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Where were you?

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Nancy Diaz – I was at home with baby Catherine, she had just turned 1 on Sept. 7 and I was playing with her in our living room when I saw it on the news. My thoughts were first disbelief, this can’t really be happening, then shock of the massive destruction that was unfolding in front of us, then sadness for all of the people trapped in the towers. Once mention of terrorist involvement came to light, then looking at Catherine it was fear for the future.

KICKING OFF A NEW YEAR

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KICKING OFF A NEW YEAR – Hamilton 4-H kicks off a new year in September with hands-on, learn-by-doing opportunities for local youth. Hamilton County offers two clubs. I-Spy meets first Wednesday of every month at Fair Park at 5:15 p.m., and Triple H meets first Monday of each month at the Agrilife Conference room at 5 p.m. Interested youth are encouraged to register online this month. Senior Presley Sliger led the first meeting of the I-Spy club Wednesday.

Hico student attends Texas Ranch Brigade

Jilly Darden, a student at Hico High School, attended the Texas Ranch Brigade this summer. She was a cadet in the 9 th Battalion Ranch Brigade at the Warren Ranch in Santa Anna.

The mission of Texas Brigades is to educate young people with leadership skills and knowledge in ranching, wildlife, fisheries and land stewardship.

Jilly said she learned valuable lessons about ranch management, animal well-being and handling and teamwork.

AgriLife offers landowner series

A series designed for small-acreage landowners will begin Sept. 13 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in McLennan County office at 4224 Cobbs Dr. in Waco.

The sessions will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and take place on Sept. 13 and 20, Oct. 11 and 18 and Nov. 1.

The cost is $29 for the entire five-session series. Participants must preregister at https://tx.ag/SmallAcreageSeries. Participants may attend in person or online. Once registered, additional details will be sent regarding participation options.

HHS Class of ’61 plans 60th reunion

The Hamilton High School Class of 1961 will have its 60 th Class Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Morgan Ranch from noon to 6 p.m.

A catered barbecue meal will be served at 2 p.m.

RSVP to Jane Evetts Cartwright at 512-818-6499 or cartblanc43@gmail.com

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Class of ‘71 reunion

The HHS class of 1971 will have their 50 th Class reunion on Saturday, September 18, at the Inn at Circle-T at 2:00 p.m. Please respond by text, call or email Sam 979-690-6803 or rrtodds@gmail.com or contact Sharee through Facebook.

Shive Cemetery meeting

Shive Cemetery Association will have an important meeting at Shive Fire Station, Saturday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. Bring your own lunch.

Museum meeting

The first “Miss America” from Texas

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An 18-year-old brunette from Tyler waited anxiously with nine other finalists for the winner of the “Miss America” beauty pageant to be announced on Sep. 12, 1942.

Ask any Texan how many young women from the Lone Star State have been chosen the most beautiful in the land, and the answer most likely will be two. He or she may even know they came from the same hometown and reigned four years apart in the 1970’s, but hardly anyone remembers the first Miss Texas to take Atlantic City by storm.

Dailey appointed Main Street chief

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Julia Dailey has filled the Hamilton Historic Main Street Manager position. As the downtown district’s revitalization efforts roll forward, Dailey will work on the vitality of Hamilton’s Historic Downtown while supporting the HHMS committees focused on design, promotion and economic development.

In addition, Dailey will promote business opportunities, occupy vacant storefronts, support preservation efforts and foster and generate tourism for businesses.

Traditions and smiles

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The 49th Hamilton County Dove Festival sponsored by Focused Care was a big success on Saturday with throngs enjoying the run, parade, dunking booth, diaper derby, pet show, inflatables, vendors, musical entertainment and more. Top left, Wesley Buckner throws candy at the parade. Bottom left, Hamilton High School football players and cheerleaders add pep to the parade. Above, Hamilton County Princess and 5K overall top female runner Madison Henkes with her Dalmatian Astrid. 

HCHM hosts quilt show

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Hamilton County Historical Museum hosted a quilt show during the Dove Festival Saturday with a variety of quilts, old and new.

Following are winners of the show. Vintage-Cotton Batting:

Vintage-Cotton Batting: 1 st place, Reserve Best of Show, and People’s Choice Award- Texas Lone Star submitted by Marcia Shipman. 2 nd place submitted by Jill Gromatzky

Children\Baby- Girls Baby Quilt 1 st place and Best of Show submitted by Mavis Drueckhammer