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I met my former mother-in-law, “Mama Lou,” and my former father-in-law, “Poppo,” when I was not yet 20 years old. I hitched a ride to meet them, terrified because I’d spoken to my future mother-in-law on the phone, and she sounded exactly like Lauren Bacall.

Like many zucchini growers, this time of year is a challenge. LOTS of zucchini coming off at once. What if you included a great recipe with your gift? One that the men of the world would love? Think I found it on Allrecipes.com. This was just one of many listed that you can try. Add French bread and a simple salad, and you are set. Enjoy!

This Friday, Aug. 27, at noon, we are hosting the artists Morgan Page and Dustin Rice, creators of “Bones of Texas,” a photography exhibit on display in our gallery room. The couple traveled all over the back roads of our great state, documenting the physical remnants of abandoned towns. Along with their photographs, Rice wrote several accounts about the places they visited. One such piece was about a 1939 Chrysler in Borger. Billy McNeely saved every penny he could to buy that car, five years’ worth of hard work. He painted flames on that old Chrysler himself. He loved to drag race it as often as could, showing off his skills. He parked his beloved car at his dad’s shop when he left for Vietnam. That 1939 Chrysler sits there today still, waiting for Billy to drive it once more.

Logan Gatlin, master debater and speaker, wowed us with his recent activities and accomplishments. Logan, son of Larry and Janet Gatlin and big brother of Connor, took home the GOLD at state in the Lincoln-Douglas debate at the end of May 2021 as a junior.

My husband, Peter, and I have matching folding chairs. Every Thursday evening this summer, we have attended the outdoor concert held in a local park. The music is usually good, but the food trucks are undeniably the center of the experience. Our favorite is the “Tot Boss” that sells tasty, hot tater tots out the window of the truck.

President John Haley kicked off last week’s Rotary meeting with singing, pledge and prayer accompanied by Pat Popham at the keyboard. It was the verse of two losers, as Anna drew the 6 card and Curt lost his free lunch. President Haley welcomed our guests: Elizabeth Escamilla, a guest of Wendy Wright’s, and Presbyterian Minister Kyle Segers, with Beth Briant. Rotary recently honored the Canadian ISD staff with an appreciation luncheon. We are wishing all students, teachers, and administration a safe and blessed year.

This First Baptist Church Blessing Box is part of its Love Center Mission, and is filled with non-perishable food items for anyone who is in need. It is located outside of the church in the parking lot. Blessing Box donations are also welcome, and may be dropped off at the church office during the hours of 9 am to 4 pm.

Have you heard about the orphanage that was once located in Canadian? The Panhandle Orphans Home, also called the Canadian Orphans Home, was established by the local Church of Christ on March 1, 1921.