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October 3, 2015 - Left photo: Grand Champion winner Aaron Gilchrist with pen buyer, Farmers State Bank
Right photo: Reserve Grand winner Lance Holloway with pen buyer, McAdams Propane.
The Broiler Sale ended Poultry Festival activities Saturday night with a golden egg when it raised over $110,000 for its exhibitors who were comprised of students from all over Shelby County.
Nearly 100 pens with three birds each were in the Broiler Sift Saturday morning with Texas A&M University Poultry Science judge Alisa Zulkowski examining the almost 300 birds selected by exhibitors to compete for one of the only 50 Broiler Show Sale spots available. Zulkowski spoke to the audience describing characteristics of the birds desired by judges one of which is uniformity of the birds among the pen. Uniformity is representative of the care the birds are given by the exhibitors during the almost seven week project.
Aaron Gilchrist, Shelbyville 4-H, was the Grand Champion exhibitor in the 2015 Shelby County Poultry Festival Broiler Show sale Saturday night, October 3rd. Gilchrist's Grand Champion pen sold to Farmers State Bank for $8,000. He was also the highest ranking senior in the show earning him the Shelby Savings Bank Scholarship.
The Reserve Grand honor went to Lance Holloway, Center 4-H, whose chickens sold for $4,000 to McAdams Propane.
Below are the remaining exhibitors who made the sale and the price for which their pens sold.
3rd place - Justin Hooper, Joaquin FFA, $1,750
4th place - Lane Loggins, Shelbyville 4-H, $1,500
5th place - Emilee Elliott, Center 4-H, $3,250
6th place - Chance Shumaker, Joaquin FFA, $2,250
7th place - Deakon Kay, Shelbyville 4-H, $2,250
8th place - Caleb McDonald, Center FFA, $3,999
9th place - Levi Birdwell, Center 4-H, $1,750
10th place - Logan Holloway, Center 4-H, $2,750
11th place - Colby Lout, Center 4-H, $2,500
12th place - Chandler Pritchett, Joaquin FFA, $1,250
13th place - Brynna Birdwell, Center 4-H, $2,000
14th place - Mason Barbee, Shelbyville 4-H, $2,750
15th place - Anna Holland, Tenaha FFA, $2,000
16th place - Autumn Webb, Joaquin FFA, $1,500
17th place - McKenzie Burgay, Timpson FFA, $2,700
18th place - Brayden Britt, Center 4-H, $1,750
19th place - Madelynn Hutchins, Joaquin FFA, $2,250
20th place - Kensleigh Loftin, Joaquin FFA, $1,500
21st place - Kaden LaRock, Center FFA, $1,500
22nd place - Michelle Gomez, Center 4-H, $1,400
23rd place - Hagan Craig, Center 4-H, $2,600
24th place - Kadence Polley, Center 4-H, $1,700
25th place - Tanner Doggett, Joaquin FFA, $1,900
26th place - Bethany Lindgren, Timpson FFA, $1,400
27th place - Abi Hooper, Joaquin FFA, $1,700
28th place - Camryn Crouch, Center 4-H, $2,600
29th place - Chandler Burgay, Timpson FFA, $2,500
30th place - Trista Britt, Center 4-H, $1,400
31st place - Katie Hamilton, Joaquin FFA, $1,800
32nd place - Tyce Scarber, Center 4-H, $2,900
33rd place - Amanda Yates, Timpson FFA, $1,700
34th place - Clayton Hinton, Shelbyville 4-H, $2,200
35th place - Alec Dykes, Center 4-H, $1,600
36th place - Wesley Wages, Center 4-H, $1,500
37th place - Clarissa Menefee, Center 4-H, $1,900
38th place - Lauren Neal, Joaquin FFA, $1,700
39th place - Dustin Weir, Joaquin FFA, $1,500
40th place - Ruben Soto, Center FFA, $1,500
41st place - Ryker Tomlin, Center 4-H, $2,200
42nd place - Collyn Grammer, Center 4-H, $2,000
43rd place - McKenna Williams, Center 4-H, $2,300
44th place - Maddox Hutchins, Joaquin FFA, $2,600
45th place - Clay Snider, Center FFA, $1,500
46th place - Dawson Kay, Shelbyville 4-H, $1,800
47th place - Tucker Scarber, Center 4-H, $3,999
48th place - Klay Atkison, Joaquin FFA, $2,000
49th place - Rebekah Bridges, Tenaha FFA, $3,300
50th place - Aspen Pritchett, Joaquin FFA, $2,200
Additional buyer information will be added once it is made available by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Shelby County.
