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November 30, 2020 (Blue Santa Form) - The Center Police Department's Blue Santa program is getting ready to load the sleigh and needs your help. Blue Santa is asking for donations of new toys, books, or clothes for all ages of boys and girls. Monetary donations are also welcomed.
Mark your calendars for our Toy Drive/Raffle, a 32 in Tv and DVD Player, and other Christmas movie watching goodies will be raffled off. For every person that brings in a gift, will be entered into the drawing. Drawing to be held December 5th, after the Christmas Parade. Unfortunately, due to COVID, at this time, there are no plans for Cookies & Cocoa with Santa. This was a big day for our toy drive, and really makes a bigger need for donations.
Forms are ready for pickup. If you know of any child in Shelby County that may not have any Santa this Christmas, please have their parent/guardian fill out this form. One for each child and turn back into the Center Police Department Dispatch, Shelby County Today, or The Light & Champion. This form will need to be returned to the PD no later than Monday, December 7th, 2020. Any form turned in after the due date will NOT be accepted. This ensures us plenty of time to get all the toys we will need.
Forms or Monetary donations can also be mailed to OPERATION BLUE SANTA at P.O. Box 322, Center, Tx 75935. If you would like to donate new toys, clothing, hygiene items please bring them to the Center Police Dept. Boys and girls of all ages will be needed, infant to 15yrs old. The entire Blue Santa team would like to thank everyone for your generous donation to the Blue Santa program. With your donation and others like yours, we will be able to provide Christmas to many children in Shelby County. Again, thank you, we cannot do it without you! Let Blue Santa help You make a Childs Christmas blessed this year.
Thank You,
from the Operation Blue Santa Team!
November 30, 2020 - Operation Blue Santa is ready to start collecting toys! To get things started we will be having a Toy Drive and Raffle!
Please bring a Toy into the Center Police Dept to donate and you will be entered into a drawing for a Christmas Movie Package: 32 Inch Roko Smart TV, DVD Player, Christmas Movies, Popcorn, Cocoa, Coffee Mugs, Chocolates, Cozy Blankets, and Stuffed Reindeer.
Drawing to be held on Saturday, December 5th at the End of the Christmas Parade.
November 25, 2020 - We must find time to stop to thank the people who make a difference in our lives. (John F. Kennedy).
Thank you to all our Chamber members, Board members, Ambassadors and our amazing volunteers for your continued support. We wish you all a very special Thanksgiving.
Deborah, Tammie and Elena
November 24, 2020 - Shelby County Outreach Ministries will close at 12 noon tomorrow, November 25th, and will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Have a blessed and safe holiday.
Update: The Annual Taste of the Holidays event has been cancelled.
November 24, 2020 - Tickets are now on Sale for the Annual Taste of the Holidays, Sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank. The Taste of the Holidays will be Thursday, December 3rd from 4:30-7:30pm at the Windham Civic Center. Tickets are $15.00 per person. Children 5 and under are free. They may be purchased at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office located in the old jail next to the historic courthouse, and at Shelby County Today located at 202 Field Street.
Come sample cuisine and wine from local restaurants and caterers and enjoy a fun festive evening.
Thank you to our Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor, Shelby Savings Bank; Gold Sponsors, Sabine State Bank and Spector, Inc.
For more information please contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936-598-3682 or email info@shelbycountychamber.com.
November 24, 2020 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Santa’s Christmas Parade Committee announces the 2020 parade will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 beginning at 6:00pm. The Parade is presented by Shelby Savings Bank. The theme for this year’s parade is “A Rustic Christmas.” The Parade will be routed on and near the downtown square.
Categories for the 2020 Parade will include: Individuals, Schools, Businesses, Churches and Civic Organizations. Judges will award cash prizes to the top three places in each category. The Float Competition Sponsor is the City of Center.
Parade float entry registration is free and completed applications must be returned to the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office by Wednesday, November 25, 2020.
We hope there will be a lot of entries. Decorate your pick up truck, golf cart, horse and buggy etc. Join in the holiday festivities and have fun!
November 23, 2020 - With a thankful heart, Golden Eye Clinic with the assistance of Shelby Savings Bank gave thanks by giving free hotdogs and chips to patients and friends on Thursday, November 19th, one week before Thanksgiving.
The challenges of 2020 have helped many to be more thankful and Golden Eye Clinic and its staff are thankful for its small town and its community.
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 22, 2020 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society held their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday in Center, Texas at the First United Methodist Church. The monthly challenge "What's That?" showed members having fun doing abstract photography. There was also a workshop featuring editing in Lightroom/Photoshop and updates. With the Covid 19 keeping some members quarantined, voting was done, both virtual and in person.
