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May 10, 2017 - Ambassadors welcomed Generations Concrete to the Chamber Community at their New Member Ribbon Cutting held May 9, 2017 at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office.
Kathy Bailey, Chamber Ambassador, spoke on behalf of all the Ambassadors to owners, Red and Pam Hicks, "The Chamber welcomes you as a member and we are thankful y'all come into this business and if there is anything that we can ever do in any way to help you, any of us would be glad to help you."
Red Hicks spoke saying Generations Concrete had only been in business for almost two years now; however, he grew up in this business and this is all he has ever done. They can do anything to do with concrete, with the exception of pools, including house slabs, sidewalks, patios, storage buildings and more.
Everyone then gathered outside for the ribbon cutting in front of the Chamber of Commerce sign before enjoying refreshments.
For more information on other projects, they may be contacted at 936-556-5193.
May 10, 2017 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce ambassadors welcomed a new member of the Chamber, Just for You Catering. Chamber Ambassador President, Andi Foster, welcomed Just for You Catering owner Saundra Christopher and congratulated her on her new venture.
“I’ve been catering for quite a while. Thanks to Pastor Marlon Cloudy and Abundant Love Church I get to practice a lot. And also thanks to Pastor Cloudy and Abundant Love, they made it possible for me to get my food manager certification. So, I want to thank them [and] for him for believing in my vision and my dream.”
Christopher said that catering and event planning was her passion which includes a wide variety of meal plans and sweet treats. She named her business ‘Just for You’ because she can do a custom catering job just for her customers desires.
After a enthusiastic of applause of congratulations from her supporters, everyone gathered to cut the ribbon and enjoyed a variety of food samples.
For pricing information, contact Saundra Christopher at 936-275-8814.
May 9, 2017 - Three years ago, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department created a Junior Firefighter Program as a way to get more young people involved in serving their community.
The program has been a huge success, and on Monday night, eight of the first members were honored as they prepare for their high school graduation. Firefighters Zachary Bates, Lucas Brazzell, Sunshine Carroll, Ronny Godinez, Hunter Holt, and Levi Manali were among the first recruits to the program, which allows youngsters to enroll at age 16 to begin training. At age 18, they are eligible to transition to the department's active membership roster.
The seven firefighters mentioned, along with Brock Pugh, who joined the department at age 18, are set to graduate from Joaquin High School later this month. In recognition of their accomplishment, the graduates were presented with a gift by Fire Chief Perry Pugh, who made the following statement: "I've been here over 40 years, and I can't remember us ever having this many graduates in a year. It's good to see our department growing with young people."
The graduates were then treated to a BBQ dinner by the other members. The JVFD is actively recruiting new recruits to the Junior Firefighter Program. If you are at least 16 years old and are interested, contact Asst. Chief Jeremy Boyett, Training Officer Stephen Ewing, or Secretary/ Treasurer Rusty Wilson.
May 9, 2017 – Members with the Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Upsilon Chapter presented the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library with a $2,500 donation on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Attending the donation presentation included Andi Foster, Laura Rowe, Sandra Davis, Library Director, Mary Masterson, Chapter President, Linda Miller, Treasurer and Ann Grant, Recording Secretary. The Preceptor Upsilon Chapter extends their appreciation to the library for their continued service to our community.
Since 1974, the Fannie Brown Booth Library (www.centerlibrary.org) has served Shelby County residents at its present site at 619 Tenaha Street in Center. Mr. Edwin Brown Booth, son of Fannie Brown Booth, a beloved area schoolteacher, spearheaded the effort to secure funding from the Brown Foundation of Houston for the current library building. Center’s civic organizations and the City of Center provided the other funding necessary to provide the community with a quality facility. The library also provides a spacious meeting room that is furnished and maintained by the Redditt family members. The community is indebted to those organizations and individuals who continue to support the library.
Beta Sigma Phi is an international non-profit organization, non-academic sorority for women offering opportunities friendship, development of cultural appreciation, and community service. The Greek letters stand for life, learning and friendship. Approximately, 12,500 chapters in 20 countries meet twice a month for a brief business meeting and cultural program. Founded by Walter W. Ross in Abilene, Kansas in 1931 with seven members, the organization today has 250,000 members. Beta Sigma Phi supports various projects including the International Endowment Fund, Disaster Relief Fund, Breast Cancer Research Fund and Scholarship Fund.
May 9, 2017 - The XI Alpha Delta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi recently donated to Noble Children's Services.
The sorority presented the check to Mrs. Liz Andrusick, pictured with Sorority members: Alison Scull, Benita Collard, Denise Merriman and Mindy Henson.
Beta Sigma Phi is primarily a social and cultural organization that incorporates service as part of its activities. The motto for Beta Sigma Phi is Life, Learning and Friendship. We are proud to be able to donate funds to local child-serving organizations to assist with their unique programs and services.
May 9, 2017 - Shelbyville Lions Club President Glenn Johnson presented a $250 donation check during the Lions Club meeting held on May 1, 2017 to Sally Wilburn, Shelbyville ISD teacher and coordinator in support of the Special Olympics hosted by Shelbyville school district on April 27, 2017.
