September 19, 2020 - Yesterday afternoon, [September 18], there was an accident in which my brother was working on his truck and it rolled over on him. Upon calling 911, within minutes, [and I mean minutes], there were at least 10 first responders on the scene including an ambulance, Center FD, VFD, West Shelby VFD, and Shelby S.O.
It gives us all here in Shelby County a real peace of mind to know that our First Responders are here when we need them. I would sincerely like to thank them for their service to our community. If you see one, you thank them too.
September 15, 2020 - The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year. Americans take the time to remember those who are or were at one time prisoners of war (POW) and those who are still missing in action (MIA), as well as their families. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is not a federal public holiday in the United States but it is a national observance.
September 10, 2020 - The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center received a grant in the amount of $20,000 from T.L.L. Temple Foundation for general operating expenses over the next year. T.L.L. Temple Foundation recognizes that the pandemic has impacted many businesses. This is especially true for nonprofits, which depend on grants, donations, and fundraisers to cover the cost of operations. This grant is a tremendous benefit to the SCCAC as we work to meet the needs of child victims of abuse and neglect in our community.
September 10, 2020 - Center Garden Club met for its first monthly meeting of the new year on September 9, 2020 in the home of Lisa Albers. President Carole Ann Chance presided. Horticultural reports on both summer tomato production and river birch trees were presented and discussed.
September 9, 2020 - The winner of the Bar-B-Q trailer for the Sam Samford Lodge Scholarship Raffle is Keith Jefferson, Automotive Collision Specialist.
Congratulations to Keith and a big thanks to everyone who purchased tickets for Center High School Seniors Scholarships.
September 9, 2020 - Friday, September 11 is Patriot's Day. All flags should be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown. If you cannot have your flag lowered at sunup please lower it the evening before. If your flag cannot be lowered you can still show respect for the day by attaching a black ribbon or cord at the top.