Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release                                          Contact:     Kelly Daniel 

July 31, 2015                                                                       Membership & Marketing Manager

                                                                                                                936-560-5533

Citizen of the Year, Business Excellence Awards announced

Recipients to be honored at Chamber Annual Meeting and Banquet Sept. 29

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors met July 23, 2015 to review nominations and vote for the Chamber's annual awards.

The 2015 Citizen of the Year and the Gary Justice Business Excellence Awards  recipients are:

  Grace Handler, Citizen of the Year - award sponsored by Tipton Ford, Inc.
 

  Shelley's Bakery Cafe, Small Business of the Year - award sponsored by Heritage Land Bank. 
 

  Mast Motorsports, Medium Business of the Year - award sponsored by Regions Bank.
 

  Clear Springs Restaurant and Auntie Pasta's, Large Business of the Year - award sponsored by R&K Distributors, Inc.

Award recipients will be recognized at the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce 94th Annual Meeting and Membership Banquet on Tuesday, Sept. 29, in the SFA Grand Ballroom. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a social hour. Dinner is served at 7 p.m.

"Living in community where I have had the opportunity to work with businesses who believe in 'working together where business can succeed' not only has been rewarding but an honor,” said current Chamber Chair Jessica Henderson, The Hospice of East Texas. "I have seen businesses support one another in times of need, in times of celebration, and gather together to welcome new businesses as they join our community." 

The 2015-16 Chamber board of directors will be inducted at the event and Henderson will "pass the gavel" to incoming Chair Rusty Rust, Commercial Bank of Texas. "I don't view my year as ending but just beginning, because our work is never over, it is forever changing. It will be exciting to have the opportunity to work with Rusty and his board members as we enter the Chamber's new year onOct. 1, because it is truly all about serving those doing business in Nacogdoches County!" Henderson said.

Members of the annual meeting and banquet planning committee working with event Chair Betty Shinn are Charlotte Ashcraft, Rayanne DuChane, Donna Finley, Susan Gaskin, Keith Hand, Grace Handler, Jessica Henderson, Sheri Howard, Kati Kennedy, Ruth Ann Peterson, Bradley Reynolds, Damon Ruckel, Rusty Rust, Scarlett Sloane and Polly Etta Sunda. 

Bronze sponsorships are available for $750 and include corporate recognition and seating for eight or nine. Individual admission tickets are available for $40. Contact the Chamber at 936-560-5533 for reservations. Seating is limited, and the reservation deadline is Sept. 16.

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    Click here to download the annual meeting registration form.

On 7/30/15 at about 9:04 AM, Angelina County DPS Troopers were notified and responded to a one vehicle crash on FM 1475, two tenths of a mile from US 69 near Huntington. The preliminary crash investigation indicates that a 2015 Chevrolet passenger car was being driven by Justin Lynn Terry (33), from Huntington, TX. Terry reportedly drove off the roadway to the right and subsequently drove over two culverts before coming to a stop. Terry was reported as being injured during the crash and was transported to CHI St. Luke’s Hospital in Lufkin by Lufkin EMS for treatment. No additional information is available at this time.

Shelbyville Youth Football League will be holding our first official sign up next Tuesday August 4, from 5:30 to 7:30... They will be set up at the youth baseball field parking lot. (same as last years sign ups) The price will be $85 for tackle, and $55 for flag. Ages are 5-12.

Annual Reserved Seat Ticket holders may purchase their tickets the
week of August
10 thru August 14, 2015.

All remaining Reserved Seats will be available for purchase beginning the
week ofAugust 17, 2015.

Tickets will be sold @ Center High School in the Roughrider Athletic Office
located across from the gym.

Please enter High School at main entrance located.
Athletic Office hours are 7:30 to 4:30, M-F.

NACOGDOCHES – Citizens 1st Bank presents the Nacogdoches County Chamber of
Commerce with a significant donation this past Thursday. Among those
pictured are bank president James I. Perkins, far left, and Nacogdoches
bank executive vice president Kim Luna, holding the oversized check's left
side.  Chamber Facilities Task Force Chair Paul Smith III also holds the
check as bank employees show enthusiasm and support of the Chamber.



The big check symbolizes the $5,000 donation the bank has made to the "Home
Base Project," which is the Chamber's campaign to buy its building at 2516
North Street.



A total of $185,000 has been raised. The campaign continues through the
fall.



"We're accepting donations between $10 and $150,000," said Smith, who
serves as chair of the Chamber's Facility Task Force.  "We are hoping to
raise at least another $100,000," Smith said. "If we can raise that much -
or more - we can begin our ownership debt-free and able to do some needed
maintenance."  The Chamber has rented the building since 2003 from
BancorpSouth.  The Chamber plans to use $100,000 of its own reserves as
part of the purchase.



(Photo: Bruce R. Partain)

On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at approximately 0611PM, Tony Pernell McCollister, Jr. turned himself in to Sergeant Investigator DJ Dickerson at the Shelby County Sheriff's Department and was booked into the jail facility for warrant of Burglary of a Habitation, Felony 2.

The Center Volunteer Fire Department regrets to inform that the annual Bingo Fundraiser will not be held on Saturday, August 1st. The fundraiser is being postponed until a later date due to new license requirements by the Texas Lottery Commission.

The department thanks everyone for their consideration, and continued support for the volunteers.

On Monday, July 27, 2015 Shelby County Sheriff's Department Deputies responded to the Cedar Creek subdivision in reference to several vehicle burglaries. Items stolen from the vehicles were firearms, purse, wallet, and cash. 

Center Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information. Anyone who has information regarding this crime should call Center Crime Stoppers at 936-598-SAFE (7233) or submit a tip online at www.centercrimestoppers.com. Remember you don't have to give your name. All calls and cash rewards are completely anonymous. Rewards will only be paid on tips submitted through the Center Crime Stoppers system.

If a caller does not wish to remain anonymous or receive a reward, they may call the Shelby County Sheriff's Department at936-598-5600 and speak with Sergeant Investigator DJ Dickerson at 936-572-1468 or Investigator Kevin W. Windham at936.572.1972. 

Sheriff Willis Blackwell would like to remind the citizens of Shelby County to be sure to lock your vehicles at home as well as when you are away. Over the past few months we have been working several burglaries where the vehicles that were locked were left alone and the vehicles that were unlocked had items stolen out of them. Don't make it easy for the thieves. We are living in desperate times where some people would rather steal than work for a living while they supply their drug habit. If anyone has any information in regards to the burglaries or if anyone has been approached to purchase items from someone please call the Sheriff's Office at 936-598-5600.

The Center Roughrider Football Teams will take the field for the first time
this season in a scrimmage against Palestine on Friday, August 14th. The
scrimmage will be held in Palestine with 9th grade and JV beginning at 5 PM
and Varsity beginning at 6:30 PM.

The second scrimmage will take place on Thursday, August 20th vs. Brook
Hill in Bullard. 9th grade and JV will begin at 5 PM and Varsity will begin
at 6:30 PM.

Any incoming 7th through 12th grader interested in becoming a part of the Center Roughrider Athletic Program and who do not have a physical have the opportunity to receive their physical on Thursday, July 30th at the Center High School Gym. Girls need to come at 10 AM and boys will be at 11 AM. There are forms that parents must sign. The physical will be at no cost, but you will need to bring your insurance card. For more information, you may contact the Center High School Athletic Department at 936-598-6173. 

The dumpster will be in Timpson on RR Avenue beside the City Hall on Saturday, August 1^st.  It will be available in the a.m. until it reaches capacity.

No Oil

No Freon

No Paint

No Batteries

No Tires

No Refrigerators

No Computer Equipment

No dumping outside the dumpsters

Center Crime Stoppers is seeking information on the whereabouts of Tony Pernell McCollister, Jr., 21 of Center. McCollister has an active warrant for Burglary of a Habitation, a 2nd Degree Felony. 

Center Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information. Anyone who has information regarding this crime should call Center Crime Stoppers at 936-598-SAFE (7233) or submit a tip online atwww.centercrimestoppers.com. Remember you don't have to give your name. All calls and cash rewards are completely anonymous. Rewards will only be paid on tips submitted through the Center Crime Stoppers system.

If a caller does not wish to remain anonymous or receive a reward, they may call the Shelby County Sheriff's Department at 936-598-5600 and speak with Sergeant Investigator DJ Dickerson.

If anyone is found to be hindering the apprehension, harboring or concealing, providing or aiding with any means of avoiding arrest or effecting escape or warns Tony McCollister, Jr. of impending discovery or apprehension will be arrested and charged in accordance with Penal Code 38.05 Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution, a 3rd Degree Felony.

Reminder: All books checked out from the Center ISD Book Mobile that were not turned need to be turned in at Center Elementary School as soon as possible for inventory and preparation for the beginning of the school year. CES is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Center Middle School Twirlers will have their twirling camp from Monday, August 3rd through Thursday, August 6th from 1 PM to 4 PM at the Center Middle School Band Hall. All CMS Twirlers need to report prior to start time. 

Center Independent School District will hold it's new teacher orientation on Monday August 3rd from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PMin the Center High School Library. All new teachers in the district need to plan to attend. 

The Center Middle School Dance Team will have their dance camp on August 4th and 5th from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM in the Center Elementary Gym. All CMS Dancers need to report prior to start time. 

Cadarius Evans turned himself in to Sergeant Investigator DJ Dickerson at the Shelby County Sheriff's Department on Monday, July 27, 2015 at approximately 0751pm and on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at approximately 0100pm Travor Hubbard was stopped by Center Police Department and custody turned over to Deputy Kurtes Lawrence for transport to the Shelby County Sheriff's Department jail facility.

Joaquin FFA member Ethan Wood traveled this summer to Bryan Texas where
both the State and National Simmental Show were both held this year.  At
the state show Ethan was named Grand Champion Bred and Owned female with
late fall heifer Minnie, and also had the 3rd overall heifer with Lucy a
September 2013 female. These heifer being "Bred and Owned" were raised by
Ethan from his own cattle operation, EZ Simmentals. In the Owned heifer
show all Ethan's heifers were class winners with Lacy, a March 2014 heifer,
winning the Intermediate Division. Overall at the state show, Wood placed
5th, 6th, and 9th for the Overall top 10 Heifers. Ethan also competed in
the Cattleman's Quiz contest where he placed 6th, 8th in Sales Talk, 7th in
the Beef Skill-a-Thon, and was 6th place in Junior Showmanship.

At the National Junior Simmental Show Ethan was named Reserve Champion Bred
& Owned female with EZ's Minnie Me. His late fall heifer Ellie won her
class and was named Calf Division Champion. Wood placed 13th and 14th
overall for the Purebred Simmental Overall top 20 at Junior Nationals.
Ethan was called back for the top 20 in Junior Showmanship out of 76
kiddos. It was another successful Junior Nationals for Ethan.

Joaquin FFA member Ethan Wood traveled this summer to Bryan Texas where
both the State and National Simmental Show were both held this year.  At
the state show Ethan was named Grand Champion Bred and Owned female with
late fall heifer Minnie, and also had the 3rd overall heifer with Lucy a
September 2013 female. These heifer being "Bred and Owned" were raised by
Ethan from his own cattle operation, EZ Simmentals. In the Owned heifer
show all Ethan's heifers were class winners with Lacy, a March 2014 heifer,
winning the Intermediate Division. Overall at the state show, Wood placed
5th, 6th, and 9th for the Overall top 10 Heifers. Ethan also competed in
the Cattleman's Quiz contest where he placed 6th, 8th in Sales Talk, 7th in
the Beef Skill-a-Thon, and was 6th place in Junior Showmanship.

At the National Junior Simmental Show Ethan was named Reserve Champion Bred
& Owned female with EZ's Minnie Me. His late fall heifer Ellie won her
class and was named Calf Division Champion. Wood placed 13th and 14th
overall for the Purebred Simmental Overall top 20 at Junior Nationals.
Ethan was called back for the top 20 in Junior Showmanship out of 76
kiddos. It was another successful Junior Nationals for Ethan.
 

Providence Missionary Baptist Church invites you to a gospel concert featuring The Smith Family from Huntington, TX Saturday, August 1st at 6pm.

There will also be a revival from Monday, August 3rd through Friday, August 7th at 7pm with Evangelist - Bro. Bryan Sellers.

The Center Middle School Twirling line will have their twirling camp from Monday, August 3rd through Thursday, August 6th. It will be in the Middle School Band Hall from 1 PM to 4 PM each day. 

On Friday, July 31st, the Center High School Band invites everyone to Roughrider Stadium at 6:30 PM for their annual Squad and Snap Competition. The band will be broken into groups throughout the week of Band Camp and a student leader will be teaching all marching fundamentals needed to be successful for marching in the fall. The student leader will also design a drill and teach it to their squad during the week. On Friday evening, the students will present their drill during the annual competition. In addition, their will be a short snap competition in which commands will be called and if a student is unable to execute the correct command (turns the wrong way, etc.), he or she will fall out of the block. The student who remains standing at the end is the competition winner. Admission is free and open to anyone who wishes to attend. The Roughrider Band looks forward to seeing you there!!

Center Crime Stoppers is seeking information on the whereabouts of Cadarius Evans, 19, and a Travor Hubbard, 21, both of Center. Both Evans and Hubbard have an active warrant for Burglary of a Habitation, a 2nd Degree Felony. 

Center Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information. Anyone who has information regarding this crime should call Center Crime Stoppers at 936-598-SAFE (7233) or submit a tip online at www.centercrimestoppers.com. Remember you don't have to give your name. All calls and cash rewards are completely anonymous. Rewards will only be paid on tips submitted through the Center Crime Stoppers system.

If a caller does not wish to remain anonymous or receive a reward, they may call the Shelby County Sheriff's Department at 936-598-5600 and speak with Sergeant Investigator DJ Dickerson.

If anyone is found to be hindering the apprehension, harboring or concealing, providing or aiding with any means of avoiding arrest or effecting escape or warns Evans or Hubbard of impending discovery or apprehension will be arrested and charged in accordance with Penal Code 38.05 Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution, a 3rd Degree Felony.

DJ Dickerson, Sergeant Investigator

Criminal Investigation Division

Shelby County Sheriff's Department

Due to the increasing number of security alarm calls, the Shelby County Sheriffs Office (SCSO) is requesting property owners register any security systems installed and existing in the county (outside the Center City Limits).  Forms to register the systems are available at the SCSO.  An initial registration  fee of $30 is required to register new systems or any existing systems.  Property owners will not incur any additional charges unless the SCSO responds to more than three false alarms in a calendar year.  After three false calls, a fee of $30 will be charged per incident.

 

Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell suggests property owners have their alarms adjusted to prevent alarms from being set off falsely.  Blackwell said deputies respond to numerous false alarm calls per night and with no more than two deputies on duty per shift, it is difficult to cover the false calls which average more than 200 per month.

 

This change will not affect Life Alert systems or similar systems used by the ill or elderly citizens in the county.  For more information contact the SCSO at (936) 598-5601.

Any incoming 7th through 12th grader interested in becoming a part of the Center Roughrider Athletic Program and who do not have a physical have the opportunity to receive their physical on Thursday, July 30th at the Center High School Gym. Girls need to come at 10 AM and boys will be at 11 AM. There are forms that parents must sign. The physical will be at no cost, but you will need to bring your insurance card. For more information, you may contact the Center High School Athletic Department at 936-598-6173. 

THE PINES THEATER PRESENTS GRAMMY WINNER MIKE FARRIS

The Pines Theater 2015 season, "Timeless Classics and New Favorites," continues Thursday, August 13, when Grammy-winner Mike Farris brings his powerful soul-gospel fusion to downtown Lufkin.

"Mike Farris is an incredible vocalist, and he can do American music, from Motown to Memphis to Muscle Shoals, like nobody else," said Tara Watson-Watkins, executive director of the Lufkin Convention and Visitors Bureau and artistic director for The Pines. "He's been on a roll, with his last album winning a Grammy, but his live show is where he really shines. If you love American music, you have to see him perform live."

Farris began his musical career as founder and lead singer of the Nashville, Tennessee group Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies, and has also performed as front man for the late Stevie Ray Vaughan's backing band, Double Trouble.

A solo act since 2001, Farris' latest album, "Shine For All The People," recently won a Grammy for "Best Roots Gospel Album," a new category that recognizes the growing interest and support of these genres. He has also received the 2008 Americana Music Award for new and emerging artist and the 2010 GMA Dove Award for Traditional Gospel Album of the Year.

Farris' performance begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 for floor seats and $30 for balcony seats. Call 936-633-0349 today to purchase tickets or go towww.visitlufkin.com.

The Pines Theater's 2015 season continues with legendary doo-wop quartet The Diamonds on September 14 and The Unexpected Boys, an award-winning tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, on October 14.

Corpus Christi, Texas – Members from the Joaquin FFA chapter attended the 87th annual Texas FFA State Convention held July 13-17 in Corpus Christi.

Joaquin FFA members who attended the convention are: Madelynn Hutchins, Katherine Patrick, Cralon Hughes, Miranda Prnka, Maddison Andres, Shiloh Stone, Alexis Byrd, and Trey Harvey.

More than $2 million in scholarships were awarded to FFA members and more than 2,500 members received the Lone Star FFA Degree, the highest degree of active membership bestowed by a state FFA association. More than 2,000 members were recognized on stage for their accomplishments.

Members also competed for state titles in public speaking and agriscience events. In the interest of premier leadership, personal growth and career success, the Texas FFA Association also offered an opportunity for students to compete in the fourth annual Spanish Creed Speaking Invitational Event. The Creed delivery and the five-minute question-answer period were conducted entirely in Spanish.

Members heard from Melvin Adams, Jim Bob Solsbery, as well as Commissioner Sid Miller and Governor Greg Abbott. The Cody Johnson Band, Texas country music artist, also performed exclusively for FFA members.

The 87th annual Texas FFA State Convention recorded approximately 12,000 members and guests. Members of the agricultural youth leadership organization spent the week attending leadership workshops, participating in events and activities, being recognized for their achievements and serving as the legislative body for the Texas FFA Association.

The Texas FFA is the nation’s largest state FFA association with a membership of more than 109,000 members and 1,032 local FFA chapters. FFA gives students the opportunity to apply practical classroom knowledge to real world experiences through local, state and national competitions. For more information about the Texas FFA visitwww.texasffa.org. 

THE PINES THEATER PRESENTS MIKE FARRIS

The Pines Theater 2015 season, "Timeless Classics and New Favorites," continues Thursday, August 13, when Grammy-winner Mike Farris brings his powerful soul-gospel fusion to downtown Lufkin.

"Mike Farris is an incredible vocalist, and he can do American music, from Motown to Memphis to Muscle Shoals, like nobody else," said Tara Watson-Watkins, executive director of the Lufkin Convention and Visitors Bureau and artistic director for The Pines. "He's been on a roll, with his last album winning a Grammy, but his live show is where he really shines. If you love American music, you have to see him perform live."

Farris began his musical career as founder and lead singer of the Nashville, Tennessee group Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies, and has also performed as front man for the late Stevie Ray Vaughan's backing band, Double Trouble.

A solo act since 2001, Farris' latest album, "Shine For All The People," recently won a Grammy for "Best Roots Gospel Album," a new category that recognizes the growing interest and support of these genres. He has also received the 2008 Americana Music Award for new and emerging artist and the 2010 GMA Dove Award for Traditional Gospel Album of the Year.

Farris' performance begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 for floor seats and $30 for balcony seats. Call 936-633-0349 today to purchase tickets or go to www.visitlufkin.com.

The Pines Theater's 2015 season continues with legendary doo-wop quartet The Diamonds on September 14 and The Unexpected Boys, an award-winning tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, on October 14.

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Supreme Court's Ruling To Repeal Houston Ordinance

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Texas Supreme Court's ruling that requires the Houston City Council to repeal the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance or place it on the November ballot for a vote.

"Freedom of expression can only exist once government removes itself from stifling free speech, repressing religious liberty and interfering with the lives of its citizens. Today's decision by the Texas Supreme Court appropriately returns jurisdiction over this matter to voters while reassuring the people of Houston that their personal values remain beyond the reach of government."

