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February 26, 2016 - The family of Ashley Elizabeth Beene would like to thank each of you for your prayers, cards, donations, fundraisers, and many acts of kindness that everyone has shown to them while waiting for her transplant and after Ashley's passing. We truly appreciate all of the support and love during this time.
With love and God Bless,
The Beene, Matthews, and Pearce Families
February 26, 2016 - The Center Rotary Club President Anna Lee presented a $250 donation for the Community Garden to AgriLife Extension Agents Jheri-Lynn McSwain and Lane Dunn during their Tuesday meeting at the John D. Windham Civic Center.
The Result Demonstration and Community Garden Project will be managed by the AgriLife Extension office; however, it will be a community effort involving local civic groups, community members, and youth groups.
The project will provide an opportunity to complete community service hours and to learn general horticultural practices while providing fresh produce to local food banks. A Result Demonstration Garden will allow visitors to learn about vegetables and plants that grow well in Deep East Texas.
Photo submitted by Anna Lee.
February 25, 2016 - Dollar General in Timpson held a ribbon cutting on Monday, February 22, 2016 at their new location at 251 North 1st Street.
Dustin Norris, Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce Representative, welcomed the business and its staff including manager Kim Sirois to the new location.
"Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for over 75 years and has had a store in Timpson since 2001. They have been selling products from America's most trusted manufacturers. There are over 12,000 stores in 43 states and we certainly proud to have one here in Timpson," said Norris.
Norris continued to describe the many items offered at the tore and the benefit of employment opportunities for area residents. He also stated spending locally inside of online and outside of Timpson's tax area insures tax dollars remain in Timpson.
"Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to recognize Dollar General for their contribution to our community over the past 15 years and we welcome this opportunity to celebrate with them as they begin their next 30 in their new location," said Norris.
Sirois performed the honor of cutting the ribbon in front of the store surrounded by employees and community representatives.
February 24, 2016 - Local beekeepers Mike and Linda Bordelon, who own and operate Heavenly Honey Apiary on Toledo Bend at Huxley, presented a program to the Hemphill High School Garden Club, "Cabbage Patch Kids" on February 22. Students were able to ask questions and share their knowledge of bees during the discussion.
Photo (from left): Classroom teacher Kristi McDaniel, Hemphill Garden Club Committee Chairman Mary Ann Tompkins, and Mike and Linda Bordelon.
Submitted by Linda Bordelon
February 22, 2016 - Texas A&M Agrilife Extension hosted a groundbreaking for the Shelby County Community Garden on February 17, 2016 at the Shelby County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Arena on State Highway 7 East in Center.
Shelby County Extension Agents Jheri-Lynn McSwain and Lane Dunn led the ceremony which had a large attendance from community leaders, civic organizations, business owners and local citizens. Dunn extended appreciation to all those attending the event and said it demonstrated the great community support they have received.
McSwain shared some of the history of plans for the garden leading up to the groundbreaking, "This was a dream and it really started with Pam White, and I know y'all remember Pam, she was a real blessing to our community. She just really had it upon her heart to help feed the hungry in Shelby County."
Pam White was Shelby County Outreach Ministries Executive Director until she passed away April 29, 2014. McSwain shared how Pam Phelps, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director; and David Chadwick, City of Center Mayor; have shared in that dream with White of establishing the garden.
"It's not so much a dream as meeting a need," said McSwain. "We're real excited to be able to come together as a community, as a county, as a city and put this garden together with all y'all's support and help feed our hungry individuals, our senior citizens in our county and that is our goal. AgriLife with our background and our educational experience can help lead that trail and make that happen, so we're thrilled about that."
Dunn said one thing for which the garden will be utilized is demonstration and will assist AgriLife in growing different varieties of plants to see how they fare in the Shelby County area, " We're very excited about that, so we can say, 'Hey, this tomato grew best right here in Shelby County,' or 'this plant grew best right here in Shelby County,' so it's going to be a dual purpose garden."
Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge, described how McSwain and Phelps began discussions with her in March 2015. A piece of property, which carries liability insurance was an important part of the operation and although operations were considered, the time to plant had passed.
