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Bacon Bash set for Oct. 16

The 10th annual Bacon Bash Texas will be held Saturday, Oct. 16on the main street of Cranfills Gap. Bacon Bash Texas is a bacon-themed cook-off and festival hosted each year in an effort to raise money for two causes: Niki Warms The Cold and the benefit of children with Type One Diabetes.

Democracy Dies in Darkness

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Democracy Dies in Darkness - National Newspaper week is celebrated each year and is being held Oct. 3-9. The 81st annual National Newspaper Week is a recognition of the service of newspapers and their employees across North America and is sponsored by Newspaper Association Managers. The celebrated week is to show the importance of local newspapers to their communities. To subscribe to the Hamilton Herald-News call 254- 386-3145.

Potential incentive program discussed

Hamilton County Hospital District Board of Directors last Wednesday approved its financials and discussed a potential employee incentive program.

DRAWING NEXT FRIDAY

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DRAWING NEXT FRIDAY - The Class of 1985 will draw for this Savage .243 rifle with scope displayed by Chris Andrews and David Wright and a beautiful quilt donated by Jean Krempin on Friday, Oct. 15. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. The class is also selling #BOO t-shirts and bracelets. Proceeds from these items go toward the Doris Glover Memorial Scholarship fund.

Get active with 4-H

Hamilton County 4-H is looking for kids and parents to join us in 4-H this year. Texas 4-H is a club for kids and teens ages 5-18, and it’s BIG! It’s the largest youth development program in Texas with more than 550,000 youth each year. No matter where you live or what you like to do, Texas 4-H has something that lets you be a better you!

Great finds and spines

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Above, Library volunteer Jennifer Finstad looks through newly shelved books with Children’s Library Director Denise Gillespie. Below left, a new children’s area showcases orange shelves. Below right, library volunteers Jennifer Finstad and Laura Buchanan learn how to utilize the computer system from Children’s Library Director Denise Gillespie and Library Technology and Resource Specialist Stacy Moore. Maria Weaver/Herald-News Photos

EDC leader takes helm

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Small-town living is what drew new Hamilton Economic Development Director Jamie LaDuke to town, and she is excited to meet her new neighbors.

Hay bale voting now underway

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Hay for Heroes is in full swing as decorated hay bales are popping up all over and now everyone can vote for their favorite simply by donating money.

4H week Showing off with Karisma

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The State Fair of Texas is a major milestone for Hamilton 4-H senior, Ryan Byers.

Get to know your local First Responders

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Editor’s note: In honor of National Night Out, we hope you enjoying meeting some local first responders, both in the paper and at the Tuesday night event. See coverage of National Night Out in next Tuesday’s paper.