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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1996
Page
1
Wellington Elementary will begin the 1996 97 school year Thursday August 15 at 8 00 a.m. Pre enrolled students from last year do not need re enrollment. New students and kindergarten not enrolled in spring must enroll on the first day. Bring birth certificate social security copy and shot record. Class assignments posted August 13 on north and south doors.
Skyrocket football started with workouts on Wednesday August 7 at WHS. Equipment distribution occurred in the morning and the first practice ran at 6 30 p m. Two era days followed on August 8 9 and a Saturday session at 8 a m on August 10. Evening practices continue at 6 30 p m for the rest of the week.
The Collingsworth County Sheriff's Department reports five arrests between July 31 and August 5. On July 31 a female was arrested on a carryover for possession of drug paraphernalia, paid a $200 fine, and was released. Another female was arrested on a carryover for possession of drug paraphernalia, paid a $200 fine, and was released. On August 1 a male was arrested for failure to appear in court and evading arrest, with bonds set at $4,000 for each charge. Continued on page 2.
Wellington ISD reports TAAS scores improved over last year with High and Elementary Schools rated Exemplary by the Texas Education Agency and Junior High rated Recognized. Third graders scored 100 reading and math versus state 79 and 76, while others posted strong gains across grades.
The Collingsworth County peanut and cotton field day, sponsored by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, will be held Thursday August 15 starting at 1 00 p m at the Andy Howard cotton farm on North Haskell Street in Wellington A tour of variety demonstrations nutsedge and disease control will be offered along with other cotton and peanut stops Four CEO s will be provided for private non commercial and commercial applicators The event ends with a barbecue at Pioneer Park sponsored by local agribusinesses and area chemical companies For more information contact Extension Agent Dale Dunlap at 806 447 2313.
The Annual Wellington Rodeo runs August 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. with bareback calf roping saddle broncs bull riding barrel racing and more. Donkey riding and calf scramble added. handmade buckles for event winners. music by RUNNING HOT after shows. chuckwagon feed August 15 at Pioneer Park. Advanced tickets include feed and one rodeo night. prices $8 adults $4 children. gate prices $6 and $3. For details call 806-323-6994.
Wellington State Bank announces Forrest Lloyd as loan officer effective July 1. Lloyd brings eight years as senior vice president at First National Bank West Texas in Hale Center and Plainview, with prior seven years as VP branch manager at Production Credit Association. He is a Dalhart High School and Texas Tech University graduate with two sons and a wife relocating to Wellington.
The Wellington annual ex student reunion took place the weekend of August 3 1996 with activities at the Burn Handley Community Center. Registration Saturday morning led to a business meeting and a catered luncheon. Many pre registered attendees could not attend but paid dues. The roster lists numerous graduates from classes 1912 to 1956 and staff participants with contact for photos and information.
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