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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 2003
Page
1
A two part retrospective on Pan Fork Baptist Encampment tracing its 1940s origins at Elm Creek and the 1946 tent camp. It recalls early leadership, 375 total attendees, 35 salvations, and life without electricity or running water as the camp began to grow.
The Wellington school board met Monday July 14 in the Superintendent's office. Actions included approving June 2 and June 6 minutes, hiring Richard Skorepa as teacher coach Jeff Fields as teacher head boys basketball coach replacing Clay Barnett and Amanda Davis as early childhood teacher, approving contracts with Region 16 ESC for 2003-2004, reviewing budget, accepting resignations from Clay Barnett Christy Barnett and Ashlee Thompson, completing renovations on three high school classrooms and preparing to finish junior high restrooms and special education restroom renovations, and reporting a $92000 Ninth Grade Initiative Grant and an ESL audit.
The Wellington Opportunity Center launches a fund-raiser with a “We’ll Take You Out to the Ballpark” theme. A $5 donation buys a chance to win four tickets to the Rangers Twins game on August 30 at 7 05 p m with 3rd row behind home plate, plus parking and $150 cash, drawn August 2 during the Ex-Student Reunion. Tickets provided by Hunt Properties.
The Fundamental Baptist Church in Wellington invites children aged three and those who have completed the 4th grade to attend Vacation Bible School. The Trailblazers program runs July 21 through July 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. under Pastor Brother Tom Lewis.
Lora Sexton Johnson crafted and donated a quilt and donations of 220 dollars were collected during the Lions Club Breakfast Benefit for the hospital. The quilt was shown at Wellington State Bank on Monday through Wednesday and will be displayed at Community Bank on Thursday and Friday. The drawing for the quilt winner will occur Friday afternoon.
Campaign raises over 185000 but faces a Friday deadline to reach 200000. community members rely on 50 weekly checks supporting local care, gas, groceries, and stability as the hospital warns that closure could push residents to relocate and hinder business. Supporters emphasize quick response saves lives and urge Wellington residents to give despite discomfort.
The Collingsworth County Commissioners Court met Monday in regular session. County officials presented budget and reports, bids for road and bridge equipment were opened, and votes approved payments to fire departments, eviction letters, and a precinct consolidation resolution for the September 3, 2003 constitutional amendment election. Darwin Lankford and Cris were noted among election officials.
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