Cottage Village Inspired Wellington Care Center Story
A writer recalls seeking 24 hour home care for Virginia Robey and discovering Cottage Village in Childress, a warm group living center for non nursing elderly care. The piece notes risks of home caregiving burnout, compares options, and hopes for a Wellington facility near their community.
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Betty Winslett
Virginia Robey
Virginia
Betty
Jean Willis West
Mary Johnson
Wellington
Garland
Mary
Cottage Village
Childress
Collingsworth General Hospital
Weather and civic notes from Wellington county in 1950s to 1980s
Rain from February 11 12 brought 1.5 to 5 inches across the county easing a long winter drought and boosting pasture. Rotary Anns hosted a Valentine supper February 13 with games and music. A weed spray lawsuit seeks $6 550 in damages over drift onto nearby land. National Guard drills in Wellington involve 130 plus guardsmen. Flame cultivator development aims to help cotton under four inches tall. FFA and 4 H judging teams excel in Wellington area. City Council discusses General Telephone line expansion with rate changes. Wellington Future Farmers Banquet set February 23 featuring Bill Sarpalius. Basketball results include Wellington Rockettes and Skyrockets in bi district play. Church fundraising targets $100 000 for a new educational unit. Federal revenue sharing funds and CETA program shifts referenced for Collingsworth County.
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General Telephone Company of
Southwest
Collingsworth County
John Coleman
Donley County
May Coleman
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S. R. Pinkston
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100Th District Court
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Paul Grigsby
E. M. Grisby
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al Cooke
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Bob Lynch
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Boys Ranch
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Wellington Rockettes
Spearman Girls
Miami
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Collingsworth
Bob Watson
Texas Association of Counties
CETA
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Ain
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Tex Assessor
Jo Rita Hones
Bonnie Clark
Danny Avery
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P.O. Saran
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