Community

There is such a thing as a free lunch...and this one was “brat” to us by PTCI, which issued an invitation to the community to join them around noon last Thursday in the parking lot at 112 North Third for free bratwurst, which were perfectly grilled and accompanied by an assortment of chips, cold soft drinks and water, and friendly smiles. In the town’s post-Fourth of July weekend languor, turnout was light but those who did partake enjoyed the meal and conversation. What PTCI did with the leftover brats, we do not know, but judging from this grill-ful, there were plenty to go around.

If you are waiting for the Canadian Volunteer Firefighters to light the first fuse on the annual community fireworks display, what could be better than dining on sweet, cold, juicy watermelon with friends and family? The free event at the Hemphill County Duck Ponds—sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce with a giant tub full of melons donated by Lowe’s grocery store—always elicits big, sloppy, juice-stained smiles from participants both young and old. PHOTOS BY JENNY KLEIN BROWN

Ready to travel back in time? Next Saturday, July 17, there will be a Cruise Night in conjunction with the River Valley Pioneer Museum’s Sock Hop. Cruise Night begins at 6 pm in front of Brown Bag Roasters. Bring your classic cars and enjoy some quality coffee while you’re there! Following the car show, the 8 pm start to the Sock Hop will take place at the River Valley Pioneer Museum. There will be dancing, limbo, trivia, prizes, and the announcing of the Summer Fun Raffle winner. Don’t forget your poodle skirts and leather jackets—along with your dance moves! More information about both events will be published in next week’s edition of The Canadian Record. PHOTO BY RAY WEEKS

The outgoing Rotary Club president, Kyle Altmiller, turned the gavel over to the incoming president, John Haley, on Tuesday, June 29. Haley thanked Altmiller for his service to the club over a very difficult year.