Sunday, October 22, 2006

Sorenson works open through Jan. 21
Seventy paintings covering four decades of work by Jack Sorenson are now open for exhibit at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum.

'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' comes to Amarillo
"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" comes to the Amarillo Little Theatre Mainstage auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 29, courtesy of the ALT Academy.

Ready for his closeup
Eduardo Espinel, the second of four finalists in the Amarillo Symphony's search for a new music director, takes the podium Friday and Saturday at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. The program features a lineup of classical works by Falla, Grieg and Schumann, with a performance by Van Cliburn-winning pianist Chu-Fang Huang.

Panhandle People in Business

Comings & Goings
Amarillo resident RUDY BUSTOS has bought San Jacinto Barber Shop, 3221 W. 6th.

Interest Rates

Skilling: Last man standing
WASHINGTON - When former Enron chief executive Jeffrey Skilling stands to face a judge and a possible decades-long prison sentence Monday, he will be - as usual - alone.

Texas unemployment rate dips
AUSTIN - The state's unemployment rate fell slightly in September, dropping for the second straight month, the Texas Workforce Commission reported Friday.

Bankruptcies

Panhandle People in Business

College degrees lure job recruiters
Some job recruiters look at appearance.

Business Briefs
After 22 years in Amarillo, Barbara Tabor closed her European Day Spa on Sept. 8.

Oil and Gas Report

Oil & Gas Report

Farm briefs
Corn production is forecast at 10.9 billion bushels, down 2 percent from both last month and 2005. Based on conditions as of Oct. 1, yields are expected to average 153.5 bushels per acre, down 1.2 bushels from September but 5.6 bushels higher than last year. If realized, the yield would be the second largest on record, behind 2004.

What a week!
Wall Street ended a record-setting week narrowly mixed Friday, with the Dow Jones industrials falling to close inches above 12,000 after a lackluster profit report and forecast from Caterpillar prompted many investors to retreat. The Dow was up for the week, but broader market indicators were mixed.

Open for business
Hastings employee TJ Rawdon works on moving merchandise into the right place Friday inside the new Hastings store on South Georgia Street. The store opened to customers at 5 p.m. Friday. The store features new signs, new products, free Wi-Fi and a fireplace in the Hard Back Cafe.

Environmental awards deadline Nov. 10
There is still time to be recognized for efforts to protect, preserve or conserve Texas' environment. The deadline for Texas Environmental Excellence Awards is Nov. 10.

Protect your check information
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - While consumers today are more wary about giving out their Social Security and credit card numbers, many have no idea that the numbers on the bottom of their checks are a portal into their finances.

Richards: Avoid actively managed funds
Skullduggery is one reason to avoid actively managed mutual funds.

ENMU faces Tarleton State on road
Eastern New Mexico will try to snap a four-game losing skid as it travels to Tarleton State today.

Stakes high in Tech-ISU game
AMES, IOWA - Iowa State coach Dan McCarney didn't mince words when asked how important today's game against Texas Tech is to the Cyclones.

Other Big 12 Games

Big 12 Roundup: No. 23 Aggies eke by Cowboys in OT
STILLWATER, OKLA. - Stephen McGee threw a 2-yard touchdown pass with 3 seconds left in regulation and Red Bryant blocked an extra-point attempt in overtime, allowing No. 23 Texas A&M to escape with a 34-33 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday night.

McCoy gets road test
LINCOLN, NEB. - Eight weeks into the season, Texas finally is playing outside the Lone Star state.

Longhorns find unlikely star in kicker Bailey
LINCOLN, NEB. - Texas coach Mack Brown had some encouraging words for Ryan Bailey before the backup kicker took the field in the final seconds.

Tech storms to win
AMES, IOWA - Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell can finally stop looking over his shoulder.

Big 12 Box Scores

Faith News

A new purpose-driven life
DALLAS - In his signature Hawaiian shirts, walking around Saddleback Community Church in the foothills of Orange County, Calif., Rick Warren seems the classic California dude.

Seminary passes resolution against speaking in tongues
FORT WORTH - Trustees at a Baptist seminary have put it in writing: They will not tolerate any promotion of speaking in tongues on their campus.

Faith Calendar

Actor calls role humbling
The newest project of Michael Tait, formerly of the musical trio in DC Talk, is portraying a thoroughly modern Jesus.

