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March 10, 2020 - (Show Photos: Album1, Album2, Album3, Album4) - The 15th Annual Shelby County 4-H & FFA Livestock Show was held March 5, 2020 at the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena with over 80 exhibitors. Weigh-in of market animals started at 7:30 a.m. and the show began at 10:00 a.m. with rabbits judged by Mr. Frank Farrow. Landon Eldridge, Texas A&M Assistant Livestock Judging Coach, judged the lambs, goats, swine, and cattle. Mr. Eldridge was very informative and interactive with the youth and animals. The Buyers Appreciation Bar-b-que and Livestock Auction was held on March 7th at the John Dean Windham Civic Center.
The livestock auction set a record this year with premium money totaling just over $91,392 for local 4-H and FFA members according to Margo Hooper, Show Chairman. We would like to say a special thank you to all contributors and bidders for making this year’s auction our most successful ever.
The following are the results of the show and auction:
Champions Row Represented By:
Abi Hooper of Shelby Co. 4-H showed the Grand Champion Steer. Following the show, Abi’s steer sold at the livestock auction for $6,500 with Hawkeye Hunting Club purchasing the 1,210-pound steer.
Reserve Champion Steer honor went to Connor Nutt of Shelby Co. 4-H. Connor’s steer was purchased by Shelby Savings Bank and General Shelters for $4,750.
The Grand Champion Market Swine was shown by Alexis Clouse of Joaquin FFA with Farmers State Bank purchasing the champion hog for $3,500.
Trevor Hightower of Shelby Co. 4-H showed the Reserve Champion Market Swine. The hog was sold to Shelby Savings Bank and General Shelters for $3,499.
In the Market Goat division, April Ramsey of Timpson FFA showed the Grand Champion. April’s goat was purchased for $4,500 by JC Lewis Construction.
The Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat was shown by Avery Metcalf of Timpson FFA. Avery’s goat was purchased for $3,500 by Mackey Cattle Company.
Lance Holloway of Center FFA showed the Grand Champion Market Lamb in Thursday’s Show. Tyson-Carthage purchased Lance’s lamb for $3,000.
Reserve Champion honors in the Market Lamb division went to Clayton Hinton of Shelbyville FFA. State Representative Chris Paddie and XTO were the winning bidders for $2,999.
The Grand Champion Market Rabbit was shown by Victoria Lee of Center FFA. Victoria will receive premium money in the amount of $400. Fatima Romero of Shelby Co. 4-H showed the Reserve Grand Champion pen of market rabbits. She will receive $350 in premium money.
Other placings in Saturday's Show were as follows:
Rabbit Show Results:
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits - Doe:
Tatum Jacobs (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion
Baili Proffitt (Center FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits - Buck:
Brylee Scarborough (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion
Bryson Richey (Center FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Californian Breeding Rabbits - Doe:
Gracie Leach (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Californian Breeding Rabbits - Doe:
Gracie Leach (Shelbyville FFA) - First
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) - Second
Delaney Dunn (Shelbyville FFA) – Third
Makenzi Lyons (Shelbyville FFA) – Fourth
Kate Ford (Center FFA) – Fifth
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Mini Rex Breeding Rabbits - Doe:
Tatum Jacobs (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Mini Rex Breeding Rabbits - Doe:
Tatum Jacobs (Shelbyville FFA) - First
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) - Second
Aubre Andrusick (Center FFA) – Third
Emmalee Richardson (Timpson FFA) - Fourth
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion AOB Breeding Rabbits - Doe:
Baili Proffitt (Center FFA) - Grand Champion
Collin Lloyd (Shelbyville FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
AOB Breeding Rabbits - Doe:
Baili Proffitt (Center FFA) - First
Collin Lloyd (Shelbyville FFA) - Second
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Mini Rex Breeding Rabbits - Buck:
Bryson Richey (Center FFA) - Grand Champion
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Mini Rex Breeding Rabbits - Buck:
Bryson Richey (Center FFA) - First
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) – Second
Logan Williams (Shelbyville FFA) – Third
Celeste Holloway (Shelbyville FFA) - Fourth
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion AOB Breeding Rabbits - Buck:
Brylee Scarborough (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
AOB Breeding Rabbits - Buck:
Brylee Scarborough (Shelbyville FFA) - First
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) – Second
Cullen Freeman (Joaquin FFA) – Third
Emmalee Richardson (Timpson FFA) – Fourth
Market Rabbits:
Victoria Lee (Center FFA) - Grand Champion Rabbit
Fatima Romero (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit
Malaney Cooper (Center FFA) - 3rd Place
Kyleigh Hendricks (Shelbyville FFA) - 4th Place
Kaylee Jo Oliver (Joaquin FFA) - 5th Place
Grayson Hightower (Shelby Co. 4-H) - 6th Place
Ethan Wood (Shelbyville FFA) - 7th Place
Jaylee Cater (Joaquin FFA) - 8th Place
Lamb Show Results:
Lamb Showmanship Results:
Farm Bureau presented Jairo Blanco of Joaquin FFA with the Champion Senior Lamb Showmanship buckle. Jacie Lee of Shelby Co. 4-H received the Champion Junior Lamb Showmanship buckle from Shelby Co. 4-H.
