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Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 2005

Page

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Band Booster Meeting Announced for October 10

A band booster meeting is set for Monday October 10 at 7 p.m. at the football field. Band parents are urged to attend and participate in upcoming activities and plans.

Sr Safety Driving Class by AARP for Seniors

An AARP driver safety program for older drivers will be held Saturday October 8 and Monday and Tuesday October 17 and 18 at the senior citizens building located at 702 East Avenue. See page 3 for more details.

AARP Senior Citizens Building East Avenue

Memphis Man Brinson Sentenced Ten Years For Aggravated Assault

A Collingsworth County jury found Jeff Brinson of Memphis guilty of aggravated assault against Taber McPherson, 27, now a Texas Tech senior. McPherson testified Brinson punched, choked, and slammed her head on asphalt on May 30, 2004 after a ride dispute. Beal’s testimony described her fear and injuries. The punishment phase included testimony of abuse dating back to 1996, and the jury imposed a ten year prison term and a $5,000 fine. District Attorney Stuart Messer prosecuted. Jason Lynch represented the defense.

Collingsworth County Jeff Brinson Memphis Taber McPherson McPherson Texas Tech University Brinson Beal Kim Reat Kim McPherson David McCoy Stuart Messer Jason Lynch Amarillo

Benito Castillo on 15 day leave from Iraq duty

Sgt. Benito Castillo of the 2/142 arrives in Texas for a nine month Iraq tour ending October 7 2005. He works on security missions between camps at a relay point and spends mornings clearing routes for 30 to 35 miles. Local Iraqis aid soldiers and receive aid in return. Castillo emphasizes danger awareness and the need to protect children, goats and sheep herders, handing out food and basic medical care when possible.

Benito Castillo 2/ 142 Texas Iraq Castillo

Kelton Long Wins Grand Champion Steer at Tri-State Fair

Local 4-H youths did well at the 2005 Amarillo Tri-State Fair with 29 livestock projects shown by 17 exhibitors. Kelton Long won the overall Grand Champion Steer with a Shorthorn, earning a Best Buckle and Breed Champion Banner. Other breed champions included Koby Long Hereford and Jusiana Tate American Breed Cross, with numerous placings across Exotic, Goat, and Lamb classes.

Kelton Long Tri-State 4-H Amarillo Collingsworth County Kelton Koby Long Jusiana Tate Caleb Baumgardner Cade Klink

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