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Dear Summer! We are always glad to see you, but this year especially! We missed
so many of your best perks last year – like fireworks, family reunions, swimming the
parties, and even vacations! We did learn to appreciate backyard barbecues, home
movie nights, and FaceTime. But we hope Summer 2021 is more memorable than
your last appearance and a lot more fun! publisher
Among other things, my family is looking forward to a trip to the canyon to
see the TEXAS Outdoor Musical. The spectacular performance always instills
patriotism and Texas pride, and we are really looking forward to enjoying it
again with our girls. Another destination on
our summer bucket list is the Cross at Groom.
You’ll find articles about the history of both
Panhandle must-sees, as well as the fascinating
story of Mickey Wells, the artist who created
most of the large bronze sculptures encircling
the Cross.
Speaking of history, Senior Link is enlarging our
vision to include the stories of communities as
well as individuals. We hope you enjoy reading
about the history of Plainview, and that it is
the first of many in a series of stories about
how the towns and cities in the Panhandle
were born. Another phenomenon on the High
Plains is the 6666 Ranch. It was still for sale
until just before we went to print, but the
saga continues, and the new owner recently
said, “The legacy of the 6666 Ranch and Miss
Marion’s vision for the ranch are vital not
only to the ranch itself, but the rich heritage
of ranching in Texas.” We wish him success in
preserving that heritage.

As always, we hope you are inspired by the
stories of some of the area’s “exceptional
seniors”. Be sure and catch the history of one
of Amarillo’s delightful centenarians, 104-year-
old Dorothy Thompson.
As this issue goes to print, we at Senior Link are already planning our Fall Veterans edition. Last year, we
honored Purple Heart and Medal of Honor recipients and Gold Star families in a special commemorative issue.
All our interviews were done virtually. This year, we want to tell the stories of more veterans and be able to
tell them face-to-face how grateful we are for their service. It is our goal to honor all those who have served
in the military, and, at the same time, inspire younger readers with their stories. If you know a senior veteran
whom you’d like to see honored, please “link” us.

Happy Care-free Summer, Amarillo, Canyon and Panhandle communities!
Erin Agee

The Mission of Senior Link

Our mission is to tell the stories of local seniors, not only to honor them,
but also to inspire and challenge younger generations. We endeavor to link
seniors with the resources they need to ensure quality of life. We believe in
the strength of the chain, in linking with one another, and in linking all of
us to information which can enhance our lives. We recognize the value of
every season of life and the uniqueness of every story.
Senior Link’s mission rests in the power of connection.