Center Garden Club Welcome New Members and Plan Flower Show - January 30, 2012
Submitted by Shirley Owens

Members of the Center Garden Club met in the home of Carolyn Bounds, President, to plan the upcoming Garden Club's Spring Activities, and Annual Flower Show. Joann Alexander, chair of the Annual Flower Show, presented the members with an exciting Schedule for the April 20th Show.

L-R: Vanessa Davis and Jackie Hancock. Front, Patricia Permenter. Not pictured is Beth West.

Students Play the Piano for Nursing Home Residents - January 27, 2012
Submitted by Gena Porterfield

The piano students of Gena's Piano Studio recently performed for the residents at Pine Grove Nursing Home.

The students are taught by Gena Porterfield and Valarie Kirkwood.

Shown in the picture from left to right are: Valarie Kirkwood, Joey & Iliana Orellana, Jackie Morales, Ester Ramos, Tanor Doggett, Ashley Betancour, Zitlally Betancour, Kylie Whittington, Aylen Hernandez, Esmerai Hernandez, Amber Wilburn, Joshua McDonald, Jasa Rodgers & Gena Porterfield

Students not pictured include: Susan Kunkel, Tonhia Fleming, Felicia Cloudy, Abbey Salvador, Laticia Bomar, Brenda Russell, Maddie Russell and Iris Orellana.

Center Garden Club December Program - January 25, 2012
Submitted by Shirley Owens

The December Program of the Center Garden Club was presented by Dr. David Creech of S. F. A. University. Dr. Creech's program was "Planting, Grooming, and Protecting Our Trees." Pictured above are members of The Center Garden Club as they presented Dr. Creech with a donation for the SFA Gardens and designated it for the Les & Teresa Reeves Seminar Series.

Create-a-Critter Open House - January 25, 2012
Composed by J.J. Ford

Create-a-Critter hosted an open house Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 4pm - 7pm for ages 4-11. The children who came by got to create a critter of their choice and to have their faces painted. It was a fun time for everyone regardless of age. Create-a-Critter is owned by Vanessa and Alvin Davis.

Local Banks Make Donation to Shelby County Historical Society - January 25, 2012

Farmers State Bank and Shelby Savings Bank chipped in to purchase a new color copier for the Shelby County Historical Society. Photographed (left to right) Misty Wilburn, Director of Marketing, Farmers State Bank; Leonard Irish, Shelby County Historical Society Treasurer; Venorah McSwain, Shelby County Historical Society President; and Anna Lee, loan officer/AVP, Shelby Savings Bank.

Tornado Season to Start Soon - January 25, 2012
Submitted by Jim Gibson

Sign up for CodeRED

Tornado season starts when the cold winter air is replaced by warmer, wetter air usually in the Spring. With Spring and warmer weather arriving soon, give yourself and your family some piece of mind and sign up for Code RED.

Code RED is a reverse 9-1-1 system which will give you a phone call or send a text message in the event of an emergency. This is a free service to City of Center residents.

Signing up is easy! Visit the City website at www.centertexas.org and click on the link at the bottom of the page.

CASA of Deep East Texas Says Thank You - January 25, 2012
Submitted by Patty Watkins

CASA of Deep East Texas wishes to express their appreciation to the Art students of Joaquin Elementary School.

Mrs. Debbie Leggett discussed the Court Appointed Special Advocates program for foster children with her classes. She expressed CASA's desire to decorate the Shelby County office with children's art and the students donated some of their work.

This is another example of the kindness and caring of our County.