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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.
August 10, 2016 - Jason Balkcom, Center Rotary Club President, presented a donation in the amount of $49,400 to the Catherine Pinkston Roughrider Scholarship Foundation (RSF) during the Tuesday, August 9th Rotary Club Meeting.
Accepting the donation on behalf of the RSF was foundation trustee, David Chadwick. The donated funds were raised during the Fun for Funds benefit auction event held March 29th. The event was organized by Past Rotary President Anna Lee.
Chadwick expressed appreciation for the donation, "The funds will be there. To realize that this money will never be spent, the income off of it will, that's that many more scholarships and more opportunities that we give our youth. Rotary has certainly received acknowledgement for the work that they have done and there's not any need to belittle that in any form of propriety but then when you really see what the real results, it's not a Rotary trophy that you get, it's lives that your making. So, thank you very much on behalf of the board and we do appreciate it."
Each year funds from the auction benefit the Catherine Pinkston Roughrider Scholarship Fundation. Over the years, the auction has raised over $1,000,000 for the scholarship foundation. RSF has presented over 1,600 scholarships totaling over $1,000,000 to graduating CHS students and is funded by donations, not just from Rotary, but from the community. It has provided Center ISD students with a resource very few school systems have.
August 9, 2016 - Album - A benefit carnival was held on Saturday, August 6, 2016 for #TeamRyan to benefit Ryan Moore, a 6-year-old who is fighting leukemia.
The fundraiser was held behind Trails End in Huxley. Several separate fundraisers were held including a car show, carnival activities, a golf cart race, and "buzzing off cancer" where guys could pay $5 to have their heads shaved in support of Ryan.
At the end of the car show Kenneth Jordan was presented with the People's Choice award. Entry into car shows usually will go toward prize money for the winner, instead the money was donated to help Moore.
Another #TeamRyan fundraiser is scheduled for 6pm August 13, 2016 at the Huxley Volunteer Fire. The event will have burger plates, games for adults and children, a bake sale and cake walk.
A #TeamRyan softball tournament is scheduled for 9am August 27, 2016. Entry fee for each team of 10 players is $150 with the option of a $5 wristband for home runs. There is no age limit. For more information contact Johnie Gamble at 936-332-7005 or Erica Gamble at 936-427-2736.
August 5, 2016 - Two area businesses have come together to show their appreciation for local law enforcement on Friday, August 5, 2016 by providing them a meal.
Joshua Moody and Lily Moody of Classic Nails in Center came up with the idea to deliver Little Caesars pizza to the Center Police Department and Shelby County Sheriff's Department in appreciation of officers and dispatchers at both locations. Once the newly opened Little Caesars in Center was made aware of the Moody's plan, they contributed to the effort.
At lunchtime and as the second shift came on at both law enforcement agencies, pizza was delivered by Joshua Moody.
Moody explained why he wanted to make this contribution, "I love these guys, they're the ones that are taking care of us, so they deserve everything. I was in the Marine Corps for seven years you know, I want to make sure that our law enforcement is treated with the respect that they need, because we're getting in that time in this world where people don't respect them anymore. They have to make really hard decisions sometimes, and it's not because of good people, it's because of the knuckleheads out there that are doing things."
Moody said everyone needs to show them some love for what they do.
August 4, 2016 - CASA of Deep East Texas will be hosting a School Supply Drive to collect supplies for Shelby and San Augustine County Foster Children. Please drop off supplies in a box at the Center Office (131 Tenaha Str) or these other drop off locations:
- Brookshire Brothers - San Augustine and Center
- Public Library - Center
- Shelby Savings Bank - San Augustine Branch, Main Center Branch, North Center Branch
- Dependable Arms - Center
- San Augustine Drug Store
Special thanks to these local businesses for their support! The drive will end on the 15th of August.
June 30, 2017 through July 2, 2017 for the C. H. Daniels High School Alumni Reunion at Windham Civic Center in Center, TX
August 3, 2016 - The Committee of the Daniels School Reunion (pictured) has set the date for the Reunion in Center. Please note date change from September to July. Mark your calendar, save your money, register early, and get ready for a fantastic weekend with the mighty mighty Bobcats and friends. Many new exciting activities are being planned. It is not just for the graduates but anyone who are descendants of the students from 1927 to 1968, (the last year of the high school). More information will be mailed soon.
August 2, 2016 - Center Police Department would like to thank Casey Lout, Director of Public Relations and Sara Lloyd, RN with Affinity Hospice for coming by with goodie bags for everyone at the Police Department.
The ladies and Affinity Hospice wanted to show their appreciation for all law enforcement and the job they do.
(From left) Det. Stephen Stroud, Det. Nicole Faulkner, Sara Lloyd, RN, Casey Lout, Director of Public Relations, and Sgt. Duane Gordon
July 29, 2016 - Whitlee Reed, President of the Center FFA Chapter, received her State Degree Pin and Certificate at the 88th annual Texas FFA State Convention in Dallas, Texas.
The Lone Star Degree is the highest degree of membership the State FFA Association can award with only 2 percent of all Texas FFA members earning this honor. There are many requirements that must be met for a member to receive this prestigious award, including receiving a Chapter FFA Degree, community service hours, high recommendations, and serving in the leadership position within the FFA.
Congratulations to Whitlee for earning her Lone Star Degree and proving that hard work does indeed pay off!
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July 29, 2016 - Members of Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904, the Auxiliary, veterans and citizens gathered in the Historic Courthouse on the Center Square in observance of the 63rd Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice.
After an opening prayer, Post Quartermaster Larry Hume welcomed those in attendance and gave some background on the Korean War noting that there were 33,686 battle deaths and 103,000 wounded with still 7,807 Americans missing in action. The names of the five Shelby County Citizens killed in action were read by Auxiliary members Mary Fausett and Shannon Guynes. They are Clifford Hughes, Johnny V. Mena, Bobbie F. Mock, Billy Clyde Stephenson, and Leonard Williams. The name of Willie E. Windham who has been missing in action since August 1950 was also read.
Framed certificates recognizing their service in the Korean War were presented by Post Commander Gene Hutto to VFW Post 8904 Service Officer John Piersol and US Marine Corps Veteran Dale Stepp of Tenaha received a book titled “Korea Reborn” . Susan Lafitte Watkins accepted a certificate of service on behalf of her father Albert Henry Lafitte who passed away in 1996. Korean War Veteran Willie E. Windham has been missing in action since August 1950. Representing the Windham family and receiving a framed certificate of service was sister-in-law Mary Windham and niece Nadine Windham Parker.
The Memorial Wreath was then placed by the Windham family and the program was closed with the playing of Taps. The members of the VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary would like to thank those who took the time to remember our Korean War Veterans.
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