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July 23, 2015 - Ashley McGhen and her husband, Charles, recently moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming from Texas. After their move they visited Lyons Park in Cheyenne where the Cost of Freedom Traveling Memorial was setup on Saturday, June 27th.
The traveling memorial is a tribute to Vietnam veterans as well as other war veterans. The couple found the name of Army Spc. Cory Bertrand, from Center, Texas, on the memorial and took a photo to share.
Spc. Bertrand was killed in action on October 14, 2008 at the age of 18 in Afghanistan. To read more about Spc. Bertrand, visit his memorial tribute at the following link - http://shelbycountytoday.com/__tribute.php#coryb
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute was in Cheyenne, Wyoming from June 24th through June 28th. Since then the wall traveled to Twinsburg, Ohio and on July 31st will be in Sturgis, South Dakota until August 9th. To see a schedule of the traveling memorial visit the following link - http://www.americanveteranstravelingtribute.com/#!schedule/cums
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) honors and pays tribute to all veterans, law enforcement, and firefighters for their service and sacrifices to our country. AVTT has a mission to build a tribute in Texas as a permanent memorial to all those who have served while paying specific tribute to those from Texas.
The AVTT has an 80% Traveling Vietnam Wall and does construction of Custom Engraved Tributes for veteran's parks across the country.
July 22, 2015 - Four local members attended the Texas State Convention for the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for key women educators. President of Delta Gamma chapter, Fannie Watson along with First Vice President Melba Pahal, Second Vice President Nora Robinson, and state choir member Carolyn Hooker visited beautiful San Antonio, Texas for the 86th Alpha State Convention, June 25-27. The theme was "Expand the Vision". The group attended informational sessions, inspirational dinners, business meetings, and celebratory lunches culminating with a formal banquet on Saturday night.
Our Delta Gamma chapter was awarded many certificates for outstanding programs, services, and works. We were awarded the Annie Award, Webmaster award, Five Star Newsletter, Seal of Merit Newsletter Award, Exemplary Yearbook, Media Award for 'Our Town Times & Timpson and Tenaha News 'and the Presidential Award for Chapter Excellence.
Carolyn Hooker was awarded the coveted Golden Rose award for her many years of service in the organization and in education.
The trip home was spent planning programs and projects for the coming year. All four ladies came back with a new zeal to encourage other members and prepare for a great year in Delta Kappa Gamma.
July 21, 2015 - The July meeting was held this past Saturday, July 18th with a monthly Challenge of "The Color Blue". Members submitted photos for judging with the color blue as priority. Visitors are welcome to attend our meetings with or without a member. The next meeting will be August 15th.
The results are :
July 2015 Challenge Winners - Theme: Blue
First Place
Janet Hughes
Carthage, Tx.
Second Place
Jan Carter
San Augustine, Tx
Third Place
Billie Jones
Center, Tx.
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.
July 21, 2015 - Five members of the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department are training this week at the 86th Annual Texas Municipal Fire Training School, held in College Station, Texas.
Assistant Chief/ Fire Marshal Jeremy Boyett, Assistant Fire Marshal Justin Boyett, and Secretary/ Treasurer Rusty Wilson are taking Officer Development V, which is taught on the campus of Texas A&M University.
Firefighter Jesse Parent is taking Firefighting Phase IV, and Firefighter Nat Rodgers is taking Firefighting Phase II. Both of those classes are taught at Brayton Fire Field in College Station, which is the largest fire/ rescue training facility in the world.
Training Officer Stephen Ewing is an instructor in the Structural Burn Complex, which is part of Firefighting Phase II.
The JVFD would like to thank all of our supporters who make it possible to attend this type of training. This allows us to put forth our best effort to serve the community of Northeast Shelby County.
July 21, 2015 - The Golden Harvest Ministries Club held their regular monthly meeting on July 20, 2015 in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church . Joe Anderson called on Danny Brown to lead the opening prayer. Mr. Anderson welcomed the visitors who were Susan and Alayna Scull, Hannah Menefee, Adison Brown and Isaac De Wolf. Alice West read a story about two people in their 90’s who found a pharmacy that met all their needs so they were going to use it for a registry for their wedding!
