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December 8, 2022 - Shelby Savings Bank is in the midst of celebrating 40 years servicing the community, and on December 8, 2022, their celebration included a Christmas open house for the community to attend.
Will Lucas, Shelby Savings Bank, commented on the bank being in the community since 1982 and the seven locations it now has. The open house is running until 1pm.
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December 7, 2022 - Tomlin Insurance recently celebrated new ownership with a new owner ribbon cutting event hosted by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.
Stephanie Elswick, Ambassador President, introduced new owners Mallory and Matt Snider.
"We are so happy to start this new adventure, I would call it a new adventure, but I've been here for like 13 years," said Mallory Snider. "We're so excited to continue to grow and continue with the Tomlin legacy that they started."
Snider explained that a large part of Tomlin Insurance has been Hochheim Prairie Insurance and she introduced Carrie Staton who is a representative of that company from Yoakum Texas.
"We have all kinds of insurance that we offer, just come and talk to us we would be happy to offer any type of advice, even if you are not one of our customers because I value educating people more about what they have or what they need," said Snider.
Tomlin Insurance was established in 1982 by the late Judge John Tomlin and his wife Ann. Mrs. Tomlin continued to operate the business after Mr. Tomlin passed away in 2009.
Mallory and Matt Snider purchased Tomlin Insurance in June 2022, after working for the business for over a decade. They are honored to continue the Tomlin legacy.
Tomlin Insurance specializes in Home, Auto, Farm, Liability and Commercial insurance of all types.
Tomlin Insurance is located at 102 Church Street. Contact Matt, Mallory or Gracie at 936-598-6165.
At Holiday Nursing Center (from left) VFW Auxiliary representatives Carolyn Umbrell, Mary Fausett, Joy Hutto, Jan Ramsey, and Theresa Hume with Holiday's Activity Director Bobbi Launius.
December 6, 2022 - Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 Auxiliary visited Holiday Nursing Center and Affinity Hospice on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 with Christmas donations.
Accepting plush blankets for their 13 Veteran residents is Bobbi Launius, Activity Director at Holiday Nursing Center and accepting hand knitted shawls/lap blankets is Affinity Hospice RN Case Manager Tammie Jacobs.
Members of the Auxiliary included President Mary Fausett, Treasurer Theresa Hume, Jr. Vice Carolyn Umbrell, Chaplain Joy Hutto and Secretary Jan Ramsey.
At Affinity Hospice (from left) Case Manager Tammie Jacobs and VFW Auxiliary members Ramsey, Hume, Umbrell, Fausett, and Hutto.
From left to right: Chad Nehring, Steve Waters, Meg Camp (front row), John Black (back row), Cindy Eubank (front row), David Chadwick (back row), Amy Lindley, Collin Mathews, Bridgette Liem, Jason Balkcom, Aaron Gilchrist, Rayford Copelin, Joe West, Robert Hughes (back row), Mack Hughes, and Lawrence Davis. Photo by J.J. Ford.
December 6, 2022 - The Rotary Club of Center met on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 and enjoyed a program presented by Operation Blue Santa. Amy Lindley, a representative of Operation Blue Santa, reported over 300 applications were turned in this year! She reported Blue Santa has made his list and is checking it twice just in time for Christmas.
A special thanks was given to all the businesses, individuals, and civic groups for donating to help bless children with a better Christmas and make it a special Christmas for many families.
Following the program, club members came together to present Operation Blue Santa with toys and gifts collected. The Rotary Club of Center wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas!
From left: Robbie Kerr and veteran Don Richey
December 6, 2022 - On November 9th, Center Garden Club met at its Blue Star Memorial to hear a Veteran’s Day message from veteran Don Richey and to hold a laying of the wreath ceremony there.
Pictured below are members Janette Wittmann, Carolyn Bounds, Robbie Kerr, Shirley Richey, veteran Don Richey, Merry Carnes, Pam Sykes, and Carol Chance.