Sheriff Blackwell reports that it has come to his attention that someone is impersonating Officers from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Blackwell advises for the community to be aware that if anyone from his Office comes to your home or business, that the Officer is required to show a badge and an ID card from the Sheriff's Office before any investigation is done. They do not have the right to search anything of yours without your consent or a search warrant. Report any incidents to the Sheriff's Office at 936.598.5601 immediately. 

I would like to inform the public that a Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA)
crew with FEMA will be in Shelby County next week to register individuals
for assistance.  Please do not hesitate to contact my office if you haven't
already.  It is not too late to apply for assistance.  The crew will be
going door to door in neighborhoods that were affected.  They will have ID
badges and will introduce themselves as FEMA representatives.  

 

Shelby County has also been added to the Tropical Storm Bill's Disaster
Recovery which extends the effective date to June 22, 2015.  Again I urge
anyone who has any type of damage to property, loss of job, or has been
directly affected in any way by the disaster to please speak with a FEMA
representative.  

The Shelby County Bass Anglers sweated out the heat last weekend at Cassells-Boykin ramp on Sam Rayburn. This is the 6th tournament of the season and the points race for Anglers of the Year are heating up quickly, along with the outside temperatures reaching near 100 degrees. The team of Chris and Andre Cartwright culled out a limit of bass winning the July event sponsored by 4C Electric. Their creel of fish tipped the scales at 18.57lbs and put them in the lead for the year end points title. Second place was captured by the long time team partners of Bobby Addison and Clarence Sanderson. Their five fish limit weighed in at 15.99lbs. David Koonce and Brandon Wells made another trip to the pay window and cashed in a third place finish with 15.86lbs, anchored by the second place overall big bass of the event. The father/son team of Glen and Moon Pie Sowell managed to catch the overall big bass of 6.80lbs and finished in fourth with total weight of 15.60lbs.
 

The next event of the year is scheduled for August 22-23rd at Holly Park on Toledo Bend. Please visit our website at www.shelbycountybassanglers.com.

This Afternoon: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78.

Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

Parents, Grandparents, Individuals, Organizations, Booster Clubs are
invited to participate and show support of Center High School, by
sponsoring a discounted ad in the football program. Individual ads can be
the most creative and will show how much you care.
   Txtreme Promotions is officially representing the 2015-2016 Center
Roughriders. If you have any questions, please contact Txtreme Promotions
by email at adproof@txtreme.com or www.txtreme.com or you can call
281-852-5955. You must complete the order form and return it to
Txtreme by *August
1st, 2015. *

All Ads will be in full color. 1/4 page is $100.00. 1/2 page is $150.00 and
a full page is $225.00.

*Please make checks payable to Center High School Athletics and submit
payment to:*
Center High School c/o Athletic Office: Coach Bowman
658 Roughrider Drive
Center, TX. 75935

For more information, see the attached flyer, pick up a flyer at the high
school office, or use the contact information for Txtreme Promotions above.

The President has issued a proclamation directing all American Flags to half-staff until sunset on Saturday, July 25, 2015. 

Read the proclamation at https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/07/21/presidential-proclamation-honoring-victims-tragedy-chattanooga-tennessee?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Chattanooga%20%E2%80%94%20President%27s%20order&utm_campaign=Chatanooga

Larry Hume

VFW Post 8904 Quartermaster

CMSgt, USAF (Retired)

Vietnam Veteran 1966 - 1967

chief@chiefimaging.com

936.598.2976

“VFW – No One Does More For Veterans”

http://www.facebook.com/vfw8904

There will be a meeting of the Shelby County Youth Football League this Saturday, July 25th at 5:00 pm at the Pizzeria.  Anyone who is interested in coaching should attend this meeting.  For more information please contact Greg Hubbard at 598-8433.

The Center High School Band will hold its annual Band Camp on Monday, July 27th through Friday, July 31st from 8 AM to 3 PM. All incoming 9th-12th grade band students are expected to attend to learn marching fundamentals and music for football season. Students will also order band shirts and shoes during camp week. All students need to report to the high school band hall prior to the 8 AM start time on Monday, July 27th. 

Shelby County Sheriff’s investigators have arrested three Center individuals for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child.

Sheriff Willis Blackwell reports the arrests were made Tuesday afternoon after an investigation was made into a reported sexual assault of a child.

Charged with the crime are 23-year old Joseph Aldaco, 26-year old Juan Aldaco, and 26-year old Jessica Griffin, 26.

Sheriff Blackwell said all three arrested without incident.

Justice of the Peace for Pct. 1 Maxie Eaves set bonds for each suspect at $15,000 each Wednesday morning. 

Sheriff Blackwell thanks the Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center for their help in the investigation.

(CBS - New Orleans)

On hot days the SPCA provides shade from the sun, even fans with misters.

"Dogs  are only put outside for ten or fifteen minutes at the maximum," said  SPCA
Animal Control Officer Amanda Pumilia. "They need to get out of  their cage and 
exercise, but they also don't need to be in the heat.  We've got ample fresh water."

SPCA Animal Control Officers say they respond quickly to reports of dogs left in
 unshaded back yards.

"Unfortunately  it's not unusual," said Pumilia. "People will leave their pets outside  all of the time. We're really concerned about it."

"Somebody put a small dog in a plastic carrier on the porch," said Jeff Dorson.

Jeff  Dorson of the Humane Society says he got there before that  dog got sick, but he sent pictures from around the area in recent  months of dogs left in back  yards without shade.

"So we call this  the 'backyard dog syndrome,' where it becomes almost a lawn ornament
out  in the back yard, chained up in really primitive, harsh environment,"  said  Dorson.

You know when the temperatures are this hot, we need  to take extra precautions  because of the heat. If we need to, the  experts will tell you that you need to  take care of your pet as well, so  they don't get exposed to too much of the sun.

"They should  always have water available to them," said Pumilia. "Water should  never  be left in the sun, because a hot do will never drink hot water to cool off, so having water out there is useless. make sure they have a really  good shelter provided for them."

"Don't relegate them to the back  yard, they want to be a part of your family," said Dorson. "They want to  be inside when it's hot."

Era Gilchrist, 97, of Center, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at her residence.

She is survived by a son, Dickie Gilchrist, and wife, Eldora of Center.

Funeral service is pending at this time at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

If you’ve seen graphic designs on all-terrain vehicles like camouflage, or wood-grain interior in cars and trucks, you’re familiar with Hydrographics. The water transfer process is a method of applying printed designs to three-dimensional surfaces such as metal, plastic, glass, hard woods, and various other materials.

Local businessman Robbie Sullivan, and partners James Smith and Travis Walker have ventured into the business on a fairly large scale. Mild2Wild is a full Hydrographic ink-transfer business complete with a showroom on Hwy. 87 South of Center.

Sullivan says they are the first Mild2Wild franchise in the U.S. for the Canadian-based company. He adds they can do coffee cups, commercial items, one gun, to a major project like ceiling fans.

Customization is all part of the Hydrographic process.

He says, “Guns, motorcycles, four-wheelers, rims, bumpers, anything that can be painted or be dipped they can put prints on it and specifically style it for you.”

Sullivan noted the designs you see on ATVs or automobiles that come straight from the dealer are Hydrographics, put they don’t go through the clear-coating like Mild2Wild provides.

“The ATVs you see that have camouflage colors is Hydrographics, or wood grain inside a vehicle. The big difference is high quality automotive-grade paint and clear coating which will last a long-time in comparison.”

He said Hydrographics has been a passion of his for years. Adding there is a lot of people that have tried to do the process, especially in their backyards. However, this is a full-blown professional operation, the only one of its kinds in this part of the country.

Sullivan says depending on size of the project, they can turn a smaller item out in one to two days, larger two to three weeks.

“We want professional outcome, so we don’t rush a job.”

Mild2Wild’s showroom is located on Hwy. 87 south of Center in the former Big M Grocery. You can’t miss the big show truck and trailer. Facebook mild2wildusa, check-out their website, or call 936-598-2222.

A finished Hydrographic custom job at Mild2Wild, Hwy. 87 South of Center.

In sports,

The 2015 Texas State 4H Games were held July 15-18 at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio. There were over 1250 shotgun and archery shooters that competed this year. Jaxon Brittain competed in archery 3d, modified 600, field and wand competitions. Shelby County 4h shooters had five kids participate in the shotgun competition. They were Colton Gutermuth, Lance Holloway, Logan Holloway, Seth Shamblin and Konner Windham. The shotgun competitions included International Skeet, Modified Trap, American Skeet, American Trap, Sporting Clays and Whiz-bang. County Extension Agent Lane Dunn said, "It was a great week and it marked the sixth year that Shelby County has been participating in the State Games." Dunn gave us the following results:

Senior One Ladies: Konner Windham 2nd Whiz-bang

Intermediate Division: Two man team- Trap 1st place Logan & Lance Holloway

Two man team-Skeet 2nd place Logan & Lance Holloway

Congratulations Shelby County 4-H Shooters on a job well done representing Shelby County.

The Texas High School Football season is a little over a month away and the Texas High School Coaches Association has included several local teams on its 2015 pre-season regional poll. In Class 2A Div. 1 Region III, the Shelbyville Dragons are ranked No. 4, followed by the San Augustine Wolves at No. 5, while West Sabine is No. 10. Meanwhile, in 2A Div II Region III, the Tenaha Tigers are No. 4 and the Timpson Bears come in at No. 9. The Center Roughriders are no included in the pre-season rankings, but three of their Dist. 6 opponents are. Including Gladwater at No. 2, Atlanta No. 4, and Tatum at No. 5. In 4A Div. I Region III, Carthage is ranked No. 3, Henderson No. 4 and Jasper No. 5. The polls are voted on by a representative from each district.

Center Middle School will be offering a Sixth-Grade pre-athletic class for the 2015-16 school year. There will be a section for Sixth-Grade boys and girls. The participants in these classes will learn the same skills and do the same conditioning as the students in the regular athletic periods, but will not compete against other schools. If your Sixth-Grade student is interested in the pre-athletic class, go to the front office at Center Middle School to sign up on Monday, July 27 thru Thursday, July 30, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Center Lady Roughrider Athletic Program is hosting a basketball camp on July 27-30 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Center High School Gym. It is for incoming 5^th graders thru 9^th graders. The cost is $20 for individuals, or $35 for two-child families. For more information contact Coach Dana Irvin at 598-6173.

Arrest Report

07/21/15—07/22/15

Shelby County:

Johnathan Lee Hill, 30, Center, Violation of Probation, Original Charge: Credit Card Abuse

Gina Fura, 37, Center, Warrant-Theft by Check

Ricky Jackson, 23, Shelbyville, Warrant-Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Joseph Anthony Aldaco, 23, Center, Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child

Jessica Leann Griffin, 26, Center, Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child

Juan Manuel Aldaco, Jr., 26, Center, Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child

San Augustine County:

Mark Mayorga, 31, Zavalla, 2 Charges-No Driver’s License

Wallace C. Clifton, 60, San Augustine, Public Intoxication & Disorderly Conduct

Jerry F. Wall, 44, San Augustine, Driving While License Invalid with Prior Conviction & Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility

Note: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

The Tenaha City Council gave approval to a first-time truck parking and road usage ordinance, as well as dog and cat ordinance as presented by city attorney Stephen Shires at their meeting Monday night.

City Secretary Sheryl Clark did not specify an effective date.

She said council also approved the annual audit prepared by CPA Norman White. He suggested to the Tenaha City Council they needed to be more "budget conscious" and make amendments to their budget when needed, according to Ms. Clark. White also noted the recent water rate increase has been at his suggestion for a number of years.

Speaking of water rate increase, Ms. Clark said utility superintendent Stacy Cranford explained to the council and those in the audience the water rate increase was necessary to help operate the system more efficiently and in turn avoid anymore TCEQ violations. Notices of the increase were sent out to customers in May.

As for Cranford's contract renewal, Ms. Clark said it was approved by council at the same amount of $7,500 a month. He was also made a salary employee instead of contract.

Tenaha City Council also started a preliminary discussion on establishing an ordinance for large events. It was noted several gatherings have recently been held in town without law enforcement knowing of them in advance.

In Joaquin Monday night, city council explored possible revisions to the mobile/manufactured home parks regulations. City secretary Amanda Willey said similar ordinances from area towns have been obtained for guidance and council members will be working to incorporate some changes to Joaquin's existing ordinance in the future.

Ms. Willey advised council approved removing a neighbor's water meter from Dub Alford's property and placing it on a different right-of-way.

In addition, a permit was granted to Brandon Davis for construction of a storage building on Haslam Strip near Brookshire Brothers.

Ms. Willey also noted a long-term deal is also in the works with new gas supply marketer Magnum after the previous marketer had pulled out.

A forecast 22% increase in health insurance rates through the Texas Municipal League has the Timpson City Council shopping around before approving coverage for the new fiscal year.

The city currently pays 100% of an employee’s coverage and will be exploring other options.

Also at last night’s meeting, the preliminary budget for water & sewer in 2015-16 was OK’ed, but passing the electric department’s budget could not get a stamp of approval. Both budgets must be passed before being sent to the state, so Timpson Council is working on a timeline.

It was also agreed to designate a separate checking account for the police department, and approved decreasing the minimum bid of $250,000 on .93 acres owned by the city, located adjacent to US 59. The city can now consider any offer submitted that meets or exceeds appraised value. A For Sale sign will also be placed on the highway frontage property next to city hall.

A termite job at the community building at SoSo Park was awarded to the low bid received from Select Pest Control for $1,683.50, and $2,000 from the police department’s forfeiture fund will be used to buy an engine for a 2009 Crown Vic cruiser.

City Secretary Leslie Leathers was also given a thumbs up on her 90-day evaluation and was awarded a $2 an hour pay increase.

The City of Center Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 5:15 p.m. Thursday with two applications requesting rezoning.

A public hearing for each location will be held before the P&Z Commission either approves or denies each.

There's a rezoning request for 810 Nacogdoches Street which according to City Manager Chad Nehring is just down from Brookshire Brothers with a request to allow for small manufacturing and potential location of locally owned Stump Jumper Boats.

Also, a rezone with specific use permit for 1100 Cotton Ford Road, the former Armstrong/Bruce Flooring plant site. Nehring adds the rezone would expand allowable uses with a potential site users requesting consideration of additional use permit to allow fertilizer production/storage.

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 59-year old Karen Sue Haynes Reynolds of Center. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Watson & Sons Chapel, with interment at Reynolds Cemetery, Shelby County. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Alexandria, VA.

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 60-year old J.C. “Buck” Turner of Center. Service will be at 10 a.m. this morning at Watson & Sons Chapel, with interment at Salem Cemetery, Shelby County. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Watson & Sons Funeral Home to assist with final expenses

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 63-year old Aubrey Dean Lamon of Center. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Watson & Sons Chapel, with, interment at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Wyman Roberts Funeral Home of San Augustine announces service for 62-year old Retired Chief of Police John Paul Tollett, of Sealy. He passed away Sunday in Katy. Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, San Augustine County, with burial at Trails End Cemetery, Shelby County. Visitation will be at the Liberty Hill Baptist Church just prior to Funeral. He served in the United States Army, and also served in law enforcement as Chief of Police for the City of Sealy, and served as captain for the Houston Fire Department. He also owned the Hill Country Firearms. Among John Paul Tollett’s survivors is his wife, Sandy Tollett of Sealy; sons, Jonathan Lawrence Tollett of Sealy and Patrick J. Tollett and Erin Tollett, both of Pasadena; daughter, Megan E. Tollett of Katy; mother, Olive Tollett of League City; brothers, Mike & Billie Tollett of Shelby County and Mark & Debbie Tollett of Katy; sister, Patricia & Doug Griffith of Irving; father & mother-in-law, Wilton & Patricia Soileau of Mt Belvieu; brother & sister-in-law, Mark & Amanda Soileau of Liberty; and grandmother-in-law, Beveryly Lacombe of Liberty.

Garrison Funeral Home announces 61-year old Robert Bruce Jackson passed away Monday in Nacogdoches. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Garrison Funeral Home, with no service planned. Among Robert Bruce Jackson's survivors is his father, Robert W. Jackson of Garrison; son, Cory Neil Jackson of Alaska; and sister, Angela Collins of Nacogdoches.

Garrison Funeral Home announces service for 81-year old Ira Clifton (Cliff) Burgay. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Garrison Funeral Home, with burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Shelby County. Visitation will be one hour before service at 1 p.m. at Garrison Funeral Home. 

The President has issued a proclamation directing all American Flags to half-staff until sunset on Saturday, July 25, 2015. 

Read the proclamation at https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/07/21/presidential-proclamation-honoring-victims-tragedy-chattanooga-tennessee?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Chattanooga%20%E2%80%94%20President%27s%20order&utm_campaign=Chatanooga

Larry Hume

VFW Post 8904 Quartermaster

CMSgt, USAF (Retired)

Vietnam Veteran 1966 - 1967

chief@chiefimaging.com

936.598.2976

“VFW – No One Does More For Veterans”

http://www.facebook.com/vfw8904

CONTACT:  Adam Blaylock

PHONE:  903-693-1147

DATE:  July 21, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Panola College basketball to host summer camps.

The Panola College Men’s Basketball coaches will be hosting basketball camp next week. Recently hired Head Coach Grant McMillan and Assistant Coach Adam Blaylock will be directing the camp. Youth skills camp (Grades 4-8) will be on Monday, July 27^th from 9:00 AM-Noon. Camp will consist of fundamentals, station and position work. High School Elite camp (Grades 9-12) will be on Tuesday July, 28^th from 9:00 AM-Noon. Camp will consist of elite level ball handling, athleticism and footwork. Both boys and girls are welcome to attend camp. The summer camps will be held at the Panola College Fitness Center on the Carthage campus. Cost for camp is $35, and registration can be done on the day of camp. For more information contact Adam Blaylock at 903-693-1147.

The Center High School Chaparrals will have their dance camp for the regular line on August 3rd through August 6th from8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Chaparral officers will also have a camp on August 7th from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. 

The Center Lady Roughrider Athletic Program is hosting a Basketball Camp on July 27th-30th from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM at the Center High School Gym. It is for Incoming 5th graders through 9th graders. The cost will be $20 for individuals or $35 for two children families. Please use the attached form to register. For more information, contact Coach Dana Irvin at 598-6173.

Center ISD will be holding its Substitute Orientation for all district substitutes on Tuesday, July 28th from 9-12 in the Center High School Library. All substitutes are required to attend to be updated on district policy and procedures for the upcoming school year. For more information, please contact Holly Mikesh at the Center ISD Administration office. 

​Center Middle School will be offering a 6th Grade Pre-Athletics Class for the the 2015-16 school year. There will be a section for 6th grade boys and 6th grade girls. The participants in these classes will learn the same skills and do the same conditioning as the students in the regular athletic periods, but will not compete against other schools. If your 6th grade student is interested in the pre-athletic class, please go to the front office at Center Middle School to sign up on Monday, July 27th through ​Thursday, July 30th from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. 

This year started off on a busy note as the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) tracked legislation and worked with state elected officials and staff during the 84^th Texas Legislative Session, which convened Jan. 13 through June 1.

Over 6,400 pieces of legislation were filed by state legislators and TSCRA leaders and staff tracked over 600 bills and resolutions of interest to ranchers and landowners.

We were actively involved with more bills this session than ever, proving there are a growing number of issues impacting our members. This is why it is extremely crucial for us to keep these important matters on the radar of elected officials whom we have worked to build and maintain relationships with over the years.

As we expected, a central topic for TSCRA this session was water. We aggressively monitored and weighed-in on numerous pieces of legislation related to groundwater rights and ownership issues. TSCRA played an active role in opposing legislation that would have infringed on Texans’ constitutionally protected groundwater rights. Thankfully, we succeeded in preventing bills from passing that would have ultimately threatened or taken away local management of groundwater.

Additionally, TSCRA represented private property owners this session by being directly involved in many discussions associated with eminent domain legislation. We successfully worked with other landowner groups to block legislation that would have allowed certain entities to misuse the power of eminent domain to drill allocation oil and gas wells on land that many have worked tirelessly and sacrificed to own.

Further, I was proud to see a balanced budget pass to provide necessary funding for some very important needs in Texas.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) received a 52 percent increase in general revenue funds as a result of Proposition 1 passage in November 2014. Texans will have another opportunity to vote on an additional constitutional amendment this November, which could add another $2.5 billion toward transportation needs in Texas. We have supported these efforts as our state continues working to meet growing mobility needs. TSCRA will work to ensure that rural Texas gets its fair share of these dollars.      

