Cook teams from Texas and Louisiana will be competing for prize money this weekend at the Chillin and Grillin Grill Fest Presented by Farmers State Bank at the Shelby County Expo Center on Highway 7 East.  Cooking starts Friday evening along with the 42 Tournament and Washer Pitching Tournament.

Judging takes place on Saturday starting with the beverage competition at 9am.  There is still time to enter!

Thank you to all the Sponsors who have made this event possible:  Farmers State Bank, Badders Law Firm, Pilgrims Pride, Shelby Savings Bank, the City of Center, Rapid Payday & Title Loans,  C&J A/C and Heating, Ace Hardware of East Texas, B&S A/C and Heating, Bob’s Pawn and Gun Shop, BTS Disposal, Light and Champion, Timberwolf Lake Works, Watson and Sons Funeral Home, 4C Electric, Hughes Florist,  H&R Block and Despino’s Tires.

This Event is Sanctioned by the Lonestar Barbeque Society.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host the monthly Les and Theresa Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. April 14 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, located at 2900 Raguet St.

Dr. Mengmeng Gu, professor and ornamental extension specialist in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in College Station, will present “Do We Need to Be Scared of Crape Myrtle Bark Scale?” 

A relatively new exotic scale pest, bark scale is threatening the utility and aesthetics of crape myrtles in the urban landscapes of Texas and surrounding states. Gu, who leads the multidisciplinary, multistate effort to manage this type of bark scale, will present a brief history of the pest in Texas and surrounding areas, as well as discuss its symptoms, life cycle and extermination.

Gu earned her doctorate in plant sciences and horticulture from the University of Arkansas and worked as an assistant professor at Mississippi State University before moving to Texas in 2012. The liaison between the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association, Gu serves on the TNLA Education Committee and the Parks and Patio Task Force. In addition to crape myrtle bark scale, her research interests include sustainable practices in horticulture production and landscapes, such as container substrate research.

The Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series is held the second Thursday of each month. It is preceded by an attendee social at 6:30 p.m., and a rare plant raffle will follow the program. The lecture is free and open to the public, but donations to the Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series fund are always appreciated.

Parking is available at the PNPC and Raguet Elementary School, located at 2428 Raguet St.

For more information, call (936) 468-4129 or email sfagardens@sfasu.edu.

Cutline: Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. April 14 in the Pineywoods Native Plant Center. Guest speaker Dr. Mengmeng Gu, professor and ornamental extension specialist for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in College Station, will present “Do We Need to Be Scared of Crape Myrtle Bark Scale?”

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The Panola College Foundation hosted its annual Designer Purse Bingo fundraising event on Friday, March 25, at the Carthage Civic Center, attracting approximately 600 guests and raising over $65,000 for student scholarships and program grants.

“This event helps ensure that we are able to increase the amount of scholarships and grants that the Foundation provides to students each year,” said Jessica Pace, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Panola College. “It is great to see the community come out and support students while having a good time.”

Don Clinton, Vice President of Student Services at Panola College, entertained the audience as the emcee for the fundraiser, thanking sponsors and calling out the anticipated bingo numbers throughout the evening.

Each guest took home a tote bag provided by Young Energy Services of Carthage. Sanford & Sons sponsored centerpieces for each table, which were available for purchase following the event. Pippen Motor Company and Rural Water Services sponsored koozies, and Razor Services sponsored skinny koozies for the evening. Back by popular demand was a signature drink available for purchase brought to guests by Simply Beautiful Salon. Sodexo sponsored charcuterie boxes for each guest and Hospitality ER provided meals and gift bags to the volunteers.

First State Bank & Trust Company and UT Health East Texas sponsored the bonus games for the event, which allowed guests the chance to carry home a couture Louis Vuitton bag.

Bingo purses included 24 different designs, including brands such as Coach, Kate Spade, and Michael Kors. Game sponsors included AshRoq Financial, Carthage Economic Development Corporation, Carthage Furniture, Edwards Jones by Vicky Hudson, Elliot Dodge of Carthage, Farmers State Bank, Hal's AC & Electrical, Loutex, Palmetto Services, Rancho Grande, VeraBank, and Winkler Place.

A popular ring raffle which gave guests the opportunity to win a variety of prizes, including designer purses, took place during the middle of the event. Raffle sponsors included Cyclone Rentals, Farmers State Bank, General Shelters of Texas, Hal's AC & Electrical, Holiday Inn Center, Martin Lake Power Plant – Luminant, Tyson Foods, and Republic National Distributing Company.

The Panola College Foundation would like to thank each person who attended the event, including each of the sponsors. Designer Purse Bingo would not be possible without the volunteers who spent hours preparing and setting up the event.

In 2023, Designer Purse Bingo will be held at the Carthage Civic Center on March 31.

Check out the great deals at The Unique Boutique today!  Name Brand items are half off, Coats and Jackets are only $1.25, Sweaters are .50 cents each!  We also have a $5 bag special for pants and tops!  Did we mention that it’s Buy One, Get One Free?! 

We also have several beautiful prom dresses available.  Prom Dresses are $20 each.  Your daughter can say yes to the dress, and you can save some money!  See our selection of dresses today.  The Unique Boutique is open Monday through Friday from 9-4.  For more information, please call us at 936-591-8190.  Thanks for shopping at The Unique Boutique.

The Shelbyville Dragon One Act Play Cast advances to Area Competition to be held at Union Grove High School Saturday, April 2. The company will perform scenes from Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" at 3:00pm. Awards earned at the March 22 Bi-District competition include: Advancing Play, Honor Crew-Haven Heiman; Honorable Mention All Star Cast - Gracie Leach and Eli Taylor; and All Star Cast - Kara Jones and Kendall Murry. 

SHELBYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 

DISTRICT 23AA ACADEMIC UIL CHAMPION

Shelbyville High School competed at the District 23AA University Interscholastic League (UIL) Academic Spring Meet held on March 23rd and 26th.  Shelbyville competitors scored points in twenty-one academic events, qualified twenty-five students for the Region III-AA Academic UIL Meet, scored over 600 total points and captured the District Championship.

Shelbyville students receiving medals at the district meet:

FIRST PLACE

Accounting – Kelley Garcia

Accounting Team – Kelley Garcia, Kayla White, Brenda Bautista, Jennifer Castro

Current Issues & Events Team – Dawson Jackson, Naomi Caporali, Aubree Camp, Eli 

Taylor

Computer Applications – Shiloh Amburn 

Current Issues & Events Team – Dawson Jackson, Naomi Caporali, Aubree Camp, Eli 

Taylor

Editorial Writing – Jamarria Wright

Informative Speaking – Naomi Caporali

Lincoln-Douglass Debate – Dawson Jackson

Literary Criticism – Haven Heiman

Number Sense – Kason Parker

Number Sense Team – Kason Parker, Kiara Bennett, Malachi Sierra, Elizabeth Marin

Persuasive Speaking – Aubree Camp 

Ready Writing – Jamarria Wright

Science – Jacob Smith

Science – Top Scorer Chemistry – Kason Parker

Science – Top Scorer Physics – Jacob Smith

Science Team – Jacob Smith, Kason Parker, Celeste Holloway, Eli Taylor 

Speech Team

SECOND PLACE

Accounting – Kayla White

Computer Science Team – Eldon Hendrix, Brenda Bautista, Emily Bautista, Jennifer 

Castro

Current Issues & Events – Dawson Jackson  

Feature Writing - Jesse Vail

Informative Speaking – Ava Silva

Persuasive Speaking – Dawson Jackson

Lincoln-Douglas Debate – Naomi Caporali

Literary Criticism Team – Haven Heiman, Malachi McArthur, Laka Sanders, Jamarria 

Wright

Prose Interpretation – Hallie Merriman 

Journalism Team

THIRD PLACE 

Copy Editing – Kaylin Miller

Current Issues & Events – Naomi Caporali

Headline Writing – Hallie Merriman

Number Sense – Kiana Bennett

Persuasive Speaking – Kara Jones

Poetry Interpretation – Ava Silva

Prose Interpretation – Kendall Murry

Science – Kason Parker

FOURTH PLACE

Accounting – Brenda Bautista

Computer Applications – Elizabeth Marin

Current Issues & Events – Aubree Camp 

Number Sense – Malachi Sierra

Poetry Interpretation – Kara Jones

Prose Interpretation – Gracie Leach

Spelling & Vocabulary – Jaelyn Crawford

FIFTH PLACE

Calculator Applications – Chloe McArthur

Computer Science – Eldon Hendrix

Editorial Writing – Kaylin Miller

Headline Writing – Kaylin Miller

Mathematics – Abigayle Shofner

Spelling & Vocabulary – Jamarria Wright 

SIXTH PLACE

Accounting – Jennifer Castro

Informative Speaking – Lanie Bass

Literary Criticism – Malachi McArthur

Mathematics – Kason Parker

News Writing – Kaylin Miller 

Social Studies – Chloe McArthur  

First, second and third place individual medalists and first place team members will compete at the 2022 Region III-AA Academic Regional Spring Meet at Panola College on April 22nd and 23rd.

Shelbyville Academic UIL coaches attending the regional meet:  

Brooke Harrison (Science), Cole Harrison (Number Sense), Megan Holt (Accounting), Dominique Roland (Literary Criticism), Mario Osby (Computer Applications), Emily Sowell (Informative Speaking, Persuasive Speaking, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Current Issues & Events), Jeane Taylor (Poetry Interpretation, Prose Interpretation), and Claire Windham (Copy Editing, Editorial Writing, Feature Writing, Headline Writing, Ready Writing).

