Community

As noted in the Texas Historical Commission’s Texas Treasure Historic Business Award brochure, “Local businesses are a vital part of a community’s historic legacy and can often hold tremendous personal significance.

INGREDIENTS Nonstick cooking spray 12 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped 1-1/2 cups unsalted butter 6 large eggs 3 cups sugar 2 tablespoons vanilla 1-1/2 cup flour, sifted 2/3 cups raspberry jam PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Kelsy Haley’s fourth- and fifth-grade UIL oral readers presented the Rotary’s program last week. Rotarians had the pleasure of listening to each one of these talented students perform their oral-reading stories. They were all very animated and quite funny with their performance.

THE FRUIT LADY HAS my number. One of the things I like in Mexico— and other countries we have visited in the past—is buying fruits and vegetables from a stand, run by a family.

Pampa to host Christmas Tour of Homes on Dec. 11 Pampa’s 26th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes will be held on Sunday, Dec.

This recipe from the Food Network Kitchen uses prepared biscuit dough as the base for this pull-apart loaf. The tasters likened it to a southern version of pizza-shop garlic knots.

The ladies at the Hemphill County Library won’t have much time to catch their breath after the Bazaar. These ladies have several Christmas activities for children and adults. On Monday, Dec. 5, from 4-5 pm, the Bookworms program will have all things Christmas, including a visit from Santa.

IT’S AN ODD EXPERIENCE watching someone fold your underwear. I was thinking this yesterday as I was waiting for my laundry. When my husband, Peter, and I packed to go to Mexico, we knew there would be a wide range of temperatures.

Our program last week was focused on the spirit of serving our community and the loving care that is given to our senior citizens. Melissa Bundy introduced Audra McConas, interim director of Mesa View Senior Living. McConas is serving until Ashley Morales finishes her hours and can take the reins.

Everett Cook spoke to the Rotary Club last week about his summer job with Sea Trek BVI.