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Margaret Smith's Quilt "Stop and Smell the Flowers"
Quilt photo from the HLSR website.
April 29, 2021 - Margaret Smith's "Stop and Smell the Flowers" quilt received a white ribbon in the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Quilt Contest. Smith represented the Shelby County, Area Go Texan Committee in the contest.
According to the HLSR website, the quilt category was Machine Quilting/Mixed Technique. The quilt is 91 x 67 inches. The flower blocks are not arranged in alphabetical order; but arranged in order that one might drive across the United States going from West to East, zigzagging around the states. The pattern was by Lisa Moore, "I Spy Alaska with a Twist." Embroidery designs by Amazing Designs, "State Flowers Collection 1."
Smith's submission statement for the quilt was "I have been fortunate enough to be able to visit all 50 States and wanted something to showcase my memories and the beauty of our magnificent country; what better way than the amazing Fifty (50) State Flowers."
To see the full quilt show results, click here. Ribbons were awarded in multiple categories and are showcased in an online web gallery.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage and provides year-round educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $500 million to the youth of Texas and education. For more information, visit rodeohouston.com and connect with #RODEOHOUSTON online via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for all the latest news.
April 29, 2021 - Only 2 days left! The Fannie Brown Booth Library is continuing the book sale through Friday, April 30th. We have reduced the price of ALL books to $.05 each. Try new authors and maybe find a new favorite.
- Thursday hours: 12noon - 6pm
- Friday hours: 10am - 4pm
Hope to see you there.
April 22, 2021 - The Fannie Brown Booth Library is continuing the book sale. Starting Friday, April 23rd, prices will be:
Hardbacks - 10 for $1.00
Paperbacks - 10 for $.50
The sale will go through April 30th during regular library hours.
Tuesday, Wednesday: 10am - 4pm
Thursday: 12 noon - 6pm
Friday: 10am - 4pm
(Closed on Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays)
April 28, 2021 - Crawfish for Cancer will be held Saturday, May 1st, from 10am until 5pm at the First Baptist Haslam Church located next to Brookshire Brothers in Joaquin. $5 per pound and every 5lbs comes with 1 corn and 2 potatoes. There will also be a bake sale! All proceeds go to Boo's Battle Support Fund to help families battling cancer. You can preorder now until Tuesday, April 27th.
Help us raise money for this amazing cause and enjoy some good crawfish! Contact Amanda Kirby at 903-754-9219 for your preorder or visit the Boo's Battle Support Fund page on Facebook!
April 27, 2021 - The public is invited to attend a cook out in honor of Dr. Robert Hughes, Hughes Veterinarian Clinic, on Tuesday, April 27th from 11am until 1pm on the Center downtown square. The cook out is hosted by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, Farmers State Bank, and the Center Rotary Club.
Dr. Hughes joined the Chamber of Commerce on November 30, 1976. Throughout the 45 years as a Chamber member, Dr. Hughes was an active member of the Board of Directors as well as serving on numerous committees. The Chamber Board of Directors and staff are very grateful for his 45 years of support of the Chamber and as a vital part of the community.
Dr. Hughes is also a long term member of the Rotary Club, joining the Club in 1973. He served as Rotary President for the 1984-1985 year. It is not often that Dr. Hughes misses a meeting.
In 1972, Dr. Hughes opened his Veterinarian Clinic and the rest is history. Stop by for lunch, visit with Doctor Hughes, share your memories and enjoy the fellowship.
42 Tournament 1st Place - Kyle and Kaylie Bush
April 25, 2021 - This year's Grill Fest 42 tournament ended with a showdown of father-daughter teams.
The tournament started with fifteen teams competing for the 1st place trophy and bragging rights. As the bracket dwindled down to the final two teams, the battle became between two families who play often together increasing the stakes to a year long time of ribbing on the line.
The match up was close and winning the final challenge and first place was Kyle and Kaylie Bush.
April 22, 2021 - Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center is hosting their annual Butterfly Release Thursday, April 22nd at 4:00pm on the Center Downtown Square to recognize April as Child Abuse Awareness Month. The event is sponsored by Farmers State Bank.
From left: Leonard Irish, Maggie Casto, Sharon Pollard, Charles Pollard, Larry Hume, Vickie Martin, David Whitlock, and Venora McSwain.
April 21, 2021 - The Shelby County Historical Society and Museum received a donation of a piece of Shelby County history in the form of art, an original Woodrow Foster oil painting from 1956. The painting was donated by Charles Pollard and his wife Sharon from Livingston on Friday, April 16, 2021.
Charles Pollard made the presentation of the painting, "This is representative of my family that's been in Shelby County since 1918 and its given by the Pollard family in memory of Raymond Hughes, who was my uncle by marriage, and my Aunt Mary (Pollard) Hughes."
To receive the donation were museum representatives Venoria McSwain, Vickie Martin, Leonard Irish, and David Whitlock.
Woodrow Foster was born in 1912 in Stephenville, Texas. He moved to Shelby County in 1946 with his wife, Lorene Hughes Foster who was from Center, and their daughter Sara Beth. He shared his love of art in paintings and sketches. His 'Old Men' sketches were often given away whether in person or put in an envelope when paying a bill. In 1991 he received the honor of being an official Texas State Artist after winning the annual Texas State Artist Competition. He didn't retire from his art career until his mid-nineties. He lived to be 101.
April 20, 2021 - Important fact to know: Only 10% of new arrests for sex crimes against children are individuals with prior sex offenses. #ChildAbuseAwareness #ChildAbusePrevention #EndChildSexualAbuse #KnowTheFacts
From left: Tommy Hughes, Sherry Harding, and John Jenkins
April 14, 2021 - St. Therese Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus made a donation of food and gift cards to Shelby County Outreach Ministries (SCOM) on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
Representing the organizations making the donations were John Jenkins, Grand Knight, and Tommy Hughes. Hughes said, "This on behalf of Father Nelson Muñoz, pastor with St. Therese Catholic Church, and the parishioners, and our Grand Knight from the Knights of Columbus (Council 10875 - Center, Hemphill, San Augustine) make this donation for the needy of Shelby County."
Sherry Harding, Executive Director of SCOM, gave appreciation for the donation, "Shelby County Outreach Ministries is blessed with a donation of canned food items and gift cards from the Knights of Columbus and St. Therese Catholic Church. We just thank them for their continuous support and compassion that they have shown us for many years. Their contributions help change our community.
April 14, 2021 - Listen to and believe the children in your life. Only a small percentage of children tell if they are being abused. Learn what to do if a child makes an outcry of abuse https://bit.ly/3cYLYKG. #ChildAbuseAwareness #ChildAbusePrevention#EndChildSexualAbuse #KnowTheFacts
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