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August 7, 2023 - Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting event for Bizzy Beez and Party Crashers on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
Chamber representatives and city residents attended the ribbon cutting event to celebrate with the owners of Bizzy Beez and Party Crashers owners, Hilda and Steve Adams; and Andrea Reed and Michael Reed.
Bizzy Beez has a variety of furniture, and antiques. Andrea Reed described Bizzy Beez as more of a resale, refurbish store and they refurbish wood furniture. They have also opened up the option of customers bringing in their own pieces that they want redone. Items offered will change often as they leave the shelves and other things move into their place.
According to Reed, Party Crashers offers bounce house and water slides. Reed commented that no one locally offered them in Timpson, so now customers will have that local service available. At the opening they have 11 slides available and they plan to have even more by summer 2024. At the time of opening they have one that is 25 feet tall.
The businesses are open Wednesday - Friday 10am until 4pm and Saturday, 8am until 4pm. For more information call 936-254-4977.
August 7, 2023 - Want to start getting into shape for the Poultry Festival Chicken Trot? Join a Team or Walk Solo in the Shelby County Walk Across Texas sponsored by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office.
Walk Across Texas is an eight week program designed to help Texans establish the habit of regular physical activity. It is a program for anyone who wants to use a fun and motivating team approach to being more active. And it is FREE!!
You can sign up on line at howdyhealth.tamu.edu, download the app or contact Feleshia Thompson at the Shelby County Extension Office, 598-7744 for help and more information.
The Shelby County Walk Across Texas starts on August 7th and ends on September 25th, just in time for the Chicken Trot!
From left: Gene Hutto, Joy Hutto, Kenneth Ramsey, Jan Ramsey, Mary Fausett, Carolyn Umbrell, Larry Hume, Mike Wulf, Ike Reeves, and Richard Roddy with Maq.
August 2, 2023 - On Thursday morning, July 27, 2023 the VFW Post and Auxiliary commemorated the service and sacrifice of those who served in the Korean War at the Veterans Memorial on the 1885 Historic Courthouse grounds.
VFW Post Surgeon Kenneth Ramsey gave the invocation at the start of the Korean War Armistice memorial.
Mike Wulf, VFW Post Sr. Vice, gave the welcome saying, “Good morning and thank y’all for taking time to join us in remembering the 70th Anniversary of the signing of the peace armistice which ended the Korean War that lasted from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953."
Wulf continued, "Seventy years ago today the Korean War ended. Hundreds of thousands of Americans served their country in that war and many gave their lives. Some called the Korean War the forgotten war, but those Americans who served during that time will never be forgotten by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. They served honorably and with distinction. Some called it the Korean Conflict; it was not a conflict, it was a war with 33,686 battle deaths; 2,830 non-battle deaths; 103,000 wounded; and still missing in action from the Korean War are over 7,600 Americans. We can never thank and recognize those who served during this time enough. During the Korean War seven citizens of Shelby County were among those killed in action; one is still missing in action; four others were former prisoners of war.”
A roll call of honor was then done by the Post Auxiliary.
Mary Fausett started with those killed in action: Floyd Harris (September 24, 1950), Clifford Hughes (August 13, 1950); Johnny V. Mena (April 19, 1951); Bobbie F. Mock (November 22, 1950); Billy Clyde Stephenson (November 5, 1952); Leonard Williams (May 18, 1951); and Willie Wilson (May 27, 1951).
Jan Ramsey then read the names of those who were prisoners of war: Herbert L. Langford, North Korean POW; Pearl D. Lucas, North Korean POW; Billy Lee Westcoat, Chinese POW; and Leonard Scott, North Korean POW.
Joy Hutto read the name of Willie E. Windham who is still missing in action since August 12, 1950.
Members of the audience were then given an opportunity to say the names of Korean War veterans to remember. Ike Reeves, Post Member, said the name of his cousin Charles Willard Reeves, Jr.. Jan Ramsey said the name of Arthur “Red” Baker who was wounded in Korea, her uncle on her mother’s side of the family. Carolyn Umbrell said the name of her husband John Umbrell, Sr. who was wounded in Korea.
The memorial wreath was then placed by Post Member Ike Reeves.
To end the program, Taps was then played by Post Member Gene Hutto for those who gave their lives during the Korean War and those who served and now have passed.
The next patriot gathering will be on August 31st to remember those who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom 2010.
August 1, 2023 - General Shelters of Texas, LTD and Center Varsity Tennis Team members celebrated the addition of a seating structure to provide protection from the elements for the seating area at the Leon Dykes Tennis Complex at Center High School on August 1, 2023.
A statement was issued by General Shelters in recognition of this event, and it reads as follows:
“On behalf of the owners and employees of General Shelters of Texas, LTD we are grateful to be able to give back to our local community and schools. In memory of the late Rick Campbell, and as part of the 50th anniversary of General Shelters of Texas, the company and family felt that donating the materials to build the covers for the lower-level seating for the Center High School Tennis Courts would be something that Rick would proudly support.
“Rick, an avid tennis player, graduated from Center High School and went on to play tennis for Tyler Junior College. After college, Rick continued playing tennis and passed on his passion for the sport through his daughter, nieces, and nephew who have all played and had great accomplishments through the Center High School Tennis program.
"We would like to thank Coach Leon Dykes and the Center Athletic Department for their dedication to our local kids and for keeping the program a perennial powerhouse in the State. We would also like to thank the numerous individuals and the Center Tennis Association for contributing to the funds to have the structure constructed on site.”
