Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Volume 33, Issue 23
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Happy Father’s Day from The Hometown Press L o cal Ro d e o At h le t e s Mural Completed in Gregory Park C o mpet e a t St a t e Fi n a l s
Ethan Cart dives off of a full speed horse to wrestle a steer.
Ethan Winckler rode this bull all the way to the National High School Rodeo Finals in Wyoming coming up in July. By Wade Thibodeaux Four local students competed at the Texas High School Rodeo Association State Finals this past week in Abilene. In order to compete at State, competitors must be in the top 10 in their event from their region. They compete throughout the week for a chance to compete in the short go round . The top 15 are chosen for the short go round. This is how these local kids fared. Lane Chesson, a senior at H-F, competed in steer wrestling. Lane had shoulder surgery in February after a steer wrestling injury at the region. He came back very strong and threw both of his steers and placed 16th overall. Jayden Guidry, a sophomore at EC, competed in pole bending. Jayden had a smoking fast first run and placed 6th in the round. She had a little tough luck in the second round where she hit a pole. Jayden can compete with the best and will more than likely return to State next year. Ethan Cart, a freshman at EC, competed in steer wrestling and saddle bronc riding. Ethan slipped a horn on his first steer, but threw
his round 2 steer. He covered his bronc in round 2 for 3rd in the round. Ethan made the short go where he finished 8th overall in the saddle bronc riding. Ethan is looking forward to competing the next three years and moving up to the National competition. And we saved the best for last, Ethan Winckler, a homeschooled sophomore, covered his first bull in the bull riding and made it back to the short go.Ethan rode his short go bull for 78 points. Ethan finished 4th overall which gives him the opportunity to compete at the National HIgh School Finals Rodeo in Gillette, Wyoming in July. We wish Ethan good luck as he travels to Nationals. Congratulations to these young, talented rodeo athletes. Much of the financial support for these young athletes came from the community and was much appreciated by those athletes and their families. These youngsters are just beginning their careers and surely will continue to make headlines in the future. Continue to watch for news from these cowboys and cowgirls because as they say......the best is yet to come.
This mural was recently completed in Gregory Park in Stowell, Texas. By Wade Thibodeaux Members are working to anywhere in the county Winnie-Stowell Positive beautify this park in efforts with the proper approvals. Action Committee is to make it more appealing Samantha Humphrey and excited to announce the to local residents in both Robbie King in the County completion of a mural in the Stowell and Winnie Economic Development Gregory Park in Stowell, area and also hoping to department were able to TX. Kimberly Brown of draw in people passing have the artist fees and Beaumont, TX is the artist. through town with supplies paid for with grant After giving her our vision, cultural tourism. We funds. We are continuing she drew up a composite worked with the County to work with our County that was approved by Commissioners, County Commissioner, Jimmy Commissioners Court Judge, and County Gore, for additional that shows unity and Attorney to get policies upgrades like new picnic implies diversity and in place to be able to tables, a walking path, and youthfulness. have these murals painted a few other ideas.
We're looking forward to hosting washer and domino tournaments on June 18, 2022 during the annual Juneteenth celebration. Everyone is invited to participate and entry fee information can be found on our Facebook page. Proceeds will be used for future community outreach projects like hurricane relief and school supplies for students.
Chambers County Library System Kicks Off Summer Reading Program
Commissioner Jimmy Gore and Justice of the Peace Celia Devillier hold up the banner so that these two "clowns" can have their picture taken at the circus.
By Wade Thibodeaux The Chambers County Library System kicked off the Summer Reading Program with a week filled with fun activities for kids of all ages last
week at every branch in the County. Elected Officials took turns at various locations to assist with the duties such as handing out cotton candy and
Commissioner Jimmy Gore spins the prize wheel for these youngsters during the Summer Reading Kick Off week at the Chambers County Library.
spinning a prize wheel. The entire program is geared towards keeping kids engaged and reading during the Summer break from school. At the end of the program, a huge
prize party will be held to celebrate everyone's success and the kids will certainly be better readers after having gone through the program.
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