Maria Avalos, right, and Lion Noemi Pena encourage members of the Wellington Lions Club to embrace the colorful and beautiful diversity that Mexican Americans and all cultures bring to the United States. Avalos displayed kitchen items from Mexico that her mother uses daily. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom
Wellington Lions honored by the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce include Volunteer of the Year Margret Wood, left, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Fraya Hammons and Man of the Year Neal Odom.
Wellington Lions Club hosted its annual Fiesta Pile On Fundraiser Friday, Nov. 2, prior to the Skyrockets vs. Wheeler Mustangs football game. “Thanks to everyone who came out to support the Lions,” said Boss Lion Margret Wood. “We served lots of good food and enjoyed lots of great fellowship. This fundraiser allows us to support numerous causes in our community.”
WELLINGTON – Boss Lion Margret Wood welcomed guest Maria Avalos and members to the 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 meeting of the Wellington Lions Club in the Club Room of the Bura Handley Community Center.Lion Lucy Owens led the pledge of allegiance to the American flag, and sweetheart Mallory O’Rear led the pledge to the Texas flag. Lion Jeff Pastor offered the invocation. Lions Nancy Ha...
