The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a grand opening ribbon cutting for Nash Auto Sales/Wheels and Electronics located at 210 Tenaha Street in Center, Wednesday, November 18, 2009. William and Pearlie Nash are the owners.

Employees at Nash Auto Sales/Wheels and Electronics are Sales Representatives, Freeman Thomas, Debra Davis, and Kim Casey; Mechanic, Francisco and Chris; Business Secretary, Margie Harris; Office Secretary, Kasey Thomas; and Detailer, Ricky Smith.

The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center is in need of help from the community in filling its Toy and Gift Closet. There have been a record number of forensic child interviews at the Advocacy Center this past year. The Center provides services to children and adolescents who have made allegations of physical and/ or sexual abuse or severe neglect that live in this community. The facility is a comfortable, child-friendly environment for children to “tell their story” and items from the toy closet are used to comfort the children and teens and help to ease their trauma. At this time, supplies are low. Gift ideas include baby dolls, Barbie dolls, toy dishes, art sets, balls, trucks, cars, action figures for the younger children. Teens like bath sets, cologne/perfume sets, jewelry, wallets, flashlights. Please keep in mind that the Center sees both boys and girls from infants to 18 years old. If your school or church group is considering a project for the holidays, we would certainly appreciate your thinking of our children this holiday season. For more information, please call the Advocacy Center 590-9864

Pine Grove, "Count Your Blessings" with Volunteers - November 18, 2009
Submitted by Peggy Hughes, Lifetime Wellness Coordinator

Great big “Thanks” to Pine Grove volunteers, Janet Dockens, Leah, Hannah, Rachel and Cooper Madden, Juliane Pitts, Adilee Register, and Madi Walker.

Pine Grove residents enjoyed homemade tea cakes and punch, with Janet leading the activity with prayer.

Our residents then had lots of fun making pumpkin crafts and counting and sharing their blessings.

Hannah, Rachel, Cooper, Juliane, Adilee and Madi ended the program singing Patch the Pirate’s tunes including, “I Am a Work in Progress”.

If you would like to become a Pine Grove Volunteer, please contact Peggy or Ronna at 598-6286.

Dumpy's 109th Birthday Celebration - November 18, 2009

Yes!! Dumpy’s Big Day is here!!!

Hello Everyone……It’s that time of the year again!!!! We will be celebrating this year with songs, poems, games and anything that will make Grandma Dumpy laugh!!!!!!

Date: November 28, 2009
Time: 12:00 until 3:00
Place: Pineywoods Outreach Center, 255 Haley Drive, Center, TX

“Come and join us in helping Dumpy Celebrate Her 109th” “Birthday Celebration”

Governor Jindal Presents Medal of Honor to the Family of Robert Williford - November 18, 2009
Submitted by Sheila Posey

Recently in Mansfield, LA there was a special Veterans Memorial Day. Governor Bobby Jindal was on hand to present medals to several of our sevice men.

Diann Williford of Joaquin accepted the Medal of Honor for her husband Robert Williford who passed away April 27, 2009 at the age of 67. Mr. Williford served in the U. S. Army for 13 years.

Mr. Williford's family would like to say a big thank you to all of our service men and women, past and present.

Golden Harvest Club Ministries - November 17, 2009
Submitted by Linda Bordelon

The Golden Harvest Club Ministries celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special cake and guest speaker Buddy Holland who was the first president of the club.

Linda Bordelon (left), vice president, and Alice West (right), president of the Golden Harvest Club Ministries, presented toys, stuffed animals, and monetary donations to Katie Martin (middle) of the Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center at their November meeting.

Photo left: Buddy Holland, guest speaker and first president of the club

VFW Collected Card/Letters For Military, Need Names/Address - November 17, 2009
Submitted by Larry Hume

On Veterans Day, Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 collected 186 cards and letters from the students at Center Elementary School. These are wonderful heartfelt words and drawings of thanks to our military. We want to distribute these to Shelby County active military personnel for them to enjoy and share with their comrades. If you have a family member you would like to receive some of these cards please call Larry Hume, 598-2976 with their name and address or email to chief@chiefimaging.com.

