What did you do on Christmas Day? A couple of young men from Alva organized, cooked and hosted a dinner for around 500 people. Yes, they had some volunteer help, but it was their idea and their project.

Brothers Max and Joe Parsons got some pointers from Doug Whittet who hosts a similar dinner in Cherokee for Thanksgiving. From all reports, the food was delicious and the whole project was handled efficiently and professionally. The dinner was held at the family business, the 818 Diner in Alva. The word is that they’re talking about plans for next year. See more about the dinner in the Friday A...