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SHINING APPLE AWARD- Lu Burks was one of many Hamilton school staff members honored by seniors at the Shining Apple Awards ceremony April 4. she was recognized by Miranda Olvera. Staff Photo

CELEBRATING FAMILY LAND HERITAGE – Jerome and Alice Pietzsch, owners of the J and A Pietzsch Ranch in Pottsville, were recognized for 100 years of Family Land Heritage from the Texas Department of Agriculture. The FLH program recognizes families who have owned and operated a continuous agricultural operation for 100 years or more. A 110-acre farm, J and A Pietzsch Ranch was founded in 1920 by Jerome’s parents, Gustave and Emma Pietzsch. Originally, the family raised horses, cows, sheep, hogs, chickens and turkeys. They fed the family from a big garden, an orchard and farmed cotton, oats and corn. When Jerome and Alice acquired the title in 1971, they raised small grain milo before putting the cropland into improved pastures to raise registered Limousin cattle. Jerome and Alice have four children: Patricia Ann, Deborah Gail, Rebecca Valencia and Gary Wayne. In 2009, the family was honored with the 100- year Family Land Heritage award for their 137-acre ranch and homeplace purchased by Herman and Karolina Eilers, Jerome’s grandparents.

CLEANING UP- Twenty-three volunteers of all ages helped clean up the IOOF Cemetery Saturday in preparation for the annual Cemetery Walk May 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hamilton High School artists Brittany Embrey, Leslie Ramirez and Tyner Haile placed in the 18 annual Bosque Art Center High School Art Show sponsored by BAC Art Patrons.

April showers brought vivid colors to life in Hamilton April 15-16 Staff Photos by Kim Hinton

(Editor’s note: Former Hamilton mayor Pat Kelly has agreed to share his seven-year journey with kidney disease. Here is the second installment.)

WENZEL GOES PLATINUM – Isaac Wenzel of Farmers Insurance Agency was recently awarded the Platinum Break the Record award for exceeding goals set for his office. Wenzel expresses his gratitude to his customers for their continued trust and support.

We are back! Hamilton Civic Theatre will open its doors for the production of Ira Levin’s Dr. Cook’s Garden later this month. Debbie Roberts has been working with a talented group of actors to create a show for all to enjoy. Rehearsals began last year before the Pandemic hit and had to be halted until earlier this year.