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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 2000
Page
1
A group of 12 hunters introduced falconry to Collingsworth County on Friday November 24. Gary Brewer, a 21 year falconer, says the sport requires practice, discipline, commitment, and bird care. Apprenticeships involve state and federal guidelines, tests, and facility inspections.
The Christmas Card fundraiser by the Collingsworth Helping Hands Auxiliary is underway with volunteers calling residents. If you don’t receive a call by Wednesday morning, Dec. 13, contact Wendy or Rita at 447-2521. The effort supports the hospital and saves on postage, while local wildlife notes describe falconry in Wellington with Red-tailed Hawks and Falcons observed on several farms.
A new free public transportation pilot operates every Tuesday from 9 to 12 and 1 to 3 PM. The service is open to the public and managed through Judge Forrester's office, contact at 806-447-5408 for details and enrollment.
WISD Band Director Steve Hanson announces Skyrocket Firecracker and Sparkler bands will present annual Christmas concerts. On Thursday December 14 junior high and non school bands perform at the high school auditorium. Monday December 18 fourth and fifth grade Sparkler band has two shows at 1 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria and at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Public invites.
The youth of Greater Mt Zion Baptist Church plan a craft and bake sale on Saturday December 2 starting at 9 30 a.m. in front of Thriftway selling crafts and baked items to support their fundraiser with thanks for community backing.
A Thanksgiving Day fire at the Farmer's Coop Gin was reported at about 2 30 p m by O V Johnson as smoke issued from the back of the facility. Firefighters kept the blaze from spreading with concrete walls protecting the gin and the loss includes six motors belts bearings and other parts valued over 100 000 dollars.
The Wellington Opportunity Center Inc accepts Collingsworth County residents for the 2000 Christmas Blessing Project. Chair Lisa Manuel leads the Blessing Fund Committee including Linda Castillo Cristin Davis Janee Ingram Cheryl Hanson Vanieta Massey John Wirey and volunteers. The effort targets food clothing blankets sheets towels and other household items and toys for children. Applicants complete a questionnaire with basic family data and priority needs. applications are reviewed and filled to meet the most evident need.
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