Wellington leader urges support for 2 142 troops
The Wellington Leader asks locals to donate items and funds to aid the 2 142 unit deployed abroad. Readers are urged to purchase requested goods such as DVDs CDs prepaid calling cards trail mix and cookies and to avoid sending prohibited items while noting shipping costs and moral support are needed.
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Agricultural fires and kitchen fire data summary
Between 1996 and 1998 about 20,000 agricultural fires occur yearly in the United States causing 25 fatalities and $102 million in property loss. Orchard fires dominate, with cattle facilities and brush fires also common. arson is less prominent than in urban settings. In 1998 farms saw about 780 deaths and 140,000 injuries. Kitchen fires in 2002 totaled 156,500 with 331 deaths and $876 million in losses, driven mainly by unattended cooking and grease. Smoke alarms and proper extinguisher use reduce risk.
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TexDOT Don’t Mess with Texas scholarship prizes announced
The Texas Department of Transportation offers its second annual Don't Mess with Texas Scholarship funded by Advantage Rent-A-Car. One $3,000 and two $1,000 awards will be given in spring 2005 for essays on local litter problems. Applications are due April 1, 2005, online or via counselors.
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Weather Highlights for November Precipitation and Temps
November delivered 7.25 inches of needed precipitation. The month recorded a high of 79 degrees and a low of 24 degrees, reflecting notable temperature swings.
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