The structure was completed in February of 2023.
August 1, 2023 - SAKS Of Love is hosting its 4th Annual School Clothes Giveaway on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 9:30am until 12 noon at 164 Wall Street, Tenaha, Texas.
Free school supplies, new underwear, socks, bras, hair products and accessories, hair style drawings - need stylist, hair cut drawings (free spins for haircuts by Dewayne Garrett), new clothing, gently used clothing and shoes, hygiene bags/sanitizer. Sizes will vary and may not be designer.
Free Sno Cones!
SAKS Of Love accepts donations. Find out more online on Facebook at $SAKSofLove or online at https://saksoflove.org/
July 31, 2023 - Sam Samford Lodge in Center honored the Crelia family June 29, 2023, with the Community Builders Award.
Paul Ragan, Worshipful Master, opened the event and Jerry Agnew offered the blessing.
Sammy Arnold spoke of the privilege to be able to be a part of honoring the Crelia family and how helpful James Crelia was to Arnold when he came to Shelby County, especially as a member of the Shelby County Bass Anglers. He commented on growth in the community that he and Crelia have seen, and he explained James Crelia has been intrinsic in helping that growth.
“He’s one of the most civic minded people that you’ll ever meet, he’ll do anything he can to try to improve what we already have,” said Anderson.
Arnold explained that as manager of Few Ready Mix, Crelia’s company has poured innumerable house pads throughout Shelby County and the surrounding area.
“He’s a man of character, he’s a man of dedication, and a man of commitment and last but not least, he’s a man of truth,” said Arnold. “If you ask James something, he’ll tell you the truth.”
Arnold remarked on Crelia an the SCBA helping the Take A Kid Fishing event, which is held every year in Huxley, to grow and be able to provide even more rods, reels and tackle boxes to its participants.
When Arnold first met Sharon Crelia, she was a teacher and taught for 30 years. Arnold said she is very much like her husband in her dedication and commitment to finish what she starts. Arnold commented on Crelia’s influence on the good citizens of the area who she taught when they were in school.
“You can’t reach all the kids, but she did what she could to mould those kids, and make them what they are,” said Arnold.
Arnold stated Philip Crelia exemplified the same dedication as his parents in whatever he sets out to do. He recalled Philip fishing in tournaments with his father, and as the family went into business with Hometown Marina, that’s when he began fishing in “big tournaments.”
“He not only fished a bunch of them, but he won a bunch of them,” said Arnold.
Arnold said the Crelia’s are the model of what he wishes more of the community would be like, and that’s why they were presented with the Community Builders Award.
In recognition of the honor presented to them, the Crelia's received a crystal obelisk, certificate from the lodge, and a certificate from the governor which was signed by Greg Abbott.
July 31, 2023 - A GoFundMe account has been setup for Arthur and Renell Reed who lost their home and all its contents to fire on July 23, 2023. The account was setup by Maria Ratcliff, a niece of the Reeds. According to the GoFundMe account, they lost everything except the clothes on their backs.
Nell has worked at Dairy Queen for many years.
To help, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/renell-arthur-reed
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July 28, 2023 - VFW Post 8904 now has a new sign at the road, 617 Highway 96 North. Thanks to Covington Lumber, General Shelters, and Ultra Shade for their support and help.
July 27, 2023 - Olivia Johnson, the current National Watermelon Queen, was the special speaker at the July Lunch and Learn event on July 26, 2023 at the AgriLife Extension Office. The Lunch and Learn is hosted by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and the sponsor for July’s event was Wiggins Farms, a family owned farming company which specializes in the growing of watermelons along with a few other row crops.
Olivia shared about the health benefits of watermelon including not just hydration but also vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids. It is nutrient dense with two cups of watermelon having 80 calories, no fat, vitamins A (8%), B (8%), and C (25%), potassium (6%), thiamin (8%), phosphorus (2%). Watermelon seeds that are sprouted, shelled, and dried have 10 grams of protein in one ounce.
Watermelon is 92% water which makes it a delicious way to hydrate. It is a leader in lycopene containing higher levels than any other fresh fruit or vegetable. Lycopene is responsible for the red to pink colors seen in food that provides UV protection and improves heart health. It is the perfect way to refresh and replenish after a workout because it also aids in curing muscle soreness.
Johnson also spoke about her time as the National Watermelon Queen and the journey it has taken her on all over the United States and into Canada. She promotes the nutritional benefits and economical values of watermelon anywhere watermelon is featured.
For more information about watermelon including recipes, visit watermelon.org. For more information about the National Watermelon Association, visit watermelon.ag.
July 25, 2023 - C.H.A.N.G.E. brought a group of youth to the Shelby County Courthouse courtroom on Thursday, July 20, 2023 to listen to Stuart Burson, a Prevention Coordinator at Family Crisis Center of East Texas.
Stuart Burson
The majority of the attendees were young men and Burson spoke much about Toxic Masculinity and how society reinforces it via social media, television, as well as in advertising campaigns.
Burson focused on helping the young men attending learn about healthy and unhealthy relationships.
The C.H.A.N.G.E. (Community Helping Adolescents Naturally Grow and Excel) program focuses on empowering youth. It was developed by the Shelby County Juvenile Probation Department to further the mission of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (T.J.J.D.) to “transform young lives and create safer communities.” It's target population is youth who are ages 6 or older and younger than 17. The community-based program's goal is to prevent or intervene in at-risk behaviors that lead to delinquency, truancy, dropping out of school, or referral to the juvenile justice system.
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