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November 3, 2020 - During the October 28th Commissioners' Court meeting, the court declared November to be Home Care and Hospice Month.
The Proclamation:
While many Texans suffering from illness or injuries receive quality care from dedicated health care professionals in hospitals or other facilities, some Texans need or prefer a more comfortable, intimate setting.
Home Care and hospice organizations meet this need by providing individualized and professional medical care and assistance to the elderly, disabled and chronically ill. The simple yet powerful comfort of a home setting is a key feature of these services that offer excellent care that helps patients achieve a better quality of life. During the month of November, an awareness campaign is conducted to highlight home care and hospice as alternatives to hospitalization and other forms of institutional health care. Home care and hospice professionals help their patients live every day to its fullest, and it is important for their commitment and skill to be recognized and commended.
At this time, I encourage all Texans to learn more about home care and hospice options and the invaluable contributions of all Texans health care providers.
Now, therefore, we then Shelby County Commissioners Court do hereby proclaim November 2020 as "HOME CARE AND HOSPICE MONTH" and encourage the support and participation of all citizens in learning more about home care and hospice philosophy of care for elderly, disabled and the terminally ill.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed.
Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge
Jennifer Fountain, Shelby County Clerk
November 3, 2020 - The National Weather Service is offering an opportunity to attend a virtual Skywarn spotter presentation and to become an official Skywarn Spotter.
GoToWebinar - Tuesday, November 3rd at 7:00 p.m.
Brandon Thorne will be providing training on how to identify severe weather and report it to the National Weather Service in Shreveport. Please make sure to register at: NWS Shreveport - Skywarn Spotter Training.
For any questions related to this training session, please contact the presenter, Brandon.Thorne@noaa.gov, and NWS Shreveport Warning Coordination Meteorologist Charles.Woodrum@noaa.gov.
November 2, 2020 - The Center Woman’s Reading Club met October 1st at Center First United Methodist Church fellowship hall.
Following the business meeting Dottie West presented an interesting program on the book “Presumed Innocent” authored by Scott Turow. The story told in first person by character Rusty Subick who is an attorney. Subick was assigned a case involving the murder of a colleague, Carolyn Polhemus.
Mrs. West pointed out that although the United States has an excellent judicial system, there are often times things that do not directly relate to a case are often brought into the decision making related to the outcome of the trial. A lively discussion of this concept was discussed by club members.
Dottie West
Following the program, members enjoyed Mrs. West’s delicious refreshments and a time of fellowship.
To negate the spread of Covid 19, members wear masks and practice social distancing during the meetings.
Center Women’s Reading Club met September 17th at noon in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church.
The club donated $300 to Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library. Two books were donated to the library including Caricature Drawings in memory of member Eleanor Ginn’s husband Dr. William Ginn and West Texas Cattle Call Kingdom in memory of club member Linda Anderson.
Janene Walker read a resolution in memory of club member Linda Atkinson Anderson noting her 46-year membership in the club where she served as president from 1987-1989. Also noted were her many contributions to the community and her involvement in her beloved church serving as Sunday school teacher and member of Golden Harvest Ministries.
Donna Holt
Donna Holt gave an interesting report on “The Firm” written by John Grisham. It tells the story of a young Harvard law graduate who gave up his dream to work on Wall Street to take a position in a small but wealthy law firm in Memphis. The plot draws the reader into a situation that shows the choices we make not only for one’s self but also the people who depend on you.
Submitted by Stephanie Elswick
October 30, 2020 - Center First United Pentecostal Church Pastor Andy Wilson and his family were welcomed home by church members gathered outside of the church in Center on Hurst Street Friday, October 30, 2020.
Vehicles lined the parking lot as a parade of one, Pastor Wilson and his family drove through the parking lot passing car after car of excited church congregants. Many had signs, and balloons, but all had a warm and loving welcome for their pastor who spent three weeks in the hospital followed by two more weeks of recovery from COVID-19.
October 28, 2020 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend thanks to the public and local media outlets for their assistance with helping us locate and safely bring home Ashiyah Patton. Patton was returned home on October 28, 2020. Our press release received numerous tips and hundreds of Facebook shares, and this is what helped officers bring him home.
Donna Hughes, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 – the SCSO is very appreciative of your quick response and eagerness to assist, in not only this situation but each time you are needed. We thank you.
We are very fortunate to live in a county that pulls together in the time of need.
