News Headlines Archives for 2023-03

Center Boys Soccer- 2nd Round Play-Off Information

Center v Lindale March 28, 2023 @ Tomato Bowl Stadium, Jacksonville 7:30 pm $5 Adults $3 Students Center is the Home Team Use the link below to purchase tickets. They will also be available for purchase at the gate by debit/credit only.

https://www.jisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1845667&type=d&pREC_ID=1999088

Opening Doors to Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention

CENTER, TX (March 27, 2023) – The Family Crisis Center of East Texas kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April with its ‘Things Aren’t Always What You See’ campaign to open the door to understanding sexual assault and raise public awareness of the extent of this crime. The agency is unveiling an outdoor art display Monday, April 3 at 3 p.m. at Cline Family Medicine, located at 630 Hurst St. Refreshments are provided. The outdoor installation features a door displayed with powerful imagery that ‘consent is key,’ as well as contact information for the agency. It’s meant to draw attention to the issue of sexual assault and raise awareness about the resources available for survivors. “By using a door as a symbol, the display aims to convey the message that there is always an opening for survivors to seek help and support,” said Whitney Burran, executive director of the Family Crisis Center of East Texas. “It will be a visual reminder to the community that getting consent before sexual contact is key and that the Family Crisis Center is there to offer assistance and resources to those who have been affected by this crime in Shelby County and in all the nine counties the agency serves.” The cities of Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Crockett, Hemphill, Center, San Augustine, Livingston and Coldspring will all have a door display for the public viewing during Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April. Sexual assault is a form of sexual violence that involves any unwanted sexual contact or activity. This can include touching, fondling, kissing, or any form of sexual activity that is forced or coerced without the person's consent. Sexual assault can happen to anyone, regardless of their gender, age or sexual orientation, is a serious violation of an individual's personal boundaries and rights and is a crime in all 50 states. Every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted, and it’s common for the abuse to occur behind closed doors, where the perpetrator can more easily control and intimidate the victim. 

The perpetrator may use their power and control to manipulate and coerce the victim into sexual activity. This can occur in a variety of settings, including in homes, workplaces, schools and other private places where the victim may be isolated from help or support. Those who can never consent to sexual activity include someone who is underage (as defined by state laws), has an intellectual disability, is passed out (such as from drugs or alcohol), or unable to respond (such as from sleeping). According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), 1 in 5 men have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime, including rape, sexual coercion, and unwanted sexual contact. This statistic may be underreported as male survivors are often less likely to disclose their experiences due to social stigma, shame and disbelief. The emotional effects of a sexual assault—regardless of gender—can be long-lasting and far- reaching. Survivors can experience a range of emotions, including fear, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, anger and a sense of isolation. “Many survivors can feel violated and powerless, with some experiencing a loss of trust in others and a sense of betrayal by society,” said Burran. “The emotional impact of sexual assault can impact a survivor’s ability to function in their daily life, leading to difficulty with work, school, and relationships.” Sexual assault is associated with an increased lifetime rate of attempted suicide. In women, a history of sexual trauma before age 16 years is a particularly strong influencing factor on attempted suicide, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. “If we open the door to discussing sexual assault not just as statistics, but as an experience that affects mental and emotional well-being long after the incident occurred, we could unlock a conversation that opens the door for communities to respond with heightened awareness, education, and resources,” said Burran. Boilerplate The Family Crisis Center of East Texas (FCCET) is a non-profit organization that empowers survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault by providing crisis intervention and advocacy services. The FCCET also engages the community through education to build awareness and prevent domestic violence and sexual assault. Since 1979, the Janelle Grum Family Crisis Center of East Texas (Women’s Shelter of East Texas, Inc.) staffs a full array of professionals specializing in assistance for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Those services included emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis hotline, access to food and clothing, information and referral, legal and personal advocacy, child advocacy, counseling, support groups, transitional housing, homeless prevention financial assistance, child care assistance and more. ###

Grill Fest, Presented by Farmers State Bank This Weekend!

Grill Fest, Presented by Farmers State Bank This Weekend!

