Lottie Handley Named 2001 Collingsworth Peanut Parade Grand Marshal
Lottie Brock Handley, 91, chosen as grand marshal for the 2001 Collingsworth County Peanut Parade. A longtime BPW member and former president, she also served in the cemetery association, hospital auxiliary, and DAR. She retires from the library board and taught Sunday School for 30 years. She will ride in a black 1939 Buick driven by Fred Steagall in the parade.
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Lottie Brock Handley
Collingsworth County
Handley
J.M. Orr
BPW
Shamrock Bpw
The
Cemetery Association
Library ‘Board
DAR
Hospital
2001 Peanut Queen Crown Event Set for Saturday
Nine Panhandle contestants compete for the 2001 Peanut Queen title in Collingsworth County. Reigning queen Amy Martin will crown the new PPGA Queen after a parade, brunch, and interview sessions. Scholarships totaling 1200 dollars will be awarded to the top five contestants. Lennie Sims chairs the pageant.
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Amy Martin
Collingsworth County
Amy Martin of
Childress
Amy
South Plains College
A.N
West Texas A&m
Gary- Don
Paulette Martin
Paul Harris
Ellison Park
Lennie Sims
Wellington ISD tackles TAAS scores and grants in board session
Wellington Independent School District board met Monday in regular session after a closed meeting. Carrie Skelton was hired as prekindergarten teacher replacing Carrie Warren as kindergarten enrollment grew. TAAS and accountability ratings were reviewed. Wellington High School and Junior High earned recognition while Elementary was Exemplary. K–12 courses identified as exempt for no pass no play. district to apply for a school repair and renovation grant with three projects listed. Enrollment at end of last year was 591 with 595 total for three campuses. Board training set for Sept 25. Level II team building choices dated Jan 9 10, 2002. The principal’s report notes Texas Primary Reading Inventory completion and a health fair by Collingsworth County Extension Office. Hall Project counseling service available through Brad Thompson of Canyon twice monthly at no charge. Tutoring will be mandatory for high school students with falling grades and for junior high students below 74. Open house held Sept 18. Student Council tours of technology facilities planned.
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Wellington Independent School District Board of Education
Carrie Skelton
Cisco
Wellington. Isd
Carl Taylor
Riemer
Collingsworth County Extension Office
Brad Thompson
Canyon
Thompson
Wellington
Band Booster Club Meeting Ahead of Homecoming
The Band Booster Club schedules a 7 p.m. meeting on Tuesday October 2 at the band hall urging all band parents to attend before Homecoming Friday October 5. Organizers seek volunteers for concession stand shifts and remind families dues are five dollars.
Cotton Pickin Run 2001 in Hollis Set for Sept 30
The Harmon County Chamber of Commerce announces the 9th annual Cotton Pickin Run 2001 in Hollis on Sunday September 30. Proceeds fund local needs with entry fees 10 before race day 12 day of race. For details contact the Harmon County Chamber or race director Karla Shelby at 580 688 2419.
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Harmon County Chamber of Commerce
Hollis
Karla Shelby
Nominees Sought for Collingsworth FSA County Office Committee
Collingsworth County FSA invites producers to nominate candidates for the 2001 County Office Committee election in Local Administrative Area 1. Incumbent Marvin Knoll currently serves. Nomination petitions with signatures are due October 19, 2001 at the local FSA office. Eligible candidates must own or operate land in the LAA and reside in Collingsworth County. Keith Martin, CEO, urges participation.
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Collingsworth County
FSA
County Office Committee
COC
LAA
Marvin Knoll
Collingsworth
Keith Martin
SEGA Loans Available for County Farmers
Emergency farm loan applications for losses from flooding on May 2 and May 4, 2001 are being accepted at the Farm Service Agency office in Childress. Collingsworth County is among seven counties named eligible for loans covering severe physical losses. Loans may cover up to 80 percent of actual losses or the operating loan needed to stay in business, with a 3.75 percent interest rate for those unable to secure private credit. Continued on Page 2.
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Farm Service Agency
FSA
Childress
William H. Bailey
Collingsworth County
Administration of Agriculture
Collingsworth Peanut Parade and Festival Theme 2001
The Collingsworth County Peanut Parade and Festival for 2001 selects “Great Past, Bright Future.” Events Saturday September 29 start with an 11 a.m. parade from the Care Center along 15th Street to West Avenue, around the square, and ending at the Methodist church parking lot.
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Collingsworth County
Care Center
15Th Street
West Avenue
9Th Street
Methodist Church
Randy White
Paul Harris
K-96
Childress
Ellison Park
Collingsworth Museum
Craft Booth
Neil McKinney
Carol Tiller
Rocket Booster Club
Opportunity Center
Priss's
Pride & Joy
Altus
Lynette
Wellington students hear local economic panel discuss growth
Seventeen members of the Consumer and Family Economics class in Wellington heard an Economic Development Board panel outline duties and efforts to attract new businesses. The session covered location, population, employee qualification hurdles, and the council’s role, with names of participants and attendees listed.
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Home Economics
Economic Development Board
Wellington
the Square
Richard Sims
Yates Parker
USDA Notifies Forrester of Two Local Interest Issues
County Judge Jim Tank Forrester states the USDA has addressed two issues vital to Wellington and Collingsworth County residents. The housing preservation grant and the rural business enterprise grant are highlighted, with Panhandle Community Services in Potter County set to receive a 126,140 dollar Housing Preservation Grant.
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USDA
Forrester
Wellington
Collingsworth County
Jim “Tank" Forrester
RBEG
Panhandle
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School Board
Accountability Ratings
Sega
Julian Torrez
B&pw
Lions Club
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FDA
R.L
Fredonia Hunnicutt
Republican Party
Nazarene
Community Bank
Mona's Cocina
Democratic Party
Plas-Mac
Wellington Post Office
Wellington State Bank
Greenbelt Electric
Dana Bell
WAC
Joannah Gartin
Chamber of Commerce
Larry Adams
Jon Sessions
City of
Catrena Ford
Iris Garcia
Rudy Garza
Tori Hernandez
April Hinojosa
Beatriz Lopez
Latoya Thomas
Vangie Landin
Andi Needham
Linda Johnson
Felicia Ford
Santos Garza
Veronica Soto
Tiffany Granados
Simon Hernandez
Kendal Manuel
Ashley Melton
Devin White
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