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John Piersol being honored in the 2022 Memorial Day Program
July 3, 2024 - We are saddened to learn of the passing of US Army Veteran Sergeant First Class John Allen Piersol, age 95. John was a paratrooper who served in the Korean War from January 1951 to October 1953. For his service, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with five bronze service stars, the United Nations Service Medal, the Merit Unit Citation, the Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Parachute Badge.
John was a faithful life member of VFW Post 8904 in Center, Texas, where he served in several officer positions, including Post Commander from 2009 to 2011. He also donated 462 hours as a member of the post Honor Guard.
Comrade Piersol will be remembered by the Post and Auxiliary on Friday, July 26, 2024, during the program commemorating the 71st Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. The program will be held at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the 1885 Historic Courthouse at 9 a.m. Day is done; God is nigh.
Video from 2022 Memorial Day Program
July 2, 2024 - Geaux Bags were delivered to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department on July 2, 2024 when K.C. Kilpatrick, founder and executive director of Geaux 4 Kids, was joined by other volunteers and supporters in delivering Geaux Bags to Shelby County.
“Everyone in this shot is mostly people that have helped carry this to Shelby County to be able to help children in crisis throughout this county, so this county has supported our efforts to be able to make this happen,” said Kilpatrick.
According to the Geaux 4 Kids website, Kilpatrick began the organization as an independent, grassroots effort after becoming a foster parent in 2013, and discovering how stressful the initial 24 to 48 hours of receiving children into foster care were and how impossible it was to adequately prepare. She began purchasing supplies at her own expense and distributing supplies to the smallest victims of crime out of the trunk of her car.
“We’re definitely honored to have them, we need ‘em, children in need are our biggest concern. This helps us at the time of need, in the middle of the night 3 in the morning you never know when these kids need a place to go,” said Shelby County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Chad Hooper. “We’ll be partnered like we always are with Children’s Advocacy Center here in Center, also [Child Protective Services].”
Chief Hooper further commented the bags will provide something to give children on their first night away from their home, which can be extremely uncomfortable without the necessities.
More information on Geaux 4 kids can be found by clicking here
July 1, 2024 - It's not too late to drop off your fans. Fan drive extended through July 3rd!
With triple digit temperatures here, be sure to help your community beat the heat by donating a fan.
June 27, 2024 - Help Mathews Realty support those in need this summer. Drop a new fan by Mathew’s office anytime until Sunday, June 30th.
The fans will be taken to Outreach Ministries and given to families in need. You can purchase fans through the following link - Mathews Realty Fan Drive Wish List on Amazon.
Mathews Realty is located at 616 Tenaha Street, Center, Texas 75935.
July 1, 2024 - Order of the Eastern Star (OES) Newbern #1135 held their officer installation ceremony on Monday, June 24, 2024 in the Masonic Lodge in Arcadia. Brandy Filz was installed as Worthy Matron and Mark Tidwell was installed as Worthy Patron. Stellar Walker was installed as Associate Matron and Charlie Brittain as Associate Patron. Additional officers installed are Grace Stockstill as Conductress, Carole Ann Chance as Secretary, and Adam Jernigan as Warder.
From left: Charlie Brittain, Grace Stockstill, Carole Ann Chance, Stellar Walker, Brandy Filz, Mark Tidwell, and Adam Jernigan.
Worthy Matron Brandy Filz (middle) with her son Brock Filz (left) and husband Jason Filz (right).
Submitted by Carole Ann Chance, Secretary
June 27, 2024 - Center Tire Company and Haslam Tire Company celebrated with a new owner ribbon cutting on June 21, 2024.
Center and Haslam Tire provides tires for passenger cars, light trucks, 18-wheelers, tractors, lawn, garden and forestry and construction equipment. They also provide wheels for vehicles and trailers. Roadside services during and after hours, as well as a mobile mechanic. Their mechanics service brakes, rotors, oil changes, suspension part replacements, freon changes and greasing trailer bearings.
Trey Byrnes, new owner of the business, he stated how the acquisition came about, “I was blessed to be approached by the Tinkle family about purchasing this.”
He said they want to keep serving the community in the same way it has for 63 years and they want to offer the best service they can provide whether during normal business hours or 24 hours a day through their roadside service.
“We’d just want to keep everything, the tradition going, I’d love to see it go another 60-70 years you know,” said Byrnes.
He looks forward to seeing his kids be involved with the business and he thanked everyone for being there for the ribbon cutting.
“We offer tires from lawn mowers all the way on up to skidder equipments, forestry tires, construction mills,” said Byrnes. “Something new that we do offer now that they did not in the past is we are in the process of getting an alignment machine by the first of next month (July), hopefully first of August at the latest, have an alignment machine,” said Byrnes.
Byrnes further elaborated other new services offered including brakes, oil changes, and suspension parts.
“I’m thankful for the Tinkle family again, I’m very blessed to have this opportunity, me and my family, and we just want to keep serving the community,” said Byrnes.
Center Tire Company is located at 880 Hurst Street, Center, Texas and Haslam Tire Company is located at 13320 US 84 E., Joaquin, Texas 75954.
