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July 12, 2017 - The Center Athletic Booster Club is happy to announce the Winners of the 5 Gun Raffle held on July 8th at the What-A-Melon Festival.

1st – Henry Golden Big Boy .44 Mag – Won by Mr & Mrs. Hodge
2nd – Beretta A-300 Auto 12 GA – Won by Ricky Fowler
3rd – DPMS AR-15 – Won by Kevin Walker
4th – Glock Model 43 9 MM – Won by Mark Mettauer
5th – Savage 17 Cal. – Won by Gary McDonald

Congratulations to all the winners!  A special thanks to everyone who purchased tickets and helped support our Athletes!!

July 11, 2017 - J. W. "Jim" Braden celebrated his 90th birthday at his home on June 3, 2017. He was joined by a host of friends and family. He was especially happy to have all 4 of his children, their spouses, 2 nephews and one of his grandchildren who are all pictured above.

(Top row, from left) nephews Gale and Riley Adams of Nacogdoches; children Susan and spouse Tim Hobbs of Henderson, Kentucky, J.w. and wife "Bobbie", Julie Braden of Houston, Nancy and spouse Todd Platzner of Huntsville, (Front row, from left) J.W. Braden, Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia; and granddaughter Samantha Platzner of san Angelo; and mascot Taffy Platzner.

July 10, 2017 - The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2017 What-A-Melon 5K. Thank you for showing up on a hot and humid day to support the services our agency provides to child victims of abuse. We would also like to thank the Rotary Club for organizing the run, all volunteers who gave of their time, and the sponsors whose generosity made the event possible: Boles Feed Company, JBA Financial Services, and Farmers State Bank. We truly appreciate your commitment to making a difference in lives of children in our community.

The mission of the Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center is to promote the emotional and physical healing of child abuse victims by uniting the efforts of public agencies and enlisting community support to optimize the prevention, detection, assessment, investigation, and prosecution of child abuse cases.

July 10, 2017 (Photos - Album1, Album2) - Melon munchers and seed spewers competed in the speed eating and seed spitting contest to win the money prizes at the What-A-Melon Festival on Saturday, July 8, 2017 with the following results:

Seed Spitting

Children 0-7
1st place - Stephanie Santana
2nd place - Jacie Lee
3rd place - Mac Lee

Youth 8-15
1st place - Keith Frazier
2nd place - Josh Haltom 
3rd place - John Ford

Women
1st place - Victoria Ford
2nd place - Isabel Santana
3rd place - Erica Santana

Men
1st place - Chad Haltom
2nd place - William Jacobs
3rd place - Calvin Smith

Speed Eating

Children 0-7
1st place - Stephanie Santana
2nd place - Jacie Lee
3rd place - Mac Lee

Youth
1st place - Neena
2nd place - Neera
3rd place - Franuel Araujo

Women
1st place - Jennifer Green
2nd place - Erica Santana
3rd place - Isabel Santana

Men
1st place - William Jacobs
2nd place - Chad Haltom
3rd place - Calvin Smith

July 9, 2017 - This is a picture and note made available by Angela Spann, to Shelby County Today, about recognition given to the memory of the late James Greer this weekend at the Dixie League State Baseball tournaments being played at Center.

What an emotional week it has been. James K. Greer went home to Jesus on Wednesday. Rebecca Greer and his family were generous to share him with so many people. His impact, specifically on the young men of this community, is overwhelming. He was a teacher, mentor, fan, grandfather, buddy, baptizer and friend to many youth.

Today, the 13 and 14-year-old teams competing in the Texas State Baseball Tournament will wear this decal on their helmets in honor of Mr. Greer.

July 8, 2017 (Album) - The What-A-Melon Pet Show drew an audience to the festival on Friday, July 7, 2017 to see which pet won the heart of the judges. In the end, Zema, a 5-year old female toy poodle, shown by Alyssa Bowers won Best in Show and the $50 prize money.

Celebrity emcee for the show was Jeff "CryptoHulk" Stewart. CryptoHulk introduced each participant and their owner giving them a chance to put their best paw or foot forward as was for Fuzzy, an 8 months old male Lionheart Rabbit.

Texas Watermelon Queen Chloe Brown assisted with handing out the awards. Below are the results of the 2017 What-A-Melon Pet Show:

Best Dog
1st place - Paris, a 4-year old female miniature Schnauzer, shown by Caitlyn Maddne
2nd place - Ruby, a 1-year old female terrier, shown by Jacie Lee

Best Mannered
1st place - Frankie, a 7 1/2 months old male Shih Tzu, shown by Paige Pinkston
2nd place - Delilah, a 4 months old female German Sheppard, shown by Madison Brown

Most Unusual Pet
Fuzzy, an 8 months old male Lionhead Rabbit, shown by Emma Madden

Pet with Most Unusual Trick
Buster, a 3-year old male Beagle, shown by John Ford

Smallest Pet
1st place - Bella, a 5-year old female miniature Schnauzer, shown by Morgan Matthews
2nd place - Bronco, a 4-months old male miniature Schnauzer, shown by Morgan Matthews

Biggest Pet
1st place - Rex, an 8-year old male Siberian Husky, shown by Steve Hampton
2nd place - Dolly, a 1-year old female Great Dane, shown by Madison Brown

Special thank you to the judges who are all avid pet lovers: Rena Rogers, Shanna Goodnight and Terry Goodnight.

