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November 14, 2023 - The winner of the Rotary Club of Center’s Generac Guardian 24KW Home Backup Generator was Willis Blackwell. A guest at the meeting, Jenny Lightfoot, drew for the grand prize winner during the Rotary Club's Tuesday, November 14 noon meeting at the John D. Windham Civic Center. Club President Steve Waters called the number on the ticket and told Ann Blackwell, the wife of Willis, that they were the winners. Thank you to everyone who supported the Rotary Club during this fundraiser! Proceeds from the fundraiser go back into the community.
Ticket drawing is November 14
November 7, 2023 - The Rotary Club of Center is hosting a fundraiser with the grand prize being a Generac Guardian 24KW Home Backup Generator! Ticket donations are $20 for one ticket or $100 for 6 tickets. The winner will be drawn on Tuesday, November 14, 2023!
The Generac Guardian 24KW Home Backup Generator is valued at $10,400 and includes standard installation within 20 feet of service and within Shelby County or within 30 miles of Center. Areas outside of range, additional installation costs may apply. Installation does not include gas hook up; it will be the responsibility of the winner. Winner need not be present to win.
Center Rotary Club members have tickets as well as the following business locations: Blake Furniture, East Texas Poultry Supply, Farmers State Bank, Mathews Realty, Sabine State Bank, and Shelby Savings Bank.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to charitable donations made by the Rotary Club to the community. For more information, call 936-332-4845.
Visit the following link to view a brochure about the generator - https://www.generac.com
Stanley Walker city editor of New York Herald Tribune 1928-1935
November 13, 2023 - The Center Woman’s Reading Club met November 2 at the First Methodist Church fellowship hall. President Alease Copelin opened the meeting welcoming club members, associate members, and guests. Everyone enjoyed a New York City style luncheon prepared by program hostess and program leader Janene Walker.
President Copelin announced that the next meeting will be at the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library November 16 at 12 noon. The program will be presented by librarian Sandra Davis who will discuss library programming and exciting changes and updates coming to the library in the new year. The Center Woman’s Reading Club has been a long supporter of the library and its many literacy opportunities and programs.
The reading club continued its Texas Authors series with a program on Stanley Walker’s City Editor presented by Janene Walker. Born in Lampasas County, Walker established himself as an archetypical city editor during his years at the New York Herald - Tribune newspaper, one whose views became required reading in some journalism schools. The Texas Institute of Letters annually presents the Stanley Walker Memorial Award for literary excellence in Texas daily and weekly newspapers.
Submitted by Mary Lynn Tinkle
November 13, 2023 - The Scrap Happy Quilters awarded Quilts of Valor to veterans during Jackson Baptist Church’s Sunday morning service on Sunday, November 12, 2023.
Thirteen veterans were recognized for their service and awarded quilts: Darrell Alford, Irvin Bomar, Hilbert Dal Santo, Bill Davis, Jim Finch, Harold Hanson, Derrick Hughes, Dennis Leggett, Bill Pinkston, Clivey Sullivan, Jeremy Riley, Chris Ramsey, and Jerry Newman (not present).
To view a photo album from the presentation on Jackson Church’s Facebook page, click here.
November 13, 2023 - The Scrap Happy Quilters awarded Quilts of Valor to eight veterans at the New Life Church in Center, Texas on Sunday, November 12, 2023.
The eight veterans recognized for their service were Steven W. Bailey - U.S. Army; Christopher A. Miller - U.S. Air Force; Steven Mooney - U.S. Army; Johnathon Vergiels -U.S. Marine; Leonard Wood - U.S. Army; Robert Joe Wright - U.S. Navy; Chance P. Wright - U.S. Army; and Robert Wright - U.S. Navy.
Congratulations and thank you for your service to our country.
November 13, 2023 - The Tri-County Harvest for Homes Food Pantry holiday schedule is as follows:
- Closed on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
- Open on the following Thursdays - November 30, December 7 and December 14 from 8:30am until 10:30am.
- Closed starting December 21, 2023 through January 4, 2024.
- Open on Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 8:30am until 10:30am.
From left: John Ford, Trace Lester, Brannon Denby, Mike Langford, Dean Lester, John Huffstetler, Mike Wulf, Larry Hume, Derrick Roberts, Shametra Smith, Otis Amy, Sayre Hall, and Whitley Youngblood.
November 11, 2023 (More Photos) - Center High School recognized eight Veterans during their Veterans Day program on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in the gymnasium. Senior class officers along with the Center High School Band and Mrs. Kerin Curry’s class assisted with the program.
