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December 14, 2019 - Meeting in the fellowship hall of Timpson First United Methodist Church last Wednesday, the Timpson Area Genealogical and Heritage Society enjoyed a Christmas luncheon before the society's 2020 officers were installed by Judge Tracy Broadway.
Filling leadership positions next year will be Jan Barrett, President and Librarian; Margaret Bolick, Vice President; Dru Dickey, Treasurer and Archivist; Jim Barrett, Assistant Treasurer, Parliamentarian, and Assistant Tap Root Editor; B.J. Pitts, Recording and Corresponding Secretary; Tad Bailey, Program Reporter; Kathy Grigsby, Program Coordinator; Marjorie Holt, Membership Chairman; Brandy Harding, Volunteer Coordinator and Media Technician; and Shannon Ramsey, Tap Root Editor. Also installed were new Board Members Duncan Connell, Jean Wells, and Margaret Oliver, who will serve three year terms.
The Timpson Area Genealogical and Heritage Society meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 2PM in the Meeting Room of the Timpson Public Library, located on the corner of Austin and Bremond Streets in downtown Timpson. The public is invited.
2018 Firefighter of the Year presents the 2019 award to Firefighter Michael Stephens.
December 12, 2019 - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Christmas Party and Awards Banquet on Saturday, December 7th at the Joaquin ISD Cafeteria.
The event was well attended by department members and their families, as well as several guests. Those included Joaquin City Councilwoman Cathy Atkinson and her husband Bill, longtime fire department supporter Darrell Alford and his wife Gay, Precinct 3 Constable RoyCheatwood, Deputy Constable Newton Johnson, Jr., and Texas DPS State Troopers Keith Jones and Jesse Fountain.
After a wonderful steak dinner, Fire Chief Perry Pugh welcomed the guests, as well as the members and their families. Chief Pugh talked about what a productive year the department has had, highlighted by the opening of Fire Station #2 on Highway 7. He also spoke of some exciting things to come, such as the addition of a new rescue engine to the department’s fleet of trucks in 2020, made possible by the approval of a USDA grant filed by the city.
He then turned the program over to Training Officer Stephen Ewing, who handed out several service awards. Firefighters Nat Rodgers and Michael Bates were recognized for five years of service, and Chief of EMS Jesse Griffith was recognized for 25 years. Firefighters Brock Pugh and Michael Stephens and Traffic Officer Tommy Boyett, along with Assistant Chiefs Jeremy Boyett and Steve Cockrell and Chief Perry Pugh received recognition for perfect attendance at meetings, and Jeremy Boyett was awarded a certificate for answering the most calls for the year. Firefighter Jesse Parent, who received the honor of Firefighter of the Year in 2018, presented the 2019 award to Firefighter Michael Stephens.
The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department would like to wish all citizens of our community a safe and happy holiday season.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
Firefighter Nat Rodgers is presented with a certificate thanking him for five years of service by Training Officer Stephen Ewing.
Firefighter Michael Bates receives a certificate for five years of service from Training Officer Stephen Ewing.
Chief of EMS Jesse Griffith received recognition for 25 years of service to the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department.
Receiving awards for Perfect Attendance are, left to right: Firefighter Michael Stephens, Assistant Chief Jeremy Boyett, Assistant Chief Steve Cockrell, Chief Perry Pugh, and Traffic Officer Tommy Boyett.
Also being recognized for Perfect Attendance was Firefighter Brock Pugh.
Assistant Chief Jeremy Boyett received an award for answering the most calls in 2019.
December 9, 2019 - A Christmas festival and parade were held in the City of Joaquin Saturday, December 7, 2019 with a variety of other activities.
Vendors were offering a variety of goods on the square and the parade took its traditional route down U.S. 84 and onto the square. The Grand Marshal of the parade was Mr. A.J. Procell.
A treasure hunt was a main attraction for many and following several hints, the winner was Jairo Blanco, who located the prize.
See photos of the parade at the following links:
Album1, Album2
Santa’s Christmas Parade Photos - Album1, Album2, Album3
December 9, 2019 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Committee announces the winners of the 20th Annual Santa’s Christmas Parade, sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank, which was held on Saturday, December 7th. The theme for the parade was “Songs of the Season”.
Winners by Category are:
Individual Category:
$100 - 1st Place – Tanner Peace for Sheriff
$50 – 2nd Place – Derek Barbee for Sheriff
$25 – 3rd Place – Erica Santana
School Category:
$100 - 1st Place – Center High School Cheerleaders
$50 - 2nd Place – Center Middle School Cheerleaders
$25 - 3rd Place – Center High School Band
Church Category:
$100 - 1st Place –First Baptist Church
$50 - 2nd Place – St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church
$25 - 3rd Place – White Rock Missionary Baptist Church
Civic Organization Category:
$100 - 1st Place – Distinguished Service Award Recipient, Fannie Watson
$50 - 2nd Place – East Texas Disciples/Christian Motorcyclists Association
Business Category:
$100 - 1st Place – Shelby Savings Bank
$50 - 2nd Place – Starr Fabrications
$25 - 3rd Place – Sand Hill Wrecker
$250 - Overall Best in Show – Tanner Peace for Sheriff
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.
