Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Work out or hang out
Most days around 8 a.m. the back lounge of the Amarillo Town Club, 4514 Cornell St., transforms into a coffee lounge.

Going to new heights
A California businessman plans to open a metal finishing operation soon in Borger that will process aluminum parts for major aerospace customers.

Testing to begin
Amarillo Biosciences, a local biotechnology company developing an oral antiviral protein to treat several conditions, soon will begin testing its oral interferon in Hepatitis C patients in Taiwan.

Business Briefs
Merck KGaA, the German drug and chemical company whose products include the multiple sclerosis drug Rebif and cancer treatment drug Erbitux, said Monday that its fourth-quarter profit soared to nearly $5 billion as it reaped the benefits of its acquisition of Serono and the divestiture of its generic drug unit.

Wal-Mart profit, revenue rises
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Tuesday that its renewed focus on low prices paid off with a 4-percent rise in profit for its fourth quarter as holiday shoppers bought discounted groceries and home electronics, as well as health and wellness products.

Business Calendar

Suddenlink plans
Suddenlink Communications announced plans Tuesday for an $81 million capital investment program in Texas.

Economic woes reveal long-felt unease
Even when experts were declaring the economy healthy, many Americans voiced a vague, but persistent dissatisfaction.

Stocks end lower
Wall Street gave up a big early advance and closed lower Tuesday after oil prices closed above $100 for the first time and stoked fears that inflation will stymie an already troubled economy.

Oil prices settle above $100
NEW YORK - Oil futures shot higher Tuesday, closing above $100 for the first time as investors bet that crude prices will keep climbing despite evidence of plentiful supplies and falling demand.

Wilson's Leather in city among stores set to close
An Amarillo store is among 160 locations to be closed by a national leather retailer.

Calendar

'Horns rout Aggies
AUSTIN - D.J. Augustin scored 27 points and No. 7 Texas rolled over No. 22 Texas A&M, 77-50, on Monday night for the Longhorns' sixth straight win.

LSC Standings

Memphis-ex Guy among LSC honorees
A pair of Abilene Christian players and a former Memphis standout are three of four basketball players of the week in the Lone Star Conference.

Crocker's 4-point play lifts Oklahoma to OT win against Baylor
In Norman, Okla., Tony Crocker converted a four-point play with 7.3 seconds left and Oklahoma came away with its second straight miraculous finish to beat Baylor in overtime and gain crucial positioning for its tournament hopes. Palo Duro graduate Austin Johnson scored 19 points for OU.

Potter Court At Law No. 1

Potter County Court

Marriage Licenses Issued: Randall County

Randall Court at Law No. 2

Potter County District Courts

Randall Court at Law No. 1

Potter Court at Law No. 2

Marriage Licenses Issued: Potter County

Divorces Granted: Potter County

Divorces Granted: Randall County

Randall County District Courts

Leah Higley
Jessica and Jeff Higley of Amarillo announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah, to Matt Jackson.

Amanda Dunn
Shirley Dunn of Abilene announces the engagement of her daughter, Amanda, to Kyle Trafton.

Jessica Cargle
Sondra and Ken Cargle of Amarillo announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica, to James Davis. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hertel and Cathy Camplen.

Marsha Ann Chancler
Sharon Stratton and Mark Chancler of Amarillo announce the engagement of their daughter, Marsha, to Jared Dolen Hightower. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Harriet Chancler and the late Jim Chancler, John Stratton, Ruby Helms and the late Kenneth Helms.

Whitney Nichole Haney
Brenda Wilson and Roger Haney of Amarillo announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney, to Sean David Weatherholt.

Merideth Moore
Mary and Mike Moore of Amarillo announce the engagement of their daughter, Merideth, to Glen Eldon "Trey" Tullous III.

Logan Danielle Holt
Linzi and Clark Holt of Dumas announce the engagement of their daughter, Logan, to Jeffrey Paul Tufford, both of Canyon. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Mary Cox and Alberta Holt, both of Dumas and the late James Cox and the late William Holt.

Lila Janeen Duke
Kathleen and David Duke of Alpha, N.J., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lila, to Cobey Monden, both of Amarillo.

Chanda Weatherbie
Connie and Dan Weatherbie of Guelph, Ontario, formerly of Amarillo, announce the engagement of their daughter, Chanda, to Bradley Brashears, both of Dallas. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Mary and Fred Weatherbie of Fort Morgan, Colo., and Julene Meier of Beaver, Okla.

