Editor’s Message

Parents are often confronted with the “Is Santa Claus real?” question. There is a very logical explanation provided by an unknown writer: Son: “Dad, I think I’m old enough now. Is there a Santa Claus?” Dad: “Ok, I agree that you are old enough. But before I tell you, I have a question for you.

Castro County Community Calendar

Dec. 7-9 Dimmitt Basketball Tourney. Dimmitt High School. Dec. 11 –14 RES Winter Book Fair. 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. RES Library Dec. 14 Hands of Hope Distribution. There will be only one distribution in December from 3 to 4 p.m. RES Winterfest Family Celebration. 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. RES Library.

Pet Talk

With winter approaching, birds are migrating south to escape the cold and take advantage of more abundant food sources. But birds aren’t the only ones taking advantage of this migratory ritual.

Library Lines ...

Yuletide decorative flourishes abound here inside Rhoads Memorial Library as we have completed our holiday look. If you are in the midst of decorating your home and come across books or movies that you no longer want, you may wish to donate them to us for our upcoming book sale.

Be Patient, You are God’s Masterpiece

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 Leonardo da Vinci began painting the famous Mona Lisa in 1503, and it was discovered in his studio when he died in 1519.

Precious Memories

Through imagination, I spend Christmas Eve with the Waltons. The children have a strong bond with Daddy John; Mama Olivia, Grandpa Zeb and Grandma Esther. Enduring love and commitment keep them together. They exchange simple gifts and have their fill of fresh baked cake, pies and cookies.

The Dimmitt Police Department

Naz FFA competes at state LDE

Nazareth FFA State LDE students competed at the state competition at Sam Houston State in Huntsville. The state competition involves competing against all divisions of schools 1A to 6A, single teacher departments to 13 ag teacher departments, public schools to private schools.

LSB ‘Nutcracker’ starts Friday

The Lone Star Ballet production of the Christmas Classic “The Nutcracker” starts this weekend at the Amarillo Civic Center Friday through Sunday. According to Emily Evans, Lone Star Ballet instructor, “The kids are ready, they’re really excited to share this one.

Great time to schedule annual wellness exam

With the holiday season in full-swing and folks gathering for meals and social activities, scheduling annual wellness exams for the entire family is an important step to help families stay healthy this winter.