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October 5, 2015 - The Shelby County Bass Anglers would like to thank all the people that contributed to the club’s annual fundraiser by purchasing raffle tickets. This was a very good fundraising event and the SCBA will put these funds back into our community by presenting scholarships to local deserving students. The following were winners:
Keith Orear Ruger .308 w/scope
Josh McAdams Henry Golden Boy .22
Jake Mathews Weboost Cell Booster
Tommy Land Mossberg ATR 7mm/08
Cam Copelin Barnett Crossbow
Veronica White Grizzley 45qt cooler
Roy Blackshear Ruger 10/22
Summer Koltonski Lew’s Rod and Reel Combo
Joe Whittlesey Wildgame Innovations Game Cam
Preston Whitney Ameristep Pop Up Blind
October 3, 2015 - Editor's note: Photos from the run will be posted Sunday.
The downtown square was packed with runners and walkers in the crisp cool air Saturday morning to participate in the 4th Annual Chicken Run in support of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Deep East Texas.
After miles of pavement, the top male overall runner was Givani Angel with a time of 15:34.937 which is a pace of 5:01 a mile. The top female overall runner was Arianna Rodriguez whose time was 20:50.273 which is a pace of 6:43 a mile.
Congratulations to all who crossed the finish line achieving personal goals while supporting a great cause. The race results are below according to age divisions. All times are based on Gun Elapsed time. When complete race results with everyones times has been posted to onestoprace.com, SCT will link to them.
Females
Age Division 10-14
1 - Kate Lawson (Time 22:22.223)
2 - Zoie Eberenz (Time 24:40.461)
3 - Jaycee Campbell (Time 24:41.894)
4 - Alleigh Campbell (Time 24:42.230)
5 - Kalei Brooks (Time 25:32.431)
6 - Riley Davis (Time 25:42.289)
7 - Tatum Mettauer (Time 26:08.900)
8 - Ebbie McCann (Time 26:25.213)
9 - Riley Sherrod (Time 26:25.230)
10 - Cristlyn Pena (Time 26:49.921)
11 - Britney Pope
12 - Emma Martin
13 - Secoya Barnes
14 - Ashton McGhen
15 - Kaitlin Williams
16 - Kennedy Stanley
17 - Kayla Fletcher
18 - Brieanna Thomas
19 - Sarah Scull
20 - Alli Stuever
21 - Karan Randhawa
22 - Kennedy Bush
23 - Haley McCantes
24 - Taylor Horton
25 - Skylar Causey
26 - Alyssa White
27 - Camryn Crouch
28 - Chloe Eaves
29 - Sara Davis
30 - Alex Soriell
31 - Taylor Burch
32 - Caroline Scull
33 - Keelan Williams
34 - Autumn Hughes
35 - Ella Shires
36 - Rebekah McGhen
37 - Cristal Saldana
38 - Jazmin Guevara
39 - Aracely Perez
40 - Nicole Aguilar
41 - Jennifer Armstrong
Age Division 15-19
1 - Marquasia Griffin (Time 22:01.123)
2 - Dayza Lane (Time 22:09.232)
3 - Iliana Rojas (Time 22:10.521)
4 - Lexi Smith (Time 22:29.838)
5 - Cheyene Byrnes (Time 22:44.023)
6 - Ana Rodriguez (Time 25:33.382)
7 - Eboni Adams (Time 28:14.630)
8 - Baca Jocelyn (Time 29:13.841)
9 - Jessica Soto (Time 29:37.174)
10 - Katleyn Martinez (Time 32:00.245)
11 - LaJadezamen Atkins
12 - Desmon Paige
13 - Brynna Birdwell
14 - Scarlett Shires
15 - Sara Engle
Age Division 20-29
1 - Arianna Rodriguez (Time 20:50.273)
2 - Brittnay Hall (Time 27:40.217)
3 - Kaley Nichols (Time 30:26.171)
4 - Sara Hughes (Time 30:26.264)
5 - Olivia Worsham (Time 34:55.628)
6 - Jenny Conway (Time 39:13.985)
7 - Savannah Cassell (Time 40:49.727)
8 - Jennifer Cooper (Time 45:40.410)
