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Childress County Christmas Sharing warmed over 100 individuals this holiday season, handing out 138 coats, thanks to the success of their recent Winter Coat Drive. From left: Childress County Christmas Sharing Board Members Raenell Smith and Haley Richardson. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress County Christmas Sharing warmed over 100 individuals this holiday season, handing out 138 coats, thanks to the success of their recent Winter Coat Drive. From left: Childress County Christmas Sharing Board Members Raenell Smith and Haley Richardson. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress County Christmas Sharing coat drive warms over 130 this holiday season

CHILDRESS — Childress County Christmas Sharing warmed over 100 individuals this holiday season, handing out 138 coats— nearly double last year’s total— thanks to the success of their recent Winter Coat Drive.
Wellington Lions, Amarillo volunteers construct ramps for clients

Wellington Lions, Amarillo volunteers construct ramps for clients

Wellington Lions, Amarillo volunteers construct ramps for clients

WELLINGTON – In collaboration with the Texas Ramp Project (TRP) - Panhandle Area and Downtown Amarillo Lion Henry Wyckoff, members of Wellington Lions Club received support and help to build three ramps in their community Saturday morning, Dec. 7.

WELLINGTON

CHRISTMAS ON THE BRICKS Visit downtown Wellington from 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 for the Lighting of the Square, including hayrides, Christmas caroling, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and fun food, presented by the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce Christmas on the Bricks committee.

CHILDRESS

CHAMBER NOMINATIONSThe Childress Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking banquet honor nominations.

MEMPHIS

CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTESTThe Memphis Chamber of Commerce will host the 2ndAnnual Small Town Christmas Lighting Contest at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec.16 in Memphis City Park. Entries may be set up around the park street and must feature a sign including the entrant’s individual or business name.

Memphis:

Monday, Dec. 9 No school.Tuesday, Dec. 10Breakfast: Waffles, Bacon, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.Lunch: Country Fried Steak, Hot Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Okra, Strawberries, Milk.Wednesday, Dec.

Wellington

Monday,Dec.9Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza or Muffin with Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.Lunch: Corn Dog, Tater Tots, Tomato Cup, Fruit, Milk.Tuesday, Dec. 10Breakfast: French Toast Sticks with Sausage or Breakfast Cracker, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.
First Methodist Church Pastor Gene Weinette reminds the crowd that one can always find something to be thankful for and to not worry during the recent Collingsworth County Ministerial Alliance Thanksgiving Service at First Baptist Church. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

First Methodist Church Pastor Gene Weinette reminds the crowd that one can always find something to be thankful for and to not worry during the recent Collingsworth County Ministerial Alliance Thanksgiving Service at First Baptist Church. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

‘Gather thou thy people’: Collingsworth County Ministerial Alliance hosts Thanksgiving Service

WELLINGTON – Worshipers from across the area convened at First Baptist Church (FBC) at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. Pastor Ronnie Lambert welcomed the crowd to an annual Collingsworth County Ministerial Alliance (CCMA) Thanksgiving Service.