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December 20, 2023 - The staff and students of Center ISD would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the First Methodist Church of Center, Mary Lynn Tinkle, church members, and local volunteers in continuing the memory of Mrs. Lucretia Bussey, formerly a special education counselor with Center ISD.
It was her wish that students with disabilities have the opportunity to present a gift to their parents on Christmas morning. Mrs. Bussey funded this endeavor personally as she served the students of the district.
Center ISD sincerely appreciates the thoughtfulness and generosity of the First Methodist Church and local community members for providing this opportunity to the families of Shelby County students.
Photos submitted by Margaret Smith and taken by Carolyn Chandler.
December 19, 2023 - The Scrap Happy Quilters completed a truly Christmas style project on Monday, December 18, 2023 by presenting fifty-five lap quilts completed by the club to each resident of Holiday Nursing Home. The residents were presented their quilts individually and visited with the ladies presenting the quilts. Everyone involved had a great time. Several of the Scrap Happy Quilters were not able to attend, however, their presence was felt by each resident because love and dedication to quilting is what made this gift giving opportunity possible.
Scrap Happy Quilters meet on the 1st Saturday of the month at the James Community House. Everyone is welcomed to join in the fun. Merry Christmas from the Scrap Happy Quilters!
December 18, 2023 - Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 members delivered a pallet of water to the Center Police Department on December 18, 2023.
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Through the generous donation of Brookshire Brothers grocery store in Center, the lodge was able to bestow this benefit to the law enforcement personnel.
Ron Barker, Worshipful Master of Sam Samford Lodge, and Paul Ragan, Past-Master, delivered the donation on behalf of the lodge and Center Police Officers unloaded the much appreciated water.
Lt. Ricky King is seen pictured above unloading packages of water from the Sam Samford Masonic Lodge.
Sgt. Brian Wright and Ron Barker are pictured above unloading cases of water.
From left: (front row) Jeremy Boyett, Tommy Boyett, Michael Bates, Mike Stephens, Athena Ezernack, Rusty Wilson, Mike Parker, and (back row) Stephen Ewing.
December 18, 2023 - On Monday, December 11th, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Officer Election to determine who would serve as the leadership of the department in 2024. The results are as follows: Chief - Jeremy Boyett; 1st Assistant Chief - Rusty Wilson; 2nd Assistant Chief - Mike Stephens; Secretary/ Treasurer - Athena Ezernack; Training Officer - Stephen Ewing; Traffic Officer - Tommy Boyett; Maintenance Officer - Michael Bates; Assistant Maintenance Officer - Mike Parker; Safety Officer and Chaplain - Steve Cockrell; and Reporter - Brock Pugh.
Steve Cockrell with his wife.
None of the officers were changed from their positions in 2023. We congratulate them on another year in their roles within the department.
With that, this edition of the report will come to a close. The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department hopes everyone has a great and safe week going forward.
Brock Pugh - Reporter
December 17, 2023 - St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church held their annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession Sunday, December 10, 2023 on the Center square.
Dance were performed on the square leading up to the procession traveling their route to the church located at 717 FM 2974. They also offered prayer before the procession began its journey. The group gathered on the inside of the square around the Historic 1885 Shelby County Courthouse beside the historic jail (Shelby County Chamber of Commerce). The procession then traveled down Nacogdoches Street to Wheeler Avenue where they continued across Hurst Street and down Arcadia Drive (FM 138) before turning onto FM 2974 to the location of the church.
Center Police Department officers provided traffic control through town and then for the remainder of their route.
December 14, 2023 - The Excelsior ISD Choir performed Christmas carols at the Shelby County Historic Courthouse on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison welcomed the attendees, of which there were many, to the event. She explained there have been ongoing renovations in progress at the courthouse and she invited everyone to take a look after the choir’s performance.
At the completion of the singing Judge Harbison thanked the members of the William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas who are the docents of the courthouse and who decorated it for Christmas. She also thanked Tim Verner, the choir teacher and director.
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December 11, 2023 - Sam Samford Lodge #149 delivered a pallet of water to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department on November 28, 2023.
The lodge members seek to support local public safety organizations with needed water, and they were able to make this donation via the generous contribution of H&S Grocery in Center.
Lodge members Paul Ragan, and Sammy Arnold received the pallet of water loaded on their trailer and made their way to the Sheriff’s Department where the delivery was unloaded by Sheriff’s Department trusties.
Pictured are (from left): Derrick McCollister, Jeremy Turner, Paul Ragan, Debbie Gregg, Sheriff’s Department Investigator Kevin Sage, and Sammy Arnold.
December 11, 2023 - (Photo Album) - The Timpson Lighted Christmas Parade hosted by the Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce was held Saturday, December 9, 2023, on the Timpson square.
The street was lined with people excited to see the brightly lit floats, and vehicles.
Parade trophies were awarded following the parade and they are as follows:
- Best walking or riding group - Timpson HS Marching Band
- Best Lighted/themed Float - First Assembly of God
- Best overall float - Hilburn’s Country Greenhouse
December 11, 2023 - VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary would like to thank Center Elementary Principal Crystal Chisenhall for arranging our visit on December 8 to honor fourth grade teacher Melissa Munoz as our Post Teacher of the Year. Melissa also recently won the District 19 competition and will now compete at the state level. We enjoyed presenting her awards in front of her students.
From left: Post Member Derrick Roberts, Melissa Munoz, Post Commander Richard Lundie, and Post Member Mary Roberts
December 8, 2023 (Order Form) - Shelby County Outreach Ministries is starting our annual Letter From Santa fundraiser!
Each letter is $10 and will include a letter from Santa with the child's name and an ornament that will remind them that Jesus is the reason for the season.
Order forms and money need to be turned in by Monday, December 11th.
All proceeds will go to feeding the hungry and assisting the needy in Shelby County. For more information, please call 936-598-4990.
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