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November 22, 2016 - The Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce joins the Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce and invites the public to an open house celebration on Tuesday, December 6th from 4:30 till 6:30 for Premium Graphics & Design between Timpson and Garrison right off HWY 59 in front of Smith Sawmill Service.
The public is invited to browse, socialize and enjoy the evening. BBQ sliders will be provided by Thralls Catering along with cookies, desserts, punch and door prizes. Christmas shirts, decorations and other products on display. Premium Graphics designs school sportswear for fans and teams.
Premium Graphics & Design is located at 181 County Road 4763, Off HWY 59 between Timpson & Garrison.
November 22, 2016 - On behalf of Joaquin Lodge 856, we would like to thank everyone who supported our recent fundraiser which benefited the Mike Wood Memorial Scholarship fund. Congratulations go to Mr. Gary McDonald who was the winner of the Big Green Egg grill.
The drawing was held during halftime of the Joaquin vs San Augustine football game. McDonald received his prize on Wednesday, November 16, 2016.
Everyone's generous donations raised a total of $2,145.
Also, thank you to everyone who attended and purchased plates at the November 8th BBQ chicken plate fundraiser. Without the support of the community, the lodge would not be able to contribute back to the community. The Lodge meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month and the next meeting is tonight at 6:30pm with meal and then meeting at 7:30pm. The lodge is located under the water tower or the northeast corner of the square.
To the Citizens of the City of Center:
November 21, 2016 - Sincere and heartfelt thanks for your support and the confidence you have placed in me. It is truly a humbling honor and privilege to serve you. May God bless our City.
Cordially,
Leigh Porterfield
Councilmember
October 10, 2016 - It's that time again!! Put a smile on a childs face! Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are available for pick-up and drop-off in Center at Steel Building Supply, M&M Insurance on Hurst St., and Simply Personal (located beside Center Floral). Last week to drop off is November 14th!
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/
If you need shoeboxes or brochures for your church please let me know! For more information, contact Ashley 936-332-7467.
November 17, 2016 - Our speaker for our November 15, 2016 meeting was Colleen Doggett. We thank Colleen for being available since our designated speaker, Chad Pate, was unavailable.
Teddy Hopkins opened the meeting with the pledges of allegiance and a prayer.
Colleen gave to the group a brief history of the newspaper the "East Texas Press". The first paper was The Timpson Times started in 1885 by G.S. Espy as a weekly paper. The editors were J. H. Truit and J. M. Truit with a subscription rate of $1.50 per year.
The paper changed hands several times in the early years. In 1900, the new owners, Mr. And Mrs. J. D. Ford changed the name to The Timpson Weekly Times. In 1911, Syl Winfrey and Tom Molloy brought the paper and continued publishing a daily and a weekly paper until June 1945.
December 1962, Joel D. Milner brought the paper and in 1985 it was again sold to Rex Bell and Luna Bell who changed the name to the Timpson News. When Douglas and Florence Reeh brought the paper in 1993, the new name for the newspaper was the Timpson & Tenaha News. After Mrs. Reeh’s husband passed away, she sold the paper to Hilda Pena on June 17, 2010.
The name of the paper changed again to "Our Town Times" in 2015 after the paper was brought by Chad Pate in 2014. Mr. Pate was born and reared in Timpson and was he was a graduate of SFA University. Chad brought the paper into the 21th century by putting the news online. This not only put the news in the hands of subscribers but also made history as being one of the first newspapers in east Texas with a fully functional mobile app. Even with all the different owners throughout the history of the newspaper, it has always strived to share the local news with readers so they would know what was happening in the area.
After Colleen’s speech there was a discussion on designations for historical cemeteries for Shelby County. Fairview received a historical designation from the state of Texas this past year. A new gazebo was recently built in Fairview cemetery with a map plat inside for easier grave location. Anyone wishing to know more information on obtaining historical designation for local cemeteries, places, or buildings can go to the state website www.thc.texas.gov for additional information.
Ms. Doggett, current chairperson for the Shelby County Historical Commission, will assume the position of chairperson for the cemetery committee for the coming 2017-2018 year.
November 15, 2016 - Members of the Patroon Baptist Youth Group 18 and Under visited the SCSO Monday afternoon. The youth provided officers with treats and expressed their appreciation for keeping the county safe. Sergeant Adam Renfro (left) and Deputy Kurtes Lawrence (right) visited with the group and talked about daily operations at SCSO. The SCSO appreciates the kind support from Patroon Baptist Church. We are very honored to have the opportunity to visit with young members of our county.
Visit the Shelby County Sheriff's Department online at http://www.scsotx.org
November 14, 2016 - Thank you for our fundraiser
The CHS classes of 2002-2003, and family of Linda Moore Johnson would like to thank everyone who participated in the recent Linda's Heart fundraiser. From volunteering time and donating to purchasing plates! Linda and her family are very appreciative of all the work.
Special Thanks to: Tyson, Shelby County Cookers, Sanford & Sons Lawncare, and Menzies.
November 14, 2016 - On Veterans Day afternoon, November 11th, Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary visited 15 veterans at Holiday Nursing Home. Each was recognized and presented the emblem of their military service.
It was a double special day for Mr. Charles Sanford as it was also his 95th birthday. Mr. Sanford served in the US Army with the signal corps during World War II and was on Omaha Beach, D-Day plus 2.
The post and auxiliary would like to thank activity director Heather Allen for setting up the program and providing refreshments afterwards.
November 14, 2016 - Donna Dugger, for the City of Center Municipal Court, was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Texas Court Clerk's Association (TCCA) at their annual conference banquet on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in San Marcos, Texas. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes a service, program, task or endeavor performed by an individual in a court profession, serving in a non-judicial capacity, which benefits the entire membership in a distinctive way by showing dedication and commitment.
November 14, 2016 - Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904, Center, Texas is proud to announce the winners of this year’s VFW youth essay programs Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen.
Co-winners of the Voice of Democracy program are both seniors at Joaquin High School, Reagan P. Hovey and Darby D. Hughes. Each wrote and recorded an essay on the theme “My Responsibility To America”.
The theme for Patriot’s Pen was “The America I Believe In”. The essay of Joaquin Jr. High School student Kayla Fletcher won first place.
Awards were presented at the Joaquin ISD Veterans Day program that was held Friday, November 11th. Along with a framed certificate the Voice of Democracy winners received a $100 check from the post and the Patriot’s Pen winner was presented with a $50 check.
Each will now compete at the District level with the district winner competing at the state level and then on to the national competition. The National Voice of Democracy winner receives a $30,000 scholarship and the National Patriot’s Pen winner is awarded $5,000 cash.
Our post and auxiliary wish each the best in the upcoming competition. The district results should be known by the end of the month.
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