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July 11, 2022 - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Five Way public water system, 2100008 to issue a Boil Water Notice on 07/7/2022 to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of 07/11/2022.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact, Matt Di Verdi @ 936-591-4346
July 7, 2022 - Due to a leak on the main, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the FIVE WAY Water system, ID# 2100008 to notify customers that were without water July 7, 2022 on County Road 3215 (anyone without water) to boil their water, prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Matt Di Verdi 936-591-4346
July 11, 2022 - Since the July 4 holiday the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department (JVFD) has had three calls. In addition, we also have a list of all the lucky winners of our Multi-Item Raffle Fundraiser.
The calls for the week began with Wednesday, July 6 for a female in distress and in need of medical attention at the Nu Way on the Haslam Strip. Members of the JVFD Emergency Medical Response (EMR) team responded as well as Allegiance EMS and Shelby County Sheriff Deputies.
Next on Thursday, July 7 the JVFD was dispatched to a grass fire on County Road 3203. With the use of a brush truck and a few leaf blowers the fire was put out before spreading too far.
Lastly on Friday, July 8 the EMR team was dispatched to assist Allegiance EMS with a Covid patient in need of transport to a hospital. EMRs present on the scene wore personal protective equipment.
Now to announce the winners of our Multi-Item Raffle Fundraiser. The winners are as follows:
- Justin Webster won the Savage 110 Hog Hunter in .308 donated by Farmers State Bank with the 3x9 Burris Full Field Scope donated by Joaquin Tire.
- Norma Gene Bates won the Henry Big Boy Lever Action Rifle in .45 Long Colt with two boxes of ammo donated by High Roller Wells.
- Chance David won the Henry Classic Lever Action Rifle in .22 with special JVFD logo and “Do it for 524” slogan engraving on the stock donated by American State Bank.
- Bobby Register won the SCCY Arms Concealed Carry Pistol in 9mm with turquoise grips donated by Shelby Savings Bank.
- Derwin Howell won the 2-man Box Stand on 4 legs donated by Haslam Sales.
- Tommy Amox won the RTIC 65qt Cooler donated by Louisiana Pacific.
The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department thanks all of our donors as well as everyone who purchased tickets toward our fundraiser. This concludes the weekly report, so until next time we hope everyone has a great week.
July 9, 2022 - Our flags were scheduled to be raised today at sunset. However another Presidential Proclamation has been issued extending that until sunset tomorrow, Sunday, July 10 in honor of Japan's former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo who was assassinated on July 8, 2022.
Pictured are (from left) John Price, County Attorney; Allison Harbison, County Judge; Stevie Smith, Commissioner Precinct 3; Jimmy Lout, Commissioner Precinct 2; Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1; and Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4.
July 7, 2022 - John Price was sworn-in as the new Shelby County Attorney during a ceremony held July 5, 2022, at the Shelby County Courthouse in the 273rd Judicial District Courtroom.
Price was chosen by the commissioners to take the office of Shelby County Attorney following the resignation of Gary Rholes from the position.
To allow for the occurrence of a commissioner quorum, County Judge Allison Harbison scheduled the event for a commissioenr meeting and with a quorum established, the meeting was opened.
After the meeting began, Judge Harbison administered the oath of office to Mr. Price and he thanked everyone.
"I want to simply say to the commissioners and everyone here, everyone in the county government that's served this county and this state so well for so long that I'm pleased to think that maybe I can contribute a little bit," said Price. "I'll certainly tell each and every one of you I'll do my best, bear with me, it'll take me a little while to get my feet on the ground but with the help of this good body, this honorable judge that I've had the priviledge of working with for a number of years now, I think we can make things a little better."
A motion then carried by the commissioners to approve the surety bond for John Price.
The meeting was then adjourned.
July 7, 2022 - The month of June 2022 ended on a cooler note after having 5 days of triple digit temperatures, June 22-26. The slight break from the heat wave had two somewhat blissful summer days with the lows making it into the high 60s. All together June had three days with the lows in the 67-69 degrees range.
