Youth collapses at Oklahoma City water park
Wellington high school junior Colin Johnson remained in critical condition Tuesday after collapsing Monday July 31 at a city water park during a First United Methodist Youth group trip. He was treated at the park and taken to Integris Baptist Hospital. a Tuesday update noted little improvement. A citywide prayer service at Ellison Park drew about 170 attendees in his honor. Johnson is the son of Jamie and Mary Johnson.
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Vandalism Reported in Collingsworth County
Collingsworth County Sheriff's Office notes a two week vandalism surge in the city including July 18 pot dumping and watering, July 24 Skyrocket field house break in. Anyone with information should call the sheriff at 447-2588 or Crime Stoppers at 447-2587. calls kept confidential.
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Collingsworth County
Ex Student Reunion Promises Memories and Surprises
The Leader invites former students and teachers to the annual Ex-Student Reunion on August 5-6. Readers share favorite school memories, with some serious moments and others lighthearted, including one surprise from 20 years ago.
Reunion at a Glance at Burn Handley Center
WHS Class of 47 hosts a Friday event outside Burn Handley Community Center featuring a 1939 Buick six wheeler available for photo ops. Fred Steagel owns the car and exes plus others are invited to drop in for nostalgia and a light buffet with a small registration fee.
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Exes
I D Russell inducted into Rocket House Wall of Honor
I D Russell, a 1946 Wellington High School graduate nicknamed Eyedy, is named the 2000 inductee to the Rocket House Wall of Honor. The ceremony is set for 11 30 a m Saturday August 5 at the Rocket House on 15th Street. Russell starred in football basketball and more earning All District honors and a SMU scholarship before a knee injury.
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Eyedy
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John Forbis
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Forbis
al Duncan
I.D
Ballet and Bouquet exhibit by Olivia Hill at Wellington Art Center
Local artist Olivia Templeton Hill shows 26 paintings in August at the Art Center connected to Collingsworth County Museum. The collection includes florals and ballet pieces, with past exhibits in Amarillo libraries and New York, Denton, and other Texas locales. Hill, a Wellington native, studied at Texas State College for Women and taught science during World War II.
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Collingsworth County Museum
Amarillo
Amarillo Public Library
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Wellington
Wellington High School
Texas State College For Women
Texas Womens University
Denton
Wichita Falls
Hill
Marian Atkins
Wellington Junior High School Registration Notice
Students of Wellington Junior High School may register on Thursday August 3 2000. Registration is open to all grade levels with arrival times 9 to 12 and 1 to 3.00. No grade level blocks. Students may come at any time within the stated windows.
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Williams honored at Post Fourth of July Reunion
James Williams former Wellington Skyrockets head coach was among honorees at the Post Fourth of July Reunion. The Garza County Historical Museum opened an athletic room and Williams along with Kirkpatrick of the Texas Tech Raiders and Norm Cash of the Detroit Tigers were the first inductees. Williams starred as a first team All American at San Angelo College and led junior college in rushing and passing in 1958.
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Garza County
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Amarila Chamber of Commerce
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Wellington Elementary Sets First Day for 2000 2000 School Year
Wellington Elementary School will begin the 2000 2000 school year Friday August 11 at 8 am. Students enrolled last year were pre registered in the spring.
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Wellington Elementary
Assisted Living Project Wins 75000 Grant in Wellington
Collingsworth General Hospital advances its Assisted Living Project with a 75000 grant from the Houston Endowment in Houston. The building committee begins detailed design with BGR Architects Engineers as fundraising nears 532828 of a 600000 goal.
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Houston Endowment
Collingsworth General Hospital
Houston
Texas
Collingsworth
General vHospital Board
Lubbock
BGR Architects Engineers
Celebrate 2000 project wraps up at WHS
WHS class of 2000 alumni returned to Amarillo high school to finish the Celebrate 2000 beautification in front of both schools. Students and kindergartners planted bedding plants as funding came from the Globe News sponsor and the Harrington Foundation. Remaining work includes a Rocket and a W centerpiece and a few plantings. Functional Living Center students will maintain the grounds during the year.
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Amarillo Globe
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Amarllo Globe
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Rona Nash
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Andy Devoss
Ryan Mayhaugh
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Jason West
Ashley Taylor
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