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Canadian High School junior Maddie Brewster is a state qualifier in the annual VASE (Visual Art Scholastic Event) competition for her Huichol yarn painting, entitled Tropical Tree Frog. Brewster is the student of Karol Ann Michelsen, the CHS/ CMS art class instructor.

At noon on Monday, March 29, CHS students and their parents are invited to learn about a Panhandle Workforce Commission program that can potentially help alleviate some of the costs associated with attending any type of post-high school education. The program, which is relatively easy to qualify for, is available to both adults and youth, and includes a variety of educational pursuits, from certification to trade school to college. The meeting will be held at noon in the Canadian High School LGI room. Valerie Hood will be in Mrs. Warren’s classroom through the lunch hour and sixth period to meet with anyone who may be interested.

An informational session was held here Tuesday evening for parents and youth with an interest in The Young Marines, a national youth education and service program for boys and girls, age 8 through the completion of high school.

The Young Marines, a national youth organization, will hold an information session for prospective parents and youth for the Buffalo Wallow Unit at 6 pm on Tuesday, March 23, at Abundant Life Church, 310 Birch St., in Canadian.

The Young Marines is a youth education and service program for boys and girls, from age 8 through the completion of high school. The program focuses on character building, leadership, self-discipline, and promoting a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

VACCINE PARTIES are all the rage here! I’ve been invited to four such gatherings of people who are fully vaccinated. Following CDC guidelines, 10 people who have been vaccinated can get together inside without masks. Even the Methodist church in town hosted a vaccine party. I’ve been to two gatherings so far and have two more to go. Of course the parties are fun after a year in isolation. But the emotional impact of human interaction is extraordinary. Everyone is in a celebratory mood. So far there is no shaking hands, hugging, or contact of any kind. People are still keeping their distance. The emphasis is on conversation. Here’s what people are talking about . . .

Canadian High School’s One Act Play production of Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play, has advanced to the Bi-District round of competition, which will be held at Tulia ISD next Thursday, March 25. The first of six play performances will begin at 12:30 pm that day, and each play will run on the hour, beginning with Tulia and followed by Dalhart, Shallowater, River Road, Canadian and Idalou. The CHS performance will begin at 4:30 pm. According to the latest COVID protocols, audiences will be allowed at half capacity, and must wear masks and observe social distancing. When half capacity is reached, the doors will be closed. Masks will be required in hallways, restrooms and the auditorium at all times. Awards will be presented following the last play.

Canadian High School’s One-Act Play performance of Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play, won top honors at Wednesday’s District competition, and will advance to the Bi-District round. Sam Fry, playing the lead roles of Dr.

The Canadian High School Wildcat Band earned its 41st sweepstakes on Tuesday, March 9. The band competed in the Region 1 UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest held at Panhandle High School, receiving straight 1s in concert and sight-reading. The band is led by co-directors Daisy and James Edwards.

This group of Clover Kids recently learned new skills from a sewing project program presented by Elsie Messener, and converted their knowledge into this lap quilt, which was presented to residents of Mesa View Senior Living. The goal of Clover Kids is to introduce younger students, grades K-2, to the 4-H program.