Easter events and reunion listed for April in Wellington area
The First United Methodist Church hosts an Easter service on Sunday April 16 at 6 pm. The Easter Bunny visits Wellington Care Center on April 16 at 2 30 pm with treats for children. Quail Class of 1948 reunion is set for April 22 at Cherokee Restaurant Club Room from 11 am to 2 pm. Skyrocket Band car wash funds a trip to St Louis on Saturday April 15 from 10 30 am to 3 pm. Call numbers provided for details.
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First United Methodist Church
Wellington Care Center
Quail
Cherokee Restaurant Club
Ag and Mechanic Shop
St. Louis
BPW bike-a-thon and school transfer deadline notice
The BPW Club announces its annual bike-a-thon to be held Saturday, April 15. Wellington ISD students seeking to attend a district outside their residence must file a transfer form by May 1, 2000 for the 2000-2001 school year. Forms are available at the Wellington ISD business office and must be received by May 1, 2000. Crown of Texas Hospice sponsors a bereavement Sunshine Lunch on Monday, April 17, 2000 from 11:30 to 1 p.m. at the Cherokee Inn for those grieving a loved one. For reservations call 1-800-572-6365 or 372-7696.
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Wellington
Crown of Texas Hospice
Cherokee Inn
Dodson Cemetery Association Meeting on April 20 2000
Members are urged to attend a 7 30 p m meeting at Dodson Town Hall to reorganize the cemetery association after several deaths. All interested people may join, with or without prior membership. For details contact Red Riddle at 493 4584.
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Dodson Cemetery Association
Dodson Town Hall
Red Riddle
Quail 1965 class invites reunion at Harris home
The Quail graduating class of 1965 plans a special reunion at the home of Joe and Nancy Harris on I Street. The event will feature reminiscings and renewing acquaintances with a Sunday time of 7 pm stated in the invitation.
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Quail
Joe
Nancy Harris
North I Street
FFA Range and Pasture teams shine at state events
The district 4 H and FFA Land, Range and Pasture contests held April 6 in Wellington saw Collingsworth’s 4 H Grass finish second while Ochiluee won top honors. The FFA Range team claimed first led by Brandon Johnson as high individual. ae Morgan noted as second ghost. Wellington Iowa Park events saw Justin Westmoreland earn fifth as Nmanye and Passe team placed second. West Texas Land judging saw a 13th team finish while Range and Pasture won. Brandon claimed highest individual with Shane third and Vance tenth in Paducah regional results. The team also took third at Texas Tech and first in the area. Brandon ranked fifth overall.
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West Texas
Brandon
Shane
Vance
Iam
Paducah
Lubbock
Texas Tech
Band Boosters elect officers for 2000 2001
Band Boosters held a Thursday meeting at 7 pm in the Band Hall to elect officers for the 2000 2001 school term. Eddy Melton was named president, James Thomas first vice president, Rebecca Pena second vice president, Beth Motsenbocker secretary, Mary Torrez Johnson treasurer, Sylvia Quinn reporter, Irene Torrez in charge of the concession stand, and Teresa Fincher as parliamentarian. Parents and those interested were urged to attend future meetings and activities.
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Eddy Melton
James “Junebug" Thomas
Rebecca Pena
Beth Motsenbocker
Mary Torrez Johnson
Teresa Fincher
Sylvia Quinn
Irene Torrez
No election for Collingsworth hospital board anticipated
Rita Owens, election officer, certifies Collingsworth County Hospital District board candidates Cliff Hartman James V Johnson Dana Bell and Loretta Wright are unopposed with no write-in candidates and no ballot propositions. With no opposition an election will not be held for these seats.
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Rita Owens
Collingsworth County Hospital
Cliff Hartman
James V. Johnson
Dana Bell
Loretta Wright
Local man receives ten year prison sentence
Eddy Joe Blacksher, 47, was found guilty on two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon by a Collingsworth County jury after a three hour deliberation for a June 1 1998 incident. He testified self defense after being chased by a five occupant car. he shot into the air with a buffalo gun and drove toward Dodson as witnesses described a pursuit and gunfire.
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Eddy Joe Blacksher
Collingsworth County
Joe Orozco
James
Junebug" Thomas Jr
Blacksher
Dodson
Orozco
Thomas
Collingsworth
Rusty Lee
Dodson Nazarene Palm Sunday program Living Lord's Supper
Dodson Church of the Nazarene will present the Living Lord's Supper on Sunday April 16 at 10 30 a m. The program introduces each disciple and re enacts the Last Supper with Jesus, featuring a singing trio and narration by Pastor Al Mixon. The church invites all to attend hoping the service will inspire.
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Dodson Church of the Nazarene
Jesus
al Mixon
Jesus Day planning session set for April 17 meeting
Ministerial Alliance plans Jesus Day nationwide on June 10 with church and individual involvement urged. A seven pm United Methodist Fellowship Hall gathering will form committees and outline local plans, followed by Holy Communion. Participants include Jessie Arnold Richard Scott Justin Mixon Jeremy Mixon Steve Kane Lance Kane Bill Webb Mort Sain Danny Sain Melvin Cardwell Jeff Camp Paul Bell Tommy Hightower Bob Cochran Carol Mixon Mark Klink and Pastor Mixon. For more information contact Pastor Al Mixon at 806-493-4562.
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Ministerial Alliance
Fellowship Hall
United Methodist Church
Pastor Mixon
Jessie Arnold
Richard Scott
Justin Mixon
Jeremy Mixon
Steve Kane
Lance Kane
Bill Webb
Mort Sain
Danny Sain
Melvin Cardwell
Jeff Camp
Paul Bell
Tommy Hightower
Bob Cochran
Carol Mixon
Mark Klink
al Mixon
Kindergarten enrollment opens April 18 in Wellington ISD
Kindergarten enrollment for Wellington Independent School District begins Tuesday April 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. at the elementary school on the south side by the principal’s office. Children must be five by Sept 1 2000. Parents should bring the child’s original birth certificate.
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Wellington
Rockets Bring Home Honors From Special Olympics
Students of the WHS Living Center competed in the 2000 Special Olympics at Wheeler Shamrock Track and Field Invitational on April 1. Jay Boland took second in the 100 meter dash and third in the basketball throw, Kelly Colson won both the 800 meter run and basketball throw, Veronica Peters captured third in the 50 meter dash and first in the tennis ball throw. The Rockets look ahead to meets in Borger on April 15 and Hereford on April 29.
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WHS Living Center
Wheeler- Shamrock
Rocket
Jay Boland
Kelly Colson
Veronica Peters
Borger
Hereford
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BPW Club
Kirby Campbell
Jade Moody
Deidre Ingram
Moody
Ingram
Carrie West
Taber McPherson
FFA
Ty Hartman
Vance Killian
Shane Morgan
Brandon Johnson
Dodson Nazarenes
Lady Rocket
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