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MUSEUM DISPLAY Located at 824 East Ave., Collingsworth County Museum Curator Karen Caldwell invites visitors to view the festive holiday display in the Ellis Art Center. Normal business hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.
Georgia Brown serves her final meal for Wellington students in the school cafeteria Thursday morning, Dec. 21. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Georgia Brown serves her final meal for Wellington students in the school cafeteria Thursday morning, Dec. 21. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Brown serves WISD students for 30 years

WELLINGTON – Georgia Brown began working in food service for Wellington Independent School District in 1993, during the reign of the late Skyrocket Football Coach James Williams. “I enjoyed serving the kids, and I am going to miss them,” she said.

Delta Kappa Gamma carries on business

WELLINGTON – The Gamma Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma conducted its recent meeting in the home of Phyllis Floyd. President Nancy Henard called the meeting to order. Treasurer Dianne Phillips gave the financial report. The minutes of the October meeting were accepted as read.
Members of the Wellington Junior High School Student Council Service Committee deliver 40 Operation Blanket Blessing gifts to Wellington Care Center residents Thursday morning, Dec. 21, prior to school dismissal for the Christmas holidays. Students distributing the blankets included Hunter Phipps, Alex Orozco, Lawson Inman, Ansylee Hansen and Anna Needham. Courtesy Photo

Members of the Wellington Junior High School Student Council Service Committee deliver 40 Operation Blanket Blessing gifts to Wellington Care Center residents Thursday morning, Dec. 21, prior to school dismissal for the Christmas holidays. Students distributing the blankets included Hunter Phipps, Alex Orozco, Lawson Inman, Ansylee Hansen and Anna Needham. Courtesy Photo

Firecrackers deliver blanket blessings to Wellington Care Center

Firecrackers deliver blanket blessings to Wellington Care Center

Commissioners give consent for elected official credit cards

WELLINGTON — With County Judge Scot Martindale presiding, the Commissioners Court of Collingsworth County met at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13 for its regular meeting with Pct. 1 Commissioner Farris Nation, Pct. 2 Commissioner James Ellis, Pct. 3 Commissioner Joel Sherwood and Pct.
Families join their loved ones for a Thanksgiving feast Tuesday, Nov. 21 in the dining room of Wellington Care Center. “Our staff enjoyed getting residents ready, preparing delicious food and decorating for the festive celebration,” said Wellington Care Center Administrator Nikki Hathaway. “Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!” Courtesy Photo

Families join their loved ones for a Thanksgiving feast Tuesday, Nov. 21 in the dining room of Wellington Care Center. “Our staff enjoyed getting residents ready, preparing delicious food and decorating for the festive celebration,” said Wellington Care Center Administrator Nikki Hathaway. “Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!” Courtesy Photo

Families partake in Wellington Care Center Thanksgiving feast

Families partake in Wellington Care Center Thanksgiving feast

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LIGHTING OF THE SQUARE Visit downtown Wellington from 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 for Lighting of the Square. Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce Christmas on the Bricks committee presents an evening of hayrides, Christmas caroling and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Members of various denominations from across Collingsworth County, including Fraya Hammons and Anne Langford, Darcy and Justin Baker and their children, and Beth Motsenbocker, attend the Nov. 19 community Thanksgiving service, hosted by the Wellington Church of the Nazarene congregation. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Members of various denominations from across Collingsworth County, including Fraya Hammons and Anne Langford, Darcy and Justin Baker and their children, and Beth Motsenbocker, attend the Nov. 19 community Thanksgiving service, hosted by the Wellington Church of the Nazarene congregation. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Collingsworth County comes together for Thanksgiving

WELLINGTON – Dodson Church of the Nazarene Pastor Kevin Harris brought a message of Five Kernels of Thanksgiving for the Collingsworth County Ministerial Alliance annual harvest season service at 6 p.m. Sunday,Nov.19.The occasion took place at the Wellington Church of the Nazarene.

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RAFFLE, BAZAAR The Wellington Methodist Women’s quilt raffle will take place at the annual Fall Bazaar, set for 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Fellowship Hall, 911 Bowie St.
The Wellington Methodist Women’s quilt raffle will take place at the annual Fall Bazaar, set for 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Fellowship Hall, 911 Bowie St. A tradition since the 1950s, the bazaar will offer a time of fellowship, food and fun as the community is invited to come shop at the fundraising event. The quilt drawing is set for 1 p.m. Proceeds from the occasion help send youth from all denominations to summer church camp. Courtesy Image

The Wellington Methodist Women’s quilt raffle will take place at the annual Fall Bazaar, set for 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Fellowship Hall, 911 Bowie St. A tradition since the 1950s, the bazaar will offer a time of fellowship, food and fun as the community is invited to come shop at the fundraising event. The quilt drawing is set for 1 p.m. Proceeds from the occasion help send youth from all denominations to summer church camp. Courtesy Image

Visit annual Wellington Methodist fundraiser

Visit annual Wellington Methodist fundraiser