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March 29, 2022 - VFW Post 8904 and Auxiliary held a memorial ceremony on Thursday, March 24 for Operation Allied Force - Kosovo on the grounds of the 1885 Historic Courthouse in downtown Center.
Post Chaplain Kenneth Ramsey gave the opening prayer.
The program was led by Larry Hume, Post Quartermaster, and he gave a brief history of Operation Allied Force.
"Twenty-three years ago, on March 24, 1999, NATO launched an air campaign called Operation Allied Force to halt the humanitarian devastation that was unfolding in Kosovo. The decision to intervene followed more than a year of fighting within the province and the failure of international efforts to resolve the conflict by diplomatic means," said Hume.
NATO announced the suspension of the air campaign on June 10, 1999 once it had concluded a military technical agreement with the federal republic of Yugoslavia.
NATO casualties were light, and the alliance suffered no fatalities as a result of combat operations.
"Two American Army helicopter pilots, Chief Warrant Officer David Gibbs and Kevin L. Reichert died when their helicopter crashed in the early morning of May 5, 1999," said Hume. "The crash was not due to enemy fire, but two of America's finest died on that day serving their country."
In honor of those who served in the Kosovo War, a memorial wreath was placed by post member Richard Lundie.
Taps was played at the end of the ceremony as presented by Gene Hutto, Post Commander.
March 25, 2022 - Tri-County Community Action's (TCCA) Harvest for Home Food Pantry will be temporarily closed for cleaning, disinfecting, and re-stocking during the entire month of April 2022. We will re-open the 1st Thursday in May (5th). Please make preparations now for a delay in your food resource.
You will also be required to re-certify for food assistance. Please be prepared to provide a photo ID, proof of residency, and current Program Year 2022 income for everyone in the household who is 18 years of age or older.
We will be maintaining our Produce Drop each 2nd Wednesday of the month.
March 23, 2022 - The Texas Historical Commission is in the process of working on the Statewide Historic Preservation Plan for 2022-2032.
For the first phase of planning, help is needed to explore answers to the following questions:
- What are the most pressing issues facing our efforts to save Texas history and historic places?
- How does historic preservation help nurture vibrant and diverse communities?
- In what ways can we illustrate how historic preservation contributes to the livelihood of Texans?
- How can preservationists resiliently face constant economic, social, and environmental change?
- In what ways are these issues made more challenging by the impacts of our recent health crisis?
You can also use their website, https://www.texaspreservationplan.com/, to share stories related to Texas history, offer ideas to improve preservation efforts, and map the historic places that are important to you.
Click here to learn why this planning process is taking place, how public comment is being collected, and what to expect when the plan is completed.
March 22, 2022 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society held the regular monthly meeting this past Saturday, March 19th. It was good to see attendance is picking up. There was a workshop presented by Billie F. Jones on tips and techniques used in editing your photographs.
The March Challenge was "Black & White." Members submit up to 3 photographs, done in black and white only, for favorite voting and discussion. The Favorites are listed below. To view all the challenge entries, view our Flickr page, https://www.flickr.com/groups/pineywoodsphotographic/. The PWPS meets every third Saturday of the month, at the First United Methodist Church, Center, Texas. For more information, follow our face book page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/PineyWoodsPhoto or contact Billie F. Jones, billiejones602@gmail.com.
March Challenge: Black and White
1st Place Favorite: Jan Huffman Carter, "Dancing in the Moonlight"
2nd Place Favorite: Bobbie Jean Wood "Vintage"
3rd Place Favorite: Lawrence Davis, "Lima, Peru 2022"
March 21, 2022 - Thank you to the Class of 2000 for the beautiful spray of flowers and for the Facebook post honoring Dusty and kind words of sympathy.
Thank you to the staff and employees of Pine Grove Nursing Home for your compassion, kindness, and care given to Dusty.
Thank you to all the ladies at Hughes Florist for their creativity making the perfect casket spray
The Dusty Barbee Family
March 17, 2022 - The Shelby County Historic 1885 Courthouse had a unique visitor to its grounds Wednesday, March 16, 2022, with blood ties to its construction.
Derek Lemons, a great-great-grandson to John Joseph Emmett (J.J.E.) Gibson the architect of the courthouse, finally took the opportunity to visit the site with his family Erin Mason and Thora Mason-Lemons.
Lemons shared his grandfather was able to recount some memory of J.J.E. Gibson from having known him during the time he was six years old. He said his grandfather had some stories still to tell; however, they weren't very elaborate since they were from his childhood
"My grandfather's father kind of ran off during the Depression and left the family behind," said Lemons. "So, he remembered J.J.E. Gibson taking care of them and kind of ways that they helped out, because J.J.E. Gibson's daughter was my grandfather's mother."
Lemons related his grandfather had a very fond memory of J.J.E. Gibson giving him cornbread, which he said wouldn't have been something his grandfather had on a regular basis and was a treat for him.
