Delta IOOF Lodge #116 and Katherine Rebekah Lodge #65 hosted their annual Christmas party recently. Approximately 90 people attended, enjoying a variety of tasty treats, great fellowship and the entertainment provided by Jim Rowland.

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Black Canyon Chorus installs new board

The Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus installed its board members for 2013. The chorus serves the community with song throughout the year. This year, events include singing valentines on Feb. 14 and the chorus’s annual show June 15 at the Montrose Pavilion. Pictured from left: John Taylor, Tim Davis, Dr. Bob Brethouwer, president Larry Wilkinson, John Reick, membership Del Dyck, director emeritus Dr. Tom Chamberlain, treasurer Rex Pierson, administrative Carrol Morrell, communications Bill Sutton, director MaryAnn Rathburn, program Larry Cooper, secretary Chuck Frush, public relations Dennis Olmstead and music Dave Stannard. For more information, visit www.black canyonchorus.org.

Photo submitted Elberta #106 officers installed were (back row) Bonnie Pope, Joan Rhodes, Carolynn Andersen, Myrna Bertram, Nancy Hunter, Dolly Wilson and Ann Bristol; (front row) Ruth Ann Dawson, Orine Hinkley, Donna Waibel, Grace Farmer, Helen Barton and Ruth C. Dawson.On Sunday, Jan. 6, District 18 IOOF and Rebekah outgoing officers, incoming officers, families and friends gathered at the Delta IOOF #116 for installation of officers. District deputy president Benita Hammond and district deputy grandmaster Glen Conger were the installing team.

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Photo submitted 4-H top honors These members of the 4-H livestock judging team from our area went to Phoenix to compete in the livestock judging contest at the Arizona National Livestock Show. The contest was held on Dec. 30, and our 4-H team members judged beef, sheep, and hog classes. The senior team took first place overall with many individual ribbons won by both the senior and junior 4-H members. Shown above, from left, are team members Rachael Lund, Randolynn Madison, Owen Craig, Dean VanWinkle, Clay Kimberlin, Justin Moser, Lauren Davies, Shannon Davies and Jessica Craig.