WTU Introduces Online Bill Pay With Transpoint
West Texas Utilities customers can now pay electric bills online using Transpoint. The service, a joint venture of Microsoft First Data and Citibank, marks WTU as the first Central and South West Corporation subsidiary to offer electronic billing. Paul Brower says the move adds convenience and security for customers. Continued on Page 2.
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WTU
West Texas Utilities Company
Central and South West Corporation
Transpoint
Microsoft Corporation
First Data Corporation
Citibank
Paul Brower
CEU Video Conference For Farmers In Collingsworth Court
A CEU video conference for private and commercial applicators will be held at 8 a.m. Wednesday December 15 1999 in the Collingsworth County Courthouse courtroom. Six CEUs are offered S A IPM and general. sponsored by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service Collingsworth County. Contact Dale Dunlap at 447 2313 for details.
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CEU
Collingsworth County
S&a
IPM
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
LREP
Dale Dunlap
November 1999 Conservation Weather Report
The month of November 1999 was very dry with no moisture reported. Temperatures matched seasonal norms with many warm days and cool early mornings and nights. Tommy Hudson of the National Weather Service recorded an average high of 74.17 degrees and an average low of 41.40.
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Tommy Hudson
National Weather Service
Yates Sworn U S Ambassador to Burundi in Africa
Mary Carlin Yates was sworn in as a United States Ambassador at the State Department on November 29 in a ceremony witnessed by family and friends. The ceremony highlighted her twenty years in foreign service and two prior ambassadorial family ties, including her husband John Yates. The director general praised her as a natural communicator and devoted diplomat with hardship-post experience, noting her past tours in Korea Philippines Zaire and Paris.
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Mary Carlin Yates
United States
State Department
Republic of Burundi
Africa
John Yates
Benin
Cameron
Yates
Mary
South Korea
Philippines
Cory Aquino
Marcos
U.S
Zaire
Paris
Observance Set for Washington Death Bicentennial
The county will toll bells and lower flags on December 14 1999 to mark George Washingtons death. Bells toll one minute at noon. Collingsworth County designated a George Washington Bicentennial Community with local DAR leaders and school districts aiding the observance. C-SPAN will broadcast Washington funeral reenactment December 18 with materials at the library and online information at gwashington1999.org.
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George Washington
Jim Forrester
U.S
Congress
Collingsworth
Collingsworth County
la Paisana Chapter
Daughters of American Revolution
DAR
Wellington
Summerwood
Anne Long
la Paisana
Lennie Sims
C-Span
Washington
Mt. Veron
Throne seeks re election as Tax Assessor Collector
Rose Mary Throne announces intent to seek another term as Collingsworth County Tax Assessor Collector. She has served since January 1989 and holds a registered tax assessor collector designation. Married to Clifford, with daughter Stormy, Throne invites continued support and office visits or calls.
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Rose Mary Throne
Collingsworth
DAR Good Citizen Award recipients named for Wellington and Sumnerwood
The LaPasiana Chapter DAR announces the 1999 2000 Good Citizen Award winners from Wellington High School and Sumnerwood High School. Recipients are Chris Souder and Lacey Decker, both seniors with extensive leadership, academics and community service in Wellington ISD and Sumnerwood ISD.
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LaPasiana Chapter
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Wellington High School
Sumnerwood High School
Chris Souder
Wellington
Lacey Decker
Sumnerwood
DAR Good Citizen
Christopher Dwight Souder
WHS
Redgie
Dian Souder
AFR Wellington to Air 25 Christmas Specials on 91.7
AFR featuring seasonal music in Wellington will broadcast Christmas music and more than 25 specials on 91.7 FM. A new program airs 8:05 p.m. CT nightly with other evening slots, and normal programming shifts to Christmas music on Christmas Eve and Day. Saturday mornings offer child friendly holiday content and songs. A full schedule is online at AFR.NET.
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AFR
American Family Radio
Wellington
Afr.net
Wellington Opportunity Center Inc Forms Non-Profit
The Opportunity Center, now named Wellington Opportunity Center Inc, has IRS approval as a 501 C3 nonprofit. Board members appointed committees, accepted a church building and a van, and discussed grants for a salaried director as Diana Bartlett becomes part time director.
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Opportunity Center
The
IRS
Opportunity Center Board
Bill Spillman
Wellington Opportunity Center, Inc
Andy Howard
Diana Bartlett
First United Methodist Church
Blessing Fund seeks donations aids Collingsworth County drive
Donations are being accepted for the 1999 Collingsworth County Blessing Fund with Lisa Manuel named chairperson. Monetary gifts, new toys, clothes, non perishable food, hygiene items, and used children's coats are welcome at the Wellington Leader office through December 15. A food box from the elementary students will be added. Volunteers are needed to delivery and wrap gifts by December 17. Last year the fund served 30 children and 25 to 27 families. this year 30 to 40 families are expected. For donations call Mrs Manuel at 4472353 by day or 4475735 in the evening.
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The
Opportunity Center
Collingsworth County
Lisa Manuel
Wellington
Manuel
Haley
Langdon
Corey
Colton
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Pricilla Sullivan
Madeline Albright
Mary Yates
Phyllis Sullivan Carlin
Throne
Rose Mary
DAR Good Citizen Award
Chris
National Honor Society
FCA
TAAS
R&r
Ralph
Vicki Decker
Sumnerwood Isd
Lacey
Cheryl Tarver
Jon Sessions
Jamie Johnson
Tillie McDand
Gay McAlister
Cal and
Nelda Aaron
Zephyr Foundation
Blessing Fund
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