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August 18, 2016 - The Center Rotary Club presented a $2,000 check to the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. The donated funds were proceeds from the What-A-Melon Festival 5K which was held Saturday, July 9th. The chairperson for the 5K was Rotary club member Scott Stanfield.
The club meets at noon on Tuesdays for a luncheon meeting at the John D. Windham Civic Center. However, for their last meeting they were guests of the library enjoying their luncheon in the Redditt Room. Kathy Sawyer, the newest member of the library team, presented a program on the library and the services they offer which have helped to maintain the library's involvement in the community.
Since 2011, funding for the library has changed drastically as government funding was cut which the facility relied on for day to day operating expenses. The Friends of the Library was started to help offset the deficit left by the cut backs.
Sawyer said, "This library is pretty amazing actually. The city is very supportive of us, we certainly could not function without the support we get through the city. But other than that we are strictly funded through our donations and grants."
Describing some of the changes in the funding, Sawyer described some of the new plans the library has, "We are going to be asking our community to donate to the library based on sponsorship. Sponsor the library card, the actual cards, they are very expensive. Just little things like that individuals, businesses can actually sponsor." The library plans to roll out the new sponsorship program in October.
Additional future plans for the library include building partnerships with other area libraries or media centers. The library is already a part of the Piney Woods Digital Consortium which gives library users a large selection of online eBooks and audio books.
For more information about the Fannie Brown Booth Library, visit it online at http://www.centerlibrary.org/
August 18, 2016 - The Shelby County Historical Society and Museum is planning a great display of sports, baseball, football, tennis, any and all memorabilia. If you have trophies, letter jackets, pictures, or awards, we need these for our display. If you would like to see your treasures on display, contact the SC Historical Society and Museum at 936-598-3613 or come by the museum at 230 Pecan Street in Center, this includes all of Shelby County.
August 8, 2016 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society is meant for camera enthusiasts of all skills and interests. Our goal is to help you become a better photographer and give you a place to meet others who share your passion for photography. We try to create programs and activities with information and instruction for all skill levels in an environment of support and cooperation. Visitors are welcome to attend our meetings with or without a member. The next meeting will be Saturday, August 20, 2016, in the First United Methodist Church basement on Porter Street in Center. Meetings are from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The workshop will be feature "Shooting in Full Manual" and the August Challenge will be "Clouds/Skies" For more information contact Billie Jones, 591-2426.
The PWPS monthly July meeting featured a very informative workshop delivered by Janet Hughes, on "Lightroom-Print and Export" with a Challenge of "Night Shots" submitted by club members.
July 2016 Challenge Winners - Theme: Night Shots
August 17, 2016 - On August 10 a silver alert was issued for my dad, VK Byndom, who hadn't been seen or heard from since he left a church function the previous night. He became disoriented and took a wrong turn and was found almost twenty hours later extremely disoriented and dehydrated in Newton County off Old Salem Rd.
I want to say thanks to the Shelby County Deputies and dispatchers, Local Texas DPS Troopers, Center PD, Center Fire Department, and my family and friends for helping in the search for my Dad.
Also thanks for all the texts, phone calls and most importantly the prayers. God took care of him.
Keith Byndom
August 17, 2016 - VFW 87904 Post Commander Gene Hutto welcomes the newest post member, Jennifer Adams. Jennifer earned her membership with service in the US Air Force at Osan AB, Korea.
August 16, 2016 - The August Golden Harvest Ministries Club meeting was held Monday, August 15, in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church in Center, Texas, with 36 members and guests attending. The tables were decorated with the last of summer flowers from Linda Bordelon’s gardens. President Joe Anderson called the meeting to order, and Harold Hanson led the group in singing two song favorites. Alice West accompanied on the piano.
Visitors included guest speaker Roger Doyle, his wife Judy, Vickie Shannon, and David Guin. August birthdays were recognized with singing “Happy Birthday” to member Maudie Warr and guests Judy Doyle, Vickie Shannon, and David Guin. Couples celebrating August anniversaries were Linda and Mike Bordelon, 51 years on August 14, and Jim and Ann Forbes would have celebrated 63 years on August 20.
Bro. Carl Smith blessed the food, and members and guests enjoyed a wide variety of vegetables, salads, fried chicken, and desserts, which included Linda and Mike’s 51st anniversary cake.
Program Chairman Linda Anderson introduced guest speaker Roger Doyle, a member of the Sons of the Confederacy, who presented a program on the Civil War. He described the clothing and customs of that era as well as other items and food used by the Union and Confederate soldiers.
Ann Forbes directed a review of the Prayer Report and encouraged all to visit our local nursing homes. Ellen Manning read the July minutes, and Betty Green gave the treasurer’s report for the end of July.
Joe announced that flu shots would be given at the October meeting. Members only need their Medicare card. Joe appointed a Nominating Committee for 2017 officers, and ended the meeting in prayer. The Golden Harvest Ministries Club meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church in Center, Texas.
Reporter, Linda Bordelon
Donna Dugger among 45 court employees in Texas who received special certification
August 15, 2016 Austin, Texas – Center Employee Donna Dugger was among 45 court administrators, clerks, managers, and supervisors from municipal courts across Texas that graduated on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 from the Court Management Program (CMP) of the Institute for Court Management (ICM). ICM is the educational arm of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) in Williamsburg, Virginia. NCSC, founded in 1971, is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the administration of justice by providing leadership, research, technology, and education services to the state courts. The program was co-sponsored by the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center in Austin (www.tmcec.com). Since 2000, over 500 court professionals from across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands have achieved certification.