Jessica Lynn Ishmael
Jamie and David Ishmael of Decatur announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica, to John Patrick Lyons.

Melissa Platt
Patricia and Tommy Joe Platt of Canyon announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa, to Robert Mosley of Tomball.

Dr. Gott: Treat the clotting cause, not the symptoms
Dear Dr. Gott: My situation is a bit complex, but I will try to make it as brief as possible.

Vegetarian or vegan?
This is cattle country, home of the free 72-ounce steak and more hamburger stands than you can shake a stick at.

Heloise: Use customer etiquette
Dear Heloise: I am responding to the reader complaining about customer service. I have been in the retail-service industry for more than 20 years. I, too, am at a loss about etiquette. I have helped some customers who will not stop talking on their cell phones as I am serving them. And some customers cough, lick their fingers, etc., before handing me their money - gross! I have this happen to me more than 20 times a day, five days a week. Washing my hands all the time is impossible.

Dear Abby: Mom feels helpless about troubled son
Dear Abby: My son, "Keith," is 20. He lives at home with his dad, brother and me. Keith dropped out of high school when he was a senior. His driver's license was suspended due to non-payment of tickets.

Dear Abby: Tolerance not among in-law's values
Dear Abby: My husband's sister, "Mia," is a lesbian who came out to her family 10 years ago. Her parents disowned her. We were just out of high school, and for years we had no idea why. We were not allowed to invite Mia to our wedding or to have any contact with her.

Dr. Gott: Antibiotics not needed before dental work
Dear Dr. Gott: I am 69 years old and in fairly good health.

Cool car stuff for your commute
For many suburban residents, the daily commute is such an accepted routine that the question is less "Do you have one?" than "How long is it?" But even regular old stuck-on-the-highway drivers can use a little help with cool car stuff for their homes away from home.

Wine of the week
2005 BV Century Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

Heloise: Treat kitchen fires differently
Dear Heloise: Please advise your readers about two cautions with your instructions (they were hints from a reader - Heloise) regarding a kitchen fire.

Peanuts spice up a simple dish
The beauty of hummus is that it is so difficult to mess up. Play with the proportions of this recipe until you get what you like.

Kitchen Ade: Oscar-worthy dinner
The 80th Academy Awards ceremony will be Sunday, with "Atonement," "Juno," "Michael Clayton," "No Country for Old Men" and "There Will Be Blood" competing for Best Picture.

Shepherd's pie can be fast
Lasagnas, shepherd's pies and casseroles often are sidelined to the do-ahead category. But it makes them perfect for a deadline cooking makeover.

The Wine Guy: Weak dollar increases price of imported wine
I'll bet many of you remember a time when it was good to carry American dollars when traveling abroad. Dollars were worth more than pounds or euros and, in many places, there was a high demand for U.S. currency.

Nazareth thumps Hedley
Nazareth opened its bid to repeat as the Class 1A Division II boys basketball state champion Monday night, rolling past Hedley, 62-40, in bidistrict action at the First United Bank Center.

High School Softball

High School Basketball Statewide Polls

Class 1A Girls
No. 4 Follett knocked off defending Class 1A Division II champion Nazareth, 61-47, in a regional quarterfinal Tuesday in Borger.

Canyon cruises into regional tourney
The No. 1 Canyon Lady Eagles took another step toward Austin and the state tournament Tuesday night, beating Abilene Wylie, 49-27, in a Class 3A regional quarterfinal.

Region I Boys Bidistrict Pairings

Athlete of the Week: Michelle Brister
On the Court: In a 37-35 Class 5A area playoff victory against Granbury, the senior guard collected team-highs with 11 points, 10 rebounds and six steals to send the Lady Sandies to the regional quarterfinals.

Quick start propels McLean
Sophomore wing Alexis Menefield and freshman post Ashley Byron keyed a big opening quarter for the McLean Lady Tigers as they defeated Happy, 61-48, before 550 fans Tuesday night at Randall in a Class 1A Division II basketball regional quarterfinal.

High School Soccer Linescores

Class 1A Boys
Clarendon placed five players in double figures in rolling past Memphis, 93-37, in a Class 1A Division I bidistrict playoff Tuesday night at Clarendon College. Johnny Gaines led Clarendon with 22 points while T.J. Brown added 21.

