Downtown Loop 204 ADA upgrades discussed by City Council
Wellington city council met December 19 to review ADA compliance work on Loop 204 east of the square with proposed ramp relocations by the Texas Department of Transportation. They approved Nov. 21 minutes and $20,709.75 in bills, joined tax suits with nearby districts, issued mobile home permits, funded CPR mannequins, and reported the city operating in the black.
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Jon Session
Texas Department of Transportation
The
Wellington
Soil Conservation Service renamed to Natural Resources Conservation Service
The United States Department of Agriculture reorganizes the Soil Conservation Service into the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Chief Paul Johnson says the new name reflects broader duties while preserving private lands program delivery, including Wetlands Reserve and Water Bank programs. Powell notes no major local changes yet in Collingsworth County as programs transition.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Tommy Powell
Soil Conservation Service
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Paul Johnson
Johnson
Powell
Collingsworth County
Collingsworth County Sheriff Reports Five December Arrests
The Collingsworth County Sheriff's Department lists five arrests from December 14 to 20. On December 14 a Wheeler County suspect faced probation violation with a $150 fine, and another male was charged with minor in possession with a $165 fine. On December 16 three males were arrested for failure to appear. fines were $67, $120 after a JP reduction, and one released after a JP agreement. Christmas services note two events: bilingual vigil at Our Mother of Mercy at 9:30 P.M. and candlelight communion at First Christian at 6:00 P.M.
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Collingsworth County
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church
First Christian Church
Doctor Gains First Care Provider Status in Wellington
First Care of Amarillo approves Dr. Manuel Jason of Collingsworth Family Clinic as a care provider for insurees in Wellington. Dr. Dennis Villareal is slated for approval soon per Hospital Administrator Travis Roderick. Dr. Jason began seeing FirstCare patients on December 14 with formal approval anticipated early in 1995.
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First Care of
Amarillo
Manuel Jason
Collingsworth Family Clinic
Wellington
Dennis Villareal
Travis Roderick
Jason
Wellington ISD Amends Calendar For New Year Break
The Wellington Independent School District cancels classes on Monday January 2 1995 due to New Year’s Day Sunday. Schools were dismissed December 16 for holidays and will resume Tuesday January 3 1995 to align with government closures and family schedules.
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Wellington
Collingsworth Church histories on sale for Christmas
Virginia Robey announces Collingsworth County Churches From Settlement till Now is available in time for the holidays. The Wellington Leader printed the book, with Rita Lowrie and Ruth Derryberry leading the committee. Copies are limited and can be obtained via the Museum or by calling Rita Lowrie at 447-2897.
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Virginia Robey
Collingsworth County
Williee Patrick
Wellington Leader
Rita Lowrie
Ruth Derryberry
Wellington
Wellington School Board hires new assistant band director
Wellington Independent School District Board met December 15 to approve the 1993-94 audit by Brown, Graham and Company. After closed session, Scott Strobel was hired as assistant band director. Dr. Gano Wilson will retire end of term. Leslie Birkey will teach his classes. Budget amendments and bills approved before adjournment.
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Wellington
Ronnie Collins
Kenneth Sweatt
Childress Isd
District 30
Tom Haywood
Texas
Gano Wilson
Leslie Birkey
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Lyndon Crelia
Willie Grayson
Neil McKinney
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Rocky and
Jena Ford
Sheriff's Department Report
Collingsworth
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