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.

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.

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.

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 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. 

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.

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. 

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

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. 

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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

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/.

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 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.

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.

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

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. 

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

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.

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.

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

(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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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

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.

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 

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.