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July 1, 2016 (Video by Scott Flowers) - A crowd gathered at 11am on the steps of the Shelby County Courthouse to hear the ceremonial reading of the Declaration of Independence by local criminal defense lawyers, Jeff Adams and Deck Jones on Friday, April 1, 2016.
The reading was part of an organized event across the State of Texas by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. This was the first time all 254 Texas counties have performed the reading of the United States Declaration of Independence. The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association is proud to participate in protecting the rights of all persons in this country.
The National Center For State Courts, The Texas Center For The Judiciary, and the Texas Association for Court Administration, has announced the 2016 Graduates of The Texas Court Management Program
June 30, 2016 - On Thursday, June 23, 2016 the National Center for State Courts, the Texas Center for the Judiciary and the Texas Association for Court Administration held graduation exercises for 32 graduates of the Texas Court Management Program. Karen J. Warr, Certified Court Manager was among these graduates. Karen is the Court Manager for the 123rd and 273rd District Courts in Shelby County.
This labor-intensive program consisted of more than 130 hours of study designed by the Institute for Court Management. Courses included Case Flow Management, Leadership Skills, Ethics, Civil and Criminal Procedure, Court Management Core Competencies, Court Performance Standards: CourTools, Managing Technology Projects and Technology Resources, Purposes and Responsibilities of Courts, Fundamental Issues in Case Flow Management, Managing Court Financial Resources, Managing Human Resources.
Graduates were presented Texas Certificate in Trial Court Management by Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court, Nathan Hecht and graduates will also receive a certification from the National Center For State Courts. Also honoring the graduates was David Slayton with the Texas Office of Court Administration and Ed Wells, Institute of Court Management Fellows. These Graduates are certified to manage any state or federal court in the United States. Texas has more than 3,000 judges and now has 120 Certified Court Managers to help manage those courts.
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June 29, 2016 - Album - Timpson Masonic Lodge #437 swore in new officers on Saturday, June 25, 2016.
Installing officers for the event were Bobby McKee, Past Master of St. John's Lodge #51, and Duane Hosick, Past Master of St. John's Lodge #51.
Officers sworn in include Jesse Maynard, Worshipful Master; Charles Grigsby, Senior Warden; Burt Coan, Junior Warden; Leslie Gill, Treasurer; Dale Eldredge, Secretary; Bob Crump, Chaplin; Larry Molloy, Senior Deacon; Jamie Beasley, Junior Deacon; and Kevin Kirk, Tiler.
Those to be sworn in at a later date include Dustin Norris, Senior Steward; and O.J. Britton, Junior Steward.
Special appreciation was given to Amanda Duckworth and Dianne Cantrell.
June 29, 2016 – Carla Lynn Penney, of Vienna, Georgia, was crowned the 2016 National Watermelon Queen during the annual National Watermelon convention in New Orleans, Louisiana in February. Carla will represent the National Watermelon Association at the 2016 Shelby County What-A-Melon Festival. She will be attending all of the Saturday events, beginning with the What-A-Melon Crawl 5K! Her trip to the East Texas What-A-Melon Festival is sponsored by Wiggins Farms.
About The National Watermelon Association, Inc.
NWA is voluntary, membership trade association dedicated to making a positive difference in the business and lives of its Watermelon family – those involved in the growing, grading, handling, transporting, distributing, and selling of watermelon. The National Association has members in over 30 states, Canada and Central America and is comprised of regional chapters in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois-Indiana, Maryland-Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and the Western United States.
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June 28, 2016 - To provide education for first responders in Shelby County relating to heart patients, Nacogdoches Medical Center and Dr. Gary A. Barkocy, DO, Cardiologist were at the Shelby County courthouse on Tuesday, June 27, 2016 to meet with local emergency personnel.
Dr. Barkocy explained that Nacogdoches Medical Center meets with EMS squads, because they will be the first to provide a medical response to the patient.
"We do a lot of this stuff with education with EMS squads all the way in because it all starts in the field. These heart attack people, these are the first ones that get to see them and all, so we're encouraging them to move quickly and safely and all that kind of stuff, and we're teaching them different things to either get to the Center ER or the Nacogdoches ER where we have the cath labs open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It's all about speed," said Dr. Barkocy.
June 28, 2016 - To all who made the surgery happen. Asia and I say, "thank you" from the bottom of our hearts. May the Lord bless the churches, business', individuals and the Shelby County Cookers.