Harold Hanson led the singing of “The Old Rugged Cross Made the Difference” and “Mansion Over the Hilltop”. We sang Happy Birthday to Becky Maidic, Brenda Applequist and Danny Brown. Johnie Gray blessed the food before we went to partake of the carry in food and the 40 pieces of chicken.
Linda Anderson introduced the program which was Alana Scull and Hannah Menefee playing a violin. Alana changed her instrument from guitar to mandolin and to violin. Their music was beautiful as they did a number of pieces including an Irish Melody and Amazing Grace. We were invited to sing along with Leaning on the Everlasting Arms and If we never meet Again. The group gave a healthy applause for their talent.
We had the minutes of the last meeting and a Treasure’s report. Joe Anderson thanked for the sympathy card send due to the passing of his sister-in-law. We will send $10.00 to the Gideon’s in honor of Brooksie Lipscomb. Joe Anderson thanked the kitchen helpers and showed appreciation for the fresh flowers arranged by Linda Bordelon. Ann Forbes went over the paper with our sick and hospitalized. Some were taken off the list because they are better for which we are grateful. Jim Forbes announced that the new section of Loop 500 is to officially open next Monday. David Bain led our closing prayer.
Submitted by Ellen Manning
July 20, 2015 - Two Masonic Lodges in Shelby County had cause for celebration Saturday, July 18, 2015 as their new officers were sworn in.
The ceremonies were led by Vance Jordan, past Master of Joaquin, the Installing Officer. In Timpson the Installing Marshal was Morris Lee Hutto, District Deputy Grand Master of Masonic District #15 of the most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, and in Center Jerry Agnew was the Installing Marshal. The officers at the Timpson lodge were sworn in during the morning and the officers at the Center lodge were sworn in during the evening.
Jordan challenged the newly elected officers at each lodge to review their duties throughout the year and consider if they are doing what is needed and how to be a better Mason; thus, being a benefit to the lodge.
At each lodge, Hutto and Agnew presented those Masons being installed and escorted them to their appointed places within the lodge. As each officer was sworn in, they were invested with the insignia representing their position.
Timpson Masonic Lodge #437 officers include Dustin Norris, Worshipful Master; Jesse Maynard, Senior Warden; Charles Grigsby, Junior Warden; Les Gill, Treasurer; Dale Eldredge, Secretary; Bob Crump, Chaplain; Jamie Beasley, Junior Deacon; and Kevin Kirk, Senior Steward. Those to be installed at a later date include Bert Coan, Senior Deacon; Mike Boles, Junior Steward; and Dennis Permenter, Tiler.
Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 officers installed include John Green, Worshipful Master; Les Gill, Senior Warden; Roger Doyle, Junior Warden; Paul Ragan, Treasurer; Ron Baker, Secretary; Harry Murlock, Chaplain; Clay Ihlo, Senior Deacon; and Josh Snider, Junior Deacon.
July 14, 2015 - Twenty-one members of the Delta Gamma Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met Monday, July 13 for a summer workshop in the Paxton home of President Fannie Watson. Members enjoyed a luncheon and made plans for programs, projects, and meeting places for the coming year. Committees also met and discussed upcoming plans for 2015-16. The Delta Gamma Chapter serves key women educators in Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby Counties.
Photo: (Front row from left) Tammy Sparks, Corresponding Secretary; Maggie Bowden, Recording Secretary; and Linda Bordelon, Parliamentarian (Back row) Nora Robinson, 2nd Vice-President; Melba Pahal, 1st Vice-President; Fannie Watson, President; and Tommie Thomas, Treasurer.
Submitted by Linda Bordelon
July 11, 2015 (Album1 Album2 Album3 Album4) - Updated: Nacendurance has the race results posted online now! - http://nacendurance.com/2015/07/14/2015-center-watermelon-5k-results/
Runners and walkers gathered on the downtown square for the 2015 What-A-Melon Crawl benefiting Shelby County Outreach Ministries.
