My mother sent a photo of a huge female turkey sitting on her bird feeder. The giant, ungainly creature looked ridiculous, perched on the little wooden roof of a feeder intended for chickadees and nuthatches.

Morgan Hanes invited Tralee Crisis Center (TCC) of Pampa to be our program this week. Jackie Perez has worked for Tralee for five years as the volunteer coordinator, victim advocate, and public educator. She brought with her April Hanks, who started as a volunteer, but has served as a victim advocate for the past two months.

I found this recipe years ago in Chuck Williams’ Thanksgiving & Christmas cookbook. It’s a delicious and colorful addition to any meal but is especially nice when served for the holidays. Enjoy. TINA JAROSEK

Logan Gatlin, the defending UIL 3A State Champion in Lincoln Douglas Debate, is determined to make it back to State in this, his Senior year at CHS, and to reclaim the championship. On Friday, Logan competed at the WTAMU debate tournament—the largest and most competitive tourney in the Panhandle area.