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Around Town
From left: (standing) Kim Bridges, Barbara Scates, Cindy Eubank, Allison Sanford, Angie Turk, J.J. Ford, Meg Camp, Andi Foster, (seated) Karen Campbell, Lawrence Davis, Stephanie Elswick, Ginia Hooper, Emily Shoop, Cancee Lester, and Cindy Lindsey
November 15, 2018 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce ambassadors welcomed new members during their Ambassador orientation luncheon held at the John D. Windham Civic Center on Thursday, November 15th.
Outgoing Ambassador President, Andi Foster thanked all the ambassadors for their willingness to volunteer and welcomed all new members to the organization cheering them on for their volunteer heart. New ambassadors attending the meeting were presented with name tags which they will wear to all Chamber events. New ambassadors recogized were: Lawrence Davis (Blake Furniture), Stephanie Elswick (Light and Champion), Karen Campbell (Holiday Nursing Center), and Ginia Hooper (Light and Champion).
From left: Emily Shoop, Cancee Lester, Cindy Lindsey, and Andi Foster
As her final action as Ambassador President, Andi Foster installed the 2019 Ambassador board who are Cindy Lindsey (Sassy Reds Bakery), Cancee Lester (Vice-President), and Emily Shoop (Secretary).
New ambassadors receiving their name pin in order of David Lawrence, Stephanie Elswick, Ginia Hooper, and Karen Campbell
November 15, 2018 - Tenaha Masonic Lodge members, Jay Wilson and Jerry Agnew, presented members of the Tenaha first grade class with their very own Fantastic Teeth Dental Kits. Tenaha ISD Physical Education teacher, Tammy Hamiliton, demonstrated good brushing and flossing techniques as well as teaching students the importance of good dental hygiene.
First graders learned that brushing your teeth properly at least 2 times a day for 2 minutes is very important. They also learned that brushing your tongue can get rid of germs that cause bad breath. The first graders were excited to celebrate how important it is to take care of you fantastic teeth!
November 14, 2018 - Delta Gamma members were delighted with the festive decor and food at their November meeting at the Culinary Arts Department at Center HS. Jennifer Fausett spoke about the improvements they have done this year in the program and the products they offer like freezer casseroles and holiday desserts. Members donated items for a silent auction to benefit their local scholarship fund for a student in education each year. Delta Gamma is an organization of key women educators from Sabine, Shelby, and San Augustine counties.
Submitted by Nora Robinson
November 13, 2018 - Shelby County Outreach Ministries offers thanks to Woodforest National Bank in Center.
Woodforest National Bank is having a canned food drive to support Shelby County Outreach Ministries, Inc. from November 13th thru December 1st. So while you are shopping at Wal-Mart, please pick up a few extra cans of food and drop them off at Woodforest National Bank, which is located inside the store! Thank you for your support!
From left: Linda Bordelon, Center Garden Club and District III Recording Secretary; Kathi Sivess, District III Director; and Sandy Brent, Southern Zone Director.
November 12, 2018 - Texas Garden Clubs District III Recording Secretary Linda Bordelon represented Center Garden Club at the District III Fall Meeting held November 8, 2018 in Livingston, Texas hosted by the Polk County Garden Club. With a theme "Sweet Fall Festival" 56 members represented 14 garden clubs from District III. Members learned new ideas for programs, projects, and activities; were able to shop ways and means for plants and gardening items; and enjoy fellowship and a luncheon catered by the Polk County Garden Club. Local beekeeper Karla Rudebusch presented a program on "Honey Bees."
Submitted by Linda Bordelon, Publicity Chairman
November 7, 2018 - In honor of the 100th Anniversary that ended World War I the public is cordially invited to join Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and Auxiliary at their Veteran’s Day Program in remembrance of those from Shelby County who so honorably served during that time. The program will be held Sunday, November 11, 2018, 1 p.m. inside the 1885 Shelby County Historic Courthouse, Center, Texas. You are encouraged to bring children and grandchildren to this historic and once in a lifetime event.
More information or questions please contact Post Quartermaster Larry Hume at 598-2976 or email at chief@chiefimaging.com.
November 7, 2018 - Christmas is right around the corner so it is time to start shopping for those special gifts. The best place to shop is right here in Shelby County. Starting this weekend our local merchants will be having Christmas Open Houses and fun unique Holiday shopping experiences. Make sure your stop by and shop.
Christmas Open Houses - November 9th and 10th
- Hissy Fit - 208 Nacogdoches Street (572-8572)
- Lasting Impressions - 112 Foster Street (598-6553)
- Sassy Reds Bakery - 1000 Tenaha Street (598-2447)
- Southern Lemonade - 229 San Augustine Street (590-9405)
- Southern Seasons - 214 Austin Street (598-5009)
November 6, 2018 - The veterans of our military have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.
As a token of our appreciation, Portacool, LLC has donated to the VFW Post 8904 in honor of the many veterans across the country and those that work at Portacool – we thank you. Thank you for the sacrifices you have made. Thank you for the dedication you have offered our great country. Thank you for your service. May God bless you, your family and the USA.
Portacool employees who have served in the United States Military: Rick Beene, Navy; Roy Bell, Army; Terry Borek, Navy; Phil Calvert, Marine Corps; Jeff Cook, Navy; Terry DeRise, Air Force; Kevin Fealofani, Army; Bill Ferren, Marine Corps; Lee Franklin, Navy; Ramon Garcia, Air Force; David Henderson, Army; Scott Jacobs, Army; Charles Johnson, Army; Sean Martin, Navy; Don Moss, Army; Jed Moss, Air Force; Patrick Stauffer, Army National Guard; Marcus Steel, Army; and Shon Wainscott, Army.
November 6, 2018 - The Fannie Brown Booth Library Friends of the Library would like to congratulate Sue Smith of Joaquin, Texas, as the winner of the quilt drawing held Saturday at the end of the Fall Book Sale. We would like to thank everyone who purchased quilt raffle tickets.
The 2018 Fall Book Sale is now history. The Friends did an outstanding job making preparations for and running the sale during the past several weeks. We thank each one of them for their hard work and dedication to the continued growth of the Fannie Brown Booth Library. We also thank each one that attended the book sale and bought books and/or made donations.
November 6, 2018 - Debbie Leggett spoke to the local Delta Gamma chapter about her trip to Norway.
The trip was a gift from her children to help her investigate her ancestry. She showed slides and some articles of her trip, jewelry and sheepskin.
Debbie is a member of Delta Gamma, the local chapter of key women educators, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
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