The New Era - All about Sweet Home since 1929

The Sweet Home Chamber’s awards picnic on Saturday night was more than the recognition of individuals who have contributed significantly to our community.

Awards got presented, all right, to very deserving recipients.

But it was also very much a celebration of, well, the relaxation of the restrictions we’ve all experienced for an excruciatingly long time.

On a warm summer night, people hugged and laughed, told stories and quaffed some cold ones in the friendly confines of Sankey Park, sandwiched between the new play structure (which continued to be played upon as the event progressed...