N.Y. court rules on contraceptives
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York's highest court ruled Thursday that social service agencies run by the Roman Catholic Church and other faiths must provide birth-control coverage to their employees even if they consider contraception a sin.

Haynes: Here are a few points to ponder
Just wondering ... if McLean is the only area town with a Ten Commandments monument. The double-tablet engraved stone shrine, about 7 feet high and 5 feet wide, was installed this year at First and Gray streets, on the route of Old Highway 66.

Congregational Corner - River Road Baptist Church

Museum in need of tour guides
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum needs tour guides for student groups.

Driven to distraction by kids
Millions of cell phones, billions of hamburgers and untold tubes of lipstick lurk in the hands of motorists, threatening a fatal distraction.

Boston-based theater group presents 'Encore!!'
Boston-based Chamber Theatre Productions will present "Encore!!," a stage-adaptation of five short stories, Friday morning in the Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium.

Travel briefs
NILES, Mich. - Forget ketchup blood and tape-recorded "oohs" in a rundown barn.

Slices of life
How students responded when asked about standardized tests:

Decorate for Halloween with stained-glass windows
Just in time for goblins at your front door, Meyda Tiffany Lighting Co. introduces two mini-stained-glass windows that sit on any tabletop.

Practically parenting: The state fair is All-American fun
My family and I hit the state fair this year in all its greasy, corny dog glory. We visited on canned food drive day, taking the opportunity to donate to hunger shelters and get cheapo tickets.

Must-haves for a location photo shoot
LOS ANGELES - Thousands of Los Angeles residents register their properties with agencies that negotiate usage fees for film, TV and still photography.

Club Calendar

Prince of Asturias award recipients honored Friday
MADRID, SPAIN - The winners of this year's prestigious Prince of Asturias prizes - author Paul Auster, film director Pedro Almodovar and UNICEF director Ann Veneman among them - collected their awards at a colorful ceremony in the northern city of Oviedo on Friday.

Dear Abby: Roommate needs a restraining hand
DEAR ABBY: I am a sophomore in college, currently living with two of my best friends in an apartment. The other day, we went shopping at a thrift store. I showed one of my roommates, "Beth," a T-shirt with a logo of a band she liked. She took it and I went to look at something else.

Adopt-A-Pet
Roscoe is a blue heeler mix, and he is available for adoption through Amarillo Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Cancun bounces back a year after Hurricane Wilma
CANCUN, MEXICO - Carl Johnson said his heart missed a beat when he saw the beach outside his Cancun timeshare.

Bestsellers List

Art Beat: Photography freezes moments in time
Cold temperatures freeze water, and photography freezes time - so surely, with this in common, they belong together.

Kevan Hall closes Fashion Week with feminine spring dresses
CULVER CITY, CALIF. - The main tent at Smashbox Studios was transformed into a starry midnight sky for the final show of Los Angeles Fashion Week, as designer Kevan Hall unveiled his ethereal collection of spring dresses.

Shirtdresses get updated
Shirtdresses were once the uniform of 1950s housewives (at least on TV), but these days the style feels more daring, less Donna Reed. On a recent afternoon in Washington's upscale Georgetown district, three women demonstrated how to take the starch out of the classic look, layering their dresses over leggings or jeans and leaving that prim collar unbuttoned - with nary a strand of pearls in sight.

Dr. Gott: 82-year-old should not have to live with pain
DEAR DR. GOTT: Eight months ago, I fell and broke my right ankle. A cast was put on, and I was sent home from the emergency room.

XIT has storied history
When the state capitol building in Austin burned to the ground in November 1881, plans to construct a new capitol became urgent.

Dear Abby: Age difference worries woman
DEAR ABBY: I am a 51-year-old woman dating a 39-year-old man. He is smart, funny, sexy, considerate and nice to me. I don't see much of my family anymore because they were abusive, and it's better if I don't. However, I am worried about what they and my other friends will think.

Bug Blaster name says it all
Hate those aphids, spider mites and other plant-munching creepy crawlies?

This is cowboy country
CHANNING - Tucked snugly away, just north of the Canadian River breaks in Hartley County lies Channing, a town of cowboy lore, big ranch history and good people.