Editor's note: Photos from the auction will be posted as soon as possible.
October 2, 2015 - 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.
Adults
Animals
1st place - Janet Hughes
2nd place - Donna Holt
3rd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
Honorable Mention:
Sharon Peace
Cynthia Brown
Urbans
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - Billie F. Jones
3rd place - Jonathan Liker
Honorable Mention:
Jonathan Liker
Flowers
1st place - Donna W. Holt
2nd place - Sharon Peace
3rd place - Donna W. Holt
Honorable Mention:
Sharon Peace
Fine Art
1st place - Joyce Flora
2nd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
3rd place - Joyce Flora
Honorable Mention:
Bobbie Jean Wood
Digital Manipulation/Photo Restoration
1st place - Billie F. Jones
2nd place - Haley Sullivan
Poultry
1st place - Billie F. Jones
2nd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
3rd place - Brittany Hall
Honorable Mention:
Billie F. Jones
Scenics
1st place - Janet Hughes
2nd place - Janet Hughes
3rd place - Billie F. Jones
Honorable Mention:
Joyce Flora
People
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - Janet Hughes
3rd place - Laura Lindsey
Honorable Mention:
Brittany Hall
Adult's Best of Show - Janet Hughes, Carthage, TX
Adult's People's Choice - Brittany Hall, Center, TX
Youth
People
1st place - Tori Baker
2nd place - Tori Baker
3rd place - Rosa Huerta
Animals
1st place - Andres Leon
2nd place - Santiago Leon
3rd place - Tori Baker
Honorable Mention:
Jaime Cervantes
Flowers
1st place - Jaime Cervantes
2nd place - Andres Leon
3rd place - Tori Baker
Honorable Mention:
Andres Leon
Scenics
1st place - Sam McSwain
2nd place - Logan Holloway
3rd place - Sam McSwain
Honorable Mention:
Daniel Ventura
Digital Manipulation
1st place - Hunter Wiggington
2nd place - Whitney Thomas
3rd place - Joel Bender
Honorable Mention:
Rosa Huerta
Urbans
1st place - Sam McSwain
Youth Best of Show - Andre Leon, Tenaha, TX.
Youth People's Choice - Santiago Leon, Tenaha, TX
Children
Fine Art
1st place - Emma Wilburn
2nd place - Liela Klein
3rd place - Levi Flora
Honorable Mention:
Emma Wilburn
Michelle Gomez
Scenics
1st place - Michelle Gomez
2nd place - Emma Wilburn
3rd place - Emma Wilburn
Honorable Mention:
Lance Holloway
Flowers
1st place - Gracelyn Olivas
2nd place - Michelle Gomez
3rd place - Gracelyn Olivas
Honorable Mention:
Emma Wilburn
Michelle Gomez
Animals
1st place - Levi Flora
2nd place - Emma Wilburn
3rd place - Kennedy Smith
Honorable Mention:
Michelle Gomez
Gracelyn Olivas
Lieza Klein
Lance Holloway
Levi Flora
Poultry
1st place - Gracelyn Olivas
2nd place - Lance Holloway
3rd place - Emma Wilburn
Urbans
1st place - Liela Klein
2nd place - Lieza Klein
Children's Best of Show - Gracelyn Olivas, Center, TX
Children's People's Choice - Gracelyn Olivas, Center, TX.
October 2, 2015 - Ellen Manning presented a check from the Woodmen Life Insurance Society, Chapter 250 to the Volunteer Fire Department at Joaquin. Tommy Boyette one of the volunteer firemen in Joaquin was present to receive the check.
October 2, 2015 - A Shelby County woman fighting for her life seeks help as she awaits heart transplant.
Danquein Horton is a 32-year-old single mom of a beautiful 10-year-old named Mija. Her friends call her Dee. Dee was diagnosed as a child with Hodgkins Lymphoma twice. She survived the cancer, but the radiation treatments damaged her heart. Over time she has had countless medical treatments and has done everything she can to heal... Her heart is failing. She is now at the top of the list for a heart transplant. She has already undergone surgery for an LVAD, or Left Ventricular Assisted Device that is actually pumping her heart until she can receive a new heart. She will have to stay away from home for at least 3 months in hotels near the heart hospital in Houston. Her daughter Mija also has expensive medication she takes as she has a condition called Actinic Prurigo. This is basically an allergy to the sun. Her body reacts differently to milk, cheese, all dairy products, and heat when she goes out in the sun for more than 30 minutes at a time.