Market Lambs - Light Weights:
Lance Holloway (Center FFA) - First
Jairo Blanco (Joaquin FFA) - Second
Kallie Solomon (Timpson FFA) - Third
Cara Searcy (Timpson FFA) - Fourth
Market Lambs - Heavy Weights:
Clayton Hinton (Shelbyville FFA) - First
Jacie Lee (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Second
Abby Messer (Timpson FFA) - Third
Market Lambs Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and Sale Order:
• Lance Holloway, Center FFA - Grand Champion purchased by Tyson-Carthage for $3,000
• Clayton Hinton, Shelbyville FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by State Representative Chris Paddie, XTO for $2,999
• Jacie Lee, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Borders Poultry for $2,998
• Jairo Blanco, Joaquin FFA – purchased by Aethon, Dr. Dixon Golden, Fish & Steel Equipment, McAdams Propane, Shelby Veterinary Associates for $2,000
• Abby Messer, Timpson FFA – purchased by 5M Gas, Bancorp South, Big Texas Hair, Boudin Specialty Meats, Bulldog Tire, Debby & Tim Amos, Don’s Plumbing, E5 Oilfield Services, Foxxhole House, Garrison Hardware & Feed, Hudson Auto Parts, Hudman’s Auto Parts, James & Robin Conway, James Ramsey Construction, Nix Forest Service, Rancho Grande, Smith Sawmill Service, Texan Credit, The Coral Cactus, Ross Lumber, McDonald & Son, Railway Equipment, Tractor Direct for $2,500
• Kallie Solomon, Timpson FFA – purchased by Austin Bank for $2,600
• Cara Searcy, Timpson FFA – purchased by Keith Oswalt Logging for $2,500
Goat Show Results:
Goat Showmanship Results:
In the Goat division, Alyssa Cummings of Joaquin FFA was named Champion Senior Showman and was presented a buckle by Timpson FFA. Avery Metcalf of Timpson FFA was named Champion Junior Showman and her buckle was presented by Farm Bureau.
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Goats - Doe:
Austin Vaughn (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion
Austin Vaughn (Shelbyville FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Breeding Goats - Doe:
Austin Vaughn (Shelbyville FFA) - First
Austin Vaughn (Shelbyville FFA) - Second
Hannah Wages (Center FFA) – Third
Thalia Hernandez (Joaquin FFA) - Fourth
Wesley Wages (Center FFA) – Fifth
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Goats - Buck:
Austin Vaughn (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion
Austin Vaughn (Shelbyville FFA) – Reserve Grand Champion
Breeding Goats - Buck:
Austin Vaughn (Shelbyville FFA) – First
Austin Vaughn (Shelbyville FFA) - Second
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Market Goats:
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) - Grand Champion
Avery Metcalf (Timpson FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Highest Placing Senior Scholarship Market Goat - April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) was awarded this $500 scholarship
Market Goats Light Weight:
Avery Metcalf (Timpson FFA) – First
Alyssa Cummings (Joaquin FFA) – Second
Thalia Hernandez (Joaquin FFA) – Third
Bryson Richey (Center FFA) – Fourth
Kelsi Wood (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Fifth
Emmalee Richardson (Timpson FFA) – Sixth
Market Goats Medium Weight:
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) – First
Eli Bush (Center FFA) – Second
Wesley Wages (Center FFA) – Third
Kymber Magness (Center FFA) – Fourth
Hannah Wages (Center FFA) – Fifth
Hunter Bartee (Shelbyville FFA) - Sixth
Market Goats Heavy Weights:
Naomie Meyers (Joaquin FFA) – First
Brecken Kimbro (Timpson FFA) – Second
Mayson Harbison (Timpson FFA) – Third
Brittany Bartee (Shelbyville FFA) – Fourth
Keelie McDonald (Timpson FFA) - Fifth
Market Goats - Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Sale Order:
• April Ramsey, Timpson FFA - Grand Champion purchased by JC Lewis Construction for $4,500
• Avery Metcalf, Timpson FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Mackey Cattle Company for $3,500
• Naomie Meyers, Joaquin FFA – purchased by Ace Hardware of East Texas, Bounds Insurance, Cockrell Farms, Dairy Queen, Dean’s Hardware, Few Ready Mix, Hardy’s Machine Shop, Ihlo Sales, Jack’s Saw Shop, Mettauer Law Firm, Payne’s Community News, R & D Distributing, State Farm – Chris Mayfield, Steel Building Supply, Toledo Finance Group for $2,500
• Alyssa Cummings, Joaquin FFA – purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $2,200
• Brecken Kimbro, Timpson FFA – purchased by Cobb Hatchery, Cobb Sales, the Behrens Family, Chickmaster Indiana, Timpson/Joaquin Quickstop for $3,000
• Eli Bush, Center FFA – purchased by Farmers State Bank for $1,100
• Thalia Hernandez, Joaquin FFA – purchased by JC Lewis Construction for $1,200
• Wesley Wages, Center FFA – purchased by Shelby County Farm Bureau
Swine Show Results:
Swine Showmanship Results:
Tucker Meyer of Center FFA was named Champion Senior Swine Showman. The trophy buckle was presented by Shelby County Farm Bureau. Center FFA presented the Junior Champion Swine Showman buckle to Stormie Meyers of Joaquin FFA.
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Swine - Gilt
Tucker Meyer (Center FFA) - Grand Champion
Logan Meyer (Center FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Breeding Swine - Gilt
Tucker Meyer (Center FFA) - Grand Champion
Logan Meyer (Center FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Market Swine
Alexis Clouse (Joaquin FFA) - Grand Champion
Trevor Hightower (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion
Market Swine Class 1:
Corben Odom (Center FFA) - First
Slade Kirby (Center FFA) - Second
Markus Harber (Timpson FFA) - Third
Bailey Shadix (Timpson FFA) - Fourth
Gabriel Harber (Timpson FFA) - Fifth
Michael Nichols (Shelbyville FFA) - Sixth
Market Swine Class 2:
Jayden Cater (Joaquin FFA) - First
Jaylee Cater (Joaquin FFA) - Second
Braylon Scott (Joaquin FFA) - Third
Kiptyn Phelps (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Fourth
Eli Matthews (Shelbyville FFA) - Fifth
Market Swine Class 3:
Irelynn Clouse (Joaquin FFA) – First
Logan Williams (Shelbyville FFA) – Second
Keyasmine Johnson (Shelbyville FFA) - Third
Alaina Haley (Shelbyville FFA) – Fourth
Lily Haley (Shelbyville FFA) - Fifth
Market Swine Class 4:
Alexis Clouse (Joaquin FFA) – First
Trevor Hightower (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second
River Williford (Shelbyville FFA) – Third
Katelynn Willess (Shelbyville FFA) - Fourth
Market Swine Sale Order:
• Alexis Clouse, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion purchased by Farmers State Bank for $3,500
• Trevor Hightower, Shelby Co. 4-H - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Shelby Savings Bank and General Shelters for $3,499
• Irelynn Clouse, Joaquin FFA - purchased by Deep East Texas Electric Co-op and Raymond Construction for $2,750
• Logan Meyer, Center FFA - purchased by Shelby County Farm Bureau for $2,000
• Stormie Meyers, Joaquin FFA - purchased by Lewis Construction for $2,000
• Tucker Meyer, Center FFA - purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $2,100
• Jayden Cater, Joaquin FFA – purchased by American State Bank for $2,200
Beef Show Results are as follows:
Beef Showmanship Results:
In the Beef division, Wesley Wages of Center FFA was presented with the Senior Beef Showmanship buckle by Joaquin FFA. Shelbyville FFA presented Camille Greer of Shelby Co. 4-H with the Junior Beef Showmanship buckle.
