How to make holiday recipes healthier

Thank you Shelly Merkel for donating your new cookbook to OCSCA: Merkel’s Monkeys. I tried out a few of the recipes before handing it over to Nancy. During lock down Part II, she has a whole new collection to try out on the guinea pigs. AKA - you.

SENIOR NEWS

Ho Ho Ho! What??? This can’t be happening. Already? Christmas lights are going up all over town. People were talking about putting their trees up weeks ago. Whoa people, let me digest the turkey first. Life is flying by way too quickly. I cannot wait to kiss 2020 farewell.

An elite club: Eagle Scouts and Gold Award recipients will lead the way

Uncertainty and weighty decisions plague the near future. Texans are hurting from the coronavirus and the pandemic’s many consequences. But – let’s have hope – I’m here to tell you our future is bright.

Where are they now?...Tommy Lozure

Tommy Lozure is a winner. He vowed to succeed regardless of the disadvantages that mounted up against him. Some disadvantages were small while others were relatively large, but Tommy tossed those aside and trampled on them on his way to success. He is one of the best folks in the world.

Day quilt group votes on challenge projects

The day group of the Friendship Quilt Guild met Nov. 11. President Ilene Floyd conducted the meeting. Members voted on last year’s challenge, log cabin. Several members brought in beautiful quilts, quilt tops, wall hangings and home decor pieces to be voted on.

SENIOR NEWS

What a day! What a huge success! Record breaking numbers at our annual Turkey Dinner. We had 116 carry out meals, and 61 people joined us inside. Thank you so much for supporting our Senior Center.

Hansen gives program to Jennie June Club

The Jennie June Club met Nov. 11 at Perry Memorial Library. Hostesses were Debby Schollenbarger, Carolyn Thomas and Sandra Splawn. The program was given by Mette Hansen from The Flower Pot. She talked about how she and her family had immigrated from Denmark.

Night quilt group names winners of challenge

The Friendship Quilt Guild night group met Nov. 10 at Community Worship Center. Guild president Pam Sanders opened the meeting with prayer and discussion of guild business, including planning the December Christmas party, with the implementation of safety measures due to COVID-19.

NEW ALAMO CLUB OFFICERS ELECTED

NEW ALAMO CLUB OFFICERS ELECTED—On Monday night, new officers of the Alamo 4-H Club were elected. The new officers are, from left, president Tatum Oquin, secretary Kile Merrick, and reporter Rylan Oquin, all holding vice president Kylee Knox.

SENIOR NEWS

What a fun Friday we had around here last week. Lacie Bridwell and Sheila Harris showed up to lend a helping hand. They both had basically the same story: I’m bored at home and need something to do. It’s hard to imagine Lacie bored.