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October 20, 2016 - As Timpson Mayor Debra Smith was introduced as the guest speaker at the October meeting of the Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society last Wednesday, even the least observant attendee had noticed there were no lights, no PA system, and no air conditioning. At that moment, about half of Timpson was without its city-supplied electric power and the Mayor seemed the perfect person to ask why. Foregoing her prepared opening, she patiently explained that a vehicle had hit a utility pole on Bear Drive and service would not be restored for five or six hours. The electricity outage addressed and using sunlight from the windows for illumination, Mrs. Smith began her talk. The Mayor, it seems, must always be the Mayor.
Though she didn't grow up in Timpson, Debra Smith's Timpson roots run deep. “If their name is Pate and they live in Shelby County, I'm probably kin to them”, she joked. Born Debra Pate to THS Alumni Robert and Helen Pate, she moved all over the world with her family since her father was in the Army and worked on missiles. The Pates returned to Timpson when she was a teenager and she graduated from Timpson High School. After graduation she attended Stephen F. Austin State University, where she later earned a Masters Degree. She married THS graduate Paul Smith and taught school in both Garrison and Nacogdoches. Paul started Smith Sawmill Service in 1990 and she joined him in the business in 1994.
Wanting to take an active part in city affairs, Mrs. Smith considered running for the Timpson school board but changed her mind and ran for City Council in 2009. Finding city government to her liking, she ran successfully for mayor in 2010, becoming the first female to hold that office. She shared that her background in business has been very helpful to her in her capacity as mayor but that running a city is very different from running a business. “In government, there are all sorts of procedural and legal hoops to be jumped through before any action can be taken, which makes the process complicated and slow.” she said.
Smith told that Timpson does not have a City Manager and that the city is included in a group of 840 other Texas cities with populations between 1000 and 10,000 citizens. The city government has four departments: Electric, Water, Police, and City Clerk. Mayor Smith shared that just because the city is relatively small doesn't mean that the city's problems always are. “The biggest problem the city has faced during my tenure came in May of 2012... an earthquake!” Registering 4.9 on the Richter Scale the quake caused widespread damage and was felt as far away as Shreveport. Within hours, reporters with TV cameras and microphones had descended on the city and she found herself being interviewed on television and asked questions about earthquakes and geology, subjects which were beyond her expertise and comfort-zone.
A second major problem the city has faced during her tenure, Smith revealed, was the failure of the clarifier at the city sewage treatment plant. “Though this problem received far less publicity than our earthquakes, it caused just as many headaches!” she said. Various authorities told the city that it would be necessary to replace the clarifier, at a cost to the city of about $100,000. Realizing that this would be a terrible blow to the city budget, the mayor said she fell back on her sawmill service experience and, after talking with city employees who were familiar with the sewer facility's operation, declared “I think we can fix this thing.” So new parts were ordered or fabricated and installed on the disassembled clarifier, returning it to service at a cost of $30,000. “Saving the city that much money on that repair is one of the accomplishments I am most proud of,” she stated.
Taking questions at the close of her talk, Mayor Smith addressed, among other things, the recently departed circus, which had set up in So So Park. She said the circus had been a big success, although some patrons had wanted to shoot the clown, she joked, and that they had left the park very clean. She also answered questions about the repaving of recently paved Timpson Street. She said that heavy rains which ocurred between the grading of the street and its paving changed the steet's grade, resulting in water flowing across the street and causing flooding. She said that the contractor is repaving the street at no additional cost to the city.
During the business meeting following Mayor Smith's remarks, Margie Holt informed members that the TAGHS genealogy library was in dire need of volunteers, since many regular volunteers have been unable to serve. She said that volunteers need not be experts in genealogy and are not required to do research for visitors but simply make them aware of the resources that are available. Following a suggestion from Mayor Smith that a Facebook page might be helpful in attracting younger members, Judy Ramsey told members that TAGHS has a Facebook page but few know of its existence because it is underutilized and rarely updated. Jim Barrett gave the financial and membership report, revealing that current TAGHS membership stands at 117.
The Timpson Area Genealogical and Heritage Society meets at 2PM on the third Wednesday of each month in the meeting room of the Timpson Public Library on the cornet of Bremond and Austin Streets. The public is invited.
