4-Hers honored at county awards banquet for yearlong 4-H work
Over 75 youths recognized at the County 4-H Awards Banquet on August 19, 2001 with Ty Hartman as master of ceremonies. Attendees included Tucker Long, commissioners Zeb Roberson Dan Langford Eddie On and families. The program highlighted project completions from first timers to five projects, multiple horse and beef awards, and special livestock and leadership honors.
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Ty Hartman
Tucker Long
Tate Baumgardner
Zeb Roberson
Pat
Dan Langford
Janise
Eddie On
Larkin Davis
Jake Dunap
Ted
Nikki Jeffrey
Shanna James
Evan Derrick
Lacie Fincher
4-H
Jake Dunlap
Caleb Baumgardner
Jacen Lemons
Colby Howard
D'Lyn Souder
Tiffany McLeod
Whitney Gulley
Faren Anglin
Kelli Maxwell
Matthew Anglin
Kyle Anglin
Matt Orr
Holly Davis
Scott
Sims
Sawyer Sims
Shay Morris
Ricky Johnson
Marcie Langley
Lauren Needham
Logan Cabbell
Eric Needham
Andi Needham
Charlie Hartman
Lindsay Alfred
Amber Hollis
Cash Langford
Alisa Langford
Becca Johnson
Brittni Bohannon
Bo Bohannon
Hannah Briggs
Clover
Lee Watts
David Bell
Jay Statham
Matt Bell
Taylor Hall
Koby Long
Alex Thomas
Hayden Barton
Bailey Long
Brodie Klink
Charles Warren
Dustin Castillo
Jon Tarpley
Trey Long
Macy Davis
Hayden Morris
Matt
Bohannon
Felicia Granados
J.R. Blanchard
Kristi Riley
Cody Briggs
Seth Hollis
Kenny Patterson
Cody Bodine
Robbi Barnett
Samantha Sanderson
Jacee Jeffrey
Tara Ward
Buckle
Samantha Maxwell
Johnny Keith Mote
Colton Mote
Lori Barnett
Joe Baumgardner
Mat Orr
Wellington State Bank reaches 25th ICBA membership milestone
Wellington State Bank marks a milestone by reaching 25 years as a member of the Independent Community Bankers of America, joining 95 other community banks nationwide. ICBA members number nearly 17,000 locations, employing about 239,000 people in their communities.
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Community Bankers of America
ICBA
Wellington Leader Office Closure for Labor Day
The Wellington Leader will be closed Thursday August 30 in observance of Labor Day and will reopen Monday September 3. The office is now closed on Fridays but a mail drop beside the door remains available for news and payments.
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Wellington
Wellington Lions Club Broom and Mop Sale on Sept 14
The Wellington Lions Club will hold its annual broom and mop sale on Friday September 14, 2001. Proceeds fund Lions projects. A spokesperson urged buying broom, mop and other goods made by blind citizens to support the club’s worthwhile effort. Items are to be delivered by Freeney ra etre A47:2079.
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Wellington Lions Club
Lions Club
Skyrockets Open Season Friday Versus Hollis Tigers
The Skyrockets kick off the season Friday night at Hollis at 7 30 p.m. Twenty four players suit up for the opener under third year head coach Kurt Ashmore. The squad includes 15 seniors and 9 juniors with assistants Bryant Keys Kinnear Sprinkle and Ward. Non district foes include Hollis Memphis and White Deer with four home and six away games and Homecoming set for October 5.
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Stacy Ward
Mike Burkhalter
Charles Oatley
Isaac Archie
Justin Archie
Josh Ellifritz
Josh Lewis
Sawyer Sims
Ryan White
Chris Edwards
Toby Thompson
West Texas High
Clarendon
Panhandle
Canadian
Spearman
Sunray
Highland Park
Memphis
White Deer
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Historic Wellington gains state charter for Ritz Theater
Historic Wellington Inc has received a state charter from the Texas Secretary of State, the first step in preserving the Ritz Theater and other downtown landmarks. The group plans four restoration phases over ten years starting as early as 2002, beginning with roof and structural work, with fundraising to follow nonprofit status from the IRS.
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Texas Secretary of State
Historic Wellington, Inc
Ritz Theater
Gay McAlister
Historic Wellington
Internal Revenue Service
Wellington
McAlister
Band Boosters Meeting Reminder at Football Field
Parents and interested persons are reminded of a Band Boosters meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday September 4 at the football field. A club spokesman urged attendance as vital to the boosters success and participation in planned activities.
Peanut Festival ideas sought for Ellison Park event
Gina Harris, game chairman for the annual Peanut Festival at Ellison Park on September 29, invites ideas for food booths, children's games, adult games, and craft booths. Suggestions can be left with her during the day at 447-2536 or after 5 p.m. at 447-2059.
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Ellison Park
Gina Harris
Football letter jackets ready for pickup at school
Coach Ashmore announces that students who ordered letter jackets last year may collect them from his office during school hours. The message emphasizes pickup logistics and the ongoing school day window.
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Ashmore
Ex-student Reunion Photos Ready for Pickup
Pictures from the 2001 ex-student reunion are ready for pickup from Betty Langford, association president, at 1703 Corsicana. For more information call 806-447-2665.
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Betty Langford
Corsicana
Gall
Sheriff Office launches Project ChildSafe statewide program
Collingsworth County Sheriff's Office joins the Project ChildSafe grant funded by the Office of the Governor to distribute 750,000 gun lock safety kits to law enforcement agencies statewide. In Collingsworth County, 200 free cable style gun locks will be given to residents upon request along with safety pamphlets to promote safe handling and storage of firearms.
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Project ChildSafe
Office of the Governor
Criminal Justice Division
Collingsworth County
Rusty Lee
Collingsword
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