20 years ago…
January 5, 2006
POSTAGE RATE HIKE TO TAKE EFFECT JAN. 8
The Governors of the U.S. Postal Service voted Nov. 14, 2005 to accept the Postal Rate Commission’s recommendation to increase most rates and fees by approximately 5.4 percent.
This price increase -- the first since 2002 -- is needed to fulfill a federal law passed in 2003 that requires the Postal Service to place $3.1 billion in an escrow account on Oct. 1, 2006 and without this federal mandate, it would not have been necessary to raise prices in 2006.
The Board of Governors set Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006 as the effective date for the new rates and fees.
COLLINSVILLE LADY PIRATES VOLLEYBALL IS STATE BOUND
Third year head coach Shari Christenson and the Lady Pirates Region III champions celebrated Saturday’s win over Anderson-Shiro.
With the win, the Lady Pirates earned a spot in the state tournament in San Marcos, where they faced reigning state champion and then ranked No. 1 in the state Windthorst.
It was the first trip to state for Christenson and the still relatively young Lady Pirates volleyball team.
WHITESBORO 4-H BUILDS TWO DOME ADDITIONS AT HAYES PRIMARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
On Wednesday, December 28, the Whitesboro 4-H built two dome additions to the Hayes Primary School playground. Several volunteers assisted and hamburgers were provided by the school principal, Mrs. Kamphous. Some worked on the smaller dome while others worked on the larger dome.
The county 4-H also came to help and to take pictures. Everyone had a fun time but it was a lot of hard work and, at times, painful. Sometimes the one under the dome would get things dropped on them from above.
The next officers meeting will be Sunday, January 15 at 4:00 p.m. at the Hayes Primary School. The first regular meeting for 2006 will be Tuesday, January 31 at 7:00 p.m. at Hayes Primary School. The theme for the month is “Beware and Aware.”
30 years ago…
January 4, 1996
SANTA’S HELPER PROGRAM DEEMED A BIG SUCCESS
The first Santa’s Helper program in Collinsville was sponsored this year by Collinsville Volunteer Fire Department and First Baptist Church of Collinsville.
Spokesmen for both groups have declared the program a big success. Donations of new unwrapped toys and clothing were asked for and the response was fantastic.
Mark Teel, a member of the Royal Ambassador unit at First Baptist Church, was quoted by his first grade teacher as telling her, “We’re helping other kids who need a little help to have a nice Christmas.”
Mark was ill and unable to help distribute the gifts in person but he was certainly there in spirit. The program was headed up by Captain Woody Holmes, Public Relations Officer of Collinsville Volunteer Fire Department. Captain Holmes was quoted as saying, “We wish to thank everyone for their support of this program. Without community support it would not have been possible. Thanks to the combined efforts of everyone in our community we were able to distribute gifts of toys and warm clothing to ten families with a total of 43 children. We also distributed Christmas food baskets to 16 families and senior citizens. We wish all our contributors could have been there to see those smiling faces and receive those hugs. Thanks go out to everyone who contributed.
FOOD HANDLING COURSES SLATED
Food handling courses, mandated by the Grayson County Health Department and a recently-approved City of Whitesboro ordinance, will be held in January at the Jimmie O. Rector Community Center.
Coordinated by Whitesboro Area Chamber of Commerce, the class is required for all employees of food service establishments -- including restaurants, convenience stores, nursing homes and the SNAP center.
The one-hour food handler’s class, scheduled for six time slots on January 8 and 9, will be conducted by Ben Bardwell of the Grayson County Health Department.
Students may attend the class from 1 p.m.-2 p.m.; 2:30 p.m-3:30 p.m on the first date or 9 a.m.-10 a.m, 10:30 a.m.-11;30 a.m. or noon-1 p.m. on the second day. The fee for the course is $9.
The 16-hour food manager’s course, to be taught by Dr. Cindy Renfro, is scheduled as four evening classes -- with students rquired to attend each session to obtain appropriate credit.
Classes will be held from 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. on January 16; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. on January 18; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. on January 23 and 6 p.m.-10 p.m. on January 25. The course registration fee is $38 to be paid to Grayson County College, while a required book is listed at $35.
During a health department inspection, employees will be required to display documentation that the course has been attended.
40 years ago…
January 2, 1986
COUNCIL TO CONSIDER EMS BUILDING COST
The Whitesboro City Council will consider awarding a contract for construction of a new emergency medical services building Tuesday night during their first session of the new year.
The council will consider awarding the contract to Gainesville Construction, initial low bidder on the project, for $110,000. Gainesville Construction’s original bid was for $138,032, but the city has lessened requirements for the building.
Councilmen will also consider a request for use of a city park for the operation of a flea market and consider recommendations of the planning and zoning commission for:
- Town North Center
- Scoglund Communications, Inc.
- Huff and Bryan
-Allsups Convenience Store
The Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Meeting Hall. The meeting is open to the public.
WELCH JOINS STAFF OF LOCAL LAW FIRM
W.D. Welch, a councilman of the Whitesboro City Council, has joined the staff of Munson, Munson Hynds Gordon & Pierce P.C. Attorneys, 106 East Main St., Whitesboro, succeeding lawyer Clyde Siebman who left the firm after being appointed law clerk to U.S. District Judge Paul Brown, Sherman.
Welch has practiced law numerous years in the state of New Mexico.
He served as an attorney at law in Albuquerque and Tucumcari law firms engaging in practice of law including interviewing clients, analyzing legal problems, evaluating legal situations, trial work and court appearances in various state and federal courts, personal injury litigation, domestic relations, workmen’s compensation and business related matters.
He also practiced law a a public defender in juvenile representation, other criminal law, legal research and writing in all areas of law, including writing appellate briefs, wills, contracts, fact investigation and client interviews.