October 9, 2016 (Photo Album) - This year’s photography show was a huge success! All of the entries were exceptional and the judges certainly had a tough group of photos to work with. Thanks to all the competitors and volunteers for their interest and hard work.
A very special thanks to Dr. Charles R. Collard and his staff, for their support and help in converting the optical clinic to a photo gallery and the members of the Piney Woods Photographic Society for helping to host the exhibit and greet all those who attended.
Children Division
People
1st place - Michelle Gomez
2nd place - Emma Wilburn
3rd place - Kelsi Wood
Honorable Mention: Michelle Gomez and Kelsi Wood
Fine Art
1st place - Emma Wilburn
2nd place - Emma Wilburn
3rd place - Anna Lewis
Honorable Mention: Emilee Elliott, Kelsi Wood, and Anna Lewis
Scenics
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Emilee Elliott
3rd place - Emilee Elliott
Honorable Mention: Anna Lewis, Kelsi Wood, and Haven Heiman
Flowers
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Anna Lewis
3rd place - Michelle Gomez
Honorable Mention: Emma Wilburn, Michelle Gomez, Anna Lewis, Kelsi Wood, and Haven Heiman
Animals
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Michelle Gomez
3rd place - Michelle Gomez
Honorable Mention: Emma Wilburn and Kelsi Wood
Poultry
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
3rd place - Michelle Gomez
Honorable Mention: Michelle Gomez
Urbans
1st place - Anna Lewis
Children's Best of Show - Emma Wilburn of Center, TX
Children's People's Choice - Emma Wilburn of Center, TX
Youth Division
Fine Arts
1st place - Dustin Mercer
2nd place - Bailey Snell
3rd place - Andres Leon
People
1st place - Lesli Florencio
2nd place - Kelli Plunkett
Animals
1st place - Dustin Mercer
2nd place - Monica Olalde
3rd place - Andres Leon
Honorable Mention: Destiny McKinney
Flowers
1st place - Andres Leon
2nd place - Nate Morris
3rd place - Ruben Soto
Honorable Mention: Dustin Mercer
Scenics
1st place - Dustin Mercer
2nd place - Dustin Mercer
3rd place - Lesli Florencio
Honorable Mention: Monica Olalde
Digital Manipulation
1st place - Ivan Hernandez
2nd place - Samantha Espinosa
3rd place - Monica Olalde
Poultry
1st place - Monica Olalde
2nd place - Maria Gamez
3rd place - Tyrone Jones
Honorable Mention: Morgan Ray
Youth Best of Show - Dustin Mercer of Center, TX
Youth People's Choice - Dustin Mercer of Center, TX
Adult Division
Animals
1st place - Janice Carter
2nd place - Clara Evans
3rd place - Clara Evans
Honorable Mention: Cheryl Gilchrease, Holly Duck, Billie Jones, and Janet Hughes
Urbans
1st place - Jennifer Stallings
2nd place - Janet Hughes
3rd place - Janet Hughes
Honorable Mention: Clara Evans
Flowers
1st place - Janet Hughes
2nd place - Janet Hughes
3rd place - Janice Carter
Honorable Mention: Jennifer Stallings
Fine Art
1st place - Lea Ann Robertson
2nd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
3rd place - Sheila Harris
Honorable Mention: Sheila Harris
Digital Manipulation / Photo Restoration
1st place - Janice Carter
2nd place - Janet Hughes
3rd place - Janet Hughes
Honorable Mention: Billie F. Jones
Poultry
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - Billie F. Jones
3rd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
Honorable Mention: Lea Ann Robertson
Scenics
1st place - Janet Hughes
2nd place - Clara Evans
3rd place - Janet Hughes
Honorable Mention: Jennifer Stallings
People
1st place - Carson Grill
2nd place - Janet Hughes
3rd place - Lea Ann Robertson
Honorable Mention: Billie F Jones
Adult's Best of Show - Janice Carter of San Augustine, TX
Adult's People's Choice - Bobbie Jean Wood of Center, TX
October 20, 2016 - The second annual Can-A-Rama contest was held in the First Ladies In Texas Building during the East Texas Poultry Festival with many delicious entries including jams, jellies, preserves, salsa, pickling and more. Chairperson of the contest, Jheri-Lynn McSwain, AgriLife Extension Agent, announces the following entries won the 'flavor' of the judges.