October 26, 2020 - Tri-County will have a Produce Drop this Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30am at lower end of Ivan Smith Parking lot. For more information please contact LaTisha Stanberry at 936-598-6315 ext 501.
Pictured are (from left): Jerry Agnew, Ron Barker, Paul Ragan, Alan Ricketson, Detective Sgt. Nicole Faulkner, Sammy Arnold, Clay Ihlo, and Sheriff Willis Blackwell.
October 22, 2020 - Sam Samford Lodge 149 in Center, to show support for law enforcement, gathered bags full of stuffed animals for law enforcement and first responders to give the stuffed animals to children who may be in the middle of a difficult time and need comfort.
Lodge members present for the donation were: Paul Ragan, Worshipful Master; Alan Ricketson, Senior Warden; Jerry Agnew, Junior Warden; Ron Barker, Steward; Sammy Arnold, Chaplain; Clay Ihlo, Right Worshipful District Deputy Grand Master and Treasurer of the Lodge.
Receiving the stuffed on behalf of the Center Police Department Detective Sgt. Nicole Faulkner and Shelby County Sheriff's Department Sheriff Willis Blackwell.
To the People of Shelby County and Area Churches:
October 20, 2020 - On behalf of the entire Bonner family of Joaquin, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for the prayers lifted up during our recent bouts with the Covid-19 virus. It is truly a blessing to live among such caring and sincere people. We believe those prayers for healing were answered as those family members are doing better and on the mend. What a testament to the power of prayer and to the power of Almighty God! What an awesome God we serve. God is good!
Once again, thank you all so much.
May God Bless You All,
Sincerely,
The Bonner Family
Randy, Jeannette and Family
Zach, Laurie and Family
David, Holly and Family
Mark, Debbie and Family
Tim, Jenifer and Family
Justin, Callie and Family
October 19, 2020 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society did not have their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday, but the October Challenge, "The Eyes Have It," was done virtually. Club members posted three of their favorite photographs, with "EYES" being the main subject, for voting and critique by fellow members. To view all the Challenge Photos view the PWPS Flickr page, https://www.flickr.com/groups/pineywoodsphotographic/ or "Like" our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/PineyWoodsPhoto/.
The PWPS is a club for all levels of camera enthusiasts, whether a beginner or more advanced, we offer something for everyone. For more information about the Piney Woods Photographic Society contact any club member or Billie F. Jones, 936-591-2426.
October Challenge Winners - "The Eyes Have It"
1st Place Tie - "1 More Pic for Mom" by Summer Kontonski
1st Place Tie - "Pretty Girl Tahoe" by Anna Jones
2nd Place - "Eye on You" by Bobbie Jean Wood
3rd Place - "The Stare" by Billie F. Jones
October 13, 2020 - A new member ribbon cutting was hosted at C&J A/C and Electrical on Tuesday, October 13th to welcome them as the newest members of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce.
Owners Carl Jernigan and his wife Vicki were welcomed by Ambassador President Stephanie Elswick who spoke on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, "We are here to welcome C&J A/C to our business community in Center. They have been a part of Tenaha's community for 30 years, I believe, and we are very happy to have them here."
Carl Jernigan thanked everyone who attended the ribbon cutting and thanked them for their support, "We appreciate everything about Shelby County so far; its been actually a blessing to work out of Shelby County. The move to Center was, a couple of motivations behind it, of course Center's the hub of Shelby County and its an ideal location to operate out of." Jernigan gave the second reason being the next generation which are the future of the business, "I don't see myself retiring any time soon, but I see myself slowing down a little bit and I'm relinquishing more and more power and authority and control to the next generation because they are on top of what the generations are expecting and what they want. Fortunately, I'm really confident in doing that because over the past several years they've definitely shown they have the attitude and the drive and the will to give customers exactly what I've always wanted to give customers and that's the best job you can give them, the satisfaction of a job well done and honesty and fairness."
The next generation of C&J A/C mentioned by Carl Jernigan are Joshua Jernigan, Lauren Jernigan Smith and her husband Sean Smith.
C&J A/C and Electrical is a family owned business started in 1990 by Carl Jernigan. For 30 years, C&J A/C and Electrical has been dedicated to providing the best possible cooling and heating solutions for you home or business. The trained technicians keep customers up to date with new laws and energy saving technology offering the safest and most efficient equipment for your home or business.
C&J A/C and Electrical is located at 955 Southview Circle, in the old Radioshack building. Hours are Monday – Friday 7am – 5pm. They also offer 24/7 Emergency Service for their customers.
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