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Wellington FFA gathers gift cards for Hill Country

Wellington FFAWellington Future Farmers of America (FFA) advisor Drew Taylor, right, presents funds collected during the gift card drive, in which gift cards were exchanged for lemonade from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, July 20 at the Wellington Ag Shop.
Sharon Braddock, of Cornerstone Caregiving, right, discussed aid options available to elderly individuals for help with activities of daily living. Braddock spoke at the weekly luncheon Thursday, July 24 at the Childress Senior Citizens Center. Dale Hibbs, left, was among senior citizens at the luncheon.

Sharon Braddock, of Cornerstone Caregiving, right, discussed aid options available to elderly individuals for help with activities of daily living. Braddock spoke at the weekly luncheon Thursday, July 24 at the Childress Senior Citizens Center. Dale Hibbs, left, was among senior citizens at the luncheon.

Routine activities of daily living thwarted with age progression

CHILDRESS — Leaving the labor force, formally called “retirement,” is an easy transition for most persons, an event usually anticipated with joy. Retirement offers the opportunity for delayed activities, such as traveling, volunteering and hobbies, from gardening to fishing.
A member of the maintenance staff, Larry Molina accepts the Collingsworth General Hospital STAR honor for the second quarter of 2025. An “all-around great guy”, Molina is applauded for being a very kind, mannerly and respectful person.

A member of the maintenance staff, Larry Molina accepts the Collingsworth General Hospital STAR honor for the second quarter of 2025. An “all-around great guy”, Molina is applauded for being a very kind, mannerly and respectful person.

Molina accepts CGH second quarter STAR distinction

WELLINGTON – Larry Molina was recently awarded the Collingsworth General Hospital (CGH) STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Results) distinction for the second quarter of 2025.

Hollands mark 60th anniversary

Wellington Care CenterFrances and Kent Holland celebrate 60 years of love with an afternoon reception at Wellington Care Center (WCC) on Tuesday, July 22. “Today we celebrated an incredible milestone — 60 years of love, laughter and lifelong memories,” said WCC Administrator Nikki Hathaway.

Wellington seniors celebrate July birthdays

Wellington Senior Citizens CenterWellington Senior Citizens Center celebrates members with July birthdays following the 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 lunch of chicken fettuccini alfredo, green beans, garlic bread, peaches and a no-bake chocolate chip cookie.

Memphis Lions welcome new president

Memphis Lions ClubThe Memphis Lions Club welcomes new president Dickie Cloyd, right, who was recently passed the gavel by outgoing president Chris Hert, left. Additionally, as a thank you, Cloyd presented Hert an appreciation plaque in honor of his service.