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The accompanying adults helped Mrs. Carey get the coloring sheets ready for the kids to color as part of their time in the park. Photo by Jean Hayworth
Community
Dr. Echols speaks to Rotary as the club prepares for month of delivering meals to seniors
The Rotary Club of Breckenridge warmly received special guest, Dr. Thomas Echols, who provided the club with an update on Stephens Memorial Hospital District.
Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 7-9
(AUSTIN) — With the Texas economy slowly awakening from effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7-9.
Strong’s celebrate 50th Anniversary
Richard and Donna Strong will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, August 1. The two married in 1970 and together have three children (Christina Duggan, Boyce Strong, and Karin Boggs); eight grandchildren (Erica, Shelby, Anissa, Draven, Tobias, Oliver, Kinleigh, Berkley) and one great-grandchild (Trace). The Strong’s are members of the First Baptist Church. Contributed photo
Calendar of Events
Monday, Aug. 3
Crook receives $10,000 scholarship
Kaitlyn Crook, a 2020 BHS graduate received a $10,000 scholarship from Horatio Alger as a state of Texas winner.
Huntington begins first week as Rotary President; introduces innovative ideas
Incoming Rotary Club of Breckenridge President Yuri Huntington began her first official week of duty presiding over the club for the first time.
SMH honors Dr. Prater for 30 years of service
Stephens Memorial Hospital’s Senior Leadership presented Dr. William Prater with a plaque in recognition of his 30 years of service to our community on Thursday, July 2
Cramer’s celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
Breckenridge residents Jerry and Alvis Cramer celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on July 9th. The couple were married in Lovington, NM. Together they have four children; Jerry, Jr. (Terri), Ann Adair, Kay Loftin (Scott) and Cindy Bowman (Dave). The Cramer’s also have 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. They are long time members of St Paul United Methodist Church. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the anniversary celebration will be scheduled for a later date.
Golf Cart Parade for 4th of July celebration
The folks at Lakeshore Estates, in the Village Inn area, knew how to celebrate the fourth of July in fine fashion. Jaclyn Morehart got the idea from her mother’s home town of Carthage that also has a lake community. So, Jaclyn got the ball rolling and notified neighbors at Lake Shore Estates to plan for 7 p.m. and decorate their golf carts or whatever they chose to ride in for the parade.