Web Watch
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Heloise: How to lick those icky hairball problems
DEAR READERS: Cats and kittens are known to spend hours on end licking and grooming themselves. Of course, that means ... hair balls. In most cases, the hair passes right through the digestive tract and ends up in a litter box or the yard. However, if there is a larger hair buildup, it can irritate the stomach, and the cat will begin hacking and gagging to vomit.

AMOA hosts art exhibition and auction
A one-night-only art exhibition and auction at Amarillo Museum of Art features the work of 80-plus artists.

Rose leads by four; Palmer shoots 71
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. - Justin Rose was still on the course and still atop the leaderboard when the sun went down Friday.

A new era
The Amarillo Gorillas have been one of the most successful organizations in the Central Hockey League the past four seasons.

Gorillas blast past Scorpions
The Amarillo Gorillas have a new coach and 14 new players on a roster of 22 that includes a 2005 NHL alum.

A different cast of Gorillas with the same goal - win
Gone is the core group of veterans Joe Ferras rode to the playoffs for four consecutive years. Gone is the defending Central Hockey League Most Valuable Player. Gone is Ferras.

Schedule

Amarillo Gorillas 2006-2007 Roster

Tickets
To purchase tickets to any Gorillas home game, call 242-7825.

High School Roundup: Bushland tops River Road, keeps alive 1-2A title hopes
Bushland used a balanced offensive attack led by Christina Steinkruger to hand River Road its first District 1-2A loss and pull within a half-game of the district lead with a 17-25, 27-25, 25-10, 25-18 win Saturday at Bushland.

Tulia 28, Bushland 14
Running back T.J. Powell scored four touchdownsas Tulia handed Bushland a defeat in District 2-2A.

AHS beats Tascosa, captures 2-5A title
Amarillo High's balanced offense proved too much for Tascosa on Saturday.

Area High School Standings

Vega 40, Boys Ranch 14
Vega jumped on Boys Ranch early and cruised by the Roughriders in a District 1-1A contest Friday night in Vega.

Getting his point across
Tascosa defensive coordinator Brett Beesley talks to the Rebel defense during the team's 42-14 District 2-5A loss to Lubbock Monterey on Friday night at Dick Bivins Stadium.

White Deer 21, Gruver 6
White Deer got off to a slow start, but was able to hang on for a victory over Gruver in District 1-1A play.

H.S. Volleyball: AHS goes after district title
The District 2-5A title will be on the line today at the Tascosa Activity Center when Amarillo High and the Lady Rebels meet for the second time this year.

Lefors 48, Higgins 0
In a Six-man Division II District 8 clash, Lefors scored 28 points in the first quarter to roll past winless Higgins on the road.

High School Football Scoreboard

Samnorwood 46, Motley County 38
Samnorwood was able to overcome a second-half scoring blitz from previously unbeaten Motley County and pick up its first win in Six-man Division II District 7 play.

Tascosa no match for Monterey
Blame it all on Lubbock Coronado. Lubbock Monterey, upset last week in the opening night of District 2-5A by rival Coronado, played like it was in an upset mood Friday night, manhandling Tascosa, 42-14, in Dick Bivins Stadium.

San Jac's Mathews wins 3A state title
San Jacinto's Monty Mathews used a strong kick to win the TAPPS Class 3A boys state cross country title Saturday at Waco's Bear Run Cross Country Course.

Harvesters caught in Herd's stampede
HEREFORD - Hereford has been known for its offense most of the season, but following Friday's 48-13 thrashing of Pampa before more than 4,500 at Whiteface Stadium the defense can take center stage as well.

Dumas tennis wins district title
The Dumas Demon varsity tennis team clinched the Class 4A district title Saturday, October 21st in Dumas. The team is undefeated for the season and will begin regional play on Friday, October 27th in Wichita Falls.

Friona 50, Highland Park 0
The Chieftains improved to 3-0 in District 2-2A with the shutout at Highland Park.

Sanford-Fritch 54, West Texas High 0
Sanford-Fritch evened its District 1-2A record with a rout of West Texas High keyed by running back D.J. Hidrogo.

Tucumcari 15, Texico 12 (OT)
After a game that had four missed extra points, Tucumcari's Anas Badshah hit a field goal from extra-point range to give the Rattlers an overtime win over Texico on Friday night.