Three Webelos II Scout Receive Religious Emblems - November 17, 2009
Submitted by Sandy Risinger

Matthew Harding, Kris Risinger and Michael Harding recently received their God and Family Religious Metal during a special ceremony at Mt. Herman Missionary Baptist Church.

The scouts worked all summer through the religious emblems program, which was created by the various religious groups to encourage youth to grow stronger in their faith. The Boy Scouts of America has approved these programs and allows the recognition to be worn on the official uniform.

Special thanks go to teachers Mrs. Jerrie Barlow, Mrs. Nina Elumbaugh, Mrs. Judy Harding and Pastor R.B. Elumbaugh and their parents, James and Judy Harding and Paul and Sandy Risinger for their help and support.

Tyson Foods Center, TX Health Fair Huge Success - November 16, 2009
Submitted by Terrie Elliot

Health care providers and local businesses came out in full force to support Tyson Team Members on Friday, November 13th. In today’s economy, no one understands the need to be healthy and be able to work to support your family better than Tyson Foods. Knowing that our local businesses and health providers have also faced financial challenges makes the donations and support even more appreciated.

Sharon Davis, Nurse Manager for Tyson Foods said of the event “We are very appreciative that we live in a community that is supportive of Tyson Foods and its Team Members. And that gives so unselfishly of its time and resources.”

Attending the Health Fair were Dr. Chandra, Panola Vocational LVN, Shelby Regional Hospital, Tri-County, Health Horizons, Region 5 Prevention, East Texas Blood Center, Dept of Health Service, Center Health Foods, Anytime Fitness, Texas P.R.I.D.E., Heartbeat Pregnancy Center, DETCOG, Right Step, Crown Health Services, and Saf-T First Drug Testing.

Donations were made by the following for door prizes: KC True Value, CVS, Automatic Gas, Wicked Scents, Inteligent Computer Concepts, Watson-Tucker Florist, Center Floral, Teacher Warehouse, Gaddy’s Medical Supply, Harry’s Smokehouse, Dairy Queen, Med-Safe, Pizzeria, Pizza Hut, Piney Woods Seafood, Ace Hardware, Dr. Singson, Boles Feed, and Tyson Foods, Inc. Center, TX.

Lasting Impressions Open House Winners - November 16, 2009
Submitted by Paula Jones

Lasting Impressions held their Annual Christmas Open House on Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th. Open House winners were Billy Barnett $100.00 gift certificate, Dickie Gilchrist $25.00 gift certificate, Roy Blackshear $25.00 gift certificate, Fernanda Nutt $25.00 gift certificate, and Tina D. Long $25.00 gift certificate.

Thank You to all our Shoppers!!

Lester Belrose Inducted into Hall of Fame at Kilgore College - November 16, 2009
Submitted by Kathryn Schillings

Kilgore College inducted the 1975 Kilgore Rangers Football Team into their Hall of Fame Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. Lester Belrose was a vital member of the team and made All American that year under Coach Charlie Simmons and Ass.Coach Jim Miller. Lester was personally voted into the KC Hall of Fame two years ago. Lester is pictured here with Coach Jim Miller as he receives his Hall of Fame award. Lester went on to Baylor University where he was red shirted. When he learned that Coach Charlie Simmons had been named as head coach to Stephen F Austin State University he came back to SFA and played for two years as a defensive end.

Lester Belrose was a 1974 Graduate of Shelbyville High School.

Grace Manor Christmas Gift Needs
Submitted by Laurie Wilson

Grace Manor is trying to help provide one Christmas present for each of our foster children. We have around 90 children under our care now, so this is a big task! We are asking for help from our community to make sure all of our children have a nice Christmas.

We have asked our foster parents to turn in to us one gift idea (between $35.00 and $50.00) that each of their foster children would like. We have these gift ideas available at our office to be picked up and purchased. We are asking that you return the wrapped gifts by December 14th.

The children have wished for toys, bicycles, games, electronics, and gift certificates.

Anything you can do to help would be appreciated! Come by our office at 109 Carroll Street or call 598-3611 for more information.

Thank you!

