Christmas hour notes for Wellington facilities and banks
Wellington Activity Center closes at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve and reopens December 26. It will be closed Christmas Day and reopen on December 26. a separate note shows January 1 2003 as reopening. Wellington banks close at noon Christmas Eve, stay closed Christmas Day, reopen New Year’s Day. Thriftyway Grocery closes at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and reopens December 26. other local entities follow similar Christmas and New Year hours.
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Wellington
Thriftway Grocery
Residents recall Christmas memories in Wellington Leader feature
Readers including elementary to high school students share favorite Christmas memories from childhood and adulthood. A pastor reflects on Christmas past, family traditions, anxieties about Santa, and the real meaning of the season.
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Wellington
Charles Addington
United Methodist Church
Wellinton
Abernathy
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts on Sale for John and Connie Stages
Krispy Kreme doughnuts remain on sale through December 20 as a benefit for John and Connie Stages. Order by calling Mark Burrows at 806-256-2039 or 806-774-9677. Doughnuts cost five dollars per dozen with one dollar delivery. Pick up is Sunday December 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Mona's Cocina parking lot on Hwy 83.
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John
Connie
Mark Burrows
Mona’s Cocina
Hwy 83
First Christian Church Christmas Eve Service Planned
First Christian Church will host a Christmas Eve Communion service in Wellington with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and service beginning at 6 p.m. Pastor Bill Baker says the short program includes carols, scripture, and a Candlelight Communion, reflecting on Jesus birth and sacrifice at 700 Haskell Street.
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First Christian Church
Wellington
Jesus
Bill Baker
Christ
Haskell Street
Baker
Drama club to host Christmas benefit for Stages family
Samnorwood Drama Club holds an old fashioned Christmas dinner on December 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Samnorwood school cafeteria with all proceeds aiding the John Stages III family after their home fire. Adults pay 6 dollars, children 4 dollars, tickets at the door. donations can be made that night or via Kim Shreffler at the provided numbers.
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Samnorwood Drama Club
John Stages III
Samnorwood
Kim Shreffler
John
Connie
Sunni Jo
Kandi
Summerwood
Shamrock
Wellington
Wellington firemen auction 16 ft trailer tickets $10
Wellington fire department volunteers sell chances on a 16 ft utility trailer to fund a new tanker. Tickets, $10, available from Langford Communication as JD's Auto or any firefighter. Drawing held December 20 during Canadian basketball games.
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Wellington
Langford Communication
Jd's Auto
Granny Packs and Capitol Ornaments At Collingsworth Library
The library offers free Granny Packs for visiting grandchildren and sells Texas Capitol ornaments at 20 dollars each to support library programs. The Collingsworth Public Library closes December 23 to 26 and New Year’s Day, reopening on January 2 at 9 30 a.m.
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Texas Capitol
Collingsworth Public
Sheriff seeks tips on tree spraying scam in Collingsworth County
Collingsworth County Sheriff Rusty Lee asks the public for information after a man posing as a tree sprayer approached residents. The suspect is known to be in custody, but investigators need further details from anyone contacted. Contact the sheriff at 447-2588 with sightings or interactions.
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Collingsworth
Rusty Lee
Sheriff’s Office
Wellington Leader Office Closed for Christmas
The Wellington Leader will be closed Tuesday December 24 and Wednesday December 25 with the next edition printed Monday December 30. News items should be submitted Thursday or Friday December 26 or 27 and the mail slot is north of the door.
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Wellington
Leader
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