Frenship rocks Plainview
WOLFFORTH - There were no surprises, no hidden weapons, and none of the hype of last year's Frenship-Plainview clash, but there was still just as much raw emotion and all the physical play that has come to be expected in this rivalry .

Valley 49, Chillicothe 0
The Valley Patriots made quick work of Chillicothe in a six-man Division I District 6 game called at the half because of the mercy rule.

Arbor Christian blitzes Holy Cross, 50-0, to remain unbeaten
Ethan Betzen's three first- quarter touchdown passes gave Arbor a 30-0 lead after 12 minutes, and the Lions added 20 more in a 50-0 rout of Holy Cross that was called at the half on the 45-point rule.

Wheeler 36, Clarendon 27
Cole Hathaway's PAT return and Mikel Tucker's interception in the end zone were the difference as Wheeler outlasted Clarendon in the second week of District 3-1A play.

AHS rolls by Central
SAN ANGELO - They might have looked like punts, and the San Angelo Central return team might have acted like they were punts, but they most certainly were not.

Happy 51, Lorenzo 0
In Lorenzo, the Cowboys capitalized on three early turnovers to take sole possession of first place in Six-man Division I District 5.

Dumas drops Caprock
Dumas scored 28 second-half points to erase a 10-6 Caprock halftime lead and picked up their first win of the year, 34-16, on Friday night.

Miami 46, Fort Elliott 14
John Stribling scored five touchdowns and rushed for 173 yards as Miami remained undefeated in Six-man Division II District 8.

Sunray edges Booker, 21-14
Sunray had 204 of its 209 yards on the ground to beat Booker in District 1-1A play.

Nazareth 42, Sudan 7
In Sudan, Josh Braddock and Tucker Waggoner ran for two touchdowns each as the Swifts remained unbeaten and ran their regular-season win streak to 18.

Childress blasts Littlefield, 34-13
The Childress Bobcats pushed their District 3-2A record to 2-0 as they ran all over the Littlefield Wildcats on the road on Friday night, 34-13, handing the previously unbeaten team its first loss of the season.

Statewide High School Scores

Bible Heritage 89, Silverton 40
Bible Heritage scored double digit numbers in each quarter, and won convincingly over Silverton.

Stratford sends Panhandle to first loss
Jonathan Licon scored twice to help Stratford knock off previously unbeaten Panhandle, 21-14, in a District 1-2A football game Friday night in Stratford.

Groom 59, Lazbuddie 8
Groom made sure the game wasn't close from the opening kick, and scored 59 points in the first half, enforcing the 45-point mercy rule on Lazbuddie.

Late Boxes

Midland Christian 35, Perryton 21
Jamison Berryhill led Midland Christian with three touchdown runs as the Mustangs downed Perryton in a nondistrict game on Friday night.

Abernathy 28, Floydada 7
Tate Horsford ran for 243 yards and all four of the Antelopes' touchdowns as Abernathy improved to 2-0 in District 3-2A.

Memphis 47, Shamrock 0
Michael McIntosh and Timmell McFalls combined to hand Shamrock a shutout Friday night.

Claude 28, San Jacinto 14
Dee Bichsel threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores to lead the Mustangs to a home win.

Muleshoe 27, Dimmitt 6
Muleshoe defeated Dimmit to stay undefeated in District 2-2A play.

<< FRIDAY REWIND <<
A recap of the week's games

Palo Duro defeats Randall, 21-19
A blocked extra point in the first quarter was the difference for Palo Duro as the Dons survived a late Randall rally for a 21-19 win at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium.

Springlake-Earth 21, Farwell 6
Springlake-Earth nabbed its first District 1-4A win in a visit to Farwell on Friday night.

Canadian extends district streak
SPEARMAN - It doesn't matter if the faces have changed, the the top cats in District 1-2A still wear black and gold.

Scoreboard
Auto Racing, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Hockey, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

Sports On The Air

Stars beat Coyotes for seventh victory
GLENDALE, ARIZ. - Dallas goalie Mike Smith shut out the Phoenix Coyotes in his NHL debut, stopping 22 shots in the Stars' 4-0 victory Saturday night.

Scoreboard
Football, Hockey, Golf, Volleyball, Odds, Transactions

Sports On The Air

Chase at Martinsville about shifting gears, changing minds
MARTINSVILLE, VA. - At least one driver has declared himself out of contention in NASCAR's Chase for the Championship after each of the last five races. A day later, they all changed their minds.