Anna Lee, 5K chairperson and Rotary Club President, thanked all the participants, "We always really appreciate everybody that comes out because each 5K we do, is put on by the Rotary Club because of the festival, but our 5K itself we always donate it to a non-profit organization here in town and this year our proceeds are going to Shelby County Outreach Ministries who also funds Meals on Wheels and the Senior Nutrition Site."
The run results according to age division is as follows:
Top Overall Male - Ruben Soto (16:53.217, pace 5:27)
Top Overall Female - Emma Walker (21:16.351, pace 6:52)
Female Under 10 Division
1st place - Carrissa Rickman (37:17.856)
Female 15-19 Division
1st place - Ryley Beckham (25:52.699)
2nd place - Sarah Prince
3rd place - Tori Faust
Female 20-29 Division
1st place - Maria Almaguer (28:05.094)
2nd place - Amber O'Rear
3rd place - Emily Sowell
4th place - Kaley Nichols
5th place - Leslie Wall
Female 30-39 Division
1st place - Summer Koltonski (21:45.797)
2nd place - Carrie Wright
3rd place - Amber Bailey
4th place - Joy Wilburn
5th place - Ana Solis
6th place - Kathleen Rickman
7th place - Randa Faust
Female 40-49 Division
1st place - Sabrina Smith (28:12.523)
2nd place - Sarah Shires
3rd place - Carol Eberenz
4th place - Anna Stuever
5th place - Ona Hudspeth
Female 50-59 Division
1st place - Deborah Chadwick (24:05.339)
2nd place - Joyce Florance
3rd place - Hermila Mendoza
4th place - Deborah Crenshaw
5th place - Connie Belgard
6th place - Stacia Prince
7th place - Beth Nichols
8th place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain
Male 10-14 Division
1st place - Caden Solomon (30:11.080)
2nd place - Christopher Rickman
Male 15-19 Division
1st place - Carlos Bistamante (17:28.682)
2nd place - Mack Hamilton
3rd place - Jacob Locke
Male 20-29 Division
1st place - Rogue Palomino (19:31.822)
2nd place - Aaron Liker
Male 30-39 Division
1st place - Stephen Wright (17:39.581)
2nd place - Jeremy Fenley
Male 40-49 Division
1st place - Greg Stuever (22:30.790)
2nd place - Terry Scull
3rd place - Cody Beckham
Male 50-59 Division
1st place - Ricky Lawrence (28:40.785)
2nd place - Kenneth Jones
3rd place - Mike Belgard
Male 60+ Division
1st place - Jimmie Jones (22:54.916)
2nd place - Jimbo Faussett
3rd place - Chandra Atholi
4th place - Howell Howard
Complete run results will be posted on http://nacendurance.com.
ACE EMS were on standby during the 5K event for any participants who might overheat and Shelby County Outreach Ministries volunteers provided water at the water stations along the route. Sponsors of the event were Shelby Savings Bank who provided snacks, Baldwin Tree Service, East Texas Poultry Supply, Stephen Shires and John Black.
July 11, 2015 (Album1, Album2) - Jaden Washington was crowned Miss 2015 What-A-Melon Festival queen Saturday night during the festival pageant held under the big tent July 11th. With the title of Miss What-A-Melon Festival, Washington also received a $500 cash scholarship from Wiggins Farms which was presented by Tonya Bailey.
