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SC Historical Society, Museum Seeking Sports Memorabilia Display Items

August 18, 2016 - The Shelby County Historical Society and Museum is planning a great display of sports, baseball, football, tennis, any and all memorabilia. If you have trophies, letter jackets, pictures, or awards, we need these for our display. If you would like to see your treasures on display, contact the SC Historical Society and Museum at 936-598-3613 or come by the museum at 230 Pecan Street in Center, this includes all of Shelby County.

PWPS Challenge Winners, August Challenge 'Clouds/Skies'

August 8, 2016 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society is meant for camera enthusiasts of all skills and interests. Our goal is to help you become a better photographer and give you a place to meet others who share your passion for photography. We try to create programs and activities with information and instruction for all skill levels in an environment of support and cooperation.

Byndom Issues Thank You Letter for Assistance in Search for Father

August 17, 2016 - On August 10 a silver alert was issued for my dad, VK Byndom, who hadn't been seen or heard from since he left a church function the previous night. He became disoriented and took a wrong turn and was found almost twenty hours later extremely disoriented and dehydrated in Newton County off Old Salem Rd.

I want to say thanks to the Shelby County Deputies and dispatchers, Local Texas DPS Troopers, Center PD, Center Fire Department, and my family and friends for helping in the search for my Dad.

Golden Harvest Ministries Club August 15 Meeting

August 16, 2016 - The August Golden Harvest Ministries Club meeting was held Monday, August 15, in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church in Center, Texas, with 36 members and guests attending. The tables were decorated with the last of summer flowers from Linda Bordelon’s gardens. President Joe Anderson called the meeting to order, and Harold Hanson led the group in singing two song favorites.  Alice West accompanied on the piano.

Six Joaquin Volunteer Firemen Attend Fire/Rescue Training School

August 13, 2016 - Six members of the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department recently attended the 87th Annual Texas Municipal Fire/ Rescue Training School in College Station, Texas. Classes for the school are held on the campus of Texas A&M University and Brayton Fire Training Field, which is the largest Fire/ Rescue training facility in the world.

Firefighter Michael Bates made the trip for the first time, and took Firefighting Phase II. Firefighter II is a 36 hour course which includes classroom sessions as well as hands-on skills training, including live burns.

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