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November 28, 2016 - Linda Bordelon of Heavenly Honey Apiary presented "Keep Bees Buzzing" to Delta Gamma on Monday, November 14. Linda is a member of Center Garden Club, besides being a member of Delta Gamma which is an organization of key women educators. She educated members on trees, shrubs, and flowers that are helpful as well as harmful to bees.
November 28, 2016 - On November 4, 2016, the Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department drew the winning names for their fall fundraiser. They are:
Donna Taylor - 2016 Honda 420 4 Wheeler 4x4 with trailer
Jennifer Stroud - Ruger American 6.5 mm gun
Ray Griffin - 50" flat screen TV
Rusty Jones - $100 gift card
Billie Smith, Jr. - $100 gift card
Mike Walker -$100 gift card
The fire department would like to express their appreciation to everyone who supports them through the purchase of tickets or donations.
Photo by Rev. Elgena Weaver
November 17, 2016 - A grand celebration was held at The Mt. Zion CME Church on October 9, 2016, "Remembering Breast Cancer" as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Reverend Elgena Weaver lead the congregation in a service with a candlelight ceremony and balloon launch which remembered the taken and celebrated the survivors. Images of those affected by Breast Cancer were displayed during the ceremony.
Remembering the Taken
Patsy Adams, Annie Faye Roberts, Patsy Ruth Hall Fountain, Evla Jean McChristian, Stella Faye Williams "Emerson," Freddie Mae McClelland, Sarah Brown, Lilly Ezel Lathan, Margie Suell Brown, Nayena Tott
Celebrating the Survivors
Mrytis McClelland, Tracey Garrett, Mildred Johnson, Rose Patton, Ethel Jenkins, Sharon Thompson, Brenda Williams, Darlene "Tina" Jackson, Shirley Hewitt, Kim Jones
November 22, 2016 - The Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce joins the Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce and invites the public to an open house celebration on Tuesday, December 6th from 4:30 till 6:30 for Premium Graphics & Design between Timpson and Garrison right off HWY 59 in front of Smith Sawmill Service.
The public is invited to browse, socialize and enjoy the evening. BBQ sliders will be provided by Thralls Catering along with cookies, desserts, punch and door prizes. Christmas shirts, decorations and other products on display. Premium Graphics designs school sportswear for fans and teams.
Premium Graphics & Design is located at 181 County Road 4763, Off HWY 59 between Timpson & Garrison.
November 22, 2016 - On behalf of Joaquin Lodge 856, we would like to thank everyone who supported our recent fundraiser which benefited the Mike Wood Memorial Scholarship fund. Congratulations go to Mr. Gary McDonald who was the winner of the Big Green Egg grill.
The drawing was held during halftime of the Joaquin vs San Augustine football game. McDonald received his prize on Wednesday, November 16, 2016.
Everyone's generous donations raised a total of $2,145.
Also, thank you to everyone who attended and purchased plates at the November 8th BBQ chicken plate fundraiser. Without the support of the community, the lodge would not be able to contribute back to the community. The Lodge meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month and the next meeting is tonight at 6:30pm with meal and then meeting at 7:30pm. The lodge is located under the water tower or the northeast corner of the square.
To the Citizens of the City of Center:
November 21, 2016 - Sincere and heartfelt thanks for your support and the confidence you have placed in me. It is truly a humbling honor and privilege to serve you. May God bless our City.
Cordially,
Leigh Porterfield
Councilmember
October 10, 2016 - It's that time again!! Put a smile on a childs face! Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are available for pick-up and drop-off in Center at Steel Building Supply, M&M Insurance on Hurst St., and Simply Personal (located beside Center Floral). Last week to drop off is November 14th!
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/
If you need shoeboxes or brochures for your church please let me know! For more information, contact Ashley 936-332-7467.
November 17, 2016 - Our speaker for our November 15, 2016 meeting was Colleen Doggett. We thank Colleen for being available since our designated speaker, Chad Pate, was unavailable.
Teddy Hopkins opened the meeting with the pledges of allegiance and a prayer.
Colleen gave to the group a brief history of the newspaper the "East Texas Press". The first paper was The Timpson Times started in 1885 by G.S. Espy as a weekly paper. The editors were J. H. Truit and J. M. Truit with a subscription rate of $1.50 per year.
The paper changed hands several times in the early years. In 1900, the new owners, Mr. And Mrs. J. D. Ford changed the name to The Timpson Weekly Times. In 1911, Syl Winfrey and Tom Molloy brought the paper and continued publishing a daily and a weekly paper until June 1945.
December 1962, Joel D. Milner brought the paper and in 1985 it was again sold to Rex Bell and Luna Bell who changed the name to the Timpson News. When Douglas and Florence Reeh brought the paper in 1993, the new name for the newspaper was the Timpson & Tenaha News. After Mrs. Reeh’s husband passed away, she sold the paper to Hilda Pena on June 17, 2010.
The name of the paper changed again to "Our Town Times" in 2015 after the paper was brought by Chad Pate in 2014. Mr. Pate was born and reared in Timpson and was he was a graduate of SFA University. Chad brought the paper into the 21th century by putting the news online. This not only put the news in the hands of subscribers but also made history as being one of the first newspapers in east Texas with a fully functional mobile app. Even with all the different owners throughout the history of the newspaper, it has always strived to share the local news with readers so they would know what was happening in the area.
After Colleen’s speech there was a discussion on designations for historical cemeteries for Shelby County. Fairview received a historical designation from the state of Texas this past year. A new gazebo was recently built in Fairview cemetery with a map plat inside for easier grave location. Anyone wishing to know more information on obtaining historical designation for local cemeteries, places, or buildings can go to the state website www.thc.texas.gov for additional information.
Ms. Doggett, current chairperson for the Shelby County Historical Commission, will assume the position of chairperson for the cemetery committee for the coming 2017-2018 year.
November 15, 2016 - Members of the Patroon Baptist Youth Group 18 and Under visited the SCSO Monday afternoon. The youth provided officers with treats and expressed their appreciation for keeping the county safe. Sergeant Adam Renfro (left) and Deputy Kurtes Lawrence (right) visited with the group and talked about daily operations at SCSO. The SCSO appreciates the kind support from Patroon Baptist Church. We are very honored to have the opportunity to visit with young members of our county.
Visit the Shelby County Sheriff's Department online at http://www.scsotx.org
November 14, 2016 - Thank you for our fundraiser
The CHS classes of 2002-2003, and family of Linda Moore Johnson would like to thank everyone who participated in the recent Linda's Heart fundraiser. From volunteering time and donating to purchasing plates! Linda and her family are very appreciative of all the work.
Special Thanks to: Tyson, Shelby County Cookers, Sanford & Sons Lawncare, and Menzies.
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