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Heifers of Show:
Abi Hooper (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Grand Champion
Camille Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion
The Highest Placing Champion County Bred Heifer:
Was shown by Abi Hooper. Abi will receive $750 from Link Charolais & Dr. Derek Grant. The 2nd place County Bred Heifer was shown by Wesley Wages. Wesley will receive $250 from Link Charolais & Dr. Derek Grant.
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion American/American Cross Heifer:
Abi Hooper (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Grand Champion Division
Ally Kimbro (Timpson FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion Division
American/American Cross: Class 1
Abi Hooper (Shelby Co. 4-H) - First Cale Cornelius (Timpson FFA) - Second
American/American Cross: Class 2
Abi Hooper (Shelby Co. 4-H) - First Mayson Harbison (Timpson FFA) Baylor Kimbro (Timpson FFA) Delaney Dunn (Shelby Co. 4-H)
American/American Cross: Class 3
Brecken Kimbro (Timpson FFA) - First Brecken Kimbro (Timpson FFA) - Second
American/American Cross: Class 4
Ally Kimbro (Timpson FFA) - First
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 5
Cale Cornelius (Timpson FFA) – First
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 6
Ally Kimbro (Timpson FFA) – First
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion English and English Cross Heifers:
Wesley Wages (Center FFA) - Grand Champion Division
Hannah Wages (Center FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion Division
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 1
Wesley Wages (Center FFA) - First
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 2
Marilyn Johnson (Timpson FFA) - First
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 3
Hannah Wages (Center FFA) - First
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers:
Camille Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Division Grand Champion
Wesley Wages (Center FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 1
Wesley Wages (Center FFA) - First
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 2
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) – First
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 3
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) - First
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 4
Camille Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) – Second
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 5
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) - First
Bull Show Results:
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Bull of Show:
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) - Grand Champion
Breeding Bull:
April Ramsey - First
Market Steer Results:
Larry Hagler Memorial Scholarship Highest Placing Senior Market Steer: Abi Hooper was awarded this $500 scholarship
The Highest Placing Champion County Bred Steer was shown by Abi Hooper. Abi will receive $1,000 from Farmers State Bank. The 2nd place County Bred Steer was shown by Connor Nutt. Connor will receive $250 or 1 ton of MaxiGain Feed presented by Livestock Nutrition Center. The 3rd place County Bred Steer was shown by Ally Kimbro. Ally will receive $150 presented by Shelby County Farm Bureau
Highest Placing County Bred Steer Breeder Award: Lane Dunn
Highest Gaining Steer Award went to Lauren Neal. Lauren will receive $150 presented by Livestock Nutrition Center
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Market Steers:
Abi Hooper (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Grand Champion
Connor Nutt (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion
Steer Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and Sale Order:
• Abi Hooper, Shelby Co. 4-H - Grand Champion purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club purchased for $6,500
• Connor Nutt, Shelby Co. 4-H - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Shelby Savings Bank and General Shelters for $4,750
• Ally Kimbro, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by King Ranch Poultry for $4,749
• Baylor Kimbro, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Chris Paddie, XTO, Raymond Construction, Deep East Texas Electric Company