9 - Ashton Askew (Time 50:44.124)
10 - Brittany Gilchrist (Time 50:44.709)
Age Division 30-39
1 - Mindy Bragg (Time 24:03.276)
2 - Linsey Campbell (Time 28:36.650)
3 - Traci Mettauer (Time 29:00.146)
4 - Tiffany Crouch (Time 39:19.144)
5 - Brandy Lloyd (Time 42:57.280)
6 - Tina Barton (Time 45:52.566)
7 - Angela Spann (Time 49:45.203)
Age Division 40-49
1 - Michelle Hughes (Time 25:27.512)
2 - Carol Eberenz (Time 31:39.339)
3 - Ona Hudspeth (Time 33:30.297)
4 - Claudia Perez (Time 39:41.289)
5 - Kelly Spann (Time 40:30.499)
6 - Sarah Shires (Time 40:50.353)
7 - Katy Engle (Time 41:54.679)
8 - Karen Campbell (Time 45:40.100)
9 - Courtney Martinez (Time 45:52.895)
10 - Anna Stuever (Time 49:45.235)
11 - Cindy Furlow
12 - Denise Bridges
(Females Continued)
Age Division 50-59
1 - Deborah Chadwick (Time 23:48.653)
2 - Hermila Mendoza (Time 26:51.704)
3 - Donna Vergo (Time 27:17.387)
4 - Ellen Mills (Time 27:53.656)
5 - Tonya Andrews (Time 29:38.684)
6 - Margo Griffin (Time 33:10.431)
7 - Beth Nichols (Time 34:18.138)
8 - Deborah Worsham (Time 34:55.259)
9 - Robin Conway (Time 39:13.163)
10 - Pam Howard (Time 39:47.569)
Males
Age Division 10-14
1 - Lorenzo Line (Time 20:05.949)
2 - Lance Holloway (Time 22:02.265)
3 - Dayton Bush (Time 23:23.027)
4 - Tyler Herndon (Time 23:26.283)
5 - Jake Liker (Time 23:47.884)
6 - Josh Clinton (Time 23:47.889)
7 - Grant Cooper (Time 24:08.695)
8 - Nolan Spann (Time 24:27.079)
9 - Seth Shamblin (Time 24:53.640)
10 - Logan Horton (Time 25:31.775)
11 - Garrett Mettauer
12 - Aiden Hagler
13 - Jase Bird
14 - Jose Valadez
15 - Ian Williams
16 - Tyler Allen
17 - Hunter Rowland
18 - Grant Hockenberry
19 - Cotton Crawford
20 - Collin Jones
21 - Greg Sorell
22 - Cale Henson
23 - Jake Henson
24 - Benjamin Galindo
25 - Aaron Scales
26 - Mike Armstrong
Age Division 15-19
1 - Givani Angel (Time 15:34.937)
2 - Antonio Chavez (Time 16:30.271)
3 - Ruben Soto (Time 16:36.044)
4 - Arnd Escobedo (Time 17:16.910)
5 - Daniel Chavez (Time 17:26.482)
6 - Carlos Galan (Time 18:03.665)
7 - Martin Soto (Time 18:33.413)
8 - Josue Urbina (Time 19:12.191)
9 - Justin Bailey (Time 19:14.393)
10 - Jonathan Gomez (Time 19:45.257)
11 - Kelsey Bolden
12 - Francisco Hernandez
13 - Taylor Hudspeth
14 - Ross Mahan
15 - Marten Angel
16 - Pelt Courtland
17 - Stephen Pocket
18 - Jonathon Grubbs
Age Division 20-29
1 - Coach Palomino (Time 19:09.091)
2 - Aaron Liker (Time 23:16.546)
3 - William Valadez (Time 23:43.521)
4 - John Lightfoot (Time 24:40.554)
Age Division 30-39
1 - Ryan MacKey (Time 22:39.374)
2 - Clint Hibbard (Time 24:28.615)
3 - Thomas Morrison (Time 24:40.562)
4 - Michael O'Neal (Time 24:45.003)
5 - Jeremy Fenley (Time 25:55.855)
6 - Armando Palomino-McClure (Time 26:27.188)
7 - Peter Davis (Time 42:21.897)
Age Division 40-49
1 - Terry Scull (Time 23:06.515)
2 - Greg Stuever (Time 23:10.806)
3 - Wayne Hornbuckle (Time 23:42.634)
4 - Travis Gillis (Time 27:14.228)
5 - James Hockenberrry (Time 27:42.368)
6 - Sed Jones (Time 28:52.634)
7 - Matthew Mettauer (Time 28:54.896)
8 - Del Birdwell (Time 38:01.384)
9 - Francisco Perez (Time 39:41.443)
Age Division 50-59
1 - Ricky Lawrence (Time 27:30.807)
Age Division 60+
1 - Steven McDaniel (Time 24:41.337)
2 - Steve Mills (Time 29:05.925)
3 - Tommy Hughes (Time 38:17.299)
4 - Howell Howard (Time 39:50.689)
5 - Jessie Basham (Time 43:20.473)
