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Sweetgum High goes
Earlier today an earth-shattering boom was heard and felt all over Sweetgum.
HCJLA, council OK amended contract
Hamilton County Junior Livestock Association will continue to operate and maintain Fair Park in a renewed contract with the City of Hamilton presented Monday eve ning in a special called meeting.
changing landscape
OUT WITH THE OLD- Top photo, the Partain house was moved last Wednesday to make way for a new Family Dollar Store on Main Street. Center, the Dairy Queen on South Rice is getting a facelift. At right, Past Tymes, formerly Arlene’s Resale Shop and even earlier Carl and Lydia Betke’s neighborhood store, was purchased and demolished by Hamilton Healthcare System Friday. Staff Photos
BOYD RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD
BOYD RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD – Hamilton Coumty AgriLife Extension Agent Bruce Boyd received the 2021 National Achievement Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents. Boyd has been the County Extension Agent in Agriculture and Natural Resources for Hamilton County for six years. The NACAA recognized Boyd for continuing to build the Extension program by providing high quality educational programming for producers and consistently offering new project areas and activities to the 4-H members of the county. Boyd was also recognized at TCAAA Texas County Agriculture Agents Association. Staff Photo/Hinton
Court approves new private roads
Hamilton County Commissioners Court Tuesday morning OK’d naming of seven new private roads in Precinct 4 and received a plat for a subdivision in Precinct 2.
Stretchology Wednesdays at St. Mary’s
Saint Mary’s Anglican Church hosts Stretchology with Christie every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. in the parish hall located at the corner of Highway 36 and College Street. Parking is in the North side parking lot. Classes are $5. Please bring your yoga mat and join us for a time of stretching and relaxation.
Bricks to honor military at memorial
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.
Tuesday Scrambles held at PCC
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 has flags to sell
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.
101 N. Rice
PO Box 833
Hamilton, TX 76531
254-386-3145