• Braxton Weir, Joaquin FFA – purchased by Farmers State Bank and Ronnie Herrington, Adams Ford, Smires Testing, Atlas Fuels, Southern Transport, Eastern Fishing and Rental, Torque Transport, ISS Snubbing, AXIS Pumping, Top Line Rentals, Ridge Wireline, Red Diamond, KLX, Sabine Pipe, LSE Crane, GR Wireline, Pumpdown Specialist, Texas Flood, Moore Wireline, Well First, Emerald Surf and Tristate Trucking for $4,749
• Lauren Neal, Joaquin FFA – purchased by Ronnie Herrington, Adams Ford, Smires Testing, Atlas Fuels, Southern Transport, Eastern Fishing and Rental, Torque Transport, ISS Snubbing, AXIS Pumping, Top Line Rentals, Ridge Wireline, Red Diamond, KLX, Sabine Pipe, LSE Crane, GR Wireline, Pumpdown Specialist, Texas Flood, Moore Wireline, Well First, Emerald Surf and Tristate Trucking for $4,749
• Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA – purchased by Ronnie Herrington, Adams Ford, Smires Testing, Atlas Fuels, Southern Transport, Eastern Fishing and Rental, Torque Transport, ISS Snubbing, AXIS Pumping, Top Line Rentals, Ridge Wireline, Red Diamond, KLX, Sabine Pipe, LSE Crane, GR Wireline, Pumpdown Specialist, Texas Flood, Moore Wireline, Well First, Emerald Surf and Tristate Trucking
We would also like to thank the following contributors: Hawkeye Hunting Club, Farmer’s State Bank, Shelby Savings Bank, XTO, Shelby County Farm Bureau, Deep East Texas Electric Co-op., JC Lewis Construction, King Ranch Poultry, Keith Oswalt Logging, State Representative Chris Paddie, Tyson-Carthage, Wiggins Farms, Austin Bank, Mackey Cattle, Borders Poultry Supply, General Shelters, Center Livestock Auction Barn, Aethon, Cobb Vantress Hatchery, American State Bank, Dr. Dixon Golden, Raymond Construction, Boles Feed, Fish & Still Equipment, Azure, Smith Sawmill Service, ULTRA, JML Management, K&L Management, Klein Cattle Company, First Financial Bank, McAdams Propane, Livestock Nutrition Center, Ward Animal Hospital, Shelby Veterinary Associates, Despino Tire, Cobb Vantress Sales, Center Tire Co., Timberlake Farms, The Behrens Family, Chickmaster Indiana, Few Ready Mix, Cockrell Farms, Toledo Finance Corp., Timpson Quick Stop, Mettauer Law Firm, R&D Distributing, Ace Hardware of East Texas, Chris Link (Link Charolais), Odessa Link, Joaquin Quickstop, Toledo Automotive Supply, Farmers Insurance Group, Judge Allison Harbison, Chance & Julie David, Shoop Insurance, Chance Shoop Financial, Worsham’s Grocery, Ross Lumber, Hudson Auto Parts, McDonald & Sons Hardware, Payne’s Community News, Ihlo Sales, Jack’s Saw Shop, Dairy Queen, Steel Building Supply, State Farm-Chris Mayfield, Bounds Insurance, Hardy’s Machine Shop, Dean’s Hardware, Debby & Tim Amos, Bulldog Tire, Hudman’s Florist, Don’s Plumbing, Railway Equipment Services, Factory Direct Portable Buildings, Nix Forest Industries, Boudin Specialty Meats, The Coral Cactus, Texan Credit, Timpson Tamco, Big Texas Hair, 5M Gas, Lois O’ Rear, James & Robin Conway, The Foxxhole House, James Ramsey Construction, Rancho Grande, E5 Oilfield Services LLC, Garrison Hardware & Feed, Bancorp South, Tractor Direct, Ronnie Herrington, Adams Ford, Smires Testing, Atlas Fuels, Southern Transport, Eastern Fishing and Rental, Torque Transport, ISS Snubbing, AXIS Pumping, Top Line Rentals, Ridge Wireline, Red Diamond, KLX, Sabine Pipe, LSE Crane, GR Wireline, Pumpdown Specialists, Texas Flood, Moore Wireline, Well First, Emerald Surf, and Tristate Trucking.
Agriculture Education Day Sponsors: J.C. McSwain Logging Contractors, Roscoe McSwain Logging, Raymond Construction, LLP, Boles Feed Company, Inc., Woodmen Life Chapter 250, Texas Bank and Trust, Sabine Bank and Trust, Farmers State Bank, and Shelby Savings Bank.
The following individuals and businesses have graciously donated time, effort and materials to the success of our Livestock Show and Sale. We would like to take this time to personally thank them for their continued support of the youth of Shelby County: R&D Distributing, John Snider, Terry Allen, Ed Johnson, Rick Campbell, Doyle Carter, Boo Klein, Robert Griffin, Scott Flowers, Paul Pustka, and Shelby County Farm Bureau Board of Directors.
Congratulations to all of our exhibitors and thank you to all those who donate and volunteer to make this program a huge success!
March 10, 2020 - Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge, has issued a statement regarding the resignation of former Precinct 4 Constable Jake Metcalf.
