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Around Town
January 21, 2016 - Center Garden Club member Linda Bordelon presented "Wildscapes: Creating a Backyard Habitat" to members of the Hemphill Garden Club at their January 21 meeting in Hemphill, TX. Linda had her property on Toledo Bend Lake at Huxley certified as a Wildscape by the Texas Departmant of Wildlife in 2007 and certified in 2008 by the National Wildlife Federation.
Linda Bordelon, Center GC Publicity Chair
From left: Maci Dover, Kali Rocco, Brenda Allen, and Yolanda Neal.
January 21, 2016 - Tri-County Community Action (TCCA) was the recipient of a $2,500 donation from Whataburger to benefit their food pantry program, "Harvest for Homes".
Presenting the donation on Wednesday, January 20th was Maci Dover, Whataburger Director of Marketing, and Kali Rocco, Whataburger Community Engagement Coordinator. Accepting the donation on behalf of the food pantry was Yolanda Neal, TCCA Executive Administrative Assistant, and Brenda Allen, TCCA Social Services Director.
"Harvest for Homes" is located at 2014 Nacogdoches Street in Center. Residents of Shelby County may be eligible to receive food assistance and are required to provide proof of residency and income verification. Each household can be served once every 30 days.
TCCA partnered with the East Texas Food Bank in August of 2014 starting the "Harvest for Homes" food pantry to take part in trying to eliminate hunger within our communities. Whataburger is donating to partners of the East Texas Food Bank. The donation was raised during December 2015 Whataburger community fundraiser which was held at 41 Whataburger locations across East Texas along with a two-week paper ornament sale. In addition to fundraising, nine Whataburger locations held food drives and collected more than 12,000 pounds of food.
The franchise groups include Whataburger of East Texas, G.V.C.S., Inc., Hablinski Investments, Inc., DKT Investments, Inc., and Lott Foods, Inc.
January 20, 2015 - President Joe Anderson called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. with 43 members and guests present. Harold Hanson led members and guests to several favorite songs and "Happy Birthday" to Joe Anderson, Jim Forbes, Terry Gray, and Walter Manning. Happy Anniversary greetings went to Terry and Johnie Gray, Joe and Linda Anderson, and Alice and Tommy West. New members were recognized: Colleen Doggett, Larry Rymal, Carl Smith, Jeanette Harvey, and Leigh Porterfield.
Program chairman Linda Anderson recognized special guest Colleen Doggett who represented Our Town Times for the media keeping the public informed about programs and activities of the club.
David Swanzy, publisher of the online magazine "We the People of Shelby County, Its History and Heritage" presented a program on Shelby County to the Golden Harvest Ministries Club at their January 18 meeting. He related the 20 most fascinating facts of the area which included some of the first buildings in Center and trails from Nacogdoches and San Augustine through Center to Logansport.
Submitted by Linda Bordelon
January 20, 2016 - Tyson Foods donated to CASA of Deep East Texas in Center Texas over the Christmas Holidays. CASA is very grateful to supporters like Tyson as CASA operates solely from grants and donations. CASA is a non-profit organization and advocates for the children in foster care in Shelby County. CASA trains volunteers to "speak-up" for these children as they are appointed by the court as their Guardian Ad Litem.
If you would like to make a difference in these children's lives by donating your time or money, please contact one of Shelby Counties Volunteer Supervisors - Denise Belrose or Lindsay Welch at 936-591-9553.
January 19, 2016 - The 2016 Woodmen Life Chapter 250 officers were installed during the annual officer installation dinner held Monday, January 18th. New officers were sworn in by Chris Beckendorff, WoodmenLife Community Outreach Manager. The new officers are Ellen Manning - President, Venorah McSwain - Vice-President, Joyce Hurt - Secretary, Ashton Askew - Treasurer, Cecilia Boles - Musician, Walter Manning - Sergeant at Arms, Rhonda Patterson - Trustee, Peaches Conway - Trustee, and Norman Hurt - Trustee.
Following the installation of officers, a donation was presented to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Shelby County, for a new project - Result Demonstration and Community Garden Project. The donation of $1,000 was accepted by Jheri-Lynn McSwain, AgriLife County Extension Agent (CEA) and Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) for Shelby County.
The project will provide an opportunity for Shelby County civic organizations and youth needing to complete community service hours to learn general horticultural practices while providing fresh produce to local food banks. A Result Demonstration Garden will be established and maintained which will allow visitors to learn about vegetables and plants that grow well in Deep East Texas.
January 19, 2016 - Marissa Cooper graduated Air Force Basic Training on Friday, December 4, 2015 from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas San Antonio, Texas. She is currently in technical training in San Antonio for security forces. Her first duty station following technical training is Maelstrom AFB, Montana.
Cooper was a 2015 graduate of Tenaha ISD and the daughter of Donald and Katherine Raymond of Joaquin. Her proud brothers are Collin and Brayden who both attend Tenaha ISD.
January 19, 2016 - A reunion of LaGrone cousins was held Wednesday morning, Dec. 30, at the Deadwood Methodist Community Center.
Twenty LaGrones were present and talked family history, looked at pictures, and walked the cemetery.
