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Mexican Train Domino players (bottom photo) photo from Eppson Center April newsletter (Gayle, Kathleen, Tania, Nancy, Bunny, Darlene, Marilyn, Paula) November 2021 Every week, you will find me at the Eppson Center playing Mexican Train Dominos with a fun group. We've been playing together since 2018 with some time off when the Center was closed during the pandemic. Before the pandemic, we always had a full table (eight players), and some weeks we had enough players for two full tables. We enjoy playing so much that we don't even keep score.  Last week the Center was closed for the installation of new carpeting, but the group decided to play at another location. We went to O'Dwyer's Restaurant/Pub and had a great time playing and enjoying a delicious meal afterward. playing at O'Dwyer's  (Pat, Bunny, Tania, Marilyn, Linda, Gary, Kathleen) March 2022 The Eppson Center still requires masks, but masks are no longer required around town. We felt safe meeting without ...

discarded mask November 2021 More and more disposable masks are carelessly being discarded in parking lots, in the street, beside chairs in waiting rooms — literally they are EVERYWHERE! This week I discovered one under the hedge by my front door: the wind had blown it there from somewhere. I realize some people are angry that masks are required in many businesses, but tossing the unwanted masks anywhere but a trash can is rude and unsanitary. Today’s Public Service Announcement: please toss used masks in a trash can or wear reusable masks that can be washed.  Is this a problem in your community? 

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antelope on the prairie wearing a mask May 2020 The new mural in town reflects the COVID-19 pandemic with wildlife wearing masks to maintain social distancing.  The Boomerang, the local newspaper, reported that this mural was painted on a Free Wall meaning it was not commissioned and can be changed or added to at any time. Over the course of a week, more animals were added. jackrabbit wearing a facial mask May 2020 By the time, I went out to photograph the mural, it contained four animals, each wearing a mask. masked bee or a monster hornet May 2020 Did you notice the small animal at the bottom? May 2020 (click image to enlarge) I don't know if more animals will be added to this mural or if the wall will be covered with something entirely different the next time I see it.