“Students who compete in UIL events devote countless hours preparing for UIL academic competition”, said Dr. David Stevens, UIL director of academics.  “Like their athletic counterparts, they practice before, during and after school and attend invitational meets and competitions.  For virtually every school in Texas, it serves as an extension to the regular classroom for highly motivated, intelligent young men and women.”  

“The UIL schedules a greater variety of contests, holds larger meets, and provides services to more students than any similar program in the nation.  The UIL offers contests in 23 academic events, including Cross-Examination Debate.  “In its own way, each contest is intended to teach the thinking skills students will need in college and in their careers,” Stevens said.  “We have tremendous anecdotal evidence from students who testify to the importance UIL academic contests played in their high school careers.  We also know that employers want workers who can solve problems, speak effectively and write clearly.  Each contest is designed to help students reach those goals.” 

For preorders, please call

Steven Burgay at 936-332-9745; Belinda Burgay at 936-332-9712; or Dana Strain at 936-332-3878

The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center will be hosting our annual Butterfly Release in recognition of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This event will take place on Thursday, April 7th , on the downtown square starting at 4:30pm. We hope you will plan to join us and take a stand together in the fight against child abuse. Together we can make a difference in the lives of children in our community! (Also note: If you wish to show your support, local florists will have blue ribbons available for purchase throughout the month of April in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.) The Butterfly Release is sponsored by FARMERS STATE BANK.

Abundant Love Ministries

1426 Shelbyville Street

Center, TX

 Cordially invites you to our Annual Church Anniversary (Brother Mike Spark’s Day)

Sunday March 27, 2022

1:30 pm

Guest Church/Speaker

Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ

Bishop Howard Cloudy

COME AND PRAISE/WORSHIP JESUS WITH US!

For more information, please contact

Feleshia Thompson (936) 590-1834

Thanks

Center Carden Club will hold its annual plant sale on Friday, April 1st on the southwest side, inner section of the downtown square beginning from 8:00 am through noon.  A wide variety of plants will be available, such as succulents, bromeliads, Kalanchoes, begonias, verbenas,  stagleaf ferns etc. as well many indigenous plants and all offered at VERY reasonable pricing.  Do come early while the plant selection is at its best; you are sure to find many of Nature’s delights that can be yours!

Joaquin High School attended the District 23AA High School UIL Academic contest on March 23rd at the Baker Pattillo Student Center at Stephen F. Austin State University. The Ram academic team had an excellent performance, bringing home numerous individual and team awards. JHS will be sending many students to the regional III academic meet at Panola College on April 22nd and 23rd. We are very proud of these students and their accomplishments.

Participants and Medalists :

Spelling and Vocabulary
2nd Place - Mariel Luna
2nd Place Team Regional Alternate
Participants : Molley Bushiey, Ke’Maria Wilson

Social Studies 
1st Place - Cullen Freeman
2nd Place - Kaleb Oswalt
1st Place Team, Regional Qualifiers
Participants : Jayden Cater, Kace Sherrod

Science
4th Place - Eduardo Araiza
Participants : Blaine Bailey, Noah Altamirano, Mason Hughes, Cole Bragg, Nahum 
             Rivera
Current Issues
1st Place - Cullen Freeman
5th Place - Mason Hughes
2nd Place Team Regional Alternate
Participants : Addi Harvey, Chris Henry

Copy Editing 
4th Place - Chris Henry
Participants : Leola Flournoy, Lauren Metcalf

News Writing 
1st Place - Marissa Johnson, Regional Qualifier
Participants : Whitney Garrett

Ready Writing 
2nd Place - Shelby Freeman, Regional Qualifier
4th Place - Marissa Johnson
Participants : Autumn Webb

Headline Writing
4th Place Shelby Freeman
6th Place Chris Henry
Participants : Cole Bragg

Literary Criticism
2nd Place - Noah Altamarino
3rd Place - Whitney Garrett
4th Place - Braylon Ezernack
5th Place - Chris Henry
1st Place Team, Regional Qualifiers

Mathematics
Chase Rice, Autumn Webb, and Nahum Rivera

Calculator Applications
Jayden Cater, Chris Henry, Lauren Metcalf, and Ryan Walters

Number Sense
Cole Bragg

Coaches
Helen Windham, Caitlyn Anderson, Lisa Barton, Reed Westbrook, 
Yesenia Corrales, and Rusty Wilson

UIL High School Academic Coordinator
Rusty Wilson

Washer Pitching Tournament and 42 Tournament

at Grill Fest

Join the Fun at Grill Fest next weekend, April 1st and 2nd.  In addition to sampling great barbeque you can participate in the 42 Tournament and the Washer Pitching Tournament, both Sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank.

Both events will be held on Friday evening this year. Registration for the 42 Tournament begins at 5:30 and the Tournament begins at 6:00.  Please note, this is an hour earlier than in the past. Registration fee is $10.00 per person/$20.00 per team.  Winning team takes the jackpot prize.

The Washer Pitching Tournament will begin at 7:00pm. It is $10.00 per person to participate and the winning team takes the jackpot prize.

All Grill Fest activities will take place at the Rodeo Arena on Highway 7 East rain or shine.  We will be under the cover if it is raining.  Grill Fest 2022 is Sponsored by Farmers State Bank.

Shelbyville High School, Senior, Laka Sanders earned a 4th place medal at the State Girls Powerlifting Meet held in Corpus Christi, TX on March 18, 2022. Laka also received a scholarship from THSWPA.

We are Dragon Proud!

Coach Michael B. Taylor

Boil Water Notice for N.E.W.  Water System

Effective March 22, 2022

Until further notice

Due to a break in the line, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the N.E.W. Water Supply Corporation PWS  # 2030034 to notify all customers on FM 1279 (Hawthorne Road) to boil their water prior to consumption (eg., washing hands/ face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc).  Children, seniors and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.  The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. 

In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes. 

Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received the notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses).  You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact N.E.W. Water Supply Corporation at 220 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas, 75972, or call 936-288-0489

 or Charles Sharp at 936-201-5001.

Shelbyville ISD will start 2 1/2 hours late tomorrow, Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Buses will run 2 1/2 hours late . Staff reports at 10 am. Students will report at 10:20 AM. 

The Unique Boutique has a BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Sale on jeans, sweaters, and blouses!  Ladies’ Jeans, Sweaters, and Blouses are $.50 cents.  Coats and Jackets are only $1.25 each.  Purchase one of these items and get another for FREE.  Shop local and help Shelby County Outreach Ministries continue to feed the hungry and assist the needy in Shelby County.  For more information, please call 936-591-8190.

District 5 Extension Education Spring Meeting held at the Windom Convention Center was attended by 40 members and agents and District personnel from around East Texas. I should have a picture to show, but I will have to tell about it, as if I were a writer. Debra Chadwick helped us make the room look like the theme of the day, "TEEA Chicken Fling", with her Chicken Collection. Margaret Smith provided a chicken theme quilt which was displayed in the corner of the room. Peaches Conway, Bobbie Nutt and Annette Jackson managed the registration table. They handed out goody bags with information on Center and our chicken industry. Feleshia Thompson, County Extension Agent for Family and Community Health, helped us with arrangements and planning. 

District 5 Director, Suzie Blackmon from Cherokee County, was in charge of directing the time which included flag salutes to the United States flag and Texas State flag. The group was welcomed by County Judge, Allison Harbison. The Poultry Festival Queen showed us how to do the Chicken Dance during our break. Our formalities include our TEEA Prayer and Creed led by Annette Jackson. We had Door Prizes and Raffles to hlep raise money for scholarships for 4-H members. Shelby County made a big contribution to the scholarship fund because our meeting was fully funded by the Chamber of Commerce and Tyson Foods and we did not turn in any bills to the Treasurer. We also collect money for supplies and repair of the 4-H camp in Brownwood. Of course we had a box lunch which featured more chicken prepared by a local caterer. 

Our Key Note Speaker was Mayor, David Chadwick who told us more about the City of Center square than meets the eye and in so doing challanged us to help the cause of living by doing our part. In the business meeting we accepted the task of selling tickets for a sewing machine. We needed to update the by-laws to keep up with changes in the world. Suzie Blackmon reported what happened at the State Board. We made plans for future meetings on the District and State levels. 

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I do not have that many words but I would like to know if this sounds interesting to you and if you might like to become a member and help us with monthly and district meetings in the future. 

Ellen Manning, President XYZ Extension Club 

Grill Fest, Presented by Farmers State Bank

There is still time to register a cook team for the annual Grill Fest, sponsored by Farmers State Bank.  Cooking starts on Friday, April 1st and Judging takes place on Saturday, April 2nd at the Rodeo Arena on Highway 7 East.  You may also sign up for the dessert, adult beverage and beans competition.  There will be a 42 Tournament starting at 6pm on Friday evening and a Washer Pitching Tournament.  Both tournaments are sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank.

Thank you to all the Sponsors who have made this event possible:  Farmers State Bank, Badders Law Firm, Pilgrims Pride,  Shelby Savings Bank, the City of Center, Rapid Payday & Title Loans, C&J A/C and Heating, 4C Electrical, Ace Hardware of East Texas, B&S A/C and Heating, Bob’s Pawn and Gunshop, BTS Disposal, Light and Champion, Timberwolf Lake Works, Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Hughes Florist,  H&R Block and Despino’s Tires.