Initially, a meeting of the Commissioners' Court was held in December 2019, and as a result Metcalf was then stripped of his salary, vehicle and physical access to his office.
The statement issued today is as follows,
To Whom It May Concern:
On December 18, 2019 I was told by the County Auditor and County Treasurer that Precinct 4 Constable, Jake Metcalf had submitted an invoice for payment that was found to be falsified. They met with Constable Metcalf and the District Attorney and presented the evidence of the fraudulent document. Mr. Metcalf admitted to the County Auditor, County Treasurer, and the District Attorney that he had falsified the invoice and presented it for payment.
The statements and evidence was given to the County Attorney. On December 20, 2019, the Commissioners' Court met with its Counsel present; Constable Metcalf and his attorney were present by conference call. Constable Metcalf, through his attorney, said that he would offer his resignation.
Click the above images to view the resignation letter (left) and the affidavit (right).
On January 10, 2020, I received Mr. Metcalf’s resignation letter. Mr. Metcalf also submitted an Affidavit declining any compensation until a successor took office. The Commissioners' Court accepted said resignation on January 15, 2020.
I am attaching a copy of the resignation and Affidavit for your files.
Sincerely,
Allison Harbison
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March 10, 2020 - Commissioner Pct 3 Charles Barr is re-opening CR 3492 as repairs have been completed.
On Wednesday, March 11, CR 3853 will temporarily close after the school buses run to repair a culvert.
March 4, 2020 - Commissioner Charles Barr reports that a culvert has blown out on CR 3492 and the road will be closed until repairs can be made.
March 7, 2020 - (Show Photos: Album1, Album2, Album3, Album4) - The Shelby County Livestock Sale is going on now at the John D. Windham civic center with the following results:
(Refresh as more results will be added)
Grand Champion Steer - Abi Hooper (Shelby Co. 4-H). Sold to Hawkeye Hunting Club for $6,500.
Grand Champion Swine - Alexis Clouse (Joaquin FFA). Sold to Farmers State Bank for $3,500.
Grand Champion Goat - April Ramsey (Timpson FFA). Sold to Lewis Construction for $4,500.
Grand Champion Lamb - Lance Holloway (Center FFA). Sold to Tyson Carthage for $3,000.
Reserve Grand Steer - Conner Nutt (Shelby Co. 4-H). Sold to Shelby Savings Bank and General Shelters for $$4,750.
Reserve Grand Swine - Trevor Hightower (Shelby Co. 4-H). Sold to Shelby Savings Bank and General Shelters for $3,499.
Reserve Grand Goat - Avery Metcalf (Timpson FFA). Sold to Mackey Cattle Company for $3,500.
Reserve Grand Lamb - Clayton Hinton (Shelbyville FFA). Sold to Rep. Chris Paddie and XTO for $2,999.
3rd Place Steer - Ally Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H). Sold for $4,749.
3rd Place Swine - Ireland Clouse (Joaquin FFA). Sold for $2,750.
3rd Place Goat - Naomie Myers (Joaquin FFA). Sold for $2,500.
3rd Place Lamb - Jacie Lee (Shelby Co. 4-H). Sold for $2,998.
4th Place Steer - Baylor Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H). Sold for $3,750.
4th Place Swine - Logan Meyer (Center FFA). Sold for $2,000.
4th Place Goat - Alyssa Cummings (Joaquin FFA). Sold for $2,200.
4th Place Lamb - Jairo Blano (Joaquin FFA). Sold for $2,000.
5th Place Steer - Braxton Weir (Joaquin FFA). Sold for $4,749.
5th Place Swine - Stormie Meyers (Joaquin FFA). $2,000.
5th Place Goat - Brecken Kimbro (Timpson FFA). Sold for $3,000.
5th Place Lamb - Abby Messer (Timpson FFA). Sold for $2,500.
6th Place Steer - Lauren Neal (Joaquin FFA). Sold for $4,749.
6th Place Swine - Tucker Meyer (Center FFA). Sold for $2,100.
6th Place Goat - Eli Bush (Center FFA). Sold for $1,100.
6th Place Lamb - Kallie Solomon (Timpson FFA). Sold for $2,600.
7th Place Steer - Ethan Wood (Joaquin FFA). Sold for $4,749.
7th Place Swine - Jayden Cater (Joaquin FFA). $2,200.
