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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.

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Routine activities of daily living thwarted with age progression

Grace Holman
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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.

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Hollands mark 60th anniversary

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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.
Cory Bodine, of Quanah, accepts his Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

Cory Bodine, of Quanah, accepts his Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

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Bodine earns Doctor of Pharmacy

Special To The Sun
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
WEATHERFORD, Okla. – Cory Bodine recently graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. This momentous occasion, achieved on May 2, marks the culmination of years of diligent study and unwavering commitment to his academic pursuits.

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Wellington seniors celebrate July birthdays

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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.

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Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals and Senior Community Café Menu

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Monday, Aug. 4Hamburger Steaks with Onions and Peppers, Tomato Basil Salad, Apricots, Cookie, Milk. Tuesday, Aug. 5Swiss Steak, Buttered Corn, Brussel Sprouts, Garlic Bread, Apple Crisp, Milk. Wednesday, Aug. 6Chicken and Snow Pea Stir Fry, Steamed Rice, Oriental Vegetables, Jell-O with Fruit, Milk.

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Area Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Childress Happenings  THE POPSICLE TOURThe Popsicle Tour with Jon Reep, a stand-up comedian and actor, is coming to Childress. Reep will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1 at the Palace Theater. General admission tickets are $35, and Artist Circle tickets are $50.
Co-founder Kassidy Barlow, left, barista Alyvia Sorensen and co-founder David Sorensen supervise the Sorensen Wellhouse coffee truck, a.k.a. The Soggy Llama, located at 309 Houston St., just south of Wellington Fairgrounds, on the west side of U.S. Hwy 83. Not pictured: co-founder Kathryne Sorensen.

Co-founder Kassidy Barlow, left, barista Alyvia Sorensen and co-founder David Sorensen supervise the Sorensen Wellhouse coffee truck, a.k.a. The Soggy Llama, located at 309 Houston St., just south of Wellington Fairgrounds, on the west side of U.S. Hwy 83. Not pictured: co-founder Kathryne Sorensen.

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Coffee truck takes on trusted task

Bev Odom
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – Sorensen Wellhouse, rebranding from The Soggy Llama Coffee Co., established in Mangum, Okla. in 2023, fills an essential role for dedicated Collingsworth County coffee connoisseurs, setting up shop at 309 Houston St. on U.S. Hwy 83.
Applegate Quality Assurance Manager Adria Holter, center, discusses the importance of food safety protocol from the supplier to the dining table at the recent Adult Fellowship Luncheon at the Childress Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. With Holter are Sabrina Landrum, left, and Dianne Phillips, right. Grace Holman

Applegate Quality Assurance Manager Adria Holter, center, discusses the importance of food safety protocol from the supplier to the dining table at the recent Adult Fellowship Luncheon at the Childress Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. With Holter are Sabrina Landrum, left, and Dianne Phillips, right. Grace Holman

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Adult Fellowship Luncheon highlights importance of food safety protocol from supplier to dining table

Grace Holman
Thursday, July 24, 2025
CHILDRESS — The cardinal rule of food preparation is to know and practice food safety procedures.Following this cardinal rule, however, starts with the selections chosen in the grocery aisle, with shoppers searching for products that have been manufactured with adherence to food safety.
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