Fund-raiser for Assisted Living Center outlined at dinner
Priscilla Sullivan led a Valentine dinner with 300 attendees in the Community Building to unveil fund raising plans for Collingsworth General Hospital’s Assisted Living Facility. Donations and memorials were showcased, with granite bricks from Willis Granite Products and room dedications proposed, aiming to raise 732,500 by spring 2000. a Spring Cleaning Home and Farm Sale is planned for March 4, 2000.
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Kathi Littrell
Collingsworth General Hospital
Carroll
Mary Johnson
Jamie Johnson
Willis Granite
Frances Schmidt
Rale
Joan Coleman
Dumas
Wellington
Wellington ISD Board extends principals and approves calendar
The Wellington Independent School District Board extended principals Danny Chisum Barbara Williams and Diane ORear contracts by one year and approved the 2000 2001 school calendar. The meeting covered budget amendments, a $20082 auditorium seat bid, a $49000 Kindergarten facility grant application, and plans to realign districts and reduce long travel. Junior high teams earned district titles and TEA honored Wellington Junior High as a Distinguished Junior High.
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Wellington Independent School District Board of Education
Joe Baumgardner
Betsy Lemons
Danny Chisum
Barbara Williams
Diane O'Rear
J. L. Hammett Co
Dian Souder
Wellington
Chisum
Wellington Junior High
TEA
Panhandle
Williams
Filing window opens for Wellington school board seats
Filing for the Wellington Independent School District board begins February 21, 2000 at 8 a.m. and runs through March 22 at 5 p.m. Three three year terms held by Richard Sims Michael Souder and Danny West will be open. Office hours and location, filing limits, and spring break closures are listed with contact at 447 2511.
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Wellington Independent School Board
Richard Sims
Michael Souder
Danny West
Wellington Independent School District
15Th Street
Tiny Tot Pageant for Hospital Fund Benefit Event
The Collingsworth General Hospital Auxiliary sponsors a Tiny Tots Pageant at 2 p.m. Sunday February 20 2000 in the Wellington High School auditorium. People can still sign up by contacting Marilyn Kennedy or Candy Smith at 447 2521 for arrangements or more information.
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Collingsworth General Hospital
Wellington High School
Marilyn Kennedy
Candy Smith
Drought Triggers Fire Warnings for Wellington Area
Collingsworth County faces worsening drought with a potential no burn order by the Commissioner's Court. Until then outdoor burning requires sheriff contact at 806-447-2588. Within Wellington city limits a no burn ordinance already governs all burning. County Judge Jim Forrester urges resident cooperation to protect property and lives.
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Collingsworth
Commissioner's Court
Sheriff's Office
Rusty Lee
Jim “Tank” Forrester
Wellington
Second notices mailed for 1999 Collingsworth County taxes
Collingsworth County Tax Assessor-Collector Rose Mary Throne has mailed second notices to owners with unpaid 1999 taxes. First bills were mailed in October and many statements go to mortgage companies. Call 447-5606 or visit the courthouse for details or to arrange a partial payment agreement.
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Collingsworth County
Rose Mary Throne
Time to sign up for Wellington EMS CEA class
Public urged to join the Wellington EMS sponsored CEA training starting February 21. For details call Kirby Campbell or contact EMS personnel. Volunteers are needed to support the community and learn life saving procedures, says ambulance board president Billy Neeley.
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Wellington
Kirby Campbell
EMS
Billy Neeley
Ambulance Board
Sheriff Adds Deputy Frankie Warner to Wellington Force
The Sheriff’s Office announces Deputy Frankie Warner 25 joins Wellington after three years as a supervisory prison guard at CCA in Lubbock. He previously supervised hospital security, attended Wink high school and South Plains police academy. He cites reducing violence as his motive and enjoys hunting fishing and sports.
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Sheriff's Office
Frankie Warner
Warner
Wellington
Lubbock
CCA
Wink
Odessa
Police Academy
South Plains
Collingsworth County Museum to Host Open House
Collingsworth County Museum will hold an open house on Sunday February 27 from 2 30 to 4 30. President Willie Faye Patrick says the event shows appreciation for museum supporters and highlights recent improvements funded by donors and volunteers including Sam Adams and Carrolls Flowers. Visitors are invited to see new displays and meet the board.
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Collingsworth County Museum
Willie Faye Patrick
Sam Adams
Carroll
Wellington school policy enforces zero tolerance on student fighting
In December 1998 the Wellington Independent School District adopted a policy prohibiting students from fighting in or around school property, functions, or during school events. The policy remains in effect with the board noting a continued zero tolerance stance for junior high students.
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Wellington Independent School District Board of Directors
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Assisted Living Center
By Priscilla Sullivan
Taylor Martin
Brent and
Dee Martin
Mr. Eigenmann
Henry Sullivan
Olivia Hill
Fran Eigenmann
Sharon Starkey
Imeal
Hospital
Throne
ECA
T.V
Patrick
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