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American Legion Post 222 is selling brick pavers to honor or memorialize servicemen and servicewomen who served in the U.S. military and were honorably discharged. Honorees do not have be from Hamilton County. Bricks are $50 each, two or more for $40 each or more than five discounts the pavers to $35 each. Contact Legion members: Ira Kirby at 325-812-4630, Darryl Moore at 337-654-2235, Glenn Jones at 254-784-9141 or leave a message for Duane Cowart at 254-784-0034.

Perry Country Club hosts Tuesday scrambles weekly at 6 p.m. sharp. Non-members welcome. Only members can win. Nonmember winnings donated to the youth fund. Call (254) 386-3383 for more details.

American Legion Post #222 has U.S. flags available that are made in America. Flags are 3’x5’ with metal grommets. Texas, service, blue star and thin blue line flags are also available. Contact Glenn Jones at jerryglennjones@gmail.com.

The Little Library on the corner or College and Main Street has children’s books - available to all. In the covered area between the sanctuary and Sunday School building (on Taylor Street) there is a bookshelf with adult reading materials. Take what you want - add what you can. Keep reading!!

The reunion committee of Sweetgum High School will crown a Now and Forever Guacamole Queen at the final reunion. The winner will be selected from former Guacamole Queens. A secret group of three people will make the selection. The top contenders appear to be Gaynelle Verdeen and Lamerle Verdeen Minshew. Rumor has it that if one of these ladies wins the other one will have to leave Sweetgum. Stay tuned for more information as the race heats up.

Hamilton County Historical Museum will host a quilt show on Sept. 4 after the Dove Festival parade. We will have all kinds of quilts and vintage handwork. For more information, call Coni Guinn 254-688-01665 or Ella Faye Stephens 254-386-5351 leave message.

Hamilton County 4-H is hosting a Fun Day on July 27 at 5 p.m. at Hamilton City Pool. Youth are invited to learn about wildlife and enjoy a swim day! Hot dogs will be served.

Adult swim time is Tuesday through Friday at the Hamilton City Pool from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Lions Club building is available for lease. Call Brenda Walsh at 254-386-2483

Hamilton United Care is not accepting clothing and household donations because of a shortage of voluntkeers. The organization typically accepts these at the side bay door on Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. at 111 W. Ross, but has suspemded this service until more help can be found. To volunteer, contact Tica McDaniel.