Opening Sept game tickets rise at the gate
The opener on September 2 lists advance prices of two dollars for students and four dollars for adults. Gate price will be six dollars for everyone, so fans are advised to buy early to save.
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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 2006
Page
6
The opener on September 2 lists advance prices of two dollars for students and four dollars for adults. Gate price will be six dollars for everyone, so fans are advised to buy early to save.
Angton High hosted a scrimmage against West Texas High in a regional tuneup. The session focused on evaluating lineup rotations and individual performances ahead of the season opener.
Wellington High School calls for actors and actresses to audition for its upcoming one act play. Students should prepare a brief reading and be ready to participate in ensemble scenes. Performances aim to showcase local talent and teamwork.
Heavy rain swept Collingsworth County from Monday to Tuesday, with Wellington recording 1.04 inches in a day and others noting additional amounts up to 3 inches near Dodson. Two weather related crashes occurred late Monday into Tuesday with minor injuries. Temperatures in the 90s forecast to continue.
The 4-H awards banquet at Burn Handley Community Building honored dozens of local students for 4-H work. Mistress of Ceremonies Kristen Odom welcomed over 150 attendees as Tara Ward greeted guests and Koby Long introduced John James and commissioners Eddie Orr and Dan Langford. Jessica Kruger led the invocation and a Sarah Martin catered meal followed by pledges led by Ashley Souder and Jusiana Tate. Bo Bohannon and Samantha Sanderson presented plaques to members completing projects.
Wellington High prepares for its last scrimmage at 5 p.m. with JV then varsity, facing West Texas High ahead of a season opener versus Hale Center in Amarillo at Dick Bivins Stadium. Samnerwood joins a three team scrimmage at 10 a.m. before opening at Paducah next Thursday.
Collingsworth County schedules its public hearing for Aug 31 in the Commissioners Courtroom to discuss a lower overall tax rate. The proposed county rate falls from .66225 to .59694 per $100 of property, while road and bridge drops from .19797 to .17864. Property valuations rise from $232,741,600 to $306,170,890, with road and bridge taxable values increasing from $264,776,700 to $306,110,190.
Plans for the annual peanut festival and county fair honor Wellington Skyrockets homecoming. Parade begins 2 p.m. Friday with Greenbelt Electric leading and MC Joe Davis of KLSA. Exhibits, drawings, and contests run Sept 7 9 with entries due Sept 7 and judging after 5 p.m. Best of Show prizes awarded.
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