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Taking Donations to Moore, Oklahoma - May 21, 2013
Submitted by Marsha Woolf-Barnett
Helping Hands Outreach Center, Senior Site, Hope Project Admin office located at 627 North Center Street in Tenaha, Amaze Grace Floral, Zack's Tint Shop, and my house 338 FM 2026 are drop off spots for donations for the victims of the tornadoes that hit Moore, Oklahoma. We are taking all donations to Moore on Saturday.
At this time the relief organizations are not accepting any clothing. Water, Gatorade, sunscreen, individually wrapped snack food, baby wipes, ibuprofen, and diapers are needed. Your prayers for a safe trip would also be appreciated. For more information contact Marsha Woolf-Barnett at 332-8813. Thanks so much. |
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Shelby Savings Bank Relay For Life Team Thanks - May 21, 2013
Submitted by Barbara Walton
Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets or bought cookbooks. Because of your support we were able to make a contribution to the American Cancer Society Shelby County Relay for Life in the amount of $17,844. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated. County Judge Rick Campbell was the winner of the Smoker/Grill/Fish fryer Pit. |
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US Naval Academy Prep School Swearing In - May 21, 2013
Submitted by Larry Hume
  On Thursday, May 16th, 2013, Joaquin High School Valedictorian Olivia Worsham was sworn into the United States Naval Academy Preparatory School by Lt. Colonel Al Charanza, US Marine Corps. The ceremony took place at the Fredonia Hotel in Nacogdoches with many family and friends in attendance.
The Honorable Ed Klein, Captain, USMC, Retired was the guest speaker and spoke on the many challenges ahead for Olivia and the other two candidates on hand, Nicole Peer and Andrew Callaway. All who spoke had a central theme of being physically and mentally prepared and never let your integrity come into question.
Tim James who was Olivia’s Blue and Gold Officer and helped her through the application process gave an impressive summary of her many, many accomplishments during her high school years. Oliva is the daughter of Phil and Debrah Worsham.
The Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) is located on Naval Station Newport in historic Newport, Rhode Island. The mission of the Naval Academy Preparatory School is to enhance midshipman candidates' moral, mental, and physical foundations to prepare them for success at the U.S. Naval Academy. The ten-month course of instruction at NAPS, lasting from August through May, emphasizes preparation in English Composition, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Information Technology.
Oliva will leave for the Naval Preparatory School in July and those of us in the Veterans of Foreign Wars wish her all the best and know she will make an outstanding Naval Officer. |
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Delta Gamma May Meeting - May 20, 2013
Submitted by Linda Bordelon
 At their May meeting, the Delta Gamma Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International celebrated the Society's origins by highlighting the lives of the founding group of 12 women educators, who represented a cross-section of the teaching profession. On May 11, 1929, these women met in Austin to lay the groundwork for this Society.
Members participating in the program from left: Billy Jean Kay, Gail Sholar, Sue Carter, Tommie Thomas, initiate Maggie Bowden, Ceremonies Chairman Carole Ann Chance, Fannie Watson, Becky Wiggins, Linda Bordelon, Billie Bailey, Judy Adkison, Area I Coordinator Kristin Cotton, and Melba Pahal.
Carol McMillan, photographer for the chapter, also particiapted.
Linda Sholar (left) was recognized as Delta Gamma's May Secret Sister by the April Secret Sister, Gail Bownds |
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Today Proclaimed 8th Annual Relay for Life of Shelby County Cancer Survivor Day - May 17, 2013
Composed by J.J. Ford
Shelby County Judge Rick Campbell signed a proclamation Thursday, May 16th declaring May 17, 2013 to be "The Eighth Annual Relay for Life of Shelby County Cancer Survivor Day." The Relay for Life event kicks off tonight, Friday, May 17th at the Shelby County Expo Center. Survivor registration starts at 6:00 and the Opening ceremony starts at 7pm. Join us in our fight against cancer and help us celebrate our cancer survivors and caregivers. Be sure to bring a can good to give so we can give back to Selby County Outreach Ministries.
Proclamation:
Whereas, Relay for Life is a community gathering where everyone can participate in the fight against cancer;
Whereas, one in Three Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime;
Whereas, the Cancer Society has funded 38 Nobel Prize winning researchers;
Whereas, Relay for Life brings together millions of people to raise money to help prevent cancer, save lives, and diminish suffering from disease.
Whereas, Relay for Life, while raising much needed money for cancer research, also raises the awareness of cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and patient support;
Whereas, Relay for life continues to fight for life-saving laws to increase the federal research funding, reduce tobacco use, promote early detection of cancers, and improve access to care, and support cancer patients.
Therefore let May 17, 2013 be proclaimed as "The Eighth Annual Relay for Life of Shelby County Cancer Survivor Day". |
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Pine Grove “Mountain Dew” Appreciation! - May 17, 2013
Submitted by: Peggy Hughes
 Pine Grove staff and residents continue to celebrate National Nursing Home Week as we gathered in the living area for a fun surprise. Business Office Manager, Kerrie Hooper surprised everyone with ice cold tubs filled with that “Good Old Mountain Dew” while reminding everyone, “Thanks For All You Do”!
Pine Grove appreciates all residents, staff and families and VOLUNTEERS!
Plan to visit us this week and speak with Peggy Hughes at 598-6286, about becoming a VOLUNTEER!
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Locke Joins JBA Financial Services - May 16, 2013
 John Black, owner of JBA Financial Services is happy to announce that Jason Locke has joined his firm and will be working in the Center office, located at 101 Hurst Street. Jason joins the firm after working in local industries and small businesses and understands the needs of local residents. JBA Financial Services provides insurance products for Life, Health, Disability, and Long-Term Care; along with various retirement planning choices. Jason will be working to provide Individual as well as Group Coverage for the local residents and businesses. Give Jason a call at (936) 598-2713 or stop by the Center office at 101 Hurst St.
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AARP Drive to End Hunger Benefits Shelby County Outreach Ministries - May 15, 2013
Submitted by Josh Crawford
 Shelby County Outreach Ministries would like to give a huge THANK YOU to the U.S. Post Office in Center and the people of Shelby County! We picked up canned goods that were donated to the Post Office for the AARP Drive to End Hunger. This was an answered prayer for us and our Helping Hands Outreach Center because we are always in need of canned goods and other non perishable food items to put into our emergency food boxes. This food is going to help many families here in Shelby County fight hunger. Thank you all once again and may God bless you.
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Xi Alpha Rho makes donations locally - May 15, 2013
Submitted by Alison Scull
 The Xi Alpha Rho chapter of Beta Sigma Phi recently made donations to the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library for their children's activity fund. Accepting the donation from president Amber Phelps was Sandra Davis. Pictured with them are  members Teresa Britt, Benita Collard and Angie Turk.
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