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Canadian River Art Center students Ashley Perry, Brooke Krehbiel, and Hondo Cervantes submitted artist entries for this week’s Back-to-School Special Edition’s cover page. All three artists displayed their creative abilities with their pieces.

Twelve Hemphill County youth participated in a July 27 sewing camp conducted by Hemphill County 4-H. Participants learned how to thread and use a sewing machine, and more seasoned participants worked on their sewing skills. Each participant left with two items that they made. On July 29, Hemphill County youth participated in a culinary camp conducted by Hemphill County 4-H. These students learned to make four different recipes that they could then make at home on their own. They also learned the importance of food safety and working in a group. Registration for 4-H opened on Aug. 2 for any student interested in joining. Watch The Canadian Record for details on upcoming events and registration information.

The Canadian High School Class of 1961 met here on July 30-31 to celebrate their 60th class reunion. Friday evening was spent visiting at Jerry and Hollene Peery’s ranch home. On Saturday evening, the group met and visited at the home of Jim and Marge Hoobler. Those present were (photo above, front row) Jim Cline, Bill and Denny King, Sylvia (Wright) Cline, Jim Hoobler, Jim Ramp, Sparky and Barbara (Lewis) Eckles, Linda (Henderson) Beckel, and Raydell Hall; and (back row) Hollene (Waters) Peery, David Cleveland, and Hank McPherson.

In an ever-changing world, it’s important to understand new cultures; languages; and be willing to accept all people with different cultures, customs, and values. The Texas 4-H program has an incredible program that provides Texas 4-H members with the opportunity to explore and learn these things.

CHS Class of 2021 member Hayze Hufstedler graduated from Air Force BMT in San Antonio on Thursday, July 29. He is now training at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls as a crew chief, specializing in airlift/special mission aircraft maintenance on C-130 planes. He is the son of Heath and Margie Hufstedler of Canadian.

Metro Tech aviation student Hugo “Israel” Guerrero (in photo at right), a member of the Canadian High School class of 2020, recently won the top honor for electronics technology in postsecondary education at the national SkillsUSA “Leadership in Skills” conference.

AUSTIN—Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6-8.

Every year, near the end of July, Canadian starts buzzing in anticipation for the upcoming school year—and, of course, the Wildcat Football season. But before children pile into classrooms and crowds gather for the Friday night lights, there’s some housekeeping that needs sorted out as summer comes to a close.

Neighborhood Watch groups are typically on the lookout for crime. In my West Texas village, “If you see something, say something” has a different meaning. The housing developments surrounding us on all sides have altered the environment and hunting grounds for thousands of animals we don’t usually see crossing our yards. We’re used to seeing deer, squirrels, rabbits, hawks, feral cats, and an occasional skunk or armadillo. Lately, it’s been like watching an episode of Wild Kingdom.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offices in Williamson, Lubbock, and Gregg counties will host a 2021 Junior Master Gardener Hybrid Multi-County Teacher Training Workshop on July 22 in their respective counties.