Also, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received a 27 percent increase in general revenue funds and 27 new full-time employees focused on border disease issues and feral swine disease response. These additional resources are crucial to protect the cattle industry from devastating animal diseases.

While this year’s session has ended, our work continues as many state agencies focus on implementation of the new policies signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. TSCRA is already closely working with agency leaders and staff to conscientiously implement these new laws. We will make sure rancher’s and landowner’s best interests are taken into serious consideration as we work through this process.

The next legislative session in 2017 seems like a long time away, however it will be here before we know it. TSCRA is already discussing key legislative items and looking forward to having more of these conversations at our fall Policy Conference in September and throughout the next two years.

Most importantly, we greatly appreciate the efforts of the many TSCRA members who reached out to us and their state senators and representatives to support or voice concerns on legislation this session. You were instrumental throughout the entire process and we greatly appreciate your willingness to help in these vital efforts. We will need this same amount of attentiveness and participation from members during the interim and for sessions to come.

If you have questions or would like to voice concerns on a particular legislative issue, please contact TSCRA’s Government and Public Affairs office anytime at 512-469-0171. Your feedback is always welcome. 

Pete Bonds has ranched his entire life. He operates the Bonds Ranch in Saginaw, Texas, where he also lives. Bonds currently serves as the president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. He and his wife Jo have 3 daughters, Missy, Bonnie and April.

Planning is underway for the 39th East Texas Poultry Festival presented by Farmers State Bank, which will take place October 1-3 on the historic downtown Center square, with co-chairmen Jim Sawyer and Hollie Adams leading the steering committee.

According to Polly McKissick, Arts and Crafts Committee Chair, vendor applications are being accepted at the Shelby County Chamber office until Friday, August 7. 

To receive an application and a copy of the guidelines call the Chamber office or go online at www.shelbycountychamber.com. Gold Sponsors for the Festival are City of Center, Drewery Construction and Tyson Foods.

The fee for the rental of a 10' x 10' booth is $125.  Each booth includes a canopy and an electrical outlet.  Booths must be manned continuously during the hours of 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. all three days of the festival. 

First time exhibitors are asked to send three color photographs showing merchandise that will be in the booth.  The Arts & Crafts committee will select the vendors based on the type and quality of merchandise and notify them of their selection.

For an application to be received by mail or electronically or questions, call Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 936-598-3682 or email info@shelbycountychamber.com.

Robert Bruce Jackson was born September 8, 1953 in Lufkin, Texas to Robert W. and Betty (Lee) Jackson. He died July 20, 2015 in Nacogdoches, Texas having reached the age of 61 years.

Visitation will be 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.

Survivors:

                   Father:  Robert W. Jackson of Garrison, Texas

                   Son: Cory Neil Jackson of Alaska.

                   Sister: Angela Collins of Nacogdoches, Texas

                   3 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 2 niece’s host of other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by his mother Betty (Lee) Jackson

Under the directions of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas

The Veterans Office would like to remind our local Veterans that a Texas Veterans Commission travel grant has been awarded to San Augustine County. 

This grant allows the Veterans Service Office to reimburse Veterans from Shelby, San Augustine, and Sabine Counties or their surviving spouses and children for travel to and from medical appointments at VA clinics and hospitals in our area.

To find out if you qualify for this grant contact Sherry Riley @ (936)598-6530 or (936) 288-3091.

This grant applies to Veterans who are non service connected. Those who already receive
reimbursement for travel from VA are not eligible.

 

ATHENS—Widespread rains in May and June did more than end the drought and raise lakes to levels not seen in years. Many lakes that had been scheduled for stocking contingent on significant spring rains were able to be stocked to take advantage of improved habitat.

Fortunately, TPWD freshwater fish hatcheries had a better-than-expected production year for such popular species as Florida largemouth bass, blue catfish, striped bass and palmetto bass (hybrid striped bass), making more fish available.

TPWD has five inland fish hatcheries. One is currently closed because of water supply problems caused by drought. In 2015 TPWD hatcheries produced and stocked almost 500,000 channel catfish fingerlings; 800,000 blue catfish fingerlings; 4.8 million striped bass and hybrid striped bass fingerlings and 4.7 million fry; 157,000 Guadalupe bass fingerlings; 55,000 smallmouth bass fingerlings; 129,000 bluegill fingerlings and 7.5 million largemouth bass fingerlings.

The good news doesn’t stop there. Spring rains brought many reservoirs to levels not seen in several years, so the hatchery fish were stocked into great habitat. When reservoir levels go down for several years, vegetation grows up in the dry lake bottom. When levels rise, the flooded vegetation gives little fish a place to hide from predators and, as it decays, releases nutrients into the water that jumpstart the food chain.

Water level rises came to many lakes in time for spawns from resident fish to enjoy good habitat conditions, adding to the bounty. Those water level rises benefit all species of fish, which means that fishing should see significant improvement in the next several years, and predator species like bass, striped bass and hybrid striped bass will have plenty to eat and grow quickly.

Information on where and how many fish were stocked can be found at http://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/management/stocking/.

If you have questions about a particular lake, contact information for biologists in charge of each public reservoir managed by TPWD can be found at http://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/management/biologist/.

Though we are South and West of the official Heat advisory area, we did bounce over and into the Extreme Heat Index levels of 105 + degrees. The last time was at 5:16 pm Monday when we came in with the highest actual temp reading for the day of 95.6, 48% humidity, giving us a 107.7 THI.  

We are still not forecast to be in the Extreme Heat area, but I think we will continue to see our actual temps continue to inch toward 100 degrees thru the first part of next week and the Extreme Temperature Heat Index continue to bump into the 105 to 110 range on occasion during our highest actual heat periods of the day.

Our gardens, grass and pasture areas not seeing watering are beginning to get really parched.  That will soon present grass fire issues.  Be aware.  Be cautious. Continue to look after each other as this weather issue continues.
 Tom JohnsonKTXSANAU6

Arrest Report

07/20/15—07/21/15

Shelby County:

Michael Ray Tapley, 31, Tenaha, Warrant-Violation of Probation, Original Charge: Driving While Intoxicated-3rd

Lisa M. Meshell, 25, Shelbyville, Caddo Parish Warrant-Larceny

Logan Wayne Driver, 26, Shelbyville, Warrant-Harassment

Johnathan C. Johnson, 24, Center, Warrant-Theft

Daraymoss Lister, 32, Center, Assault-Family Violence

San Augustine County:

Ricky Jackson, 23, Center, Shelby County Warrant-Aggravated Assault

Note: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

We want to bring you a little more information on the arrest of a woman by the San Augustine County Sheriff's Office last weekend on a charge you may have never heard of all because she was upset at her ex-boyfriend.

San Augustine County Chief Deputy Gary Cunningham says 39-year old Lauri K. Hicks of Lufkin reportedly created a fake Facebook account in her ex-boyfriend's name and used it to make, according to Chief Cunningham, "disparaging remarks" about people and accuse her ex-boyfriend of being a meth dealer."

Hicks was charged with Online Impersonation, which is a third-degree felony. Her bail was set at $10,000 and she has been released.

The San Augustine City Council will meet at 5 p.m. today and among the agenda items will be Main Street Awards recognition and program update and discussion and action if any on grease trap ordinance from Chris Anding.

The Timpson City Council will have a regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. today.

Among the regular agenda items for discussion and possible action will be accepting and approving a rate increase of $7,125 a year for health insurance through the TML for 11 city employees.

In addition, council will consider adopting the preliminary budget for water/sewer and electrical departments for 2015-16.

An old item to revisit will be a request by Council members George Grace, Janell Baker and Ronnie Wolfe to designate a separate checking account for the police department.

Timpson Council will also consider decreasing the minimum bid of $250,000 on the less than 1-acre piece of property adjacent to city hall, the old Cobb Lumber Co.

Among the other agenda items will be possible action on a termite job on the community building at SoSo Park; repair of the 2009 police cruiser; and a rate of pay increase for City Secretary Leslie Leathers after her 90-day probationary period and increasing pay to $18 per hour.

There's a service the Burke Center in Lufkin is offering to parents of babies and toddlers in the area that you may not be aware of.

Early Childhood Intervention or ECI helps Texas children from birth to 36 months with developmental delays and disabilities. ECI is not new, as it has provided services for 25 years to Texas families, but for young parents with children showing signs of early developmental issues or delays, there's a place they can turn to request and receive specialized care.

Unfortunately, many children with a developmental delay are not identified until after they enter school. Early intervention can have a significant impact on a child's abilities to learn, and it reduces the need for additional intervention later in life.

The Burke Center says if your child shows "red flag" warnings or potential problems, talk to a doctor or call ECI for an evaluation.

According to Burke Center Child Find Coordinator Stuart Burson, there's really not a "qualification for services". He says it’s for anyone regardless of income. Burson noted the cost works on a sliding-fee scale, so it will depend on the family size and household income. However, he stated, all initial evaluations are free for everyone.

Don't wait; call the Burke Center today at 936-634-4703. 

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 59-year old Karen Sue Haynes Reynolds of Center. She passed away Monday in Cushing. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Watson & Sons Chapel, with interment at Reynolds Cemetery, Shelby County. Among Karen Sue Haynes Reynolds’ survivors is a son, Christopher & Julia Reynolds of Nacogdoches; sister, Brenda Yoachum of Garrison; mother, Helen Jean Reynolds of Center; and brothers, John Reynolds and Michael Reynolds, both of Center. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Alexandria, VA.

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 60-year old J.C. “Buck” Turner of Center. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Watson & Sons Chapel, with interment at Salem Cemetery, Shelby County. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Watson & Sons Funeral Home to assist with final expenses

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 63-year old Aubrey Dean Lamon of Center. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Watson & Sons Chapel, with, interment at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Garrison Funeral Home announces service for 81-year old Ira Clifton (Cliff) Burgay. He passed away last Thursday in Garrison. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Garrison Funeral Home, with burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Shelby County. Visitation will be one hour before service at 1 p.m. at Garrison Funeral Home. Among Cliff Burgay's survivors are daughters, Phyllis Burgay Griffin & Sharon Burgay.

Community Funeral Home of Timpson announces service for 61-year Michael Roy Tillman of Timpson and College Station. He passed away July 12 in College Station. Service will be at 11 a.m. today at Antioch Baptist Church in Timpson, with interment at Antioch Cemetery in Timpson. Among Michael Roy Tillman's survivors is his wife, Debra Sandles Tillman of College Station; brothers, Leroy Tillman of Wells and Governor Tillman of Timpson; and sister, Joyce Walker of Dallas.

Five members of the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department are training this week at the 86th Annual Texas Municipal Fire Training School, held in College Station, Texas.

Assistant Chief/ Fire Marshal Jeremy Boyett, Assistant Fire Marshal Justin Boyett, and Secretary/ Treasurer Rusty Wilson are taking Officer Development V, which is taught on the campus of Texas A&M University. 

Firefighter Jesse Parent is taking Firefighting Phase IV, and Firefighter Nat Rodgers is taking Firefighting Phase II.

Both of those classes are taught at Brayton Fire Field in College Station, which is the largest fire/ rescue training facility in the world.

Training Officer Stephen Ewing is an instructor in the Structural Burn Complex, which is part of Firefighting Phase II.

The JVFD would like to thank all of our supporters who make it possible to attend this type of training. This allows us to put forth our best effort to serve the community of Northeast Shelby County.

Karen Sue Haynes Reynolds, 59, of Center, passed away July 20, 2015 in Cushing.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Tim Perkins officiating.  Interment will follow at Reynolds Cemetery in Shelby County.

Ms. Reynolds was born December 7, 1955, in Dennison, to Billy Ray Reynolds and Helen Jean Askew Reynolds.  She loved watching cooking shows and caring for others, especially her family and her dogs.  She was a member of Hurst Street Church of Christ.

She is survived by

Son: Christopher Reynolds and wife, Julia, of Nacogdoches

Grandson: Zander Reynolds of Nacogdoches

Sister: Brenda Yoachum of Garrison

Mother: Helen Jean Reynolds of Center

Brothers:

John Reynolds of Center

Michael Reynolds of Center

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by

Father: Billy Ray Reynolds

Brother: Billy M. Reynolds

Pallbearers will be William Reynolds, Tristian Reynolds, Cameron Reynolds, Matthew Reynolds, Billy Yoachum and Larry Askew.

Memorial donations may be made to:

American Diabetes Association
P.O. Box 11454 
Alexandria, VA  22312

1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383)

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

SCHOLARSHIPS & CASH AVAILABLE THROUGH VFW YOUTH ESSAY PROGRAMS

During the dog days of summer Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Ladies Auxiliary invite area Junior High and High School students to start thinking about entering one of the youth essay programs available to them.  Home schooled students are also eligible to enter.

Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy Program has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ premier scholarship program for high school students in grades 9 – 12.  Students compete by writing and recording to a CD a broadcast script of 3 – 5 minutes on an annual patriotic theme.  This year’s theme is “My Vision for America”.

The Patriot’s Pen program gives students in grades 6 – 8 an opportunity to write a 300 – 500 word essay expressing their views on democracy.  This year’s theme is “What Freedom Means to Me”. 

Nationally the Patriot’s Pen winner receives $5,000 cash and the Voice of Democracy winner receives a $30,000 scholarship.  The first step is at the post level where the winner will advance to district competition and then to the state level.  Each state winner is given an all-expense paid trip to Washington D. C. to compete in the national finals.  Winners receive cash and/or scholarships at each level.

Entry forms will be given to all area schools shortly after the beginning of the 2015 – 16 school year.  You can however get a jump on things by picking up an entry form at Chief Imaging, 614 Tenaha St. in Center.  Entries are due to Post Quartermaster Larry Hume (598-2976) by November 1^st, 2015.  To learn more about the programs and meet last year’s winners go to: 

http://www.vfw.org/Community/Programs/

Larry Hume

VFW Post 8904 Quartermaster

CMSgt, USAF (Retired)

Vietnam Veteran 1966 - 1967

chief@chiefimaging.com

936.598.2976

“VFW – No One Does More For Veterans”

http://www.facebook.com/vfw8904

Sheriff Blackwell reports that it has come to his attention that someone is impersonating Officers from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Blackwell advises for the community to be aware that if anyone from his Office comes to your home or business, that the Officer is required to show a badge and an ID card from the Sheriff's Office before any investigation is done. They do not have the right to search anything of yours without your consent or a search warrant. Report any incidents to the Sheriff's Office at 936.598.5601 immediately. 

LUFKIN - TxDOT officials have announced seal coating applications in Nacogdoches County on ramps between US 59 and US 259 on Wednesday and Thursday, July 22-23. The closures will include all ramps with the exception of the cloverleaf entry/exit ramps.

Each ramp scheduled for seal coating will be closed approximately two hours while the coating is applied. Traffic will be diverted during the closures and motorists should remain alert to work crews and be prepared to reduce speed.

The work is a part of a 13.4 mile construction project on US 59 between US 259 and just south of Garrison. Part of US 259 will be undergoing mill and inlay work, with the entire length of the project receiving a surface treatment.

Drewery Construction, contractor for the $3.3 million project, is scheduled to complete the project by mid-August.

For more information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov<mailto:Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov> or (936) 633-4395.

Ira Clifton (Cliff) Burgay, 81, was born January 12, 1934 to Ira and Cleo Burgay in Shelby County. He died July 16, 2015 in Garrison, Texas.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, July 23, 2015 at the Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Shelby County. Visitation will be one hour before service 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Funeral Home.

Survivors:

Daughters: Phyllis Burgay Griffin

                   Sharon Burgay

Granddaughter: Suzanne Lang

Grandsons: Brandon Griffin and Cameron Lang

Nephews: Steven Haney and Stanley Haney

Numerous nieces, nephews and extended family

Preceded in death by: Parents: Ira Clifton Burgay, Sr. and Cleo “Pat” (Patsford) Burgay

Brothers; Bobby Gene Burgay and Jim Burgay

Sister; Betty Bernice Haney

I wanted to send out an update to the request for assistance in identifying
the subject in the photos which we sent out earlier in the day.  We have
been able to identify the subject in the picture, mainly due to the help of
Facebook and the media coverage received.  The subject has been identified
as a juvenile.  As normal policy when dealing with a juvenile, his name and
other details will not be released at this time.

Original press release:

DeSoto Parish Crime Stoppers Felon of the Week Program is asking for the public's help in locating/identifying suspect(s) wanted from the DeSoto Parish Area.

DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the below subject.  This subject is a person of interest in the vehicle burglaries that occurred in the DeSoto Parish area on May 1, 2015. 

DeSoto Parish Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000.00 for information that results in the suspects' arrest. Anyone with information is asked to call the Crime Stoppers line at 1-800-505-STOP (7867) or contact the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office at (318) 872-3956 and request to speak to Sgt. Shawn Parker. All calls are confidential.

Community Funeral Home of Timpson announces service for 61-year Michael Roy Tillman of Timpson and College Station. He passed away July 12 in College Station.

Service will be at 11 a.m. today at Antioch Baptist Church in Timpson with Pastor Randy Caraway officiating. Interment at Antioch Cemetery in Timpson.

Among Michael Roy Tillman's survivors:

Wife, Debra Sandles Tillman of College Station

Brothers, Leroy Tillman of Wells and Governor Tillman of Timpson

Sister, Joyce Walker of Dallas.

DEEP EAST TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

First Baptist Church, Family Life Center

301 Mann Street/ Highway 87 South

Hemphill, Texas

Thursday, July 23, 2015

NOON       LUNCHEON

                INVOCATION                    Dean Crockett, Sabine County Minority Representative

                 WELCOME                       Robert Hamilton, Mayor of Hemphill     

                                                        Daryl Melton, Sabine County Judge

                 Guest Introductions        Walter G. Diggles, Executive Director

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING LUNCH WILL BE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

1.                CALL TO ORDER                   

2.                CALL FOR PROXIES

3.                APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4.                COMMITTEE REPORTS

Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee – Charles Shofner, Chair

Regional Health and Human Services Advisory Committee, Charles Shofner, Chair

5.    OFFICERS REPORT

Report on activities regarding $1,000,000.00 EDA Disaster grant to DETCOG for facilities

Update on new DETCOG Program Committee assignments – (Need by August 27^th)

6.    EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT

          Report and Approval of DETCOG Quarterly Certification of Investments as of June 30, 2015

            Report on TAC Health and Employee Benefits Pool 2016 Plan Year Renewal

            Report on DETCOG FY/2016 annual budget meetings & schedule

            Report on GLO Disaster Recovery Program

                        Monthly Status and Activity Reports

                        Forgivable Loan Status Report

                        DETCOG/GLO Contract Extension request

                        Status of requests for re-allocation of funds by GLO from June board meeting

            Report on TXDOT Open House for US 190 East Relief Bridge held July 11, 2015 at Martin Dies State Park

7.                ANNOUNCEMENTS

8.                PUBLIC COMMENTS   

9.                ADJOURN

Panola College is named one of the best colleges in the nation to work for the fourth consecutive year, according to a new survey by *The Chronicle of Higher Education*. The results, released in *The Chronicle's *eighth annual report on "The Academic Workplace," are based on a survey at 281 colleges and universities. In all, only 86 of the 281 institutions achieved "Great College to Work For" recognition, with Panola College being one of only 24
two-year colleges selected from across the nation.

According to the *Chronicle’s* criteria, Panola College won honors in 10 of
the 11 two-year college categories studied. These included:

   - Collaborative Governance
   - Compensation & Benefits
   - Confidence in Senior Leadership
   - Facilities, Workspace & Security
   - Job Satisfaction
   - Professional/Career Development Programs
   - Respect and Appreciation
   - Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship
   - Teaching Environment
   - Work/Life Balance
 
As a result of achieving recognition in so many different areas, Panola College was also listed on the *Chronicle’s *“Honor Roll” as one of the top colleges in its size category.

One Panola College employee told the *Chronicle of Higher Education*, “As a student my experience at Panola College was exceptional. Now that I work here, I believe even more that Panola College truly is a remarkable place. I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to work at such a great place, and with so many amazing people. There really is a sense of
belonging, and appreciation for a job well done.”

