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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 2000
Page
1
Judge Jim Tank Forrester warns of continued fire danger in Collingsworth County with a March 13 meeting to consider a burn ban. Residents planning any control burn must notify the Collingsworth County sheriff's Office prior to ignition to ensure safety and compliance.
The Collingsworth County Diabetes Committee will host a healthy eating seminar from 12 noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, at the RSVP Center. Annese Carter will lead the session on diabetic diet, fat reduction, and low sugar low fat eating benefits for all. Attendees are invited to bring a sack lunch.
The Assisted Living Project fund-raiser auction is scheduled for Saturday March 25 at 9 30 a m in the Farmer s Co-Op Gun yard. A project spokesperson urged cleaning out barns storage spaces and closets inviting items that neighbors might need to support the cause.
Faith Baptist Church at 101 East Avenue Wellington hosts an evening of old time songs by the North Fork Band at 6 p m on Saturday March 4 2000. The six member group organized by Keith Roberson and Johnny Woodard Lefors plays a different instrument each. The program aims to uplift hearts and spirits and welcomes area residents.
The Republican Primary in Collingsworth County will be held in the Burn Handley Community Center council room on March 14, 2000 starting at 7 a.m. and ending at 7 p.m. The Republican precinct kickoff will follow at 8 p.m. at the same address. David Baumgardner, Republican Chairman, urges all eligible voters to participate.
The Farm Service Agency in Childress accepts applications for emergency loans covering losses from drought heat and high winds between July 1 and Oct 20, 1999. Eligible counties include Childress Collingsworth and Hardeman. Loans cover up to 80 percent of losses or necessary operating funds, with a 3.75 percent rate and a 30 percent loss threshold. Applications run through August 31, 2000, early submission advised.
Collingsworth County operates as a single unit with six road crew workers out of one county barn, saving on personnel and buildings. A 1993 hailstorm damaged the courthouse, with insurance paying 89000 and six months of repairs. Grants after 1999 funded Pioneer Park upgrades and bridge work, while the county maintains 29 bridges and 140 miles per precinct.
The Texas Peanut Producers Board will hold its biennial director election on May 1 2000. Voters must reside in listed counties and be engaged in or connected to peanut production for commercial purposes. Eligible voters may place their names in nomination for directorship in their district.
Ronald L. Berryhill of the Risk Management Agency in Oklahoma City reminds Texas growers the March 15 2000 deadline remains to qualify for a 25 percent premium discount on higher coverage. CAT insurance is available at a $60 per crop per county fee, with waiver options for limited resource farmers. Contact a crop insurance agent for details and agent listings at local Farm Service Agency offices or the cited website.
Sign-up to run for a seat on the WISD school board continues through March 22. Three incumbents, Danny West Richard Sims and Michael Souder have announced plans to seek reelection.
West Texas Utilities Company plans operational changes ahead of Texas retail competition. The merchandise program will end by September, and area offices will focus on operations. Customers can still access services via the toll free Customer Service Center 24/7 at 1-888-216-3490, including bill payment and connect requests.
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