05 Jan 2006
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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 2006
Page
1
Collingsworth County remains under a burn ban from December 12, 2005, until the Commissioners Court lifts it. The order directs residents and authorities to enforce restrictions to prevent fires amid dry conditions.
CASA of the Rolling Plains hosts a bowling tournament on Saturday January 14 at the Wellington Activity Center with Open Men Open Women and Seniors categories Registration closes January 9 Entry is 20 per person Call 806-447-0110 to register or for more information.
Patsy Barnett, Collingsworth County Tax Assessor-Collector, says December mailed voter cards were not received should contact the tax office. Moved residents in last two years won’t receive a card. undelivered cards go on a suspension list and are removed after two federal elections. Call (806) 447-5606 for not receiving a card.
The Wellington Activity Center begins KSA Basketball signups on January 5, running through January 19. Parents must submit a permission form and pay a $15 entry fee per child, along with the code of conduct, to participate in ESA. For details call 447-0110.
The Wellington Leader reviews 2005 memory lane with a look at a January 1 deployment ceremony for 56th Brigade troops in Waco, Gov. Perry and Sen. Cornyn addressing the crowd, and notes on local residents and county services. The piece recalls children and educators in Collingsworth County, a natural resources retiree, and a new extension agent in January 2005 with community and 4-H themes.
Texas and Oklahoma faced ongoing wildfires during the New Year weekend as drought and heat fueled outbreaks. Governor Perry declared a statewide disaster on December 27 2005, with National Guard AH-60 and CH-47 helicopters mobilized from Dallas and Austin to assist crews. Louisiana also sent Black Hawk helicopters with crews to support firefighting efforts. No major weather shifts reported.
Shelly Brian Morton introduces herself to voters as a candidate for County Judge in Collingsworth County. She notes her marriage to Ricky Morton from Quanah and lists five children, two sons Joshua and Eric, and three stepdaughters Kopresha Melissa and Holly. She mentions her parents Burl and Mary Brim and grandparents John and Roxy Brim. Continued on page 3.
Kirby Campbell announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Collingsworth County Commissioner Precinct 4. A lifelong resident, he farmed and ranched after military service, later joining the 1st Wellington Agency in 1983. He previously chaired the Collingsworth Public Library building committee and led Wellington EMS activities.
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