SENIOR NEWS

Sometimes I’m not too sure if having a long weekend is such a good thing. It felt like this past week was spent trying to catch a herd of chickens. I thought life would begin to slow down by now. But oh no, it just keeps on spinning faster and faster.

Poison prevention tips for the home

Poisons are all around us, and notably in our homes. The Health Resources and Services Administration says that more than 90 percent of poisonings happen at home - with many occurring in the bathroom, kitchen and bedroom.

Chisum named PPW May Young Careerist

Maegan Chisum has been selected as the Panhandle Professional Women’s Club as the Young Careerist for May. She is married to Trevor Chisum, and they have three children, Ashlyn, 13; Kutter, 9; and Tayla, 13. She is loan administrator for Plains Land Bank.

PERRYTON SCHOOLS SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM MENU

Served at the Williams Intermediate Cafeteria: Monday through Friday Breakfast: 7:20-8 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ludi Pena Martin AEC: Breakfast: 7:50-8:20 a.m. Lunch: 12-12:30 p.m.

Did you know?

Socialization in midlife can have a profound impact on individuals as they approach their golden years. A 2019 study led by researchers at University College London found that being more socially active in your 50s and 60s predicts a lower risk of developing dementia later in life.

The Diamond

Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance, and is also one of the most valuable natural substances. Diamonds are crystals formed almost entirely of carbon. Because of its hardness, the diamond is the most enduring of all gemstones.

Jennie Junes enjoy luncheon

The Jennie June Club met May 11 at the Senior Citizen Center for a luncheon. Hostesses were Janelle Cochran, Frances Aston and Arlene Boxwell. Following lunch, president Kara Malaney conducted the business meeting, opened by the reading of the collect.

SENIOR NEWS

June Birthdays: Brenda Griffin, Larry McLain, Jean Gurley, Shelly Merkel, Carolyn Thomas, Carol Hayden, Cheryl Bullard, Bob Thorpe, Larry Money, Randy Brillhart, Mike Andreas, Robert McCoy, CJ Nelson, Chandra Allred, Glenna Pool, Wendell Freeman and Francis Aston.

Night quilt group meets

The night group of the Friendship Quilt Guild met May 10 at the Community WorshipCenter . The meeting was opened and presided over by pesident Pam Sanders. Minutes were read by secretary Myrna Biggers, and the treasurer’s report given by Cynthia Shattles.

SENIOR NEWS

Welcome to the Panhandle. Land of the great burning plains, where the prairie dog kneels, on the back of his heels and fervently prays for rain. Land of windstorms and sand, where the hot wind blows, right after it snows and a man leans sideways to stand.