Observer 25th Anniversary Celebration

Photos by Ron Kirschbaum and Ginny Bromage

On April 21, the Observer volunteers gathered at Oak Ridge Country Club to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the paper. Jay Presser, emcee, welcomed everyone and recognized the four volunteers who were at the first group photo 25 years ago: Lester Smith, Carol Martin, Sally Peters and Eileen Moncrief.

Parks and Rec News

The Jimmy Deren Memorial/Bowling Buddies group celebrated their fantastic thirty-week long season at our year-end banquet at beautiful Sunrise Park on May 7.

Jalapeño Popper Corn Salad

With many celebrations such as Father’s Day, graduations and the Fourth of July in June and July, this month’s recipe is an easy one to make and serve at gatherings.

Book Review

The Distance Between Us is a well written novel from the author of Hamnet, and an interesting book in both plot and style.