Metro softball play resumes
The Amarillo High and Caprock softball teams will be on the road today, while Palo Duro and Tascosa will face off in the only Amarillo Independent School District contest inside the city limits.

H.S. Soccer
Amarillo High moved into a first-place tie Tuesday with Coronado with a 6-1 romp over Lubbock High on the road. Kyle Ward scored twice, giving him 12 goals for the year. Andrew Miller had two goals and two assists for the Sandies, who tied with Coronado at 4-1.

High School Soccer Standings

Deja vu: Timberview ousts AHS
VERNON - In a contrast of styles, it was Mansfield Timberview that controlled the tempo, eliminating Amarillo High from the playoffs with a 41-35 victory in a Region I-5A quarterfinal before 150 fans at the D.O. Fulton Gymnasuim.

High School Soccer Standings

Step toward repeat
It was a cakewalk compared to the last time Panhandle played a girls basketball game at Canyon Junior High.

Class 5A Boys
For the second consecutive season, a District 2-5A team was bounced from the playoffs in bidistrict by El Paso Americas.

Lady Dons reach region semifinals
PLAINVIEW - They're back.

Athlete of the Week: Collin Brown
On the Mat: The senior won the 145-pound title at the Region I-5A meet, improving to 30-0 and remaining the only undefeated wrestler in the region. The title-clinching 9-3 victory came against Chris Harris of El Paso Burges, advancing Brown to the state meet.

New hairdo, new season
The Tascosa Rebels are taking a clean-cut approach to the basketball playoffs.

Region I Girls Playoff Results, Pairings

A regional rematch
Amarillo High hopes history doesn't repeat itself. The Region I-5A tournament is a victory away for the Lady Sandies, but to get there, they must knock off a familiar foe - Mansfield Timberview.

H.S. Soccer: Tascosa falls twice
Leah Bowyer scored two first-half goals, and District 2-5A girls soccer leader Coronado shut out Tascosa, 3-0, on Monday at Lubbock's Lowrey Field.

Canyon-Wylie matchup in playoffs nothing new
Ah yes, Canyon vs. Abilene Wylie. A storied regional sports rivalry continues tonight when the Lady Eagles (27-3) put their No. 1 ranking in Class 3A basketball on the line against the Lady Bulldogs (19-10) in the regional quarterfinals.

Dalhart falls to Burkburnett
Desmond Strickland scored nine of his game-high 32 points in the third quarter as Burkburnett rallied for a 93-72 Class 3A boys basketball bidistrict victory against Dalhart on Monday night at Childress.

Jaklewicz: May best team in purple win
It's only fitting that before Canyon goes back to Class 4A, there'd be another bout with Class 3A rival Abilene Wylie.

Herd pitcher fires gem
Hereford junior right-hander Cameron Collier opened his baseball season in style Monday at Hereford, tossing a five-inning, no-hitter in a 17-0 victory against Dalhart. Collier struck out nine and walked four.

Falcons aim to clear hurdle
Bushland's boys made the basketball playoffs last season - their first - only to lose a heartbreaker against Panhandle on a last-second rebound basket in the Class 2A bidistrict round.

High School Baseball Linescores

Broadhurst says district slate toughened Raiders
While most basketball playoff teams are preparing for the postseason, the No. 5 Randall Raiders are getting geared up for their third season.

High School Basketball Linescores

Class 3A-2A Boys
Bushland outscored Stratford 20-6 in the third quarter as the Falcons rallied to down the Elks, 47-37, in a Class 2A bidistrict playoff Tuesday in Dumas.

Approaching 1,000 Wins
Canyon girls basketball coach Joe Lombard pursues his 1,000th win.

Holy Cross to make history
It's history time tonight for the Holy Cross boys basketball team.

High School Baseball

Groom to face high-scoring Hart
Here's how you don't want to prepare for your team's first basketball playoff game: go home sick.

High School Basketball Playoffs

No. 3 Follett tries to ignore Nazareth's playoff tradition
In most sports, it's not over until the fat lady sings. The proverbial fat lady must live in Nazareth.

Class 4A Girls
Plainview put distance between themselves and stubborn Frenship in the third quarter on its way to a 43-33 Class 4A regional quarterfinal victory Tuesday night at the Rip Griffin Center in Lubbock.

