Its Year # 3 for Battle of the Badges, this is a community wide Blood Drive. Center Police Department vs Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Come Save Lives, and Support your local Law Enforcement, and get some good Food! The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be set up Inside the Center Community House, and will be set for regular whole blood or Automation (plasma, platelets) Every successful donor will receive a $20 E-Gift Card (to the store of their choice) EVERY attempted donor will be entered into a raffle for cool door prizes! To schedule a donation time, please go to WWW.GIVEBLOOD.ORG Contact Amy Lindley 598-2450 (Center Police Dept) Leah Chase 598-5600 (Shelby County SO) In addition to the Blood Drive, we will be having a BBQ Chicken fundraiser to support our CPD Ladies Auxiliary’s Scholarship Fund /Operation Blue Santa. MAMA ROSE ITALIAN ICE will be set up outside for your favorite frozen treats. Tickets will be sold for a Double Raffle drawing for (1) Guided Fishing Trip at Crystal ($350 value) Beach& (1) Savage 300 Blakout Bolt Action Gun ($300 value) Even if you cannot donate, please come by and show us your support, tell your friends, buy a raffle ticket or come fill your bellies.

The Sabine County Beekeepers will meet for our monthly meeting on Monday July 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.

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce will soon establish the 2023-2024 Class of Leadership Shelby County. Applications are currently being accepted for a nine month long program designed to identify potential leaders and develop within these individuals the knowledge, skills and vision necessary to enable them to actively participate in the enhancement of their communities. The program brings together a diverse group of 12 men and women, selected from applicants who have been carefully chosen for their degree of involvement in the community and level of commitment to the goals of Leadership Shelby County. Anyone in Shelby County who is interested in community trusteeship may apply. Participants will meet for one day each month from October to May to study specific topics including education, local and state government, health and human services, economic development, energy, quality of life and history. Applications are available and must be submitted to the Chamber by Friday, August 4, 2023. Go to www.shelbycountychamber.com for an application or one may be picked up at the Chamber located at 100 Courthouse Square next to the historic courthouse. Applicants will be notified by Friday, August 11, 2023 following the selection process, as space is limited. For more information or to have an application sent to you, please contact the Chamber office at (936) 598-3682 or e-mail secretary@shelbycountychamber.com

Joaquin ISD 

Subsitute Training to be held at the Annex Building 

July 12th @ 10:00 AM 

Contact Donna Vergo if you have

 questions or need more information 

During my time in office, I have always strived to be transparent with the citizens of Shelby County. I truly feel that being honest and open keeps everyone accountable and it allows for the line of communication to stay open. The time has come for me, as your Sheriff, to address a situation. I ask for your understanding and prayers during this time. As of June 21, 2023, I have been listed as a candidate for a double lung transplant. Many of you know that over the last year, I have been experiencing some serious health issues. At this time, my team of doctors feels that moving forward with the transplant will allow me to achieve a greater quality of life. While this is a life changing surgery, I have faith in God, and I know that this will place me on the road to recovery. With my health being the way it is, I am not able to be in the office on a daily basis. However, I am still very active in the daily operations of the office and the jail. Please know that I have full confidence in the ability of my administration as well as the entire staff at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. I would like to thank each of you who have supported me during this time. Please remember my family in your prayers as we prepare to begin this new journey. I look forward to recovering and being back in the office very soon. Sheriff Kevin W. Windham

The Sabine County Beekeepers will meet for our monthly meeting on Monday July 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.

June Lunch and Learn Sponsored by Hope Community Medicine The Chamber of Commerce Health Care Committee is hosting the June Lunch and Learn, Sponsored by Hope Community Medicine, on Wednesday, June 28th at noon at the AgriLife Extension Office. The guest speaker will be Mike Belgard. PA-C and CEO of Hope Community Medicine. He will talk about the upcoming Pharmacy, Sacks of Love (food distribution) and the Mobile Unit.

Hope Community Medicine is a non-profit faith based initiative established in 2003, with the primary mission of providing quality health care to the people of East Texas, regardless of race, religion, socio-economic status or ability to pay.