Special Thanks
The 5K was sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank, Lions Club, Mettauer's Law Firm, Boles Feed, Baldwin's Tree Service, Boom Boom Photo Booth, XI Alpha Delta Rho, Commissioner Roscoe McSwain, East Texas Poultry, The Woodmen of the World, General Shelters. Water was provided for the runners by Few Ready Mix and granola bars were provided by Southwestern Foods.
October 3, 2015 - Left photo: Grand Champion winner Aaron Gilchrist with pen buyer, Farmers State Bank
Right photo: Reserve Grand winner Lance Holloway with pen buyer, McAdams Propane.
The Broiler Sale ended Poultry Festival activities Saturday night with a golden egg when it raised over $110,000 for its exhibitors who were comprised of students from all over Shelby County.
Nearly 100 pens with three birds each were in the Broiler Sift Saturday morning with Texas A&M University Poultry Science judge Alisa Zulkowski examining the almost 300 birds selected by exhibitors to compete for one of the only 50 Broiler Show Sale spots available. Zulkowski spoke to the audience describing characteristics of the birds desired by judges one of which is uniformity of the birds among the pen. Uniformity is representative of the care the birds are given by the exhibitors during the almost seven week project.
Aaron Gilchrist, Shelbyville 4-H, was the Grand Champion exhibitor in the 2015 Shelby County Poultry Festival Broiler Show sale Saturday night, October 3rd. Gilchrist's Grand Champion pen sold to Farmers State Bank for $8,000. He was also the highest ranking senior in the show earning him the Shelby Savings Bank Scholarship.
The Reserve Grand honor went to Lance Holloway, Center 4-H, whose chickens sold for $4,000 to McAdams Propane.
Below are the remaining exhibitors who made the sale and the price for which their pens sold.
3rd place - Justin Hooper, Joaquin FFA, $1,750
4th place - Lane Loggins, Shelbyville 4-H, $1,500
5th place - Emilee Elliott, Center 4-H, $3,250
6th place - Chance Shumaker, Joaquin FFA, $2,250
7th place - Deakon Kay, Shelbyville 4-H, $2,250
8th place - Caleb McDonald, Center FFA, $3,999
9th place - Levi Birdwell, Center 4-H, $1,750
10th place - Logan Holloway, Center 4-H, $2,750
11th place - Colby Lout, Center 4-H, $2,500
12th place - Chandler Pritchett, Joaquin FFA, $1,250
13th place - Brynna Birdwell, Center 4-H, $2,000
14th place - Mason Barbee, Shelbyville 4-H, $2,750
15th place - Anna Holland, Tenaha FFA, $2,000
16th place - Autumn Webb, Joaquin FFA, $1,500
17th place - McKenzie Burgay, Timpson FFA, $2,700
18th place - Brayden Britt, Center 4-H, $1,750
19th place - Madelynn Hutchins, Joaquin FFA, $2,250
20th place - Kensleigh Loftin, Joaquin FFA, $1,500
21st place - Kaden LaRock, Center FFA, $1,500
22nd place - Michelle Gomez, Center 4-H, $1,400
23rd place - Hagan Craig, Center 4-H, $2,600
24th place - Kadence Polley, Center 4-H, $1,700
25th place - Tanner Doggett, Joaquin FFA, $1,900
26th place - Bethany Lindgren, Timpson FFA, $1,400
27th place - Abi Hooper, Joaquin FFA, $1,700
28th place - Camryn Crouch, Center 4-H, $2,600
29th place - Chandler Burgay, Timpson FFA, $2,500
30th place - Trista Britt, Center 4-H, $1,400
31st place - Katie Hamilton, Joaquin FFA, $1,800
32nd place - Tyce Scarber, Center 4-H, $2,900
33rd place - Amanda Yates, Timpson FFA, $1,700
