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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.
May 9, 2017 - Three years ago, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department created a Junior Firefighter Program as a way to get more young people involved in serving their community.
The program has been a huge success, and on Monday night, eight of the first members were honored as they prepare for their high school graduation. Firefighters Zachary Bates, Lucas Brazzell, Sunshine Carroll, Ronny Godinez, Hunter Holt, and Levi Manali were among the first recruits to the program, which allows youngsters to enroll at age 16 to begin training. At age 18, they are eligible to transition to the department's active membership roster.
The seven firefighters mentioned, along with Brock Pugh, who joined the department at age 18, are set to graduate from Joaquin High School later this month. In recognition of their accomplishment, the graduates were presented with a gift by Fire Chief Perry Pugh, who made the following statement: "I've been here over 40 years, and I can't remember us ever having this many graduates in a year. It's good to see our department growing with young people."
The graduates were then treated to a BBQ dinner by the other members. The JVFD is actively recruiting new recruits to the Junior Firefighter Program. If you are at least 16 years old and are interested, contact Asst. Chief Jeremy Boyett, Training Officer Stephen Ewing, or Secretary/ Treasurer Rusty Wilson.
May 9, 2017 – Members with the Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Upsilon Chapter presented the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library with a $2,500 donation on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Attending the donation presentation included Andi Foster, Laura Rowe, Sandra Davis, Library Director, Mary Masterson, Chapter President, Linda Miller, Treasurer and Ann Grant, Recording Secretary. The Preceptor Upsilon Chapter extends their appreciation to the library for their continued service to our community.
Since 1974, the Fannie Brown Booth Library (www.centerlibrary.org) has served Shelby County residents at its present site at 619 Tenaha Street in Center. Mr. Edwin Brown Booth, son of Fannie Brown Booth, a beloved area schoolteacher, spearheaded the effort to secure funding from the Brown Foundation of Houston for the current library building. Center’s civic organizations and the City of Center provided the other funding necessary to provide the community with a quality facility. The library also provides a spacious meeting room that is furnished and maintained by the Redditt family members. The community is indebted to those organizations and individuals who continue to support the library.
Beta Sigma Phi is an international non-profit organization, non-academic sorority for women offering opportunities friendship, development of cultural appreciation, and community service. The Greek letters stand for life, learning and friendship. Approximately, 12,500 chapters in 20 countries meet twice a month for a brief business meeting and cultural program. Founded by Walter W. Ross in Abilene, Kansas in 1931 with seven members, the organization today has 250,000 members. Beta Sigma Phi supports various projects including the International Endowment Fund, Disaster Relief Fund, Breast Cancer Research Fund and Scholarship Fund.
May 9, 2017 - The XI Alpha Delta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi recently donated to Noble Children's Services.
The sorority presented the check to Mrs. Liz Andrusick, pictured with Sorority members: Alison Scull, Benita Collard, Denise Merriman and Mindy Henson.
Beta Sigma Phi is primarily a social and cultural organization that incorporates service as part of its activities. The motto for Beta Sigma Phi is Life, Learning and Friendship. We are proud to be able to donate funds to local child-serving organizations to assist with their unique programs and services.
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