Cook teams from Texas and Louisiana will be competing for prize money this weekend at the Annual 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. The “Open” Adult Beverage and “Open” Food Competition will be held Friday night 7:00 and 8:00 respectively.

Judging takes place on Saturday starting with the Bloody Mary competition at 10am. There is still time to enter!

Thank you to all the Sponsors who have made this event possible: Farmers State Bank, Pilgrims Pride, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, Shelby Savings Bank, the City of Center, Rapid Payday & Title Loans, C&J A/C and Heating, Ace Hardware of East Texas, Baldwin Tree Service, Bob’s Pawn and Gun Shop, Cobb Vantress-Timberlake Farm, R&D Distributing, Timberwolf Lake Works, 4C Electric, Brock’s Rocks, H&R Block and Despino’s Tires. Thank you to Texas Glacier for donating ice. Thank you to Bobby Daw for all his help with the event. This Event is Sanctioned by the Lonestar Barbeque Society.

"SHRED DAY ON THE DOWNTOWN SQUARE

“SHRED DAY ON THE DOWNTOWN SQUARE The Shred services are provided free to the public as a service of the Shelby County Beautiful Clean program of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and our generous Sponsors: Republic Services, Presenting Sponsor Farmers State Bank, Gold Sponsor The mobile Shredding Unit will be available on the downtown square on May 12th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Community members are invited to bring documents that need to be shredded. For more information please contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at (936) 598-3682 or info@shelbycountychamber.com. -30-

Sabine County Beekeepers meeting

The Sabine County Beekeepers will meet for our monthly meeting on Monday April 3rd. 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.

6th Annual Tails, Tires & Tunes

It is time for the Boo' Battle 6th Annual Tails, Tires and Tunes crawfish boil and car show to be held on April the 15th in Logansport, La at the RIverfront Park.This year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever! Tails , Tires & Tunes begins at 10am until 6pm. Come join us for delicious crawfish or a moutherwatering hamburger with all the trimmings. FREE addmission to Tails, Tires and Tunes and free bounce house for the kiddos!!

This year's Tails, Tires and Tunes promises to be lots of fun for everyone! Get a team together and join the Cornhole Tournamanet. The tournamanet begins at noon, $50 per team. If you are interested in joing the tournament or would like additional information please contact Rick Kirby at 936-591-7432 or Kris Kirby at  936-572-0301.

The 6th Aunnual Car Show registration is the day of the event, Aprilo 15th 10am-11am and awards presented at 2pm. Registration fee will be $20 and each participant will recieve a goody bag! Please contact Judy Monroe for more information at 903-806-9132 or email to judylyn10@yahoo.com

Join us with great food, fun and music at this year's 6th Annual Tails, Tires & Tunes presented by Boo's Battle Support Fund (BBSF). BBSF is a non profit organization that provides assistance to individuals and or families in our community battling cancer. Our goal is to raise $18,000 at this event and 100% of all the proceeds going to those in need. Come support BBSF and help those in our community battling cancer. 

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please contat Boo's Battle Support Fund at www.boosbattlesf.com or message us on Boo's Battle Support Fund Facebook page or call Amanda Kirby at 903-754-9219 or Judy Monroe 903-806-9132. You can also email judylyn10@yahoo.com

 

MOUNT CALVARY EASTER PROGRAM

We would be so honored by Your presence at our upcoming Easter Program. Presenting The Easter story- like you've NEVER heard it before! By Mount Calvary Praise & Worship Team and Children Sunday April 2nd At 6 pm At Mount Calvary Full Gospel Church Refreshments after Directions 5527 FM 417 East, Shelbyville, TX 75973 For more information Call 936-591-1886 or 936-590-1040 Thanks Vickey Dudley

Washer Pitching Tournament and 42 Tournament at Grill Fest

Join the Fun at Grill Fest next weekend, March 31st and April 1st. 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 2023 is Sponsored by Farmers State Bank.