Girls Playoff Capsules

Class 4A Boys
Plainview had no answer in the paint for Randall's Mason White on Tuesday at Canyon High. The senior scored a game-high 21 points, including 16 in the first half, as the No. 5 Raiders cruised by Plainview, 83-50, in a Class 4A bidistrict playoff.

Area Boys Playoff Capsules

TAPPS
Hannah Boren scored 20 points and her sister Haley had 12 to lead Ascension Academy by Fort Worth Harvest Christian, 42-28, and into this weekend's TAPPS Class 1A regional finals.

Athlete of the Week Honor Roll

No need to change
Expect more of the same from the Palo Duro Lady Dons. After notching an 80-22 area-round basketball playoff victory against Canutillo on Friday night, the Lady Dons aren't going to alter their game plan, coach A.J. Johnson said.

Gorillas to return
The Amarillo Gorillas ownership committee ensured the team's return next season by welcoming an additional owner and bolstering the team's financial situation.

Rangers ink Kinsler to five-year contract
SURPRISE, Ariz. - The Rangers locked up the middle of their infield through 2013.

Scoreboard
Basketball, Hockey, Golf, Transactions

My two cents ... On sports scandals
Steroids, Spygate, referees fixing games and college coaches committing recruiting violations. These are the dominating stories every time I turn on the radio or read a newspaper.

Scoreboard
Basketball, Cutting, Hockey, Softball, Transactions, Golf

Sports On The Air

Sports On The Air

Kidd reintroduced in Dallas after deal
DALLAS - With five words shortly before noon Tuesday, Jason Kidd officially returned to the Mavericks.

Getting the facts straight
Amarillo's Theresa Otto, right, looks over an Amarillo League of Women Voters voters guide early Monday night, during the Meet the Candidates reception.

Machete used to fend of intruder
A homeowner repelled an intruder by striking him several times with a machete Monday night.

Water district board to write rules for plan
The big picture is now clear for the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District, but the details are yet to come.

Obama camp scouts sites for area office
Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama will gather this week for an organizational meeting in Amarillo, campaign officials confirmed Monday.

Biggest beef recall ever
Local reaction to the largest beef recall in U.S. history has been swift.

Teen hurt in skateboarding accident
An Amarillo teenager who fell from a skateboard being pulled by a car Sunday was listed in stable condition at Northwest Texas Hospital on Monday.

Mike Huckabee visiting Amarillo next week

Residents blast landfill
A request by BFI Southwest Landfill nearly a year ago to increase the height of its landfill on East Helium Road is being reviewed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

3 indicted in counterfeiting case
A federal grand jury indicted three people Tuesday in connection with an alleged counterfeiting conspiracy.

Two indicted on stolen mail charge
A federal grand jury indicted two people Tuesday in connection with alleged stolen mail.

Woman shot in store confrontation
A 19-year-old woman received a gunshot wound to the back during a shooting incident Monday night.

Your fingers deserve a break
Friends and families of the Ronald McDonald House of Amarillo will smile on the cover of AT&T's new Real Yellow Pages directory at its unveiling at 10 a.m. today.

Correction
Bushland Independent School District will request a waiver to shorten instructional days to 178 during the 2008-09 school year. Incorrect information appeared in a headline in the Tuesday paper.

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WT cuts costs for the needy
Students from low-income families could have most college expenses waived next fall at West Texas A & M University.

Real People: Smells like team spirit
Need a break? Maybe a little escape from reality? Try a Gorillas hockey game.

Jon Mark Beilue: 'Oh my goodness, two faces!'
We were taught in college journalism classes to approach things with a somewhat cynical and skeptical attitude. That's supposed to help on that first job offer when the editor sitting behind the desk says, "The pay is competitive and the hours are good."

Early Voting Locations

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Library: Fines, books overdue
The Amarillo Public Library wants its stuff back.

Robber leaves clerk unharmed
A man armed with a knife robbed an Amarillo convenience store Sunday afternoon.

Cause of fire still uncertain
Fire erupted at a city of Amarillo Water Distribution garage facility Monday afternoon.

BFI to drill wells for remediation
In an effort to clean up chemical contamination found in groundwater underneath the BFI Southwest Landfill, BFI management is drilling remediation wells.

