Historic Wellington to begin Ritz Theater roof repairs
Historic Wellington will begin Phase I of Ritz Theater restoration in April, replacing the 75 year old roof with Locklear Roofing and Supply Inc. Funding remains needed for exterior repairs and windows while plans call for the venue to become a community arts center. Memberships are available with a $20 donation plus a limited edition print.
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Wellington
Historic Wellington
Ritz
Locklear Roofing and Supply Inc
Hollis
National Trust For Historic Preservation
Gay McAlister
McAlister
Locklear
Friends of the Ritz
Historic
Hollywood
Ritz Theater
S. Haskell St
Wellington Fairgrounds opens with Daron Norwood concert
The Wellington Fairgrounds Association hosted the grand opening on Friday March 7 featuring country singer Daron Norwood. About 200 tickets were sold with attendees from Wellington and nearby Hedley Shamrock and Memphis. Norwood performed his songs and mixed gospel and classic country selections. the committee formed last fall to promote events at the Fairgrounds, distinct from the Wellington Rodeo Association. Members include Linda Brewer president Stan McClendon Marcy Sessions Cody Phillips Cindy Lloyd Lisa Hamby and Bob McPherson.
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Wellington Fairgrounds
Daron Norwood
Norwood
WISD
Wellington
Hedley
Shamrock
Memphis
Wellington Fairgrounds Association
Fairgrounds
Wellington Rodeo Association
Fairgrounds Committee
Linda Brewer
Stan McClendon
Marcy Sessions
Cody Phillips
Cindy Lloyd
Lisa Hamby
Bob McPherson
Firearm Safety Shoot and Archery Meet Promoted
Rollings Plains Sports Club of Memphis sponsors a firearm safety shoot and archery meet for Scouts on Saturday March 22 at the old city park. Events include firearms safety instruction trap and target shoot 22 cal target shoot shotgun archery instruction and 3D course with a $5 ammunition fee and hotdog lunch. Camp sites may be set up March 21. Contact Jim Mills or Kent Riley before March 15.
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Rollings Plains Sports Club
Memphis
Old City Park
Scholastic Book Fair at Collingsworth Library March 17 21
Collingsworth Public Library hosts a Scholastic Book Fair from March 17 to 21 with daily hours. Family Events include Monday and Thursday evenings, Muffins with Mom and Donuts with Dad morning sessions, plus a drawing for attendees and two $10 gift certificates. Proceeds support library projects. Call 447-2116 to learn more or volunteer.
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Collingsworth Public Library
Commissioners set English as official county language
Collingsworth County commissioners vote 3 to 1 to adopt English as the official language for county documents excluding tourist materials. The move aligns with 45 municipalities, 113 counties, and 27 states endorsing English. Other actions include approving an Inter local agreement with CIRA, raising delinquent tax lawyers’ fees to 20 percent, designating National Agriculture Week, and authorizing a bridge agreement.
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Collingsworth County
Commissioner’s Court
Collingsworth
Texas
Tank Forrester
Charleen Poteet
County Information Resource Agency
CIRA
Ritz Fund-raiser for Wellington Ritz Theater
A dinner theater event to aid the Ritz Theater restoration will present Blazing Guns at Rear Gulch on Saturday April 26 2003 at 6 30 pm in the Burnj Handley Community Center. Proceeds go to the ongoing Ritz restoration project. Gay McAlister urges attendance for food entertainment and charity.
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Historic
Wellington
Rear Gulch
Burnj Handley Community Center
Ritz
Gay McAlister
Peanut Queen Moore enters Miss Irish Rose
Chelsea Moore represented Wellington as Miss Peanut Queen enters the Miss Irish Rose contest set for Shamrock. The event kicks off March 4 with a banquet, then a parade, interviews, and an evening gown coronation on March 15 as part of Shamrock’s St. Patrick’s Celebration.
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Chelsea Moore
Wellington
Shamrock
Moore
Panhandle Peanut Growers Association
St. Patrick’s
Car Show Enthusiasts Meeting Set at Wellington Fire Station
A meeting for all car show enthusiasts and prospective helpers will be held at the Wellington Fire Station at 7 p.m. on Thursday March 13. All interested persons are encouraged to attend.
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Wellington Fire Station
Men Divorce Support Group Meets at Church Library
A men’s divorce support group will meet at 7 p.m. Monday March 17 in the First United Methodist Church library. All men affected by divorce are invited and admission is free.
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The
First United Methodist Church
Low Vision Support Group Meeting Planned at Church
The Low Vision Support Group will meet from 11 a.m. to 12 noon Tuesday March 18 2003 at First Baptist Church 1106 15th Street Wellington. Hosts Vickie Westmoreland and Laurie Pryor will provide information and contact numbers 806-447-5782 and 800-687-7023 for details.
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Low Vision
First Baptist Church
15Th Street
Wellington
Vickie Westmoreland
Laurie Pryor
Westmoreland
Pryor
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Joey Martin
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the Fairgrounds
Texas Agriculture
Susan Combs
Reed Souder
Joe Sala
Jim Mills
Kent Riley
Peanut Queen
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