Lions host new business owner
The Canadian Lions Club held their weekly noon meeting on Friday, July 8, in the Fire Hall. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Sherry Timmons and the invocation by Rick Timmons.
Community
Chloe Walser
Rotarian Curt McPherson introduced our guest speaker, Chloe Walser, who is a former CISD standout and spring 2022 Texas Tech graduate with a BFA in graphic design.
Trooper Heath Prater
Sarah Rader recently heard a law enforcement officer interviewed about his work on the Mexico border. Surprised that troopers were free to talk about those experiences and observations, she invited State Trooper Heath Prater to visit the Rotary Club’s June 28 meeting.
What's Cookin' in Canadian: Cilantro Lime Chicken
My neighbor Peggy brought me two bags of freshly picked cilantro from her garden. I had chicken thighs already thawed for dinner, so this recipe I found on www.budgetbytess.com was perfect. My chicken was bone-in, so I adjusted the cooking time a bit.
Community Briefs
AMARILLO—Panhandle Breast Health presents the 2nd Annual Pitch for Purpose Cornhole Tournament at 9 am on Saturday, July 30, at Amarillo Netplex, 3723 SW 58th St. Proceeds benefit Panhandle Breast Health.
The Postscript: Dragonfly Escort
I WAS “UP NORTH,” walking through the woods with an escort of dragonflies on either side, as if I were a visiting dignitary in need of protection. I love dragonflies.
4th of July Memories
Just looking for a winner, Connie Rupprecht
The ground rules for successful turtle racing
The famous Turtle Race returns
Historic Wagon Bridge is bannered in red, white, and blue
This fine crew flagged the Canadian River Bridge at midweek, in preparation for the festivities ahead.
Independence Day: July 4, 1776
Independence Day: July 4, 1776
In the years leading up to July 4, 1776, many colonists did not want complete independence from England. But over time, British trade restrictions, taxes, and troops occupying America turned more and more colonists against British rule.
