The countdown is on! It’s less than a week away from Thanksgiving.

I still have a lot to do, like getting the laundry off the dining room table so we have a place to sit! I have laundry issues. My biggest issue is that I’m the only one actually doing the laundry! LOL! 

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. It is celebrated every November as a time to raise awareness about hospice and palliative care, and to celebrate the people who provide this important care to patients and their families.

The 2024 theme for National Hospice and Palliative Care Month is “We are stronger together so let’s write the story together.” 

Three Calumet students placed in their respective categories at the American Farmers and Ranchers Southwest District Speech Contest held recently in Cache.

Merritt Major placed first in the Novice AFR/OFU category, while Alice Park placed first in the Intermediate AFR/OFU category and Bella Dean took third in the Intermediate Agri-Science category. 

Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently in the home of Donna Wehmuller.

Carol Stine called the meeting to order, with Patricia Morrison reading a devotional titled “In All Circumstances.” 

Maxine Little read minutes from the last meeting, while Morrison gave the treasury report.

Wehmuller presented the leader lesson on “When to Hire a Lawyer.” 

Members brought blanket throws to give to the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office to be given to people in crisis situations.