"Last November we started looking and this was just the most obvious place, because the county owns this property, we already pay liability insurance on this property so it truly is not going to cost us one cent. All it's going to take is some love and some work and some cooperativeness," said Judge Harbison.
Originally it was planned to install the garden at the front of the Shelby County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Arena property; however, plans now are to locate the project at the back of the property.
"We are very blessed to have this and coming together and then the county being the leader, the headquarters for this project, it did all work out," said Pam Phelps, "Lane I'd like to thank you, and we are so blessed to have Jheri-Lynn who has the experience, here in the county today that's done this before, so with her leadership will be a great success."
Sherry Harding, Shelby County Outreach Ministries Executive Director, said she is very excited about the community coming together on this project, and taking care of the people in need.
"God has called us to be his hands and feet, and it takes us filling in the gap for people who cannot and our seniors who've worked hard all their lives and they have big whether to buy food or medicine, pay their bills," said Harding. "So, last year we served over 20,000 meals to our senior citizens through our nutrition program, and we provided over 4,000 people food through emergency food boxes."
Harding is enthusiastic about the options which will be made available to people Outreach Ministries helps by way of the garden.
"We're very excited to have this fresh fruit and vegetables come in, because a lot of times they can't buy those items and we didn't have them before to give, so we're very excited about the nutritional value and what it's going to mean to our seniors and I really appreciate everyone that's taken part," said Harding.
Sponsors who were thanked and listed during the event included Woodmen of the World, Center Rotary Club, Center Noon Lions Club, Shelby County Farm Bureau, Center Garden Club, Shelby County Sheriff's Posse, General Shelters, Shelby County Judge and Commissioners, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, Donald Monroe.
February 22, 2016 - The Seven Sisters Red Hat Ladies visited all the area nursing homes on Tuesday, February 10, spreading Valentine cheer by passing out Valentines and small gifts. Pictured here, they made a special visit to member Margaret Robertson (seated) at Lakeside Assisted Living Center.
Andrew Dolan, formerly of Huxley and now a coach at Whitehouse High School, was featured in an article published by Tyler Morning Telegraph. Dolan went fishing and at the end of his fishing trip had the catch of the day, a man who was in danger of drowning on Lake Tyler. To read the story - Sailor meets, thanks the mystery fisherman who saved him from drowning on Lake Tyler
February 17, 2016 - As Valentine’s Week comes to a close, the members of St. John Missionary Baptist Church would like to send a special thanks to all that SHINED in our HEARTS at the Valentine’s Banquet. It is the monetary contributions of people, churches, and businesses like yours that made our event successful.
Please accept our warmest thanks for your generosity and compassion towards our Church. You are God’s greatest Blessings!
Thanks to all,
St. John Baptist Church Family
St. John Missionary Baptist Church
Valentines Banquet 2016
Center, Tx
Rev. Winston Kibbles Sr.- Pastor
February 15, 2016 - The Center Police Department Ladies Auxiliary held a fundraiser for their scholarship program through a Valentines Day basket giveaway. The fundraiser was held until Saturday, February 13, 2016 in front of Brookshire Brothers in Center.
At 12:20pm the drawing was held and David Hailey, Brookshire Brothers Manager, drew the winning name from the box. District Judge Charles "Brick" Dickerson was the winner of the baskets with contents valued at over $250.
February 15, 2016 - A political forum was held at the Sunshine Frontier Cafe in Timpson on Thursday, February 11, 2016. Debra Pate Smith, former Timpson Mayor, spoke with Timpson residents and potential city council and mayor candidates about the city finances, filing to run as a candidate and the importance of backing those seeking election collectively and not splitting the vote.
Yvonne Ramsey, city council member, was also at the event and is running for council once again. Other possible candidates mentioned during the meeting were Tracy Hooper, who may be seeking election as mayor, and Al Skinner who may be running for a council position.
The importance of voting was expressed throughout the event, as with all local elections, one vote can make all the difference in who wins an election.
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