JHS SOFTBALL GAMES

he Joaquin JV/V softball games scheduled for today (03/17) have been rescheduled to Monday, March 20th with JV starting 4:30. These games will be played in Timpson. - Submitted by: Steven McCann, Girls AD

JHS BASEBALL GAME

The JHS baseball game for today has been cancelled. It will be played tomorrow (3/18) at Nacogdoches High School at 1:00 PM. It will be Varsity only. - Submitted by Wade Lawson, Boys AD

SFA music faculty, students to present 'Celleuphoria'

SFA music faculty, students to present ‘Celleuphoria’ NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The School of Music at Stephen F. Austin State University will present “Celleuphoria” at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 19, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus. “Celleuphoria” is a concert featuring the cello in “an intense emotional state viewed from different angles of time through the eyes of highly regarded composers,” according to Dr. Evgeni Raychev, cello instructor at SFA. The concert will feature compositions from the Baroque, Romantic and post-Romantic periods, as well as the 20th and 21st centuries. Raychev will be joined on stage by colleagues Jennifer Dalmas, violin; Minhae Lee, piano; Melissa Nabb, viola; and Brad Mayer, percussion. Some of Raychev’s current and prospective cello students will also perform. “The character of the pieces we will perform changes from plaintive to sentimental and all the way through euphoric,” he said. “It is going to be a very special experience to play alongside dear friends and talented students.” Recital tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. To purchase tickets, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit sfasu.edu/finearts. For additional information, contact the SFA School of Music at (936) 468-4602.

Grill Fest

GRILL FEST 2023

Fire up your grills, start working on your bean recipes and start mastering your signature drink. There is a $10 registration fee for the beans, “open food” category and beverage categories. Winner takes the jackpot. New this year is the “Open Food” category. Anyone may enter any type of food as long as bacon is one of the ingredients. Desserts are excluded from this category. Competition for this event will be Friday evening. The “open adult beverage” competition will also be held Friday evening. A Bloody Mary competition will be held Saturday morning. Grill Fest 2023, Presented by Farmers State Bank, will be held April 1st with set up and cooking starting on the evening of March 31 st . In addition to the food and beverage competitions there will be a Washer Pitching Tournament and 42 Tournament. Steve Adams, Karoke will provide musical entertainment. The public is invited to attend and sample tastings of barbecue at cook team stations. Entry is free There is still plenty of time to register for all events including the cook off. The Registration fee is $150.00 for the meat category ($200.00 after Friday, March 17th) You may sign up for the beans, “Open food” and beverage up until the events begin. Thank you to all our Sponsors. We could not have this event, or any of our events, without the generous support of all our Sponsors. Presenting Sponsor is Farmers State Bank: Gold Sponsors are Pilgrims Pride and Texas Farm Bureau Insurance; Silver Sponsors are Ace Hardware of East Texas, Baldwin Tree Service, Bobs Pawn and Gun Shop, Cobb Vantress – Timberlake Farm, R&D Distributing, Timberwolf Lake Works, and 4C Electrical Services: Judges Table Sponsor is C&J A/C & Electrical: Entertainment Sponsor is Rapid Payday & Title Pro; 42 Tournament and Washer Pitching Sponsor is Shelby Savings Bank. The City of Center is the Award Sponsor. Brock’s Rocks in Comfort Station sponsor. Coozie Sponsors: Despino Tires and H&R Block. Thank you to Texas Glacier for donating the ice and to Bobby Daw for all his help at the Shelby County Expo Center. Registration forms and additional information is available at www.shelbycountychamber.com or at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office – 936-598-3682. Questions may be emailed to info@shelbycountychamber.com .

Shelby County Journey to a Healthier You Program

Shelby County Journey to a Healthier You Program Real change takes time. There is no get thin quick method that works long term. Changing your everyday habits will create a healthy lifestyle. Join the Journey to a Healthier You Program and have fun while learning how to choose, cook and plan nutritious and healthy meals, shop smart and develop weekly meal plans, implement a daily fitness routine, and set realistic goals during the journey. The program will be comprised of several different programs focusing on healthy eating, exercise, mental health and cooking classes. These programs will be scheduled throughout the year. You will be able to choose the area that interest you the most or the area you need to learn more about. Our first program series will be All About Carbs. Join me on March 28th - April 11, 2023, at 5:30 pm at the Shelby County Extension office, 266 Nacogdoches Street, Center, TX. Register by calling the Shelby County Extension Office by March 24, 2023 or for additional information about this program, please contact Feleshia Thompson, Shelby County Extension Agent – Family & Community Health at 936-598-7744 or feleshia.thompson@ag.tamu.edu. ## Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