This Event is Sanctioned by the Lonestar Barbeque Society.

For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 936-598-3682 or info@shelbycountychamber.com.

On March 14-15, Shelbyville students Eli Taylor, Hallie Merriman, Aubree Camp, and Ava Silva competed in the U.I.L. cross examination debate state tournament in Austin, TX. Ava Silva was awarded the 3rd highest speaker award in the state on the first day of competition and Ava and Aubree finished 3rd overall in the state on day two. In cross examination debate, students and coaches research and present solutions to real world policy issues. The 2021-22 topic was, Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its protection of water resources in the United States. Shelbyville Speech and Debate is coached by Emily Sowell and Crystal Harrison. 

The Senior Nutrition Site is having a BBQ pulled pork sandwich fundraiser on Friday, March 25^th.  The lunch will include a pulled pork sandwich, chips, a cookie, and bottled water.  They are $10 per lunch and all proceeds will go to our Senior programs.  You can pick up your lunch on Friday between 11:30 – 1:00.  Delivery for orders of 5 or more is available in town only.  For more information or to place your orders, please call the Senior Nutrition Site at 936-598-7768.  Thank you for your support.

Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the arrest of Ty Glover, 24, of Lufkin and Travis Wright, 24, of Lufkin.

On March 6, 2022, a deputy with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office noticed a SUV traveling North on US 96 in Center. The vehicle had sparks coming from the undercarriage and the deputy initiated a traffic stop. As the deputy exited his patrol vehicle and approached the SUV, the driver accelerated, turned around and began traveling South on US 96 towards the city of Center.

After a brief pursuit, the vehicle crashed near the edge of the property at the Best Western in Center.

The driver, later identified at Glover, exited the vehicle, and ran into the Best Western and was found hiding in a laundry room on the second floor. Glover was taken into custody without incident.

Further investigation led deputies to a hotel room where Wright was located. Inside the room, deputies located a substance believe to be methamphetamines, and marijuana. Wright was taken into custody.

During the course of the investigation, deputies learned that the vehicle Glover was driving had been stolen from a pawn shop in Center. The vehicle also contained numerous pieces of property stolen from the pawn shop as well. Glover also told deputies there was another vehicle that had been stolen from Lufkin, and where the vehicle was parked. Officers from Center Police Department assisted the SCSO and located the vehicle.

Glover was arrested and booked into the Shelby County jail on local charges including: Evading Arrest with a Vehicle (SJF) $5,000 bond; Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (SJF) $5,000 bond; and Burglary of a Building (SJF) $5,000 bond. Glover also has warrants out of Angelina County for Credit/Debit Card Abuse and Theft.

Wright was arrested and booked in to the Shelby County jail on local charges including: POCS (F-3) $7,500 bond; and POM (M-A) $1,500 bond. Wright also has warrants out of Angelina County for FTA and Bail Jumping.

“This is proof that our deputies are out doing their jobs and patrolling this county,” said Sheriff Windham. “This situation was able to be shut down quickly and although a stolen vehicle did receive damage, we were able to recover everything that was stolen and were able to return it all to the rightful owner.” The SCSO would like to thank the Center Police Department, and Constable Precinct 5 Josh Tipton for their assistance.

UIL Speech and Debate Team

The CX team of Nathali Abella Hernandez and Kaylee Cox will attend the state contest in Austin, Texas, on Thursday and Friday after placing second at district in February, with Nathali being named Top Speaker

Powerlifting

Andrea Horton will compete in powerlifting at the state meet this weekend. At regionals, Andrea lifted a total of 1,010 pounds. She benched 205 pounds, squatted 405 pounds, and set the regional record in deadlift with 400 pounds, 20 pounds shy of the state 4A record!

The Joaquin baseball games scheduled for today versus Woden will be rescheduled for tomorrow 3/16 at the same times.

Submitted by: Wade Lawson

The Joaquin softball game scheduled for today (03/15) vs. Garrison has been rescheduled for tomorrow (03/16) at 5:30 in Garrison. 

Submitted by: Steven McCann

This week, The Unique Boutique is cutting prices on Men's Pants, Ladies' Jeans, Blouses, Sweaters, Coats, and Name Brand Clothing!  Men's Pants, Ladies' Jeans, Blouses, and Sweaters are only .50 Cents!  Coats and Jackets are $1.25, and Name Brand items are 50% off the sticker price!  Come by the store today and take advantage of these low prices.  We are located at 906 Shelbyville Street, and you can always call us at 936-591-8190.  The Unique Boutique is open Monday thru Friday from 9-4.  Thank you. 

Our Monthly Membership Meeting is next week on Tuesday, March 15th.

Please be sure to come and bring a guest.

Our guest speakers will be Lizzett Mendoza and Maria Vareo from the Family Crisis Center and they will be speaking on Human Trafficking. Our Business of the Month will be Texas Start Retail and Boutique. Be sure to get entered for the door prizes.

Lunch will be catered by

For $10 per meal.  Menu: Beef Tips & Rice

AT THE CHAMBER will be on Wednesday, March 16 at 12 noon.

Please come and bring a friend or two and learn a new healthy topic each month.

Always the 3rd Wednesday of each month!

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be at the chamber on Monday April 4th from 10:30-3.  Please come make and appointment or come stop by and donate and help save 4 lives each time you give blood! All donors get a free t-shirt.

Last week Center One Act Play travelled to compete at district with their play "The Children's Hour" by Lillian Helman. Rosalyn Wright was selected as Honorable Mention All Star Cast, and Alexia Pineda and Mia Mahan were selected as All-Star Cast members. Carly Gray was selected as All-Star Crew. The play is directed by Kearsten Humber, assistant director Courtney Mayfield. 

There will be a free community performance in the CHS cafetorium Wednesday, March 16th at 6:30. 

An account has been created at Shelby Savings Bank for the Benefit of Joseph Gipson. Donations will go toward the costs associated with his recent passing/funeral arrangements. Please help us support this family in their time of grief, as no one is ever prepared to lose a child. Joseph was a precious third grader at Center Elementary School. Donations may be made at any of the local Shelby Savings Bank Branches.

Funeral Services are set for Sunday, March 13th at 2:00 at Triumph Church in Center. Visitation will be on Saturday-hours to be determined.

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Leadership Conference for Junior Chamber of Commerce students on Tuesday, March 8th at the Civic Center.  Over 100 JCC students were able to attend the Conference.

Ms. Kaylin Burleson and Ms. Tammy Lemoine were this year’s Chairmen and presenters.  The students worked in small groups discussing a variety of questions regarding leadership.  Each group created a poster that answered two questions: what makes a strong and effective leader, and why is leadership so important to a school community and school culture.  The posters were presented to the entire the group.

The leadership discussions and poster presentation were followed by Drew Dudley’s TED Talk about “Lollipop Moments”.

The students joined the Center Rotary Club for lunch.  Rotary President Elect, Cancee Lester, welcomed the students and their Sponsors.  She shared insight into Civic Involvement in the community and talked about Rotary’s involvement in our community as well as world wide.

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following Sponsors for their support of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Program:  Presenting Sponsor, JML Management; Gold Sponsor, Deb’s Boutique; Silver Sponsors: J. Lout, Inc., JTK Management, Inc., LaGrone Air Conditioning, McWilliams & Son Heating and Air Conditioning, Payne & Payne Home N’Suchlike and Viatrac Fertilizer;  Friends of the Junior Chamber of Commerce:  Automotive Collision Repair Specialist, Center Christian Academy, Center Glass, Mathews Real Estate, Panola College, Mr. and Mrs. Rayford Copelin.

The Shelby County Junior Chamber of Commerce and Young Ambassadors program was established in 1996 with around 85 students.  Today there are over 200 students from public and private schools in Shelby County from grades 8-12 that meet the academic, volunteer and character criteria.

The purpose of the JCC program is to develop leadership skills as well as assist the Ambassadors in various projects and opportunities of hospitality and service.

Shelby County Outreach Ministries and its Senior Programs will be selling BBQ pulled pork lunches on Friday, March 25^th, 2022.  Each lunch will be $10 and will include a sandwich, chips, a cookie, and water.  All proceeds will go towards our Senior programs.  You can pick up your lunch at the Senior Nutrition Site on March 25^th between the hours of 11:30 – 1:00.  We will deliver the lunches for orders of 5 or more.  To order a lunch, please call the Senior Nutrition Site at 936-598-7768.  Thank you for your support

The Joaquin softball game vs. Martinsville scheduled for today (03/09) has been rescheduled for tomorrow (03/10) at 5:30 p.m. in Joaquin. Submitted by: Steven McCann

ALERT: Crews are scheduled to begin pouring bridge deck over southbound lanes of US 59 tonight at SL 224 in Nacogdoches. Southbound traffic will be detoured to northbound lanes beginning at 7 pm. Work will resume Thursday night over northbound lanes. Traffic will be detoured into southbound lanes again beginning at 7 pm. Traffic will be monitored throughout the work. Motorists should stay alert and obey all traffic control.

Huxley Helping Hands Drive Thru food pantry will be Saturday, March 12 @ 9 am at Hillcrest Baptist Church.  Must provide photo ID and be in line by 9:30 am.  Only one box per household will be given. 