Another Panola College employee was quoted as saying, “I appreciate the current leadership and vision that our college has had in the community. I have always appreciated that our town has an affordable community college which provides both academic transfer opportunities and job-training/re-training at such a high quality and in such a forward-thinking manner.”

“This is a very satisfying affirmation of Panola College, but our real goal is not recognition – it’s being a community that values the needs and contributions of every individual. In that sense everyone at Panola College helps to make this a great place to work,” said Dr. Gregory Powell,
President of Panola College. “I’m honored to accept this recognition on behalf of all the employees and the Board of Trustees at Panola College.”

“*The Chronicle’s* Great Colleges to Work For program shows how the colleges and universities on the list are getting it right: They’re leaders in creating environments where smart people enjoy their work. The selection process is rigorous and being named to the list is a tremendous accomplishment,” said Liz McMillen, editor, *The Chronicle of Higher
Education*

"Great Colleges to Work For" is one of the largest and most respected workplace-recognition programs in the country. For more information and to review the results of the survey, visit *The Chronicle's* website at http://chronicle.com/academicworkplace.

Tuesday, July 21st will be the last day that the Center ISD Book Mobile will run. All books not turned in to the book mobile on that day can be turned in at Center Elementary School at anytime this summer or when school begins.

On Saturday, 7/18, we did hit the dreaded Extreme Heat Index at 107.5 even though it was only 95.6.  This week the big boys have NOT forecast that again for our area.m

This week will be even hotter...the hottest temperatures this year.  I think we will hit the 100 degree mark this week and that the when you get temperatures that high...I suspect the EHI will be there.  Prepare for it.  pushing the hottest temps in the last 2 years!  We missed the 100 degree mark last year.

Good news....that missing moisture has a chance of reappearing beginning Sunday evening late with some light rain moving into the East Texas area. Any would be welcome as we are getting to get dry conditions at the 3-6 inches of the ground surface levels.  40 % chances for T-storms in the 7-10 day portion of the long range forecast. 

Tom JohnsonKTXSANAU6

Members of the Shelby County 4 H Horse Project traveled to Athens, Texas to compete in the East Region 4 H Horse Show.  The horse show consists of districts 4 and 5 just over 40 counties that compete.

Blake Griffin competed in many events placing 1^st in Breakaway Roping, 1^st in Calf Roping, 2^nd in Team Penning, 3^rd in Working Cow Horse, 3^rd in Cow Boxing, 6^th in Ranch Sorting and 7^th in Reining. 

Lauren Vandrovec competed in multiple events placing 1^st in Ranch Sorting, 2^nd in Team Penning, 7^th in Stock Horsemanship and 10^th in Poles.

Alli Baldwin placed 2^nd in Team Penning, and 7^th in Ranch Sorting.

A big thank you goes out to our horse project leaders Mike Baldwin, Rusty Hall and Robert Griffin for their time and dedication to the youth in our 4 H horse project.  When you see these 4 H members tell them congratulations for a job well done. 

Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin.

Lane Dunn is the County Extension Agent for agriculture and natural resources for Shelby County. His email address is jldunn@ag.tamu.edu.

(ABC - Dallas)
For kids with respiratory issues, the hot stagnant air can be a big problem.

Especially  when you consider that one of every 10 school-aged children has asthma,  according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology.

That's why Baylor hospital is trying to make sure their youngest patients are in  complete control of the chronic condition.

Ten-year-old Rhian Clarkson is taking part in Camp Airways, a free  day-long program put on about six times a year for young kids with  asthma. The camp is hosted by  The Martha Foster Lung Care Center at  Baylor and the Dallas Independent School  District.

"You feel like  you're out of breath, like you can't breathe, and then you might  feel  like you're going to pass out," said Clarkson.

They all have asthma, and they spent Friday morning learning how to deal with it.

There's  no cure for asthma, but with information and medication it is  treatable. And Friday morning, Clarkson and her fellow campers will  learn to deal with it.

On June 25, 1950, the North Korean Army began an offensive to invade South Korea that resulted in the capture of the republic's capital, Seoul, within four days. The United States, the United Kingdom and other members of the United Nations moved to actively defend South Korea - an effort that would last until July 27, 1953, when negotiations concluded and fighting finally
ended.

To commemorate the service and sacrifice of those who served in the Korean War, Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Ladies Auxiliary will host a Wreath Laying at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse in Center on Monday, July 27th, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.  The names of Shelby County Veterans killed in action will also be read.  All Korean War Veterans and the public are cordially invited. 

Questions call Post Quartermaster Larry Hume, 598-2976.

The Center Lady Roughrider Athletic Program is hosting a Basketball Camp next week, July 27th-30th from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM at the Center High School Gym. It is for Incoming 5th graders through 9th graders. The cost will be $20 for individuals or $35 for two children families. Pre-registration comes to an end today. For more information on the camp, contact Coach Dana Irvin at 936-598-6173 ext. 2231.

Arrest Report

07/17/15—07/20/15

Shelby County:

Dawn Renee Collins, 55, Center, Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child

Marcus Olivas, 27, Joaquin, Burglary of a Habitation

Joey Martinez, 44, Joaquin, Possession of Marijuana & Dallas County Warrant-Larceny-Theft by Check

Ray Neuwirth, 22, Center, Warrant-Failure to Appear, Original Charge: Theft by Check

Luke Odom, 31, Center, Theft

Jason Edwards, 32, Marshall, Criminal Mischief

Stephanie Jackson, 26, Center, Warrant-Theft by Check

Johnathan Johnson, 24, Center, Criminal Trespass

San Augustine County:

Lauri K. Hicks, 38, Lufkin, On-line Impersonation

Wallace Clifton, 60, San Augustine, Public Intoxication & Disorderly Conduct

Note: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

Texas Workforce says the June 4.2 percent unemployment rate matches the states lowest in eight years. The commission released its monthly report Friday and it marked the third month this year the rate has dipped to 4.2 percent.

With that said, here in Deep East Texas, we're seeing unemployment going another direction--upward. For the third-straight month the rate has increased.

n Shelby County the June unemployment is 5.4 percent, up almost a full percent since April's 4.5 percent. But the employment is still below the 6.1 percent in June of 2014. The rate was 4.9 percent in May this year. The workforce says there's a labor force of 11,707 in Shelby County and 631 were looking for work in June.

Meanwhile, San Augustine County has one of the highest unemployment rates in the region at 9.3 percent, up from 8.7 in May. The June rate is right at the 9.4 percent in June a year ago. San Augustine County's labor force is 2,809, as 261 are out of work.

Neighboring counties' June unemployment: Sabine 9.2 percent, Angelina 5.7 percent, Nacogdoches 5.2 percent and Panola 4.9 percent.

Two Shelby County veterans are back in the news after KTRE-TV aired a report last Friday saying Kenneth Johnson, Sr. and his son, Ken Johnson, Jr. have not had running water or an operational air condition in their new home provided through monetary and labor donations last year.

Reportedly over $10,000 in donations was spent moving a house to their property and getting it set up.

The news story said the well which supplied water to the Johnson’s home stopped working and the window-unit AC was not hooked up in their Timpson area residence.

The report went on to say how the Johnsons had contacted Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and were told it would be 45 days before anything could be done.

The Johnson reportedly have not been able to clean, and thanks to a neighbor they had two jugs of water that was being taken to them for drinking daily.

After we shared this news story to the Center Broadcasting Company’s Facebook page, a number of comments and apparently help has come their way.

We understand some 100 gallons of water has been delivered to the Johnsons, and their water-well pump is being replaced.

Also, C&J A/C & Electrical of Tenaha, their air condition is now working.

Center Broadcasting reached out to VFW Post 8904 Quartermaster Larry Hume Saturday and he responded to saying Sherry Riley, Shelby County Veteran Service Officer is aware of the Johnson’s situation, and donations can be sent to VFW Post 8904, P.O. Box 1024, Center, and we’ll make sure everything is accounted for and those donating receive acknowledgement for tax purposes.

Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Investigators are still trying to determine why a man shot his common-law wife and then himself in a murder-suicide that occurred last Thursday afternoon near Garrison.

Sheriff Deputies responded to the couple’s home on FM 138 after 81-year old Ira Clifton Burgay sent a text message to a relative who lives out of town, stating he had killed his wife, 72-year old Dawn Bradley Lang.

Deputies arrived on scene and found the couple deceased in the living room with a gunshot wound to the head. The couple has reportedly been together since 2000.

Authorities have learned that Burgay had some medical issues and had just recently returned from the hospital.

Sheriff Bridges stated that it appears that the crime was spontaneous and not planned out.

Ms. Lang worked as an R.N. and also served as choir director at Garrison First Methodist Church.

Funeral service for Dawn Lang will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Garrison First United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m.

Arrangements for Burgay are pending.

Shelby County District Clerk Lori Oliver reports the jury that had been summoned for today, Monday, July 20 for the 123rd District Court, Honorable Charles "Brick" Dickerson presiding has been cancelled due to the scheduled cases being resolved or passed. Anyone receiving a summons for that day is released from jury service until they receive a future summons.

The Tenaha City Council will have a regular session meeting at 5:15 p.m. Monday and among the agenda items will be an explanation of recent water rate increase as specified in notices sent in May, audit presentation by CPA Norman White, review of the truck/dog & cat ordinances as previously presented by city attorney Stephen Shires, and preliminary discussion to define/establish a city ordinance for large events.

In addition, Tenaha City Council will discuss use of the council room as a community room and in closed session discuss the contract renewal of utility superintendent Stacy Cranford. If any action is taken it will be done so in open session.

The Tenaha ISD Board of Trustees will have a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. this afternoon. Among the agenda items for consideration and approval will be to the 2015-16 Certified Delinquent Tax Roll; bids for fuel, bread, milk, produce, snacks and cafeteria food and non-food items, and bringing back the tabled minutes of the June 1, 2015 board meeting.

In addition, Tenaha ISD Trustees will consider the 2015-16 Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct, and appointment of the Hall of Honor Committee. A board goals workshop will also be held.

The Joaquin ISD Board of Trustees will have a regular meeting at 6 p.m. this evening. Among the agenda for consideration will be a District Code of Conduct for the 2015-16 school year, a Speech and Language Pathology Services Proposal, and the 2015-16 Compensation Plan.

In closed session, Joaquin ISD Trustees will review Superintendent Phil Worsham's Goals and discuss legal services for the district with attorney Wayne Haglund. If any action is to be taken, it will be done so in open session.

The Joaquin City Council has a regular meeting at 6 p.m. tonight and among the agenda items for discussion and possible action will be Dub Alford’s meter removal, building permit-Brandon Davis, storage building, and a gas supply agreement with Magnum.

In addition, Joaquin Council will review and revise the ordinance for mobile/manufactured home park regulations. This includes fencing & landscaping, parking requirements and construction health & safety standards.

Prior to the regular council meeting, the Joaquin Economic Development Corporation will meet at 5 p.m., followed by the Joaquin Public Safety Corporation at 5:30 p.m.

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 63-year old Aubrey Dean Lamon of Center. He passed away Friday in Nacogdoches. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Watson & Sons Chapel, with, interment at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Among Aubrey Dean Lamon’s survivors is his wife, Dianne Lamon of Center; son, Aubrey Lamon II & wife, Kayla of Center; father, Rev. M.D. Lamon of Center; sister, Shirley & Richard Goodwin of Center; brothers, Garfield D. Lamon, Sr. of Woodville and Don & Rilda Lamon of Mississippi.

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 60-year old J.C. “Buck” Turner of Center. He passed away Friday in Center. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Watson & Sons Chapel, with interment at Salem Cemetery, Shelby County. J.C. was a member of the Barnstorm Survivors Band with whom he performed several benefits and also participated in the Toys for Tots Drive. Among J.C. “Buck” Turner’s survivors is a son, Steven Turner & wife, January Nicole of Center. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Watson & Sons Funeral Home to assist with final expenses.

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 80-year old Gene Lung of Huxley. He passed away last Wednesday in Nacogdoches. Service will be at 10 a.m. this morning at Watson & Sons Chapel, with military honors graveside at Strong Cemetery in Huxley under the direction of VFW Post 8904. He served in the US Air Force. Among Gene Lung’s survivors is a daughter, Sandra Abla of Shreveport.

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces a graveside service for 83-year old Robert Purcell (Bob) Goodman of Shelbyville. He passed away last Wednesday at his residence. Service will be at 1 p.m. today at Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport, under the direction of Rose-Neath Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Among Bob Goodman’s survivors are daughters, Virginia & Steve Anderson of Columbus, Vickie & Thomas Brown of Katy and Kimberly Jane Goodman of Shelbyville; sons, Robert & Reba Goodman of Corpus Christi, Kyle Jeffers Goodman of Arkansas and Kelly Jay Goodman of Shreveport; brother, Lawrence & Elain Goodman of Houston; and sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Jewell & Bill Gillette of Bossier City.

Watson & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of a graveside service Sunday for 75-year old Shirley Barton of Winnsboro. She passed away last Thursday in Winnsboro. Graveside service was held at Old Home Cemetery, Shelby County. Among Shirley Barton’s survivors are sons, Mike & Misty Barton & Gregg Barton, all of Winnsboro; brother, Carl & Mary Smith of Logansport; and sister, Linda Goforth.

J.C. “Buck” Turner, 60, of Center, passed away July 17, 2015 in Center.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Eric Pledger officiating.  Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery in Shelby County.

Mr. Turner was born February 9, 1955, in Center, to Jesse Cleveland Turner Sr. and Dimple Cunningham Turner.  He was a member of the Barnstorm Survivors Band, with whom he performed several benefits and also participated in the Toys for Tots Drive. 

He is survived by

Son: Steven Turner and wife, January Nicole, of Center

Grandchildren:

River LeAnn Turner of Center

Jordan Turner of Center

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by

Brother: Billy Wayne Turner

Sisters: Linda Turner Thatcher, Rose Turner Pytlewizz, Pat Turner

Parents: Jesse Cleveland Turner Sr. and Dimple Cunningham Turner

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Watson & Sons Funeral Home to assist with final expenses.

“The song is ended, but the melody lingers on...” -- Irving Berlin

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Aubrey Dean Lamon, 63, of Center, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel.  Interment will follow Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Mr. Lamon was born September 29, 1951, in Lufkin, to Marion Dean Lamon and Hester Arlene Pinkston Lamon.  He was of the Pentecostal faith.

He is survived by

Wife: Dianne Lamon of Center

Son: Aubrey Lamon II and wife, Kayla, of Center

Father: Rev. M.D. Lamon of Center

Sister: Shirley Goodwin and husband, Richard, of Center

Brothers:

Garfield D. Lamon Sr. of Woodville

Don Lamon and wife, Rilda, of Mississippi

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by

Mother: Hester Arlene Pinkston Lamon

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Robert Purcell (Bob) Goodman, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at his residence.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 20, 2015, at Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport, Louisiana, under the direction of Rose-Neath Kilpatrick Funeral Home. 

Mr. Goodman was born April 21, 1932, in Navasota, to Charles Alexander Goodman and Wyatt Brown Goodman.

He is survived by

Daughters:

Virginia Goodman Anderson and husband, Steve, of Columbus, Texas

Vickie Goodman Brown and husband, Thomas, of Katy, Texas

Kimberly Jane Goodman of Shelbyville

Sons:

Robert P. Goodman and wife, Reba, of Corpus Christi, Texas

Kyle Jeffers Goodman of Taylor, Arkansas

Kelly Jay Goodman of Shreveport, Louisiana

Grandchildren:

Tamara Rose Rameriz and husband, Christopher

Thomas Wayne Brown

Eric Jay Brown and wife, Chandra

Carmen Lugo and husband, Jason

Carlos Llora and wife, Jessany

Jeremy Anderson and wife, Amanda

Sarah Nugent and husband, Brant

Zachary Anderson and wife, Adrienne

Royce Goodman and wife, Laura

Robbin Goodman and wife, Rosa Bell

Reed Goodman

Rebecka Marie Barton

Elizabeth Ann Barton

Sarah Caroline Barton

William Ryan Goodman

Kasi Goodman

18 Great Grandchildren

Brother: Lawrence Philip Goodman and wife, Elaine, of Houston, Texas

Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law: Jewell Shipp Gillette and husband, Bill, of Bossier City, Louisiana

Preceded in death by

Wife: Glenis Beck Goodman

Wife: Patti V. Shipp Goodman

Parents: Charles Alexander Goodman and Wyatt Brown Goodman

Son: William Jack Goodman

Daughter: Lynda Sue Goodman

Sisters and Brothers-in-Law: Mary Wyatt Goodman Szenasi and Mickey, Mildred Elizabeth Goodman Easley and Robert (Bubba)

Brothers and Sisters-in-law: James Richard Goodman and Ruth (Hensley), Charles Doyle Goodman and Dorothy (Phillips)

Pallbearers will be Grandsons and Donald Ray (Doc) Moore.

Shirley Barton, 75, of Winnsboro, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Winnsboro.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Old Home Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Sam Roe officiating.

Ms. Barton was born February 2, 1940 in Logansport, Louisiana, to Jessie W. Smith and Valerie Christine Alexander Smith.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by

Sons:

Mike Barton and wife, Misty, of Winnsboro

Gregg Barton of Winnsboro

Grandchildren:

Bart Barton

Joshua Barton

Maria Barton

Kendell Hill

Keaton Hargett

Great Grandchildren:

Angel Michelle Barton

Trenten Hill

Brayden Hill

Dawson Hill

Brother: Carl Smith and wife, Mary, of Logansport, Louisiana

Sister: Linda Goforth

Preceded in death by

Husband: Huey P. Barton

Son: Ricky Barton

Parents: Jessie W. Smith and Valerie Christine Alexander Smith

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Gene Lung, 80, of Huxley, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015 in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 20, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel.  Military honors graveside will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley under the direction of VFW Post 8904.

Mr. Lung was born June 27, 1935, in Rushville, Illinois, to Elmer Lawrence Lung and Dorothy Irene Walker Lung.  He served in the United States Air Force and later worked for AT&T, where he retired after several years of service.  Mr. Lung was of the Baptist faith. 

He is survived by

Daughter: Sandra Abla of Shreveport, Louisiana

Grandson: Michael Bush and wife, Dawn, of Haughton, Louisiana

Great Granddaughter: Chelsea Lewis Bush of Haughton, Louisiana

Cousin: Lois Rittenhouse of Colchester, Illinois

Friend: Mary Lee Hart of Huxley, Texas

Preceded in death by

Parents: Elmer Lawrence Lung and Dorothy Irene Walker Lung

Mother of Sandra: Elsie Lung

Brother: Gary Lung

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Center FFA traveled to Corpus Christi, TX July 13th-17th for the Texas State FFA Convention. Nine Center FFA Members enjoyed five great days of leadershipbuilding skills, meeting some of the 10,000 Texas FFA members and teachers who attended the convention and even got to have a little fun in the sun! 

Those attending were Alec Lucas, Taighen Mathews, Whitlee Reed, Nate Morris, Madison McMillan, Emma Locke, Kaden LaRock, Zack Fausett, Merari Gonzalez and Advisors Brittany Hall and Jessica Shadix.

We would like to congratulate several students who were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments:

Alec Lucas and Taighen Mathews received their Texas State Lonestar Degree. What does this mean? Well, let's break it down. There are over 109,000 Texas FFA Members across the state. Alec and Taighen were 2 of just over 2,000 members of those 109,000 to accomplish this prestigious award! Congrats to these amazing students!!

Merari Gonzalez competed in the Spanish Creed Speaking contest against the top 50 contestants in the state. Merari recited the FFA creed and answered 3 questions about its meaning in Spanish. She was judged on her presentation and her understanding of the Spanish language. Because Texas' population is so diverse they are trying to incorporate the many
interests and cultures of our students. She did a great job representing Center FFA!

Students have also had the opportunity to learn about Texas diversity of agriculture by touring the Texas State Aquarium and the TPWD CCA fish hatchery. 

Overall, the week was an amazing learning experience of bonding, growing and having a blast!



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On Saturday Center FFA member Whitlee Reed traveled to Sinton, TX to compete in Barrel Racing at the Texas State FFA High School Rodeo finals. 72 finalists from across the state competed in 3 rounds of competition. Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt to compete a cloverleaf pattern around preset barrels in the fastest/lowest time. After each round the competitors scores are added together and the lowest score wins the competition. After these three rounds, Whitlee placed 2nd in the entire state of Texas, only missing first place by FOUR TENTHS OF A SECOND!!!

