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Around Town
March 21, 2016 - The Yard of the Month for March 2016 is presented to Carl and Linda Doudna. The beauty of their Serenity Gardens are absolutely a dream. March marks the beginning as gardens awaken.
March 19, 2016 - Due to excessive flooding in the Beaumont area, The American Red Cross had to reschedule the giveaway of emergency kits to next Saturday at the firehouse at 10:00am. We are sorry for the delay, but in the mean time Community Christian Services will be open Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30am-12:30pm.
Please come to First Baptist Haslam to fill out paperwork. We will be providing food, clothes, toiletries, bedding, resources, etc. to people in need or those affected by flooding. Please give us a call if you have any questions. (936)269-3006.
Thank you,
Lauren Hovey
March 18, 2016 - The first day of 42 tournament play of the Shelby County Grill Fest ended with three teams advancing to the finals which will be at 11am Saturday, March 19th at the Windham Civic Center.
The winners of last year's tournament, Royce Johnson/Don Lovell, advanced this year as well after defeating teams Lynn Johnson/Louise Johnson and Terry Allen/Joey Lawson. Lynn Johnson/Louise Johnson were two-time tournament winners, 2012 and 2014, but fell in the first round.
Ed Johnson/Will Lucas defeated teams Eddie Green/Donna Green and Keaton Bush/Devin Jackson for a chance to play in the finals. Lucas partnered with David Koonce to win the tournament trophy in 2013.
Bubba Bush/Cecil Jackson defeated teams Jesse Teske/Chance Shoop and Joe Morris/Benjie Smith to be the third team to advance to the finals.
Johnson/Lovell won the draw for a bye in the first round of the finals. Johnson/Lucas will play against Bush/Jackson in the first game Saturday at 11am with the winning team going against Johnson/Lovell.
Click here for the Bracket
March 18, 2016 - Center Garden Club took top honors at the District III - Texas Garden Clubs Spring Convention by winning 31 awards.
With the theme "Follow the Monarchs through Paris," 67 members represented 25 District III Texas Garden Clubs for the March 16-17 event at the Country Club in Paris, Texas.
"The Butterfly Lady" Leslie Lange, who operates the Fluttering B. Butterfly Ranch in Colleyville, Texas where she raises and releases Monarchs, Painted Ladies, and Gulf Fritillaries, presented the program on present dangers to butterflies and ways to protect them in our environment. Members were given Milkweed seeds (which are essential for the survival of the Monarchs) to plant in their own gardens.
From left: Linda Bordelon (Center Garden Club), District III Historian; Linda Goller (San Augustine Garden Club), Southern Zone Director, Nita Beale, District III Director; Carol Moore, State President, Texas Garden Clubs, Inc; and Center Garden Club members, Judy Matthews; Jackie Hancock who also serves as the District III Treasurer; and Cherry Jones.
Submitted by Linda Bordelon, Publicity Chairman
March 18, 2016 - Following the press release from the Shelby County Sheriff's Department concerning the IRS Scam, Shelby County Today received an email from one it its viewers, Andy Stevens. He reported the next day receiving a call which threatened a lawsuit instead of arrest and wanted to warn others.
Andy Stevens reported, "I got a computer generated call this morning from 360-362-4728 saying they are the IRS and they have begun a lawsuit against me. Unless I call them back they will continue the suit. Please people, be aware that such calls are a SCAM!"
The Attorney General of Texas website has a page devoted to Frauds and Scams - https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/cpd/frauds-and-scams. The website offers a wealth of information including Tell-Tale Signs of a Scam, Consumer Complaint Form, and Fighting Identity Theft.
Below are a list of resource for anyone wanting to educate themselves against falling victim of scams:
March 17, 2016 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors attended a new member ribbon cutting for John Michael Burns Insurance, on Tuesday, March 15 at 10:00 a.m.
Pam Phelps, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director said, "We are here, John [Burns], to say congratulations, to document today, and to welcome you and wish you the best success in all the services you offer."
John Burns said he is an agent of Farmers Insurance Group which has been around since 1920 and his is the second office to open in Center. As a Farmers Insurance agent, he provides auto, home, life and commercial insurance with the intent of expanding those services in the future to include financial. Burns then introduced his family including his wife, Holly Burns, who is a teacher at Center ISD and his four sons.
Burns Insurance is located at 1125 Tenaha Street in Center. Refreshments were served as well as promotional items given away.
March 15, 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 monthly meeting will be Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church, Center, Tx. 9:00am - 12:00pm. The monthly workshop will feature "Exposure Compensation" and the March Challenge will be "Reflections". Visitors are always invited to attend. For more information concerning the meeting or information, contact Billie Jones, 936, 591-2416, jonbill392@hughes.net
The Piney Woods Photographic Society held their February, 2016 meeting with a great workshop about "Lightroom - Develope Module" taught by Janet Hughes. The February Challenge was "Food" with the following challenge winners:
February 2016 Challenge Winners - Theme: Food
March 14, 2016 - The Center Police Department is proud to accept a needed donation from ACE Hardware, Center, Texas (Loop 500 at Highway 96 South) on February 29th.
ACE Hardware has graciously decided to donate a utility trailer to the Center Police Department after learning that the police department, in the past, have utilized officers personal trucks, trailers or borrowed trailers in order to move or transport large recovered property, evidence and equipment.
The Center Police Department appreciates having such a helpful and gracious business community in and around Center, Texas.
We give a dedicated, "Thank You" to ACE Hardware.
Jim Albers, Chief of Police Center PD
March 10, 2016 - Center Garden Club Flower Show Chairman Cherry Jones discusses committee assignments and general rules for the 50th Annual Small Standard Flower Show and Plant Sale to members at their March 9 meeting.
The show, "Nature's Abundance," is open to the public (free admission) from 12:00 noon to 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Center Community House, 423 San Augustine Street, Center, Texas.
The Show will feature Floral Designs, Horticulture Entries, and Special Exhibits of Youth Designs by Center 3rd grade and Center High School Jr. Garden Clubs, as well as Educational Exhibits. The plant sale will include annuals, perennials, East Texas natives, and other favorite pass-along plants.
The Children's Advocacy Center will have their butterfly release for child abuse awareness at 4:00 p.m. at the Community House, and the drawing for the Garden Urn will follow. $1-tickets for the Urn may be purchased from any Center Garden Club member.
Submitted by Linda Bordelon, Publicity Chairman
March 10, 2016 - Mike and Linda Bordelon's boathouse was built in 1988 and has never had water over it. It has a deck on the sides and in front... or it did have. The walkway is about to float away. We got one boat out but are having to charge the party barge before we can get it out.
We had to cancel the Pineywoods Beekeepers meeting in Lufkin for tonight. The highway department said many of the county roads were under water or washed out in Shelby and San Augustine counties.
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