Dugger is employed as the Court Clerk with the Center Municipal Court. Prior to participation in the CMP final seminar on Purposes and Responsibilities of the Court, Dugger completed five core courses in court administration: Court Performance Standards, Fundamental Issues of Caseflow Management, Managing Court Financial Resources, Managing Human Resources, and Managing Technology.
The court administrators, clerks, managers, and supervisors completing the course of study were recognized in a ceremony held at the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin, Texas. The certificates were presented in a ceremony by Presiding Judge Barbara Hervey of the Court of Criminal Appeals and Presiding Judge Ed Spillane of the College Station Municipal Court. ICM recognizes Donna Dugger as a Certified Court Manager (CCM).
August 13, 2016 -
Each year, College Station, Texas hosts the Texas Municipal Fire/ Rescue Training School, with classes being held on the Texas A&M University campus, as well as Brayton Fire Training Field, which is the largest facility of its kind in the world. This school takes place on the last full week of July each year, and is made possible by the participation of some three hundred guest instructors, who take time from their jobs and lives to help train emergency personnel from across the state. On Wednesday, July 27th, the school paused before its morning session to honor tenured guest instructors who had passed away since last year's school. The annual memorial gives a solemn tribute to the service and dedication of these instructors, including a full honor guard, a pipe and drum corps, and a "Firefighter's Prayer". The instructor's name is permanently inscribed on the Memorial Wall, which is located inside the front entrance of Brayton Fire Field. The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department said goodbye to two of its cornerstone members this past December, and both were tenured instructors at the Municipal School.
Former JVFD Fire Chief James Michael Wood served as a guest instructor for 23 years on Project 63, Positive Pressure Ventilation, which teaches advanced interior structural firefighting techniques to students in Firefighting Phase III. Chief Wood served the JVFD from 1974 until his death on December 17th, 2015. He served the department as a firefighter, fire chief, training officer, and safety officer. He was also a science teacher at Joaquin High School for over 30 years, and recruited many of his students into the fire service. Mike's wife, Lavonne, daughters Janie Jones and Jennifer Whittlesey, son-in-law David Jones, and granddaughters Carsen McFarland, Peyton Jones, and Mary Kate Whittlesey were all in attendance for the memorial.
Former JVFD Fire Chief Elmer Reverne Mathews served as a guest instructor for 17 years on Project 24, Pump Operations, which teaches fire department pump skills and water supplies to students in Firefighting Phase II. Chief Mathews was a charter member of the JVFD, serving from its formation in 1973 until his death on December 25th, 2015. He served the department as a firefighter, fire chief, and training officer. Also, prior to his passing, Chief Mathews was the only Chaplain the JVFD ever had. He was also a career educator, working as a math teacher, elementary principal, bus driver, and football stadium announcer for the Joaquin ISD for over 30 years. Elmer's wife Dorothy, son Rodney and wife Denise, and daughter Nancy Smith and husband Frank were all present for the memorial.
JVFD 1st Assistant Chief Jeremy Boyett, 2nd Assistant Chief Steve Cockrell and his wife Joyce, Training Officer Stephen Ewing, Secretary/ Treasurer Rusty Wilson, Assistant Fire Marshall Justin Boyett, and Firefighters Jesse Parent and Michael Bates were also on hand for the ceremony. The influence and leadership that Chief Mathews and Chief Wood provided to the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department will be felt for many years to come. Their commitment to training is still carried on today.
August 13, 2016 - Six members of the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department recently attended the 87th Annual Texas Municipal Fire/ Rescue Training School in College Station, Texas. Classes for the school are held on the campus of Texas A&M University and Brayton Fire Training Field, which is the largest Fire/ Rescue training facility in the world.
Firefighter Michael Bates made the trip for the first time, and took Firefighting Phase II. Firefighter II is a 36 hour course which includes classroom sessions as well as hands-on skills training, including live burns.
Firefighter Jesse Parent made his fourth consecutive school. This year, he took Rescue Practices III/ Vehicle Extrication, a 36 hour course which teaches advanced techniques in vehicle rescue.
1st Assistant Chief Jeremy Boyett and Secretary/ Treasurer Rusty Wilson both took NFPA Instructor I, which will allow them to teach training classes to fellow firefighters.
Assistant Fire Marshall Justin Boyett took Safety Officer I, which stresses the importance of scene safety to emergency personnel.
Training Officer Stephen Ewing has served as a guest instructor at the school for four consecutive years now. He teaches on Project 50, also known as the Structural Burn Complex, which uses live burns to teach interior structural firefighting techniques to students in Firefighting Phase II.
The JVFD remains committed to providing the best training available to its personnel, which allows them to serve the citizens of Northeastern Shelby County effectively. The training is made possible through a grant from the Texas Forest Service.
August 13, 2016 - A ribbon cutting was held at the new location of Sassy Red's Bakery and Margaret's Lamb & Lion Bookstore on August 11, 2016 in Center. The two businesses are now combined under the name Sassy Red's Inc.
Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and members of the community welcomed the businesses to the new location at 1000 Tenaha Street. Sassy Red's Bakery provides confections such as cupcakes, cakes and cookies. Special orders are accepted on several food items. A new additional to what is offered by the bakery is coffee.
"We have our espresso and we do the frappuccinos, cappuccinosv and iced coffees," said Cindy Lindsey, owner of Sassy Red's Bakery.
Margaret's Lamb & Lion Bookstore offers a variety of gifts and Christian themed items.
To contact the businesses dial 936-598-2447.
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