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WCTU Christmas Bazaar, Dec 2

The Citadelle Art Foundation Director Wendie Cook welcomes guests to Monday night’s annual Christmas lighting event, and invites them to guess how many lights are wrapped around the garden’s trees for this eagerly-anticipated occasion. The answer—4,072 feet— elicited more than a few oohs and aahs.

Though the hot apple cider and other delicious refreshments served Monday evening are long gone now, the Waterfield Walk lights will remain on each evening through Christmas for visitors wishing to stroll through the gardens.

PHOTOS BY LAURIE EZZELL BROWN | THE RECORD

Two years after CISD officials discovered construction defects that were allowing water to enter the new auxiliary gymnasium at Canadian High, school trustees are still in search of a remedy.

Given their marching orders by voters in the Nov. 8 special election, approving the legalization of alcohol sales in Canadian, council members acted quickly and unanimously in their Nov. 21 meeting, amending the city’s Code of Ordinances to reflect that historic decision.

A second batch of batter was needed at Monday night’s well-attended kick-off for The Panhandle Gives. The seven charities participating in this enhancement program by the Amarillo Area Foundation will be eligible for additional funding based on all donations raised through Nov. 29.

Among the local nonprofit organizations participating in The Panhandle Gives—and highlighted in last week’s Record report—are the Citadelle Art Foundation, Edward Abraham Memorial Home Foundation, Canadian River Art, River Valley Pioneer Museum, Canadian Community Center, and Rachel’s Little House.

The hands that give are never left empty. In a time of turmoil, there is no greater gift we can give than the gift of service and compassion. While some of us lie in wait to pounce on the next deal, some lie in their beds with the sound of a grumbling stomach. Siblings pull each other closer for warmth under thin blankets. Mothers and fathers tirelessly work overtime to provide for their children, only to find that it wasn’t quite enough this month.