For more information please contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at (936) 598-3682 or info@shelbycountychamber.com.
December 7, 2019 - The Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library was host to Puppet Wise Productions presentation of "Snowbound in East Texas" Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Area children were enthralled by the story and characters as they were entertained at the library.
Pictured above are (from left): Burt Furlow, Gary Rholes and Jeremy Yates
with toys generously donated by the Lydia Baptist Church.
December 5, 2019 - The Shelby County Attorney Toy Drive is gaining momentum as donations are coming in to support this cause.
Recently received was a generous donation from Lydia Baptist Church. Representatives arrived with large bags of goodies to help fulfill the Christmas wishes of Shelby County youth this season.
Those members who delivered the gifts were Burt Furlow and Jeremy Yates.
The Toy Drive needs donations of new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls ages 3 through 12 or monetary donations.
In the past years we have been able to hand out thousands of gifts thanks to the generosity of our citizens. Anyone needing further information can call the County Attorney’s Office at (936) 598-6100.
December 4, 2019 - Operation Blue Santa would like to thank Center Walmart #0364 for their generous toy donation to Blue Santa’s Toy drive. Donations like this are what help Operation Blue Santa provide a better Christmas to those in need.
Your local Wal-Mart 0364, Center, Tx, is proud to be a strong supporter of Center Police Department’s Blue Santa drive for children needing a little extra support this year from the community. We here at Wal-Mart are committed to helping our Shelby County community in multiple ways.
With our Everyday Low Prices, we were able to Donate a substantial amount of toys to the Operation Blue Santa this year! We look forward to the smiles this will bring local children and as always, we are #HappyToHelp. This is THAT place! #Walmart364 #BlueSanta #CommunityInvolvement
December 3, 2019 - Christmastime is a season of giving, spending time with family and making memories. But for some, this time of year brings sadness due to the loss of family, friends, and loved ones. To keep the memory of our loved ones alive this season, you can give the Gift of Hope to those in need. This is an opportunity for you to make a contribution in memory of a loved one. While carrying on their memory, you will also be contributing to Shelby County Outreach Ministries, which serves our community by feeding the hungry and assisting the needy.
For a contribution of $10 or more, the memory of your loved ones can shine this Christmas season. A star, bearing the name of your loved one will be displayed in the front windows of Shelby County Outreach Ministries and shared with the local media.
So far, in 2019, our Helping Hands Outreach Center has distributed 2,459 emergency food boxes, which fed 5,178 people. We have also met the needs of 2,926 people in Shelby County. Our Senior Nutrition Site serves fresh meals to seniors, 60 years old and above, during the week and delivers meals to homebound seniors in our community through our Meals on Wheels program. So far, this year, these two programs have prepared and served 11,421 meals to senior citizens in Shelby County.
So, if you would like to give a Gift of Hope by contributing in the memory of a loved one, or make a year-end contribution, please call us at 936-598-4990. Thank you and have a blessed holiday season.
December 3, 2019 - Thank you to Xi Alpha Delta Rho Sorority for their very generous donation for the second year to Center First United Methodist Church Lucretia's Christmas Wish program that sponsors a program each Christmas for students around the county.
Each year over 100 students from county schools are invited to the program to select a gift for their mom and dad. It was the idea of beloved FUMC member Lucretia Bussey to give these students the opportunity to learn the joy of giving and she sponsored a similar program in area schools. FUMC adopted the program and named it in her honor and now memory. In addition to choosing gifts for their parents, students also can chose a small gift for themselves. It truly is a joyous occasion.
In addition to the money donated by Xi Alpha Delta Rho, members of the sorority also act as Santa's helpers and put the gifts in Christmas bags lined with tissue paper. What a blessing the ladies of Xi Alpha Delta Rho are for helping with this special project. They make Christmas very special for these students.
Santa's Christmas Parade Presented by Shelby Savings Bank
December 2, 2019 - Santa Claus is coming to town this Saturday, December 7th.
In keeping with the holiday tradition, the Grand Marshal will lead the parade at 6:00pm. Fannie Watson, the 2019 Distinguished Service Award recipient is this year’s Grand Marshal. Over 20 floats will make their way through the heart of downtown to delight the young and old alike.
Christmas at the Rio, a holiday program by the Center High School theater department will be presented before the Parade. The Rio box office will open at 4pm and the performance will begin at 4:30 and will be done by 5:15 which will be plenty of time to find a spot to watch the Parade. The Rio concession will be available at 4:00 for the show audience and/or for anyone getting ready for the Parade. Following the Parade, the Rio will be showing the “Last Christmas” a romantic Christmas show.
Many shops will be open and hosting Christmas Open Houses.
Thank you to this year’s Presenting Sponsor, Shelby Savings Bank. Also, thank you to the City of Center, our Float Competition Sponsor; Farmers State Bank and Specter, Inc. our Silver Sponsors.
Parade winners will be announced via media on Monday, December 9th.
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