Congrats to Whitlee on this AMAZING accomplishment!!!


Whitlee with the FFA Officers 

CITY OF TENAHA REGULAR SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA –July 20, 2015

If during the course of the meeting, any discussion of items on the Agenda that should be held in executive or closed session, the Council will convene in executive or closed session, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code Section 551.101 and Texas Revised Civil Statues.

The City Council of Tenaha will meet in regular session on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 5:15 p.m. at the Tenaha Municipal Building located at 238 N. George Bowers Drive, Tenaha, Texas.

Order of Business:

1.      Call to Order

2.      Roll Call

3.      Prayer

4.      Welcome Guests

5.      Public Comments

6.      Approve Previous Meeting Minutes – ACTION

7.      Approve June Financial Statements – ACTION

8.      Explanation of Recent Water Rate Increase as Specified in Notices Sent in May – Stacy Cranford

9.      Audit Presentation and Approval/Disapproval – Norman White, CPA - ACTION

10.  Review Truck / Dog and Cat Ordinances as Previously Presented by Attorney Shires - ACTION

11.  Preliminary Discussion to Define/Establish A City Ordinance For Large Events

12.  Discuss using the Council Room as a Community Room

13.  Department Head Report

14.  Closed Session Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters -  Stacy Cranford Contract Renewal

15.  Return to Open Session - ACTION

16.  Council Comments

17.  Adjourn

Sheryl R. Clark

City Secretary

City of Tenaha

The Shelby County Extension Office hosted another beekeepers meeting on July 16.  This meetings subject was summer beehive management. 

This insect that we depend upon for a third of our food has a number of natural problems even before human neglect can run its course.  In fact, beekeepers spend a good amount of time treating for the problems both in and outside the hive. 

Honeybees have their own diseases, insects, mites, and four-legged problems.  While is sounds counter-intuitive, beekeepers do indeed use “pesticides” to keep some of these “pests” from harming the honeybee.

The Varroa mite is considered by many to be the most serious malady of honey bees. It now occurs nearly worldwide. This external parasite feeds on the blood of adult bees, larvae and pupae.  In addition this blood sucking parasite is responsible for spreading some diseases.

The small hive beetle, North America's newest beekeeping pest, was first discovered in Florida in the spring of 1998.  Small hive beetle larvae consume pollen and comb but also will eat larval honey bees. After completing the larval stage, they crawl out of the hive and pupate in the soil. Adult beetles will feed on honey bee eggs.

Adult female wax moths fly at night and deposit masses of eggs on unprotected beeswax combs and in the cracks between hive bodies. After a few days these eggs hatch into caterpillars or larvae. The larvae crawl onto the comb and begin their feeding activity in protected areas, often near the center midrib of the cells.

Mice are a serious pest of stored combs and active honey bee colonies during the fall and winter months. These rodents chew combs and frames to make room for building their nests. Mouse urine on combs and frames and bees are reluctant to use the combs or clean out these nests in the spring.

Also, nosema disease, an adult disease caused by a protozoan, weakens the digestive track of infected bees and may allow pathogens to enter the honey bee's gut where they can cause significant damage.

In some areas, skunks are a serious threat to successful beekeeping, since they hamper the development of strong colonies. Being insectivorous (insect-eating), skunks will raid bee yards nightly, consuming large numbers of bees. To capture bees, skunks scratch at the hive entrance and guard bees that come out to investigate the disturbance. A successful skunk will repeat the process several times and may feed at the hive entrance for an hour or more to rapidly depleting the bee population. Colonies visited by skunks may become defensive since skunks usually return night after night.

In other parts of the U.S., bears are a serious threat to beekeeping operations since they do a great deal of damage to hives and equipment. They normally visit the apiaries at night, smashing the hives to eat brood and honey. Once bears locate an apiary, they return again and again, and it becomes exceedingly difficult to control their marauding behavior.

There are many other issues that I haven’t discussed, but are faced by honeybees and fought by both bee and beekeeper.  For more information, be sure to do your part in your landscape and join us as we study ways to benefit this incredible bug.   

More Beekeeping Basics will be covered on Wednesday, August 12 at the Courthouse meeting room on the 2^nd floor offered by the Shelby County Extension office.  The program starts at 11:30 am until 1pm so bring a lunch and enjoy.

Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin.

Lane Dunn is the County Extension Agent for agriculture and natural resources for Shelby County. His email address is jldunn@ag.tamu.edu.

If you love the idea of growing citrus in your landscape, you can now add a little more Asian influence in your corner of the world with the new Satsuma Arctic Frost.  According to state Extension specialists, this represents a breakthrough in home citrus production. It's the first citrus ever recommended virtually statewide.

Satsuma Arctic Frost has been named a Texas Superstar plant by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturists.  Arctic Frost is the most cold-hardy satsuma hybrid tested so far, having survived temperatures as low as 9 degrees at the A&M Research and Extension Center test site near Overton.

First introduced into the US from Japan in 1878, satsumas produce fragrant white blossoms in March and April. These trees are also green the year round. The fruit turns bright orange as it ripens in late October.

Arctic Frost grows to become a relatively tall tree with white flowers that give off a heady orange fragrance.  Come late fall or early winter, Arctic frost produces fruit that is juicy, nearly seedless and easy to peel. It will grow 8 to 12 feet tall in the ground or 6 feet tall as a patio container plant in about five to six year.  When planting in the ground, protection from cold by wrapping with frost cloth for the first year or two is recommended.  A site protected from the north wind will also help with winter survival.

It should be noted that, as opposed to other satsumas which are grafted to another variety rootstock, Arctic Frost is grown from its own rootstock.

That is meaningful because if they get froze back from a hard winter, they do not produce shoots from below the graft.

If you decide to add this to your landscape, remember that citrus thrives in full sun. This plant needs eight to ten hours each day, even during the summer months. It tolerates some shade, but less sun means less fruit Satsumas are easy to grow if they aren't watered too often. Water only when the mix is dry an inch below the surface. During a hot, dry summer, you may need to water every three or four days. In a wet winter, the plant may go weeks between watering.

Be careful, for every satsuma that dies from drought, you'll kill 200 from overwatering.

For maximum sweetness at harvest, leave fruit on the tree for about one week after it has completely assumed its orange color.

The fruit from a young tree averages 1.8 inches in diameter, approximately three-quarters the size of a tennis ball. With its smooth, thin, lightly attached skin, satsumas have become known as the "kid-glove or zipper-skin citrus" due to the ease with which the skin can be removed and internal segments separated.

The more adapted varieties of this Japanese transplant have an interesting history.  All the early satsuma crosses are the work of Dr. Ying Doon Moy, who was born in a small village in south China but immigrated to the U.S. in 1978.

Moy found a position as a plant breeder with the San Antonio Botanical Garden in 1980, where until he retired in 1999, he collaborated on the development of more than 150 new varieties of papaya, ginger, esperanza, rose, hibiscus and citrus.

In 1997, Moy and an AgriLife Extension horticulture specialist began collaborating to hybridize various satsuma mandarins with winter hardy Changsha tangerines, a citrus variety long cultivated in China. Changsha is one of the most cold-hardy citruses grown there. It produces edible but extremely seedy fruit.

The goal was to produce a satsuma hybrid with enhanced cold hardiness, as well as a high-quality fruit with a low seed count, and they succeeded.

From the most successful cold-hardy crosses, Orange Frost and Arctic Frost were selected and propagated.

Texas Superstar is a registered trademark owned by AgriLife Research, a state agency that is part of the Texas A&M University System. More information about the Texas Superstar program, including retail outlets where Superstar varieties may be purchased, can be found at http://texassuperstar.com/.

Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin.

Lane Dunn is the County Extension Agent for agriculture and natural resources for Shelby County. His email address is jldunn@ag.tamu.edu.

Based on factors like average temperature and humidity levels, here are the Top 
Sweatiest Cities:

1. Tampa, Fla.
2. Miami, Fla.
3. Houston, Texas
4. San Diego, Calif.
5. Orlando, Fla.
6. Washington, D.C.
7. Raleigh, N.C.
8. Los Angeles, Calif.
9. Dallas, Texas
10. Charlotte, N.C.

Many locations near us are in Excessive Heat Advisories.  So, far we are not in one, but will likely be in one next week as the upper ridge of high pressure centers itself over us and actual daytime temperatures reach 100+ degrees and the Temp Hum Indexes reach 105 to 110 and higher.

Below are a couple of internet sites to assist with heat related illness recognition and what to do.Your body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating just isn't enough. Your body temperature can rise to dangerous levels and you can develop a heat illness.

Most heat illnesses occur from staying out in the heat too long. Exercising too much for your age and physical condition are also factors. Older adults, young children and those who are sick or overweight are most at risk. Drinking fluids to prevent dehydration, replenishing salt and minerals, and limiting time in the heat can help. Be sure to wear light colored, loose fitting clothing, a hat, take plenty of breaks, force water, and try to limit your outside activity to earlier or later times of the day rather than in the heat of the day.

Heat-related illnesses include:   

   - Heatstroke - a life-threatening illness in which body temperature may rise above 106° F in minutes; symptoms include dry skin, rapid, strong pulse and dizziness. This is a site that can give you details on who is at risk, how to recognize, and how to \treat a victim of heat stroke. Heatstroke, First Aid: Condition, Treatment and Pictures - First Aid Guide | skinsight   

   - Heat exhaustion - an illness that can precede heatstroke; symptoms include heavy sweating, rapid breathing and a fast, weak pulse. A good site to visit to learn how to avoid, recognize and treat heat exhaustion.

  http://www.skinsight.com/firstaid/firstAidHeatExhaustion.htm
   - Heat cramps - muscle pains or spasms that happen during heavy exercise
   - Heat rash - skin irritation from excessive sweating
 Tom JohnsonKTXSANAU6

Arrest Report

07/16/15—07/17/15

Shelby County:

Shanice Nicole Newton, 22, Center, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Jerry Franklin Wall, Jr., 30, San Augustine, Bench Warrant-Burglary of a Building

David Russell Maes, 25, Center, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Family Violence

Kirk Kendrick, 38, Maynor, Warrant-Assault-Family Violence

San Augustine County: No Arrest Reported

Notice: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Center ISD Board of Trustees have agreed to move forward with a $1.2 million bid for renovation of the Malone Street middle and intermediate school gyms and Roughrider Stadium field house.

Center ISD Superintendent Dr. James Hockenberry said the winning bid on proposal is said to be $300,000 under expectation.

At last night’s meeting, architect Malcom McKinney of Goodwin-Lassiter presented a low bid from Berry & Clay Contractors of Rusk to do the work.

Dr. Hockenberry said he was pleased with the architect’s work, especially undertaking a renovation at this point of the year.

Work will begin right-a-way with a target completion date of Oct. 5 for the intermediate school gym, Nov. 4 on the middle school gym and Nov. 30 for locker rooms. Work on the Roughrider Stadium field house will not start until the end of football season and targeted to be complete by January and the start of soccer.

Also approved at last night’s CISD Board meeting:

*Some $140,000 in budget amendments. These included carpet in the F.L. Moffett library and offices; replacement of HVACS, and equipment replacement for junior high football.

Dr. Hockenberry also reported the lease has been finalized on the new transportation facility and the process of moving off Hwy. 87 North to the J.B. Raymond’s facility on Loop 500 between Hwy. 87 South and Hwy. 7 East is underway.

According to a press release from the Nacogdoches County Sheriff Office, there’s an investigation into an apparent murder-suicide on FM 138, near Garrison.

The Sheriff Office responded to a call from a third-party stating that they had received a text from a male subject that he had killed his wife. The call came into dispatch shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday.

Deputies arrived on scene a short time later and approached the residence. The report says deputies made forced entry into the residence where they found two people deceased in the living room of the residence.

EMS and first responders were called to the scene, but both subjects were deceased.

The Sheriff Office is investigating the crime as a Murder-Suicide.  

Sheriff Jason Bridges stated that a male subject appears to have shot his wife and then notified a distant family member of what he did by a text message. The male subject then turned the gun on himself after sending a text to a family member.

Both names are being withheld pending notification of all family members.

The case is still under investigation and an autopsy has been ordered by Justice of the Peace, Dorothy Tigner Thompson.

With an opening running some two months behind due to the heavy amounts of spring rain, the new Nacogdoches waterpark Timber Falls is inching closer to possibly opening before month's end.

According to Splash Kingdom's Facebook page they will be open by the end of July.

The post said, "We have TONS of workers on site each day, including management and owners working construction in order to get this thing up and going as soon as possible." Splash Kingdom expressed their appreciation to the community for their patience as they work to get the park up and running SAFELY for their guests.

Timber Falls is reportedly smaller than the other Texas and Louisiana water parks.

They say the park has a lazy river, slide tower, and a kids' area, and tickets to the Nacogdoches facility are $17.95 plus tax, a lower price than the Canton and Shreveport locations.

There have been a number of favorable and not so favorable comments on the waterparks' Facebook page, most inquiring about possible refunds on season passes due to the shortened season.

Splash Kingdom is saying they will offer refunds or you can exchange for a 2016 season pass.

Management adds Timber Falls is scheduled to be open through September.

Pictured below is one of the slides at the new Timber Falls waterpark in Nacogdoches. (Splash Kindom photo)

The Timpson Food Bank will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, today, Friday, July 17 at the new location at First Baptist Church in Timpson on North 2nd Street.

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 85-year old Bertha Olene Henderson of Center. Service will be at 1 p.m. this afternoon at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, with interment at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Oklahoma City.

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces a graveside interment memorial service for 67-year old Roger Guyton Hopkins of Morrow, Georgia. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson announces service for 75-year old Patsy Joyce Lunsford of Suffolk, VA. Service will be at 11 a.m. this morning at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. today at Taylor Funeral Home.

Community Funeral Home of Center announces service for 64-year old Mary Jean Nobles of Milam. Service will be at 1 p.m. this afternoon at the Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Milam, with interment at Rolling Hills Memorial Park in Richmond, CA.

Community Funeral Home of Center announces service for 78-year old Mr. Claudie Lee Hooper of Dallas. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Todd Springs Baptist Church in Shelbyville, with interment at Thompson Cemetery.

Community Funeral Home of Center announces service for 46-year old Robert Evan Nash of Center & Nacogdoches. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Abundant Love Ministries in Center, with interment at Blount Chapel Cemetery.

Community Funeral Home in Timpson announces pending service for 61-year old Michael Tillman of Houston.

Garner and Son Mortuary of San Augustine announces service for 37-year old Ms. Ebony Uquanda Dupree of Hemphill. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, in Hemphill, with interment at Macedonia Cemetery. Final viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. today at Garner & Son Chapel.

Garner & Son Mortuary announces service for 40-year old Mr. Marcus Anthony “Hobo” Barnes of San Augustine. Service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Reed Chapel Baptist Church, San Augustine, with interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at Garner & Son Chapel.

Garner & Son Mortuary announces graveside service for 105-year old Ms. Birdie Crenshaw of Katy. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lane Town Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. today at Garner & Son Chapel.

Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative is warning residents to be on the alert for a telephone scam targeting utility consumers.

Scam artists call a home or business posing as a Deep East Texas EC employee and threaten to shut off service unless the consumer provides immediate payment by credit, debit, or by purchasing a pre-paid debit card. 

Please be aware that Deep East Texas EC will not call members and threaten immediate disconnection.  Rather, Deep East Texas EC sends written notice and makes courtesy calls to delinquent accounts prior to disconnection. 

Should you receive a call that seems like a scam, the cooperative encourages you to hang up and call Deep East Texas EC directly at 1-866-392-2547 or936-229-4000 to be certain you are dealing with an official representative of the cooperative. 

Those who have been contacted by one of these scammers, or are victims of a scam, should also report the call to their local Sheriff’s Department and to the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP.

Brittney Johnson

Communications Specialist

Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.

PO Drawer 736 – 880 TX Hwy 21 E - San Augustine, TX 75972

Office: 936-229-4000 ext. 3907

Toll-Free: 1-866-392-2547 ext. 3907

brittneyj@deepeast.com

Summer has arrived. 

Tenaha ISD will operate on a summer schedule;

Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.

 

Attention TISD Students!

Sports physicals will be Monday, August 3rd, 2015 from 9:00am - 3:00 pm

 

Hall of Honor Info:

The 11th annual induction ceremony will take place on Friday, September 18, 2015 at the TISD Cafetorium.  All inductees will be introduced to the community during a pre-game ceremony prior to the game between the Tenaha Tigers and the White Oak Roughnecks at 7:30 pm. 

    

Timeline:

June 18, 2015                Nomination forms available

August 3, 2015              Deadline for submitting nominations to Tenaha
ISD

August 17, 2015            Selections announced

September 18, 2015       Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony 

                                      Tenaha Tigers vs. White Oak Roughnecks


Nominations to the Hall of Honor must be made by former Tenaha High School
Alumni. Form attached. 

 

Inductees:  Four Categories

A.     Alumni

B.     Athletes

C.     Educators

D.     Supporters


Inductees may be nominated five years after graduation or have given five
years of service to Tenaha ISD.

Class of 2015:  1-2 Honorees nominated by at least 3 TISD Alumni as chosen
by the Hall of Honor Committee and approved by the Tenaha Independent School
District's Board of Trustees.

Selection Committee:  Five person committee (2 rotating board members with
annual terms and 3 resident Alumni Members)


Tenaha Youth Center

Open Saturday's 5-9 pm for Grades 7-12

Open Tuesday's 5-5:30 for grades K-3 Summer Reading Program.

 

 

No changes from last week...HOT...DRY...Lakes and Rivers have passed thru 1/2 of original flood waters, but they will stay high thru the month of August even if we get no additional rain.

I have had several people come up to me at the grocery, the post office, and at Pinto Pony asking a range of weather questions.  Below is a consolidation of the weather related items addressed to me. some easy to answer, some humorous, some just hard to answer:   

   - When will we hit 100 in actual temperature? Our actual high temps are being held down due to the humidity and soil moisture, but we have a dome of high pressure centered slightly to our East that is causing high Heat Indexes between 105 and 110. The dome will move and center itself over Texas this weekend.  With that, and the clear skies we will begin to hit the 100+ actual temperatures next week that we normally see during late July and August.  Oppressive heat advisories are expected to be issued.

   - When is it going to rain again?  Not anytime soon.  The big boys say nothing even remotely like rain until the 23rd of July...if then, and then...only a 20% chance.
   - When will the sunset be on September 11th? The answer is 7:27pm.

Our days began getting shorter with the Summer Solstice. (today, it will set at 8:22pm)

   - Can you bring us some light breeze and cooler temps for September 11th? As much as I would like to do so, I can only tell you I can not.  Oh, sure, I could make that request, but it would be like asking for it to snow.  Not going to happen in September....Summer is still not over at that time...I will try for some moisture though...that is more likely to happen. (maybe not the answer that was being looked for).

   - I had a sweet lady of my generation approach me at the grocery yesterday who asked:"Why do they schedule funerals and grave site services in the Summer during the hot part of the day." Sorry, you will have to talk to the families and funeral homes about their scheduling. She did have a good point though.

   - Hurricane season will reach its mid point next month.  No tropical weather is in the 7 day forecast.  This time of the year a strong cold front or a tropical storm is the only real chance we have to change the current situation.  There has to be a strong system to push the high pressure out of its camped position over us. That then will allow the rising heat thermals to punch high into the atmosphere and form T-storms to bring us rain.

Please use caution in your outdoor activities during our Heat advisories.

 Tom JohnsonKTXSANAU6

Arrest Report

07/15/15—07/16/15

Shelby County:

Jennifer Johnson, 42, Center, Warrant-Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Eboni Black, 36, Houston, Warrant-Mis-application of Fiduciary Property

Timothy Howard, 36, Nacogdoches, Violation of Probation, Original Charge: Driving While Intoxicated

Vernon Bailey, 49, Center, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Theft & Violation of Probation, Original Charge: Possession of a Dangerous Drug

San Augustine County: No Arrest Reported

Notice: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Center ISD Board of Trustees will consider and possibly approve awarding proposals on the renovation of the Malone Street campuses--the middle and intermediate schools, as well as the Roughrider Stadium Field House when they have their regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. this evening.

