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Cooper, Lyla, Knox and Pace Mauney sing at the Methodist Women and Retired Teachers Cookie Party Wednesday, Dec. 15. Staff Photo/Wyndi Veigel

Clay is just dirt with a little water added in.

Darlena Watson and Author Jim Eidson discuss Eidson’s book during the local authors book signing at the Hamilton Herald-News during Ladies Night Out. 

SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA - Mary Owen and Kristina Burks shop Ladies Night Out at Burlap Rose and Antiques on Thursday, Dec. 9.

Hamilton County 4-H teams bring home honors in the District 8 4-H Food Challenge Food Show at Bell County Expo on Wednesday.

Children’s author Lauren Darnell will be at Hamilton Herald-News during Ladies Night Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

In his books, “Last Old Bear” and “Orphans Afield,” Hamilton author Jim Eidson creates the world of the mid- 19 to early 20 century in central Texas.

Monetary and toy donations for the Billingslea Wilson Goodfellow Christmas program should be submitted by Thursday so they can be delivered next Wednesday, Dec. 15.