Ann Blackwell serves as Shelby County Treasurer overseeing the disbursement of county funds, along with other financial and administrative duties. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Council member Terry Scull makes inquiries concerning the renovations project at American Legion Park at the City of Center’s council meeting held last Monday. David Danley | Light and Champion

Dr. Brian Morris, Center ISD Superintendent, leads discussion concerning adding security fencing at the high school campus. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

The Center Noon Lions Club is gearing up for its annual Danny Foster Memorial Fundraiser. This year’s grand prize will be a new Ford Bronco Sport 4x4, provided by Center Motor Company. There will also be four tickets drawn for $250 prizes. The drawing will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, at the East Texas Poultry Festival. Tickets are $100 each and only a limited number of tickets will be offered for sale. Contact Buster Bounds for ticket information at 936-598-- 2421. Submitted | Light and Champion