At the July 1 meeting, Superintendent Dr. James Hockenberry told Center Broadcasting he expected to have the architect proposals in hand for trustees to consider.

Up to $3 million in renovations of the middle & intermediate school gyms and stadium field house were approved by the school board in May upon recommendation from the athletics’ facilities committee and a Master Plan, with the Malone Street projects fitting into a future new school model. T

he money is to come from the district's designated fund balance for future projects.

New bleachers, scoreboards, in addition to remodeling, including the installation of HVACs in both gyms are included in the project. A new scoreboard, weight room and renovation are part of the Roughrider Stadium Field House work.

Center ISD Trustees are also expected to receive an update on facilities’ projects at tonight's meeting. 

We told you earlier this week that Center Police officer Jake Gross would be recognized with a "Life Saving Award" by Police Chief Jim Albers at the Center City Council's Monday night meeting.

To give you some more details of the incident. On March 3 this year, Officer Gross administered CPR to 58-year old Joann Lockett at Center Place Apartments. He arrived to find her non-responsive, and not breathing. He continued to do so until ACE EMS arrived on the scene.

After working on Ms. Lockett for several minutes, a pulse was detected and she was transported to Center Emergency Department and on to Nacogdoches. Unfortunately, after leaving the hospital, Ms. Lockett passed away.

Officer Gross has been on the Center PD force four years.

Chief Albers said the department was very proud of Officer Gross, he added, “Jake is one of our finest officers, and a real credit to the Center Police Dept. and City of Center.”

Mayor David Chadwick added, “We are proud to see one of our officers act in such a professional and heroic manner.”

Center Police Officer Jake Gross (right) is presented a "Life Saving Award" from CPD Chief Jim Albers at Monday's city council meeting. (Photo courtesy of Our Town Times newspaper, Colleen Doggett)

Center ISD will be hosting a Meet and Greet for the new coaching staff, including the new head baseball coach, Kelly Spann, today, Thursday, July 16th from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM in the Center High School Library. All parents, students, and community members are invited to come by and welcome the new coaches that will be working with the students at Center ISD during the new school year.

The San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at The Yellow Rose Banquet Hall at 3:30 p.m. this afternoon. The facility is located on Hwy. 96 at the old paintball building across from Shelby LP Gas. The Yellow Rose features over 2,400 sq. ft. for reunions, receptions & banquets. The business is owned by Vicki Huss.

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 85-year old Bertha Olene Henderson of Center. She passed away Tuesday at her residence. Service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, with interment at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. She retired from the Pasadena ISD. Among Bertha Olene Henderson’s survivors are children, Shirley & Charlie Russom of Arlington, Douglas & Wanda Henderson of League City, and Kathryn Trejo of Pasadena. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Oklahoma City.

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces a graveside interment memorial service for 67-year old Roger Guyton Hopkins of Morrow, Georgia. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southern Grace Hospice of McDonough, GA. or The Association of Frontotemporal Degeneration.

Mangum Funeral Home announces service for 85-year old Brooksie Lee Miller Lipscomb of Tenaha. Service will be at 1 p.m. this afternoon at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Folsom Chapel Cemetery, Shelby County.

Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces graveside service for 95-year old Mr. James D. “Jimmy” Dezelle of Hideaway, formerly of San Augustine. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. this morning at Liberty Hill Memorial Garden in San Augustine.

Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson announces service for 75-year old Patsy Joyce Lunsford of Suffolk, VA. Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday at Taylor Funeral Home.

Garrison Funeral Home announces a military honors graveside service for 67-year old Bobby D. Bell of Garrison. Service will be held at 10 a.m. this morning at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches County under the direction of VFW Post 8904. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. prior to graveside service at Garrison Funeral Home.

Community Funeral Home of Center announces service for 64-year old Mary Jean Nobles of Milam. She passed away Saturday at her home. Service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Milam, with interment at Rolling Hills Memorial Park in Richmond, CA.

Community Funeral Home of Center announces pending service for 78-year old Mr. Claudie Lee Hooper of Dallas. He passed away Thursday in a Dallas hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Todd Springs Baptist Church in Shelbyville, with interment at Thompson Cemetery.

Community Funeral Home of Center announces service for 46-year old Robert Evan Nash of Center & Nacogdoches. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Abundant Love Ministries in Center, with interment at Blount Chapel Cemetery.

Community Funeral Home in Timpson announces pending service for 61-year old Michael Tillman of Houston.

Garner and Son Mortuary of San Augustine announces service for 37-year old Ms. Ebony Uquanda Dupree of Hemphill. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, in Hemphill, with interment at Macedonia Cemetery. Final viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Visitation is Friday from 12:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Garner & Son Chapel.

Garner & Son Mortuary announces service for 40-year old Mr. Marcus Anthony “Hobo” Barnes of San Augustine. Service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Reed Chapel Baptist Church, San Augustine, with interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Garner & Son Chapel.

Garner & Son Mortuary announces graveside service for 105-year old Ms. Birdie Crenshaw of Katy. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lane Town Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Garner & Son Chapel.

Summer has arrived. 

Tenaha ISD will operate on a summer schedule;

Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
 

Hall of Honor Info:

The 11th annual induction ceremony will take place on Friday, September 18, 2015 at the TISD Cafetorium.  All inductees will be introduced to the community during a pre-game ceremony prior to the game between the Tenaha Tigers and the White Oak Roughnecks at 7:30 pm. 

          

Timeline:

June 18, 2015                Nomination forms available

August 3, 2015              Deadline for submitting nominations to Tenaha
ISD

August 17, 2015            Selections announced

September 18, 2015       Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony 

                                      Tenaha Tigers vs. White Oak Roughnecks


Nominations to the Hall of Honor must be made by former Tenaha High School
Alumni. Form attached. 

 

Inductees:  Four Categories

A.     Alumni

B.     Athletes

C.     Educators

D.     Supporters

 

Inductees may be nominated five years after graduation or have given five years of service to Tenaha ISD.


Class of 2015:  1-2 Honorees nominated by at least 3 TISD Alumni as chosen by the Hall of Honor Committee and approved by the Tenaha Independent School District's Board of Trustees.

 

Selection Committee:  Five person committee (2 rotating board members with annual terms and 3 resident Alumni Members)
 

Tenaha Youth Center

Open Saturday's 5-9 pm for Grades 7-12

Open Tuesday's 5-5:30 for grades K-3 Summer Reading Program.

 

LUFKIN, Texas - U.S. Attorney John M. Bales announced today that five individuals are in custody following a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking in the Eastern District of Texas.

On July 14, 2015, a combined task force of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies began executing federal arrest warrants for defendants indicted following a two year investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas and elsewhere. The agencies also executed three search warrants in Diboll and one in Lufkin.

Two separate indictments were returned by a federal grand jury on July 1, 2015 charging 10 individuals with federal drug and firearms violations.  Of those, five defendants were arrested on July 14th and the indictment was unsealed by a federal magistrate late that night.  Those defendants in custody are:

      Ruben Enriquez, 42 of Diboll, Texas;
      Agustin Enriquez, 48 of Diboll, Texas;
      Alonso Enriquez, 33 of Diboll, Texas;
      Jorge Enriquez, 33, of Lufkin, Texas; and
      Douglas Wayne Williams, 40 of Lufkin, Texas

Law enforcement officers seized eight firearms, approximately 26 pounds of methamphetamine, $20,000 cash and eight vehicles during the arrests.  The remaining five defendants are being sought by law enforcement at this time.

According to the first indictment, beginning in 2013, Ruben Enriquez, Agustin Enriquez, Alonso Enriquez, and Jorge Enriquez are alleged to have conspired with each other and others to possess with the intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine.  Nine of the defendants are charged with conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute a controlled substance. One defendant is charged with possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

According to the second indictment,     on Jan. 15, 2015, Douglas Wayne Williams is alleged to have possessed with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and possessed a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

If convicted of the drug conspiracy charges, the defendants face a minimum of 10 years and up to life in federal prison.  If convicted of the drug possession charges, Douglas Wayne Williams faces a minimum of five years and up to 40 years in federal prison.  If convicted of the weapons violations, those defendants face at least 5 years in federal prison.  The indictments also seek forfeiture of any property used to commit or facilitate the crimes or derived from proceeds of the conspiracy.

The cases are being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Texas Department of Public Safety - Criminal Investigation Division. The U.S. Marshals Service, DEA Aviation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Homeland Security - Homeland Security Investigations, Texas Department of Public Safety-Highway Patrol Division, Texas Department of Public Safety-Aircraft Division, Angelina County Constable Precinct 1 and Precinct 4, Angelina County Sheriff's Office, Lufkin Police Department, Diboll Police Department, Houston Police Department, Conroe Police Department and the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office assisted in the execution of the arrest warrants and search warrants in the Eastern District of Texas.  The cases are being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren Gaston.

A grand jury indictment is not evidence of guilt.  All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

ATHENS—Catfish anglers have until July 26 to comment on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) proposed catfish management plan.

A link to the plan and an associated survey can be found on the main page of the TPWD web site, or you can go directly to the plan at http://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/nonpwdpubs/media/catfish_plan_draft.pdf.

TPWD will use angler input to help shape the final draft of the plan, which is scheduled to be published this fall.

AUSTIN – Dove hunters will have more opportunity earlier in the season with dates and bag limits finalized recently by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has approved the 2015-2016 Texas dove season, including a 70-day season and 15-bird daily bag statewide, and a 16-day early teal and Canada goose season.

The traditional September 1 dove season opening day in the North and Central Zones remains. The first segment in those zones will be five days longer than last season, closing on Sunday, Oct. 25. The season will reopen Friday, Dec. 18 and run through Friday, Jan. 1, 2016 in the North and Central Zones.

In the South Zone, the first segment will be longer by two days compared to last year. The South Zone opens Friday, Sept. 18 and runs through Wednesday, Oct. 21. The second segment will run Friday, Dec. 18 through Friday, Jan. 22, 2016.

The daily bag limit for doves statewide is 15 and the possession limit is 45.

The Special White-winged Dove Area will be restricted to afternoon only (noon to sunset) hunting the first two full September weekends on Sept. 5-6 and 12-13. Hunting in this area will reopen Friday, Sept. 18 and continue through Wednesday, Oct. 21, and then reopen Friday, Dec. 18 through Monday, Jan. 18, 2016. During the early two weekends, the daily bag limit is 15 birds, to include not more than two mourning doves and two white-tipped doves. Once the general season opens, the aggregate bag limit will be 15 with no more than two white-tipped doves.

“Age-ratios (juveniles versus adults) from last season indicated very strong production in mourning doves across Texas last year; we expect similar or slightly increased production this year with the improved habitat conditions across nearly all of Texas,” said Shaun Oldenburger, TPWD’s dove program leader. “However, improved habitat conditions equal more food and water on the landscape, which means hunters may need to spend more time patterning mourning doves prior to opening day in their area.”

Duck hunters can anticipate improved conditions for the September early teal season as abundant rains have filled lakes and marshes for the first time in several years. With record numbers of teal expected to make their way into Texas during the upcoming months, prospects should be good.

A 16-day statewide early teal and Eastern Zone Canada goose season will run Saturday, Sept. 12 through Sunday, Sept. 27. The daily bag on teal remains six, with a possession limit of 18. Bag limit for Canada geese will be three and a possession limit of six in the Eastern Zone only.

“Blue-winged teal numbers (8.5 million) are way above the minimum of 4.7 million needed for a 16-day season,” said Kevin Kraai, TPWD waterfowl program leader. “Conditions for teal across the state are excellent and hunters are urged to have their fingers crossed for a timely migration in the middle of September.”

Hunters are reminded that licenses go on sale August 15 for the 2015-16 hunting seasons and can be purchased through the agency’s 28 field offices, more than 50 state parks and at over 1,700 retailers across the state. Licenses may also be purchased online through the TPWD website at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/buy or by phone at 1-800-895-4248. Call center hours are Monday through Friday, 8 p.m. to 5 p.m. and there is a required $5 administrative fee for each phone or online transaction. The online transaction system is available 24/7.

For online and phone orders, a physical license will be mailed within three business days. During that time period, a transaction receipt will be provided via email that will be sufficient proof of hunting license and required endorsements that can be used for dove hunting, though it will not be allowed for the take of fish or wildlife that require a tag.

Hunting and fishing regulations for the new season can be found in the 2015-2016 Outdoor Annual, available at license retailers August 15, online at www.txoutdoorannual.com and via the free Outdoor Annual mobile app available for Apple and Android devices.

In addition to a hunting license, anyone born after Sept. 1, 1971, must successfully complete a hunter education training course or purchase a one-time deferral good for one license year in order to hunt legally in Texas. The certification is valid for life and is honored in all other states and provinces. More information on hunter education certification is available online at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/outdoor-learning/hunter-education.

A Migratory Game Bird endorsement and Harvest Information Program (HIP) certification are also required to hunt dove or teal in September. HIP certification involves a brief survey of previous year’s migratory bird hunting success and is conducted at the time licenses are purchased. Duck hunters also need to purchase a Federal Duck Stamp.

Percy Garner and Son Mortuary of San Augustine would like to announce the death and services of:

Ms. Ebony Uquanda Dupree, age 37, of Hemphill, Texas. Ms. Dupree passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015 at her residence in Hemphill, Texas.

Service

Saturday, July 18, 2015

11:00 a.m.

Macedonia Baptist Church, Hemphill, Texas

Interment Macedonia Cemetery

Rev. Gerald Johnson, Officiating

Final viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until Service time at the church

Visitation

Friday, July 17, 2015

12:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

Garner & Son Chapel

Saviviors

Parents                      James Dupree (Shirley) of Hemphill, Texas

Grandfather              J. W. Dupree of Hemphill, Texas

1 Son                         JaFredrick Smith of Hemphill, Texas

1 Daughter                Shaniyah Smith of Hemphill, Texas

God Children                                    Junikya White

Ja’Quesha White            all of Muskegen Michigan

Charles White, Jr.

As well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Marcus Anthony “Hobo” Barnes, age 40, of San Augustine, Texas.  Mr. Barnes passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at the Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill, Texas.

Service

Saturday, July 18, 2015

1:00 p.m.

Reed Chapel Baptist Church San Augustine, Texas

Interment Mt. Zion Cemetery

Rev. Amos Horton, Officiating

Visitation

Friday, July 17, 2015

12:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

Garner & Son Chapel

Saviviors

Mother:                                    Bobbie Barnes of San Augustine, Texas

1 Son                                       JaMarcus Barnes of Nacogdoches, Texas

3 Daughters                            Natalya Clark of San Augustine, Texas

                                                Imanni Barnes and Iriana Barnes of Ohio

4 Grand Children

5 Brothers                               Freddie Barnes, Jr. of Lufkin, Texas

                                                Eddie Barnes of San Augustine, Texas

                                                Robert Barnes of San Antonio, Texas

                                                Dennis Barnes wife, Chequita of San Augustine, Texas

                                                Dewanye Barnes wife, Karla of Humble, Texas

4 Sisters                                  Lucy McBride and Husband, Willie of San Augustine, Texas

                                                Theresa Larkin and Husband, Bozzie of San Augustine, Texas

                                                Stephanie Bell and Husband, Laskey of San Augustine, Texas

                                                Dorothy Lynch of Orange, Texas

As well as a host of Nices, Nephews other relatives and friends

Ms. Birdie Crenshaw, age 105, of Katy, Texas.  Ms. Crenshaw passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at her residence in Katy, Texas.   

Service

Saturday, July 18, 2015

2:00 p.m.

Graveside Service at Lane Town Cemetery

Visitation

Friday, July 17, 2015

12:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

Garner & Son Chapel

Saviviors

1 Son                   Billy P. Harper, Sr. (Georgia) of Katy, Texas

4 Grand Children               

9 Great-Grandchildren   

5 Great-Great Grand Children

As well as a host of other relatives and friends.

An early morning house fire has destroyed a home off US 96 South of Center.

Center Firemen responded to a 9-1-1 call to the Gene Kirkley residence on FM 417 West in the Cleaver Creek community and found the home fully engulfed in flames just before 3 a.m. Wednesday.

The home’s occupant, Joyce Kirkley was able to exit the home and make it to her son Richard’s residence next door to summon help. She was uninjured.

Shelbyville firemen were called to assist with water back-up. Cause of that blaze is not known.

The Center Dixie League 12U All-Stars are Texas State Tournament runner-ups after coming up short to Huntington during the championship game in Center Monday.

Huntington was also named as this year's Sportsmanship Team.

Center entered the title game with a 3-1 record. Wins came over Cold Spring, 11-0 and a victory against Tyler Saturday, a loss to Huntington Sunday, before defeating Palestine to avoid elimination.

Center had to win twice over undefeated Huntington if they were to take the championship.

Arrest Report

07/14/15—07/15/15

Shelby County:

Mercedes Jones, 19, Logansport, Warrant-Theft

San Augustine County:

Kristen S. Cosby, 24, Center, Motion to Revoke Probation, Original Charge: Possession of a Controlled Substance

Notice: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The 15-year old missing boy from Nacogdoches County was been found safe Tuesday afternoon.

The Amber Alert for Tanner Blake Jordan was cancelled after Nacogdoches County deputies found the teen and the woman he was with, reportedly stuck in mud on a county road near the Rusk County line.

A sheriff’s department press release says they received a tip that 34-year old Katie Miller and the boy could be found at a deer lease. Authorities found evidence they had been there.

Another call to the sheriff’s office said a white dually truck was stuck on a trail inside Nacogdoches County on CR 950. The pair was also found at the scene.

Miller was taken into custody and Tanner Jordan released to his parents, with CPS being notified to assist.

Miller was charged with state-jail felony possession of a controlled substance and harboring a runaway.

The press release said a search of the truck found less than a gram of meth, along with plastic baggies and needles that contained meth residue.

Additional charges could be pending, according to Sheriff Jason Bridges. He added his investigators will be doing more interviews with both individuals.

Center ISD will be hosting a Meet and Greet for the new coaching staff, including the new head baseball coach, Kelly Spann, on Thursday, July 16th from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM in the Center High School Library.

All parents, students, and community members are invited to come by and welcome the new coaches that will be working with the students at Center ISD the new school year.

The Shelby County Beekeepers Club will meet today, Wednesday, July 15th at the active Shelby County courthouse, 2nd floor meeting room from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  

Bring a sack lunch and come engage with other novice and expert local beekeepers as they share information on beekeeping.

This month’s topic will include summer hive management, bee and wasp identification and testing moisture levels in honey. 

Possibly, they will have some queen honey bees on-hand to observe. 

Bring your honey to be tested for moisture via refractometer.

Mangum Funeral Home announces service for 84-year old Huey Dan Phillips of Huxley. Service will be at 11 a.m. this morning at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley with military honors given by VFW Post 8904. Family request that donations can be made to Strong Cemetery Fund.

Mangum Funeral Home announces service for 85-year old Brooksie Lee Miller Lipscomb of Tenaha. She passed away Monday at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Folsom Chapel Cemetery, Shelby County. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. this evening at Mangum Funeral Home. She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone in accounting and scheduling. Among Brooksie Lee Miller Lipscomb’s survivors is a daughter, Elizabeth Ann & Jimmy Marett of Tenaha; son, Ed & Pam Lipscomb of Houston; and sister-in-law, Jackie Miller of Tenaha.

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 90-year old Pharon A. Newton of Center. Service will be at 10 a.m., this morning at First United Methodist Church in Joaquin. In lieu of flowers, donations can be to the American Cancer Society in Oklahoma City, or Colonia Pines Healthcare Center in San Augustine.

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces a graveside interment memorial service for 67-year old Roger Guyton Hopkins of Morrow, Georgia. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southern Grace Hospice of McDonough, GA. or The Association of Frontotemporal Degeneration.

Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces graveside service for 95-year old Mr. James D. “Jimmy” Dezelle of Hideaway, formerly of San Augustine. He passed away Monday. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Liberty Hill Memorial Garden in San Augustine. He worked in the banking business in San Augustine and also for Southern States Specialties in San Augustine. Among Jimmy Dezelle’s survivors is a daughter, Janis Robertson of Nacogdoches; sons, James Harold & Rosemarie Dezelle of Hideaway; sister, Gladys Wilson of Katy; and brother-in-law, R.G. & Ouida Dean of Nacogdoches.

Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson announces service for 75-year old Patsy Joyce Lunsford of Suffolk, VA. Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday at Taylor Funeral Home.

Garrison Funeral Home announces a military honors graveside service for 67-year old Bobby D. Bell of Garrison. He passed away Monday in Garrison. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches County under the direction of VFW Post 8904. Visitation will be held prior to graveside service at Garrison Funeral Home. Among Bobby D. Bell's survivors are children, Amy & David Sarkies of Garrison and Emily & Aaron Mitchell of Garrison; brother, Darrell Bell; and sisters, Pam & Clayton McFadden and Debra Ward.

Community Funeral Home of Center announces pending service for 64-year old Mary Jean Nobles of Milam. She passed away Saturday at her home.

Community Funeral Home of Center announces pending service for 78-year old Mr. Claudie Lee Hooper of Dallas. He passed away Thursday in a Dallas hospital.

Percy Garner and Son Mortuary of San Augustine announces service for 37-year old Ms. Ebony Uquanda Dupree of Hemphill. Service will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, in Hemphill, with interment at Macedonia Cemetery. Final viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until Service time at the church. Visitation is Friday from 12:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Garner & Son Chapel.

Garner & Son Mortuary announces pending service for 40-year old Mr. Marcus Anthony “Hobo” Barnes of San Augustine. He passed away Sunday at the Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill.

Garner & Son Mortuary announces pending service for 105-year old Ms. Birdie Crewshaw of Katy. She passed away Monday at her residence.

Brooksie Lee Miller Lipscomb, age 85 of Tenaha, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital.

Services will be 1p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel

 with Rev. Carl Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Folsom Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5pm until 7pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born August 2, 1929 in Shelby County to parents, C.F. & Willie Elizabeth (Brittain) Miller. She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in the accounting and scheduling departments for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, C.F. & Willie Miller, husband, R.H. Lipscomb, Jr., infant brother, Little Ora Miller, brother, Calvin Miller, brother, Henry Miller and

 sister, Vera Miller.

She is survived by:

Daughter:

Elizabeth Ann Marett & husband, Jimmy of Tenaha

Son:

Ed Lipscomb & wife, Pam of Houston

Grandchildren:

Jamie Norris & husband, Jonothon of Crosby

Susan Roberts & husband, Andrew of Houston

Numerous step grandchildren  and step great grandchildren

Sister-in-law:

Jackie Miller of Tenaha

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

Mr. James D. "Jimmy" Dezelle was born October 7, 1919, in Leon County, Texas. He entered into rest at his residence in Hideaway, Texas, July 13, 2015, attaining the age of 95 years, 9 months and 6 days. Mr. Dezelle was a longtime resident of San Augustine, Texas.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of San Augustine. For many years he worked in the banking business at Commercial State Bank in San Augustine, beginning as cashier and was vice-president when he left the bank. He had also worked for Southern States Specialties in San Augustine.

He is survived by his daughter, Janis Robertson of Nacogdoches, Texas; son, James Harold DeZelle and wife, Rosemarie of Hideaway, Texas; grandchildren, Jeffrey Douglas Sullivan and wife, Tracy; Jason Dean Robertson and wife, Amanda; Jed "James Edgar" DeZelle and wife Bethany; Joseph Michael DeZelle and wife Haley; John Clay DeZelle and wife Jessica; great-grandchildren, John D. Sullivan; Jake Sullivan; Jeremy DeZelle; Ellie Sullivan; Dixie Leigh and John Davis Robertson; sister, Gladys Wilson of Katy Texas; brother-in-law, R.G. Dean and wife Ouida of Nacogdoches, Texas; Lifetime Family Friend, Weldon Beasley of San Augustine.

He was preceded in death by parents; wife of 64 1/2 years, LaVaughn DeZelle; 4 sisters; sons-in-law John Sullivan and Jack Robertson.

Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday July 16, 2015 at Liberty Hill Memorial Garden, 11:00 A.M. with Bro. Buddy Pratt officiating. Interment will follow services.

*(AUSTIN)* — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds shoppers they can save money on certain items priced under $100 during the state's annual sales tax holiday. This year, the sales tax holiday is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7 - 9.

The law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales tax, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend during the weekend.

“As the father of three young children, I know back-to-school expenses can really put a strain on family budgets this time of year,” Hegar said. “This is an opportunity for families to save some money and prepare for the start of the school year.”

Lists of apparel and school supplies that may be purchased tax-free can be found on the Comptroller's website at TexasTaxHoliday.org [ http://www.TexasTaxHoliday.org ].

This year, shoppers will save an estimated $87 million in state and local sales taxes during the sales tax holiday.

The tax holiday weekend has been an annual event since 1999.

Bobby D. Bell, 67, of Garrison, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 in Garrison.

A military honors graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, under the direction of VFW Post 8904.  Visitation will be held prior to the graveside service at Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Mr. Bell was born January 23, 1948, in Nacogdoches, to Clifford Bell and Rachel Bailey Bell.  He served in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Bell was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by

Children:

Amy Sarkies and husband, David, of Garrison

Emily Mitchell and husband, Aaron, of Garrison

Grandchildren:

Britany Sarkies

Tiffany Fox

Troy Sarkies

Madeline Mitchell

Ace Mitchell

Great Grandchildren:

Channing Fox

Rhett Sarkies

Brother: Darrell Bell

Sisters:

Pam McFadden and husband, Clayton

Debra Ward

Preceded in death by

Parents: Clifford Bell and Rachel Bailey Bell

One Sister

One Brother

Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, Texas.

Arrest Report

07/13/15—07/14/15

Shelby County:

Timothy Hubbard, 32, Longview, Warrant-Aggravated Robbery

Kristen Cosby, 24, Center, Warrant-Speeding, Warrant-Violate Promise to Appear & San Augustine County Warrant-Motion to Revoke Probation, Original Charge: Possession of a Dangerous Drug

San Augustine County:

Robert A. Scott, 56, California, Failure to Display Driver’s License & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Notice: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The San Augustine County Commissioners’ Court will meet at 9 a.m. this morning and among the agenda items for discussion and possible action will be to accept a letter of non-resignation from Pct. 1 Constable Shannon Brazeal. He had resigned last month after being accepted into the DPS academy.

In addition, the court is expected to take action on hiring a county extension agent.

San Augustine County Commissioners may take action on Pct. 2 bridge construction, a safety hazard on Pct. 1 road, a Texas Disaster Community Block Grant resolution, and county disaster application status.

The court will also consider a budget request from The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas, and budget request from Burke.

Updates will be given on forest service road disaster, Next Step Ministries’ project, and a National Trust Grant for the 1919 Jail restoration project.

San Augustine County Commissioners will also have a budget workshop.

The Timpson ISD Board of Trustees will have regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. tonight and among the agenda items for consideration and board action will be TASB Policy Update 102, 2-year extension of bank depository contract, soliciting sealed proposals for fuel and heating and air conditioning services, a monetary donation from the Ag Booster Club to the Ag Dept., and approval of audit engagement letter with Halls, Johnson, McLemore and Redfield.

In addition, Timpson ISD Trustees will consider TASB Facilities Assessment Services, hiring of personnel and any personnel issues.

The Rusk County Commissioners’ Court accepted the resignation of County Clerk Joyce Lewis-Kugle Monday morning after she refused to comply with the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld the right to same-sex couples to marry.

Ms. Lewis-Kugle submitted her resignation last Thursday and said in the letter that she could not in good conscience issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

A long-time deputy clerk in Ms. Kugle’s office assumed the position as Rusk County Clerk.

Since the Supreme Court ruling a little over two weeks ago, neither the Shelby County nor San Augustine County Clerk’s offices had issued a same-sex marriage license as of late Monday afternoon.

Services are pending at Mangum Funeral Home for Mrs. Brooksie Lipscomb. She passed away late Monday night at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Additional information will be announced at a later time.

Mangum Funeral Home announces service for 84-year old Huey Dan Phillips of Huxley. He passed away Sunday at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley with military honors given by VFW Post 8904. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight at Mangum Funeral Home. He served in the US Army and was a long-time school teacher. Among Huey Dan Phillips' survivors is his wife, Mary Jo Dean Phillips of Huxley; son, Keith & Kristie Devers of Huxley; sister-in-law, Barbara Ross of Center; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Bob & Barbara Ann Dean of Mont Belvieu; and sister-in-law, Laretta Dean of Huxley. Family request that donations can be made to Strong Cemetery Fund.

Mangum Funeral Home announces service for 87-year old Ernest “Buddy” Baggett of Center.Service will be at 10 a.m. this morning at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 90-year old Pharon A. Newton of Center. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., this evening at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Joaquin. In lieu of flowers, donations can be to the American Cancer Society in Oklahoma City, or Colonia Pines Healthcare Center in San Augustine.

Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson announces service for 75-year old Patsy Joyce Lunsford of Suffolk, VA. She passed away Saturday. Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday at Taylor Funeral Home.

Community Funeral Home of Center announces pending service for 64-year old Mary Jean Nobles of Milam. She passed away Saturday at her home.

Community Funeral Home of Center announces pending service for 78-year old Mr. Claudie Lee Hooper of Dallas. He passed away Thursday in a Dallas hospital.

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces a graveside interment memorial service for 67-year old Roger Guyton Hopkins of Morrow, Georgia. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Among Roger Guyton Hopkins' survivors is a brother, Teddy & Becky Hopkins of Center; children, Rachael Gabrielle Hopkins, Rebekah Michelle Hopkins Fredrick & husband Michael, and Benjamin Raphael & Paige Hopkins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southern Grace Hospice of McDonough, GA. or The Association of Frontotemporal Degeneration.

Services are pending at Mangum  funeral Home for Mrs. Brooksie Lipscomb.

Mrs Lipscomb  passed away late Monday night at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Additional information will be announced at a later time. 

LUFKIN - Many people do not realize what happens once a construction project has been approved by the Texas Transportation Committee in Austin. Many things must happen prior to construction beginning. One of those events is a pre-construction meeting between TxDOT officials and the contracting company that was awarded the bid.

A pre-construction meeting was held in Nacogdoches County last week that will mark the beginning of a project that will replace a total of four bridges located on CR 4323 and CR 1006 in Shelby County.

Longview Bridge and Road will serve as contractors with work beginning ideally at Flat Fork Creek and working toward Mill Creek. The meeting also included discussions of all safety and environmental issues that might arise during the project, daily monitoring and any protected wetlands in the area of construction. The project is slated to begin in coming weeks.

Other projects currently ongoing in the nine-county Lufkin District and maintenance work scheduled for the week of July 13-17 include:

ANGELINA COUNTY
Loop 287 eastbound: Contractors are completing concrete paving on the eastbound main lanes and are removing pavement on the cloverleaf ramp. Fill dirt will be placed back in the ramp area this week in preparation of constructing the new ramp from the eastbound loop to Business 59 southbound. The retaining wall on the eastbound loop will also be under construction.
FM 2021/US 59: Westbound lanes on FM 2021 are being completed with final pavement finishing scheduled to be completed this week. Crews will work on driveways along FM 2021 and US 59 northbound. Other work for the week includes extending box culverts and removing old concrete pavement.
US 59/A&NR Railroad Underpass: Work continues to replace the railroad bridge outside the lanes of traffic. Crews will work to drill shafts for the retaining walls and begin work on storm sewers.
Various locations: Mowing, herbicide and pothole operations scheduled along with ditch maintenance.

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY
US 59 along Loop 224: Micro-surfacing pavement. Travelers can expect alternate lane closures through the area.
SH 21 from .4 miles west of FM 226 to FM 3276: Contractors will be sealcoating followed by the hot mix asphalt surface.
US 59 .2 miles south of FM 95 West to US 259: Sealcoating to continue for the next few weeks.
US 59/LP 224: This project will continue as construction crews work on the retaining wall on the US 59 South exit ramp and the pavement structure for the westbound entrance ramp. Utility crews will continue to relocate utilities throughout the project.
LP 224 from SH 7 to US 59 South: Guard rails and culvert work at various locations.
FM 3314: Contractors are completing the final surface, clean-up and placing signs that will be followed by final striping.

POLK COUNTY
US 287/FM 946: Pouring headwalls and wing walls on cross structures and safety treating fixed objects.
US 59 from Moscow to Leggett: Roadway resurfacing will continue.
US 190, FM 3126, FM 943 and FM 1276: Sealcoating roadways.
Various locations: Herbicide, mowing and pothole maintenance.

SAN JACINTO COUNTY
US 59 at FM 2914 overpass: Crews will haul and place embankment material and place forms in preparation for setting bridge deck panels. Bridge abutment back walls will also be formed and poured as well as a leveling pad for future retaining walls.
US 59, SH 150, FM 223, FM 945 and FM 3460: Seal coating roadway.

HOUSTON COUNTY
SH 7 west of Kennard: Structure and shoulder work will continue. A pilot car will be used to lead traffic through a single lane.
FM 227 west of Grapeland: Minor shoulder and guardrail repairs.
Various locations: Seal coating operations, mowing and herbicide treatments.

SABINE COUNTY
FM 1: Safety treating fixed objects.
FM 1 at the railroad underpass: Work to install a flashing beacon.
FM 1751: Finishing treatments will be applied to driveway pipes and cross drainage structures.
FM 1592, FM 3184 and FM 2261: Safety treating fixed objects.

SHELBY COUNTY
US 84 at the Sabine River: The replacement of the bridge that connects Texas to Louisiana across the Sabine River continues as contractors work to hang final deck panels on the new eastbound bridge. Contractors will continue work on the storm sewer and other drainage structures in Logansport, LA, as well as the lime treated subgrade and base for the eastbound main lanes in Texas and Louisiana.
Loop 500 from US 96 North to SH 7 East: Final striping is being scheduled, weather permitting. Top soil will be hauled and seeded.
FM 139 from SH 7 to SH 87: Safety treating cross drainage driveway structures and upgrading guardrail.

SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY
SH 21 at US 96: Intersection improvements will continue with contractors working to complete drainage structures and install concrete curb and gutter.
Various locations: Treating potholes, mowing and herbicide treatments.
Various locations: Safety treating fixed objects.

TRINITY COUNTY
SH 19 at Houston County line to SH 94 in Trinity: Roadwork resurfacing will continue.
SH 94 at various locations: Safety treating fixed objects.
FM 2915: Pavement rehabilitation on road base.

 

Bill O’Neal will be presented the A.C. Greene Award in September at the West Texas Book Festival in Abilene, Texas. The A.C. Greene Award is presented annually to a distinguished Texas author for lifetime achievement. The award is named for author, columnist, and Abilene native, A.C. Greene. Each year, the honored author is presented with a piece of original framed art, generously donated by the artist, H.C. Zachry.

O'Neal is the author of 42 books and more than 300 articles and book reviews on the American West including gunfighters, lawmen, ghost towns, country artists, baseball, children's books, and more.

O’Neal is the current Texas State Historian and is the only Texas State Historian to  be appointed two consecutive terms in 2012 and 2014.

Having retired as a history professor at Panola College in Carthage, TX, he continues to teach periodically and maintains a prolific writing career. O'Neal is a member of the Western Writers of America, having appeared in television documentaries on Turner Network Television, The History Channel, the British Broadcasting Corporation, the Discovery Channel, Turner Broadcasting System, and the Arts and Entertainment Channel. O'Neal has been the recipient of several awards including the 2005 National Association of Outlaw and Lawmen Association Award for "The Johnson County War,” and in 2007 he was named Best Living Non-Fiction Writer by True West Magazine.  He also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Wild West Historical Association in 2012.

The Center Middle School Beta Club attended the National Convention on June 25th-June 29th in Nashville, TN. While there, the students had the opportunity to compete with students from other Beta Club organizations from around the country.  One of the CMS Beta Club sponsors, Mrs. Mary Hockenberry, said, "This has been our most successfu Beta year ever. As far as I know, we've never had any students place at Nationals." CMS had several students to place this summer. Keelan Williams placed Second in the handmade jewelry division. Both the *Spotlight Your Club* and *Living Literature *placed in the top ten as well.

Not only was it one of the most successful years for the CMS Beta Club, it was also one of the most memorable. The students were able to visit some amazing and very well known historical and fun sites. Some of the places they visited were the National Civil Rights Museum where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, Graceland--home of Elvis Presley in Memphis,
TN., the Grand Ole Opry, the Historic Ryman Auditorium, RCA Studio B, a full scale replica of the Parthenon (seen in the movie *Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightening Thief*), Hard Rock Cafe, and the Bluebird Cafe where several famous artists, such as Taylor Swift have been discovered.

The CMS Beta Club Members and Sponsors are so excited to have had this opportunity for the second year in a row. They would once again like to thank the Center ISD Board of Trustees for helping with travel expenses, Covington Lumber Company for donating supplies for the Living Literature set, Robbie Sullivan for assisting with Uhaul rental, and Matt Haddox,
Terry Scull and Rickey Andrews for construction of the Living Literature set.
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​They look forward to another great year in 2015-16!​

The Center Middle Schoo Beta Club outside Elvis' Graceland in Memphis, TN

Huey Dan Phillips, age 84, of Huxley, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

Services will be 11am Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Wayne Bickley officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley with military honors given by our local VFW Post 8904. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5pm until 8 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born July 22, 1930 in Gary, Texas to J.C. and Maggie Belle (Ritter) Phillips. He served in the US Army. He was a long time school teacher. He was a member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and also played the organ.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, J.C. & Maggie Phillips, Brothers, James Phillips, Alton Ross Phillips and Lovis Clifton Phillips and Sisters, Reba Irene Phillips Bowlin and Jessie Belle Campbell.

He is survived by:

Wife of 48 years:

Mary Jo Dean Phillips of Huxley

Son:

Keith Devers & wife, Kristie of Huxley

Grandchildren:

Nathaniel Ray Devers

Mary Elizabeth Devers

Sister-in-law:

Charlsie Phillips of Carthage

Sister-in-law:

Barbara Ross of Center

Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law:
Bob & Barbara Ann Dean of Mont Belvieu

Sister-in-law:

Laretta Dean of Huxley

Family request that donations can be made to Strong Cemetery Fund, PO Box 1383, Center, Texas 75935.

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

Jaden Washington received a $500 cash scholarship from Wiggins Farms which was presented by Tonya Bailey. 

 2015 Baby Miss - Sadie Jernigan
 Princess: Sadie Brown, Allison Imken, Berkley Gamble
 Best Smile - Allison Imken
 Personality - Berkley Gamble
 Most Beautiful - Sadie Brown
 Best Fashion - Sadie Jernigan
 

2015 Toddler Miss - Harper Ross
 Princess: Joley Moore, Kinzlee Terry, Cadence Shadix, Beau Gamble, Kirstie Parks, Emma Clevenger, Codi West
 Best Smile - Emma Clevenger
 Personality - Cadence Shadix
 Most Beautiful - Harper Ross
 Best Fashion - Codi West 
 

2015 Tiny Miss - Zoey Richardson
 Princess: Ansley Nettles, Zoe Yates, Gracie Hicks, Hallie Barbee, Naziyah Roberts, Chloe Price
 Best Smile - Zoey Richardson
 Personality - Chloe Price
 Most Beautiful - Naziyah Roberts
 Best Fashion - Zoey Richardson 
 

2015 Little Miss - Rihana Lane
 Princess: Carissa Rickman
 Best Smile - Carissa Rickman
 Personality - Carissa Rickman
 Most Beautiful - Rihana Lane
 Best Fashion - Rihana Lane 
 

2015 Petite Miss - Corinne Rickman
 Princess: Payton Brown, Carolyn Mathis, Kahryn Dyson, Bailey Shadix
 Best Smile - Kahryn Dyson
 Personality - Bailey Shadix
 Most Beautiful - Corinne Rickman
 Best Fashion - Carolyn Mathis 
 

2015 Preteen Miss - Zacoria Thedford
 Princess: Varinia Parrish
 Best Smile - Zacoria Thedford
 Personality - Varinia Parrish
 Most Beautiful - Varinia Parrish
 Best Fashion - Zacoria Thedford 
 

2015 Teen Miss - Loren Vandrovec
 Princess: Faith Eddings, Karley Broadway
 Best Smile - Faith Eddings
 Personality - Karley Broadway
 Most Beautiful - Loren Vandrovec
 Best Fashion - Karley Broadway 
 

2015 Miss - Jaden Washington
 Princess: Amanda Warren, Becca Mathis
 Best Smile - Becca Mathis
 Personality - Amanda Warren
 Most Beautiful - Jaden Washington
 Best Fashion - Jaden Washington 
 

The People's Choice winners were:
 1st place - Hallie Barbee
 2nd place - Gracie Hicks
 3rd place - Kirstie Parks

Funeral service for Patsy Joyce Lunsford, 75, of Suffolk, VA, will be at 11:00 AM, Friday,

July 17, 2015, at Taylor Funeral Home with Bro. Justin Coburn officiating.  Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson, TX.  Visitation will be from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Friday July 17, 2015 at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Tx.  Ms. Lunsford passed away July 11, 2015 and was born March 10, 1940

Roger Guyton Hopkins, age 67, of Morrow, Georgia, passed away March 11, 2015, at his residence. Graveside interment memorial service will be held at Oaklawn Memorial Park, 1554 Hwy. 7, Center, Texas at 10AM on Saturday, July 18, 2015.

