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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 2003
Page
1
Misty Thompkins near fifteen, born with three missing limbs, will receive two brand new myoelectric arms after her cousin Ada Patterson found a Houston company, Pediatric Prosthetics Incorporated, offering child fitting for non threatening limbs.
Merchants prepare festive Sunday open houses from 1 to 5 PM on December 7 with door prize registrations, special sales, and a sleigh ride around the square by donation. Santa will pose for photos at Carroll’s 1 PM to 4 PM to benefit Misty Thompkins. Nell’s House of Avon and A Touch of Class showcase gifts and services as local shoppers browse and mingle.
Collingsworth Public Library announces its annual Holiday Open House on Wednesday December 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Patrons can browse new items and meet staff. new library cards can be issued. Texas Capitol Collectible ornaments will be for sale and door prizes awarded. A regional planning meeting follows at Memphis Public Library December 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for ideas on supporting the state and federal library system.
The Wellington Leader prints a festive community Christmas card funded by Collingsworth General Hospital staff. Donors of $10 or more can have names listed by submitting to the Wellington Leader or at the hospital. Candy Powell and interim administrator Jeff Barnhart praise the effort as a season of service and connection.
Patty Barnett announces her candidacy for Collingsworth County tax assessor collector. She has 18 years in the office and pledges full service with public input. Barnett and husband Donnie are lifelong Collingsworth residents with three children and 12 grandchildren.
The Wellington Leader announces two Allsup's Stores in Wellington will no longer stock the Leader for customers. My T-Burger becomes a new distributor joining Thriftway Ace Video Touch of Class and others. papers remain available at the Leader office.
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual lighting of the square at 6 p.m. Thursday Dec 11 on the courthouse south side. The Skyrocket band performs holiday selections with a reading on Christmas meaning. Payton Kane sings carols and Santa visits Collingsworth Museum after the event, with photo fees supporting the museum. Doors open 6 15 p.m. for registration. Residents urged to attend and see courthouse lighting displays.
Two holiday blood drives by the American Red Cross will be held at the WAC on December 8 and December 15 from 2 p.m. to 6 30 p.m. to aid Baylor Hospital patient Bill Lindsey who has used over 300 units of blood and needs ongoing transfusions. Donors are urged to bring a friend and can book at 1 800 GIVE LIFE or online.
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