Outdoor Dutch Oven Cooking

The Toledo Bend Chapter of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society will be cooking Saturday March 18th , and every 3rd Saturday at Boles Field outside of Shelbyville, Texas. The public is invited to bring a covered dish while watching and learning 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. Dues are $20 a family and are due for this year. Call James at 409-625-4787 for more information.

Shelby County Livestock Show & Sale Results

The 18 th Annual Shelby County 4-H & FFA Livestock Show was held March 2, 2023 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 Mrs. April Cade. Edward Schneider, 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 4 th at the John Dean Windham Civic Center.

The livestock auction premium money totaled just over $112,591 for local 4-H and FFA members according to Lane Dunn, County Extension Agent. 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: Cassie Nutt of Shelby Co. 4-H showed the Grand Champion Steer. Following the show, Cassie’s steer sold at the livestock auction for $10,000 with High Roller purchasing the 1,270-pound steer. Reserve Champion Steer honor went to Sydney Shout of Timpson FFA. Sydney’s steer was purchased by High Roller for $6,000.

The Grand Champion Market Swine was shown by Irelynn Clouse of Joaquin FFA with Victory Therapy purchasing the champion hog for $4,000.

Slade Kirby of Center FFA showed the Reserve Champion Market Swine. The hog was sold to Farmers State Bank for $3,250.

In the Market Goat division, Avery Metcalf of Timpson FFA showed the Grand Champion. Avery’s goat was purchased for $4,000 by Ross Lumber, Debby & Tim Amos, 5M Gas, LLC, Timpson/Joaquin Quick Stop, James and Robin Conway, Factory Direct Portable Buildings, McDonald and Sons, Hudman Floral & Gifts, Nix Forrest Industries, Inc., Bulldog Tire, Hudson Auto Parts, Johnson’s Wang Dang Do, James Ramsey Construction, Inc., T-5 Construction, Don & Marcie Shoemaker and Rancho Grande.

The Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat was shown by Keelie McDonald of Timpson FFA. Keelie’s goat was purchased for $2,500 by Mackey Cattle. Landree Jousan of Shelby Co. 4-H showed the Grand Champion Market Lamb in Thursday’s show. Hawkeye Hunting Club purchased Landree’s lamb for $5,000.

Reserve Champion honors in the Market Lamb division went to Jacie Lee of Center FFA. United Ag & Turf, Buddy & Paula Kay Atwood, Judge Allison Harbison, Few Ready Mix and R&D Distributing purchased Jacie’s lamb for $3,000.

The Grand Champion Market Rabbit was shown by Brooklyn Oliver of Center FFA. Brooklyn will receive premium money in the amount of $400.

Caesyn Lee of Timpson FFA showed the Reserve Grand Champion pen of market rabbits. Caesyn will receive $350 in premium money.

The Speaking Contest was held for the second year at the Shelby County Livestock Show this year. Winning the Junior Division of the Public Speaking Contest was Landree Jousan of Shelby Co. 4-H with a speech in the Animal Science category titled, “Lizzie the Replacement Heifer.”.

The Intermediate Division of the Public Speaking Contest was won by Kayson Pledger of Timpson FFA with a speech in the Animal Science category titled, “To Feed or Not to Feed.”.

Catherine Searcy of Timpson FFA won the Senior Division with their speech in the Ag Policy category titled, “Put a Pause On the PAUSE Act.”

