Council votes to cancel election and tackles ordinances
Wellington City Council holds a regular meeting to discuss bills minutes and various items. Sheriff Rusty Lee reports loud music complaints over budget issues and a new pickup arrival around April 20 while planning more council visits. Animal control junk vehicle ordinances enforcement and unopposed candidate certification are addressed amid transportation talks with TXDOT and a $50,000 landscaping grant.
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Rusty Lee
Lee
CCSO
Aubrey Spear
Jon Sessions
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities Planned
The local Child Protective Service Board led by Saunna Blacksher announcesApril awareness actions including Stop Child Abuse pins for wear throughout April and a community event to eat with an elementary student on Wednesday April 11 at the school cafeteria. Parents and relatives are invited to join, call ahead for lunch times, and register for a family meal at a local venue.
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Child Protective Service Board
Saunna Blacksher
Grants fund Wellington Volunteer Fire Department pumper
The Wellington Volunteer Fire Department received a 1984 E-ONE pumper funded by two grants. The Meadows Foundation contributed 30000 dollars and an anonymous donor 15000 dollars, totaling 45000 dollars needed. The Meadows Foundation, established in 1948 by Algur H. and Virginia Meadows, supports Texas people and institutions. Continued on Page 2.
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Rural address changes in Collingsworth County
The Wellington Leader notes residents on rural routes must use 9 1 1 style emergency numbers as official mailing addresses. Affected locals should call 4 800 687 7911 for details and submit new addresses at the Wellington Leader office or by phone at 447 2559.
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Chris Lee
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