July 8, 2017 (Photos Album1, Album2) - A large crowd gathered under the big tent for the 2017 East Texas What-A-Melon Pageant to see all the pageant entries take to the stage in their cutest watermelon attire. The pageant, hosted by Tonya Bailey with Bailey's Pageant, welcomed everyone and thanked sponsors of the event. Wiggins Farms donated $500 scholarship money for the pageant for the winner of the Miss (16-19) division.

The Texas Watermelon Queen Chloe Brown assisted with handing out awards and crowning the winners of each division. Below are the results of the pageant:

Grand Supreme for ages 0-5 years - Aryn McAdams
Grand Supreme for ages 6 and up - Steff Moore
People's Choice winner - Mary Katherine Johnson

Baby Miss 0-11 months
Baby Miss East Texas What-A-Melon Pageant Queen - Rory Wilson
Best Smile - Addilyn Moore
Most Beautiful - Aryn McAdams
Best Fashion - Mia Lloyd
Princess - Tayley Williams
Princess - Adalynn Whitney
Princess - Mia Lloyd
Princess - Addilyn Moore
Princess - Aryn McAdams
Princess - Keeleigh Denby

Toddler Miss 12-23 months
Toddler Miss East Texas What-A-Melon Pageant Queen - Emory Gomez and Anniston McSwain
Best Smile - Emory Gomez
Most Beautiful - Savanna Barton
Best Fashion - Anniston McSwain
Princess - Gracie Sanford
Princess - Blakely Raymond
Princess - Savanna Barton
Princess - Addlyn Hendricks
Princess - Mary Katherine Johnson
Princess - Hattie Owens

Tiny Miss 2-3 years
Tiny Miss East Texas What-A-Melon Pageant Queen - Emory Thornton
Best Smile - Olivia Randle
Most Beautiful - Cherrish Choice
Best Fashion - Emory Thornton
Princess - Makayla Messer
Princess - Kirstie Parks
Princess - Emma Moore
Princess - Ainslee Gibson
Princess - Olivia Randle
Princess - Cherrish Choice

Little Miss 4-5 years
Little Miss East Texas What-A-Melon Pageant Queen - Emma Stapleton
Best Smile - Shelbey Nail
Most Beautiful - Emma Stapleton
Best Fashion - Remi Lofton
Princess - Aryana Groze
Princess - Laura Moody
Princess - Presley Williams
Princess - Remi Lofton
Princess - Khaley Fletcher
Princess - Shelbey Nail
Princess - Baylee Parent
Princess - Justice Boyd

Petite Miss 6-8 years
Petite Miss East Texas What-A-Melon Pageant Queen - Lakynn Bowers
Best Smile - Sofia Bocangegra
Most Beautiful - Lakynn Bowers
Best Fashion - Nicole Hooks
Princess - Nicole Hooks
Princess - Dixie Nail
Princess - Sofia Bocangegra

Preteen 9-12 years
Preteen East Texas What-A-Melon Pageant Queen - Carolyn Mathis
Best Smile, Most Beautiful, Best Fashion - Carolyn Mathis

Teen 13-15 years
Teen East Texas What-A-Melon Pageant Queen - Zoe Horton and Mahalia Ratcliff
Best Smile - Zoe Horton
Most Beautiful - Mahalia Ratcliff
Best Fashion - Zoe Horton

Miss 16-19 years
Miss East Texas What-A-Melon Pageant Queen - Steff Moore
Best Smile, Most Beautiful, Best Fashion - Steff Moore

July 8, 2017 (Album1, Album2, Album3, Overall Results) - All of the 5K racers have crossed the finish line and the final results are in. Antonio Chavez and Madison Brown clinched the overall top spot for the second consecutive year. Chavez improved his time of 18:45 last year by nearly 3 minutes with 15:51 this year. Brown also ran a faster race with a time of 23:49 under last years 24:18.

Wiggins Farms and Luke Brown Farms donated watermelons for the event to help hydrate 5K participants as well as sponsored the event along with Farmers State Bank, JBA Financial, and Boles Feed Store. Special thank you to the John D. Windham Civic Center and the City of Center for the use of their facility.

