ALL SMILES- Are the Hill Country Cattlewomen on the organization’s float in the recent Fredericksburg Light the Night parade. Pictured from left to right: Joyce Jenschke, Claire Honsalek, Kay Sauve-Ward, Paulette Keller, Suzanne Crowe, Teresa Ganis, Wynita Yancy, Amber Crowe. Courtesy photo.

Merry Christmas, You All!

SWINGING HALFWAY TO HEAVEN, Benny Fred Kothmann’s debut album featuring other local artists, is on sale at the news office, just in time for the holidays. Stop by and pick up this great gift idea for only $15!

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SANTA CLAUS CAME TO TOWN- Second grader Camden Ramon had a nice visit with Santa on December 10 at the low water park amongst hundreds of the city’s festive Christmas lights. Courtesy photo.

GIVING BACK- Darla Pollard, with the Hope House food pantry, accepts an annual donation of $500 from Menard Farm Bureau Board President Tyson Roll. Courtesy Photo.

TEAMWORK- Is what makes it happen at the Murchison/Whitehead youth complex in Menard. 4-H exhibitors were required to attend one of two barn clean-up work days in preparation for the 91st Annual Menard County Junior Livestock & Youth Show -and sale- to be held this weekend. Menard County 4-H members will compete in everything from the rabbit show to baking, and swine to sewing projects starting Thursday evening, December 15. More details available on the front page. Courtesy photo.