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December 10, 2020 - The family of Michael Bowlin would like to thank everyone for all the kindness, texts, flowers and food. And to all the truck drivers that made Michael's last ride so meaningful. Each one of you have a special place in our hearts.
December 9, 2020 - Join the Shelby County Child Welfare Board (SCCWB) in collecting for “The Empty Stocking Fund.”
The Shelby County Child Welfare Board’s legal responsibility is to provide assistance to children from Shelby County who are in need of protection. The Board furnishes birthday gifts, Christmas presents and fall and spring clothing for these children. The Board helps non-foster children in Shelby County through the Empty Stocking Fund. It provides 150 Christmas gift-cards to less fortunate children in Shelby County, provides supplies for abused and neglected children, and year-round emergency assistance for families in desperate circumstances.
The SCCWB is under the direction of the Shelby County Commissioner’s Court. All members of the SCCWB are volunteers. There are no paid employees. All money spent by SCCWB goes directly to children from Shelby County. The only fundraiser is the Empty Stocking Fund event held at the Center Wal Mart each December. Because of covid, the fundraiser cannot be held this year.
However, you can help us help others!
Mail contributions to:
Shelby County Child Welfare Board
P. O. Box 395
Shelbyville, TX 75973
God bless you this Christmas Season!
December 9, 2020 - The Center Woman’s Reading Club met November 19 with Alease Copelin serving as program leader and hostess.
The club has moved its meeting time to twelve noon to accommodate women who work outside the home and can easier attend meeting during lunch time. The meetings last about one hour.
During the business meeting members agreed to donate books to the City of Center police department’s Blue Santa program. The program provides gifts for children of families in need. The books will be given to children as part of their Christmas gifts. Research shows that children with books in their homes are more likely to be able to read on grade level.
Books also provide a wonderful time of parent and child bonding when they read together.
Center Women’s Reading Club greatly appreciates all the work the Center police do for the community and commend them for adding the Blue Santa project to their already busy schedules.
Alease Copelin gave a fascinating report on the novel “The Maltese Falcon” written by Dashell Hammett.
Hammett dropped out of school at age 13 and later became a private detective. The main character of the book “Detective Sam Spade” had a keen eye for detail, was coldly detached, ruthless and lacked sentimentality making him the type of detective that is often now portrayed both in detective novels and in film.
In February the club will try a different type of program. Instead of the traditional program format in which one person reports on a book, the entire club will read a recent best seller “Where the Crawdads Sing” and have a group discussion of the book.
Following the report, Mrs. Copelin served a beautifully packaged and delicious tasting dessert that members enjoyed during our fellowship time.
Submitted by Stephanie Elswick
December 8, 2020 - Since 1946 the Veterans of Foreign Wars has conducted the essay program for high school students called Voice of Democracy. This program has provided millions and millions of dollars in scholarship money to the youth of our nation during the past 74 years.
Each student entering records a 3 to 5 minute audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme was “Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?”
Post Commander Gene Hutto (left) and Quartermaster Larry Hume (right) made the presentation to Cullen Freeman, a Junior at Joaquin HS.
This year due to the number of entries received, VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary selected co-winners and were able to send two entries to the District 19 competition. The winner of district will then compete at the state level and the state winner will compete for a $30.000 scholarship at National VFW. The results of the district competition should be known by December 15, 2020.
This year’s two winners are: Cullen L. Freeman, 11th Grade Student at Joaquin High School and son of Amanda and Jason Freeman, and Andrew Tyner, 12th Grade Student at Tenaha High School and son of Ali and Scott Tyner. Each received a framed certificate and a check for $100.00 from VFW Post 8904.
Post Commander Gene Hutto (right) and Quartermaster Larry Hume (left) made the presentation to Andrew Tyner, a Tenaha Senior.
December 8, 2020 - The deadline for turning in forms is over! However, we are still needing Toys! 300 kids to fill for this year! Toys or Monetary donations can be turned into the Center Police Dept! Please help us, to make sure these kids have a Blessed Christmas!
If you were collecting toys on behalf of Blue Santa, please try to get them turned in, or contact us, and someone can come pick them up.
December 7, 2020 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Committee announces the winners of the 21st Annual Santa’s Christmas Parade, sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank, which was held on Saturday, December 5th. The theme for the parade was “A Rustic Christmas”.