The weather data for Center, Texas during the month of June 2022 is as follows:
Hottest temperature - 104.2 on June 25
Lowest temperature - 67.1 on June 29
Total rain fall for the month - 0.26 inches
Number of days with rain - 2 days
06/01/2022 - Low of 72.9, High of 91.4, Rain 0.02
06/02/2022 - Low of 71.4, High of 90.0
06/03/2022 - Low of 70.3, High of 89.8
06/04/2022 - Low of 70.5, High of 88.5
06/05/2022 - Low of 67.8, High of 91.8
06/06/2022 - Low of 73.8, High of 93.2
06/07/2022 - Low of 71.2, High of 93.4
06/08/2022 - Low of 75.6, High of 94.3
06/09/2022 - Low of 75.0, High of 96.4
06/10/2022 - Low of 75.0, High of 95.0
06/11/2022 - Low of 71.1, High of 96.4
06/12/2022 - Low of 76.6, High of 98.6
06/13/2022 - Low of 77.5, High of 98.4
06/14/2022 - Low of 76.1, High of 98.6
06/15/2022 - Low of 73.8, High of 97.2
06/16/2022 - Low of 75.0, High of 98.4
06/17/2022 - Low of 73.8, High of 97.0
06/18/2022 - Low of 72.1, High of 98.8
06/19/2022 - Low of 75.9, High of 98.1
06/20/2022 - Low of 70.9, High of 98.1
06/21/2022 - Low of 71.6, High of 98.4
06/22/2022 - Low of 73.8, High of 101.1
06/23/2022 - Low of 75.2, High of 102.6
06/24/2022 - Low of 73.2, High of 102.7
06/25/2022 - Low of 75.2, High of 104.2
06/26/2022 - Low of 73.0, High of 103.3, Rain 0.24
06/27/2022 - Low of 72.7, High of 91.2
06/28/2022 - Low of 69.3, High of 95.0
06/29/2022 - Low of 67.1, High of 97.7
06/30/2022 - Low of 72.1, High of 94.1
July 6, 2022 - Tenaha Council Member Durand Steadman was notified this morning of an individual in attendance at yesterday’s city council meeting testing positive for Covid-19 this morning. Steadman wanted to inform anyone attending the meeting of the possible exposure.
July 6, 2022 - A Presidential Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Highland Park, Illinois has been issued. All flags of the United States should be flown at half-staff until sunset, July 9, 2022.
See the Proclamation here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/07/05/proclamation-on-honoring-the-victims-of-the-tragedy-in-highland-park-illinois/
All flags flying with the United States Flag should also be lowered. If you have a flag that cannot be lowered, respect for the day can be shown by tying a black ribbon or cord to the top of the staff.
Questions please contact Post Quartermaster Larry Hume at chiefhume95@gmail.com or 936-332-0349.
July 4, 2022 - The Timpson Volunteer Fire Department responded to a forest fire today at 1:45pm off FM 1645.
After four hours battling the 12-14 acre blaze, and with help from the Forestry Service, the fire was extinguished.
The Timpson Volunteer Fire Department thanks the Forestry Service for their help, and the neighbors in the area that helped pitch in to fight the fire.
Timpson Volunteer Fire Department continues to accept applications for new members seeking to join the department and help your community.
Timpson Volunteer Fire Department can also be located on facebook by clicking this link.
July 4, 2022 - Over the week of June 27th to July 3rd the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department responded to 5 calls. Here’s a overview of what transpired.
Starting with Tuesday, June 28th, the JVFD EMRs responded to Cooper Street to a sick call to check out a patient.
Wednesday, June 29th had 3 calls starting at 7:52am with a one vehicle accident on Highway 84 East. The driver of a red car ran off the road and ended up in the ditch among thick brush. No serious injuries were reported.
The next call for Wednesday came in at 12:26pm in regards to a fall patient on County Road 3590. Members of the Joaquin VFD EMR team responded to help the patient up off of the floor.
Lastly at 8:06pm on Wednesday a call came in about an electrical burning smell coming from within the First Pentecostal Church on Highway 7 East. The JVFD responded to find the source of the smell and prevent it from causing a larger fire.
The final call for the week came in at 6:59am Sunday, July 3rd in regards to a stroke patient on County Road 3569. Members of the EMR team responded to assist Allegiance EMS with the patient.
That concludes this weeks report, so until next time the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department hopes everyone has a great week. God Bless America.
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July 3, 2022 - State Highway 87 south of Timpson (Horton Hill) near CR 4009 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash July 2, 2022, involving a tow truck.
Emergency personnel with the Timpson Volunteer Fire Department, Constable Precinct 5 and Shelby County Sheriff's Department all rushed to the location.
TVFD Fire personnel assisted in extricating the driver from the vehicle.
Accordingt to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Troopers are investigating the one-vehicle crash on State Highway 87.
The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 9:05am, a white 1995 Peterbilt Sand Hill tow truck driven by John Nelson Jr., 55, of Timpson was traveling northbound when a front tire blew out, went off the roadway, and struck a tree.
Nelson was taken to Nacogdoches Memorial Health for treatment.
This is an ongoing investigation, and there is no additional information available for release at this time.
DPS Trooper David Shields is handling the investigation.
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