I Thessalonians 5:18 says, "in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."
Asia has had the surgery, is home resting, and recovering. Keep her in your prayers.
Asia and Robbie Garrett
June 27, 2016 - Album1, Album2 - Carl Beall was the overall winner of the Shelby County Cruisers Spring Fling with his blue 1953 Chevy pickup truck. The car show was held at the Wulf Outdoor parking lot in Center and lasted most of the day on Saturday, June 25, 2016.
There were 68 registered entries included in the competition and 11 divisions. The proceeds from the show are to support the Shelby County Cruisers scholarship program to benefit students of high schools in the Shelby County area.
The following are the results of the show, by class:
1949 and Earlier
1st place - Billy Arnold - 1937 Ford
2nd place - Clay Penick - 1949 Ford
1950 to 1963 Car
1st place - David Clark - 1955 Chevy
2nd place - Billy Neal - 1957 Chevy
1964 to 1974 Cars
1st place - Jason Watlington - 1964 Chevy Malibu
2nd place - Billy Sandifer - 1965 T-bird
1975 and Up Cars
1st place - Sean Permenter - 2016 Challenger RT
2nd place - Vicki Brittain - 2002 Mustang
1972 and Earlier Pickup Trucks
1st place - Carl Beall - 1953 Chevy pickup
2nd place - Jack Canton - 1933 Chevy
1973 and Up Trucks
1st place - Richard Kirkley - 2014 Silverado
2nd place - Jesse Basham - 1973 Volkswagen Bus (Sleep wagon)
Sports Car
1st place - Mike Harvey - 1968 Camaro
2nd place - Barry Ellison - 2015 Corvette
Rat Rod
1st place - John Stiles - 1966 Chevy C10
2nd place - Don Hobson - 1955 Ford Victoria
Best of Show
Carl Beall - 1953 Chevy pickup
Kid's Choice
Lee Woodward - 2012 Camaro
People's Choice
Steve Windham - 1970 Blue Dodge Challenger
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June 23, 2016 - A ribbon cutting celebrating the new location and opening of Adams Barber Shop and Beauty Salon in Center was held on Tuesday, June 21 with members of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors on hand to welcome the business.
Boyd Adams and Terry Aldridge run the business with the barber side being under the direction of Adams and the family salon half being run by Aldridge. Adams has 45 years of hair styling experience and offers men's haircuts, beard/mustache trims and shaves, hot towel shaves, etc. Aldridge is a hair stylist offering facials, massages, aroma therapy, and spa services. Aldridge is also a Reiki Practioner (RMP) and sells Young Living Oils.
Aldridge and Boyd are each accepting new clients at this time and walk-ins are welcome. The business is located at located at 424 Highway 96 North in Center. For further information call 936-598-8448.
June 23, 2016 - Friends of the Library would like to thank the community for its support of the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library book sale held this spring. A check for $2,160 was given to Mrs. Sandra Davis, director. The library does not receive any tax money; grant money, library memberships, and the donations of various community groups allow the library to continue. The city takes care of the physical maintenance of the building.
Amy Robertson and Melba Gillis have worked as co-chairmen of the book sales, twice a year, for the last several years. FOL thanks them for their many, many hours of work given before, during, and alter the book sales. Appreciation also goes to others who helped: Kathy Bailey, Beverly Bohannon, LaRee Bounds, Peggy Buddin, Mavis Carter, Maggie Casto, Deborah Chadwick, Peaches Conway, Jan Cruse, T.0. Gillis, Martha Goodwyn, Montie Jones, Connie Mettauer, Andrea McLeroy, John Preston, Barbara Prince, Betty Robertson, Carole Rogers, Martha Rushing, Jenny Salter, Polly Smith, Charlotte Szabo, Janene Walker, Fannie Watson, Dottie West, and Jennifer Wulf.
A special thank you goes to Deborah Chadwick and First United Methodist Church for providing storage facilities, Fred Stansberry for recycling provisions, Johnny’s Package Store for boxes, and to Tommy and Chris Gardner. Sincere apologies are given to anyone whose name was missed.
June 22, 2016 - The 2016 What-A-Melon Festival t-shirts have arrived and are available for purchase at Shelby Savings Bank main branch, Farmers State Bank main branch and Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. All shirts are $15 each.
The What-A-Melon Festival starts Wednesday, July 6th and runs through Saturday, July 9th.
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