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May 27, 2016 - Aggie Muster 2016 was such a success! A big 'Thank You' to our sponsors: Shelby Veterinary Associates, Dr. and Mrs. Clayton Paul Windham, Shoop Financial Services, Casey Williams, AAMS, Edward Jones Investments, and Timpson Quick Stop-Robin Crawford.
Thanks also to our local Aggie speakers, Mr. James Greer '73 and Mr. Casey Williams '08.
We look forward to all Aggies joining us for this special tradition next year!
Thanks and Gig'em!
Kristin Jousan '04
May 27, 2016 - Recently the XYZ Homemakers club sold raffle tickets on a quilt they produced. Bobbie Nutt sold the most tickets and one of the tickets she sold was drawn.
The winner was Odessa Link and we are happy that she now has a quilt to help decorate her home. We thank everyone who helped make this fund raiser a success and we feel everyone will benefit from the knowledge that we will gain at our state conference.
May 27, 2016 - Ellen Manning is serving her second term as Director of the District 5 part of Texas Extension Education Association. TEEA serves as an education arm of Texas A&M to help families and Homemakers learn of latest developments and material that helps them to live healthy, economical and exciting lives.
The Director helps plan and direct activities for Homemaking clubs that meet in each of 9 active counties in East Texas. This year District 5 is a co-hostess of the State Conference that convenes in Plano in September. She will go to the board meeting to meet with directors from around the state to coordinate plans with other educators.
District meetings are held three times a year for TEEA club members to share their crafts and hobbies and to learn leadership skills that help individuals in the community. Shelby County EEA is active in having monthly meetins, attending district and state meetings and volunteering in the community to help those who have needs. Occasionally they have fund raisers to help with the cost of scholarships for 4-H clubs.
May 26, 2016 - I would like to thank the residents of Shelby and Panola counties for electing me to serve as District Judge of the 123rd Judicial District Court. I am overwhelmed by your support and humbled to serve each of you. As shown in my hard-fought campaign, I am a hard worker and resilient. I will work hard for you as your District Judge.
Thank you and God bless,
LeAnn Kay Rafferty
May 18, 2016 - Suzanne Middlebrook has been a Physician Assistant (PA) in Shelby County for 25 years and is retiring May 27th. The public is invited to attend a reception in her honor on Tuesday, May 24th at 4:30pm at Cline Family Medicine.
Suzanne Middlebrook joined Cline Family Medicine in 2014. “I am so thankful for the opportunity to have worked with Suzanne during the last two years. Her compassion and dedication have been invaluable to our patients. Suzanne has serviced the community for over 25 years and will be greatly missed,” says Mark Cline, MD.
Suzanne is married to Jimmy Quinn and has three sons and seven grandchildren.
About Cline Family Medicine
Cline Family Medicine was established in Center in December 2012. The clinic serves pediatrics through geriatrics. Open Monday through Friday for all types of physicals, well child exams and immunizations, minor injuries, complete primary care services and allergy testing with immunotherapy. Dr. Cline also has admitting privileges with Nacogdoches Medical Center. Laura Briggs, ACNP-BC and Erin Sommerlate, PA-C additionally care for patients in the Center clinic along with Dr. Cline.
May 23, 2016 - May 17th Connie Mettauer joined the Shelby County Historical Society at the Shelby County Museum to discuss the murder of Marlie Childs. Explaining the ordeal in detail, Connie takes the crowd on a journey as she discusses the murder, committed in her very own childhood home.
The murder of Marlie Childs, a prominent businessman, took place in 1938. After much investigation Mr. Child's wife, Reabla, and lover Terrence Bramlett was taken into custody. The couple had been having an affair behind Marlie's back for the better part of two years. Mr. Childs had suffered from polio and was confined to a wheelchair. This contributed to the fact that Reabla and Terrence had yet to be caught during the affair. It was even said that Terrence would climb into the attic to hide if Mr. Childs ever arrived home unexpectedly. One evening when Mr. Childs made his way to the kitchen sink to mix his evening drink, he was shot point blank in the head by Terrence, whom had been hiding outside the home near the kitchen window. Reabla never did confess to assisting Terrence with the murder, though did say that she and Terrence had discussed many times of how to "get rid" of him. Reabla was found guilty and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Her lover, Terrence, received a 50 year sentence.
The couple found themselves sentenced to the same prison, where it was said that Terrence would send Reabla gifts for her birthday. Reabla was painted as a heartless conspirator, a beautiful young Jezebel. She found herself in a great deal of newspapers across the United States. Her time in prison further attributed to her nearly famous stature. While behind bars, she wrote as a columnist in the Jail House Newspaper and also taught herself to play several instruments. She joined the Goree Girls and eventually the girls developed their skills enough to appear on Thirty Minutes. Hoping to find some normal semblance of life, she left all behind her once she was released. She fell in love with a man she had met in prison, who had previously been on death row twice. They married, had a child and moved to Houston, TX where they lived out the remainder of their life.
