2022 Guffey-Purcell family reunion
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The 2022 Guffey-Purcell family reunion was held at the Lake Marvin Lodge on Saturday, June 18. The meal was barbecue catered by Alexander’s in Canadian.
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The Postscript: Forgotten Salves
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I WAS PACKING FOR OUR recent trip to Mexico when I found the old tube of V05. “Do I still have this?” Apparently, I did.
River Valley Pioneer Museum
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WE’VE GOT SO MUCH PLANNED for the month of July, but I first want to take the opportunity to welcome visitors and homecomers alike as you visit Canadian for our annual 4th of July Celebration; one of the oldest in the state!
Board Game Camp
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Campbell Spence, Hazel Aycock (at top) and Ross Martin (above) were among those enjoying the chance to craft take-home games and learn new ones at Board Game Camp last Tuesday morning.
What’s Cookin’ in Canadian: Lentil Salad
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My sister shared this New York Times recipe with us recently. It’s a quick summertime cold salad that’s hearty and delicious. If you can pick up a pack of vacuum-packed pre-cooked lentils, you won’t have to turn on your stove.
Rotary: The Canadian Record
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Last year, I was on a John Grisham kick and read The Last Juror, which is about a 23-year-old man who buys a local newspaper in Mississippi and revives it, but not without a good lesson in small-town politics.
Sign up for now for Deaf Smith Co. Jubilee of Tractors
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If you have an antique or classic tractor, or know a family member or friend who does, it’s high time to get signed up for the second Deaf Smith County Historical Society Jubilee of Tractors and Festival in the Park.
Postscript: Lucky Squirrel
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MY HUSBAND, PETER, AND I went to our first concert in the park last night. We brought our folding chairs and ate food from the food trucks. The weather was perfect, and the music was good.
Community Briefs
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Panhandle Breast Health hosts Pitch for Purpose Cornhole Tourney AMARILLO—Panhandle Breast Health presents the 2nd Annual Pitch for Purpose Cornhole Tournament, beginning with sign-in at 9 am on Saturday, July 30, at Amarillo Netplex, 3723 SW 58th St.
River Valley Pioneer Museum: Does Your Tree Branch?
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I enjoy researching my family history, and from time to time, we’ll have museum patrons researching certain pieces of their family history. It’s always a treat to help them find a little more information.