34th place - Clayton Hinton, Shelbyville 4-H, $2,200
35th place - Alec Dykes, Center 4-H, $1,600
36th place - Wesley Wages, Center 4-H, $1,500
37th place - Clarissa Menefee, Center 4-H, $1,900
38th place - Lauren Neal, Joaquin FFA, $1,700
39th place - Dustin Weir, Joaquin FFA, $1,500
40th place - Ruben Soto, Center FFA, $1,500
41st place - Ryker Tomlin, Center 4-H, $2,200
42nd place - Collyn Grammer, Center 4-H, $2,000
43rd place - McKenna Williams, Center 4-H, $2,300
44th place - Maddox Hutchins, Joaquin FFA, $2,600
45th place - Clay Snider, Center FFA, $1,500
46th place - Dawson Kay, Shelbyville 4-H, $1,800
47th place - Tucker Scarber, Center 4-H, $3,999
48th place - Klay Atkison, Joaquin FFA, $2,000
49th place - Rebekah Bridges, Tenaha FFA, $3,300
50th place - Aspen Pritchett, Joaquin FFA, $2,200
Additional buyer information will be added once it is made available by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Shelby County.
Editor's note: Photos from the auction will be posted as soon as possible.
October 2, 2015 - This year’s photography show was a huge success! All of the entries were exceptional and the judges certainly had a tough group of photos to work with. Thanks to all the competitors and volunteers for their interest and hard work.
A very special thanks to Dr. Charles R. Collard and his staff, for their support and help in converting the optical clinic to a photo gallery and the members of the Piney Woods Photographic Society for helping to host the exhibit and greet all those who attended.
Adults
Animals
1st place - Janet Hughes
2nd place - Donna Holt
3rd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
Honorable Mention:
Sharon Peace
Cynthia Brown
Urbans
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - Billie F. Jones
3rd place - Jonathan Liker
Honorable Mention:
Jonathan Liker
Flowers
1st place - Donna W. Holt
2nd place - Sharon Peace
3rd place - Donna W. Holt
Honorable Mention:
Sharon Peace
Fine Art
1st place - Joyce Flora
2nd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
3rd place - Joyce Flora
Honorable Mention:
Bobbie Jean Wood
Digital Manipulation/Photo Restoration
1st place - Billie F. Jones
2nd place - Haley Sullivan
Poultry
1st place - Billie F. Jones
2nd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
3rd place - Brittany Hall
Honorable Mention:
Billie F. Jones
Scenics
1st place - Janet Hughes
2nd place - Janet Hughes
3rd place - Billie F. Jones
Honorable Mention:
Joyce Flora
People
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - Janet Hughes
3rd place - Laura Lindsey
Honorable Mention:
Brittany Hall
Adult's Best of Show - Janet Hughes, Carthage, TX
Adult's People's Choice - Brittany Hall, Center, TX
Youth
People
1st place - Tori Baker
2nd place - Tori Baker
3rd place - Rosa Huerta
Animals
1st place - Andres Leon
2nd place - Santiago Leon
3rd place - Tori Baker
Honorable Mention:
Jaime Cervantes
Flowers
1st place - Jaime Cervantes
2nd place - Andres Leon
3rd place - Tori Baker
Honorable Mention:
Andres Leon
Scenics
1st place - Sam McSwain
2nd place - Logan Holloway
3rd place - Sam McSwain
Honorable Mention:
Daniel Ventura
Digital Manipulation
1st place - Hunter Wiggington
2nd place - Whitney Thomas
3rd place - Joel Bender
Honorable Mention:
Rosa Huerta
Urbans
1st place - Sam McSwain
Youth Best of Show - Andre Leon, Tenaha, TX.
