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My son has reached the age where I am not that cool anymore. I’m not a complete idiot because he’s not a teenager yet, but I’m definitely not cool like I used to be in his eyes. I don’t know the right music that kids listen to, and he is teaching me new slang that doesn’t make any sense to me. I’m not cool anymore. But I used to be, right?

Throughout the past year, my husband, Peter, and I have been seeing no one except Peter’s sister, Lori, and her husband. Lori has stage 4 cancer and has had a tough fight.

Twenty-three avid, green-clad golfers participated in last weekend’s 3rd Annual St. Paddy’s Disc Golf Tournament here—four locals, and the rest from Borger and the surrounding area.

My cousin Jeffrey is a wonderful cook and during a recent visit, fixed this dish—his wife’s favorite—for us. I am hooked. It was easy to prepare and absolutely delicious! Even better the following day. I know because I had it for breakfast and lunch…

Terrill Bartlett, President of Bartlett Enterprises (photo at right), presented a report to Rotary Club members last week on how COVID-19 affected the cost and availability of building material in 2020.

HELLO, SPRING! We are seeing an uptick in visitors, and that’s a wonderful thing! Last spring was so depressing with so many unknowns. We still have a lot of unknowns, but it doesn’t feel nearly as depressing, especially with the beautiful photographs from Alan Hale on display in the gallery room.

It’s our anniversary, and Peter and I will be celebrating, like everyone has this past year, the best we are able. We have not yet won the vaccine lottery.

Alan Hale’s Photography Exhibit reception at the River Valley Pioneer Museum, Tuesday evening was well-attended and resulted in the sale of almost half of his prints. Charlie Mann (right), a patron of the show, purchased two prints from Hale. The installation will be open through May.

Kayla Gregg was recently named the new director of the Canadian River Art Center, and announced this week that the Center will be relocating soon to a building located at 10954 Exhibition Road. Gregg is preparing now for a big grand opening at their new location, currently scheduled during the Fourth of July weekend.