It causes her face, lips, and throat to swell and her skin burns and peels. She is taking medicine to control it and has to have specialized creams that are mixed for her at Texas Children's Hospital.
Dee has never tried to abuse the system, she has always been a hard worker as a surgical scrub technician and is well respected in the medical community. She has been unable to work for the past year and with medical bills and living expenses growing by the day, she needs help. She is not one to ask for it, but is one who deserves it. This community has always been a great one, reaching out to those who need it the most. There are countless examples of genuine support, and it is always appreciated! If you or someone you know is able to help Dee and her daughter Mija out, there are several ways set to do so.
A Go Fund Me account has been set up for her and she is able to draw funds as needed and donated at gofundme.com/haveaheartfordee
If you have anything you would like to clean out of your attics or homes and would like to donate items, there will be a benefit garage sale on Saturday, October 10th at Love, Inc. in Nacogdoches. The address is 917 Ruby St. in Nacogdoches across from Bonita Park.
A portion of her proceeds will go to Love Inc. to give back to the community. Love, Inc. will also be conducting a warehouse sale the same day! So please check it out!
There is also a Raffle going on right now of which the winner will be announced on October 10th after the sale is over! Tickets are $1 for 1 ticket, $2 for 3 tickets, and $5 for 8 tickets. Tickets are available at The Surgery Center of Nacogdoches (on the corner across from Walmart), and also at the Quick Stop in Timpson.
If you like to run, walk, jog, or stroll, then you will like to participate in a 5K FUN RUN! Details are in the works, but tee shirts and medals will be involved!
For any information on these and upcoming events, please contact Suzanne Graupman at 936-371-0566 for more details.
Dee also has a blood type that is difficult to receive a heart.. O positive. She also admits it's hard to pray for a heart because she knows how she will get it.... But she also prays for the family that will be involved.... Organ transplant is traumatic for both families....
Dee is deserving of a full and beautiful life... and would greatly appreciate any amount of money or items donated. She is grateful for every day, mainly so she can praise her Lord Jesus, and to give her daughter a hug and watch her grow up. Please consider giving to support Dee and her family, they would be eternally grateful! Thank you!!
October 1, 2015 - Ellen Manning presented a check from the Woodmen Life Insurance Society, Chapter 250 to the Volunteer Fire Department at Joaquin. Tommy Boyette one of the volunteer firemen in Joaquin was present to receive the check.
October 1, 2015 - Ellen Manning presented a check from the Woodmen Life Insurance Society, Chapter 250 to the Volunteer Fire Department at Joaquin. Tommy Boyette one of the volunteer firemen in Joaquin was present to receive the check.
October 1, 2015 - Highest Temp was 97 degrees on 9-06-2015
Highest Temp on Record was 112 degrees on 9-02-2000
Lowest Temp was 53 degrees on 9-13-2015
Lowest Temp on Record was 39 degrees on 9-29-1967
Rainfall Recorded was 0.99 inches
Average Monthly Rainfall is 3.65 inches
Below Average by 2.66 inches
Highest Recorded for this Month was 16.64 inches in 1978
Lowest Recorded for this Month was 0.28 inches in 1955
Total Rainfall through September is 53.87 inches
Average Rainfall through September is 38.41 inches
Hooray for October and cooler weather!!!
For full weather report, click here.
September, 2015 Center, TX Weather Report prepared and submitted by Jim and Ann Forbes, U.S. Weather Observers.
October 1, 2015 - The East Texas Poultry Festival (ETPF) officially opened with the cutting of the feathers by the queen's court and reading of a proclamation by Sid Miller, the 12th Texas Commissioner of Agriculture, at 10am Thursday morning, October 1, 2015 under the Frances Oates Big Tent.
The Center band played the National Anthem followed by the Timpson Elementary students leading everyone in the pledge of allegiance. Jim Sawyer, Poultry Festival chair member, welcomed everyone and introduced City of Center Mayor David Chadwick. Mayor Chadwick addressed the audience welcoming all to the East Texas Poultry Festival and encouraged everyone to enjoy the good weather and festivities. Mayor Chadwick was also excited to introduce Sid Miller who began in term in office in January. Miller started speaking concerning the agriculture industry which is a 15 million dollar industry, "One in 7 jobs in this state is directly or indirectly related to agriculture. It is a big part of this area, timber, poultry, truck farming, cattle, we lead the nation in many categories."
