Community

Fred Pankratz hosted CISD co-band director, James Edwards, to speak about all things band. The Pankratz’ think very highly of the direction the band program is headed under the guidance of James and wife, Daisy.

“Birthday Blowout” It’s my birthday this week. This is not normally cause for a big celebration, and this year it is less than usual.

Last Saturday, the Canadian Community Center hosted a fundraiser to raise money to repair the damaged sidewalk in front of the building’s entry. Hosted immediately in front of the center’s entrance, the fundraiser included a community yard sale and bake sale.

My sister and I love Thai food, and she whipped up this delicious curry in under 30 minutes! The amount of green curry paste will determine the heat index. We like it spicy and went with 3 tablespoons. This dish can be made with shrimp, chicken, or just loads of vegetables.

As Joann Billings wakes up in her home in Canadian, she wonders what the day will bring. She might spend the morning watering her vegetable garden; make some progress on her latest needlepoint, a portrait of wildflowers in a meadow; and spend some time playing with her West Highland Terrier, Allie.

Doug Crouch with Canadian Vet Clinic was to be the program, but his patients were not cooperating, so he was MIA. Since Doug was held captive by a demanding cow, two fellow veterinarians of Canadian Vet Clinic, Brock and Natalie Irwin, jumped to the rescue and started the program.

“New Slippers” I’ve worn out a pair of slippers. To be fair, I wear slippers quite a bit under normal circumstances, but over the past four months, my slipper use has exceeded previous records.