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January 10, 2024 - The Center Woman’s Reading Club met December 7 with 11 members and 2 associate members present. As part of the business meeting Hope Jordan was welcomed as a new member of the club.
Following the business meeting, President Alease Copelin said that the club members were great supporters of literacy evidenced by their donations to the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library and support of organizations such as Blue Santa and FL Moffett‘s Cookies and Cocoa. Reading Club members brought a great number of books to the meeting to donate to these two important organizations to promote literacy for students.
From left: Johanna Ruiz and Amanda Rodney
President Copelin introduced representatives from these two organizations as program presenters. Johanna Ruiz and Amanda Rodney with FL Moffett School told members the purpose of Cookies and Cocoa is to create a community of readers and develop a positive relationship with the community. Every child who attended the event will get to choose a book to take home to promote reading in school as well as home.
From left: Amy Lindley and Denny DiVerdi King
Amy Lindsey and Denny DiVerdi King thanked the club for its support of the Operation Blue Santa program sponsored by the Center Police Department. This important program not only provides Christmas gifts to families but also gives each child at least one book as part of their gifts. The program is supported through the generous donations of individuals, clubs and organizations. Their hope is that each child can have a least one book to read at home.
Following the informative presentation, delicious refreshments provided by Alease Copelin were enjoyed by all. Club members posed for a photograph in front of the books that were donated.
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January 3, 2023 - Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center’s Princess Ball will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 1-3pm or 5-7pm at the John D. Windham Civic Center.
We are excited to announce we will be hosting TWO separate sessions this year! Be sure to coordinate with friends and family when selecting which ticket time you purchase.
All attendees will enjoy a professional photo opportunity, music, dancing, and refreshments. The event is open to girls ages 3-13 and their adult family member escort. Tickets are $25 and will go on sale Wednesday, January 10th at the Children’s Advocacy Center, 131 Tenaha Street, Center, TX, Monday-Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm, 936-590-9864. Table reservations for parties of eight are available for an additional $100.
This year’s Princess Ball is being sponsored by: 4L Logging LLC; As You Wish Photography; Bink’s Quickstop Stores; Bites and Brew; Boom Boom Photo Booth; Dazzle Me Pink & Blue; Elizabeth H Photography; Farmers State Bank; Few Ready Mix; GCS-Cakes by Cindy Metteauer; High Roller Group; Hughes Florist; Joe’s Car Spa; Justin Campbell with Sabine Basin Services; Lawfirm of Fairchild, Price, Haley & Smith; Let’s Get Lit; Mathews Realty; McAdams Propane; Nix Forest Industries Inc.; Priority Family Healthcare; Red River Credit; Shani’s Catering; Shelby Savings Bank; Shootin’ on Faith Photography; Snell Photography; Southern Fluid Solutions; Steel Building Supply; Texan Credit; Texas Glacier Ice; The Coral Cactus; Three Birds Photography; Three Sisters Creamery and Bake Shop; Tomlin Insurance; Trails End Grocery & RV; and Underground Supply Solutions.
December 22, 2023 - Christina Dux and her staff at Aurora Concepts collected 195 pounds of food for the people of Shelby county at their food drive!
Winners of the baskets were: Gayla Miller, Joyce Danley, Haley Parish, and Maricela Hernandez.
December 22, 2023 - Kathy Luna, of Center, Texas, made the Provost's Honor Roll at the Midwestern State University for the Fall Semester. Luna's major is Radiologic Technology.
Midwestern State University recognized 1,040 honor students for the Fall 2023 semester. The President's Honor Roll included 400 students, the Provost's Honor Roll included 297 students and the Dean's Honor Roll included 343 students.
A student who completes 12 hours in one semester with no grade lower than A (4.0) will be included on the President's Honor Roll. The student cannot have semester grades of I, WF or NC.
A student who completes 12 hours in one semester with a grade point average of 3.75 to 3.99 and no grade lower than C will be included on the Provost's Honor Roll. The student cannot have semester grades of I, WF or NC.
