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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 2002
Page
1
Wellington Independent School District schedules October 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. for teacher parent conferences to review first six weeks report cards. Elementary to high school teachers will offer up to 10 minute sessions. no appointments needed. Refreshments provided in home economics building.
A news release from County Judge Tank Forrester's office says the Collingsworth County and Wellington and Dodson emergency management teams will hold the annual exercise at 6 30 p m Monday Sept 30 2002. All personnel vehicles and equipment will participate.
WFVD sells 16 ft utility trailer raffle tickets for 10 dollars through department members or Langford Communications and JD's Auto Supply. Two Walmart gift certificates valued at 50 dollars each are raffled with tickets at 1 dollar from any department member.
Collingsworth County Commissioners met in special session on September 24 to consider a petition for the legal sale of mixed beverages in Wellington restaurants. The petition filed July 29 required 25 percent voter signatures within city limits. 387 signatures were certified, surpassing the 382 needed. The measure will appear on the November 5 ballot with voting limited to city residents. Restaurant owner Fred Steagall clarified he seeks not a bar but a wine and cocktail option with restrictions and penalties for off premise use. The petition was approved unanimously after review by County officials and local media representatives.
Southwest Airlines and the Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle announce the 23rd annual Home for the Holidays program via RSVP. Fifteen Panhandle seniors 65+ with strong financial need will receive complimentary round trip tickets. Applications at RSVP center 702 East Ave. deadline Oct 21, 2002.
The county commissioners convened Tuesday September 9 with motions to table health insurance discussion and join ARCIT. A $500 donation to Wellington Fairgrounds tables funded by RC&D was approved. A five county radio early warning coalition was authorized and health insurance increases for court staff were approved despite opposition. A 750 John Deere bulldozer bid of 80000 was accepted amid opposition. Attendees included Sheriff Rusty Lee and Tax Assessor Earl Jones. Salt Fork SWCD will sell evergreen and hardwood seedlings through Texas Forest Service to promote windbreaks. hours and contact provided.
The Wellington Activity Center will sponsor a one mile walk run on Saturday September 28. All age groups are welcome to participate. Children eight and under may ride bikes or ride in a stroller. Preregistration is encouraged.
The WAC hosts a community Walk Run on September 28 with age groups 8 and up, including juniors through adults. Proceeds fund the 2nd Annual Fall Festival and future WAC activities for children and adults. Fees vary by age and day-of-registration. Tshirts awarded to winners in each age group.
The Wellington Boosters Club will meet at 6 30 p m Tuesday October 1 in the commons area south of Wellington High School. Parents and sports enthusiasts are urged to attend and join the organization.
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