Screening for ALD in works at Tech
By this time next year, researchers funded in part by the Amarillo-based Myelin Project hope to finish creating a test that determines if a person has adrenoleukodystrophy, called ALD for short.

City OKs trash cell
Amarillo is climbing higher - or at least its garbage is.

Board passes school calendar
Bushland Independent School District's board of trustees swiftly approved its 2008-09 calendar Monday night.

Canyon confirms Criswell
Canyon city commissioners approved Assistant City Manager Randy Criswell on Monday night to take over as city manager.

Texans' Mathis accused of trying to choke common-law wife
In Houston, Texans receiver and kick returner Jerome Mathis was arrested and charged with choking his pregnant common-law wife.

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Amarillo.com | Today's Stories

Anne Edwina Gutierrez
Anne Edwina Gutierrez, 56, of Amarillo, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.

Services

Mozelle Stayton
Mozelle Stayton, 88, of Amarillo, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.

Shirley Hall
Shirley Hall, 66, of Amarillo died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008.

Carolyn Sue Purvis
OKEMAH, Okla. - Carolyn Sue Purvis, 55, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.

Eva G. Miller
FRIONA - Eva G. Miller, 95, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Amarillo.

Clementine Rassier Wright
TUCSON, Ariz. - Clem Wright, 92, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2008.

Pablo Murillo Sr.
HEREFORD - Pablo Murillo Sr., 65, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.

Thomas Howell
Thomas Howell, 70, of Amarillo, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.

Hugo Fredrick Beyer
DIMMITT - Hugo Fredrick Beyer, 85, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.

Alta Kimbrough Bennett
CHILDRESS - Alta Kimbrough Bennett, 94, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008.

Mozelle M. Stayton
Mozelle M. Stayton, 88, of Canyon died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.

Graci Reese Orand
PAMPA - Graci Reese Orand, infant daughter of Danny and Ashlee Orand, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.

Iris Blevins
MATADOR - Iris Blevins, 102, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.

Kirk Robert Burns
NARA VISA, N.M. - Kirk Robert Burns, 22, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.

Elsie May Genn
CLAYTON, N.M. - Elsie May Genn, 82, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.

Services

Ola Mae "Teeter" Crawford
SEATTLE - Ola Mae "Teeter" Crawford, 98, formerly of Amarillo, Texas, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2008.

All Obituaries - Text

Gene Dennis
Gene Dennis, 67, of Canyon died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008.

Dorothy Edmond
Dorothy Edmond, 83, of Amarillo, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008.

Shirley Hall
Shirley Hall, 66, of Amarillo, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008.

Bryson Trinidad Buck
Bryson Trinidad Buck, infant son of Casey and Margarita Ruiz Buck, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2008.

Mike Janzen
Mike Janzen, 56, of Amarillo, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008.

Bobby Joel "B.J." Wooldridge
STINNETT - Bobby Joel "B.J." Wooldridge, 71, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2008.

Shirley McNellis Moore
Shirley McNellis Moore, 85, of Amarillo, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.

Jeana Louise Lamaster
DALHART - Jeana Louise Lamaster, 38, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, in Amarillo.

All Obituaries - Text

Martha Lou Moss
MEMPHIS - Martha Lou Moss, 93, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, in Childress.

Hulon Wall
PLAINVIEW - Hulon Wall, 85, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.

Betty Zon Reed
BORGER - Betty Zon Reed, 71, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Amarillo.

Doris Mock
PERRYTON - Doris Mock, 61, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.

Betty Jo Arrington
CLAYTON, N.M. - Betty Jo Arrington, 81, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, in Pampa, Texas.

Angie Ortiz Moreno
PAMPA - Angie Ortiz Moreno, 55, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.

Joseph D. DeRamus Jr.
CLOVIS, N.M. - Joseph D. DeRamus Jr., 64, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008.

Rosa M. Dixon
CLOVIS, N.M. - Rosa M. Dixon, 85, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008.

June Anderson
HOBBS - June Anderson, 84, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Clovis, N.M.

Geraldine "Jeri" Richardson
STILLWATER, Okla. - Geraldine "Jeri" Richardson, 91, formerly of Amarillo, Texas, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008.

Nellie Ruth Bruner Wray
SOUTHLAKE - Nellie Ruth Bruner Wray, 89, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2008.

Truman Hawkins
Truman Hawkins, 71, of Amarillo died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.

