Reading program changes at Collingsworth Public Library
Collingsworth Public Library alters its reading program to award prizes by minutes read rather than books. Winners at 30 and 240 minutes receive colorable bookmarks and certificates. Future prizes exist at 480 to 1,000 minutes, with guest speakers and a schedule of summer events under the theme The Secret Code is R.E.A.D. More than 40 children have enrolled, with about 100 participants last year.
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Collingsworth Public Library
Vicki Decker
Decker
Jeff Hawkins
Jimmy Cantu
Jade Moody
Crystal Aguilar
Sandie Cantu
James Ward
Lacey Decker
Alicia Ward
Lana
Collingsworth Public
Schools Could Gain 3.5 Million In Texas Funding
After Governor Clements signed SB 1, Collingsworth County schools may obtain 3.5 million in new state aid over five years. Wellington ISD stands to receive about 3.15 million, Sumnerwood roughly 402 thousand, with totals rising from 9.38 million to 12.53 million under the reform package.
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Texas
Bill Clements
Senate
Collingsworth County
Wellington Independent
Sumnerwood
Supreme Court
Wellington
SISD releases teachers and pursues replacements
Sumnerwood Independent School District trustees released four teachers for 1990 91 with three accepting positions at Wellington and Jane Sheer taking a post with Van Alstyne. Supt Kenneth Martindale said interviews for replacements continue as funding plans and tax rate increases are outlined to meet state funding.
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Sumnerwood Independent
Wellington
Deliah Howard
Mary Johnson
Jane Thomas
Jane Sheer
van Alstyne Independent
Samnorwood
Kenneth Martindale
Wellington Welcomes Doctor Davis to Join Local Practice
Dr Emsley Davis moves his McCamey medical and surgical practice to Wellington opening a new clinic suite on 15th Street opposite Collingsworth General Hospital. He and his wife Rosemarie will reside in Wellington with two daughters as he joins Dr Carter Holcomb and Dr Paul D Arcy, restoring three physicians in town for the first time since 1983.
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Collingsworth General Hospital
Wellington
Emsley Davis
Davis
Rosemarie
McCamey
Perry Foster
Collingsworth County
15Th Street
Dr. Davis
Carter Holcomb
Paul D'Arcy
Yates Parker
Foster
Wheat harvest underway in Collingsworth County
Collingsworth County reports a strong wheat harvest with Warrick's Inc noting up to 50 percent delivered and about 150000 bushels collected. Yield ranges from 30 to 35 bushels per acre with No 1 quality and moisture favorable, amid prices around 2.85 to 2.88 per bushel. Warrick's also operates Reed Oklahoma elevator with similar harvest progress.
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Collingsworth
Oran Sain
Warrick's Inc
Sam
Warrick's
Reed
Lynvel Black
County fair set for Sept 14 15 in Collingsworth
Collingsworth Chamber of Commerce directors heard plans for the Collingsworth County Fair with fair week Friday and Saturday September 14 and 15. Parade starts at 2 p.m. Friday followed by barbecue. Football game vs Hollis Tigers at Powell Field 8 p.m. Exhibits open extended hours Friday at Burn Handley Community Center and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Fun Fest to be held Saturday at Ellison Park. Directors discussed housing for prison staff moving to Childress area and noted a potential housing demand and short term non violent prisoners impact on families. Centennial Bull riding and fighting show posted a $2,000 deficit with calls to reduce costs. Prices and further details not provided.
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Collingsworth Chamber of Commerce
Collingsworth County
Evelyn Campbell
Ellison Park
Childress
Summers Heatwave Grips Collingsworth County
Collingsworth County swelters under a week of near hundred degree days. Weather observer Tommy Hudson notes Tuesday’s high hit 99 degrees and other days in the span reached temperatures close to 100.
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Collingsworth County
Tommy Hudson
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