January 20, 2023 Shelby Sewical Bee Adult Quilting Club to Begin New Year Want to participate in a monthly block quilting club in Shelby County while spending some social time learning sewing techniques with other quilters? Then register to particiate in the Shelby Sewical Bee hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. The Shelby Sewical Bee will meet the fourth Saturday of each month from 9:00 am until noon, beginning February 25 at the Shelby County Extension office, 266 Nacogdoches Street, Center. The club will feature a Baker Street Mystery Block of the Month sew-along, a Sew and Share time, a Quilt shop field trip, and provide opportunities for members to participate in a community project to make Quilts of Valor to recognize the service of our Shelby County veterans. Sewing machines are available for participant use or you are welcome to bring your own. Annual dues are only $20 per adult participant. Participants are responsible for providing their own fabric. Beginning sewing machine experience is needed and registration in advance is required. To register for this class or for additional information, contact Feleshia Thompson, County Extension Agent – Family & Community Health at 598-7744 or feleshia.thompson@ag.tamu.edu. Registration due by February 15th.

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Staff invite the public to join them at a New Member/Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Joe’s Italian Restaurant on Wednesday, February 1 at 10:30 am. They are located at 130 Nacogdoches Street in Center on the Historic Downtown Square and are open Tuesday through Sunday 11:00 am until 9:00 pm. Joe’s Italian Restaurant is a family owned business and have three other locations in Texas: El Campo, Temple and Killeen. Ben Ponari has been the owner for 8 years but has been in business for 10 years and is the manager of the Center location. They offer an extensive menu including appetizers, salads, pizza, subs, pasta, seafood entrees and dessert. They also offer a lunch menu and have kid friendly menu options. Join the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors in welcoming Joe’s Italian Restaurant to our business community. For more information please contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at (936) 598-3682 or info@shelbycountychamber.com.

The Sabine County Beekeepers will meet for our monthly meeting on Monday February 6th. at 6:30PM. We meet every 1st Monday of the month at 6:30PM at the Sabine County Chamber of Commerce, on the square, downtown Hemphill. We welcome the public to come out and join us. We have no dues, or officers. This is for anyone interested in becoming a new beekeeper or an already experienced beekeeper. For more info, call James at (409)625-4787.

Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the arrest of Jodie Miller, 38, of Center. On December 21, 2022 Shelby County deputies took a theft report for a property located on County Road 2571 in Shelbyville. Shelby County Sheriff’s Office CID Investigator Aaron Jones began investigating the case. Investigator Jones followed up on several leads in regards to the property that was stolen and after a one-month investigation, was able to recover a large number of the items.Miller was arrested January 22, 2023 and charged with Theft of Property >=$2,500<$30K (SJF) and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity (F-3). He posted $3,500 bonds and was released January 23, 2023. This case is still under investigation and more arrests are expected.

SOCCER SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL SIGNUPS

The Center Recreation Department is proud to announce that the 2023 Spring Soccer, Softball, and Baseball signups will begin soon.

Where? The Community House

When? Friday, January 27 Tuesday, January 31 Friday, February 3 All Dates from 5:00 to 7:00pm

BOYS AND GIRLS AGES (4-14) ARE ENCOURAGED TO PLAY

Parents are encouraged to come by City Hall at 617 Tenaha Street to sign up also. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30-4:30pm. If one of the signup dates doesn’t work for you, please come by City Hall before February 10th to sign up. After February 10th, there will be a $15 late fee added to the registration. For more information contact Jason Mitchell, City of Center Recreational Director at 936-590-7196 Cash, Check or Card Accepted

ALL PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGNUP EVEN IF PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS NEED TO BE MADE.

Inscripciones de SOCCER SOFTBALL Y BEISBOL El Departamento de Recreación de Center se enorgullece en anunciar que la inscripción para la temporada de primavera 2023 de soccer, softball y béisbol está por comenzar pronto. ¿Donde? The Community House ¿Cuando? Viernes, 27 de enero Martes, 31 de enero Viernes, 3 de febrero En cada fecha de 5:00 a 7:00pm Los padres pueden presentarse ala City Hall en 617 Tenaha Street para entregar sus inscripciones. Las horas de oficina son de Lunes-Viernes de 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Si alguna de las fechas de regristo no funciona para usted favor de pasar ala oficina antes del 10 de Febrero. Despues del 10 de Febrero abra un recargo de 15$. Para más información favor de comunicarse con Jason Mitchell, Director del Departamento de Recreación para la Ciudad de Center, al número 936-590-7196 Aceptamos tarjeta de credito or dinero en efectivo.

Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society will welcome Dow McWilliams as our speaker Wenesday. January 18, at 2 PM, in the Timpson Public Library annex. Mr. McWilliams will speak about how he remembers Timpson from his youth. He will focus on an aerial photo, labeled as circa 1929 and taken by his uncle Terry Crawford. Briefly, he will discuss Ramsey family connections. Mr. McWilliams grew up in Timpson, leaving in 1961 to obtain a BS degree in 1964 from Stephen F. Austin State College, followed by a MS degree from that institution in 1966. He also earned a MS degree in science from what was then East Texas State University. His career included teaching at Blinn College and SFA, also serving as a visiting lecturer at Texas Tech University. Mr. McWilliams retired from Brazosport College as chairman of the Division of Math and Sciences. TAGHS invites the public to attend and share any memories of Timpson in bygone days. For additional information call 936 615 7262. Thank you for helping us promote our meeting. Kathy Grigsby TAGHS President.

Providence Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting the Calvary Boys in Concert ,Saturday January 20 at 6:00 PM Church is located on County Road 1265 Center ,Texas Public is invited.

Stanley Burgay Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser 

Friday, January 20th 10:30 am-Sold Out

B&B Parking Lot

Timpson, TX Pulled

Pork Sandwiches, Chips & Drink $10

Shelby County Outreach Ministries will have their Praise 2023 fundraiser on February 11th, 2023. It will be at the John D. Windham Civic Center starting at 5:30. There will be local singers, refreshments, and live and silent auctions. All proceeds will go to helping us feed the hungry and assist the needy in Shelby County. Tickets are $10 each and each ticket will be entered in a drawing for multiple door prizes! You can purchase your tickets at any of our Shelby County Outreach Ministries locations. There is limited seating, so get your tickets soon! For more information, call us at 936-598-4990. Thank you and God bless you.

Drive-Thru Food Pantry, Saturday January 14, 2023 @ Hillcrest Baptist Church at 9 am. Must have a photo ID and be in line by 9:30 to receive a box. Only (1) box per household.

New Member Ribbon Cutting Planned for Amethyst Beauty Bar Amethyst Beauty Bar, the newest member of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is having a new member Ribbon Cutting on Friday, January 13 th at 11:00am. The public is invited to join the celebration!! Amethyst Beauty Bar is a full service hair salon, owned and operated Alexis Pickett. Alexis has 10 years experience in hair care. She offers hair coloring services, color corrections, hair cuts, Brazilian Blowout, flat tip extensions and hand tied extensions. She specializes in blonding, color corrections and Brazilian Blowouts. Alexis is excited to have her own salon and looks forward to helping you achieve all of your hair color and style needs. Join the Chamber Ambassadors in welcoming Alexis as a new business owner and Chamber member. Amethyst Beauty Bar is located at 1101 Hurst Street, #1. For more information or to book an appointment call 936-645-7680. Alexis is open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-6pm. For more information, contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936-598- 3682 or email info@shelbycountychamber.com.

The Toledo Bend Chapter of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society will be cooking Saturday January 21st , and every 3rd Saturday at Boles Field outside of Shelbyville, Texas. The public is invited to eat and learn about the art of Dutch oven cooking and if up to the challenge become a member. We start cooking about 9:00 am and have pots on the table at 12 noon. Bring your lawn chairs and join us. Call James at 409-625-4787 for more information.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a 4-wheeler. On or about December 28, 2022, a Grizzly 550 4x4 4-wheeler was removed from a deer lease in the Hollow Rock area located in the Silas/Stockman community. If you have any information regarding this theft, please contact Lieutenant Investigator Chad Hooper at 9365725045

Effective Jamuary 4, 2023

Until further notice

Due to a break in the line, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the Denning Rural Water System PWS # 2030004 to notify customers on CR 256 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 customer 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 Denning Rural Water System at 220 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas, 75972, or call 936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp at 936-201-5001.

Effective January 3, 2023

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 CR 203 and Fountain Town Community 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.