Lois Walls
POST - Lois Walls, 77, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Lubbock.

Vesta C. Payton
HOLDEN, Mo. - Vesta C. Payton, 95, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008.

Ed W. Gill
Ed W. Gill, 81, of Amarillo, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008.

Nellie Ruth Bruner Wray
SOUTHLAKE - Nellie Ruth Bruner Wray, 89, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2008.

Crystal Amador
GUYMON, OKLA. - Crystal Amador, 16, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2008.

Danny Joe "Dan" Howington
Danny Joe "Dan" Howington, 51, of Amarillo died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.

Sylvia Lorene Collins
BOISE CITY, OKLA. - Sylvia Lorene Collins, 86, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008.

Mary Ortega-Hernandez
Mary Ortega-Hernandez, 72, of Amarillo died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2008.

Letter: Woodburn best fit for 108th court
Doug Woodburn is running for 108th District judge, from which Abe Lopez is retiring after five terms.

Letters: Everyone's smoke affects someone
I am affected every day from someone else's smoke.

Editorial: Long arm of law needs to loosen
There is a case in Randall County that personifies the problem Texas faces with the "Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006."

Editorial: Castro steps down - not out
The word Tuesday morning out of the Little Havana neighborhood in Miami, Fla., was that Cuban-Americans were jubilant over news that Fidel Castro had tendered his resignation as Cuban president, er, dictator.

Letters: Non-smokers have rights, too
I am tired of reading about the smoking ban. Jackie Hamby is right about losing her rights. She will be losing the right to harm anyone who does not smoke. Second-hand smoking is a health threat.

Letter: How about some ideas for a better campaign?
I have been observing the three-ring circus that we call "politics" for what seems an eternity and have come up with a few suggestions to help them solve their "politicians" problems.

Editorial: Welcome to the neighborhood
One of the Amarillo-Canyon area's worst-kept secrets has been let loose.

Column - William Rusher: McCain sets up as formidable foe
SAN FRANCISCO - Let me begin by acknowledging that I was one of the many who thought that Mitt Romney, rather than John McCain, would be the Republican presidential nominee in 2008.

Letters: Now the city wants to impose another fee?
We have a paradox in Amarillo.

Letter: Frausto earns nod for sheriff's job
From the historical Texas Rangers who protected the frontier from Indians and outlaws to our current police officers who ensure that we follow traffic laws, Texans have been fortunate to have had the most honorable and respectable law enforcement officers in the United States.

Letters: Leave it up to business owner's discretion
I think that it should be up to the owner of the business whether to allow smoking in his or her establishment.

Letter: Frausto's experience qualifies him for sheriff
I support Frank Frausto for Potter County sheriff.

Column - Luke Metzger: Candidates need to spend energy talking about energy
AUSTIN - When the 44th president of the United States enters office on Jan. 20, 2009, he or she will face an unprecedented energy and global warming crisis.

Column - Greg Sagan: Clintons could have spared Amarillo the insult
I don't know about you, but I didn't go to hear former President Bill Clinton speak last Saturday.

Column - Lee Bandy: '08 Republicans are all shook up
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Republicans are in a fix. Here's why:

Editorial: Texas gets the picture
Evidently, Amarillo does not take things as personally as Santa Fe, N.M.

Hilltop menus
Today: country-fried steak, mashed potatoes with cream gravy, savory spinach, dinner roll or bread, blonde brownie.

Community briefs
The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. today at the offices of the United Way of Amarillo & Canyon, 2207 Line Ave. The program will be "Teen Pregnancy, A Family Affair: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren."

Bowling results

Education briefs
A Cash for College seminar is planned for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Amarillo College's Community Link, 2412 N. Grand St. The hands-on workshop will help prospective college students fill out financial aid applications, admissions applications and scholarship applications. One-on-one help will be available. A drawing for a $200 scholarship also is planned. Attendees should bring their 2007 federal income tax returns (if filed), their parents' 2007 federal income tax returns (if filed), paycheck stubs or other proof of income and their most recent school transcript. For information, call Maury Roman at (806) 371-5345.

Pard Volleyball Standings as of Jan. 31

Hidden Treasures
To order Liz Ball's 56-page Treasures or Holiday Hidden Treasures, send $4.50 plus $1.25 shipping and handling for each book to Hidden Pictures, P.O. Box 63, Tipp City, OH 45371; or e-mail hiddenpictures@aol.com.

