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Childress’Anne Fromm celebrates 95 years

Childress’Anne Fromm celebrates 95 years

Childress’Anne Fromm celebrates 95 years

News Staff
Friday, October 25, 2024
Anne Fromm, second from right, celebrates her 95th birthday with friends during a party hosted by extended family Saturday, Oct. 19 at her home in Childress. Born Oct. 19, 1929, décor for Fromm’s birthday celebration featured pink and silver balloons and banners.
Wellington Junior High School Firecracker cheerleaders and sponsor Heather Proffitt spotlight one of their own, breast cancer survivor Linda Porter, during the pink-out pep rally Thursday, Oct. 17. Porter accepted a bouquet of fresh roses and daisies as a token of their love and support. From left: Libby Chandler, Kaesyn Kane, Claire Kane, Porter, Hartley Kane, Demi Massey and Halle Hedrick. Photo Courtesy of Wellington Junior High School

Wellington Junior High School Firecracker cheerleaders and sponsor Heather Proffitt spotlight one of their own, breast cancer survivor Linda Porter, during the pink-out pep rally Thursday, Oct. 17. Porter accepted a bouquet of fresh roses and daisies as a token of their love and support. From left: Libby Chandler, Kaesyn Kane, Claire Kane, Porter, Hartley Kane, Demi Massey and Halle Hedrick. Photo Courtesy of Wellington Junior High School

Porter shares breast cancer treatment journey

Bev Odom
Friday, October 25, 2024
WELLINGTON – Linda Porter, one of Wellington Independent School District’s long-time paraprofessionals, serving as Migrant Coordinator, as well as the Dodson route and Rocket Regiment bus driver, began her breast cancer survivor journey a little over a year ago on Aug.21,2023.
Memphis Chamber of Commerce’s Halloween on 6th Street this Saturday

Memphis Chamber of Commerce’s Halloween on 6th Street this Saturday

Memphis Chamber of Commerce’s Halloween on 6th Street this Saturday

News Staff
Friday, October 25, 2024
Join Memphis Chamber of Commerce for Halloween on 6th Street, including trunk-or-treat, festive booths and a costume contest, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 in downtown Memphis. “It’s going to be a wonderful time for all,” Memphis Chamber of Commerce Manager Kim Cloyd said. “See y’all on the square.”
Childress County Heritage Museum to host Halloween Boo Bash

Childress County Heritage Museum to host Halloween Boo Bash

Childress County Heritage Museum to host Halloween Boo Bash

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, October 25, 2024
CHILDRESS — Childress County Heritage Museum will host a Halloween Boo Bash at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, prior to the Childress Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Trick-or-Treating event, providing spook-tacular fun for the whole family.
Biology students study osmosis,diffusion

Biology students study osmosis,diffusion

Biology students study osmosis,diffusion

News Staff
Friday, October 25, 2024
Memphis High School biology students study osmosis and diffusion, passive processes that involve the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, Friday, Oct. 18
Memphis students learn importance of fire prevention

Memphis students learn importance of fire prevention

Memphis students learn importance of fire prevention

News Staff
Friday, October 25, 2024
With a little help from U.S. Forest Service’s Smokey the Bear and the Memphis Volunteer Fire Department, Travis Elementary School and Austin Elementary School students learn the importance of fire prevention during Fire Prevention Week, observed Sunday, Oct. 6-Saturday, Oct. 12.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Childress County Family and Community Health Agent Sandra Moody presents the program “A Fresh Start to a Healthier You” Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Childress Housing Authorities’ Shady Grove Apartments, highlighting food safety, from selection to cooking to storage. Properly overseeing food will decrease illness by keeping germs at bay, Moody said. Photo by Grace Holman

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Childress County Family and Community Health Agent Sandra Moody presents the program “A Fresh Start to a Healthier You” Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Childress Housing Authorities’ Shady Grove Apartments, highlighting food safety, from selection to cooking to storage. Properly overseeing food will decrease illness by keeping germs at bay, Moody said. Photo by Grace Holman

‘A Fresh Start to a Healthier You’ begins with meals, food safety

Grace Holman
Friday, October 25, 2024
CHILDRESS — Proper food selection, preparation and safety can lead to less stress surrounding mealtime, as well as the elimination possible foodborne illness, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Childress County Family and Community Health Agent Sandra Moody, who presented the...
Childress Senior Citizens Center celebrates October‘birthday girls’

Childress Senior Citizens Center celebrates October‘birthday girls’

Childress Senior Citizens Center celebrates October‘birthday girls’

News Staff
Friday, October 25, 2024
Anne Fromm, left, was recognized for her 95th birthday Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Childress Senior Citizens Center’s weekly luncheon. An additional celebratory event included a family-hosted birthday party Saturday, Oct. 19 at her home. On the right is Ann Simmers, one of Fromm’s numerous friends.
Wellington women accomplish Matter of Balance class

Wellington women accomplish Matter of Balance class

Wellington women accomplish Matter of Balance class

News Staff
Friday, October 25, 2024
Recent graduates of the third A Matter of Balance program display completion certificates. Instructed by local AmeriCorps Wellness Assistant Dawn Dockter and Coach Pat Barnett, Wellington Senior Citizens Center offers A Matter of Balance classes for members.
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