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Body I treasure my mom’s handwritten recipe cards and was thrilled when my sister-in-law, Sally, sent me her mother’s (Eunice Merritt) muchloved 1970 lemon pie recipe. Enjoy! - KIM B.

Body I don’t remember exactly when I took to living in stretch pants full time. The process was gradual; I’m sure of that.

Body Happy 2021, friends! Our first program of the year was one with a humbling reminder. Despite the unexpected trials 2020 brought, there are people—children, no less—whose day-to-day struggles make most adults’ lifetime struggles pale in comparison.

Body Dax stared at me in disbelief. I am the Treat Lady, and I had no treats.

Body SHEET PAN SHRIMP FAJITAS INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thin 1 orange bell pepper, sliced thin 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin 1 small red onion, sliced thin 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt Several turns of...

Body The winners of the Canadian/Hemphill County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lighting Contest were announced this week. The prize for first place was awarded to Patrick and Mattie Vasquez, whose home (in photo at top right) is located at 415 S. 7th St.

Body In last week’s Rotary Club meeting, Charlie Mann introduced invited speaker Head Coach Chris Koetting, the Canadian High School athletic director. Mann commented on Canadian’s first-class athletic programs.

Body What could be more comforting than a warm bowl of gumbo on a cold winter’s day? This recipe comes from my niece, Trisha Lyons, who is married to a Cajun boy. - KIM B.

Body A fellow I know was grousing about the past year. His birthday was coming up, and he felt, once again, that this year failed to meet his expectations.