Adult Division
Jams and Jellies
(Peach) Bill Holt - 1st place
(Apple) Bill Holt - 1st place
Preserves
(Figs) Bill Holt - 1st place
Salsa
(Tomato) Bill Holt - 1st place
Fruit
(Pears) Bill Holt - 2nd place
Pickles
(Eggs and Jalapenos) Bobbie Jean Wood - 1st place
(Okra) Bill Holt - 2nd place
Youth Division
Pickles
(Jalapenos) Joshua Clark - 1st place
Jellies
(Grape) Rena Clark - 1st place
(Orange) Campbell Chase - 2nd place
Jams
(Strawberry) Parker Chase - 1st place
(Peach) Harlee Taylor - 2nd place
October 20, 2016 (Photo Album) - Jenny Salter and Michelle Gomez won Best of Show in their divisions with their machine quilted works of art in the 2016 East Texas Poultry Festival Quilt Show. AgriLife Extension Agent, Jheri-Lynn McSwain announced the winners of the Quilt Show which was a difficult task for the judges deciding between the many beautiful works of art.
The Quilt Show results were as follows:
Best of Show Adult - Jenny Salter
Best of Show Youth - Michelle Gomez
People’s Choice Adult - Ellen Manning
People’s Choice Youth - Michelle Gomez
Chamber Award - Vivian Chamberlain
Front Hand Pieced (Back Hand Quilted)
Nelda Worthington - 1st place
Vivian Chamberlain - 2nd place
Vivian Chamberlain - 3rd place
Front Machine Applique (Back Hand Quilted)
Belinda & Yvonne Permenter - 1st place
Front Machine Pieced (Back Machine Quilted)
Jenny Salter - 1st place
Wylma Beckham - 2nd place
Ellen Manning - 3rd place
Nelda Worthington - Honorable Mention (Wedding Quilt)
Vivian Chamberlain - Honorable Mention
Ellen Manning - Honorable Mention
Wall Hangings
Suzanne Scull - 1st place
Jenny Salter - 2nd place
Wylma Beckham - 3rd place
Jenny Salter - Honorable Mention
Nelda Worthington - Honorable Mention
Youth Division
Front Machine Pieced (Back Machine Quilted)
Michelle Gomez - Blue Ribbon
Parker Chase - Blue Ribbon
Campbell Chase - Blue Ribbon
Gracie Slocum - Red Ribbon
Maggie Turk - Red Ribbon
Gracie Boyd - Red Ribbon
Ella Mathews - Red Ribbon
October 20, 2016 - The Shelbyville Lion's Club held a fundraiser leading up to and during the Happenings at Shelbyville Hill Festival on October 15, 2016. Toward the end of the festival, a drawing was held and the names of the winners of each prize were announced.
Winning the Marlin 30-30 donated by Raymond Construction was Shad Lout and he received his rifle at Dependable Arms with his son Colby.
Winner of the Rossi-Braztech Youth 410 donated by Covington Lumber and the Portacool 3000 was Kevin Jones. Brad Johnson was the winner of the Master Built Propane Smoker.
Unable to attend the winning presentation was Kyle Stewart who won the Henry Golden Boy donated by JML Management, Inc.
Representing the Shelbyville Lion's Club was Glenn Johnson, Club President.
October 20, 2016 - After a home was donated, Shelby County Outreach Ministries stepped up to raise money towards repairs and remodeling by selling raffle tickets for an Oil Painting Original by Cynthia Ross Vermie.
The home was donated with the purpose to create a safe place for battered women and children. While tickets were sold to the community, the painting was kept in the lobby of Farmers State Bank in downtown Center on the square.
Thursday, October 13th Judy Matthews, Shelby County Outreach Ministries Executive Director Sherry Harding, Peggy Williams, and David Chadwick gathered in the lobby to draw the lucky winner.
Peggy Williams drew the winning ticket belonging to Nelda Lion of Center.
October 19, 2016 (Album1, Album2) - The 5th Annual Happenings at Shelbyville Hill Festival hosted by Shelbyville Lions Club was held Saturday, October 15, 2016 and was an attraction for many seeking entertainment, food and a variety of gift ideas for any occasion.
