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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 2003
Page
4
Collingsworth County Agent Dale Dunlap explains how mosquitoes spread diseases such as encephalitis dengue and malaria and outlines lifecycle stages from egg to adult. He details local control strategies including eliminating standing water reducing resting sites and using labeled fog or surface insecticides for temporary relief.
Public guidance covers preventing bites with screens and clothing, timing outdoor activities, using repellents with DEET, citronella options for short term outdoor relief, and protecting Pets from heartworm. It notes larvicide and fish options for standing water, plus caution on ecological effects and to contact Collingsworth County Agent at 806 447 2313 for more information.
Obituary notices detail Joe Brian Hunt of Dumas born 1955 died July 8 2003 services July 10 at First United Methodist Church burial in Dumas Cemetery. Survivors include wife Bonnie Harris two sons Holden and Tanner, brother Brady Hunt and others. Also Ruby Alexander of Shamrock died July 7 2003 aged 85 with services July 10 at Assembly of God Church burial Shamrock Cemetery. Survivors: son James Alexander and daughters Janetta Marriott Janetta Marsh and Vickie Potter among others. A Canyon resident Doug Gibbons died July 11 2003 in Amarillo with services July 14 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery Wheeler County. He was a boilermaker with Local 531 and had a wife Ruth and a son Jerry Paul. Survivors include two daughters and four grandchildren. Memorials directed to BSA Hospice or a charity.
Keith B. Martin CEO of the Collingsworth FSA office informs producers they may request haying or grazing on CRP acreage. Approved grazing runs July 2 through October 25. Producers must apply at the FSA, obtain a NRCS grazing plan, and sign a grazing haying agreement before starting. Contact the office at 806 447 2575 for details. Ballad etymology noted from Italian ballare meaning to dance.
Classifieds listing several garage and estate sales with times dates and addresses including 3 Family Garage Sale at 7/17 M1p, 1001 Dalhart, Consignment Treasurers open Fri Sun, 1-806-898-5279, Indoor Booths Quanah Saturday Market with vendor space, 1406 El Paso, and Yard Sale items with restricted hours. Includes a Marvin Gaye quote excerpt.
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