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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 2003
Page
1
The citizen's advisory board released details of a public hearing on Collingsworth General's proposed tax rate of .75¢, with a town hall and fundraiser aimed at stabilizing finances, hiring physicians, and completing the district's business plan. The plan hinges on increased tax revenues this year, avoiding a delayed roll back election, and ensuring hospital survival.
Wellington ISD welcomes four new teachers Jeff Fields from Plainview High School arrives as world history and government instructor and varsity basketball coach. Joe Jones from Tulsa East Central teaches world history and serves as assistant football coach. Pam Hill from Miami teaches high school science IPC physics and chemistry. Beverly Odom, first year teacher and Pre-K health aide, joins with husband Neal and four children. Additional shifts include Amand Davis to Early Childhood, Carrie Warren to Second Grade, and Toby Thompson to Assistant Girls Basketball coach for the 2003-2004 year.
Public hearing scheduled for Friday August 22 at 12 noon to discuss the proposed tax rate for Collingsworth Hospital. The session will be held at the community building and is open to residents and stakeholders.
The Wellington Fire Department coordinates the Peanut Festival Parade on September 6 at Ellison Park with motto The Sky is the Limit. Entries include mini motorized, bicycles, classic cars, youth and adult groups, commercial and horse divisions with prizes. Late entries allowed day of event. Parade forms available at Community Bank, Wellington Leader, J.D.'s Auto. Call Ambrus Briggs 447-0501 for questions and Carol Bodine 447-5616 for food and craft booth details priced at 10 dollars.
The school hosts a Meet the Rockets event Saturday August 23 at 7 p.m. at the football field. Residents can meet the 7th and 8th grade, JV and Varsity football teams along with girls cross country junior high JV and high school cheerleaders and the band.
The 2003 2004 Eagles will be introduced at the Sumnerwood football field at 7 p m Thursday. High school and junior high teams will be presented. School officials urge parents and all interested people to attend and support the athletes as they begin their new season.
The Wellington Leader will start a football page on August 28 and publish each week through the Skyrocket season. Ads are available for $10 per week and interested parties should call 447-2550.
The Kevin Everett family joins First Baptist Church of Wellington from Texoma Southern Baptist Church Kingston OK. Everett, who has preached 17 years since age 16, aims to boost Sunday school growth and local outreach while getting acclimated to the new community with his wife Donna and their four children Joshua Lauren Kaitlin and Madalyn.
Ray Hightower ends a 25 year run at Tri-County Co-op in Dodson after starting in 1978 and becoming gin manager in 1984. The Dodson native recalls changes from four row tractors to electronic monitoring, moisture sensors, and computerized invoicing while planning a quieter life with wife Mary and family. He hints at future projects like radio controlled airplanes and restoring English sports cars.
The Collingsworth County Commissioner's Court has issued an immediate burn ban effective for 90 days in unincorporated areas. Outdoor burning is prohibited unless narrowed by Texas Forest Service or court decisions, with exemptions for public health safety and specified activities. Violations carry legal penalties under Local Government Code 204.9069(h).
Early voting begins August 28 and runs through September 9, 2003. Voters may vote at the clerk's courthouse office 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail ballot requests go to County Clerk Wellington TX, 800 West Ave. Box 10, with a deadline of September 5. Election day is September 13, polls 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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