Local flu shot timing discussed by hospital official
Collingsworth General Hospital administrator Beth Carson explains flu season projections guide immunization plans. Shots should not be given too early as immunity lasts two to three months, with vaccines expected in early November to cover mid November onward. The clinic will issue a notice when immunizations begin.
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Collingsworth General Hospital
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Wellington Leader Notices on Photo Pricing and Birth Announcements
Effective August 17 2000 the price to print pictures with engagement and wedding stories rises to 15 per picture while stories remain free. Birth announcements cost 10 for a baby photo with no charge for the announcement. A Quinceanera feature is also offered with prior office contact at 447 2559.
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Wellington Leader
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County employees salary increase approved in August meetings
Collingsworth County Commissioners held two August sessions. On August 14 they unanimously authorized the county clerk and treasurer to issue a 13,394.91 dollar check to Wellington EMS for the county’s share in a new ambulance purchase. A proposal to buy a computer and establish a county web page was tabled. Commissioners authorized the
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Collingsworth County
Wellington Ems
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Wellington Junior High Spirit Assembly Highlights
The WJHS Spirit Assembly on Friday August 25 featured eighth grade Colby Taylor welcoming students and pledging allegiance, seventh grade Shaun Ingram introducing staff, Allysa Johnson presenting the Firecracker football teams, and principal Don Hinstey greeting the school. The cheer squad earned superior ribbons and a wophy while Courtney King closed with thanks. A class spirit contest ended in a tie declaring the entire student body the winner.
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Wellington Junior High Firecracker
Colby Taylor
Shaun Ingram
Allysa Johnson
Firecracker
Amanda Torrez
Sharli Cox
Don Hinstey
Wellington
Diana Bohannon
Courtney King
Hinsley
Rance Fourmentin
Emergency management drill planned for Sept five
A public alert announces a mock emergency management exercise on September five involving the fire department sheriff's office ambulance service hospital and other entities. A August twenty eighth planning meeting at the Collingsworth County Sheriff's office finalized plans with Jim Forrester Charlene Potcet Danny Gray and others attending.
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Collingsworth County
Joey Martin
Tommy Hudson
EMS
Billy Neeley
Dodson H
Extension Service Health Fair Sponsored in Collingsworth
The Texas Agriculture Extension Service sponsored the Collingsworth County Health Fair held August 29 in the elementary school gym. Students rotated through booths as TMHA staff spoke on stress management and suicide prevention hotlines while EMS volunteers demonstrated blood pressure checks and how to stay calm during accidents.
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Texas Agriculture Extension Service
Collingsworth
Texas Mental Health Authority
TMHA
Texas
WEMS
Eddy Melton
Tammy Riley
Jelt Thomas
Barry Clancy
EMS
Book Club and Community Health Fair Activities Documented
The Col lingsworth County Book Club resumed events at Public Libear with demonstrations on oxygen masks c-collars and spine boards. Volunteers and a film plus nurse or doctor hats engaged students while Sheriff's Office and DA Office sponsored a safety talk by Trooper L B Snider.
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Collingsworth
Elma
Wendy Langford
Rita Owens
Pat Barnet
Callingsworth
Amarillo
Snider
Hanke Blacksher
Rusty Lee
Saunna Blacksher
Child Protective Services Board
Warren
Spillman
Devoss
Wheeler
Comers
WISD Home Game Rules Set for Spectators
The district outlines venue conduct for Friday night games including sportsmanship, polite behavior toward visitors, staying off fields and stands, no moving loud metal stands, no blocking views, prohibition on throwing items, student seating rules, limited access for nonparent groups, no reentry after departure, adherence to the district dress code, and bicycle or motorcycle restrictions with parking until departure.
Wellington Leader to Open Friday and Labor Day
The Wellington Leader office will be open Friday September 1 2000 and again on Labor Day Monday September 4 for news item submissions ads and office supplies. Readers are wished a good and safe Labor Day weekend.
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