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October 9, 2024 - (Photo Album) - Timpson Elementary School students took a field trip September 28, 2024 and they visited businesses on the Timpson square.
The classes first visited McDonald & Sons Auto Parts/Ace Hardware where there was a variety of tools and products; Boss Lady Bakery had some fresh cookies students were treated to and they met all the employees at Texan Credit Corporation where they received a treat on the way out the door. From there, they stopped by the Timpson Volunteer Fire Department and learned about safety and fire equipment.
Students then went to Daily Dose where they visited the in-house fitness studio and sampled some of the menu in the coffee shop.
Timpson Library on Austin Street was their next stop where they enjoyed a story time, and they then visited Bussey Drug Store.
Ending their journey, the students then traveled to the Tie and Timber Lodging and Event Center, which is under construction, and Mayor Debra Smith explained to the students what is taking place during the construction there. Students received a bag of goodies before leaving there to head back to school.
October 7, 2024 - Students with Brooke Harrison’s high school chemistry class from Shelbyville performed a “Magic/Chemistry Show” during the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival on Friday, October 4, 2024.
The students demonstrated a variety of science experiments (magic) during their time on stage in a humorous display that engaged the audience.
Pictured are (from left) Lawrence Davis, Andi Foster, Rex Hutto, Dickie Gilchrist, Leon Aldridge, and Cole Milford.
October 7, 2024 - (Photo Album) - The 48th East Texas Poultry Festival Car and Motorcycle Show and Shine had an exciting turnout of vehicles entered on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Before Leon Aldridge announced the winners in each category he thanked all who entered and reminisced on the comradery shared by all involved.
“I want to thank everybody who came here for just a fun day of getting together, telling stories about the good old days, the good new days,” said Aldridge.
Pictured are (from left) Lawrence Davis, Brett AMy, Leon Aldridge, and Cole Milford.
He thanked Raymond Motor Company and representative Cole Milford for sponsoring the Chamber of Commerce event.
Aldridge also extended gratitude to his “able helpers” Lawrence Davis and Andi Foster.
Award recipients:
- Motorcycles - All Years: 2014 Harley Davidson Motorcycle owned by Brett Amy
- Cars and Trucks - 1948 and older: 1940 Ford Coupe, Dickie Gilchrist
- Cars and Trucks - 1972 to 1949: 1969 Chevrolet, Rex Hutto
- Cars and Trucks - 1973 and newer: 1979 Chevrolet C-10, Kagen Barbee
- Overall Most Votes/People’s Choice - 1948 and older: 1940 Ford Coupe, Dickie Gilchrist
Pictured are (from left) Lawrence Davis, Kagen Barbee, Leon Aldridge, and Cole Milford.
Pictured are (from left) Lawrence Davis, Dickie Gilchrist, Leon Aldridge, and Cole Milford.
Pictured are (from left) Lawrence Davis, Rex Hutto, Leon Aldridge, and Cole Milford.
Pictured above are (from left): Jamie Hagler; Philip Crelia, Poncho Elliott and Shirel Sanders.
October 7, 2024 - Poncho Elliott was announced as the winner of the welding trailer and welding machine in the drawing held Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival.
The trailer was built by Center FFA and the welding machine was donated by Sandhill Wrecker Service.
October 7, 2024 (Photos in progess) - This year’s East Texas Poultry Festival Open Photography Show was a huge success! All the entries were exceptional, and the judges certainly had a tough decision with the photos submitted. Thanks to all the competitors and volunteers for their interest and hard work.
