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October 9, 2023 - (Photo Album) - The Shelby County 4-H Heart to Hands Project, Scrap Happy Quilters and the Shelby Sewcial Bee presented 15 veterans with quilts during East Texas Poultry Festival activities under the big tent on Thursday, October 5, 2023, during their Quilts of Valor presentation. 

Presenting the quilts were Feleshia Thompson, Shelby County Extension Agent, and Shelby Sewcial Bee representative, Michele Clark. Each veteran was introduced and presented with a ceremonial quilts. Each of the quilts the veterans would later take home were on display during the festival at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center.


 

Each honoree was then announced and their service was recognized. As the ceremonial quilt was placed on their shoulders, they were welcomed home and thanked for their service.

Honorees were: Specialist Alan Ray (1968-1969) (2:06 in video 1); Specialist Billy Paddie (1967-1969) (4:18 in video 1); Sgt. Cynthia Islas (1987-1994) (6:51 in video 1);  Petty Officer Danny Brown (1969-1979) (8:32 in video 1); Airman David Lister (1976-1982) (10:07 in video 1); Specialist Frank Hudspeth (1975-1978) (12:23 in video 1); Staff Sgt. Fred Wulf (1968-1972) (00:10 in video 2); Sgt. Joel Bradberry (2015-2016) (2:56 in video 2); Seaman John Weible (1967-1970) (5:20 in video 2); Sgt. Kyle Sayre (2006-2012) (7:30 in video 2); Specialist Otis Amy (1992-1995) (9:35 in video 2); Lt. Col. Robert Cannon (1966-1986) (11:02 in video 2); Marine Roy Heller (1959-1964) (00:06 in video 3); Lt. Col. Vernon Dale Freeman (1952-1987) (2:09 in video 3); and Chief Petty Officer Vernett Richardson (1985-2009) (4:13 in video 3).

October 6, 2023 - A long tradition of elementary students from Shelbyville S.W. Carter and Center F.L. Moffett continued at the 2023 East Texas Poultry Festival on Thursday morning, October 5 following opening ceremonies. To see photos of their performances, click the below albums.

Shelbyville S.W. Carter 4th Grade
Center F.L. Moffett Kindergarten
Center F.L. Moffett 1st Grade
Center F.L. Moffett 2nd Grade

Videos of the performances:

October 7, 2023 (Photo album of entries coming soon) - This year’s photography show was a huge success! All 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.

People's Choice

Children Division - Marshall Law (Scenics Category)
Youth Division - Edwin Marquez (Scenics Category)
Adult Division - Bobbie J. Wood (Poultry Category)

Best of Show

Children Division - Marshall Law (People Category)
Youth Division - Kensey Bryant (Digital Manipulation Category)
Adult Division - Lawrence C. Davis (People Category)

Piney Woods Photographic Society Award - Billie F. Jones (Adult People Category)

Donna Warren Holt Memorial Award - Janice Carter (Adult Flowers Category)

Janet Windham Hughes Memorial Award - Bobbie J. Wood (Adult Scenic Category)

Category results are below:

Digital Manipulation / Restoration Category

Youth Division
1st place – Kinsey Bryant
2nd place - Chloe Rachal
3rd place - Trace Lester
Honorable Mention - Kevin Marin

Adult Division
1st place – Janice Carter                
2nd place – Billie F. Jones
3rd place - Bobbie J. Wood
Honorable Mention: Bilie F. Jones

Animals Category

Youth Divison
1st place – Chloe Rachal
2nd place – Kate Glavan
3rd place – Chloe Rachal
Honorable Mention – Karen Cordoba

Adult Division
1st place – Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place – Bobbie Jean Wood
3rd place – Janice Carter
Honorable Mention - Lawrence Davis / Janice Carter

Urbans Category

Youth Division
1st place – Ashley Betancour
2nd place – Kinsey Bryant
3rd place – Kevin Morin
Honorable Mention – John Ford

Adult Division
1st place – Lawrence Davis
2nd place – LeaAnn Robertson
3rd place – LeaAnn Robertson
Honorable Mention – Lawrence Davis

Flowers Category

Youth Division
1st place – Kelsi Wood
2nd place – Kinsey Bryant
3rd place – Daniel Guevara
Honorable Mention - Kinsey Bryant

Adult Division
1st place – Angie Davis
2nd place – Anna Jones
3rd place – Bobbie Jean Wood
Honorable Mention – Angie Davis

People Category

Children Division
1st place - Marshall Law

Youth Division
1st place – Kate Galvan
2nd place – Gabby Rumley
3rd place – Chloe Rachal
Honorable Mention – Kate Galvan

Adult Division
1st place – Lawrence Davis
2nd place – Anna Jones
3rd place – Billie F. Jones
Honorable Mention – Angie Davis

Fine Arts Category

Youth Division
1st place - Sydney Schriewer
2nd place – Sydney Schriewer
3rd place - Luis Carrillo
Honorable Mention – Kinsey Bryant 