Chilly weather
Jack Milligan, with his mother, Katie Milligan of Amarillo, braved the chilly weather on Saturday to watch brother Max Milligan of the Arden Road Kids Incorporated Kindergarten-Preschool soccer team as they played Arbor at John Stiff park.

Beilue: Couples offer a home
For Martin and Cathryn Schneider, it was a heart-wrenching documentary on "60 Minutes.'' For Randy and Mary Strickland, it was just a tiny newspaper ad with some coal black eyes that wouldn't let go.

Calendar

Bowling brothers strive for recognition, success on tour

Calendar

Schools named to honor roll
Learning begins with respect and responsibility in Julie Smith's first-grade classroom at West Texas Elementary School in Stinnett.

WTAMU's new president
West Texas A&M University's newly appointed president, Dr. J. Patrick O'Brien, receives his gown and other accoutrements from John D. White, chairman of the Texas A&M University system, on Saturday during O'Brien's inauguration ceremony at the Mary Moody Northen Hall in Canyon. O'Brien is WTAMU's 10th president since the university opened in 1910.

Werner hopes to raise profile
AUSTIN - James Werner is on a mission.

All in the family at City Hall
When Mayor Debra McCartt delivered her State of the City speech earlier this year, she touted Amarillo's small-town personality.

Worth the Wait to host Quiceanera Fair today
Worth the Wait wants to get back to the roots of the quinceanera.

On the Edge of Common Sense: Animal survivors: Next reality TV fad?
In our effort to plumb the depths of humiliation and bad taste, television producers have now invented a reality show based on pitting races against each other. They have chosen whites vs. blacks vs. Asians vs. Latinos, leaving out the obvious: cowboys vs. Indians vs. French vs. cows.

Sheriff's office not collecting for charity
The Potter County Sheriff's Office doesn't want to be confused with a group of law enforcement officers conducting a fundraising campaign for charitable projects.

False fire alarm evacuates dance at Santa Fe building
A fire alarm in the Santa Fe Building led to the evacuation of over 200 children and their chaperones Friday night.

Jewelry seller robbed at motel
Thieves robbed a Dallas jewelry salesman at an Amarillo motel Thursday night, showing similarities to a June robbery that netted the perpetrators close to $1 million in jewelry.

You Asked for It
Q: What are the names and locations of all the drive-in movie theaters that have been in Amarillo, where were they, and were they single or double screen?

Consultant to make downtown report
A stronger office market, more residential living, a hotel and possibly a minor league baseball park.

On the Agenda

Ones to Watch: Jonathan Davis
Jonathan, 15, is an A honor roll student and freshman class representative for the Student Council.

History in the making
Hundreds of models lined the halls of Fannin Middle School on Saturday.

Canyon man convicted of kidnapping, robbery
A Randall County jury Friday convicted a man charged in connection with the kidnapping of a real estate agent last year.

Bowling - it's in their blood
For the first time in 12 years, twin brothers Mike and Mark Scroggins will compete together on the Professional Bowlers Association tour.

Correction
A story in the Oct. 20 Amarillo Globe-News on page 1B incorrectly stated the age of 46-year-old George Washington.

Ones to Watch: Brigitte Joffrion
Brigitte, 15, is a sophomore and a member of the junior varsity tennis team.

Fine arts takes stage
A buzz of excitement spread through West Texas A&M University's Fine Arts Complex Friday night as hundreds of people celebrated the grand opening of WT's newest academic building.

City spends money on all sides of town
Throughout the city's domain, facilities and structures such as the Amarillo Skate Park and the Ross-Mirror Bridge demonstrate the building power of residents' tax dollars. Public revenue also funds the police's operation, code inspections, running water, stray-animal patrols and dozens of other services.

The League of Women Voters to host public ballot forum
The League of Women Voters will host a public forum on two ballot propositions Monday night.

Ask Amarillo

Recreationists on hunt for deals
Hunting season doesn't simply bring a quest to bag deer, quail and pheasant.

Hereford man sentenced in shooting death of wife
A Deaf Smith County jury sentenced a Hereford man Friday for the shooting death of his wife.

A building for the future
Dee Gill teaches science to high school students most of the day.