Adult Division
Animals
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - Billie F Jones
3rd place - Janice Carter
Honorable Mention: Summer Koltonski
Urbans
1st place - Lawrence Davis
2nd place - Lawrence Davis
3rd place - Billie F Jones
Honorable Mention: Angie Davis & Bobbie J Wood
Flowers
1st place - Summer Koltonski
2nd place - Janice Carter
3rd place - Janice Carter
Honorable Mention: Billie F Jones
Fine Art
1st place - Bobbie J Wood
2nd place - Billie F Jones
3rd place - Starla Fischer
Honorable Mention: Bobbie Jean Wood & Lawrence Davis
Digital Manipulation/Photo Restoration
1st place - Janice Carter
2nd place - Bobbie J Wood
3rd place - Billie F Jones
Honorable Mention: Janice Carter
Poultry
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - Anna Jones
3rd place - Bobbie J Wood
Honorable Mention: Starla Fischer
Scenics
1st place - Bobbie J Wood
2nd place - Billie F Jones
3rd place - Bobbie J Wood
Honorable Mention: Lawrence Davis & LeaAnn Robertson
People
1st place - Bobbie J Wood
2nd place - Julia Cantrell-Green
3rd place - Anna Jones
Honorable Mention: Megan Hendricks & LeaAnn Robertson
Best of Show - Bobbie J Wood, “Why the Cow Jumped Over the Moon”
People’s Choice - Bobbie J Wood, "That's What I Love About Texas"
Youth Division
Fine Arts
1st place - Saira Olalde
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
3rd place - Joseph Camaco
Honorable Mention: Bryan Trejo
People
1st place - Gabriel Lamas
Animals
1st place - Dulce Sandiego
2nd place - Bryan Trejo
3rd place - Saira Olalde
Honorable Mention: Kaleb M Companiello
Flowers
1st place - Roberto Diaz
2nd place - Caleb Mosley
3rd place - Clover King
Honorable Mention: Logan Galindo
Scenics
1st place - Gabriel Lamas
2nd place - Sydney Shout
3rd place - Set Lah Wah
Honorable Mention: Clover King & Sydney Shout
Digital Manipulation
1st place - Wade Collard
2nd place - Set Lah Wah
3rd place - Joseph Camacho
Urbans
1st place - Set Lah Wah
2nd place - Bryan Trejo
3rd place - Edith Stokes
Honorable Mention: Wade Collard
Best of Show - Saira Olalde, "Rustic Beauty"
People’s Choice - Kelsi Wood, "Dumdum Delicious"
Children Division
People
1st place - Dealon Anthony
2nd place - Charley Cantrell
Fine Art
1st place - Charley Cantrell
Scenics
1st place - Makenzie Howard
2nd place - Niari Ramirez
Flowers
1st place - Charley Cantrell
2nd place - Charley Cantrell
Animals
1st place - Charley Cantrell
2nd place - Charley Cantrell
3rd place - Niari Ramirez
Poultry
1st place - Charley Cantrell
2nd place - Charley Cantrell
Best of Show - Charley Cantrell, "Waiting on Papaw"
People’s Choice - Charley Cantrell, "Hay Mom!"
Piney Woods Photographic Society Award
Bobbie J Wood “Why the Cow Jumped Over the Moon”
Janet Windham Hughes Memorial Landscape Award
Bobbie J Wood “Solar Eclipse”
Donna Warren Holt Memorial Flower Award
Roberto Diaz “Purple Hibiscus”
Thank you to the Light & Champion for being the Photography Show Platinum Sponsor!
October 7, 2024 (Photos, video in progress) - A fan favorite event of the festival to add to everyone's bucket list is the Poultry Festival "Strut, Cluck, and Crow" Clucking Contest! Participants each brought their unique interpretations of a chicken.
Thank you to the wonderful sponsors of the event. Platinum Sponsor was Debrah J. Worsham and Awards Sponsor was Tammy Steptoe Realty.
Peeps
The 2024 clucking contest results are:
Peeps 5 And Under:
1st place - Shepherd Coffman
2nd place - Danyon Smith
3rd place - Nahum Coffman
Honorable Mention: Elliah Brookshire, Ashton Hearn, Charlie Cammack, Kamille Bradshaw, Naomi Gandy, Amelia Windham, Emersen Wilburn, and Shaun Adkinson
Chicks 6-11
1st place - Zoey Smith
2nd place - Ellis Brookshire
3rd place - Liam Smith
Honorable mention: Jax Merchant, Matthew Hataway Jr., Kypton Taylor, Mady Traxlor, Bella Rae Hornbuckle, Lizzie Fae Hornbuckle, Gabby Mayo, Ellisyn Gandy, Jaycee Cooper, Raegan Wilburn, Rylinn Wilburn, Blakelee Ivey, and Rhett Adkinson
Pullets 12 - 16
1st place - Wyatt Foster
Roosters and Hens 17 and Up
1st place - Art Zapata
2nd place - Wayne Hornbuckle
3rd place - Clayton Paul Windham
Honorable Mention: April Merchant, Brenda Addison, Jordan Coffmen, William Jacobs, Charity Jacobs, and (team) Mary Helen Brown and Jen Ihlo
October 7, 2024 (Photos in Progress) - Jheri-Lynn McSwain and Mia Munoz both won Best of Show in their division with their quilt entry in the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Quilt Show sponsored by Scull Timber.
The theme for this year's quilt show was 'Animals' and crafters showcased their quilting skills. Rene S. Kay won the theme category with her quilt, Blue Jay Way.
Winning the hearts of those who attended the show were Judith Samford's quilt, Arlene’s Hankies, winning People's Choice in the adult division and Mia Munoz's quilt, Purple Picnic, winning People's Choice in the youth division.