Veterans in attendance were Larry Hume (US Air Force); Mike Langford (US Air Force); John Huffstetler (US Marine); Dean Lester (US Navy Reserve); Mike Wulf (US Army); Derrick Roberts (US Army); Shametra Smith (US Army); and Otis Amy (US Army).
A welcome was given by Class President Sayre Hall followed by Trace Lester leading everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Center High School band then played our nation's National Anthem, ‘The Star-Spangled Banner.’
A history of Veteran’s Day was read by Brannon Denby. John Ford gave an introduction of American Heroes and asked all veterans in attendance to stand to be recognized. He then read a letter from United States Senator John Cornyn. To read the letter, click here.
Next, Mrs. Kerin Curry’s class did a presentation ‘Veteran - What it Means To Us’ turning veteran into an acronym. Students took turns holding up a poster for each letter while another student described what each letter represented: V -- Victory; E -- Encouragement; T -- Tough; E -- Educate; R -- Resolve; A -- Appreciate; N -- Never (Never forget our veterans who have served and paid the ultimate sacrifice.)
The grand finale of the program was a special performance of ‘America, The Beautiful’ by Mr. James Brown followed by closing remarks by Whitley Youngblood.
November 8, 2023 - The Center Garden Club honored veteran Kevin Gratehouse during their Wednesday, November 8 meeting in advance of Veterans Day this coming Saturday. Gratehouse served in the United States Marine Corps rising to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant E-7 before retiring after 20 years of service to our county.
Garden Club members gathered before their meeting at the Blue Star Memorial which is located in the flower bed at the Community House on San Augustine Street in Center, Texas. The Blue Star Memorial Marker was installed in November of 2010 after the Center Garden Club voted to adopt the “Blue Star Memorial Highway Program” of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America. The name was chosen for the star on flags displayed in homes and businesses denoting a family member serving. The Shelby County marker was sponsored by the Center Garden Club in cooperation with the City of Center.
While gathered at the Community House, Gratehouse was presented a gift to honor his years of service. Afterwards the club held their meeting at the AgriLife building and enjoyed a meal along with their honored veteran guest.
November 6, 2023 - Veterans Day, November 11, is a time for all Americans to pay their respects to those who have served our country. One day to stand united in respect for ALL veterans, past and present. We celebrate and honor America’s Veterans for their patriotism, love of country, willingness to serve, and sacrifice for the common good.
Traditionally, Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 does not hold a program on this day. Instead, we join with the local schools that are hosting an event to honor this day.
Programs known are:
Local Schools 2023 Veterans Day Programs
- Thursday, November 9 at 10am - Center - Center HS Gym. Veterans should report to the cafetorium by 9:45am. At 10am they will enter the gym as a group and sit in special seating.
- Thursday, November 9 at 10am - Timpson - Timpson ISD Event Center. Complimentary lunch for Veterans to follow in HS Library.
- Friday, November 10, 8:15 to 8:40am - Tenaha - Come and go event, Breakfast with Veterans in the Tenaha ISD Cafetorium to honor our local Veterans for their service.
- Friday, November 10 at 9am - Joaquin - Joaquin HS Gym. Special seating for Veterans. A breakfast reception for Veterans and Families follows in the HS Library. Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen awards will be presented by VFW Post 8904.
- Friday, November 10 at 9am - Shelbyville - Third grade students will host the program in the Shelbyville ISD cafetorium. Try to arrive by 8:45am..
- Monday, November 13 at 9am - Center Elementary - Center Elementary Gym. Report to the office as you come in the front door, and you will be escorted to the gym for special seating.
We encourage every citizen of Shelby County, especially military veterans to join us in attending one or more of these programs. The students put in a lot of time and effort to make our local veterans feel special and if you’ve never attended you will be glad you did.
November 4, 2023 - It's fall back time... Sunday, November 5th at 2am, daylight savings time ends and clocks roll backward 1 hour.
At the beginning or end of daylight savings time is a good time to do a routine check of items in your house. Test items such as smoke detectors and install new batteries to help keep your family and home safe. Check your hot water heaters and other areas which aren't seen regularly.
Clean out dryer vent hoses which can become clogged with lint and cause dryers to not perform as well. Lint is highly combustible and decreased airflow can cause overheating of the exhaust ducting resulting in a fire. After inspecting and cleaning out the dryer vent ducting, check to make sure when you push the dryer back in place that the duct doesn't have a bend causing poor air flow.
Lastly, annual checkups for pets is great too!
Suggested link: Keep Your House in Tip-Top Shape: An Incredibly Handy Home Maintenance Checklist
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