AEP shows dangers of electricity at Wellington demo
Doug Rosenquist presented an AEP electric arc demonstration at Wellington Volunteer Fire Department in Manitoba in August to educate firemen and law enforcement on electrical hazards at wrecks and fires. He urged scene assessment, warned that downed wires, uninsulated lines, and energized objects pose immediate danger. He described electricity speed, the impossibility of letting go if energized, and that even 120/240 volt lines can cause fatal harm. He emphasized treating all wires as energized and the need to assess the path to ground to avoid becoming part of the circuit.
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Doug Rosenquist
Wellington
Rosenquist
AEP/WTA
DPS Launches CARE Traffic Safety Drive For Labor Day
The Texas Department of Public Safety will join state police in Operation CARE to enforce speed limits and alcohol and drug offenses and seat belt laws. The enhanced patrols run Friday through Monday, August 30 to September 2, aiming to reduce crashes and save lives during the holiday weekend.
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Texas Department of Public Safety
Labor Day Closures Notice for Wellington Leader
The Wellington Leader will be closed Thursday August 29 to observe Labor Day. The office will reopen regular hours on Labor Day Monday September 2. The Collingsworth Family Clinic also closes Saturday and Monday for the holiday and will reopen Tuesday September 3 at the regular time.
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Wellington
Collingsworth Family
Wellington Leader to honor local service groups
In the September 9 issue the Wellington Leader pays tribute to Wellington EMS Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office and Wellington Volunteer Fire Department to align with the Collingsworth County Museum tribute on September 11 2002. To show appreciation contact the Leader office at 447 2559. Deadline is September 3 noon.
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Wellington
Wellington Ems
Collingsworth County Sheriff's Office
Dr John Thomas Named County Health Officer
Dr John Thomas Wellington physician with Collingsworth Family Clinic and Collingsworth General Hospital has been named County Health Officer by County Judge Tank Forrester. The appointment was unanimous and the court will rely on Dr Thomas to alert the Texas Department of Health about terror threats and coordinate with emergency management at local, state, and federal levels.
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John Thomas
Wellington
Collingsworth Family
Collingsworth General Hospital
Tank" Forrester
Forrester
Commissioners Court
Collingsworth County
Texas Department of Health
Dr. Thomas
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Collingsworth County
The Collingsworth County Texas health office reports a confirmed West Nile Virus case located seven miles south of Wellington. The notification came from Dr. Alexander of the Texas Department of Health and was received on the morning of Tuesday August 27, 2002.
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Tank" Forrester
Dr. Alexander
Texas Department of Health
Collingsworth
Wellington
WVED fundraiser gives two Walmart gift cards at homecoming
The department hosts a fundraiser offering two $50 Walmart gift cards. Donations are $1 and can be bought from any fireman or at the WVFD booth during the peanut festival. Cards will be awarded at the October 4 homecoming football game.
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Wellington
Walmart
Museum observes 9 11 day of remembrance tribute
The downtown museum in cooperation with the American Association of Museums marks Celebrate America's Freedoms on September 1 starting at 9 am. Students will display art and writings while the Skyrocket Band plays patriotic music and local servicemen and officers are honored.
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Collingsworth County Museum
American Association of Museums
Museum and Art Center
Doris Stallings
Gay McAlister
Peanut festival plans include parade and pageant in Collingsworth
Collingsworth County officials finalize the 2002 Peanut Festival for September 7 with a parade at 11 a.m. from the Care Center. National Guardsmen from Wellington unit return as grand marshals and a new motorcycle rally with a poker run and bike show will raise proceeds for the Wellington Opportunity Center.
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Collingsworth County
Freedom
Wellington
White Sands Missile Range
White Sands
New Mexico
Care Center
5Th Street
West Avenue
9Th Street
Methodist Church
Randy White
Kiwanis Club
B&pw
Miss Piggie
Order of the Eastern Star
FCA
Republican Party
God’s Gift Car Club
Julian Torrez
Mrs. C’s
National Guard
Birthright
Wendy Langford
Carol Bodine
Ellison Park
Tommy Coleman
Sherri Barton
Opportunity Center
Panhandle Peanut Growers Association
Lennie Sims
Wellington Dairy Queen to stay open late on home game nights
Roundtable Corporation announces major upgrades at nineteen West Texas Dairy Queen stores including Wellington opened in 1974. A $1 million investment covers interior and exterior improvements, new equipment, repaving, and staff training by International Dairy Queen instructors.
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Dairy Queen of
Wellington
Roundtable Corporation
West Texas
Corporation
Central Texas
International Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen’s
Texas
Metcalf
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