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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 2001
Page
1
The Wellington Leader will publish on Tuesday July 3 due to July 4th being a Wednesday. Office closes Wednesday and reopens Thursday July 5. News items and ads for that week are due Thursday or Friday June 28 or 29 and no later than noon Monday July 2.
Outreach Health Services WIC program sponsors a free June class for pregnant women and mothers with children under five titled Childhood Obesity Lily Faces a Problem. Nutritionist Linda DeFrank notes rising U S childhood obesity linked to inactivity and bad food choices. Director Joyce Devereaux cites sedentary lifestyles as a key factor and warns of long term health risks.
Local residents form Historic Wellington Inc to seek IRS nonprofit status and fundraise for Ritz Theater restoration in downtown Wellington. Gay McAlister, president, plans roof replacement and structural shoring after decades of water damage. The 1928 29 era theater, one of West Texas’ most ornate venues, once housed Vitaphone and Movietone Tech. Grants via THC may aid study and costs, with interior gutting likely.
Collingsworth County Museum Board sponsors a Cowboy Barbecue with Charlie Oren cooking on Saturday June 30 at 6 p.m. in Ellison Park. Tickets cost 6.50 for adults and 3.25 for children, available from board members or at the park. Proceeds aid preservation of county history.
The Ritz Theater in Wellington Texas evokes many memories for locals. Readers are invited to write letters or emails about special memories to share with the newspaper, with mailing address Box 992, Wellington 79095 and email reader arn.net, or in person at the office.
The third annual Heat in the Street three on three basketball tourney will be held at Childress City Park on July 4 with divisions for 3rd grade through adults. Entry forms are due by June 30 with a 30 entry fee. proceeds go to six year old leukemia patient Conner Washington. For forms or info call Leah Helm at 940-937-8042. TDH reports shigellosis rise in Shamrock with five confirmed cases and six pending, plus guidance on hygiene and treatment options.
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