The stage was full of watermelon cuteness as contestants took to the stage to compete in various age divisions. The pageant results were as follows:
2015 Baby Miss - Sadie Jernigan
Princess: Sadie Brown, Allison Imken, Berkley Gamble
Best Smile - Allison Imken
Personality - Berkley Gamble
Most Beautiful - Sadie Brown
Best Fashion - Sadie Jernigan
2015 Toddler Miss - Harper Ross
Princess: Joley Moore, Kinzlee Terry, Cadence Shadix, Beau Gamble, Kirstie Parks, Emma Clevenger, Codi West
Best Smile - Emma Clevenger
Personality - Cadence Shadix
Most Beautiful - Harper Ross
Best Fashion - Codi West
2015 Tiny Miss - Zoey Richardson
Princess: Ansley Nettles, Zoe Yates, Gracie Hicks, Hallie Barbee, Naziyah Roberts, Chloe Price
Best Smile - Zoey Richardson
Personality - Chloe Price
Most Beautiful - Naziyah Roberts
Best Fashion - Zoey Richardson
2015 Little Miss - Rihana Lane
Princess: Carissa Rickman
Best Smile - Carissa Rickman
Personality - Carissa Rickman
Most Beautiful - Rihana Lane
Best Fashion - Rihana Lane
2015 Petite Miss - Corinne Rickman
Princess: Payton Brown, Carolyn Mathis, Kahryn Dyson, Bailey Shadix
Best Smile - Kahryn Dyson
Personality - Bailey Shadix
Most Beautiful - Corinne Rickman
Best Fashion - Carolyn Mathis
2015 Preteen Miss - Zacoria Thedford
Princess: Varinia Parrish
Best Smile - Zacoria Thedford
Personality - Varinia Parrish
Most Beautiful - Varinia Parrish
Best Fashion - Zacoria Thedford
2015 Teen Miss - Loren Vandrovec
Princess: Faith Eddings, Karley Broadway
Best Smile - Faith Eddings
Personality - Karley Broadway
Most Beautiful - Loren Vandrovec
Best Fashion - Karley Broadway
2015 Miss - Jaden Washington
Princess: Amanda Warren, Becca Mathis
Best Smile - Becca Mathis
Personality - Amanda Warren
Most Beautiful - Jaden Washington
Best Fashion - Jaden Washington
The People's Choice winners were:
1st place - Hallie Barbee
2nd place - Gracie Hicks
3rd place - Kirstie Parks
July 12, 2015 (More photos) - The 2015 What-A-Melon Festival Pet Show entertained audience members under the big tent with cuteness, tricks, and personality. Celebrity emcee for the pet show was Tenaha resident Jeff Stewart, a wildlife expert and Cryptozoologist who has been on Survivorman Bigfoot with Les Stroud. Stewart shared little known animal trivia knowledge during the show with the audience.
Watermelon cuteness won over the judges with Caityln Madden and Paris who took to the stage wearing their matching watermelon outfits. Special thanks to the panel of judges who were Lori Oliver, Colleen Doggett, Courtney Martinez, and Lisa Albers.
The results of the Pet Show were:
Best in Show - Paris, a miniature schnauzer, showed by Caityln Madden (photo)
Best Dog
1st place - Rex, a Siberian husky, showed by Steve Hampton
2nd place - Pooh, a chi-weenie, showed by Jessica Berry
3rd place - Buster, a beagle, showed by John Austin Ford
Best Mannered Pet
1st place - Bandy, the cat, showed by Josie Martinez
2nd place - Monty, a husky , showed by Cindy Mathis
3rd place - Pooh, a chi-weenie, showed by Jessica Berry
Pet with Best Trick
1st place - Pongo, a dalmatian, showed by Brandy Taylor
2nd place - Chelios, a German shepherd, showed by Joshua Soape
3rd place - Rex, a Siberian husky, showed by Steve Hampton
Most Unusual Pet
1st place - Doris, a fancy rat, showed by Josie Martinez
2nd place - Pixie, a ball python, showed by Jessica Berry
3rd place - Bandy, the cat, showed by Josie Martinez
Smallest Pet
1st place - Pixie, a ball python, showed by Jessica Berry
2nd place - Doris, a fancy rat, showed by Josie Martinez
3rd place - Bandy, the cat, showed by Josie Martinez
Biggest Pet
1st place - Chelios, a German shepherd, showed by Joshua Soape
2nd place - Monty, a husky , showed by Cindy Mathis
3rd place - Pongo, a dalmatian, showed by Brandy Taylor
Best Dressed
1st place - Paris, a miniature schnauzer, showed by Caityln Madden
2nd place - Rex, a Siberian husky, showed by Steve Hampton
3rd place - Buster, a beagle, showed by John Austin Ford
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