Those present are all descendants of Andrew Jackson LaGrone (1820-1885) and Lucinda Gibbs LaGrone (1827-1892), who were issued the first marriage license in Panola County. Jack was the son of Adam and Christina LaGrone, founders of Deadwood, the first Anglo settlement in Panola County east of the Sabine River. Jack served in the Texas Revolution and in the Confederate Calvary.
Jack and Lucinda had 13 children, Hiram Clark (1847-1928); William S. (1849); Walter Jackson (1851-1884); Arminta "Minta" (1853-1870); Lucinda Clementine "Clemmie" (1855-1933); Grayson Killis (1857 - 1872); Daniel Fayett (1859-1892); Thomas Huel (1860-1919); Ambrus (1862-1865); Jefferson Bragg - (1864-1932); Itty (1865-1872); Charles Horace (1867-1939); and Mary Ella (1870-1920).
Those in attendance were Garth LaGrone, JoNell LaGrone-widow of Jimmy LaGrone, Mack LaGrone, Viginia “Jenny” Wood, Butch Marsalis, Merry LaGrone Bagley, Sue Ann McMillian Ware, Kathy Waggoner LaGrone, Tommy LaGrone, Kelly LaGrone, Mike LaGrone, Gavin LaGrone, Jimmy Nell LaGrone Oliver, Jimmy Ray Oliver, Brenda LaGrone McLane and her grandchildren Alyssa Fensom, Brenton Fensom, and Courtlyn Fensom, Brandi McLane Kelley, and Rodger Glen McLane.
The group discussed plans to hold another gathering in the springtime. For more information on that reunion you may join the “LaGrone Family” Facebook group or contact anyone who attended the December reunion, or call Rodger McLane at 903-754-3899.
January 18, 2016 - T-Shirt Fundraiser to benefit Michael Howard aka Lil' Mike who was in a terrible automobile accident Dec. 13th.
We ask all to help us pray for a miracle for Michael; we've already been given one that he survived the wreck. He broke his back (T11 Burst) ribs, collar bone & Shoulder blade as well as collapsed lung. Michael's injuries are severe. Michael is 26 years old and has 2 daughters.
All proceeds will go towards his medical needs. Shirts are Youth xsmall- large $15, Adult small-xlarge $20, 2x-5x $24, and can koozie $6. Shirt comes in blue, green, red or purple. Or to make donation, contact Nancy at 936-591-4729. May God richly bless you.
January 18, 2016 - The Piney Woods Photography Society (PWPS) held their monthly meeting Saturday, January 16, 2016. The January challenge featured "Open" subject with a very informative workshop presented by Janet Hughes.The Piney Woods Photographic Society is meant for camera enthusiasts of all skills and interests. Our goal is to help you become a better photographer and give you a place to meet others who share your passion for photography. We try to create programs and activities with information and instruction for all skill levels in an environment of support and cooperation.
The next regular meeting will be held Saturday, February 20, 2016, First United Methodist Church basement, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The meeting will consist of a workshop theme "Lightroom - Develop Module" with the February Challenge Theme being "Food". Visitors are welcome to attend our meetings with or without a member. For more information, contact any club member or Billie Jones, 936-598-7778.
The PWPS would like to congratulate member JANET HUGHES on being accepted into the "Perspective Photography Exhibit" being displayed at the Longview Museum of Fine Arts.
January 2016 Challenge Winners - Theme: Open
January 16, 2016 - 936 Crossfit held their ribbon cutting event on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at their new location at 139 Catco Drive in Center. The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors helped to introduce Grant Belrose, 936 Crossfit Owner, to visitors attending the ribbon cutting event.
"The biggest question I get is, 'what is crossfit?' and 'what do we do?' and really the best way to answer that is to get in here and try," said Belrose. "What we define crossfit as, we have three big bullet points of crossfit and that's functional movement, constantly varied and high intensity."
Belrose explained you don't have to be in his facility to do a crossfit workout, as it can be done anywhere. The type of workout is different in that it doesn't rely on machines for the most part, instead it is more about body motion.
"We're really big on functional movement, and that means as far as just picking stuff up, putting stuff overhead, moving light weights for a long period of time," said Belrose.
One thing clients can look forward to is a constantly changing workout program. Since the business first opened February 2, 2015, Belrose says members who started during that time have rarely done the same workout twice, because of the variety offered.
"I'm not going to sugar coat it, it's not for everyone, but it is for anyone," said Belrose. "Some people have tried it, and they're fit and they come in here, and they don't like it. That's fine with me, you like to do what you workout and then I like to do mine. It's not for you, and that's perfectly fine, but it is for anyone to try."
Additionally, 936 Crossfit has a fitness program for children, "Crossfit Kids is a program we started just to get kids active you know and we like to keep fitness fun. So, a lot of times what we do in here are games"
Belrose explained, starting a good fitness foundation with children will help them to have a better health and fitness awareness as they get older.
During the ribbon cutting event, Belrose introduced his mother Teresa Belrose who owns Teresa's Tumblers which offers tumbling classes for ages three and up; his fiance Tyler Paige, who is also a trainer with 936 Crossfit; and Joy Wilburn, on staff masseuse.
936 Crossfit is open all week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday there are classes at 5am and 6am. All week there are classes at 8am, 12-noon, 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm.
For more information on 936 Crossfit contact Grant Belrose at 936-332-1415.
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