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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2007
Page
1
VEW members plan a Memorial Day observance on May 28 at 8 am on the square in Bis Ferughont. Ailey will provide breakfast after the service. The announcement notes flags and crosses placed for the occasion and references a prior VEW gathering on May 25.
Graduation night for seniors at Samnorwood High School and Hedley High School is scheduled for Friday evening. Hedley begins at 7 30 p m in the gym, followed by Samnorwood at 8 00 p m in its gym.
Dodson hosts a 50th reunion at Red's Place in Dodson with noon catering while Dodson Town Hall opens at 9 a.m. for classmates and teachers to visit. Attending members include Ann Aaron Holman Liberal Kansas, Sandra Branum Homer Bloomfield New Mexico, Jesus Hernandez Edgewood New Mexico, Barbara Lennon Roberson Wellington, plus Radie Wynn Amarillo and Lavelle Musick Antes Bullid Bobby King Man-
In a local effort, residents note that onions are used to help maintain cleanliness and appreciation for volunteers who maintain the cemetery grounds.
Ninety seven years a builder in Collingsworth County Wellington Texas 79095 hosts a June 9 citywide cleanup. About 160 volunteers plus 40 helpers with trailers needed. Boy Scouts provide water and first aid with breakfast and lunch for volunteers. Contact Frank Jones John James James Ammons or John Nash for participation or pickup assistance.
In the final weeks of school Wellington High School art students spread across sidewalks creating chalk imitations of famous artworks and original designs. Jaston Archie assists with a Starry Night imitation while others render a drawing of Texas with photos by Jeff Blackmon.
Wellington High School seniors earned more than 108000 in scholarships alongside their diplomas. Bo Bohannon, Tate Baumgardner, Maria Soto, Jordan Langford, Cash Langford, Matt Wynn, Blythe McPherson, Tucker Long, Brittany Thomas and Josh Lewis received the Rocket Athletic Scholarship of 800 dollars. Blythe McPherson was named Honor Graduate. automatic admission provisions apply to top ten percent graduates Blythe McPherson Bo Bohannon Jordan Langford earned notice.
Collingsworth Chamber of Commerce plans the fourth annual city wide garage sale set for Saturday June 2. Twenty hosts signed up. registration closes Monday at noon for listing on the city map with a $10 fee. Maps distributed the weekend before at local businesses and nearby towns.
The Wellington Independent School District board canvassed the May election, seating Terri Morris Tina Patterson and reelecting Marty Warrick. Richard Sims was named president Michael Souder vice president and Lynn Bartlett secretary. Dane Richardson named head girls basketball coach and Clara Shieldknight as assistant coach. Richardson will teach in district. Siding and safety upgrades approved for campuses and a TIP Grant funds laptop purchases for seventh and eighth graders with potential high school laptops ahead. Summer football practice starts August 6.
Wellington ISD officials presented TAKS results to the WISD Board of Trustees at a regular meeting last Tuesday. Most scores were passing at 80 percent or higher with only two areas at 70 percent. Continued on Page 10.
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