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March 8, 2021 - Now that the ice from the February winter storm has been melted long enough for many folks to have time to repair the damage it caused, it is easier to look back and reflect on the beauty and memories from the icy weather.
Sheila Woodard came home to Shelbyville to check on her mother, Hazel Bolton who is 80 years old. They were both amazed by the size of the icicles which had formed. She documented the size of one from the eave of her mother's house in a photo with her mom. Ms. Hazel is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and the icicle is nearly her height.
With the water and electricity out, Sheila enjoyed the majesty of the scenery and took comfort from the sun shining through the trees forming a cross. God was with them during the storm and they all came out of it with a different view of God's beautiful scenery with the sun glistening on the ice and snow covered landscape.
From left: Linda Miller, Kristen Peace, Sheila Harris, Kerry West, Brandi Riggs, Debbie Daw, Bobby Daw, Alease Copelin, and Lisa McAdams.
March 5, 2021 - The 50 Women of Impact's first quarter donation of 2021 was awarded to the Shelby County Exposition Center/Jim Booth Arena! The winner was announced February 26th and once all the donations had been tallied, the grand total wrangled in was a whopping $11,100.
The check was presented to Shelby County Expo representatives Bobby Daw, Debbie Daw, Kerry West, and Brandi Riggs. The rodeo arena has been seeing some big changes including the most noticeable being the removal of the old and dangerous bleachers and installation of raised aluminum stands. The group working to improve the arena have remodeled the concession stands, repaired lighting, painted, and done needed dirt work. The year 2020 caused many events to be canceled and the Shelby County Exposition Center used the time to make much needed changes.
2021 is off to a great start with events already on the calendar; the most recent event was the Shelby County 4-H County Show held on February 27th. Upcoming events are March 6th Bull Riding hosted by Stillwater Cowboy Church, March 9th Circus of Stars, March 20th Shelby County Expo Playday, and April 23-24th Chamber of Commerce BBQ Cookoff.
The group plans to use the donation to help continue improving the facility and to keep it available to the community for use. To the group of volunteers working on the Expo, the increased use of an up-to-date, viable, well-maintained facility by organizations and Shelby County residents is the ultimate measure of success.
The 50 Women of Impact gives thanks to The Sign Shop and Beverly Bush Slatter for the donation of the big check.
Since the group began in 2017, the group has donated a total of $142,900.
March 4, 2021 - Boo's Battle Support Fund is taking pre-orders through Thursday at 12 noon for a BBQ Sandwich fundraiser Saturday, March 6th that will include bbq sandwich plates, hamburger plates, and bbq potatoes. Each plate will be $10.
Boo's Battle Support Fund will be set up at the FBC Haslam with lunches and bake sale beginning at 10:30am. Drive-up orders of lunches are available but will be first come, first serve.
The sandwich and hamburger will come with chips, drink, and dessert. The potatoes will come with a drink and dessert.
Pre-orders can be made by messaging https://www.facebook.com/boosbattle on its Facebook page or by calling 903-754-9219 or 903-806-9132. All Pre-orders must be turned in and paid for by 12 noon Thursday, March 4th. Thank you all and we hope to see you all there.
ALSO, there will be a bake sale so if anyone would like to donate baked items we’d appreciate it more than you know.
There will be plenty of extra food available if the don't preorder and lots of baked goods! We look forward to seeing you Satuday and thank you all very much for all your continued support and help.
March 1, 2021 - The Shelby County Livestock Show was held at the Shelby County Expo on Saturday, February 27th with exhibits from around Shelby County competing with their livestock for Grand Champion honors. To see backdrop photos from the event, click here.
Each exhibitor which had their photo taken will receive a free 8x10 print courtesy of Shelby County Today. Look for details of how to receive your free print to be released soon. Prints will either be delivered to each schools FFA sponsor or to the AgriLife office for pickup.
February 27, 2021 - There’s a new book author in town! Carmen Whitaker, author of ‘A Living Hope,’ welcomes everyone to join her at Mooney’s Emporium on the downtown square from noon until 3pm for her inaugural book signing today, February 27th.
February 25, 2021 - The City of Center will be able to provide some assistance in removal of storm debris on Monday and Tuesday, March 1st and 2nd.
Please call City Hall at 598-2941 to provide your address to ensure collection.
Only large limbs, branches and shrubs that cannot be bagged for normal trash collection may be placed beside the curb.
February 23, 2021 - VFW Post 8904 and Auxiliary members gathered at the Shelby County Veterans Memorial located at the Historic Shelby County Courthouse on the Center square February 22, 2021 in honor of the USS Maine and its crew.
Larry Hume, Post Quartermaster, spoke to all present and shared with them the history of the USS Maine and the tragedy which was the inception of the Spanish-American War.
