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Consumer Credit Counseling Service will hold its fifth Annual Mystery Dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. This year’s theme is “Murder at the Ghost Town Gala,” which promises to transport guests back to the Wild West for an evening of mystery, entertainment, and fun.

It will be held at the Grand Pointe Conference Center in Vienna.

This year’s Western-themed show will immerse guests in a thrilling storyline full of twists and turns. Who will crack the case at the ghost town gala? There’s only one way to find out! Prizes will be awarded for best western-themed costume and for one speciaI audience member that cracks the case.

For those looking to elevate their experience, VlP tickets are available. VIP guests witt enjoy early entry at 5 p.m., reserved seating, appetizers, and more exclusive perks. ln addition to the mystery show, dinner will be served, and guests will have the opportunity to purchase from the silent auction, shop at the gift card wall, and discover even more surprises throughout the night.

“This event is always a highlight of the year, and we’re so excited to bring the Western theme to life for our community,” said Sandy Hintz, program and Resource Development Manager of CCCS.

“Not only is this a fun and unique event, but the evening also serves as a fundraiser for us,” said Shelene Shrewsbury, Executive Director of CCCS. “We have been providing financial counseling, education, and advocacy throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley for over 53 years. Proceeds from the event wilt help support our continued efforts in offering these critical services to the community.”

She thanked the elite sponsors of the event to include Peoples Bank as Center Stage and West Virginia Central Federal Credit Union and One Nine Design as LeadingAcfors.

Tickets are $65 for general admission and $80 for VIP admission.

In hurricane news, as we are enjoying our comfortable homes and utilities, etc., we need to stop and pray for all the victims that suffered and are still suffering from the damage and destruction done by the two hurricanes.

It is very sad that anyone has to face something so devastating in their lifetime … not to mention the thousands that lost their homes and everything they have worked years and years to accomplish. Many migrate every year to the south to avoid the cold winters and snow in the north and only to experience a much worse thing with the hurricanes and destruction.

We complain when we get a heavy rain in our area but can you imagine having your house, roads, bridges and cars flooded and even carried away and seeing everything you have worked for all your life destroyed and gone in a matter of moments. So we need to stop and think twice before we do excessive complaining. What has taken place especially this year will result in many moving to another state, many will rebuild because it is home to them.

We need to praise and salute all the people, organizations and all aspects of help from all over the United States that have pitched in and with all various means of help and things needed. These people will be highly rewarded by God and should be highly respected,thanked and appreciated by everyone. This is not just a matter that the hurricanes have passed and things will go back to normal, it will take years and years to rebuild all the terrible destruction that took place and sadly many probably will not be able to build back and replace all they have lost.

Life is very uncertain so we need to pray and keep in mind the words of the song “One Day at a time – Sweet Jesus.”

Till next week.

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HAWAIIAN BANANA NUT BREAD

3 cups all purpose flour

2 cups of sugar

1 teaspoon soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 cup chopped nuts

3 eggs, beaten

1 1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 cups mashed ripe bananas

1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Combine dry ingredients, stir in nuts and set aside. Combine remaining ingredients, add to dry ingredients. Stir just until batter is moistened. Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour and 5 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan, remove to wire rack. Cool completely.