This date in history
Feb. 20, 1930 - A bridge tournament was held to raise funds for orphans and the elderly.

Opportunities to serve
Nonprofit organizations are in search of for volunteers. Among the opportunities to serve in the community are:

Girl Scouts to honor Women of Distinction
Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains will honor seven women with its Women of Distinction Award at a March 7 gala from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. at the Ambassador Hotel.

TV viewing through the years
The generation gap in my house causes problems almost every day.

PAL program's battle of the bands raises $3,050
The Amarillo High School Peer Assistance and Leadership program recently had a battle of the bands to raise $3,050 for the Ryan Briones Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Cutting-edge program
The future of health care is incubating in classrooms on North Western Street.

ASCA menus
Meals are served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a suggested $5 donation.

Fundraiser
Portions of a fundraiser for Holy Cross Catholic Academy were earmarked for the St. Francis of Immaculate Mary convent, whose nuns had been teachers at Holy Cross and its predecessor, Alamo Catholic High School. Pausing for a photo at the presentation were Audrey Kos, standing, from left, Sister Geraldine, Sister Mary Magdeline and Sister Grace. Kneeling, from left: Chester Kos and Caleb Scrimpsher.

Wesley menus
Breakfast is served from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Lunch is served at noon. There is a $2 charge. Meals are for seniors, 55 and older.

THS honorees
Dr. Donald Altman, left, Tascosa High School class of 1976, and Col. William Hagood, class of 1965, were inducted Feb. 5 into the Tascosa High School Rebel Hall of Fame.

Middle School City Champs crowned

Amarillo High student wins Young Performers Competition, will play with Amarillo Symphony
Erin Weber played Camille Saint-Saens' "Havanaise" on Jan. 26 to win the grand prize in the Amarillo Symphony Guild's Young Performers Competition.

Nonprofit briefs
High Plains Epilepsy Association will present a fine art show March 1-2, featuring more than 15 artists from Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas working in oils, pottery, glass, watercolors, photography, furniture and jewelry. The free show at the Amarillo Little Theatre Adventure Space, 2751-B Civic Circle, will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 1, and noon to 4 p.m. March 2. A wine-tasting will be 3 to 5 p.m. March 1. Proceeds from purchases will benefit HPEA. For tickets or information, call (806) 352-5426 or e-mail leeann@nts-online.net.

Medical Rounds

Furry Friends: Pistol
SPCA Adoptions: At the shelter, 11901 S. Coulter St., from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays at PetSmart, 2800 Soncy Road. Information: (806) 622-0555 or www.amarillospca.org

Nonprofit calendar
Special Olympics basketball regional tournament and fundraising silent auction, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 1.

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Canyon Chamber raises $500 with Crockpot Cookoff on Feb. 7
The Canyon Chamber of Commerce's Crockpot Cookoff on Feb. 7 could be likened to a bride: something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.

Signup roundup

Spotted
Spotted, amarillo.com's photo-sharing gallery, is a feature showcasing the people and events of the area. Have you been spotted? Find out in this section each week. The fun doesn't stop here, however. View these photos and many more online at spotted.amarillo.com.

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Praiseworthy
Jameson Sauseda, a 2005 Caprock High School graduate, the son of J.E. Sauseda and Janie Rivas, has received University Honors from the University of Texas at Austin for his perfect 4.0 grade-point average. The junior pre-law major has been accepted to study in Spain this summer.

WT golfers fifth in tourney
West Texas A&M was fifth at the rain-shortened Tarleton State University Coca-Cola Classic at Granbury's Harbor Lakes Golf Course as Whitney Osborne tied for 16th.

Lady Buffs try to remain atop region
West Texas A & M women's basketball head coach Krista Gerlich doesn't want to take anything for granted.

WT softball team wins three of four
Freshman Kaitlyn Witte hit a three-run home run in the Lady Buffs' first game of the Angelo State Blue & Gold Classic softball tournament at San Angelo and tossed a complete game, two-hit shutout in the second to help West Texas A&M post a 5-4 win against Emporia State and a 6-0 shutout of Incarnate Word on Sunday.

Buffs guard against early celebration
As good as the view looks, West Texas A & M men's basketball coach Rick Cooper refuses to let his first-place Buffs look in their rear-view mirror these days.
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