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September 14, 2017 - Center Garden Club would like to congratulate Miss Claire Spann on her recent accomplishments within the National and Texas State Garden Clubs' Youth Contests! Claire is currently a Junior at Center High School and is the daughter of Kelly and Angela Spann. She entered both the National Garden Club essay contest and the Texas State Garden Club speech contest this past fall. Claire was awarded 1st place in the essay contest and 3rd place in the speech contest, both at the state level. Scholarship money was awarded for both contests. Congratulations, Claire!
The speech and essay contests are open to all 9-12 High School Students. For more information, please contact Center Garden Club member Robbie Kerr at kerr.robbie2154@gmail.com
Submitted by Alison Scull
September 14, 2017 - Get your Center Athletic Boosters Mega Raffle Ticket today! Tickets are $20 each or (6) for $100.
Tickets are available at Shelby Savings Bank or come out to the Homecoming Football game Friday night and see the Polaris Ranger, we will have tickets available for purchase at the game!
September 13, 2017 - A group of Zumba instructors will be hosting a Zumbathon to raise funds for Hurricane Relief on Saturday, September 16, 2017. It will be held at the Portocool park behind the library from 9:00-10:30 a.m.
The instructors will include Celia Aguilar, Denetra Slaughter and Ms. Jocelyn. Fee will be $5 per person and any other donations would be appreciated. There will be water and Gatorade available for purchase. The instructors are asking that everyone come out and have lots of fun, and help to support a great cause. For questions or more info, please feel free to contact Celia Aguilar at 936-332-9570.
September 12, 2017 - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department recognized one of their own during their meeting held September 11, 2017 for a heroic act.
Brock Pugh was presented with a plaque during the meeting for recently saving a life. The man whose life he saved wears and has worn many hats; however, the one that most likely was closest to home for Pugh was that of his father as the life he saved was that of Perry Pugh.
Perry Pugh, who also is the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Chief, had been eating dinner one evening recently when he suddenly could not speak nor breathe as he was choking.
His wife Donna was quick to try and help him, but it just wasn't working. Perry Pugh said he thought that was it, he thought he might have been at his end.
That's when Brock stepped in and put to use CPR training he received while attending Joaquin ISD as a senior.
"The other night we almost lost our chief. He was at home eating and I guess he doesn't realize, the older you get the smaller your bites need to be," Jessie Griffin, Joaquin Fireman, said in jest.
Griffith said on Brock's third attempt, the piece of meat Perry Pugh had been choking on came free and he was able to breathe once again.
According to Griffith, a couple of years after he joined the fire department he joined EMS, which he has been in ever since that time.
"The man that got me doing EMS, he told me that some people choose to do this job and others are chosen to do this job. Brock, from what I hear with you working under pressure the way you did, being your dad, working on your family it's hard to do," said Griffith.
He then presented Brock Pugh with a plaque for saving lives above and beyond the call of duty. Griffith then encouraged Brock to attend EMT courses and informed him Panola College would be starting in January if he is interested.
Joaquin fireman Steve Cockrell commented on the benefit of the requirement for seniors at Joaquin ISD to learn CPR.
"I understand it's required for senior to learn CPR and it's Mike Lawson teaching this and Brock was paying attention in class, so we're thankful that he was paying attention and everything came out as well as it did," said Cockrell.
Lawson is a teacher and coach at Joaquin ISD as well as a former Shreveport fireman who is teaching CPR and first aid at the school. Joaquin ISD is also offering an elective firefighting class to seniors.
September 12, 2017 - Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary are now taking nominations for teachers of the year in grade K-5, 6-8 and 9-12.
The VFW annually recognizes the nation’s top classroom elementary, junior high and high school teachers who teach citizenship education topics regularly and promote America’s history and traditions effectively. The national award is $1.000.00 to the winner in each grade group, $1000.00 for each winning teacher’s school and an all-expenses paid trip to attend the VFW National Convention. There are also cash awards for winners at the post, district and state levels.
Anyone except for themselves or a relative can nominate a teacher.
- STEP 1: In 350 words or less, describe why you feel your nominee is deserving of the award. Be sure to describe the teacher's innovative teaching and resource development methods, as well as his or her dedication to education.
- STEP 2: Download and complete the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award nomination form HERE
- STEP 3: Submit the nomination form along with your explanation to VFW Post 8904 by October 31, 2017. Post winning nominees are then required to provide a one-page resume, up to five pages of documentation of their teaching experience (references, news articles, etc.) and a head and shoulder photo of themselves.
Questions or to obtain a copy of the nomination form contact VFW Post Quartermaster Larry Hume, 598-2976 or chief@chiefimaging.com.
September 12, 2017 - Huxley Helping Hands, a local mission group from the Huxley community, are holding a food pantry for the residents of Shelby County. It will be held the third Saturday of September 2017. Identification and proof of residency will be required. Only (1) box per household will be given.
The food pantry is this Saturday, September 16, 2017 with sign in starting at 9am until food is gone. Hillcrest is located at 901 Southview Circle, Center, Texas.
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6
September 11, 2017 - Hey folks, its that time again. The Dutch Oven Cookers will be cooking at Boles Field on Saturday, September 16. Bring your dutch ovens, best recipes and lets have some fun. Anyone wanting to come cook with us, come on out and let's meet, cook and eat. Our set up time is at 9:00am and pots on the table at 12:00 noon.
For additional information, contact Carolyn Chandler at 936-598-5349
September 5, 2017 - Those who we lost on September 11, 2001, will forever hold a cherished place in our hearts and in the history of our nation. By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001, (Public Law 107-89), Congress authorized the president to designate September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day" to perpetuate the memory of those who perished in the attack on America and to pursue peace and justice in the world and security at home.
Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary invite the citizens of Shelby County to join them at their annual Patriot Day Observance, Monday, September 11th, 2017 at the Veterans Memorial located on the grounds of the Historic Shelby County Courthouse. The program will begin at 10:00 am and include prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, remarks by Center Fire Chief Keith Byndom, Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell, Center Chief of Police Jim Albers and Jessie Griffith of ACE EMS, and a memorial wreath laying. The program will be closed with the playing of Taps.
If you cannot join us we urge all citizens to take a moment to remember the over 3000 innocent people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Sacrifice is meaningless without remembrance. America’s collective consciousness demands that all citizens recall and be aware of the deaths of their fellow countrymen. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunup until sunset on Monday, September 11th, 2017. More information contact Post Quartermaster Larry Hume, at 598-2976.
September 8, 2017 - The Parker family would like to thank everyone for the prayers and food, all the beautiful things that were sent. Jeff and I have so many wonderful friends and family and his funeral was a great testimony to his life. I would also like to thank Watson and Sons Funeral home for their help.
September 7, 2017 - The Shelby County Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting September 19, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. in the Shelby County Museum on Pecan Street. Our guest speaker this month will be Colleen Doggett. She will speak to us about the Early Century Ferry Landings on the Sabine River. Everyone is invited to attend.