WELLINGTON

ELLISON PARK PROJECTThe Ellison Park Renovation Project fund continues to grow. For more information on park feature sponsorships and plans for the facility upgrade, contact Margret Wood at 903-718-1461, Neal Odom at 806-205-0029 or visit collingsworthcountychamber. com/ ellison-park-project.

MEMPHIS

HAMBURGER FUNDRAISER A hamburger fundraiser, benefitting the families of Alejandro Rodriguez and Charlie Sepeda, will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, July 12 at Bertie Fannie. Hamburger meals, including a hamburger, chips and a drink, will cost $15.

CHILDRESS

GOLF TOURNAMENTThe 4th Annual Four-Person Scramble Fundraiser, benefitting the Childress Fire Department, will be held at 9 a.m.Saturday, July 13 at Stoney Ridge Golf Course. Cash prizes will be awarded for first and second place, as well as closest to the pin. There will be two flights.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

CHILDRESS — Wednesday, July 3, a Cozy stopped in for fuel on its way from Fort Worth to Nebraska.Saturday, July 6, a Raytheon Hawker, from Houston, picked up passengers, a Mooney, out of Arlington, practiced in the area and a Piper Cherokee, from Slaton, flew in.

Financial Focus

As a business owner, you’ve always got a lot to think about today — but what about tomorrow? Have you thought about whom you would like to see as your successor?If you haven’t, you’re not alone.

How to convince an addict to get help

There are many reasons why people who use drugs and alcohol do not get the help they need to overcome their addictions and other issues.Some family members who see the people they love struggle may have a difficult time in getting them assistance.

Seven is the new eight… what?

Transfusion technology has improved considerably. The risks of transfusion are not zero, but they are as low now as they ever have been. At the same time, transfusion committees see that blood products are properly used.

Collingsworth Chamber requests sponsorship of Wild & Free on 83 fireworks display

WELLINGTON – Meeting at 6 p.m. in regular session, Monday, June 3, the Wellington City Council had the following present: City Manager Jon Sessions, Mayor Larry Adams and Councilmen Brent Martin, Brandon Ward, Jimmy Cantu, Jr., Julie Collins and Kenneth Warren.

Childress man sentenced to combined 90 years

CHILDRESS — On Tuesday, July 2, two hearings, both involving the same defendant, took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County.

Memphis man sentenced for unlawful possession of a firearm

MEMPHIS — On Tuesday, July 2, one hearing took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Hall County.