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she creative enough to paint, sew so I would stay with Grandma instead It was the simplest things, like those
and crochet, but she was also patient of going back home. After dropping nights with Allsup’s chicken, that
enough to teach those skills to my my horse off at the pens, I would stop made her the most influential person
cousins and me. She was a hard- at Allsup’s. I couldn’t forget to get in my life. Knowing she would have
working lady; she didn’t stop till she chicken for Grandma. No matter how the porch light on and the sheets
was finished, and she instilled that late it was, and no matter how many pulled back made her so important
into us - even if that meant hemming times I told her not to wait up on me, to me. Grandma made me want
curtains till our fingers were numb. she always did. At 98, my grandmother to embrace more of life’s simple
would be wide awake at 1:00am just to pleasures, and her example of love
After I was crowned White Deer make sure I got there safely. We would and hospitality is something that I will
Rodeo Queen in 2018, I had club sit and eat; she would ask me when I continue to strive for in my own life.
responsibilities in White Deer. Team was “horsing again” and if I would be
ropings would go late into the night, back next weekend.

Article Submitted by
Hallie Thompson GROOM HIGH SCHOOL

Hallie Thompson is a senior at Groom High School. She has been involved in FFA for
five years and 4-H for 10 years. She is an active member in the White Deer Riding Club,
where she was crowned Queen in 2018. She also participates in pageants and spends
time doing community service. Hallie plans to attend Clarendon College and obtain a
nursing license.

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The theme for 2020 was selected
to encourage and celebrate countless contributions that older adults make to our communities. Their time, experience, and talents benefit family,
peers, and neighbors every day! Communities, organizations, and individuals of all ages are also making their marks. This year’s theme highlights
the difference everyone can make – in the lives of older adults, in support of caregivers, and to strengthen communities.
Please make plans to join our celebration on Friday, May 1, 2020 at the Region 16 Education Conference Center at 5800 S. Bell
from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Lunch will be provided and there is no cost for this event! The Area Agency on Aging along with numerous Community partners will be hosting
this celebration which will include educational break out sessions. We will learn about story telling, from a professional story teller! Our opening
session will include honoring individuals who have made their mark in the Panhandle and share their stories!

We invite you to celebrate Older Americans Month and make your mark in May!

For more information, please contact the Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle at
806-331-2227 or lhancock@theprpc.org.

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