7th Place Goat - Thalia Hernandez (Joaquin FFA). Sold for $1,200.
7th Place Lamb - Cara Searcy (Timpson FFA) Sold for $2,500.
8th Place Goat - Wesley Wages (Center FFA). Sold for $2,750.
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March 7, 2020 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Sabine National Forest, have advised a prescribed burn located in Compartments 36, 1088 acres (Block A Only) in Shelby County on Saturday, March 7th only. This area is located in Goober Hill Community off forest service road 125 and 126. Please use caution and turn your lights on.
Please see the attached map of the projected burn areas. Winds will be East and Southeast at 6 mph gusting to 8 mph. Smoke may drift a long range and may affect some area.
Ignition time of 1000 and completion estimated at 1800 with helicopter assistant.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Angelina or Sabine Ranger District office (409-625-1940), (936)897-1068.
March 6, 2020 - County Road 4021 is open for traffic once again. Currently there are some barricades on the side of the road in the problem area. Travelers are asked to use caution in that area, the road is a little bit rough right now, and is not a full two lanes. Repair is expected for next week.
March 6, 2020 - A portion of CR 4021, two to three miles south of Timpson on SH 87, is closed due to a dam break. A newly established pond located in the woods off CR 4021 had a dam failure, which resulted in the flooding.
The flooding is receding and the roadway is expected to be re-opened soon.
March 6, 2020 - The Jury that was summoned for Monday, March 9th, 2020, for the 123rd Judicial District Court, Honorable LeAnn K. Rafferty, presiding, has been cancelled.
All cases scheduled have been resolved or passed.
Anyone receiving a jury summons for this day is released until they receive a future summons.
March 6, 2020 - Please be advised that jury summons for Monday, March 9, 2020, in the 123rd Judicial District Court, Shelby County, Texas, has been cancelled. Those summoned need not appear.
March 6, 2020 - County Road 4323 is now open.
March 5, 2020 - County Road 4323 at Risinger Creek is under water, and will be closed until the water recedes.
March 5, 2020 – Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) has received reports of individuals posing as SWEPCO representatives contacting East Texas customers and demanding immediate payment.
“These scammers are targeting small business owners, churches and other customers and threatening to disconnect service if immediate payment is not received,” said Michelle Marcotte, SWEPCO spokeswoman. “If you believe a scammer has contacted you, hang up the phone, immediately delete the email or shut the door. You can verify the status of your account by using the SWEPCO app, logging into swepco.com or calling us directly at 1-888-216-3523.”
SWEPCO employees do not call customers demanding immediate payment or insist that customers should purchase a pre-paid debit/cash card to pay a bill.
Scammers use phone, in-person and online tactics. They typically threaten disconnection of electric service and demand immediate payment or insist that customers purchase a prepaid debit/cash card, such as a Green Dot card, and ask for the card’s number, granting the scammer instant access to the card’s funds.
If someone approaches you in person, ask to see an ID badge. SWEPCO personnel should be wearing appropriate company logo shirts, hard hats or ball caps. Look for a SWEPCO truck parked outside. You can verify callers or visitors claiming to be from SWEPCO by calling the customer service line at 1-888-216-3523. If you ever feel you are in physical danger, call 911.
About Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO)
SWEPCO, an American Electric Power (AEP: NYSE) company, serves more than 536,000 customers in western Arkansas, northwest and central Louisiana, northeast Texas and the Texas Panhandle. SWEPCO’s headquarters are in Shreveport, La. News releases and other information about SWEPCO can be found at SWEPCO.com. Connect with us at Facebook.com/SWEPCO, Twitter.com/SWEPCOnews, Youtube.com/SWEPCOtv and SWEPCOConnections.com.
About American Electric Power (AEP)
American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is focused on building a smarter energy infrastructure and delivering new technologies and custom energy solutions to our customers. AEP’s approximately 18,000 employees operate and maintain the nation’s largest electricity transmission system and more than 219,000 miles of distribution lines to efficiently deliver safe, reliable power to nearly 5.4 million regulated customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation’s largest electricity producers with approximately 32,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity, including about 5,200 megawatts of renewable energy. AEP’s family of companies includes utilities AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, East Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, AEP Energy Partners, AEP OnSite Partners, and AEP Renewables, which provide innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. For more information, visit aep.com.
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