Pine Grove Appreciates "Adopt a Resident for Christmas" - November 12, 2009
Submitted by Peggy Hughes

Pine Grove appreciates Jerry Jeter, with Kilpatrick Life Insurance Company for becoming a volunteer and adopting two residents for the Christmas season.

If you would like to become a Pine Grove volunteer and adopt a resident to buy something special for this Christmas, just contact Peggy or Ronna at 598-6286.

Center ASA Girls Softball League Meeting - November 10, 2009
Submitted by Saundra OConnor

Center ASA Girls Softball League will hold it's Annual public meeting on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 6:00 pm at Pizzeria located at 225 San Augustine Street, Center, TX

Anyone willing to help in any capacity with the softball program this season is urged to attend. We will be electing new officers for the 2010 season.

There will be a brief closed board meeting with the newly elected officers directly following the public meeting.

Please mark your calendar. We hope to see everyone there. Everyone's help and participation is needed.

It's Pageant Time in Shelby County - November 5, 2009
Composed by J.J. Ford

Shelby County is gearing up the for the upcoming holiday season and plans are underway for not one but three pageants.

First, there is the 2009 Center Miss Merry Christmas & Mister Happy Holiday Pageant to be held on December 5th at Center Middle School Auditorium and the entry deadline is November 25th.. The pageant is open to contestants girls 0-19 and boys 0-5 .

Second, there is the 2009 Miss Merry Christmas & Mister Happy Holidays Joaquin to be held on November 28th at the Joaquin High School Auditorium and the entry deadline is November 16th! The pageant is open to contestants 0-19 girls and boys 0-5.

And last but not least is the pageant of all pageants, for the first time in Shelby County, TLC's Tv Show Toddlers and Tiaras is coming to Center, Texas on December 5, 2009 to feature the 2009 Winter Beauties Pageant. Toddlers and Tiaras is a TV show that features the contestants and the beauty of pageantry. If you have ever wanted your child to be on Nationwide TV this is their chance. The deadline for entry is November 27th.

(The Winter Beauties Pageant is separate from the Center Miss Merry Christmas and Mister Happy Holiday pageant and it will not be featured in TLC's Tv Show Toddlers and Tiaras.)

For more information, call 936-598-5319 or 936-590-0120 or get your form at www.baileyspageants.net. All pageants are under the direction of Bailey's Pageants.

Booster Club Extends Raffle Ticket Sales - October 30, 2009
Submitted by Chris Mayfield

The Roughrider Booster Club has decided to extend the period of raffle tickets sales and to give away the brand new Kawasaki Mule 610 4x4 until the first CHS Boys Basketball home game on November 20th.

If you haven't gotten your tickets, now is your opportunity to win an awesome Christmas present.

The Roughrider Booster Club is raffling off a brand new Kawasaki Mule 610 4x4.

Tickets are $10 each... or buy 6 for $50... 12 for $100... or 25 for $200.

You can buy tickets at any home football game or by contacting Chris Mayfield at State Farm Insurance on Hurst Street, Chance Shoop at Shoop Fnancial Services on Tenaha Street.

Tickets are also available at Center Middle School, Center High School and the Center ISD Administration Offices on Mosby Street.

The Kawasaki Mule 610 4x4 will be given away at the Friday, October 30th game at Center High School vs Huntington. The Mule can be seen at Wulf Outdoor sports or at any home football game when weather permits.

You don't want to miss out! Buy your tickets today!!

Center Athletic Booster Club
**ROUGHRIDERS RULE**
PO Box 1273
Center, TX 75935

Center Mu Alpha Theta Club Selling 2009 Football Shirts with Roster - October 14, 2009

Center High School's Mu Alpha Theta club is selling Football shirts for the 2009 season for only $15! The shirts are purple with a design on the front and a full team roster on the back. The Roughriders are having a great season this year, support them and the Mu Alpha Theta club by purchasing a shirt! Shirts will be sold at all home games. Limited time only! If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, but don't want to wait until the game, email Casey Fountain at borntoserve04@yahoo.com or our club sponsor, Leann Fenley at leann.fenley@centerisd.org. Get yours just in time for Homecoming! Go Riders!