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Hambone led the Poke Run on his Harley. (Photo: Walter Geiger)

‘Hambone’ throwdown draws a crowd and raises over $8000

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Friday, July 13. 2018

A July 4 fundraiser for Stan ‘Hambone’ Hamrick at the VFW Post July 4 drew a large crowd and raised over $8000 for Hamrick who is battling cancer.

“We counted $8638 at the end of the day. That includes what we collected at the VFW but not what people came up and stuffed in Stan’s pocket,” noted Junior Hamrick, VFW post commander and Hambone’s father.

The guest of honor was astride his Harley and led the Poker Run which drew over 60 bikers for a ride to Yatesville and Culloden and back. When the sun set, the VFW treated a huge crowd of onlookers to a 45-minute fireworks display. “We spent about $2000 on fireworks,” Junior Hamrick said.

The events of the day included dart poker, a casting contest and a sumptuous lunch. Also on the agenda was the first annual Hambone Texas Hold-em Tournament which will become an annual July 4 event as will the Poker Run.

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New GSC president Kirk Nooks and his cabinet were among several groups participating in the groundbreaking. Pictured are (l-r) Jeff Knighton, provost and vice-president for academic affairs; Kristen Albritton, vice-president for finance and administration; Dr. Nooks; Rhonda Toon, vice-president for institutional advancement; and Tonya Coleman, interim vice-president for enrollment management and student affairs. (Photo: Walter Geiger)

Updated: Gordon breaks ground on new Student Services Center

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Walter Geiger

Thursday, July 12. 2018

Updated: 3 days ago

Gordon State College administrators, faculty, staff, foundation members and others took part in groundbreaking ceremonies on campus Thursday for the new student services center.

The new $3 million facility will allow the college to streamline the admissions process for students. It is being built on the site of the old Haygood Keadle home at the corner of College Drive and Spencer St.

Construction will begin soon with project completion expected by early next summer.

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Favorite Recipes of Lamar County Women

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Walter Geiger

Monday, July 9. 2018

This week we present the 21st page of recipes compiled by members of the Extension Home Economics Club in 1970. This week’s page includes recipes for Pea Salad, Strawberry Salad and Pineapple Cheese Salad.

We would like to thank Betty Perkins for submitting the recipe book.

To view the full page click the PDF below. [Full Story »]

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