"123 years ago February 15, 1898 the USS Maine exploded in the harbor of Havana, Cuba. In that explosion, 266 American crewmen and Marines were lost. Spain was blamed for the explosion and the Spanish-American War began as a result. Less than four months later on August 12, 1898 the United States had won a decisive victory, and this was the first war the United States had ever fought beyond her shores. 3,000 American military were lost, but mostly from Yellow fever and fighting in the jungles of the Philippines. You all remember Teddy Roosevelt of the Roughrider fame. When the war was over, he told his troops as they mustered out, 'Enjoy the next 15 days, because after that you will be forgotten,' and they were. And because of the United States Government's refusal of proper medical care, these veterans banded together in an organization that would eventually become the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Today we are here to remember the lives lost so long ago in the explosion of the USS Maine and the Spanish-American War that ensued, we thank them for their service, just as we thank our veterans of all wars."
Travis Snider, VFW Post 8904 member, placed the Memorial wreath on the Shelby County Veterans Memorial.
Hume stated Shelby County, Texas has participated in all wars and he has found through research veterans connected to the Spanish-American War. According to Hume, Elijah Webb who was born in Center in 1866, was killed in the Philippines. He voluntarily enlisted at the beginning of the Spanish-American War. Webb was first in Cuba and then was sent to Manila, Philippines with Company H of the 44th U.S. Volunteer Infantry.
"While the Spanish-American War ended in August 1898, the first Philippine Republic objected to the terms under which the United States took possession of the Philippines and fighting continued there until July 2, 1902," said Hume. "During this fighting in the Philippines, Elijah Webb was killed on June 16, 1900, and his body was returned to Shelby County for burial in August 1901."
Hume referenced a Houston Post newspaper article from August 8, 1901, "On the large box which held the metallic coffin was his name, the number of his company and the cause of his death which was stated on the box as knife wound to the head. It went on to say that Leige had many friend here and good crowd witnessed the casket in which rested his remains."
Webb was buried in what was known as the city cemetery, but is now known as the Methodist cemetery located behind the First United Methodist Church on Porter Street.
Others from Shelby County who served and survived the Spanish-American War included Edwin Booth who is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson; Brunson Cline who is buried in Carroll Cemetery; Charles Hudson who is buried in the Corinth Cemetery near Timpson; Charlie Matlock who is buried in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery; and James Mosby Jr. who is buried in Fairview Cemetery in Center.
"Today we can honor these local veterans and all the other forefathers of our great organization by continuing to fight for veterans rights and benefits just as they did," said Hume.
In their honor, Taps was then sounded as presented by Gene Hutto, Post Commander.
February 23, 2021 - A Presidential Proclamation has been issued to fly the US Flag at half staff in honor of the 500,000 Americans Lost to COVID-19. The US Flag and all flags flying with it should be at half staff until sunset, Friday, February 26, 2021.
If you have an outside flag that cannot be lowered, respect can be paid by tying a black cord or ribbon at the top of the mast.
See the proclamation here https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/02/22/a-proclamation-on-remembering-the-500000-americans-lost-to-covid-19/
February 23, 2021 - The PWPS was not able to have their February meeting this past Saturday, but were able to hold the February Challenge "Window Lighting" with members voting on-line for their favorites.
To view all the photographs submitted in the Challenge view the PWPS Flickr page https://www.flickr.com/groups/pineywoodsphotographic/.
For more information about Piney Woods Photographic Society meetings like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/PineyWoodsPhoto.
1st Place Favorite - "Toward The Sun" by Janice Carter
2nd Place Favorite (Tie) - "Peace & Quiet" by Billie F. Jones
2nd Place Favorite (Tie) - by Melvin Henson
There was an unprecedented 4 way tie for Third Place Favorite:
3rd Place Favorite (Tie) - "Hurry Up, I'm Melting" by Bobbie J. Wood
3rd Place Favorite (Tie) - by LeaAnn Robertson
3rd Place Favorite (Tie) - "Autumn Harvest" by Janice Carter
3rd Place Favorite (Tie) - "Morning Light" by Anna Jones
February 21, 2021 - The Shelby County Emergency Management Office and other county officials distributed drinking water and MRE (meals ready to eat) packages at the courthouse on Friday, February 19, 2021.
Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison handed out MREs and cases of drinking water with the help of John Harbison and Walter Shofner.
Once the stock was depleted, Judge Harbison stated another distribution is expected soon and to stay tuned to media outlets for the next time.
Additional distributions have been available in the county by Donna Hughes, Justice of the Peace Pct.1, and her daughter Courney Hughes along with other volunteers. They distributed water, cheeseburgers and food plates at the United Pentecostal Church parking lot and Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center. James Ragan with 3P's Mobile Pressure washing joined forces with them and also distributed water amongst other good deeds; thanks in part to water donated by Fastenal.
Carports and similar coverings in the area succumbed to the weight of ice and collapsed on vehicles. Jason Burch with Hughes Wrecker offered and was helping people to lift their sheds/carports off their vehicles so they could safely retrieve them.
There are so many more people out there doing what they can for their neighbors.
Although warmer temperatures have arrived and the majority of the ice has melted away, Shelby County is still not yet clear of the storm. People still need help.
Utility crews continue to try and bring things back to normal. Thanks to them and all of the volunteers out there bringing everyone together and doing what they can to help.
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