Other placings in Thursday's Show were as follows:

Rabbit Show Results:

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits - Doe: Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) - Grand Champion Braxton Weir (Joaquin FFA)

- Reserve Grand Champion Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits - Buck: Braxton Weir (Joaquin FFA)- Grand Champion Lily West (Shelbyville FFA)

- Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Rabbits – Doe Class: Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) – First Braxton Weir (Joaquin FFA) – Second Nakia Roland (Timpson FFA) – Third Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) – Fourth Chyler Bradshaw (Shelbyville FFA – Fifth Adly Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Sixth River Wilkinson (Shelbyville FFA) – Seventh Shelby Freeman (Joaquin FFA) – Eighth

Breeding Rabbits – Buck Class: Braxton Weir (Joaquin FFA) – First Lily West (Shelbyville FFA) – Second Mason Ramsey (Timpson FFA) – Third Liela Klein (Shelbyville FFA) – Fourth Carolina Warr (Shelbyville FFA) – Fifth Liela Klein (Shelbyville FFA) – Sixth Adly Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Seventh Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) – Eighth

Market Rabbits: Brooklyn Oliver (Center FFA)

- Grand Champion Rabbit Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit Avery Lawson (Shelbyville FFA) – Third Zoe Cline (Timpson FFA) – Fourth River Wilkinson (Shelbyville FFA) – Fifth James Ford (Center FFA) – Sixth Kate Ford (Center FFA) - Seventh

Lamb Show Results: Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Sheep - Ewe: Landree Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Grand Champion Luke Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Reserve Grand Champion Market Lambs Class 1: Zachary Kelley (Center FFA) – First Emmanuel Montes (Center FFA) – Second Bryleigh Lynch (Joaquin FFA) –

Third Market Lambs Class 2: Jacie Lee (Center FFA) – First Luke Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second Adly Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H)

– Third Market Lambs Class 3: Landree Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Abby Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second Market Lambs Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and Sale Order: 1) Landree Jousan, Shelby Co. 4-H

- Grand Champion purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $5,000 2) Jacie Lee, Center FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by United Ag & Turf, Buddy & Paula Kay Atwood, Judge Alison Harbison, Few Ready Mix and R&D Distributing for $3,000 3) Luke Jousan, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Farmers State Bank for $2,999 4) Zachary Kelley, Center FFA – purchased by Despino’s Tire for $2,000 5) Adly Messer, Shelby Co. 4-H – Austin Bank for $2,500 6) Abby Messer, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by H3 Cattle & Cobb Hatchery for $2,999 7) Emmanuel Montes, Center FFA – purchased by Shelby Savings Bank, Shelby Insurance Agency, General Shelters, and Campbell Portable Buildings for $2,750 8) Bryleigh Lynch, Joaquin FFA – purchased by Despino’s Tire for $2,999 Lamb Showmanship Results:

In the Lamb division, Emmanuel Montes of Center FFA was named Champion Senior Showman and was presented a buckle by Shelby Co. Farm Bureau. Abby Messer of Shelby County 4-H was named Champion Junior Showman and her buckle was presented by Shelby Co. 4-H. Goat Show Results: Grand Champion Breeding Goat - Doe: Brittany Bartee (Shelbyville FFA) – Grand Champion Market Goats Class 1: Avery Metcalf (Timpson FFA) – First Keelie McDonald (Timpson FFA) – Second Alexis Jackson (Shelbyville FFA) – Third Alyssa Cummings (Joaquin FFA) – Fourth Laney Bass (Shelbyville FFA) – Fifth Brittany Bartee (Shelbyville FFA) – Sixth Chloe McArthur (Shelbyville FFA) - Seventh Market Goats Class 2: Wyatt Foster (Center FFA) – First Naomie Meyers (Center FFA) – Second Elijah Sanford (Center FFA) – Third Peyton Bilyeu (Timpson FFA) – Fourth Braxton Weir (Joaquin FFA) – Fifth Ryder Bilyeu (Timpson FFA) – Sixth Bryana Stevens (Center FFA) – Seventh Market Goats Class 3: Ashlynn McNutt (Timpson FFA) – First Presley Bilyeu (Timpson FFA) – Second Autumn Alford (Joaquin FFA) – Third Cailyn McArthur Shelbyville FFA) – Fourth Market Goats - Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Sale Order: 1) Avery Metcalf, Timpson FFA - Grand Champion purchased by Ross Lumber, Debby & Tim Amos, 5M Gas, LLC, Timpson/Joaquin Quick Stop, James and Robin Conway, Factory Direct Portable Buildings, McDonald and Sons, Hudman Floral & Gifts, Nix Forrest Industries, Inc., Bulldog Tire, Hudson Auto Parts, Johnson’s Wang Dang Do, James Ramsey Construction, Inc., T-5 Construction, Don & Marcie Shoemaker and Rancho Grande for $4,000 2) Keelie McDonald, Timpson FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Mackey Cattle for $2,500 3) Wyatt Foster, Center FFA – purchased by Shelby Savings Bank, Shelby Insurance Agency, General Shelters, and Campbell’s Portable Buildings for $2,499 4) Ashlynn McNutt, Timpson FFA – purchased by L&R Cattle, Rydaco, Ace Hardware of East Texas, and LOC International for $2,250 5) Naomie Meyers, Center FFA – purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $2,499 6) Elijah Sanford, Center FFA – purchased by McAdams Propane & Mathews Real Estate for $2,499 7) Peyton Bilyeu, Timpson FFA – purchased by Ruston Bush, for $2,000 8) Presley Bilyeu, Timpson FFA – purchased by Aethon Energy, East Texas Asphalt, First Financial Bank, Cockrell Farms and Toldeo Automotive Supply for $2,000 Goat Showmanship Results: In the Goat division, Keelie McDonald of Timpson 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. Swine Show Results: Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Swine – Gilt River Williford (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion Logan Meyer (Shelbyville FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Swine – Gilt River Williford (Shelbyville FFA) – First Logan Meyer (Shelbyville FFA) – Second River Williford (Shelbyville FFA) – Third Market Swine Class 1: Joshua Sanford (Center FFA) – First Stormie Meyers (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second Michael Mathews (Shelbyville FFA) – Third Market Swine Class 2: Trevor Hightower (Center FFA) – First Logan Meyer (Shelbyville FFA) – Second Chase Haley (Shelbyville FFA) - Third Market Swine Class 3: Baylin Phelps (Center FFA) – First Alaina Haley (Shelbyville FFA) – Second Wyomie Meyers (Center FFA) – Third Market Swine Class 4: Slade Kirby (Center FFA) – First Grayson Hightower (Center FFA) – Second Kiptyn Phelps (Center FFA) – Third Market Swine Class 5: Irelynn Clouse (Joaquin FFA) – First River Williford (Shelbyville FFA) – Second Market Swine Sale Order: 1) Irelynn Clouse, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion purchased by Victory Therapy for $4,000 2) Slade Kirby, Center FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Farmers State Bank for $3,250 3) Trevor Hightower, Center FFA - purchased by Borders Poultry for $3,249 4) River Williford, Shelbyville FFA - purchased by J.B. Raymond for $2,600 5) Logan Meyer, Shelbyville FFA - purchased by Shelby Savings Bank, Shelby Insurance Agency, General Shelters and Campbell’s Portable Buildings for $2,500 6) Baylin Phelps, Center FFA - purchased by Shelby Savings Bank, Shelby Insurance Agency, General Shelters, and Campbell’s Portable Buildings for $3,249 7) Joshua Sanford, Center FFA – purchased by Tyson for $3,000 8) Stormie Meyers, Shelby County 4-H – purchased by K&L Contractors, Klein Cattle Company and ULTRA for $2,999 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 Slade Kirby of Center FFA Beef Show Results are as follows: Market Steer Results: Steer Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, and Sale Order: 1) Cassie Nutt, Center FFA - Grand Champion purchased by High Roller for $10,000 2) Sydney Shout, Timpson FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by High Roller for $6,000 3) Alana Fuller, Shelbyville FFA – purchased by JML Management for $5,000 4) Kayson Pledger, Timpson FFA – purchased by Austin Bank for $5,000 5) Conner Nutt, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Clear Fork Midstream, Keith Oswalt Logging, East Texas Livestock, Center Tire Co. and Worsham’s Grocery for $4,000 6) Hannah Wages, Center FFA – purchased by Deep East Texas Electric for $4,000 7) Miladie Pohorelsky, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by C.B. Genetics, L&R Timber and Shelby Veterinary Associates for $4,000 8) Hadlie Pohorelsky, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Shelby