Call Center Tire Company at 936-598-4253 or Haslam Tire Company at 936-269-9008.
From left: Fannie Watson, Bonnie Lucas, Deborah Chadwick, and Dottie West
June 27, 2024 - Officers of the Center Woman's Reading Club met in the home of president Alease Copelin for a working lunch on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Plans for programs, projects, awards, and continued partnership with the East Texas Research Center (ETRC) regarding archiving club records were discussed. The Center Woman's Reading Club was organized in 1896 and has a rich and interesting history. The club's records are one of two of the oldest collections related to women/women's history at the ETRC housed in the SFA Library.
Officers present included: Alease Copelin (hostess), Dottie West, Deborah Chadwick, Fannie Watson and Bonnie Lucas.
June 25, 2024 - This week's programs at the Fannie Brown Booth Library:
Tuesday, June 25th
10:30 am -- Writer's Workshop
4:00 pm -- Crochet for Summer
Wednesday, June 26th
10:30 am -- Preschool Story Time
1:00 pm -- Adult Crafternoon
Thursday, June 27th
10:30 am -- Summer Reading/Discovery program: The Scuba Diver
Friday, June 28th -- No programs
The Summer programs are sponsored by the Center Noon Lions Club.
“Both Sides of the Sabine” Winners
June 24, 2024 - Farmers State Bank announces the winners of this year’s hosts their second annual photo contest.
Landscape/Nature Category:
1st Place: Danny Pickens “Framed in Time”
2nd Place: Billie F. Jones “Church by Moonlight”
3rd Place: Janice Carter “Good Morning Texas”
Fine Art Category:
1st Place: BJ Wood “Reflections”
2nd Place: Billie F. Jones “Rode Hard”
3rd Place: Julie Cantrell-Green “Locked Up”
Human Interest Category:
1st Place: Julie Cantrell-Green “Autumn Daze”
2nd Place: LeeAnn Robertson “Gray Girl in the Fog”
3rd Place: BJ Wood “The Aristocat”
Spirit of Texas Category:
1st Place: Danny Pickens “Texas Proud”
2nd Place: Danny Pickens “Spirit of Texas”
Best in Show Category:
Danny Pickens “Framed in Time”
All of the contest entries are on display in the lobby at the bank’s corporate location on 115 Shelbyville Street, Center, Texas. The public can vote for the “People’s Choice” award in the lobby through July 5th. The contest received 58 entries this year with photographers from White House, Lufkin, Milam, Center, Shelbyville and Tenaha. The awards reception will be on Monday, July 1, 2024 in the main lobby at 10am.
This year’s judge is the publisher of the Light & Champion, Leon Aldridge. Mr. Aldridge has 50 years in media related endeavors from newspaper publishing and owner to teaching journalism, to advertising and marketing positions. The common thread through it all has been photography. He has been the judge of several photo contests in a variety of states.
Farmers State Bank is currently celebrating 120 years in business. From 1904 – 2024 the bank has served as a source of financial strength to meet the needs of its market areas by offering a comprehensive range of financial products and services to meet the needs of individuals, businesses and government entities.
Whether it be with direct personal contact with our customers or with the use of the extensive online services offered, Farmers State bank remains dedicated to the tradition of being a true “Community Bank”.
Learn more at www.fsbctx.bank.
June 22, 2024 - The Beyond The Call, End of Watch ride paid a visit to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department in honor of fallen deputy Matthew Pierson Friday, June 21, 2024.
Pierson’s end of watch was August 29, 2023, and according to information from Beyond the Call, the End of Watch ride is a ride across America to honor men and women of law enforcement who paid the ultimate price in their service to our communities. The ride is in honor of the fallen, their families and officers left behind to pick up the pieces.
After the End of Watch ride arrived at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Chad Hooper commented on the rides arrival in Shelby County, “in remembrance of Matt Pierson, our fallen officer here in the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Beyond the Call of Duty they have stopped by.”
One side of the trailer they travel with is depicting fallen officers from the year 2022 and the other side has officers from the year 2023.
“They just want to keep these guys memories alive for their family and friends and everybody to continue to keep them in their thoughts, and not forget about them,” said Chief Hooper.
More information about the End of Watch Ride can be found by clicking here.
June 21, 2024 - The PWPS held their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday. There was a workshop given by Billie Jones on Abstract Photography, Tips and Techniques. The June Challenge was "Shadows/Silhouettes" where club members submitted up to 3 photos they took of either shadow or silhouettes for "Favorite" votes and discussions.
The next meeting will be held the third Saturday in July, visitors are always welcome to attend.
1st Place Favorite (Tie): "Waiting For Papaw" by Charley Cantrell
1st Place Favorite (Tie): "Sunset On The Lake" by Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd Place Favorite: "Silhouette Sunrise" by Summer Koltonski
3rd Place Favorite (Tie): "Birthday Shadows" by Julie Cantrell-Green
3rd Place Favorite (Tie): "Across the Bridge" by Billie Haggard Jones
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