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Around Town
October 11, 2019 - Dean's Hardware of Joaquin is celebrating 100 years an open house on Friday, October 11th from 10am until 5pm and also on Saturday, October 12th from 10am until 12 noon.
Dean's was first established in October 1919 when Louie B and Sue Dean bought a car garage in downtown Joaquin on Belle Street which is now Highway 84. In the 1930s the business included a Chevrolet car dealership and sold Gulf Fuel products. Three generations of the Dean's have owned the business and as the business grew it included hardware, appliances, and farm supplies. The owners have been Louie B and Sue Dean, Webb and Betty Dean, and Rodney and Gearline Dean. We are proud of this family tradition that has served the area communities for three generations.
October 11, 2019 - Annual Center HS Alumni Association Homecoming Weekend and Hall of Honor Award ceremony.
Below is the Homecoming calendar:
- CHS Homecoming Pep Rally – will be Friday, October 11 at 3pm in the CHS Gym.
- CHS Homecoming Game – will be Friday, October 11 at 7:30pm vs. Tarkington.
- CHS Annual Alumni Association Meeting – will be Saturday, October 12 at the Windham Civic Center. Doors open 9am, meeting is from 10-11am. Hall of Honor Award will be presented during the meeting.
- ***CHS Homecoming Parade – will be Saturday, October 12 at 4pm at the Center High School (participants line up at Center Elementary School). More details at Center Homecoming Parade Rerouted Due to Construction
For more information or to contact us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centerhighschoolalumni/
Email: centerhighschoolalumni@gmail.com
October 10, 2019 - Congratulations, Mr. Cecil Strong on winning the 2019 Polaris Ranger 500, benefiting Shelby County Outreach Ministries and its programs.
We want to thank all who donated on behalf of this fundraiser. Together, we are being the hands and heart of Christ by feeding the hungry and assisting the needy.
A special thanks to each of our sponsors: Woodmen of the world, ACE Hardware of East Texas, Sanford & Sons Lawncare, Shady Oaks, JML Management, K&L Contractors, Porterfield Timber Harvesting, Inc., Farmers State Bank, Center Glass, Hopkins Towing & Recovery, Shelby Savings Bank, Watson & Sons Funeral Home, Pup & Sudz, Blake Furniture, Regina Danley (Hempworx), and Boles Feed.
October 6, 2019 - This year's photography show was a huge success! All the entries were exceptional and the judges certainly had a tough group of photos to work with. Thanks to all the competitors and volunteers for their interest and hard work. A very special thanks to Dr. Charles R. Collard and his staff, for their support and help in converting the optical clinic to a photo gallery and the members of the Piney Woods Photographic Society for helping to set up and host the exhibit and greet all those who attended.
Children Division
People
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
Fine Arts
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
Scenics
1st place - Autumn Alford
2nd place - Autumn Alford
3rd place - Kyla Warren
Flowers
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
3rd place - Autumn Alford
Honorable Mention - Autumn Alford
Animals
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
3rd place - Autumn Alford
Honorable Mention - Autumn Alford
Poultry
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
Urbans
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
Best of Show - Kelsi Wood, Joaquin, Texas
People's Choice - Kelsi Wood, Joaquin, Texas
Youth Division
Fine Arts
1st place - Joseph Palacios
2nd place - Callie Sanford
3rd place - Kaytlin O'Neal
Honorable Mention - Ismael Escobedo
People
1st place - Kelsey Adair
2nd place - Michelle Gomez
3rd place - Elizabeth Spruiell
Honorable Mention - Elizabeth Spruiell
Animals
1st place - Jordan Segelken
2nd place - Raquel Rafael
3rd place - Kamryn Holt
Honorable Mention - Enrique Leon
Flowers
1st place - Kamryn Holt
2nd place - Enrique Leon
3rd place - Jessica Alvarado
Honorable Mention - Adriana Barcenas
Scenics
1st place - Elizabeth Spruiell
2nd place - Raquel Rafael
3rd place - Malaney Cooper
Honorable Mention - Kelsey Adair
Digital Manipulation
1st place - Raquel Rafael
2nd place - Jessica Alvarado
3rd place - Krystal Keys
Honorable Mention - Kamryn Holt
Poultry
1st place - Alfredo Maldonado
2nd place - Devon Roland
Urbans
1st place - Jorge Vazquez
2nd place - Callie Sanford
3rd place - Manuel Jimerez
Best of Show - Joseph Palacios, Center, Texas
People's Choice - Adriana Barcenas, Center, Texas
Adult Division
Animals
1st place - Lawrence Davis
2nd place - Janice Carter
3rd place - Janice Carter
Honorable Mention - Linda Henson
Urbans
1st place - Lawrence Davis
2nd place - Lawrence Davis
3rd place - Billie F. Jones
Honorable Mention - Brittany Barreraz
Flowers
1st place - Janice Carter
2nd place - Janice Carter
3rd place - Billie F. Jones
Honorable Mention - Bobbie Jean Wood
Fine Arts
1st place - Lawrence Davis
2nd place - Lawrence Davis
3rd place - Janice Carter
Honorable Mention - Janice Carter and Lea Ann Robertson
Digital Manipulation/Photo Restoration
1st place - Lawrence C. Davis
2nd place - Janice Carter
3rd place - Janice Carter
Poultry
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
3rd place - Linda Henson
Scenics
1st place - Lawrence Davis
2nd place - Billie Jones
3rd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
Honorable Mention - Brittany Barreaz
People
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - Lea Ann Robertson
3rd place - Lea Ann Robertson
Best of Show - Lawrence C. Davis, Center, Texas
People's Choice - Lawrence C. Davis, Center, Texas
October 5, 2019 - The 2019 Chicken Clucking Contest brought new entertainment to the stage with some of the contestants turning their clucking opportunity into singing and theatrical performances.
