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May 15, 2017 - The winner of the Shelbyville Dragon Band's raffle was Ricky Lout of San Augustine, TX. Lout won a 50 inch Sanyo LED Screen television, and also a Sony Blu-Ray Theater System with 5.1 Surround Sound.
The Dragon Band would like to especially thank Shelby Savings Bank for donating the TV and surround system for the raffle. Without their generous donation the raffle would have never happened or been a huge success.
May 15, 2017 - Three Shelby County graduates were among those to receive degrees at the University of Texas at Tyler 2017 spring commencement ceremonies held May 5 – 6. One thousand one hundred and thirty six degree candidates were recognized in the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center.
Jonathan Javier Carmona and Jonas Hilario Hernandez who are both 2012 Center High School graduates received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from the College of Engineering department of the University of Texas at Tyler. They were among 179 candidates to graduate from the College of Engineering.
Holly Dawn Swearengen, a 2014 Shelbyville High School graduate, received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences department of the University of Texas at Tyler. She was one of 285 candidates to graduate from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
May 12, 2017 (Photos coming soon) - Shelbyville S.W. Carter Elementary honored their hero, Ryan Moore, at an 11am ceremony at Dragon Stadium as part of Field Day. School nurse Jeane Taylor spoke about Ryan, a first grader at S.W. Carter, and described him with the word ‘brave.’
Fifth grade student John Austin Ford led a prayer for Ryan and his family before Taylor announced a surprise gift.
Ryan Moore was the honored hero for Shelbyville during their recent ‘Pennies for Patients’ fundraiser which reached it’s goal of raising $3,000 to go to child cancer research. Ryan’s father, Mark Miller, and little brother, Dallas were there to accept a gift from the student body since Ryan was in Tennessee undergoing treatments. The gift from the students was a check in the amount of $764.73 and thanks to additional generous donations, the family will be going to Dallas to visit Lego Land, Sea Life Aquarium, a Texas Rangers game, and staying at the Embassy Hotel.
During the ceremony Ryan’s Pediatrician, Dr. Kimberly Procell, spoke about Ryan and how he is her hero, “Ryan, you are my super hero. You have the courage of a lion and the strength of a thousand men. And most of all you have the love and the faith of all your friends and family.”
Also speaking was Ryan’s first grade teacher Lyndy McDonald and Ja’Rihanna Cartwright, who is a kindergartener at S.W. Carter. Cartwright wrote a letter to Ryan asking him to come to their graduation because they miss him.
To end the celebration, a balloon release was done with Ryan's family releasing the first balloons and then a 'Victory Lap' was made by the students, teachers, and community members around the track.
May 12, 2017 - On behalf of the more than 2100 member families we are pleased to announce the winners of the Shelby Co. Farm Bureau scholarship winners for 2017. Congratulations to Konner Windham, Monica Olalde, Whitlee Reed, and Tressie Morgan from Center High School and Brooke Dorsey from Joaquin High School. Good luck to these ladies as they start their college career!
These students were eligible for the scholarship because of their family's Farm Bureau membership. We at Shelby Co. Farm Bureau continue to support agriculture and youth activities in Shelby County.
May 12, 2017 - Tenaha freshman Jared Tovar was awarded the Patriotic Art Contest winner from VFW Post 8904. He received a framed certificate and a $50.00 check for his hard work. Mr. Gene Hutto presented Jared Tovar with his certificate.
May 12, 2017 - First Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ is hosting a sweet treat fundraiser which make a perfect treat for Mother's Day Delight or to treat yourself. Treats include hand dipped chocolate covered sweet treats, peanut butter balls, or Oreo Balls. Package of six for $5 or Bakers Dozen *13* for $10. All proceeds to benefit First Pentecostal Church Of Jesus Christ Church Building Fund.
The church is lead by Pastor Bro. M.D Lamon and Associate Pastor Bro. Richard Goodwin. We will deliver Friday or can meet Saturday. **Also we have our Church Cookbooks which are $20**
Call Nancy at 936-591-4729. Thanks for your support for Our church fundraiser!!
May 11, 2017 - Thursday at noon – on the square – Center Noon Lions Club had a very successful BBQ lunch sale to raise money for the Lions Children’s Camp in Kerrville.
“It’s one of our favorite activities to support,” said Richard Prince, project chairman. He continued, “If you ever get a chance to visit the camp and see all those special children just 'having a ball' swimming, riding horses, and other things they normally never get to do, you will support it too. Thanks to the club and thanks to all the folks who bought a lunch. We Serve!”
May 11, 2017 - District III Texas Garden Clubs Southern Zone Director Linda Goller installed the 2017-2019 Center Garden Club Officers at their May 10 meeting in the home of Alison Scull. Members enjoyed a salad luncheon and made plans for the coming year.
Photo from left: Parliamentarian Linda Bordelon, Treasurer Cherry Jones, Corresponding Secretary Alison Scull, Recording Secretary Carolyn Bounds, President Carole Ann Chance, and Southern Zone Director Linda Goller who is also a member of the San Augustine Garden Club. Not pictured: 1st Vice President Cindy Brown and 2nd Vice President Colleen Doggett.
Submitted by Linda Bordelon, Publicity Chairman
May 10, 2017 - Ambassadors welcomed Generations Concrete to the Chamber Community at their New Member Ribbon Cutting held May 9, 2017 at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office.
Kathy Bailey, Chamber Ambassador, spoke on behalf of all the Ambassadors to owners, Red and Pam Hicks, "The Chamber welcomes you as a member and we are thankful y'all come into this business and if there is anything that we can ever do in any way to help you, any of us would be glad to help you."
Red Hicks spoke saying Generations Concrete had only been in business for almost two years now; however, he grew up in this business and this is all he has ever done. They can do anything to do with concrete, with the exception of pools, including house slabs, sidewalks, patios, storage buildings and more.
Everyone then gathered outside for the ribbon cutting in front of the Chamber of Commerce sign before enjoying refreshments.
For more information on other projects, they may be contacted at 936-556-5193.
May 10, 2017 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce ambassadors welcomed a new member of the Chamber, Just for You Catering. Chamber Ambassador President, Andi Foster, welcomed Just for You Catering owner Saundra Christopher and congratulated her on her new venture.
“I’ve been catering for quite a while. Thanks to Pastor Marlon Cloudy and Abundant Love Church I get to practice a lot. And also thanks to Pastor Cloudy and Abundant Love, they made it possible for me to get my food manager certification. So, I want to thank them [and] for him for believing in my vision and my dream.”
Christopher said that catering and event planning was her passion which includes a wide variety of meal plans and sweet treats. She named her business ‘Just for You’ because she can do a custom catering job just for her customers desires.
After a enthusiastic of applause of congratulations from her supporters, everyone gathered to cut the ribbon and enjoyed a variety of food samples.
For pricing information, contact Saundra Christopher at 936-275-8814.
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