Since its inception in 2003, Hope Community Medicine has provided cost-effective health care services to over 5,000 patients. Hope currently has over 40 employees and more than half are bilingual. Hope Community Medicine offers a variety of medical services for patients birth to adults. Locations include Center, Tenaha, San Augustine and Carthage. They provide Prenatal Care, Mental Health and Family Medicine.

The Lunch and Learns are open to everyone. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP to 598- 7744 or to 598-3682. For information contact the Chamber offices at 598-3682 or email info@shelbycountychamber.com.

House of Refuge Apolstolic Ministries present Youth Revival

June 14-16 , 7:30 nightly 

Guest Speaker- Pastor Marquist Taylor from Freedom City Church Lufkin, Tx

Please join Abundant Love Ministries for our annual Women’s Conference Date: June 22 – 24, 2023 Theme: Anchored Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58 and Hebrews 6:17-20 Speakers: Thursday June 22, 2023 7:00 p.m. Evette Netherly Bennett Chapel Shelbyville, TX Friday June 23, 2023 7:00 p.m. Stephani Byrd Bethel Temple Nacogdoches, TX Sis Imogene Chagris Abundant Love Ministries Center, TX Saturday June 24, 2023 10:00 a.m. Dr. Hazel Morris Wilson Destiny Apostolic Ministries Lockhart, TX Come and Worship and Praise God with us! For more information please Contact Feleshia Thompson (936) 590-1834

Time to Get Those Chick Orders In & Enter the 2023 Poultry Festival 4-H Broiler Show

Shelby County Extension is excited to announce we are now accepting entries for this year’s East Texas Poultry Festival. If you are a youth in grades 3 rd through 12 th and interested in showing chickens at the upcoming festival, the Shelby County 4-H Poultry project offers many activities to youth of all ages. Activities that youth can engage in include poultry production of all types, preparing foods using poultry products and public presentations that utilize information learned from the many areas within the poultry program. Youth can compete in activities at the county, district, state and national levels of competition. Rewards include an increased appreciation of the influence of the poultry industry on our lives and recognition in the form of awards, prizes, trips, and even collegiate scholarships.

Sound interesting? If so, now is the time to place your order for chicks for the Shelby County Broiler Show. A pen of 30 chicks are ordered and purchased for $30. Show rules and paperwork may be picked-up at the Extension office at 266 Nacogdoches St. (Old Elementary School Library Bldg.). All orders are due no later than July 6 th , and are payable by check or money order only. The date for pick-up of show chickens will be announced at a later time. If you have questions about participating in the 4-H Poultry project or learning what is involved in showing and raising chickens as a 4-H member, give Lane Dunn, Shelby County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources a call at 936-598-7744 or email at jldunn@ag.tamu.edu. ### Anyone needing special assistance at any Extension Program should contact the Texas AgriLife Extension Office of Shelby County at (936) 598- 7744 at least two weeks prior to the event or program. Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people

Drive-Thru Food Pantry, Saturday, June 17, 9 am at Hillcrest Baptist Church, Center TX. Must show photo ID. Only (1) Box per household and must be in line by 9:30 am to receive a box

TCCA-Harvest For Homes Produce Drop will be this Wednesday June 14th @ 9AM in the Ivan Smith parking lot.

Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the recovery of three guns and drugs found during a traffic stop. On June 7, 2023, deputies and investigators responded to a location on Highway 87 N in Center in regards to a reckless driver. During the course of the traffic stop, three handguns and 3.8 ounces (110 grams) of methamphetamines were recovered. The sole occupant of the vehicle was arrested and this investigation is ongoing. No further information is being released at this time.

