The Hamilton USD 390 Board of Education held two meetings last month. On Feb. 14, the board met for their routine monthly meeting. The board then met on Feb. 26 for a special meeting. The following report was generated from the official minutes, which are subject to board approval.
The Eureka Girl Scouts are having their Seatbelt Safety Check on Wednesday, March 20 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the corner of 7th and Main Streets, with the assistance of Greenwood County Sheriff’s Deputies. If you’re wearing your seatbelt you will receive smarties. If not, you will receive a dum-dum and be asked to buckle up for safety.
The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on March 25 at the United Me t h o d ist Church from 1 to 6 p.m. This is an Express Drive so appointments are re-quired. Call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or contact redcrossblood. org to secure an appointment. The need continues to be great! On June 7, another Blood Drive is scheduled, and those donating on March 25 will be eligible to give again. In between these two dates a drive is scheduled at the Eureka Junior/Senior High School on April 30, but those donating at this drive will not be eligible to give a second time on June 7. Call as soon as possible to make an appointment for the March 25 Drive.
A total of four meetings have been held by the City of Severy recently, including a special meeting to allow for a hearing regarding ordinance violations at 515 and 519 N. Severy Avenue and 00000 Water Street (later identified as 300 N. Mill Street) all in Severy.