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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 2003
Page
1
The thermometer indicates public donations for Collingsworth General Hospital to cover a 200000 short term debt. Donors listed on page 7 have contributed, bringing totals to over 60000 so far.
A June 29 town hall at Burn Handley Center drew about 250 residents to hear Wellington hospital officials outline a crisis plan. The district seeks 200000 by July 18 to avoid shutdown, with a Citizens Oversight Committee and efforts to hire a full time administrator and physician. The board disclosed $350000 in payables and $250000 in operating loans overdue as losses mount and solvency falters.
The Wellington Rodeo Association hosts the 4th of July Rodeo July 3 4 5 starting 7:45 p.m. Grand Entry led by 4H members Kyle Anglin Scott Sims Payton Kane and Tiffany Tarver carry the flag and sing the national anthem. Events include bull riding bareback saddle bronc calf roping and more with $500 added per event. 450 contestants signed up before entries closed. A patriotic tribute follows Friday’s rodeo with Rev. Charles Addington narration Judy Wischkaemper music Payton Kane singing and Savannah Thomis on drums plus a mule team sign unveiling to honor Collingsworth County cowboy heritage.
Local residents share varied views on July 4th. Carol Bodine links Independence Day to sacrifice for the country. Larkin Davis cites time with family and American freedom. Cade Clink mentions fireworks and vacation. John Pratt argues taxation without representation and illusion of freedom.
Wellington and county offices including city hall Bartlett's Lumber and Greenbelt Electric will close Friday and Saturday for Independence Day. Local services such as libraries churches and businesses including Robertson's and Cherokee Restaurants plan limited hours with reopening on July 7.
The Crimestoppers appeal describes a Hispanic man age 30 to 40, about 5 5 tall with a muscular build, clean shaven, collar length hair, speaking with a heavy Spanish accent. He wore a dirty beige or white baseball cap, dark sweatshirt and blue jeans during the June 25 2003 1130 PM attempt on Highway 83. Call 806 447 2587 or 866 447 2587 with tips. anonymity assured.
Wellington Sheriff's Office warns women to keep handbags purses and wallets on their person and never leave them unattended in carts. A purse disappeared from a Dollar General cart on June 20 and was found emptied in the Thriftway parking lot. A wallet theft at Thriftway about a year earlier was later found behind canned goods. No suspects identified. Sheriff Lee urges caution and vigilance.
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