The Shelby County Museum is located at 230 Pecan Street in Center, Texas.
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May 23, 2016 - Lulu's Accessories is a new business located in Center and was welcomed by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors on Thursday, May 19, 2016.
Pam Phelps, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, introduced everyone to the new business' owner Maria Medrano. Acting as translators were Brenda Morales, Cline Family Medicine, and Rebeca Medrano, Maria Medrano's daughter.
On behalf of her mother, Medrano explained it's been 10 years since her mother began selling from a catalogue and she has gotten to the point a location was necessary for her business, rather than her home, or having to take clothes to a location.
She said it has been a dream of her mother to own a store location for a long time and it is a great accomplishment.
Meg Camp, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador President, welcomed Medrano and let her know the ambassadors are ready and willing to help in any way they can.
Lulu's Accessories is located at 516 Shelbyville Street seven days a week from 11am until 7pm.
May 23, 2016 - Shelby County Memorial VFW Post 8904 Commander Gene Hutto recently received from State Commander Dan West a replica WW II 1943 M1 Garand Bayonet in recognition of the post reaching 100% plus 1 in membership for the year 2015-16. The award was presented at the VFW District 19 meeting in Nacogdoches on April 30th.
May 20, 2016 - Album - General Shelters celebrated a new milestone on May 20, 2016 with the completion of their 75,000th building which is a 1,152 square foot cabin with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, central air/heat, on demand hot water, GE stainless kitchen appliances, washer/dryer and vaulted ceilings.
The morning's events began with a welcome from David Koonce, President/CEO of General Shelters, "It's great to be in a community that's got so much support."
He expressed appreciation to everyone for attending and on behalf of General Shelters and the Campbell family thanked everyone for being present.
"Peter Drucker once said, 'If you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.' Well in 1973 James Campbell made that courageous decision to go in the mobile home business and after that didn't work out, he decided he'd build mobile offices and storage buildings and what you see here today is from that vision he had in 1973."
Koonce said Campbell can't be thanked enough for what he has done for the employees of General Shelters and the community. With an annual payroll of $3.4 million there are many who depend on General Shelters.
Recognition was given by Koonce to his wife, Angela; brother-in-law, Rick Campbell; nephew, Colin McElroy; nephew, Cameron McElroy. He also recognized the executive staff of General Shelters.
"We couldn't do it without accounting staff, builders, plant managers. All of y'all have all contributed to success of us completing our 75,000th building. We've got several key employees that have been here with us for over 35 years, I'd like to mention them. We've got David Eubank, whose been here nearly 38 years, Shorty Aguilar nearly 38 years, and Terry Lunsford 35 years," said Koonce.
Jim Sawyer, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce President, then presented a plaque to James Campbell commemorating the 75000th building built by General Shelters.
"On behalf of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, thank you all for coming today. We have a plaque for you, David and the Campbell Family. General Shelters of Texas, 75,000 buildings. Congratulations to all of you, and we thank you for the work you do in this community and what you mean to this community, especially you Mr. Campbell, everyone in this room thanks you all," said Sawyer.
Everyone then participated in touring an open house of the 75,000th building. During the tour of the home, Koonce made a presentation to the Moss family, Moss Ranch of Normangee, Texas who purchased the building. Tours followed of the General Shelters facility and buildings.
May 20, 2016 - The woods were a buzzin’ last weekend in the East Texas Piney Woods…not with the buzzing of bees but with the sound of scooters ranging from 39CC’S to engines with 250 CC’S. Boles Field in Huxley became home for a few days to participants of the Texas Tiddler Endurance Run 2016.
On Saturday morning about eighty motorcycle enthusiasts participated in the two one hundred mile treks. The morning route went from Boles Field to San Augustine, to Shelbyville and then back to Boles Field. Then, at 1:00 PM Dennis Leggett, Vice- President of Area A, held a TRMA meeting. Later, a few games were played before the bikes left on the afternoon run.
The afternoon route went through Haslam, Texas and Logansport, Louisiana to the International Boundary marker located right outside of Logansport. From that point riders meandered their way back to Boles Field. Saturday evening was a night of visiting, eating and making music. Sunday morning the worship service was held by Calvin Tucker, National President of the Circuit Riders Motorcycle Ministry.
We would like to thank the National Forest Service for the excellent maintenance they do to maintain Boles Field. Thanks also to Steve Waters, Sr. Vice-President of Sabine State Bank and Trust in Center, Texas, for donating the Grand Prize of $100.
The ride was great as was the weather (mostly) and a good time was had by all. Everyone is already looking forward to next year. See you there!
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