Wednesday's Internet Edition, August 27, 2008.
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| RASH OF FIRES- Linda Pledger took this picture of a helicopter dumping water on a fire near Star last Tuesday. Pledger reported, “The Star and Evant Fire Departments responded to a fire in a pasture near Star, between CR 539 and CR 536, Tuesday afternoon. About 50 acres burned, mostly pasture, a hunters’ camp and thick underbrush. Due to a spotter plane working a fire in Lampasas County, this fire was noticed and a helicopter was called. It responded quickly from Lampasas, along with a chemical dumping plane and within a short time the fire was contained within the 50 acres. Due to the fast work of ground and air crews, a fire with great potential for damage was averted. Hats off to these dedicated men who stand alert day and night to assist our community.” Firefighters from throughout the area have been busy almost every day for the past week. A fire in Comanche County west of Lamkin started last Tuesday afternoon, requiring the help of fire departments from all surrounding counties, as well as the Texas Forest Service. Several thousand acres were reportedly involved in the fire and two structures were reportedly lost. Battling triple digit-temperatures, as well as the fire and smoke, several firefighters had to be treated for heat exhaustion and dehydration. Firefighters fought the fire through Tuesday night and have been recalled several times since, as the flames again ignited. Hamilton VFD also fought a fire Saturday north of town off of State Highway 2905, which burned approximately 90 acres. Hamilton VFD Chief Toby Logan said that the Forest Service also assisted with this fire, but it had been largely contained before they arrived. He said Forest Service officials were very complementary of the efficiency of the local firefighters. Photo by Linda Pledger |
Registration forms and entry fees of $30 will be accepted until Friday, Aug. 1 at noon, but the registration amount increases to $45 after Aug. 15.
The competition is open to girls, ages 3-18, who reside in or go to school in Hamilton County. All girls are required to attend rehearsal Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. at the Chandler Craig Auditorium.
The pageant will be held on Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. at Chandler Craig Auditorium. For more information contact co-chairs, Candace Stroud at 254-784-0683, or Harmony Thompson at 254-784-2713.