Glenn says he's Cowboys' go-to receiver
IRVING - Terry Glenn didn't hesitate or stutter.

Cowboys cut Polite, sign LB Glymph
IRVING - The Dallas Cowboy signed linebacker Junior Glymph off Pittsburgh's practice squad Friday and cut fullback Lousaka Polite.

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Stella Mae Creech
TUCUMCARI, N.M. - Stella Mae Creech, 90, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006.

Josephine Herrera
Josephine Herrera, 72, of Amarillo died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006.

William "Bill" Ernest Robards
William "Bill" Ernest Robards, 64, of Amarillo died Friday, Oct. 20, 2006.

Mary Ruth Huckert
POTEAU, Okla. - Mary Ruth Huckert, 53, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006.

Anita Marie Cunningham
Anita Marie Cunningham, 66, of Amarillo died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006.

George Daves
HEREFORD - George Daves, 85, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006.

Wesley McIntyre
CHEYENNE, OKLA. - Wesley McIntyre, 18, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006.

Alvin H. Brokob
BORGER - Alvin H. Brokob, 84, died on Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, in Littlefield.Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Wesley United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Jerry Lane, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in The Garden of Devotion at Westlawn Memorial Park by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Mr. Brokob married Juanda Ervin on Jan. 11, 1945, in Gainesville. Alvin and Juanda had been Borger residents for 45 years. Survivors include two daughters, Carla Blackman of Littlefield and Laura Bichler of Houston; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Vista Care Hospice of Plainview, 4418 Olton Road, Plainview, TX 79072 or Borger Opportunities Center, 930 Illinois, Borger, TX 79007.

Mandy D'Laine Dysart Riley
Mandy D'Laine Dysart Riley, 44, of Amarillo died Friday, Oct. 20, 2006.

Diana Lee Johnson Nielsen
Diana Lee Johnson Nielsen, 51, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006.

Robert L. "Bob" Damron
TULIA - Robert L. "Bob" Damron, 74, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, in Lubbock.

Ethel "Evelyn" Mauck
MEMPHIS - Ethel "Evelyn" Mauck, 82, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006.

Ina Mae Hardy
CLARENDON - Ina Mae Hardy, 44, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, in Amarillo.

Pablo Jaramillo
DIMMITT - Pablo Jaramillo, 74, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006 in Amarillo.

Bettie Miller
PORTALES, N.M. - Bettie Miller, 80, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, in Lubbock, Texas.

Lois Mosley
PLAINVIEW - Lois Mosley, 78, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006.

Mary Wilma Yates
BOISE CITY, OKLA. - Mary Wilma Yates, 88, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, in Albuquerque, N.M.

Estell Surber
SHAMROCK - Estell Surber, 83, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006.

All Obituaries - Text

The Rev. Grace Neoma Batt
LUBBOCK - The Rev. Grace Neoma Batt, 88, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006.

Terry T. Alexander
Terry T. Alexander, 40, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006.

Services

Carl Cates
PERRYTON - Carl Cates, 88, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006.

Services

Jose Alfredo Garcia
PLAINVIEW - Jose Alfredo Garcia, 33, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, in Lubbock.

David B. Snook
David B. Snook, 79, of Amarillo died Friday, Oct. 20, 2006.

Helen M. Rennells
FARWELL - Helen M. Rennells, 78, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, in Friona.

All Obituaries - Text

Ronald Joe Scott
Ronald Joe Scott, 62, of Amarillo died Friday, Oct. 20, 2006.

Letters: The 'moral' party's more grievous sins
As the party of "morality" finally begins to drown in its lies, deceit and hypocrisy, it is time to assess the real party of morality.

Letters: 'Carnevil' exhibit not for faint of fun
In response to the letter from Paul Dunn, DDS, of Albuquerque about the "CarnEvil" Haunted Attraction, his concern for dental patients and his profession's image are admirable, but I think he's overreacting.

Column - George "Skip" Huskey: Why vote yourself a tax increase - as well as a freeze?
The homeowner next to you probably has a home valued approximate to yours, and if he is 65, he could pay less tax than you. In fact, when it comes to school taxes, he already pays less than you.

Editorial: Estevez's potential a plus for justice
Two candidates are vying to succeed 251st District Judge Pat Pirtle, who is joining the 7th Court of Appeals.

