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Center Garden Club Teaches Floral Design to Elementary Students

April 4, 2017 - Approximately forty-five students participated in a hands-on floral design activity under the leadership of Center Garden Club members Ann Hitt, Janette Wittmann, Cherry Jones, and Carolyn Bounds.

Pictured are just a few of Ms Corbell's, Ms. Crouch's, and Ms. Dutton's classes who learned about floral design while in Ms Hayes and Ms. Barbee's Science Labs today at CES in preparation for Center Garden Club Flower Show Friday, April 7th, at Center Community House.

Child Abuse Prevention Month Bracelet Available from SCCAC

April 4, 2017 - The SCCAC has a limited number of Child Abuse Awareness bracelets available for $5 during April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Come by our office Monday through Friday from 8am to 3pm to get yours and show support for children facing this problem.

Sheriff Blackwell Issues Appeal to Citizens in Fight Against Crime

April 4, 2017 - Responding to the increased number of citizens wanting to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell announced that Shelby County citizens are invited to become Associate Members of the Sheriff’s Association of Texas.

Center Weather Stats for March 2017

April 3, 2017 - Weather stats for March, 2017 prepared and submitted by Ann Forbes, U.S. Weather Service Observer.

Highest Temp was 86 degrees on 3-29-2017
Highest Temp on Record was 94 degrees on 3-30-1946
Lowest Temp was 34 degrees on 3-14-2017
Lowest Temp on Record was 15 degrees on 3-03-1943 and 3-04-1980

Rainfall Recorded was 2.43 inches
Average Monthly Rainfall is 4.60 inches
Below Average by 2.17 inches
Highest Recorded for this Month was 11.60 inches in 2016

Thank You from CMS Yearbook Staff to Business Sponsors

March 30, 2017 - Center Middle School Yearbook Staff would like to thank business sponsors who helped us in publishing our 2017 yearbook. With support from these sponsors, we are able to keep the yearbook affordable for Middle School students. Our students are actually able to purchase the book below cost. Without our business sponsors, this would be impossible.

New Life Church Fundraiser Thank You

March 28, 2017 - New Life Church would like to express their appreciation to everyone who came out and supported the Chicken Sandwich plate fundraiser held last week. Thank you for those who pre-ordered meals. We apologize for the delay in delivery. God blessed us with good weather and blessed the fundraiser turnout. Unfortunately the main cook for the event had a flat tire that morning which delayed the food cooking. The devil may make things difficult but God will get us through.

Thank you again to all who supported the fundraiser.

PWPS March Photography Winners; April Workshop "Pet Photography" (Update)

March 24, 2017 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society (PWPS) is meant for camera enthusiasts of all skills and interests. Our goal is to help you become a better photographer and give you a place to meet others who share your passion for photography. We try to create programs and activities with information and instruction for all skill levels in an environment of support and cooperation.

Visitors are welcome to attend our meetings with or without a member.

Joaquin First Graders Given Free Prevent Tooth Decay Kits By Local Masons

March 24, 2017 - Joaquin, TX—All first graders at Joaquin Elementary School were recently given free prevent tooth decay kits through the Fantastic Teeth Fan Club. Members of Joaquin Masonic Lodge, led by Jay Wilson, assembled and delivered more than 50 dental hygiene kits to the school.

The Fantastic Teeth Fan Club, sponsored by Masonic Home and School of Texas (MHS), strives to prevent suffering from toothaches, reduce missed school days due to dental problems, and cut costs for dental treatment.

Bordelon Presents Golden Harvest With "Cultivating Joy"; Mathis Talks Spring

David Mathis, the new Associate Pastor of Worship and Education at First Baptist Church in Center, presented a program about spring with musical selections of flower songs and a quiz on famous flowers.

Shelby Cty District Clerk Speaks to TAGHS

Preservation of Shelby County District Clerk Records

March 20, 2017 - Would you like to see and touch records made by and about your ancestors since the late 1800s? Shelby County officials are making it possible for the citizens and taxpayers to do just that!

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