Press Release FROM: Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

DATE: June 12, 2023

RE: Leadership Shelby County Applications Being Accepted Leadership Shelby County Taking Applications

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce will soon establish the 2023-2024 Class of Leadership Shelby County. Applications are currently being accepted for a nine month long program designed to identify potential leaders and develop within these individuals the knowledge, skills and vision necessary to enable them to actively participate in the enhancement of their communities. The program brings together a diverse group of 12 men and women, selected from applicants who have been carefully chosen for their degree of involvement in the community and level of commitment to the goals of Leadership Shelby County. Anyone in Shelby County who is interested in community trusteeship may apply. Participants will meet for one day each month from October to May to study specific topics including education, local and state government, health and human services, economic development, energy, quality of life and history. Applications will be available June 26th and must be submitted to the Chamber by Friday, August 4, 2023. Go to www.shelbycountychamber.com for an application or one may be picked up at the Chamber located at 100 Courthouse Square next to the historic courthouse. Applicants will be notified by Friday, August 11, 2023 following the selection process, as space is limited. For more information or to have an application sent to you, please contact the Chamber office at (936) 598-3682 or e-mail secretary@shelbycountychamber.com

Boil Water Notice Rescinded June 8, 2023

The water on San Augustine Rural WSC no longer requires boiling. On June 5, 2023, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the San Augustine Rural Public Water System, #2030007, 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.

San Augustine Rural Water 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 June 8, 2023.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact the office: 220 West Columbia Street San Augustine, Texas. 936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp 936-201-5001. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. If a customer, individual or employee wishes to contact the executive director, please call (512)239-4691.

Dear Parents/Guardians, The Athletic Department is teaming up with Txtreme to produce our 2023 Football Program. Please show your support for our athletes and other student groups by purchasing a personal ad for your student.

The following are the sizes and prices at a discounted rate. All ad copies will be in FULL COLOR. 100% of your student ad money will go directly to the CISD Booster Club.

1/8 page - $75.00              1/2 page - $150.00

1/4 page - $100.00             Full Page - $200.00

Please send your fully-designed student ad to the gabby@txtreme.com and include in the email: the size of the ad you would like to purchase, student’s full name, and the school name.

Design information: The number of pictures depends on the size of the ad you purchase: Full page - 5 pictures, half page - 3 pictures, quarter page - 2 pictures, and eighth page - 1 picture. We accept the files in .jpg or .pdf formats. Note: If you use Microsoft Word, please save it as a pdf before sending. You may also use PowerPoint or any design program you are comfortable with.

Sizes for ad design: Full page: 7"wide x 9.5" tall Half page: 7"wide x 4.75" tall Quarter page: 3.5"wide x 4.75" tall 1/8 page: 3.5"wide x 2.377: tall (business card size) If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the design/production department at Txtreme at 281-713-4664.

The deadline for Txtreme to accept your completed student ad is August 1, 2023.

Make checks payable to: Center Athletic Booster Club Please submit payment to: Center High School Athletic Dept 658 Roughrider Dr. Center, TX 75935 THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!

Effective June 5, 2023 Until further notice Due to a break in a line, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required San Augustine Rural Public Water System PWS #2030007 to notify ALL customers who were formerly Bland Lake customers on CR 114, FM 1279, FM 3230, Hwy 96 N, FM 711 and Hwy 147 N 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. 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 San Augustine Rural Water System at 220 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas, 75972, or call 936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp at 936-201-5001.

FISH FRY @ TRIUMPH 1ST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH PARKING LOT 

SATURDAY 11:30 am , PLATES- $10.00

COME ON COME ALL, ENJOY HOME COOKING!

On June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” More than 5,000 Ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end on June 6, the Allies gained a foothold in Normandy. The D-Day cost was high - more than 9,000 Allied Soldiers were killed or wounded - but more than 100,000 Soldiers began the march across Europe to defeat Hitler.

Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will lay a Memorial Wreath in remembrance of the 79th Anniversary of D-Day on Tuesday , June 6th, 2023 at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the 1885 Historic Shelby County Courthouse in Center. The program will begin at 10 am and as always, the public is cordially invited to attend and remember their fellow Americans.

Shelby County Outreach Ministries has Raffle tickets for sale! We are doing our annual ATV Raffle to raise money to help feed the hungry and assist the needy in Shelby County. A Kawasaki Mule 4x4 will be raffled off on Saturday, October 7th, which is the last day of the East Texas Poultry Festival. Tickets are $20 each or 6 tickets for $100. The winner is responsible for tax, title, and transfer. You can come to any of our locations to purchase tickets. Farmers State Bank and Shelby Savings Bank will also have tickets available for purchase. For more information, please call us at 936-598-4990.