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When Orvile Couch first started the electric co-op, experienced contractors had to be hired to build the line. “We would hire day labors and pay them $5 a day just to dig pole holes,” Greenbelt Electric Cooperative General Manager Randy White said. “We later purchased an auger that we drug around on a trailer to dig the holes but still had to set up the pole with these pole pikes.” Photo Courtesy of GEC

When Orvile Couch first started the electric co-op, experienced contractors had to be hired to build the line. “We would hire day labors and pay them $5 a day just to dig pole holes,” Greenbelt Electric Cooperative General Manager Randy White said. “We later purchased an auger that we drug around on a trailer to dig the holes but still had to set up the pole with these pole pikes.” Photo Courtesy of GEC

White enlightens Wellington Lions on Greenbelt Electric Cooperative’s history

Bev Odom
Friday, February 28, 2025
WELLINGTON – Boss Lion Margret Wood welcomed the executive board of Greenbelt Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GEC) to the 6:30 p.m.Monday, Feb. 17 meeting of the Wellington Lions Club in the Club Room of the Bura Handley Community Center.
Salinas family benefit set for Sunday

Salinas family benefit set for Sunday

Salinas family benefit set for Sunday

News Staff
Friday, February 28, 2025
In partnership with BOOM (Brothers-Sisters of Our Military) Adventures, the Wellington Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD) presents the Salinas Family Benefit Meal and Bucket Raffle Sunday, March 2. By donation only, volunteers will begin serving the brisket sandwich meal at 11:30 a.m.
Addison Cantu, third grade

Addison Cantu, third grade

Students named to Superintendent’s List

News Staff
Friday, February 28, 2025
Memphis Independent School District (ISD) recognizes fourth six weeks Superintendent’s List students. Students are named to the Superintendents list for having the highest grade point average in their class, along with no tardies, absences or office referrals.
Wellington Senior Citizens Center creates Valentine vaudeville

Wellington Senior Citizens Center creates Valentine vaudeville

Wellington Senior Citizens Center creates Valentine vaudeville

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Catered by Memphis’ Bertie Fannie, Wellington Senior Citizens Center’s (WSCC) Activities Committee, including, from left, Sharon Starkey, Pat Barnett, Karen Caldwell, Eva Hamby, Dawn Dockter and Kim and David Lambert, welcomed guests for a delicious dinner and exquisite décor at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb.

The Red River Sun School Menus

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Childress:Monday, Feb. 24Breakfast: Pancakes, Bacon, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.Lunch: Chicken Spaghetti, Breadstick, Sweet Potatoes, Garden Salad, Fruit, Milk.Tuesday, Feb. 25Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito, Hash Brown, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.

Area happenings

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
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Wellington High School Class of 2026 receives senior rings

Wellington High School Class of 2026 receives senior rings

Wellington High School Class of 2026 receives senior rings

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Members of the Wellington High School (WHS) Class of 2026 receive their senior rings in a traditional Josten’s celebratory ceremony at 12 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 on the stage of the WHS auditorium.
Seal Law Firm Family Law Attorney Sage Seal discusses legality issues at an estate planning program, sponsored by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Childress County, Thursday, Feb. 13 at Childress Methodist Church. Photo by Grace Holman

Seal Law Firm Family Law Attorney Sage Seal discusses legality issues at an estate planning program, sponsored by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Childress County, Thursday, Feb. 13 at Childress Methodist Church. Photo by Grace Holman

End of life decisions necessitate early plans, sharing with family Childress County Agri-Life Extension hosts estate planning program

Grace Holman
Thursday, February 20, 2025
CHILDRESS — Prior to signing a “last will and testament,” a person should undergo an intensive evaluation of personal preferences.How to achieve this was presented during an estate planning program, presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Childress County, Thursday, Feb.
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