Pine Grove Residents Enjoy Center United Pentecost Church Volunteers - Novmeber 5, 2009
Submitted by Peggy Hughes

Pine Grove residents enjoyed a very inspiring morning with volunteers Jena Porterfield, Hugh Fleming and Basil Slatter singing favorite hymns of faith that make known the hope, peace and blessings God promises in his word.

Hats off to Center United Pentecostal Church for being such great volunteers!

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call Peggy or Ronna at 598-6286

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.

Lydia Baptist Ladies Host Pizza Party for Pine Grove Residents - November 5, 2009
Submitted by Peggy Hughes

Pine Grove residents and staff enjoyed a delicious pizza and coke party with Bobbie McDaniel Wednesday evening with Lydia Baptist Ladies Sunday School class hosting the party. The class teacher is Sue Carter.

Special thanks to Barkley Bowlin for singing several songs such as Beulah Land and the Cross Made the Difference.

Lydia ladies, we appreciate you!

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Peggy or Ronna at 598-6286

Thank You From Center Bible Fellowship - November 5, 2009
Submitted by Center Bible Fellowship

Center Bible Fellowship would like to say thank you to the following businesses who gave a donation for our fall festival. Without them our festival would not have been possible:

Harold Osborne, Brookshires Bros., Wal-Mart, Shelby Saving Bank, McDonald's, Shelby County Chiropractic, Dance Furniture, Shelby County Today, Hughes Florist, Elite Hair Design, Lasting Impressions, Touch of Heaven, and Pizza Hut.

Also we would like to thank the following individuals who also made a donation: Amy Oswalt, Justin Waterman, and Mary Smith.

Again, we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts, because without your help our festival would not have been a success. God Bless each and everyone of you.

Country Cafe Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting - November 4, 2009
Composed by J.J. Ford

Pictured with members of the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are employees, which are wearing their red Country Cafe t-shirts, Edith Smith, James and Joyce Smith (owners), Barbara Calhoun, Ammie Woolf, and Terry Bailey. Not pictured is employee Sarah Johnson.

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a grand opening ribbon cutting for Country Cafe located at 13539 FM 139 in Shelbyville, Wednesday, November 4th for owners Joyce and James Smith. Employees at the restaurant are Edith Smith, Barbara Calhoun, Ammie Woolf, and Terry Bailey.

Warm out of oven tea cakes were served to those in attendance. For more information about the Country Cafe or to see a menu, look for their ad on Shelby County Today.

SC Extension Education Association Holds Tea Celebration for Ellen Manning - November 4, 2009
Submitted by Claudann M Jones

Shelby County Extension Education Association held a Tea Celebration for Ellen Manning on Sunday, Oct 25, 2009. Ms. Manning is now serving as the District 5 Texas Extension Education District Director. Extension Clubs from Upshur, Nacogdoches and Jasper came to the Tea. They helped make up the 25 people attending the event. The celebration was held in the Community Room of the active Court House and the room was nicely decorated for a fall harvest theme. The Shelby EEA Council presented a gift to Ellen Manning. There are 22 counties in District 5 and there are 12 districts in the State of Texas. The directors work with Texas AgriLIfe to educate families and individuals on news and developments pertinent to our economy. Claud

Golden Harvest Club Goes on a Mystery Trip - November 4, 2009
Submitted by Reporter, Dot Bain

The Golden Harvest Club of First Baptist Church, Center, went on a "Mystery Trip" this past Tuesday morning. There were twenty-three members who, by faith, went of a trip not knowing where they would end up.

Well, to their delight, they ended up at the fantastic Tyler Zoo. The club members all enjoyed this adventure and afterwards, set it all off with a wonderful meal at Traditions, a huge cafeteria style restaurant with the waiters and waitresses all dressed up in tuxes and fancy dress wear who waited on each club member in grand style.

The Golden Harvest Club is open to all senior adults in the community. Their meeting is every third Monday of the month at the FBC Fellowship Hall, 117 Cora Street in Center.

Green Acres Trick or Treat Thank You - November 3, 2009
Submitted by Sandra Pickett

Green Acres of Center would like to thank all of you who came out trick or treating on Friday evening. The residents really enjoyed seeing each and everyone of you in your costumes. Thanks again for letting Green Acres be a part of your Halloween.

Hunting Season Stay Healthy Tips - November 3, 2009
Submitted by Lesley Johnson

Hunting season is upon us. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has placed some good “stay healthy” hints for hunters on its web site. Click here to view the article on the AVMA website.

Fundraiser Thank You - November 3, 2009
Submitted by Christie Benton

"A HUGE thank you goes out to the community of Center in your support of the Lady Rider Softball program, our 1st annual fundraiser was a tremendous success. We cannot thank you enough for your support!"

