Annual East Texas What-a-Melon Festival which incorporated the Rotary wheel in the design and is now displayed on all the festival t-shirts!
Related article: Rotary Club Announces Winner of What-A-Melon Festival Logo Contest
July 1, 2019 - To celebrate Independence Day on July 4th, the Flags to Fight Hunger American flags will begin to go up beginning Monday, July 1st and will fly until Monday, July 8th.
Thank you to all the businesses and individuals who support the flag program that celebrates many of our national holidays while raising funds for the Center ISD Backpack Program!
June 28, 2019 - Please remember to register for the Daniels School Reunion. It is not too late, A notice was sent to indicate that early registrants will receive a token for a great effort to participate before June 23. As always noted, this event is for anyone who register, not just the graduates of Daniels class of 68 and those who were juniors. They appreciate those who did make the effort, and will see you there.
June 28, 2019 - Benefit Bake Sale Friday, June 28th at Raymond Motor Company from 9am until 1pm to help Shannon Choate.
Larry’s Story:
Larry was diagnosed with liver cancer on March 28th. They found out May 13th the spot on his liver had tripled in size. There is no medicine or treatment at this time to help him. He also has cirrhosis so that is making his liver issue worse. He is no longer able to work because he gives out so easily. Sadly, Larry passed on May 28th.
For more information, contact Regina at 936.591.1822.
June 26, 2019 - St. Mark CME Church of Shelbyville will be hosting a fish plate fundraiser on Friday, June 28, 2019. Starting from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Union Acre, 818 Cotton Ford Rd.
Plates will be $8 and will include: Fried Fish, baked beans, potato salad, dessert and a drink.
Pre-orders end Thursday, June 27, 2019.
To order call Pastor Hayter at (936)-679-3368.
June 26, 2019 - The Shelby County Young Professionals Network hosted a Clay Shoot at Hawkeye Hunting Club on June 25th 2019. This was the first Scholarship Fundraiser for the Young Professionals Network.
Attendees enjoyed a brisket sandwich, beans, potato salad and drinks.
The winners of the Clay Shoot Contest were:
1st place - Konner Windham - 24
2nd place - Colton Gutermuth - 20
3rd place - Lance Holloway - 18
The Shelby County Young Professionals Network is a service of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and is open to all young professionals in our area. If you’ve never attended one of their events, they’d love to meet you. Membership is NOT required to attend.
June 25, 2019 Waco - Elizabeth Chadwick, a 2015 Center HS Graduate, was among the nearly 3,000 graduates who Baylor University conferred degrees on during spring commencement exercises May 17-18, in the Ferrell Center on the Baylor campus.
Chadwick achieved a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Health, Kinesiology, and Leisure Studies.
Baylor's mission is to educate students for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment in a caring community. Nestled along the banks of the Brazos River in Waco, Texas, Baylor provides numerous educational and research opportunities across various disciplines through 128 baccalaureate programs, 77 master's programs, 45 doctoral programs, a juris doctor and education specialist programs and the Master of Laws program. Baylor students interact with outstanding full-time faculty from their first days on campus, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The University's vibrant campus life also includes more than 300 clubs and organizations and varsity athletics competing in the Big 12 Conference. For more information, visit www.baylor.edu.
The graduation news release and a complete listing of all graduates are available at the following link: https://www.baylor.edu/mediacommunications/index.php?id=87572.
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