The Shelbyville Lions Club prepared and gave away free funnel cakes for the participants, coaches and supporters of the event and also sold numerous funnel cakes to visitors that enabled them to make the monetary donation. This is the second year the club has assisted with the Special Olympics event. The Shelbyville Lions Club is looking forward to the next Special Olympics event held at Shelbyville ISD.
If interested in joining the club, the Shelbyville group meets every first Monday of the month at the First Baptist Church in Shelbyville at 6pm.
May 9, 2017 - Tri-County Head Start is taking applications on children 6 weeks to 5 years old for the 2017-2018 program year. You will need child's birth certificate, insurance card, WIC card, shot record and income proof (Tax Return, W-2, check stubs, award letters, etc.). To set up an appointment call Saundra Christopher (936) 657-4740.
May 5, 2017 - The XI Alpha Delta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi recently donated to Fannie Brown Booth Library for their Children's programs.
The sorority presented the check to Mrs. Sandra Davis, pictured with Sorority members: Mindy Henson, Alison Scull, Benita Collard and Denise Merriman.
Beta Sigma Phi is primarily a social and cultural organization that incorporates service as part of its activities. The motto for Beta Sigma Phi is Life, Learning and Friendship. We are proud to be able to donate funds to local child-serving organizations to assist with their unique programs and services.
National Prevention Week: May 15-21 Marks the Annual National Prevention Week.
May 5, 2017 - National Prevention Week is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues.
There are three primary goals of National Prevention Week:
• To involve communities in raising awareness of behavioral health issues and in implementing prevention strategies
• To foster partnerships and collaboration with federal agencies and national organizations dedicated to behavioral and public health
• To promote and disseminate quality behavioral health resources and publications
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas (ADAC) Prevention Programs provide such services year round to 12 surrounding counties.
Utilizing Leo the Drug Free lion, puppet shows, state approved curriculums and various arts and crafts our staff is able to reach a large number of area youth and adults. During our past fiscal year we have served 98,751 youth, 68,458 adults and facilitated 915 presentations.
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council is committed to providing educational information and the life skills needed to enable today’s youth to live a drug free lifestyle.
Submitted by Brenda Whitaker, Prevention Specialist
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas
May 4, 2017 - K9s4COPs has named Center Police Department Sergeant Chris Knowlton Handler of the Month. The article below was included in the K9s4COPs April newsletter.
Sergeant Knowlton grew up in Minnesota, coping with a mother addicted to narcotics and alcohol. One day, a local officer who had heard of Chris’ home-issues, offered him his personal phone number with a promise “if you ever need me, call me”. Knowlton found himself dialing the number shortly after, when he found his mother overdosing on heroin. As promised, the officer personally came out and removed him from the dangerous environment and sought a safe haven for the young boy — eventually being placed in the hands of family in Texas. With this new beginning and new found hope, Chris Knowlton embarked on a journey to “impact someone the way [he] was impacted,” that is by becoming a police officer.
Chris has worked hard at Center Texas Police Department, serving as a patrol officer, narcotics detective, and newly appointed Sergeant. Accompanying these achievements, in 2016, he was gifted K9 Elliot by The Reel ‘Em In Foundation, founded by Minnesota Viking player Brian Robison. Chris felt an extra special connection towards this gifting, given his Minnesota upbringing, saying “I was raised loving the Minnesota Vikings, and here I was given a K9 by a Viking player himself. It doesn’t seem like a stretch to me, it just shows that everything happens for a reason. This was a true blessing.”
Since their union, K9 Elliot and Sergeant Knowlton have made a significant impact on their community. “Center has a larger crime rate in narcotics coupled by a low income rate, so there is a high need for a narcotics dog in our area. Word on the street about [K9] Elliot spread quickly, because he had to be deployed multiple times within the first couple of days of being on duty.”
Not only have the pair successfully tackled crime in Center, but they have also managed to break barriers with the community’s youth. “At a young age, these kids are raised to not trust us. But when your walking around with a dog, these children stop and like to ask questions about the K9. [K9] Elliot has helped to knock down these perceived barriers and allow me to start building relationships with this next generation.”
In the words of Sergeant Chris Knowlton, K9 Elliot is a hero, peace-maker, and his “best friend.” From their first encounter, Houston K9 Academy trainers Jazz and Jason said that they had never seen a canine bond as quickly as K9 Elliot did with Knowlton. “I never expected to fall in love with a K9 the way I have with Elliot. He’s my best friend, there’s no doubt”.
“I owe so much to K9s4COPs for everything they have done for me, and for connecting me to the Brian Robison Reel ‘Em In Foundation. Everything happens for a reason, and this whole process has just been a huge blessing for me.”
Thank you Sergeant Chris Knowlton!
Brian Robison’s Reel ‘Em In Fishing Tournament Donates All Proceeds to K9s4COPs!
We are incredibly grateful partner with the Brian Robison Reel ’em In Foundation fishing tournament! We enjoyed coming out to demonstrate what our K9s do best and partake in the festivities.
A huge thank you to Brian and Jayme Robison for putting on such an amazing event and contributing so much to K9s4COPs!
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