Youth People's Choice - Santiago Leon, Tenaha, TX
Children
Fine Art
1st place - Emma Wilburn
2nd place - Liela Klein
3rd place - Levi Flora
Honorable Mention:
Emma Wilburn
Michelle Gomez
Scenics
1st place - Michelle Gomez
2nd place - Emma Wilburn
3rd place - Emma Wilburn
Honorable Mention:
Lance Holloway
Flowers
1st place - Gracelyn Olivas
2nd place - Michelle Gomez
3rd place - Gracelyn Olivas
Honorable Mention:
Emma Wilburn
Michelle Gomez
Animals
1st place - Levi Flora
2nd place - Emma Wilburn
3rd place - Kennedy Smith
Honorable Mention:
Michelle Gomez
Gracelyn Olivas
Lieza Klein
Lance Holloway
Levi Flora
Poultry
1st place - Gracelyn Olivas
2nd place - Lance Holloway
3rd place - Emma Wilburn
Urbans
1st place - Liela Klein
2nd place - Lieza Klein
Children's Best of Show - Gracelyn Olivas, Center, TX
Children's People's Choice - Gracelyn Olivas, Center, TX.
October 2, 2015 - Ellen Manning presented a check from the Woodmen Life Insurance Society, Chapter 250 to the Volunteer Fire Department at Joaquin. Tommy Boyette one of the volunteer firemen in Joaquin was present to receive the check.
October 2, 2015 - A Shelby County woman fighting for her life seeks help as she awaits heart transplant.
Danquein Horton is a 32-year-old single mom of a beautiful 10-year-old named Mija. Her friends call her Dee. Dee was diagnosed as a child with Hodgkins Lymphoma twice. She survived the cancer, but the radiation treatments damaged her heart. Over time she has had countless medical treatments and has done everything she can to heal... Her heart is failing. She is now at the top of the list for a heart transplant. She has already undergone surgery for an LVAD, or Left Ventricular Assisted Device that is actually pumping her heart until she can receive a new heart. She will have to stay away from home for at least 3 months in hotels near the heart hospital in Houston. Her daughter Mija also has expensive medication she takes as she has a condition called Actinic Prurigo. This is basically an allergy to the sun. Her body reacts differently to milk, cheese, all dairy products, and heat when she goes out in the sun for more than 30 minutes at a time.
It causes her face, lips, and throat to swell and her skin burns and peels. She is taking medicine to control it and has to have specialized creams that are mixed for her at Texas Children's Hospital.
Dee has never tried to abuse the system, she has always been a hard worker as a surgical scrub technician and is well respected in the medical community. She has been unable to work for the past year and with medical bills and living expenses growing by the day, she needs help. She is not one to ask for it, but is one who deserves it. This community has always been a great one, reaching out to those who need it the most. There are countless examples of genuine support, and it is always appreciated! If you or someone you know is able to help Dee and her daughter Mija out, there are several ways set to do so.
A Go Fund Me account has been set up for her and she is able to draw funds as needed and donated at gofundme.com/haveaheartfordee
If you have anything you would like to clean out of your attics or homes and would like to donate items, there will be a benefit garage sale on Saturday, October 10th at Love, Inc. in Nacogdoches. The address is 917 Ruby St. in Nacogdoches across from Bonita Park.
A portion of her proceeds will go to Love Inc. to give back to the community. Love, Inc. will also be conducting a warehouse sale the same day! So please check it out!
There is also a Raffle going on right now of which the winner will be announced on October 10th after the sale is over! Tickets are $1 for 1 ticket, $2 for 3 tickets, and $5 for 8 tickets. Tickets are available at The Surgery Center of Nacogdoches (on the corner across from Walmart), and also at the Quick Stop in Timpson.
If you like to run, walk, jog, or stroll, then you will like to participate in a 5K FUN RUN! Details are in the works, but tee shirts and medals will be involved!
