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July 17, 2017 - Melissa Crouch was sworn in as the Justice of the Peace for Shelby County Precinct 1 on Monday, July 17, 2017. Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison administered the oath of office to Crouch.
Shelby County Commissioners recently appointed Crouch temporary Justice of the Peace of Precinct 1 until the public can elect a permanent Justice of the Peace. The appointment was set to take effect July 17.
The swearing in ceremony took place at the Shelby County Courthouse, where it was well attended by family, friends and additional county officials.
July 14, 2017 - Today, traveling down Mansfield Road going into Shreveport, I was blessed to see the sky full of hot air balloons and wanted to share. They were so pretty and filled the sky over Shreveport.
I later found out it was the Red River Balloon Rally U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championship being held in Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana July 14-15, 2017 on the LSUS campus. I personally loved all of the colorful balloons but my favorite was the WWJD balloon. It just was a beautiful sight and I thought others might enjoy it too.
July 12, 2017 - The transfer of the gavel was done June 27, 2017 at the Rotary Club meeting when Club President Jason Balkcom swore in Scott Stanfield as the new President.
Balkcom said, "Scott Stanfield, you have been selected by the members of this Rotary Club to guide its affairs during this coming year. You have been entrusted with an important responsibility that will help shape the club's future."
"Incoming President Stanfield, you have been elected to the office of President of the Rotary Club of Center by its members. It is an expression of their confidence in your leadership," continued Balkcom.
Stanfied responded, "I, Scott Stanfield, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the Rotary Club of Center, and that I will to the best of my ability give support and assistance to the District Governor and to Rotary International and that I will uphold the constitution and bylaws of this club."
Balkcom then bestowed the gavel to Stanfield as a symbol of the transfer of the administration of the club. Thank you for serving.
July 12, 2017 - The Center Athletic Booster Club is happy to announce the Winners of the 5 Gun Raffle held on July 8th at the What-A-Melon Festival.
1st – Henry Golden Big Boy .44 Mag – Won by Mr & Mrs. Hodge
2nd – Beretta A-300 Auto 12 GA – Won by Ricky Fowler
3rd – DPMS AR-15 – Won by Kevin Walker
4th – Glock Model 43 9 MM – Won by Mark Mettauer
5th – Savage 17 Cal. – Won by Gary McDonald
Congratulations to all the winners! A special thanks to everyone who purchased tickets and helped support our Athletes!!
July 11, 2017 - J. W. "Jim" Braden celebrated his 90th birthday at his home on June 3, 2017. He was joined by a host of friends and family. He was especially happy to have all 4 of his children, their spouses, 2 nephews and one of his grandchildren who are all pictured above.
(Top row, from left) nephews Gale and Riley Adams of Nacogdoches; children Susan and spouse Tim Hobbs of Henderson, Kentucky, J.w. and wife "Bobbie", Julie Braden of Houston, Nancy and spouse Todd Platzner of Huntsville, (Front row, from left) J.W. Braden, Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia; and granddaughter Samantha Platzner of san Angelo; and mascot Taffy Platzner.
July 10, 2017 - The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2017 What-A-Melon 5K. Thank you for showing up on a hot and humid day to support the services our agency provides to child victims of abuse. We would also like to thank the Rotary Club for organizing the run, all volunteers who gave of their time, and the sponsors whose generosity made the event possible: Boles Feed Company, JBA Financial Services, and Farmers State Bank. We truly appreciate your commitment to making a difference in lives of children in our community.
The mission of the Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center is to promote the emotional and physical healing of child abuse victims by uniting the efforts of public agencies and enlisting community support to optimize the prevention, detection, assessment, investigation, and prosecution of child abuse cases.
July 10, 2017 (Photos - Album1, Album2) - Melon munchers and seed spewers competed in the speed eating and seed spitting contest to win the money prizes at the What-A-Melon Festival on Saturday, July 8, 2017 with the following results:
Seed Spitting
Children 0-7
1st place - Stephanie Santana
2nd place - Jacie Lee
3rd place - Mac Lee
Youth 8-15
1st place - Keith Frazier
2nd place - Josh Haltom
3rd place - John Ford
Women
1st place - Victoria Ford
2nd place - Isabel Santana
3rd place - Erica Santana
Men
1st place - Chad Haltom
2nd place - William Jacobs
3rd place - Calvin Smith
Speed Eating
Children 0-7
1st place - Stephanie Santana
2nd place - Jacie Lee
3rd place - Mac Lee
Youth
1st place - Neena
2nd place - Neera
3rd place - Franuel Araujo
Women
1st place - Jennifer Green
2nd place - Erica Santana
3rd place - Isabel Santana
Men
1st place - William Jacobs
2nd place - Chad Haltom
3rd place - Calvin Smith
July 9, 2017 - This is a picture and note made available by Angela Spann, to Shelby County Today, about recognition given to the memory of the late James Greer this weekend at the Dixie League State Baseball tournaments being played at Center.
What an emotional week it has been. James K. Greer went home to Jesus on Wednesday. Rebecca Greer and his family were generous to share him with so many people. His impact, specifically on the young men of this community, is overwhelming. He was a teacher, mentor, fan, grandfather, buddy, baptizer and friend to many youth.
Today, the 13 and 14-year-old teams competing in the Texas State Baseball Tournament will wear this decal on their helmets in honor of Mr. Greer.