The Tenaha Tiger Marching Band competed at state contest this morning in front of a crowd of about 5,000 people in the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. They have completed the prelim rounds. They finished in the top seven of the sixteen bands competing and will now advance to the final round. Two bands from our district, Carlisle and Tenaha, did advance. They will march in the Final round tonight. Go Tigers!

FFA Members Win at Show Star - November 2, 2009
Submitted by Shana Brittain - AST, Center HS

Rachel Risinger Reserve Champion Senior Showman (Center FFA) and Dexter Vaughn Grand Champion Senior Showman (Shelbyville FFA)

Local FFA and 4-H members participated in Show Star Clinic in Nacogdoches ( sponsored by area Texas AgriLife Extension Services) this past Saturday and Sunday. Members learned about selection, nutrition, housing, fitting and showing their livestock projects on Saturday and then on Sunday they had the chance to show their animals before judges Everyone had a good time and learned lots. Dexter Vaugh from Shelbyville FFA was chosen as Grand Champion Senior Showman (Goats) and Rachel Risinger was chosen Reserve Champion Senior Showman Goats.

Trick or Treat on the Square Photos- October 30, 2009

The Center Business Association held 'Trick or Treat on the Square' this Friday, October 30th from 4pm to 5pm on the Center Square. Be sure and see all 246 photos in 4 photo albums.

1 Halloween on Square photo album - Click Here
2 Halloween on Square photo album - Click Here
3 Halloween on Square photo album - Click Here
4 Halloween on Square photo album - Click Here

Senior Nutrition Site Birthdays - October 30, 2009

The Senior Nutrition Site celebrated birthdays on October 30th for October birthdays. Guest of honors were Barbara Bittick, Grover Hicks, and Oren Warr. A potluck lunch was served and 33 family and friends were in attendance.

Fall Activities at Holiday Nursing Center - October 30, 2009

Holiday would like to Thank the CNA class from Panola Collage and their instructor Laura Casey, LVN, for the fun and games they had for our patients on their last day of clinicals. The patients were able to play ring toss, go fish were they caught a huge bag of candy, cake walk and the bean bag toss. They also had a clown on hand to make all the patients balloon dogs, hats and more. We are so thankful for the CNA class and wish them well on their test that they will take on November the 9th at Holiday Nursing Center.

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

FM 699 Under Water - October 30, 2009
Submitted by Eric Koller

About a mile stretch of FM699 at Flat Fork Creek is under water, up to 12" in places.

Shelbyville Band Pecans Pick-up and Delivery - October 30, 2009
Submitted by Vanessa Massey

Shelbyville Band Boosters pecans will be ready for pick-up and delivery by Thursday, November 5th. If your pecans have not been delivered or you have not been notified by November 13th, please contact Vanessa Massey @ 598-5492 or 591-2318. Also, additional pecans will be available for sale. Thank you for your continued support.

(Original article) Shelbyville Band and Band Boosters have started their annual pecan sales. 1 lb bags of halves or pieces. $8.00 per bag. They can be ordered from any band student or band booster member. For more information, you can contact Vanessa Massey 598-5492 or 591-2318;Jamie Jamison 590-1240; Nicol Shedd 598-7363 or 598-2641.

Winners of the Shelbyville VFD Raffle - October 30, 2009
Composed by J.J. Ford

On Friday, October 23rd, the Shelbyville VFD raffled off a 4 wheeler and several other items at the Shelbyville Vs San Augustine football game. Marth Rash was the grand prise winner of a Honda 4 wheeler. Winners of 100 dollars were Vickie Martin, Joez Jones, and Jaxon Covington. Also raffled off was a 17 Calibur rifle donated by Shelby Savings Bank and it was won by Roy Blackshear.

The Shelbyville VFD would like to thank everyone that bought tickets and a special thanks to Shelby Savings Bank for their donation. The fundraiser cleared $6,700. All proceeds go to support the Shelbyville VFD which is funded by community support and donations. If you would like to make a donation, contact any Shelbyville Volunteer Firefighter or mail donations to P.O. Box 226, Shelbyville, Texas 75973.

Leadership Training - October 29, 2009

Employees of Tri-County attend a series of leadership training presented by Jon Walker ,Motivational Trainer and Consultant of Houston, Texas.

Picutured front row:Janette Willliams, Jean French, and Lenola Wyatt ( Executive Director Tri-County).
Second row: Theresa Bell, Trish Reynolds, and Boris Caldwell. Last row: Jon Walker and Tana Harigrove.

Pearl Harbor Honorees - October 20, 2009
Submitted by Larry Hume, VFW Post 8904

Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 is currently seeking the names of local veterans to honor who were at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. We want to include anyone who survived and are still living or have since passed or any who were killed in action that day. Past honorees include Mr. Chuck Otterman, Mr. Oswald (Bill) Adams, Mr. Glenn Prince, and Mr. R. D. Strong. If anyone has knowledge of a Shelby County Veteran who was at Pearl Harbor please contact Larry Hume at 936-598-2976 or email chief@chiefimaging.com.

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!