Sherry Riley, Courthouse Docent, led the tour for the Lemons party through the courthouse. Lemons shared they have been through the area many times on road trips; however, this was the first real opportunity to take the tour of the structure.
"I almost came up here in 1999 with my grandfather, I think they had just done some sort of restoration of some kind and had a big ceremony," said Lemons.
The grave of J.J.E. Gibson in Tenaha was once surrounded by many bricks which had the Gibson stamp on them, and when Lemons visited the site previously with his grandfather there were possibly only remaining at that time. Lemons shared his grandfather remarked there had once been so many bricks at Gibson's grave; however, people took them becasue of their uniqueness. Sadly, when Lemons and his family visited the grave just recently, all of the bricks were gone.
Although the bricks at his grave no longer remain there, those which everyone sees when traveling the Center square around "the Irish castle on the square," remain a testament to J.J.E. Gibson.
March 17, 2022 - The Democratic County Convention is Saturday, March 19, 2022 at T/R Steaks and More, 892 Hurst street. Sign in starts at 11:30am. Delegate selection for the State Convention in July in Fort Worth is planned. For more information, call 936-657-5018 or text 936-368-2645.
From left to right: (Seated) Carole Ann Chance, Robbie Kerr, Lisa Albers, Janette Wittmann, Cherry Jones, Carolyn Bounds, (Standing) Sandy Prislac, Pam Sykes, and Rita Hughes.
March 14, 2022 - The Center Garden Club met at noon on Wednesday, March 9th, at the Agri-Life building in Center. The meeting was led by President, Carolyn Bounds. Following the Pledge, reports were given and plans were confirmed for the last two meetings of the year. The April meeting will be an excursion to San Augustine with plans to visit Mission Dolores and other historical sites. The club's plant sale was set for Friday, April 1st, starting at 8am on the Center Square.
Janette Wittmann reported on her special club project; a musical program dedicated to nature and scheduled for the evening of Thursday, April 28 at 6:30pm at the Chadwick Chapel, First Baptist Church in Center. It will be Center Garden Club's, and the performers', gift to the community. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The program had been planned by Co-Hostess, Shirley Owens, who was unable to attend due to being at the hospital with her husband, Bennie. She did, however; send a wonderful display and lots of material on House Plants that Clean the Air. Following the meeting, a prayer was given by Robbie Kerr which included a special prayer for Ukraine. Co-hostess, Janette Wittmann, also, provided blue and yellow ribbons for each member to wear in support of Ukraine. Lunch was served by Janette and was assisted by Carole Ann Chance; decorated with a Saint Patrick's Day green theme.
Anyone wishing to visit or join the Center Garden Club can contact Cherry Jones at 598-4611 or Carolyn Bounds at 598-3414; the club meets on the second Wednesday, September through May.
Submitted by Rita Hughes
March 10, 2022 - An account has been created at Shelby Savings Bank for the Benefit of Joseph Gipson. Donations will go toward the costs associated with his recent passing/funeral arrangements. Please help us support this family in their time of grief, as no one is ever prepared to lose a child. Joseph was a precious third grader at Center Elementary School. Donations may be made at any of the local Shelby Savings Bank Branches.
Funeral Services are set for Sunday, March 13th at 2:00 at Triumph Church in Center.
March 10, 2022 (Photo Album) - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Leadership Conference for Junior Chamber of Commerce students on Tuesday, March 8th at the Civic Center. Over 100 JCC students were able to attend the Conference.
Ms. Kaylin Burleson and Ms. Tammy Lemoine were this year’s Chairmen and presenters. The students worked in small groups discussing a variety of questions regarding leadership. Each group created a poster that answered two questions: what makes a strong and effective leader, and why is leadership so important to a school community and school culture. The posters were presented to the entire the group.
The leadership discussions and poster presentation were followed by Drew Dudley’s TED Talk about “Lollipop Moments.”
The students joined the Center Rotary Club for lunch. Rotary President Elect, Cancee Lester, welcomed the students and their Sponsors. She shared insight into Civic Involvement in the community and talked about Rotary’s involvement in our community as well as worldwide.
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following Sponsors for their support of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Program: Presenting Sponsor, JML Management; Gold Sponsor, Deb’s Boutique; Silver Sponsors: J. Lout, Inc., JTK Management, Inc., LaGrone Air Conditioning, McWilliams & Son Heating and Air Conditioning, Payne & Payne Home N’Suchlike and Viatrac Fertilizer; Friends of the Junior Chamber of Commerce: Automotive Collision Repair Specialist, Center Christian Academy, Center Glass, Mathews Real Estate, Panola College, Mr. and Mrs. Rayford Copelin.
The Shelby County Junior Chamber of Commerce and Young Ambassadors program was established in 1996 with around 85 students. Today there are over 200 students from public and private schools in Shelby County from grades 8-12 that meet the academic, volunteer and character criteria.
The purpose of the JCC program is to develop leadership skills as well as assist the Ambassadors in various projects and opportunities of hospitality and service.
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