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“Is it Soup Yet?” Yes it is! This cream of spinach soup recipe came from Dot Vartan’s cookbook so apply named. Tina Jarosek said it was delicious, easy, and fast. Yields four servings, 20 minutes cooking time.

I remember, a long time ago, when I used to have a social life. My husband, Peter, and I have been visiting his sister, Lori, once a week while she battles cancer.

I want to thank the Canadian River Art Center for displaying their students’ artwork in our gallery. We have held this show for three years in a row, and I hope we have several more years ahead of us.

Residents and staff of Mesa View Assisted Living voted in a hotly contested election to select the facility’s Valentine’s Day King and Queen. Residents Calvin Nimmo and Bessie Gerken were crowned by popular vote. The pair were awarded Valentine’s Day chocolates, sweet treats, and a matching crown and tiara. Happy Valentine’s Day to Calvin, Bessie, and all of the lovely residents and staff at Mesa View.

Naturalist Hal Borland wrote, “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” Thank goodness for that assurance. After almost two weeks in the deep freeze, Mother Nature has relented. Temperatures are on the rise, and there’s good news in town.

Chamber of Commerce representatives gathered around noon Friday for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to welcome Temporarily Yours, a new business established by Dawn Dial to fill the temporary staffing needs of local businesses. With 35 years of experience in office, clerical, and administrative settings, Dial said she is prepared to boost the staffing needs of business owners for either one-time projects; single-day, last-minute fill-ins; or to address temporary employee absences. Dial has no fixed office, so the ribbon-cutting was held at the Canadian Visitors’ Center. Chamber representatives present for the event were Sherye Talley, Sherry Timmons, Dawn and Joe Dial, Barry Hosford, Jackie McPherson, and Michelle Rowden. Temporarily Yours can be reached by phone or text at 806.217.0158.

What is it about cold weather that has me craving anything with green chiles? Comfort food for freezing days. Found this recipe online at jocooks.com. Once ingredients were gathered, it only took about 35 minutes from start to finish.