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Parks Ranch Saddle Roping brings the heat to Childress

Parks Ranch Saddle Roping brings the heat to Childress

Parks Ranch Saddle Roping brings the heat to Childress

Dozens of team ropers show out for Parks Ranch’s one-day saddle roping Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Mashburn Event Center and Arena in Childress. A saddle was awarded to the high-point roper of the day, as well as cash prizes in each roping.

CHILDRESS

TOUR OF HOMES Want to be featured in Childress Women’s Council Tour of Homes? Call or text 940585-9891. The annual Tour of Homes will be hosted from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. MEXICAN PILE-ON A Mexican Pile-On Fundraiser, benefitting the Boy and Girl Scouts of Childress, will be held from 5-7 p.m.
Memphis Middle School and Memphis High School students learn to “Stop the Bleed” during a recent training hosted by Memphis Independent School District (ISD) nurse Kelli Maddox. Courtesy Photo

Memphis Middle School and Memphis High School students learn to “Stop the Bleed” during a recent training hosted by Memphis Independent School District (ISD) nurse Kelli Maddox. Courtesy Photo

MEMPHIS

CHEER FUNDRAISER The Memphis High School (MHS) cheerleaders are selling Nothing Bundt Cakes.Available flavors include chocolate chocolate chip, red velvet, white chocolate raspberry, lemon, confetti and classic vanilla. Bundlets are $5.50 each. Orders must be placed by Thursday, Dec.

WELLINGTON

PUBLIC MEETINGS Wellington City Council will convene at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5 at Wellington City Hall. Collingsworth County Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12 upstairs in the Collingsworth County Courthouse. AAMEETING AlcoholicsAnonymous support meetings take place at 6:30 p.m.

The Red River Sun School Menus

Childress: Monday, Nov. 28 Breakfast: Pancakes, Bacon, Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk. Lunch: Country Fried Steak, Hot Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Okra, Fruit, Milk. Tuesday, Nov. 29 Breakfast: Breakfast Combo – Biscuit, Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes and Cheese, Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.

Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals

Monday, Nov. 28 Beef Stroganoff, Wide Noodles, Cauliflower and Broccoli Blend, Texas Toast, Fruit Cocktail, Milk. Tuesday, Nov. 29 Chicken and Rice, Peas and Carrots, Fruit Salad, Pudding Parfait, Milk. Wednesday, Nov.
Area Agency of Aging (AAA) of the Panhandle Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) Laurie McAfee presents information on Texas’ Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) at the November Adult Fellowship Luncheon at Childress First United Methodist Church. On file, a TODD enables a person, upon death, to transfer real estate without probation. Photo by Grace Holman

Area Agency of Aging (AAA) of the Panhandle Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) Laurie McAfee presents information on Texas’ Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) at the November Adult Fellowship Luncheon at Childress First United Methodist Church. On file, a TODD enables a person, upon death, to transfer real estate without probation. Photo by Grace Holman

TODD provides secure transfer of property upon death

CHILDRESS — Of the plethora of questions faced by an elderly person,“How do I ensure my property goes to whom I intend” may be paramount.
Educator Amy Detwiler and coach Grace Well’s Childress High School students complete AgriLife Extension’s Food Safety course, as well as take the state-approved exam, to receive their Food Handlers certification, which is valid for two years. From left: Reanna Dodson, Kennedy Smithwick, Kashton Patterson, Kadin Hendren, Isaac Torres, Childress County Extension Agent Dawn Dockter. Not pictured is Thomas Votaw. Photos Courtesy of Childress County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Educator Amy Detwiler and coach Grace Well’s Childress High School students complete AgriLife Extension’s Food Safety course, as well as take the state-approved exam, to receive their Food Handlers certification, which is valid for two years. From left: Reanna Dodson, Kennedy Smithwick, Kashton Patterson, Kadin Hendren, Isaac Torres, Childress County Extension Agent Dawn Dockter. Not pictured is Thomas Votaw. Photos Courtesy of Childress County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension