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Around Town
November 10, 2016 - Buster Bounds, the local town historian, has recently been working on a project documenting the demolition of the former Shelby Regional Medical Center on Hurst Street which was also formerly Memorial Hospital. The land is currently being prepared for the construction of a new church building.
The first video is an interview for the Coffee Shop Cafe which he recorded in 1993 with the hospital's new administrator, Tony Zurbrugg. The renovation of the medical facility had just been completed.
The second video is a four minute project that covered months of work - the razing of the building.
November 9, 2016 - Recently, Center Garden Club members met at the home of Carolyn Bounds to participate in a hands-on hypertufa workshop.
Members mixed Portland cement, peat moss, perlite, sand, and water to create the hypertufa which they ultimately molded into various garden pots, troughs, stones, and ornaments. Everyone enjoyed this outdoor activity and will continue to enjoy their hypertufa creations for many years.
Those who participated in the hypertufa workshop are Robbie Kerr, Cherry Jones, Alison Scull, Carolyn Bounds, Jackie Hancock, Judy Matthews, and Lisa Albers. Also participating but not pictured were Peggie Williams and Rachel Campbell.
November 8, 2016 - Officer Matt Haddox was recently honored with an employee recognition award at the Center ISD Police Department.
Farmers Insurance and John Michael Burns presented Officer Haddox with an award for his service to the school and community. Farmer is proud to support our local heroes!
November 4, 2016 (More Photos) - The Shelby County Cruisers hosted their annual Trunk or Treat in the parking lot of First Baptist Church of Center Halloween day. A large crowd of Halloween trick-or-treaters visited the decorated vehicles of the Cruisers which included a pirate's treasure trove, a 50s rock cafe, 'Beware Cove', a giant spider's lair with a rat's skeleton visible, a good witches cauldron, a friendly fall pumpkin patch, a cheetah enchantress and the lone skeleton island.
During the event, a pirate left his treasure trove and was taunting wayfarers until a mighty ninja turtle stood his ground bringing about a standoff between the two. Neither gave up their stance but both decided to part ways without the clashing of weapons and the pirate returned to his cruiser and the ninja turtle continued his quest for treats.
November 4, 2016 - Larry Hume, VFW Post 8904 Quartermaster is seeking information on two veterans buried in the St. John's Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas who are James A. Lloyd, 1949-2004, and Willie James Wilson, 1930-1951.
Lloyd's headstone has US Air Force Command Navigator Wings etched on it. Wilson died in Korea during the Korean War.
If anyone has any information on either of these two men, please call Larry Hume at 936-598-2976.
November 2, 2016 - The city of Tenaha celebrated the appointment of Elizabeth Swint to the position of Municipal Court Judge on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 with a swearing in ceremony.
City representatives, family of Swint and community members gathered in the Tenaha City Council meeting room for the event. Tenaha City Mayor Carl Jernigan welcomed everyone.
"In my opinion it's a very special day for Elizabeth, it's a special day for me too. Not many times in life are we given the opportunity to help or advance, or promote a young lady into a position in life that will benefit them throughout the rest of their life and I'm very proud to have had that opportunity," said Jernigan.
Mayor Jernigan said he hasn't worked with Swint very long, but he has known her for her whole life. He has observed all of the city employees over the past six months and during that time Swint gave him the confidence she could handle the job.
"She's outside the norm. You know a lot of times people spend the day trying to be like everybody else, Elizabeth don't spend her day trying to be like everybody else. She has the ability and the intelligence to know that being like everybody else is simple, but to do things right sometimes you have to do things that's not in the norm," said Jernigan.
He praised her on her work ethic, ability to learn and desire to gain knowledge. Mayor Jernigan stated she has proven to be a very mature young adult. Swint has been working with the city of Tenaha since October 22, 2009 and is the youngest Municipal Court Judge of record in Tenaha.
"Everybody said, 'She's pretty young,' well that just tells me she has years left in front of her not to have been taught wrong, but to be taught right and to learn things in the right manner and the right fashion. So, I want to congratulate Elizabeth for this," said Jernigan.
Sheryl Clark, City Secretary, then administered the oath of office to Swint.
Natalie Harris, Mayor Pro Tem, spoke after the oath was taken, "It is just an honor and a privilege to see this young lady be accepted today. I have known Elizabeth for a long time, known her family the Willoughbys very well. I just want to say that I have seen her grow, you know from the time you all were over in the old city hall up until you know now," said Harris.
Harris said she doesn't think a better choice could have been made in selecting Swint as the judge and she knows Swint will make everyone proud.
Following the ceremony, everyone present enjoyed refreshments.
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Tenaha Council Appoints Swint Municipal Court Judge, Gray Deputy City Marshal
November 2, 2016 - Green Acres of Center would like to thank everyone who came out to the Halloween Carnival. We enjoyed sharing the evening with you! We appreciate the family, friends, staff and volunteers that helped make it all a success!
We would like to send a special thank you to The Sweet Spot Candy Shop for their donation and amazing job done on the candy wreathes!
November 1, 2016 (More Photos) - Green Acres hosted a Halloween Carnival and invite the community to come out and enjoy carnival games for the kids, bounce slide, costume contest, food, and treats. Carnival activities included face painting, goblin hop (hopscotch), and paper airplane toss.
The following costumes won their age division:
Ages 0-3 years of age
1st place - Evelyn Lindley in a Minnie Mouse costume
2nd place - Cameron Moore in a Lion costume
3rd place - Jaylah Brinson in a mermaid costume
Ages 4-9 years of age
1st place - Logan Smith in a 'deviled-egg' costume
2nd place - Logan Williams in a 'jail bird' costume
3rd place - Christine Johnson in a blue butterfly costume
Ages 10 years of age and up
1st place - Wyatt McCollister in a hazmat costume
2nd place - Eulah Bates in a Queen Elizabeth costume
3rd place - Lawrence Dowrey in a Willie Nelson costume
November 1, 2016 - Congratulations to Judy Lee, the winner of the Fannie Brown Booth Library quilt raffle. Thank you to all of you who supported the library in the quilt raffle and the book sale. And a great big thanks to all of the Friends of the Library who worked so much before, during and after the book sale.
November 1, 2016 - Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, community members, family, and friends gathered for the new member ribbon cutting for Taqueria Los Girasoles on Friday, October 21.
Chamber Executive Director Pam Phelps thanked everyone for attending and congratulated the restaurant's owner, Manuel Leon on the renovations. Phelps recalled many years ago when the location was a small neighborhood grocery store and commented on the changes to the building.
She then offered Andi Foster, the president of the Ambassadors, an opportunity to say a few words. Foster expressed her appreciation saying, "On behalf of the Shelby County Chamber Ambassadors we extend our appreciation for you becoming a chamber member and opening your doors to our community today." Foster finished by saying the Chamber and its Ambassadors are there to help when needed.
Manuel Leon introduced his staff, many of who are also his family, Maria Leon who is his mother, Martha Leon and Rosario Leon who are his aunts, Virginia Garcia, Diana Solis, Pablo Valdez, and Nayeli Gonzalez.
Leon also said they are willing to take special orders, if you are wanting something and it's not on the menu, just ask, "Most of my family, we like to cook, so we just decide to open up a restaurant, my aunt and my mother." Phelps interjected saying, "So, a family tradition and share it with the public."
Following the ribbon cutting, those attending enjoyed samples of beef tacos served with onions and cilantro, pinto beans, delicious salsas, and authentic Mexican Horchata drink.
Taqueria Los Girasoles is located at 181 US Hwy 96 North in Center and open from 9am until 10pm except on Sundays which is 9am until 4pm.
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