Letters: Were these two liberals separated at birth?
I want to applaud Ricky Pfeil for his Oct. 16 guest column, in response to a column by Editorial Page Editor John Kanelis regarding hypocrisy.

Letters: You say it's your birthday?
In reference to Will Mattison's Oct. 14 letter, "Ahmadinejad has Bush beat on courtesy," I bear witness that George and Laura Bush sent my parents a card celebrating their 50th anniversary, as well as several Christmas cards.

Column - John Kanelis: Enough already, Mr. Clinton
I'm going to play a hunch.

Letters: U.S. media shape views to fit agenda
We worry about terrorists, nuclear proliferation, illegal immigration, high energy prices, inflation, Christmas decorations in stores before Halloween and a myriad other problems in our country. But we have a real problem that is more insidious and perplexing.

Thinking Out Loud
Twenty years ago, Phil Woodall, director of the Buffalo Sports Network for West Texas A&M University, had a Lamar Thomas moment.

Letters: Game over for AHS-Tascosa
Here's a novel idea: Since the students of Amarillo and Tascosa high schools cannot tell the difference between "pranks" and malicious destruction of private property, why not cancel the AHS-THS game for next year? That should put a stop to such activity in 2007.

Letters: 'Thanks' to CHS heroes
I would like to stay "thank you" to the two Caprock High School Students for their heroic actions and for restoring faith in today's youth that they can use good judgment and make responsible decisions.

Column - Danny C. Douglas: It's a beautiful place to visit, but people shouldn't live there
REVA, VA. - I cannot express my sadness, irritation and plain anger at seeing an ad for home sites overlooking Palo Duro Canyon.

Letters: If you're not informed on candidates, get that way
On Nov. 7, the people of this great nation wil elect our next set of leaders.

Editorial: City doesn't need single-member plan
Amarillo voters need to ask themselves several key questions Nov. 7 before deciding whether to change dramatically the way they elect their city commissioners.

Column - Nat Hentoff: Genocide is just business as usual in Darfur
WASHINGTON - In the Sudan's government ceaseless genocide in Darfur - while the world watches in horror but does not act - 80 children under age 5 die each day, estimates the United Nations Children's Fund (Sudan Tribune Web site, Oct. 7).

Editorial: Say 'no' to tax freeze, which presents a heavy future burden
An outwardly appealing proposal - giving elderly and disabled homeowners a break on their property taxes - is heading for the ballot on Nov. 7.

Letters: What is wrong with Amarillo's day care facilities?
I am extremely concerned about the safety of local day care centers.

Leschper: Sifting through half-truths
Some hunting pictures and stories should come with a pound of salt rather than being taken with the customary grain.

MIni Boat Bass Club crowns angler of year
After 13 tournaments and weighing in more than 830 pounds of fish, the Mini Boat Bass Club of Amarillo crowned its angler of the year.

Commentary: Hunting takes its lumps
The First Amendment gives us the best of our freedoms, among which is the ability to retort to that which is off target.

Commentary: Animal symphony: Sounds fill the air
DALLAS - Near the park where I walk or jog, there's a high-fenced ranch with a variety of animals, including Rocky Mountain elk.

Woman gets jail time for illegal hunting
RESERVE, N.M. - A former Catron County outfitter has been sentenced to nine years in prison for her role in an illegal hunting operation, according to the state Department of Game and Fish.

Tax freeze impact estimates differ
Proponents of a property tax freeze for seniors and people with disabilities will have their day - again - when voters in the Amarillo area go to the polls Nov. 7.

Contested races few in Randall, Potter counties
Democrats and Republicans will wrestle for control of the nation in hotly contested congressional seats, but for residents of Potter County, there will only be two local races at issue. Randall residents will voice their vote only on the contested district judge race.

Five vying for governor's mansion
As the Nov. 7 general election approaches, the five gubernatorial candidates are keeping busy traveling throughout the state explaining where they stand on the issues.

Randall County polling places
General Election November 7, 2006

Potter officials hope counting problems a thing of the past
March was the first time Randall County and Potter County both used computerized voting machines.

Regional Races

Voters will determine city's electoral system
Amarillo voters Nov. 7 will choose whether to expand the City Commission and divide the city into eight districts for electing the members to the panel.