Overall Male
1. (Bib# 165) Antonio Chavez, Time 00:15:51.54
2. (Bib# 172) Jacob Garcia, Time 00:16:37.78
3. (Bib# 116) Jesus Gonzalez, Time 00:16:42.30

Overall Female
1. (Bib# 110) Madison Brown, Time 00:23:49.95
2. (Bib# 171) Sunshine Haley, Time 00:24:58.84
3. (Bib# 113) Deborah Chadwick, Time 00:25:33.78

Female 5 - 12
1. (Bib# 122) Kaylee Underbrink, Time 00:40:38.70
2. (Bib# 142) Anayeli Martinez, Time 00:40:42.91
3. (Bib# 161) Destiny Thompson, Time 00:53:49.41

Female 20 - 29
1. (Bib# 110) Madison Brown, Time 00:23:49.95
2. (Bib# 109) Fabiola Solis, Time 00:33:32.80
3. (Bib# 148) Olivia Worsham, Time 00:34:03.09

Female 30 - 39
1. (Bib# 169) Sammie Bell, Time 00:35:45.45
2. (Bib# 164) Marlene Hernandez, Time 00:41:08.37
3. (Bib# 121) Shanna Wiggins, Time 00:44:18.15

Female 40 - 49
1. (Bib# 171) Sunshine Haley, Time 00:24:58.84
2. (Bib# 163) Sarah Shires, Time 00:34:03.56
3. (Bib# 123) Jeneva Underbrink, Time 00:37:41.98

Female 50 - 59
1. (Bib# 113) Deborah Chadwick, Time 00:25:33.78
2. (Bib# 127) Hermila Mendoza, Time 00:30:06.64
3. (Bib# 120) Ellie Fullinwider, Time 00:47:14.46

Female 60 - 69
1. (Bib# 118) Marcy Aldridge, Time 00:31:13.54
2. (Bib# 124) Loretta Waldrop, Time 00:40:16.36
3. (Bib# 149) Debrah Worsham, Time 00:44:01.63

Female 70 - 100
1. (Bib# 128) Dottie West, Time 00:50:18.83

Male 5 - 12
1. (Bib# 158) Diego Ruiz, Time 00:35:32.62

Male 13 - 19
1. (Bib# 165) Antonio Chavez, Time 00:15:51.54
2. (Bib# 172) Jacob Garcia, Time 00:16:37.78
3. (Bib# 116) Jesus Gonzalez, Time 00:16:42.30

Male 20 - 29
1. (Bib# 159) Brayan Ruiz, Time 00:19:25.76
2. (Bib# 136) Jonaton Rangel, Time 00:22:14.91
3. (Bib# 125) Matt Cecil, Time 00:48:58.43

Male 30 - 39
1. (Bib# 160) Thomas Morrison, Time 00:23:55.44
2. (Bib# 107) C.J. Goings, Time 00:25:35.98
3. (Bib# 153) Walter Horn, Time 00:35:36.58

Male 40 - 49
1. (Bib# 119) Wayne Hornbuckle, Time 00:23:02.25
2. (Bib# 155) Matt Chamness, Time 00:39:34.47
3. (Bib# 157) Barrett Underbrink, Time 00:57:03.83

Male 50 - 59
1. (Bib# 106) Bill Small, Time 00:27:40.56
2. (Bib# 162) Willie James, Time 00:29:55.85
3. (Bib# 117) John Black, Time 00:30:11.73

Male 60 - 69
1. (Bib# 144) Jim Sawyer, Time 00:30:02.47

Male 70 - 100
1. (Bib# 129) Joe West, Time 00:50:17.44

Click to enlargeJuly 7, 2017 - Race bibs and shirts can be picked up in front on John C. Rogers store on the square on Shelbyville Street from 5:30pm until 6:30pm Friday, July 7th. They can also be picked up before the race at the John D. Windham Civic Center.

Registration is available starting at 6pm before the race Saturday, July 8th. The fun run will begin at 7:00am and the 5K at 7:30am at the John D. Windham Civic Center. Both events are for people of all ages. You can walk or run either event. Strollers are acceptable.

For those registering on race day, the cost is $25 for the Fun Run and $25 for the 5K. Shirts are available for the first 125 entries so sign up fast!

Related article: What-A-Melon 5K to Benefit Children’s Advocacy Center, New Race Course (Form Added)

July 7, 2017 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce would like to announce that Center Glass is under new ownership.  As of July 1, Justin and Anna Lee became the new owners of the company. The public and Chamber members will be invited to a ribbon cutting to celebrate the new ownership at a later date.

Center Glass is a family owned business specializing in auto, residential and commercial glass installation, shower doors, mirror replacement and drop ceilings. All of the same friendly faces remain there to help you with all of your glass needs!  Go by and see or call Tiffany Pope, Office Manager, or Brian Lewis, Project Manager at (936) 598-9190 for any assistance.  

For more information please contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at (936) 598-3682 or info@shelbycountychamber.com.

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