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April 24, 2017 - I am Craig Richard Gray and I'm running for Tenaha City Council. I have been proud to call Tenaha home for 42 years along with my bride of 40 years Caren McDaniel Gray. Richard and Patrica Gray are my Mom and Dad. My only agenda for running for Tenaha City Council is to offer my business management and sales experience to make Tenaha a even better place to call home.

Early voting starts April 24 thru May 2nd with election May 6th.

April 24, 2017 - CHS Alumni Association announces the 2017 Homecoming calendar dates. Start planning now for your class reunion!

CHS Homecoming Pep Rally – will be Friday, September 15th at 3pm in the CHS Gym.
CHS Homecoming Game – will be Friday, September 15th at 7:30pm vs. Gladewater.
CHS Annual Alumni Association Meeting – will be Saturday, September 16th at the Windham Civic Center from 9am-noon. Hall of Honor Award will be presented during the meeting.
CHS Homecoming Parade – will be Saturday, September 16th at 4pm on the Downtown Center Square (participants line up at Farmer’s Bank Drive Through).

Thank you,
CHS Alumni Association

April 22, 2017 - President Helen Collard called the April 17 Golden Harvest Ministries Club to order at 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church in Center, Texas. She began with an Easter scripture reading, and David Mathis, Associate Pastor of Worship and Education, led members and guests in singing favorite hymns followed by singing “Happy Birthday” to W.A. Moore and Carl Smith. April anniversary greetings went to Winnie and John Preston. Alice West accompanied on the piano and David Mathis on the guitar. Johnny Gray blessed the food, and members and guests enjoyed an Easter Monday lunch.

Ann Forbes introduced KTBS Shreveport meteorologist Joe Haynes, who presented the program on “Spring Severe Weather Season” which included tornado occurrences by month, and the Jet Stream, and how it influences our weather.

The tables were decorated with spring flowers from Linda Bordelon’s gardens.

Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church in Center, Texas, at 11:30 am. Visitors are always welcome to bring a covered dish and enjoy the fellowship and a wide variety of programs. The next meeting will be Monday, May 15.

Submitted by Linda Bordelon, Reporter

April 24, 2017 - Thank you to our Aggie Muster 2017 sponsors. We appreciate your sponsorship towards such an amazing Aggie tradition.

-Shelby Veterinary Associates
-Shoop Financial Services
-Windham Family Dental
-Casey Williams, AAMS-Edward Jones Investments
-Ward Animal Hospital
-Timpson Quick Stop-Robin Connell
-Misty Wilburn

Aggie Muster 2018 will be held on Saturday, April 21st! We look forward to seeing you then! 

April 24, 2017 - Myself, along with the rest of the members of the local VFW post 8904 would like to give a BIG thank you to two young men who volunteered their time to conduct some much needed yard work around the Post on Hwy 96 North. Dayton White and Mason Mayo mowed, weedeated, pick up sticks, raked, and bagged up fifteen 30 gallon bags of leaves! Their hard work and dedication to this simple task makes such a huge impact on not only the looks of our post, but to the Veterans of Post 8904. Thank you again young men!!

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 
Jason Samford, Jr. Vice Commander

April 24, 2017 - Across the nation, Thursday, May 4, 2017 is the National Day of Prayer which is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.

Historical Summary
1775 – The first Continental Congress called for a National Day of Prayer
1863 – Abraham Lincoln called for such a day
1952 – Congress established NDP as an annual event by a joint resolution, signed into law by President Truman (82-324)
1988 – The law was amended and signed by President Reagan, designating the NDP as the first Thursday in May (100-307)

Shelby County Today invites any groups wishing to host a National Day of Prayer gathering to email your announcement to info@shelbycountytoday.com

To find more information about scheduling an event visit online http://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/

April 22, 2017 - The PWPS held their monthly meeting April 8th. The April Challenge was "Window Light" and challenging it was! Congratulations to the Challenge winners. After the Challenge and discussion, a field trip was taken to Buster Bounds recording studio, which proved to be very informative and was enjoyed by all. Thank you Buster.

