May 19, 2015 - The Golden Harvest Ministries Club met May 18, 2015 in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church . Joe Anderson called meeting to order. He welcomed all who were able to come in spite of the rain. Mr. Anderson called on Ellen Manning to lead the opening prayer. Harold Hanson led us as we sang “At Calvery” and “At the Cross.” Terry Gray played the piano for us as we sang.
May 19, 2015 - American Pickers episode filmed in Joaquin will be aired this Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 8:00 pm Central Time on the History Channel.
According to the American Pickers website, the episode named "Texas Hold 'Em" features Joaquin resident Dennis Leggett. Mike and Frank finally get access to their white whale pick, but not-for-sale Dennis earned his nickname for a reason; in Texas, the guys meet a collector who's filled an entire town with his mammoth stockpile.
Tune in to watch: Dish Network channel 120 or Direct TV channel 269.
May 19, 2015 - The Shelby Savings Bank Relay for Life team announces the winners of the raffle which were drawn Friday during the Relay for Life event.
The winners are: Leroy Newman won the 2 Yeti coolers, Lori Davis won the 55” LED TV, Michael Lee won the 128GB iPad & $100 iTunes giftcard, and Dr. Dixon Golden won the 12 gauge shotgun.
Thank you to everyone who supported the team in their efforts to help raise money for the Shelby County Relay for Life which benefits the American Cancer Society.
May 16, 2015 - The Delta Gamma Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International celebrated a Founders' Day Ceremony at their May meeting to show appreciation and gratitude for the twelve women whose vision and foresight founded the Society.
Dr. Annie Webb Blanton had a dream of a society of women teachers, and she founded the group on May 11, 1929. The Delta Gamma Chapter serves key women educators in Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby Counties.
May 16, 2015 - During National Nursing Home Week, Holiday Nursing Center recognized their volunteers with a Fiesta Luncheon. Volunteers were rewarded with door prizes and gift cards in appreciation for their services. Holiday Nursing Center wishes to thank each volunteer for everything they do.
“Blessed are those who volunteer with no thought of recognition or reward.”
May 16, 2015 - Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149, presented the Golden Trowel to Secretary, Roger Doyle. The Golden Trowel is the highest award that a lodge can present to a member. It is awarded to a member who exhibits continued service above that which is normally expected. The award was presented by Worshipful Master, Ron Barker. Roger and his wife Judy were escorted by member Clay Ihlo.
May 15, 2015 (Proclamation) - Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison and Relay for Life representatives gathered in the Shelby County Courthouse Thursday to proclaim Friday, May 15, 2015 as Cancer Awareness Day.
The 10th Annual Relay for Life is being held Friday evening May 15, 2015 from 6pm to 12am in the Shelby County Rodeo Arena located on State Highway 7 East.
May 15, 2015 - The Friends of the Library (FOL) president, Amy Robertson and secretary Melba Gillis present the proceeds from the spring book sale to Sandra Davis, library director of the Fannie Brown Booth library. This donation will be used for new books for the library.
May 15, 2015 - Jordan Wagstaff, the grandson of James and Glenda Wagstaff of Center, will be participating in a special race honoring an FDNY fire chief who lost his life on September 11, 2001.
The special race is a first ever Stair-Climb Benefit at One World Trade Center to be held on May 17, 2015. Registration for the event was limited to 1,000 participants and Wagstaff will be amoung the few.