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Monetary and toy donations for the Billingslea Wilson Goodfellow Christmas program should be submitted by Thursday so they can be delivered next Wednesday, Dec. 15.

Holiday shoppers peruse goodies at the Hamilton County Historical Museum’s Winter Wonderland event Saturday.

At left, Hamilton High School cheerleaders Chloe Doloff, cheerleading coach Patricia Leach, Kassi Collett and Clementine Cooper ring the bell for Salvation Army donations at Brookshire Brothers in Hamilton. At right, Neede Anders rings the bell at Dutchman’s Hidden Valley. Anders has rung the bell for the last five years. All donations stay in Hamilton County.

Hamilton County 4H members gathered on the steps of the courthouse to decorate the Community Christmas tree last Thursday. From left, Devon Wardlaw, Anita Webster, Johanna Jeschke, Trint Jeschke, Bryson Kuhl, Clayton DeLaGarza, Carolina DeLaGarza, A&M Agrilife Extension Agent Bruce Boyd, Raylee Adams, Aubrey Adams, John Polster and Christie Keay.

Friends of Hamilton ISD Education Foundation held the annual Boots & Bling fund-raiser at Circle T Resort. The meal, dinner and auction raised funds for grants, dual credit tuition assistance, scholarships and projects at Hamilton schools. Ticket holders enjoyes appetizers from Wenzel Lone Star Meats, steak dinner by Crossfire Steakhouse and desserts from Central Perk. Dance music was provided by Branded Heart. At left, Jennifer Bedwell and Beverly Rohde enjoy the entertainment. Above, Dawn Johnson, Meg Broyles, Brittanie Clevenger and Brandi Batson share a laugh; and at right, Cody and Megan Wagner take a spin on the dance floor. Photos by Tracy Cox

Above, The Hamilton Junior High cast and crew of The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood stands undeafeated at District Champions and the winners of the Hico OAP Festival. Left, Colter Johnson a.k.a Robin Hood takes Best Performer award in both District and Hico OAP Festival. Trint Jeschke (Prince John), Kellan Craig (Little John) and Kate Lengefeld (Maid Marian) win District All-Star Cast awards. Honored with All-Star Cast awards during the Hico OAP Festival are Lengefeld, Ethan Kalbas (Sheriff of Nottingham), Craig and Narrators Kayla Schrank, Sophia Randall, Breyonna Diaz. Narrators Kayla Schrank, Sophia Randall, Breyonna Diaz and Ethan Kalbas (Sheriff of Nottingham) win District Honorable Mention All-Star Cast. Trint Jeschke (Prince John) and Ethan Covey (Friar Tuck) were named Honorable Mention All-Star Cast at the Hico OAP Festival. Anna Pearcy receives All-star Crew honors at HJH One Act Play District. Anna Claire Cooper received Best Crew honors at Hico OAP Festival.

Band Director Asa Hamilton and the Hamilton Bulldog Band captivated their audience at the annual Christmas concert Monday with songs of the season. At right, Kevin Bell narrates “Santa, the Barbarian.”

Troop 311 in Hamilton is proud to announce that another Scout, Darby Craig, has completed his Order of the Arrow Ordeal.