Proceeds from the event will go toward high school scholarships, and community projects with which the club is involved. To kick off the event, Vanita Sims sang the National Anthem and several bands performed for those attending including Steel Country Band, Blake Brothers Bluegrass Band, and Bluebirds Blues and Rock Band. Between sets, DJ Jesse Entertainment provided music.
The Shelbyville Lions Club currently has over 30 members. Several activities were held during the festival including a 42 tournament with 13 teams, washer tournament, car show, pumpkin weight guessing contest, and cake walk.
Event results are as follows:
42 Tournament Winners
1st place - Bobby "Red" Halbert and Gary Grubbs
2nd place - Royce Johnson and Don Lovell
3rd place - Jimmy Lout and O.L. Hendricks
Washer Tournament Winners
1st place - Dwayne Brister and Connie McSwain
2nd place - Robbie Sullivan and Preston Whitney
Raffle Winner
Marlin 30-30 donated by Raymond Construction - Shad Lout
Henry Golden Boy donated by JML Management, Inc. - Kyle Stewart
Rossi-Braztech Youth 410 donated by Covington Lumber - Kevin Jones
Portacool 3000 - Kevin Jones
Master Built Propane Smoker - Brad Johnson
Big Pumpkin Winner (Actual weight of both pumpkins just over 99 lbs)
1st place $100 - Starla Monville (Guess 101)
2nd place $50 - Kellie Jean Baty (Guess 105)
3rd place Pumpkins - Kellie Jean Baty (Guess 107)
Car Show
Best in Show - Bill Arnold with '37 Ford
Modern Muscle - Richard Kirkley with '06 Corvette
60 and Up:
1st Place - Richard Kirkley with '06 Corvette
2nd Place - Michael Meeks with '67 Camaro
3rd Place - Dickie Gilchrist with '75 Corvette
59 and Under:
1st Place - Bill Arnold with '37 Ford
2nd Place - Billy Neal with '57 Chevy
3rd Place - Jeanie Rhodes with '55 Ford
People's Choice - David Clark with '55 Chevy
The mission statement of The Shelbyville Lions Club is to impact communities with inspirational ideas through motivation and to awaken pride and purpose through creative action. The goals and visions of The Shelbyville Lions Club are:
• To strive to implement the Lions Club International Mission Statement: To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
• Identify and preserve the local heritage by protecting and embracing the historic imagery and working together with historians and multi-generational citizens
• Promote and foster local community pride and tourism though participation efforts with the arts, cultural and heritage related activities and events
• Advance and encourage economic development opportunities with local organizations and businesses
• Establish and create a local community facility to accommodate theatrical productions, festivals, workshops and to provide a meeting space for educational institutions and civic organizations
October 19, 2016 - The Center Police Department along with their families would like to thank all who helped make possible the Back the Blue BBQ on October 14th at the Hampton Inn. Your thoughtfulness and generosity is so greatly appreciated. It is people such as you in our community that makes doing what we do easier. Again, thank you for your support.
Photos from Event - Album
Related article - Back the Blue BBQ
October 19, 2016 - On Tuesday, October 18th, a large crowd at the Shelby County Museum was privileged to hear an enlightening account by Honorable Judge Benny C. Boles of his years playing football for Center and Sam Houston State. Boles graduated from Center High School in 1952, graduated from Sam Houston State College in 1956 with a degree in Business Administration. Upon his graduation, he entered the military as 2nd Lieutenant in the Infantry where he served for 3 years. While living in California, Boles continued his education at Cal Poly by obtaining a teaching certificate. Boles then returned to his home town of Center and was the head baseball coach, also teaching elementary, high school, and served in an administrative position totaling 7 years.
During this time, he received his Master Degree from Stephen F. Austin. At the age of 30, Judge Boles entered Law School at the University of Houston and received his Law Degree June 1969 at the age of 33. Boles practice law in League City for two years returning to Center. June of 1972 he opened a law office. In 1980, Judge Boles ran for District Judge for 123rd District Court which consisted of Shelby and Panola counties. This began a career that span 14 years winning 4 terms. Judge Boles retired from office midway through the 4th term on January 1, 1995. For the next 15 years, Judge Boles became a visiting judge holding court in Houston/Dallas for 12 of those years.
