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A 2015 graduate of Wellington High School, Carly Carter Kay is Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy’s 20222023 Elementary New Teacher of the Year. Currently a fourth-grade online teacher, Kay received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from West Texas A&M University in 2018. The daughter of Billy and Donnie Carter, she served in the Wellington Independent School District Music Department from 2018-2021. Carly and her husband, Weston Kay, reside in Altus, Okla. Courtesy Photo

A 2015 graduate of Wellington High School, Carly Carter Kay is Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy’s 20222023 Elementary New Teacher of the Year. Currently a fourth-grade online teacher, Kay received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from West Texas A&M University in 2018. The daughter of Billy and Donnie Carter, she served in the Wellington Independent School District Music Department from 2018-2021. Carly and her husband, Weston Kay, reside in Altus, Okla. Courtesy Photo

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Carly Carter Kay earns ‘new teacher’honor

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Friday, March 24, 2023
Carly Carter Kay earns ‘new teacher’honor

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At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Friday, March 24, 2023
CHILDRESS — Tuesday, March 14, four Apache helicopters dropped in for fuel on their way to Oklahoma, and a Piper Meridian fueled up on his way from Alabama to New Mexico. Wednesday, March 15, a Bell 505 helicopter visited from Amarillo.
“A Man Called Otto,” featuring Tom Hanks, will show at the Palace Theater at 7 p.m. Friday, March 24. For Palace Theater text alerts, text “MOVIE” to 323-579-2011. Courtesy Image

“A Man Called Otto,” featuring Tom Hanks, will show at the Palace Theater at 7 p.m. Friday, March 24. For Palace Theater text alerts, text “MOVIE” to 323-579-2011. Courtesy Image

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At the Palace Theater: ‘A Man Called Otto’

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Friday, March 24, 2023
At the Palace Theater: ‘A Man Called Otto’

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James honored with bridal shower

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Friday, March 24, 2023
WELLINGTON – A bridal shower honoring Miss Shanna James, bride-elect of Mr. Nathan Altman, of Memphis, was given on Saturday, March 18 at The Ritz Theatre. Guests called between the hour of two and three-thirty in the afternoon.
Tammy George recently celebrates her 35-year anniversary with Walmart. “I love my store,” George said. Photo Courtesy of Walmart

Tammy George recently celebrates her 35-year anniversary with Walmart. “I love my store,” George said. Photo Courtesy of Walmart

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George celebrates 35 years with Walmart

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Friday, March 24, 2023
George celebrates 35 years with Walmart
Take time for tea and doll doting

Take time for tea and doll doting

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Take time for tea and doll doting

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Friday, March 17, 2023
Curators of Collingsworth County Museum, located at 824 East Ave. in Wellington, invite everyone to a Tea Party from noon-3 p.m. Friday, March 17 and to take time to view its collection of around 85 dolls, some as old as 100 years.

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Area happenings

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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March gardening guide: Prepare beds, prune and plant

March gardening guide: Prepare beds, prune and plant

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March gardening guide: Prepare beds, prune and plant

Susan Himes
Friday, March 17, 2023
With the official start of spring just days away, now is the time to prepare your garden for the future flowers, vegetables and plants you’d like to enjoy through the upcoming season and into the summer and fall months.
Bean bag toss provides benefits

Bean bag toss provides benefits

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Bean bag toss provides benefits

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Friday, March 17, 2023
Residents of Wellington Care Center, under supervision of the therapy department, play a simple and fun game of bean bag toss to promote fellowship and physical activity. Additionally, the bean bag toss is an entertaining game that promotes light stretching and hand-eye coordination. 
Memphis’Smith places in Houston, San Antonio stock shows

Memphis’Smith places in Houston, San Antonio stock shows

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Memphis’Smith places in Houston, San Antonio stock shows

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Friday, March 17, 2023
Memphis High School senior Carson Smith recently received Breed Champion Southdown Market Lamb at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, as well as placed second in class with his medium wool market lamb at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.
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