Adult Division
1st place – Angie Davis
2nd place – Anna Jones
3rd place – Lawrence Davis
Honorable Mention – Bobbie J Wood

Scenics Category

Children Division
1st place - Marshall Law

Youth Division
1st place – Edwin Marquez
2nd place – Gabby Romley
3rd place – Eh Tha Yu Soe
Honorable Mention – Edwin Marquez

Adult Division
1st place – Sharon Peace
2nd place – Lawrence Davis
3rd place – Billie F. Jones
Honorable Mention – Summer Koltonski, Debra Cockrell

Poultry Category

Youth Division
1st place – Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Ashley Betancour
3rd place - Kinsey Bryant

Adult Division
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
3rd place - LeaAnn Robertson
Honorable Mention: LeaAnn Robertson

Thanks to everyone for their support of the Photography Exhibit: Sponsored by the Light and Champion Paper.

October 6, 2023 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce announces the winners of the East Texas Poultry Festival Art Show.

Adult Art
1st Place – Gema Haley
2nd Place – Rickey Beene
3rd Place – Anne Bessinger
Honorable Mention – Allison Koppe

Senior Youth Art
1st Place – Isabella Galaviz
2nd Place – Daniel Reyes
3rd Place – DJ McCollister

Intermediate Youth Art
1st Place – Kay Fronheiser
2nd Place – Annie Matthews
3rd Place – Easton Hardy
Honorable Mention - Harley Haas, Kallie Oswalt and Dante Elliott

Elementary Art
1st Place – Hadley Permenter
2nd Place – Cameron Matthews
3rd Place – Leona Kopp
Honorable Mention – Charley Cantrell

Timpson Elementary / Drawing
1st Place – Brylee Ford
2nd Place – Olivia Koeng
3rd Place – Kaleigh Fleming
Honorable Mention – Landry Williams, Charlotte Metcalf and Ana Contreras

Joaquin Elementary
1st Place – Arianna Fry
2nd Place – Hadley Permenter
3rd Place – Alexis Carroll
Honorable Mention – Dante Elliott, Kynda Lawrence and Jayce Kendrick

Center 7th Grade Drawing
1st Place – Chaselonn Yarbrough
2nd Place – Aaron Manga
3rd Place – Maxine Flores

Excelsior Intermediate – Drawing
1st Place – Caden Lee
2nd Place – Marissa Miles
3rd Place – Deacon Anthony

Excelsior 5th Grade Class Project
1st – Khloe Kunkel
2nd – Matthew Hataway
3rd – Sara

Excelsior 4th Grade Class Project
1st – Acelee Klima
2nd – Codi West
3rd – Mckyla Hataway

Excelsior 3rd Grade Class Project
1st – Kenzlie Simmons
2nd – Jace Kunkel
3rd –  Hope Escobedo

Excelsior 2nd Grade Class Project
1st – Keagan
2nd – Sophie
3rd – Whitlee Sanford

3rd Grade Drawing
1st Place – Kyleigh Spradley
2nd Place – Brayson Shurley
3rd Place – Ava Rafferty
Honorable Mention – Arizbeth Corrales and Maverick Woodfin

2nd Grade – Drawing 
1st Place – Scarlett Sumstine
2nd Place – Camden Jones
3rd Place – Landree Hagler
Honorable Mention – Khoen Belrose, Madison Dalen, and Ivy Foster

1st Grade Drawing
1st Place – Gemma Jones
2nd Place – Avery McKelvey
3rd Place – Emilee Connywerdy
Honorable Mention - Zaeda Tomcavage, Aryn Mcadams, Blakely Ivy, and Madelyn Tyler

October 5, 2023 (Photo Album) - The 47th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival is officially open. Ceremonies have concluded and the festival is off to a Cluck-Cluck-Cluck good start as it returns to the Center square on Octber 5, 2023.

ETPF Queen Laura Anne Scull, accompanied by the Queen's Court, has cut the ceremonial feathers!

Continue to view Shelby County Today for the latest information and coverage on the festival.

October 3, 2023 - The Center Volunteer Fire Department "Thanks" everyone that purchased plate lunches or made donations for our CVFD fundraiser.

And a special Thank You to the Shelby County cookers.


Students from Brock competed in the Shelby County Ag Mechanics Foundation Build-off and were awarded first place for their accomplishment in the event.

October 3, 2023 - (Photo Album) - The Shelby County Ag Mechanics Foundation was proud to host its 2nd Build-Off. Schools near and far were invited to participate in a one day build-off on September 22, 2023 to compete to build a shop table. The project was to build a 4x4 shop table made of 3/8 plate for the top with 1/4 inch thick 2x2 tubing for the legs, and also include a 4x4 sheet of expanded metal placed on bottom for storage. Teams consisted of four FFA students under the supervision of their Ag Teacher or School Representative.


Wes Bodiford, Bremond FFA, was the recipient of the Top Hand Award during the Shelby County Ag Mechanics Foundation Build-off.

Awards & money were given for First, Second, and Third places, as well as an individual Top Hand Award. Door prize drawings were awarded throughout the day that included gloves, welding hoods, tools, and money. The Top Hand Award was a Hobart 140 Wire-Welder.

