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Randall Samford, local certified appraiser, presented a program about the appraisal of antiques at the Feb. 19 meeting of the Shelby County Historical Society at the Shelby County Historical Museum. Attendees brought various antiques to the meeting for Samford to appraise. Samford, who has degrees from Baylor University and Yale University, is a partner in Center Antiques Estate Sales and may be consulted at Center Antiques.

Attoyac Writers’ Guild announces Youth Writing Competition Winners
The Attoyac Writers’ Guild (AWG) announces the winners of the Youth Writing Competition recently open to all Shelby County middle and high school students.  Students submitted a fictional or non-fictional original work between 300 to 500 words incorporating the featured theme “Inspiration.”
Victoria Gilchrist, Shelbyville Middle School eighth grade student, received the First Place award and $50 for her entry “On That Morning.”

Ace Hardware of East Texas thanks everyone that came to their Christmas Open House at the downtown store held this past weekend. Ace congratulates all the winners in their Christmas Open House giveaway. Winners were Peal McLendon, Cheryl Gilcrease, Tammy Wiggins, Mary Pigg, Barbara Boyd, Kay Dawson, Kevin Jones, Becky Matthews, Amanda Scott, Johnnie Perry, Shanell Ruiz and Kathy Baker.

One of the goals of the William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas is to take Texas and its history into the classrooms of Shelby County.
Judy Lee shared the story of the Texas bluebonnet at the Shelbyville Elementary School last week. After reading the story, she gave packets of bluebonnet seed, the official state flower of Texas, to the students to start their own carpet of blue.

CASA Volunteer Sharon Bradberry, CASA Volunteer Supervisor Shannon Reeves, CASA Volunteers Willie Parker and Lauren Gashy prepare Easter baskets for their CASA children. Become a CASA and make a powerful difference in the life of a child. Next training starts April 21, 2012. We currently are serving 200 children in our tri-county area. Forty-five are without their own CASA Volunteer.  If you have been considering becoming a CASA, you are needed more than ever. Spread the word and help us help our most vulnerable children. Download an application @ www.casaofdet.com

Eleven 4-H students participated in the Henderson County Shoot held recently at Rose City Flying Clays in Tyler.  Those participating were Taylor Morris, Tyler Morris, Kristoffer Risinger, Jack Ford, Zack Fausett, Tory Davis, Konner Windham, Ryan Helms, Jarred Richards, Colton Ethridge, and Logan Holloway.
In the Junior Novice Division (first year 4-H shooter) Tyler Morris placed 3rd in Trap.

Eta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted the annual spring Preferential Tea Monday March 5 at Windham Civic Center. The ladies were introduced to members of other local chapters of Beta Sigma Phi and refreshments were served. Beta Sigma Phi chapters each give back to the community through local community service projects. Pictured (from left) are: Jessica Hopkins, Megan Morrison, Brittany Foster, Misty Wilburn, Natalie Oswalt and Courtney Anglin.

The piano students of Gena's Piano Studio, taught by Gena Porterfield and Valarie Kirkwood, recently performed for the residents at Pine Grove Nursing Home. Pictured (from left) are: Valarie Kirkwood, Joey and Iliana Orellana, Jackie Morales, Ester Ramos, Tanor Doggett, Ashley Betancour, Zitlally Betancour, Kylie Whittington, Aylen Hernandez, Esmerai Hernandez, Amber Wilburn, Joshua McDonald, Jasa Rodgers and Gena Porterfield. Students not pictured are: Susan Kunkel, Tonhia Fleming, Felicia Cloudy, Abbey Salvador, Laticia Bomar, Brenda Russell, Maddie Russell and Iris Orellana

By Jim Forbes
Reporter

The Golden Harvest Ministries Club met January 16, 2012 in the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall to hold the monthly business meeting and covered dish luncheon.  
Past president, Linda Bordelon filled in for our new president, Alice West who is recovering from pneumonia.  She welcomed everyone and introduced Mary Thompson, Community Liaison for Crown Health Services, who will be bringing our program.

Jardyn Belrose was born Jan. 29, 2009 to LaCourtney Rankin and Tyler Belrose of Center.
Paternal grandparents are Teresa and Lester Belrose of Center.
Maternal grandmother is Shirley Rankin of Center.
Paternal great-grandmother is Lynn Locke of Center.
Maternal great-grandmother is Beatrice Rankin of Mansfield, La.
Aunts and uncles are ShaKeika, Jordan, Corey, Grant, Kayla, Austin and Jarvis.

By Joan Huff
Library Coordinator

Mark Alexander Tidwell and Nicole Pauline Kenning announce their engagement and approaching marriage on Apr. 14, 2012 in Round Rock. Mark is the son of Zana and Mark Tidwell of Center. Nicole is the daughter of Marie Kenning and the late Robert Kenning of Roanoak, VA. The couple will make their home in Austin.