The quilt show awards are as follows:
Adult Division
Best in Show
Jheri-Lynn McSwain's quilt, Farm YoYo
Chamber Award
Judith Samford's quilt, Blue Maze
People’s Choice Award
Judith Samford's quilt, Arlene’s Hankies
Hand Quilted Category
1st place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain's quilt, Farm YoYo
Bed-size Category
1st place - Judith Samford's quilt, Blue Maze
2nd place - Helen Wilson's quilt, Sickle Variation
3rd place - Helen Wilson's quilt, Walk About Variation
4th place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain's quilt, In the Pineywoods
Lap-size Category
1st place - Wilma Beckham's quilt, Flowers and Dots
2nd place - Ellen Manning's quilt, Chicken Feathers
3rd place - Ellen Manning's quilt, Little Squares
Baby-size Category
1st place - Wilma Beckham's quilt, Happy Camper
Beginner Category
1st place - Rhonda Patterson's quilt, Dots and Cherries
2nd place - Feleshia Thompson's quilt, Hello Fall
Applique and Embroidery
1st place - Judith Samford's quilt, I See Purple
2nd place - Lavonda Tackett's quilt, Yard Sale Sue
2024 Theme: Animals
1st place - Rene S. Kay's quilt, Blue Jay Way
2nd place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain's quilt, Norman’s Elk Hunt
3rd place - Lavonda Tackett's quilt, Cabin in the Woods
Youth Division
Best in Show
Mia Munoz's quilt, Purple Picnic
People’s Choice Award
Mia Munoz's quilt, Purple Picnic
Lap-size Category
1st place - Mia Munoz's quilt, Purple Picnic
2nd place - Essence Glenn's quilt, Summer Flowers
3rd place - Della Grace Groves' quilt, A Ray of Sunshine
Participation Award
Camryn Prince's quilt, Summer Fields
Lila Ann Kolten's quilt, Unknown Green
Maggie Matthews' quilt, Big Mama
Carrie Matthews, Della Grace Groves' quilt, Panola College
Avery Metcalf's quilt, Red, White and Blue
Cara Imador's quilt, LuLu’s Allusions
Carrie Matthews' quilt, Green Trees
Charlcie Metcalf's quilt, Texas A&M
Aubrey Metcalf's quilt, Pink Out
Arianna Groze's quilt, Athena’s Garden
Addy Moore's quilt, Pink Spring
October 6, 2024 - The Excelsior ISD Choir lead by Tim Verner performed on the Frances Oates Stage on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival.
Songs presented to the large crowd under the big tent were ‘America the Beautiful,’ ‘Sing,’ ‘Using Things and Loving People,’ ‘Count on Me,’ ‘Let There Be Peace on Earth,’ ‘It's a Small World,’ ‘Deep in the Heart of Texas,’ and ‘You’re a Grand Old Flag.’
Photos of their performances are in progress.
October 5, 2024 - The East Texas Poultry Festival Wing-It competition names Adam Vigil of Huxley the 2024 Wing-it Champion.
Three contestants felt the burn as they exposed their digestive systems to some of the hottest pepper sauces in existence to the sheer joy of audience members.
Each were presented with four wings per plate, which of course were heavily bathed in sauce. The contest reached the fourth round. First with Red Hot buffalo sauce, then Ghost pepper sauce, followed by Scorpion pepper sauce, and finally reaching Carolina Reaper sauce.
Although he hung in the competition for the majority of three rounds, the Scorpion sting apparently won out over William Jacobs, who bowed out during that portion of the competition and bestowing "Scorpion King" rights to his fellow opponents.
During the Carolina Reaper phase, Clayton Buske finally relented, and Vigil claimed the win.
After the dust settled, Vigil exclaimed, "My boogers are hot!" If that gives you an idea of what kind of challenge it was.
October 4, 2024 (Photos Coming Soon) - After opening ceremonies on Thursday of the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival, elementary kids took to the stage to entertain the crowd with festival favorites.
The Shelbyville 4th grade students performed a Flashback to the Past with a play list of songs "Jail House Rock," "Rockin' Robin," "Yakety Yak," “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” “Hound Dog,” “Big Girls Don't Cry," "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini," "The Twist," “Rock Around the Clock,” “Rock and Roll is Here to Stay,” “At the Hop,” and "We Go Together."
Shelbyville 4th Grade
The F.L. Moffett students preformed festival favorites as well. Kindergarten students sang "It's a Beautiful Day," the "Chicken" song, the "Chicken Dance Song," and “God Bless the America.”
Center Kindergarten Group 1
Center Kindergarten Group 2
Center Kindergarten Group 3
Center F.L. Moffett first graders sang “Spicy Hot,” "Funky Chicken Strut," and “Oh, I Love America.”
Center First Grade Group 1
Center First Grade Group 2
Center First Grade Group 3
Second graders sang "Bright Happy Day," “We Are Thankful for the U. S. A.,” and "Agents of Change."
Center Second Grade Group 1
Center Second Grade Group 2
Center Second Grade Group 3
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