Roger Guyton "Guy" Hopkins was born on Father's Day, June 15, 1947 in Center, Texas to James Granvel Hopkins and his wife Maudine Hughes Hopkins. He is survived by his brother Teddy Hopkins of Center, Texas and his wife Becky. He married the love of his life, Linda Thompson, on July 21, 1973 in Tenaha, Texas. He and Linda have three children; Rachael Gabrielle Hopkins, Rebekah Michelle Hopkins Frederick (spouse Michael Frederick) and Benjamin Raphael Hopkins (spouse Paige Burleigh Hopkins). Rebekah and Michael have two children Genevieve Abigail and Jacob Christopher Frederick. Ben and Paige have one son Sebastian Connor Hopkins. He also leaves numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends

The family thanks you for all the condolences they have received. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made, in memory of Guy, to one of the following organizations that were dear to his heart:

Southern Grace Hospice                                           The Association for Frontotemporal

364 Racetrack Road                                       Degeneration

McDonough, GA 30252                                            http://www.theaftd.org/

http://www.southerngracehospice.com/

Arrest Report

07/10/15—07/13/15

Shelby County:

Koree M. Copeland, 27, Timpson, Warrant-Harassment

Rachel Ann Lowry, 43, Lufkin, Warrant-Burglary of a Building

Joshua Bearden, 25, Center, Warrant-Forgery

Joshua LaKeith Harper, 37, Center, 2 charges-Delivery of a Controlled Substance in a Drug Free Zone and Delivery of a Controlled Substance

Justin Taylor, 20, Center, Public Intoxication

Ronald Roscoe, 60, Longview, Driving While Intoxicated

Roy Lee Casey, 55, Center, 3 warrants-Order of Confinement

Mark Politte-Perry, 26, Shreveport, Possession of Marijuana

San Augustine County:

Yarslee R. Clark, Motion for Adjudication of Guilt

Joshua Amburn, Serve Weekends

Notice: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Shelby County Commissioners’ Court will have a regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. today and among the agenda items will be to approve right-of-way deeds for three parcels of land on CR 4323 at Flat Fork Creek and on CR 1006 at Mill Creek.

The court will also approve the construction and maintenance agreement between TxDOT and Shelby County for five bridge replacements in Pct. 4.

Commissioners will discuss and possibly approve the work order for repairs of the elevator in the historic courthouse and insurance renewal with Blue Cross/Blue Shield through the Texas Association of Counties.

The court is expected to hear a presentation from Charles Poland regarding county health insurance earlier in the meeting.

At the Center City Council meeting at 5 p.m. today, Center Police Officer Jake Gross will be recognized with a life-saving award. Officer Gross reportedly acted well beyond the standard level of response to save a life when he administered CPR. Chief Jim Albers will make the presentation.

Council is expected to discuss and take action on a budget calendar for 2016 budget adoption; and disposal of surplus equipment.

City Manager Chad Nehring said the list of items is primarily assets beyond their original useful life.

In addition, council will receive information on a facility enhancement program through the Texas Department of Agriculture that could lead to co-generated power at the Lake Pinkston water plant.

Center City Council will have a preliminary budget workshop session at 4:30 p.m. this afternoon.

A Shelby County man was given 40-years in prison for pleading guilty to first-degree murder last week in Center.

123^rd District Judge Charles “Brick” Dickerson sentenced 28-year old William Bryce Moore of Tenaha for the death of his infant daughter in February.

Last month, Moore’s wife, Angela Moore was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter.

The Moores were both indicted for capital murder in the death of six-month old Ariana Moore.

Autopsy results showed cause of death was consistent with blunt force trauma damaging internal organs.

An affidavit states William Moore admitted to striking the child in the abdomen.

The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Department reports a Mansfield preacher was pulled from the water of Toledo Bend Reservoir safely after suffering a heart attack early Friday morning.

According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, the welfare concern for Rev. Bob Latham of Antioch Baptist Church became a rescue operation late Thursday night after he had not returned home or been heard from in hours.

DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s personnel and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents found Rev. Latham clinging to the side of this boat in the Tucker Lake area of Toledo Bend just after 1 a.m. Friday.

At last report he was recovering at University Health in Shreveport.

The City of Timpson has been hit by a recent rash of vandals and thieves.

According to Mayor Debra Smith, crime has increased in town and citizens are encouraged to alert authorities if they notice suspicious activity around homes, businesses or churches.

To assist with efforts, a reward of $500 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of those involved in the crimes.

Vandalism has been committed around the SoSo Park area on Pine Street and Woodland Christian Church was burglarized.

Mayor Smith said it appears nothing is off limits to these criminals. She added, “This type of activity doesn’t just cost the victim, it cost citizen taxpayers because time is money and these investigations take time.”

She encourages anyone that may see this type of criminal activity or suspects something to contact the Timpson Police Dept. at 936-254-2700 or the Shelby County Sheriff’s Dept. at 936-598-5600.

Life Share Blood Center of Northwest Louisiana is hosting a Louisiana Auxiliary Wives Behind the Badge Cuffs & Hoses Blood Registry Drive in honor of James Garrett & Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Gregg Shy from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Riverside Park in Logansport.

You are ask to give blood and register with Be the Match for patients. A photo ID is required before giving.

The event will assist individuals like James Garrett of Logansport, who been battling a type of blood cancer, and Gregg Shy from Bossier City, another cancer patient, both needing stem cell transplants.

The Center ISD Board of Trustees will have a special meeting at 6 p.m. tonight, Monday and the only agenda item will be Board Training on the Texas Education Code and Legislative Updates.

The Shelbyville ISD Board of Trustees will have a regular meeting at 12 noon today.

Among the agenda items for consideration and approval will be a resolution for graduation requirements—Senate Bill 149; Texas Association of School Board Delegate Assembly; student athletic insurance; teacher salary schedule and August board meeting and budget workshop.

In his superintendent report, Dr. Ray West will discuss the preliminary taxable value, teacher supplies for 2015-16, facilities update and other articles of interest and general updates.

In executive session, Shelbyville ISD Trustees will hear a Level III employee grievance, resignations, teacher and staff hires and salaries. Any action would be done so in open session.

The school year is just around the corner and the Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center wants you to help child abuse victims in need by providing them with a backpack. There are two ways to donate: buy a backpack yourself and fill it with basic school supplies OR a $25 donation will sufficiently provide one child with a pack and supplies. Take backpacks to the Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center, 220 Field St. Center, Texas from 9-3 Monday thru Thursday and 9-12 on Friday. Call us at 590-9864. You’re asked to PLEASE GIVE BY AUGUST 3RD!!

Watson & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of service Sunday for 96-year old Brooksie Elizabeth Bradberry of Center. She passed away Thursday. Service was held at Watson & Sons Chapel with interment at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Among survivors is daughter, Becky & Billy Johnson; brother, Furman Schillings; and sister, Ruth Oliver. I lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Center.

Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 90-year old Pharon A. Newton of Center. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Joaquin. In lieu of flowers, donations can be to the American Cancer Society in Oklahoma City, or Colonia Pines Healthcare Center in San Augustine.

Mangum Funeral Home announces service for 87-year old Ernest “Buddy” Baggett of Center. He passed away Saturday at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. this evening at Mangum Funeral Home. Among Ernest “Buddy” Baggett’s survivors is his wife, Wayne Baggett of Center; sisters, Hazel Brittain of Garrison, Ella Manshack of Center and Joyce Noble & husband Roy Edwards of Joaquin; and brother, Pete & Sharon Baggett of Nacogdoches.

Mangum Funeral Home announces pending arrangements for Dan Phillips of Huxley. He passed away Sunday at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. Among Dan Phillips survivors is his wife, Mary Jo Phillips of Huxley.

Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson announces pending service for Patsy Pate Lunsford.

Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces the death of 76-year old John Anthony “Tony” Tewell of San Augustine. He passed away Wednesday in Beaumont. The family chose cremation. Memorial service will be held by the family at their discretion. He was a retired maintenance worker for a local nursing home. Among John Anthony “Tony” Tewell’s survivors are sons, Anthony & Debbie Tewell of Seabrook, Michael & Diane Christopher of League City and Josh & Jessica Tewell of North Carolina; daughters, Jennifer Tewell Brady & husband John of Lumberton; step-daughter, Kathy & Bobby Lomax of Oklahoma; brother, Richard & Gladys Tewell of Bossier City; and sister, Annette Tewell of Cedar Park.

Community Funeral Home of Timpson announces service for 41-year old Mrs. Chasity Rogers of Timpson. She passed away Thursday at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Timpson, with interment at Antioch Cemetery, Timpson. Among Chasity Rogers’ survivors is her husband, Stacy Rogers of Timpson; daughter, Kyrsten McCarty of Kilgore; sons, Allen Scott and Jeffery Scott, both of Timpson; mother, Sarah McCarty of Kilgore; and step-father, Harvey McCarty of Kilgore.

Community Funeral Home of Center announces service for 80-year old Mrs. Mildred Louise Wilbert of Center. Service will be at 1 p.m. this afternoon at Travelers’ Rest Baptist Church in Longstreet, La., with interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Longstreet.

Community Funeral Home of Center announces pending service for 78-year old Mr. Claudie Lee Hooper of Dallas. He passed away Thursday in a Dallas hospital.

What-a-Melon Queens
 

Peoples Choice - Hallie Barbee
Baby Miss - Sadie Jernigan
Toddler Miss - Harper Ross
Tiny Miss - Zorey Richardson
Little Miss - Rhiana Lane
Petite Miss - Corinne Rickman
Preteen Miss - Zacoria Thedford
Teen Miss - Loren Vandrovec
Miss - Jaden Washington who received a $500 Cash Scholarship from Wiggins Watermelons 

Pet Show Results

Best in Show - Paris, a miniature schnauzer, showed by Caityln Madden 

Best Dog
1st place - Rex, a Siberian husky, showed by Steve Hampton
2nd place - Pooh, a chi-weenie, showed by Jessica Berry
3rd place - Buster, a beagle, showed by John Austin Ford

Best Mannered Pet
1st place - Bandy, the cat, showed by Josie Martinez
2nd place - Monty, a husky , showed by Cindy Mathis
3rd place - Pooh, a chi-weenie, showed by Jessica Berry

Pet with Best Trick
1st place - Pongo, a dalmatian, showed by Brandy Taylor
2nd place - Chelios, a German shepherd, showed by Joshua Soape
3rd place - Rex, a Siberian husky, showed by Steve Hampton

Most Unusual Pet
1st place - Doris, a fancy rat, showed by Josie Martinez
2nd place - Pixie, a ball python, showed by Jessica Berry
3rd place - Bandy, the cat, showed by Josie Martinez

Smallest Pet
1st place - Pixie, a ball python, showed by Jessica Berry
2nd place - Doris, a fancy rat, showed by Josie Martinez
3rd place - Bandy, the cat, showed by Josie Martinez

Biggest Peg
1st place - Chelios, a German shepherd, showed by Joshua Soape
2nd place - Monty, a husky , showed by Cindy Mathis
3rd place - Pongo, a dalmatian, showed by Brandy Taylor

Best Dressed
1st place - Paris, a miniature schnauzer, showed by Caityln Madden
2nd place - Rex, a Siberian husky, showed by Steve Hampton
3rd place - Buster, a beagle, showed by John Austin Ford

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Largest Watermelon Weigh-in Results:

1st place - Doug Cogswell, (96.0 lbs)
2nd place - Jenny Johnson, (87.0 lbs)
3rd place - Olivia Johnson, (84.0 lbs)
4th place - Jayden Akridge, (81.5 lbs)
5th place - Whitley Johnson, (74.5 lbs)
6th place - Bella Akridge, (73.0 lbs)
7th place - Louise Johnson, (64.0 lbs)
8th place - Tate Johnson, (63.0 lbs)
9th place - Jaleigh Johnson, (60.5 lbs)
10th place - Shelby Johnson, (60.0 lbs)
11th place - Jimmy Matthews, (59.75 lbs)
12th place - Renee Johnson, (55.5 lbs)
13th place - Bo Jordon, (50.5 lbs)

Over $5,000 was given away in prize money.

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Seed Spitting

Youth (7 and younger) Division
1st place - Mackenzie Simmons
2nd place - Reese Betancourt
3rd place - Stephanie Santana

Youth (8-15 yrs old) Division
1st place - Franuel Araudo
2nd place - Neena Smith
3rd place - Neera Smith

Women's Division
1st place - Jenny Beattie
2nd place - Taryn Chambliss
3rd place - Ashley Newton

Men's Division
1st place - Kris Dockens
2nd place - Nehemias Santana
3rd place - Aaron Weaver

Speed Eating

Youth (7 and younger) Division
1st place - Evan Wittmann
2nd place - Stephanie Santana
3rd place - Addison Lloyd

Youth (8-15 yrs old) Division
1st place - Raylee Askew
2nd place - Collin Lloyd
3rd place - Neera Smith

Women's Division
1st place - Ruby Bhanji
2nd place - Erica Santana
3rd place - Isabel Santana

Men's Division
1st place - Kris Dockens
2nd place - Aaron Weaver
3rd place - Nehemias Santana

NO rain until Tuesday the 21st. 10 days from now...even then, it is just a slight chance.

Monday, and maybe Tuesday will most likely be the last of our daytime temperatures in the mid 90's.  If you wanted HOT, It will be as we will push 100 or more as the period moves toward the end of the 10 days. Then the temps are to be above 100.

The Temperature Humidity Index will exceed 105 to 110 degrees each day during the extended outlook. 

I recommend that everyone Remember to drink extra water... even if you are not thirsty. Take frequent breaks to cool off.  Check on your pets, plants, friends, neighbors, and the elderly. 

If you become dizzy, faint, stop sweating, or feel weak from the heat, it is best to seek medical attention immediately. 

Tom JohnsonKTXSANAU6

PATSY PATE LUNSFORD - PENDING

Taylor Funeral Home 511 Ross Graves Drn Timpson, TX  75975 

Dan Phillips, of Huxley, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

Services are pending at Mangum Funeral Home.

Among his survivors include:

Wife:

Mary Jo Phillips of Huxley

Service information and additional survivors will be given at a later time

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

Ernest “Buddy” Baggett, 87, of Center, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jack Forbis and Bro. Edward McRae officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday, July 13, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born August 22, 1927 in Converse, LA to James Averett and Virginia Delores ( Myers) Baggett.  He served in the US Army.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Averett and Virginia Baggett, Daughter, Debra Jan Johnson, Brother, Clifford Baggett and an infant sister.

He is survived by:

Wife:

Wayne Baggett of Center

Grandchildren:

Brandi Johnson of Center

Brad Johnson & wife Chavaletta of Center

4 Great Grandchildren:

Kaitlyn, Khloe & Bryce Johnson & Mahalia Raymond

Sisters:

Hazel Brittain of Garrison

Ella Manshack of Center

Joyce Noble & husband, Roy Edward of Joaquin

Brother:

Pete Baggett & wife, Sharon of Nacogdoches

Numerous Nieces & Nephews

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

Center ISD will be hosting a Meet and Greet for the new coaching staff, including the new head baseball coach, on Thursday, July 16th from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM in the Center High School Library. All parents, students, and community members are invited to come by and welcome the new coaches that will be working with the students at Center ISD in 2015-16.

Brooksie Elizabeth Bradberry went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 9, 2015. 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Karen Jones officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. 

Born in the Sardis Community in 1919, she spent her lifetime residence in Shelby County and made temporary housing arrangements alongside her husband Joe at every in-state US Army base camp he was assigned.  After Joe returned home, she spent many years working at Center Drug Store in the Gift Department.  She was a proud member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the First United Methodist Church in Center.  Outings with her Sunday School Class were days she truly treasured.

She was a seasoned canasta and 42 player, a fishing buddy, the best fried chicken and oatmeal raisin cookie baker, a loyal Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers supporter, a daily bird watcher, the loving hug just at the right time, the stern "shake" when needed, a friend, an inspiration, a teacher, a loving mother and our biggest fan and grandmother. 

Meeting her at the gates of Heaven are her parents Lum & Isabel Schillings, six siblings and the love of her life; her husband Joe Bradberry.  Her spirit is carried on by her beloved daughter Becky Johnson, favorite son-in-law Billy Johnson, her precious grandson Brent & wife Teresa Johnson, granddaughter Brittney Johnson and fiancé Marlon Ford, soon to be great-grandchildren Kirbie, Kaytlin and Andrew Ford, her brother Furman Schillings, sister Ruth Oliver and many special nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Center.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

The jury that had been summoned for Monday, July 20, 2015 for the 123rd District Court, Honorable Charles "Brick" Dickerson presiding has been cancelled due to the scheduled cases being resolved or passed. Anyone receiving a summons for that day is released from jury service until they recieve a future summons.

Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle would like to announce the rescue of a fisherman from Toledo Bend. 

On July 9, 2015 at about 10:36 p.m., DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office was contacted by a subject who stated a local fisherman had not been seen or heard from in some time.  Dispatchers were able to identify the subject and notified deputies of the call for service. 

Deputies began search and rescue operations and requested assistance from the Louisiana
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.  The DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office rescue boat was deployed in conjunction with a LDWF boat.  Sheriff Arbuckle and other deputies searched an area of the lake, locally known as Tucker Lake, where they believed the missing fisherman may have been located.

Sheriff Arbuckle and deputies were able to locate the missing subject in this area at about 01:08 a.m.  It was later found that the individual had fallen out of the boat while wearing a personal floatation device (PFD), also known as a life jacket or vest. 

Upon trying to re-enter the boat, the subject suffered a heart attack and was unable to get in the boat or call for assistance. 

Sheriff Arbuckle and deputies pulled the man from the water and returned him to land.  DeSoto EMS were contacted and EMS personnel tended to him before he was transported for treatment.

Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle would like to announce the arrest of two individuals involved in the molestation and human trafficking of juveniles. 

On July 5, 2015, DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office received a complaint from a  andatory reporter of a possible rape.  Detectives were dispatched and discovered that two juveniles were taken to a location by a relative and one juvenile was molested while another juvenile was forced to watch. 

It was also found the juveniles were supplied alcohol and marijuana during this encounter. 

Detectives identified the suspects as Queisha Johnson (B/F - DOB: 08/27/1980) of Mansfield, LA and Willie King Jr. (B/M - DOB: 06/17/1979) of Mansfield, LA. 

Following interviews with Ms. Johnson and Mr. King, both were arrested.  Ms. Johnson was arrested for the offenses of LA R.S. 14:92 Contributing to the Delinquency of Juveniles, LA R.S. 14:81 Indecent Behavior with Juveniles, and LA R.S. 14:46.2 Human Trafficking.  Mr. Johnson was arrested on the charges of LA R.S. 14:92 Contributing to the Delinquency of Juveniles, LA R.S. 14:81 Indecent Behavior with Juveniles, and LA R.S. 14:81.2 Molestation of a Juvenile. 

Both Ms. Johnson and Mr. King were booked into the DeSoto Parish Detention Center on the above charges.

 
Willie King Jr.

Queisha Johnson