Winners by Category are:
Individual Category:
$100 -- 1st Place – Erica Santana
$50 – 2nd Place – Samuel and Sara Parmer
School Category:
$100 -- 1st Place – CHS Chaparrals
$50 -- 2nd Place – CMS Basketball and Cheerleaders
$25 - 3rd Place – CHS Marching Band
Church Category:
$100 -- 1st Place – St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church
$50 -- 2nd Place – First United Methodist Church
Civic Organization Category:
$100 -- 1st Place – East Texas Disciples/Christian Motorcyclists Association
Business Category:
$100 -- 1st Place – W3C Enterprise
$50 -- 2nd Place – Sigler’s Little Homestead & U Pick’em Flower Farm
$25 -- 3rd Place – Hopkins Wrecker Service
$250 -- Overall Best in Show – W3C Enterprise
Other supporters that helped make the Parade possible include City of Center, Farmers State Bank and Specter, Inc. Thank you to the Center Police Department for assisting with traffic and to the Center Fire Department for the use of their trucks.
For more information please contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at (936) 598-3682 or info@shelbycountychamber.com
Allison Harbison and her helpers meet up with Santa just before the start of the parade.
December 6, 2020 (Photos of parade: Album 1, Album 2) - Santa's Christmas Parade traveled downtown on Saturday night, December 5, 2020 with Allison Harbison leading the parade as Grand Marshal. The parade entertained the crowds and showered the onlookers with candy and joy.
Some of the local businesses and groups who had floats in the parade were the Center Police Department, Center Fire Department, Center High School Marching Band, Venetin's Studio and ACE, East Texas Disciples Christian Motorcyclists Association, W3C Enterprises, Shelby Savings Bank, Sigler's Homestead and Flower Farm, First United Methodist Church, CHS Chaparrals, Hopkins Wrecker Service, St. Therese Catholic Church, Center Middle School, and the Center City Council.
As is tradition, the best was last with Santa Claus being the last float of the parade! Merry Christmas Shelby County!
December 5, 2020 - SAKS Of Love blessed their Shelby County community with a Christmas Toy Giveaway on December 5, 2020. They served over 30 families and 75+ children. They would like to thank Union Acres for allowing them come.
The recipient of their $100 bundle was Laquitta Ware.
Their next Toy Giveaway will be in Lufkin, Texas on December 12, 2020. SAKS Of Love is a charitable organization founded by Christina Leary.
SAKS Of Love is funded by their community and welcomes sponsors and donors. For more information about SAKS Of Love visit their FB page.
December 5, 2020 (Festival Photo Album) - A large crowd gathered for the Joaquin Christmas Festival on Saturday, December 5th to enjoy the parade, photos with Santa, car show, motorcycle show, tractor show, lots of vendors, live auctions, treasure hunt, and much much more.
The Car and Motorcycle Show results were:
Christmas RamvilleMotorcycle Show Winners
Most Patriotic - Floyd Blackmon
Daily Rider (Bike that is rode the most) - Jeff Rodgers
Best in Show - Rocky Curry
Christmas Ramville Tractor Show Winners
1st place - Mike Williams (2016 Craftsman Lawn Tractor)
2nd place - Logan Rich (1957 Ford 631)
Christmas Ramville Car Show Winners
Most Original - Billy Sandifer
Mr. Grinch - Bubba Lewis (1952 International L-130 1 ton)
People's Choice - Stoney Rice
4x4 Division
1st place - David Meshell (1951 Chevy Pickup)
2nd place - Jonas Burnett (2006 Jeep LJ)
Rat Rod Division
1st place - Jimmy Pomplan (1964 Chevrolet C-10)
1972 and Earlier Car
1st place - Randy Pearson (1955 Chevy Nomad)
2nd place - Glenn Williams (1968 Chevy Corvette)
1972 and Earlier Truck
1st place - Ray Davis (1962 VW Truck)
2nd place - Bubba Lewis (1952 International L-130 1 ton)
1973 and Up Car
1st place - Mac Wheeler (2017 Chevy Camero)
2nd place - Jamie Robinson (2020 Subaru WRX)
1973 and Up Truck
1st place - Mike Williams (1983 Ford F-100)
2nd place - Jeff Bachman (2007 Chevy Trailblazer 55)
December 4, 2020 - Christmas is coming early this year! Nita and Mike Adkinson will open the Rio’s concession stand for popcorn, drinks and snacks tomorrow before the Parade starts. The Concession Stand will be open from 4:30 until the Parade is over. Masks will be required while in the building.
Saturday will be a great day to get into the Christmas spirit. Shop our local stores, eat at our local restaurants, buy popcorn, drinks and snacks at The Rio and enjoy the Christmas Parade.
The Christmas Parade, Sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank, will start at 6:00pm on the downtown square.
For more information contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 598-3682.
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