The Unique Boutique has every day great values!  We have Ladies' pants, Sweaters, and Blouses for only $1.00!  Jackets are on sale for $2.50!  And if you are looking for the perfect prom dress without breaking the bank, come and see our vast selection!  Prom Dresses are only $20.00!  So, whether it’s winter attire, pants, or even prom dresses, we have you covered! 

The Unique Boutique has a lot to choose from.  We sell items such as clothing, furniture, appliances, toys, whatnots, home décor, dishes, seasonal items, and much, much more!  Come see us Monday thru Friday from 9-4 or give us a call at 936-591-8190.  

The 17th Annual Shelby County 4-H & FFA Livestock Show was held March 3, 2022 at the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena with over 100 exhibitors. Weigh-in of  market animals started at 7:30 a.m. and the show began at 10:00 a.m. with rabbits judged by Mr. Frank Farrow. Joe Rathman, judged the lambs, goats, swine, and  cattle. Both judges were very informative and interactive with the youth and  animals. The Buyers Appreciation dinner and Livestock Auction was held the  following Saturday on March 5th at the John Dean Windham Civic Center.  

The livestock auction premium money totaled just over $98,679 for local 4-H and FFA  members according to Lane Dunn, Show Chairman. We would like to say a special thank  you to all contributors and bidders for making this year’s auction our most successful ever. 

The following are the results of the show and auction: 

Champions Row Represented By: 

Kayson Pledger of Timpson FFA showed the Grand Champion Steer. Following the show,  Kayson’s steer sold at the livestock auction for $7,500 with Austin State Bank purchasing the 1,495-pound steer. 

Reserve Champion Steer honor went to Cassie Nutt of Shelby Co. 4-H. Cassie’s steer was  purchased by the High Roller Group for $7,400.  

The Grand Champion Market Swine was shown by Trevor Hightower of Center FFA with Hawkeye Hunting Club purchasing the champion hog for $4,500. 

Wyomie Meyers of Center FFA showed the Reserve Champion Market Swine. The hog  was sold to Shelby Savings Bank and General Shelters for $2,500.  

In the Market Goat division, Ashlynn McNutt of Timpson FFA showed the Grand  Champion. Ashlynn’s goat was purchased for $2,000 by J.C. Lewis Construction.

The Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat was shown by Avery Metcalf of Timpson FFA.  Avery’s goat was purchased for $1,999 by Farmers State Bank. 

Jacie Lee of Center FFA showed the Grand Champion Market Lamb in Thursday’s Show.  Hawkeye Hunting Club purchased Jacie’s lamb for $3,500. 

Reserve Champion honors in the Market Lamb division went to Clayton Hinton of  Shelbyville FFA. Tyson was the winning bidder for $3,499. 

The Grand Champion Market Rabbit was shown by Marijane Bartlett of Center FFA. Marijane will receive premium money in the amount of $400. Kate Ford of Center FFA showed the Reserve Grand Champion pen of market rabbits. She will receive $350 in  premium money. 

Public Speaking was a new contest at the Shelby County Livestock Show this year. Winning the Junior Division of the Public Speaking Contest was Carter Greer of Shelby  Co. 4-H with a speech in the Animal Science category titled, When She’s Hot, She’s Hot. 

The Intermediate Division of the Public Speaking Contest was won by Megan Gutermuth  of Timpson FFA with a speech in the Animal Science category titled, Shelby County: The  Broiler Capital of Texas. 

Gage Welton of Joaquin FFA won the Senior Division with their speech in the Natural  Resources category titled, A Pandemic Effect. 

Other placings in Thursday's Show were as follows: 

Rabbit Show Results: 

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits - Doe: Kate Ford (Center FFA) - Grand Champion 

Lily Haley (Shelbyville FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion 

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits - Buck: Malachi McArthur (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion 

Carolina Warr (Shelbyville FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion 

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Angora Breeding Rabbits - Doe: Trinity Spencer (Timpson FFA) - Grand Champion 

Trinity Spencer (Timpson FFA) – Reserve Grand Champion 

Angora Breeding Rabbits – Doe: 

Trinity Spencer (Timpson FFA) - First 

Trinity Spencer (Timpson FFA) – Second 

Markus Harber, Jr. (Timpson FFA) – Third 

Gabriel Harber (Timpson FFA) – Fourth

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Chinchilla Breeding Rabbits - Doe: Lily Haley (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion 

Taylor Jones (Shelbyville FFA) – Reserve Grand Champion 

Chinchilla Breeding Rabbits - Doe: 

Lily Haley (Shelbyville FFA) - First 

Taylor Jones (Shelbyville FFA) – Second 

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Mini-Lop Rabbits - Doe: Lanie Bass (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion 

Mackenzie Lyons (Shelbyville FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion 

Mini-Lop Rabbits - Doe: 

Lanie Bass (Shelbyville FFA) - First 

Mackenzie Lyons (Shelbyville FFA) - Second 

Azul Figueroa (Center FFA) – Third 

Kaylin Miller (Shelbyville FFA) - Fourth 

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Mini Rex Breeding Rabbits - Doe: Emmalee McKinney (Center FFA) - Grand Champion 

Adly Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Reserve Grand Champion 

Mini Rex Breeding Rabbits - Doe: 

Emmalee McKinney (Center FFA) - Grand Champion 

Adly Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Reserve Grand Champion 

Chloe Musico (Shelbyville FFA) – Third 

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Standard Rex Breeding Rabbits - Doe: Carsey Lovell (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion 

Kylie Snell (Shelbyville FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion 

Standard Rex Breeding Rabbits - Doe: 

Carsey Lovell (Shelbyville FFA) - First 

Kylie Snell (Shelbyville FFA) - Second 

Gracie Leach (Shelbyville FFA) – Third 

Liela Klein (Shelbyville FFA) – Fourth 

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion AOB Breeding Rabbits - Doe: Kate Ford (Center FFA) - Grand Champion 

Emmalee Richardson (Timpson FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion 

AOB Breeding Rabbits - Doe: 

Kate Ford (Center FFA) - First 

Emmalee Richardson (Timpson FFA) - Second 

Emmalee Richardson (Timpson FFA) – Third 

Ella Eaves (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Fourth

Liela Klein (Shelbyville FFA) – Fifth 

Makenzi Lyons (Shelbyville FFA) – Sixth 

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Chinchilla Breeding Rabbits - Buck: Carolina Warr (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion 

Allie Jones (Shelbyville FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion 

Chinchilla Breeding Rabbits - Buck: 

Carolina Warr (Shelbyville FFA) - First 

Allie Jones (Shelbyville FFA) - Second 

Jayleigh Jones (Shelbyville FFA) – Third 

Kelsey Kreyer (Shelbyville FFA)- Fourth 

Brittany Bartee (Shelbyville FFA) – Fifth 

Bailee Bohannon (Shelbyville FFA) – Sixth 

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Mini Rex Breeding Rabbits - Buck: Khloe Johnson (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion 

Adly Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion 

Mini Rex Breeding Rabbits - Buck: 

Khloe Johnson (Shelbyville FFA) - First 

Adly Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Second 

Dixie Spence (Timpson FFA) – Third 

Abby Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Fourth 

Bobby Hendricks (Shelbyville FFA) – Fifth 

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Standard Rex Breeding Rabbits - Buck: Emma Kaluza (Timpson FFA) - Grand Champion 

Standard Rex Breeding Rabbits - Buck: 

Emma Kaluza (Timpson FFA) – First 

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Mini AOB Breeding Rabbits - Buck: Malachi McArthur (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion 

Ashley Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) – Reserve Grand Champion 

Mini AOB Breeding Rabbits - Buck: 

Malachi McArthur (Shelbyville FFA) - First 

Ashley Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) – Second 

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion AOB Breeding Rabbits - Buck: Bailey Shadix (Timpson FFA) - Grand Champion 

Ashley Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion 

AOB Breeding Rabbits - Buck: 

Bailey Shadix (Timpson FFA) - First

Ashley Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) - Second 

Liela Klein (Shelbyville FFA) – Third 

Keelie McDonald (Timpson FFA) – Fourth 

Layci Sample (Timpson FFA) – Fifth 

McKayla Huss (Timpson FFA) – Sixth 

Market Rabbits: 

Marijane Bartlett (Center FFA) - Grand Champion Rabbit 

Kate Ford (Center FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit 

Lamb Show Results: 

Lamb Showmanship Results: 

Farm Bureau presented Dixie Spence of Timpson FFA with the Champion Senior Lamb  Showmanship buckle. Landree Jousan of Shelby Co. 4-H received the Champion Junior  Lamb Showmanship buckle from Shelby Co. 4-H. 