July 8, 2017 (Album) - The What-A-Melon Pet Show drew an audience to the festival on Friday, July 7, 2017 to see which pet won the heart of the judges. In the end, Zema, a 5-year old female toy poodle, shown by Alyssa Bowers won Best in Show and the $50 prize money.
Celebrity emcee for the show was Jeff "CryptoHulk" Stewart. CryptoHulk introduced each participant and their owner giving them a chance to put their best paw or foot forward as was for Fuzzy, an 8 months old male Lionheart Rabbit.
Texas Watermelon Queen Chloe Brown assisted with handing out the awards. Below are the results of the 2017 What-A-Melon Pet Show:
Best Dog
1st place - Paris, a 4-year old female miniature Schnauzer, shown by Caitlyn Maddne
2nd place - Ruby, a 1-year old female terrier, shown by Jacie Lee
Best Mannered
1st place - Frankie, a 7 1/2 months old male Shih Tzu, shown by Paige Pinkston
2nd place - Delilah, a 4 months old female German Sheppard, shown by Madison Brown
Most Unusual Pet
Fuzzy, an 8 months old male Lionhead Rabbit, shown by Emma Madden
Pet with Most Unusual Trick
Buster, a 3-year old male Beagle, shown by John Ford
Smallest Pet
1st place - Bella, a 5-year old female miniature Schnauzer, shown by Morgan Matthews
2nd place - Bronco, a 4-months old male miniature Schnauzer, shown by Morgan Matthews
Biggest Pet
1st place - Rex, an 8-year old male Siberian Husky, shown by Steve Hampton
2nd place - Dolly, a 1-year old female Great Dane, shown by Madison Brown
Special thank you to the judges who are all avid pet lovers: Rena Rogers, Shanna Goodnight and Terry Goodnight.
July 8, 2017 (Photos Album1, Album2) - A large crowd gathered under the big tent for the 2017 East Texas What-A-Melon Pageant to see all the pageant entries take to the stage in their cutest watermelon attire. The pageant, hosted by Tonya Bailey with Bailey's Pageant, welcomed everyone and thanked sponsors of the event. Wiggins Farms donated $500 scholarship money for the pageant for the winner of the Miss (16-19) division.
The Texas Watermelon Queen Chloe Brown assisted with handing out awards and crowning the winners of each division. Below are the results of the pageant:
Grand Supreme for ages 0-5 years - Aryn McAdams
Grand Supreme for ages 6 and up - Steff Moore
People's Choice winner - Mary Katherine Johnson
Baby Miss 0-11 months
Baby Miss East Texas What-A-Melon Pageant Queen - Rory Wilson
Best Smile - Addilyn Moore
Most Beautiful - Aryn McAdams
Best Fashion - Mia Lloyd
Princess - Tayley Williams
Princess - Adalynn Whitney
Princess - Mia Lloyd
Princess - Addilyn Moore
Princess - Aryn McAdams
Princess - Keeleigh Denby
Toddler Miss 12-23 months
Toddler Miss East Texas What-A-Melon Pageant Queen - Emory Gomez and Anniston McSwain
Best Smile - Emory Gomez
Most Beautiful - Savanna Barton
Best Fashion - Anniston McSwain
Princess - Gracie Sanford
Princess - Blakely Raymond
Princess - Savanna Barton
Princess - Addlyn Hendricks
Princess - Mary Katherine Johnson
Princess - Hattie Owens
Tiny Miss 2-3 years
Tiny Miss East Texas What-A-Melon Pageant Queen - Emory Thornton
Best Smile - Olivia Randle
Most Beautiful - Cherrish Choice
Best Fashion - Emory Thornton
Princess - Makayla Messer
Princess - Kirstie Parks
Princess - Emma Moore
Princess - Ainslee Gibson
Princess - Olivia Randle
Princess - Cherrish Choice
Little Miss 4-5 years
Little Miss East Texas What-A-Melon Pageant Queen - Emma Stapleton
Best Smile - Shelbey Nail
Most Beautiful - Emma Stapleton
Best Fashion - Remi Lofton
Princess - Aryana Groze
Princess - Laura Moody
Princess - Presley Williams
Princess - Remi Lofton
Princess - Khaley Fletcher
Princess - Shelbey Nail
Princess - Baylee Parent
Princess - Justice Boyd
Petite Miss 6-8 years
Petite Miss East Texas What-A-Melon Pageant Queen - Lakynn Bowers
Best Smile - Sofia Bocangegra
Most Beautiful - Lakynn Bowers
Best Fashion - Nicole Hooks
Princess - Nicole Hooks
Princess - Dixie Nail
Princess - Sofia Bocangegra
Preteen 9-12 years
Preteen East Texas What-A-Melon Pageant Queen - Carolyn Mathis
Best Smile, Most Beautiful, Best Fashion - Carolyn Mathis
Teen 13-15 years
Teen East Texas What-A-Melon Pageant Queen - Zoe Horton and Mahalia Ratcliff
Best Smile - Zoe Horton
Most Beautiful - Mahalia Ratcliff
Best Fashion - Zoe Horton
Miss 16-19 years
Miss East Texas What-A-Melon Pageant Queen - Steff Moore
Best Smile, Most Beautiful, Best Fashion - Steff Moore
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