For any information on these and upcoming events, please contact Suzanne Graupman at 936-371-0566 for more details.
Dee also has a blood type that is difficult to receive a heart.. O positive. She also admits it's hard to pray for a heart because she knows how she will get it.... But she also prays for the family that will be involved.... Organ transplant is traumatic for both families....
Dee is deserving of a full and beautiful life... and would greatly appreciate any amount of money or items donated. She is grateful for every day, mainly so she can praise her Lord Jesus, and to give her daughter a hug and watch her grow up. Please consider giving to support Dee and her family, they would be eternally grateful! Thank you!!
October 1, 2015 - Ellen Manning presented a check from the Woodmen Life Insurance Society, Chapter 250 to the Volunteer Fire Department at Joaquin. Tommy Boyette one of the volunteer firemen in Joaquin was present to receive the check.
October 1, 2015 - Ellen Manning presented a check from the Woodmen Life Insurance Society, Chapter 250 to the Volunteer Fire Department at Joaquin. Tommy Boyette one of the volunteer firemen in Joaquin was present to receive the check.
October 1, 2015 - Highest Temp was 97 degrees on 9-06-2015
Highest Temp on Record was 112 degrees on 9-02-2000
Lowest Temp was 53 degrees on 9-13-2015
Lowest Temp on Record was 39 degrees on 9-29-1967
Rainfall Recorded was 0.99 inches
Average Monthly Rainfall is 3.65 inches
Below Average by 2.66 inches
Highest Recorded for this Month was 16.64 inches in 1978
Lowest Recorded for this Month was 0.28 inches in 1955
Total Rainfall through September is 53.87 inches
Average Rainfall through September is 38.41 inches
Hooray for October and cooler weather!!!
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September, 2015 Center, TX Weather Report prepared and submitted by Jim and Ann Forbes, U.S. Weather Observers.
October 1, 2015 - The East Texas Poultry Festival (ETPF) officially opened with the cutting of the feathers by the queen's court and reading of a proclamation by Sid Miller, the 12th Texas Commissioner of Agriculture, at 10am Thursday morning, October 1, 2015 under the Frances Oates Big Tent.
The Center band played the National Anthem followed by the Timpson Elementary students leading everyone in the pledge of allegiance. Jim Sawyer, Poultry Festival chair member, welcomed everyone and introduced City of Center Mayor David Chadwick. Mayor Chadwick addressed the audience welcoming all to the East Texas Poultry Festival and encouraged everyone to enjoy the good weather and festivities. Mayor Chadwick was also excited to introduce Sid Miller who began in term in office in January. Miller started speaking concerning the agriculture industry which is a 15 million dollar industry, "One in 7 jobs in this state is directly or indirectly related to agriculture. It is a big part of this area, timber, poultry, truck farming, cattle, we lead the nation in many categories."
He then read a resolution he had drafted for the city and the county, "From the Texas Department of Agriculture, official proclamation - Whereas, the Texas Department of Agriculture recognizes the importance of Texas Poultry in sustaining Texas status as an agriculture power house. Whereas, Shelby County and the Texas poultry industry have long and sordid history of supporting each other through vital partnerships that benefit the agriculture industry, local community, and state as a whole. Whereas, the poultry industry supports more than 1,500 jobs in Shelby County and where Shelby County holds the annual East Texas Poultry Festival each October to celebrate the positive impact agriculture has on the region. Whereas, festival such as this play a special role enhancing the lives of rural Texans. Whereas, rural communities are the backbone of Texas' unique culture and heritage. And Whereas, Texas Agriculture matters and Texas allows it with every citizen on the planet every day. Whereas, the Texas Department of Agriculture expresses its appreciation to the East Texas Poultry Industry and its community leaders throughout the region. Now and therefore, let it be resolved, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller proclaims his support for the [39th] Annual East Texas Poultry Festival in Shelby County, Texas." Finally to end opening ceremonies, the Poultry Festival Queen, Kamaryn Smith, of Shelbyville, and her court performed the official cutting of the feather boa. After the feather cutting, Center F.L. Moffett students and Center Elementary Students took the stage.
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