Judge Boles asked the group, “How did a country boy who lived out on 699 cross the railroad tracks and who lived in a dog trot house came to wear a football uniform?” He stated his achievements in life were the results of a plan, God’s plan. He credited his ability to follow the plan to his loving mother, father, and good teachers who saw something in him. Boles shared how he grew up with the strong influence of his working mother and father, Paul and Rosie Lee who owned a café first located across from the post office and later the Booty Ross café in East Center.
When WWII broke out, many of the men joined the service but those left went to Houston, Orange or Port Arthur to work in the shipyards. Many of these positions were filled by women as there were few men around to do the jobs. Boles stated his family moved to the Houston area so his dad could work in the shipyards. Boles had a very hard time in a larger school system and he was bullied by other students. His mother realized he wasn’t going to make it in the Houston school system and moved him and his sister back to Center.
Boles credited his 2nd grade teacher, Miss Iva Nell Conway, in helping a shy troubled boy get interested in school again. He stated that if it hadn’t been for good teachers he would never have gotten into a football uniform. Boles stated he probably only weighed about 100 pounds as a junior and only played a few plays. In his senior year, weighing in at 120 pounds, he was co-captain of the Roughrider team. Many thought he was too small to play but his coach, R.E. Malone, assured him he would play his senior year. He started off as quarterback but was moved to running back when the quarterback was injured.
His outstanding performance his senior year resulted in his getting a full athletic scholarship to Sam Houston. At Sam Houston, he won many football awards. He lettered in 1952, 1953, 1954, and 1955. He was NAIA All-America 1955 and All-Lone Star Conference in 1954 and 1955. Boles was a member of the 1955 Lone Star Conference championship team and he ranked 11th in Bearkat career rushing in 1978 with 273 carries for 1,792 yards and 17 touchdowns. He was inducted in to the Sam Houston Hall of Fame in 1978. Today, he still ranks in the top 15 at number 14 in rushing yards and touchdowns.
Two of his favorite scriptures are Psalms 139:13-16 and Jeremiah 29:11. This was the plan God had for him, and this enabled him to get the education he needed to succeed in life. He just followed God's game plan.
The Shelby County Museum is located at the corner of Pecan Street and Thomas Street and is open Monday - Friday from 1pm until 4pm. The museum is currently displaying Shelby County Sports memorabilia. Come and take a walk down memory lane. You might just learn something about someone you know!
October 19, 2016 - Members of the VFW Post 8904 and Auxiliary recognized women in service of the military at an event held Tuesday, October 18, 2016 on the Center square.
Larry Hume, Post Quartermaster, welcomed everyone to the event and led the opening prayer as well as the pledge of allegiance. He then explained why the event was being recognized. He stated the history of women in the armed forces began more than 222 years ago with women serving during the American Revolution continuing into present day.
"Today we honor all the women who have served courageously, selflessly and with dedication in times of conflict and times of peace. Women whose achievements have gone far too long without being recognized and ignored," said Hume.
Hume described several of the responsibilities women have shared as they served on the battlefield as nurses, water bearers, cooks and saboteurs. He stated during the civil war women disguised themselves as men in order to serve.
"Dr. Mary Walker received the medal of honor in 1865, the only woman to receive the nation's highest military honor," said Hume.
Hume explained that during the Spanish-American War in 1898, from which the VFW was founded, thousands of soldiers became sick with typhoid, malaria and yao fever.
1,500 contract nurses were assigned to army hospitals, as well as the hospital ship named Relief. 20 of these nurses died as a result of their contact with the soldiers," said Hume.
Over 21,000 nurses served in World War I in the United States and overseas.
"The Navy and Marine Corps enlisted thousands of women to free up men to fight. 400 hundred military nurses died during World War I," said Hume.
During World War II there were more than 60,000 nurses serving stateside and overseas. Captured by the Japanese were 67 Army nurses in the Philippines in 1942 who were held as prisoners of war for over 2 1/2 years.
"Over 150,000 served in the WACS, as they were called then, with thousands sent to the Pacific and Eurpoean theaters. 800,000 joined and served in the Navy and the Marine Corps also enlisted women to release men for combat," said Hume. "In the Korean War the women who joined the reserves following World War II were involuntarily recalled and more than 500 Army nurses served in combat zones in Korea."