Photos by member Cherry Jones
December 5, 2022 (Parade Photos) - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Committee announces the winners of the 2022 Annual Santa’s Christmas Parade, which was held this past Saturday, December 3rd. The theme for the parade was “Christmas Around the World”.
Winners by Category are:
Individual Category:
1st Place – Matt Carrington
School Category:
1st Place – Center High School Marching Bank
2nd Place – Center High School Chaparrals
Church Category:
1st Place –St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church
2nd Place – First Baptist Church Worship Ministry
3rd Place – Hillcrest Baptist Church
Civic Organization Gategory:
1st Place – Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department
2nd Place – Girl Scout Troop #102175
3rd Place – East Texas Disciples
Business Category:
1st Place – Tri County Community Action
2nd Place – Brock’s Rocks
3rd Place –Farmers State Bank
Overall Best in Show – Tri County Community Action (Editor's note: Float with the snow machine)
Thank you to all our sponsors: High Roller Wells, Presenting Sponsor; City of Center, Float Competition Sponsor; Town and Country Real Estate, Grand Marshal Sponsor; and Silver Sponsors Farmers State Bank and Specter, Inc.
Thank you to the Center Police Department for assisting with traffic. Thank you to the Center Fire Department for transporting the City of Center City Council and Santa Claus.
We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
December 5, 2022 - VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary visited Center Elementary School on Friday, December 2, 2022 to present third grade teacher Alisha Murray with her Teacher of the Year Award. She was selected after being nominated by Vice Principal Elizabeth Bennett.
It was kept a surprise until members and elementary school staff invaded her classroom and shared the good news with her students. Alisha was given a framed certificate and check for $100 while her students were rewarded with cupcakes. Congratulations Alisha!
November 25, 2022 - Cookies & Cocoa with Santa is going to have some big changes this year as it has officially outgrown the Center Police Department lobby! The event is moving to the Center Community House at 425 San Augustine Street in Center and is scheduled for Sunday, December 4th from 2pm to 4pm.
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa is our BIG Toy Drive, and the Blue Santa team are very excited to be having it again this year. Enjoy Cookies & Cocoa, and FREE pictures with Santa! Bring in a toy to donate and be entered into our raffle for a 32" Smart TV, a Christmas movie watching goody basket, and a $100 Ivan Smith Furniture Gift Card.
If you are interested in donating any items for the event such as cocoa, cookies, or any type of finger foods, please contact Amy at the Center Police Department at 936-598-2788.
The Center Police Department's Blue Santa program is asking for donations of new toys, books, or clothes for all ages of boys and girls, and don't forget the teenagers! Monetary donations are also welcomed, and can be given in the form of Cash, or Check, or through Paypal @BlueSantaCPD.
December 4, 2022 - Santa's Lighted Christmas Parade filled the historic downtown square with businesses, churches, and community groups decking their vehicles with a "Christmas Around the World" theme on Saturday, December 3, 2022.
With more than 20 entries, the floats filled the entire square as they made their way around. The Center High School band led the way followed by the parade's Grand Marshals, Dr. Danny Paul and Sally Windham. The parade had lots of great floats including one which made snow. The end the grand Christmas celebration was Santa at the end.
To view photos from the parade, click here.
The Parade was presented by High Roller Wells. The Float Competition Sponsor was the City of Center. The Sponsor for the Grand Marshal was Town and Country Real Estate. Farmers State Bank and Specter, Inc. were Silver Sponsors.
December 3, 2022 - Joaquin celebrated the Christmas season with their ‘An Olde Fashioned Festival’ on the Joaquin square which was full of a variety of activities throughout the day Saturday, December 3, 2022.
There were a large variety of vendor booths with items for sale, while a car show and tractor show were held at the other end of the square.
The East Texas Chopper Guys also held their Toy Drive and Food Drive in addition to their bike show. There were many more events through the day to attend, including the Christmas parade.
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