The PWPS members voted for their favorites photographs as follows with a 4-way-tie for first place favorites and a 2-way-tie for 2nd place favorites. Congratulations to all those who stepped out of their comfort zone to submit photos to the challenge. For more information on the Piney Woods Photographic Society meetings, memberships or general information contact Billie F. Jones, 936-591-2426.
"What's That?" November Challenger Winners
1st place (tie) - 'Shadow' by Jan Huffman Carter, Milam
1st place (tie) - 'Abstract 2' by Billie F. Jones, Center
1st place (tie) - 'Blue Abstract' by Anna Jones, Center
1st place (tie) - 'Woodland Water Color' by Summer Koltonski, Shelbyville
2nd place (tie) - 'Red and Gold' by Bobbie Jean Wood, Center
2nd place (tie) - 'On the Water' by Melvin Henson, Milam
State Queen Clinic November 21 – 22, 2020
November 20, 2020 - Every year the Miss THSRA program sponsors a rodeo Queen clinic to help girls of all ages learn the ins and outs of being a rodeo Queen. In years past, the clinic has been held in Waco, College Station and Mesquite. This year the High Roller Group has graciously allowed the clinic to be held at their arena here in Center. It’s a fitting location as the THSRA State Secretary, Susan Thompson Baldwin, State Queen Coordinator Ann Blackwell, and the State Student Secretary, Abi DePriest are all from right here in Shelby County.
The clinic covers all categories of a rodeo queen contest in great detail with hands on practice and demonstration. It covers everything from modeling, appearance and personal interview to public speaking and horsemanship. A full half day will be devoted strictly to horsemanship on horseback.
Presenters for the clinic are Queen Coordinator, Ann Blackwell; Joanna Blackwell Huckabee, former THSRA/NHSRA Queen; Chloe Costello, former THSRA/NHSRA Queen; Ms. Codi Cowdin Ward, former Miss THSRA; reigning 2020 Miss THSRA/NHSRA Laramie Dearing; Ms. Caren Gray, Speech Coach; Ms. Judy Gill, past Miss Rodeo America Board President; Caroline Corbell, hair/makeup stylist; and Ms. Tonia Crump Epperson, basic horsemanship. The wealth of knowledge among these incredible women will make for a clinic that any aspiring rodeo Queen will not want to miss!
For more information or to request a registration packet, contact Ann Blackwell, THSRA Queen Coordinator at tablackwell@yahoo.com or phone/text 936-590-1855. The clinic is open to girls of any age or experience level. You do not have to bring a horse to attend the clinic.
November 19, 2020 - The 98th Annual Awards Celebration for the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce was held at the John D. Windham Civic Center with awards being presented in recognition of volunteerism, hard work, as well as contributions to the community.
Chamber of Commerce President Deborah Chadwick started the evenings event with a welcome and an introduction of the guest speakers and the awards presentations coming.
The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors were acknowledged with special recognition given to Marco Pallares who is serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Wil Blackshear who is serving as Chairman Elect of the Board of Directors. Pallares works at Farmers State Bank and Blackshear works at Ihlo Sales.
Seven Shelby County citizens were honored recipients of awards and were recognized for their contributions to the community. The recipients were:
Stephanie Elswick was presented with the 2020 Chamber of Commerce President's Award by Deborah Chadwick.
Teachers of the Year were honored by Mary Lynn Tinkle and announced to be Elementary Teacher of the Year - Laura Oates from Center ISD and Secondary Teacher of the Year - Virginia Fischer from Center ISD.
Texas AgriLife Extension Agent Lane Dunn then presented the Farm Family of the Year award to Waylon and Margo Griffith of Center.
Young Citizen of the Year was awarded to James Ragan, owner of 3 P's Mobile Pressure Washing. The award was presented by the 2019 recipient Clay Ihlo. Ragan was recognized for his work helping others during a crisis whether it was COVID-19 or a hurricane demonstrating a true servant's heart.
The Distinguished Service Award was then awarded by last years recipient, Fannie Watson, to a surprised Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge. Watson commended Harbison's strong work ethic which included being a business owner and an elected official. Even as she experienced serious health problems in 2019, she fought hard to recover only to be confronted with COVID-19 in 2020 which she didn't hesitate to take on.
Congratulations to all who received recognition and thank you for your hard work and dedication to the Shelby County community.
Additional details from the event as well as more photos will be added soon.
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