  • First Place - Brock
  • Second Place - Timpson
  • Third Place - Broadus
  • Top Hand Award - Wes Bodiford of Bremond FFA

Competing schools are San Augustine, Shelbyville, Joaquin, Timpson, Center, Diboll, Woden, Newton, Broadus, Brock, Bremond, Composite, and Central Heights.

Juging the projects were Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4; and Clint Castle.

We would like to extend our gratitude toward our generous sponsors, we would not be able to do this without you!


From left: Alease Copelin, Deborah Chadwick, and Janene Walker

October 2, 2023 - The Center Woman’s Reading Club held its first meeting September 21 at the First Methodist Church fellowship hall. President Alease Copelin and Parliamentarian Janene Walker presented member Deborah Chadwick with flowers and a gift to mark her 30th year anniversary as a club member. Mrs. Chadwick has been instrumental in the club serving in many capacities and officer positions including two terms as club president in 1999-2001 and 2017-2020. President Alease Copelin acknowledged and thanked Mrs. Chadwick on behalf of club members for her dedication to the Center Woman’ Reading Club.


Chris Watlington

Following the club’s business meeting, Panola College adjunct professor Chris Watlington presented an interesting presentation about how to present an informative as well as entertaining book report. Following the presentation, members enjoyed delightful refreshments provided by President Copelin at beautifully decorated tables. Both the refreshments and decor reflected this year’s theme for book reports which is Texas Authors. The Center Woman’s Reading organized in 1896 is among the oldest clubs in Shelby County.

October 2, 2023 - (Photo Album) - Miss Laura Anne Scull was crowned queen in the 47th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Queen’s Scholarship Pageant held Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was crowned by the 2022 Queen Sayre Hall.

First runner-up was Karoline Oswalt and second runner-up was Alana Fuller.

Additional awards presented were:

Doo Dah Parade Awards:
Sweepstakes - Karoline Oswalt
Presidential - Parker Chase
Mayor's - Kaylin Miller
Hon. Mention - Alana Fuller

Miss Congeniality - Karoline Oswalt

Photogenic:
Winner - Laura Anne Scull
1st Runner-up - Kaylee Ham
2nd Runner-up - Kaylin Miller

Essay Competition:
Winner - Kaylin Miller
1st Runner-up - Alana Fuller
2nd Runner-up - Karoline Oswalt

Social Skills:
Winner - Parker Chase
1st Runner-up - Laura Anne Scull
2nd Runner-up - Karoline Oswalt

GPA Competition:
Winner - Karoline Oswalt
1st Runner-up - Alana Fuller
2nd Runner-up - Kaylin Miller

UIL Participation and School Honors and Activities:
Winner - Kaylee Ham
1st Runner-up - Laura Anne Scull
2nd Runner-up - Kaylin Miller

Interview:
Winner - Karoline Oswalt
1st Runner-up - Laura Anne Scull
2nd Runner-up - Alana Fuller

Stage Presence:
Winner - Laura Anne Scull
1st Runner-up - Alana Fuller
2nd Runner-up - Karoline Oswalt

Grand Duke - Caine Snell

Committee Award - Hannah Odom

September 6, 2023 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce held a Welcome Party to introduce and welcome the 2023 East Texas Poultry Festival Queen’s Court. Reigning Queen joined the 2023 Court. Each candidate introduced herself and her Escort prior to enjoying dinner catered by B&D Barbeque.

The upcoming schedule and pageant rules and guidelines were reviewed. The Queen’s Court program has a month long schedule of events including a Social, Girls Giving Back and a Disco Fever party as part of the enrichment program for the candidates and their escorts prior to the scholarship pageant.

The Coronation will be held Saturday, September 30th at 7pm at the Center High School Cafetorium when the Queen candidates will be presented to Shelby County. Reserved tickets and/or tables must be purchased in advance by contacting the Chamber at info@shelbycountychamber.com or calling 936.598.3682. General admission tickets may be purchased at the door.

The Queen’s Court committee led by Chairman Caroline Corbell, includes Sharisse McAdams, Shanell Ruiz, Emily Teske and Haley White.


2023 Queen’s Court
From left: Karoline Oswalt, Joaquin High School, Escort, Tanor Doggett; Hannah Odom, Timpson High School, Escort, Caine Snell; Alana Fuller, Shelbyville High School, Escort Malachi Sierra; Kaylin Miller, Shelbyville High School, Escort Tucker Harbison; 2022 Queen, Sayre Hall, Center High School; Parker Chase, Shelbyville High School, Escort Eldon Hendrix; Laura Anne Scull, Center High School, Escort Carson Bush; and Kaylee Ham, Timpson High School, Escort Brant Barnes


2023 Children of the Court
From left: Knox Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cody Miller; Cyrus Ruiz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ruiz; Tripp Scarber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brady Scarber; Aryn McAdams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua McAdams; Bailey Mackey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Mackey; and Kooper Bradshaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Bradshaw

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