Caprock Canyons State Park December/January Happenings

Body Park Closures The entire park will be closed on the following dates: From 5 p.m. Dec. 6 to 2 p.m. Dec. 10 From 5 p.m. Dec. 13 to 2 p.m. Dec. 17 From 5 p.m. Dec. 27 to 2 p.m. Dec. 31 Only permitted hunters are allowed in the park during these times.

LOOKING BACK

Body December 1945: Paving to begin on Highway 207 December 13, 1945—Sheriff Jake Honea warns of check forgers . . . Funeral services held for Eddie Monroe Norris . . . Mrs. Durward Schmidt honored at shower . . . Paving to begin on Highway 207 . . . Miss Lillie B.

CHRISTMAS AT THE LIBRARY

Body CHRISTMAS AT THE LIBRARY Mr. Grinch and Cindy Lou Who were a big hit at the Library Friday, December 3, for Matdor’s Christmas at the Library event. There were lots of visitors and lots of fun. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Flomot News

Body Overheard In 1923, when I was ten years old, my family lived in a duplex in a blue-collar neighborhood of Newark, New Jersey. Our coal furnace was banked at night, so it was very cold on most of the winter mornings. Despite the cold, certain mornings got me out of bed early.

GUTHRIE WINNERS

Body GUTHRIE WINNERS The quartet of Braydon Blankenship, Kenzy Blankenship, Emily Blankenship, and CJ Winslow represented 4-H and Guthrie at the Jacksboro food competition, where the team took second place in the healthy desserts category. | COURTESY PHOTO

PIE, POOL & PADUCAH

Body PIE, POOL & PADUCAH Congratulations go to the winners in the Paducah pie baking contest, a fundraiser for the Paducah Pool Project.

Quitaque council learns of $20,000 grant for fire department in Nov. meeting

Body In the monthly meeting of the Quitaque City Council on November 8, the council heard reports on the ambulance service, the fire department and the library and received an update from the city manager.

John Erickson: a Texas literary hero

Body I had the good fortune recently to spend three hours watching a Texas literary hero sign books for his many admirers. It was the most inspirational book signing I’ve ever witnessed.

Cocoa bombs lend chocolatey richness to traditional cup

Body Chances are, you’ve heard of the spherical craze called cocoa bombs. It’s a fun, creative way to make a cup of hot cocoa. In fact, it’s a hot chocolate “experience.

Cocoa Bombs

Body 12 ounces dark chocolate chips 8 teaspoons instant hot chocolate mix 40 mini marshmallows Crushed peppermint, optional 1½ inch silicone half-sphere mold Chill a baking sheet in the freezer.