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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1997
Page
1
Sheriff Dale Tarver warns Collingsworth County residents to verify calls or mail requesting funds for law enforcement. Do not donate before obtaining a phone number and address to check legitimacy. For help, call the sheriff at 447 2588.
Fires resigned as administrator of Collingsworth General Hospital effective October 1, 1997. He told the board he would pursue higher education in optometry at Northeastern Oklahoma University in Oklahoma. The board appointed S Beth Carson as interim administrator until a new chief is chosen.
The Wellington Lions Club held its October 6 1997 meeting at Burn Handley Community Center. President Johnny Nash welcomed attendees and guest speaker Kailee Wheeler discussed the youth tour to Washington DC highlighting the Vietnam Memorial and military graves observed there.
Local TxDOT staff Roy Wright and Jerry Allison invite the Wellington community to an open house on Tuesday October 21 1997 from 1 to 4 pm at FM 338 celebrating 80 years of TXDOT service. Attendees urged to say Happy Anniversary to TXDOT employees and reflect on the department history.
The Wellington Skyrockets host the Clarendon Broncos in a 2 2A shootout aiming for a second straight district victory. Clarendon, 3 3, brings 13 lettermen led by senior Kareem Abdullah and junior Scott Elliott, who—after last season’s strong numbers—faces a strong Skyrocket secondary.
The Broncos bring back core players Blake Bass Brent Gaines and Jeremy Shelley in the backfield along with defensive standouts Ronnie Tabor and Cael Shields. Abdullah anchors the secondary after earning all-district honors with 13 interceptions over two seasons as Skyrockets prepare for another tough district test.
The Wellington Church of Christ announces new leadership with Kevin Rhodes and his wife Tracy assuming duties. Kevin came from Harrisonville Missouri where he taught at Midwestern School of Preaching and served in pulpit work. Tracy is Harding University educated in music with biblical studies. They invite junior high and high schoolers to attend the 5th Quarter after home football games.
Wellington I S D Board of Trustees met October 13 1997 approving the Eastern Panhandle Shared Services special education interlocal contract. They adopted new LOCAL policies DNA CNC CQ and named Textbook Selection Committees for elementary junior high and high school with listed members.
Wellington Care Center blends compassionate staff led by Administrator Angie Dickson with a long local legacy dating to 1963. The 86 bed facility on Childress Street has seen multiple ownership changes, with ties to Bill Smith, Bee Thomas, and the Sentex Corporation shaping its evolution and regional health service footprint.
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