By Carolyn Balzen The “Three Sisters” refers to the Native American process of planting corn, beans, and squash together. Each has an important role in helping others grow. Although they can grow individually, they grow better together. This is the same for us humans as we think about food: it’s not just what we eat that is important. Why we eat and how we eat are just as important when we consider food’s role in “feeding” our happiness and quality of life.
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MAKING MEMORIES- Julia Stanley, Jean Krempin and Nancy Stanley made Christmas earrings last Tuesday at the Copper Garden under the direction of Michelle Frasier.
Former Hamilton City Administrator Ryan Polster said Friday it was not his idea to resign his job, that he wanted to stay and see the projects through that he and the city council and staff started.
Top photo, On Monday, Dec. 23, at 6 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church in Aleman will open their doors for an informal Christmas tree lighting display choreographed to music. This year’s tree stands 14 feet tall and is 25 years old.
Country musician Olivia Joy will make her Circle T debut Saturday night.
Fantasy readers rejoice! Local author Paige (Roberts) Ewing released her newest book last week.
“‘The thing about books,’ she said ‘is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.’” Get lost in December’s Hamilton Public Library’s Book Club feature The Lost Bookshop as you discover the mystery and intrigue of Evie Wood’s latest novel.
GOBBLE GOBBLE- Mallory Thompson and son second grader Parker Flores enjoyed the turkey dinner at the annual Ann Whitney Elementary Thanksgiving meal Tuesday.
FLOCKED! Flocks of stylish flamingos like the ones last week at MC Bank and Jordan Pharmacy have been seen roosting around Hamilton. They are lighting in Hamilton to feather Hamilton High School’s Cosmetology program with funds for an annual spring trip to New York. If you get flocked, a ransom note will tell you how to contact Cosmo Removal Technicians, who are properly trained, skilled and qualified. Though a donation is not required, $25 for flock removal is suggested. For an additional $10, you can pick the birds’ next destination. Photo by G. Lengefeld Come see us! We are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. each day. Menu is subject to change.
101 N. Rice
PO Box 833
Hamilton, TX 76531
254-386-3145
