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May 19, 2017 - The Timpson Chapter #1144 Order of the Eastern Star announces Misti Rasberry is the winner of the $500 Walmart Gift Card. The drawing was held Monday, May 15, 2017.
May 19, 2017 - Steve Waters, Sabine State Bank, received his certificate of appreciation for his support for motorcycle safety and awareness by the Texas Motorcycle Roadriders Association (TMRA) from Dennis Leggett, TMRA Area A VP.
OSHA certifies that General Shelters meets the requirements of the consultation Safety and Health Achievement Recognition (SHARP)
May 17, 2017 Dallas, Texas - The United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certified that General Shelters of Texas, LTD located at 1639 Highway 87 North, Center, Texas, meets the requirements of the Consultation Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) and participation is hereby approved for the term 4/13/2017 to 4/13/2018.
"This award would not have happened without the dedication of everyone who works here. From the top down this team is committed to make sure General Shelters has a safe work environment. Although this award removes our work-site from routine inspections for the term ending next April, we must remain vigilant to insure the safety of everyone." David Koonce.
A safe day is a day upon it's end everyone goes home in the same shape and health as when they got here that morning. It's our desire that this is repeated each and every day. This safe day doesn't happen on its own. It requires everyone doing their part to insure we have the safest workplace possible.
May 18, 2017 - Donations are being collected to help the family of Victor Lee with expenses. If you would like to make a donation, below is a list of opportunities and ways to help.
- Bank account at Shelby Savings Bank in the name of Victor Lee
- Brandi Hodges (family friend) is accepting donations for the family through her paypal account - hodgesbrandi@ymail.com
- Jennifer McGee is selling Red Fidget Spinners for $10 each and donating all proceeds to the family. Contact on Facebook - Jennifer Murphy McGee.
- Southern Grace Designs, Jennifer Murphy McGee and Simply Personal, Christie Mahan Stringer, is selling t-shirts "Shelbyville Strong" with all proceeds going directly to the Lee family. Youth XS-XL $15 and Adult S-XL $20 2X $22 3X $24 and 4X $26. For quicker payments through paypal - http://paypal.me/JMcGee936. Deadline to order is Friday, May 19, 2017.
- GoFundMe account setup by Mary Smith on behalf of Janice Lee, Victor's mother - https://www.gofundme.com/sweet-victor
May 18, 2017 - 'The Case for Christ' movie is based on the true story of an award-winning journalist who, working to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife, begins chasing down the biggest story of all time with unexpected, life-altering results. The show stars Erika Christensen, Faye Dunaway, Mike Vogel and Robert Forster. The movie, rated PG, will run Friday, May 19th thru Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at the RIO Theater with a 7:30pm start time and ending at 9:20pm.
May 18, 2017 - The Center Police Department Ladies Auxiliary held a "Thank you" gathering Wednesday, May 18, 2017 at the police department for the officers in recognition of National Police Week.
Officers were presented with gift bags put together by the auxiliary containing snacks and goodies including a flashlight and headphones. Also donated to the gift bags were Rtic cups by John Michael Burns Farm Bureau and gift certificates from Little Caesar's Pizza.
The officers were also treated to a cake provided by Wal Mart.
May 18, 2017 - Family is important. It is great to get together other than at funerals. It brings together family members who have not seen one another for some time or meet those who have never seen each other. New relationships can develop or old ones can be renewed. There can be a lot of catching up to do. Sure, today there is social-media available that is being used by family members to stay in touch but everyone in the family is not tech savvy and some don’t want to be, so face to face is still popular. That’s what happened with the families of the late Vince Kindle and Lottie Lathan Kindle who were residents of Center, Texas. All of their children are deceased as well.
Traci and Gabrielle, daughters of Buster Kindle, (one of the sons of Vince and Lottie Kindle) and their families deserve a big applause for getting the ball rolling to getting people together and providing opportunities for a variety of interaction with one another. Sure, the plans were to have the descendants of Vince and Lottie Kindle to meet up in Houston, Texas one weekend and have a good time.
Representatives were present for each of the children of Vince and Lottie: Mary Kindle Lovell Greer, Melvin Kindle, Buster Kindle, V.K. Kindle, Addie B. Bell Bean Green, and Portia Kindle Garrett. Missing was a representative from Maurice Kindle family. It is great this idea grew into including the descendants of siblings of both Vince and Lottie. Thus the name, Kindle - Lathan Reunion was highlighted in the weekend of April 27-28, 2017 in Houston, Texas with over 100 people and recognized through a letter from Mayor Sylvester Turner. It is hoped that this will be a reunion enjoyed and talked about for a long time.
Thank you Traci (and James) Hooper and Gabrielle Mayo. See you in Center, Texas two years from now.
May 18, 2017 - The Royal Kingdom Pageant and Style Show recently held by Strong Triumph Church was truly a success!!! We were able to raise a lot of money for our youth department. We thank everyone for their participation! We couldn't have done it without God and great people like you!!!
The winners are as follows:
Girls 0-2: Queen Ryannah Taylor
Boys 0-2: King Carson Garrett and Prince Ja'Mauri Cartwright
Girls 3-5: Queen LaDiamond Robinson
Girls 6-9: Queen Jaleah Allen, Princesses (tie) Antiyah Giles and Na'Khyia Bennett, and 1st Runner-up Ja'Rhianna Cartwright
Boys 6-9: King Colton Jenkins
Girls 10-12: Queen Tay-una Allen
Boys 10-12: King Franydric Buckley
May 17, 2017 - May Charles and Betty Irish are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a trip to a resort in East Texas. The couple was married May 27, 1967 in Huntsville, Texas.
Mrs. Irish was the former Betty Medcalf of Ada, OK and worked in Ft Smith for Comprehensive Juvenile Services, Harbor View Mercy Psychiatric Hospital and in Private Practice before retiring in 2003.
Mrs. Irish is the daughter of the late Murray Medcalf and the late Ruby Medcalf of Ada, Oklahoma.
Mr. Irish worked for 34 years as an Associate Physics Professor at Westark Jr. College - University of Arkansas at Fort Smith from 1969 to 2003.
Mr. Irish is the son of the late Elroy and Margie Irish of Center, Texas.
The couple have three children: Collin, Keith and Stacey, and three grandchildren and live in Denton, Texas.
May 16, 2017 - Members of the Shelbyville Community gathered Tuesday, May 16, 2017 on the mound at the youth ball fields before a baseball game to pray for the Victor Lee family and those affected by the tragic bus crash.
Greg McDonald, Shelbyville Youth Sports President, gave an emotional speech, “My kids and all of y’all’s kids are probably the most important things in my life by far. Yesterday, we lost Victor Lee in a horrible bus crash.” He spoke about what he has learned about Victor who attended United Pentecostal Church and was an active youth member there setting an example for others. McDonald said he also learned Victor was saved a couple of weeks ago.
Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison said a few words as well encouraging families, “We need to remember all the people who were affected by this terrible accident. We especially need to remember the family of Victor Lee. Remember his family, his friends, his school friends, the teachers, everyone that loved him and cared for him. And just remember tonight when you go to bed, your kids are here and love them and tell them you love them. Remain strong. Be a family like this community always has been.”
Bro. Chris Collins, pastor of McClelland Church, said a prayer asking for God’s comfort and His peace and His strength over the community and those suffering loss. He prayed for a speedy and full recovery for those with injuries.
Trent Sims, a friend of Victor Lee, then walked to second base and released a balloon with a message tied to it in memory of Victor Lee.
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