During the month of October, Fantastic Sam’s located at 280 FM 544 (in Albertson’s shopping center) will be “Going Pink.”? All month they are offering pink hair extensions for a $10 donation to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.? All proceeds go to the foundation.?Store Manager, Tracy Higgins informs that, “Pink hair extensions, which are made from real hair, can be washed, curled and/or flattened.” The process takes less than five minutes, no appointment necessary.

At the end of October, Fantastic Sam’s will hold a breast cancer survivor makeover. Nominate a breast cancer survivor at Facebook.com/murphyhair, one winner will be chosen based on “Likes”.

There are nine employees at the Murphy Fantastic Sam’s which has been open since 1999. Their hours are Mon – Fri 10am – 7pm, Sat 9am – 6pm and Sun 12pm - 5pm.

Pink hair extension modeled by Jaycie, whose mother is a breast cancer and lymphoma survivor.

While no cases of West Nile Virus, the sometimes fatal disease borne by mosquitoes, have been confirmed in Murphy, the City has initiated a campaign to alert residents of how to combat the illness, according to City Manager James Fisher.

“We are actively looking for ways to help residents learn more about how they can arm themselves against the disease,” he said.

The City is negotiating with some spraying contractors to sweep across the city with insecticide. However, the spray is only effective on adult mosquitoes it comes into direct contact with.

Residents can assist in the fight against breeding mosquitoes and their larvae by ensuring that any standing water is completely drained.

Learning how to live healthfully as a modern woman will be the topic of Methodist Richardson Medical Center’s “Girl Talk” event on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson. Women are encouraged to gather their girlfriends and join this girl’s day out, where they’ll be treated to delicious refreshments, fascinating speakers, exciting door prizes such as a 10-pack of mind and body classes to Exhale Spa and a three-month membership to Richardson Snap Fitness, free health screenings, and answers to their most pressing health questions.

The Texas Baptist Men (TBM) was called by Murphy’s First Baptist Church pastor Dr. Don Cole to cut down trees located on their property that connected to McMillen High School’s property.

The trees were deemed “Dangerous, ugly and dead” by Pastor Cole. An agreement was formed with PISD that if the church arranged for the trees felling, then the school district would provide a dumpster and remove the trees. Concern over the trees falling on parked cars or cars traveling through either parking lot or falling on a passerby instigated the tree removal.

Heart Health Month prompts Fire Rescue CPR classes

MURPHY (January 20, 2012) In celebration of Heart Health Month, commemorated nationally during February, Murphy Fire Rescue is offering free classes that could save or prolong the life of persons suffering from heart-related trauma, using either an AED or their hands alone, according to Fire Chief Mark Lee.
The 15-minute classes are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11 starting at 9 a.m. and continuing every 20 minutes. The last class of the day starts at 3 p.m. Classes are held in the Murphy Fire House, 206 North Murphy Road.
“Often the true first responders in a heart trauma event are people immediately around the victim. In some situations, an AED is available, but most times, there isn’t one. After completing the class, attendees will be able to deal with either situation,” he said.
AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator, a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses a potentially life threatening cardiac arrest and treats the victim through defibrillation, the application of electrical impulses which stop the heart’s irregularity, allowing the heart to reestablish an effective rhythm.
The absence of an AED, however, requires “hands-only CPR” in order to restore the heart’s rhythm. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, chest compressions undertaken manually to stimulate the heart to restart a regular rhythm.
“In most cases, there is a small window for immediate action, before permanent damage occurs. These classes can make a difference in an individual’s life,” said Chief Lee.
In addition to the classes, the Feb. 11 sessions will provide opportunities for persons to sign up for the full CPR class, leading toward CPR certification.