Highest Placing Senior Scholarship Market Lamb – Clayton Hinton (Shelbyville FFA)  was awarded this $500 scholarship 

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Sheep - Ewe: 

Landree Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Grand Champion 

Breeding Sheep - Ewe: 

Landree Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First 

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Market Lambs: 

Jacie Lee (Center FFA) - Grand Champion 

Clayton Hinton (Shelbyville FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion 

Market Lambs Class 1: 

Kenzie Walton (Timpson FFA) - First 

Nathan Searcy (Timpson FFA) - Second 

Dixie Spence (Timpson FFA) - Third 

Market Lambs Class 2: 

Landree Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First 

Catherine Searcy (Timpson FFA) - Second 

Market Lambs Class 3: 

Jacie Lee (Center FFA) – First 

Adly Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second 

Abby Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Third

Market Lambs Class 4: 

Clayton Hinton (Shelbyville FFA) – First 

John Weir (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second 

Market Lambs Class 5: 

Lance Holloway (Center FFA) – First 

Market Lambs Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and Sale Order: 1) Jacie Lee, Center FFA - Grand Champion purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for  $3,500 

2) Clayton Hinton, Shelbyville FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Tyson for $3,499 

3) Landree Jousan, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Mackey Cattle Co. for $2,900 4) Catherine Searcy, Timpson FFA – purchased by Cobb Hatchery for $2,900 5) Adly Messer, Shelby Co. 4-H – R&D Distributing, Ace Hardware of East Texas,  

East Texas Poultry Supply, Center Tire, Toledo Automotive, Few Read Mix, L&R  Cattle and Chance Shoop Financial for $2,000 

6) Lance Holloway, Center FFA – purchased by Despino Tire for $3,498 7) Abby Messer, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Ross Lumber, Tim & Debby Amos,  5M Gas, LLC, Bancorp South, Timpson/Joaquin Quick Stop, Timpson Tamco, T 5 Construction, E5 Oilfield Services, Don & Marcie Shoemaker, James & Robin  Conway, James Ramsey Construction Inc., Factory Direct Portable Buildings,  Kowgirls Kitchen, McDonald & Sons, Hudman Floral & Gifts, Nix Forrest  Industries, Inc., Bulldog Tire, Hudson Auto Parts, Rancho Grande, Beans & Ice,  Johnson’s Wang Dang Do, Home Town Tire & Auto, Derek & Jenny Nichols,  Louisa Reddic for $2,500 

8) John Weir, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Farm Bureau for $3,000 

Goat Show Results: 

Goat Showmanship Results: 

In the Goat division, Kayla White of Shelbyville FFA was named Champion Senior  Showman and was presented a buckle by Timpson FFA. Ashlynn McNutt of Timpson FFA was named Champion Junior Showman and her buckle was presented by Farm  Bureau. 

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Goat – Buck: 

Kayla White (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion 

Breeding Goats - Buck: 

Kayla White (Shelbyville FFA) - First

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Market Goats: 

Ashlynn McNutt (Timpson FFA) - Grand Champion 

Avery Metcalf (Timpson FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion 

Market Goats Class 1: 

Alyssa Cummings (Joaquin FFA) – First 

Bryana Stevens (Center FFA) – Second 

Caitlynn White (Shelbyville FFA) - Third 

Market Goats Class 2: 

Avery Metcalf (Timpson FFA) – First 

Keelie McDonald (Timpson FFA) – Second 

McKennon Cummings (Joaquin FFA) – Third 

Kayla White (Shelbyville FFA) – Fourth 

Chloe McArthur (Shelbyville FFA) – Fifth 

Market Goats Class 3: 

Kaylin Miller (Shelbyville FFA) – First 

Bailen McDonald (Timpson FFA) – Second 

Ashley Blanco (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Third 

Brittany Bartee (Shelbyville FFA) – Fourth 

Brylee Tipton (Timpson FFA) – Fifth 

Hunter Bartee (Shelbyville FFA) - Sixth 

Market Goats Class 4: 

Grayson Hightower (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First 

Elijah Sanford (Center FFA) – Second 

Peyton Bilyeu (Timpson FFA) – Third 

Wyatt Foster (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Fourth 

Malachi McArthur (Shelbyville FFA) - Fifth 

Market Goats - Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Sale Order: 1) Ashlynn McNutt, Timpson FFA - Grand Champion purchased by J.C. Lewis  Construction for $2,000 

2) Avery Metcalf, Timpson FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Farmers  State Bank for $1,999 

3) Grayson Hightower, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by First Financial Bank, Joe Bill  & Connie Mettauer, East Texas Asphalt, Cockrell Farms, JBI Insurance, Mettauer  Law Firm for $1,998 

4) Kaylin Miller, Shelbyville FFA – purchased by Sabine State Bank, Aethon Energy,  Smith Sawmill Services for $1,998 

5) Elijah Sanford, Center FFA – purchased by Farmers State Bank for $1,998 6) Peyton Bilyeu, Timpson FFA – purchased by Ross Lumber, Tim & Debby Amos,  5M Gas, LLC, Bancorp South, Timpson/Joaquin Quick Stop, Timpson Tamco, T 5 Construction, E5 Oilfield Services, Don & Marcie Shoemaker, James & Robin 

Conway, James Ramsey Construction Inc., Factory Direct Portable Buildings,  Kowgirls Kitchen, McDonald & Sons, Hudman Floral & Gifts, Nix Forrest  Industries, Inc., Bulldog Tire, Hudson Auto Parts, Rancho Grande, Beans & Ice,  Johnson’s Wang Dang Do, Home Town Tire & Auto, Derek & Jenny Nichols,  Louisa Reddic for $1,998 

7) Naomie Meyers, Center FFA – purchased by Sabine State Bank, Aethon Energy,  Smith Sawmill Services for $1,998 

8) Wyatt Foster, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $1,998 

Swine Show Results: 

Swine Showmanship Results: 

Logan Meyer of Shelbyville FFA was named Champion Senior Swine Showman. The  trophy buckle was presented by Shelby County Farm Bureau. Center FFA presented the  Junior Champion Swine Showman buckle to Irelynn Clouse of Joaquin FFA. 

Highest Placing Senior Scholarship Market Swine – Alexis Clouse (Joaquin FFA) was  awarded this $500 scholarship 

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Swine - Gilt 

Tucker Meyer (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion 

Lily Haley (Shelbyville FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion 

Breeding Swine - Gilt 

Tucker Meyer (Shelbyville FFA) - First 

Lily Haley (Shelbyville FFA) - Second 

Logan Meyer (Shelbyville FFA) – Third 

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Market Swine 

Trevor Hightower (Center FFA) - Grand Champion 

Wyomie Meyers (Center FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion 

Market Swine Class 1: 

Michael Matthews (Shelbyville FFA) – First 

Kenley Moore (Timpson FFA) – Second 

River Williford (Shelbyville FFA) – Third 

Market Swine Class 2:  

Wyomie Meyers (Center FFA) - First 

Lily Haley (Shelbyville FFA) - Second 

Kaylee Oliver (Joaquin FFA) - Third 

Market Swine Class 3: 

Trevor Hightower (Center FFA) – First

Alexis Clouse (Joaquin FFA) – Second 

Caleb Sanford (Center FFA) – Third 

Alaina Haley (Shelbyville FFA) - Fourth 

Market Swine Class 4: 

Stormie Meyers (Center FFA) – First 

Kiptyn Phelps (Center FFA) – Second 

Baylin Phelps (Center FFA) – Third 

Market Swine Class 5: 

Slade Kirby (Center FFA) – First 

Irelynn Clouse (Joaquin FFA) – Second 

Tucker Meyer (Shelbyville FFA) – Third 

Mason Hughes (Joaquin FFA) – Fourth 

Logan Meyer (Shelbyville FFA) - Fifth 

Market Swine Sale Order: 

1) Trevor Hightower, Center FFA - Grand Champion purchased by Hawkeye Hunting  Club for $4,500 

2) Wyomie Meyers, Center FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Shelby  Savings Bank and General Shelters for $2,500 

3) Slade Kirby, Center FFA - purchased by Borders Poultry for $2,499 4) Alexis Clouse, Joaquin FFA - purchased by Deep East Texas Electric Co-op for  $2,499 

5) Irelynn Clouse, Joaquin FFA - purchased by McAdams Propane for $2,250 6) Stormie Meyers, Center FFA - purchased by Worsham’s Grocery, John Paul &  Dixie Lawson, Action Credit, Dr. Dixon Golden, Payne’s Community News, Ihlo  Sales, Jack’s Saw Shop, Dairy Queen, State Farm-Chris Mayfield, Judge Allison  Harbison, Steel Building Supply, Bounds Insurance, Hardy’s Machine Shop,  Citizen’s Bank for $2,499 

7) Michael Matthews, Shelbyville FFA – purchased by Shelby Savings Bank and  General Shelters for $2,499 

8) Caleb Sanford, Center FFA – purchased by Shelby Savings Bank, General Shelters,  Campbells Portable Buildings, Center Glass, Elite Hair Design for $2,499 

Beef Show Results are as follows: 

Beef Showmanship Results: 

In the Beef division, Hannah Wages of Center FFA was presented with the Senior Beef  Showmanship buckle by Joaquin FFA. Shelbyville FFA presented Conner Nutt of Shelby  Co. 4-H with the Junior Beef Showmanship buckle.

The Highest Placing Champion County Bred Heifer: 

Was shown by Carter Greer of Shelby Co. 4-H. Carter will receive $750 from Link  Charolais & Dr. Derek Grant. The 2nd place County Bred Heifer was shown by Hannah  Wages of Center FFA. Hannah will receive $250 from Link Charolais & Dr. Derek Grant.  

Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Heifers of Show: Sydney Shout (Timpson FFA) - Grand Champion 

Hadlie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion 

Division Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion  

American/American Cross Heifer 

Samantha Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion Division Ally Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion Division 

American/American Cross: Class 1 

Mayson Harbison (Shelby Co. 4-H) - First 

Cale Cornelius (Timpson FFA) - Second 

American/American Cross: Class 2 

Samantha Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) - First 

American/American Cross: Class 3 

Mayson Harbison (Shelby Co. 4-H) - First 

Ally Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Second 

American/American Cross: Class 4 

Ally Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First 

Liela Klein (Shelbyville FFA) – Second 

Baylor Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Third 

Malachi McArthur (Shelbyville FFA) - Fourth 

American/American Cross Heifer: Class 5 

Baylor Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First 

Ally Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Second 

American/American Cross Heifer: Class 6 

Cale Cornelius (Timpson FFA) – First 

Landree Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second 

Samantha Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) – Third 

Kain Mathews (Shelbyville FFA) - Fourth 

American/American Cross Heifer: Class 7 

Ashley Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) – First

Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion English and English Cross  Heifers: 

Sydney Shout (Timpson FFA) - Grand Champion Division 

Wesley Wages (Center FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion Division 

English and English Cross Heifer: Class 1 

Sydney Shout (Timpson FFA) – First 

Wesley Wages (Center FFA) – Second 

Hannah Wages (Center FFA) - Third 

Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: 

Hadlie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Division Grand Champion 

Carter Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion 

Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 1 

Carter Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First 

Camille Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second 

Miladie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Third 

Landree Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Fourth 

Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 2 

Hadlie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First 

Ashley Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) - Second 

Bull Show Results: 

Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Bull of Show: 

Wesley Wages (Center FFA) – Grand Champion 

Breeding Bull: 

Wesley Wages (Center FFA) – First 

Market Steer Results: 

Larry Hagler Memorial Scholarship Highest Placing Senior Market Steer: Wesley Wages was awarded this $500 scholarship 

The Highest Placing Champion County Bred Steer: 

Was shown by Cassie Nutt. Cassie will receive $1,000 from Farmers State Bank. The 2nd  place County Bred Steer was shown by Kayden Nutt. Kayden will receive $250 presented

by Livestock Nutrition Center. The 3rd place County Bred Steer was shown by Conner Nutt. Conner will receive $150 presented by Shelby County Farm Bureau 

Highest Gaining Steer Award: 

Went to Kayson Pledger. Kayson will receive $150 presented by Livestock Nutrition  Center 

Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Market Steers: Kayson Pledger (Timpson FFA) - Grand Champion 

Cassie Nutt (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion 

Steer Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and Sale Order: 1) Kayson Pledger, Timpson FFA - Grand Champion purchased by Austin State Bank purchased for $7,500 

2) Cassie Nutt, Shelby Co. 4-H - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by High Roller  Group for $7,400 

3) Sydney Shout, Timpson FFA – purchased by High Roller Group for $4,000 4) Kayden Nutt, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Shelby Savings Bank and General  Shelters for $3,500 

5) Alana Fuller, Shelbyville FFA – purchased by JML Management for $3,500 6) Hannah Wages, Center FFA – purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $3,500 7) Conner Nutt, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Fish & Still Equipment, Shelby  

Veterinary Associates, Raymond Construction, Ryan & Amy Bagley for $3,500 8) Wesley Wages, Center FFA – purchased by K&L Management, ULTRA, Klein  Cattle Co. for $3,500 

We would also like to thank the following contributors: 

J.C. Lewis Construction 

Hawkeye Hunting Club  

Shelby Savings Bank 

Farmers State Bank 

Shelby County Farm Bureau Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange Austin Bank 

Despino Tire 

McAdam's Propane 

Mathews Real Estate 

Borders Poultry Supply 

Deep East Texas Electric Coop Keith Oswalt Logging 

General Shelters 

Center Livestock Auction 

American State Bank 

Boles Feed 

Fish & Still Equipment Clear Fork Midstream K&L Management 

Timpson/Joaquin Quick Stop Klein Cattle Company ULTRA 

Cobb Hatchery 

Center Glass 

Elite Hair Design 

Heritage Land Bank 

Aethon Energy 

Raymond Construction Ryan & Amy Bagley

Sabine State Bank 

Aurora Concepts 

Tyson-Center 

Ace Hardware of East Texas East Texas Poultry Supply Ward Animal Hospital 

Smith Sawmill Service 

First Financial Bank 

L&R Cattle Company 

5M Gas, LLC 

E5 Oilfield Services 

Nix Forrest Industries, Inc. Shelby Veterinary Associates Joe Bill & Connie Mettauer East Texas Asphalt 

Livestock Nutrition Center Few Ready Mix 

Cockrell Farms 

Lola Farms 

Mettauer Law Firm 

BancorpSouth 

R&D Distributing 

Center Tire Company 

T-5 Construction 

Factory Direct Portable Buildings Chris Link (Link Charolais) Odessa Link 

Toledo Automotive Supply JBI Insurance 

Citizens Bank 

Hudson Auto Parts 

Chance Shoop Financial 

Worsham's Grocery 

John Paul & Dixie Lawson Dairy Queen 

Steel Building Supply 

Dr. Dixon Golden 

Action Credit 

Payne's Community News Ihlo Sales 

Jack's Saw Shop 

State Farm-Chris Mayfield Judge Allison Harbison 

Bounds Insurance 

Hardy's Machine Shop 

Ross Lumber 

Tim & Debby Amos 

Timpson Tamco 

Don & Marcie Shoemaker James & Robin Conway 

James Ramsey Construction Inc. McDonald and Sons 

Bulldog Tire 

Derek & Jenny Nichols 

Louisa Reddic 

Kowgirls Kitchen 

Hudman Floral & Gifts 

Rancho Grande 

Beans & Ice 

Johnson's Wang Dang Do Hometown Tire & Auto 

Tractor Supply 

Mackey Cattle Co. 

Leap Auctions 

East Texas Livestock 

The following individuals and businesses have graciously donated time, effort and  materials to the success of our Livestock Show and Sale. We would like to take this time  to personally thank them for their continued support of the youth of Shelby County: 

John Snider 

Terry Allen 

Boo Klein 

Robert Griffin 

Steve Waters 

Ed Johnson 

J.J. Ford 

Scott Flowers

B.J. Muschalek 

Shelby County Farm Bureau Board of Directors

Congratulations to all of our exhibitors and thank you to all those who donate and  volunteer to make this program a huge success! 

The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all  persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation  or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife. The Texas A&M  University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating Anyone needing  special assistance at an Extension Program should contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office of Shelby County at (936) 598- 7744 at least two weeks prior to the program or event.

Joaquin baseball games have been cancelled for today (03/08) and have been tentatively rescheduled for tomorrow at 4:30 (JV) and 6:30 (V). Submitted by: Wade Lawson

The Joaquin softball game vs. Martinsville scheduled for today (03/08) has been rescheduled for tomorrow (03/09) at 4:00 p.m. in Joaquin. Submitted by: Steven McCann

Congratulations to the Lady Rams and Rams on 23-2A All-District Basketball Selections!!

1st TEAM All-District

Jayden Bass

Malik Stotts

2nd TEAM ALL-District

Juli King

Ke'Maria Wilson

Bennett Anglin

Honorable Mention

Madison Baker

Kaylea Neal

Kaleb Oswalt

Cole Bragg

Academic ALL-District

Madison Baker

Shelby Freeman

Cole Bragg

Bennett Anglin

Kate Fuller

Ke'Maria Wilson

On March 5th, Dalton Harris, Dylan Dechamplain, Darell Webster and David Tomaszewski of Joaquin ISD traveled to Huntsville ISD for a welding contest. While we didn't win anything, we did return with some valuable insight for the next time and a nice shop table that they built as part of the event.

Submitted by: Walt Baty

The Jurors summoned for Monday, March 14th, 2022, should report to the Windham Civic Center at 146 Express Blvd., Center, Texas 75935. The Civic Center is located across from Whataburger on Hurst St. next to the Holiday Inn Express & the Hampton by Hilton. This change is due to the broken elevator at the Courthouse.

All Jurors should report to the Civic Center at 8:30 am. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thank You.

Lori Oliver

District Clerk

Shelby County Appraisal District Reminds Businesses to  Render Their Taxable Property by April 15th 

If you own tangible personal property that is used to produce income, then a rendition must be filed  with the Shelby County Appraisal District by April 15th. Property owners who need more time to file  their renditions may file a written request with the chief appraiser on or before April 15th to receive an  automatic extension to May 15th or the next business day. The chief appraiser may also grant an  additional 15 days after the postponed deadline, if necessary.  

A rendition is a report that lists all the taxable property you owned or controlled on January 1 of this  year. Property includes inventory and equipment used by a business. Owners do not have to render  exempt property, such as church property or an agriculture producer’s equipment used for farming.  

The appraisal district may use the information submitted in the rendition to set property values.  

If more than one appraisal district appraises a property, the property owner should render in each  appraisal district office.  

You can also file a report of decreased value to notify the district of significant depreciation of your  property. For example, if your property was damaged by a storm, flood or fire last year, you should  file a report of decreased value. The district will look at your property before assigning a value. The  last day to file a rendition or report of decreased value is April 15th.  

If a rendition is filed late, is incomplete, not filed at all or is determined  to contain false information, a penalty of 10 to 50 percent of the total  amount of taxes levied on the property for that year will be imposed. 