County Farm Bureau for $3,500 The Highest Placing Champion County Bred Steer: Was shown by Conner Nutt. Conner will receive $1,000 from Farmers State Bank. The 2nd place County Bred Steer was shown by Hadlie Pohorelsky. Hadlie will receive $250 presented by Livestock Nutrition Center. Highest Gaining Steer Award: Went to Kayson Pledger. Kayson will receive $150 presented by Livestock Nutrition Center Breeding Heifer Results: Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Heifers of Show: Carter Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Grand Champion Camillle Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion Division Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion American/American Cross Heifer Nolan Seale (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 American/American Cross: Class 2 Baylor Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) - First American/American Cross: Class 3 Ally Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) - First American/American Cross: Class 4 Ashley Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) – First American/American Cross Heifer: Class 5 Mayson Harbison (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Ashley Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) – Second American/American Cross Heifer: Class 6 Nolan Seale (Shelbyville FFA) - First Samantha Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) – Second Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion English and English Cross Heifers: Fallon Sullivan (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Grand Champion Division Branson Permenter (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion Division English and English Cross Heifer: Class 1 Fallon Sullivan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First English and English Cross Heifer: Class 2 Fallon Sullivan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Branson Permenter (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Second Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Carter Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Division Grand Champion Camille Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 1 Carter Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 2 Miladie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Miladie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 3 Hadlie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 4 Camille Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 5 Fallon Sullivan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First The Highest Placing Champion County Bred Heifer: Was shown by Ally Kimbro of Shelby Co. 4-H. Ally will receive $750 from Link Charolais & Dr. Derek Grant. The 2nd place County Bred Heifer was shown by Hadlie Pohorelsky of Shelby Co. 4-H. Hadlie will receive $250 from Link Charolais & Dr. Derek Grant. Bull Show Results: Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Bull of Show: Hannah Wages (Center FFA) – Grand Champion Hadlie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Bull: Class 1 Hadlie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Breeding Bull: Class 2 Hannah Wages (Center FFA) – First Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion County Bred Bull: Hannah Wages (Center FFA) – Grand Champion Hadlie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion Beef Showmanship Results: In the Beef division, Camille Greer of Shelby Co. 4-H was presented with the Senior Beef Showmanship buckle by Joaquin FFA. Shelbyville FFA presented Miladie Pohorelsky of Shelby Co. 4-H with the Junior Beef Showmanship buckle. We would also like to thank the following contributors: Hawkeye Hunting Club Austin State Bank Shelby Savings Bank Farmers State Bank JML Management Tyson Despino’s Tire Shelby County Farm Bureau Center Livestock Auction Borders Poultry Supply Deep East Texas Electric Coop McAdam's Propane Boles Feed United Ag & Turf General Shelters Mathews Real Estate Clear Fork Midstream K&L Contractors Aethon Energy Campbell Portable Buildings Keith Oswalt Logging Klein Cattle Company Timpson/Joaquin Quick Stop ULTRA Heritage Land Bank 5M Gas, LLC Center Glass East Texas Asphalt Elite Hair Design First Financial Bank Joe Bill & Connie Mettauer L&R Cattle Company Raymond Construction Rydaco Sabine State Bank Ward Animal Hospital Ace Hardware of East Texas/ETPS Nix Forrest Industries, Inc. LOC International CB Genetics L&R Timber Buddy & Paula Kay Atwood Shelby Veterinary Associates Link Charolais Cockrell Farms East Texas Livestock Few Ready Mix Livestock Nutrition Center Mettauer Law Firm R&D Distributing Center Tire Company JBI Insurance T-5 Construction Toledo Automotive Supply Chance Shoop Financial Citizens Bank Worsham's Grocery Action Credit Bounds Insurance Dairy Queen Dr. Dixon Golden Hardy's Machine Shop Ihlo Sales Jack's Saw Shop Judge Allison Harbison Ross Lumber State Farm-Chris Mayfield Steel Building Supply Debby and Tim Amos Factory Direct Portable Buildings Hudson Auto Parts Don and Marcie Shoemaker James and Robin Conway James Ramsey Construction McDonald and Sons Bulldog Tire Hudman Floral & Gifts Johnson's Wang Dang Do Shelby Insurance Agency Cobb Hatchery H3 Cattle High Roller Victory Therapy Aurora Concepts Mackey Cattle J.B. Raymond Ruston Bush Rancho Grande Common Disposal 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: 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.