The Piney Woods Photographic Society is meant for camera enthusiasts of all skills and interests. Our goal is to help you become a better photographer and give you a place to meet others who share your passion for photography. We try to create programs and activities with information and instruction for all skill levels in an environment of support and cooperation.

Visitors are always welcome to attend our meetings with or without a member.

The next meeting will be Saturday, May 20th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., basement First United Methodist Church, on Porter St., Center, Tx.

For more information contact Billie Jones, Secretary, at email jonbill392@hughes.net or 936-591-2426.

April 2017 Challenge Winners: Theme: Window Light

Worshipful Master Jimmy Wagstaff (left) presents Vance Jordan with the Golden Trowel Award.

April 21, 2017 - Joaquin Masonic Lodge #856 bestowed one of their own, Vance Jordan, with the highest honor a lodge can bestow April 15, 2017 the Golden Trowel Award.

Fellow Masons gathered at the lodge, as well as friends and family to celebrate with Jordan in his recognition.

A history of Jordan's devotion to Masonry was given and some highlights of that history included his becoming a Master Mason in 1994; a past Master of Joaquin lodge four times over, which is a record, and a past District Deputy Grand Master for 2010-2011.

Jordan, and his wife Cathy, were escorted to the center of the room where Worshipful Master Jimmy Wagstaff presented Jordan with a flag which had been flown over the state capitol in his honor Thursday, April 13, 2017 and it was received from Rep. Chris Paddie, who also wrote a letter to the lodge and Jordan in recognition of his honor.

Wagstaff then presented Jordan with the Golden Trowel Award and an accompanying certificate, which Wagstaff read aloud, "This Golden Trowel Award presented to Leland Vance Jordan, Jr. in grateful appreciation for spreading the cement of brotherly love and friendship with all the skill of a master craftsman. Joaquin Lodge #856 Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons Joaquin, Texas hereby award the Golden Trowel to the above brother in the highest award a lodge can bestow upon an individual member."

Jordan's father was a Mason and since his childhood he knew he wanted to one day follow in his footsteps. Following starting a family and many years in the oilfield industry, he joined the Masons. Jordan addressed all present and thanked them for their attendance, sharing his shock at receiving the honor and giving a brief history of his time and experiences in Masonry, before the event was adjourned.

Vance Jordan is seen with members of Joaquin Lodge #856 as well as with members from other lodges.

Vance Jordan is seen with members of his family who were in attendance for the presentation of the Golden Trowel Award.

April 20, 2017 - Shelbyville Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCC) members are having a food drive!!! The food drive will be held April 24-28 and it’s going to help the Shelby County Outreach in Center. Food can be dropped off at Shelbyville school and can consist of any canned goods or nonperishable food items including bottle water, beans, rice, canned meat, pasta, instant potatoes, ramen noodles, soup, peanut butter, crackers, etc.

Pictured are (from left): Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell, Chief Deputy DJ Dickerson, Bethany Birdwell, and Investigator Del Birdwell.

April 20, 2017 - The Sheriff's Association of Texas has awarded a scholarship for the Spring 2017 Semester to Bethany Birdwell, daughter of Shelby County Sheriff's Office Investigator Del Birdwell and Joanna Birdwell.

Bethany is a student at Stephen F. Austin State University, majoring in Education.

The Sheriffs' Association of Texas offers scholarships to eligible students pursuing an academic degree at a college or university. In addition to the Sheriffs' Association of Texas scholarships, several others are made available through the generosity of individuals or other organizations. These funds are managed by the Sheriffs' Association of Texas for award to qualified students. The scholarships are awarded once in the Spring Semester and once in the Fall Semester of each year. Since 1981, the Sheriffs' Association of Texas has awarded 1,891 youth scholarships, totaling $945,500.

On hand for the presentation of the scholarship to Bethany were Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell, Investigator Birdwell and Chief Deputy DJ Dickerson.

Submitted by Leah Chase, SCSO Media Relations

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