For more information about rendering property, deadline extensions, penalties and rendition forms,  taxpayers may contact the Shelby County Appraisal District at (936) 598-6171. More information is  also available from the Comptroller’s website at www.comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/.

-Shelbyville High School 

23-2AA Boys Basketball All District Selections

New Comer of the Year

Ta'Larrian Lister

1st Team

Deovion "DJ" Barnes

Micheal Carrillo

2nd  Team

Ja'Kory Standley-Swindle

Sadarian "Tre" McGee

Honorable Mention 

Eli Ferguson

Coach: Augustus Moore

SPRING BREAK for Excelsior ISD will be March 14 - 18.  Classes will resume Monday March 21, 2022.

Excelsior would like to announce 4th six weeks “A” Honor Roll

1st grade – Kash Cranford, Kora Edwards, Jordin Metcalf

2nd grade –Jaxon Nunley, Codi West, Natalie Whitton

3rd grade – Olivia Anthony, Hallie Barbee, Lyla Snider

4th grade – Rhiot Choate, Wyatt Foster, Allen Whitton

5th grade – Kinley Cranford

7th grade – Mikayla Anderson, 

8th grade –Gracie Gillis, Liz Gomez, Emily Leach

Excelsior would like to announce 4th six weeks “A/B” Honor Roll

1st grade – Hope Escobedo, Sterling Jones

2nd grade –Deuce Anderson, Santiago Chable-Jimenez, Rose Tovar

3rd grade – Cash Tyre

4th grade – Deacon Anthony, Cody Berg, Catalina Escobedo,  Krista Hall, Xavier Ramirez, Cason Snider

5th grade – Brandon Escobedo, Alejandro Gomez, Daniel Phipps 

6th grade – Hennessy Anderson, Guillermo Gomez, Brooklynn Scates, Zachery Stotts

7th grade – Lizbeth Garcia, Jocelyn Stewart, Devin Warren, Jackson Welch, Jakeb Williams

8th grade – Moses Crawford, Ayden Eaves, Dylan Hall, Blake Warren

Excelsior would like to announce 4th six weeks Perfect Attendance

Deuce Anderson, Mikayla Anderson, Kaleb Bentley, Rhiot Choate, Catalina Escobedo, Isaiah Escobedo, Hope Escobedo, Dylan Hall, Deagon Myles, Graysen Myles, Daniel Phipps, Neyda Sam Siquic, 

Blake Warren, Devin Warren, Brilyn Wiliams, Jakeb Williams

Its Rodeo Time!!!

Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo and Steer Show benefiting the Nacogdoches Jaycees, March 24-26 2022.

Gates open each night at 6:30pm.

Mutton Bustin will start at 7pm, followed by an exhibition performed by Roselake Ranch Drill Team. Then, the Pete Carr Pro Rodeo action will start at 7:30pm nightly.

 Mutton Bustin registration is at Boot Barn in Nacogdoches until March 18. This event is sponsored by DETEC & KICKS 105. A buckle will be given to the highest score each night. Splash Kingdom has donated free admission passes to all 45 participants plus the winners from each night will receive Season Passes.

The Nacogdoches High School Band will perform our National Anthem on Thursday night.

Friday morning, rodeo contestants will also be competing in Slack. There is no admission charge to watch Slack and everyone is welcome. It starts at 9am. Be sure to wear your yellow ribbons and/or shirts on Friday Night as we show our support for children battling Childhood Cancer.

Saturday, two separate Trail Rides will start around 8am from two different locations. If you have a horse and want to saddle up or don’t but just want to come hang out with some happy fun loving people, stop by the Festival Park or CR 816 & CR 813 to pet the horses and take pictures. Both trail rides end at the Expo Center around 3pm for a Tailgate Party sponsored by CC’s Smokehouse and Pilgrims.

Saturday morning of the Pro Rodeo, there will be an Exceptional Rodeo for children with disabilities under Barn 1 from 10am-1pm. The coordinator for this event is Mrs. Anita Humphreys and her daughter Katlyn. All special needs children in Nacogdoches and surrounding counties are invited to attend and participate. This is free of charge and a Saturday Night Admission Ticket will be given to all attendees of the Exceptional Rodea.

Pro Rodeo personnel and KICKS 105 will be at Boot Barn in Nacogdoches for a Meet n Greet from 1:30-3:30 on Saturday. Bring your little ones by to say hi!

Wear your pink ribbons and/or shirts on Saturday night for Breast Cancer Awareness. The Nacogdoches Jaycees will award 8 Nacogdoches County graduating seniors a $800 rodeo scholarship during the Saturday Night Performance.

Check out the Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo merchandise available at the following website…

https://stallhigh.rodeoticket.com/rodeos/nacogdoches-pro-rodeo-and-steer-show/2022/shopping

Ticket purchases available at…

https://stallhigh.rodeoticket.com/rodeos/nacogdoches-pro-rodeo-and-steer-show/2022/tickets

Be sure to keep an eye on the Center Broadcasting website and Facebook page for your chance to win tickets!!

The Joaquin High School One Act Play participated in the district competition on Wednesday, March 2nd. The students came home with several awards. Our crew received the Best Technical Crew award out of all the participating schools. Individual awards consisted of:

Alyssa Cummings- Honor Crew

Avery Prnka- Honorable Mention All Star Cast

Kyleigh Avery-Honorable Mention All Star Cast

Kannon Rogers- All Star Cast

Christopher Henry-All Star Cast

As a company, the students were named the alternate to advance to the Bi-District Competition. We are so proud of these students and representing Joaquin ISD so well!

Shelbyville Varsity Cheer Squad for 2022-2023

Front row: Gracie Leach, Alex Slocum, Allie Jones, Taylor Jones, Kylie Snell

Middle: NaKyia Swindle, Camille Greer, Bailee Bohannon, Jayleigh Jones

Back row: Chloe Musico (mascot), Carsey Lovell, Lanie Bass, Kara Jones, Trinity Mitchell, Addison Lloyd

Not pictured: Ella Matthews (mascot)

Aryan Brotherhood Gang Member Added to Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added David Daniel Boone to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list. Boone, 47, is wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, assault of a family/household member and a parole violation. Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to his arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.

Boone, of Cleburne, is affiliated with the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas. He’s been wanted since October 2020, when the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles issued a warrant for a parole violation. In February 2021, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office also issued warrants for Boone’s arrest for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and assault of family/household member by impeding breath/circulation.

In 2004, Boone was sentenced to nine months in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) prison for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The following year he was convicted of possession of a controlled substance and sentenced to two years in a TDCJ prison. In 2008, Boone was convicted of possession with intent to deliver and sentenced to 40 years in a TDCJ prison. He was released on parole in 2014.

Boone is 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighs about 215 pounds and has tattoos on his chest, back, both arms, both wrists and his fingers. In addition to Cleburne, Boone has ties to Hood County. For more information or updates in the event of his arrest, view his wanted bulletin.

Texas Crime Stoppers, which is funded by the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, offers cash rewards to any person who provides information that leads to the arrest of one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives or Sex Offenders. So far in 2022, DPS and other agencies have arrested 12 people off the lists, including four gang members and seven sex offenders. In addition, $32,500 in rewards has been paid for tips that yielded arrests.

To be eligible for cash rewards, tipsters MUST provide information to authorities using one of the following three methods:

• Call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477).
• Submit a web tip through the DPS website by selecting the fugitive you have information about then clicking on the link under their picture.
• Submit a Facebook tip by clicking the “SUBMIT A TIP” link (under the “About” section).

All tips are anonymous — regardless of how they are submitted — and tipsters will be provided a tip number instead of using a name.

DPS investigators work with local law enforcement agencies to select fugitives for the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives and Sex Offenders Lists. You can find the current lists — with photos — on the DPS website.

Do not attempt to apprehend these fugitives; they are considered armed and dangerous.

Joaquin ISD announces the Junior High and Varsity Cheerleading Squads for the 2022-2023 school year. Congratulations!

JJH Cheerleaders 2022-2023

JJH Cheerleaders 2022-2023

Top Row: Maci Mustard, Natalie Peace, SeVana Stotts

Middle Row: Brystal Cummings, Abi Briggs Co-Captain, Morgan Fenley Co-Captain, Brooklyn Cook, Savannah Jordan-Mascot

Bottom Row: Rilee Chambliss, Aylin Mendoza, Landry Balkcom, Emma Parker, Emma Lewis, Addison Raybon

JHS Cheerleaders 2022-2023

Top Row (Left to Right): Julia Lister, Haley Cash- Mascot, Ellie Anglin, Jaylee Webb, Brooklyn Bagley, Keaton Hughes, Jaylee Cater

Third Row (Left to Right): Haleigh Lynch, Hailee Fruge, Halle Bonner, Emma Raybon, Mariya Wilson, Emma Barton, Dixie Baker

Second Row (Left to Right): MaeLeigh Cummings, Kaitleigh Avery, Luke Hernandez, Madison Fenley, Paloma Salvador

Bottom Row (Left to Right): KeMaria Wilson- Co Captain, Addi Boyter-Sr., Juli King-Sr., Stormy Runnels Sr. Co-Captain, Brylea Scott Co-Captain

Here are the results of the Republican Primary...

GOVERNOR

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

GREG ABBOTT (I)             REP        708,561 1,268,190             66.53%

PAUL BELEW      REP        5,783     10,949   0.57%

DANNY HARRISON          REP        5,416     10,475   0.55%

KANDY KAYE HORN         REP        12,504   22,961   1.2%

DON HUFFINES REP        113,835 225,949 11.85%

RICK PERRY         REP        32,381   61,046   3.2%

CHAD PRATHER REP        29,663   72,835   3.82%

ALLEN B. WEST  REP        117,218 233,901 12.27%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           1,906,306             Spacing

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

TRAYCE BRADFORD         REP        58,353   118,431 6.53%

TODD M. BULLIS               REP        20,621   41,869   2.31%

DANIEL MILLER REP        60,309   123,869 6.83%

DAN PATRICK (I)               REP        772,702 1,387,470             76.51%

AARON SORRELLS            REP        34,912   71,645   3.95%

ZACH VANCE      REP        36,012   70,091   3.87%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           1,813,375             Spacing

ATTORNEY GENERAL

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

GEORGE P. BUSH             REP        213,645 428,682 22.82%

LOUIE GOHMERT             REP        161,533 320,475 17.06%

EVA GUZMAN   REP        210,443 328,026 17.46%

KEN PAXTON (I)                REP        428,473 801,368 42.66%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           1,878,551             Spacing

COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

CAREY A. COUNSIL          REP        92,050   172,034 10.4%

SID MILLER (I)    REP        533,227 967,725 58.52%

JAMES WHITE    REP        278,640 513,888 31.08%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           1,653,647             Spacing

RAILROAD COMMISSIONER

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

WAYNE CHRISTIAN (I)    REP        434,325 752,432 47.12%

TOM SLOCUM JR              REP        121,672 228,868 14.33%

SARAH STOGNER             REP        130,838 241,903 15.15%

MARVIN "SARGE" SUMMERS     REP        94,969   190,191 11.91%

DAWAYNE TIPTON          REP        95,231   183,425 11.49%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           1,596,819             Spacing

JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 9

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

DAVID J. SCHENCK           REP        367,283 690,893 45.22%

EVAN YOUNG (I)              REP        472,471 836,905 54.78%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           1,527,798             Spacing

JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS PLACE 2

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

MARY LOU KEEL (I)          REP        790,735 1,447,662             100%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           1,447,662             Spacing

JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS PLACE 5

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

CLINT MORGAN               REP        364,593 655,251 43.13%

SCOTT WALKER (I)           REP        470,946 863,853 56.87%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           1,519,104             Spacing

JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS PLACE 6

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

JESSE F. MCCLURE, III (I)               REP        783,433 1,435,500             100%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           1,435,500             Spacing

COUNTY JUDGE

Allison Harbison -- 65.40%

Early 1,067 | Election Day 1,488 | TOTAL 2,555

Phil Worsham -- 34.60%

Early 495 | Election Day 857 | TOTAL 1,352

COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 2

Jimmy Lout -- 64.17%

Early 203 | Election Day 336 | TOTAL 539

Todd Jamison -- 35.83%

Early 121 | Election Day 180 | TOTAL 301

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 1

Donna Hughes -- 74.66%

Early 714 | Election Day 644 | TOTAL 1,358

DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY RESULTS...

GOVERNOR

CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

INOCENCIO (INNO) BARRIENTEZ               DEM      7,165     12,929   1.24%

MICHAEL COOPER           DEM      17,890   31,852   3.05%

JOY DIAZ              DEM      18,016   33,199   3.18%

BETO O'ROURKE               DEM      560,206 954,451 91.3%

RICH WAKELAND              DEM      7,450     12,934   1.24%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           1,045,365

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

MICHELLE BECKLEY          DEM      165,979 297,159 30.23%

CARLA BRAILEY DEM      156,109 276,670 28.14%

MIKE COLLIER    DEM      255,125 409,210 41.63%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           983,039

ATTORNEY GENERAL

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

MIKE FIELDS       DEM      73,454   121,580 12.28%

ROCHELLE MERCEDES GARZA     DEM      244,647 427,855 43.21%

JOE JAWORSKI  DEM      127,085 194,290 19.62%

LEE MERRITT      DEM      105,524 192,022 19.39%

S. "TBONE" RAYNOR       DEM      29,637   54,315   5.49%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           990,062

ATTORNEY GENERAL

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

MIKE FIELDS       DEM      73,454   121,580 12.28%

ROCHELLE MERCEDES GARZA     DEM      244,647 427,855 43.21%

JOE JAWORSKI  DEM      127,085 194,290 19.62%

LEE MERRITT      DEM      105,524 192,022 19.39%

S. "TBONE" RAYNOR       DEM      29,637   54,315   5.49%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           990,062

COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

JANET T. DUDDING         DEM      265,077 438,953 46.05%

TIM MAHONEY DEM      107,922 182,804 19.18%

ANGEL LUIS VEGA           DEM      188,341 331,502 34.78%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           953,259

COMMISSIONER OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

JAY KLEBERG      DEM      156,141 247,675 25.85%

MICHAEL LANGE              DEM      114,469 193,781 20.22%

SANDRAGRACE MARTINEZ          DEM      174,164 306,921 32.03%

JINNY SUH          DEM      119,555 209,871 21.9%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           958,248

COMMISSIONER OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

JAY KLEBERG      DEM      156,141 247,675 25.85%

MICHAEL LANGE              DEM      114,469 193,781 20.22%

SANDRAGRACE MARTINEZ          DEM      174,164 306,921 32.03%

JINNY SUH          DEM      119,555 209,871 21.9%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           958,248

COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

SUSAN HAYS      DEM      462,437 790,459 82.75%

ED IRESON          DEM      99,715   164,794 17.25%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           955,253

RAILROAD COMMISSIONER

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

LUKE WARFORD               DEM      521,989 889,581 100%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           889,581

JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 3

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

ERIN A NOWELL                DEM      520,495 887,097 100%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           887,097

JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 5

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

AMANDA REICHEK (I)     DEM      520,304 886,839 100%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           886,839

JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 9

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

JULIA MALDONADO       DEM      525,274 894,924 100%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           894,924

JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS PLACE 5

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

DANA HUFFMAN             DEM      518,974 884,565 100%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           884,565

JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS PLACE 6

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CANDIDATE NAME          PARTY   EARLY VOTES     TOTAL VOTES     PERCENT

ROBERT JOHNSON           DEM      516,093 879,289 100%

(I) - Incumbent Race Total           879,289

Panola College offers opportunity for one free course this summer

Panola College is proud to announce its new JumpStart Scholarship, designed to offer students the opportunity to take one free class of their choice this summer to help begin their college career or help students return who may have had to pause their education due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The scholarship will cover the cost of one course (up to $500) in the upcoming Summer I five-week term, which begins May 31.

To be eligible to receive the JumpStart Scholarship, a student must:

• Enroll in the Summer I five-week term

• Not have been enrolled in the Spring 2022 semester at Panola College

• Have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic

“The JumpStart Scholarship provides students with a great opportunity to further their education,” said Jessica Pace, Vice President of Institutional Advancement. “The past two years have been challenging, especially with Covid-19, and we hope that this exciting new scholarship will help jump start students’ education.”

Students who wish to apply for the JumpStart Scholarship must complete a brief application online at panola.edu/scholarships.

Those who are interested but have never been enrolled at the College must apply to become a Panola College student prior to applying for the JumpStart Scholarship. To access the online application, along with information regarding Panola College’s admissions process, visit panola.edu/admissions. Summer I registration opens April 6.

3-Day Only Sale at The Unique Boutique!  The Unique Boutique has a BUY ONE GET ONE FREE sale on select Blouses, Coats, Sweaters, and Ladies' Jeans!  The sale begins today, Monday, February 28, 2022, and ends on Wednesday, March 3, 2022.  Store hours are Monday – Friday 9-4.  For more information, please give us a call at 936-591-8190.  Every penny spent at The Unique Boutique helps feed the hungry and assist the needy in Shelby County.  Thank you for your support. 

Ribbon Cutting for

SAKS of Love

The Shelby County Chamber Ambassadors are excited to invite the public to a Ribbon Cutting at SAKS of Love, the newest Chamber member.  The Ribbon Cutting will be held on Saturday, March 5th at 2:00pm.  SAKS of Love is located at 193 North George Bowers Drive, in Tenaha, Texas.

Christina Leary, Executive Director, founded SAKS of Love in 2017.  SAKS of Love is a non-profit organization founded on the awareness of our senior citizens needing support and love.  During the Christmas holidays, SAKS of Love distributed Christmas sacks for the elderly that were full of household supplies and food.

SAKS of Love not only provides assistance to senior citizens, but to families in need as well.  They provide families with household supplies, clothing, food and prayer.  SAKS of Love organized a Community Wellness Event in Tenaha  that included free Covid testing, free hygiene Bags and hand sanitzers, snacks for the kids, clothing vouchers, blood pressure checks, and much much more.

According to Ms. Leary, “we like to help the older people and people of all ages with clothes and food.  We like to give love and support to the community.  We also have a campaign “Inspire by You” that they would like to recognize on Saturday.”  

SAKS of Love is open on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturdays of the month.  On the 2nd Saturday, they serve the homeless.  SAKS of Love serve Shelby, Angelina, Panola and Nacogdoches Counties.

For for information contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936-598-3682 or SAKS of Love at 936-800-8323 or on their Face Book page or website.