Over 7,000 military women served in Vietnam with the majority of them being nurses. Hume stated an Army nurse was the only U.S. military woman to die from enemy fire in Vietnam with six others dying in the line of duty. 1971 saw the promotion of the first woman to the rank of Brigadier General in the United State Air Force and the first women completed the aircraft maintenance school in the Air Force.
According to Hume, in 1973 the first women earned their pilot wings. In 1974 an Army officer becomes the first woman military helicopter pilot. This was followed in 1976 by the admission of women into all service academies and in 1978 the Marine Corps promoted its first woman to the grade of Brigadier General. Also in 1978, the WAC (Women's Army Corps) was disestablished and all of its members integrated into the regular Army.
In 1983 200 Army and Air Force women were among forces deployed to Grenada. 1984 for the first time in history the Naval Academy's top graduate was a woman. Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm saw the deployment of 40,000 American military women and two of them were taken as prisoners of war by the Iraqis.
1998 saw the first woman fighter pilot drop a payload of missiles in combat. By year end in 2004, 19 service women had been killed in combat since the war began in 2003. In 2005 the first woman in history was awarded the Silver Star for combat action. For the first time in history in 2008 a woman was promoted to the rank of Four-star General.
"Last year, 2015, three women Army officers now wear the coveted Ranger tab on their uniform and they also all happen to be United States West Point graduates," said Hume.
Women who have served were recognized and Hume stated it is not complete; however, are the names he knows.
The reading began with Linda Morris reciting the list from World War I: Elizabeth Davis Holmes, U.S. Army Nurse, Walter Reed Hospital, passed October 1956; Florence Daniel Shepherd, U.S. Navy Yeoman 3rd class, passed November 1976.
Leigh Porterfield read names from World War II: Emma G. Baldwin, U.S. Navy Specialist 1st Class Petty Officer, passed December 1989; Lucy Helen Black-Stupic, U.S. Army Nurses Corps Lieutenant, passed March 2006; Catherine Bradberry, U.S. Army Nurses Corps 1st Lieutenant; Bonnie M. Christian-Modiz, U.S. Army Private, passed March 2011; Lexa Dickerson, U.S. Navy Nurses Corps Lieutenant-Junior Grade; Lois Duhon, U.S. Army Nurses Corps 1st Lieutenant; Charlsie Emanis, U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class; Hazel Greer, U.S. Army Private 1st Class; Ellen Gregory, U.S. Navy Specialist 3rd Class.
Becky Maidic continued reading names from World War II: Bernice Oswalt Moore, U.S. Navy Yeoman 2nd Class; Ruth L, Nash, U.S. Army Nurses Corps Lieutenant; Mablyne Ortiz, U.S. Army Technician 5th Grade; Geneva Oswalt, U.S. Navy Yeoman 3rd Class; Mildred Lawson Partlos, U.S. Marine Corps Corporal; Pauline Permenter, U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class; Onnie Lois Robert-Stanley, U.S. Army Sergeant, passed June 1992.
Sandy Risinger read the final names from World War II: Edna M. Rogers, U.S. Army Sergeant, passed away 1988; Sarah Lynn Sanders, U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant; Loyce L.M. Suri, U.S. Army Private 1st Class; Clara Maurene Tatum, U.S. Army, passed December 1990; Warrena Alexander Taylor, U.S. Army Nurses Corps Lieutenant, passed October 2002; Virginia K. Walker, U.S. Navy Lieutenant; Dorothy M. Woods, U.S. Army, passed 1982.
Hume then read the names of several in the VFW Post and Auxiliary including: Barbara Hughes, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class, Auxiliary Member; Laresa Hall, U.S. Army, VFW Post Member; Jennifer E. Adams, U.S> Air Force Staff Sergeant, Osan Ab, Korea, VFW Post Member; Jessica A. Armstrong, U.S. Air Force National Guard Staff Sergeant, Iraq, VFW Post Member; Addie A. Boyd, U.S. Army Specialist Four, Iraq, VFW Post Chaplain; Cynthia M. Islas, U.S. Army Sergeant, Panama, "Operation Just Cause."
Another name added on the morning of the event was that of Rena Rodgers, U.S. Army Sergeant, who served in Desert Storm, and Bosnia. She now lives in Colorado Springs. Rogers is sister to Leigh Porterfield who was given the honor of hanging the memorial wreath in honor of those who served and still serve.
TAPS was then played as presented by VFW Member John Piersol.
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