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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1998
Page
1
Members of the sophomore class distribute donation cans in town for Christine Akemon who was killed in a car wreck Saturday Oct. 10. Funds aid the Garrett Akemon family during their time of sorrow and involve the community in supporting them.
Collingsworth County Republicans convened at 7 30 p m October 6 in the Farm Bureau Hospitality Room to discuss promoting Republican candidates. They planned a west Wellington square headquarters and set a next gathering for 7 30 p m October 20 in the same room inviting all interested residents.
Skyrocket Booster Club plans a bean supper Friday Oct 16 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria to raise funds for the team. Adults pay $4 and children 12 and under $3. tickets available from Booster Club members or at the door.
Planned Parenthood is taking appointments for flu shots for seniors at five dollars and the general public at eight dollars. Call 806-447-2220 to book. Shots will be given Monday October 19 from 4 p.m. to 7 30 p.m.
Wellington High School sophomore Christine Akeman died after a Saturday collision 11 miles southeast of Wellington on Farm to Market Road 338. Akeman, 16, and Sammie Price, 59, were killed. two others, Fausto Garcia and Haek Cargill, were injured. Authorities cited a head-on impact in a 55 mph zone. speed not a factor. Cargill remained in intensive care. Jamestown firefighters assisted.
State Comptroller John Sharp says monthly sales tax payments to 1,093 cities and 118 counties totaled 173.6 million, up 7.1 percent from October 1997. Year to date rebates are up 10.4 percent, with cities receiving 159.3 million and counties 14.2 million. Next allocation lands on November 6 due to Veterans Day. Wellington in Collingsworth County received a net payment.
Wellington Independent School District hosts its first annual cross country meet at Pioneer Park on October 17. Junior high and high school runners compete on two and three mile courses with events starting at 10 a.m. Medals go to top 20 varsity individuals and top ten in junior varsity and junior high. plaques for varsity winners. A brown bag special, burgers, drinks, and chips available. Coaches Eldredge and Brown invite the public to attend.
Wellington Care Center sponsors a 7 p.m. Monday October 19 presentation at Burn Handley Community Center Club Room titled Nutrition and the Elderly. Dr Kaleem Ahmad Dr Manuel Jason Anese Carter Laurie Summers Tina Thomas and Cindy Lee will speak with time for questions and refreshments provided.
The Wellington Board met for a brief session and heard six week principal reports. Principal Barbare Witte noted ongoing preparations for the district’s first annual class event, with a Saturday, October 17, schedule at Pioneer Park. The meeting referenced a large turnout of students at the school’s honor society activities and the district’s equipment and fitness initiatives.
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