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Parker County Red Cross urges preparedness during Red Cross month
WEATHERFORD – Ninety-six percent of Americans agree that it’s important to prepare for a disaster, but only seven percent have taken the necessary steps to do so according to recent American Red Cross polling.
This March during Red Cross Month, the Red Cross in Parker County is encouraging residents to take three simple actions to get “Red Cross Ready” for disasters and other emergencies: 1) Get a kit, 2) Make a plan and 3) Be informed.
“Taking these basic preparedness actions can better prepare you for a variety of disasters from a power outage to a tornado,” said Red Cross Parker County Branch Manager Teresa Filkins. “During Red Cross Month as we honor the volunteers, donors and supporters who help make Parker County a safer place to live, work and play. We invite everyone will join us in our mission by getting better prepared.”
The Parker County Red Cross will be holding Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid training on Saturday, March 22, at their chapter office at 1740 Bethel Road, Weatherford. The course, normally offered at $55, will be discounted to $40 for a one day only as Red Cross Month special.
The “Heroes for the American Red Cross” campaign will also be happening throughout the month of March. “Heroes” are individuals or teams of individuals who have agreed to raise $1,000 for the Parker County Red Cross through individual fundraisers of their choice.
According to Filkins, "Heroes often come up with fun and unique fundraisers, so be on the lookout for them and please support the Heroes when you see them in the community."
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Hannah’s House seeks helpers for court ordered, supervised visitations
WILLOW PARK — Did you know several tragedies involving children have prompted new Texas laws for increased safety and reduced trauma for children of divorced parents? Now more than ever, there is an increased demand for safe supervised visitations and conflict-free child exchange between divorced parents.
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2010 Hamfest set for March 27
WEATHERFORD — Sponsored by the Amateur Radio Club of Parker County, the 2010 Weatherford Hamfest is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Couts United Methodist Church, 802 N. Elm St. in Weatherford.
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Roos baseball, softball rescheduled
Due to Tuesday's local weather, Weatherford High School baseball and softball games have been rescheduled.
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Chuckwagon Camp at Doss set for spring break
WEATHERFORD — For three days, children in the fifth grade through adults can learn about the challenges pioneers and cowboys had cooking on the trail.
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Library to offer Spring Break fun
WEATHERFORD — Spring Break 2010 is here and the Weatherford Public Library is offering a full schedule of children’s activities.
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Annual golf tourney set for April 1
WEATHERFORD — The Weatherford ISD Education Foundation will host its ninth annual Fools for Schools Golf Tournament Thursday, April 1 at Split Rail Links and Golf Club.
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WC raises tuition
Parker County residents who choose to attend Weatherford College this fall will pay $4 more per semester hour; the 6.6 percent increase to $65 per semester hour was approved by Weatherford College trustees in regular session Thursday.
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Weatherford College raises tuition rates
Parker County residents who choose to attend Weatherford College this fall will pay $4 more per semester hour; the 6.6 percent increase to $65 per semester hour was approved by Weatherford College trustees in regular session Thursday.
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