A student who completes a 12 hours in one semester with a grade point average of 3.50 to 3.74 and no grade lower than C will be included on the Dean's Honor Roll. The student cannot have semester grades of I, WF or NC.
December 20, 2023 - The Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library would like to inform the public of our holiday hours.
The Library will close at 2pm on Friday, December 22, will be closed on Saturday, December 23 through Tuesday, December 26th, and will reopen on Wednesday, December 27, at 10am.
The library will close on Friday, December 29 at 2pm, remain closed December 30 through January 1st, and reopen on January 2nd at 10am.
We wish all our patrons and the public a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
The staff of the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library
December 18, 2023 - Aurora Concepts is hosting a Holiday Food Drive to help families in Shelby County. From now until December 22nd, please bring a non-perishable food donation to Aurora Concepts, 233 Hurst Street, Center, Texas for a chance to win a new gift basket. The drawing for baskets will be held Friday, December 22nd at 10am. Food from the drive will be distributed to families in need throughout the holidays.
December 20, 2023 - The staff and students of Center ISD would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the First Methodist Church of Center, Mary Lynn Tinkle, church members, and local volunteers in continuing the memory of Mrs. Lucretia Bussey, formerly a special education counselor with Center ISD.
It was her wish that students with disabilities have the opportunity to present a gift to their parents on Christmas morning. Mrs. Bussey funded this endeavor personally as she served the students of the district.
Center ISD sincerely appreciates the thoughtfulness and generosity of the First Methodist Church and local community members for providing this opportunity to the families of Shelby County students.
Photos submitted by Margaret Smith and taken by Carolyn Chandler.
December 19, 2023 - The Scrap Happy Quilters completed a truly Christmas style project on Monday, December 18, 2023 by presenting fifty-five lap quilts completed by the club to each resident of Holiday Nursing Home. The residents were presented their quilts individually and visited with the ladies presenting the quilts. Everyone involved had a great time. Several of the Scrap Happy Quilters were not able to attend, however, their presence was felt by each resident because love and dedication to quilting is what made this gift giving opportunity possible.
Scrap Happy Quilters meet on the 1st Saturday of the month at the James Community House. Everyone is welcomed to join in the fun. Merry Christmas from the Scrap Happy Quilters!
December 18, 2023 - Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 members delivered a pallet of water to the Center Police Department on December 18, 2023.
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Through the generous donation of Brookshire Brothers grocery store in Center, the lodge was able to bestow this benefit to the law enforcement personnel.
Ron Barker, Worshipful Master of Sam Samford Lodge, and Paul Ragan, Past-Master, delivered the donation on behalf of the lodge and Center Police Officers unloaded the much appreciated water.
Lt. Ricky King is seen pictured above unloading packages of water from the Sam Samford Masonic Lodge.
Sgt. Brian Wright and Ron Barker are pictured above unloading cases of water.
From left: (front row) Jeremy Boyett, Tommy Boyett, Michael Bates, Mike Stephens, Athena Ezernack, Rusty Wilson, Mike Parker, and (back row) Stephen Ewing.
December 18, 2023 - On Monday, December 11th, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Officer Election to determine who would serve as the leadership of the department in 2024. The results are as follows: Chief - Jeremy Boyett; 1st Assistant Chief - Rusty Wilson; 2nd Assistant Chief - Mike Stephens; Secretary/ Treasurer - Athena Ezernack; Training Officer - Stephen Ewing; Traffic Officer - Tommy Boyett; Maintenance Officer - Michael Bates; Assistant Maintenance Officer - Mike Parker; Safety Officer and Chaplain - Steve Cockrell; and Reporter - Brock Pugh.
Steve Cockrell with his wife.
None of the officers were changed from their positions in 2023. We congratulate them on another year in their roles within the department.
With that, this edition of the report will come to a close. The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department hopes everyone has a great and safe week going forward.
Brock Pugh - Reporter
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