Zac Payne, who competed in 6-11 age division, brought a light saber to the stage and clucked his rendition of the Star Wars theme. Contest Olivia Hatfield clucked to the tune of 'I believe I can fly." Another contestant in the 17 and up division, Mahesh Galal, gave a theatrical performance of a glimpse into a bullied chickens life.
The winners of the unique clucking contest were:
Peeps Ages 5 and Under
1st Place - Paisley
2nd Place - Rhyland Folsom
3rd Place (Tie) - Vance Payne and Ellisyn Gandy
Chicks Ages 6-11
1st Place - Zac Payne
2nd Place - Olivia Lowe
3rd Place - Shamiece
Pullets Ages 12-16
1st Place - Calyn Grammer
2nd Place - TJ Bolton
3rd Place - Marissa Crawford
Roosters and Hens 17 and Up
1st Place - Clayton Paul Windham
2nd Place - Katelyn Jackson
3rd Place (Tie) - B Addison And Olivia Hatfield
October 5, 2019 - Well, another year is done. This made 10 years I’ve been Photography coordinator at the ETPF at Vision Source office. I want to thank Dr Randy Collard for allowing me to overtake his office with all those photographs, 195 entries this year! A very special thanks to the members of the Piney Woods Photographic Society for helping me to set up, take down and host the exhibit by greeting everyone who came through the exhibit and answered any questions anyone had the past 4 days. I hope anyone that came through the exhibit enjoyed it. Now a day of rest and on to more photography!
Billie Jones
October 3, 2019 - (Album) - The 43rd Annual East Texas Poultry Festival (ETPF) is clucking and crowing with the event now in full swing! Ceremonies were held Thursday, October 3, 2019, under the Frances Oates tent on the Center square.
Josh Payne, 43nd East Texas Poultry Festival Chairman, introduced each of the speakers for the opening of the event and Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge, returned as the opening speaker followed by David Chadwick, City of Center Mayor/Farmers State Bank President. This year Brian Dean, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman, welcomed all to the East Texas Poultry Festival and he extended thanks to all the volunteers involved in the event.
“Josh Payne and the steering committee, the work area chairmen, on behalf of the chamber board members we thank you for your leadership and dedication,” said Dean. “Also would like to thank the ambassadors, the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the young Ambassador students for their hours of volunteer work. Now let’s all enjoy a fun and safe 2019 Poultry Festival.”
Andy Wilson, Pastor of Center First United Pentecostal Church, gave the invocation.
Center High School band performed the National Anthem, followed by Timpson Kindergarten students leading everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
After each of the ETPF Queen’s court introduced themselves, Kristen Orsak performed the ceremonial cutting of the feathers and the 43nd ETPF was declared open.
October 2, 2019 - Two members of the Piney Woods Photographic Society won ribbons at the East Texas State Fair in Tyler.
Congratulations to Mrs. Donna Holt who won a blue ribbon at the East Texas State Fair in Tyler, Texas in the category of Heritage and History with her photograph 'Precious Memories' of family member's antique rocking chair.
Donna Holt with her photo Precious Memories
Congratulations also go out to Bobbie Jean Wood who won two blue ribbons at the East Texas State Fair in Tyler, Texas for the Fine Art category with her photograph 'A Mother's Peace' and in the Human Interest category with her photography 'Boys Best Friend.'
Bobbie Jean Wood with her photos (L to R) Boy's Best Friend & A Mother's Peace
October 2, 2019 - The first recognized battle of the Texas Revolution was fought at Gonzales on October 2, 1835. The Texas force of one hundred and sixty men challenged the Mexican military by refusing to surrender a brass cannon previously given to the town as a means of protection against the Indians. The Battle of Gonzales or "Come and take it" only lasted a few minutes but most citizens in Texas realized that there was no turning back. A war had begun.
Because of this skirmish, it became known as the “Lexington of Texas.” Gonzales is one of the earliest Anglo-American settlements in Texas, the first west of the Colorado River. It was established in 1825 and was the nearest such settlement to Bexar and the Battle of the Alamo. The settlement was abandoned in 1826 because of two American Indian attacks. It was rebuilt in a nearby location and the Mexican government gave the settlers a small cannon for protection against future Indian attacks. As conflict increased between the Anglo settlers and the Mexican government, a contingent of Mexican soldiers was sent from San Antonio to retrieve the cannon. The settlers posted the “Come and Take It” flag near the cannon and on October 2, 1835, Texans under the command of John H. Moore confronted the troops. Thus the Texians successfully resisted the federal troops in what became known as the Battle of Gonzales. They realized the battle was small but there was no turning back.
The William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas brings you this brief glimpse into early Texas history.
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October 1, 2019 - Golden Harvest Club of First Baptist Church Center, took a field trip to the Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum in Hemphill on September 30, 2019. The tour was simply incredible and if you haven’t been, you need to plan a trip.
Helen Collard in the flight simulator
Hemphill was the staging area for debris retrieval during the Colombia space shuttle crash. On February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during atmospheric entry, killing all seven crew members. Nearly the entire city was involved assisting.
The museum has a 15-minute orientation video shown in a professional viewing room, artifacts, educational material, and a shuttle flight simulator. Outside near the entrance is large rock with Joshua 1:6-9 inscribed.
Larry Rymal by Joshua 1:6-9 rock
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