Potter County Ballot

Early voting starts Monday
Here's where and when:

Collingsworth County has several races in contention
On Nov. 7, all counties will have races on the ballot and most will be uncontested, but only one city is having an election and the ballot is packed.

Randall County Ballot

Potter County polling places

Candidate Biographies

Mr. and Mrs. Bowdle
Edra and Lowell Bowdle of Kerrville celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a luncheon at First United Methodist Church on Saturday, Oct. 7.

Timmons - Clancy
Jodi Timmons and Greg Clancy, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Wedding Chapel. Larry R. Barnes officiated.

Price - Littau
Robin Price and Rodney Littau, both of Amarillo, were married Friday, Sept. 22, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Johnson - Hilleary
Taylor Marian Johnson and Timothy Nicholas Hilleary, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, Sept. 30, at Palo Duro Canyon State Park at sunset with a butterfly release and while bagpipes played in the distance. Music was provided by the Burson Family of Channing. Alan Williamson officiated.

Harrington - Pratt
Amanda Leigh Harrington and Nathaniel Lee Pratt, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, Sept. 2, at Shancy's Wedding Walk. Bob Setliff officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. Maldonado
Sylvia and Oscar Maldonado of Amarillo celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday, Oct. 14, with a reception and will take a Caribbean cruise at a later date. The event was hosted by the couple's daughters, Joy and Jocelyn Maldonado of Amarillo and JaNae Maldonado of Colombus.

Mr. and Mrs. Price
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Mark Price of Amarillo will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a get-together at the Party Barn. The couple's children are hosting the event.

Doyle - Barker
Jeanna Rose Doyle of Dallas and Jimmy Dale Barker Jr. were married Saturday, Oct.14, at Red Corral Ranch Chapel in Wimberley. The Rev. Andrew Cable officiated.

Vejcik - Wesley
Dana Lynn Vejcik and Theron Vance Wesley, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, Oct. 14, at Family Worship Center. Pastor Mike Nuthman, Max Beggs and Rick Mitchell, pastors, officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. Hisel
Colleen and Elmer Hisel of Amarillo celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at the Penthouse in the Ambassador Hotel.

McMenamin - Meier
Amanda Kaye McMenamin and Joshua Bradley Meier, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, Oct. 21, at West Amarillo Christian Church. The Rev. Jim Shelburne officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. Vargas
Cecilia and Rumaldo "R.A." Vargas of Canyon celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 7, with a dinner in their home with friends and family. The event was hosted by their daughters. The couple plan a celebration trip later in the year.

Krieger - Smith
Heather Nicole Krieger and Cody Allen Smith, both of Kansas City, Mo., were married Saturday, Sept. 30, at Kansas City, Mo. Barry L. Clemons officiated. Cody is formerly of Amarillo. The bride is the daughter of Laura Lee Krieger of Greensburg, Pa., and Alvin Krieger of Dallas.The groom's parents are Debbie and David Smith of Amarillo.

McNeill - Weems
Amber Diane McNeill and John "Taylor" Weems, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, Sept. 23, at Ceta Canyon. David Lough, pastor, officiated.

WT rolls A&M-Kingsville for 21st consecutive win
The West Texas A&M volleyball team blocked its way to 21 straight wins Saturday, registering 10 team kills in a 30-20, 30-19, 30-21 win against Texas A&M-Kingsville at First United Bank Center.

Lady Buffs host A&M-Kingsville
The Lady Buff volleyball team will go for its 21st straight win with a little different home-court advantage today at noon, as they take on Texas A&M-Kingsville at the First United Bank Center.

WT soccer teams return to action
A salute to three seniors on the Lady Buff soccer team will begin a doubleheader today at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium.

WT women 4th at LSC cross country meet
The West Texas A&M women's cross country team finished fourth Saturday in the Lone Star Conference Championships with a total team time of 1 hour, 58.6 minutes, nearly five minutes behind first-place Abilene Christian.

WT grabs postseason berth
Some fancy footwork clinched a postseason spot for the Lady Buff soccer team Friday in a 1-0 win over Texas A&M-Commerce at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium.

WT's Carraway, Mayfield land on all-time LSC team
Tod Mayfield and Stan Carraway enjoyed great success on the football field for West Texas A&M 20 years ago as the school won its first Lone Star Conference championship in 1986.
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