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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 2002
Page
1
Adobe Walls Internet announces high speed wireless service for Wellington and Collingsworth County with initial antenna installations in September 2002 and service starting in October 2002. The Amarillo based company is owned by Dennis McHugh and Mark McHugh.
The Farm Service Agency offers land purchase and operating loans to socially disadvantaged groups in Childress Collingsworth and Hardeman counties. Tonya R. Watson, farm loan manager, urges eligible individuals to contact their local FSA County Office. The program covers minorities including Hispanics Native Americans African Americans Asians and Pacific Islanders with non-discrimination protections and accessibility options.
The Wellington Leader notes rising rattlesnake sightings within city limits. Dr. Miller explains snakes are present year round but more visible now due to fall equinox, mating drives, shorter days, and den seeking as mice stock up for winter. Snakes need little water, feeding supplies moisture. Collingsworth Hospital keeps antivenom in stock per administrator Beth Carson.
The Samnorwood vs Silverton game will be in Samnorwood on Friday September 13 at 7 30 PM. This game was misprinted in the previous schedule.
The Wellington JV team travels hosting Grover Thursday at 4 p.m. The Wellington Junior High squad also hosts Claude here at 5 30 p.m. Come be the twelfth man for these athletes.
Gina Harris announces Learning Center classes for ages 3-5 beginning October 1, meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:45 to 3:15 pm. Tuition is $50 monthly. Students will learn numbers letters colors shapes and write their names. Call 447-2059 after 12:30 pm to register.
Community calendars for 2003 can be ordered by calling volunteer O V Johnson at 447-5890 who will come to homes to collect orders. The service helps those who cannot get out or weather is inclement while supporting the museum’s community ownership.
Wellington schools schedule student photos on Thursday Sept 19 2002. Blancks studios begin at 8 am for grades 6 through 11 and seniors. Senior photos include gown and casual options with a 10 dollar sitting fee. proofs mailed for ordering. Seniors may also choose to have pictures taken at Bluncks Studio in Amarillo or Clinton.
Samnorwood Independent School District Board of Education met in regular session on September 9. Actions included approving minutes from prior meetings, tax rate hearings, budget amendments, and the September financial report. Transfers for Keath Popwell and Ledbetters and Martels, executive session, and 2002 03 salary report were noted.
Community Bank partners with Texhoma Tours for a Christmas in Branson trip departing Clarendon and Wellington on December 2 and returning December 6. The package covers eight shows, breakfasts, lodging, transportation, dinners, games, and site tours. Registration ends September 27. payments accepted by Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Reservations through Community Bank in Clarendon or by calling 874-2080 or Betty McCutchen at 874-3849.
A Wellington booster club gathers Tuesday September 17 in the high school gym commons for all parents and sports supporters. Officials will discuss items affecting all sports and prize drawings cap the meeting as student representatives seek continued backing.
August showed 15 days at or above 100 degrees and 3 days below 90. Rainfall measured .26 inches. Peanut and cotton crops remain healthy. Average highs reached 97.55 and lows 69.03. Submitted by Tommy Hudson, local National Weather Service official.
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