Tri-County Harvest for Homes produce drop

Tri-County Harvest for Homes drive-thru produce drop will be tomorrow March 8 at 8:30am, Ivan Smith parking lot, please be reminded not to park in front of any business.

Huxley Helping Hands food pantry

Huxley Helping Hands drive-thru food pantry will be Saturday, March 11 @ 9 am at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center, TX. Must show ID and be in line by 9:30 am to receive a box. Only (1) box per household.

THREE WAYS to catch the Roughrider Basketball Broadcast tonight

Tonight the Center Roughriders travel to Bryan High School to face the Booker T. Washington Golden Eagles, a 4A high school in the Houston ISD system. Here are the three ways you can find their Regional Semi-final Game broadcast: --The Video Broadcast is available at the NFHS Network, the pay-per-view service used for this year's football and basketball playoffs. The broadcast team carrying the game is out of Houston, a growing city in southeast Texas. --The Roughrider Broadcast is available on KQBB fm 100.5 brought to you by Sabine State Bank. Wright Chrysler Dodge Jeep Pregame begins at 7:45. --The Roughrider Broadcast is also available at twitch.tv, this season's home for Roughrider Basketball. It is brought to you by Portacool. The game play-by-play will be audio only, enhanced by a full scoreboard and the Portacool Information Line. The Wright Chrysler Dodge Jeep Pregame (7:45) and the Farmers State Bank Postgame Shows will both be video streamed. TONIGHT'S GAME IS DOUBLY HISTORIC: During the Pregame, we will hear from the coaching staff as the team tries to advance to the Regional Final for the first time in school history. And we'll celebrate the accomplishment of Mar Mar Evans who became the all-time Roughrider Basketball scoring leader with his last bucket in Tuesday night's game. Stay with us on radio or twitch through Postgame for our Center Motor Company Player of the Game. Also, JBA Financial brings us a visit with Coach Harrison, who is making his fourth trip to the Regional Tournament. And to a Senior Cheerleader in the Gaddy's Spirit Spotlight. Again, your choices for the 8:00 game: --Video on NFHS Network with Houston broadcast Team. Pay per view. --Roughrider Broadcast on KQBB. --Roughrider Live Stream audio only with scoreboard on twitch.tv. Log on to twitch and type into the search bar roughridersports

Appendix C3: Boil Water Notice Rescinded

Appendix C3: Boil Water Notice Rescinded

03/03/2023

ON 02/28/2023, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Choice public water system, 2100005 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of 03/03/2023. If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact, Matt Di Verdi 936-591-4346.

Press release

The Shelby County Sheriff’s is seeking the whereabouts of Gary Smith, 20, of San Augustine. Smith is described as a 6’0” white male and weighs approximately 165 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Smith has an active felony warrant for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and a misdemeanor warrant for Terroristic Threat.  

The SCSO is seeking assistance of the public with locating Smith. If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the SCSO (936) 598-5601. 

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

 

 

Angelina Sabine Ranger District will be conducting a controlled burn today.

Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Angelina Sabine Ranger District will be conducting a controlled burn today.

DATE: 3/1/2023

IGNITION TIME: 1000

COUNTY(S): SABINE

LOCATION: SIX MILE SMOKE: WINDS ARE OUT OF THE SOUTH AND DRIFT SMOKE MAY BE NOTICEABLE EAST OF HEMPHILL FOREST AND UNIT: SABINE, SLAUGHTER PEN, 138, BLOCKS A SIZE: 1344 ACRES TYPE: (HAND, AIR IGNITIONS) EST. COMPLETED TIME: 1900 Smoke will impact areas around the prescribed burn, and long-range drift smoke may be present during and after ignition operations. Please drive with caution. Ground personnel will be operating in the area and smoke may impact visibility on local roads and highways near the burn unit.

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