He then read a resolution he had drafted for the city and the county, "From the Texas Department of Agriculture, official proclamation - Whereas, the Texas Department of Agriculture recognizes the importance of Texas Poultry in sustaining Texas status as an agriculture power house. Whereas, Shelby County and the Texas poultry industry have long and sordid history of supporting each other through vital partnerships that benefit the agriculture industry, local community, and state as a whole. Whereas, the poultry industry supports more than 1,500 jobs in Shelby County and where Shelby County holds the annual East Texas Poultry Festival each October to celebrate the positive impact agriculture has on the region. Whereas, festival such as this play a special role enhancing the lives of rural Texans. Whereas, rural communities are the backbone of Texas' unique culture and heritage. And Whereas, Texas Agriculture matters and Texas allows it with every citizen on the planet every day. Whereas, the Texas Department of Agriculture expresses its appreciation to the East Texas Poultry Industry and its community leaders throughout the region. Now and therefore, let it be resolved, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller proclaims his support for the [39th] Annual East Texas Poultry Festival in Shelby County, Texas." Finally to end opening ceremonies, the Poultry Festival Queen, Kamaryn Smith, of Shelbyville, and her court performed the official cutting of the feather boa. After the feather cutting, Center F.L. Moffett students and Center Elementary Students took the stage.
October 1, 2015 - Center Band Boosters would like to thank Boom Boom Photo Booth and All American Fireworks for sponsoring the concession stand this Thursday, October 1. Center vs Henderson jr high games. If you would like to sponsor the concession stand, please call Brad at 936-488-9292 for more info.
September 30, 2015 - 4-H members, family and guests met on Sunday, September 20, 2015, at the Center Community House-Rock Building in Center, Texas for their annual County 4-H Gold Star Banquet. The Joaquin 4-H Club served as wonderful hosts and decorated beautifully for this event.
Master of ceremony for the event was Clarissa Menefee. The invocation was led by Kadence Polley and she also introduced the special guests who were Mr. Maxi Eaves - Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Mr. & Mrs. Doyle Carter, members of the TEEA XYZ Homemaker’s Club, Ms. Whitney Burgay and Ms. Ana Solis with Shelby Savings Bank, Ms. Susan Watkins with the Light & Champion Newspaper and Mrs. Peaches Conway, previous Gold Star winner and former Shelby County Clerk.
Following the meal, Alec Dykes led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge to the Texas flag. Emilee Elliott led audience in the 4-H Motto and Pledge.
Caroline Scull presented the “I Dare You” awards to Logan Holloway of Center 4-H Club, son of John Henry and Chelsea Holloway, and Collin Vickers of Joaquin 4-H Club, son of Mike Vickers and Tara Permenter. These two young people have shown leadership and a willingness to always help in time of need. They are both very active in the 4-H program participating in numerous projects and community service activities.
Jheri-Lynn McSwain presented the Gold Star Award to Megan Dunn of Center 4-H, daughter of Lane and Katie Dunn. The Gold Star Award is the highest county 4-H achievement award. Megan has exhibited leadership skills by serving as a club officer, attending leadership camp, serving as a youth volunteer, and becoming a Livestock Ambassador while being active participant in county and club 4-H projects. Megan has demonstrated a willingness to serve not only in the 4-H program but in her community as well. Mrs. McSwain thanked her for her service to the 4-H program and never saying “No” when duty calls.
The Friend of 4-H Award was presented by Carsen Vickers to members of the TEEA XYZ Homemaker’s Club. This award is given to member or organization of the community that has shown long term support and dedication to the 4-H program. This year’s recipient has supported the Shelby County youth for many years. Their support has sometimes been behind the scenes but has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated. The education of our youth and adults is Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s mission and with the help and timeliness of this organization these goals can be achieved.
Club member introductions were presented by club mangers. Clarissa Menefee offered a special appreciation to local businesses, organizations and volunteers who contribute to the success of the Shelby County 4-H program.
County Extension Agents Lane Dunn and Jheri-Lynn McSwain recognized and thanked club managers Chelsea Holloway – Center 4-H, Tiffanne Klein – Shelbyville 4-H, and Debrah Worsham – Joaquin 4-H. They also recognized and thanked all the project leaders for their continued support of the Shelby County 4-H Program.
The final thank you went to the 4-H parents for their dedication to the organization, the City of Center for allowing the 4-H program to utilize their facilities, and Tara Permenter and Joaquin 4-H Club for hostessing. Hannah Menefee closed the banquet with the 4-H prayer.
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